How do new emojis get created? It takes at least a year

The fourth annual World Emoji Day (yes, it's a thing) is Monday, celebrating the explosion in use of the little characters that have changed the way people around the world communicate.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 to Launch in India Today: Live Stream, Price, Specifications, and More

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 India launch is scheduled for Tuesday, 12pm IST, with the event being live streamed.

Why I regret inviting President Buhari into politics – APC Chieftain, Kanti Bello

Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Katsina state and a former Senate Majority Whip, Senator Kanti Bello has claimed that he regretted inviting President Muhammadu Buhari into politics.

Women Affairs Minister Seeks Gender Quota in Politics, Governance

Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jummai Alhassan

*Meets PDP, APC leaders

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alahasan, has asked the leadership of political parties in Nigeria to adopt a policy of voluntary electoral party

Nigeria loses N7trn to insecurity in high seas annually says, Dogara

Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: TWITTER/DOGARA

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Monday said Nigeria lost about N7 trillion annually to insecurity and revenue leakages in the waterways.

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata still Chelsea's top target despite emerging competition from AC Milan

Alvaro Morata remains Chelsea's number one target in their search for a new centre forward despite emerging competition from AC Milan.

Manchester United talking points: Romelu Lukaku scores, Antonio Valencia sees red, Juan Mata injured

Jose Mourinho was frustrated by Antonio Valencia's red card

Romelu Lukaku's first goal, Antonio Valencia's red card, Juan Mata's injury…We look at the talking points from Manchester United's 2-1 pre-season win over Real Salt Lake.

WAEC: How to check 2017 May/June WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday, released the results of this year’s May/June WASSCE.

JAMB remits highest returns in 40 years to government

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says the agency has so far remitted more than N5 billion to government, the highest ever in the 40 years of its existence.

iPhone 8 Exclusive: Apple's New Design 'Confirmed'

iPhone 8 leaks have been unparalleled and a growing number suggest Apple is planning to deliver its biggest ever iPhone redesign to celebrate the range’s 10th

Romelu Lukaku will come under the microscope at Man United, warns captain Michael Carrick

The Old Trafford microscope will be unlike anything Romelu Lukaku has previously experienced, Manchester United captain Michael Carrick has warned.

Chelsea want Sergio Aguero: Pep Guardiola gives move green light - Spanish journalist

According to Spanish journalist Manu Sainz. The Argentina international has been linked with an Etihad exit after losing his place under Pep Guardiola last summer.

Diego Costa posts video from holiday in Atletico Madrid shirt

Diego Costa took another step towards the Chelsea exit door on Sunday night by posting a video on holiday in Brazil wearing an Atletico Madrid shirt.

JAMB warns against multiple registration for UTME, Direct Entry

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will not condone multiple registration for Direct Entry (DE) and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

WAEC insists May/June results ready, announces closure date for GCE forms

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) on Sunday debunked speculations that release

Read how candidates fared in 2017 WAEC exams

About 923,486 candidates who sat for the May/June 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) recorded five credits including English and Maths.

Nigerian striker in Manchester City squad for pre-season tour of United States

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been included in Manchester City squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.

HOW TO STREAM MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FOR FREE ON ANDROID

People have been saying that the best things in life are free for a long time, but it's only now that we

Trump says he wants a solar border wall — here's how many homes it could power

President Trump says he wants a solar-paneled wall along the US-Mexico border. Several companies are now imagining what it would look like.

Everton 2-1 Gor Mahia: Wayne Rooney marks return with stunning strike

Wayne Rooney marked his Everton return with a stunning goal as they beat Gor Mahia 2-1 in their opening pre-season game on Thursday.