31/08/2016
Deadline Day Transfer: French Club Nice signed Italy Striker Mario Balotelli for free.
French club Nice have announced the signing of Mario Balotelli on a permanent deal
eclipse to hit Nigeria between 7am -10 am, Sept 1
National Space Research and Development Agency (NSRDA)
has urged the public not to panic over the Annular Eclipse which
will be experienced between the hours of 7:15am and 10:03am
on Thursday, September 1 with slight variations in actual timing
across the country.
In a press statement by the Head of Media and Corporate
Communications, Dr Felix Ale, the Agency appealed to the
general public not to panic or adduce any mystical
interpretations to this event, urging them not to observe the
eclipse with naked eyes, as this can cause damage
According to the statement, in the Federal Capital Territory
Abuja, there will be a partial eclipse, with an obscurity of 60 per
cent, and the first contact at about 7:17am, with maximum
eclipse at 8:32am and end at 10:00am.
Also, Lagos will experience its first contact with the eclipse at
7:15am, with a maximum eclipse occurring at 8:32am and
ending at about 10:00am.
The Agency has arranged a viewing centre tomorrow to enable
members of the public, pupils and students from various
schools to view the eclipse using specially designed viewing
instruments provided by the space Agency.
The viewing centre which has been set up by the Agency will be
open to the public on Thursday 1st September, 2016 from
6:45am for school pupils and students to observe the annular
eclipse as part of its continuous programmes to expose
Nigerians and students to matters concerning astronomical
environment.
has urged the public not to panic over the Annular Eclipse which
will be experienced between the hours of 7:15am and 10:03am
on Thursday, September 1 with slight variations in actual timing
across the country.
In a press statement by the Head of Media and Corporate
Communications, Dr Felix Ale, the Agency appealed to the
general public not to panic or adduce any mystical
interpretations to this event, urging them not to observe the
eclipse with naked eyes, as this can cause damage
According to the statement, in the Federal Capital Territory
Abuja, there will be a partial eclipse, with an obscurity of 60 per
cent, and the first contact at about 7:17am, with maximum
eclipse at 8:32am and end at 10:00am.
Also, Lagos will experience its first contact with the eclipse at
7:15am, with a maximum eclipse occurring at 8:32am and
ending at about 10:00am.
The Agency has arranged a viewing centre tomorrow to enable
members of the public, pupils and students from various
schools to view the eclipse using specially designed viewing
instruments provided by the space Agency.
The viewing centre which has been set up by the Agency will be
open to the public on Thursday 1st September, 2016 from
6:45am for school pupils and students to observe the annular
eclipse as part of its continuous programmes to expose
Nigerians and students to matters concerning astronomical
environment.
Pictures of Newly Married Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, in London
Newly married couple Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz have
been spotted in London smiling and laughing after secretly
tying the knot.
Super actress and comedian, Funke Akindele has been
pictured with her husband JJC Skillz after the secretly
married in London. This is the latest photos showing the
two lovebirds since they tied the knot while having fun at
Mc Abbey’s iLaff event in London over the weekend.
Pictures: Couple Caught Having Crazy sex in a Field by Group of Pokemon Go Hunters
A group of Pokemon Go hunters have been left stunned after
stumbling on a couple having crazy s*x in a field.
The Sun reports that Lauren Dua, 24, took her brother Lewis
Overell, 20, and 14-year-old sister Libby to play the smash-
hit app at Blackheath Common in South London when they
were met with the X-rated surprise.
The man was dressed in just a silver shirt and blue Y-fronts
lying on top of a woman who appeared to be completely
n*ked. The couple didn’t seem ruffled as they continued the
session.
Lauren said: “We were just walking across Blackheath
Common when my brother said ‘Is that women Nakked over
there?’ and I thought he was joking but then my sister said the
same thing.”
Lauren continued: “So I went over to have a look and could
not believe that they were right and by that point a few people
had gathered around still playing Pokemon and they were
putting on quite a show.
“The couple really did not seem to be bothered at all that
everyone was stood around watching them.”
One onlooker onlooker allegedly took offence at the display,
which resulted in a scuffle.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are
investigating the incident. A Metropolitan Police
spokesperson said: “Police were called out at 12.11am on
August 21 to reports of an assault on Blackheath Common.
“A man in his mid-40s suffered facial injuries at the scene that
are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
“There have been no arrests at this time and investigations
continue.”
stumbling on a couple having crazy s*x in a field.
The Sun reports that Lauren Dua, 24, took her brother Lewis
Overell, 20, and 14-year-old sister Libby to play the smash-
hit app at Blackheath Common in South London when they
were met with the X-rated surprise.
The man was dressed in just a silver shirt and blue Y-fronts
lying on top of a woman who appeared to be completely
n*ked. The couple didn’t seem ruffled as they continued the
session.
Lauren said: “We were just walking across Blackheath
Common when my brother said ‘Is that women Nakked over
there?’ and I thought he was joking but then my sister said the
same thing.”
Lauren continued: “So I went over to have a look and could
not believe that they were right and by that point a few people
had gathered around still playing Pokemon and they were
putting on quite a show.
“The couple really did not seem to be bothered at all that
everyone was stood around watching them.”
One onlooker onlooker allegedly took offence at the display,
which resulted in a scuffle.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are
investigating the incident. A Metropolitan Police
spokesperson said: “Police were called out at 12.11am on
August 21 to reports of an assault on Blackheath Common.
