Arsenal is interested in this Nigerian Under-17 star

Nigeria Under-17 star Victor Osimhen has hinted that Arsenal are interested in his services as he looks to secure a move to Europe.




The striker scored 10 goals to finish with the golden booth earlier this year as well as being named the second-best player at the tournament behind team-mate Kelechi Nwakali.

And after being linked with a host of clubs including Manchester City and Tottenham, the forward has admitted that he has held talks with Wolfsburg.

Facts and Figures about JAGABAN

Senator Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was born on March 29, 1952 to the illustrious and noble Tinubu family of Lagos state. He attended St. John’s primary School, Arotoya, Lagos and children’s home school in Ibadan. Young Bola in his quest for knowledge and exposure, travelled to United States in 1975, with his zeal for success he took to menial jobs as dishwashing, night- guards and cab driving to see himself through the initial difficulties of school at Richard Daley College, Chicago, Illinois. His brilliance showed forth when he made the honour’s list of Richard Daley College. He later transferred to the Chicago State University, Illinois and graduated with honours in 1979 and he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management). He was also awarded with University Scholar’s Award and Certificate Merit in Accounting and Finance and was honoured with outstanding student’s award.
Now,he is not just a politican heavyweight in Nigerian Politics but a strategic king maker.
Check this out:
 (1) Prof Yemisi Osinbajo SAN was Tinubu's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. He is today, Nigeria's Vice President
 (2) Rauf Aregbesola was Tinubu's Commissioner for work. Today he is serving his second tenure as Governor of Osun State 
(3) Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN was Tinubu's Chief of Staff and successor in office. He is today Nigeria's Minister of Power, works and housing
 (4) Alhaji laid Muhammed was Tinubu's first chief of staff. He is today Nigeria's Minister of information 
(5) Babatunde fowler was appointed by Tinubu as Chairman of the Lagos state Internal Revenue Service. Today, he is the Executive Chairman of the Federal inland Revenue Service. At the National Assembly, there are countless "Tinubu boys" who have occupied and are still occupying seats till today. Since 1999, the Tinubu camp has produced almost 98% of the members of the National Assembly from Lagos state. Forget politics, this man is a political enigma. Rewind to 1999 I am sure most of us have forgotten the names of the people who were elected Governors then. Some of them have gone out of circulation. Some are gasping for breath politically. Indeed, most of them are no longer relevant today. Who still remember Mbadinuju of Anambra state, Jolly Nyame of Taraba, Muhammed lawal of kwara, Segun Osoba of Ogun state, Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto, Achike udenwa of Imo, Victor Attah of Akwa Ibom, Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia? That one has lost two consecutive senatorial elections. But Tinubu has not only managed to remain extremely relevant, he has continued to control Lagos politics 100%. Not only that, he manages to carry his boys along and today they occupy critical position in our national life. Take it or leave it, Tinubu is today, Nigeria's most powerful political. It didn't just happen by chance. He worked very hard for it. Very very hard. The hallmark of a true leader is not just the ability to rule well but also the ability to nurture and groom his associates. THE JAGABAN!!!

Writen by Oluwasanwo Ayo

Almond nut prevents heart attack, diabetes – Expert

Mrs Aisha Abdullahi, a Nutritionist with a private hospital in Asokoro, Abuja, on Tuesday said consuming almond nut helps reduce the risk of heart attack and diabetes, among other diseases.
She said this in a seminar in Abuja.
According to her, “Almond nut is packed with nutritional values such as Vitamin E, B, Magnesium, fibre, copper, protein, calcium phosphorous and iron. “Consuming almond nut helps nourish the nervous system, regulate blood pressure, diabetes and also promotes longevity.
“Almond nuts are rich in proteins that are alkaline forming which helps alkalize the body, boost the immune system as well as prevent osteoporosis.
“Consumption of almond nut helps in maintaining a healthy bone, weight, healthy skin, good hair and dental care.
“Consuming almonds helps protect against stress, oxidative damage, and ageing due to its high contents in antioxidants.
“It also lowers risk of weight gain, lower calorie intake and helps promote gastrointestinal health.
“Almond nut help prevent gall stones, reduced risk of cancer and helps in energy production,” she noted.

Kaduna Refinery Begins 3.2mln Litres Daily

A statement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) confirmed that the plant, which commenced production over the weekend with an initial Premium Motor Spirit yield of about 1.5 million litres, has ramped up its daily yield to 3.2 million litres.
“The injection of this volume into the system will significantly impact ongoing special intervention efforts  designed to bring relief to motorists across the country,” the Corporation stated.

