Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with four goals in Real Madrid’s 7-1 mauling of Celta Vigo on Saturday after being jeered by certain sections of the home support. Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration with hand cupped to his ear after smashing home Madrid’s second after Pepe had headed Zinedine Zidane’s men in front before half-time. The three-time World Player of the Year added three more to surpass Telmo Zarra as the second-highest scorer in La Liga history with 252 goals in just 228 appearances. And there was further good news for Real as Gareth Bale scored Madrid’s seventh on his…
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Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has sent a come-and-get-me plea to English Premier League side Arsenal. Leicester City have made attempts to sign the Nigerian in the January transfer window, but his Russian employers, CSKA Moscow, turned down the offer as they want to keep the winger till the end of this season. However, the 23-year-old has a £23-million release clause but has said he holds the hope of joining Arsenal because Nwankwo Kanu made the club dear to him. He also admitted that Leicester City tried to prise him away from his Russian club. “[Interest from clubs?] What club? I…
Riyad Mahrez scored a sublime goal to earn Leicester City a 1-0 win at Watford on Saturday that took them five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Leicester dominated the first half but could not break down a disciplined Watford defence until the 56th minute when Mahrez curled a sweet strike into the top corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area. Mahrez continued to torment the Watford rearguard and Foxes defender Robert Huth missed a good chance to double the lead. Leicester are five points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who drew 2-2 with…
Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has solicited the support of journalists in the fight against corruption in the country. He made the request when he visited the Correspondent Chapel at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on Thursday. He said the Commission found it necessary to seek for the support and cooperation of journalists in order to ensure the success of the crusade. He added that “what we are doing is for Nigeria and not for our personal interest, hence our decision as stakeholders to seek for your support. “We appreciate your support…
The Nigerian Army has destroyed Boko Haram’s spiritual power base in Alagarno Forest, Borno State. This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It reads: “The troops, based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.” “During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killed quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey…
Minister of Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar said Nigeria is looking for an alternative means for power so as to attract more investors in the country. Aisha stated this at the Kaduna International Trade Fair that even though the ministry of power was addressing the epileptic power supply, their administration is making efforts aim at finding an alternative means of power. “We are trying to look at how we can free up space where we can give free zones so that people can come in and do their business within a certain area. Investors would be protected and allowed…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in anticipation of the latter’s 79th birthday tomorrow, March 5, 2016. Buhari extended his congratulations via a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement reads in part: “President Buhari believes that Chief Obasanjo’s place in global history is assured for successfully handing over power to a civilian government in 1979 after serving as a military Head of State, and returning to power in 1999 through elections to stabilize the polity, during which he most remarkably negotiated a debt relief for Nigeria.” “The President warmly…
Senator Shehu Sani has condemned the violent clash which occurred between Hausa and Yoruba traders in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Sani, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, further described those behind the riot as “enemies of peace and harmonious coexistence”. The senator made the comment via a statement released in reaction to the incident. It reads: “The reported clashes between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Mile 12 stands condemned. The incessant violence is a threat to our peace, national unity and harmonious coexistence. The wanton killings and destruction of properties is…
The Mile 12 Perishable Traders Association on Friday appealed to the Lagos State Government to reopen the market to mitigate the financial losses that could accrue from produce wastage. Mr Femi Odusanya, spokesman for the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that reopening of the market would guarantee continuous food supply to the state. NAN recalls that Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on March 3 ordered a temporary closure of the market following violence within the communities in the area. The governor said the decision to shut the market and restrict movement on the streets…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Friday urged accountants in the state to key into the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari and promote transparency in their duties. Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said this at the opening of the 8th Annual Accountants Retreat, organised by the state Ministry of Finance. The theme of the three-day retreat is: ‘Public Sector Accountants as Agents of Change’. The governor charged the accountants to promote accountability and support the state government’s efforts to reduce cost of governance. He urged them to be agents of positive change…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Ogbonnaya Francis Nwaifuru, for diverting N60 million constituency project fund, the Commission said in a statement. The operatives of the EFCC picked him up today, March 4, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State, at about 11a.m after he had shunned two previous invitations by the agency. Nwaifuru, who is representing Izzi West state constituency in the Ebonyi State Assembly, allegedly diverted and misappropriated the fund before he emerged speaker. He was still undergoing interrogation as at the time of filling…
The Police Barracks on Panti Street in Yaba, Lagos, was today, March 4, gutted by fire at some minutes past 2P.M. Report said the fire burnt down five flats, as occupants scampered to pick out some of the their precious belongings. According to reports, witnesses said men of the Fire Service were still struggling to put out the fire as at press time. The cause of the fire was however not immediately ascertained. And it was not also clear if casualties were recorded in the incident. Story developing.
