Swift News Nigeria: 2016-02-14

Saturday 20 February 2016

Google removes ads from the right-hand side of search results

Google is switching up how it displays ads on desktop searches, removing them from the right-hand side of results and putting them only at the top and bottom of the page.

Ola Aina, a defender, captioned the post: “All my old boots, balls and kits being shipped off to the motherland (Lagos Nigeria) this morning to the less fortunate #giveback #2nddrop #nigeria

BankyW, Julius Agwu, make Vogue’s 10 Best Dressed Nigerian Men

Vogue Italia has revealed their list for the 10 best dressed Nigerian men, with some Nigerians making a surprise appearance on it. The editorial was shot by Nigerian-American photographer, Ike Ude. It reads in part: “Jim Iyke was especially astounding—he embodied swagger, charming mischief, an ineffable libertine air and such winning rakishness.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is hoping he has a chance of facing Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League clash on March 16.

Former Senate President, David Mark and ex-president of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Dan Onyirofie Onjeh will lock political horns today, Saturday, in Benue South senatorial district rerun election.

While Mark is flying the flag of the former ruling party, PDP, Onjeh is representing the ruling APC. The election will take place in nine local governments that make up the zone: Ado, Agatu, Apa, Oju, Obi, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Ohimini.

Governor Segun Mimiko of Ondo State yesterday, on behalf of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, launched a fresh initiative to save Senator Ali Modu Sheriff from being humiliated out as National Chairman of the PDP.

An outbreak febrile rash illnesses (FRI) has been recorded in Otodo Gbame community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State,leaving at least 20 kids dead.

A student of the University of Jos has been killed by a man described as her boyfriend for allegedly turning down his invitation for a date last Sunday- Valentine day.

Hiddink: Hazard needs to do more at Chelsea

Guus Hiddink says a toiling Eden Hazard needs to do more for Chelsea.

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday ordered the forfeiture of multi-billion naira properties belonging to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

Segun Toriola, 41, a table tennis player, shot himself into the record books by picking a ticket to represent Nigeria at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, which would make him the first African to play in 7 Olympic Games in any sport.

The Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, has faulted the African Anti-Corruption Network, AACN’s, commentary on a radio programme, demanding the immediate removal of the new boss of Amnesty Programme, General Paul Boroh (retd), over allegations of corruption.

ONUACHU: MIDTJYLLAND EXPECTED MORE FROM MANCHESTER UNITED

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Midtjylland forward Paul Onuachu admits they expected a much stronger Manchester United side to arrive MCH Arena on Thursday.

ADEBAYOR: I WILL CELEBRATE IF I SCORE AGAINST TOTTENHAM

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Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor insisted he would have no problem celebrating a goal against former clubTottenham in their FA Cup fifth-round tie on Sunday.

There was tension on Thursday following the rumoured collapse of the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige.

The minister was reported to have collapsed when he appeared before the Senate for budget defence. However, his Personal Assistant, Nwachukwu Ngige, stated that his principal was not in the country as at when the report broke out.

The United States on Thursday blasted the Ugandan government after officials there briefly detained the country’s top presidential challenger.

A 300L student of Benue State University, Makurdi, simply identified as Samuel Agbajir, of the geography department was on Thursday crushed to death on his way from school.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday named the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja ll, as the Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN.

National News Headlines-18/02/2016

GUARDIAN

●You are wrong, Disu tells Oliseh over comment on Pharaohs

●Kenya to tackle radicalisation with new prison for 'extremists

●Egypt's most famous journalist, Heikal, dies at 92

●Workers allege hardship, maltreatment at Federal Palace Hotel

●Australia warns New Zealand against taking refugees

●Protesters block entrance to NASS, Education Ministry over VCs removal

Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have dispensed with the services of the personal assistant to the Super Eagles chief coach Tijani Babangida with immediate effect

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates who registered for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to print their examination notification slips.

Lagos state Government seals fish depot changing the expiry dates of N700m worth of frozen fishes

A fish depot belonging to Haano Industries Limited/Premier Fish Product Limited on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos, was yesterday sealed by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, for warehousing expired fish to members of the public.

The depot was said to have housed over N700m worth of fish suspected to have been expired. Lagos state ministry officials from Health Ministry were led by Mr Kuforiji Adebayo, who said: “What we have established here is a deceit and fraudulent activities.

We have found that the company is revalidating the expiry of its products.” According to Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, “They got a tip off two weeks ago that the depot was changing the expiry dates of its products.

