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Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to CBN’s plan to place Forex restriction on the importation of milk, and according to her, it is punishment to Nigerians for rejecting the proposed RUGA settlement. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, while addressing newsmen at the end of the bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja during the week, said between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion is spent yearly to import milk into the country. He further pleaded with milk importers to help the FG reduce the rate of farmers-herders conflict. However reacting to this, Oby Ezekwesili alleged that the proposed ban was borne out vindictiveness. The former Minister of Education pointed out that Nigeria has the highest number of children less than 5 years with chronic malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, and she added that a milk importation ban is dangerous for the poor. She tweeted; “Nothing more perverse of Political Leaders and Policy Makers as Policies borne out of Vindictiveness. ”It

American rapper Fabolous is not done reacting to claims that he and longtime girlfriend Emily B have split after having two kids together. According to the reports, Fabolous was seen in New Jersey having lunch with a mystery woman (read here). But loso has now claimed that the woman is a teacher and he and Emily's relationship is intact. He added that the reports are a defamation of his character and promised to involve his lawyers to take legal action. Below is his reaction to the news shared by Tmz

Yesterday, Arsenal football stars, Sead Kolasinac, and Mesut Ozil were attacked by knife-wielding moped thugs during a carjacking attack in London. In a viral video, Ozil's childhood friend and Bosnian international, Kolasinac was filmed fighting the knife-wielding moped thugs with his bare hands as they attempted to steal the Mercedes G-Class SUV they were driving in.  Watch the video here. Help later came after Ozil abandoned his car in the middle of the road and fled on foot into the Turkish restaurant Likya. The Waiters and chefs at the restaurant then ran to his defense as they took to the street to chase away the attackers before Police arrived at the scene. Sharing a smiling photo of the pair on Twitter, the defender wrote: 'Think we‘re fine.'

US antitrust authorities on Friday approved the $26 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint in a deal that brings together the third- and fourth-largest wireless operators as the industry moves toward deployment of superfast 5G networks. The tie-up aims to create a strong number three US operator to compete against sector leaders Verizon and AT&T and expedite 5G deployment, but consumer groups have complained it would mean reduced competition and higher prices. The deal calls for Sprint to sell some of its prepaid wireless operations to satellite TV operator Dish Network, which would create its own telecom service. “With this merger and accompanying divestiture, we are expanding output significantly by ensuring that large amounts of currently unused or underused spectrum are made available to American consumers in the form of high quality 5G networks,” said Makan Delrahim, head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division. Delrahim added that the agreement would provide D

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to withdraw recognition of the special “developing nation” status of China and other relatively rich countries at the World Trade Organization unless changes are made to the body’s rules. The salvo fell the week before top US trade officials are due to return to China to rekindle trade talks that acrimoniously collapsed in May. Trump said in a statement the global trade body uses “an outdated dichotomy between developed and developing countries that has allowed some WTO members to gain unfair advantages.” Without “substantial progress” to reform WTO rules within 90 days, Washington will no longer treat as a developing country any WTO member “improperly declaring itself a developing country and inappropriately seeking the benefit of flexibilities in WTO rules and negotiations,” the statement said. While the statement points to multiple countries that benefit from the designation, it focuses mostly on China. “The WTO is BROKEN when

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Monday issued a ban on singing the national anthem in his absence. Confirming the ban, the country's Information Minister Michael Makuei said President Salva Kiir believes that the national anthem, which was composed shortly before the country gained independence in 2011 is being abused, especially by some government officials in his absence. “We’ve seen that the anthem is played even when the ministers, undersecretaries, the governor or state ministers attend any function. This order should be observed because the anthem is not meant for everybody,” said Information Minister Michael Makuei. “It’s been observed that the national anthem is being played all over.  Everybody is playing the national anthem. For the information of everybody, the national anthem is only meant for the president, and functions attended by him,” he added.

