Vintage News NG: 2016

Thursday 29 December 2016

Why Third Mainland Bridge Was Our Next Target To Bomb- Suspect

Abiodun Amos

One of the leaders of a notorious militant group operating in Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos and Ogun states, Abiodun Amos, said yesterday, that his group planned to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos because the Federal Government failed to consider its members for amnesty.

Eric Bailly, Wilfred Zaha Make Ivory Coast Nations Cup Squad [See Full List]

Zaha

Ivory Coast has named Manchester United defender Eric Bailly and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha among its provisional 24-player squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Crystal Palace winger Zaha who recently switched allegiance to the African side made the list released by the team’s French manager Michel Dussuyer despite playing two games for England.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Barack Obama of making “inflammatory” statements and complicating the impending transfer of power — the latest salvo in an escalating war of words with the current commander-in-chief.

Fayose

Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked claims by Governor Ayodele Fayose that he has promoted 15,000 workers in the state civil service as part of the end of the year package for civil servants.

The party in the same vein debunked claim by the governor that workers were paid two months salaries, Christmas bonus and other allowances.

Freeze

Cool FM Lagos On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has thrown a jibe at Pastor E.A Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), over a reported prophesy the influential cleric made in the past.

Okocha

Nigerian football legend Austin Okocha has revealed that former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is still having grudges with him 23 years after he scored a wonder goal against the revered shot stopper.

Okocha said this while speaking at an interactive media briefing tagged ‘ Bundesliga Legend Tour with Jay-Jay Okocha’ organised by Pay Television Company StarTimes and DeutsheFussballLiga.

Onyekuru

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr says he is excited about the rich form of Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru plying his trade in Belgian club Eupen,
Just days ago Onyekuru took his season goal tally to 10 for the season with a brace for Eupen in their 3- 0 win over KV Oostende in one of the Boxing Day fixtures in the Belgian League.

The Presidential Panel on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement has recommended the prosecution of a former Minister of Defence, a retired Army General, as well as a former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence over alleged arms procurement infractions to the tune of N5.71 billion.

Leicester Boss Ranieri and Musa

With Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa just limited to cameo appearances since his switch to Premier League side Leicester City, fans at the King Power stadium have demanded an explanation from manager Claudio Ranieri on why big money signing Ahmed Musa is not getting games at the club.

Manchester city manager Pep Guardiola has praised the goal scoring exploit of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, saying the young Nigerian is a rare talent.

Iheanacho scored City’s second goal in their 3-0 win over Bournemouth and shortly after admitting that the second goal helped his side settled into the game properly, Guardiola also praised Iheanacho for the goal.

Somto and Chinonso

It is another moment of celebration for the Akunyilis as one of the daughters of the late former NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Somto Akunyili concludes plans to formalise her union with Chinonso Asuzu from Isiekenesi, Imo State. The traditional marriage ceremony is expected to hold at their country home, in Agulu, Anambra State, before the end of the year.

Sa'ad Abubakar

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, made his opposition known to the bill seeking to ensure men and women have equal inheritance rights.

Abubakar said that the bill, which seeks equality for male and female children in the sharing of inherited family wealth or property, is against Islamic religion and, therefore, unacceptable to Muslims.

Dutch Football Club Appoints Sunday Oliseh As Head Coach

Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach and captain, Sunday Oliseh, has been appointed as head coach of the Dutch second division club Fortuna Sittard.

Oliseh, who resigned his appointment as coach of Nigeria senior football team with just ten months in charge previously played for Dutch giants Ajax from 1997 to 1999.

Jubrin

Suspended member of the House of Representatives and erstwhile chairman of House Committee on Appropriation Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he has been taken hostage by unscrupulous elements in goveenment.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has picked the Premier League title over any records following his club record run of 12 successive victories as the foundation to win the Premier League title.

