Saturday 26 September 2015

80 percent of products in Nigeria are Imported

The Director General of Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Dr Joseph Odumodu, has said Nigerians must change their consumption pattern for the economy to thrive.

Premier League match report: Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

Georginio Wijnaldum

 Substitutes Ramires and Willian got Chelsea out of jail as they fought back from 2-0 down at Newcastle to snatch a point.

Germany-based businessman shot dead in Lagos

It happened in Iyana Ishashi, along the Lagos-Badagry expressway. Mr. Barry Ndulue, a middle-aged man was coming back from a business trip to Ghana on Sunday, September 20, 2015. 

Premier League report: Leicester 2-5 Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez's hat-trick saw Arsenal close the gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League after they came from behind at Leicester.

Barcelona star Messi out for up to eight weeks

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will be out of action for up to eight weeks after suffering knee ligament damage in Barcelona's clash with Las Palmas.

Premier League match report: Manchester United 3-0 Sunderland

Wayne Rooney


Wayne Rooney ended his 11-match goal drought as Manchester United climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time in over two years with victory over Sunderland.

Michelle Obama wore $2290 Dress to Meet Pope Francis

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD - SEPTEMBER 22:   First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha and Malia arrive to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis on his arrival from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.  (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
Michelle Obama wore a $2,290 Carolina Herrera dress while greeting Pope Francis Tuesday.

Football can learn from team spirit in Rugby - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes football can still learn a thing or two from the team ethics of rugby union.

Premier League match report: Tottenham 4-1 Manchester City

Harry Kane

Harry Kane ended his goal drought as Tottenham put four goals past Manchester City at White Hart Lane.

US police officer praised for saving choking baby


Donald Venable saved the baby's life

A quick-thinking US police officer has been praised for saving a choking baby.Officer Donald Venable responded to an emergency call after he heard reports on his radio of a baby with breathing difficulties in Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri baffled by Arsenal Premier League title drought

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Claudio Ranieri is surprised Arsenal failed to win the title during his 11-year spell away from the Premier League.

Serena Williams stuns in a black swimsuit



Serena Williams showed off her curves in a black swim suits posing at the swimming pool.

Iranian Man living in Manchester Begs to be Deported

An Iranian man walked into a police station in Manchester demanding to be deported back to his home country having grown fed up of living in the city.

Dakore Akande cover latest edition of Vanguard Allure!

Dakore Akande for Vanguard Allure - BellaNaija - September 2015002Dakore Cover for Vanguard Allure's latest issue.she was featured recently for VR and Mobo fashion.

Photos:Davido’s sold out Concert in London

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Davido had his London concert yesterday at the Troxy London  featuring Runtown and the HKN Gang. 

National News Headlines - 26/09/2015

VANGUARD

*A/Ibom: 20% of our girls have babies out of wedlock' First Lady

*Stop playing politics with HID's death ' Fayose warns

*Hajj disaster: We are from God, to Him shall we all return ' Aregbesola

*Anti-Saraki forces plan mass protests, seek his removal

Chelsea boss Mourinho: I will be suspended if I talk about Costa ban

Jose Mourinho appeared to launch an astonishing attack on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after Chelsea striker Diego Costa was retrospectively banned for violent conduct during last Saturday's defeat of Arsenal.

Premier League team news: Spurs v Man City

Tottenham are expected to welcome back a number of rested players for Saturday's clash at home to Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Swiss open criminal proceedings against Fifa president

Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter
Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General has said it has opened criminal procedures against Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

Former PDP Chair Mu’Azu, Kashim Imam, others escape death

Former PDP Chair Mu’Azu, Kashim Imam, others escape death
Mua'zu
Several prominent Nigerians including the immediate past National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Mallam Adamu Mu’Azu,former Special Advise on National Assembly,Alhaji Kashim Imam and former National Chairman of the defunct CPC,Senator Rufai Hanga, narrowly escaped death in the Thursday tragedy in Mecca as reported by The Nation

Friday 25 September 2015

Fans tell Nollywood actress that she looks like a sallah ram

20150924-150119.jpgEniola Badmus who posted a picture of her self rocking a nose ring at the International Airport in Lagos decided to tease her fans 

with a picture of her look for the day but instead got backlash from her fans.

