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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent his greetings and best wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commenced the 30-day Ramadan fast. In his message to the nation on the beginning of the Ramadan made available to journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President said fasting was not just meant to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability. “It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline,” he said. Buhari enjoined fasting Muslims to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude. While saying the Holy Prophet Muhammad used to spend generously on the poor and the needy during this period, the President urged Muslims in the country and all over the world to copy the good example. He called on Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember men and women who are less fortunate than themselves and to help the

Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has declared Thursday as the first day for the beginning of the Ramadan fasting in Nigeria. Sultan Abubakar announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Wednesday in a broadcast. He said the new moon was sighted in various places across the country that includeed Sokoto, Niger, Yobe, Port Harcourt, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa and other areas. The Sultan said reports of the moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and organizations across the country. “Opun due verification and authentication by the national moon sighting committee and states committees’ confirmation, as well as routine scrutiny, the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan signifies the end of Sha’aban 1439 AH. ”In accordance with Islamic law, Muslim Ummah are to commence fasting on Thursday accordingly.” He enjoined all Muslims to devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month, and use the period to pray for the progress, peace an

Chelsea and England legend, Frank Lampard and his new wife, Christine Lampard are expecting their child together. The retired midfielder  39, shared the good news on Instagram, alongside a family photo with daughters Luna, 12, and Isla, 10, from his previous relationship with Elen Rivas and his current wife, Christine. He captioned the cute photo: 'We have some exciting news we wanted to share with you. The Lampard family is growing! My gorgeous wife @christinelampard is pregnant and we all couldn’t be happier!!!' The couple who have been married for six years, tied the knot in a  lavish London wedding back in 2015. Congrats frankie..

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning once again as popular actress, Aisha Abimbola also known as  'Omoge Campus' has been reported dead. The news of her demise was shared by her colleague, Bisola Badmus on instagram and a couple of other colleagues. Details of her death still remains uknown but her death is rumored to be causeed by breast cancer and it was also gathered that the actress passed away in Canada last night. May her gentle soul rest in peace.. Source:LIB

Antoine Griezmann was the hero for Atletico Madrid as the French striker scored twice in their 3-0 win over Marseille in Wednesday's Europa League final in Lyon, allowing his club to win the trophy for the third time in nine seasons. It is Griezmann's first major title with Atletico, and a fitting way to bow out if he leaves at the season's end, with Barcelona tipped as his next destination. Griezmann – brought up in Macon, just 70 kilometres from Lyon – scored once in each half, his lethal finishes coming either side of Marseille losing Dimitri Payet to injury, the French team's captain coming off in tears. Griezmann now has 29 goals this season, although it was Gabi's late strike that sealed the victory. "This is a reward for me after I left home aged 14, for all the work I have put in, the suffering," said Griezmann, who has spent his whole career in Spain but had only previously won one Spanish Super Cup. Atletico's triumph comes after

One way that Kim Kardashian West earns money is by promoting products on Instagram, but this time, some say she's gone too far. The reality TV star, who boasts 111 million followers on the social media platform, deleted a sponsored advertisement for appetite suppressant lollipops on Wednesday after facing criticism from those who called her "irresponsible" and "vile," but a few hours later, the post was live again. A publicist for the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment, and Kardashian West herself has yet to speak out about the controversy. Kardashian West, 37, has been a spokeswoman for Flat Tummy Co. for months and has gushed online at least twice about the company's meal replacement program. However, when she posted an advertisement for Flat Tummy Co.'s appetite suppressant lollipops, calling them "literally unreal" and offering a discount, critics bashed

Margot Kidder, the actress best known for playing the iconic Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the "Superman" movies, died Sunday in Montana, according to her personal manager. She was 69 years old. "I can confirm that Margot passed away peacefully in her sleep," Kidder's manager, Camilla Pines, said. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home wrote on its website, "The actress and activist passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at her home." Kidder starred in the comic book franchise beginning in 1978 and played the gutsy reporter for almost a decade until 1987's "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace." The original "Superman," widely considered the best cinematic telling of the character, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Dec. 15. Born Margaret Ruth Kidder in 1948, the actress also appeared in the 1979 cult classic, "The Amityville Horror." In addition to her on-camera roles, she was hired for voiceover work and wa

