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Sanchez in an interview   Thierry Henry Sanchez, said in an interview with Sky Sports that he has realized how big a club united are since joining from Arsenal in January. Sanchez also said He came to win everything and he Left Arsenal because he wanted to develop and learn as a player In his word : "I think that Manchester United, since I was young - and I'm not just saying this because I'm here, I'm an honest guy and I never lie - I think it's the biggest club in England. That's what I think. "There are lots of big clubs, and having played for Arsenal, they are also one of them. It's a huge club and I was there. "But coming here, looking at the badge, I think United have to win everything because it's such a big club. The club crest says it all." "I came here to win [things]. I left Arsenal because I wanted to develop and learn as a player, and get to experience a new club. "Manchester United are a huge club on th

The deceased picture  The chairman of Southern Ijaw National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGA) has been killed by unknown gunmen.  Elaye Igbian Warifagha Yagila (Secretary CDC Anyama-ijaw) who shared the news on social said the unknown gunmen attacked a tricycle carrying the chairman and shot him dead about 2pm on Friday, February 9th, at Kekenape at Anyama-Ijaw Junction, Bayelsa.  She wrote  "It all happen at about 2.15pm today being Friday 9th February, 2018. when unknown gunmen attacked a Tricycle popularly known as Kekenape at Anyama-Ijaw Junction this afternoon and Killed the Southern Ijaw NULGA Chairman." See the poster below

A fresh graduate of Lagos State polytechnic, Ikorodu by name Akinfolarin has been killed from bullets fired by robbers in the Festac area of Lagos State penultimate week. According to the Nation the deceased was returning home from an outing without knowing that the robbers were operating in the area. One of the bullets fired indiscriminately by the robbers was said to have hit Ranti on the chest and she fell down in a pool of her blood. It was learnt that the pandemonium that followed the robbery incident did not allow bystanders to take her to hospital as people scamper into safety. The Nation gathered that deceased who graduated six months ago from the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, had her wedding last year and celebrated her birthday two weeks ago. The story posted on the Facebook wall of the deceased generated emotional tributes.  One of her friends, Oyebanji Kemmiesola, mourned her on Facebook said: ”Oluwarantimi you went down the earth yesterday at about 4:30pm. I

Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has stated that the people of the South West would do anything to resist any attempt by herdsmen to turn the region into a killing field. He spoke while lamenting the number of lives lost to the activities of herdsmen across the country. He called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently mandate security agents to, “arrest the blood-thirsty maniacs on the rampage in the country, masquerading as herdsmen, and bring them to justice, to avoid a total breakdown of law and order.” This was made known to public in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi. Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland also condemned the killing of the Officer-in-Charge of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Saki Unit, of Oyo State Police Command, by herdsmen.  The statement reads, “The first fundamental right of a Nigerian is the right to life. It is when you are alive that you can enjoy other rights. Once this right is taken away

Mustapha Adam  the zookeeper picture on hospital bed  A zookeeper Mustapha Adam has been killed by lion that broke out of its cage at Gamji Gate amusement park,Kaduna and attacked him. He died as a result of wound sustained from the lion attack in the early hours of Wednesday Feb.7th. after being taken to the hospital. According to BBC Africa, the lion has since been lured back into its cage after the attack. You  may also read this  police officer cought wife with his colleague

A police officer Corporal Eric Mureithi of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Mwingi, Kitui County, Kenya,  has  narrated  how he cought his wife with his colleague after being away for months.  Mureithi now uses crutches and sustained serious injuries to his head and arms after being reportedly attacked by a fellow officer whom he found with his wife on the day he arrived Nairobi. Mureithi, had travelled from Mwingi to Nairobi for a family reunion and to take his son to secondary school. The boy sat his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination last year. According to one of his colleagues, Mureithi hired a lorry to take him and his loads to Nairobi. “He stood by the road for hours. Finally, Mureithi flagged down a lorry that was heading to Nairobi from Garissa,” the police officer said. “The crew of the truck agreed to take the goods to his residence in Nairobi at an extra fee.” The lorry arrived in the city at 1am, that day. “As it approached the police lin

