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After extending their unbeaten start to the season in all competitions on Saturday, with a hard-fought draw at Anfield in the Premier League, Manchester United who have now gone eight games without defeat in the league and having won the previous two Champions League outings this term, Jose Mourinho's men will be confident going into the clash at Benfica's Estadio da Luz on Wednesday night. The team on Monday departed Manchester for Lisbon as confirmed by the club on its official Twitter handle. Convincing wins against Basel and CSKA Moscow in the opening fixtures mean United can all but secure a place in the knock-out rounds with a win in Lisbon, while the Eagles will be looking to get their first points on the board in Group A, having lost both of their opening matches. Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic still remain sidelined and while Marcos Rojo is still working his way back to full fitness, the Argentina defender was part of the travelling squad to Lisbon. Un

‘You’re very stupid’ -Gov. Rochas tells Rochas Sharing a photo of Gov. Nyesom Wike who was pictured earlier today with Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos, social activist, J.J Omojuwa asked Gov. Rochas when they’ll be getting their own statues. The Governor who has been under fire lately over President Jacob Zuma’s statue he unveiled last weekend, however had a quick reply for him. Here’s their exchange below.

Today is d day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Some years back, a wonderful bouncing baby girl was given birth to. She's no other person than this woman of God, Aya Rev'd Abegunde Adesina Ayodele, she's exactly the type of woman proverb 31 was talking about, she is worth far more than jewels. Mummy I celebrate you today. She's so loving, accommodating, very jovial, no dulling moment with her. I envy her spirit of entrepreneurship. Its so good working with you ma. Oluwa o this woman can think, when things looks very impossible she thinks of a way to make it possible. A very good leader. Mummy, God bless you for me, you will continue to shine. Your life has been a blessing to a lot and for that I say a big God bless you. Happy birthday to you mami. I wish you longest life and prosperity in good health, wisdom, wealth, peace. God will lift you high. I know of some of your expectations and I pray may God surprise you. You are the best.

And finally the day is here, its Oct 5th, a day I have been waiting for, a day set aside to appreciate all teachers in the world. Its world teachers day. I personally want to testify to the impart this loving people had done in my life. With their help I could write and read. You are the president of a country today all thanks to a teacher, u r a doctor, lawyer, accountant, scientist name that profession, all thanks to a teacher. Teaching is the only profession that gives birth to all other profession. I thought I was strong but when I think about the kind of treatment given to our teachers, the thought always stole tears from my eyes, I wish I could do something. The little I could do is to appreciate them for their effort. Our parents are always concerned when school is on break because of how we will disturb them but I wonder how a teacher cope with the kids in school and then her own kids at home. Let me stop here because the more I type the more the tears. I Bamidele Victor is sa

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that those arresting people today will be arrested tomorrow. This followed his insistence that he will become Nigeria’s next president. Fayose, in a series of tweets on Thursday night, was reacting to the arrest of Toyin Ojo, his Commissioner for Finance. The Governor insinuated that some people in Aso Villa were using the security and anti-graft agencies to intimidate him. “The arrestors of today would be arrested tomorrow. “Those who gave [email protected] won’t be POTUS know better now. I want to be President of Nigeria, that’s what I will be. “They think they can use @officialEFCC to intimidate us, we are waiting. But tell the Villa hawks that last year, they used DSS, it failed. “They remembered bailout fund the moment I made it public that I was declaring for President. So, Ekiti was the only state that got bailout?,” Fayose tweeted.

Happy birthday to Joke Silva, we wish you long life and prosperity. We really admire your work in touching lives. Has you add another year today, may God answer all your prayers and grant you all your heart desire. Much love from Drbam concept.  Happy birthday maami

Nollywood actress, Ajoke Silva is sure a leading example to most filmmakers that consistency and doggedness attribute success on the chosen field. Having featured in countless movies and powerful stage performances, Joke Silva is still very much relevant in the industry having kicked off her career in film in the early 1990’s. Married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs; the couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group covering film production and distribution assets and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, where she is Director of Studies. She is also the pioneering managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University. However, it will interest you that Joke and Olu Jacobs met in 1981 at a rehearsal and got wedded in 1985, showing that love can truly last a lifetime. Cornered at the 100th premiere of Battleground, Joke Silva shares her journey in the industry with MUTIAT ALLI, and her thoughts on marriage break-ups, domestic violence and loving moments wi

