The Black Stars hitman has scored two in three to give the Swans hope of beating the drop
Jordan Ayew revival prompts hope for Swansea and Ghana
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Jordan Ayew revival prompts hope for Swansea and Ghana
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Jonathan's minister, Maku reacts to Buhari $1bn anti-insurgency fund
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Jonathan's minister, Maku reacts to Buhari bn anti-insurgency fund
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Lagos Police Command dismisses 9 officers, demotes 20 others
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the dismissal of nine policemen found guilty of various offences.
The Command also revealed that 20 others were demoted for offences bordering on gross insubordination, incivility and drunkenness, among others.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti, stated that “In keeping with the promise he made to the good people of Lagos State on assumption of office that there will be no room for corrupt and indisciplined police officers under his watch, the Lagos State Police Command hereby releases to the general public the breakdown in figures, of police personnel punished for various disciplinary offences between the months of September and December 2017 as follows:
“Nine officers were dismissed for offences ranging from discreditable conduct, corrupt practices, disobedience to lawful order and falsehood.
“Twenty five were reduced in rank for offences ranging from gross insubordination, drunkenness, incivility to members of the public and leaving (their) beat.
“A total of 60 inspectors and rank and files were awarded the punishments of major and minor entries.
“The Commissioner of Police said the punishments handed down to the unruly officers would serve as a deterrent to others who may wish to toe the path of ignominy.”
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Dream Vacation: Visit the world's first bubble hotel in France
A stay here is priced from 109 euros in low season for two persons.
Ever thought about living it up in a bubble? Then visit the Attrap’Reves Hotel in France.
This extraordinary resort consists of habitable plastic bubble domes built using recyclable materials.
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Each transparent bubble offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside in Allauch, a French commune situated 10 kilometres east of Marseille, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône.
While at it, enjoy a tinted, romantic cocoon for a marriage proposal, a queen size bed with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and animals that wander to your doorstep.
Then at nightfall gaze at the star and contemplate the milky way in your dome!
Interior design-wise, each bubble has its own identity and the decor varies depending on the ambience visitors desire. It also allows visitors to spend the night under the clear skies, without experimenting any drawbacks like bad weather, insects or humidity.
ALSO READ: Visit the world's first resort designed for plus-size people
It's undeniable, an unconventional accommodation complex with only six bubbles in a natural environment, away from the city racket seems like a perfect getaway with the owners guaranteeing you total privacy.
A stay here is priced from 109 euros in low season for two persons.
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Eniola Badmus: Actress offers N200,000 for stolen dog
Eniola Badmus is searching for her stolen dog, Cavali and is willing to give out money to whoever finds it.
Eniola Badmus' dog, Cavali has been reported stolen and the actress is willing to give N200,000 to whoever finds the dog.
In a photo released by the actress via her Snapchat on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2017, Eniola is seen with her dogs where she also captioned the photo with a public announcement.
"Public announcement: My Famous Dog Cavali has been stolen…….if found kindly call 07067990000 and get a reward of 200k," she wrote.
It seems Eniola Badmus really loves her dog and is willing to spend such an amount of money. Money is not an obstacle for her to be reunited with Cavali
In in September 2017, Eniola Badmus celebrated her birthday with a private dinner with very close friends.
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She started the day off with the release of some lovely photos before the dinner proper. She looked all glammed up in a white top hemmed from behind and black leggings. Among friends who turned up for her birthday dinner include fellow Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna.
The actress has also come out to debunk claims that she is 40 years of age. In an interview with Encomium Magazine: She said: “Yes, today is my birthday, and I am so happy and fulfilled about it. I give God the glory.” She continued: “I am 34 today. I thank God for all He has done in my life.”
When asked why the public thinks she’s 34, she said: “Who said I am not 34? If I claim that, don’t you know I still have elderly ones? What age do you want them to be? Please, I have not clocked 40, I am 34. I don’t know why people are getting it wrong.”
The busty actress recently buried her late father Pa Badmus, amidst pomp and pageantry. The event took place on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Havilah Events Centre, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island and it was a star-studded affair.
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Israel set to cede parts of Jerusalem in peace deal
Israel set to cede parts of Jerusalem in peace deal
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Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Chelsea
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday
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Buffon: Donnarumma would be right to ditch AC Milan for Juventus
The 18-year-old has been linked with a move away from San Siro and the Bianconeri legend believes succeeding him in Turin would be a smart decision
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Groups hold 3million man-march for Ambode
A group of Lagosians under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard said it has commenced a three million man-match in the three senatorial districts of the state in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration.
