Senator Ben Murray-Bruce share some Tweets we all need to think about

<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1saHrsR-lzuxoVHGgA22cYheotEAx2h9Af5bY_mPo1l_lDsuXU_WrOOMq0cVPV3K9eoBX9q2QER6Bg2aVvCpTGro0371Jc1kkuEusq3ume6P-bWs60i2MLx-PRRpyUiElZSaxjKcQMcED/s1600/senator-ben-murray-bruce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1saHrsR-lzuxoVHGgA22cYheotEAx2h9Af5bY_mPo1l_lDsuXU_WrOOMq0cVPV3K9eoBX9q2QER6Bg2aVvCpTGro0371Jc1kkuEusq3ume6P-bWs60i2MLx-PRRpyUiElZSaxjKcQMcED/s640/senator-ben-murray-bruce.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Senator Ben Bruce shared some intresting Tweets yesterday and we thought you should share with<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a>you...<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZv1KLuIU3tm8dAUbZ3hkwx85mzHxoLTpnLzfAkpeeG7EDlOS3tNEntySxSReK6YY2N7y1szuVnnNY1iLMB4vi85LWpkXqzwMlcmJNoyFtWc3m_fTbc4yrO0RrlCbf9BdsFdpWLSQT4CR/s1600/vv.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZv1KLuIU3tm8dAUbZ3hkwx85mzHxoLTpnLzfAkpeeG7EDlOS3tNEntySxSReK6YY2N7y1szuVnnNY1iLMB4vi85LWpkXqzwMlcmJNoyFtWc3m_fTbc4yrO0RrlCbf9BdsFdpWLSQT4CR/s640/vv.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8K34AYi0IQhrlSixjiOG9qPX1WIwcCN2znZBF9_MTP4vBLktMAKHjpqPb8V-6zbHgAkRsSYrJxQLcPZuQ_E6I5P4ulLl-kbatYH0hyphenhyphen9Nbzhi52lPCF3_ETQVaaf1RAGp0uuzMRjdYxz8/s1600/vv2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8K34AYi0IQhrlSixjiOG9qPX1WIwcCN2znZBF9_MTP4vBLktMAKHjpqPb8V-6zbHgAkRsSYrJxQLcPZuQ_E6I5P4ulLl-kbatYH0hyphenhyphen9Nbzhi52lPCF3_ETQVaaf1RAGp0uuzMRjdYxz8/s640/vv2.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Waht are your thoughts about these revelations

Latest-News Senator Ben Murray-Bruce share some Tweets we all need to think about

Senator Ben Bruce shared some intresting Tweets yesterday and we thought you should share with you... Waht are your thoughts about these revelations …

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IN PICTURES: Wenger reunited with Kanu Nwankwo, as Arsenal signs two Nigerian teenagers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y7LiOctU6hyvvOdy0tnlMCbOxA-d7e4JzmKWV_K-xTPVBjMu40__m-OqqqczBVWFd2YnbOWm7e_QnDOpEEPtvEAaZbe9XGZ3dzn6Ub-88mdnWVhz20nz-R6v-slKh1hEGDUai31qO-It/s1600/wenger+nig+players.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y7LiOctU6hyvvOdy0tnlMCbOxA-d7e4JzmKWV_K-xTPVBjMu40__m-OqqqczBVWFd2YnbOWm7e_QnDOpEEPtvEAaZbe9XGZ3dzn6Ub-88mdnWVhz20nz-R6v-slKh1hEGDUai31qO-It/s640/wenger+nig+players.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu reunites wit his former coach, Arsene Wenger in London as Arsenal signed two Nigerian teenage players, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjEpr3znSDeyspvjdEBKUvJBsgXBYCriMxxy1-GV6FwR0xWBUxJzVJbDgr9Ja4XC2IC4KmjHGBIP2hbGhqNcSb6i8KN8dENPJfBx6tJuSISoPVSJwPuaQgyZc67VmevyfHbW5VPRoPi24/s1600/wenger+kanu.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjEpr3znSDeyspvjdEBKUvJBsgXBYCriMxxy1-GV6FwR0xWBUxJzVJbDgr9Ja4XC2IC4KmjHGBIP2hbGhqNcSb6i8KN8dENPJfBx6tJuSISoPVSJwPuaQgyZc67VmevyfHbW5VPRoPi24/s320/wenger+kanu.png" width="320" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wenger and Kanu</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Arsenal scouted them during last year’s Under-17s World Cup in Chile when Nwakali, 17, was the star of the tournament as he was captain and voted Player of the Tournament.<br /> <br /> Chukwueze, 16, scored three goals and three assists.<br /> <br /> Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool had also shown interest.<br /> <br /> Nigeria won their fifth Under 17s Word Cup crown in November last year, with a 2-0 over Mali in the final.<br /> <br /> Goals from Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye proved the difference for the Super Eagles.<br /> <br />

Latest-News IN PICTURES: Wenger reunited with Kanu Nwankwo, as Arsenal signs two Nigerian teenagers

Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu reunites wit his former coach, Arsene Wenger in London as Arsenal signed two Nigerian teenage players, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze. Wenger and Kanu Arsenal scouted them during last year’s Under-17s World Cup in …

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APC’s hopes not dashed, Peterside tells supporters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-s6bb6jmmNiT7Bc_M_RR_vBWPcA7E6xMdVMOETXIJQOiZ3tRNJTxN0zEg3Mvo28JXxs4Z0iNvqH7dD8ES9urypQoGNGCD9i_O3r3LSHah81hOsAqopBGMn33soxcwQXDLQ-0uv2eCidM/s1600/Dakuku-Peterside-504x336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-s6bb6jmmNiT7Bc_M_RR_vBWPcA7E6xMdVMOETXIJQOiZ3tRNJTxN0zEg3Mvo28JXxs4Z0iNvqH7dD8ES9urypQoGNGCD9i_O3r3LSHah81hOsAqopBGMn33soxcwQXDLQ-0uv2eCidM/s400/Dakuku-Peterside-504x336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Dr Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, says the Supreme Court judgment has not dismayed the party.<br /> <br /> Peterside made this assertion at a reception by his supporters at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Saturday.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Supreme Court recently upheld the election of Gov. Nysome Wike of PDP which was nullified by the Court of Appeal.<br /> <br /> “I want to pay special tribute to you.<br /> <br /> “Never before in the history of this state have we got a set of men and women, so determined to change the course of things as we currently have.<br /> <br /> “The highest court in the country has given its judgment but know that your hopes are not dashed ultimately, you will triumph over your enemies,’’ he said.<br /> <br /> Peterside said the party had given God glory and were not deterred or dismayed with the judgment of the court.<br /> <br /> He said the APC had accepted the verdict of the apex court, even though it had some reservations, but do not have alternative.<br /> <br /> “We know that the blood of all the people that were killed on April 11, 2015 will cry for justice and God will surely give his final judgment.<br /> <br /> “You have got the judgment of man, but please wait for the judgment of God and do not be discouraged,’’ he said.<br /> <br /> He said God would be with the party as it faces the challenges ahead because it was fighting a just course to liberate Rivers people.<br /> <br /> He urged members of the APC and his supporters to remain peaceful, law abiding and should not resort to violence.<br /> <br /> “We congratulate our friend Gov. Wike, but we will constructively criticise policies of the state government that is anti-people with courage and passion.<br /> <br /> “We have already offered to help him work for peace and development of the state, and in doing that, we will serve as the conscience of Rivers people and government.’’

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Dr Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, says the Supreme Court judgment has not dismayed the party. Peterside made this assertion at a reception by his supporters at the Port Harcourt Internation…

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Lassa Fever kills doctor in Nasarawa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx42YQCwPPs0_n31VvC9X1hivCR6YmaHxSeF3OTfZ3uFf-tdAL8uurjYCfSjk1IwccYVcmdq4NGe3aKvCWrsEZo4NwILIeMHGj4QYeHUffZLgS7vQGEpBvc1AzZreOFBND5cT2qudq35Zu/s1600/lassa-fever.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx42YQCwPPs0_n31VvC9X1hivCR6YmaHxSeF3OTfZ3uFf-tdAL8uurjYCfSjk1IwccYVcmdq4NGe3aKvCWrsEZo4NwILIeMHGj4QYeHUffZLgS7vQGEpBvc1AzZreOFBND5cT2qudq35Zu/s400/lassa-fever.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> A Medical personnel in Dalhatu Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, has been confirmed dead after treating a patient with Lassa Fever in the only specialist hospital owned by the state.<br /> <br /> The death of the medical doctor, Ibrahim Oshafu bring the toll to two while scores are hospitalized, mostly in Lafia,<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Oshafu was among the members of the rescue team in DASH, He has since been buried according to Islamic injunction.<br /> <br /> Consequently medical personnel from DASH Lafia have decided to join the ongoing strike action leaving the state grounded.<br /> <br /> Dr. Edego Egba ,the chairman medical Advisory committee of the hospital confirmed this to selected Journalists.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile governor Umaru Tanko Almakura on Friday jet out of the country to Saudi Arabia while the state remained grounded by industrial action embarked upon by labour over non payment of salaries, half payment of salaries to local government workers and non payment of staff benefits.

Latest-News Lassa Fever kills doctor in Nasarawa

A Medical personnel in Dalhatu Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, has been confirmed dead after treating a patient with Lassa Fever in the only specialist hospital owned by the state. The death of the medical doctor, Ibrahim Oshafu bring the toll to …

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Seven dead as boat capsizes in Lagos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2nOgiMzEGW2Scq6D4Brww474ipIzm-ttWqm6QREn3cCDIJYMW1ms7BAyxD83AfI7t3efwFl4e1ZqUh7D4wPLVY_OWmeqpYqngXmVYKU2jNyGJ9Hwd1Z4ko6IRpmOr38KCqB2296bEmVV-/s1600/capsized_boat+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2nOgiMzEGW2Scq6D4Brww474ipIzm-ttWqm6QREn3cCDIJYMW1ms7BAyxD83AfI7t3efwFl4e1ZqUh7D4wPLVY_OWmeqpYqngXmVYKU2jNyGJ9Hwd1Z4ko6IRpmOr38KCqB2296bEmVV-/s400/capsized_boat+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>At least seven people were confirmed dead on Saturday, during a boat mishap which occurred in Badore area of Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos State.</b><br /> <br /> The incident occurred at about 10.20am after the boat with 17 passengers on board took off from Ijede jetty on board Badore, Ajah.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> According to eye witnesses’ account, the boat capsized barely few minutes after its take off from Ijede after which it allegedly ran into a heap of sand scooped together by sand scoopers.<br /> <br /> Fishermen in the area were able to rescue four bodies on the spot while 13 were later recovered and hospitalized at the General Hospital, Ijede, Ijede Aeromedics and two private hospitals for medical attention.<br /> <br /> However, one of the survivors died at the general hospital and two more casualties were also recorded at the Aeromedics putting the number of deaths at seven as at the time of filing the report.<br /> <br /> An eye witness Mr Akeem Balogun who narrated the incident to Sunday Vanguard said he was at the jetty when the boat took off with 17 passengers on board,<br /> <br /> ‘’I am one of the officers in this jetty and my duty is to ensure that the passengers wear life jackets before taking off from our jetty. As usual, I was at the jetty this morning to monitor compliance before the affected boat took off. The number of casualties would have been higher assuming we don’t enforce the use of life jackets. Before the boat took off, I checked all the passengers to ensure all of them wore life jackets and few minutes later, I noticed an unusual gathering of fishermen on the high Sea and I sent one of my men to go and inquire what informed the gathering only for him to call me on phone about the mishap. As at now, seven people are dead while ten are alive,’’<br /> <br /> Asked the cause of the incident, he said, ‘’all we gathered was that the boat operator heard a strange sound underneath the boat and the next thing was a capsize but the fisher men ran to their rescue immediately,’’<br /> <br /> A female survivor Temisan Rire said she narrowly missed the boat because of a telephone conversation, ‘’all things work together for those that love God. I was to board the boat this morning when one of my neighbours called me on phone that I did not switch off the television set and I rushed back home to put things in order. On getting back to the jetty, I saw a crowd only to be told of the incident and goose pimples overwhelmed me,’’<br /> <br /> As at the time of filing this report, commercial activities at the jetty have been put on hold while the jetty chairman was said to have travelled to Ogun State when the incident occurred but one of his colleagues who pleaded anonymity said the incident has thrown them into confusion, ‘’we are busy moving from one hospital to another to ensure the victims are well taken care off,’’<br /> <br /> Contacted, NEMA South-West Information Officer for National Emergency management Authority Ibrahim Farinloye said the incident occurred when the boat ran into scooped sand, ‘’ the operator did not know there was scooped sand on his way and he ran into it making the boat to capsize. Seven deaths were recorded and 10 people were rescued’’

