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Nigeria’s U-23 team, on Saturday defeated Honduras 3-2 to win the country’s first medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil, finishing in the third-place of the men’s football competition. Sadiq Umar opened the scoring in the first half, sliding home after great work from captain Mikel John Obi. Also Aminu Umar, made it 2-0 four minutes after the restart, before Sadiq finished calmly again to extend the Dream Team VI’s lead. Honduras scored twice in the latter stages of the match, but it was not enough, as Samson Siasia’s men took the show by winning the match.

Many quarters seem to have the know-how for a successful FG/B'Haram Girls swop. Experts are beginning to rain advise on Buhari, spelling out how FG could go about the swop so as to get the desired result. Meanwhile, There are strong indications that the Federal Government has begun moves to exchange the Chibok girls with some Boko Haram detainees. Report reveals that besides the military, the police, the Nigeria Prison Service, the office of the National Security Adviser and the Ministry of Justice would be involved in the swop talks. Be that as it may, the government are undecided on the militants that would be released in exchange for the Chibok girls, detainees, who had not been tried could  be the foremost beneficiaries of the swop deal. There are pointers to fact that detainees, who had undergone the “de-radicalisation” programme of the government, would be considered under the arrangement and that the government had started addressing problems that could hamper the s...

Nigeria's weightlifter Maryam Usman has alleged that Nigeria is not ready to win Olympic medals. In her words: ''I am proud to have represented my country Nigeria and also proud to have represented my family.'' ''Even though I may not have really done what I planned to do. I appreciate God for making me go through the competition injury-free.'' ''So, that I think is the ultimate; I really thank God. The competition was fine. I really don’t talk about it because it makes me so emotional''.'' Reacting to claims that Nigerian athletes do well when they prepare well, Usman said ''I disagree with that. This is an event people have been preparing for, for four years. You just can’t jump in within a month and half to the Games thinking you can beat those who have been training for more than four years. It’s just not possible; let’s not even think about it.'' The athlete also disclosed "After my event I w...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ''Baba'' as he is fondly called has disclosed that he and four other eminent Nigerians brought President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue Nigeria from its current quagmire. Stating that they took the decision when they felt that the country stood at a gridlock. In his words, “Three or four other of us from different part of the country got together and said to ourselves what do we do “We said what is the problem with us and why are we still not growing. We got talking and knew we needed to do something. “What do we need to deal with for this Nigeria of ours to become what God has created it to be. A land flowing with milk and honey, that is the intention of God for creating Nigeria.” Speaking on Thursday at a reception held in his honour at the Government House, Yola, Taraba State,  Baba avowed that Buhari had not disappointed the country so far.  “So far, Buhari has not disappointed us. I trust him, he will not fail Nigerians. ...

Players of the national U-23 team at the Rio Games have avowed that they cannot afford to leave Brazil without the bronze medal. Their statement comes as the Nigerians take on Honduras in the bronze medal (third-place) match of the Olympics. The dream team VI set out for the Gold medal but got knocked out by Germany in the semifinal match played on Wednesday in Sao Paulo.  Mikel, who spoke to reporters several times on his bid to win the Olympic gold before returning to Chelsea, said after the 2-0 loss to Germany that as professionals, they would simply adjust their mindset and target a fresh challenge of taking home the bronze medal. In his words, “We arrived in Brazil with our minds set on the gold but it’s painful that it has turned out this way. Every match played was with the mind-set to win it. “We gave everything against Germany but luck wasn’t on our side. We will keep going for bronze, to make Nigeria proud.” Coach Siasia also left some comments.  “We are g...

