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Sunday, 24 January 2016

Sport: Linking Mourinho with Manchester United Job rumour is rubbish - Agent


GETTY Jorge Mendes has dismissed claims that his client has courted Manchester United

JOSE MOURINHO'S agent has rubbished claims that the Portuguese manager wrote a six-page letter to Manchester United.

Mourinho was dismissed as Chelsea manager shortly before Christmas after the Blues' disastrous start to their Premier League title defence and a series of touchline and dressing room bust-ups.

Sport: Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink says Arsene Wenger is the last of the super-managers.


GETTY Hiddink believes no manager will last as long as Wenger has at Arsenal

The Chelsea interim manager, speaking ahead of their crunch trip to the Emirates today, lavished great praise on the Frenchman, who celebrates 20 years in charge of the Gunners this September.

Sport: Manchester United ready to give key defender new deal


GETTY Cameron Borthwick-Jackson looks set to be handed a new deal with Man Utd

The youngster broke into the first team under boss Louis van Gaal in November, making his debut from the substitutes bench against West Brom.

Theo Walcott: 'This is the best Arsenal team I've played in'

GETTYTheo Walcott has now been with Arsenal for 10 years

Walcott has been with the Gunners for 10 years after moving from Southampton in a £12million deal aged just 16.

Sport: Man Utd fans are right to boo me - Louis van Gaal


Van Gal 

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he and his team deserved to be booed by fans after the 1-0 loss to Southampton at Old Trafford.

Story of famous S. Korean couple abducted by dictator at Sundance - By Jocelyne Zablit


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Park City (United States) (AFP) - The stranger-than-fiction story about a famous South Korean film director and a glamorous actress abducted by North Korea's movie-obsessed Kim Jong-il has premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Paris attacks: Belgium arrests two suspects

© Thierry Roge, AFP | Police gathered outside the Brussels district of Molenbeek

Two men were detained for questioning in the troubled Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek during police raids in the last two days linked to the deadly Paris attacks, prosecutors said Thursday.

IMF Leadership: Lagarde seeks second term; Launched Campaign

© Fabrice Coffrini, AFP | International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, in January 21, 2016

U.K: Uft! Woman's '£33m Lotto Ticket Damaged In Wash'

"£33m Ticket 'Damaged In Wash'"

A woman says she dried the ticket with a hairdryer after finding it with all the numbers but without the bar code in her jeans.

U.K: Missing Mother And Baby, Police are concerned!


Anyone who has seen the pair is urged to call 101

The woman and her seven-month-old boy were last seen on Saturday morning and police say they are concerned.

Two Britons rescued from a sinking boat in the Caribbean; at least 13 holidaymakers died in the accident


Rescuers and police after bodies are brought back to shore

At least 13 holidaymakers are killed after a tourist boat sinks between islands in the Caribbean off Nicaragua.

London: 'Potentially Dangerous' Nigerian man on the lose


Benedict Onyemaechi was last seen at his house on Monday

Police are concerned for the welfare of Benedict Onyemaechi, who has gone missing from his home and is thought to be unmedicated.

Sports and Entertainment: Peter of Psquare fame establishes a Football Club


Peter

Making the announcement online yesterday, Peter disclosed that after 5 years of lending support to a local football club in his Omole neighborhood, he has decided to take it a step further by creating his own soccer agency.

Photos: Oshodi Oke celebrates 7th year wedding anniversary


Ronke Oshodi Oke and hubby. Photo: Instagram.

Star actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony popularly known as Ronke Osodi oke and her husband, Gbolahan Anthony are celebrating 7 years in marriage today, January 24, 2016.

British Woman 'Strangled With Phone Charger' in Spain


The woman died on the popular holiday island of Majorca

The woman could not be resuscitated after paramedics found her in cardiac arrest with bruising to her neck.

Nollywood News: Photos of Kunle Afod, Funke Etti and Sola Kosoko at a film location for a new flick


Kunle Afod, Funke Etti and Sola Kosoko are currently filming in Ibadan. Photo: Filed

This Massive 50ft stranded Whale dies in Norfolk beach


The sperm whale died at 11pm on Friday

The young adult male was part of a pod that became disoriented after swimming into shallow waters looking for food.

Nollywood: Armed Robbers Attacked Toyin Aihmaku's estranged Husband, Adeniyi Johnson In Abeokuta



As you are reading this Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband Adeniyi Johnson is still thanking God for averting death on him on the night of Friday, January 22.