The march is planned to attract one million people in each of the senatorial districts of the state.
Coordinator of the group, Mr Seyi Bamigbade, while speaking with journalists on Monday, said the group also led scores of Muslims in the state at the weekend to hold special prayers for the success of the present administration, pointing out that it was the group’s desire for the governor to be reelected for a second term in office.
According to him, the prayer session led by the President, Council of Imams and Alfas, Imam Khidir Olojeola, was organised to offer prayer for the governor and seek the support of the Muslim community for his second year in office of Ambode.
Bamigbade explained that the three million man march for good governance and support for Ambode to continue in office was organized by different groups under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguards.
According to him, Governor Ambode needs the payer of Lagosians, saying the match took place at the three senatorial districts with one million in each senatorial district of Lagos State to show support and appreciation to the governor for not disappointing the All Progressives Congress and Lagosians as a whole.
Also speaking at the prayer session, the member representing Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olulade, urged the group to ensure sustenance of the transformation agenda of Lagos State.
He pointed out that the state had been blessed with good leaders who had passion for making life easy for the residents, adding that “all we need is to support them with prayers.”
Commenting on the prayer session, Imam Olojeola said the first term of Governor Ambode was characterised by series of laudable projects, including improved road infrastructure, schools’ upgrade, improving the healthcare sector, and massive investment in the security apparatus in the state.
He said the Muslim community also used the occasion to pray for continued peaceful co-existence in the state as well as the overall progress of the country, expressing optimism that with Governor Ambode on the saddle as helmsman, the state would grow in leaps and bounds in the midst of economic challenges across the country.
“There is still a lot of work to be done in the state, but Governor Ambode has started on a very sound footing despite the economic challenges in the country.”
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JAMB: Here are the accredited registration centres for 2018 UTME in Lagos
If you are a UTME candidate in Lagos and you don't know where and how to register, here are the 70 JAMB approved centres in Lagos.
The 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is approaching. Registration is ongoing and candidates are already prepping themselves for the examinations.
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is also making effort to ensure the 2018 UTME is much better and more successful than the 2017 edition.
And as part of its effort to conduct a successful UTME, JAMB has released the list of accredited centres nationwide.
So, if you are a UTME candidate in Lagos and you don't know where and how to register, here are the 70 JAMB approved centres in Lagos. You can go to the nearest centre to register.
JAMB approved registration Centres in Lagos
1. Ikotun Al-Miyzan Schools CBT Centre, Al-Miyzan Close, Adams Estate, Ikotun, Lagos State.
2. IFAKO IJAIYE Bachel Model College, 3/5 Gardol Street, 7 Ifako Ijaiye, Ogba, Lagos State
3. EGBE Bafuto Computer and Secretarial School, No. 62 Ikotun/Isolo Road, Ile-Iwe Bus stop, Egbe, Lagos State
4. IKORODU Balad Private Schools, 1 Obafemi Street, Off Isawo Road, Agric-Owutu, Ikorodu, Lagos State
5. EBUTE-METTA Brainpoint College, 98 Ondo Street, By Okobaba, Ebute-Metta East, Lagos State
6. IJANIKIN Career Builders Academy, 2 Career Avenue, Era Road, Cele Bus Stop, Agbara-Badagry Expressway, Lagos State
7 YABA Career Builders Academy, 47 Iwaya Road, Career Bus Stop, Onike Iwaya, Yaba, Lagos State
8. EJIGBO Classic International Schools, 29 Afolabi Obe Street, Ori-Oke Bus Stop, Ejigbo, Lagos State
9. OJO Command Day Secondary School, Nigerian Army Cantonment, Ojo, Lagos State
10. OKOKO Connection Computer Training Institute, 1 Connection Street, Cele-Nica Bus Stop, Opp. Bovag Filling Station, Okoko, Ojo LGA, Lagos State
11. ANTHONY VILLAGE Dalware Institute Of Technology, 31-33 Bode Thomas Road, Off Shyllon Str, Palm Groove,Lagos State Center l
12. ANTHONY VILLAGE Dalware Institute Of Technology, 31-33 Bode Thomas Road, Off Shyllon Str, Palm Groove,Lagos State Center ll
13. SATELLITE TOWN Darman Model College, 1 Holy Child Way By Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, Lagos State.
