A Nigerian Nollywood Actor Chris Nkulor dies after battling with kidney ailment

Chris Nkulor died after a long time battle with a kidney related disease. 

He died on Tuesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife, Osun State where he was undergoing treatment for the ailment. 

Many of his fans have been sending condolence messages through Facebook, Twitter, blogs and the rest.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen

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United Sacked Manager 'David Moyes' shares fans' frustrations

Moyes was sacked on Tuesday after less than 10 months and it was learnt that he himself was frustrated that he was not given more time to build a team at Old Trafford.

However, Moyes has expressed his gratitude for the chance to manage United and empathy for the club's frustrated supporters.

In a statement issued via the League Managers' Association, Moyes said: "To have been appointed as manager of Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world, was and remains something of which I will always be incredibly proud.

"Taking charge after such a long period of continuous stability and success at the club was inevitably going to be a significant challenge, but it was one which I relished and never had a second thought about taking on.

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Pope Francis goes against years of Catholic teaching and tells divorced woman it is OK to take communion

The Catholic Church forbids divorcees from taking communion, but Pope Francis has been looking for a solution to the problem saying that 'something must be done' to help those that want to

A little bread and wine 'does no harm,' Pope Francis said to a divorced woman as he flew in the face of Catholic convention by telling her it's okay for her to take communion.

Catholic teachings traditionally forbid divorcees from the Eucharist, so the divorcee had written to its spiritual leader asking for advice about how she could be part of the ritual.

She had told him she didn't want to do anything that would be wrong in the eyes of the church.

Pope Francis has for some time been looking for a solution to the problem, saying that ‘something must be done’ to help those that want to.

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Manchester United shares rise after Moyes departs

Manchester United’s share price rose dramatically after David Moyes’ sacking as investors rushed to buy stocks in the 2013 Premier League champions.

Wall Street reacted to news of Moyes’ departure on Tuesday morning as the United share price went up by more than $1, and by over 7 percent, in the space of three hours.

It took United’s share price, which was $17.72 before trading opened, to $19.00 by 17.55 BST (12.55 ET) in a sign that there is greater financial confidence in the club’s future without manager Moyes.

The United share price reached its highest level since the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement last May and had not been at $19 for 11 months.

The highest price shares have reached in the last year was $19.18 last May, after United had won the 2013

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Defensive Draw- as Stubborn Chelsea secure stalemate

Jose Mourinho was unapologetically grumpy on the eve of the Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid and his team were unwaveringly stubborn in a goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the Premier League last Saturday to leave Mourinho in a sour mood and the European Cup they won in 2012 their most likely trophy chance this term.

Mourinho, appearing in the semifinals for a fifth successive season, was returning to the city which was his home for three years while Real boss as he seeks a third European Cup win on May 24 in Lisbon after successes with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010.

The Portuguese opted for a defensive approach against Atletico, who had never lost to English visitors in nine previous matches and were the last unbeaten team in the competition.

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Photos: Kim Kardashian steps out in 'crazy' ripped jeans

A classic looking Kim stepped out in heavily ripped jeans which showed her upper thighs while on coffee & shopping runs with her sister Kourtney in LA on monday. 

More pics after the cut..

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Shakira Performs 'Empire' on 'The Voice'

Shakira took the stage of "The Voice" during its result show on Tuesday, April 22. The Latin singer, who also serves as the coach on the popular singing competition, treated viewers with the live version of her current single "Empire".

The mother of one appeared on the fire-filled stage in a sexy sparkly black outfit. She channeled her inner rock star as she belted out the track which is featured in her latest self-titled album, "Shakira".

"Empire" was released as the second cut off the album that peaked at No. 2 on Billboard 200 after it was released in March. The song came to follow up the star's collaboration with Bajan singer Rihanna, "Can't Remember to Forget You".

Shakira has recently been announced as a performer at the upcoming iHeartRadio Music awards. She will be joined by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Kendrick Lamar, Pitbull and 30 Seconds to Mars at the event that will be aired live on NBC on May 1 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. 