 The residents of coaching city has showcased their Can-do Spirit and greatness when the new Malta Guinness Maltavator Challenge train arrived Enugu for the audition to select Nigeria’s representatives for the new and exciting Maltavator Challenge Pan African TV show.  According to Linda Ikeja blog.The Polo Park Shopping Center was filled with excited consumers who came prepared to compete for a shot at representing Nigeria on the Maltavator Challenge TV show and a chance to win Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) and other fantastic prizes. Over 800 consumers registered to participate in the challenge and all the contestants were fueled with the goodness of Malta Guinness which is packed full of energy-giving vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6 to turn the Malta goodness into greatness as they took on the challenge. It was an exhilarating - once in a life time- experience for the contestants who competed in a series of physical and mental challenges on the Maltavator Obstacle course, the

 Innoson Motors Boss, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, on Wednesday explain to members of the Senate committee on anti-corruption how his family members were reportedly maltreated by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission when they arrested him last December.  According to premium time ,Mr. Chukwuma said that his wife was slapped while his four-month-old grandson and staff members were tear-gassed by EFCC operatives after forcefully gaining entrance to his house. Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abia-PDP, had on December 20, a day after the arrest, announced at plenary that the operatives of EFCC slapped the wife of Mr. Chukwuma. “Another incident happened in his house. The wife asked a question; ‘why are you arresting my husband? What has happened?’ And they slapped her,” he had said  Confirming this on Thursday, the Innoson boss said the operatives, ”swooped on his house like assassins.” “I do not know any thug nor do I have any thug let alone inviting or mobilising them to resist

it seems like boko Haram leader Shakue is being dominated everyday by the Nigerian soldiers as he revealed in his recent video where he said he is tired. The full text translated version of video reads; “I have no lengthy message to deliver except on the issue of worshiping God alone and serving Him without getting tired. Ours in not like that of the unbelievers whose worship is like the spider web. Just like one of the leaders of unbelievers, who is like an ape, was recently boasting that they have formed a joint force with Cameroonian forces to fight us. “That they would not only chase us from Sambisauuldest but also in all parts of Nigeria. So we too have declared that we do not want to see any Nigerian in Cameroon, in Chad, in Nigeria and even Benin Republic. So I call on our brethren in Abuja, in Lagos, in Benin, in Kadu na, where ever you find any Nigerian make sure you shoot him dead if he is deliberately against us; but if he is ignorant of our ways, teach him on how to

Obasanjo had reinstated that he doesn't have any particular candidate for the 2019 election.  He said this when a youth group from Delta State led a governorship aspirant, Frank Ufuoma Esanubi, to pay him a courtesy visit at his library in Ogun state. Obasanjo also assured Nigerian that Coalition for Nigeria Movement is a socio-economic movement where youth and women, especially, will be given opportunity to appreciate their interests and power. Obasanjo also emphasises that his letter to President Muhammadu Buhari was not to belittle the positon or embarrass him but to offer advice. In his words : “In the year 2015, I said I no longer participate in partisan politics. And I still stand by my decision. Everybody, irrespective of his or her political affiliation is free to come here for advice, I will gladly do that. I have no candidate, whatsoever, for any political office. I just believe that things must be done differently in Nigeria to get different result. “If you study

Governor Samuel Ortom The executive governor of Benue State ,Governor Samuel Ortom has slammed the inspector general of police alleging that he is being loyal to Fulani herdsmen men instead of carrying the order giving to him by president Buhari.  In a statement sent through Terver Akase, his spokesperson, the governor said: “It will be recalled that a few days after the killings took place and all fingers were pointed towards the direction of armed herdsmen, the IGP quickly rose in defence of the herdsmen and frantically tried to divert attention from the genocide being perpetrated by herdsmen with a comment that it was a 'mere communal clash'. “Did he not know that there was a law in place in Benue state when he made that statement? “With his latest demand that the ranching law of Benue be suspended, it is now clear where the loyalty and interest of the Inspector-General of Police lies - certainly not with innocent Nigerians.  “He has now positioned himself not only

Alexis Sanchez  Manchester united manager Jose Mourinho had praised Alexis Sanchez after his man-of-the-match display on his Man Utd debut at Yeovil. According to. sky news  Sanchez, who signed from Arsenal earlier this week, was heavily involved at Huish Park as United ran out 4-0 winners to reach the FA Cup fifth round. The Chilean started off with a mixed performance, but was a constant threat thereafter, registering an assist for Ander Herrera's goal, and Mourinho was full of praise for his new signing.