Latest-News Seven dead as boat capsizes in Lagos

At least seven people were confirmed dead on Saturday, during a boat mishap which occurred in Badore area of Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos State. The incident occurred at about 10.20am after the boat with 17 passengers on board took off from Ijede…

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I won’t vacate seat - Bayelsa Speaker

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2nCjwbw6HQ-EYXJm70A8WD4I2u9ettNcnNKJCCGphZHlny81u2iiwQND5CsLd9X4f_lNkEd5VF5YlWdBP9zwNmwi9B2SvVu868wl94wkv9MJ7BobQhtIqilr96AljFSYnAB2J-gtL2jm/s1600/Bayelsa+map+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2nCjwbw6HQ-EYXJm70A8WD4I2u9ettNcnNKJCCGphZHlny81u2iiwQND5CsLd9X4f_lNkEd5VF5YlWdBP9zwNmwi9B2SvVu868wl94wkv9MJ7BobQhtIqilr96AljFSYnAB2J-gtL2jm/s640/Bayelsa+map+2.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> As the controversy surrounding the judgement of the Court of Appeal rages on, Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Kombowei Benson, has insisted he will not vacate his seat.<br /> <br /> Benson insisted he remained the validly elected representative of the Southern Ijaw Constituency 4 seat which the appellate court declared his April 11, 2015 election null and void.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Benson, who also said he would not step down as the Speaker, insisted that the purported written judgment was different from the record of court’s proceeding on December 9, 2015.<br /> <br /> The Court of Appeal sitting in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, in a written judgment delivered on December 9, 2015 nullified the April 2015 election that returned Benson.<br /> <br /> But about 52 days after, Benson faulted the authenticity of the written judgment, saying the record of proceedings on that day showed that the appeal of the APC candidate, Mr. Ebifaghe Orunimighe, was dismissed in the open court.<br /> <br /> Addressing journalists in his office at the House of Assembly complex Yenagoa, Benson insisted that the ruling of December 9, 2015 upheld his election and dismissed the appeal filed by the APC candidate.

Latest-News I won’t vacate seat - Bayelsa Speaker

As the controversy surrounding the judgement of the Court of Appeal rages on, Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Kombowei Benson, has insisted he will not vacate his seat. Benson insisted he remained the validly elected representative of …

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Soldiers arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Delta

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNVVgwWCcT1R8-L9HJtVAUw43cO1HHVzMxQInVkdDvIC1gwZI_5vZdyGOAWDTjrEGKEwfKB2OqnEgD0ijhACXJ0fSdSMv0E7UBiVuGdA2itLWMB4Mag5NjJYN_MvM-ClzFkN1G0A0U2sD/s1600/boko+%25281%2529+jtf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNVVgwWCcT1R8-L9HJtVAUw43cO1HHVzMxQInVkdDvIC1gwZI_5vZdyGOAWDTjrEGKEwfKB2OqnEgD0ijhACXJ0fSdSMv0E7UBiVuGdA2itLWMB4Mag5NjJYN_MvM-ClzFkN1G0A0U2sD/s400/boko+%25281%2529+jtf.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> A 35-year old man, suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested by officers of the 19 Battalion of the Nigeria Army in Sapele, Delta State.<br /> <br /> The suspect, Bukar Abacha from Borno State, was arrested some hours after arrival at Hausa quarters in Sapele, following intelligence report given to the ‘Operation Polo Shield’ by members of the Arewa community in the area.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> He was later handed over to the army headquarters in Abuja.<br /> <br /> Commenting on the arrest, Col. Samuel Umara senior army officer who spoke to newsmen in Sapele also informed the people about a list of wanted Boko Haram suspects by the Nigerian Army.<br /> <br /> The community leaders who notified security agents of Abacha’s arrival said they started suspecting him because he was looking strange and uncomfortable in their midst.<br /> <br /> Col. Umar asserted that many of the terrorists migrated from the North-eastern part of the country to the South East, following hot chase given to them by the army in the recent times.<br /> <br /> He added that all hands are on deck by the military to arrest them all.<br /> <br /> While informing inhabitants of the locality about what the army called, “show of force, confidence building patrol” the army vowed that efforts to stop all criminal activities such as kidnapping, vandalism, illegal oil bunkering and killing of innocent citizens in its area of operation shall be met with zero tolerance, as this is the mandate of operation polo shield.<br /> <br /> The military men also pasted names of 100 wanted Boko Haram suspects in some strategic places in Sapele metropolis. They said the aim is to let everyone in the community know that enemies may be hiding among them.

Latest-News Soldiers arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Delta

A 35-year old man, suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested by officers of the 19 Battalion of the Nigeria Army in Sapele, Delta State. The suspect, Bukar Abacha from Borno State, was arrested some hours after arrival at Hau…

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I sold Dzeko and Jovetic because of Iheanacho - Man City coach, Manuel Pellegrini reveals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9B62U12RJhlg1XsN1G89iJqBNjNYhu1lP_vulKG9ns0_mlvRwuudjeDw5AUWPXudmy8z-CpyV_iB-ah2JfeEAavb8hOQWj0b-JuVq7iWwApPOajyy1orv98kVtKWROg2-A7y-YtNzv_ZQ/s1600/ihenacho2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9B62U12RJhlg1XsN1G89iJqBNjNYhu1lP_vulKG9ns0_mlvRwuudjeDw5AUWPXudmy8z-CpyV_iB-ah2JfeEAavb8hOQWj0b-JuVq7iWwApPOajyy1orv98kVtKWROg2-A7y-YtNzv_ZQ/s400/ihenacho2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <b><br /> <br /> Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Kelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick against Aston Villa proves the club were right to sell Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic.</b><br /> <br /> The 19-year-old took full advantage of Sergio Aguero being rested to score three times in the FA Cup fourth-round tie at Villa Park on Saturday, with Raheem Sterling netting the other in a comfortable 4-0 win.<br /> <br /> Watch Kelechi's fantastic 3 goals below...<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x3pgt67" width="480"></iframe><br /> <br /> Dzeko and Jovetic joined Serie A sides Roma and Inter respectively at the start of the season and Pellegrini believes Iheanacho is showing that allowing the more experienced pair to go was the right decision.<br /> <br /> "Kelechi is a very good young player," the Chilean told BBC Sport.<br /> <br /> "We let Jovetic and Dzeko go because I see Kelechi every day and know what he can do. I am very happy.<br /> <br /> "We made some important changes because it is important to rotate with so many matches to play. Bacary Sagna played well at centre-back, he didn't make any mistakes and [Willy] Caballero was solid in goal."<br /> <br /> Sterling wanted to take the penalty which put City two goals up, but it was Pellegrini who insisted on Iheanacho doing the honours from 12 yards.<br /> <br /> The manager added: "I told Bacary Sagna to tell Kelechi to take the penalty. I see him take penalties every day, so he was in charge."<br /> <br /> <br />

Latest-News I sold Dzeko and Jovetic because of Iheanacho - Man City coach, Manuel Pellegrini reveals

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Kelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick against Aston Villa proves the club were right to sell Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic. The 19-year-old took full advantage of Sergio Aguero being rested to score three times in…

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Explosion rocks Agip pipelines in Bayelsa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoJBPsdFCOe4-3eDUmSEdLrbjOHSrStXwsTZUWkq-EOn_pOiBg9yrBBFp7Uuy3veuQstaRULVzNYmmkr1OLR7lre3yXmrT4PiEZlcaYDJuVs66hblI4FGYgATCcasAxeG2gxhkbYo0Q_N/s1600/explosion+niger+delta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoJBPsdFCOe4-3eDUmSEdLrbjOHSrStXwsTZUWkq-EOn_pOiBg9yrBBFp7Uuy3veuQstaRULVzNYmmkr1OLR7lre3yXmrT4PiEZlcaYDJuVs66hblI4FGYgATCcasAxeG2gxhkbYo0Q_N/s640/explosion+niger+delta.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Fear gripped the residents of coastal communities of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following explosion that rocked oil pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company.<br /> <br /> ‎The explosion, which was said to have been triggered by dynamite attacks allegedly launched by suspected militants affected pipelines located in Orukari, Golubokiri and Kpongbokiri communities of Brass.<br /> <br /> The development, it was learnt had led to many residents of the riverside communities scampering for safety.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> It was learnt that the attacks were launched on Thursday night and had led to massive spillage of crude from the Agip pipeline into the sea and fishing camps.<br /> <br /> ‎Confirming the incident, member representing Brass Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Israel Sunny-Goli, condemned the attack on Agip pipelines.<br /> <br /> Sunny-Goli, in a statement on Saturday, ‎said, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the bombing of the pipeline was an act of sabotage carried out to hurt the economic interests of Bayelsa state and Nigeria.<br /> <br /> “The latest explosion coming after bombing of pipelines recently in the same area is worrisome as it is capable of forcing oil companies out of operation which would have adverse effect on Nigeria’s economy.”<br /> <br /> Sunny-Goli called on security agencies to beef up security around oil facilities to ensure they prevent future attack by economic saboteurs bent on crippling Nigeria’s economy.<br /> <br /> The lawmaker added, “I want to condemn the latest attack on Agip pipeline at Kpongbokiri. This is a clear sabotage by economic saboteurs. Recently, they blasted pipeline at Orukari and Golubokiri.<br /> <br /> ” I condemn this latest attack on Agip pipeline at Kpongbokiri in its entirety. It is sabotage against Nigeria in a bid to cripple the economy at a time the nation is struggling with decline in revenue due to the fall in oil prices.<br /> <br /> “It is common knowledge that because of the low price of oil which is our main source of revenue, many states can hardly pay workers’ salaries. This sabotage is capable of crippling the economy if not urgently curbed. If these attacks are not checked and the perpetrators brought to book and Agip decides to pull out of Bayelsa, it would be disastrous for us as a people.”<br /> <br /> He urged Bayelsans, especially those that have oil facilities around them to be be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies to prevent further attacks.