Embattled Puerto Rican Governor, Ricardo Rossello has finally resigned after two weeks of massive protests sparked by a text message scandal. The recent protest which was taken down to streets near the governor’s mansion, has also seen two top officials resign. “I announce that I will be resigning from the governor’s post-effective Friday, August 2 at 5 pm,” Rossello said, in a video statement posted on the government’s Facebook page. “I trust that Puerto Rico will continue united and move forward as it always has,” Rossello added. “And I hope that this decision will serve as a call for reconciliation of citizens.” He then stated that the decision to resign came after the complaints against him and discussion with his family. Mr Rosselló will be replaced by the US Caribbean island territory's Justice Secretary, Wanda Vázquez. It was further learnt that a crowd of demonstrators outside the governor’s mansion in Old San Juan, erupted into cheers and singing after his ann

Premier League giants, Arsenal has confirmed the arrival of Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old Spanish footballer shunned rivals Tottenham to sign for Arsenal as he looks set to improve their midfield. After sealing the deal on Thursday afternoon, Arsenal manager Unai Emery said:  'We're excited to see Dani join us. He is a talented player with big technical ability, creativity and precision.' Ceballos, who has been handed the No 8 shirt also expressed his excitement and explained why he had picked Arsenal ahead of Spurs: 'I knew I had the confidence of the coach, which was very important for me from the start. 'I was aware of the responsibility that wearing this shirt entails and it was a tremendously proud moment when I decided to join Arsenal. 'The coach was the turning point in terms of me joining this massive club. He’s a Spanish coach and he knows me from my time at other clubs. 'I’m really happy

Andy Ruiz Jnr has declared that he will not agree to a rematch to fight Anthony Joshua in the United Kingdom as he fears a 'set-up'. The Mexican champion stunned the world on the 1st of June when he defeated Joshua in the seventh round to become WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion of the world. While reacting to the news of Dillian Whyte's alleged failed drugs test, the Mexican-American  posted a tweet saying: 'I’m not going to the UK for the rematch #issasetup.' Whyte reportedly tested positive 'for at least two banned substances' before to Saturday's victory over Oscar Rivas. Daily Mail reported that the British Boxing Board of Control allowed the fight to go ahead according to legal protocol pending B sample tests and appeals. If Whyte's B sample is negative then he would be cleared of any wrongdoing. 

Mohamed Ennaceur, Tunisia’s parliamentary speaker, has been sworn in as the country’s interim president. The appointment of the interim president comes just hours after the death of president Beji Caid Essebsi. Ennaceur took the oath of office at the assembly in the capital Tunis, the agency said. According to the Tunisian constitution, the head of the parliament can temporarily serve as president for a maximum period of 90 days.  Following Ennaceur’s statement on national television, the country’s ministry of interior said that Tunisia’s security situation is stable and that the ministry is carrying out its national duty. The country will hold presidential elections ahead of the previously scheduled November 17 date.

Barrister Imoh Williams, the Chairman of Abak Local Government Area whose aides were spotted in a video assaulting an artisan over a money he (Abak LGA Chairman) owed him, has been suspended by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. If you missed the report, read here. Rt Hon. Uduak Udo-Udo, member representing Ikot Abasi state constituency brought up the assault incident involving Mr Godwin and the Abak LGA Chairman, during Thursday's plenary session. The lawmakers condemned the sad act before handing an indefinited suspension to Imoh, pending the outcome of an investigation by the State's House of Assembly's committee on local government matters. It is expected they will report back to the assembly after a month. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, had on Wednesday also condemned the incident, describing it as “unacceptable in a civilised society and does not represent our core values”.

Former England and Spurs striker, Darren Bent has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35. Bent, who has been without a club since being released by Derby County at the end of the 2017/18 season, scored 216 goals in 568 appearances in all competitions during his 18-year playing career. He also won 13 caps and scored four goals for England. Bent, who began his career at Ipswich before joining Charlton in 2005, with big money transfers to Tottenham, Sunderland, and Aston Villa announced his retirement live on talkSPORT’s Drivetime show on Thursday July 25th. Bent said: "It's something you think about for a while and every footballer has that point when you think enough is enough. "But I'm excited for the next phase of my life."

Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May formally tendered her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday as her successor Boris Johnson prepares to take over.  May arrived at the palace after earlier urging Johnson to deliver Brexit “in a way that works for the whole United Kingdom” Shortly afterwards, the Queen received in audience Boris Johnson and requested him to form a new Administration.  Johnson accepted Her Majesty's offer and kissed her hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

American Music tycoon, Jay-Z and Philly born rapper Meek Mill have announced they are getting into business together by bringing Meek’s Dream Chasers label into the Roc Nation fold. The pair signed papers on Tuesday in New York City in front of a small media gathering at Roc Nation’s midtown headquarters. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the rapper says that the “extra seven years” since the original venture have given him a fresh perspective and a time to “grow in business, period.” “I think the time is now,” Meek says. “I’m 32 years old, I’m in a nice spot in the music business and I think it’s time for me to focus on growing artists because that’s what I love to do. I love to spend time on helping artists grow, and I think it’s time for me to dive in, business-wise.” As president of the Dream Chasers label under the Roc Nation brand, Meek will oversee a team in a corporate New York office and also help operate a recording studio for the label’s artists. On Meek Mill’s new recor

Over 2,500 N-Power beneficiaries have been sacked by the Federal Government, as confirmed in a statement by the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The statement released by Justice Bibiye, communications manager of NSIP, revealed that 18,674 N-Power beneficiaries voluntarily resigned after securing permanent employments, while 2,525 others were sacked for absenteeism at their primary place of assignment (PPA). “Instances have compelled the need for continued action against those who are seen to be undermining the smooth implementation of a well-thought-out federal government social intervention initiative,” he said in a statement. “N-Power is not a charity programme and, therefore, everyone captured under the scheme is expected to justify his/her engagement by demonstrating diligence, hard work and commitment to duty at their PPAs. “Acts of dereliction of duty, indolence, absenteeism and indiscipline on the part of volunteers shall continue to be dealt with decisiv

An affidavit which Tanko Muhammad, the new Chief Justice of Nigeria submitted to the Senate last week ahead of his confirmation as the head of the Supreme Court, revealed claims of termites destroying his primary school certificate. He alleged that his documents were destroyed beyond recovery, following a termite invasion at his Bauchi State home in 1998. “No portion of the certificate was salvaged,” Mr Muhammad said. It was further learnt that the new Supreme court head swore the affidavit on February 13, 2002, while he was a judge at the Jos Division of the Court of Appeal and before he became a Supreme Court judge in 2007. Justice Tanko Mohammed was sworn-in today as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Buhari, following a senate confirmation.

Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia has been provisionally suspended for failing a drugs test, just three weeks after one of her greatest results when she knocked 2017 champion Garbine Muguruza out of Wimbledon. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said the 23-year-old world number 99 had tested positive for an anabolic agent at the Croatia Open in Bol in June. ”(Her urine) sample was found to contain SARM S-22 and SARM LGD-4033 metabolite. Which are prohibited,” said an ITF statement. “Positive tests for non-specified substances carry a mandatory provisional suspension.” On July 12, Haddad Maia was charged with an anti-doping rule violation and was provisionally suspended with effect from July 22. Left-handed Haddad Maia, who reached a best ranking of 58 in 2017, came through qualifying at Wimbledon and defeated Muguruza in the first round. She was knocked out in the second round by British wildcard Harriet Dart.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg could face penalties if the social network fails to comply with a settlement on privacy practices. A record $5 billion fine slapped on Facebook by US regulators on Wednesday came with conditions that included putting chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on the hook for future privacy violations. A 20-year order was included in the settlement, which the Federal Trade Commission said carried the largest penalty ever imposed on a company for violating consumer privacy. Restrictions that the FTC contended were unprecedented make Facebook executives from Zuckerberg on down accountable for decisions made about privacy at the social network as well as its WhatsApp and Instagram services. - Zuckerberg and designated officers must submit to FTC quarterly certifications that the company is in compliance with the mandated privacy program. Any false certification will subject them to individual civil and criminal penalties. - An independent privacy committee cons

