British Airways fire: Passengers evacuate on emergency slides as London-bound plane engulfed in flames

A British Airways plane bound for London has caught fire during take-off at Las Vegas airport, forcing 172 people to escape on emergency slides.

Lagos goes tough on street trading, traffic law

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday presided over the monthly security council meeting at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, with an assurance that the council will intensify its enforcement against street trading as well as ensure that the Road Traffic Law is enforced to the letter.Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said the meeting discussed various issues bordering on street trading, robbery in traffic, influx of elements being taken as Boko Haram and some other issues, with a way to finding lasting solution.

Jonathan, Alamieyeseigha rally support for Dickson

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday, formally declared his intention to run for second term in office.At the Samson Siasia Sports Complex venue of his declaration, political heavyweights of the Peoples Democratic Party, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, threw their weight behind the incumbent governor.

Shocking! Offshore Oil worker after lodging with two ladies dies in his hotel room in Delta State

An offshore oil worker working with one of the oil companies in Delta state died unexpectedly after lodging with two women at Beji's court in Ugborikoko area of Warri in Delta state on September 5th.

Apple recalls some iPhone 6 models over blurry photos

Apple Inc is recalling a limited of number iPhone 6 Plus phones due to faulty back cameras that take blurry photos.

The affected phones were mostly sold in a 4-month period between September 2014 and January 2015, Apple said on its website.

Apple has determined that, in a small percentage of iPhone 6 Plus devices, the iSight camera has a component that may fail causing your photos to look blurry,

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Six teens arrested over cyber attacks using service that previously targeted Xbox

Six teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of launching cyber attacks during an operation to crack down of users of a well-known hacking tool that had previously targeted Xbox and PlayStation.

Sam Smith confirms he will perform 'Spectre' theme song

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Sam Smith has confirmed he will be singing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, Spectre.The 23-year-old Grammy Award winning British artist dropped a huge hint yesterday after posting a photo to Twitter of a ring with the film's logo engraved in it.

Rumours: Arsenal want Embolo, Mahrez linked to Barcelona

Riyad Mahrez could join Barcelona in January

Breel Embolo, the 18-year-old FC Basle striker, has been linked with a move to Arsenal as they look to the future 

Apple to unveil two new iPhones and more powerful iPad

Apple is set to announce two new iPhones and a larger, more powerful iPad tomorrow.

The technology firm is hosting a live event where it will unveil its latest line of products, including new versions of the iPhone, said to be called the 6s and 6s Plus.

National News Headlines - 8/9/2015

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*Naira drops to 223 as dollar demand grows

*FG approves new petrol import permits

*NNPC, security agencies meet over oil theft

*Doctors insist on medical check-up for LASG officials

*Aregbesola'll pay workers salaries this month Rep

*Buhari belongs to North alone Ezeife

*Should Ndigbo tax themselves to build Second Niger Bridge?

*Obasanjo urges African leaders to tackle poverty