“A man in his mid-40s suffered facial injuries at the scene that
are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
“There have been no arrests at this time and investigations
continue.”
Picture: Man Plunges Car Into Swamp, Dies Instantly in Bayelsa
A middle-aged man was yesterday killed in a road accident
when the car skidded off the road into a swamp, killing him
instantly.
A tragic road accident in Imiringi axis along the Yenagoa-
Ogbia Road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa
State, has claimed the life of a middle-aged man
According to Vanguard, the deceased was driving a red
Toyota Camry salon car with number plates FKJ 821 DJ,
when the car skidded off the road into a swamp along the
road killing him instantly.
Revealing the shocking incident, an eyewitness said the
driver was on speed when the accident occurred yesterday
morning, adding that it was difficult to rescue the victim.
It took the intervention of some soldiers attached to the
Kolo-Creek Flow Station, who mobilised the natives to hire a
pay loader with which the car and the corpse were
retrieved.
when the car skidded off the road into a swamp, killing him
instantly.
A tragic road accident in Imiringi axis along the Yenagoa-
Ogbia Road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa
State, has claimed the life of a middle-aged man
According to Vanguard, the deceased was driving a red
Toyota Camry salon car with number plates FKJ 821 DJ,
when the car skidded off the road into a swamp along the
road killing him instantly.
Revealing the shocking incident, an eyewitness said the
driver was on speed when the accident occurred yesterday
morning, adding that it was difficult to rescue the victim.
It took the intervention of some soldiers attached to the
Kolo-Creek Flow Station, who mobilised the natives to hire a
pay loader with which the car and the corpse were
retrieved.
Pictures: Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, Meets With Another Talented Nigerian Developer In Yaba, Lagos
Yesterday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visited
Nigeria for the first time, touching down in Lagos. He met
with local businesses and developers in an effort to
understand how Facebook (FB, Tech30) could “better
support tech development and entrepreneurship across
Africa,” according to the company.
The Facebook boss also met with Nigerian talented web
application developer -Aiyewa Tughu at his office (Genii
Games) in Yaba, Lagos -to check out his work on animated
Series..He seemed impressed…
He also visited Andela web developers and the Co-Creation
Hub in Yaba,
Nigeria for the first time, touching down in Lagos. He met
with local businesses and developers in an effort to
understand how Facebook (FB, Tech30) could “better
support tech development and entrepreneurship across
Africa,” according to the company.
The Facebook boss also met with Nigerian talented web
application developer -Aiyewa Tughu at his office (Genii
Games) in Yaba, Lagos -to check out his work on animated
Series..He seemed impressed…
He also visited Andela web developers and the Co-Creation
Hub in Yaba,
ASUU set to Embark on Nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has
threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home
its demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement
with the Federal Government.
The ASUU Lagos Zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusoji Sowande,
said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.
Sowande said that the union was planning to toe this part
after several efforts to ensure that the government address
the pending demands, proved abortive.
He said that the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement, Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on funding of state universities,
breaches of the conditions of service and re-negotiation of
t
he agreement, were still pending.
The coordinator also mentioned other demands like the
exclusion of Nigerian universities from Pension Management
Company and non-release of NEEDS Assessment
Intervention Fund.
He said that funding of state universities, earned academic
allowance and renegotiation of the agreement were parts of
the outstanding issues.
Sowande recalled that the union had embarked on strike in
2012 and 2013 as part of the efforts to make the government
implement the agreement, adding that the issues remained
unresolved.
He said that the 2009 agreement provided for a periodic
review after every three years which had not been done.
“The review of the agreement should have been undertaken
in 2012 and 2015 but that did not happen.
“The implication is that our union has shown enough
patriotism and understanding on these matters in the last
four years.
“We are perplexed and disappointed that both the Federal and
State Governments are not responding to our consistent
appeals to bring about genuine transformation in the
education sector, ‘’ he said.
According to him, embarking on strike has never been a
favourable choice as the Students and ASUU members have
always suffered the pains more.
“It is unfortunate that the only language government appears
to respect and listens to is that of industrial action like
strike,”he said .
The don said that the National officers of the union had met
with the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu on
May 10 and tabled ten-point demand.
He said that the minister had promised that the issues would
be resolved within two weeks but nothing had been done till
now.
Sowande said that based on MOU signed in November 2013,
“Nigerian universities requires N1.3 trillion to revitalise the
system’’, adding that the government was already in arrears
of N605 billion as at the third quarter of 2016.
He said that the government had refused to release N128
billion and N250 billion respectively for the earned academic
allowance of three years after the MoU was signed.
“In order to forestall this avoidable crisis, we appeal to all
genuinely progressive individuals and groups to prevail on
both the Federal and State Governments to commence
release of funds for the listed purposes.
“This is to arrest the brewing and potentially combustible
situation in the Nigerian university system before it
degenerated into a serious conflagration,” he said.
threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home
its demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement
with the Federal Government.
The ASUU Lagos Zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusoji Sowande,
said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.
Sowande said that the union was planning to toe this part
after several efforts to ensure that the government address
the pending demands, proved abortive.
He said that the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement, Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on funding of state universities,
breaches of the conditions of service and re-negotiation of
t
The coordinator also mentioned other demands like the
exclusion of Nigerian universities from Pension Management
Company and non-release of NEEDS Assessment
Intervention Fund.
He said that funding of state universities, earned academic
allowance and renegotiation of the agreement were parts of
the outstanding issues.
Sowande recalled that the union had embarked on strike in
2012 and 2013 as part of the efforts to make the government
implement the agreement, adding that the issues remained
unresolved.