President  Buhari this held a closed door meeting with security chiefs over the repeated bloody Shiites protests in Abuja. The meeting had in attendance the Inspector General of Police Adamu Mohammed and the service chiefs. President Buhari had earlier summoned the IGP to his office where he gave the police chief a matching order to ensure the protection and safety of all Nigerians. Adamu who spoke with journalists at the end of the meeting said  “We came to brief Mr. President on the security situation in the country, especially the activities of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). Just to give him an update of what is happening in the country vis a vis their activities. “Specifically we briefed him of the incessant act coming out of this group of people, protesting here and there. We briefed him on the fact that we have been able to curtail their excesses and to let him understand that everything is under control. The president asked us to make sure we provide secu

Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the red chamber in his speech at a conference held to prepare Emerging Leaders in Kaduna on Monday, alleged that President Buhari is being tolerated by notherners because he is from the region. According to the former APC Chieftain, Buhari has not been held accountable by the North even with the killings and destruction of  property in the region. Shehu Sani stated that when power moves to the South, the North is always good at holding leaders accountable, but they are however silent when it moves to the north. “The North is tolerant of bad government because Buhari is in government and he is from the North. “When power move to the South, the North is good  at  holding leaders to account and when it moves to the North, we keep silent. “We are shy. We are cautious.  We are afraid of telling our own that the road in the North is bad. We are more courageous to tell the truth  when the President doesn’t come from

DR Congo's Health Minister, Oly Ilunga Kalenga has resigned after the responsibility for managing the country's Ebola outbreak was taken away from him by President Felix Tshisekedi. Kalenga's resignation letter was shared on Twitter in protest to the decision to remove the Ebola response directly from his supervision and reassigning it to a multi-disciplinary team that would report directly to him.  According to him, this might "risk creating harmful confusion and cacophony". "As a result of your decision to place the response to the Ebola outbreak under your direct supervision ... I hereby submit my resignation as health minister," Ilunga said. "As in any war, because that is what this is, there cannot be several centres of decision-making for risk of creating confusion," he added. He criticized the outside pressure to deploy a second Ebola vaccine manufactured by US-based firm Johnson & Johnson. "It would be fanciful

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr is expected to quit his role despite leading Nigeria to a third-place finish in this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 66-year-old German was criticized by many over his ‘lack of tactical nous’ or, in other words, an ‘inability to read matches’ at the tournament. According to ESPN, Rohr is uncertain if he wants to carry on as head coach of Nigeria. “A lot of things have been going on but he has taken it all because he does not want to cause any controversy. “But now, he is not sure if he will continue,” sources have told ESPN. A meeting between Rohr and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick, who appointed him in August 2016 will hold this week as part of that assessment.

Transgender activist Audrey Ithibu Mbugua has won a battle against the Kenya National Examinations Council after the Appellate court upheld a decision compelling them to change her academic certificates to reflect ‘her’ new identity. In 2014, Audrey Mbugua, who was formerly known as Andrew Ithibu Mbugua, went to court to get the name changed. The High Court ordered the country's education authorities to amend the name on the certificates, but the national examination authority (Knec) appealed against the decision.  At the time, Judge Weldon Korir said the authority had failed to demonstrate why it could not make the changes she desired.  The Court of Appeal said that Knec had not established a basis to overturn the decision, In 2014, Ms Mbugua described the High Court's decision as a "huge watershed moment". Justice Korir ruled in her favour but Knec appealed, arguing that the certificate was issued in accordance with the registration particulars “under wh

Amnesty International Nigeria has blamed the police for the bloody Shi'ites clash that happened in the Federal Capital City Abuja yesterday July 22nd. In a statement released by Seun Bakare, the programme manager at Amnesty International Nigeria, the body condemned the police for opening fire on ''unarmed'' Shi'ites members. According to the statement, six persons were killed in the cross fire. Read the statement below “Eyewitnesses have told us that six people were shot dead amid a reckless use of lethal force by the Nigerian police against unarmed supporters of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). This new crackdown is part of a shocking pattern in which security forces have used live ammunition to disperse IMN supporters who are simply exercising their freedom of expression. “Images of IMN supporters being driven from the streets of Abuja with gunfire demonstrates once again the Nigerian authorities’ resolve to use lethal force rather than t

