Saturday 27 February 2016

Akwa United Crash Out Of CAF Confederation Cup

Akwa United crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday following a 6-5 penalty shoot-out defeat against Vita Club of Congo, Completesportsnigeria.com can report.
Akwa United won the first leg a fortnight ago in Pointre Noire 1-0 courtesy of Friday Ubong’s first half.

Uzordima Chukwudi, 29, was a lotto operator before he took to kidnapping, a trade he was into before he was arrested by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, led by CSP Abba Kyari.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the Spanish giants would be top of La Liga rather than nine points behind Barcelona if his team-mates matched his standards.

Odion Ighalo endured a frustrating afternoon as Watford's top scorer missed a number of chances in a goalless draw with Bournemouth.

Leonardo Ulloa’s 89th-minute goal extended Leicester’s lead at the top of the Premier League to five points and denied Norwich a deserved draw.

Chelsea moved up to 11th after coming back from a goal down to beat Southampton courtesy of a Branislav Ivanovic header.

VANGUARD

*Emefiele moves CBN directors

*You must die, Supreme Court tells Rev King

*Appointments: FG frustrating PPPRA's effort to regulate oil sector ' PENGASSAN

*Oil deals: How Diezani's cousin was lured and arrested by EFCC operatives

Forward Adam Lallana, midfielder Joe Allen and defender Martin Skrtel have all returned to training with the first team but may find it difficult to win a place in the Capital One Cup final squad.

Gianni Infantino has been elected as the new president of Fifa in the second round of the vote.

Edo governorship poll holds Sept 10

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Edo State governorship election for September 10.

Three suspected members of One Million boys, a gang in the Badagry area of Lagos State – Sodiq Yinusa, Azeez Ajadi and Idris Abdulganiyu – have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both determined to bring Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez to Spain in the summer with a fee of £25m mooted for the 25-year-old Algeria international. (Sun)

The Lagos State Government has lauded a proposed multi-million naira flyover to be constructed by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in the Gbagada area of the state.

There was apprehension at the Agric end of the Ikorodu Road, Lagos State on Thursday after a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle crushed a motorcyclist, Taiwo Adeleye, to death.

Shortly after Sunday Oliseh announced his resignation on Twitter as the head coach of the Super Eagles, football fans blamed the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) claiming it needs an overhaul.

The Lagos State Government has lifted the restriction order on human and vehicular movement during the February monthly environmental sanitation exercise in order to allow students, invigilators and other stakeholders participate effectively in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, organized by Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) expected to begin tomorrow.

DAILY POST

*Nduka Obaigbena sacks 55% of THISDAY Lagos workers, lists ‘bona fide’ staff

*N2.3bn scam: EFCC presents three new witnesses against Akpobolokemi

*MTN has paid N50bn – FG

*EFCC only after bad eggs – Magu begs judges, lawyers over comment

*Ecobank explains why it sacked several workers

*Ekitigate: APC tells IG to prosecute Fayose, indicted officers

Former Arsenal and Aston Villa star retires

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires has retired from football at the age of 42.

A young Afghan boy who was photographed wearing a makeshift Lionel Messi football shirt made out of a plastic bag has now received a the real thing from the Argentine forward.

Scores of hawkers of sachet water, otherwise known as ‘pure water’ Thursday protested in Benin, following a sudden upward review of its price from N10 to N20 per sachet.‎

Jose Mourinho has agreed a three-year deal worth £16m to become the next Manchester United manager. (Diaria de Noticias via Daily Express)

An unidentified undergraduate of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, was Wednesday, shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists.

Former Tottenham and Fulham boss Martin Jol has been appointed head coach of Egyptian Premier League leaders Al Ahly.

Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has greeted the nation’s first executive president, Shehu Shagari who clocks 91 on Thursday.

Few days after their social media war, Telecommunication giant, Globacom, has dropped brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye of the Psqaure fame, as its brand ambassadors.

For three days residents of Ajegunle, popularly known as AJ City, did not know peace following a violent clash between hoodlums over territorial control in Apapa area of Lagos State, western Nigeria.

An extraordinary congress is set to be held by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in May to pass new rules that would allow top professional boxers like Wladimir Klitschko and Manny Pacquiao to compete in this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Nigeria’s naira firmed sharply on the parallel market on Wednesday as retail traders, having anticipated a cut in its official rate and stocked up on dollars, bought the local currency back after the government said it would not devalue.

PM NEWS

*LASU suspends 11 over death of 200L student

*APC, FG plan to arrest Ekweremadu, Akpabio, says PDP

*Police detain 4 policemen over kidnap of Jonathan's uncle

*Buhari has appointed right persons to drive 'Change Agenda' ' Oyegun

*Boko Haram defeated, Chibok girls rescue underway, says Buratai

Police probe death of pregnant officer

The police have started investigating the death of a pregnant female Corporal who was hit by a motorist in Lagos.

A pensioner, identified as Sunday Oboite, slumped and died, yesterday, during screening of pensioners of Oredo Local Government in Edo State.

