Cut-off marks:SERAP sues JAMB,UNILAG

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has dragged the JAMB and the University of Lagos to court over “outrageous cut-off marks decisions”. The organization is seeking an order stopping JAMB, UNILAG & others from implementing the decision. The suit number FHC/L/CS/1139/2015 filed today at the Federal High Courtby Adetokunbo Mumuni on behalf of SERAP and three other applicants affected.

Two robbers killed in Ogun

Two members of a 5-man robbery gang were killed by men of the Ogun state police command after they raided the Dalemo community in Ogun state yesterday July 26th. Residents in the community put a distress call across to the police and after the police arrived the scene, a gun battle ensued leading to the death of two of the robbers while the remaining three escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the robbers included 15 cellphones, jewellery, N3,000, 1 Dell Laptop and other items. Photo from the scene after the cut..

President Buhari to compel ministers and aides into anti-corruption pact

President Buhari will make ministers and key aides to sign a pact not to corruptly enrich themselves while in office. Buhari reportedly came to that conclusion when confronted with some documents that detailed how some ex-goverment officials amassed wealth with impunity. When contacted on the mattter,Femi Adesina said nothing was strange in Buhari giving terms and conditions to whoever he engages to work with him.

I won't resign-Deputy Speaker,Lasun Insists

Deputy Speaker of House of Reps,Yussuf Lasun, has again insisted he will resist any level of pressure on him to step down. We recall that there have been pressures from some APC, leaders, Chieftains and the government of Osun State on the Deputy Speaker to resign for Femi Gbajabiamila, who was the party’s adopted candidate in the election of presiding officer of the House on June 9.

Only in Lagos

This Guy was found clinging to the back of a bus moving at about 150km/h on 3rd mainland Bridge

Stephen Keshi demands one billion Naria compesation from NFF

Sacked Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi is demanding N1billion compensation from NFF for defaming him. Hence he has dragged the NFF to court for “wrongful dismissal and defamation”. A letter from Keshi’s lawyers was sent to NFF on Friday July 24th. Keshi was sacked by the NFF on July 5 just four months after he’d signed a new two-year contract to coach the Super Eagles.

R.I.P:Bobbi Kristina,Whitney Houston Only child dies At the Age of 22

Bobbi Kristina Brown has died aged 22 - six months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub. D aspiring singer was rushed to hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma on January 31 after she was discovered face-down in the water-filled tub at her town house in Roswell, Georgia. She passed away, surrounded by her family, at d hospice on Sunday - just 3 years after her famous mother, died

Nigerian creates applications for use by professionals

A Nigerian has created two new online applications which he believes will compete with other existing popular applications.

Emmanuel Gabriel has created the open binnacle which he says is a combination of article intelligence and the social media.

He has also created the gleeOn which is a video streaming online payment gateway portal.

Emmanuel believes these new applications will go along way in improving the job of journalists,businesses, advertising and health standards of
Africans.

The applications were launched in Abuja Saturday by the app4peers a hitech and robotic company

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Jeff Reine-Adelaide: Who is Arsenal's Emirates Cup star?

The 17-year-old was given the chance to impress by Arsene Wenger having arrived from Lens earlier in 2015, and grabbed the opportunity to impress with both hands.Arsene Wenger will be more guarded than most against lavishing premature praise on young prospects. For every Cesc Fabregas or Jack Wilshere, there is a Ryo Miyaichi or Arturo Lupoli.

But Wenger is all too aware of what a precocious talent he has brought to Arsenal in Jeff Reine-Adelaide.

"Reine-Adelaide is something special, you know," he told Arsenal Player after his cameo against Lyon in the Emirates Cup. "He is a great talent and when he came on you could see that... I don't remember how I played at 17 but I didn't play like that!"

Less than 24 hours later, Adelaide was in action again, this time against Wolfsburg. He stole the show, gliding around the pitch for 62 minutes, comfortable on the ball with both feet. At one stage, he left Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne flat-footed with a Cruyff turn and by the time he had set up Theo Walcott for the only goal of the game, Arsenal fans were well aware of a player they previously would have known little about.

Adelaine is one of two youngsters – Yassin Fortune being the other – that Arsenal signed from French club Lens for a combined fee thought to be around €4 million [£2.8m].

It seems absurd to describe the 17-year-old as the senior of the pair, but he is 12 months older than Fortune and, on the evidence of his exploits at the Emirates Cup, is more likely to challenge for a first-team place next season,

Arriving from Lens lends Adelaide a certain pedigree: recent graduates from La Gaillette's system include France internationals Raphael Varane and Geoffrey Kondogbia, as well as PSG's powerful right-back Serge Aurier, who was also once a target for Arsenal.



