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                      Royal Air Force jets were deployed from Scotland to intercept Russian military 'Bear' aircraft that were flying too close to the airspace it guards. Aircraft based at RAF Lossiemouth, based in Moray, were sent to identify the aircraft - Tu-95 Russian Bear H bombers - that were spotted in international airspace. It was the first time a Quick Reaction Alert had occurred since the base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace. Continue...

                             According to   bellanaija  reports  that legends are often recognised as such by their ability to up the ante at all times in their chosen path in life. HELLO! Nigeria got the rare opportunity of having two legends in this edition – footballer, Jay Jay Okocha and Wimbledon Grand Slam record holder – Roger Federer. Former captain of the Super Eagles, JayJay Okocha a legend in the world of football graces our cover this month. For a man with a lauding career, it is refreshing to see -as we interview him, that he is affable and without pretense. Continue....

                           The number of South Africans who died in the Synagogue church building collapse has increased from 67 to 84. South Africa’s high commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni confirmed the news, IOL News reports. Mnguni also revealed that 17 people are still unaccounted for, and that they are now presumed dead. According to reports, 349 South Africans were in Nigeria for Synagogue church-related activities. 265 out of that number were found alive.

                       A 26-year-old Russian man reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself live on Skype, while spectators cheered him on. The man, Sergey Kirilov, announced his intentions to kill himself on social media, and invited people to watch him do it live on Skype, D aily Mail reports. Continue...

                             WHEN the Australian negotiator, Dr Stephen Davis, alleged that an unnamed top official of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was among the sponsors of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria many people took his words with a pinch of salt as he had also named a former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, and former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff. Continue...

               Scotland rejected independence on Friday in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact but paved the way for a major transfer of powers away from London. Despite a surge in nationalist support in the final fortnight of the campaign, the “No” secured 55.30 percent of the vote against 44.70 percent for the pro-independence “Yes” camp. After a campaign that fired up separatist movements around the world, turnout was 84.6 percent, officials said — the highest ever for an election in Britain. Continue....

                           FIVE out of nine survivors of the dreaded Ebola Virus Diseases, EVD, yesterday, met with Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, and some members of the State’s Executive Council, SEC, where they recounted their experiences. They include Dennis Akagha, husband of late Justina, a nurse at First Consultant Hospital, Dr Fadipe Akinniyi, Dr. Ibeawuchi Morris, Dr. Adaowa Igowoh and Kelechi Enemuo, wife of late Dr. Iyke Samuel Enemuo, who died of EVD in Port Harcourt. Three of the survivors who are staff of First Consultant Hospital, contracted the virus from the index case, late Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who brought in the disease into Nigeria on July 20, 2014.

In just a few short weeks, the new season of Big Brother Africa will begin! Big Brother Hotshots is set to be an exciting and thrilling experience. Yesterday, BN revealed the first set of housemates, today, meet 3 more dynamic young Africans. Botswana Goitse Age: 22        Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre student Goitse hails from Mahalapye in Botswana. ‘Home, Sweet Home’ is her favourite place – ‘the comfort, a home-cooked meal and my family just make it my favourite’, she says. She says the best thing about Africa is its history: ‘it’s so rich with history of what our forefathers have gone through’. South Africa is her favourite place outside of Botswana because she has ‘met great people there who have become family. They also have a range of interesting official languages’, which are similar to those in Botswana. Continue...

                           The legendary twins are here – and we’re a loving it. On this new episode of “The Truth” with Olisa Adibua, we meet with African entertainment royalty – Peter and Paul Okoye of  P-Square. Known for their catchy music, breathtaking stage performances but notorious for staying clear of the media, P-Square take time off preparing for the launch of the Double Trouble album and graciously open up to Olisa. They touch on humble beginnings, friends and family, the making  of the new album, their relationship with the Jackson family and of course the much talked about Okoye family feud which threatened the future of the group. Watch the video after the cut.

                         Nigeria’s Eku Edewor and South Africa’s Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi are the hosts of the 2014 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. Find out all the details after the cut.