Swift News Nigeria: 2016-01-24

Saturday 30 January 2016

ABU produces 98 first class, 305 Ph.D holders

Prof. Ibrahim Garba, Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria on Saturday said the institution has produced 305 Ph.D. holders and 98 First Class degree holders for 2013/2014 academic session.

Eniyemamwen Olatoyosi Oyegun, daughter of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun on Saturday married her heartthrob,‎ Umaso John Eketu, a flying officer in the Nigerian Airforce.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini saysKelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick against Aston Villa proves the club were right to sell Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic.

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Saturday opened part of Goodluck Jonathan Expressway in the Central Business District to ease traffic in Abuja.

Alexis Sanchez scored the winning goal in his first start since November as Arsenal saw off a resolute Burnley 2-1 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Kelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick kept Manchester City's quadruple dream alive as they cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup thumping of Aston Villa.

The footballer met with his former Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger in London during the signing of two new players, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, to the UK club.

Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is undergoing a medical at Tottenham and is expected to complete his move to White Hart Lane.

Colchester United defender Alex Wynter was stretchered off following a sickening clash of heads with team-mate Tom Eastman.

The Enugu State Waste Management Agency (ESWAMA) has urged residents to bag their refuse before putting them in waste containers as preventive measure against Lassa fever and other diseases.

Angelique Kerber has upset Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open title, ending the six-time champion’s unbeaten streak in finals at Melbourne Park.

The Western Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos destroyed 350 cartons of poultry products valued at N1.1 million.

It was gathered that the incident occurred after the boat which was conveying 17 people from Badore in the Ajah area of Lagos to Ijedeh in Ikorodu, Lagos State capsized.

Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls.

The Coca-Cola Company has bought a 40-percent stake in Nigerian juice and dairy firm Chi Ltd from unlisted European firm TGI Group, both companies said in a statement on Saturday.

Double Wahala singer, Oritsefemi is very upset at the interview his ex-manger, Danku granted where he said he brought him out of the slum and made him who he is today.

Lagos is currently standing still for the traditional wedding of popular OAP,Toolz and her hubby,Tunde Demuren.

VANGUARD

*Confusion as S-Court sacks 11 NASS members in Anambra

*Kidnappers abduct another Delta monarch, HRM Aghaza I

*Agoha dumps secular for inspirational music

*Kidnappers abduct businessman in Amuwo Odofin, lay siege to FESTAC

*Delta elder blames monarch's kidnap, death on lack of protection

EIGHT secondary school students have been arrested by the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for being cult members.

Popular singer and model, John Agoha, has taken a walk from secular music. The ‘Chocomilo’ singer revealed exclusively to Showtime that he dropped secular music because he was told by several clerics that his true calling lies in gospel.

Real Madrid have joined cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in having their FIFA-imposed sanction against registering players temporarily lifted while they appeal to world football’s governing body.

Sports kit manufacturing company, NIKE, may currently be reviewing its partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, has unveiled his official portrait.

Charlyboy eulogises wife on 55th birthday

Showbiz ace Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy on Friday eulogizes his wife of 37 years, Diane Oputa, as she marks her 55 birthday.

Rio Ferdinand has hailed Nemanja Vidic as his favourite ever centre-back partner following the former Manchester United captain’s retirement.

Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Kelechi Nwakali wants to wear the No.25 shirt at Arsenal when he completes his move in the coming weeks, The Mirror has reported.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has played down the importance of Saturday's first-versus-second game with Atletico Madrid, saying it is not 'definitive'.

The Supreme Court in Nigeria has sacked PDP Senators from Anambra State, which includes Stella Oduah and Andy Uba.

Edo State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon Abdul Oroh, has denied allegations that he embezzled the sum of one billion naira when he was the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Midfielder Mohamed Elneny is expected to make his debut for Arsenal in their Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie against Burnley.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has not given any thought to Daniel Sturridge's long-term future even though he does not know when the England forward might return to fitness.

Former Manchester United and Inter Milan defender, Nemanja Vidic, has retired from football at 34.

Unidentified armed men on Friday kidnapped King Josiah Umukoro, the Odion-Ologbo of Olomoro Kingdom, Isoko South council area of Delta state, from his palace.

Former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has completed his move to Egyptian side Wadi Degla.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday described as unfortunate claims by the chief coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh that the federation abandoned the team in Rwanda, claiming that he spent over $4,000 of his personal money to feed the players in the Super Eagles camp South Africa.

The ongoing Dangote Mega Millions Dash has moved into its second month in January. The promo scheme has successfully rewarded a total 70 winners of N1 million in the first month of the promotion

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will now engage assistant coaches of the various national teams on part-time basis so as to lessen the financial burden the salaries of the coaches have caused them.

Nigeria’s richest woman Folorunsho Alakijaand her husband Modupe Alakija were at the Bishop Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State today.

According to reports, ace comedian and entertainer Bovi lost his mum this week.

Ex-international, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, says the Super Eagles’ performance at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN) is not enough yardstick for measuring Sunday Oliseh’s worth.

Five Star Music recording act, Harrysonghas been unveiled as the Gala snack ambassador today.

Nigeria’s 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning captain, Kelechi Nwakali, arrived the North London office of Arsenal on Friday morning in company of his agents;

Wolfsburg have reached an agreement with Ultimate Strikers Football Academy of Lagos, for Nigerian U-17 star, Victor Osimhen.

DAILY POST

*Ekiti Government opens bid for flyover, new King’s Market

*Kaduna: Traditional ruler suspended over alleged possession of Indian hemp

*Telecoms operators threaten network shutdown in Ogun, Kaduna, 4 others

*Police Equipment Fund scam: Court defers ruling on George Uboh

*Anambra seals banks, hotels, schools over tax evasion

*Fire razes MRS filling station in

Lagos

*Benue: By the grace of God, we shall triumph at the rerun election – Mark

*Secondus remains our chairman – PDP’s NWC insist

At least, 100 shops and three cars have been burnt in an early morning fire which engulfed Jakande Market at Ikosi, Ketu in Lagos.

ThankGod for Make-Up

Jubilation in Delta over Omo-Agege’s swearing-in

The people of Delta Central senatorial district, yesterday, went into jubilation, following the swearing-in of Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege as the senator representing the district by the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, at the National Assembly, in Abuja.

Former Chairman, Senate ad-hoc Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Dino Melaye, on Thursday responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to Senators and members of the House of Representatives, describing the ex-president’s outburst as misplacement of anger.

Barcelona forward Neymar says he would love to play under former Barcelona and current Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola.

Nigeria premier league side Shooting Stars are expected to present to the public former Enyimba coach Kadiri Ikhana as their new coach on Friday.

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