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up 23 players for next week’s all –important 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo.Super Eagles, Black Stars set to do battle in WAFU finalFirst goal for Super Eagles inspires Okpotu Rohr calls up Mikel, Moses, Ighalo, 20 others for Zambia Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up 23 players for next week’s all –important 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo. Skipper Mikel John Obi and forward Odion Ighalo (both based in China) and England –based Victor Moses, who bossed the two encounters against Cameroon earlier this month, retained their places, but Portugal –based goalkeeper Dele Alampasu dropped down to the standby sector alongside wing back Tyronne Ebuehi, and South Africa –based Daniel Akpeyi and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi return after injury knocked them out of the sessions against the African champions. The list

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday promised to cover the academic period lost to its strike. The ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. NAN reports that lecturers in public universities, under the aegis of ASUU, embarked on what they described as total, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide strike on August 13. The lecturers protested non-implementation of the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding it entered into with the Federal Government. The union suspended the strike conditionally on September 18 after dialogue with a Federal Government delegation headed by the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige. “We wish to assure our students and parents that they do not have any cause to worry over the lost period while the strike lasted. “As we have always said, it is not our intention to be disrupting academic activities in our institutions. “W

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has condemned the attacked on the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. This comes hours after gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler who was installing some chiefs on Monday, wreaking havoc on some vehicles parked inside the palace. Governor Ajimobi, in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and strategy, Yomi Layinka, directed security agencies to ensure that the masterminds were swiftly arrested, interrogated and brought to justice. “The governor has vowed not to brook anyone or group of people desirous of bringing back the regime of violence and brigandage to the state,” the statement said. The Governor, however, reiterated his commitment to the security and protection of lives and properties of all citizens of Oyo State. He said he has laboured hard to restore and maintain peace in the state in the last six years, noting that anyone found culpable would not be spared.

Whether small or big, businesses should grow. According to some experts, there are things to do to help grow your business quickly. Mrs Yohanna M. N. McDavid, an architect and financial consultant said diligence and knowing how to woo customers are required for any business to grow. “People are your biggest assets in any business. You must find a way to keep both new and old customers. This is the only way you will increase your patronage,” McDavid said “Also, reviewing your business model and adjusting it to meet any raising need will help you get customers,” she said. She added that to grow business quickly in the present economic situation, entrepreneurs should have good bookkeeping skills and have a working business model that can evolve. Similarly, an economist, Mr Ogunrinde Olabusayo Felix, said entrepreneurs must learn to embrace the uncertainties in the business world.  “As an entrepreneur, risk taking is very paramount.  Therefore, an entrepreneur needs to lea

The non-teaching staff unions of Nigerian government universities under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) have suspended their industrial action. JAC comprises members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). National President of the three unions, Sam Ugwoke, announced the suspension at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The decision followed the agreement reached with the unions by the Federal Government, after eight hours of negotiations since last night. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, who led the Federal Government delegation at the meeting, gave assurances that the government has agreed to address all 12 issues raised by the striking workers.

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been involved in a car crash on his way home from training today according to The Sun. The Franch international Bakayoko who moved to Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 holders Monaco in the summer, he was driving along Blundel Lane near their Cobham training ground at around 3.30pm when the accident happened. London Police was called to the scenario this afternoon, but it is unclear how bad the accident was and if he sustained any major injuries. He was traveling towards Oxshott, Surrey when the incident happened. It is understood nobody else was involved. Premier League Champions Chelsea paid £40million to Monaco for the 23-year-old and earning £110,000 per-week for a five-year contract. Bakayoko has made six appearances for the Blues since joining them where he has scored his first goal for the club in the 6-0 win over Qarabag in the Champions League earlier this month.

