Saturday, 17 October 2015

Rooney joy tempered by Kendall death

Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to victory with his first goal at Goodison Park in eight years, but his day was tinged with sadness following the death of Howard Kendall.

Germany denies 2006 World Cup vote bribes

The German Football Association (DFB) has “categorically rejected” allegations of a secret fund to secure votes to host the 2006 World Cup.

Goodbye Nigeria, Welcome Oduduwa Republic, By Femi Fani-Kayode


“If they ever tell my story let them say I walked with giants, men rise and fall like the Winter wheat but these names will never die… Let them say I lived in the time of Hector, tamer of horses…let them say I lived in the time of Achilles”- the Iliyad, Homer.

Chris Brown shows off album Cover

Chris Brown shows off Royalty on cover of album he named after his daughter Royalty.

Beautiful

Fifa probes claim Germany used bribes to secure World Cup

Fifa is to investigate "serious" allegations Germany used bribes to secure the 2006 World Cup.

Guinness celebrates black heroes in Enugu

Guinness has celebrated the unsung heroes doing ordinary things in extra ordinary ways in Enugu State. Dancers, singers, drivers, barmen, mechanics, teachers were all united by their shared black attitude, injected by Guinness black hero.

FG licenses 23 modular refineries

The Federal Government has concluded plans to issue 23licences to establish modular mini refineriesto increase local refining capacity, sustainable supplies and to stop importationof petroleum products into the country.

I would not have been president without Alamieyeseigha, says Jonathan

Former Nigeria President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday declared that but for the support he enjoyed from the late Ijaw leader and former Bayelsa State governor, Chief Diepriye Alamieyeseigha, he would not have become the nation’s president.

Friday, 16 October 2015

Update your BVN @ StanbicIBTC

Remember to register for your BVN at any Stanbic IBTC Bank branch, if you have not registered already.

Maiduguri bombed again in Friday morning attack

Three female suicide bombers on Friday, attacked the Umarari Bayan Waya area of Mulai Village in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), leaving at least seven people feared killed and 17 others injured

Ighalo misses out on EPL award

Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, lost out on the Premier League Player of the Month award to Manchester United teenager, Anthony Martial, when the result was announced on Friday morning.

Wenger: Arsenal can win the league this season

Manager Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal now have all of the ingredients needed to deliver a sustained assault on the Barclays Premier League title this season.

Ferguson appointed new Doncaster manager

Doncaster have appointed Darren Ferguson as their new manager.

Chelsea boss Mourinho brands FA fine as absolute disgrace

Jose Mourinho has rounded on the Football Association and described his £50,000 fine as "an absolute disgrace".

National News Headlines - 16/10/2015

DAILY SUN

*Lagos agog for London Afrobeat Collective

*Bus conductor embarrassed me over N10 fare 'Wole Ojo, actor

*PDP lost to complacency 'Mimiko

*Coup against me during 2015 elections 'Buhari

*NTA, AIT treated us unfairly during the 2015 presidential campaign ' Buhari

*FIFA crisis: Hayatou backs Blatter's investigation

Native Doctor’s Concoction Kills Aba Business man in Enugu

Operatives of the Homicide section,Enugu Police Command have arraigned Afam Nweke and Victor Agyula, an alleged native doctor, from Alaede, in Benue State over their complicity in the murder of Sunday Onwe, from Amuri in Nkanu-West Local Government Area of Enugu State, who sought ritual remedy to revitalize the ebbing fortunes of his business in Aba, Abia State.

Amaechi splits Senate panel

The Senate seems to be finding ministerial nominee Rotimi Amaechi’s case a hard nut to crack.For the umpteenth time, its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions could not sit to consider the petition against him, it was learnt yesterday.

45 corps members to repeat service in Lagos

The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Lagos State, Mr. Cyril Akhanameh  yesterday, said 45 corps members, who absconded during their service year will repeat the service.

UEFA 'fully supports' Michel Platini, Windtner says

European football body UEFA "fully supports" Michel Platini, Austrian FA President Leo Windtner said after a meeting with all 54 national associations.

Liverpool striker ruled out for rest of season

Liverpool striker Danny Ings has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament knee injury.

Wande Coal’s Wanted Album is out This October

With his feature on Patoranking‘s smash hit, “My Woman” and his mega hit “Ashimapeyin”, it is safe to say that one of Nigeria’s most loved crooners Wande Coal is back on music’s A List.
Finally, Black Diamond presents “WANTED”, My sophomore album.

Tyra Banks Announces the Reality TV Show’s End

America’s Next Top Model has come to an end after an amazing cycles.

Gowon to citizens: give Buhari more time to fix Nigeria

Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon yesterday pleaded with Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari time to fix the country’s problems.

Woman, 7-year-old daughter die in Calabar inferno

A woman and her seven-year-old daughter died Wednesday from a generator fire which also razed their apartment located at15 Andem Street, 8 miles, on the outskirt of Calabar metropolis in Cross Rivers State

Ooni’s deputy Obalufe dies at 85

The second in command to the Ooni of Ife and head of Ife kingmakers, the Obalufe, Oba Solomon Folorunso Omisakin, is dead. He died yesterday at 85.

