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Here's the question and please answer sincerely. My daughter has decided that she wants to quit her job and set up her own business and has asked me for a "loan" of #500k to help get started. The money is not a problem and I would gladly "lend" it to her but for one small thing – I don’t think she will be successful.  Which option would you take? YES/NO

Three teams absent from recent title races sit atop the Premier League table and could just be getting comfortable. Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have not troubled the shorter end of bookmakers’ odds for some seasons but there is a growing sense that money on the trio this year may not be misplaced.

An Alitalia jet toppled and skidded off the runway at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport last night after one of its landing gears failed to open in a storm. It is understood about ten passengers suffered minor cuts and bruises when the plane crash landed before sliding to a halt after a flight from Madrid. The Italian news agency ANSA quoted officials saying the ten 'code green' injuries were treated at the airport. ...more photos...

Manchester United boss David Moyes says his team do not have sufficient class to win the Champions League this season. United have lost three of their opening six games in the Barclays Premier League under Moyes, with the latest setback coming in a 2-1 home defeat to West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah, pictured top right, and heavyweight boxer David Haye (bottom left) were among the supporters watching the Minnesota Vikings take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gene Simmons (bottom right), the lead singer of Kiss, sang the American national anthem before the two sets of players were welcomed onto the field by pyrotechnics and smoke machines. Fans only have to wait a month for the next British instalment of American Football when Jacksonville take on San Francisco on October 27.

5crew Entertainment uses this opportunity to wish all her fans "commenters and yet to be fans" a lovely weekend and hope to keep y'all updated till Monday... Enjoy :)

She's one of the most stylish women in the world. And Victoria Beckham certainly didn't disappoint as she arrived in France with her own take on Parisian chic for a press conference to unveil her new digital plans. Having taken the Eurostar from London, the fashion designer certainly stood out in her lemon, sleeveless duster coat as she walked out of the Gare Du Nord and headed to the British embassy.

A   three-storey building at 16, Alli Street, Tinubu, Lagos Island, collapse on Wednesday night, killing three of its occupants and injuring many others. Eyewitnesses said the building collapsed on a bungalow beside it at 10:30pm, adding that two persons were brought out dead in the early hours of yesterday. The source said that the dismembered remains of the third casualty were picked up later in the day by members of the Lagos State Collapsed Buildings Rescue Team. It was also learnt that the injured persons were reportedly rushed to the Emergency Unit of the LagosIslandGeneralHospital, where some of them were still receiving treatment.

Model Sophie Anderton and cage fighter Alex Reid were among the many former housemates to take a trip down memory lane. Visitors will be able to have a look around the Big Brother house at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, for just two days. The 500 tickets sold out within 12 minutes.

A BBC employee is spotted having a good stretch behind a news anchor (left) while Huw Edwards is upstaged by a member of staff eating a banana (right) thanks to the glass back wall in the Corporation's 24-hour news studio, which provides a view of the newsroom behind. Social media websites are filled with complaints about the antics of Beeb journalists in the open-plan office - which also include 'lightsaber fights' with umbrellas while serious news stories are being broadcast

Rich and famous Americans are increasingly choosing to travel in armoured vehicles with features life electrified doorhandles and sealed ventilation systems to protect against gas attacks. Rap stars Kanye West and T.I. and actor Sacha Baron Cohen are among the jittery stars to have invested in armoured cars built, in many cases, to withstand even large-calibre ordinance. An executive at one company catering to such security conscious clients says that demand in the U.S. has soared particularly in the past five years, as inequality has risen after the banking crisis. The cars, which look virtually indistinguishable to other vehicles, can take two to three months to complete, at a cost of up to $100,000

Forget wireless chargers, the latest way to extend the battery life of your phone is in the palm of your hand.   Mipwr Dynamo cases slide onto an iPhone's battery charging point and either store energy that can be used as a backup - adding two hours of extra charge - or contains a hidden lever that can be squeezed by hand to generate electricity.  Its Illinois-based inventors claim squeezing the lever produces electricity by electromagnetic conduction inside the case, and a minute of squeezing gives an extra 30 seconds of charge.

A combined security team drawn from the Nigerian Army and Department of Security Service, DSS, have arrested Kelvin Prosper Oniarah, who allegedly kidnapped the Human Rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, along Auchi–Benin road late last month. Spokesperson for DSS, Marilyn Ogar said Oniarah who was arrested Wednesday was a notorious terrorist, kidnap kingpin and armed robber and has been on the wanted list of security agencies. Ogar said Kelvin Oniarah who is also known as Kelvin Ibruvwe was responsible for the kidnap of and killing of Dr. Chudi Nwike a former Deputy Governor of Anambra State, while in captivity

A packed passenger jet heading to the UK was left flying on autopilot when both pilots fell asleep at the controls, it emerged last night. The terrifying incident happened last month on board an Airbus A330 operated by a British-based airline - but officials are refusing to name the company involved.

