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Nicki Minaj  was feeling pretty generous Saturday night. She had promoted her Twitter contest, in which fans who sent videos of themselves singing her new song "Regret in Your Tears" could win a free trip to meet her at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. "Well you wanna pay for my tuition?" one person asked. "Show me straight A's that I can verify w/ur school and I'll pay it. Who wants to join THAT contest?!?!" Nicki replied. "Dead serious. Shld I set it up?" The result? The rapper ended up offering to pay off more than $25,000 of her fans' college tuition, loans and other school costs

France is suffering from high unemployment, a stagnant economy and security worries. The government has struggled to cope with immigration and integration. By 5 p.m. Paris time (11 a.m. ET), 65.3% of registered voters had cast their ballots. That turnout is down more than 6.5% compared with the same time in the last election in 2012. A high abstention rate is likely to hit Macron harder than Le Pen, analysts have said. In the election's first round two weeks ago, voters  rejected representatives of all the traditional mainstream political parties  in France, with Macron and Le Pen topping a field of 11 candidates by taking 24% and 21% of the vote, respectively. The two-round election, which has played out  like something of a soap opera , was hit with another scandal at the eleventh hour, when Macron's campaign announced it had been the target of a "massive and coordinated" hacking operation . By noon, voter turnout reaches 28,23% according to ...

21 Small Ways to Make Life Simpler by   HENRIK EDBERG “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” Ludwig Wittgenstein I love simplifying my life. It makes me more effective and life less stressful. It makes me calmer and happier. But where do you start? Or continue if you are already on your way? In this week’s article I’d like to share 21 small habits that help me to live a simpler life. Pick one of these to get started and keep doing it until it sticks and becomes just another normal part of your life. Breathe.  When stressed, lost in a problem or the past or future in your mind breathe with your belly for two minutes and just focus on the air going in and out. This will calm your body down and bring your mind back into the present moment again. Do one thing at a time.  You’ll get better results and feel better and less str...

Boko Haram, has released a batch of more than 80 of the Chibok high school girls who were abducted in mid-April 2014. A top military source just broke the news to Saharareporters.   According to the source, the release of the 80 abducted school girls came after further negotiations between the Islamist group and the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The source said he was not in a position to disclose the terms oof the agreement that led to today's mass release of the Chibok school girls. Our source revealed that that the 82 girls who just regained their freedom are currently in Banki town in Borno state awaiting airlift to an unknown destination. The source added that once the girls are secured in a new location they would be debriefed, undergo psycological and medical tests and then be reunited with their families.

Nigeria LNG Limited, was incorporated as a limited liability company on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export. The establishment of NLNG is backed by the NLNG Act. We seek to engage suitably qualified candidates for the position below: Trainee Operator  REF:  P0/201 7/001 Bonny Island, Rivers  Responsibilities   The appointee would be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned plants on a shift basis. The duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Operate the process and service units within the prescribed limits to achieve production targets for quantity and quality, safely and efficiently Prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures Participate in shutdowns Respond to plant process changes and upsets so that loss of production is kept at a minimum Manage process and service unit’s start...

At his wedding Introduction to Adesua Etomi in Lagos. Nigerian musician Banky W made this statement while asking for her hand in marriage. Recall that the duo made known to public their relationship earlier in the week. At the introduction where Banky W met Adesua’s parents he said: "I am here, specifically, for the bone of my bone, the flesh of my flesh." See photos from the engagement below:  

Mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev could beat Anthony Joshua “very easily” if he fights again like "a novice", believes his promoter Kalle Sauerland. Joshua is mandated to defend his IBF heavyweight title against No 1 contender Pulev but, after also winning the WBA 'super' belt against Wladimir Klitschko last week, his next opponent is unclear. Pulev's promoter Sauerland confirmed that negotiations are taking place to challenge Joshua, who they believe showed a lack of experience despite beating Klitschko. "We saw two Anthonys - I saw possibly one of the most sensational heavyweights I have seen in many years, and I also saw a novice at times," Sauerland exclusively told  Sky Sports . "If the novice turns up, Pulev will take care of business very easily. If the Anthony Joshua turns up that exploded in round 11 and half of round five, then it's going to be a difficult night for anyone. The exciting thing about Anthony Joshua is tha...

Fernando Llorente found the target against Everton on Saturday to boost Swansea's survival chances Fernando Llorente is confident Swansea will stay up after escaping the Premier League relegation zone with two games left to play. Llorente's 13th goal of the season secured a 1-0 victory over Everton and took Swansea above Hull and out of the bottom three. Hull's shock 2-0 defeat to already-relegated Sunderland had handed Swansea the perfect incentive before their Saturday evening kick-off.

Arsenal  will make a €100m move for  Kylian Mbappe  this summer, but they will also promise him a starting spot at centre-forward every week.  Real Madrid  remain the favourites if the 18-year-old decides to move this year. (AS) Bayern Munich  see former  Tottenham  star  Luka Modric  as the natural successor to  Xabi Alonso  in their midfield. The  Real Madrid  man is contracted until 2020 at the Santiago Bernabeu. (Don Balon) Bayern could target Real Madrid's Luka Modric David De Dea  is finally set to complete has move to  Real Madrid  this summer, but  Jose Mourinh o has a plan. The  Manchester United  boss has picked out  Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak  as the man who could replace the Spanish international. (Don Balon)

With the imminent arrival of former Sevilla director of football,  Monchi, Roma  know they have to sell to build some funds.  Radja Nainggolan  is the No.1 target for  Inter Milan  and  AC Milan  and the Belgian midfielder and former  Chelsea  target could be on his way to Milan this summer. (Corriere dello Sport) Looking for a striker,  Milan  boss  Vincenzo Montella  has set his sights on former  Blackburn Rovers  forward  Nikola Kalinic.  The 29-year-old has 14 goals for  Fiorentina  this season and if they fail to land  Alvaro Morata  and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , Kalinic, due to his understanding of the league is next on the list. (Sky Sports Italia)

Kylian Mbappe  is set to turn down any summer approach from  Manchester United  as he does not like the style of Jose Mourinho's football at Old Trafford. Also a rumoured target for  Manchester City  and  Real Madrid , the teenager is one of Europe's hottest properties. (L'Equipe) Marseille  boss  Rudi Garcia  has spoken of former Newcastle United loanee Florian Thuavin's  development this season. Marseille have triggered the option to buy the 24-year-old, after he has scored 15 goals and added eight assists: "I ask for the minimum touches on the ball in the last thirty metres, although I don't prevent dribbling because he moves very quickly with the ball. He is more complete and he is more difficult for the opponent to control." (L'Equipe)