He said that the 2009 agreement provided for a periodic
review after every three years which had not been done.
“The review of the agreement should have been undertaken
in 2012 and 2015 but that did not happen.
“The implication is that our union has shown enough
patriotism and understanding on these matters in the last
four years.
“We are perplexed and disappointed that both the Federal and
State Governments are not responding to our consistent
appeals to bring about genuine transformation in the
education sector, ‘’ he said.
According to him, embarking on strike has never been a
favourable choice as the Students and ASUU members have
always suffered the pains more.
“It is unfortunate that the only language government appears
to respect and listens to is that of industrial action like
strike,”he said .
The don said that the National officers of the union had met
with the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu on
May 10 and tabled ten-point demand.
He said that the minister had promised that the issues would
be resolved within two weeks but nothing had been done till
now.
Sowande said that based on MOU signed in November 2013,
“Nigerian universities requires N1.3 trillion to revitalise the
system’’, adding that the government was already in arrears
of N605 billion as at the third quarter of 2016.
He said that the government had refused to release N128
billion and N250 billion respectively for the earned academic
allowance of three years after the MoU was signed.
“In order to forestall this avoidable crisis, we appeal to all
genuinely progressive individuals and groups to prevail on
both the Federal and State Governments to commence
release of funds for the listed purposes.
“This is to arrest the brewing and potentially combustible
situation in the Nigerian university system before it
degenerated into a serious conflagration,” he said.
30/08/2016
updates from Eagles Camp, 20 players trains on Tuesday
Franco-German Gernot Rohr took charge of the Nigeria
senior men’s squad, Super Eagles, for the first time on
Tuesday as the team began training sessions ahead of
Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against
Tanzania.
Rohr and a number of players could not fly to Uyo from
Lagos on Monday as ARIK airline eventually cancelled
their flight after many hours. But the entourage landed
in Uyo just after noon on Tuesday.
On arrival at the team’s Le Meridien Hotel, Coach Rohr
had a meeting with his assistants, backroom staff and
players present, before the evening’s training session at
the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
In camp as at Tuesday evening were Skipper Mikel
John Obi, assistant captain Ahmed Musa, goalkeepers
Emmanuel Daniel and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders
Musa Muhammed, Chidozie Awaziem, Abdullahi Shehu,
Jamiu Alimi, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and
Elderson Echiejile, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred
Ndidi and Nosa Igiebor and forwards Brown Ideye,
Imoh Ezekiel, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Moses, Odion
Ighalo and Victor Osimhen.
Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed to
thenff.com that Belgium –based Moses Simon and
Slovakia –based Kingsley Madu will arrive on
Wednesday.
The delegation of Tanzania’s Taifa Stars is expected to
arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday, while the match
officials will jet in on Thursday.
senior men’s squad, Super Eagles, for the first time on
Tuesday as the team began training sessions ahead of
Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against
Tanzania.
Rohr and a number of players could not fly to Uyo from
Lagos on Monday as ARIK airline eventually cancelled
their flight after many hours. But the entourage landed
in Uyo just after noon on Tuesday.
On arrival at the team’s Le Meridien Hotel, Coach Rohr
had a meeting with his assistants, backroom staff and
players present, before the evening’s training session at
the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
In camp as at Tuesday evening were Skipper Mikel
John Obi, assistant captain Ahmed Musa, goalkeepers
Emmanuel Daniel and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders
Musa Muhammed, Chidozie Awaziem, Abdullahi Shehu,
Jamiu Alimi, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and
Elderson Echiejile, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred
Ndidi and Nosa Igiebor and forwards Brown Ideye,
Imoh Ezekiel, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Moses, Odion
Ighalo and Victor Osimhen.
Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed to
thenff.com that Belgium –based Moses Simon and
Slovakia –based Kingsley Madu will arrive on
Wednesday.
The delegation of Tanzania’s Taifa Stars is expected to
arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday, while the match
officials will jet in on Thursday.
Civilian JTF Commander, Buhari Killed In Kakuri, Kaduna
Reports from The Nation reveals the Commander of the
Civilian Joint Task Force in Kaduna state, Buhari Ahmadu
has been massacred by yet to be identified assailants.
The late young man aged 27 before his death was in charge
of the Kakuri community, Kaduna South Local Government
Area of Kaduna state.
The Kaduna state police command spokesperson, ASP Aliyu
Usman confirmed the incident. He said, the late Tanko, was
murdered by hoodlums while attempting to stop them from
stealing from the premises of defunct Kaduna Textile
Limited located in his catchment area.
ASP Usman said the incident occurred at about 3:26 hours
of Monday 29th August 2016, making it difficult for the
police to make immediate arrest of any suspect in
connection with the killing.
He however said investigation into the matter has already
been launched and the culprits will soon be fished out to
face the full wrath of the law.
Effort to speak with family of the deceased could not be
established as the time of filing this report.
But member of JTF in Kakuri, who would not want his name
in print vowed, never to be deterred by the gruesome
murder of their leader in their efforts to make the community
safer, urging the state government to train and equip them
instead of attempting to scrap the activities of local vigilante
in the State as we read in the media.
Civilian Joint Task Force in Kaduna state, Buhari Ahmadu
has been massacred by yet to be identified assailants.
The late young man aged 27 before his death was in charge
of the Kakuri community, Kaduna South Local Government
Area of Kaduna state.
