Tuesday, 13 February 2018

The mad person you healed is roaming about – Freeze mocks Salvation Ministry


Controversial On Air Personality (OAP), Daddy Freeze, has slammed the Church of Salvation Ministry in Port Harcourt, for reportedly saying that the church had healed a well-known mad man in Rivers State.

Freeze, who posted a video of the man on his Instagram page, blasted the church members and their leaders, insisting that the man is back to the streets.

22-yr-old Boko Haram Commander jailed 60 years

22-yr-old Boko Haram Commander jailed 60 years

The Federal High Court in Wawa Cantonment, Kainji, Niger State, on Tuesday sentenced a commander of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abba Umar, to 60 years imprisonment for various acts of terrorism.
The 22-year-old, who was remorseless and maintained a hard look throughout the proceedings, confirmed  that he would return to Sambisa Forest to continue the terrorism acts if he was ever released.

Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Wife


An Ikeja High Court on Tuesday sentenced one Katungi Phillips to death for stabbing his wife, Justina James, to death for allegedly infecting him with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Justice Raliatu Adebiyi, sentenced Phillips after finding him guilty of  murder.

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette undergoes knee procedure, out for six weeks


Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been ruled out of action for up to six weeks, the Premier League club have revealed.

“Striker Alex Lacazette had an arthroscopy on his left knee in London on Tuesday morning,” Arsenal stated on their official website on Tuesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic nears return as Manchester United vow to keep fighting


Zlatan Ibrahimovic is nearing a return to fitness as Manchester United seek to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League when they visit Newcastle on Sunday.

The former Paris Saint-Germain striker has struggled to get back to his best since suffering cruciate knee ligament damage during a Europa League victory over Anderlecht last April.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma agrees to resign within 6 months


South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday agreed in principle to resign within a time frame of three to six months, said ANC secretary general.

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule said this when briefing the media in Johannesburg about ANC’s NEC (National Executive Committee) meeting last night.

University of Lagos postpones 2017 convocation


The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday said it had postponed its convocation ceremony for the 2016/2017 academic session.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who disclosed this in an interview with our reporter in Lagos said that a suitable date for the ceremony would be announced in due course.

Medical Doctor Declared Wanted For Robbery As Police Parade Gang Members


A medical doctor has been declared wanted for alleged robbery in Abuja. Dr. Ola Solomon Jimade, who is currently at large, is said to be the proprietor of Vital Care Hospital in Kubwa area of Abuja. He is said to be the leader of a robbery and car snatching gang that operates in various areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The police on Tuesday paraded five members of his gang at the FCT Police Command headquarters.

Man Pours Hot Water On His Wife In Borno State Over A Misunderstanding


The Police in Borno have arrested one Bukar Ali, for allegedly pouring hot water on the face of his first wife, Falmata Bukar.

The Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu, told newsmen that the suspect was now in police custody in Maiduguri.

Mourinho Stay Ends Man Utd's Ronaldo Hopes


Jose Mourinho's new contract at Manchester United has ended any chance of Cristiano Ronaldo rejoining the Red Devils, according to Le10Sport.

Ronaldo is reportedly unsettled in the Spanish capital and could be set for a summer departure if Real Madrid do not offer him a new contract. 

Nigeria To Benefit From Facebook's $10m Investment


Nigeria’s technology communities are set to benefit from Facebook Community Leadership Programme, a global initiative that invests in people building communities.

The platform will commit tens of millions of dollars to the programme, including up to $10 million in grants that will go directly to people creating and leading communities.

Why Alexis Sanchez Fell Out With Arsenal's Players - Hector Bellerin Finally Opens Up


Hector Bellerin admits Alexis Sanchez‘s demanding mentality became ‘too much’ for Arsenal‘s players.

The Chilean was involved in a confrontation with Laurent Koscielny during a training session with Arsenal last season, while in December, the forward was at the centre of a bust-up with his teammates and was dropped by Arsene Wenger.

Obasanjo and Babangida should join retirees club - Tinubu


Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has asked former military President Ibrahim Babangida and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to join the club of retirees.

Tinubu said this on Tuesday while addressing state house correspondents at the end of a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari joined politics to save Nigeria - Tinubu


Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says President Muhammadu Buhari joined politics to save the country.