While Israelis and Americans, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, celebrated the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Monday, violent protests erupted 50 miles away at the border with Palestinian-controlled Gaza and in towns on the West Bank. It was the single deadliest day in Gaza since the 2014 Gaza War. The ceremony took place 70 years to the day since Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, formally declared the State of Israel an independent nation. (However, today is not Israel’s independence day; Israel officially uses the Hebrew calendar, which varies from the one the West uses.) Neither President Trump nor Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attended the ceremony, though both had at different times hinted that they might. But the president did acknowledge the event on Twitter, saying: “Big day for Israel. Congratulations!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a cheering crowd at the embassy dedication. Netanyahu emphasized that Trump’s decisi

Melania Trump underwent a procedure Monday morning to treat a benign kidney condition and will likely be hospitalized for the rest of the week, the White House said. President Donald Trump was expected to visit his wife at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center just outside Washington later Monday, according to a White House official who was not authorized to disclose the plan and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, said the embolization procedure on the 48-year-old first lady was successful and there were no complications. The president spoke with Mrs. Trump before the procedure and with her doctor afterward, the first lady's office said. The White House did not offer any additional details on Mrs. Trump's condition. The president had no public appearances scheduled for Monday. She was last seen in public on Wednesday at a White House event where she joined the president to honor military mothers and spo

The head coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, today released a 30-man provisional list ahead of 2018 World Cup in Russia. The list which includes players like, Mikel John Obi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Odion Ighalo among others was released on the official Twitter page of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria will face Argentina, Iceland and Croatia at the World Cup tournament taking place in Russia next month. See the full list in pic below.

American comedian and actor, Martin Lawrence, is a proud dad at the moment as his oldest daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, 22, graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The 53-year-old actor took to his Instagram account to share photos from his daughter's graduation ceremony and wrote: 'Congrats to my 1st born. I’m so proud of you Jasmin. Keep doin your thing. I love you so much! #Dukeuniversity #cumlaude' Congrats jasmin...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Monday that 8,543 people will have to return their Permanent Resident Cards, also known as "green cards," because of a production error. The federal agency indicated that the cards were printed with an incorrect “Resident Since” date and mailed between February and April 2018. According to a statement from the immigration agency, those affected were the spouses of U.S. citizens who applied for residency under form I-751, a petition to remove conditions on Residence. Because of the technical error, the agency will notify those affected or their attorneys. They should return their green cards in a prepaid envelope within 20 days of receiving the notice or return them at a USCIS field office. Immigration clarified that the recall does not affect the statuses of lawful permanent residents, who will receive a replacement card within 15 days of receiving the incorrect one. The problem with the production error is th

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of First Nation Airways indefinitely over “unauthorised and illegal operations”.  According to NCAA Spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, the suspension was conveyed to the airline via a letter with reference No. NCAA/DG/CSLA/RM/1-06/18/2304 and dated May 11, 2018 and signed by the Agency’s Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman. He said the letter had been delivered to First Nation Airways and the airline had acknowledged receipt. Adurogboye said: ”The suspension is sequel to the flagrant and continuous violation of the terms and conditions of issuance of it AOC by the airline thereby carrying out unauthorised and illegal operations. The letter revealed that when the AOC of First Nation Airways expired, the airline did not have at least two airworthy aircraft capable of servicing its approved schedule as required by Part 9.1.1.6(b)(2) (ii) of Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig.CARS) 2015. C