Fayose to Buhari: 'I'll bring down your government if you come after me'


President Buhari and Gov. Fayose

“I was 24 years old when Buhari was head of state of Nigeria. We were daily being beaten in Ibadan when we queued up for essential commodities. I remembered how he stopped import duties and did a lot of things damaging to the economy, the same way he is still doing it today. God raised Joseph at a given time. God raised Moses to warn Pharaoh of the consequences of his leadership, until he perished.

PHOTOS: Nigerian Labour Minister, Chris Ngige's Country Home n Anambra, Southeast Nigeria.


Nigeria: Ngige's father's burial: President Buhari Disappoints Waiting Anambra Indigenes



For residents, indigenes and guests of Anambra state, eastern Nigeria, Saturday, January 23, will go down as a day in history, when they were disappointed by their president.

Saturday, 23 January 2016

Photos: Britain's opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn's visit to Dunkirk; a migrants settlement in the U.K


Migrants posed for selfies with the politician as he made his way through the temporary camp, which is located close to the ferry port

Jeremy Corbyn today visited a temporary camp in Dunkirk to speak to thousands of migrants attempting to reach the UK.

FG sacks top civil servants for extorting N.4m each from 400 job seekers


Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour Nigeria

Some top officials of the civil service have been dismissed by the Federal Government for extorting money from 400 applicants and offering them employment illegally.

Friday, 22 January 2016

Archive: General Murtala Mohammed Coup of 1975 (video)


Murtala Coup of 1976
July 30, 1975: General Murtala Mohammed Overthrew Col. Yakubu Gowon in a bloodless coup while he was at an Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit in Kampala, Uganda Watch the event of the day here
Posted by Maiyegun's Diary on Friday, January 22, 2016

U.K: A woman who wrote a plea letter to David Cameron about hardships of the bedroom tax hangs herself days after

Protesters demonstrate against the bedroom tax in Trafalgar Square Getty/Matthew Lloyd

***A friend said: 'She never gave me any kind of inkling... she was my rock.'

A mother who wrote a plea to David Cameron about the hardships of the bedroom tax was found hanged in the same spot where her son took his own life, according to reports.

SHOCKING: 9ice apologises, says ‘Toni Payne never cheated on me’


FILE: 9ice and Tony Payne on their traditional wedding day

Abolore Adegbola Adigun, popularly known as 9ice, has released a statement saying his former wife Toni Payne never cheated on him. This is coming six years after Toni Payne has went through the torment and accusations of infidelity.

Read statement below:

ENTERTAINMENT: In three months, Adele breaks YouTube record as 'Hello' becomes the fastest video to reach 1 billion views

The music video for Adele's 'Hello' has become the fastest to reach a billion views on YouTube YouTube

Adele has accumulated plenty of feats over the years and is showing no signs of stopping: for instance, she can now say one of her music videos has become the fastest ever to notch up a billion views.

CRIME: A UK based Nigerian serial rapist bags 24-year jail term

A 22-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Oluwadamilare Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by a Woolwich Crown Court in the UK for raping a 17-year-old girl.

Thursday, 21 January 2016

See Photos of SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue destroyed by fire today


SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos on fire

$2.1billion Arms deal probe: No Bail for Metuh, as EFCC brought him to court in handcuffs to face fresh charges; returned to Kuje Prison by the court

Metuh appeared back in court handcuffs to face fresh charges

Olisa Metuh, the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not be getting off that easily as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against him.

Nigeria: Proposed N3.9bn to Renovate Aso Rock Isn’t Budget of Change- Senator Abaribe


Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe

As the Senate begin consideration of the 2016 budget, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe has heavily criticized the fiscal proposal and asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw it in the interest of the nation.

Sex Crimes In Britain At Its Highest In Years


100,000 sex offences were recorded in the last year

Sex crimes have reached the highest level since records began, figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

'Ridiculous' Racism: Sam Smith Defends Tweets


Smith says he has been a victim of abuse himself

The singer was shocked when his friend was allegedly racially abused in London and says he tweeted to highlight the ongoing issue.

Alleged N1.34tr fraud: Tell us the 55 Nigerians and the 15 former Governors who stole the money - Fayose dare Lai Mohammed


Lai Mohammed, Minister of information 

From Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has challenged Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to make public, names of 15 former governors and 55 Nigerians who he claimed stole N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013.

