Saturday 16 January 2016

I could play in MLS in the future – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he is open to a move to MLS in the future, in an interview in GQ magazine.

You need to shut up – Ohanaeze tells Mbaka

The coordinating Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the seven Igbo speaking states, Elder Chris Eluemunor has told the fiery Catholic priest, Rev’d Fr. Ejike Mbaka to shut his mouth and stop distracting the good works of President Muhammadu Buhari with prophesies that the President’s life was in danger.

Nicki Minaj Praises Adele’s Rapping Skills

After a video of Adele rapping to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Monster’ during James Corden‘s latest “Carpool Karaoke” segment emerged, Nicki has come out to praise Adele’s rapping skills.

Premier League team news: Chelsea v Everton

Eden Hazard remains out when Chelsea play Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.

Omawumi & Hubby Tosin Yusuf Celebrate One Year Wedding Anniversary

Singer Omawumi and husband Tosin Yusuf, are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today January 16th, 2016. 

National News Headlines-16/01/2016

DAILY POST

*CHAN Eagles arrive in Rwanda

*National Hospital designates
isolation wards for Lassa fever
management

*Lagos moves to ban street
begging

*Troops kill Boko Haram fighters during battle in Babangida, Yobe State

*Customs boss orders all officers to declare assets within 14 days

Premier League team news: Liverpool v Man United

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren will not be fit to return against Manchester United on Sunday.

Tompolo condemns attacks on oil installations in Warri

Former Niger Delta militant leader Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo has dissociated himself from the wanton attacks on oil installations in the Warri area of Delta state on Friday.

NDLEA Nabs Onitsha Prince, 2 others with 126.090kg of Cannabis

An Onitsha Prince,  Mr. Chukwuma Ibis was among three suspects paraded yesterday by the Anambra State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for being in possession of 126.090 kg of Cannabis Sativa.

Pastor Adeboye Receives OAU Honorary Doctorate Degree Award

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State during the 41st Special Convocation held at the Oduduwa Hall on Friday, January 15, 2016.

Bank customers shun cash deposits into domiciliary account

Bank customers are shying away from making cash deposits into their domiciliary accounts three days after the Central Bank of Nigeria lifted the ban on foreign currency deposits, our correspondent has learnt.

Friday 15 January 2016

Imo state commissioners wear all white and red at their inauguration ceremony

Imo state commissioners all wore white and red to their swearing in which took place at the state house yesterday January 14th. Meanwhile the list had a Barrister as the Commissioner for Health and another Barrister as the Commissioner of Finance. 

Delta Gov. Okowa inaugurates govt agencies’ boards

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated Boards of Government Agencies and the Delta State Sports Commission.

Nothing bad must happen to Buhari – Northerners warn

The Arewa Community United Foundation has warned that nothing unwholesome must happen to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Elneny 'Perfect fit' for Arsenal

                                      
New signing Mohamed Elneny is the 'perfect fit' for Arsenal, says Charlie Nicholas.

Team Nigeria Stripped Of 7 Medals For Doping

Team Nigeria contingent to the 2015 All Africa Games held in Congo Brazzaville has been stripped of seven medals won at the African version of the Olympics.

Former President, Jonathan threatened to put me in a ‘hole’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has revealed that the immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan threatened to “put him in a hole” after May 29 for supporting the candidature of President Muhammadu Buhari in the April Presidential elections.

Wizkid Attacks Dammy krane, Breaks Bottle On His Head

Just about few hours after Dammy krane released an apology letter with more shocking revelations, it was alleged that Wizkid drew blood from the Hypertek singer, smashing a bottle on his head.

Double delight for Watford as Odion Ighalo and Quique Sanchez Flores earn Player and Manager of the Month awards for December

It's been a season to remember so far for Watford as they continue to sit in the top half of the Premier League table and now Odion Ighalo and Quique Sanchez Flores have been named as Player and Manager of the Month for December.

Transport minister, Amaechi emerges Ohanaeze Igbo man of the year

Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi has won the 2015 Igbo Man of the Year Award

Man stabs neighbour on his forehead with broken bottle


A 27-year old man, Bright Ozursuibo, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour on his forehead with broken bottle was on Thursday arraigned in Lagos.

College of Education Agbor to get first on-campus hostel

 Heritage Plus, an Abuja-based organisation, has said that it was set to construct the first on-campus hostel in Delta State College of Education, Ika, Delta State, in a bid to correct the anomaly of students staying off campus which exposes them to moral decadence.

Dickson Gets Certificate of Return

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Seriake Dickson, Thursday received his Certificate of Return as governor-elect for second term from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Court Remands ExxonMobil Staff for Allegedly Raping Teenager

The Lagos Magisteriate Court on Thursday remanded an ExxonMobil staff, James Ikenna Onuoha, in Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, for allegedly raping the 14-year-old niece of his tenant, Chidera Igwe.