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has now set a new English Premier League goal record, netting his 32nd goal in a season in the first half of the match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.  The Liverpool forward has set a new record for Premier League goals in a 38-game season, beating the 31 goal record held jointly by Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Alan Shearer. Alan Shearer made his goal haul at Blackburn in 1995-96, while Ronaldo recorded his during one of the years with Manchester United. And Luis Suarez was also a Liverpool player. For Salah, it has been a remarkable year at Anfield, winning everything that ought to be won: he is the Premier League Player of the year, the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year and Liverpool’s Player of the Year. He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year.  Overall, Salah had scored 44 goals this season, with 10 of them in the UEFA Champions League. He is expected to be a star to watch as Live

Chelsea FC have been charged by the FA for failing to control their players during their 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.    The draw at home sealed the Terriers place in the Premier League for 2018/19, but did no favours for the Blues, who now look set to miss out on Champions League football. During the clash, Chelsea players were displeased with their opponents' perceived gamesmanship throughout the evening, but tensions boiled over after referee Lee Mason awarded a corner during stoppage time only to blowing his whistle for half-time just as the Blues were about to take it. Things got out of hand as several players approached the match official to protest, joined by their manager Antonio Conte. There was even need for stewards to get between the players and the referee as Mason tried making his way off of the pitch at the interval. The FA have since levelled a charge against the Blues, with a statement (via the ?Daily Mail) r

Music streaming service Spotify has removed all R Kelly songs from its own playlists amid sexual assault allegations against him. R. Kelly's songs can still be streamed on Spotify, and users can add them to their playlists, but they no longer feature in Spotify’s own mood-based playlists, nor their branded playlists. The move by Spotify is part of a new content policy being rolled out by the company, which will no longer promote what they describe as “hateful conduct”. Spotify wrote in a statement: "We don’t censor content because of an artist’s or creator’s behavior, but we want our editorial decisions – what we choose to program – to reflect our values. “When an artist or creator does something that is especially harmful or hateful, it may affect the ways we work with or support that artist or creator.” Spotify cited “hatred or violence” based on “race, religion, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability” as

Arsenal and England midfielder, Jack Wilshere and his wife Adriani Michael have welcomed their first child together. The 26-year-old footballer took to his Instagram page this night to announce the birth of his newborn daughter, named Siena Sharing an adorable photo of himself cradling his newborn daughter while posing with wife in the hospital, he wrote:  'Siena, my princess, you don't even know how loved you are. Thank you @andriani_wilshere for our beautiful baby girl, we are blessed I can't wait for you to meet your brother and sister. Unfortunately, the mrs didn't like the name Arsena ?‍??? thank you for the nice messages ??. ' This is the couple's first child together and Wilshere's third overall. He already has two children, Archie and Delilah with his previous partner, Lauren Neil.

Zinedine Zidane is optimistic Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool despite Real Madrid's star player going off injured against Barcelona on Sunday. Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th-minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou. The striker played on until halftime but was substituted during the interval. Real went on to secure a 2-2 draw without Ronaldo, as Gareth Bale struck in the 72nd minute after Lionel Messi's superb individual effort put 10-man Barca ahead. Sergi Roberto had been sent off at the end of the first period after Luis Suarez opened the scoring in a pulsating, and highly controversial, Clasico. But Ronaldo's injury will be the key talking point, with the Portugese now facing a fight to recover in time for the Champions League final against Liverpool on May 26. "How long he will need I cannot tell you but for him, it is a small problem," Zidane said afterwa

Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona's unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday left Real Madrid sweating over an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was forced off at halftime after appearing to hurt his ankle and Real will be hoping their star striker can now recover in time for the Champions League final against Liverpool on May 26. The challenge from Gerard Pique had come as Ronaldo cancelled out Luis Suarez's opener before Sergi Roberto was sent off on the stroke of halftime for an altercation with Real defender Marcelo. Barca, however, took the lead in the second half as Messi scored a brilliant individual goal only for Gareth Bale, who could earlier have been sent off, to have the last word in a thrilling Clasico, his emphatic strike earning Real a deserved draw. After initially taking treatment, Ronaldo played on for 31 minutes here before Zinedine Zidane decided to substitute him at halftime, which may at least offer R