Ghanaian Transport Minister resigns over re-branding scandal

The Minister of Transport Dzifa Attivor has resigned over the bus re-branding saga. Government’s decision to spend a whopping GHC 3.6 million on re-branding 116 buses has angered many Ghanaians, with the majority questioning how that outrageous expenditure could be approved under the watch of the President.
Her resignation comes barely a day after a report was presented to the Chief of Staff; Mr. Julius Debrah, following an investigation he demanded into the controversial contract. 
A statement signed by the Minister’s Personal Assistant, Egypt Kobla Kudoto, to confirm her resignation said “Hon. Mrs. Dzifa Attivor, Minister of Transport wishes to inform the good people of Ghana that , as the Minister with oversight responsibility for the activities of the Metro Mass Transit (MMT)”.
“She has tendered in her resignation as Minister due to the current issues surrounding the branding of the 116 buses.” “She further wants to take the opportunity to thank her party for the opportunity offered her to serve, first as a Deputy Minister of Transport under the late John Evans Atta Mills, and later as the Substantive Minister".

Shocking trans physiognomy of Nnamdi Kanu

Sincerely,as a Chaplain,i am shocked at what i am seeing about this good looking and handsome young man by name Nnamdi Kanu.
I am not trying to mock him but for you to leave United Kingdom to cause trouble in Nigeria,he never knew it would bring serious transformation to him
Look at his transformation below:

Punishable comments made by Nnamdi Kanu

Personally,i dont judge people and i will not but when i sat down and listerned to the hate speach of Mr Nnamdi Kanu on youtube.com,i changed my mind because i think he needs help.
These comments is a proof that he needs to know the country is dealing with.
There are challenges in our nation but for you to come out and be saying tras is totally unacceptable.

Here are the hate comments:

"Buhari is a shameless Paedophile and rapist....."
"Buhari is a Terrorist he should be killed....."
"Nigeria is a zoo and everybody living in that Godforsaken zoo deserves to die....."
"Kumuyi should be stonned and dealt with thoroughly if he comes to Aba for his planned crusade....."
"The imbecilic Goodluck Jonathan is a disgrace to humanity and deserves to be skinned alive for handing over to an Hausa goat....."
"By the time we finish dealing with the animals in the zoo, there'll be none left to tell the story....."
"We are assembling weapons and we need some more money to thoroughly equip our military to enable us unleash mayhem on Nigeria....."
"Niger Deltans are cowards, we know what to do to them. Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Cross Rivers State are our territory and anybody who tries to oppose us will be crushed....."
"All APC supporters are Boko Haram members, they are the real terrorists, Chukwuabiama will expose them all....."
"Buhari married his wife after raping her several times, the records are there....."
"No Ibo man should attend any Church where the pastor is a Yoruba man, they are criminals and fools....."
"Ibos are God's children, others are children of the devil, that's why we bear names like Nwachukwu,Chidinma,Chinyere,Chibuzor, Ikechukwu etc....."
"Nigeria should prepare for war, we are coming to annihilate you, my secret service are already studying the zoo and strategising....."
"It is either Biafra or death....."
.....................................
....And gullible "biafrans" will tell you Nnamdi Kanu did not do anything.

Written by Imo Jonathan

Ivory Coast bans skin lightening products

The health Ministry of Ivory Coast has banned the use of skin lightening products in the country amid health hazard concerns.

 The health minister said that the ministry is mostly targeting skin whitening products because they contain mercury and its derivatives, cortisone, vitamin A and more than two percent hydroquinone, a lightening agent that is mostly used to develop photographs.

The statement declared that the widely used cosmetic lightening and hygiene creams are now forbidden in the country as they are likely to cause serious health threats to the people using them. A startling claim that was corroborated by a member of Ivory Coast’s pharmaceutical authority, Christian Doudouko.
“The number of people with side effects caused by these medicines is really high,” he said, adding that they could cause serious skin conditions such as skin cancer.

Culled from the internet

Morocco launches solar thermal plant set to be world’s largest

Morocco will next month open one of the world’s largest solar thermal plants at Ouarzazate, which upon completion will be the world’s largest, supplying power to one million people,it was reported.
The mega plant, situated outside the city of Ourrzazate, is the same size as the country’s capital Rabat and it will generate 580 megawatts of electricity. The project is part of the country’s plan to be a leading renewable energy exporter in the world.
Morocco’s environment minister Hakima el Haite said “We are convinced that climate change is an opportunity for our country”.
The solar plant will be able to generate power even during the night using giant movable mirrors, which harness sunlight to melt salt. According to reports, Phase One or Noor one “can store heat energy for three hours, allowing the plant to power homes into the night”.