[PHOTOS]: Presidential Reception in Honor of Victorious Men and Women of Sports in Nigeria


President Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports Mr Solomon Dalung in a group photo with 1985 Fifa U-16 Champions at Presidential Reception in Honor of Victorious Men and Women of Sports in Nigeria at the Statehouse Banquet Hall on 21st Jan 2016

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Nigeria: Treasonable Charges: Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Court


Founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu during his appearance on treasonable charges at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday, January, 20, 2016. Photo: The Punch

Reports filtering in from Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital have it that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been charged with treason.

$2.1b Arms deal: Dasuki, Olisa Metuh and Me - Doyin Okupe


Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, the former senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to allegations that companies linked to him got contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Musing of a Blogger: 'I don't hate President Buhari' - by Badero Olusola


Badero Olusola

For the record;

I, Badero Olusola, is not against the government of President Buhari in whatsoever way you might be seeing it. I am 100% in support of his ruthless approach towards the corrupt individuals and groups in Nigeria; but I am against selective prosecution. That's one!

BREAKING NEWS: Olubadan of Ibadan is dead


Oba Odulana

The monarch, who attained the age of 100 years in 2014, passed away Tuesday evening after he reportedly lost consciousness.

Ogun Politics Towards 2019: Chief Paseda's Visit to Senator Kashamu - Badero Olusola

Chief Rotimi Paseda and Senator Buruji Kashamu

Chief Rotimi Paseda is a chieftain of UPN and was their flag bearer in the 2015 governorship election in Ogun state.

$2.1billion Arms Deal Trial: PDP Spokesman, Olisah Metuh, Handcuffed to Court Today [SEE PHOTOS]


Metuh getting of the prison truck

Politics: Stop criticising Buhari – Kashamu to PDP members


Buruji

Senator Buruji Kashamu has told members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Nigeria: We didn’t know Faleke in Kogi until Audu selected him – Dr. Atte


Faleke

Dr Oluwayomi David Atte, Commissioner for Education and Sole Administrator of the State Water Corporation in the old Kwara State, has said all is now set for swearing in of Kogi governor elect, Yahaya Bello.

Nigeria: How Ex-NIMASA boss spent his N2.6billion loot - EFCC


EFCC reveals how ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi spent N2.6bn he allegedly stole

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how former Managing Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi, disbursed the N2.6bn allegedly stolen by him.

Monday, 18 January 2016

Marriage & Relationship: Before You Say Yes, watch This Video



So I've been thinking a lot today about relationships and going into marriage. 

Britain's oldest woman turns 113; want new teeth as birthday present


Son Derek says he is 'very proud' of his mother

The former pianist, who was a teenager during the First World War and witnessed the first shooting down of a Zeppelin, turns 113.

Britain's oldest person - born when the Wright Brothers invented the first successful aeroplane - says she plans to celebrate with a slice of cake and a cup of tea.

Oladipupo Kuye: Former Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service Is Dead


Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd)

Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd), the former Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been reported dead.

APC... A-Association of P-Professional C-Criminals - Owojori Agboola



Whenever I am in middle of argument with some 'selective' APC apologists; it always baffles me that whenever the argument is getting intense, they always resort to "16 years misrule" to justify their directionlessness...

Okay... Let's do some calculation here...

'My ordeal at EFCC's hands'; Metuh narrates his daily experience in EFCC's Custody through the the PDP Director, new media [READ]


Olisa Metuh told Adeyanju Deji many things about his ordeal in the hands of the EFCC.

Adeyanju Deji, the Peoples Democratic Party’s director of new media, has narrated how he visited Olisa Metuh, the PDP’s spokesperson, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week.

NIGERIA: Fall of Naira, Economy: Blame Jonathan, says APC



All Progressives Congress, APC has said that the financial recklessness exhibited by the previous government of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was responsible for the fall of Naira and dwindling economy.

World: CLIMATE CHANGE: 'We must work together' - President Buhari tells global leaders


President Buhari with UAE Minister of Environment and Water resources H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Bin Fahad and President of the United Mexican States H.E. Enrique Pena Nieto as President Buhari participates at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the ADNEC Centre on 18th Jan 2016President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abu Dhabi called for greater global cooperation against the devastating effects of climate change to avert disaster for the human race in the 21st century.