Barcelona tied down captain Andres Iniesta for the rest of his career as the club announced on Friday the 33-year-old midfielder has agreed a “lifetime contract”.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Iniesta Signs Barca Contract ‘For Life’
Barcelona tied down captain Andres Iniesta for the rest of his career as the club announced on Friday the 33-year-old midfielder has agreed a “lifetime contract”.
BREAKING: Kachikwu Arrives At Presidential Villa To Meet Buhari
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu has arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the nation’s capital to meet with the President, Muhammadu Buhari.
U.S. Republican lawmaker resigns after sex scandal
U.S. Republican Congressman Tim Murphy has announced his resignation after his affair with a young woman came to light, official statement said on Friday. “Upon further discussion with my family, I have made the decision to resign my position,’’ Murphy, an eight-term member of the House of Representatives, serving since 2003, said.
2018 World Cup qualifiers: Four Zambian players that can hurt Super Eagles
The Zambian national football team have emanated from oblivion into contention for the sole ticket in Group B for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia.
Nigerian Independence Day Parade holds Saturday in New York
Nigerians all over the U.S. are gearing up for the 2017 edition of the annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade and Festival, which will hold on Saturday in New York. The event is being organised by Nigerians living in the U.S. to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
JAMB: Report Any Institution That Charges More Than N2000 For Post-UTME
According to jamb twitter handle, this morning have urged any student who’s currently running for Post UTME screening exercise to report any school that charges more than N2000 for the exercise.
Lady who got pregnant at 19, married at 20 and separated at 23 shares her story
Canada based Nigerian relationship coach Abiola Makanjuola, has shared her inspiring story with the world. Biola, revealed how she got pregnant at 19 and had to leave her baby's daddy at 23 due to their toxic relationship.
Read her story below:
Government to spend $16b for Warri, Bonny deep seaports, others, says Amaechi
The Federal Government needs $16 billion to build deep seaports in Warri, Delta State and Bonny in Rivers State, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, said yesterday. He also hinted that more coaches and locomotives to boost rail transportation across the country would be brought it between now and December.
Ohanaeze: Igbo should forget Biafra
The Southeast should forget the agitation for Biafra, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said yesterday. The Igbo should work towards the restructuring of Nigeria, their apex socio-cultural organisation said. “We should forget Biafra and insist on restructuring. There is no Igbo person that is happy with the situation of things in Nigeria. We must seek peaceful ways of resolving the issues,” Ohanaeze President John Nwodo said.
NDLEA destroys 16.8 hectares Indian hemp farm In Osun State
On Wednesday, the Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA announced that 16.8 hectares of Indian hemp (Cannabis Sativa) farm located in Ikoyi community in the state had been destroyed.
Germany, England Qualify For 2018 World Cup
Defending champions Germany and England have secured their place at next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Toke Makinwa Reacts To Her Divorce Being Finalised
OAP Toke Makinwa, has finally reacted to her marriage to Maje Ayida being over. She took to IG to share a post about change not being a bad thing as in so many context, it means growth for that person.
Brazilian Police Arrest Rio 2016 Olympic Committee Chairman
Brazilian police on Thursday arrested the chairman of the country’s Olympic Committee as part of a probe into alleged vote-buying to secure Rio’s hosting of the 2016 Games.
NNPC in non-remittance controversy from $231.8m lodgements in 5 banks
Barely 48 hours after the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu alleged several under-hand dealings of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, the national oil company is in the news again over alleged unremitted $793.2 million belonging to the Federal Government. According to reports, the current NNPC management had stashed the money in different commercial banks instead of remitting same to the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as required by law.
Buhari appoints new CBN deputy gov, MPC members
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented Mrs Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is to replace a former Deputy Governor, who retired early this year.
FG to shut down NERFUND over N17.5bn bad loans
The Federal Government is reportedly making arrangements to shut down operations of the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND), at the end of October, due to huge non-performing loans of about N17.5 billion.
Acting Managing Director, NERFUND, Ezekiel Oseni
Ezekiel Oseni now acting managing director National Economic Reconstruction Fund.
INEC schedules Ekiti, Osun gov’ship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, released the timetable and schedule of activities for both the Ekiti and Osun states’ governorship elections.
Doctors strike illegal, uncalled for — Benue govt
The Benue State government yesterday said that the current warning strike by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state was totally illegal, uncalled for and unbecoming of professional conduct.