NFF celebrates Obafemi Martins at 33

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made birthday shout out to former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins who turns 33 years, today. 

The NFF sent the birthday welcome on their confirmed Twitter handle on Saturday. 

"Happy birthday to the very prolific Obafemi Martins. Keep shining,” the NFF wrote on their handle.

Martins made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2004, and went ahead to show up, scoring 18 objectives. 

He spoke to Nigeria at three Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt 2006, Ghana 2008 and Angola 2010. 

At present with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, Martins was a piece of the Super Eagles squad toward the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

At club level, Martins has played for Reggiana, Inter Milan, Newcastle United, Birmingham City, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, Levante and Seattle Sounders. 

Likewise, Martins went ahead as a moment half substitute to score the triumphant goal for Birmingham City who stunned Arsenal 2-1 in the last of the 2011 League Cup at Wembley Stadium.

Omoni Oboli shares story of God's protection from fire outbreak in her house

Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli shares story of how God saved her and her daughter from a severe fire outbreak that occurred in her room yesterday.

She wrote on her Instagram page:

"This God is too good! Magnify the Lord with me my people! Still shook but I'm constantly in awe of my King! God loves me. Nobody can tell me otherwise!

Since after the series of incidences that happened earlier in the year, I sometimes have panic attacks so my darling ever dependable @tomesadeoye abandoned her room and has been sleeping in mine. I've been nursing a very bad cold for days so I took night nurse to enable sleep. Power went off at some point in the night and Tomi who usually can sleep in heat, got uncomfortable and couldn't sleep. I on the other hand didn't notice because I was in a drug induced sleep. Around 5am, power came back on and Tomi happily fell asleep. She hadn't slept for long when she started perceiving something, she opened her eyes to see the AC engulfed in flames. She screamed at me to wake up. I saw the flames and screamed 'The blood of Jesus'. Ran into the bathroom to get water but I didn't think I was fast enough, so I abandoned it cos I realized the AC is right

Nigerian purchases G-Wagon for South African to apologize for impregnating his wife

A Nigerian man identified as John purchased a Mercedes-Benz G-class for a South African man to apologize in the wake of impregnating his wife.

Daily Live, a South-African news site, cited John as saying that the spouse of his pregnant girlfriend quickly forgave him on accepting the car.

"I recognize what I did isn't right however I feel better he has accepted my gift. He accepted that his wife, my girlfriend, is pregnant and will soon bring forth my child. He was furious at first however when I exhibited the car to him his outrage vanished," John clarified. 

Another South African lady near the family of the pregnant spouse couldn't keep down her disappointment and outrage toward the man as she asserted that Nigerian men could never consider South-African men important in the wake of hearing this. 

She stated, "Nigerian men will never consider our men important. What sort of a man acknowledges a gift from a man who impregnated his wife? He will impregnate her again and purchase the dumb spouse another car. I am so disappointed." 

When reached, the spouse who would not like to be named stated, "it isn't right to state I am stupid. The purpose of the issue is we can't invert what happened. We sat down as men and arranged the issue. The Bible says we should forgive and never look back. I have constantly longed for driving a G-wagon. Christmas came right on time for me and my family. 

"The infant will be conceived and I'll take care of him as my own. In the event that the father needs to take him to Nigeria I wouldn't see any problems. I will give my wife the help she needs dependably. 

"That is the thing that marriage is about. I cherish my wife and won't abandon her as a result of a mere pregnancy."

Dino Melaye secures rice donations subsequent to asking senators to save Kogi State civil servants

A couple of days after a director in the Kogi State civil service apparently killed himself over unpaid payment, 40 Nigerian legislators have given no less than 1,260 sacks of rice to government workers in Kogi State, an official said. 

Kogi is one of the many states at present owing laborers' pay rates and qualifications. The representatives apparently made the gift at the case of one of their partners, Dino Melaye, Kogi-APC. 

Prior at the whole, Mr. Melaye had called the consideration of the Senate to the misery of government employees in Kogi State. "Today, in my state we live in perilous time and vicissitude. 

The social media and daily papers have been inundated couple of days with appalling occurrence of a government worker who conferred suicide after getting information that his wife brought forth triplets", he said. 

"He is (was) being owed 11 months' pay. Another government worker was seen

Drama as Saraki, Dogara, others turn back from Aso Rock

Senate President Bukola Saraki, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some key officers of the National Assembly on Thursday night indignantly turned back from Aso Rock. 