14. ABULE EGBA Datforte International Schools Limited, Bakare Estate, Off Abeokuta Expressway, Hamadiya Bus-Stop, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.
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15. IKORODU Difas College, Akeeb Adewunmi Street, Behind Farm Settlement Community, Primary School, Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State
16. OSHODI Digital Bridge Institute, No. 1 NITEL Road, Off Agege Motor Road, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos State
17. SURULERE Duntro High School, 15 Oremeji, Off Immam Thanni New Nepa Ijeshatedo Surulere Lagos
18. EGBE Eko College of Management Technology, 14 Kudaki Road, Hostel Bus Stop, Egbe, Lagos State.
19. Ikorodu Elihans College, 5/7 Fatai Tomori Street, Igbo Olomu Road, Isawo, Via Ogijo, Ikorodu, Lagos State
20. AYOBO Enefem Group of Schools, 9/11 Adebayo Street, Off Amule-Olayemi Road, Makinde Bus Stop, Ashipa- Ayobo, Lagos State
21. ILUPEJU ETC Nigeria Limited, 229 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, Centre 1, Lagos State
22. ILUPEJU ETC Nigeria Limited, 229 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, Centre 2, Lagos State
23. ILUPEJU Etc Nigeria Limited,231 Ikorodu Road Ilupeju Lagos. Ctr 3
24. AKOKA Federal College Of Education(Technical), St. Finbarrs College Road, Akoka, Lagos State
25. Ejigbo Florin High School, 22/25 Olutimehin Street, Off Ajiboye Street, Ejigbo, Lagos State.
26. LEKKI Funlearn Mind Builder Ltd, 65 Opebi Road,Ikeja, Lagos State
27. OKE-ARO Gods Power International College, Oke-Aro, No. 10 Ajayi Crescent by Ajayi Bus Stop, Oke-Aro, Lagos State
28. SURULERE Grace Polytechnic, No. 9, Joseph Shyngle Close, Surulere, Lagos State
29. YABA HA-SHEM Academy Ltd, 15, Owodunni Street, Off Iwaya Road, Yaba, Lagos State
30. IPAJA High Tree College, 2-8 Ekundayo Street, Off Command Road, Ipaja, Lagos State
31. ANTHONY VILLAGE Huntsville Technology Limited, 4 Ayanboye Street, Faramobi Ajike by GTBank, Anthony, Lagos State
32. IKOTUN Ike-Oluwa Comprehensive College, 14-16 Tunde Gbadegesin Street, Okerube, Lagos
33. FESTAC Institute of Criminal Justice and Criminology Administration, 7th Avenue, Opposite K Close, Festac Town, Lagos State
34. AJAH Island Computer College, Crane School, Adenuga Close, Safeway Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State
35. IKOYI JAMB HEADQUARTERS ANNEX, 11 OJORA ROAD, IKOYI (REGISTRATION ONLY)
36. SURULERE Knowledge Ware Technologies, 87, Itire Road, Besides WEMA Bank, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos State
37. AGEGE LAGOOZ SCHOOLS,21, SOMOYE STR, MULERO B/STOP NEAR NYSC CAMP IYANA IPAJA, ORILE AGEGE, LAGOS
38. AGEGE LUFEM Systems Ltd, 64 Oko-Oba Road, Agege, Lagos State
39. MAGBORO Malicomp Computers, 17 Adesola Akande, off Oyemekun Street, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos
40. BADAGRY Massino Computers Ltd, 35 Assembly Hall Road, By Limca Bus Stop, Itoga, Badagry, Lagos State
41. BADAGRY Meritland Group of Schools, 20 Meritland Way, Igborosun, Badagry, Lagos State
42. EPE Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Epe, Epe LGA, Lagos State. Cente II
43. EPE Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Epe, Epe LGA, Lagos State
44. Ikoyi/Obalende National Open University, 38/40 Maccarty Street, Obalende, Lagos State
45. AYOBO New Ocean Comprehensive High School, 70/72, Alaja Road, Megida, Ayobo, Lagos State.
46. Idimu Oduduwa College of Professional Studies, Egbeda/idimu Road, Idimu, Lagos State
47. IKORODU Ogunlade Services and Solution, Ebute Igbogbo Road, Solebo Junction by 11-30 Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos
48. Ajah Prime Innovation Institute of Technology, 13, Yomi Ajetumobi Avenue, off Alfa Bus Stop, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos State