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Report: The Power Couple 'Jay-Z and Beyonce' to Miss Kanye and Kim's Wedding

Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles will not attend Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding, but not because of the reported rift between the ladies. The rapper and his wife turned down the invitation because they didn't want anything to do with "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".

It has been reported that Kimye's wedding in France will be televised. "Jay-Z would be there if it wasn't going to be such a public event," a source told The Sun. As compensation for their absence, Jay-Z and Beyonce will treat the couple with a honeymoon on a rented yacht that cost them 100,000 pounds.

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Vin Diesel Shares Picture of Paul Walker's Brothers on 'Fast and Furious 7' Set

The first look at Paul Walker's brothers, Caleb Walker and Cody Walker, on the set of "Fast and Furious 7" is revealed. In a new picture shared on Facebook by Paul's on-screen sidekick Vin Diesel, the siblings are seen conversing with the Dominic Toretto depicter.

The brothers are expected to play body doubles for Paul scenes with CGI used for finishing touch. "Caleb and Cody are helping us complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production. Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too," Universal said.

"When I heard the news, I left the production, grabbed a plane and took my family and Michelle back to LA... drove directly to his parent's house...," Diesel wrote on Facebook. "His Father said, Paul loved you

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Manchester United confirm David Moyes sacking with Giggs named temporary boss

Manchester United confirmed on Tuesday that David Moyes has been dismissed as manager after just 10 months on the job. Ryan Giggs will be interim coach, the club announced.Manchester United have already made the first steps toward bringing in Louis van Gaal, Old Trafford

Exactly a year after winning a record-extending 20th English championship, United dismissed Moyes during a meeting at the training ground on Tuesday morning.

Moyes replaced Sir Alex Ferguson last summer on a six-year contract, but was relieved of his duties after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to former club Everton, which left the club unable to qualify for the Champions League.

A terse, two-line statement on the club’s official website read: “Manchester United has announced that David Moyes has left the club.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role.”

Ryan Giggs, who had worked as player-coach under Moyes this season, will take temporary charge of the club, but there has been speculation for some time over Moyes’ permanent successor.

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La Liga- Messi brilliance rescues Barcelona

A stunning free-kick from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a late 2-1 win at home to Athletic Bilbao which kept their La Liga title hopes alive.

A crowd of barely more than 30,000 suggested the locals had already made their mind up about the under-pressure Gerardo Martino, and his players did not do much to make his case as they struggled to muster their usual cutting edge until they had fallen behind.

Aritz Aduriz had already missed two outstanding chances to score before he put Bilbao ahead in the 50th

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Country Singer Kevin Sharp Dies at 43

Country singer Kevin Sharp, who probably is mostly remembered for his song "Nobody Knows", passed away at the age of 43. Sharp, who was a cancer survivor, died on Saturday night, April 19 at his mother's home in Fair Oaks, California.

According to a statement posted on his website, the singer died due to "ongoing complications from past stomach surgeries and digestive issues." People who want to make donations are asked to give them to local chapter of Make a Wish Foundation. The family is planning a memorial service which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee.

"He had a strong heart, that's what kept him alive, (but) I'm so happy for him, that there's no more suffering," his sister Mary Hadson said, as quoted by Daily Mail. "His dream came true through music, and he touched

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Liverpool Match on

Liverpool guaranteed themselves a place in the Champions League next season with a 3-2 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road -- but their fans are dreaming of grander things now with a first-ever Premier League title in sight as they lead the table by five points.

It was a much more nerve-racking finish to the game than the travelling support could have imagined though when their team were 2-0 up within 11 minutes yet somehow found themselves clinging on at the death.
Raheem Sterling blasted Liverpool into the lead after only four minutes with a superb strike from the edge of the box that left John Ruddy grasping at thin air in the Norwich goal. Seven minutes later, he turned provider with a superb low cross that Luis Suarez tucked into the bottom corner.

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Kim Kardashian goes into 'extreme dieting mode' to drop the last of her baby weight before her wedding to Kanye West

Then and now: Kim (left) pregnant last May and the famous selfie she posted of herself a swimsuit last October, five months after giving birth to North, has already lost 50lbs

And for dinner it is all about a lean protein, like grilled chicken, to which she would probably add broccoli and a salad dressed with olive oil and lemon.