DAILY POST

*Naira now N364 to $1

*Ifeanyi Ubah threatens to name those behind forex crisis in Nigeria

*Army explains raid on home of ex-militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara

*Another witness reveals how NIMASA paid him N29m for no contract

*Nigerian Stock Exchange renews contract of CEO, Oscar Onyema

*Police arrest 13 with fake international passports

Ecobank Nigeria Plc has sacked 50 top managers of the bank as it struggles to stay afloat in the midst of biting economic hardship in Nigeria.

Chelsea could appoint Antonio Conte as manager as early as next month – with the Italy boss then arriving after Euro 2016. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich.

Lionel Messi scored twice with Barcelona's trio of magicians ultimately making the difference as they sealed a Champions League victory at Arsenal.

News Headlines - 23/2/2016

VANGUARD

*Kabiru Marafa, Modu Sheriff: Showdown in Senate, PDP today

*600,000 children in Jigawa under-fed ' UNICEF

*U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E: Delta hospital stockpiles corpses in the open

*LASU crisis: Students, shuttle operators, NURTW clash over levies

*Edo 2016: Crisis brews in APC over delegates list

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard might have been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain, but the 25-year-old would only think about leaving the Stamford Bridge club to join Real Madrid. (Daily Telegraph)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday arrived Riyadh to commence a week-long visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Barcelona are the champions of Spain, in fact they are the world champions and without any doubt the best team in Europe right now.

The team that boasts Lionel Messi, Neymar and Suarez have added a new personality to the team only that, he is not a footballer but the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode.

UNVEILED: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), being presented with a jersey of FC Barcelona of Spain by the Board member of the Club, Pau Vilanova i Vila Abadal, during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 22, 2016

R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Board member, FC Barcelona of Spain, Pau Vilanova i Vila Abadal and Director, FC Barcelona Academy, Oscar Grau, during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 22, 2016

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), presenting a State plaque to the Board member of FC Barcelona of Spain, Pau Vilanova i Vila Abadal, during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 22, 2016

Talking Tactics? The Barcelona crew discussing Ambode’s new role

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), in a group photograph with Board member, FC Barcelona of Spain, Pau Vilanova i Vila Abadal (3rd left); Commissioner for Sports, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (3rd right); Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports, Mr. Deji Tinubu (2nd right), President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFA), Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick (right) and others, during a courtesy visit to the Governor by FC Barcelona of Spain, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 22, 2016

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), flanked by Board member, FC Barcelona of Spain, Pau Vilanova i Vila Abadal (left) and Commissioner for Sports, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (right), during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 22, 2016. (L-R) Behind are General Manger, Gaton Construction Company, Carlos Gaton; Director, FC Barcelona of Spain, Oscar Grau; Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola

Ex- NOUN VC threatens court over dissolution of tenure

A civil society organization under the aegis of Lawyers Alliance for the Defence of Democracy, has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami, over the dissolution of the tenure of the VC of National Open University, Vincent Tenebe.

National News Roundup-2/2/2016

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Saturday won the three legislative positions contested in the Taraba’s rerun election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr Habu Zarma, announced the results at a press briefing on Sunday in Jalingo. According to the announcement, PDP candidate, Mr Dan-Asabe Hosea, won the Sardauna/Kurmi/Gashaka Federal Constituency with 37,645 votes. Relatively, while the former Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Abel Diah of the PDP defeated Mr Emmanuel Bongo of the APC for the Mbamnga costituecy, Mr Emmanuel Dame of the PDP got the victory for Ardo Kola state constituency with 12,138 votes over Alhaji Sanusi Janbawaile of the APC who got 11,047 votes.

The 2015/2016 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), kicked off with champions Enyimba losing 1-0 to Rivers United in Port Harcourt.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a suspected car thief for duplicating her boss car key and for attempting to abscond with it.

Neville enjoyed a third successive win as Valencia’s revival continued with a fortunate 2-1 victory over La Liga strugglers Granada.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has declared May 29 as an annual day for ‘prayer and worship’ in the South-south state.

FA Cup match report: Chelsea 5-1 Manchester City

Chelsea's hopes of ending a miserable season at Wembley are alive and well after the Blues beat a much-changed Manchester City 5-1 in Sunday's FA Cup fifth round at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham's talisman Dimitri Payet was the inspiration as they secured a place in their first FA Cup quarter-final for five years with a comfortable 5-1 win at Blackburn.

A middle aged man, Afape Fatai, has committed suicide in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

Capital Oil Plc who deals in petroleum products has slammed N1billion suit on a Nigerian businessman, Chief Ifeanyi Uba and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited over an alleged unlawful use of part of its company’s registered name “Capital Oil” despite repeated pleas and warning by the plaintiff and directive from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

Saturday 27 February 2016

Friday 26 February 2016

Three suspected members of One Million boys, a gang in the Badagry area of Lagos State – Sodiq Yinusa, Azeez Ajadi and Idris Abdulganiyu – have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

Thursday 25 February 2016

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires has retired from football at the age of 42.

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Monday 22 February 2016

Sunday 21 February 2016