The Kaduna state police command spokesperson, ASP Aliyu
Usman confirmed the incident. He said, the late Tanko, was
murdered by hoodlums while attempting to stop them from
stealing from the premises of defunct Kaduna Textile
Limited located in his catchment area.
ASP Usman said the incident occurred at about 3:26 hours
of Monday 29th August 2016, making it difficult for the
police to make immediate arrest of any suspect in
connection with the killing.
He however said investigation into the matter has already
been launched and the culprits will soon be fished out to
face the full wrath of the law.
Effort to speak with family of the deceased could not be
established as the time of filing this report.
But member of JTF in Kakuri, who would not want his name
in print vowed, never to be deterred by the gruesome
murder of their leader in their efforts to make the community
safer, urging the state government to train and equip them
instead of attempting to scrap the activities of local vigilante
in the State as we read in the media.
Picture: Tragedy In Lagos As Man Jumps Into A River After Mentioning ‘Buhari’ Severally e
A major tragedy was averted on Monday in the commercial
city of Lagos state, when a man jumped into the river on
the Mile 2 Bridge in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
According to eye witness accounts, an unidentified man
reportedly jumped into the river on the Mile 2 Bridge in
Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos state
yesterday, August 29, after standing on the bridge for some
minutes, and loudly expressed bitterness over his sufferings
and how things had gone bad for him and his helplessness.
Daily Sun reported that the man was said to have mentioned
‘Buhari’ repeatedly, muttered some other words before he
finally took the terrible decision to jump inside the lagoon,
and the timely intervention of a passing speedboat
prevented the victim, who is in his 40s, from drowning.
It was gathered that passengers on the speedboat dived into
the river, dragged the man who was gasping for breath to
the riverbank, and continued their journey.
An eyewitness identified as Andy Odiaka, said the victim,
who wore native clothes, was left on the floor for a while,
unconscious, adding that he called the state emergency
number – 112, which facilitated the arrival of the Lagos
State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) in about 20 minutes,
as the 3-man medical team, went ahead of the bus to
resuscitate the victim.
Odiaka said: “I was there on the bridge where the man was
also standing. He was speaking to himself. He said he had no
transport fare to move from one place to another. He said his
suffering was too much that he could hardly feed. I also heard
him saying life was meaningless to him. He mentioned Buhari
many times, and the next thing I saw, the man jumped from the
bridge into the water.
“He is an Igbo man because he was speaking the language. I
thought he was joking when he said he was tired of everything
around him. “If not for a speedboat that was passing, he would
have died. The boat stopped and the passengers dragged him to
the riverbank and they continued their journey.
“Thereafter, nobody was ready to assist him. People simply
looked at him, expressed sympathy and continued their journey.
I have to call an emergency number,” he said.
Another witness, who simply gave his name as Okpala, said
he ran to the place and saw the man almost dying, but did
noit know what to do to help him out of the situation. He
said he mobilised others at the scene to donate money to
take the victim to a hospital. “The man said he was tired of
life and he wanted to kill himself,” he said.
When the victim’s pockets were searched for any means
identity, only N90 was found on him.
city of Lagos state, when a man jumped into the river on
the Mile 2 Bridge in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
According to eye witness accounts, an unidentified man
reportedly jumped into the river on the Mile 2 Bridge in
Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos state
yesterday, August 29, after standing on the bridge for some
minutes, and loudly expressed bitterness over his sufferings
and how things had gone bad for him and his helplessness.
Daily Sun reported that the man was said to have mentioned
‘Buhari’ repeatedly, muttered some other words before he
finally took the terrible decision to jump inside the lagoon,
and the timely intervention of a passing speedboat
prevented the victim, who is in his 40s, from drowning.
It was gathered that passengers on the speedboat dived into
the river, dragged the man who was gasping for breath to
the riverbank, and continued their journey.
An eyewitness identified as Andy Odiaka, said the victim,
who wore native clothes, was left on the floor for a while,
unconscious, adding that he called the state emergency
number – 112, which facilitated the arrival of the Lagos
State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) in about 20 minutes,
as the 3-man medical team, went ahead of the bus to
resuscitate the victim.
Odiaka said: “I was there on the bridge where the man was
also standing. He was speaking to himself. He said he had no
transport fare to move from one place to another. He said his
suffering was too much that he could hardly feed. I also heard
him saying life was meaningless to him. He mentioned Buhari
many times, and the next thing I saw, the man jumped from the
bridge into the water.
“He is an Igbo man because he was speaking the language. I
thought he was joking when he said he was tired of everything
around him. “If not for a speedboat that was passing, he would
have died. The boat stopped and the passengers dragged him to
the riverbank and they continued their journey.
“Thereafter, nobody was ready to assist him. People simply
looked at him, expressed sympathy and continued their journey.
I have to call an emergency number,” he said.
Another witness, who simply gave his name as Okpala, said
he ran to the place and saw the man almost dying, but did
noit know what to do to help him out of the situation. He
said he mobilised others at the scene to donate money to
take the victim to a hospital. “The man said he was tired of
life and he wanted to kill himself,” he said.
When the victim’s pockets were searched for any means
identity, only N90 was found on him.
Niger Delta Militants Blow Up Oil Pipeline, Launches ‘Operation Crocodile Tears’
One of the Niger Delta militant groups have defied the
ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government with
another attack on oil facility in the South-south region.
Despite the ongoing military “Operation Crocodile Smile” in
the Niger Delta region, an Urhobo militant group, Niger Delta
Greenland Justice Movement, NDGJM, in the early hours of
today, blew up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line, operated
by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and
Shorelines Petroleum in the state.