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Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Messi & Suarez see off title rivals'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwT-UgVbBLD9m-mAmYZL80d_4aA6sPQB6QMuTaK9gkn3vBM7z8bbTXc0xcJAPAlm16-RjW-xDmIsFEg4G_AhuZHTV3VR4hERzLdnuBmqP2RshYtlEcrwCPYG0GFMVn9Q9AmRpoN6ErdUM/s1600/messi+suarez+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwT-UgVbBLD9m-mAmYZL80d_4aA6sPQB6QMuTaK9gkn3vBM7z8bbTXc0xcJAPAlm16-RjW-xDmIsFEg4G_AhuZHTV3VR4hERzLdnuBmqP2RshYtlEcrwCPYG0GFMVn9Q9AmRpoN6ErdUM/s400/messi+suarez+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Barcelona took a large stride towards the title as they came from behind to beat the nine men of Atletico Madrid 2-1 and strengthen their position at the top of the Primera Division table.<br /> <br /> The visitors started strongly and took the lead through Koke within the first 10 minutes but Lionel Messi equalised on the half-hour mark by finishing off a sumptuous team move.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Luis Suarez then picked up on a long pass from Dani Alves just eight minutes later, expertly holding up the ball before finishing cleverly through the legs of goalkeeper Jan Oblak.<br /> <br /> From there, it got worse for Atleti as Filipe Luis was shown a straight red card for a dreadful tackle on Messi before half-time even arrived and, though Antoine Griezmann was inexplicably denied a goal by Claudio Bravo just after the break, Diego Godin picked up a second yellow midway through the half for an irresponsible challenge on Suarez.<br /> <br /> With Atletico thoroughly defanged, Barca probed in search of further goals but were made to settle for what looks like a significant victory in the Spanish title race.<br /> <br />

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WATCH HIGHLIGHTS + MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 2-1 Burnley

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmXyLa0LyTwqphzpR2WwQH_paQAirCnCjO_cCpfXUj_jlhj1EgtFzBjCo2VYGPDuDthA-91RDSnnSp3YbajzJTZwEuahcUFEx9AZztfQPnX6yO_zZS-mR4jR1fuEQsUudEuSZmu-erH0E/s1600/iwobi+team.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmXyLa0LyTwqphzpR2WwQH_paQAirCnCjO_cCpfXUj_jlhj1EgtFzBjCo2VYGPDuDthA-91RDSnnSp3YbajzJTZwEuahcUFEx9AZztfQPnX6yO_zZS-mR4jR1fuEQsUudEuSZmu-erH0E/s400/iwobi+team.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x3pgnat" width="480"></iframe><br /> <br /> <br /> Goals from Calum Chambers and Alexis Sanchez saw Arsenal progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Burnley.<br /> <br /> Sanchez had not featured from the outset since suffering a hamstring injury at Norwich City, but set up one and scored the other either side of Sam Vokes' equaliser as Arsenal made it 14 consecutive victories in this competition.<br /> <br /> Arsene Wenger made nine changes from last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, including a debut for Mohamed Elneny, but it was the creative brilliance of their talisman that led to a stunning opener for Calum Chambers, whose only other Arsenal goal came in a 3-0 Premier League win over the same opponents in November 2014.<br /> <br /> Despite promotion from the Championship being their undoubted priority, Burnley only made two changes and it was one of those, right-back Tendayi Darikwa, who crossed for Vokes to equalise with a header.<br /> <br /> Sanchez had proved a constant threat throughout the first half and he was soon in the thick of the action early in the second period with a composed finish from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's delivery.<br /> <br /> And there was further good news for Arsenal - who have lifted this trophy in each of the past two seasons - as Tomas Rosicky made his first appearance since May following a knee injury.<br /> <br /> Both sides showed attacking intent from the outset, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sanchez firing narrowly off target for Arsenal before Burnley wasted a glorious opening in the 10th minute.<br /> <br /> Top scorer Andre Gray outmuscled Laurent Koscielny and bore down on goal, but his attempted chip was held by David Ospina with striker partner Vokes screaming for the ball to be squared for a simple tap-in.<br /> <br /> Seemingly stung into action by that escape, Arsenal camped themselves on the edge of the Burnley box and took the lead in the 19th minute.<br /> <br /> Sanchez found himself surrounded by three defenders, but slipped a cute pass into the path of Chambers, who sent a superb finish beyond Tom Heaton into the far corner with the outside of his right foot.<br /> <br /> Arsenal continued to look dangerous every time they went forward, but the visitors levelled on the half-hour mark when Darikwa's centre from the right was met by Vokes' powerful header past Ospina from six yards.<br /> <br /> But Wenger's side restored their advantage in the 53rd minute when a fine counter-attack released Oxlade-Chamberlain down the right and his cross was swept home by Sanchez.<br /> <br /> The holders almost made it 3-1 two minutes later when Koscielny's effort at the back post was headed off the line by Scott Arfield.<br /> <br /> Heaton clawed Sanchez's dipping free-kick away from the top corner in the 71st minute as Arsenal dominated, and the Chilean was afforded a resounding reception for his match-winning display when he was replaced by Theo Walcott with 12 minutes remaining.<br /> <br /> Walcott had the chance to add gloss to the scoreline in the final minute of injury time when he went clear on goal only to be denied by a sprawling Heaton, but it mattered little as Arsenal's quest for a third straight FA Cup continued.<br /> <br /> <i>Credits: DailyMotion/Goal</i>

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WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Odion Ighalo can't stop scoring, pulls Watford past Nottingham Forest

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtyzy1XxtPgT0vcWVfwdM2ykHt7xoR5pr87rV25sSabT3xVKvbKpLQcrkRukbRaOZN0RLsBGT_LQbTS3fWOGQ5nDIcQ5CN2iu_MR_9-OrE0JVRkK-8fqlIUWflhNMoryCr9NchNWgEaqD/s1600/Odion-Ighalo-604811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtyzy1XxtPgT0vcWVfwdM2ykHt7xoR5pr87rV25sSabT3xVKvbKpLQcrkRukbRaOZN0RLsBGT_LQbTS3fWOGQ5nDIcQ5CN2iu_MR_9-OrE0JVRkK-8fqlIUWflhNMoryCr9NchNWgEaqD/s400/Odion-Ighalo-604811.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Odion Ighalo struck late on to send his side through to the fifth round of the FA Cup<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x3pha9a" width="480"></iframe><br /> Video: DailyMotion

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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Watford: Odion Ighalo scores late winner

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGKCgSEOuJJkQ8KKrV0GzHDhJDSRZlHZpr6BbaRDnBoMF7bSgx4sb8ED24mf9VJ3kpJjU_0GZH-gLSEnBSIJZ5N9a-n7D8bhAli1wCDVcyw1NEkcnbvUlkDcZoemXnD3pZrHY6x9afctd/s1600/Odion-Ighalo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGKCgSEOuJJkQ8KKrV0GzHDhJDSRZlHZpr6BbaRDnBoMF7bSgx4sb8ED24mf9VJ3kpJjU_0GZH-gLSEnBSIJZ5N9a-n7D8bhAli1wCDVcyw1NEkcnbvUlkDcZoemXnD3pZrHY6x9afctd/s400/Odion-Ighalo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Odion Ighalo's late goal sent Watford into the FA Cup fifth round as the Premier League side saw off Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Saturday.<br /> <br /> Having beaten Newcastle United 1-0 in the third r<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a>ound, Quique Sanchez Flores' men struggled to break down their Championship opponents.<br /> <br /> But Ighalo capitalised on a defensive mistake from Kelvin Wilson in the 89th minute to ensure Watford's progress into the next stage.<br /> <br /> The visitors had been frustrated by Dorus de Vries for much of the encounter at the City Ground. The Forest goalkeeper was called on to keep out an Ikechi Anya effort in the 30th minute before producing an excellent stop to prevent Nordin Amrabat from scoring on his first Watford start.<br /> <br /> But he could do nothing to prevent Ighalo from snatching victory with his 10th goal in his last 15 competitive appearances as Forest crashed out.<br /> <br /> Chances were few and far between in the opening exchanges, with both teams restricted to long-range efforts.<br /> <br /> However, Forest were grateful to De Vries on the half-hour mark, as the Dutchman made a smart save at his near post to deny Anya.<br /> <br /> Anya was then at fault as Forest spurned a glorious chance to open the scoring on the stroke of half-time.<br /> <br /> The Scotland winger was dispossessed by Jamie Ward, who raced through on goal only to dink the ball over Watford's debut goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon and wide.<br /> <br /> Forest would have paid the price for Ward's profligacy 10 minutes after the restart if not for more fine goalkeeping from De Vries, who thwarted Amrabat in stunning fashion.<br /> <br /> The goalkeeper dived full stretch to tip his volley wide of the goal, when it seemed destined for the top-right corner.<br /> <br /> Forest looked the more likely to net a winner as the contest meandered towards its conclusion, with Watford spending much of the final minutes on the back foot in a performance not in keeping with the way they have impressed in the league.<br /> <br /> Pantilimon was never tested by Forest, who were punished for a lack of quality in the final third by the in-form Ighalo.<br /> <br /> Nathan Ake combined with Allan Nyom, whose cross was not dealt with by the unfortunate Wilson, allowing Ighalo to sweep the ball into the bottom-left corner and send Watford into the fifth round.

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WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Iheanacho Scores Hat-Trick As Manchester City Cruise In FA Cup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSOfXZA6GqfudQlDVN4k0Hs7Yln3bFamnyW81XgkZsgKhDDtqCbEq5JRua4rnUmM1LhpwZnhIUamJkczAt3MJJVQGispF_n8jr4ZR_yAEP8I-zq9lR36UdnMPynGDUuIri4B5ybUoHjMZ/s1600/ihenach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSOfXZA6GqfudQlDVN4k0Hs7Yln3bFamnyW81XgkZsgKhDDtqCbEq5JRua4rnUmM1LhpwZnhIUamJkczAt3MJJVQGispF_n8jr4ZR_yAEP8I-zq9lR36UdnMPynGDUuIri4B5ybUoHjMZ/s640/ihenach.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The 19-year-old Nigerian superstar scored three goals to push Manchester City into the F.A Cup 5th round.<br /> <br /> Wactch full match highlights below...<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x3pgt67" width="480"></iframe><br /> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Video: DailyMotion</span></i><br /> <br /> <script charset="utf-8" data-config="//config.playwire.com/14907/videos/v2/4547772/zeus.json" data-height="100%" data-width="100%" src="//cdn.playwire.com/bolt/js/zeus/embed.js" type="text/javascript"> </script>

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Nigeria's Ihenacho scores fantastic hat-trick as Man City cruise in FA Cup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8rkrXTgm3cGu33nI2rXaLca4k7dCd9qrAEf2ymzK0dtWRcss_qXuxKsBgln10N8ljgdGKJPVEH2lUd30E6jKtrt4pju3H7BefZtjvs_mKct4IJm5c7WRDu84PCkT79rqV2a4fLK6TIJY/s1600/Ihenacho+away.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8rkrXTgm3cGu33nI2rXaLca4k7dCd9qrAEf2ymzK0dtWRcss_qXuxKsBgln10N8ljgdGKJPVEH2lUd30E6jKtrt4pju3H7BefZtjvs_mKct4IJm5c7WRDu84PCkT79rqV2a4fLK6TIJY/s640/Ihenacho+away.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <b><br /></b><b>Nigerian starlet Kelechi Iheanacho scored a hat-trick as City kept alive their dream of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies by easing to a 4-0 win at Aston Villa, last season’s beaten finalists.</b><br /> <br /> Manuel Pellegrini named the youngster in his starting line-up and was rewarded almost instantly with Iheanacho breaking the deadlock after just four minutes, slotting home from close range.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> The 19-year-old then added his second from the penalty spot after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Leandro Bacuna before sliding home his third on the counter in the second half.<br /> <br /> Iheanacho then had a hand in the fourth just minutes later, Sterling slotting home City’s fourth at the far post with Remi Garde's side well-beaten.<br /> <br /> With Sergio Aguero dropping to the bench for City as both sides made four changes, Iheanacho took full advantage of his opportunity up-front with an excellent individual display.<br /> <br /> Villa came into the match unbeaten in five games and held City to a goalless draw at Villa Park in November, but they offered little resistance in a dreadful performance.<br /> <br /> The visitors were ahead inside four minutes when a corner from Fabian Delph, who was given a frosty reception against his former club, was diverted across goal by Bacary Sagna. It looked like Fernando was poised to score, but his close-range header was blocked, allowing Iheanacho to stab home from two yards out.<br /> <br /> Leandro Bacuna and Scott Sinclair were off-target with efforts as the hosts looked for a route back into the game, but City swiftly went two up.<br /> <br /> Referee Mike Jones instantly pointed to the spot after ruling Bacuna had fouled Sterling as he attempted to get on the end of Jesus Navas' cross. Sterling wanted to take the resulting penalty himself, but it was Iheanacho who coolly stepped up to send Guzan the wrong way.<br /> <br /> Bacuna was furious and raised his hands to the head of Sterling in a clash between the pair moments later, with both players booked.<br /> <br /> The feud continued as the Villa player then shoved the ex-Liverpool star off the ball, but he avoided a second yellow as Jones gave him a final warning.<br /> <br /> Guzan got out quickly to make an important save from Fernandinho after the midfielder had latched onto Nicolas Otamendi's flick-on, with City threatening to run riot.<br /> <br /> Villa survived two second-half scares when Sterling had a shot saved by Guzan before the attacker failed to convert from a good headed opportunity a few moments later.<br /> <br /> Willy Caballero was forced into a good save from a Carles Gil free-kick at the other end after a rash Otamendi challenge on Jordan Ayew had given the home side an opportunity from just outside the area.<br /> <br /> Iheanacho put the result beyond doubt on 74 minutes when a disastrous backpass allowed him to run clean through on goal and hold his nerve to score.<br /> <br /> It was four just two minutes later when another loose pass allowed City in again. Fernandinho had a shot saved by Guzan and Iheanacho could not covert from the rebound inside the six-yard box but his acrobatic effort fell into the path of Sterling, who finished from close range.