Some political thugs in Ondo state nearly snuffed life out of Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori after they attacked him at a meeting. Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori The Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori was on Thursday beaten mercilessly by persons suspected to be political thugs in Akure while attending the zonal meeting of the All Progressives Congress in the state. Ilori speaking after the encounter revealed that he was attacked by thugs acting on the instructions of a top government appointee in Ondo State (name withheld). According to Punch, the incident took place at the International Events Centre, Akure when Ilori left the hall to grant interview with reporters at the entrance of the hall. His clothes and underwear were torn by his attackers. Without any elaborate explanation, Ilori alleged that a top Ondo State Government official sent the thugs to attack him. “It is

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State chapter has commended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, for resorting to court for justice over the disputed Ibadan Chieftaincy review. The party in a statement by its Director of Media, Research and Strategy, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde, said the Olubadan’s move was honourable to advance his oppposition to the review. On positions that the state government withheld the salaries of the Olubadan for six months, the party said it discovered from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters that allowances meant for the Olubadan and other members of the Local Government Traditional Council and the Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers have been paid up to date. APC added that the Olubadan’s allowance was not treated in isolation but alongside that of other traditional rulers in the state and others on the payroll of the government. According to him, the state government paid the Olubadan just as it paid others on

Senate President Bukola Saraki has confirmed that students and lecturers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomosho, will resume on Friday. The management of the university had announced that students and staff of the varsity should resume on Monday, September 18 but the news had elicited a negative reaction from the striking staff members who said they were unaware of the development. However, Saraki, via his Twitter page on Wednesday, said the imminent resumption of academic activities was due to the intervention of his office during a meeting held with the aggrieved lecturers. Quoting a post by DailyPost on the resumption on Friday, he wrote; “Glad that after our intervention, #LAUTECH students will be returning back to school. Kudos to the @oyostategovt and @StateofOsun!”

The Western Regional Zonal coordinator, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ade Adejumo said in a chat with our correspondent that asking students to resume without sorting out the institution’s crisis was a way to turn the students and public against the union. He said as opposed to the news that has been making rounds, the two state governments are yet to pay the six months salary arrears to the university and didn’t even meet with the unions before announcing resumption. He pointed out that the unions would not be open to dialogue unless their agitations are taken care of. Their agitation, he said, are more than salaries. “We need a sustainable way to run the institution” When asked the outcome of the meeting with the school’s governing council which was held on Monday, 18th of September, the unionist said, they have not gotten far from the beginning of the crisis and that the strike subsits until their prayers are answered by the government. He added th

1. Fights cough Take some leaves and squeeze them to get the extract. After that, take some of the extract and add hot water in it. You can give this healthy drink to your kid or drink it yourself. This drink will not only help to cure your cough but improve your immunity so you will not get cough too often. 2. Solves indigestion problems If you suffer from diarrhea, mules or other stomach disorders, then a drink made of scent leaves can surely help you. Scent leaf is very effective if you have problems with your stomach. It has the same effect as aspirin and ibuprofen. The recipe is so good that once you drink it, you will feel a great relief. The drink cools the stomach and has a great calming effect on the digestive system. 3. Prevents heart diseases and problems When you get older, you might develop some heat problems. Scent leaves can prevent any heart diseases and problems. Add some scent leaves in your food and it will improve your heart health. 4. Lowers blood sug

The last may have not been heard about the clash between Neyamr and Edinson Cavani over who takes the penalty and free-kick at PSG. The battle lingers as Neymar has written to PSG’s team of Directors demanding that PSGsell team-mate and forward partner Edinson Cavani. As reported by a Spanish Sport publication on Tuesday, the Brazilian made his feelings abundantly clear to those in charge of the club. Neymar reported that his  relationship with the Uruguayan has become ‘impossible’ following their penalty dispute and dressing-room bust-up in the aftermath of the 2-0 victory against Lyon on Sunday. ‘Neymar has already communicated to Nasser Al-Khelaifi that his coexistence with Cavani is totally impossible and he has asked for the transfer of the Uruguayan striker,’ the Spanish publication quoted With the development, the PSG owner will now have a decision to make to smooth the duo relationship or go with the demand of the world-record signing sell Cavani who is one of the cl

Have you ever think about your life? How you came about how to read and write? Do you remember those days when you do writing in nursery school and your teacher beat you just to make sure you get it correctly? Do you remember how the teacher struggle to make sure you understand the subject? Do you even care if such a teacher has his/her own problem yet he/she finds joy in teaching you, now you are a big man and woman but do you remember that teacher that did so much for you? You can read and write today, all thanks to those teacher figures. You are who you are today, thanks to them. Do you even remember their faces, hope you are not saying at least I pay school fees, yes you did, but what you paid for, was it worth what was given to you? It saddens my heart that teachers who ought to be collecting high salaries more than our political leaders are just collecting a stipend, enough of the epistle, am not write this to change your heart but can you think back to how it all start