The Ondo State Government in its reaction to the viral photos of armed members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria setting up a vigilante group in Akoko area of the state, stated that it won't tolerate such. Recall that the General Secretary of Forward Buhari, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, said in an interview with Channels TV on Monday, that he encountered the armed herdsmen with their cattle while travelling to Ondo State with armed policemen on Sunday.  He further alleged that the identity card carrying men, said the vigilante group was set up with the permission of the Nigeria Police Force. However the Ondo State Government in a statement released by its Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said they are not aware of any such identity card carrying persons in the name of a vigilante group. Security agencies have also been directed to get to the root of the matter, and apprehend any such person or group of persons operating in that m

A 31 -year-old Nigerian who was lodged in a special cell in central prison in Trichy, Tamil Nadu in India escaped from confinement on Friday, triggering a man hunt by the police. The imprisoned Nigerian, identified as Stephen Paul, 31, was found missing in the morning. Following this, police commissioner A Amalraj and other officers visited the camp and conducted enquiries.The police have also sent his picture to all police stations, urging his recapture. It was suspected that he might have escaped by jumping the 25-foot-compound wall. The special prison is under the administration of revenue officials, with security provided by Tamil Nadu special police battalion, Trichy.    Paul is accused of illegal stay in Tiruppur and has been in prison since July 2018.  He was booked for attacking a Sri Lankan Tamil and a case was registered in KK Nagar police. Though he has served his sentence for both cases, he was not released.

LA Galaxy star, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed up his claim that he is the best in the US Major League Soccer by recording a hat trick against Carlos Vela’s team Los Angeles FC. Zlatan scored a hat-trick to give the Galaxy a resounding 3-2 LA derby triumph over Vela’s Los Angeles FC on Friday night in what was the kind of display that suddenly made Ibrahimovic’s  proclamation that he was a “Ferrari among Fiats” in MLS a hard one to find fault with. Friday’s victory could be the kind of result that inspires the Galaxy and spark a run at an MLS Cup title, however, the result doesn’t change LAFC’s status as title favourites or Vela’s better statistics this season.  According to Opta, Vela in 19 appearances for LAFC has scored 19 goal, while Zlatan netted 13 in 16 appearances. Vela also has 8 assists to Zlatan’s 3. Vela’s shot accuracy is estimated at 41.4%, Zlatan’s 36.7.  Ibrahimovic in interviews had dismissed the comparison between him and Vela, saying after the match on F

American singer and reality star, Aubrey O’Day is ready to be a mum but she wants former US president, Barack Obama to make it happen for her. “I would like to do a show about inseminating me with some brilliant man’s sperm so I can have a child,” the Danity Kane singer, 35, recently told Page Six. “Dream donor, Barack Obama,” the former Celebrity Apprentice star affirmed. “Because he’s brilliant, classy, kind, compassionate, witty, gorgeous. Everything that a great woman deserves, and that’s why he’s got a great woman.” (Obama married Michelle Obama in October 1992. The pair share daughters Malia, 21, and Sasha, 18) O’Day has been single since her split from TV television personality and disc jockey, Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio, 39. She also dated Donald Trump Jr. in the past.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his party have asked for more time from the five-man Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, to conclude their case. Friday was the last of the ten days allocated to them to end their case. Atiku and PDP are challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at February 23, 2019 election. The petitioners, who on Thursday received from the Independent National Electoral Commission a heap of documents to be tendered as an exhibit, gave the hint that they would not be able to conclude their case on Friday through their lawyer Chief Chris Uche (SAN).  According to reports that the documents received from INEC rose from 55 cartons as of when the tribunal closed proceedings on Thursday to 75 as of Friday morning. Uche couched his request for more time as “a modification of the pre-hearing report” in which 10 days period was allocated to the petitioners to present their c

Residents in sokoto state are currently using canoes for transportation after a heavy downpour yesterday and they seem to enjoy it.. Pictures below.

Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi has sealed a move to West Bromwich Albion from Rotherham United in the Sky Bet Championship. The 25-year-old footballer signed a four-year deal with the Baggies, becoming the third signing at the Hawthorns this summer after the arrival of Kenneth Zohor and Filip Krovinovic. "It's a great opportunity for me. I want to play at the highest level and I have joined a club with the ambition to get there,"  Ajayi told club website. "I want to play my part in helping the team get promoted because that is definitely the target,” noted Ajayi, who featured in over a 100 games for Rotherham after joining them on a free transfer from Cardiff in 2017 "I know I'm not the finished article and I feel I can improve. I am playing alongside some top defenders and I think I can learn a great deal from them," Ajayi added. "For me it doesn't matter where you are in the league – top or bottom. I want to win every game and

A horrible incident occurred at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, as a student of the institution poured a Sniper insecticide on her bunk mate's mouth and face over a past misunderstanding. Prior to the near-poisoning, the duo had engaged in a fight that was settled by the school's porter. Another fight however ensued today, after the victim of the sniper-poisoning fell sick and couldn't tidy up her corner at the Mozambique Hall hostel. A heated argument between them, led to pouring of sniper in the mouth of the sick student who has been rushed to the OAU Teaching Hospital. Here is a video from the scene of the incident which attracted other students of the school.

Femi Falana in a communique sent out on Thursday, advocated for election petitions to be handled by retired Judges as serving judges have been overburdened, leaving all matters pending in their courts to carry out national assignments. The human rights activists pointed out the adjournment of court cases by over 350 Judges of the State High Courts, Federal High Court, and National Industrial Court, for a 'national assignment' which was never within their jurisdiction. Femi Falana pushed for a review of preference given to election petitions and appeals, and further stated that such cases are not handled by regular courts in neighbouring countries but by constitutional courts. The statement reads “Over 350 Judges drawn from State High Courts, Federal High Court, and National Industrial Court and handling election petitions have adjourned all matters pending in their courts’ sine die. Their Lordships and Ladyships are said to have left their jurisdictions for “nationa

Beyonce's "Homecoming" was nominated for 6 Emmys and one of them was for the iconic costumes she performed in. Bey's performance at last year's Coachella, now fondly called Beychella, was a trending topic at the time. It trended again when the Netflix Special, Homecoming aired. People were talking about, not just her performance, but the creative costumes. So, it's understandable that she stands to win awards for the documentary and costumes. The 2019 Emmy nominees were announced on Tuesday, July 16, and Beyonce was among the long list of television nominees. She was nominated in the Variety Special categories for her Homecoming documentary, which documented the behind-the-scenes work that went into her iconic Coachella 2018 performance. The Netflix special was nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Production Design, and Outstanding Costumes for

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will partner the National Youth Service Corps to fish out unqualified graduates currently in the scheme. EFCC said it had received a request from the NYSC to check the activities of “unpatriotic Nigerians who sell their certificates to unqualified graduates to be able to undergo the youth service”. The acting chairman of the anti-corruption body, Ibrahim Magu, stated these in Abuja when he received the NYSC Director-General, Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his office in  Abuja. A statement by the NYSC on Tuesday quoted Magu as saying the EFCC would support the NYSC  in its move to combat fraudulent mobilisation of unqualified graduates for national service. He stated, “We condemn the activities of unpatriotic elements who bring shame to the nation by their insatiable desire to make money at all costs, including the sale of certificates  to unqualified graduates.” The NYSC DG appealed to the EFCC for support “in close

Mikel Obi has officially announced his retirement from the national team, Super Eagles. In a post he shared on his Instagram page this afternoon, the football star says at 32, he believes it is time for him to retire so the youths can take over. Read his post below Egypt is a country where I’ve started and have finished my National career. In 2006 I played my first official championship for my Country. 2019 African Cup of Nations marks my last championship for National Team with Super Eagles. My national career started in 2003 under 17 World Cup and I’m grateful for the national team for placing me on the world arena and giving me an opportunity to show my skill and have an incredible National and International career. At the age of 32 it’s time for me to retire from the National team and let the youth take over, who’ve done an amazing job securing a bronze medal at AFCON 2019. Thank you to all my Nigerian supporters and to my Country for all the trust, support and love y

