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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...