Monday, 11 December 2017

Photos Of Cristiano Ronaldo's 7-Year-Old Son Taking Control Of The Ball


Cristiano Ronaldo's son may be living proof soccer greatness is genetic.

Check out the 7-year-old taking control of the ball after Saturday's Real Madrid vs. Sevilla La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid won the match by a score of 5 - 0.

2019: Atiku’s plan shaky as governors seize PDP


Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition was hanging in the balance at the weekend, with the governors taking control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
New power brokers have emerged in the party — courtesy of the Saturday national convention where erstwhile leaders’ influence took a big bashing.

Sunday, 10 December 2017

Nicolas Otamendi wins derby to fire Manchester City 11 points clear


Manchester United’s defensive deficiencies gifted Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City a 2-1 derby victory on Sunday that allowed them to establish a massive 11-point lead in the Premier League.

Romelu Lukaku was United’s fall guy, his failure to clear two set-pieces enabling David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi to score either side of Marcus Rashford’s opportunistic equaliser in first-half injury time.

Nigeria Police defend SARS against brutality accusations


A police official defended a unit of the Nigeria Police Force that has been accused of human rights violations, saying many claims of brutality were unfounded and the country needed to be defended against violent crime.

A social media campaign has called for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to be disbanded. It has gathered pace in recent days as people shared stories of alleged maltreatment by the unit’s officers, as well as photographs and videos.

Injured Manuel Neuer vows to be fit for World Cup


Captain Manuel Neuer insisted he will be fit for Germany’s World Cup title defence next year despite lingering doubts over his fractured foot.

The goalkeeper broke his left foot for the third time this year in September and does not expect to return to training with Bayern Munich until January.

Three Nigerians in CAF’s Think-Tank for Club competitions

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In yet another marker of the growing influence and visibility of Nigeria in global football administration, three Nigerians are members of a 14 –man Think-Tank put together by CAF to brainstorm over two days on ideas and strategies to rebrand the continent’s club competitions from both technical and commercial perspectives.

To this end, a two –day intensive workshop on how best to improve the fortunes of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will hold at the African football –ruling body’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Focus on sacking a govt that got power ‘through deceit’ - Atiku tells PDP


Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to focus on sacking a government that “deceived Nigerians” to get power.

He said this while congratulating Uche Secondus over his emergence as national chairman of the PDP.

How a Lawmaker Offered $5 Million to His Own Aide So She Can Get Pregnant for Him


A former aide to American member of Parliament, Mr Trent Franks, has said the congressman repeatedly pressed her to carry his child, at one point offering her $5m  to act as a surrogate mother.

According to a report by TIME, the eight-term lawmaker abruptly resigned Friday, bowing to an ultimatum from House Speaker Paul Ryan.

85-year-old Ex Priest Sentenced to Life in Jail For Murder He Committed 57 Years Ago


John Feit, an 85-year-old former priest has been sentenced to life in prison by a jury on Friday for the 1960 killing of a schoolteacher and former beauty queen who was a member of the parish he served.

According to Yahoo News, the same jurors in Hidalgo County in South Texas found John Bernard Feit guilty of murder Thursday night.

Pressure on Cameroon to release activist Patrice Nganang


Pressure is mounting on Cameroonian authorities to set free an author and activist, Dr Patrice Nganang, who was arrested on alighting from a fight in Douala.

The Cameroonian-American offended the Yaoundé authorities by publishing an article critical of the handling of the ongoing socio-political crisis in the English speaking part of the Central African nation.

Kenya opposition postpones Raila Odinga’s ‘treasonable’ swearing in


Kenya’s main opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) has announced a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony of its leader Raila Odinga as president of the country.

A statement released on Sunday, two days to the December 12, event said the latest decision had been reached “following extensive internal consultations and engagements with a wide range of national and international interlocutors.”

Comedian Akpororo finally reveals why he chose to build his mansion at Okokomaiko


Comedian Akpororo needs little or no introduction in and out of the entertainment industry.

The funny man who made news a few week ago for building a mansion in Okokomaiko area of Lagos has revealed his reason for choosing that location.


Read his interview with Sunday Punch.