They were at the manor to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over the 2018 allocation bill. 

It was assembled that the officials met at Saraki's home and left for the villa in a white coaster bus. 

On getting to Aso Rock, the Chief Security Officer to the President demanded a security look on each of the 20 legislators. This was said to have miffed the administrators who demanded that there was no requirement for an individual screening. 

It was further learnt that the issue couldn't be settled, prompting the administrators turning

Jim Iyke reveals why his relatinship with Rita Dominic never worked out

Nollywood performing artist, Jim Iyke who has had a difficult seven day stretch of open disclosure of his relationship with a few VIPs, in another meeting with Broadway TV, opened up on why his association with Rita Dominic didn't prompt marriage. 

He said; 

Rita and I met when I was quite recently starting to grasp acclaim, the solaces that accompanied it.The trees and the diversion, even the obliteration. What's more, Rita isn't the sort of lady that sticks around a groth. We were profound with each other. Despite everything we are awesome friends.As a self evident truth, it might amaze you that we haven't addressed each other in more than two years. Be that as it may, when we meet, we are sincere, aware. 

There is that profound established thing of a man or lady you imparted a remark 

I don't think Rita around then was taking a gander at life span, honestly .Don't fashion t,I was the child with the insane afro, prepared to stir something up. 

Jim Iyke had likewise as of late admitted his assumed association with Nadia Buhari was every one of the a joke. 

My life was around having a decent time and the same number of victories as possible.So, who needs that sort of guy?So

Famous wrestler, Power Uti, faces trial for allegedly killing his wife, looking up body to decompse

Former wrestling champion, John Eke Uti a.k.a. Power Uti, was on Tuesday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates' Court, Lagos, for supposedly killing his wife, Toyin. 

Uti, 55, was summoned before Magistrate Bola Folarin-Williams on a two-tally of murder and lack of regard of carcass. 

In the wake of investigating the case record, Magistrate Folarin-Williams said she didn't see anything both in the accused's statement and in the police investigations to demonstrate that the denounced murdered his wife and suppressed the remand application brought by the police. 

She, along these lines, conceded the accused to a safeguard for N500,000 with two

Police arrest four Air Force men for allegedly vandalizing N25million worth of water pipes

The police in Lagos yesterday declared the arrest of four Air Force men and seven others for allegedly vandalizing Lagos State Water Corporation press channels esteemed at about N25 million. 

Air Crew Men (ACM) Akingbola Wole, Ugbong Abel, Alalifu George and Kumish Revelation connected to 055 NAF Camp, Victoria Island, were shrunk by the water board's worker, Olayiwole Oyedele, to give security amid the vandalism on Saturday morning. 

Additionally arrested were the purchaser, Okechukwu Alozie, Wale Lawal, Babatunde Samson, Ismaila Adejare, Iliasu Ibrahim and Ikechukwu Ezemba. It was assembled that Oyedele sold the irons to Alozie for N650,000 and had officially gathered N200,000 forthright. 

The Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, said the speculates that wore military cover were captured at Doyin transport stop, Orile zone, where they professedly vandalized people in general utility, including that one Clerk crane and Iveco G3 truck with were recuperated from them. 

As indicated by Oyedele, he consented to pay the fighters N35,000 for their administration, including that Wole gathered N20,000 as progress payment.He stated: "I have been a government employee with Lagos State government for more than 22 years. 

I work with the water enterprise. The irons are scraps that we deserted subsequent to putting in new ones. I shouldn't convey

FG takes possession of funds not linked to BVN

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has conceded a demand by Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for a brief relinquishment of all assets held in financial balances not connected to BVNs — and whose ownership couldn't be completely distinguished. 

Likewise to be seized by the Nigerian government are reserves held in financial balances without adequate know-your-client certifications, court documents seen.

I owe no apology for inviting Zuma, raising his statue – Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has charged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of not building the picture of the state, and additionally plundering public treasury. 

The allegation comes days after he uncovered a tremendous statue in hounour of South African President, Jacob Zuma. 

The choice has been broadly censured as supporting the administration style of a president who is confronting defilement accusations in his nation. 

All the more thus, the respect was done Mr. Zuma few days after another Nigerian, Jelili Omoyele, a 35-year-old, was killed in South Africa. 

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sam Onwuemeodo, on Tuesday said the PDP never pulled in any significant identity to the state. 