A 23-year-old woman who was viciously attacked by her boyfriend released shocking photographs last night of her beaten body in an effort to help other victims of domestic violence. Litisha Henry was left with a severely swollen face, chipped teeth, clumps of her hair missing and cuts, bruises and scratches over her body after the attack by Franklin White, 44, in Rochester, Kent.   Victim's Story

It appears the American transformation continues for Cher Lloyd after an appearance on a popular US television show. The young singer, who first shot to fame on the seventh series of the X Factor, was in Los Angeles to perform her latest single, I Wish, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The tiny 20-year-old sported a tight-fitting, monochrome outfit as she took to the stage alongside a live band. More photos...

A car with the remain of three men was dug out (pictured above) of a riverside bush in  Obi LGA of Nasarawa State last weekend. The men have been identified as  the Managing Director of Police Microfinance Bank, Alhaji Hassan Gidado, the manager of the bank’s Abuja branch, Mr. Tunde Banwo, and a company driver. 

More than 120 people linked to street gangs that claim allegiance to the Mexican Mafia - who control most of the drug trade in California - have been indicted on various racketeering, weapons and narcotics charges as authorities attempt to cripple the notorious prison gang's Orange County wing.

The First Lady lunched with a princess today, when Princess Charlene of Monaco joined a luncheon in Harlem, New York.  Wearing a sleeveless white, tailored dress the Princess was among about 50 wives of dignitaries at the UN General Assembly who joined Michelle Obama for lunch.

She's been doing her best to keep her famous curves covered ever since she gave birth to baby North West in June. But it looks as though Kim Kardashian is getting her body confidence back. The 32-year-old - who has made a name for herself taking part in a number of revealing shoots in the past - stepped out on Tuesday in a revealing dark green jumpsuit that showed off her cleavage. more photos...

Joanna was dressed in dark blue skinny jeans and a very loose fitting tie die top that appeared ride up her back to her neck. In a strange turn of events, the Real Housewives of Miami star had managed to hike the shirt up from behind giving passers-by an eyeful. Just this week the star posted a racy snap of herself wearing only a purple thong as she stands in her bathroom in front of her vanity table, a luxury bathtub visible in the background. more photos...

The Starship singer threw caution to the wind going without a top or even a bra under an open jacket as she prepared to film an interview to be aired on Friday. On anyone else the cropped high necked blazer would have been a conservative addition to their outfit, but for Nicki it was the prefect way to flash her more than ample chest. While many stars often show a hint of their chests on their side of their tops, the singer was not content to just reveal a glimpse of side boob, instead buttoning the jacket just at the neck and letting the front fall open revealing side, under and front boob. more photos...

It seems Rihanna just couldn't stay out of trouble during her brief trip to Thailand. First she posed with an illegal street vendor's endangered primate and now she's raised eyebrows further after a night out at an eye-popping sex club in the party island of Phuket. Worst still, she documented her X-rated evening with a series of vulgar tweets. see tweet..

Massacre mall is now ablaze with shoppers feeling attack after Islamic terrorists 'blow themselves up' inside Kenyan shopping centre. More photos..

  Islamic terrorists who have been barricaded in a Kenyan shopping mall today threatened to kill all their remaining hostages as special forces moved in to end the two day siege which has left 69 dead. Witnesses said they heard this morning multiple large explosions within the vast Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi and there were reports of gunfire in the streets outside. Thick black smoke was then seen billowing from the mall.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z have topped Forbes magazine's World's Highest Paid Celebrity Couples list 2013. The Single Ladies hit-maker and the rapper - who also owns record label Roc Nation - took the crown for the second year running having earned a staggering $95million together in the financial year June 2012 to June 2013. The figures in the list show that the couple's tours, businesses and endorsement deals saw them rack up $17million more than last year.

They are two of the major hitmakers in Nigerian music at this very moment. When you’ve got  KCee  and  Wizkid  joining forces to come up with a song titled  “PULLOVER” , you already know we’ve got a fresh hit on our hands. After releasing certified 2013 hits  “Limpopo”  and  “Okoso” , I daresay this will be the biggest tune of the last quarter of 2013. I’m dancing while typing this.

Lea-Ann Ellison, 35, a mother-of-two from Los Angeles, caused outrage when she posted a photo of herself weightlifting on Facebook. Commenters were divided by her penchant for late pregnancy workouts, with some dubbing her selfish and others leaving supportive messages. Ellison herself took to the site to answer critics and send a message of thanks to her supporters.  So, are the critics right or is heavy lifting perfectly safe?

Miss Nigeria, Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola, won the Miss Muslimah World contest which was organised by the World Muslimah Foundation, a Muslim women's group, and held in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta as a protest to the traditional contest being held in Bali this month. The mainstream pageant was subject to protests by hard-line Muslims within the world's most populous Muslim country, even though organisers relented and agreed to cancel the bikini round....More Photos....