The Nigeria Bar Association in Kano State has said that practitioners intending to join the association would undergo drug tests to ascertain their mental well-being. Mohammed Inuwa Musa, the state chairman of the NBA, said this on Saturday during a programme tagged: ”Kano State NBA Walk Against Drug Abuse”, as part of activities marking the 2018 NBA Kano Law Week.  The lawyers, who walked from their office located at Farm Centre, to the Emir of Kano’s palace, said the walk was to demonstrate their anger against drug abuse. According to him, legal practitioners who indicate their intentions to be admitted into NBA Kano will undergo urine and blood tests to ascertain if they are free from the abuse of banned substances. Mohammed said Kano NBA would liaise with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to draw up a plan on how to pursue the implementation of the drug tests on prospective applicants. He decried the worrisome menace of increase in the abuse of hard drugs

Popular comedian AY"s younger brother Omoniyi Makun aka Yomi Casual and his wife, Grace today dedicated their daughter, Kayleh, in Church. The couple got married in October last year, and welcomed their daughter in January. Congrats to them.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger took time out after his final home game of the Gunners to wish an old rival in former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson a quick recovery after the Scot underwent emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson, 76, was rushed to hospital on Saturday for surgery, with United saying in a statement the procedure had gone "very well" but that a period of intensive care is required for his recovery. Wenger and Ferguson battled for supremacy in the Premier League during the Frenchman's first decade of a 22-year stay at Arsenal, which will come to a close at the end of the season. However, they later became friends and Ferguson presented Wenger with a momento on behalf of United on his last visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal manager just last weekend. "I was with him on the pitch last week. I went to see him in the box after the game and he looked in a perfect shape," said Wenger, who also started his farewell speech in his

"I will miss you," Arsene Wenger told the Arsenal fans after being given a fitting farewell in his final home game in charge after 22 years with a 5-0 thrashing of Burnley on Sunday. On a day dominated by tributes to the Frenchman, both teams formed a guard of honour for Wenger, 68, before kick-off to a chorus of "there's only one Arsene Wenger". All around a full house of 60 000 at the Emirates – in stark contrast to recent league games when fans have stayed away in protest at a poor season – fans sported red t-shirts emblazoned with "Merci Arsene" (Thank you Arsene). "Thank you for having me for such a long time. I know that's not easy but, above all, I am like you, I am an Arsenal fan," Wenger said a post-match presentation on the Emirates turf. "I would like to finish by one simple word: I will miss you. Thank you all for being such an important part of my life." Wenger won three Premier Leagues and a record sev

Caster Semenya put the "nonsense" of IAAF rules on women's testosterone behind her to storm to 1 500m victory at the opening Diamond League meet of the season on Friday, American sprinter Noah Lyles and Qatari high jumper Mutaz Barshim also dominating their events. "I don't talk about nonsense," Semenya, the double Olympic 800m gold medallist, angrily rebutted when asked about why she never commented on the regulations to counteract hyperandrogenism, the medical condition which causes women to produce high levels of male sex hormones. IAAF president Sebastian Coe had earlier hit a defiant note amid criticism of the new rules, insisting they were "appropriate for the sport". The issue is controversial because it pits principles of fair competition against the rights of women born with the condition. Athletes such as Semenya will only be able to compete when the rules come into effect on November 1 if they take medication to reduce their lev

Former factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has formally defected to the PDP. Sheriff was received by his political godson and incumbent governor of the state Governor Kashim Shettima, at a stakeholders meeting yesterday in the state government House, Maiduguri. Sheriff, a one-time governor of the state between 2003 to 2011, said he's forgiven all the members of the party that frustrated him and made him leave the party nearly four years ago. “I have forgiven everybody who has one way or the other wronged me. I bear no grudge against anybody,” said Sheriff

