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Nigeria’s Osaze Odemwingie retires from football Former Nigeria international Osaze Odemwingie has retired from football at the age of 37. The striker, who last played for Indonesian side Madura FC in 2017, announced the decision to hang up his boots at the Uefa Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. “It’s an emotional day, so many memories go through your head,” Odemwingie told the audience. “I didn’t know how to do it or where to do it, but I think this is the right place to do it. Wembley is a place with a lot of history in football.” The attacker also shed light on his next move in the game: “The next chapter is slowly building up to a coaching career,” he continued, “and hopefully I will be coaching in the Premier League one day.” The 37-year-old began his career with Nigerian outfit Bendel Insurance before moving to Belgium in 2004 to team up with La Louviere. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/nigerias-osaze-odemwingie-retires-from.html

I now have a girlfriend – Don Jazzy revealsMavin Boss, Don Jazzy, has finally opened up on his relationship status. He made this known yesterday on Instagram that he has a girlfriend now. The singer said this while warning ladies who may want to ‘toast’ him to stay off, adding that he is no longer single. Before now, Don Baba J has been very private about his love life since he became a household name in the music industry. The renowned music director wrote, “I know u will want to toast me now. But it’s too late I have a babe now.” source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/i-now-have-girlfriend-don-jazzy-reveals.html

Comedy has brought Francis Agoda, popular known as I Go Dye to prominence and unto the world stage. Making people laugh is his calling and through bringing joy to the lives of people, the Warri born humour merchant made some tidy amount of money on the way. Enough to make him live a life of comfort any average Nigerian would have wanted. I Go Dye But not this comedian, who started life with little else than guts, passion and the drive to succeed. As good fortune smiled upon him, life should have been one big comedy but the poverty that surrounds him would not permit him to wallow in the euphoria of his affluence. His conscience would not just let him be. So, two options were open to him, either to frolic with the power that be or take a stand with the oppressed and fight their course. He chose the latter. In no time, he moved from the humorous figure to the voice of the voiceless. He became a watchdog of every activity of the government, sniffing out the wrongs meted on the com...

Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday, called on Muslims to start looking for the new moon of Sha’aban 1440A.H. Abubakar made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. Junaidu stated that “this is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Friday, April 5, which is equivalent to 29 day of Rajab 1440A.H., shall be the day to look for the new moon of Sha’aban 1440A.H. “Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Sha’aban 1440A.H. on Friday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.” The monarch prayed to Allah to help religious leaders and all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sha’aban is the eight month of the Islamic calendar that comes before the compulsory fasting month of Ramadan. NAN source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/sulta...

ncaa Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is the regulatory body for aviation in Nigeria. It became autonomous with the passing into law of the Civil Aviation Act 2006 by the National Assembly and assent of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Act not only empowers the Authority to regulate Aviation Safety without political interference, but also to carry out oversight functions of Airports, Airspace, Meteorological Services, etc as well as economic regulations of the industry. It has its corporate office on the grounds of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, FCT Nigeria and headquarters in Aviation House on the grounds of Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. one of the responsibilities of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority is to register the births and deaths that occur in an aircraft within the Nigerian aerospace. By the time you’re done reading this article, you will discover all other responsibilities they have. The Nigerian ...

Girl stabbed to death by her boyfriend for breaking up with him (Photos)A beautiful young girl has died after she was stabbed by her ‘estranged boyfriend’ for allegedly ending their relationship. The deceased has been identified as Ulumma from Imo state, and she was reportedly attacked by her ex-boyfriend last week Thursday. The boyfriend has since been identified as Chibuzor. She was rushed to the hospital where she was treated till she finally gave up the ghost on Monday, April 1st. Report has it that the suspected killer has been arrested and is in police custody. She died days before she was billed to write her Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) on April 11th. Below is what Ella Peters shared on Facebook. Chibuzor pori(the killer) Even if they later release you from police custody it will never b well with you for causing little Ulumma such Pain. Am a living witness ulumma told you she was never interested in d relationship and u vow that d relati...

The alleged New Zealand mosque attacker made several donations to far-right “identitarian” activists in Europe known for their anti-immigration stunts, Austrian daily Der Standard reported Thursday. Residents pay their respects for the victims of the mosques attacks in Christchurch on March 16, 2019. – A right-wing extremist who filmed himself rampaging through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court on a murder charge on March 16, 2019. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) Brenton Tarrant, who will face 50 murder charges in court this week over last month’s attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, made donations in 2017 and 2018, the daily said, citing security sources from Germany and Austria familiar with the investigations. In 2017, the Australian made four donations totalling 2,200 euros ($2,500) were made. Sources quoted by the paper with knowledge of the probe in Germany said the money went to the French “Generation I...

