Tennis legend, Serena Williams has welcomed her first baby with fiancé, Alexis Ohanian. The 35-year-old delivered a baby girl at a hospital in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, September 1. Williams who got engaged to Reddit co-founder on December 29, 2016, unkwowingly announced her pregnancy in a Snapchat photo on April 19. Big congrats to the happy couple.
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2face Idibia recently visited an internally displaced person camp in Makurdi, Benue state. The music legend who is from the state donate items to thousands of families who have been displaced because of the flood. 2face and his wife Annie Idibia arrived the camp in the morning. He is scheduled to sing one or two songs under the Benue Flood Relief Initiative. There are presently 110,000 families in the IDP camp who have are housed there after the heavy rainfall two weeks ago. The terrible downpour created a huge flood and negatively affected a lot of properties. Jidenna has also…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the state and federal governments to be more proactive to curb flood disaster in the country. A statement by the party’s Head, Publicity Division Administration, Chinwe Nnorom said the party expressed its sympathy with government and people of Benue over recent devastating flood in Benue. She stated that “we call on both the state and Federal Government to be more proactive by taking adequate steps to put in place mechanisms that will curtail such level of disaster in other flood-prone areas across the country.” “We pray for the souls of all those that…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently approved 5.792 billion dollars (about N1.140trillion) for the construction of the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Power project at Gembu in Taraba. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola gave this statement recently. “The memorandum from the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing was to the award of the Mambilla Hydro-Power plant. I believe that many of you have heard of this project.” “Nigeria started talking about it since 1972; that is about 45 years ago.” “Several efforts had been made to bring it to reality but I’m happy to announce that this…
Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation on Monday said the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would begin commercial operation in June 2018. Amaechi made this known this while inspecting the ongoing rail project in Warri. He said that the Federal Government had instructed that the project must be done by the first quarter of 2018, which was included in the budget. “There are two phases of the contracts; the first one was awarded in 1987. We have a directive from the Federal Government that we must complete the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line and it was put in this year budget.”…
Muhammadu Buhari recently assured Nigerians of his continuous commitment to serving the nation, attributing his recent recuperation to a divine act of the almighty God. Mallam Garba Shehu stated this when he received associations of farmers, businessmen, youths, elders and politicians from Katsina state at his country home. President Buhari said he returned to the country with brand new hope and strength to pursue policies that would boost the livelihood of the people and reposition Nigeria for good. “Considering the challenges we are facing as a nation, we have been doing our best to provide sustainable solutions, and we will…
All Progressive Congress (APC) Ebonyi chapter, have said in an Abakaliki-held rally that President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from medical vacation is worth celebrating, as well as ring out support for his second term in 2019. Reports have it that the rally created heavy human and vehicular traffic long Afikpo and old Enugu roads, among others. Mr Eze Nwachukwu, Acting state APC Chairman praised party faithful and other teeming fans of APC for showing up in their large numbers for the rally. “We thank God for the recovery of Mr President from his sickness and successful return from the medical vacation…
Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed his utmost commitment to the fight against corruption and other social vices which have blocked the development of the country. ‘’We will not relent in our efforts to free this country from corrupt practices, insurgency and maladministration,’’ he promised. The president begged Nigerians to fear God and be steadfast and fair in their public and private engagements. He thanked members of the committee for the visit and added: ‘’we are committed and determined to entrenching democratic values.’’
