Confirmed: Torres will start versus Real Madrid

The striker's loan return to Atletico was only announced a few days ago, but his new coach has announced the Spaniard is to be in his Copa del Rey last 16 XI

Police gives families of missing police officers N500k each as compensation

Six families of policemen who were declared missing after Boko Haram attacked the Police Mobile Training College in Gwoza, Borno state on August 20th 2014 have been compensated with N500,000 each by the Force Headquarters.

At a ceremony which held yesterday at the Police Mobile Force 50 Base, Kubwa Abuja, the wives of the missing soldiers were presented with cheques and the police promised to pay them the salaries of their missing husbands for one year. More photos after the cut...

Breaking News: Dele Momodu defends Gen. Buhari's age

See the rest of his tweets after the cut and tell us if you agree with him...

Breaking News: Emir of Kano, Sanusi, denies planning to marry 17 year old girl

Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has denied reports that he's planning to marry the 17 year old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa. The Emir, who already has three wives, denied the report to Sahara Reporters via one of his aides.

The Emir said "that he fully supports the right of children not to get forcibly married before attaining the constitutionally stipulated age of 18 years" but he didn't rule out the possibility of marrying a fourth wife. He advised people to wait to see the real age of his wife if he decides to marry again.

Podolski: I want to emulate Ronaldo

The Germany international wants to live up to the Brazil icon's standards at San Siro and has thanked Roberto Mancini for showing faith in his abilities

Buhari kicks off campaign in Port Harcourt -more photos

APC Presidential candidate Gen Muhammadu Buhari arrived Port Harcourt, Rivers state this morning where he will officially kick off his presidential campaign. More photos.

Breaking News: Regina Askia's daughter's 13th birthday - more photos

Former actress Regina Askia and her husband threw their beautiful daughter Teesa a party to celebrate her 13th birthday at their home in New York on January 3rd. Find more photos below...

Maradona says - Messi and Ronaldo did not do enough to win Ballon d'Or,

The Argentina icon believes Germany's World Cup-winning goalkeeper has done enough to win the prize given the Liga duo's "relaxed" attitude to the past year

Breaking News: Vincent Enyeama wins Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014

The Lille goalkeeper has been voted by our readers as their best footballer for his impressive records in Europe and feat with the national team