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Buhari warned by T.B Joshua on Naira devaluation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvzL6gELHSIB8cM_9pWlQV3Y545pdPaolE7nvmqLwTox2BUq9pk-Tu54LRoHYWLaOpiLLF68uLVZqg03qIwMUKyjIXdPWx3MvcdW7d0LAgg7kPUC0YluQjb1MZPDaozbYQYkrkV4nZ5hh/s1600/buhari+naira+devalue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvzL6gELHSIB8cM_9pWlQV3Y545pdPaolE7nvmqLwTox2BUq9pk-Tu54LRoHYWLaOpiLLF68uLVZqg03qIwMUKyjIXdPWx3MvcdW7d0LAgg7kPUC0YluQjb1MZPDaozbYQYkrkV4nZ5hh/s640/buhari+naira+devalue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>On December 31st 2015, Prophet T.B. Joshua prophesied that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari would face 'overwhelming pressure' which he would 'not be able to resist' to devalue the naira, a statement that subsequent events have increasingly confirmed.</b><br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjrAXxXxaso" width="640"></iframe><br /> <br /> “The president will do everything to reject revaluation of the naira – which is a good idea from a good leader," Joshua stated in a live broadcast on Christian television network Emmanuel TV during a special New Year's eve service.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> "But there will be overwhelming pressure which he will not be able to resist. Nigerians, support and pray for your leader. The future is crying for help.”<br /> <br /> Four days later, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief, Christine Lagarde, embarked on an official visit to the West African nation.<br /> <br /> Underneath the polished financial rhetoric, high on the agenda was a clear push for Buhari to devalue the naira, heightened by the drastic reduction in oil prices worldwide, Nigeria's major source of revenue.<br /> <br /> Influential financial newspapers have reiterated this call with media such as Financial Times, Forbes and Bloomberg blunt in their appraisal that economic disaster was nigh in Nigeria lest drastic action be taken by the government over the currency.<br /> <br /> In an article published Saturday January 30th 2016 titled, 'Hope The Naira Falls' by The Economist, the magazine stated, "President Muhammadu Buhari is repeating an economic error he made as dictator 30 years ago," citing the President's refusal to devalue the naira amidst growing pressure.<br /> <br /> "Instead of letting the naira depreciate to reflect the country’s loss of purchasing power, Mr Buhari’s government is trying to keep it aloft," the magazine stated, reminding people of the detrimental consequences Nigerians faced when Buhari attempted the same policy during his last stint in power.<br /> <br /> Among those calling for devaluation is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, who said devaluation was necessary as the CBN would not be able to sustain its current forex control policies on the long run.<br /> <br /> With global economic worries rising due to the continuing reduction in oil prices, other oil-producing nations from Angola to Russia and Mexico have let their currencies weaken.<br /> <br /> However, the central bank of Africa’s largest economy has determinedly pegged the naira at 197-199 per dollar since March to stem its slide, despite it selling for 306 per dollar on the black market.<br /> <br /> The policy has led to a shortage of foreign-exchange and been widely criticized by investors and businesses, who blame the restrictions for exacerbating the country’s economic slump and discouraging potential investors.<br /> <br /> However, despite the warnings from economic experts, Nigerian newspapers such as The Punch, The Nation, Daily Sun and Vanguard reported on Friday January 29th 2016 that President Buhari insisted on refusing to follow advice to devalue the naira.<br /> <br /> He likened devaluation of the Naira to having it murdered and said that those advocating for devaluation needed to convince him further, adding he was not ready to inflict more hardship on the poor citizens of Nigeria.<br /> <br /> But according to a report by Forbes titled, 'Nigeria Faces 'Bleak' 2016 As Currency Devaluation Looms', the issue is not 'whether' devaluation will happen but 'when'.<br /> <br /> Intriguingly, the other predictions given by T.B. Joshua at the start of 2016 have also started coming to fruition.<br /> <br /> "More African countries will be under siege by terrorists because of pros and cons in choosing leaders," he warned in the same broadcast, subsequently uploaded on YouTube and viewed up to 300,000 times.<br /> <br /> The prophecy took on renewed meaning when terrorists stormed a popular hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15th 2016, killing 30 and injuring countless more - just days after a new government was sworn into power.<br /> <br /> On January 3rd 2016, Joshua gave a worldwide warning about the volatile nation of North Korea. “I am seeing an arrow from there and it will affect the world,” he soberly stated, further adding, “there are some weapons there the world does not know about".<br /> <br /> Merely three days later on Wednesday January 6th, North Korea announced that it carried out a “successful” hydrogen bomb test, a claim that shocked the world and received international condemnation.<br /> <br /> In the same service, the cleric specifically warned countries of Southern Africa about drought which would take a serious toll on the farming industry.<br /> <br /> “There will be little rain at the wrong time, which is not good for farming,” Joshua warned the SADC countries. “Many farmers will be discouraged,” he continued, calling on the government to build “dams and irrigation mechanisms using available water from the sea.”<br /> <br /> IRIN, a world humanitarian news service, reported on Thursday January 28th 2016 that Southern Africa is facing the threat of extensive crop failures this year as a result of record low rainfall in a region in which 29 million people are already going hungry.<br /> <br /> "With little or no rain falling in many areas and the window for the planting of cereals closing fast or already closed in some countries, the outlook is alarming," the World Food Programme has warned.<br /> <br /> Joshua was recently named among the most famous prophets in history by an American ranking website, Ranker.com.<br /> <br /> His ministry has posted numerous videos on YouTube, claiming he has prophesied world events such as the death of pop legend Michael Jackson, the disappearance of Malaysian Airline MH370 and the terrorist attacks perpetrated by ISIS militants in Paris, France.

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10 killed in Bauchi suicide attack

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMaBKHs_yDrrxLRhc8Ip1yIB8VNWHTgi9cWLfur1jS-_LiILKuO_oXKq2yIw3p9I2fXQrTk-CTvSKSrctSNgH_CCsBaWJWegkeBIll6t7i8XVwnG6Xj9bNAIb7oun_PsNESnjPopKub6k/s1600/bauchi+map.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMaBKHs_yDrrxLRhc8Ip1yIB8VNWHTgi9cWLfur1jS-_LiILKuO_oXKq2yIw3p9I2fXQrTk-CTvSKSrctSNgH_CCsBaWJWegkeBIll6t7i8XVwnG6Xj9bNAIb7oun_PsNESnjPopKub6k/s640/bauchi+map.gif" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> About 10 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up on Friday at a busy market in a town in Bauchi where the Boko Haram group is waging an insurgency, residents and a Red Cross official told Reuters.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Boko Haram has been waging an almost seven-year campaign in Nigeria’s remote north to build an Islamic state. Thousands have been killed and more than two million people displaced by the campaign.<br /> <br /> There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the attack bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, which has been using suicide bombers since the army, helped by neighbours Chad and Cameroon, expelled the group from territory it had captured previously.

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About 10 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up on Friday at a busy market in a town in Bauchi where the Boko Haram group is waging an insurgency, residents and a Red Cross official told Reuters. Boko Haram has been waging an almos…

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EXPOSED: Nigerian military reveals Boko Haram’s new tactics to bomb Nigerians

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJQ2fwy019LyxCpiCgyy6XaGiR4zktK8BTk12UY0isandmtehFhksGc9bOBwHsGww5nERh8RQeDmL0irJnNKCJ04LaVuJHHyvV1URSGipEkh_LqqhVieQF-3NPCAeUnn9r-tzctjKdKSq/s1600/Boko-Haram+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJQ2fwy019LyxCpiCgyy6XaGiR4zktK8BTk12UY0isandmtehFhksGc9bOBwHsGww5nERh8RQeDmL0irJnNKCJ04LaVuJHHyvV1URSGipEkh_LqqhVieQF-3NPCAeUnn9r-tzctjKdKSq/s640/Boko-Haram+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <b>The Nigerian military on Saturday alerted Nigerians to a new tactic it said Boko Haram terrorists have adopted in launching successful suicide bombings in locations in the North-west.</b><br /> <br /> In a statement made by the spokesperson for the defence headquarters, Rabe Abubakar, said terrorists, known for using young female suicide bombers to launch attacks, have now switched to disguising as mad people to infiltrate locations.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Mr. Abubakar, a brigadier general, said, “It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colossal havoc, have now devised a new method where they dress like mad persons to gain unsuspecting access to public areas to detonate bombs.<br /> <br /> “The two male suicide bombers, dressed like mad women and carried out suicide bomb attack in Gombi, Adamawa State, is instructive in this direction. Five people lost their lives and several others were wounded in the heinous attack by these ungodly people.<br /> <br /> “The Defence Headquarters therefore urges our fellow good citizens across the country to be wary of mad persons approaching markets, public places or crowded areas so as to nip this ugly trend in the bud.<br /> <br /> “Nigerians are also enjoined to be security conscious at all times and should endeavour to report any suspicious person or object to security agencies for prompt action.”<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, a concerned group of Nigerians in Diaspora, based in the United Kingdom, has pledged to work with the Nigerian military through intelligence gathering and development of software needed for the counter-insurgency operations in the North East.<br /> <br /> <br /> The group, led by the Chairperson of the House of Representative Committee on Diaspora matters, Rita Orji, made this pledge at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, during the presentation of an award to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gabriel Olonisakin.<br /> <br /> Ms. Orji stated said the award was given to Mr. Olonisakin, a general, in appreciation of the gallantry and doggedness of the military in keeping the nation united despite predictions of a break-up of Nigeria before the 2015 general elections.<br /> <br /> She noted that Nigerians in Diaspora acknowledged the sacrifices members of the Armed Forces were rendering towards keeping Nigeria safe from insurgency and insecurity.<br /> <br /> The award of gallantry presented to the Chief of Defence Staff, according to Ms. Orji, was to say thank you to the members of the Armed Forces through the CDS so as to spur the military to do more.<br /> <br /> Receiving the award, Mr. Olonisakin thanked the group for identifying with the military, especially at this trying period in the nation’s history.<br /> <br /> He said the award was for the Nigerian military, both the dead and the living, as well as members of their families who also bore the brunt of the insecurity in the North East and other parts of the country.<br /> <br /> The defence chief noted that terrorism was a global phenomenon and therefore urged Nigerians in the diaspora and international community to rise up to challenges and join hands to wage war against insurgency and terrorism.<br /> <br /> Present at the occasion, apart from the group of Nigerians in diaspora, were some members of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora matter and the principal staff officers of the defence headquarters.