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Government has notified the House of Assembly of plans to borrow £5 million, to purchase tractors. This was made known in Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s correspondence to the House of Assembly. The letter was sent last Thursday and read by Speaker Michael Adeyemo. Deliberating on the letter, Adeyemo’s deputy, Musa Abdulwasi, commended the initiative. He said it would enhance agricultural development in the state and urged the Executive to “make judicious use of the fund to achieve a laudable goal of promoting agriculture.” Also, another member,  Segun Olaleye, said the matter should not be discussed on the floor of the House but, at the parliamentary caucus meeting. Speaking to the contrary, the speaker said the matter should be discussed on the floor and added that it was a matter of interest to the people of the state that journalists needed to witness the deliberation. But, Chairman of the Parliament, Segun Ajanaku supported Olaley

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the address by President Buhari at the United Nations General Assembly Buhari in his speech strongly condemned terrorists acts across the globe. But Fani Kayode lampooned the president for not condemning killings in Nigeria. “You condemn the killing of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar yet you slaughter Igbo Christians and Shiite Muslims in Nigeria and you turn a blind eye as your Salafist Fulani kinsmen and herdsmen butcher northern and southern Christians. You declare support for the establishment of a Palestinian state yet you reject the idea of Biafra. You condemn North Korea’s dictatorship yet you have proved to be the most ruthless dictator that Nigeria has ever known. “Your speech at the United Nations was pitiful, shameless and uninspiring. It was a cocktail of contradictions, deceit and mendacities”.

Manchester United vs Burton Albion: Early confirmed team news Jose Mourinho has confirmed David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic and Eric Bailly will all miss Manchester United’s League Cup game with Burton Albion after being given time off. All four players have featured heavily for Man United this season and allowing them two days off each should help them recuperate ahead of this weekend’s away trip to Southampton in the Premier League. Speaking ahead of the game, Mourinho revealed: “I gave two days off only to four players. Apart from that, everybody is selected. Do you want to know which four? De Gea, Valencia, Matic and Bailly.” The only player I thought might feature against Burton Albion was Matic but his absence means we’ll see a likely midfield pairing of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera, or potentially Michael Carrick‘s first appearance of the season. Ashley Young‘s fine recent performances mean he will slot in for Valencia but Mourinho also has Matteo D

As the national Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), suspended its one-month-and-six days-long strike on Monday, the reaction from thousands of students across the country was surprisingly unenthusiastic. Students took to social media to express their reluctance to return to school. Why? For some, because of the heavy workload and examinations awaiting them upon resumption, and for others, its just sheer laziness. The story is, however, different for another set of students. While their colleagues begrudgingly prepared to return to school after the month-long strike, they still sat home in apprehension, waiting for a second, more important, confirmation before they begin packing their bags. These ‘special’ set of students are none other than the students of the infamous Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, who have been stuck at home for over one year. One may wonder, since the national ASUU, which oversees the majority of universities in Nigeria

  Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, through his palace officials has revealed that he will speak on his crashed marriage to Olori Wuraola at the appropriate time. The Ooni’s Director of Media, Mr. Moses Olafare, revealed that the palace is fully aware of all that is being said, right or wrong about the issue and that they will reveal the truth when they are ready to talk. Speaking to Nigerian Tribune he said; “In this era of social media, where people have free access to internet, as constitutionally permitted by laws of the land, people can say anything.” “Inspite of all being said on the issue, decorum still requires that we in the House of Oduduwa maintains silence, at least for now. “This is because marriage is strictly a private matter that should not subjected to undue public uproar. When it is necessary for us to talk, we will surely talk on the issue" Olori Wuraola confirmed the crash if the 17 months old marriage in a statement which was relea

  Season one’s finale left fans on the edge of their seats, with the arrest of the show’s leading lady, Sara Aguilar (Blanca Soto). Back to settle the score, Sara returns in Woman of Steel Season 2 showing Weeknights at 9:10pm , exclusively on Telemundo (DStv Channel 118). The exciting second season of Woman of Steel begins with Sara behind bars. After waiting out her five-year sentence in prison, she learns that her son Salvador Acero (Michel Duval), who’s now a teenager, has been kidnapped. Will jail bars be enough to keep a protective mother away from her son? Will Sara find her way around this sentence? Or will she have to say goodbye to her son Salvador and everyone else she loves. Throughout the new season, we’ll learn just how far Sara is willing to go to protect her family, if true love can bring two people back together, and whether those who did the Woman of Steel wrong will finally be brought to justice. Watch the drama unfold as Woman of Steel season 2 a

Minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, yesterday disclosed that one of his children is affected by the current strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). He disclosed this when he spoke with state house correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting. “Students who are supposed to take their exams and promotional exams have been forced by circumstances beyond their control to stay at home. I have one of my child at home as we speak. Government is leaving no stone unturned to make sure that we reach a conclusive agreement with ASUU so that they can go back to the class room" he said

The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, was a guest on Channels TV yesterday where he stated that the military was not planning to arrest anyone on social media that makes anti-military or anti-government comments because they do not have the power to make such arrests. Recall that Enenche was a guest on the same channel on August 23rd where he disclosed that the military is monitoring social media for comments that are anti-military, anti-government and anti-security. Many Nigerians thought it meant that the military would soon begin to arrest anyone that makes such comments online. The anxiety in Nigerians grew when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo during his time as acting president, had announced that hate speech would now be treated as an act of terrorism. During his interview yesterday, Enenche said the military was just going to monitor the social media space but it has no power to arrest anyone that makes hate speech on social media. “There

President Buhari arrived Katsina state yesterday for the Sallah holiday. He walked from the Helipad to his home in Daura, Katsina state so he can acknowledge greetings from his supporters who thronged the streets to welcome him home. See a full photo below

  The men removed the back seat so they could use the car to transport the cow. Would the car even move? Hausa news platform, Rariya, shared the photos as they called on the Federal government to look into ways some market men and women treat animals they want to sell. See more photos below

The Abia State Police Command arrested a suspected burglar and recovered Laptop computer sets belonging the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The suspect, Maduforo Iheanacho was arrested on August 21, following a distress call from one Eberechi Nwaeze of Osaa-Ukwu village that Iheanacho of same village burgled his house and carted away his belongings. Patrol team attached to Ohuru Isimiri Division Aba swooped on Maduforo Iheanacho and recovered two sets of ZINOX Lap-Top Computers property of (INEC) and other items belonging to Eberechi Nwaeze during a search of his house. Investigation is in progress.

  Three notorious kidnappers terrorizing Kogi state, particularly Okene axis have been arrested by the State Police Command. The arrested suspects are Mohammed Abdulrazak, Yusuf Abona Jafaru  and Iliyasu Yusuf Nyamida. According to the State Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu, 'on the 30/08/2017 at about 9am, the Police Officers attached to OKENE Division on pin down duty stopped a Gulf Station Wagon, but the driver refused to stop, and was trying to escape but was given a hot chase by the operatives and eventually intercepted the car and arrested the three suspects at Okene Check point'. The CP added that, 'Items recovered from the suspects include; One Barreta Pistol with six rounds of live ammunition, One Tiger Pistol Revolver with twelve live ammunition, Nine Hand sets of different types, Small box containing surgical implements, One HP Laptop and One Ash colour Gulf station wagon Car with Reg. No. EKP 394 EX, EDO. The suspects will be arraign

In a post he shared on his IG story, son of former Edo state governor, Lucky Igbinedion, Nosa, said a lot of people accuse God for the hardship they face but when they dig deep into their heart, they find out that they brought such hardship on themselves. He advised people to always make better decisions to avoid problems. See his post below

  Kim Kardashian In an exclusive interview for the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia , attacked US President, Donald Trump , saying her 4-year old daughter North West would make a better president. In the interview, she was asked who she believed should be in the White House and she said, 'not the president now. Anyone can run the US better. My daughter would be better. We’ve worked so hard to get where we were and to have so many things that we were so proud of in this country, to literally just revert backwards is the most frustrating thing. Every single day when you can’t really believe what’s going on, the next day it’s something else even more crazy and tragic' she said.  She added that 'It’s really scary the world that we’re living in now. And when you did feel safe at home, now with Trump in presidency you don’t feel safe anymore'. She also said I don't follow Trump on Twitter, ‘I follow Obama though.’