Police charge man, 37, and woman, 34, over 'poison' deaths of two teenage boys, 13 and 14 in Sheffield

A 37-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested and charged over 'poison' deaths of two teenage boys, 13 and 14 at a house in Sheffield on Friday morning 

In a statement released on Sunday, South Yorkshire police said the two people arrested from the house in Shiregreen have now been charged and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates Court tomorrow.

The boys, aged 13 and 14, died after they were taken to hospital, suspected to have been poisoned, on Friday morning. Four other children, aged 11, 10, three and seven months who cannot be named for legal reasons, were released from hospital on Saturday afternoon.

It was also reported that the children, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, were being cared for by social services.

Reports speculated that they had been poisoned, but detectives have not confirmed any circumstances on either that or the charges levied against the arrested parties. 

It was claimed the 13 and 14-year-old boys sent a message from a Nintendo Switch console to a friend saying they were 'feeling sick' at 7am – half an hour before police were called to their house.

A neighbour said the boys messaged their friend saying: 'We're not coming to school today because we're feeling sick.'

The children's mother also reportedly told friends her children were sick hours before her sons died.

According to Daily Mail, Police were called to the property in the Shiregreen area in the north of the city at around 7.30am on Friday. Up to 15 police cars, two riot vans and four ambulances descended on the home, while the air ambulance landed at a nearby primary school.

Superintendent Paul McCurry, of South Yorkshire Police, said they were alerted after an 'independent call for assistance'.

Tearful school children have been bringing brought flowers, balloons and teddy bears to the scene to pay their last respect to the victims.

President Buhari gives reasons for rejecting the electoral amendment bill

President Buhari has given reasons for refusing to assent to the Electoral (Amendment) Bill, 2018 recently passed by the National Assembly for the third time. Last week, President Buhari rejected the amended electoral bill.

In a letter sent to the senate which was read during plenary today December 11th, President Buhari said he rejected the amendment because any amendment could cause an uncertainty into the electoral process for the 2019 election. Read what he said below

President Trump threatens to shut down US government if opposition congressional leaders fail to fund the border wall

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told Democratic leaders at the White House that he will shut down the US government because they refuse to approve billions of dollars in funding for his controversial Mexico border wall.  

The president and top opposition congressional leaders were meant to hold a reassuring Oval Office photo-op. Instead, their blazing row in front of the world’s media gave a glimpse of the dire challenges confronting Trump as he reels from legal scandals and the new reality of his Republican party no longer controlling Congress.  

I'm On A Rescue Mission! Alao Akala Says As He Kicks Off Governorship Campaign

A former governor of Oyo state and the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the forthcoming 2019 elections, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has said he is seeking another opportunity to govern the state on a mission to rescue and re-position the state for the betterment of the people and investors.

Alao-Akala spoke today while delivering his address at the official presentation of the Alao-Akala and Olaiya as the ADP candidates for the 2019 gubernatorial elections cum official inauguration of the Akala-Olaiya campaign organization.

Akala said, “As a bonafide citizen, I’m seeking another opportunity to govern the state from May 29th 2019 with a rescue mission to reposition the state for the betterment of our people and investors.

Tiffany Trump Dating Wealthy Nigerian Michael Boulos

Tiffany Trump is reportedly dating a wealthy billionaire scion from Nigeria. Tiffany, 25, is believed to be the first of President Donald Trump's children to date a minority.

Sources tell Page Six that Tiffany is dating Michael Boulos, who grew up in Nigeria -- one of the nations Trump slammed as a "sh-thole country."

A source tells Page Six that Tiffany met Boulos while on vacation in Mykonos, Greece.

OPC Founder Fasheun Passes Away

The founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) Frederick Fasehun died on Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

Fasehun was said to have passed away in the early hours of the day after he was admitted to the hospital, at the Intensive Care Unit, on Tuesday.

Fayose Arrives EFCC Office In Style

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has arrived at the Abuja office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in style.

Fayose entered into the EFCC office in Wuse 2 in the company of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Fayose, who wore a customized T-shirt emblazoned with “EFCC I’m Here” with a bag pack.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died, his investment firm Vulcan said Monday. He was 65.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our founder Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts," Vulcan said in a statement.

Allen died in Seattle from complications related to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He had just announced two weeks ago that he was being treated for the disease.

Religious Leaders that get involved in partisan politics risk losing public respect - President Buhari

President Buhari today advised religious leaders not to get involved in partisan politics otherwise they would lose public respect. President Buhari gave the advice while delivering his speech at the Interfaith Conference held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.

Atiku meets the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Earlier today, PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman of PDP,  Prince Uche Secondus and DG of his campaign, Otunba Gbenga Daniel met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

The Archbishop is in town to attend the Program of Interfaith Conference on Religious Harmony in Nigeria where President Buhari delivered a keynote speech.

Usain Bolt Scores Twice On First Start For Australia Central

Sprint legend Usain Bolt scored his first goals in professional football today after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia’s Central Coast Mariners.

The 100 meters world record-holder, who is bidding for a professional contract, recovered from a painful kick in the groin to grab a double against Macarthur South West United in Sydney.

Bolt, 32, finished with his left foot after some slack marking on 55 minutes, celebrating with his trademark ‘Lightning Bolt‘ pose.

Beyonce Reunites With Dad At Final OTR2 Show

Beyonce has reunited with her dad at her final OTR2 show. Recall the singer and her dad have had a gap in their relationship since she fired him as her manager in 2011.

Her mom, Tina Knowles who has longed re-married shared the photos of the superstar with her dad writing;

'Love seeing this in Seattle! Daddy and daughter'

Nigerian model with tribal mark gets a followback from Rihanna

A Nigerian model with tribal marks, Adetutu who recently launched out to get Rihanna’s attention by asking Nigerians to help her retweet a tweet where she clearly stated she would love to model for Rihanna, has gotten the attention of the singer.

Rihanna has finally noticed the Nigerian model with prominent tribal marks who want to work with her and she replied by following her.

Adetutu took to Instagram to share the good news and expressed hopes that Rihanna's management will get in touch with her soon.

She wrote:

Star Actress Genevieve Nnaji joins United Talent Agency

Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji has signed a deal with United Talent Agency, (UTA) for representation in film, TV, and production.

The Nollywood actress joins stars like Kevin Hart, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow Chris Brown, Mariah Carey, and DJ Khaled who are all signed onto UTA.

The deal, it is also been suspected, will see the ‘Lionheart’ actress collaborating with top Hollywood filmmakers to produce movies from African and Nigerian stories.

Genevieve continues to be repped by 3 Arts Entertainment.

INEC bars Atiku, Buhari, other aspirants from campaigning till Nov. 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has prohibited public campaigning by presidential candidates until November 18.

This is in line with the timelines given by the agency and the provisions of the Electoral Act, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said.

Yakubu reminded political parties and candidates that the end of primaries did not mean the immediate commencement of campaigns.

“Section 99(1) prohibits campaigns by political parties earlier than 90 days before polling day.