Neymar confirms there was truth to Man Utd rumours

Barcelona forward Neymar has revealed he held talks about a possible move to Manchester United this summer.
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Neymar had talks about a possible move to Man United. 

Veteran journalist Bilikisu dies in hajj stampede


Veteran journalist Bilikisu dies in hajj stampede
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Veteran journalist Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf has been confirmed dead among Nigerians who died in Thursday’s deadly stampede at the Jamarat Bridge outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Woman stabs 13 year old maid and hides her from the police


A trader, Esther Bello, has been arrested by the Lagos state Police for allegedly abusing her 13-year-old househelp, Titi, in Obanikoro, Lagos.

Buhari arrives New York for UN general meeting

President Buhari has arrived New York ahead of the UN general meeting. His delegation includes former Rivers and Ekiti state governors, Rotimi Ameachi and Kayode Fayemi, former house of representatives member Abike Dabiri Erewa, SSA Household & Domestic Sarki Abba, SSA Media & Publicity Femi Adesina, Senator Hadi Sirika and others.

Arsene Wenger vows to help police catch Arsenal fans

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has condemned the disturbances by Gunners' fans following the end of Wednesday night's League Cup victory at Tottenham, and vowed the club will fully cooperate with the authorities to help identify those responsible.
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Arsenal fans destroy signage at White Hart Lane.

100m users sign up to Instagram in nine months, pushing site past 400m landmark

Photo-based social media site Instagram has burst through the 400 million members landmark, after some 100m users signed up in the past nine months.
 The California-based firm - which was snapped up by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion (£669m) - said it was "thrilled" by the milestone, and said the figure had seemed like a "dream" when it launched almost five years ago.
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Senator Akpabio Tells How He Died And Resurrected From The Land Of The Dead

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has spoken publicly about the trauma he went through after the road crash in Abuja involving his car and a vehicle belonging to the United States Embassy in Nigeria.

National News Headlines - 25/9/2015

PUNCH

*Nigerian banks experiencing dollar shortage ' Fitch

*MAN commends FG for dropping planned VAT increase

*Release funds to stimulate economy, group tells Buhari

*Research council warns Nigerians about food contaminants

*Mob pelts Saraki, others with stones at Eid prayer

Facebook announces new 360-degree videos feature

Facebook has launched 360 videos. 
Facebook has launched a new 360-degree video feature - allowing users to interact with footage by dragging the screen.

Nigerians attack Ben Bruce for kissing an American senator

The Senator representing Bayelsa East, recently met ranking California Senator, Dianne Feinstein, with a call for better US-Nigeria relationships. He tweeted the picture thereafter only to be bashed for it

Nigerians among 717 Saudi stampede victims


Nigerians among 717 Saudi stampede victims


No fewer than 717 people, including Nigerians, taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage were yesterday killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca.
Another 863 people were injured in the incident at Mina, which occurred as two million pilgrims were taking part in the Hajj’s last major rite.

Thursday 24 September 2015

Usher is Officially off the Market!

Usher
The 36-year-old music star got engaged to his longtime girlfriend,

Buhari departs for UN meeting


Photo: Buhari departs for UN meeting



President Muhammadu Buhari Departing from Yar'Adua Airport in Katsina during the President Departure to the United State of America for United Nations 70th Session Meeting

Eid prayer: Eight arrested over attack on Saraki, others


Eid prayer: Eight arrested over attack on Saraki, others
Senator Saraki, Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad and retired Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore at the prayer ground
The Kwara state police command has arrested eight people in connection with the attack on Senate President Bukola Saraki and other personalities at the Ilorin Yidi praying ground on Today.

Hundreds killed in crush at Saudi's Hajj pilgrimage

Hundreds of Muslim pilgrims have been killed and injured after a stampede broke out at the mass Hajj pilgrimage near the Saudi city of Mecca.

National News Headlines - 24/9/2015

THE SUN

*ABOLARIN COLLEGE: Osun school where poverty is only criterion for admission

*Appointments: South merely crying wolf -Shuluwa

*Rivers PDP dares Amaechi on N300bn litigation threat

*Rivers governorship poll credible ' INEC

*Man City boss cries out: Injury a big worry

*Aviation: Labour vows to shut down Arik Air over N25bn debt

Arsenal fans damage Spurs signs at White Hart Lane

Arsenal fans have reportedly scuffled with police and damaged signs following the League Cup third-round tie against Spurs at White Hart Lane
Associated Press sports reporter Rob Harris has tweeted these images from the ground.