This has been deemed a mockery of the ongoing peaceful
negotiations in the restive region with the Movement of the
Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND leading the cause
has carried some influential Nigerians along.
The group in a statement by its leader self-styled “Gen” Aldo
Agbalaja, claimed responsibility for the attack executed by
its Uproot Team B at about 3.00 hours. The group also
announced the launch of “Operation Crocodile Tears” since
the military had launched “Operation Crocodile Smile” to
supposedly worsen the Niger Delta crisis.
“With the launch of their ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’, the Niger
Delta Greenland Justice Mandate is also serving a notice on the
commencement of our ‘Operation Crocodile Tears.’ It shall from
now on be an eye for an eye; for every military atrocity carried
out in the creeks and hinterland of the Niger Delta, the Nigerian
armed forces will have the Niger Delta Greenland Justice
Mandate to contend with
“To this end, we are alerting all those working in the UQCC/UPS
Erhomukokwarien in Ughelli, Eriemu Pigging Manifold in
Agbarha, Otorogun Gas Plant, Olomoro Flow Station, Warri
Refinery, Port Harcourt Refinery, Eleme, OB-OB and Obite gas
plants in Omoku to evacuate because what is coming to those
facilities are beyond what anybody has seen before,” the
statement read in part.
In view of this, hostilities in the Niger Delta region seem far
from over as the daily crude oil production falls drastically
to further complicate the worsening economy of Nigeria
under President Muhammadu Buhari.
ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government with
another attack on oil facility in the South-south region.
Despite the ongoing military “Operation Crocodile Smile” in
the Niger Delta region, an Urhobo militant group, Niger Delta
Greenland Justice Movement, NDGJM, in the early hours of
today, blew up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line, operated
by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and
Shorelines Petroleum in the state.
This has been deemed a mockery of the ongoing peaceful
negotiations in the restive region with the Movement of the
Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND leading the cause
has carried some influential Nigerians along.
The group in a statement by its leader self-styled “Gen” Aldo
Agbalaja, claimed responsibility for the attack executed by
its Uproot Team B at about 3.00 hours. The group also
announced the launch of “Operation Crocodile Tears” since
the military had launched “Operation Crocodile Smile” to
supposedly worsen the Niger Delta crisis.
“With the launch of their ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’, the Niger
Delta Greenland Justice Mandate is also serving a notice on the
commencement of our ‘Operation Crocodile Tears.’ It shall from
now on be an eye for an eye; for every military atrocity carried
out in the creeks and hinterland of the Niger Delta, the Nigerian
armed forces will have the Niger Delta Greenland Justice
Mandate to contend with
“To this end, we are alerting all those working in the UQCC/UPS
Erhomukokwarien in Ughelli, Eriemu Pigging Manifold in
Agbarha, Otorogun Gas Plant, Olomoro Flow Station, Warri
Refinery, Port Harcourt Refinery, Eleme, OB-OB and Obite gas
plants in Omoku to evacuate because what is coming to those
facilities are beyond what anybody has seen before,” the
statement read in part.
In view of this, hostilities in the Niger Delta region seem far
from over as the daily crude oil production falls drastically
to further complicate the worsening economy of Nigeria
under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Chrushes New Boko Haram Camp
The Nigerian Air Force says it has destroyed a new Boko
Haram Terrorist (BHT) Camp located between Malam Fatori
and Kangarwa in Northern Borno.
In an official statement signed by Ayodele Fayimuwa, the
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) disclosed that it has destroyed a
new Boko Haram terrorist camp located between Malam
Fatori and Kangarwa in Northern Borno during a night
operation on Monday.
“The new camp is about 4-6km away from the BHT location
attacked earlier on 20 August 2016 by NAF Mi-17 helicopter
within the same vicinity in a similar night operation that led to
the death of about 300 insurgents.
“The post-strike Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) mission had
revealed that surviving BHTs converged at the new location,”
the NAF spokesperson stated.
It said the information was later confirmed to be true by
series of follow-up Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) missions that led to the latest strike.
“Recall that the general area around Malam Fatori and
Kangarwa is infested with BHTs hence the need to clear the
remnants of BHT in the area.
“The air assault is therefore expected to further degrade the
capability of the insurgents while fostering the creation of the
necessary enablement for own ground troops to operate,” the
statement said.
Haram Terrorist (BHT) Camp located between Malam Fatori
and Kangarwa in Northern Borno.
In an official statement signed by Ayodele Fayimuwa, the
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) disclosed that it has destroyed a
new Boko Haram terrorist camp located between Malam
Fatori and Kangarwa in Northern Borno during a night
operation on Monday.
“The new camp is about 4-6km away from the BHT location
attacked earlier on 20 August 2016 by NAF Mi-17 helicopter
within the same vicinity in a similar night operation that led to
the death of about 300 insurgents.
“The post-strike Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) mission had
revealed that surviving BHTs converged at the new location,”
the NAF spokesperson stated.
It said the information was later confirmed to be true by
series of follow-up Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) missions that led to the latest strike.
“Recall that the general area around Malam Fatori and
Kangarwa is infested with BHTs hence the need to clear the
remnants of BHT in the area.
“The air assault is therefore expected to further degrade the
capability of the insurgents while fostering the creation of the
necessary enablement for own ground troops to operate,” the
statement said.
