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Manchester United’s French striker Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English FA Cup fourth / AFP Anthony Martial has signed a new contract that will keep him at Manchester United until June 2024 just months after he seemed set to leave, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who moved to Old Trafford from Monaco in 2015, has scored eight Premier League goals this season. “I am loving my time at this club,” said Martial, whose new deal includes the option to extend for a further year. “From the day I joined I have been made to feel part of the United family and I have been incredibly humbled and overwhelmed by the warmth and love of our fans, who continue to amaze me with their support. “I would like to thank (interim boss) Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) and his coaching staff for their belief in me and for helping me to take my game to the next level. This club is all about winning trophies and I am sure the nex...

Everything you need to live well We reported earlier that Hollywood actor, Jussie Smollet was attacked in a suspected homophobic and racist attack. In an update to the situation, a woman who lives in Smollett’s apartment building has told police she saw a suspicious man whom she described a “redneck” loitering just outside the entrance to the building an hour and a half before the “Empire” star says he was attacked. The woman who spoke to celebrity gossip site, TMZ on the condition of anonymity revealed she walked out of the building at 12:30 AM on Tuesday to take her dogs out and saw the man near the door, pacing between the parking garage and entrance, looking agitated and smoking a cigarette. She says, “He looked out of place. He was a white man with scruff on his face wearing a blue winter beanie, a blue zip-up sweatshirt with a hood and blue jeans that were too short, exposing “thick, grey hunting socks” with camel-colored dress shoes.” She further stated that she n...

The President of Liberia, George Weah, is expected in Lagos to speak on the practice of democracy in Africa on Feb. 6, at a conference organised by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). President George Weah Mr Rasheed Adegbenro, Senior Vice President, CVL, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Lagos office on Thursday. The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Hassan Kukah, is also to speak on the practice of democracy in Africa at the conference, with the theme “Is Democracy Making Life Better in Africa?” Adegbenro said the conference was part of the organisation’s social service initiatives in the last 15 years to enhance national development and make life better for the citizenry. “One of our objectives is to make policy interventions. “When we make policy interventions, the government is more likely to listen to us and make policy changes that will benefit the lives of the citizens. “This year, we are taking...

In a show of affection on Thursday, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State donated N2million naira to a woman who delivered of a baby at a campaign rally. The event which took place at Isiokolo in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state drew several members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) During the programme, Mrs Odiri Benjamin of ward 10, Unit 7, and hails from Ekaka Village in Kokori area of the state gave birth to a baby girl at the campaign ground. While congratulating the parents of the newborn child that was delivered at the rally venue, the governor publicly made the announcement of his donation. Okowa also expressed joy that the projects executed by his administration had attracted members of the opposition political parties to join the PDP. Source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/okowa-gives-out-n2million-to-woman-who.html

Manchester City on Thursday completed the signing of midfielder, Ante Palaversa from Croatian side, Hajduk Split on loan. Palaversa joined the Premier League holders for a reported fee of £7million after he completed a medical in Manchester earlier this week. The 18-year-old will be sent back to Hadjuk on loan until 2020, but Manchester City have the option to recall him in January of the same year. Speaking after the transfer was made official on Thursday, the Croatian youngster told the club’s official website: “Thanks to Manchester City for the trust. “There is still a lot of work ahead of me. “I have not yet shown all I can and I hope to play for Hajduk to justify the great trust I have received from England’s champions.” Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/transfer-manchester-city-sign-ante.html

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has joined Spanish side FC Barcelona. The former Dalian Quanjian player will be at the Spanish side until the end of the season. On her Twitter handle, Oshoala expressed her delight at joining the football club on loan from her Chinese club, Dalian Quanjian F.C. She tweeted, “Delighted to join @FCBfemeni on loan. 2019 let’s go.” Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/nigerian-falcons-star-asisat-oshoala.html

Facebook logos are pictured on the screens of a smartphone (R), and a laptop computer, in central London on November 21, 2016. Facebook on Monday became the latest US tech giant to announce new investment in Britain with hundreds of extra jobs but hinted its success depended on skilled migration after Britain leaves the European Union. The premier social network underlined London’s status as a global technology hub at a British company bosses’ summit where Prime Minister Theresa May sought to allay business concerns about Brexit. / AFP / Justin TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) Facebook said Wednesday that quarterly profit climbed to an all-time record $6.9 billion as it boosted its global user base despite scandals that have dented the leading social network’s image. Revenue soared 30 percent from a year ago to $16.9 billion while the number of people using Facebook monthly rose nine percent to 2.32 billion, the company said in its fourth quarter ...