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Kogi State Governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello has described the late former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme as the bridge that held Nigeria together for decades. Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme In a condolence message personally signed by the Governor and made availabe by Fanwo Kingsley, DG Media and Publicity, he described the late elder statesman as a "thorough administrator, decent politician and a nationalist who saw Nigeria as a project of unity." According to the Governor, the late Alex Ekwueme was an example of "excellent leadership." He said the late icon rendered selfless service to his fatherland, "standing on the podium of truth, sacrifice and progress all his life." Bello expressed confidence that the Nigerian nation will immortalize the "good name and sterling values Ekwueme lived for", calling on the new generation politicians and Nigerians to "Mirror the Ekwueme spirit of Service to humanity".

By Edward Jaleyemi West Bromwich Albon have sacked head coach Tony Pulis. https://twitter.com/WBA A statement by the club Chairman John Williams read: "These decisions are never taken lightly but always in the interests of the club. "We are in a results business and over the back end of last season and this season to date, ours have been very disappointing. "We would like to place on record our appreciation of Tony's contribution and hard work during a period of transition for the club which included a change of ownerwship. We wish him well in his future endeavours." Assistant Head Coach Gary Megson has agreed to take charge of first-team affairs until further notice. The sack comes on the back on a poor run of form which includes a 4-0 drubbing by Chelsea in last weekend's Premier League clash; the club's fourth consecutive loss. West Brom's last win in the league was a 1-0 victory over Bournemounth on the 12th of August. Pulis is

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of marriage today, becoming britain's first reigning couple to mark a platinum wedding anniversary. Queen Elizabeth, Philip mark 70th year of marriage