Messi's matured a lot since World Cup, says Martino

Lionel Messi has matured a lot since the last World Cup, according to Argentina head coach Gerardo Martino. The Barcelona forward skippered the national side to the final of the tournament in Brazil, with his goals in the group stage proving particularly important. Messi will be back in international action this summer at the Copa America in Chile, this time under the guidance of Martino – his former Barca boss who replaced Alejandro Sabella...

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HAPPY NEW MONTH

With let’s twist a fresh sheet with the perfume of fresh rainwater. Let’s overlook earlier period errors making punishment for this month. Transfer you these good wishes to carry you trust and joyfulness Happy New mont...

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Lagos Govt to provide Wi-Fi services for residents (in parks only)

The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos state Ministry of Information Communication Technology, ICT, Mrs Nike Animashaun, has revealed plans by the state government to provide Wi-Fi services to residents of the state. Speaking at the state ministerial briefing in Alausa recently, Mrs Animashaun said the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be installed in parks within the state. She listed the first parks to benefit from the WiFi installment...

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GEJ sacks NHIS CEO, confirms Gwarzo as DG SEC & Peter Obi as chairman of SEC

State House press statement President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment with immediate effect. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NH...

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Boko Haram is a fraud - Buhari

A statement from Gen Buhari signed by his media aide, Shehu Garba. "The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base," General Buhari told visiting leaders of Nassarawa State who came to congratulate him on his emergence as President-elect. No religion allows for the killing of children in school dormitory, in markets and places of worship. They have nothing to do with religion. They are terrorists and we are going...

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FG names major streets & roads in Abuja after GEJ, Sambo, Atiku, El Rufai, others

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has revealed plans to rename some major streets and road in the FCT after some prominent Nigerians. In a statement released today April 27th by his spokesperson, Nosike Ogbuenyi, the ministersaid those to be honored with street names include President Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, former Speaker of...

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Arsenal need a new spine to win the Premier League - Henry

Thierry Henry believes Arsenal need to sign four players if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season. The Gunners drew 0-0 with Chelsea on Sunday and currently sit 10 points behind Jose Mourinho's side with the season drawing to a close. Henry believes the Gunners should replicate the recruitment strategy employed by the Blues, with the club' record goalscorer claiming that they need a new "spine" as they look to win their...

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NFF's new Nike deal worth $3.75m (743m Naira)

The Nigeria Football Football Federation has revealed that it would earn $3.75m (743m Naira) during its three-and-half-year partnership with Nike and a $500,000 (99m Naira) bonus if the Super Eagles qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia among other perks. The contract is worth $750, 000 (148m Naira) in its first year and would rise to $1million (198m Naira) each year from 2016 till 20...

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Race For Lagos Speakership Begins

With the conclusion of the 2015 general elections across the country except for few states where there would be re-run elections in some categories, the next item on the agenda is the election of principal officers of the state assemblies, when they are inaugurated in June, 2015. Taiwo Ogunmola-Omilani writes on the race for the Speakership of the Lagos State House of Assembly For the Lagos State House of Assembly, electing the next Speaker might...

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Desperate Housewives get Nigerian edition

The local adaptation of the multiple award-winning ABC television drama hit series is set to launch in Nigeria. This launch is to be preceded by a premiere in Lagos by the end of this month where the new Desperate Housewives of Africa will be introduced in person along with the all-African suburban ‘Wisteria Lane’ neighborhood where the series will be based. L-R: Linda Osifo as Rhetta Moore; Michelle Dede as Tari Gambadia;...

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The Argentine hailed his players' efforts despite Atletico going out of the Champions League against their city rivals

Diego Simeone felt his Atletico side were in control of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid until Arda Turan’s red card swung it in the hosts' favour. Turan was dismissed for a second yellow card with 14 minutes to go at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the tie goalless and seemingly heading for extra time.The sending-off rejuvenated Madrid who grabbed an 88th-minute winner through...

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Woman Hires Assasins to Kill Husband

A 57-year-old man, Solomon Fasade, has pleaded with an Iyana-Ipaja Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his 17-year-old marriage to Abosede.Mr Fasade, who lives in Ayobo, a Lagos suburb, is accusing his wife of waywardness and threatening his life.He claimed that she brought another man to their house.“Two years after I was robbed, I later got to know my wife arranged armed robbers to my house and went as far as asking them to kill me,” he said.When...

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Cholera Disease Outbreak Killed 10 Ebonyi State Students

Cholera Disease At least 20 people have reportedly died of choleraoutbreak in seven local government areas of Ebonyi State. The local government areas affected include Izzi, Ebonyi, Abakaliki, Ohaozara, Ebonyi, Ohaukwu, Ishielu and Ezza North. The state Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr. Chris Achi, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the state government had taken measures to contain the spread of the disease. Achi stated...

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Photo: Former IGP Suleiman Abba hands over to new IGP, Arase

Former Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, who was sacked yesterday April 21st by pres. Jonathan handed over to the newly appointed IGP Solomon Arase at the police headquarters in Abuja today April 22nd. I like the way he's smiling despite the circumstanc...

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I’ve stepped on toes, but won’t flee Nigeria –Diezani

Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, on Wednesday  debunked rumours that she has fled the country following the failure of President Goodluck Jonathan’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to secure a second term. Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison Madueke Emerging from the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, the Minister said she has no regrets stepping on toes of members...

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