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Yaya Toure will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of this season after winning three Premier League titles, three EFL Cups and the FA Cup. The 34-year-old midfielder joined City from Barcelona in 2010 and became a driving force behind City's successes over the past decade. Toure scored the winning goal in the 2011 FA Cup final against Stoke City, ending a 35-year trophy drought for his club and a maiden Premier League crown arrived the following season.  He has been a more marginal figure this time around as Guardiola's City have sauntered to the title, with all nine of his top-flight appearances coming from the bench. City will lift the Premier League trophy after their game against Huddersfield Town on Sunday and Guardiola confirmed Brighton and Hove Albion's visit in their final home match of the campaign will be a celebratory farewell for Toure. Asked whether a decision had been reached regarding Toure

The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has stated the importance of debates among candidates running for political offices in 2019. He spoke while delivering a speech titled, ‘The role of media in the Nigerian electoral process,’ at the 69th General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria in Lagos during the week. According to the INEC boss, debates are a vital part of the democratic process as they helped to guide the decision of voters.  He said, “as a key player in the Nigeria Elections Debate Group, it is appropriate that BON and its members, in consonance with the practice in advanced and developing democracies, should remain in the forefront of efforts to institutionalise the practice of debate among candidates seeking political office in Nigeria. Such debates are necessary for deepening democracy by promoting civil discourse and providing a platform for candidates to articulate their positions on public policy issues. They also allow the public to judge

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), the government agency empowered by law to oversee the affairs of COSON and other agencies under the parastatal has suspended the operating license of COSON, stopping it from collecting royalties on-behalf of and for musicians and other performing artists in Nigeria. This comes after a petition written by 2face Idibia to the commission to wade into the crisis at COSON that's lingered on for months between its chairman Tony Okoroji and Efe Omorogbe. COSON in its response to the NCC Directive swiftly filed a new process at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division challenging the content of the letters from the Nigerian Copyright Commission suspending the copyright licensing activities of the society. In a letter dated May 3, 2018 to the NCC Director-General, Mr. Afam Ezekude, the COSON lawyers stated that the development at the Court of Appeal lawfully apprehends the NCC directives suspending the licence of COSCON to operate as a royalty

The House of Representatives have rejected a bill seeking to give parternity leave to Nigerian men whenever their wives welcome a baby. The bill for an Act to make provisions for optional paternity leave to all married male employees in private and public service was sponsored by Edward  Pwajok (APC, Plateau state). According to Pwajok who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN ), the proposal for a two or more weeks (depending on the decision of the of House) paternity leave is to ensure that mother and child get adequate assistance and care from the father. “As father’s share of parenting is on the increase, they experience similar challenges with women, such as their jobs and family duties clashing.  Making provision for maternity leave without provision for maternity leave is discriminatory against men. No better person can support a newly born baby than the father which will make the child more emotionally stable if the father stayed close. This will not be peculiar to

Former England and Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has ended his ambition of becoming a professional boxer. Ferdinand, 39, intended to fight in the cruiserweight division under the guidance of former super-middleweight world champion and Team GB coach, Richie Woodall, as part of a project dubbed “Defender to Contender”. However, in a statement issued on his social media accounts, Ferdinand announced the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) were not willing to take his application for a boxing license forward. “Having been training four to five times a week since announcing the aim of achieving a professional boxing licence and stepping into the ring, it is with a heavy heart that I am hanging up my gloves on the Defender to Contender challenge. “Despite having never felt better physically or mentally, after notifying the British Boxing Board of Control of my intention to apply for a licence, I have received confirmation that they would not be reviewing my appl

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has been fined by manager David Moyes for his "unacceptable" decision to leave the bench during the club's 4-1 Premier League defeat by Manchester City last weekend. Carroll, an unused substitute in the match, headed down the tunnel at the London Stadium before the end of the match. Moyes said the striker had since apologised to him and the players for his behaviour. "I was really disappointed in Andy. I don't believe there was any excuse for what he did. He has been fined but he has apologised, both to me and the players, and he understands it was wrong," Moyes wrote in his column in the Evening Standard. "The following day we had a discussion in the office at Rush Green. I told him it was unacceptable and sent him away. Within an hour, it was out there for public consumption, which is also disappointing. "To be fair, Andy texted me later and apologised. I told him he needed to come in the following