Victor Adere, popularly known as Victor AD, has narrated the hardship he suffered when he first came into Lagos in search of greener pastures. Advising his followers to keep working hard and hoping, the Wetin We Gain singer wrote: I remember watching movies of people who made it in less than 3hrs. I been feel say if my own long well well e no go pass 24hrs! So I took my bag and I came to Lagos and ended up under Obalende Bridge for 3days. I never knew that those stories where summarized to motivate us, Bros! it may take you more than 30yrs to achieve what you saw in that movie but don’t ever think of giving up #prayforgracemagee source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/i-once-had-to-sleep-under-bridge-victor.html

Brazilian soccer great Pele was hospitalised in Paris with a strong fever, but his condition is not life-threatening and he should be released “within a couple of days,” one of his long-time friends said on Wednesday. Pele The 78-year-old was suffering from a urinary infection and is being treated with antibiotics, his friend and spokesman Pepito Fornos, who was with Pele at the hospital, said. “Everything is under control. Everything’s fine.” Pele was admitted late on Tuesday as a precaution after attending an event in the French capital with France’s World Cup winning youngster Kylian Mbappe. He was still in hospital on Wednesday evening, though in a possible sign he was making a recovery, he said on Twitter: “I met Kylian Mbappe and his parents last night in Paris at @Hublot event. “We talked goals, World Cups and watches. Great company!” Earlier, Mbappe had written on social media: “I had the chance this evening to spend a once-in-a-lifetime moment with the living legend @Pe...

Obi Peter, a Nigerian Soldier who was shot by Boko Haram terrorists in 2015 has taken to his Facebook page to cry out for help, saying he feels ‘rejected and abandoned’. Read his very touching story below; Time to speak out rather than committing suicide I am Obi Peter, a Nigerian soldier shot by Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri on January 25th 2015. I have been on admission till December 2018 when I was forced to visit my unit from Kaduna Military by the Army Hospital director to come back when an approval of fund for my further treatment is made When I was coming back, I had a fatal auto accident but God saved me, the car summersaulted more than six times and also fell on tress and buildings on motion. Since then, I have been passing through pains and the people that forced me to travel never care to know how I am feeling till now. Even when I contacted them severally about the incident. Before I was forced to leave the hospital pending when an aprroval of fund for my ...

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Thursday for Amman to honour an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to participate in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa holding at the Dead Sea, Jordan. President Buhari, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, will deliver an address at the opening of the plenary alongside King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres. He will also join world economic leaders in an informal gathering at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre. The Nigerian leader will hold bilateral meetings with some world leaders on the sidelines of the Forum. Buhari is billed to depart Amman Sunday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the ninth edition of the Annual Investment Meeting, April 8-10, 2019. Invited by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rachid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister an...

A lady has been arrested for reportedly ‘raping’ a mentally unstable man. The dancer identified as Evernice is suspected to have been enticed by the size of the man’s privates before she lured him into a private room. Whilst in the room, she allegedly had sex with the victim. The incident occurred on Friday around 5pm in Chinhoyi area of Zimbabwe where Evernice had gone to perform along with her fellow dancers. She has been charged. Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Clemence Mabgweazara confirmed the arrest but said he is yet to be furnished with more details. Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (DAZ), President Harpers Mapimhidze, confirmed the incident and blasted the dancer for tarnishing the name of the association. “We condemn and don’t tolerate such behaviour by a dancer and we don’t expect this in the future. “She took advantage of the man’s condition to quench her appetite,” said Mapimhidze. A close source to the incident said: “It was on ...

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has dedicated his victory at the 2019 governorship poll to God and the people of the state. The Governor of Rivers state, Wike  He spoke on Wednesday at Government House, Port Harcourt after being declared as duly re-elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He also said that he was overwhelmed by the support and love displayed by the people of Rivers during and after the general elections. Wike also expressed gratitude to the people of Rivers for standing by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said: “I want to thank the people of Rivers for showing the kind of love we have never seen before. I thank them for showing the kind of support we have never seen before. “We dedicate this victory to God, those who were killed. They protected our votes and they defended us. “We pray God to grant their families the strength to bear the losses. We shall continue to support the families”, he said. He said that he will run an inclus...