49. Surulere Reliance S&T, No. 127 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos.
50. LEKKI Resogade School Hall, Southern View Estate, Ollugborogun Village, Opp. Chevron Beside 2nd Toll-gate, Ikota, Lagos State
51. EGBE Rising Sun High School, 16, Okonji Street, Cele Bus Stop, Agodo-Egbe, Lagos State
52. ANTHONY VILLAGE Risk Global Business Cons Limited, 300 Ikorodu Road, by Anthony Bus stop, Beside Niger Insurance, Anthony, Lagos
53. SOMOLU Shoms International Schools, 73, Igi-Olugbin Street, Ladi-Lak, Bariga, Lagos State
54. BARIGA Southfield Children Academy, 72, Olorunkemi Street, Owotutu Bus stop, Bariga, Lagos State
55. IKOTUN Sweet Valley Educational Services, 18-22 Mike Anison Close, Off Governor Road, Ikotun, Lagos State.
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56. IJEGUN TFL Global Computer and Career Center, Plot 260, Ijegun Road, Prince Bus stop, Ijegun, Lagos State.
57. MAGBON The Certified Institute of Shipping, Magbon Bus Stop, Badagry Expressway, Badagry Expressway, Badagry, Lagos State
58. ABULE EGBA TimeOn Kairos Educational & Vocational Institute, 326, Abeokuta Expressway, Super/Cele Bus Stop, Oko Oba Via Abule Egba, Lagos State
59. Ajah Tollywood Sixth Form College, Km 42 Lekki – Epe Expressway Oko – Ado, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos State
60. IKORODU Topville College, 40, Isawo Road, Oke-Oko Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos State
61. IFAKO-IJAIYE Universal Whitehall College, 32/34 Daddy Salvage Street, Fagba Bus Stop, Iju Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos State
62. AKOKA University of Lagos, Computer Centre, Akoka, Lagos State
63. Ayobo Vanilla Options CBT, 15 Candos Road, By Orisun Junction, Off Amule Road, Ayobo Ipaja, Lagos State.
64. LEKKI Vision Computer Academy, 1 Ganiyu Adeboyejo Close, Eputu London, Eputu Bus Stop, Ibeju, Lekki, Lagos State
65. IKEJA West African Examination Council, International office, Plot 6, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Lagos State
66. Ikorodu West Hills High School, 1 Pleasant Street, Ojokoro Village, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
67. IKEJA WISDOM HOUSE 28 YAHAYA ABATAN ROAD, OGBA, LAGOS
68. YABA Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State Ctr l
69. YABA Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State Ctr ll
70. IKORODU Zeekay Schools, 2 Home of Grace Street, Agbede, Ikorodu, Lagos State
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Solidstar: Singer exits Achievas Music after 10 years
Solidstar, who is popular for hits such as ‘My body’, Oluchi’, and ‘One in a million’, announced his exit on Instagram.
Nigerian singer Solidstar has parted ways with his record label, Achievas Entertainment, after spending 10 years at the label.
Solidstar, who is popular for hits such as ‘My body’, Oluchi’, and ‘One in a million’, announced his exit on Instagram.
“I Joshua Iniyezo AKA SOLIDSTAR wish to use this opportunity to thank my former label Achievas Ent for being there for me over 10yrs Words cannot express how grateful I am,” he wrote.
Achievas Entertainment, via their Instagram page, also confirmed Solidstar’s exit in a statement signed by their management.
“We wish to hereby inform the public that Achievas Entertainment has ended its contract agreement with musician, Solidstar,” the statement read. “The two parties reached a mutual decision to end the contract after working for over 10years together. All previous recording audios, music videos, albums of the singer remains property of Achievas Entertainment.”
During his time at the record label, Solidstar released two albums, “One In A Million” (2010) and “W.E.E.D” (2016).
Solidstar: Singer exits Achievas Music after 10 years
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MCG pitch used in Ashes rated 'poor' by ICC
The pitch used for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England in Melbourne is rated “poor” by the International Cricket Council.
