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Photo: Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani sentenced to death over $2.8 billion fraud

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Following a long trial in which he was accused of fraudulently pocketing $2.8 billion, Iran's billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani has been sentenced to death, a judicial official said today March 6. The 41-year-old who is worth $13.5 billion and holds a Danish citizenship was convicted of fraud and economic crimes.  Judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejeie said at the press conference that apart from the death sentence, Zanjani must repay money to the state. Zanjani became notorious during the era of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, finding ways to channel hard currency from oil sales to Tehran despite financial sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic's banks as punishment for its nuclear programme.

FIFA agrees to video replays for referees: Trials to begin this year

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  FIFA agrees to video replays – After years of continuously rejecting it, football-governing body FIFA has finally approved in-game video replays for referee. New FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the decision on Friday, calling it “a historic day for football.”

Nicki Minaj has really changed her skin colour (photos)

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  Nicki is lighter and more sexy than ever!   See more pic after the cut...........

Fans blast Ini Edo for her AMVCA outfit – “It is a big no, get a stylist & hubby”

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Nollywood star actress has been called out by fans for her choice of outfit to AMVCA last night.Some said her choice of outfit is a big no while others said she should get a hubby. See her fans’ reactions

President Buhari mourns minister of state for labor, James Ocholi

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  President Buhari has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Barrister James Ocholi (SAN), who together with his wife and son were killed in a car crash in Abuja on March 6, 2016. President Buhari described the Minister of State for Labour’s death as untimely, regretting that Nigeria has lost a key component of the Change agenda. “Barrister Ocholi was an accomplished and patriotic Nigerian, who was keen to accept the call to service at a time his country needed him,” President Buhari said, adding that in the few months he had been in office, the late minister of state had already begun to distinguish himself through his commitment and dedication to his portfolio.

Actress Uche Jombo has a message for fat-shamers. "I have mirrors in my house!"

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The actress who is constantly the subject of rude comments about her body is fighting back. The mother of one shared a photo she took shortly after childbirth and told those who don't like her weight to unfollow her because she has a mirror in her house and knows she has lost a lot of weight since she had her baby. Read her post after the cut...

Tiwa Savage Covers Thisday Style Magazine (Photos)

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  According to Tiwa Savage fans on Instagram, their queen has just made a stylish comeback with this editorial spread shot by TY Bello for ThisDay Style magazine.

Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at age 94

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  Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, and former actress who was fiercely protective of her husband through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and his Alzheimer's disease, died today at age 94. She died of congestive heart failure in her Los Angeles home, her representative Joanne Drake said in a statement.

James Ocholi's son's last instagram post

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  Minister of state for Labor and Employment, James Ocholi, his wife Blessing Fatima Ocholi, and their son died today in a fatal accident along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. This is the son's last IG post. RIP to the Ocholis

Davido shares picture of him with his Dad and late Mum

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  He shared this on instagram: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! AND HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOMMY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MISS U 

Abducted Students Of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary Have Been Rescued

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  The three female students kidnapped from the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu, Lagos have regained their freedom.The students were kidnapped last Monday February 29th. The police rescued them last night and also arrested some suspects.Lagos state Commissioner of Police who confirmed the story said he would be addressing newsmen by 2pm.

EFCC is now a toothless bulldog - Obasanjo

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  Former President Obasanjo has attacked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which was founded during his regime, calling it a toothless bulldog. Speaking during his 79th birthday celebration held at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday March 5th, Obasanjo said