Five Star Music Star, Kcee, granted an interview to The Punch where he revealed a lot about his struggling years and the challenges he had to face to become an established music star. Kcee revealed the music industry is full of fake people and that there are certain people who have monopolized the gains of the music business, making it difficult for others to enjoy its dividends. Using waje’s popular video which stormed the internet some days back as an example. He said, “I saw Waje’s video and I was touched. I was supposed to say something about it but I was busy with my album project. However, I spoke to a few people about it. The truth is that the industry is a fake one; I am not just talking about the Nigerian music industry, but globally. Everybody is struggling. I have been in this business for 19 years and at every point in time, you have A-list artistes and they are about ten.” “These set of people are the ones making all the money. There are hundreds of artistes beh...

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, expressed regret over the recent action of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Police Command in Lagos, which led to the death of Kolade Johnson. President Buhari Johnson had on March 31, gone to watch a football match when he was hit by a stray bullet from policemen attached to the Police Anti-Cultism Unit. President Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja, acknowledged the genuine outrage regarding the activities of the Police Anti-Cultism Unit. Facts to know about Kolade Johnson The president reassured the public that swift actions had already been taken as the suspects were in custody. He said that an orderly room trial was set to commence immediately, following which indicted officers would be prosecuted in court. Buhari, who commiserated deeply with the family of the deceased, said: Government will not tolerate, in any way, the brutalization of Nigerians or the violation of their righ...

The body of an Israeli soldier missing since the 1982 Lebanon War has been found by the Russian and Syrian armies, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sergeant First Class Zachary Baumel Netanyahu visited Putin in Moscow five days before he is to seek a fifth term in office in a difficult election. “Our military together with Syrian partners found the place of his burial,” Putin said, referring to Sergeant First Class Zachary Baumel. “We are very happy that he will be able to receive the right military honours in his homeland,” Putin said, adding that Russia would send the remains to Israel. Netanyahu said Baumel would be laid to rest in Israel Thursday evening. “There will be a very moving ceremony tonight,” he said. “Zachary’s friends and family will take part.” Putin’s statement contradicted an earlier report by the Israeli army which announced Wednesday that the body had been recovered and returned to the...

Bauchi – The House of Representatives member-elect for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency in Bauchi state, Mansur Manu Soro has expressed optimism that majority of members of the House of Representatives will support Femi Gbajabiamila to become the Speaker of the incoming 9th Assembly.  GBAJA DECLARES FOR HOUSE SPEAKER—From left: Members-elects for the House of Reps, Mogaji Aliyu, Leader the House, Femi Gbajabiamila; Abdulmumuni Jibrin and Khadijat Abba Ibrahim, during Gbajabiamila’s official declaration for the post of Speaker of the 9th House of Reps  in Abuja, yesterday, Photo: Gbemiga Olamikan. Soro who disclosed this in an interview in Bauchi, said that Gbjabiamila has enough legislative experience to steer the affairs of the House of Representatives as its Speaker, adding that Gbajabiamila enjoys the support of the legislators because of his unalloyed loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his spirit and belief in teamwork. “The choice wil...

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci says his comments about teammate Moise Kean being partly to blame for racist abuse he suffered after scoring at Cagliari on Tuesday were misunderstood. Bonucci was criticised by a number of players for saying that the blame for the incident was split “50-50” between the 19-year-old player and the Cagliari fans. “I was interviewed right at the end of the game, and my words have been clearly misunderstood, probably because I was too hasty in the way I expressed my thoughts,” he said on Instagram. “Hours and years wouldn’t be enough to talk about this topic. I firmly condemn all forms of racism and discrimination. The abuses are not acceptable at all and this must not be misunderstood.” Kean, who had been jeered throughout the game, stood in front of the Cagliari fans behind the goal and opened his arms after scoring Juve’s second goal in a 2-0 win. In response, Cagliari’s supporters made the noise which is described in Italy as “buu” and is...

Ethiopia on Thursday released a preliminary report into the cause of March deadly Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, which will be closely scrutinised for similarities to another accident involving the same model of plane. Aviation authorities around the world grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10 left 157 people dead. The same Boeing model was involved in a Lion Air plane crash in Indonesia in October that killed 189 people. Data from the black box of the Ethiopian jet show similarities between the two crashes. In particular, a piece of software used for flight control has come under scrutiny. A Foreign Affairs Ministry official was cited for the initial information that the report was due to be released Monday. Nebiat Getachew was widely quoted with Bloomberg adding that embattled plane maker Boeing said it was reviewing the report. Meanwhile, the U.S. aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, said that it was waitin...