According to the police in the area   the  bus had plunged into a river in western India after smashing through a bridge railing, killing 12 people and injuring another three. Police officer Anil Shinde says the accident took place on Friday night when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Kolhapur, a town in Maharashtra state. The area is nearly 375 kilometres (235 miles) south of Mumbai, the state capital. Shinde says the bus has been pulled out of the river and all passengers accounted for. Police are investigating the cause of the accident. More than 110,000 people are killed annually on India's roads. Most crashes are attributed to reckless driving, poorly maintained roads and aging vehicles.

President Buhari Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, after the President assented to the bills.  The major bills signed into law is the Legislative Houses (Power and Privileges), Act 2018. The Act grants members of Legislative Houses in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly immunity from litigation for actions taken in plenary or committee proceedings of the House or committee.  According to Enang, the law is meant to strengthen the power of the legislators to carry out their legislative functions. . The powers include powers to summon any person to appear before her, give evidence, including power of an officer of the legislative House to arrest any person who commits an offence against the Act. Another bill signed into law was the National Institute of Legislative Studies (Amendment) Act, 20

Mourinho sine a new contract with Man utd Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Manchester United to keep him at the club until 2020, with the option of a further year.  Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that the Portuguese . Mourinho who had won many trophies in his first season at Old Trafford said  "I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager. I would like to say a big thank you to the owners and to Mr Woodward for the recognition of my hard work and dedication," Mourinho said. "I am delighted they feel and trust that I am the right manager for this great club for the foreseeable future. We have set very high standards - winning three trophies in one season - but those are the standards I expect my teams to aim for.  "We are creating the conditions for a brilliant and successful future for Manchester United."  Ed Woodward, who has been in talks with Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes since last October, said:

 The former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is mobilising politicians and other Nigerians to sign on to his Coalition for Nigeria project, to oust President Muhammadu Buhari from office. The movement is currently being coordinated by a former governor of Osun State, Prtince Olagunsoye Oyinlola who is along-standing associate of Obasanjo. In order to manage possible ripples that may arise in the process of establishing leadership structures, the movement has opted to appoint what it calls “spokesperson” at all levels. “Prince Oyinlola is now acting as the national spokesman; such roles would be appointed at all levels, including state, senatorial zones, down to ward level,” said a source close to the secretariat. According to vanguard the movement is expected to be unveiled at an undisclosed location in Abuja. The former president had, on Tuesday, issued a scathing public commentary on the Buhari administration, advising the president to take a “deserved rest” and

                                                Paul O and daughter Paul O celebrates his daughter, says she can bring home her boyfriend as she clocks 21 CEO of Upfront and Personal Global Management, Paul Okoye fondly referred to as Paul O by people in the entertainment industry is celebrating his daughter's birthday. The show promoter posted on his Instagram page to celebrate with his daughter and assured her that she can show him her boyfriend now but not without warning her to not joke with her education. He wrote, "My daughter is 21YearsOld today - Super Proud of U daughter Daddy Girl U can show me your boy friend Now Only one thing I beg U School School School Have a wonderful day today @vanzyvan

Notorious Gang member Due to incessant loss of innocent lives in the towns, villages and communities along the Minna-Bida-Birnin Gwari-Funtua and Tegina- Kaduna highways, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris had deployed personnel of the Special Tactical Squad attached to Operation Absolute Sanity and personnel of Niger State Police Command under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, Niger State to restore law and order in the communities mentioned and arrest the perpetrators. As a result of  this directive by the IGP, the joint team had moved in and raided all the identified criminal camps, kidnappers’ dens and hideouts in the Forest in Birnin-Gwari, Tegina, Alawa and Kabata town in Niger State. The operations that lasted several days and intense exchange of fire between the Police Joint Team and this vicious militia/kidnap for ransom gang resulted in the arrest of Thirteen (13) above mentioned suspects and recovery of the cache of prohibited arms and a