Chibok Mothers Weep Bitterly In Aso Rock As Buhari Walks Out On Them

A visibly angry President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly stormed out of his meeting with the parents of the abducted Chibok school girls at the State House.

Thursday 14 January 2016

Dammy Krane apologizes to fans, takes more shots at Wizkid

Dammy Krane has apologised to his fans over his January 12, 2016 Twitter rant against Wizkid .

Ozil wins German accolade

Mesut Ozil has been named Germany national team player of the year for 2015.

Jonathan becomes grandfather

Former president Goodluck Jonathan, has become a grandfather as his foster daughter, Inebharapu Paul put to bed.

Nollywood filmmaker at war with Silverbird over movie premiere flop

Nollywood filmmaker, Okechukwu Oku is very angry at Silverbird Cinemas.

Delta to establish 776 small scale businesses

About 776 small scale businesses will be established across various cities of Delta State as trainees under the state Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) will be passing-out today.

MTN recruits 8000 for SIM re-registration exercise, opens mega centres

MTN Nigeria has commenced the operation of special mega centres across the country for revalidating and updating customers’ Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards registration details.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid given FIFA transfer ban over youth players

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been banned from registering new players for the next two transfer windows, FIFA has announced.

Lassa fever kills doctor in Rivers state

Chairman of the NMA in Rivers state, Furo Green, has disclosed that Doctor Living Jamala of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department in the Braithwait Specialist Hospital has died after having contact with a patient of Lassa Fever.

Alibaba presents car, cash prizes to Spontaneity winners

Aderombi Adedayo, winner of Spontaneity, a talent show organised by ace Nigerian comedian Alibaba to encourage Nigerian comedians, has been presented with his prize, a brand new Kia Rio salon car.

Omo-Agege gets certificate of return

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege of the Labour Party, LP, a certificate of return following his declaration as winner of the 2015 election in Delta Central senatorial district by the Court of Appeal, Benin, Edo State.

Woman sells bottle of muddy water for $100,000 on eBay

A woman in the United Kingdom has made about $100,000 by selling a bottle of muddy water on Ebay.

Police arraign two bankers for stealing N16.5m from ATM

The Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the police on Wednesday arraigned two bankers, Akani Kehinde, and Mustapha Abdulwaheed, before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing of N16.5 million from an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM).

Court summons ex-militant leader Tompolo over criminal charges

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered Chief Government Oweize Ekpemopolo a.k.a Tompolo to appear before it to face criminal charged filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Osimhen to visit England for contract talks with Arsenal

Former Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen is expected to storm the British Embassy next week for a visa that will enable him travel to England where he is scheduled to hold contract talks with Arsenal officials.

Mohamed Elneny: Arsenal confirm signing from Basel

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of FC Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who could be available to face Stoke on Sunday.

Wednesday 13 January 2016

Premier League match report: Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal

Substitute Joe Allen was Liverpool's unexpected saviour with an added-time equaliser - just when Arsenal appeared to have sent a significant message in the title race.

Premier League match report: Chelsea 2-2 West Brom

Chelsea's search for successive Barclays Premier League wins this season goes on after James McClean's late strike earned West Brom a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Edo 2016: PDP has learnt its lessons – Edebiri

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Chief Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri, has said that he is in the race for the 2016 governorship election in Edo State because nothing has changed in the standard of living of the people of the state.

Naira Weakens,Now Sell N300 to 1$

Naira has crashed once again drastically in the parallel market against the dollar. The currency exchange rate of a United States dollar to naira is now N300.

Toke Makinwa Under Fire For Telling Women To Lie About Abortions


Popular OAP, Toke Makinwa, has come under fire for telling women to lie to their significant other about their past abortions.

Senate confirms 2016 Budget missing

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed that the 2016 Budget proposal is indeed missing.

MTN warns subscribers not to pay any fee for registration

MTN Consultant on Wednesday in Abuja warned subscribers not to pay any fee to anyone while registering their SIM cards.

No presidential reward for Flying Eagles

Nigeria U20s, the Flying Eagles, will not be one of the teams to be rewarded by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 21 even after they won a seventh African Youth Championship last March.

NSCDC arrests 5 suspected pipeline vandals in Lagos

The Joint Task force on Anti-Pipeline vandalism Wednesday handed over five suspected pipeline vandals to the Nigerian Securities and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

National News Headlines-13/1/2015

THIS DAY

*FG Earmarks N140m to Fight Lassa Fever, Death Toll Now 41

*Banks' $5bn Swap Positions to Further Depress External Reserves

*ITIF Accuses Nigeria of Subverting Innovation with Protectionist Policies

*Dunn Loren Analysts Project 9.5% Inflation for December 2015