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Barcelona captain Lionel Messi claims his son Thiago asked him why fans want to “kill” him in Argentina after his latest setback on the international stage. The 31-year-old returned to the La Albiceleste squad for last week’s friendly matches against Venezuela and Morroco, but he was forced to return to the Camp Nou early after sustaining an injury. Messi played the full 90 minutes of Argentina’s 3-1 defeat at home to Venezuela last Friday, but a groin issue meant he had to sit out Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Morroco The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has often been made a scapegoat in his homeland for the national team’s recent failures, which is one of the reasons he took a break after the 2018 World Cup. Messi’s relationship with the South American media has always been fractious and he even announced his retirement from international duty in 2015 after missing out on winning the Copa America. The Barca talisman later reversed his decision and led his country to the World Cup ...

A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament’s Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) shows MPs filling the House of Commons in London on March 29, 2019 after they rejected her EU Withdrawl deal for a third time.  PRU / AFP British MPs on Friday rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal for leaving the European Union for a third time, raising the spectre of a “no deal” exit or a long delay to the process. Lawmakers in parliament’s lower House of Commons defied May’s plea to end the political deadlock that has plunged Britain into crisis, and defeated her withdrawal agreement by 344 votes to 286. It is yet another blow to a prime minister who has all but lost control of her government and the Brexit process — particularly after she offered to quit if MPs backed the deal. Britain had been due to leave the EU on Friday, the long-heralded March 29 “Independence Day”, but faced with chaos in Westminster, May asked European leaders last week for a little more time. ...

Adekunle Gold discharges the video for his last tune named “Before You Wake Up”. The video was shot by Des Gray. The tune has been accepting streams and surveys since it discharge and Adekunle Gold feels the time has come to engage his fans with the visuals of the brilliant and sentimental melody. source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/video-adekunle-gold-before-you-wake-up.html

World football governing body, FIFA, has struck off Nigeria’s name from the list of countries eligible to host the FIFA World Cup for the next 70 years. According to the reports, Nigeria’s name was struck off the list because of the nation’s epileptic power supply. A FIFA insider who begged us not to reveal his name said: “FIFA’s biggest fear is that when, say, Germany and Argentina are playing the finals at, for instance, Akwa Ibom Stadium, and the whole world is watching… Lionel Messi is about to take a free kick at the edge of the 18-yard box and… Then BOOM! NEPA takes light! In front of billions! Disaster! World War 3! FIFA is not ready to take that chance at all.” When asked how soon Nigeria would be eligible to host the World Cup and he said: “Not sooner than 2086, I’m afraid. Provided Nigeria doesn’t even postpone the World Cup or declare it to be inconclusive, 2086 is the most realistic time FIFA believes Nigeria would be able to boast of stable power supply.” so...

Two brothers have been found out to be living with a lion which they even drive around town with some times. Drivers get a roarful shock when they see Simba the lion sitting in the backseat of this car. But owners Hamzah and Hassan Hussain insist he’s a pussycat and treat him like a brother.   The siblings have been rearing 26-month-old Simba since he was abandoned by his mum at two weeks on their farm in Karachi, Pakistan. Hassan said: “He just loves cuddles.” The lion was born on our farm and his mother couldn’t feed him the milk so I brought him into our home.” “Ever since we have been raising him like our brother.” “I named him Simba and he is a very tame lion. And now he’s 26 months old.” “He’s like my baby, so that’s why I’m not afraid with him. You can see that I can put my hands in his mouth.” source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/unbelievable-meet-brothers-who-live-and.html

Vanessa Ivonne Melendez Cardenas was celebrating her 18th birthday with the 1,300ft parachute jump in Mexico A schoolgirl girl plunged 1,300ft to her death on a birthday skydive after her parachute failed to open - and the operator insists its chute wasn't to blame. Vanessa Ivonne Melendez Cardenas, 18, died along with instructor Mauricio Gutierrez Castillo, 34, in Morelos, Mexico on Sunday. She arrived at the Albatroos Air Sports Club with her loved ones at around 3pm and was keen to celebrate her 18th birthday in style. Along with a group of others, she was assigned to Mauricio, an experienced instructor with more than 400 jumps under his belt. The pair boarded a plane, from which they jumped and soared through the skies for at least two minutes, local paper El Grafico reported. In footage shared on local reports, a man can be heard saying: "My God, I hope that Liz come this way," as This is the moment high school student Vanessa plunged to her death al...

As many as 150 children have been reportedly stranded after the FCTA demolished a church in Kubwa including an orphanage and school. According to a report by Punch Metro, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has demolished the Divine Words of Jesus Christ Church, including a school and orphanage in Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja, despite a pending suit before a Federal Capital Territory High Court.   The demolition of the orphanage by the Department of Development Control officials has, however, rendered 150 orphans homeless.   Five buildings comprising a church, orphanage, school and staff quarters were pulled down by the FCT officials on Tuesday. She said, “When I met the Development Control department over the issue, they simply asked me to reconcile with my brother-in-law, but Ezegwo gave me three conditions which I couldn’t meet.”   Following the demolition of the orphanage, Ezegwo said she had relocated the children to her t...

