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Zambia is holding a state funeral for President Michael Sata, who died last month in a UK hospital at the age of 77. Tens of thousands of people are attending the Catholic Mass at the National Heroes Stadium in the capital, Lusaka. Regional leaders are amongst those who have come to pay their respects. Known as "King Cobra" for his venomous tongue, Mr Sata was elected Zambia's president in 2011. The country is now being run by an acting president, and fresh elections are expected in January. His death came days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK. He was the second Zambian president to die in office.

Morocco will not host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations because of its fears over the Ebola outbreak elsewhere on the continent, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed. However Caf did not announce a new venue for the tournament, due to take place from 17 January to 8 February. Continue...

     Lola Okoye wants the world to know that she is proud of her age, proud to uplift other women and proud to celebrate the successes of others. She took to her Instagram page this morning to share a long message for her followers and all the people who attacked her about her age recently. Continue...

    This picture shows accommodation at the NYSC Yikpata, Kwara State camp is being circulated on social media, and we’re wondering if this is real. Lol.........Naija Government make una help us!.

Actress Jennifer Lawrence (centre left) stole the show at the London premiere for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 this evening, wowing crowds in an effortless quilted Dior gown.  The 24-year-old walked the red carpet at London's Leicester Square ahead of the UK film premiere of the much-awaited sequel. The premiere attracted dozens of high-profile celebrities, and was attended (from left to right) by Lorde, who sings the film's theme music, and cast members, Natalie Dormer, Elizabeth Banks, Jena Malone and Julianne Moore. Later on in the evening she changed into a stunning dress with a plunging neckline for the glittering after party (right). Also in attendance at the opening of the latest Hunger Games installment, which will be released on November 20, was Katie Price, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, model Daisy Lowe, singer Alexandra Burke and reality TV stars Kimberley Garner and Sam Faiers. It was the red carpet entrance that everyone was waiting for on Monday ...

A full investigation is slated to begin today, one day after a private Lear jet crashed on approach near Grand Bahama International Airport, killing everyone on board, including a prominent pastor and his wife. All passengers on the flight died, with nine people reportedly on board, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. The jet was carrying Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife, Ruth, according to Kelley Jackson, a spokeswoman from the Andrew J. Young Foundation. Munroe, 60, was a pastor and motivational speaker, the founder of Bahamas Faith Ministries International Fellowship. Ruth served as co-senior pastor. Continue...

Britney Spears posted a smiling pic over the weekend with her new man Charlie Ebersol and the caption was just a heart.  Abc News  reports. See the photo below!. Continue...