"If it was in the days of PDP, Schools and Markets would have been shot down. And roads closed because President Zuma was coming. But none of such things was done

I want to confront Super Eagles at World Cup – Lionel Messi

Barcelona genius Lionel Messi has purportedly picked a match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria as one of his top choices in the 2018 World Cup in Russia 

The winger who was radiant in Argentina's win against Ecuador which gave the South Americans the World Cup ticket was said to look forward for his nation to confront Nigeria in Russia. 

Messi was accounted for, as per National Helm, to have said that an amusement against Nigeria was among his top picks recreations. 

He has played against Nigeria twice at age-review level – the 2005 World Youth Championship and furthermore the 2008 Olympic in Beijing – winning the two times. 

At senior level, he has scored three times in the three recreations he has played against

Buhari receives 12-yr old that financed his election with N5,785

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, received a twelve-year old young lady, Nicole Benson that contributed N5,785.00, which she spared from her lunch and pocket recompense for the president's election crusade in 2015, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 

The President likewise received two other young admirers who have indicated high enthusiasm for his administration, and appealed to God for his recuperation amid I'll health. 

One of the children, a three-year old Maya Jammal turned into internet sensation when her video petition for the President's recovery circulated around the internet, while 10 year-old Aisha Aliyu Gebbi penned an individual letter to President Buhari depicting herself as his "biggest fan''. 

A statement marked by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina stated, "Nicole Benson, 12 years of age, had contributed N5,785 to the President's campaign in 2015, which was altogether set aside from her lunch and pocket stipend." 

The statement cited President Buhari as saying, "I am extremely impressed by what the kids have possessed the capacity to do. I can see Maya is modest. I watched her video where she was appealing to God for my recovery when I was sick.'' 

As indicated by the statement, "The President credited his triumph at the surveys to the commitments of good

Oba of Benin Kingdom spotted taking a kick during a novelty match

His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Oku AkpoloKpolo, Oba Ewuare II, taking the spot kick amid the novelty match between the All Stars FC and Augustine Eguavoen captained Ex-Insurance FC both of Benin City to celebrate Oba Ewuare's first year on the honored position as Oba of great Benin Kingdom.

Rochas Okorocha discloses statue of Jacob Zuma

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Saturday divulged a statue to pay tribute to South African President Jacob Zuma. 

The occasion was seen by Mr. Zuma and different dignitaries. 

Asides the mammoth statue, Governor Rochas likewise named a street after Mr. Zuma. 

Sequel to the unveiling of the statue, Mr. Zuma was on Friday deliberated with a customary title of Ochiagha Imo, by Eze Imo, Samuel Ohiri. 

The title certificate was issued by a former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. 

In a statement, Mr. Okorocha said the respect was given on Mr. Zuma for his affection for education. 

"Today, we have chosen to respect you for your affection for instruction, however you were denied in your initial days in life yet you are attempting to ensure that each poor kid went to School. Your adoration for education to us is the association amongst you and government and the general population of Imo State. The main business we have and we can really be pleased with is instruction in Imo State. This is another motivation behind why we have regarded you", he said. 

Mr. Zuma who talked subsequent to getting the honor charged Africans to meet up to address the issues that influence the mainland, including that we are one individuals. 

"Africans must meet up to address African issues. We are similar individuals. We will fail in the event that we handle issues as people. We have to perceive that we are one." 

The honor comes a couple of days after another Nigerian, Jelili Omoyele, a 35-year-old, was killed in South Africa. 

The current improvement has made assorted responses via social media the same number of have enrolled their grievances. 

NYSC CULTURAL TROUPE SET FOR WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL IN RUSSIA

The NYSC Cultural Troupe is to perform at the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, which is planned to occur from 14th to 22nd of this current month in Sochi, Russian Federation. 

This took after a welcome stretched out to the NYSC by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, which will facilitate Nigeria's investment at the occasion. 

The NYSC Kebbi State Cultural Troupe has been decided for the excursion to Russia amid which the Corps individuals will utilize move and dramatization introductions to grandstand Nigeria's social legacy to a worldwide gathering of people. 

In an offer to survey the level of the troupe's readiness, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, joined by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola; the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, and Directors, saw one of their practice sessions today at the FCT Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa. 

In the wake of watching the move and dramatization introductions, the Minister said he was inspired, and went ahead to laud the Corps individuals for their execution. 

He noticed that the troupe was picked in

Redeemer's University expel student for social media post

An undergraduate of the Redeemer's University, Debo Adedayo, was ousted by the school's administration half a month to his graduation for scrutinizing the school in a post via social media. 