The Ogun state police command have arrested three men for allegedly killing an aged couple, James Olaosebikan, 72, and his wife, Esther, 68, at their Sagamu home on June 30th. The state police command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who paraded the suspects, Ibrahim Uthman, Aba Abdulkareem and Abdulhamid Ibrahim, said the men had gone into the house to rob. However the couple recognised them and in order to cover up their crime, the suspects hacked the aged couple to death, The incident was immediately reported to the police by the couple's son, Joseph Olaosebikan. “Upon the report, the Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama, ordered the DPO of Sagamu Division, SP Okiki Agunbiade, to fish out the killers within the shortest possible time. The DPO and his men embarked on technical and forensic investigation of the case and their efforts yielded positive result with the arrest of three members of the gang. They confessed being members of a robbery gang and that one of the

An elderly couple from Georgia who were together for 71 years have died just 12 hours apart on the same day. Herbert DeLaigle, 94, and Marilyn Frances DeLaigle, 88, got married in 1948 and died on Friday at a hospital in Waynesboro. According to WRDW Herbert died at 2.20am, and Marilyn Frances died exactly 12 hours later. The couple met in a Waynesboro cafe back in 1947 where Marilyn was working.  'Frances worked at a little cafe we had in Waynesboro named White Way Cafe. I kept seeing her going in and out, in and out and I had my eyes set on her. And then I finally got up the nerve to ask her if she would go out with me sometime' Herbert DeLaigle said in a 2018 interview with WRDW. Marilyn DeLaigle went on to spend six years in Germany with her husband who served there during the Second World War. He served again in Korea and Vietnam before eventually retiring from the Army after 22 years of service. Together they had six children and a total of 16 grandchildren

Christine Lagarde has said she will step down as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It comes ahead of a decision on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB).  Lagarde said she would leave the IMF on 12 September. "With greater clarity now on the process for my nomination as ECB president and the time it will take, I have made this decision in the best interest of the fund. The executive board will now be taking the necessary steps to move forward with the process for selecting a new managing director" she said. Lagarde, a former French cabinet minister has been head of the IMF since 2011. If the European Council approves her ECB nomination, she will become the central bank's first ever female leader, responsible for the euro and the monetary policy of the eurozone.  Known as the "rock star" of international finance, Ms Lagarde, 63, began her career as a lawyer before moving into politics. She se

US lawmaker Al Green on Tuesday filed articles of impeachment against President Trump under a process that will force a House floor vote by the end of this week.  Green introduced his articles of impeachment after the House passed a resolution largely along party lines condemning Trump for suggesting that four progressive freshman congresswomen of color Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) “go back” to their countries.  Green said that the House should go beyond condemning Trump and move to remove him from office. It will be the third impeachment floor vote forced by Green in the last two years, but the first since Democrats took control of the House. Green previously forced procedural votes on articles of impeachment against Trump in December 2017 and January 2018. Both efforts drew the support of about 60 House Democrats.  A total of 84 House Democrats currently support launching an impeachment inq

‘Game Of Thrones’ final season went from becoming one of the most watched TV series in the world, to getting 32 Emmy nominations, breaking a long standing record set by NYPD Blue for the most nominations for a single season. Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington got nominated in the Best Actor and Actress category, while eight other “Thrones” cast members swept the board in the supporting and guest acting categories. Here is the full list below, ahead of the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards which will air live on FOX on September 22nd; Comedy Series Barry (HBO) Fleabag (Amazon) The Good Place (NBC) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel(Amazon) Russian Doll (Netflix) Schitt’s Creek (Pop) Veep (HBO) Drama Series  Better Call Saul (AMC) Bodyguard (Netflix) Game of Thrones (HBO) Killing Eve (BBC America) Ozark (Netflix) Pose (FX) Succession (HBO) This Is Us (NBC) Limited Series Chernobyl (HBO) Escape at Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (FX) Sharp Objects (HBO) When They

President Buhari has approved the immediate implementation of the N30,000 new national wage for Federal Public Service workers currently earning below the minimum wage. The Chairman, National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, Richard Egbule made this known while addressing a news conference on the implementation of the new national minimum wage today Tuesday July 16th. ACcording to him, the commencement of the approved payment would be determined by the office of the Accountant-General and back dated to when the President signed the agreement. According to Egbule,the approval takes effect from April 18, 2018 and will affect the salary of government agencies under five salary structures. This include the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS). Also, the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS II) and C