Premier League stats prove Mesut Ozil is one of Arsenal's hardest working players

Mesut Ozil divides opinion. At his best, there's arguably nobody better at splitting defences open with a cute ball, but the German playmaker has often been accused of drifting out of matches.

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Bomb blast hit Maiduguri’s mosque

There is an initial report of two explosions inside a mosque in Mala neighborhood of Maiduguri, Nigeria, according to Civilian Joint Task Force. This is according to a report by Former Al Jazeera America Middle East Correspondent, Nick Schifrin.

Five feared dead as bus plunges into river in Ogun

Five persons were feared dead in an accident occurred at the J4 – Ogbere – Ijebu stretch of the Benin – Ore expressway when a 18-seater Toyota bus marked (ONDO) AKR 474 XA plunged into the Omo river there.

Jesus Navas encourages everyone to Betsafe at Man City

Joe Hart, Willy Caballero and Jesus himself were on hand today to promote Man City's new official betting partner,Betsafe.

41-year-old man in Police net over rape

Eziama Police Division, Aba, Abia State has arrested a 41-year-old man, Stephen Akunewu, for allegedly raping a 3-year-old girl in Aba.

National News Headlines - 15/10/2015

VANGUARD

*Kachikwu, Fashola, steal show at Senate screening

*18-year-old arraigned over murder of school senior

*Lawmaker reminds Buhari of free education campaign promise

*SYNAGOGUE: Hearing on Coroner's suit begins Monday

*Reps probe N18bn rail contracts

*41-year-old man in Police net over rape

Wales and Northern Ireland among bottom seeds for Euro 2016

Northern Ireland and Wales must overcome the odds again at Euro 2016 after UEFA confirmed they would be among the bottom seeds in France next summer.

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Valdes set to leave Man United in January with Newcastle interested

Victor Valdes' difficult spell at Manchester United is set to end in January, according to his agent.

Chelsea boss fined £50,000 and handed suspension

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been handed a £50,000 fine and given a one-match suspended stadium ban following media comments.

Taraji Henson Covers Essence Magazine’s November 2015 Issue

The ‘Empire’ queen is on the cover of the November 2015 issue of Essence magazine

Fans blast Cynthia Morgan for “Disturbing” Promo Photo

Her fans certainly think so as they have criticized her for sharing a photo of herself smoking while holding a baby.

Winners Of The 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards were just aired on television tonight, and we saw memorable performances from Travis Scott, P Diddy, Rich Homie Quan, Fetty Wap, Kid Ink, Future, and many more, not to mention the highly anticipated BET cypher segment as well.

Liverpool's Lucas impressed by Klopp impact

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva feels new manager Jurgen Klopp has already made a "very positive" impact at the club.

Omoni Oboli covers Genevieve magazine October'15 issue

Omoni Oboli covers for Genevieve magazine for the month of October issue.

Mikel rejected Eagles vice captainship

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel rejected the opportunity to be vice – captain of the Super Eagles before the position was handed to Eddy Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo.

Senate postpones Amaechi’s screening

The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges and Public Petitions has aborted the screening of former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as a minister.

Kompany ready for Man City return

Vincent Kompany seems set to return to action for Manchester City this weekend after playing close to an hour for Belgium on Tuesday.

Chelsea keeper hoping for December return

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hopes to be back in action from a knee injury by December, but the Blues are expected to be without defender Branislav Ivanovic when Barclays Premier League action resumes.

Man City and Man United among Premier League clubs hit by injuries after international break

The Premier League will return this weekend following a busy international break - with a number of teams counting the cost of injuries to key personnel.

National News Headlines - 14/10/2015

THIS DAY

*Lagos Earmarks N19bn for 114 Inner-City Roads

*Bol Inaugurates Solar Power Plant for Osun Communities

*Real Estate Can Generate Millions of Jobs

*World Elderly Day: Over 1000 Retirees Receive Free Treatment

Kachikwu, the Star Attraction At Wednesday's Senate Screening

The Senate will resume the screening of ministerial nominees on Wednesday with the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the distinguished alumnus of the University of Nigeria (UNN) and Harvard University, tipped to be the star attraction.

Oliseh is ill

Super Eagles chief coach Sunday Oliseh is indisposed and would not sit on the team’s bench in Saturday’s game against Burkina Faso, in one of the CHAN matches across Africa

Fayose suspends work on Ekiti airport project


Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has suspended work in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.This followed a meeting with land owners and farmers at Jibowu Hall of the Government House yesterday.

40 robbers loot Lagos banks, kill mother & baby

No fewer than forty heavily armed robbers, yesterday morning, invaded two second generation banks in 4th Avenue, Festac area of Lagos state and carted away huge sums of money.

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Alamieyeseigha records landmark achievements – Igbinedion

Former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, has said the late Diepreye Alamieyeseigha recorded landmark achievements during his tenure as Governor of Bayelsa State.