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LionsBet Preview: Swansea City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Expect a second-half goal surge at the Liberty Stadium
The Lilywhites will be hoping to fire on all cylinders in their quest to triumph against Carlos Carvalhal’s men on Tuesday night
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Nairabet Preview: Southampton – Crystal Palace: Expect goals on the south coast
Both sides drew blanks in their respective top flight outings previously but will look to get into the scoring act this time around
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Lai Mohammed mourns creative genius, Tunde Oloyede
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the death of former Village Headmaster Producer, Chief Tunde Oloyede, as a big blow to the Creative Industry in particular and the nation in general. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister said Chief Oloyede’s demise has robbed the nation’s Creative […]
Lai Mohammed mourns creative genius, Tunde Oloyede
Lai Mohammed mourns creative genius, Tunde Oloyede
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Aare Ona Kakanfo: Afe Babalola, Ekiti, Ondo monarchs endorse Gani Adams
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti and prominent traditional rulers in Ondo and Ekiti states have endorsed Chief Gani Adams as new Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. Indicating a hundred percent support for Adams, Babalola, who received Adams at his university office yesterday urged the new generalissimo to pursue the […]
Aare Ona Kakanfo: Afe Babalola, Ekiti, Ondo monarchs endorse Gani Adams
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Infant mortality rate: Ambode's wife advocates routine immunization
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Infant mortality rate: Ambode's wife advocates routine immunization
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Nigeria Hosts First International Shooting Coaching Course In Abuja
Brig.-Gen. Oladeji Adeoye (rtd), President, Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF) says the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Grade D Coaching Course will begin in Abuja from Jan. 21-26. Adeoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that the global event was the first to be hosted by the federation since its establishment […]
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Kwara Speaker Condemns Hoodlums’ Attacks On Churches In llorin
The Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad, has condemned the attacks on worshippers on New Year’s eve in some churches in llorin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some churches on lbrahim Taiwo Road were attacked by some yet-to-be identified persons in the early hours of Monday during the New […]
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Explore Nigeria: 2 amazing natural sights in Taraba
Taraba state, one of the less recognized states in Nigeria, was created from the now defunct Gongola.
Taraba state, one of the less recognized states in Nigeria, was created from the now defunct Gongola.
The state derived its name from the Taraba River which crosses the southern part of the state, and both the river and the state are rightly called “Nature’s Gift to the Nation.” Endowed with diverse and rich topography, Taraba truly deserves to be called “Nature’s gift to the Nation”.
Check out these 2 sights you should visit in Taraba state
1. Mambila Plateau – The plateau which comprises mountain chain of Adamawa, Obudu, Shebshi and Alantika is over 6000 ft. above sea level. It is said that the undulating landscape is free of insects.
The plateau is considered as the highest point in Nigeria and probably in Africa and as soon as you reach the top of the mountain, the hot weather witnessed at the foot of the mountain disappears as you are welcomed to a fresh and very chilled breeze blowing across the plateau.
2. Gashaka-Gumti Game Reserve – This is Nigeria’s largest national park. This area which covers about 6600 sq. km is important not only as a major watershed but also as a haven for a rich and exotic assemblage of wildlife, given its strategic location at the interface between the moist Cameroonian Highland and the dry Sub-Saharan Guinea Savannah.
If you want to see a wild dog or a giant eland, then you should visit the Northern Gumti sector. This reserve parades the largest and richest reserve south of the Sahara. It contains various flora and fauna with varied bird viewing possibilities.
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Mark d’Ball: Food vendors, others make brisk business in Otukpo
The competition eventually returned in 2017 following the donation of a new basketball arena by former Senate President David Mark who is the sole sponsor of Mark d’Ball.
Food vendors in Otukpo, Benue, are smiling to the bank after a steady boom in their businesses following the return of Mark d’Ball basketball competition in the town.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition could not hold in December 2016 following an eviction notice served on the organisers to vacate the premises used for the event.
The competition eventually returned in 2017 following the donation of a new basketball arena by former Senate President David Mark who is the sole sponsor of Mark d’Ball.
Some of the food vendors who spoke to NAN expressed appreciation to the organisers saying that their businesses thrived in 2017 compared to 2016 when the event couldn’t hold.
A vendor, Mrs Gloria Samuel, said she sold a quarter bag of rice every day. This, she said excluded what she makes from selling other foodstuffs.
“Some days I go home with N50,000 and at times N45,000. I always rely on this competition (Mark d’Ball) to prepare for the New Year.
“Last year (2016) December was tough because the competition didn’t hold; planning for the New Year was difficult for my family but I thank God things are normal again,” she said.
She commended the organisers of the competition and pleaded for it to be sustained.
Another vendor who specialised in preparing indomie noodles with egg, but only gave his name as Simeon, told NAN that he enjoyed celebrating his Christmas in Otukpo because of the brisk business during Mark d’Ball.
“I am from Plateau State. In the last five years, I have been going home on Jan. 1 because I wait till the end of Mark d’Ball.
