Saturday 5 December 2015

U23 AFCON: Nigeria qualify for semis after 0-0 draw against Algeria

Nigeria U23s have qualified for the semi-final of the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations after playing a 0-0 draw against Algeria on Saturday.

Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie has slammed the Samson Siasia-led U-23 team and insisted that the side does not deserve to be tagged ‘Dream Team’, because they have not done enough to earn it.

An oil tanker spilled its content around the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos early on Saturday, leading to a fire that destroyed four houses and several vehicles parked in the area.

Arsenal were not at their free-flowing best against Sunderland, but still produced a match-winning performance that moved them up to second in the Premier League.

Manchester United were booed off yet again as they played out their sixth goalless draw of the season against West Ham.

Kim Kardashian has just given birth to her second child with husband Kanye West!Now that Kim and Kanye's baby boy is here, we wanted to look back at all of Kim's quotes on motherhood.

River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced that the state government will immortalise the name of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon for creating the state and serving as a symbol of national unity.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday expressed worries over INEC’s use of card readers, stressing that the commission must review the concepts of card reader and permanent voter cards, PVCs, before the 2019 general elections.

Birthday is the time of celebration; I hope you have a wonderful day with loads of love and surprises.

A man in Australia found himself in court after Police found 50 nude photos of his daughter in his possession.

Real Madrid have been kicked out of the Copa del Rey after fielding the suspended Denis Cheryshev against Cadiz.

The governorship election in Bayelsa state is very important to former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience.

The governorship candidate for the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the supplementary election in Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said the tussle for power between him and Abiodun Faleke (the deputy governor candidate in the November 21 election) is a family affair that will be attended to internally.

Arsenal will be without Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla for Saturday's Premier League visit of Sunderland

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in contention to return following a three-month absence when Chelsea host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

Recently married Nollywood actress, Susan Peters was a stunning sight last night as she stepped out for Spotlight Awards which held in Lagos.

The card reader for the Bayelsa State governorship election has failed to function at the polling unit in front of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s house.

The governorship election in Bayelsa state has opened on a bloody note with four persons already gunned down.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it would not spare Vice-Chancellors who had not done enough to ensure peace and stability in their institutions.

Newcastle's injury problems show no sign of abating after defender Mike Williamson was ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Williamson was recalled from a loan spell at Wolves after fellow central defender Jamaal Lascelles picked up a hamstring problem, but is now sidelined with a similar injury.

Stoke will get captain Ryan Shawcross back from suspension for Manchester City's visit to the Britannia Stadium.The central defender was sent off in the loss to Sunderland last weekend and served a one-match ban when the Potters beat Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night.

DAILY SUN

*Appeal Court verdict on Mark: We'll resist ploy to sabotage fresh poll, Idoma youths threaten

*Alleged forgery: 3 PDP chieftains battle to stop prosecution

*Buhari's foreign trips not frivolous 'FG

*Fire razes INEC office ahead of Kogi supplementary guber elections

*FIFA RANKING: Eagles crash to 66th place

Joke Silva, Nollywood veteran actress, on Friday appealed to governments at all levels to put in place policies that would rejuvenate stage and theatre shows among Nigerians.

A former Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government in Lagos, Comrade Ayodele Adewale, has described the donation of security equipment worth about N4.8bn to the Lagos Police Command by the state government as worthwhile, considering the several gadgets procured with the sum.

A doctor was arrested on a charge of torture after infecting more than 100 patients with HIV, causing an outbreak that has infected more than 300 people, police in Cambodia said

There are reports that troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the north-east are experiencing serious hardship following the inability of the Federal Government to provide them with minesweepers.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering it to continue with Saturday’s supplementary governorship election in Kogi State vindicated its position on the election.

Former MBGN Omowunmi Akinnifesi releases stunning photos

Former beauty queen Omowunmi Akinnifesi’s birthday is today the 4th December and she released photos from the birthday shoot she did recently with vogue photographer Fireshone in London. See more stunning photos after the cut and read about the new project she’s working on..

A former Presidential candidate and National Chairman of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Alhaji Ganiyu Galadima has been reportedly kidnapped at Obajana in Kogi State.

Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning, and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You’re a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!Have a wonderful, happy, healthy birthday now and forever.

Happy Birthday Clement Fiebor

10 things you need to know this Friday morning

1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Thursday, dragged a former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi and seven others , including Captain Eziekiel Agaba, Executive Director, and their two companies before Justice Salihu Sa’idu to the Federal High Court Lagos on a 30- count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent conversion of funds and Money Laundering. Also arraigned are Ekene Nwakuche, Felix Bob-Nabena, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, Governor Amechee Juan, Ugo Frederick, Timi Alari, Alkenzo Limited and Penniel Engineering Services Limited. The accused were remanded in Ikoyi
prison pending commencement of trial.

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Thursday dissociated itself from the violence being perpetrated by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB‎, which has resulted in the killings and destruction of property.

Oscar Pistorius is now a convicted murderer after a South African court overturned a previous manslaughter charge.

Cadiz have announced they will report Real Madrid to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over their selection of the ineligible Denis Cheryshev in the Copa del Rey.

New Valencia boss Gary Neville said the opportunity to manage the Primera Division club was too good to pass up.

The House of Representatives has asked its Committees on Education (Basic and Tertiary) to intervene in the compulsory N75, 000 laptop fee charged students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Despite public criticism, the Senate on Wednesday vowed to continue with the process for the passage of a bill seeking to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria.

The police in Zamfara have confirmed the death of four persons following attack by gunmen on Tangaran village in Anka local government area of the state on Tuesday night.

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday following cancellation of flights to northern parts of the country due to hazy weather.

Palpable fear has gripped employees of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), following reports that about 5,000 dockworkers would be laid off by December 15, 2015.

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has given the 8 suspended council chairmen a week to reverse the unauthorised recruitment or face further sanctions. The remaining eight sitting chairmen also have the same deadline to reverse the appointments if they are involved or be referred to the State House of Assembly for stiffer sanctions.

LAGBUS Asset Management Company, operators of Lagos Metropolitan Red Buses on Thursday said it had arrested eight of the company’s staff for allegedly issuing fake tickets to commuters.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday December 3, arraigned a former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi before Justice Salihu Sa’idu of the Federal High Court Lagos on a 30-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent conversion of funds and money laundering.

National News Headdlines-3/12/2015

THE NATION

*Dasuki lists ex-governors, PDP chiefs in $2b deals

*Okonjo-Iweala denies role in arms deals

*Two policemen, nine others die in pro-Biafra protest in Onitsha

*IG orders maximum force

*I got N2.1b from NSA's office, Dokpesi admits

*Babalakin canvasses zonal structure for airports concession

IGP Arase denies attack on Jonathan’s convoy

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, Wednesday debunked the allegations that the former President, Dr.Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was attacked in Bayelsa State by thugs.

A number of notable leaders, past and present have something in common, they all attended the same secondary school – Barewa College in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The Godwin Crooner has been appointed as the First Nigerian Police Youth Ambassador.

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday sent a bill to establish the Delta State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS to the state House of Assembly for scrutiny.

On this special day of your life, I hope you get all whatever you have ever desired to have. I wish you all the world happiness, may you enjoy this amazing day as much as you can.

A certain 37-year-old man, Elijah Adeyemi, and his accomplice, Adebola Obafunwa, 27, were Wednesday, docked over alleged illegal possession of arms and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Saturday 5 December 2015

Friday 4 December 2015

Cadiz have announced they will report Real Madrid to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over their selection of the ineligible Denis Cheryshev in the Copa del Rey.

Thursday 3 December 2015

Wednesday 2 December 2015