In a Facebook post, Adedayo without calling names implied that the VC was a hypocrite, who paraded himself as an upright individual and had zero effect selection for hatred, bitterness and negativity yet paraded themselves as generally noble. 

The University after examinations removed Adedayo for not depicting the school in a decent light. The demonstration is deserving of ejection going the standards managing understudies' direct in the University, the letter read. 

The University thought of, "It has been set up through the discoveries of the understudies' examination and disciplinary that you as of late posted certain messages on some online networking stages which

Kidnapped corps member rejects redeployment in the wake of her freedom in Nasarawa

The administration of the National Youth Service Corps has declared the arrival of a Corps member, Nwankpa Blessing, who was hijacked in Nasarawa State. It expressed that the corps member was healthy, and was being given all the essential physical and mental support.

The Director-Genera of NYSC, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, met with her yesterday. Kazaure communicated euphoria over her sheltered discharge, and gave her uplifting statements. 

He coordinated the NYSC Coordinator for Nasarawa State to give her everything the vital help all through the rest of the time of her

Comedian Akpororo shares photo of his new mansion (photo)

Nigeria famous comedian Akpororo shares photo of his new mansion during his daughter's birthday party. He dedicated his mansion to his wife and daughter.

He wrote on his Instagram page: 

"Except the Lord builds a house. The labourer Labours in vain. 

Father thank you for this one. 

Super Eagles triumph, independence gift to Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday complimented the Super Eagles on their triumph over Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 

The Eagles vanquished the Zambians 1-0 of every a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The win ensured Nigeria's 6th appearance at the World Cup. 

In an announcement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President depicted the triumph as "sweet, calming and a 57th Independence Anniversary blessing to the country." 

The President extolled the Eagles for the accomplishment of making Nigeria the principal African nation to meet all requirements for Russia 2018 with a match left to play. 

The announcement read, "As he joined a huge number of football-cherishing Nigerians in cheering with the players and their training group, President Buhari approached all Nigerians to apply the estimations of constancy, versatility, teach,

Buhari names Aisha Ahmad new CBN deputy governor

President Muhammadu Buhari has exhibited Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for affirmation as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. She is to replace a previous Deputy Governor, who resigned early this year. 

As per the arrangements of Section 8(1) (2) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007, President Buhari encouraged the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to consider the speedy affirmation of Mrs. Ahmad, who might then resume work promptly. 

In a similar vein, the president has written the Senate, looking for the affirmation of arrangement of individuals from the Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN. They are to supplant four individuals,

UNIMAID lecturers spends 69 days with Boko Haram

Four lecturers of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, who were snatched by Boko Haram in the Magumeri territory of Borno State amid an oil investigation have burned through 69 days in bondage. 

This is similarly as the Defense Heaquarters, Abuja, said the military was all the while attempting endeavors to safeguard the instructors. 

The Director, Defense Information, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, said on Sunday that "knowledge was all the while being handled to bring the casualties back and alive." 

The instructors had been stole on Tuesday, July 25. 

No less than 48 people were killed by Boko Haram amid the investigation to the Lake Chad Basin range on that Tuesday. 

Sources at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, where the cadavers were brought, had uncovered that the perished included 18 troopers, 15 regular citizen Joint Task Force individuals, five laborers of the college and four drivers with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. 

One of the kidnapped lecturers, recognized as Dr Solomon Yusuf, had on September 5, apparently composed a letter to his significant other, Hannatu, from the fear mongers' nook which was acquired by an online medium, Sahara Reporters. He bemoaned their anguish in bondage and encouraged the Federal Government to free them from the psychological militants. 

However, the DHQ representative, Enenche, said the military was being watchful, saying Boko Haram may utilize the speakers as human shields. 

He stated, "Endeavors are on. When we get data, we change over it to knowledge. A definitive is that the Federal Government and the military are doing however much as could reasonably be expected to guarantee that these individuals turn out alive."

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My Ex-boyfriend is a fool - DJ Cuppy

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, otherwise called DJ Cuppy, the daughter  of Nigerian tycoon Femi Otedola has marked her Ex a fool

DJ Cuppy is supposed to be in a fluctuating sentiment with Nigerian footballer, Victor Anichebe. 

In an Instagram post which educated that everybody depict their ex utilizing 'ISSA' – she composed 'Issa Ode'. 

In spite of the fact that she wasn't particular concerning who, she alluded to, we