Why I am angry with M.I - Vector


Ace rapper Vector, has finally revealed why he is angry with M.I after the latter's track 'You Rappers Should Fix Your Life,' a song taht bluntly stated S.A rappers were better than Nigerains.

this of course did not go down well with Vector.

Speaking on his hurt, Vector said;

My illness made me realize just how much I am loved - Halima Abubakar


Many were worried when photos of an ill Halima Abubakar surfaced, with tales of her suffering from cancer.

Halima, who is much better spoke on how she felt during this period and what she learnt from the experience.

Tee Mac reacts To Imo State's Ministry Of happiness, Apllies To Be Lagos State's Own


Former PMAN president Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli (MFR) has reacted to Rocahs Okorocha's new Ministry of Happiness.

Taking to his Facebook page, Tee Mac wrote;

I did not dump music, I am still a musician - Ikechukwu


With fewer of him being seen on musical projects and then starring in one of the biggest movies last year, Ikechukwu, is making it known he is still an artiste.

Speaking with Sunday Scoop, he said;

“I just believe I became known as a musician earlier, that’s all. But since I had recorded some achievements as a music artiste, I thought it was time to delve into movies.

Teenage Nigerian Girl Reveals How 18 Arab Men Slept With Her In One Night In Libya


A teenage Libya returnee has explained how 18 Arab men slept with her in a single night. Hundreds of Nigerian citizens stranded in Libya, mostly from Edo State, have been returning to the state recently.The19-year-old girl, who did not want her name mentioned, is among the returnees in a camp in Edo State.

She said told New Telegraph that attempting to go to Europe through Libya was the worst kind of experience anyone could have.

Lady Reacts As Her Beautiful Classmate Is Declared Wanted For Fraud By EFCC


A Nigerian banker and activist, Safiya Stephanie Musa, has reacted as her old classmate has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. The anti-graft agency declared Ugochukwu Sandra Alexandra Nneka from Nnewi area in Anambra state – wanted for conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence.

I Have Not Had S3x This Year- Orezi


While it may be hard to believe, Esegine Allen, aka Orezi, has opened up that he has not had s*x this year and he doesn’t plan to do so anytime soon.

He told Sunday Scoop, “I am not in a relationship at the moment because I have yet to meet a lady I like. I have been single for about a year now and I have not had s*x with any  woman since I’m not dating anyone. But I must admit that it is not always easy to stay away from women because they compliment us.”

Tanzanians call Tiwa Savage out for allegedly rigging award


Singer Tiwa Savage has been called out by Tanzanians after she was declared the most stylish celebrity at an award she had less votes in.

According to Vanessamdeedaily, their artiste Vanessa Mdee, had more votes during the voting stage of the award yet did not win.

How Cristiano Ronaldo Helped his Brother Conquer Drug Addiction


Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, has always been known for his largesse to all those around him and no one has enjoyed this more than his family.

His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos, in an old interview revealed that Ronaldo helped his brother Hugo Aveiro, 42, battle drug addiction.

Daddy Freeze launches ‘Tithe Against Poverty’ challenge


Daddy Freeze is not backing down on his mission to defend his stance on paying tithes and now he’s begun a new challenge called #TAPChallenge on social media.

Dortmund sack Bosz, Stoeger takes over as head coach


Borussia Dortmund sacked Peter Bosz as head coach on Sunday and replaced him with Austrian Peter Stoeger, who was only fired by Bundesliga bottom side Cologne last weekend.

Dutchman Bosz, 54, was released after just 167 days in charge as Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Werder Bremen left Dortmund winless in their last eight league games following a miserable run of results.

Thousands protest in Jakarta against Trump’s Jerusalem move


Thousands of Indonesian Muslims protested Sunday in Jakarta against US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in the latest global show of solidarity with the Palestinians.

Demonstrators many in white Islamic robes and skullcaps gathered outside the US embassy in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country to vent their anger against the unilateral decision.

President Buhari to participate in `One Planet Summit’ in Paris Tuesday


President Muhammadu Buhari is to participate alongside over 50 world leaders in the One Planet Summit in Paris, France, on Dec. 12.

The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.