Mikel Obi arrives Eagles Camp
The Chelsea midfielder arrived at Le Meridien Hotel on
Tuesday morning ahead of Saturday’s Afcon qualifier
against the Taifa Stars
Nigeria camp swelled on Tuesday morning with the arrival
of Mikel Obi for the Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations
qualifier against Tanzania billed for Uyo.
Brown Ideye, Victor Osimhen, Imoh Ezekiel, Musa
Mohammed, Jamiu Alimi and goalkeeper Emmanuel
Daniel were the early birds as they arrived on Monday
afternoon.
The Chelsea star returns to the senior national team
after leading the Dream Team VI to winning 2016 Rio
Olympics bronze medal following their defeat of Honduras
in the third place match.
Meanwhile, technical adviser Gernot Rohr and some
invited foreign pros who have flight delays in Lagos are
expected in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Tuesday
afternoon.
Result of Saturday’s qualifier at the Akwa Ibom Stadium
counts for nothing as Egypt have already picked the lone
ticket from the group.
Tuesday morning ahead of Saturday’s Afcon qualifier
against the Taifa Stars
Nigeria camp swelled on Tuesday morning with the arrival
of Mikel Obi for the Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations
qualifier against Tanzania billed for Uyo.
Brown Ideye, Victor Osimhen, Imoh Ezekiel, Musa
Mohammed, Jamiu Alimi and goalkeeper Emmanuel
Daniel were the early birds as they arrived on Monday
afternoon.
The Chelsea star returns to the senior national team
after leading the Dream Team VI to winning 2016 Rio
Olympics bronze medal following their defeat of Honduras
in the third place match.
Meanwhile, technical adviser Gernot Rohr and some
invited foreign pros who have flight delays in Lagos are
expected in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Tuesday
afternoon.
Result of Saturday’s qualifier at the Akwa Ibom Stadium
counts for nothing as Egypt have already picked the lone
ticket from the group.
Pictures: Samson Siasia And Wife Visit Sports Minister Solomon Dalung In Abuja, Yesterday
Siasia had visited with his wife Eunice to thank the Minister
for his support to the Dream Team from Atlanta to Rio
where they won Bronze in the football event of the Rio
Olympics and to officially inform him that his contract with
the NFF has ended.
for his support to the Dream Team from Atlanta to Rio
where they won Bronze in the football event of the Rio
Olympics and to officially inform him that his contract with
the NFF has ended.
Pictures: Soldiers Arrest Notorious Cattle Rustlers, Recover 209 Cows, 1062 Goats in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army on operations aimed at
dealing with the menace of livestock rustling, armed
banditry and other forms of criminality have killed an armed
bandit, arrested some, cleared camps and recovered
livestock in Kaduna and Zamfara States.
Yesterday the troops arrested a notorious cattle rustler
named Isah Fulani at Mararrabar Jos, Igabi Local
Government Area of Kaduna State.
Similarly, the troops have also killed the leader of an
livestock and armed banditry gang called Guruguru Magaji
at Tashar Nakau, Ikara Local Government Area, in a fierce
exchange of gun fire yesterday. The troops recovered a
Revolver Pistol and 6 locally fabricated 9mm rounds of
ammunition from him.
The troops at Anchau, Kubau Local Government Area,
Kaduna State also arrested 2 impersonators that parade
themselves as members of a non-existent vigilante group
harassing and extorting money from unsuspecting
members of the public in the area.
The suspects, Mallam Hamza Hare and Mallam Sani Abdul-
Aziz also posed as liaison officers to security officers
duping people.
The troops have also arrested a notorious armed bandit that
terrorised the public especially along the road that linked
Kaduna and Katsina States through Birnin Gwari-Funtua.
The armed bandit, named Mohammed is also popularly
known as “Abedariwa” and was arrested in Birnin Gwari
town, Kaduna State. Apart from confessing and giving
graphic details of his deadly acts, he promised to cooperate
fully with the military to fish out other criminal elements in
the society.
dealing with the menace of livestock rustling, armed
banditry and other forms of criminality have killed an armed
bandit, arrested some, cleared camps and recovered
livestock in Kaduna and Zamfara States.
Yesterday the troops arrested a notorious cattle rustler
named Isah Fulani at Mararrabar Jos, Igabi Local
Government Area of Kaduna State.
Similarly, the troops have also killed the leader of an
livestock and armed banditry gang called Guruguru Magaji
at Tashar Nakau, Ikara Local Government Area, in a fierce
exchange of gun fire yesterday. The troops recovered a
Revolver Pistol and 6 locally fabricated 9mm rounds of
ammunition from him.
The troops at Anchau, Kubau Local Government Area,
Kaduna State also arrested 2 impersonators that parade
themselves as members of a non-existent vigilante group
harassing and extorting money from unsuspecting
members of the public in the area.
The suspects, Mallam Hamza Hare and Mallam Sani Abdul-
Aziz also posed as liaison officers to security officers
duping people.
The troops have also arrested a notorious armed bandit that
terrorised the public especially along the road that linked
Kaduna and Katsina States through Birnin Gwari-Funtua.
The armed bandit, named Mohammed is also popularly
known as “Abedariwa” and was arrested in Birnin Gwari
town, Kaduna State. Apart from confessing and giving
graphic details of his deadly acts, he promised to cooperate
fully with the military to fish out other criminal elements in
the society.
Rabiu Ibrahim to sign for Gent after his Medical today
2007 Under-17 World Cup winner Rabiu Ibrahim says he is in
Belgium to have medicals with Belgian side Gent, before
signing the dotted line to complete his switch from AS Trencin.