“I couldn’t travel last year (2016) Christmas because Mark d’Ball didn’t hold and I didn’t have enough money to spend when I travel.
“In fact, I have already called my people that I am coming on New Year day because I know I can take care of expenses at home this time around,” Simeon said.
Simeon who sold a plate of two indomie noodles packs and two eggs for N350 said he sold up to four cartons every day.
Mr Malik Adejoh, the manager of Leach Hotel situated in the Government Reserved Area of Otukpo, did not hide his joy for the competition, as his hotel rooms were fully booked.
“Mark d’Ball is one tournament we rely on every year to make up for the lost periods during the year.
“I have managed this hotel for about 15 years and I can tell you what we have benefitted from this competition. People come from different parts of the country to lodge here.
“I have some basketball teams and Nigerian artists that are lodging in this hotel and we also hosted the “Miss Idoma” beauty pageant in this arena.
“As I am talking to you now, we don’t have any room that is free; they have all been booked until Mark d’Ball comes to a close on Dec. 31 night, and this happens every year apart from 2016.
“I know what we lost when it didn’t hold in 2016 but I thank God we are here again,” Adejoh said.
NAN reports that Mark d’Ball is a sports and entertainment event that brings Nigeria’s most exciting basketball teams, comedians and musicians to perform live in Otukpo.
Famous musicians Majek Fashek, Tuface Idibia, Terry G, P-Square, Ambassador Wahala, Aboki for Christ, Fred Bright and Chuks the General are some of the entertainers that performed at Mark d‘Ball events.
Others are Ice Prince, Tekno, Okey Bakassi, Ibu, Pastor Nicodemus and Klint da drunk.
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Wenger Hopes Ozil Returns Vs Chelsea, Not Scared To Lose Stars, Dismisses Luiz Interest
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that there is a chance Mesut Ozil could face Chelsea in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.
Ozil missed Arsenal’s 1-1 away draw against West Brom due to a slight knee injury.
“At the moment our injury list is quite long,” Wenger said in his press conference on Tuesday. “We lost Kolasinac, Koscielny in the game [at West Brom]. The two who have a little chance.
“Ozil might have a test this morning. Koscielny is 30-70 available.
“We have a squad that is equipped to deal with injuries – we’ve shown that in the Europa League and the Carabao Cup… but we cannot lose any more players now.”
Wenger expressed his desire to keep Alexis Sanchez and Ozil but dismissed talk of being afraid of losing them.
“I want them to stay,” he said. “Why should I be scared? This club has lost many big players and responded well. But you want to keep your best players.
“We have not lost them yet and [if we do] we will respond by bringing in players of top quality.”
The French manager went on to debunk claims that Arsenal are targeting Chelsea’s David Luiz.
“These reports are wrong.”
On the possibility of Arsenal doing business in the January transfer window, Wenger insists that there is a good chance they could bring in new faces.
“We are out there and look to do some things, yes.
“But when, that is very difficult to say because it does not depend only on us.”
And on Manchester City slipping up after they escaped with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park: “If Manchester City keep going as they have done, they have shown signs of being less dominant. One of the teams behind need to have a perfect run and they [City] need to collapse a bit.”
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PDP yet to learn from its mistakes – Presidency
The Presidency has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is yet to learn from its mistakes. It said PDP still engages in acts that made President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives (APC) emerge victorious in 2015. Garba Shehu, Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, said this while featuring on Channels Television. “The point I […]
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Festive fixture schedule a disaster for players – Guardiola
The Premier League’s busy Christmas and new year schedule is too intense for players, according to the Manchester City boss
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Morocco have nothing to lose in 2018 World Cup, says Sofiane Boufal
The Southampton winger believes Herve Renard’s men are focused on having a good outing in Russia later this year
Morocco have nothing to lose in 2018 World Cup, says Sofiane Boufal
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Aisha Buhari Welcomes FCT’s First Baby Of The Year
Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, yesterday welcomed the birth of the first baby of the year 2018, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Master Owoichoya Daniel Okpe, who was born at about 12:03am on the New Year Day to Mr. Okpe Joseph Onoja and Mrs. Olufisayo Onoja. The baby, who weighed six pounds […]
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Kwara: Governor Ahmed condemns New Year church attack
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has condemned the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of the new year on Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Ilorin. Ahmed, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahaab Oba described the dastardly attack as criminal, satanic and alien to the state. The governor, however, commended […]
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20,210 babies born in Nigeria on Jan. 1 – UNICEF
Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day. This represents the third largest population of newborns in the world on Jan. 1, 2018, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. UNICEF also said nearly 386,000 babies would be born worldwide on New Year’s Day, representing some 90 per cent […]
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20,210 Babies Born In Nigeria On Jan. 1
Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day.