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The Nigerian military on Saturday alerted Nigerians to a new tactic it said Boko Haram terrorists have adopted in launching successful suicide bombings in locations in the North-west. In a statement made by the spokesperson for the defence headquart…

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286 air operations conducted on Boko Haram hideouts since December - Nigerian Air Force

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMiDvtEap0WaXshHjB5VYuZNlBV9jod3-TUoHb-Bdq4zqlBEIdTkMC9lIB1rGdHjXsU4uPIqH2Gr94IdNU_ctsQsFiwn1LMYU4kqZvVTGL8azHF7L_lBxZdwDh6mEMsgfr5Ud3xMvi5qD/s1600/air+force.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMiDvtEap0WaXshHjB5VYuZNlBV9jod3-TUoHb-Bdq4zqlBEIdTkMC9lIB1rGdHjXsU4uPIqH2Gr94IdNU_ctsQsFiwn1LMYU4kqZvVTGL8azHF7L_lBxZdwDh6mEMsgfr5Ud3xMvi5qD/s640/air+force.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The Nigerian Air Force has conducted 286 air operations on Boko Haram targets in the last one month, it said on Saturday.<br /> <br /> Addressing a press conference in Maiduguri, the Deputy Theatre Commander (Air) of the counter-insurgency operation in the North-East (Operation Lafiya Dole), Air Vice Marshall Isiaka Amao said the air component of the counter-insurgency operation has conducted 286 “operational sorties” against Boko Haram terrorists targets from December 25, 2015 till date.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> He explained that this translates to 157,000 Square Kilometres of operational coverage, equivalent “to the total land mass of South Korea, Portugal and Togo.”<br /> <br /> He said this also translates to “a total of 536 hours 21 minutes were flown by various platforms engaged in the operations, expending 316,637.5 litres of aviation fuel which amounts to N60,376,912, excluding the cost of maintenance and armament expended.”<br /> <br /> He said the operations which was aimed at further degrading the terrorist group, also was targeted towards surveillance at locating the abducted Chibok girls and other citizens that may have been abducted by the terrorist group.<br /> <br /> Amao said successes were recorded as during the operations there was destruction of newly discovered Boko Haram leadership hideouts, enclaves, logistics support bases and infrastructure.<br /> <br /> He insisted that this led to the terrorist group fleeing Sambisa Forest to near locations due to aerial bombardment and has denied them the opportunity to regroup.<br /> <br /> He said that during one of the air strikes on Christmas Day in Sambisa Forest, the leadership meeting of the insurgency group was disrupted and over 15 persons were killed.<br /> <br /> He disclosed that apart from Sambisa Forest, air strikes have been conducted on other hideouts including Gawa, Walasa, Kote, Alagarno, Talala, Alafa North, Yele, Arra, Dure, Ajigin, Takwalla and Kumshe.<br /> <br /> He said close battlefield air interdiction and close air support were provided for Nigerian troops at Gadzama and Ngwalimiri

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The Nigerian Air Force has conducted 286 air operations on Boko Haram targets in the last one month, it said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference in Maiduguri, the Deputy Theatre Commander (Air) of the counter-insurgency operation in the North…

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Chelsea sign defender from USA, Matt Miazga

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RamLYaIb7N2XKFKz1CNlStfKvRDdCdKJ5ZsTyjiTVfd4XrceQFpFvR8TNDsZJm-xFPsNNTI4HxPQ_y_csKU2uHe6ToNZNZLfurrB_W7B9DvdKE5y2jcPYo_Pc8KeD1cVOc-7bdJMTUci/s1600/miazga.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RamLYaIb7N2XKFKz1CNlStfKvRDdCdKJ5ZsTyjiTVfd4XrceQFpFvR8TNDsZJm-xFPsNNTI4HxPQ_y_csKU2uHe6ToNZNZLfurrB_W7B9DvdKE5y2jcPYo_Pc8KeD1cVOc-7bdJMTUci/s400/miazga.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Chelsea have signed United States defender Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls, the English Premier League champions announced on Saturday.<br /> <br /> Miazga agreed a four and a half year contract with the west London club as they look to the future at their problematic centre-back position.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> With John Terry in the twilight of his career and Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma both prone to inconsistent form, Chelsea’s defence has been far from impregnable and Miazga could provide the answer if he continues his rapid development.<br /> <br /> “I am very happy to sign for Chelsea, a world-famous club with a reputation for major success,” Miazga told Chelsea’s website.<br /> <br /> “I am delighted to be in the Premier League, the best league in the world, and can’t wait to meet my team-mates and get going.<br /> <br /> “I am still at the beginning of my career but I believe this is the place to develop and learn from some of the best players in the world.”<br /> <br /> The New Jersey-born 20-year-old joined the Red Bulls Academy in 2009 and made his debut for the Major League Soccer outfit aged 18.<br /> <br /> In the 2015 season, he helped the Red Bulls finish with the best regular season record in North America as they advanced to the Conference Finals.<br /> <br /> Miazga made his debut for the US national team in November having represented his country at Under-20 and Under-23 level.

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Chelsea have signed United States defender Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls, the English Premier League champions announced on Saturday. Miazga agreed a four and a half year contract with the west London club as they look to the future at their p…

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Angelique Kerber stuns Serena Williams to win the Australian Open

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweHshsfptScslYlySIjRjkTfQsQ1SbeKMN6rut4GBeYZ6OtDz4vxnANlGab5a-Ba7j6v9RPoMiPVqZMX2T2gRarPhvpDNaYBDTzf9zeBjnRM5cFs9O3oe_kxLj23FUAyQUd7SSLcPSofp/s1600/Angelique+Kerber+stuns+Serena+Williams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweHshsfptScslYlySIjRjkTfQsQ1SbeKMN6rut4GBeYZ6OtDz4vxnANlGab5a-Ba7j6v9RPoMiPVqZMX2T2gRarPhvpDNaYBDTzf9zeBjnRM5cFs9O3oe_kxLj23FUAyQUd7SSLcPSofp/s640/Angelique+Kerber+stuns+Serena+Williams.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams to win the Australian Open on Saturday and thwart the American world number one’s bid to equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam titles.<br /> <br /> In a huge upset, the seventh seed toppled the top seed 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win her maiden major title and become the first German Grand Slam champion since Graf at the 1999 French Open.<br /> <br /> Williams, the world number one, had won all six previous Melbourne Park finals she had played and had also triumphed in her last eight Grand Slam deciders.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> But Kerber, inspired by a message from Graf, made clear before the match that all the pressure was on her opponent and she mercilessly exploited her weaknesses in a thriller at Rod Laver Arena.<br /> <br /> “My whole life I was working really hard and now I’m here and I can say I’m a Grand Slam champion, so it sounds really crazy,” she said, choking back tears.<br /> <br /> “The best two weeks of my life and career. I had goose bumps here on the centre court when I was playing.”<br /> <br /> The left-handed German has had an emphasis on consistency in Melbourne, patiently building control of the point as rallies develop.<br /> <br /> It worked well with the 28-year-old dropping just one set en route to the final, in the opening round to Misaki Doi — where she also fended off a match point.<br /> <br /> Williams had been in imperious form all tournament, but too many errors cost her dearly against an opponent she had beaten five times before.<br /> <br /> – Three-set thriller –<br /> <br /> The German faced the powerful Williams serve first up, and failed to win a point against it.<br /> <br /> Kerber appeared nervous and sent down a double fault, but steadied herself and a forehand long from Williams allowed her to hold.<br /> <br /> She soon began finding her range and against the odds broke the American to go 2-1 in front when the top seed whipped an easy backhand out.<br /> <br /> An errant Williams was hitting too many errors and Kerber held serve comfortably to apply more pressure.<br /> <br /> Down 0-30 on her serve in the next game, Williams began screaming “C’mon’ to pump herself up. A delicate drop shot and a lightning serve allowed her to hold for 2-3.<br /> <br /> It seemed to temporarily flip a switch in the American who broke back, smashing a powerful forehand down the line to haul herself level.<br /> <br /> But the errors kept coming from Williams, who swiped a wild backhand and then missed an easy volley to hand Kerber another break as the German dictated the baseline points.<br /> <br /> Too many routine shots were being sprayed wide and long, with Kerber happily taking easy points to go 3-5 in front.<br /> <br /> Williams managed to hold serve to stay in touch but 23 unforced errors to the German’s three told the story of the first set, which Kerber wrapped up in 39 minutes — the first set the world number one had dropped all tournament.<br /> <br /> Rattled, Williams began cleaning up her act to hold serve in the first game of the second set.<br /> <br /> It went with serve until the fourth game when Kerber dug herself a hole with two double faults that helped Williams to a 3-1 lead.<br /> <br /> The world number one fired her first ace of the match in going 4-1 in front and, more controlled, began shooting down some damaging groundstrokes.<br /> <br /> Williams took the match into a deciding third set having made only five unforced errors, in stark contrast to her wayward first set.<br /> <br /> But it was Kerber who grabbed a decisive break in the third set as she reeled off a brilliant passing shot on her way to a 2-0 lead.<br /> <br /> It was just a temporary moment of jubilation as Williams quickly broke back.<br /> <br /> The finely poised match went with serve until a titanic sixth game. Williams saved four break points but couldn’t save the fifth as she looped a forehand long.<br /> <br /> It spelled the end of the road for the American as Kerber held her nerve to win her first Grand Slam when Williams put another volley long.

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Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams to win the Australian Open on Saturday and thwart the American world number one’s bid to equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam titles. In a huge upset, the seventh seed toppled the top seed 6-4…

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Chelsea unveil new signing, Alexandre Pato

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SuWM4bcm4LLGkxKTluGakYsS33o6lxNUimquWk5fQj42IoWU747V3AKYl6ZU2bcqeqAOitcksU_QQ0WfIO8uh9of5qthocykxipIfg3zdSYbz9N-CCuf0UvaTqclI6pzqTqWqfMniv3S/s1600/Pato-504x336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SuWM4bcm4LLGkxKTluGakYsS33o6lxNUimquWk5fQj42IoWU747V3AKYl6ZU2bcqeqAOitcksU_QQ0WfIO8uh9of5qthocykxipIfg3zdSYbz9N-CCuf0UvaTqclI6pzqTqWqfMniv3S/s640/Pato-504x336.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian striker, Alexandre Pato, on loan from Corinthians until the end of the season.<br /> <br /> Pato, 26, was unveiled by the club on Friday sparking rumours that Frenchman, Loic Remy might be on his way out of the London club soon.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> “I am so happy to sign for Chelsea,” said Pato. “It is a dream for me, I’m looking forward to getting to know my new team-mates and cannot wait to play.<br /> <br /> “I thank Chelsea for their support and hope I can repay this faith.”<br /> <br /> The Blues, who won the Premier League last season, have had a disappointing campaign and are 13th in the table, although they are still in the Champions League.<br /> <br /> Pato has made 27 appearances for his national team, scoring 10 goals, and represented his country at both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.<br /> Interim manager Guus Hiddink does not think the signing of Pato is a risk.<br /> <br /> “It’s not a gamble. Coming on loan makes it possible to view if he can adapt to the league,” said Hiddink.<br /> <br /> Chelsea are also set to sign New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga, 20.<br /> <br /> “We’re not rushing, but he will be one of the squad members for the future,” added Hiddink.<br /> Analysis<br /> <i><br /></i><i>Tim Sturtridge, South American football journalist</i><br /> <br /> Pato has struggled with injuries since 2010 (hamstrings, thigh strains, muscle pulls), which curtailed his time in Milan. His return to Brazil with Corinthians was not successful with the £11.5m price tag (a massive fee for a Brazilian club to pay) weighing heavily on him.<br /> <br /> The pace, movement and trickery that marked Pato out as a special talent in his early years have declined as injuries have taken their toll. There are parallels with Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao in this respect.<br /> <br /> A positive for Chelsea is that Pato has turned down bigger money in China and at 26 he knows this is his last chance to make an impact in Europe. He will be aiming to reach Brazil’s Copa America squad this summer.