At Gent, he will join Moses Simon who also joined the Belgian
side from Slovak side AS Trencin, two summers ago.
“It’s true, am in Belgium as we speak now, my medicals will
take place today, am so happy for the opportunity to play for a
team as big as Gent” He told Owngoalnigeria.com.
” I want to thank AS Trencin and the fans of the club, they
really treated me well, and I will forever remain a fan of the
team”.
Rabiu Ibrahim has five caps for the Super Eagles of Nigeria
and the former Celtic, Kilmanorck, PSV and Sporting Lisbon
midfield maestro hopes his move to Belgium will cement his
spot in the national team.
” I’m hopeful that my performance in Belgium will help attract
the attention of the national team handlers, am not done with
the team, it’s the pride of every player to play for his country,
am not different”.
-Owngoalnigeria
Belgium to have medicals with Belgian side Gent, before
signing the dotted line to complete his switch from AS Trencin.
At Gent, he will join Moses Simon who also joined the Belgian
side from Slovak side AS Trencin, two summers ago.
“It’s true, am in Belgium as we speak now, my medicals will
take place today, am so happy for the opportunity to play for a
team as big as Gent” He told Owngoalnigeria.com.
” I want to thank AS Trencin and the fans of the club, they
really treated me well, and I will forever remain a fan of the
team”.
Rabiu Ibrahim has five caps for the Super Eagles of Nigeria
and the former Celtic, Kilmanorck, PSV and Sporting Lisbon
midfield maestro hopes his move to Belgium will cement his
spot in the national team.
” I’m hopeful that my performance in Belgium will help attract
the attention of the national team handlers, am not done with
the team, it’s the pride of every player to play for his country,
am not different”.
-Owngoalnigeria
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development confirms discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on
Monday confirmed the discovery of Nickel in
parts of Kaduna State in North-West Nigeria.
Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Abbas, said the
ministry had been following up on the report by
its technical experts since the first discovery was
made several months ago.
“The Ministry is aware of the occurrence of the
mineral in parts of Kaduna State,” the statement
said. “Since the first discovery many months ago,
technical experts from the ministry have been
following up on this development as provided by
law.
The ministry urged Nigerians to allow
government come up with detailed reports on the
new find towards its development.
The statement confirmed a report by PREMIUM
TIMES that a private mining syndicate had
discovered nickel in Nigeria.
The private mining syndicate headed by Hugh
Morgan, a mining industry veteran, described the
discovery as unusual since it was found in small
balls of about three millimeters in diameter and
of a high purity in shallow soils, indicative of the
existence of a larger hard-rock Nickel field in the
area.
The discovery was said to be around Dangoma, a
small farming town about 160 kilometres
northeast of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Abuja. The community also borders Kaduna state
to the west.
Nickel could potentially be a high foreign
exchange earner for Nigeria, particularly at a
time the country’s economy was facing the blight
of declining global crude oil prices.
Nickel is sold primarily for first use as refined
metal in manufacturing of many other alloys,
while about 65 per cent of it is consumed in the
West, used for the production of stainless steel
products.
Nigeria could join some of the world’s largest
producers of Nickel, which include Philippines,
Indonesia, Russia, Canada, and Australia,
according to the US Geological Survey.
At the moment, Nigeria’s current output of Nickel
is below 2.5 metric tons per annum, produced
mainly from scrap irons.
The discovery of the mineral in large volume
could see the country’s production capacity
increased significantly, as government has
already shown commitment to raise its capacity to
meet the country’s annual steel demand of 6.8
metric tons, Mr. Fayemi told Bloomberg recently.
Monday confirmed the discovery of Nickel in
parts of Kaduna State in North-West Nigeria.
Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Abbas, said the
ministry had been following up on the report by
its technical experts since the first discovery was
made several months ago.
“The Ministry is aware of the occurrence of the
mineral in parts of Kaduna State,” the statement
said. “Since the first discovery many months ago,
technical experts from the ministry have been
following up on this development as provided by
law.
The ministry urged Nigerians to allow
government come up with detailed reports on the
new find towards its development.
The statement confirmed a report by PREMIUM
TIMES that a private mining syndicate had
discovered nickel in Nigeria.
The private mining syndicate headed by Hugh
Morgan, a mining industry veteran, described the
discovery as unusual since it was found in small
balls of about three millimeters in diameter and
of a high purity in shallow soils, indicative of the
existence of a larger hard-rock Nickel field in the
area.
The discovery was said to be around Dangoma, a
small farming town about 160 kilometres
northeast of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Abuja. The community also borders Kaduna state
to the west.
Nickel could potentially be a high foreign
exchange earner for Nigeria, particularly at a
time the country’s economy was facing the blight
of declining global crude oil prices.
Nickel is sold primarily for first use as refined
metal in manufacturing of many other alloys,
while about 65 per cent of it is consumed in the
West, used for the production of stainless steel
products.
Nigeria could join some of the world’s largest
producers of Nickel, which include Philippines,
Indonesia, Russia, Canada, and Australia,
according to the US Geological Survey.
At the moment, Nigeria’s current output of Nickel
is below 2.5 metric tons per annum, produced
mainly from scrap irons.
The discovery of the mineral in large volume
could see the country’s production capacity
increased significantly, as government has
already shown commitment to raise its capacity to
meet the country’s annual steel demand of 6.8
metric tons, Mr. Fayemi told Bloomberg recently.