This represents the third largest population of newborns in the world on Jan. 1, 2018, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said.
UNICEF also said nearly 386,000 babies would be born worldwide on New Year’s Day, representing some 90 per cent in less developed regions.
The agency reported that Kiribati’s Christmas Island in the Pacific would most likely welcome 2018’s first baby while the U.S., its last.
Globally, over half of these births are estimated to take place in nine countries, according to UNICEF.
These are: India, 69,070; China, 44,760; Nigeria, 20,210; Pakistan, 14,910; Indonesia, 13,370; United States, 11,280; Democratic Republic of Congo, 9,400; Ethiopia, 9,020; and Bangladesh, 8,370.
While many babies would survive, some would not make it past their first day, UNICEF said.
Stefan Peterson, UNICEF’s Chief of Health, said on Monday that the agency was challenging nations around the world to make sure more newborns survive their first days of life.
“This New Year, UNICEF’s resolution is to help give every child more than an hour, more than a day, more than a month – more than survival,” Peterson said.
In 2016, an estimated 2,600 children died within the first 24 hours every day of the year, according to the UN agency.
UNICEF said that for almost two million newborns, their first week was also their last.
In all, 2.6 million children died before the end of their first month, the global children’s agency disclosed.
UNICEF said more than 80 per cent of the children died from preventable and treatable causes such as premature birth, complications during delivery, and infections like sepsis and pneumonia.
Peterson stressed: “We call on governments and partners to join the fight to save millions of children’s lives by providing proven, low-cost solutions.”
Over the past two decades, the world has seen unprecedented progress in child survival, halving the number of children worldwide who die before their fifth birthday to 5.6 million in 2016.
But in spite of these advances, there has been slower progress for newborns, UNICEF noted adding, babies dying in the first month account for 46 per cent of all deaths among children under five.
In February 2018, UNICEF would launch ‘Every Child Alive,’ a global campaign to demand and deliver affordable, quality health care solutions for every mother and newborn.
These include a steady supply of clean water and electricity at health facilities, the presence of a skilled health attendant during birth, disinfecting the umbilical cord, breastfeeding within the first hour after birth, and skin-to-skin contact between the mother and child.
“We are now entering the era when all the world’s newborns should have the opportunity to see the 22nd century,” Peterson added.
Unfortunately, nearly half of the children born this year likely will not, the UNICEF official regretted.
“A child born in Sweden in January 2018 is most likely to live to 2100, while a child from Somalia would be unlikely to live beyond 2075,” he lamented.
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Politics: At least 20 people are dead in Iran's bloody week of protests
The death toll now includes an 11-year-old boy.
- Iranian state TV reported nine additional deaths on Tuesday morning.
- One of the fatalities was an 11-year-old boy.
- Violence centred on an alleged raid on a police station in Isfahan province.
- Protests have been rocking Iran since Thursday, and the death toll is now at least 20.
More than twenty people have died after another bloody night of protests in Iran added nine people to the death toll.
State TV in Iran reported the nine additional fatalities on Tuesday morning, according to the Associated Press. They include an 11-year-old boy and a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
According to the broadcast, a focus of violence was a police station in Qahdarijan in Isfahan province, which protesters allegedly tried to raid to steal guns.
The demonstrations, the largest to strike Iran since a disputed presidential election in 2009, have seen six days of unrest across the country and a death toll of at least 20.
The state TV report said an 11-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were killed in the town of Khomeinishahr, while a member of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed in the town of Najafabad. It says all three were shot by hunting rifles, which are common in the Iranian countryside.
The towns are all in Iran's central Isfahan province, some 215 miles south of Tehran, the capital.
The protests began Thursday in Mashhad over Iran's weak economy and a jump in food prices and have expanded to several cities, with some protesters chanting against the government and the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hundreds of people have been arrested.
It wasn't clear whether the Revolutionary Guard member was the same fatality report late Monday night by Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency. Mehr had said an assailant using a hunting rifle killed a policeman and wounded three others in Najafabad.
Monday marked the first night to see a fatality among Iran's security forces.