The Europa League was supposed to be Wenger’s parting gift and his men were meant to raise their game to give a fitting end to his 22-year reign. But on the night of his 250th game in Europe with the Gunners, it was sadly, for the 68-year-old, the same old story. With the villain again being Diego Costa. The ex-Chelsea star kept up his personal mission to make Wenger and Arsenal miserable with the only goal of the game. The Gunners played okay, but all too often the final ball - particularly from the woeful Nacho Monreal - was awful. When a decent one did come, they were guilty of poor control and heavy touches. Despite having 55 per cent of possession Arsenal managed just ONE shot on target, a long-range effort from Granit Xhaka. Just before the final effort, Wenger kicked the air with his left foot. It wasn’t meant to end like this. Ten trophies - three league titles and seven FA Cups - is not a bad haul for 22 years but this match will not be one he remembers with a

Around 30 people are believed to have been injured at a Jewish festival in North London after a small explosion occurred when a fire was lit. Reports suggest that mobile phones may have been thrown onto the fire and exploded during the celebrations for the Lag BaOmer festival. The phones were reportedly thrown onto the flames in Stamford Hill, north London, as a ‘warning against the evil of smartphones’. It’s believed that the blast only occurred as the fire was being lit, suggesting that it was caused by the fire’s fuel – thought to be oil. Footage captured by bystanders at the scene shows a bang and a large flash, with ambulance and emergency services subsequently attending the scene. London Ambulance were called to the scene at about 11pm and treated multiple people for injuries – with ten hurt by the flames and another 20 injured as they ran from the blaze. Source: Yahoo News UK

French rider Johann Zarco, last year's MotoGP Rookie of the Year, has signed a two-year deal to join the Red Bull-backed KTM factory team from 2019. The Austrian team have also confirmed Spanish rider Pol Espargaro is staying, leaving Britain's Bradley Smith without a ride. Zarco is a two-time Moto2 champion and has been a consistent frontrunner with the non-factory Tech3 Yamaha team since he stepped up. KTM made their MotoGP debut in 2017 and are also-rans in a top category where Italian brand Ducati provides the main challenge to major Japanese manufacturers Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. "We had to trust in our capability to build a winning bike and Johann would not come over if he did not see and feel that trust," said KTM motorsports director Pit Beirer in a statement at the Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday. "We feel very responsible now to get that package strong enough so that he can continue on the level where he is. It is our big target. "Jo

Frenchman Sebastien Migne has been named Kenya's new football coach, filling a post left vacant by the February departure of Belgian Paul Put. Migne, 45, signed a three-year deal and arrives from Congo-Brazzaville where he helped guide the national side to its first African Cup of Nations since 2000. "It's a new challenge for me. This is a new country, but I am ready from next Sunday to see the local players and start work immediately," said Migne. His first task is to ensure Kenya's qualification for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon. In the group stage, Kenya has been drawn against three-time champions Ghana as well as Ethiopia and Sierra Leone, with both winner and runner-up qualifying for the finals. "We have a big challenge with Ghana," said Migne, whose Congo side drew with the Black Stars in September before being defeated in the second leg. Migne previously worked as an assistant to French manager Claude Le Ro

Embattled senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West senatorial district has finally been taken to Lokoja, the state capital by the Nigeria Police and will be arraigned in court today for alleged illegal pocession of fire arms. According to reports, Dino was transported to Kogi state in an ambulance by the police. Yesterday,  he was re-arrested at the premises of the magistrate court in Abuja shortly after being granted bail in the sum of N90 million for an attempt to commit suicide and escape from lawful custody. Two suspected assasins arrested in February allegedly confessed to have been sponsored by Melaye. The assassins alleged that Melaye gave them funds for their operation and also provided them with arms.