The Federal Government, says it will utilise the National Directorate of Employment’s (NDE) vocational skills development programme to create jobs for unskilled and unemployed Nigerian youths. A statement issued by Mr Samuel Olowookere, the spokesman of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, said the Minister, Sen. Chris Ngige stated this on Friday at the 37th Kaduna International Trade Fair. He said the era of white collar jobs are over, stressing that government would provide avenues for unemployed youths to acquire skills that would enable them secure gainful employment. “Using the already existing 76 NDE skills acquisition centres nationwide, and those…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Samson Siasia has revealed that he is targeting the maximum six points from Nigeria’s double header in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt. Siasia on Thursday, March 3 unveiled his 42-man team for the encounter and his is very confident that the players invited will bing the targeted result. The 22 home-based players are expected to hit camp at the Bolton White Apartments, Abuja on Sunday, March 6, before the overseas-based pros arrive as from Sunday, March 20. “I have absolute faith in the players. Nigeria is blessed with so many talented footballers…
Whitenicious boss, Dencia, has called out Toke Makinwa who is the brand ambassador for cosmetics company called, Mecran Cosmetics, over stolen photos of success stories. After a fan called Dencia’s attention to a photo shared by @Macrancosmetics showing a success story from the use of the Whitenicious product which she had shared weeks earlier, she took to instagram to issue a disclaimer. Dencia shared a screenshot photo of the mention concerning the product, commenting: “It has come to our notice that @tokemakinwa’s company known as@mecrancosmetics is stealing images of Whitenicious success stories and results to post on their Instagram account…
Rick Ross will be tried on charges of kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and possession of assault, TMZ reports. The popular rapper has officially been indicted in the incident concerning his groundskeeper, for which Ross was arrested on charges of kidnapping and assault this past June. Ross was accused of physically assaulting his groundskeeper, pulling him into his house and pistol whipping him. However, there’s have been conflicting reports of the events surrounding the incident since then. Ross’ team argues that the rapper’s treatment of the groundskeeper, Johnathan Zamudio, was warranted on account of self-defense, considering Zamudio was allegedly committing…
Wizkid’s first baby mama Shola Ogudu is calling someone an irresponsible idiot on twitter…and it looks like she’s taking shots at her baby daddy!
Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Adunni Ade, Uti Nwachukwu, Lala Akindoju, Mr Ibu and others are currently at the AMVCA Nominees party taking place at Eko Hotel. The Award holds tommorow March 5th.
Toyin Aimakhu, for the past couple of days, has been serving a new look with her pink fringe. The actress seems unperturbed by the allegations of her being kidnapped by her lover, Seun Egbegbe as she rocks her new pink look with charm. At first it looked like she was experimenting, but after rocking it for some days now, it’s probably here to stay.
Lady Gaga has revealed a matching tattoo she got with other survivors of sexual assault who joined her onstage at the Academy Awards for her performance of ‘Til It Happens To You’. The 29-year-old singer – who was raped at 19-years-old – was joined onstage at the Academy Awards by other victims and it has now been revealed some of the group permanently inked their body to mark the occasion and celebrate their strength. Meanwhile, the ‘Pokerface’ hitmaker previously revealed some of her family only found out that she had been raped after her performance at the Oscars. She said:…