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Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian striker, Alexandre Pato, on loan from Corinthians until the end of the season. Pato, 26, was unveiled by the club on Friday sparking rumours that Frenchman, Loic Remy might be on his way out of the Lond…

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I was not sacked by Supreme Court, Stella Oduah cries out

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgwkV3UAl3Mh-HG1l1F4buxKlFcuIqDodocq3gNdHepEXVbEm3Z5CVi-zgZnh_yD_5iwu2Ept8PYJhgLNzyvRewtS593LdoDlnxr9xvlZHPcHfwDqOs2PJXvqwEQ6xu4gno1Ym6NVlAHC/s1600/STELLA-ODUAH_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgwkV3UAl3Mh-HG1l1F4buxKlFcuIqDodocq3gNdHepEXVbEm3Z5CVi-zgZnh_yD_5iwu2Ept8PYJhgLNzyvRewtS593LdoDlnxr9xvlZHPcHfwDqOs2PJXvqwEQ6xu4gno1Ym6NVlAHC/s640/STELLA-ODUAH_0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Senator Stella Oduah On Friday in Abuja, described as “a misinterpretation”, media reports which quoted a Supreme Court judgment to have sacked her and other federal lawmakers from Anambra.<br /> Reports in the media said that the apex court had ordered the replacement of Oduah and other federal lawmakers from the state saying that their nomination to contest in the 2015 election was wrong.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> In a statement issued by Cynthia Ferdinand, Press Secretary to the Senator, Oduah said that the report in the media was misleading as the apex court did not order the withdrawal of her certificate of return.<br /> <br /> She said that the judgement of the Supreme Court said that it was only the National Executive Council of a political party that had the legal right to sponsor candidates in an election.<br /> Oduah, therefore, stressed that she and all the other lawmakers from Anambra state have not been sacked by the Supreme Court contrary to media reports.<br /> <br /> “It is pertinent to note that this is a mere misinterpretation of the Supreme Court rulings and‎ should be disregarded in all entirety‎.<br /> <br /> “The Supreme Court did not order the withdrawal of the Certificates of Return issued by the Commission.<br /> <br /> “It did not hold that the faction of the PDP had the right to sponsor candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).<br /> <br /> “It did not equally authorise the Commission to substitute our clients with the individuals whose names were on the list improperly allowed by the Commission,<br /> <br /> “Series of judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria states that it is only the National Executive of the party that has the vires to sponsor candidates,” she said.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the solicitors to the nine lawmakers allegedly sacked, have written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to also fall into the folly of misunderstanding the judgment.<br /> <br /> The letter signed by the lawmakers urged the commission not to allow itself to be misled by its legal department just as it was initially misled to accepting the list presented by the state chapter of the party.<br /> <br /> The lawmakers stressed that separate rulings of the Supreme Court including that of Jan. 29, upheld that only the list submitted by the National Executive Committee was valid.<br /> <br /> “This correspondence is aimed at setting the record straight so that your good self will not again be misled by your legal department into unjustifiably occasioning an unnecessary confusion in the process.<br /> <br /> The letter also drew the attention of INEC to pages 4647 and 48 of the judgment of the Supreme Court to further butress the point that the couurt did not sack their clients.<br /> <br /> The solicitors stated further that the apex court did not authorise the Commission to substitute the lawmakers’ names with the individuals whose names were on the list improperly allowed by the Commission.<br /> <br /> NAN reports that the media was awash with reports that the Supreme Court had sacked the nine remaining lawmakers from Anambra state.

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Senator Stella Oduah On Friday in Abuja, described as “a misinterpretation”, media reports which quoted a Supreme Court judgment to have sacked her and other federal lawmakers from Anambra. Reports in the media said that the apex court had ordered t…

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We won’t sack civil servants - Dickson

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIimUywxJ3r9LdvS-mOkSyWbzZcOk5pIiFRaHjLZtsQpMXnP5ncMAXWptEpEMB7LQbNGsIlllAQfzQHiOa9mR4A5hCYfoPlESY6YqfGsNrxdNfAmAREG9sFUso4oEwvelWfUmfhDOgxq2f/s1600/Seriake-Dickson1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIimUywxJ3r9LdvS-mOkSyWbzZcOk5pIiFRaHjLZtsQpMXnP5ncMAXWptEpEMB7LQbNGsIlllAQfzQHiOa9mR4A5hCYfoPlESY6YqfGsNrxdNfAmAREG9sFUso4oEwvelWfUmfhDOgxq2f/s400/Seriake-Dickson1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, yesterday, said his administration had no plans to sack civil servants in the state.<br /> <br /> Dickson, who spoke through his deputy, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd), also denied allegations that his government had penciled down over 500 civil servants accused of supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded governorship election, for sanction.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Speaking during the monthly Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa, Dickson said the ongoing workers’ verification in the state was not designed to sack civil servants for their stand during the election.<br /> <br /> The governor, however, condemned the action of some civil servants, who he said openly campaigned for political parties during the election.<br /> <br /> While describing such action as wrong and against civil service rule, the governor said that his administration never gave any directive to sanction and stop the salaries of civil servants.<br /> <br /> He said the ongoing verification exercise by an Establishment Committee and the delay in the payment of salaries arose from the continued financial deficit experienced by the government in the payment of salaries.<br /> <br /> He said: “On the issue raised by some 500 workers in the state, to the best of my knowledge and due discussion with Governor Seriake Dickson, there is no plan by the government to retrench any worker.<br /> <br /> “However, we must add that although the partisan posture of some workers during the election was wrong, there is no plan to sanction or retrench anyone over that.<br /> <br /> “The verification being conducted by the Establishment committee is to look inward and examine ourselves as an administration. We are doing this due to the consistent deficit we are experiencing. This is why there is no government official on the committee.<br /> <br /> “We have asked them to help check and also find other ways of raising revenues. If they come out to say, the figures we have is correct, so be it. If they say we have some addition, we will check again. Things at the moment are hard and it is a challenging moment for us as a state.”<br /> <br /> Dickson also announced a deficit spending of N1.713bn in November 2015, saying a total of N4.804bn accrued to the state.<br /> <br /> He noted that over N6.518bn was spent on the payment of salaries for workers and political appointees, overhead costs and loan repayment.<br /> <br /> He said that the deficit and the reluctance of some banks to provide loan facilities to the state because of the governorship election were factors responsible for the delay in the payment of workers’ salaries.

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The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, yesterday, said his administration had no plans to sack civil servants in the state. Dickson, who spoke through his deputy, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd), also denied allegations that his governme…

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N221.7bn allocation to health sector is disastrous − NMA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETEp6UpG1p9wqTs9c7k03829Wmx0QzhDHEVNzAXcz_iWUR3u4e3ahdbzje9KjNQ-QQej0AC5Ry_QD52jYJxcOd-zzqwLbsY3soO6DDI7I_xdH9nuXnNFpulBksIjIasQ-YDj51nzvxAsN/s1600/NMA-President-Dr.-Kayode-Obembe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETEp6UpG1p9wqTs9c7k03829Wmx0QzhDHEVNzAXcz_iWUR3u4e3ahdbzje9KjNQ-QQej0AC5Ry_QD52jYJxcOd-zzqwLbsY3soO6DDI7I_xdH9nuXnNFpulBksIjIasQ-YDj51nzvxAsN/s400/NMA-President-Dr.-Kayode-Obembe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The Nigerian Medical Association on Friday faulted the ₦221.7bn allocated to the health sector in the 2016 Appropriation Bill, saying it portends disaster.<br /> <br /> The organisation called for an urgent review of the allocation in the interest of justice and urged the National Assembly to halt this looming disaster in the healthcare delivery sector in 2016 immediately.<br /> <br /> The NMA’s comments on the allocation was contained in a statement by its President, Dr. Kayode Obembe, and Secretary-General, Dr. Adewunmi Alayaki.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> The association described the allocation as a sharp departure from the prescribed 15 per cent of the national budget for health made in 2001 during a meeting of African Heads of States and Government which Nigeria hosted in Abuja.<br /> <br /> It said although it was not ignorant of the current realities of dwindling oil revenue and contracting fiscal space, it was of the view that the markedly diminished allocation of 3.65 per cent in the 2016 budget proposal would not help the sector.<br /> <br /> For instance, it said the allocation would never encourage universal health coverage; improved access, quality and efficiency of the health services to reduce the disparaging health indices that continue to malign the image of Nigeria in the comity of nations.<br /> <br /> “We are also in shock as the N60bn (equivalent of at least one per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund) envisaged to accrue as the Basic Health Provision fund as enshrined in the National Health Act 2014 was conspicuously absent from the budget proposal as presented,” the association said.<br /> <br /> “Coming at this auspicious occasion of budgeting under the reassuring change mantra, it is our considered opinion that Nigeria should show the way and provide leadership in Africa after having failed in this regard since 2001.<br /> <br /> “Facts from available evidence show that whereas 33 per cent of countries have allocated at least 10 per cent of their national budget to health with only Tanzania, Rwanda, Swaziland, Ethiopia, Malawi and Central African Republic attaining 15 per cent. Nigeria has been revolving between 3 per cent and 6 per cent.”

Latest-News N221.7bn allocation to health sector is disastrous − NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association on Friday faulted the ₦221.7bn allocated to the health sector in the 2016 Appropriation Bill, saying it portends disaster. The organisation called for an urgent review of the allocation in the interest of justice and…

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You cannot combine Law School with national service - NYSC

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKlBXwbc8ElRS7xijZ0vu3cwwM2wStPFsaWBg5ELd41RxszLERxZ_03Rwyxrbrcw56E4Kte4DCDZUa3YXVAk_fdm3YFZVK53UdD84vV8qzUdpAXVEtpl76S1C6GYZ6WeEv-cVRV5BQ0YT/s1600/NYSC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKlBXwbc8ElRS7xijZ0vu3cwwM2wStPFsaWBg5ELd41RxszLERxZ_03Rwyxrbrcw56E4Kte4DCDZUa3YXVAk_fdm3YFZVK53UdD84vV8qzUdpAXVEtpl76S1C6GYZ6WeEv-cVRV5BQ0YT/s400/NYSC1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The National Youth Service Corps has said that henceforth, participation in the national service and attendance of Law School at the same time “would not be acceptable”.<br /> <br /> A statement by the spokesperson of the NYSC, Mrs. Abosede Aderibigbe, on Friday said this was part of the resolutions made at 2016 annual management conference of the organisation, which took place in Asaba, the Delta State capital.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Participants also agreed that the policy on posting of the corps members to places of primary assignment would be reviewed to meet contemporary needs.<br /> <br /> Aderibigbe said the conference stated that the NYSC Act provided for uninterrupted service year, and “advised prospective corps members to choose which one to defer between national service and Law School attendance instead of attempting to combine both.”<br /> <br /> She said, “Parents of prospective corps members have also been advised by the confab to allow their graduate children take decisions as adults and avoid discouraging them from accepting postings to any location in the country.<br /> <br /> “Management also noted the return of normalcy in some states whose orientation camps were closed due to insecurity, and expressed readiness to make phased reopening of the camps after due consultations with security agencies and governments of the affected states.”<br /> <br /> The conference further resolved to deepen engagements with key stakeholders, including the security and intelligence community and traditional rulers on matters of security and general well-being of corps members.