This was confirmed by a lot of the stickers found in the lobby. Our source within the company indicated that the revalidation of the expiry date was done in the lobby of the cold room and corridor, and that is why the place was littered with expired and new stickers

Footballer 'shoots dead referee after receiving red card'

A footballer is on the run after reportedly shooting dead a referee after being sent off during a match in Argentina.

Russian footballer Dmitri Tarasov provoked anger in Turkey on Tuesday after unveiling a pro-Vladimir Putin t-shirt during Lokomotiv Moscow's Europa League match against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

Bayelsa state-owned Niger Delta University on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 was shut down indefinitely.

Some Senators have called for the suspension of Senator Kabiru Marafa over the interview he granted to the Punch Newspapers on 7th February, 2016 which many of them have considered as an affront on the integrity of the Senate. Majority of the lawmakers, yesterday said his various comments during the interview were aimed at humiliating the Senate under Saraki. The matter has now been referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition.

Factfile on Roma and Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League last 16, first leg between the clubs at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has chosen Nigeria as host of this year’s Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.

The Senate yesterday told the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to stop the 45 per cent tariff increase being implemented by electricity distribution companies

A MAJOR step to restore the strength of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – the choice of an acting national chairman – was off the target yesterday.

A 51-year old man has been arrested by the police for raping an 8-year old girl. The primary 3 pupil was on her way back from school when Kayode Michael, lured her to an alley and defiled her. The suspect, a casket maker, was subsequently arrested following a complaint made by the victim's mother.

Champions League report: PSG 2-1 Chelsea

John Obi Mikel scored a vital away goal for Chelsea as Paris St Germain inflicted the first defeat of Guus Hiddink's second spell in charge at Parc des Princes.

Mr Bala Hassan, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, on Tuesday rewarded eight policemen for their gallantry in arresting some suspected armed robbers on the Lagos – Benin Expressway.

President Buhari receives Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Statehouse on 16th Feb 2016.

Former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, who has been accused of sponsoring Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has emerged the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Former Ivory Coast manager, Herve Renard, has been named the new head coach of Morocco following the departure of Badou Zaki.

President Buhari and Oba Ogunwusi at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tuesday. Photo: Akinola Oladokun

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC admits Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Chelsea will be missing the presence of Jose Mourinho.

Watford’s prolific forward Odion Ighalo claims that Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny is the toughest defender he has played against this season.

Last night, she won a Grammy for World Music Album for her album, Sing.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has once again stressed the players - not manager Louis van Gaal - must take the blame for the team's poor season.

Paris St Germain are one of a number of interested parties in negotiations to partner David Beckham's Miami Major League Soccer franchise, Press Association Sport understands, but there is still some way to go before a deal is finalised.

VANGUARD

●Errors: FG fires Budget D-G, 26 others

●Bello sacks Perm Secs, DLGs, Accountant-general, cashiers, treasurers, others

●A-Ibom communal clash: Community gives conditions for peace

●Edo PDP members ask court to sack party Chair

●DOGARA TO POLITICIANS: Emulate Ugwuanyi's exemplary leadership

●Enugu govt warns violators of ban on use of motorcycles

●Gov Ahmed moves against ghost workers

●Ambode hosts 5th Lagos Corporate Assembly

Arsene Wenger has praised the rapid progression of Alex Iwobi after the 19-year-old was promoted to Arsenal’s first-team squad

Health workers are threatening to commence an indefinite strike on Wednesday, over alleged breach of agreements by the Federal Government.

The police in Kaduna State on Monday intercepted 33 bags of hemp, as well as 34 baskets of other hard drugs in Kaduna town, the state Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu, said.

The naira yesterday exchanged at N345 to the dollar in the parallel market. The exchange rate volatility worsened thereby forcing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to devalue the official exchange rate to narrow the gap between it and the parallel market.

Eight months, 17 days after taking office, President Muhammadu Buhari disengaged yesterday, 26 Executive Officers of government agencies.

Lawyer docked for N3.4m fraud in Calabar

A lawyer, Mr. Ezechi Okereke, has been arraigned in the Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross River State, for allegedly defrauding one Mr. Enwono-Abasi Emmanuel Eyo of N3, 450, 000.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was on Monday appointed the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora.

Nigerian ace comedian and singer, Julius Agwu says he is now an evangelist, winning souls for Christ with his talents.

Liverpool are set to announce the signing of Schalke defender Joel Matip on a pre-contract agreement later today according to various reports in the English media.

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