Is there really trouble in paradise??? Could Chris Jenner actually force Kim to Dump Kanye West???? its all questions...????? See news posters below: Could this be true?  These and many more seem to be reflective of the  reactions of numerous fans of the Kardashians. But the fact has turned out to be that ''Keeping Up With The Kardashians '' as it were is becoming much more unfeasible as there seem to be no dull moments in their lives. Something is always happening with the Billionaire family. Currently, divorce rumors are flying about Kim Kardashian, 35, and Kanye West, 39, now that she’s been spotted without her wedding ring twice during a trip to Mexico. The Star and mother of two has been flaunting her sizzling figure and post-baby weight loss, but one couldn’t help but notice the lack of sparkle on her left hand. Well, we can try and make some excuses for the Diva;  Kim’s on a vacation at the beach with kids who are probably running around like crazy –...

Usain Bolt nailed it the ninth time earning his ninth gold medal, making Jamaica hit 'triple triple' relay Gold. The 29-year-old super athlete, adjudged to be the greatest sprinter in history, made the win with a run time of 37.27 seconds to fire up an eruption of his veneration in the Olympic Stadium. However, Japan’s quartet took a surprise silver in 37.60 seconds while the United States claimed bronze in 37.62.

Reports has it that the disclosure of the purported involvement of former President Goodluck Jonathan and Co are behind the spate of bombings being witnessed in the Niger Delta was first made at a meeting inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Source close enough revealed that the Presidency is in possession of security report allegedly binding Jonathan to the formation and activities of the Niger Delta Avengers. Intelligence was said to have affirmed that oil installations were mined before the May 29, 2015 handover to President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that the ex-president had publicly debunked the allegation twice, a top government official, told newsmen on Friday, that such report is currently available. In this words : “You know that leaders from the region, including the governors are also affected by the violence in the region. “The situation is affecting their revenue and they cannot meet many of their obligations. So, they were also interested in finding a lasting sol...

Electricity is central to the development of nations. Its use is directly correlated with healthy economic growth. Nigeria is one of the most populated countries in Africa with about 180 Million people but only about 40% of the people are connected to the energy grid. The people who actually have power experience difficulties around 60% of the time. Veteran Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu when asked how much he spends in powering his generators per month left some comments: In his words ''I have stopped calculating the amount. It is painful. You can just imagine if someone is spending just N1,000 per day to run a generator, in a month, you would have spent N30,000. Many Nigerians spend more than that per month. Personally, if I calculate what I spend on powering my generators, I will develop high blood pressure. I don’t bother again'' It is however imperative to note that electricity blackouts cripple the industrial sector. For example, outages in this area o...

The 41-year-old Delta state born trader Mr. Joachim Chinakwe who made the news earlier this week  for naming his dog Buhari, was arrested and detained at the Sango Ota Police Station, Ogun State, on August 13, 2016,  has alleged threat to life. Speaking with news media on Friday minutes shortly before being locked behind bars for the second time at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the capital, after initially being released last Tuesday, said he feared for his life because he does not know what could happen to him next. In his words “I had to leave for Eleweran very early on Friday after receiving a letter on Thursday evening inviting me to the Command. I thought I was being called over for a peace talk, I never knew it was for the purpose of detaining me again. “I am a law-abiding citizen of this country, I have never deliberately committed any offence before, I don’t know why I am being treated like this. I only called the dog that name for the love ...

The Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha, is reportedly in a Health quandary  as his said Europe business trip turned to medical trip. Source in Europe has it that the state's number one man, had been moved from Europe to India over a serious health challenge suspected to be Schizophrenia. The sickness was confirmed when the Governor began to claim he encountered a ghost in his Office. According to a source in Imo State Government house, Governor Okorocha suddenly started shouting in his office... "who brought this woman here?".When his aids rushed into the office they saw practically nobody with the governor. Out of curiosity they asked the Governor what the problem was and which woman was he  referring to but he was still shouting... "I said who brought this woman here?" Another reliable source revealed that the disappearance of the ghost said to be carrying a little baby, and an exchange that occurred between the Governor and the Ghost woman made the ...

The founder and Senior pastor of Later Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakere has urged Nigerians to refrain from referring to the change agenda of President Muhammadu as chain. He made this plea on Friday at the presidential villa where he went to pay homage to the president . Bakare, who is a close ally and past running mate to Buhari in 2011 presidential election made a call on all Nigerians to exercise patience with the current administration, saying the hard times would be past tense in no time. While assuring that the maxim of change which is the slogan of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC would not translate to chain for the people. He added that Nigeria had drifted from its positive direction in the past and needed some conscious efforts to fix it. Which he says would require some time to manifest.