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The National Youth Service Corps has said that henceforth, participation in the national service and attendance of Law School at the same time “would not be acceptable”. A statement by the spokesperson of the NYSC, Mrs. Abosede Aderibigbe, on Friday…

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States will be refunded for federal road projects – Fashola

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUK2JS2b9X3VC_QGBIU5ZlgxHSSiUSwFOGJTTDmoDanVSkm7-NRj2Z2T0FdmY3oS4M0GX963SgVgB-03CLsZTtSNQorrP_kSbY4BVD9cfuJKNNNBjq7tUQKZNrEX63hRH9FvA2Me-ld9b/s1600/fashola.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUK2JS2b9X3VC_QGBIU5ZlgxHSSiUSwFOGJTTDmoDanVSkm7-NRj2Z2T0FdmY3oS4M0GX963SgVgB-03CLsZTtSNQorrP_kSbY4BVD9cfuJKNNNBjq7tUQKZNrEX63hRH9FvA2Me-ld9b/s640/fashola.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has hinted that President Muhammad Buhari has constituted a committee to verify claims made by states that want refund for work done on federal roads.<br /> <br /> Fashola said the move would enable the committee to put a plan in place for refunding the states.<br /> <br /> The minister disclosed this while on a nationwide inspection, verification and fact finding tour of projects under his ministry, which he began on Monday.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> A statement made by the Special Adviser, Communications, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Hakeem Bello, said Fashola visited various sections of the Abuja –Abaji- Lokoja Road, the Geregu I and II Power Plants and the Lokoja 330/132/33 KV Transmitting Sub Station in Kogi State.<br /> <br /> It said the minister visited Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states during the week to see the state of work at several power, road, housing and other infrastructural projects and facilities under the ministry.<br /> <br /> It quoted Fashola as saying that the tour would enable him to see projects executed by states that had put up requests for refunds in the North-Central and other zones.<br /> <br /> Fashola also said that the transport and education ministers would be embarking on similar trips in line with the responsibilities given to the committee.<br /> <br /> While paying a courtesy visit along with his Minister of State, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, on Monday to the then Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada, Fashola said the tour was informed by the need to see things for themselves after being briefed in the office.<br /> <br /> He said, “This is the 80th day since our appointments as ministers. We have spent the time before now planning a budget, taking briefings, getting to know our staff, getting to know ourselves and this phase of the work now is to go and see for ourselves some of the things we have read in files across the states, some of the things we have been told in the meetings and to see things as they stand in preparation for implementation.”

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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has hinted that President Muhammad Buhari has constituted a committee to verify claims made by states that want refund for work done on federal roads. Fashola said the move would…

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Criticism won’t stop Buhari’s anti-corruption war – Lai Mohammed

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlTiArQTTAgTNyUtR7ibi_tnCn05YjBzQUXctWw7qA6cawBdudgPKPPnHurZfAe36Vye42A2H5hBPrzt-w2CR7f5ELBoYz5_AwxSSTdQ7lHzg7cA0bxQz2TRJuEcfjT8M73l4n6BytCl8/s1600/Lai-Mohammed+laugh.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlTiArQTTAgTNyUtR7ibi_tnCn05YjBzQUXctWw7qA6cawBdudgPKPPnHurZfAe36Vye42A2H5hBPrzt-w2CR7f5ELBoYz5_AwxSSTdQ7lHzg7cA0bxQz2TRJuEcfjT8M73l4n6BytCl8/s640/Lai-Mohammed+laugh.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not relent in his war against corruption until the scourge is destroyed in the country.<br /> <br /> He also called on Nigerians to join the battle against corruption in the country.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> “This is not Buhari’s war; this is not the All Progressives Congress’ war. This is a war for all Nigerians and we must all join hands in waging the war,’’ Mohammed said while delivering a lecture on Friday at the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.<br /> <br /> He claimed that once the people were determined to fight corruption, they were assured of victory.<br /> <br /> The minister said, ‘’No power has ever been great enough to defeat a people who are determined to win. Let us all form what I call citizens’ coalition against corruption by speaking up against the crime, refusing to glorify or support looters, irrespective of how much dirty cash they dangle before us, and refusing to be divided along religious or ethnic lines.”<br /> <br /> While listing the effects of corruption in the nation, the minister said Nigeria lost $400bn in the oil sector alone, adding that so much money was stolen by corrupt leaders from the health, education, security and other sectors.<br /> <br /> According to him, atrocities committed by the Boko Haram insurgents continued for many years because the funds allocated to buy weapons for the military were shared by some corrupt persons.<br /> <br /> Apart from massive loss of lives and property, Mohammed stated that corruption in public office had caused endemic poverty, poor infrastructure and lack of qualitative health care, among other effects.<br /> <br /> The minister, however, claimed that corruption had started fighting back, saying some of the corrupt persons had started hiring hack writers, pseudo analysts to attack the President’s war against corruption in the media.<br /> <br /> He said, “On the part of government, let me reiterate what I said earlier that there is no stopping this fight. Those who doubt the resolve of this administration to successfully wage this battle will learn a tough lesson, a lesson of their lives.<br /> <br /> “Failure is not an option in this fight. In the days ahead, we plan a road show of sorts on corruption sensitisation efforts.”<br /> <br /> Mohammed decried the use of ethno-religious sentiment to weaken the anti-corruption war, but asked Nigerians to ignore the trick “because poverty and other effects of corruption did not discriminate between people according to ethnicity or religious beliefs.”

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not relent in his war against corruption until the scourge is destroyed in the country. He also called on Nigerians to join the battle agains…

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Arms Probe: EFCC set to probe Obanikoro’s children over N4.8billion

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWh862o38Hvfc2x25MplBrBgZIdA-QykMLhvn9xYsKmzlregIcHneRrAQadFcHxnf_2LGV0Aizi34m5kLXDjMSVrpSye2qqOVunhqYp8vLOnRa9OuZ-7iRx7vbaUG_KAGPiTaIEVuR3bQ/s1600/Obanikoro-660x330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWh862o38Hvfc2x25MplBrBgZIdA-QykMLhvn9xYsKmzlregIcHneRrAQadFcHxnf_2LGV0Aizi34m5kLXDjMSVrpSye2qqOVunhqYp8vLOnRa9OuZ-7iRx7vbaUG_KAGPiTaIEVuR3bQ/s640/Obanikoro-660x330.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Twosons of former Minister of state for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Messr Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro are currently on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Sources at the anti- graft agency disclosed that N4,745,000,000.00 was traced to a company, Sylvan McNamara Limited, in which they have interest.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> The money was allegedly paid in several tranches into the company’s account number: 0026223714 with Diamond bank from the Office of the National Security Adviser account with the CBN. According to the source, all the transfers were effected between June and December 2014, a period that coincided with the preparation for and conduct of the Ekiti state governorship election, which ushered in the current administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose.<br /> <br /> For instance N200 million was transferred into Sylvan Mc Namara’s account on June 5, 2015, while N2billion was also wired into the account from the CBN/ Imprest Main account on June 16, 2015. Another transfer of N700 million hit the account on July 7, 2014, while N1billion was credited to the account on July 30, 2014. Other transfers included: N160 million on August 8, 2014; N225 million on August 22, 2014; N200 million on November 14, 2014 and N200 million on December 5, 2014.<br /> <br /> Sources disclosed that both Gbolahan and Babajide Obanikoro, as directors of the company, were also signatories to its account until 2014 when one Olalekan Ogunseye was made the sole signatory to the account. EFCC sources disclosed that the payments to the company from the office of the National Security Adviser were made without any contract.

Latest-News Arms Probe: EFCC set to probe Obanikoro’s children over N4.8billion

Twosons of former Minister of state for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Messr Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro are currently on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Sources at the anti- graft agency disclosed that N4,7…

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FIRS Director arrested over N25 million tax fraud

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIdLJmUaeHdXHwf96fjd30vLCJ3XLecdjhJgRDcgXiR8Zj4gbP1R5wUQMqaGuuRVMU23jTPqadj7nJmCX2YMjHeb-eWmGFPI2Qe8V4Cx4ZcReXhNrsPdq2BY7JEEdx-x-X72RGtnYra0X/s1600/EFCC+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIdLJmUaeHdXHwf96fjd30vLCJ3XLecdjhJgRDcgXiR8Zj4gbP1R5wUQMqaGuuRVMU23jTPqadj7nJmCX2YMjHeb-eWmGFPI2Qe8V4Cx4ZcReXhNrsPdq2BY7JEEdx-x-X72RGtnYra0X/s400/EFCC+logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Abumere Joseph Osagie, deputy director, regional tax office, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, in a case of abuse of office and bribery. The suspect was picked following a complaint about his attempt to extort a University proprietor N5million. Osagie and one Jamila Ojora had on January 27, 2016 allegedly approached Senator Ahmed Datti, the Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja and gave him a tax assessment of N20,029, 496.00 through a letter of intent, which he paid.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> However when he requested for the assessment certificate, they refused to oblige him. Instead they allegedly demanded for N5million gratification. All pleas by him fell on deaf ears. Consequently, he petitioned the EFCC, and was advised to play along. Consequently, marked N5million was delivered to the director through Ojora in a sting operation. Ojora was arrested after she collected the N5m. He confession<br /> <br /> led to the arrest of Osagie. The houses of the suspects were searched by operatives of the EFCC , and documents recovered. The spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwuaren, who issued the statement, said investigation into the matter would be intensified.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Abumere Joseph Osagie, deputy director, regional tax office, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, in a case of abuse of office and bribery. The suspect was picked following a complain…

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Police command rescue 3 abducted oil workers in Benin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuEwvSww_xQm-VF0peq5Q2Msg4Ducvs-GMph2Xm1vFHi_HoY_lYidQ4zv0GT2rTz-drvP48XbqqZVLDXG6PBW3XW7zhLQd82v_Hy0gD9ViUQ-l1qx3l5ScFLWcYnStjgH5IfzAryjVVH5/s1600/police-logo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuEwvSww_xQm-VF0peq5Q2Msg4Ducvs-GMph2Xm1vFHi_HoY_lYidQ4zv0GT2rTz-drvP48XbqqZVLDXG6PBW3XW7zhLQd82v_Hy0gD9ViUQ-l1qx3l5ScFLWcYnStjgH5IfzAryjVVH5/s400/police-logo1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> A team of detectives attached to the Edo State Police Command have rescued three oil workers attached to the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC).<br /> <br /> The State Police Commissioner, Mr Chris Ezike who disclosed this yesterday to journalists, said the workers had been kidnapped along Old-Benin Lagos Road, around Oluku area of the state on their way to Lagos, last Tuesday.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Mr Ezike stated this when he received the management team of the NPDC who were in his office to show appreciation for the prompt rescue of their staff, a few hours after the abduction.<br /> <br /> The police boss assured them of adequate security needed for their operation in Edo State.<br /> <br /> The Managing Director of the company, Abubakar Sadeeg Mai-Bornu, expressed their appreciation to the police for the speedy manner at which the workers were rescued. “I am here to thank you and your team for the effort made towards the successful rescue of our colleagues; we saw them at the hospital. Thank God they are hale and healthy,” he stated.