When the hunger gets too much, the star could snack on celery, pepper slices or cucumber spears dipped in hummus and a few slices lean smoked turkey breast.

Wedding bells: The star is reportedly walking down the aisle in France with Kanye West, pictured April 14 in Paris, next month

Kim may have just over a month before she can indulge her sweet tooth with many reporting the star will tie the knot with Kanye West on May 24 in France.

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Chelsea Title Bid dealt a blow by Sunderland

Chelsea’s hopes of winning the Premier League were dealt a serious blow after Sunderland recorded a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues had the chance to move to the top of the table and pile the pressure on Liverpool, who travel to Norwich on Sunday.

Everything looked to be going according to plan when Samuel Eto’o volleyed into the roof of the net following a Willian corner.

However, the Black Cats were soon level after Connor Wickham, who scored twice against Manchester

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Oriol Romeu would like to stay at Valencia

Romeu says he would prefer to extend his loan spell at Valencia next season rather than return to Chelsea.

The 22-year-old Romeu had just found a regular place in the squad when he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee in February.

Romeu had surgery and missed more than a month of action. He made his first start since the injury on Sunday.

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Iranian Mother Stops the Execution of Her Son's Murderer, Choosing Forgiveness Instead

Imagine you had the ultimate chance for revenge, to inflict the worst pain you've ever felt in equal measure on the person who caused it. In Iran, this is part of the legal system: Qisas, the sharia law of retribution, can be applied literally in some cases. One family had the opportunity. Instead, they did something extraordinary.

Seven years ago, 18-year-old Abdollah Hosseinzadeh was fatally stabbed during a street brawl in Royan, a small town in the northern province of Mazandaran. His attacker, another young man known only as Balal, was sentenced to hanging by public execution. Hosseinzadeh's parents were allowed to participate by knocking out the chair that would support him.

When the moment finally came this week, Balal, who wore a black hood over his face, and the crowd that had gathered to watch waited for the drop. Hosseinzadeh's mother approached the gallows.

She didn't kick. Instead, she slapped him.

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Power Couple 'Jay Z And Beyonce' Planning The 'Mr. & Mrs. Carter Tour'?

You expect a power couple to pull power moves. Which is why you shouldn't be shocked that Jay Z and Beyoncé are reportedly prepping one of the biggest musical power plays of all time.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Jayonce are prepping their first joint tour, which is slated to hit around 20 U.S. cities.

Speaking to anonymous sources close to the production, the paper reported that the stadium outing is expected to be titled the Mr. & Mrs. Carter Tour and will launch on June 13 in Atlanta and wind down on August 6 in San Francisco. In between, the Carters may hit New York for a 4th of July blowout. Another

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Neymar sideline for four weeks

Barcelona announced on Thursday that Neymar will be out for four weeks after a bruise led to swelling on the fourth metatarsal of his left foot.

The club also announced that Jordi Alba has a right hamstring injury and could be out three to four weeks.

The injuries would appear to rule both players out of the league games against Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal and Getafe, and raises doubts over their ability to feature in the final two games, which come at Elche on May 11 and then at home to Atletico Madrid on May 18.

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Astronomers confirm discovery of first rocky, Earth-sized planet that might hold liquid water--necessary ingredient for life.

Using the Kepler space telescope, NASA astronomers have found the first planet that they believe to be made of rock, roughly equivalent in size to Earth and potentially capable of supporting life.

The planet, Kepler-186f, orbits the star Kepler-186 some 490 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. It has a diameter of 8,700 miles, making it larger than Earth, and its orbit lies within the "Goldilocks zone" where temperatures could allow for liquid water to flow on its surface. Kepler-186f likely even boasts similar gravity. It's the first such planet to ever be discovered outside of our solar system.

"It's Earth-size," Elisa V. Quintana of the SETI Institute and NASA's Ames Research Center told the New York Times. "It's in the habitable zone. So we now know these planets do exist."

The Bay Area Environmental Research Institute's Thomas S. Barclay says "It's a progression. ... This is a

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