Nigerian Policewoman In as much as a lot of people don’t like the Nigerian Police Force, you just can’t dislike this picture. Everything about the picture is beautiful. The beauty, the smile, the wonderful Mercedes Benz whip, the well ironed police uniform, the background. They are all top notch. Related Content: Viral Pictures Of Policemen Helping A Man Fix His Car In A Lonely Expressway With just this picture, many would totally agree the police is your friend. Just a simple question. Which Class of Mercedes Benz is this? source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/auto-funbeautiful-nigerian-policewoman.html

Comedienne, Helen Paul has expressed excitement in anticipation of becoming the first stand-up Comedian to be a PH.d holder Taking to social media, Helen Paul thanked God for the achievement and invited everyone to her convocation ceremony. S he wrote: Can’t wait to wear my beautiful gown on Thursday. Special thanks to University of Lagos, for finding me worthy of this great position as the first Nigerian stand – up comedian to have a Ph.D (Please argue with the gods) #helenpaul #drhelenpaul MIGHTY Thank You to God almighty for using my mentor and teacher as my supervisor (Prof. Osita Ezewanebe), mama tough no be small, days of crying, fasting, waking up at midnight to pray and even swearing, then asking myself questions like Helen Paul Who send you? To my husband, papa thank you for your encouragement, your words are sweet ( do it jor, babe face that fear, i can’t wait to see a doctor as my wife every morning). You are all invited to the University of Lagos as my convocat...

A container fell on a commercial bus on Ketu Bridge inward Ikorodu. All passengers were rescued except for one who was still trapped. Lasema officials later made it to the accident scene and rescued the last passenger before clearing up the road. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/container-falls-on-commercial-bus.html

Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri of Peoples Democratic Party has emerged winner of Adamawa Governorship election. The Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Andrew Haruna, who declared the result Thursday in Yola after the supplementary election in 44 units across 14 local government areas of the state said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to beat his closest rival, Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of APC who scored 336,386 votes. Sen. Abdul-Azeez Nyako of ADC scored 113,237 votes, while Chief Emmanuel Bello of SDP got 29,792 votes. Fintiri born in October 27, 1967 in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa is a graduate of History from University of Maiduguri. He was the Speaker of Adamawa House of Assembly in 2014 and also served as Acting Governor in July 2014 following the impeachment of then Gov. Murtala Nyako. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/inec-declares-fintiri-governor-elect-of.html

It appears the Nigerian economy has been unfriendly with reality star, Thin Tall Tony of the BBNaija fame as he has ventured into the humble transportation business. A social media user named Simisola who is based in Lagos state ordered for the services on an Uber Taxi only to discover that the driver was a participant of the Big Brother Naija 2017 edition - Thin Tall Tony also referred to as Anthony. "I ordered for a ride and guess who I saw as the driver ex BBNaija housemate Thintalltoney, I don't even want to believe this until he arrives," she said. Well, the driver ended up being Anthony as expected and he even took pictures with her and her colleague. The gist went viral on social media thereby generating mixed reactions. Fortunately for Anthony, several Nigerians have supported him for being bold enough to humble himself and earn a honest living.   source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/bbnaija-star-thin-tall-tony-becomes.html

President Donald Trump has ask the FBI and Justice Department to review the case against US actor Jussie Smollett President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the FBI and Justice Department will review Illinois prosecutors’ decision to drop all charges against a US television actor accused of fabricating a hate crime. Calling the Chicago case involving “Empire” star Jussie Smollett “outrageous,” Trump said: “It is an embarrassment to our Nation!” Prosecutors said they had shelved all 16 felony charges against Smollett in exchange for an agreement that he carries out community service and forfeit a $10,000 bond payment. But Smollett’s lawyers claimed there was no such agreement, saying the state simply “dismissed the charges,” and that the actor was the victim of a rush to judgment. The 36-year-old, one of the main cast members on Fox musical drama “Empire” alongside Taraji P. Henson, was accused of masterminding a hoax attack in downtown Chicago to gain publicity and s...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has won 14 of his 19 games in charge of the Red Devils. Photo: Adrian DENNIS / AFP Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was “beyond excited” to be handed the Manchester United manager’s job on a full-time basis as the club announced on Thursday he had signed a three-year deal. The Norwegian, 46, has inspired a dramatic revival of United’s fortunes since taking over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, winning 14 of his 19 games and leading the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Solskjaer, who scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for United, was already a hero to fans as the man who scored the stoppage-time winner in the 1999 Champions League final to complete a historic treble. In his short spell in charge, he has lifted United back into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League and is preparing for a mouthwatering Champions League clash against Barcelona next month. “This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’...