Two of the porn actors recently diagnosed HIV-Positive used an emotional press conference today to call on the industry to require all performers to use condoms and criticized the length of time between testing - as a third performer believed to be infected with the virus came forward publicly.  Actors Cameron Bay and her boyfriend Rod Daily spoke at an event in Hollywood organized by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and said that they learned days apart last month that they were infected as the industry reels from the news that up to four different actors could have the deadly disease.

She’s meant to be working hard mentoring her acts in a bid to retain her X Factor crown but it looks like Nicole Scherzinger has found some time to party in between filming duties. The 35-year-old has jetted to the sunny climes of Antigua to shoot her Judges Houses stage of the ITV show.

The latest version of iPhone and iPad software is being released to handsets in stages from around 6pm UK time same as Nigeria. Apple's iOS 7 looks and feels different to previous software because icons and text have been made flatter and sharper. It's also been designed to make use of the entire screen and has added features including new Control and Notification Centres, Airdrop sharing and improved security. Everything from email to the calendar, texts, phone keypad, photos and notes will look and work differently.

Andy, 46, and Karen Rattray, 44, were out at the time of the crash at their home in Over Peover, Cheshire, which saw the car go into a 600-year-old oak-framed wattle and daub section of the room. The Audi RS4 driver was going along the A50 towards Knutsford just before 9.40am on Monday, when a Volkswagen appeared to be travelling on the wrong side of the road in the opposite direction. Cheshire Constabulary officers said the Audi driver took evasive action, mounting the grass verge before going across the road, through the hedge and coming to a halt in the lounge of the building.

Happy birthday to music superstar 2face Idibia. Wishing him many more successful and happy years ahead.  Annie Macaulay Idibia's loving tweet to him. Sweet! 

The British grime and hip-hop group will be making a triumphant comeback at the star-studded ceremony at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on October 19.  Featuring the likes of Romeo, Harvey, Lisa Maffia and Oxide and Neutrino, So Solid Crew exploded onto the garage scene in 2001 when their hit single 21 Seconds shot straight to the number one spot. "more photos"

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares - but Guy Whittall will certainly be checking for 'monsters' underneath his bed, after waking up to find an eight foot crocodile hiding just inches from where he slept. The  150kg,  330lbs giant had sneaked into the Humani lodge, Zimbabwe and spent the entire night lying quietly, just fractions beneath an oblivious Mr Whittall. The beast had managed to stay hidden for more than eight hours overnight... more photos

They spent Sunday night on opposite parts of town at different London Fashion Week events. However, on Monday evening, David and Victoria Beckham came together in a synchronised appearance at the Global Fund and British Council Party. The couple looked perfectly in sync with each other in his and hers black trouser suits as they attended the star-studded event at Apsley House in Piccadilly... more photos...

College lecturer Michele Wright, 49, (inset, centre) was telephoned by police while she was in Crete who told her: 'Sorry, but your house has exploded'. Her £250,000 dormer bungalow in Beulah, Cardiganshire, south Wales, (pictured top right before the explosion) was completely destroyed in the blast and debris was scattered 100ft down the road. Firemen believe there was a build up of gas in the property - possibly after an appliance was left on when Mrs Wright went away ten days ago.

Aaron Alexis (top right), the heavily armed gunman who calmly opened fire and killed 12 people yesterday at Washington Naval Yard before being shot and killed was revealed to have a prior arrest for letting off a gun when he lived in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2010. The 34-year-old, who worked as a civilian contractor at the military base in the nation's capital, entered the complex's cafeteria just before 8.30am brandishing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, shotgun and handgun and began shooting. After SWAT teams swarmed the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command the FBI said that Alexis was shot dead by officers

They're both enjoying chart success all over the world, but it appears that Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson and Rihanna share something else - the same taste in fashion. The 22-year-old X Factor singer, from Romford in Essex, was spotted at London's Heathrow airport yesterday wearing the same Adidas trail dress that Rihanna wore in New York City, last month. 

More best wishes to Davido as his dream came true with the sell out London '02 arena... more photos...

He may only be seven months old but it’s pretty clear what football team Milan is going to support. The youngster was kitted out in FC Barcelona’s kit as he sat in the stands on Saturday with his popstar mother Shakira...more pics...

Human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome, who was kidnapped for two weeks, returned home on Thursday to a rousing welcome. The lawyer, who was kidnapped between Ehor and Ekpoma Road in Edo State and released on Wednesday, narrated his ordeal to well wishers at his home on Mike Ozekhome Lane, Igando, Lagos State.

A Toronto woman who simulated pregnancy to try to smuggle 2 kilograms of cocaine was arrested today at Bogota airport by Colombian police. Col. Esteban Arias says 28-year-old Tabitha Leah Ritchie was stopped while trying to board an Air Canada flight in Bogota after an inspector noted that her belly was unusually cold and hard.  He says police discovered a false belly made of latex taped to her body and they found 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of cocaine.