Speaking after meeting with Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu described the president as “one of those rare beings around”.

Divorce-seeking pastor blames wife for his extramarital affair


A 41-year-old pastor, Oluwasanjo Eniola, has asked a Grade C Customary Court, Inanlende, Ibadan, to dissolve his marriage to his wife, Basirat, over her alleged resentment to his pastoral call.

Eniola, on Tuesday urged the court to grant his prayers for dissolution of his 20-year marriage to Basirat to enable him to be free from his wife who’s not supportive.

Liverpool willing to “break the bank” for Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi


Liverpool are ready to “break the bank” for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.

The New Telegraph reports that Jurgen Klopp is willing to sanction a £54.3million bid for the Leicester City enforcer.

Emir Sanusi denies calling for slashing of legislature’s salaries


The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, has denied issuing statement where he allegedly called for the slashing of salaries of members of the National Assembly.

The 19th Kano Fulani emir who spoke through his Chief of Staff who also doubled as the Danburam Kano, Alhaji Munir Sunusi, told reporters in Kano that the emir was indoors on the day he was tagged with fake news.

Zinedine Zidane relaxed as Real Madrid get ready for PSG clash


Zinedine Zidane insists he is not letting the pressure get to him as he prepares his Real Madrid side for Wednesday’s huge Champions League last-16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“I’m very happy. We all live for these moments. I don’t feel any particular pressure,” a relaxed Zidane said at a press conference at Real’s Valdebebas training complex on Tuesday.

Arsenal released Harry Kane because he was ‘a bit chubby’ – Liam Brady


Arsenal released Harry Kane from their youth setup because he was “a bit chubby” and “not very athletic”, according to Liam Brady.

Kane admitted to having a “chip on his shoulder” after being released by the Gunners at the age of eight, but says the decision was the “best thing that ever happened” and he scored his 101st Premier League goal for Tottenham against their north London rivals at the weekend.

Oil falls below $60— Nigeria safe for now


The global crude oil market seems not to have recovered from the fears of another supply glut as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below $60 on Tuesday.

Brent crude, the international benchmark of crude oil, traded at $62; a safe place for Nigeria, whose Bonny Light oil is priced the same as Brent crude.

Train Crushes UNILAG Ph.D Student In Lagos


A postdoctoral student at the University of Lagos identified as Fatai Mutiu Abolade was crushed by a train along Ikeja railway line on Monday morning. The incident happened at about 7:30 am while workers and traders alike were going about their day’s businesses.

The identity card found on the man showed that he was studying Economics in UNILAG and had the matriculation number 119081228.

Please, Let’s Settle Out Of Court - Patience Jonathan Bows to EFCC


Former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan appears to be tired of fighting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in court and has asked for out-of-court settlement.

In a January 30, 2018 letter, titled “Proposal for out-of-Court Settlement of all cases related to Dame (Mrs.) Ibifaka Patience Jonathan,” she told the EFCC of her intention to settle the matter.

Neymar Shows Off Champions League Tattoo Ahead of PSG’s Clash With Real Madrid


Neymar has added an impressive Champions League tattoo ahead of PSG’s showdown with Real Madrid. And ahead of the first leg with Real on Wednesday, Neymar has added some ink to commemorate his crowning moment so far.

His latest tattoo pays homage to Barcelona’s Champions League success back in 2015.

Lady Has 4 Ribs Surgically Removed In Order To Have The World’s Smallest Waist


A 30-year-old reality TV star who has already had four ribs surgically removed in her bid to have the world’s smallest waist is threatening to go even further. Sophia Wollersheim who last year came second in RTL’s The Jungle Camp – Germany’s equivalent of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, is considering another rib surgery.

According to MirrorOnline, the reality star has repeatedly gone under the knife to alter her appearance and fans are begging her to stop risking her health.

Fellow Nigerians sold us into slavery in Libya – Returnee


One of the returnees in the fifth batch of 136 from Libya who arrived Port Harcourt International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday,  Joy Job, has revealed that it was Nigerians sold her and some few others into slavery in Libya.

Job while recounting her experience in Libya, described it as “horrible, sorrowful and unforgettable.’’