File Photo Nigeria ranked the top with the highest of students from Africa studying in the U.S, Rachel Canty, Deputy Director, Student and Exchange Visitor Programme, U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has said. Speaking at the Foreign Press Centre International Reporting Tour: U.S. Community Colleges and Workforce Development, programme in Washington D.C, Canty said Nigeria has 16,039 students in the U.S. The tour was organised by the Foreign Press Centre, Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S Department of State to provide foreign journalists with information on opportunity available to foreign students in community college in U.S. Nigeria has continued to retain its top ranking as the number one source of African students studying in the U. S. with over 16000 students as at March pursuing their educational goals “There are over 36,000 students from Sub Saharan Africa studying in the U.S. “As of March 2019, there are 16,039 students from Nigeria studying in the United St...

At least 15 people died when a bomb exploded on a busy street and ripped into a nearby restaurant in Somalia’s capital on Thursday, medics said. Security officials and witnesses reported bodies strewn on the ground as plumes of smoke rose high into the air after the bomb detonated on Mogadishu’s Maka Al-Mukarama road, one of the seaside capital’s main thoroughfares, an area busy with businesses and travellers. It struck as people were eating lunch. Abdulkadir Abdirahman Adan, director of the Aamin Ambulance service, said that 15 people had been killed, as well as several more wounded by the ferocious blast. Witnesses described scenes of devastation. “The car bomb struck a restaurant along the road,” said Abdulahi Osman, who was nearby to the explosion. “This really was a disaster.” Vehicles were tossed into the air by the blast, which also damaged surrounding buildings. Witnesses said several cars and three-wheeler motorbikes were destroyed by the force of the explosion ...

 Bishop David Oyedepo has stated that marriage vows which people recite when they are tying the knot are a curse. According to the cleric, making vows by saying “for better for worse” is tantamount to calling on curses on one’s head. Oyedepo also revealed that such marriage vows are unscriptural. The pastor was quoted by a Facebook page as saying: All that “for better for worse, in sickness and in health”, that people recite as marriage vows is unscriptural. It is a curse. Do you think he his trying to make sure we speak by faith all time or; What do you think? Do share your view. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/for-better-for-worse-is-unscriptural.html

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has alleged that some influential people working closely with the Federal Government are mounting serious pressure on its leadership to pay a congratulatory visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, following the outcome of the last month’s presidential election. A source in CAN’s national executive body, who confided in Vanguard, said the pressure had now assumed the form of subtle blackmail against its leaders. He said: “We have seen how they are polarising the church so that it cannot act as a body. The Bible says the house divided against itself cannot stand. This is where we find ourselves today. If there’s no unity among us, who says the enemy cannot attack and go away? It’s very unfortunate. “If you know the pressure mounted on CAN leadership that we, as a body, have to go and congratulate the president. However, the church is saying this election is controversial and we see what is happening. But, they are still mounting pressure serio...

Records seems to have been set straight as to why Pope Francis pulls his hand away when throngs of people lined up this week to kiss his ring: for fear of spreading germs. Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said Thursday that Francis was concerned about hygiene when, after greeting throngs of well-wishers in a lengthy receiving line Monday in Loreto, he began pulling his hand away. Video of the incident went viral, with conservative critics blasting what they said was Francis’ disrespect for the tradition. Gisotti said Thursday it was nothing of the sort. He noted that Francis is more than happy to receive the greeting in small groups, as he did Wednesday when plenty kissed his ring during his general audience. The Pope was filmed withdrawing his hand as he greeted worshippers at the Italian pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary at Loreto on Monday. But he appeared reluctant to allow the laity to pay him the respect of kissing his ring – simple silver with a cross –...

According to a Punch Metro report, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and directed that his trial on charges of treasonable felony should proceed in his absence. The judge, Justice Binta Nyako, whose decision was anchored on the provisions of Section 352(4) of the Administrative of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, said Kanu had failed to appear in court since April 25, 2017 without any reasonable explanation. The lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Magaji Labaran, applied for the court’s orders earlier in the Thursday’s proceedings. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, had opposed Labaran’s oral application, and had asked to be given more time to explain why his client had not been in court by filing all necessary papers. He insisted that Kanu’s disappearance was as a result of soldiers’ invasion of the IPOB leader’s home in Afara-Ukwu near Umuahia, Abia State, during military’s ‘Operation Python ...

From the left, Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; APC Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his Spouse, Senator Oluremi Tinubu during the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to mark the 67th Birthday of the APC Leader at the African Hall, International Conference Centre, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida From the left, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State; Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; and his Spouse, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo during the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to mark the 67th Birthday of the APC Leader at the African Hall, International Conference Centre, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, (r) and other Royal Fathers during the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to mark the 67th Birthday of the APC Leader at the African Hall, International Conference Centre, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida From the left,...