Adelaide left Lens before making a first-team appearance but made the substitutes' bench for Lens' Ligue 1 visit to Metz on April 18 this year. He has a growing reputation at international level, too: last month he was a member of the France Under-17 squad that won the European Championship by beating Germany 4-1 in the final.

In total, he has made 11 appearances for France at youth level, scoring once, and ranks alongside the likes of PSG striker Odsonne Edouard as one of the most promising members of the 1998-born generation in his homeland.

Adelaide's performances against Lyon and Wolfsburg gave little indication as to his best position. He came on against the French side and impressed from the right-hand side, but on Sunday played the first half from the left before popping up in a No.10 role to stroke a pass into Walcott's path for the England man to score.

In 2014-15, for Lens' U19 and reserve teams he played in a number of positions, including right wing, left wing, as a central midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 and as an attacking midfielder in the same system. He boasts an adaptability which belies his years.





At just 17 years of age his physical attributes are already daunting for his opposition. He has shot up over the past couple of seasons and now stands comfortably over 6ft. Tall and rangy, he has a lean, athletic build and a long stride that takes him away from opponents with and without the ball. His pace in possession over the first five to 10 metres is excellent and, allied to terrific close control and dribbling skills, means he is difficult to stop in full flow.

Adelaide is happy taking the ball in tight areas on his stronger right foot or weaker left; it was noticeable against Wolfsburg that, when he plays on the left wing he is happy going outside his man on his less comfortable side. He has the skill and invention to beat players in one-on-one situations and has the awareness and selflessness to play one-twos to work the ball up the field.

If there's a weakness in his game then you could argue it is one which is typically Arsenal – he has a tendency to overplay on the edge of the penalty area. Instead of shooting on goal when he gets the opportunity, he tends to look for one final pass or try to beat one more player, suggesting he is more comfortable as a provider than a goalscorer. But at 17, it is of course highly likely his decision-making in that crucial part of the pitch will improve in the coming seasons.

There is always a risk to spending money on a player at such a young age, but Arsenal and Wenger clearly feel Adelaide has the potential to develop into a top-class footballer in the years to come.

Judging his appearances in this tournament - albeit a non-competitive one - and comparing him to his peers in France, it would appear to be a smart assessment.

Arsenal wins Emirates Cup

Congratulations to Arsenal, champions of the 2015 Emirates  Cup.Arsenal clinched the Emirates Cup after Theo Walcott scored in a 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

The Gunners ensured they topped the table in the pre-season competition as Walcott - reportedly close to agreeing a new deal at the club - proved the match-winner at the Emirates Stadium.

On his first Arsenal start, youngster Jeff Reine-Adelaide marked an impressive display with an expert assist for Walcott's opener shortly after the interval.

Arsene Wenger's side hammered Ligue 1 opponents Lyon 6-0 on Saturday but there was to be no such rout against Dieter Hecking's well-drilled DFB-Pokal champions.

Making his home debut, Petr Cech was made to work for a clean sheet as Arsenal made it two wins from two ahead of Sunday's Community Shield clash with Chelsea at Wembley.

Kevin De Bruyne - named German player of the year on Sunday - threatened down the left early on but Cech was on hand to collect the Belgian's delivery.

Close-season signing Cech will have been concerned as former Arsenal man Nicklas Bendtner just failed to make contact with a dangerous De Bruyne delivery from the right.

The Czech's opposite number Diego Benaglio was called on to deny Walcott soon after but it was the Bundesliga side who continued to threaten more frequently - De Bruyne showing why he is a reported target for Manchester City.

With chances largely at a premium in a goalless first half, Timm Klose shanked an effort over the crossbar for the visitors while Mesut Ozil's side-footed effort rolled wide of the far post following a slick passing move.

Arsenal had their breakthrough five minutes into the second half when Reine-Adelaide offered a glimpse of his potential - threading a ball for Walcott to calmly finish past Benaglio.

The largely impressive De Bruyne then ballooned an effort over, having skipped inside Mikel Arteta, before Ricardo Rodriguez saw a long-range strike easily saved by Cech.

The former Chelsea man was tested again by a fierce drive from midfielder Josuha Guilavogui as Wolfsburg piled on the pressure.

It was to no avail, however, Wenger's men topping the standings by three points from Villarreal ahead of the all-London curtain-raiser at Wembley in a week's time..