Ralph Uwazuruike, the able founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has alleged that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Bifara (IPOB) is an All Progressives Congress (APC) worker. Ralph also said that Kanu has been an obstacle to the achievement of an independent Biafra nation. “Nnamdi is fighting against Biafra. The security agencies have seen Nnamdi as somebody with a high value that they can use. “They heard him shouting on radio and they approached him and he accepted to work with them. “Nnamdi is fighting against Biafra. The security…
Mr Adetola Olubajo, new President of Nigeria Union, South Africa, says the body will discuss with the Federal Government and its South African friends on the safety of Nigerians in that country. “The killing of Nigerians in South Africa is worrisome and unacceptable because the statistics increase daily. “We have decided to engage the Federal government and its South African counterpart to work with them and ensure the safety of our people. “The union will put pressure where necessary because our people are not happy with the situation,” he said. “The union has adopted some safety measures aimed at sensitizing…
Three Nigerians have been confirmed dead from an outbreak of diarrhea in Kardi village in Birnin Kebbi Local Government area of Kebbi State. Abdul Karin Abubakar, the Community Health Officer broke this news. He also said that five other persons whose cases were devastating had been taken to Sir Yahaya Memorial Specialist Hospital, while 147 others had been discharged after treatment. However, Alhaji Usman Ibrahim, the Vice Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government, did well to deliver drugs worth N350,000 to the center. “The outbreak was unfortunate and we felt sad over the deaths so far recorded and these drugs…
After Nigeria’s comprehensive thrashing of African champions Cameroon in World Cup qualifying on Friday, captain John Mikel Obi has promised that the Super Eagles can defeat any team in Africa if they play to their potential. “The players are very intelligent players, they listen a lot and we all work together as a team,” he told journalists in the post-match press conference. “If we continue playing this way and do what we are doing now, we can beat anyone in Africa.” “We have a very young team. I feel I have a responsibility every time I step on the pitch…
Mrs Abibat Ayanlola, 32, who was delivered of a baby girl during Ojude-Oba Festival on Sunday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun has been given a cash gift of N100,000 from Gov. Ibikunle Amosun. She offered utmost thanks to the governor for the kind gesture and all those who helped her and the baby during the episode which she claimed was a shocking event. Ayanlola narrated how medics came to her rescue when they heard her distress call. Ayanlola explained that she never expected she would suddenly go into labour having been told by her doctors that the expected delivery date was Sept.…
Tottenham plan to renew their interest for Everton’s Ross Barkley when the transfer window reopens in January, reports have said. Chelsea and Tottenham were pursuing Barkley’s signature throughout the summer after the player told Everton he would not be extending his contract, which has less than a year to run. The midfielder came close to a move to Chelsea on deadline day after the Premier League champions agreed a fee with Everton only for Barkley to reject the move to Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino was excited to add the 23-year-old to his squad this summer and reports said that the…
Ousmane Dembele has said he missed Borussia Dortmund training to get a move to Barcelona forcefully as he knew he would regret missing out on the chance to join one of the biggest clubs in the world. Dembele was suspended by BvB and reportedly fined by Dortmund last month after missing training with the club in an attempt to demand a switch to Barca. “I was relaxed. It was a question of negotiation between Barca and Borussia,” Dembele told Sport. “I knew I had to have patience. “I decided to stop going training. I didn’t want to go. I looked…
Ryan Giggs has laughed off former Manchester United teammate Roy Keane’s statement that he would be worth £2 billion in today’s crazy transfer market. “He’s always spoken a lot of sense has Roy,” Giggs said at the 2017 FAW McDonald’s Community Awards ahead of the Wales-Austria World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. “I don’t know about two billion, but I think Roy’s point was that now you’re seeing average players go for massive sums. “You look back at some of the players we played with — what would they be worth now? Ruud was an unbelievable goalscorer and guaranteed goals every…
Marcus Rashford has come out to say he went “back to basics” to aid England all but secure their spot at next summer’s World Cup with a 2-1 win over Slovakia. England had to come from a goal down at Wembley after Rashford’s error early on allowed Stanislav Lobotka to score a quick coounter-attack goal. The Manchester United forward bounced back superbly to assist Eric Dier to equalise and then scored the crucial winner in the second half himself to finalize the comeback. : “It was an important goal, we started a bit slow as a team — and me…
Vadim Vasilyev, Monaco vice-president has told TASS he found it difficult to understand how PSG could sign Kylian Mbappe and still comply with financial fair play (FFP) rules. Mbappe has joined PSG on a season-long loan recently before the transfer window closed. A €180 million purchase option is expected to be due to be taken up in 12 months’ time, which — when added to the €222m arrival of Neymar from Barcelona — will take PSG’s spending to over €400m. UEFA has already launched an official investigation into PSG’s transfer dealings to see whether they have infringed FFP regulations, which…
Jorge Sampaoli has shut down rumours of a clash with star player Lionel Messi on the eve of their vital World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Messi is the mst important player for the Albiceleste’s hopes during a qualification campaign in which they now have no room at all for mistakes. A boring goalless draw in Uruguay last Thursday has left Argentina fifth in the South American group with just three games remaining to secure a top-four spot — and automatic qualification — for Russia 2018. Jorge Sampaoli, however, at a prematch news conference reported by the Argentinian press, claimed such…
Dele Alli says his middle-finger gesture during England’s win over Slovakia was directed at his teammate Kyle Walker in jest and not the referee. Alli received a rough challenge from Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel, but referee Clement Turpin allowed play to go on. Cameras then showed Alli gesturing his middle finger in the direction of Turpin after he had looked away, an action that could result in retrospective punishment if it is seen anywhere near the referee’s match report. Alli then wrote on Twitter that the ref was not intended to be the recipient of his gesture, but rather it…