Dr Bukola Saraki, Nigeria's number three citizen has extended his arms of good gestures to the Yekini's as he hired a maid and a nurse to take care of the late Rasheed Yekini’s mother, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini. The senate president, represented by the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka, disclosed this on Friday in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.  He also donated a tricycle to the younger brother of late Rasheed Yekini, Hakeem. Saraki said that he had financed the sinking of a borehole and renovated the residence of Alhaja Sikirat Yekini, upgraded her shop to a mini mart. He said the visit was to meet with the family and see how they could be assisted to better their lots .  The APC senator also pronounced an annual football competition for U-13 boys “so another Rasheed Yekini can be discovered among the youth from Ijagbo, Ira and Offa.”  Saraki said that the competition will be sponsored yearly by him and would be tagge...

Paul Manafort, who hitherto is Donald Trump’s presidential campaign chairman has finally thrown in the towel on Friday after been under intense heat in connection with a Ukrainian corruption investigation . “This morning, Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign, Donald Trump confirmed in a statement. “I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where we are today,” he said.

It was a pool of Nollywood finests at Angela Okorie's celebrity birthday party. Yul Edochie, Andy Chukwu, Mike Ezuruonye and others were visibly present to cheer with the beautiful actress on her special day. See photos from the Birthday dinner:

Foremost Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia, 2Baba as is popularly known on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh at the federal ministry of Agriculture . Checkout the photo proceeds below:

The Police Service Commission, PSC, on Friday confirmed that 110,469 applicants out of the 338, 250 invited for the screening at the states and FCT Police Commands, have come out successful and therefore shortlisted for zonal aptitude test. The Chairman of the commission, Mr Mike Okiro, said that out of the 110, 469 applicants, 22, 454 were shortlisted for Cadet ASPs, 24, 456 for Cadet Inspectors and 63, 559 for Police Constables. The former IG stated that aptitude test for cadet ASPs for both general duty and specialists will begin on August 22 while that of Cadet Inspectors for both general duty and specialists will hold on August 23, adding that the test for police constables for both cadres would take place on August 24. Document and physical screening of specialists is scheduled for August 29 after they will have taken the aptitude tests. Okiro also disclosed that some of the applicants were screened out for alteration, over age, and falsification of documents and gr...

Music artiste Davido, popularly known as O.B.O who was named among the artistes to perform at the Festival of India, which took in Lagos on Saturday, was vividly absent. The organisers of the show made it clear that Davido was duly invited. Sources disclosed that the contract between the Festival of India and the artiste could run into N7m. Reports also says that Davido informed them on Friday night, a day to the event, that he was indisposed to grace the event. However, the organisers have accordingly communicated Davido’s lawyers on Thursday (yesterday) night,as they hope to get a refund of the fee said to have been paid for the star's gig. News media says all efforts to speak with the artiste or his manager proved abortive as a call to his manager’s phone number and a subsequent text message had not been replied as of 8pm production time on the show night.

Kelechi Iheanacho has landed a new contract with Manchester City. The star signed a deal that will keep him at the club until 2021. Making this announcement the club said: “Striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new two-year contract extension with City,” “The 19-year-old Nigeria international, who scored 14 times in all competitions last season, is one of the game’s finest young forwards and will now stay with the Club until at least 2021.” Iheanacho responded, “I can’t express how I’m feeling. I’m very happy to sign my new deal for this club, I’m excited. “I just need to keep working hard and express my feelings on the pitch, and work really well and do great things for the team. I’m happy and I appreciate everything the club has done for me so far at this point so I really need to help and work for them as well.” Pep Guardiola, the club's manager pledges to help Iheanacho realise his max potential at the Etihad Stadium. “I like his personality, his attitude, his abi...