29/08/2016
Oshoala ends goal drought
Asisat Oshoala has finally ended her Women’s Super
League goal drought as she fired past Megan Walsh to
give her side the lead in their 2-0 victory over Notts
County Ladies at Meadow Lane Stadium.
The Nigerian had previously failed to score for the
Gunners since March 23, 2015, when she struck on her
debut in her side’s 3-1 victory against Reading FC
Women.
And having gone several games without getting her
name on the scoresheet, the moment finally arrived in
Sunday’s Super League tie with Notts County Ladies as
she rounded goalkeeper Walsh before slotting in the
opener before the hosts scored into their net for the
second.
The victory places Pedro Losa’s Ladies third on the log
with 23 points from 12 games.
League goal drought as she fired past Megan Walsh to
give her side the lead in their 2-0 victory over Notts
County Ladies at Meadow Lane Stadium.
The Nigerian had previously failed to score for the
Gunners since March 23, 2015, when she struck on her
debut in her side’s 3-1 victory against Reading FC
Women.
And having gone several games without getting her
name on the scoresheet, the moment finally arrived in
Sunday’s Super League tie with Notts County Ladies as
she rounded goalkeeper Walsh before slotting in the
opener before the hosts scored into their net for the
second.
The victory places Pedro Losa’s Ladies third on the log
with 23 points from 12 games.
Updates from Super Eagles Camp in Uyo
The players already in camp are :
Emmanuel Daniel, Jamiu Alimi, Brown Ideye, Victor
Osimhen, Imoh Ezekiel & Musa Mohammed.
More players are expected to hit the camp Monday Night
Emmanuel Daniel, Jamiu Alimi, Brown Ideye, Victor
Osimhen, Imoh Ezekiel & Musa Mohammed.
More players are expected to hit the camp Monday Night
Eight dies in road accident in Cameroon
The dangerous effects of driving or being driven in an
overloaded vehicle cannot be overemphasized. Most drivers
in a bid to make quick and extra cash -endanger themselves
and put the lives of their passengers at risk. According to
reports, this fatal accident which happened after a speeding
driver crashed his vehicle along Bafoussam/Mbounda road
in Cameroon -saw at least 8 people dead.
overloaded vehicle cannot be overemphasized. Most drivers
in a bid to make quick and extra cash -endanger themselves
and put the lives of their passengers at risk. According to
reports, this fatal accident which happened after a speeding
driver crashed his vehicle along Bafoussam/Mbounda road
in Cameroon -saw at least 8 people dead.
All Smiles. Assistant Manager Thierry Henry arrives at Belgium training.
Assistant Manager Thierry Henry arrives at Belgium training.
Nigerian Female Student Who Just Made History In Ghana
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
and Technology, witnessed a historic
moment since its inception with a record set
by Nigerian Fathia Ayodele Kareem, who won
12 out of 15 awards to graduating students
who distinguished themselves during their
period of study.
Kareem, 25, an alumnus of the Wesley Girls
High School, bagged the initial record of 8
out of 15.
According to Ultimate FM, when she was
asked if she expected to get the number of
awards, she said: “Yes and No. Yes because I
worked hard by studying and no because I did not
expect to receive these number of awards.”
and Technology, witnessed a historic
moment since its inception with a record set
by Nigerian Fathia Ayodele Kareem, who won
12 out of 15 awards to graduating students
who distinguished themselves during their
period of study.
Kareem, 25, an alumnus of the Wesley Girls
High School, bagged the initial record of 8
out of 15.
According to Ultimate FM, when she was
asked if she expected to get the number of
awards, she said: “Yes and No. Yes because I
worked hard by studying and no because I did not
expect to receive these number of awards.”
Olamide stuns in Ankara Prints
Olamide, YBNL boss shares photo of himself
on Instagram looking very good in an
Ankara prints outfit. His love for his
mother-tongue is something Olamide never
hides as he captions the photo in Yoruba.
See caption:
“Gbenu si no be atenu .. Eyin somori eko shey kor
mu turkey wa ? Pelu malt ? Ok, ema waa alright –
awa’n hustle lówó”
on Instagram looking very good in an
Ankara prints outfit. His love for his
mother-tongue is something Olamide never
hides as he captions the photo in Yoruba.
See caption:
“Gbenu si no be atenu .. Eyin somori eko shey kor
mu turkey wa ? Pelu malt ? Ok, ema waa alright –
awa’n hustle lówó”
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifiers with a calf injury
The Argentina Football Association confirmed the 28-year-old
picked up the injury during City's 3-1 Premier League win over
West Ham on Sunday.
No timescale has been given for his return, with Aguero
potentially facing FA charges for elbowing Hammers defender
Winston Reid.
Argentina play Uruguay on Friday, before facing Venezuela on 7
September.
Lionel Messi has also been training with Argentina after
reversing his retirement decision, which was made at the start
of August.
Argentina are currently third in the qualifying table after winning
three of their six games.
picked up the injury during City's 3-1 Premier League win over
West Ham on Sunday.
No timescale has been given for his return, with Aguero
potentially facing FA charges for elbowing Hammers defender
Winston Reid.
Argentina play Uruguay on Friday, before facing Venezuela on 7
September.
Lionel Messi has also been training with Argentina after
reversing his retirement decision, which was made at the start
of August.
Argentina are currently third in the qualifying table after winning
three of their six games.
Emem Eduok signs for Turkish Club, Kasimpasa
Emem Eduok Signed for Kasimpasa a club in the Turkish Süper Lig
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