President Hassan Rouhani has acknowledged the public's anger over the Islamic Republic's flagging economy, though he and others warned that the government wouldn't hesitate to crack down on those it considers lawbreakers.
That was echoed Monday by judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, who urged authorities to confront rioters, state TV reported.
"I demand all prosecutors across the country to get involved and the approach should be strong," he said.
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Archbishop Tasks Security Agencies On Abducted Nuns
Alfred Martins, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, has called on law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to rescue reverend sisters abducted in Edo State in November.
Martins, at a news conference in Lagos on Monday, said it was dangerous for the sisters, being women, to still be in the hands of their captors after 48 days.
Three reverend sisters and three aspirants were kidnapped by gunmen on November 14, 2017 from the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ) Convent in Iguoriakhi, Edo State.
The archbishop condemned the increasing spate of kidnapping in the country.
“Today is the 48th day that the sisters have been in the hands of the kidnappers.
“It has been a big source of worry and concern knowing that they are women,” Martins said.
He said the Benin archdiocese had been making efforts, in collaboration with the security agencies as well as the state government, to secure their release.
“It is really disheartening that in spite of all these efforts, the sisters are still there in bondage.
“It is disheartening that the security agencies have not been able to get the sisters out, and one wonders why this is the case.
“We still do hope that the security agencies would do much more than is being done now to ensure that the sisters are released,” he said.
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For Couples: 5 reasons why you are always at loggerheads with your partner
If you have always wondered why you and your partner are always at loggerheads and you two are always bickering then you should pay attention to this article.
If you have always wondered why you and your partner are always at loggerheads and you two are always bickering then you should pay attention to this article.
Here are five common reasons why you two are always at loggerheads.
Inability to accept the other's view
When you don't accept your partner's view on an issue this could result to disagreement. When you discard their view/opinion then there is every tendency that it could result to you both being at loggerheads.
Unresolved issues
It's funny how issues that are unresolved finds a way of shooting its head and cause partners to be at loggerheads. Unresolved issues is a spoiler and when it is recalled it will definitely cause partners to be at loggerheads. So always find a way not to by pass any issue instead handle it with immediate effect.
Blame Addictions
You should learn not to easily point fingers at your partner. Sometimes we feel that we always need someone to blame. You don't expect your partner to keep quiet when you blame them as they will definitely try to comeback. This is one great reason why partners are always at loggerheads.
Personal issues
This differs among different partners. For some their personal issues could be their family, money, time etc. This reason is also a great because these issues are personal and dear.
Unforgiveness
The inability to let go of previous hurt, pain would cause partners to be at loggerheads. The fact that one party holds on to happenings in the past and refuses to let it go would always cause partners to disagree and never be in sink.
From the reasons listed above you can see that reasons why couples are always at loggerheads is not far fetched. The reasons are conscious effort from but sides and is not magic at all. The bottom line is that partners should always seek measures to sort out their differences.
Article by Mayowa Durojaye
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JAMB to register two million for UTME – Registrar
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JAMB to register two million for UTME – Registrar
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January transfer news & rumours: Madrid to offload Kroos to Man United
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter window
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2018: Amosun Assures Of Accelerated Development In Ogun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has assured the people of the state of accelerated development in 2018.
Giving the assurance in his New Year broadcast, the governor noted that the “Mission to Rebuild” Ogun, embarked upon by his administration had continued to gather momentum, and was yielding bountiful results across our state.
He said his government would leave no stone unturned in developing the state and improving on the lives of the people.
“Our eyes are firmly set at finishing high, finishing strong and finishing well.”
The government, he pointed out, will on its part, not relent in its efforts to ensure that it makes a positive, inclusive, and lasting impact on the lives of our people.
“To achieve this, the consolidation of the rebuilding mission of our dear state will be vigorously pursued this year, to ensure completion of all ongoing projects.
“No doubt, these projects and the developmental strides have made our state to rise to the top tier, among the comity of states, and made us the pride of our citizens, both at home and in the Diaspora.
“Even, our most ardent critics have come to the conclusion that Ogun State has carved a niche of excellence for itself in the delivery of good governance to our people with the stamp of ‘Ogun Standard’ proudly imprinted on all that we do,” the governor added.
Amosun thanked the people of the state for their tremendous support that contributed to the numerous achievements recorded by his administration, over the past six and a half years.
He described them as invaluable partners in progress, which he noted manifested in the successes recorded in the state’s economic development.
“As we celebrate this New Year, let us use the opportunity of this festive period to reflect on the journey before us.
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