              Formal SGF Babachir Lawal                    Formal  to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday 24th of January. According to premium time Lawal arrest is coming a day after former President Olusegun Obasanjo accused Mr. Buhari of condoning corruption where persons close to him are involved. Mr. Obasanjo said in a statement that the president had failed woefully, and urged him not to seek re-election .     Mr. Lawal was recently sacked after he was indicted by a presidential panel that investigated misuse of funds meant for people displaced by Boko Haram.                                      

Nigeria started  poorly on the first half but rallied early enough in the second half to secure a 3-1 win over Equatorial Guinea. Nsi Eyama headed Equatorial Guinea into the lead in 40th minute and they held that advantage till the end of the first half. During the second half, the Super Eagles stepped up their game and just before the hour-mark, Anthony Okpotu levelled score for Nigeria through a stunning header off a cross from Osas Okoro. Dayo Ojo scored second goal for at the 69th minutes which put Nigeria on the lead while Rabiu Ali sealed victory from the penalty spot in the 81st minute. With the win, Nigeria finished as the top gun in Group C with seven points from three games, while Libya who secured a late win over Libya finished as runners-up and also qualified for the quarterfinals

South African jazz music Legend Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after adecade-long fight with cancer, accordingto a statement from his family on Tuesday (Jan.23).  HughMasekela often called the“Father of South African jazz,” died in Johannesburg after what his family said was a“protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer.” Trumpeter, singer and composer Masekela, affectionately known locally as“Bra Hugh,”started playing the horn at 14 and quickly became an integral part of the 1950s jazz scene in Johannesburg as amember of the Jazz Epistles. In a caree spanning more than five decades,Mr. Masekela gained international recognition with his distinctive Afro-jazz sound and hits such as Sowe to Blues, which served as one of the soundtracks to the anti-apartheid movement. He opened the 2010 FIFA World Cup kick-off concert and performed at the event’s opening ceremony in Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium. In the1960s he went into exile in the United Kingdom and the Uni

The former minister of education and convener of BringBackourgirls campaign, oby Ezekwesili has been arrested by the police in Abuja . She wrote on her Twitter account, @obyezeks, that she was arrested alongside with some members of the BBOG group. ‘’P @MBuhari : I have been ARRESTED along with rest of our BBOG members and NOW DETAINED without a charge by the .@PoliceNG . WE are detained at the FCT command . The Police here has REFUSED to tell us why we are DETAINED. What Are WE Demanding? BringBackOurGirlsNOW!!!!!!!” “President .@MBuhari members of our BBOG Movement @BBOG_Nigeria HAVE BEEN ARRESTED BY OUR IG of .@PoliceNG . WE ARE ALL WAITING TO BE ARRESTED SINCE it has become an OFFENSE to DEMAND THAT YOU KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO RESCUE ALL OUR CHIBOKGIRLS.” “President @MBuhari The police officers deployed by IG of .@PoliceNG is VIOLATING my FREEDOM of MOVEMENT by LOCKING ME IN inbroad day light at the Unity Fountain. THIS IS A DEMOCRACY. Officer Tina Ishayajust again REFUSED TO LET

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will today, (Saturday) award a doctorate in Christian Theology to former President Olusegun Obasanjo The former president is among 14, 771 persons receiving honours at the university’s seventh convocation in Abuja, Vice-Chancellor Abdallah Adamu said. The retired general is NOUN’s first Ph.D graduate. But when PREMIUM TIMES asked Mr. Obasanjo on Saturday morning whether he would now prefer to be called “Dr. Obasanjo” in a fitting tribute to his latest academic achievement, the former leader said “No”. He said he would prefer that people continue to address him as “Chief Obasanjo” a title he adopted after dropping the prefix “General” when he became Nigeria’s democratically elected president in 1999. The former President holds several chieftaincy titles from across the country. Explaining to PREMIUM TIMES why he does not want to be described with the “Dr” title, Mr. Obasanjo said, “I think I prefer to remain as ‘Chief Olusegun Obasanj