Human epochs are replete with great men and women in the various fields who defined and continue to define their peculiar histories with the magnitude of their accomplishments. Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, mni, CON, national chair of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) is one member of that tribe. It is on this score that it becomes apposite to celebrate the former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former governor of Edo state who turns 67 today (April 4, 2019). APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole Comrade, as he is popularly referred to by associates and devotees, happened on the national stage in 1999 when he emerged as the 4th president of the NLC. As someone who restlessly craves the institution of legacies for posterity, he immediately set out and committed himself to building an independent, militant and socially responsive fighting organisation. To be sure, the independent, militant and socially-responsive dispositions were not for gratui...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he expects 18-year-old Phil Foden to play key role in the side over the next decade, and will be more involved in the first team next season. The Stockport-born teenager, who has been with the club since eight years made his first Premier League start in City’s 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Wednesday. “I’m happy with the way he plays. He could have scored two goals, he’s exceptional,” Guardiola told reporters. Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola Several highly-rated teenagers, frustrated at limited involvement, have moved on in search of regular first-team football. However, Foden signed a new City contract until 2024 in December and Guardiola said the midfielder would get his chance. “It’s not easy for him with (David) Silva, Bernardo (Silva), (Ilkay) Gundogan, (Kevin) De Bruyne, but he wants to be here, he’s delighted to be here,” he said. “I assure you, next year, he will play more minutes. That’s the process. For the next decade, he...

The Federal Government (FG) has approved the renaming of Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA) to Alex Ekwueme University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Alhaji Ahmed Ramalan, Chairman of the hospital’s board, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abakaliki at a press conference. He said the renaming was with immediate effect. Ramalan said Prof. Isaac Adewole, the Minister of Health, gave the approval on behalf of the government as it is important to bring the action to the notice of the people of Ebonyi and Nigerians “We hope that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will unveil the hospital’s new logo when he visits before the May 29 swearing-in of elected leaders in the country. “This is a big achievement in the “next level” mantra of the present administration and it is hoped that the renaming will make the hospital attain greater heights,” he said. He said the request for the renaming was made by the University and the Federal Ministry of Health graciously approved it. “The ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the Nigerians, especially health care providers, on the circulation of a fake meningitis vaccines circulating in Niger Republic. According to a press statement by Prof. Moji Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director General, health authorities in that country issued alert on the fake vaccines after it was discovered during routine inspection of pharmacies in Niamey in March. NAFDAC “We are raising alert on the circulation of MencevaxTM ACWY and MencevaxTM ACW  vaccines circulating in Niger Republic. “The Health Authorities of the Republic of Niger issued an alert on the fake vaccines discovered during routine inspections of the pharmacies in Niamey, Niger Republic, on 14th March, 2019. “The Lot number of the fake MencevaxTM ACW vaccine is  AMEN A020 AA, while the Lot number of the fake MencevaxTM ACWY is AMEH A020 AA,” she said. Adeyeye said that the fake vaccine had a manufacturing date of Decem...

A masquerade has been caught on camera being punished by soldiers after he allegedly harassed them for money. A video has emerged online showing the moment a masquerade was dealt with by men said to be Nigerian soldiers. In the video which has caught quite some attention on social media, the masquerade is seen being told what to do by the 'soldiers' who stood beside him handing him orders. The incident reportedly happened in Fadeyi area of Lagos state. Local reports show that the masquerade had harassed the men for money not knowing that they were soldiers because they were not wearing their camouflage. The soldiers got angry and revealed their identity before proceeding to deal with the masquerade. In the video, the masquerade is seen being ordered to hold his ears before squatting down and rising again several times. The video has caused mixed reactions on social media. While some people are amused by the whole development, others are displeased b...

Curtis James Jackson III, who is popularly and professionally known as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television producer, entrepreneur, and investor. He took to Instagram to show off his golden Bentley Mulsanne. The rapper has other exotic cars like Rolls Royce parked in his garage. The rapper always put up pictures on his Instagram dissing the undefeated world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/american-rapper-50-cent-shows-off-his.html

Nigeria and Middlesbrough midfielder Mikel Obi on Wednesday expressed his disappointment over Middlesbrough’s inability to convert their several goalscoring chances. Middlesbrough struggled in front of goal as they failed to beat Bristol City in Tuesday’s Championship clash at the Riverside Stadium. This was in spite of creating a lot of goalscoring chances. Middlesbrough’s hopes of securing a playoff ticket consequently suffered a huge setback following a 0-1 loss to the visitors. Mikel was quoted as saying on the club’s website that Middlesborough would have been out of sight with the first half chances that came their way. He had added that it was a familiar story in the club. The 31-year-old signed for Middlesbrough in January on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Chinese side Tianjin Teda as a free agent in December  2018. “For the last three games, I don’t understand how some of our chances didn’t go in. It’s unbelievable. Sometimes football i...