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A team of detectives attached to the Edo State Police Command have rescued three oil workers attached to the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). The State Police Commissioner, Mr Chris Ezike who disclosed this yesterday to journalists, sai…

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Wizkid in second baby mama scandal

<b><br /></b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyMPauxurylbOhkFtY61XXcWSSZu9TCuAK17nfrirw8iwTrq71bNUKLbWu3v-rzvybiqX3u5LQEBCyY7yyw-OOHFNRpQNbUyw0N6QNqFpvbTApBdOUfUqmEZRGBGkLoDGPIx8ErClfoEf/s1600/wizkid+binta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyMPauxurylbOhkFtY61XXcWSSZu9TCuAK17nfrirw8iwTrq71bNUKLbWu3v-rzvybiqX3u5LQEBCyY7yyw-OOHFNRpQNbUyw0N6QNqFpvbTApBdOUfUqmEZRGBGkLoDGPIx8ErClfoEf/s640/wizkid+binta.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <b><br /></b><b>Popular Nigerian pop-star, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is in a fresh baby mama scandal.</b><br /> <br /> The father of one (who already fathered his first child with another baby mama) has tried so hard to distance himself from social media scandals, but recent events have shown that the pop star has been proved wrong. Earlier in the week, news broke that the pop star has another love child by a second baby mama, Binta Diamond Diallo who hails from Guinea, though Wizkid has not confirmed or denied the rumour about him having another child with his alleged baby mama, Binta Diamond Diallo.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0213s7rs-GqfhVolXp-p0wP2srxEbH53Rbxi2bpjcB1hYDk5J9pJZW6pbBq059paEkE4mM-buJWb85TtS4l6xfYogZOSwEBxXhhD6Nwk48f78r6xy9jMiAaO-5gpplNwVU5eO1BjitM9/s1600/Tania-and-wizkid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0213s7rs-GqfhVolXp-p0wP2srxEbH53Rbxi2bpjcB1hYDk5J9pJZW6pbBq059paEkE4mM-buJWb85TtS4l6xfYogZOSwEBxXhhD6Nwk48f78r6xy9jMiAaO-5gpplNwVU5eO1BjitM9/s320/Tania-and-wizkid.jpg" width="320" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wizkid and Tania</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> Sources close to Wizkid confirmed that his erstwhile girlfriend, Tania Omotayo, broke up with him recently, though both of them had a mutual understanding to remain civil and matured about the new development, all in a bid to avoid media scandals. Obviously, this is why she has kept her distance from the music star for sometime now. She even boycotted most of wizkid’s events. One of such events was his Industry Nite. Tania was on vacation to Dubai with her friends. Could this have been possible if they were still love birds?<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTmZ2oj__mBwKWs-ve-ATamIt3jbd_y0DO7t6PgM8MPAybQnRNajjn_fbDvEBqjk11ZU701XtTCo_Asq8RNc_RJKcUGXddxwKBluJsKxdEsjR9rcwob8sQ1jLYVXYa2-giKw3GtoOBxvc/s1600/Binta-Diamond-600x601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTmZ2oj__mBwKWs-ve-ATamIt3jbd_y0DO7t6PgM8MPAybQnRNajjn_fbDvEBqjk11ZU701XtTCo_Asq8RNc_RJKcUGXddxwKBluJsKxdEsjR9rcwob8sQ1jLYVXYa2-giKw3GtoOBxvc/s320/Binta-Diamond-600x601.jpg" width="319" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Binta and Wizkid's alleged new child</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <br /> It looks like Wizkid has been caught in a web spun with his own hands. The news of his second baby mama seems to ring true. According to reports, the alleged baby mama, Binta Diamond and Wizkid have been in a secret relationship for sometime now. When she became pregnant they kept the relationship on a low key till she gave birth and shared the name of her son on her Instagram page. Surprisingly, she named the child after the star boy, – Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun – which is Wizkid’s exact first, middle and last names.<br /> <br /> Since the news broke out about Wizkid’s alleged second baby mama, the pop star has avoided the social media and has so far not officially confirmed or denied the rumour.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, reports had it that Binta Diallo has made some new revelation regarding her new-born son. She was said to have explained why she intentionally named her son after the<br /> <br /> Afro-pop star, saying it was to avoid a repeat of the situation with Wizkid’s first baby mama- Oluwanishola Ogudugu. When Sola had the singer’s son in 2011, Wizkid repeatedly denied having any child until the evidence was too immense for him to run from.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUtbT7rrd6nkVX-v9Py4ni0UOIQveSwljvcb0yu1iebY3k0NqnlJVcYupV1imajoPYV1YAHyqLLcZYOPfRz6JwQdFlyXz5qqG3k1E0HMtN8Tm1zVxfv25YQFqGdPCv5V9CgGnanAgKNGv/s1600/wizkid+bolutife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUtbT7rrd6nkVX-v9Py4ni0UOIQveSwljvcb0yu1iebY3k0NqnlJVcYupV1imajoPYV1YAHyqLLcZYOPfRz6JwQdFlyXz5qqG3k1E0HMtN8Tm1zVxfv25YQFqGdPCv5V9CgGnanAgKNGv/s400/wizkid+bolutife.jpg" width="400" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wizkid's first child to baby mama number 1, Boluwaife</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Binta, having learned from Sola’s experience, didn’t want to fall into such a media ordeal, and as such, chose to expose the fact that she had just given birth to Wizkid’s son.<br /> <br /> However, in a statement during the week, his management said, Wizkid hasn’t confirmed the news making the rounds that he has fathered another child.<br /> <br /> “Wizkid still hasn’t confirmed any news about him having another child. We know he is single and will be releasing his EP next month.” Wizkid alleged baby mama is said to be a Guinean model based in the United States. She has taken to her instagram page to release pictures of herself during pregnancy.”<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

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Popular Nigerian pop-star, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is in a fresh baby mama scandal. The father of one (who already fathered his first child with another baby mama) has tried so hard to distance himself from social media scandals, but r…

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PDP will regain power in 2019 – Metuh

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC101j8v4HwMp7K2yXfe-SwD9wIa4UosHDFoQteuozkdSxqneTxzRNCaii991dRR-6pyg2YlCNACzuufEoq8RPkS-VlA9NRZzm4fh7ZsfflPeTwW-RgccZa4lAI9WdaP718j04NMWBbnlA/s1600/olisa+metuh+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC101j8v4HwMp7K2yXfe-SwD9wIa4UosHDFoQteuozkdSxqneTxzRNCaii991dRR-6pyg2YlCNACzuufEoq8RPkS-VlA9NRZzm4fh7ZsfflPeTwW-RgccZa4lAI9WdaP718j04NMWBbnlA/s400/olisa+metuh+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, said on Friday that the party is on course to regain power in 2019.<br /> <br /> Metuh, who was released from prison on Thursday, said in Abuja that the PDP has now overcome the initial trauma sparked by its defeat in last year’s elections.<br /> <br /> In a veiled reference to the struggle for the leadership of the party by different vested interests, the PDP spokesman said the “variance of voices” was a reflection of the party’s foundation of liberal democracy.<br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> He spoke at a meeting of the party’s Publicity Directorate with some visiting parliamentarians from the United Kingdom, led by Mark Field, member of Parliament and Chairman of International Office of the Conservative Party, and Colin Bloom, Director of Outreach-BCP.<br /> <br /> The PDP, according to him, was confronted by serious challenges after losing the elections, culminating in the resignation of its National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu.<br /> <br /> Metuh said every issue would be resolved by the party leadership next week.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, said on Friday that the party is on course to regain power in 2019. Metuh, who was released from prison on Thursday, said in Abuja that the PDP has now overcome the…

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EFCC operative arrested for collecting N45 million bribe

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMMAxE4VrYTuiO-c09Tsz_QTG1gp2KYMtP-zY7a2Ap1ghxsgzuhNZEx49A3te2HP0HpHY7IVk6FNZrHA3R0771nIUf8bpQwaUshY0PN8VfQHwLoE307CMCqfuE8Me17nkrLTe_UiRbJSev/s1600/1-EFCC-OnoBello-1105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMMAxE4VrYTuiO-c09Tsz_QTG1gp2KYMtP-zY7a2Ap1ghxsgzuhNZEx49A3te2HP0HpHY7IVk6FNZrHA3R0771nIUf8bpQwaUshY0PN8VfQHwLoE307CMCqfuE8Me17nkrLTe_UiRbJSev/s400/1-EFCC-OnoBello-1105.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one of its operatives, Abdulrahman Mohammed Biu, who is a Deputy Detective Superintendent for allegedly collecting $150,000 (about N45 million) from some military officers currently under investigation for their involvement in the arms procurement scam.<br /> <br /> He promised to give the unnamed seven military officers soft landing to escape probe in the $2.1billion arms scandal.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> A statement issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said documents relating to the ongoing arms scandal investigation were recovered from the suspect.<br /> <br /> The statement said: “An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrahman Mohammed Biu, a Deputy Detective Superintendent, (DDS) has been arrested for offences bordering on extortion, influence peddling and impersonation.<br /> <br /> “The officer was arrested on Monday following intelligence report alleging that he extorted a whopping sum of $150,000 from some military officers on the pretext that he would help give them a soft landing in the ongoing investigation into the arms deal scandal.<br /> <br /> “Upon his arrest, a search was executed on his residence in Abuja where the following items were recovered: $20,000 cash, N500, 000 cash, two police uniforms bearing his name with the ranks of Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Police warrant card No: 27/2014 with the rank of DSP allegedly obtained from Kano Constabulary office, documents relating to military arms investigation and account information of several senior military officers.<br /> <br /> “A search of his car parked in the premises yielded the following items: unbranded pistol with a magazine and 10 live ammunitions.<br /> <br /> “His modus operandi includes dropping the names of ranking officers of the commission, claiming he was acting on their behalf.<br /> <br /> ” A paper containing seven of such names was recovered in his house.<br /> <br /> “The suspect has made useful statement, while investigation continues.”

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one of its operatives, Abdulrahman Mohammed Biu, who is a Deputy Detective Superintendent for allegedly collecting $150,000 (about N45 million) from some military officers currently under inv…

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Jungle Justice: Three armed robbers burnt to death in Kogi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAOa6RXcrkbHE_898vMwks8uK3BEu914Fc0ex7C-5C2aJxdvNV4dyqsy-CcSItmClnD63qbT8G1ZCEjtU0nTVJDai6llQXoGisJ5ffJ1vgx3yO8sy_h79upscs4kNVf_i4KCYNdqHI-ig/s1600/Robbers+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAOa6RXcrkbHE_898vMwks8uK3BEu914Fc0ex7C-5C2aJxdvNV4dyqsy-CcSItmClnD63qbT8G1ZCEjtU0nTVJDai6llQXoGisJ5ffJ1vgx3yO8sy_h79upscs4kNVf_i4KCYNdqHI-ig/s400/Robbers+%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Three armed robbers have been burnt at Orunu junction in Ofu Local government area of Kogi State by angry youths suspected to have hailed from the adjourned communities ‎ in the area.<br /> <br /> An eyewitness said the robbers; numbering five met their Waterloo when they took over the road, robbing commuters and motorists.<br /> <br /> <a name='more' id="more"></a><br /> <br /> Unknown to the robbers, the villagers who were tired of their incessant attacks on the road leading to Idah Local Government Area from Lokoja rushed out in their hundreds and descended on them.<br /> <br /> The villagers, who refused to be intimidated by the armed robbers, attacked and snatched their guns before crushing three of them to death with heavy stones, clubs and other dangerous weapons.<br /> <br /> The bandits were identified to be foreigners from the neirgbouring ‎ African countries, witnesses said.<br /> <br /> Two of the armed robbers escaped into the bush, while ‎the other three were burnt.<br /> <br /> Criminal activities, including kidnapping have been on the increase in the area in recent times.<br /> <br /> Prominent personalities have been affected and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, from Ejule community in the area, was kidnapped in September last year while coming from the governorship campaign rally in Ugwolawo.<br /> <br /> The Police Public Relation officer, Williams Aya, confirmed that the police found three dead bodies at the Orunu junction, but no one was at the scene with the bodies.<br /> <br /> Aya said the police have commenced investigation into the matter.

Latest-News Jungle Justice: Three armed robbers burnt to death in Kogi

Three armed robbers have been burnt at Orunu junction in Ofu Local government area of Kogi State by angry youths suspected to have hailed from the adjourned communities ‎ in the area. An eyewitness said the robbers; numbering five met their Waterloo…

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