Arsenal fans damage Spurs signs at White Hart Lane

Arsenal fans have reportedly scuffled with police and damaged signs following the League Cup third-round tie against Spurs at White Hart Lane
Associated Press sports reporter Rob Harris has tweeted these images from the ground.

Jonathan: her death forced us out of ‘hiding’


Jonathan: her death forced us out of ‘hiding’`
Dr Jonathan and his wife, Patience...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that the death of Mrs. Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo forced him out of seclusion.

Police arrest ‘doctor’ for alleged sale of week-old baby


Police arrest 'doctor' for alleged sale of week-old baby
Omolaja
A self-styled doctor, Olawale Omolaja, has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly selling a week-old baby without the mother’s consent.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Martinez praises Barkley as on a 'different level'

Ross BarkleyRoberto Martinez believes Ross Barkley's performance in Everton's 2-1 Capital One Cup victory at Reading was the latest demonstration that the midfielder is playing at a "different level".

Carlo Ancelotti rumours denied by Liverpool

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with the Liverpool job.
Liverpool have vehemently dismissed claims they have approached Carlo Ancelotti about the possibility of succeeding manager Brendan Rodgers.

Moon set to turn blood red in giant 'supermoon' lunar eclipse

Moon set to turn red in giant 'supermoon' lunar eclipse.


Stargazers will be able to watch a once in 30 years phenomenon when a giant 'supermoon' turns red when it combines with a lunar eclipse.

Tweet of the Day......

I agree with you prince....."Lol"

Boy storms American embassy in a U.S flag outfit

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This young man was sighted at the American 
embassy this morning in Abuja.He was dressed from head to toe in the outfit that show the design of the U.S. flag. He approached the security operatives there and demanded to see the ambassador.

Nicki Minaj is the only Woman on Forbes’ List of “Hip Hop Cash Kings 2015”

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Forbes just released its 2015 list of the world’s highest paid hip hop stars and once again Nicki Minaj is the only woman on the list.

Nigeria Goalkeeper Ikeme honoured to captain Wolves

Ikeme honoured to captain Wolves
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has said it was an honour to captain his English Championship team Wolverhampton Wanderers for the first time in Tuesday evening’s 3-0 League Cup loss to Middlesborough.However, the shot stopper was disappointed his team lost the game.

Deputy Vice Chancellor, his 14 year old son and four others die in car crash


The Deputy Vice-Chancellor-designate of Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof. Abdul Hakeem Mobolaji, his 14 year old son, Muhammad and four others died in a car crash along the Lagos  ibadan expressway on Sunday September 20th,2015

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National News Headlines - 23/9/2015

PUNCH

*Economy could slip into recession, CBN warns

*Illegal flights: British firm pays N11m fine to NCAA

*US firms poised to invest in Nigeria

*6,116 vehicles fail road test in FCT

*FG begins preparation of 2016 budget

*EFCC re-arraigns Lamido, two sons, others for graft

Ekiti State governor distributes Sallah rams.

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 Gov. Ayodele Fayose distributed rams to Muslims in the state, for the celebration of this year’s Id-El-Kabir.

One Direction reveal new album release date

One Direction's new album Made in the A.M is out on November 13.

One Direction have revealed their eagerly anticipated new album will be released next month.The boyband announced the news on Twitter with a video message to their 25 million followers.

Robert Lewandowski scores five goals in nine minutes for Bayern Munich

Lewandowski scored the fastest hat-trick in the Bundesliga's history.

Lewandowski scored the fastest hat-trick in the Bundesliga's history. 
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes, including the fastest hat-trick in Bundesliga history, as his side beat VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Nigeria’s economy may slip into recession, CBN warns

Nigeria’s economy may slip into recession, CBN warns
Godwin Emefiele
 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday came a warning shot on the economy: Nigeria risks sliding into recession next year.

Buhari okays N70m for low-key Independence celebration


Buhari okays N70m for low-key Independence celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N70 million for 2015 Independence celebrations.October 1, 2015, Nigeria will mark its 55th independence