LAGBUS to provide free bus rides on Christmas Day

The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday, to commemorate this year’s Christmas celebration.

This is contained in a press statement signed by Mr Yemi Adesoye, the LAGBUS Public Relations Officer, which was made available to newsmen in Lagos.
According to the statement, the move is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities.
The statement said that the free bus rides would cut across parts of the metropolis, within the operational hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
It said that the free bus services would ensure that fewer vehicles were on the roads during the period, appealing to motorists not to drink and drive to prevent avoidable accidents, which usually occurred during celebrations.
While wishing residents a Merry Christmas, the LAGBUS management commended them for their unflinching patronage.

FG to privatise Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano airports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has plans to concession the management of the Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano airports to private investors.

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lagos during a fact-finding tour of facilities and agencies at the Murtala Muhammed Airport.

He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Muhtar Usman; Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Saleh Dunoma; and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Ibrahim Abdulsalam; as well as the Director-General, Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, among others.

The minister said, “The new terminal in Lagos will generate additional 15 million passengers annually, making a total of 30 million passengers yearly nationwide. The medium and long-term plans will require significant investments to upgrade and expand infrastructure to meet current and future requirements.

“As a result of limited resources for capital project development, the government is exploring the possibility of private sector participation towards the realisation of the industries’ potential.”

Amaechi stated that there was an urgent need to continue to improve on infrastructure, noting that out of the four conveyor belts in the Lagos airport, two had broken down.

UN Security Council endorses Libya unity deal

The UN Security Council has given its backing to the new national unity government in Libya, a move it hopes will help stem mass migration to Europe and reverse gains made by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)  group.
The 15-nation council gave its support on Wednesday to the deal signed last week in the Moroccan town of Skhirat between representatives of Libya's two competing regimes.

                                                
                                   Matthew Rycroft

Britain's ambassador to the United Nations, Matthew Rycroft, presented the motion, which he said represents a "strong collective sign of our commitment to Libya's sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity."

Are Libyan groups forced to sign UN-brokered deal?

"This is just the start of a process to deliver a prosperous and stable future for all Libyans," Rycroft said.
"We urge all those who have not yet signed to decide now to support the agreement and to work with the government of national accord."

WHAT IF THE 3 WISE MEN WERE WOMEN:

1. They would have asked for directions instead
of following the star.
2. They would have presented gifts such as pampers, powder, feeding bottles, napkins,
akamu,cerelac and so on. 
3. After leaving one would have asked the others ''did you see Mary's shoes? They dont match her
dress''.
4. One would have also said ''I heard Joseph is not working, he's just an ordinary capenter. How will
they survive?'' 
5.Another would have said ''imagine the kind of dirty enviroment she deliverd. Are they not perceiving the bad odour from the sheep &Goats?''
6. Another would have also said ''the baby doesn't even resemble Joseph, was she really a virgin?''
  Mary during SECONDARY SCHOOL days nah.
What are you telling me?"
8. Another would have been eyeing Joseph.
9. One go dey form queen Elizabeth saying "how can I enter this dirty place"?...CHEI! ..... Gals and
their wahala... Merry Christmas In Advance

Wriiten by Sammie

I prefer to remain in detention- Nnamdi Kanu

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he preferred being held in the detention than subjecting himself to a trial. He noted that the outcomes of previous trials had been abused or neglected by the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu spoke during hearing of a fresh sixcount charge against him at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Kanu said:
“I will not have a fair trial in this very court because information available to me indicates that I will not receive fair trial before this very judge. “I will not, for any reasons, sacrifice the due process of law founded on the principle of natural justice on the altar of my speedy release from detention. “In other words, I will rather remain in the detention than subject myself to a trial that I know amounts to pervasion of justice.
“After all, previous orders have been made in my favour by courts of competent jurisdiction that my accuser, the DSS, failed to carry out.” But, prosecution counsel, Mohamed Diri, told the court that based on section 396 (2) of the constitution, the defendant had no right to object to being tried by the court until after the plea is heard. Justice A.R Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja countered the prosecution counsel, saying that Kanu had the right to reject the trial. “After all, justice is rooted on confidence,” he said. “If any of the parties has no confidence in the court, he has the right to say so,” the court held.
 The Federal High Court has charged Kanu alongside two others, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, in a fresh six-count charge of treason and managing the affairs of ‘an unlawful society.’ In the fresh charge, the Federal Government accused Kanu of plotting to split Nigeria, by creating a Biafra Republic with South-East, South-South states, and parts of Kogi and Benue states, as component units.