Angela Merkel celebrates after securing third term

Angela Merkel recently celebrated a stunning election victory on Sunday. With 41.5 percent of the votes, Merkel's center-right Christian Democrats boasted its best result since German reunification in 1990. However, her party fell five seats short of an absolute majority. "This is a super result," Merkel told cheering supporters. "Together, we will do all we can to make the next four years successful ones for Germany."

Wondering who she is? The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the conservative leader of Europe's largest economy is one of the most influential people in the world.

Sports: Lionel Messi, Neymar lead Barcelona past Real Sociedad

Lionel Messi scored against Sociedad but he also missed a good opportunity in the second half, leading him to hide his face

 Match Updates
-Barcelona maintains its perfect record in Spain's La Liga by beating Real Sociedad 4-1
-Neymar scored one and set up Lionel Messi as the dream pairing clicked at the Camp Nou
-Sergio Busquets and substitute Marc Bartra scored the other goals for Barcelona

-Borussia Dortmund needs extra time to see off second-tier 1860 Munich in the German Cup

Finally, the horrific Kenyan mall seige is over!

After four days of bloody mayhem, Kenyan security forces have "ashamed and defeated" the terrorist gunmen who had besieged Nairobi's Westgate Mall, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Tuesday.

In a nationally televised address, Kenyatta declared his country "bloodied but unbowed" after the attack.

"We confronted this evil without flinching, confronted our deep grief and pain, and conquered it," he said.

Update: 'White Widow' Samantha Lewthwaite: Is she involved in the Kenya mall attack?

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Official: Woman among the attackers, but not known if she's Lewthwaite

-Samantha Lewthwaite was married to one of the bombers who attacked London in 2005
-She is wanted by the Kenyan authorities, who say she is the "White Widow"

Update: Pakistan Earthquake kills more 200 people

 

-The death toll rises to 238; about 400 are injured 

-Thousands of survivors are facing difficulties, an official says

This Day In History

September 25

1775

Ethan Allen was captured by the British.

Jokes: LOVE LETTER BY ONITSHA BIG BOY.

Hey guys, see this somewhat funny letter below. If u're familiar with igbo accents, this will definetly make you laugh. Btw, these recent news on earthquakes, bomb blasts & the likes can be sickening! (God have mercy). So let's see something to laugh at atleast. Enjoy!

"Hello pretty damusel,

I just wanted to let u know dat i have joined the muving people.

Ndi na aga aga, (the happuning guys).

At least 30 people killed in southern Pakistan earthquake?

A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Pakistan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The death toll rose quickly, with at least 30 deaths reported in the quake's aftermath in Awaran in Balochistan province, said Asad Gilani, the province's home secretary. In addition to the fatalities, "dozens have been injured," Gilani said.

Barack Obama And Goodluck Jonathan Agree On Anti-Terrorism

The White House says President Barack Obama and Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism, including ending an insurgency in northern Nigeria.

NCP approves handover of PHCN successor companies

The National Council on Privatization (NCP), on Friday, formally approved the handover of the successor companies unbundled from Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, to the preferred bidders. 

Dansa to establish £36m energy food plant

The  Dansa Group, a subsidiary of Dangote Group of the Companies, on Monday  said it  had concluded plans to invest £36m in the establishment of Africa’s largest  energy food plant in Nigeria. The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, reportedly stated this in New York during an interview with journalists.

Nigerians don’t need visa lottery anymore – US

The United States government says its Diversity Visa lottery programme has been very “successful” in Nigeria, adding that Nigerians no longer need to participate in it.

Ghanaians mourn Kofi Awoonor

People from all walks of live have visited the Accra residence of Professor Kofi Awoonor, former Chairman of the Council of State, who died in Nairobi, Kenya last Saturday September 21, to express their  condolences.

Justice: "Adoptive parents sentenced in the rapes of their two children"

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Joseph and Linda Mayotte of Massachusetts were convicted last month
-Prosecutor says Linda Mayotte became pregnant by her adoptive son, who was 15
-He faces 16 to 20 years in prison; she faces 18 to 22 years

China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Bo Xilai says the verdict contradicted the facts and was unfair
-A court found Bo guilty of bribe-taking, embezzlement and abuse of power
-The one-time rising star of the Communist Party is sentenced to life in prison 

$400 million Powerball winner to stay anonymous

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Lottery officials say it is a man from the Columbia area of South Carolina
-Winner says he has only played the lottery twice