Conte’s side moved seven points clear at the top after a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday and they are now just two more victories away from equalling Arsenal’s Premier League record of 14 consecutive wins.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been crowned officially with the title of striker with the best minutes per goal ratio in the history of the Premier League.

According to Opta, the 20 year old Nigerian who scored Manchester City’s second goal in their 3-0 thrashing of Hull City is has a goal ratio of one goal every 96 minutes.

Faleyimu

The founder of Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, Dr. Olagorioye Faleyimu, has made shocking prophecies for 2017 as he said the death of Nigeria’s renowned prophet, TB Joshua was near.`

The revelations were made during on Christmas Day at his church in Lagos.

Olabisi

A Nigerian lady, Ayinla Kudirat Olabisi studying at Loughborough University Kingdom has made her country proud through an amazing academic feat.

She graduated as the best graduating student in Construction and Project Management this week as was well celebrated in the school.

Neymar

Barcelona and Brazilian football star Neymar has downplayed the importance of the Ballon d'Or and is adamant it would not be a problem for him if he never wins it.

The skillful forward had to settle for fifth place in the 2016 award, with Cristiano Ronaldo beating Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to scoop the gong.

While the season of Christmas is known for merriment around the globe, a Lagos based housewife, Christiana Odo, thought otherwise as reports suggest she allegedly killed her husband, Rominus, for failing to provide money for the family during the celebration.

According to a report by Punch the incident happened at the couple’s home on London Barber Street, Majidun, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Burutai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has announced that Sambisa forest would serve as training ground for personnel of the Nigerian Army as from 2017.

This followed the capture and final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave at “Camp Zero” by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole. Camp Zero is located deep within the heart of Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The Camp fell at about 1:35p.m. on Friday, December 23.

Super Eagles Striker Kelechi Iheanacho was on the score sheet again for Manchester City as Fans of of the Etihad club seem to have formed a new song for their Nigerian forward.

Upon coming off the bench to score City's crucial second goal, the Manchester city fans were heard chanting the song ” He rarely Plays, He often Scores, He Is Iheanacho, He Just Scored Again”.

Adesina

With the death toll from last Saturday’s attack on the village of Goska, near Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna State haven risen from five to 11, pressures are mounting on the presidency for President Muhammadu Buhari to speak on the matter.

But the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said yesterday that Buhari cannot speak on every matter.

Obama

President Barack Obama says he could have been reelected for a third term and that the nation still largely embraces his political vision despite last month’s election of Donald Trump to succeed him.

The US leader’s remarks were made in an interview posted on the podcast “The Axe Files,” produced by CNN and the University of Chicago.

Not At All: You Won't Believe Who Higuain Is Comparing To Lionel Messi

Messi

Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain says his team-mate Paulo Dybala similar to Barcelona star and five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

No doubt Dybala is fast becoming one of the top-notch forwards in the game following his arrival from Palermo in 2015, helping Juve to Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana success in his maiden season.

David Moyes

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson believes ex-manager David Moyes was the architect of his own misfortune by replacing Alex Ferguson's experienced backroom staff upon his arrival at Old Trafford in 2013.

As Sunderland boss Moyes prepares to return to Old Trafford for the first time since his sacking in April 2014, Robson questioned the Scotsman's decision to part with coaches Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele just months after United won the Premier League title under Ferguson.

Pastor Adeboye

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has frowned at the comment made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, yesterday commending the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, for what he called the governor’s courage and willingness to defend his people and the cause of the common man in the country.

Iwobi

Former England and Arsenal midfield Maestro Ray Parlour has given an assurance to Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi that if he consistently up his game, manager Arsene Wenger options are limited, but to play him week in week out.

Recall Iwobi has not been at his best for the Gunners in the last one month, and his inconsistency has lead to calls for him to be dropped by the manager.

Asoro

Sunderland youth prodigy Joel Asoro has clarified that he is not eligible to wear the green and white jersey of Nigerian contrary to widespread reports in the media.

According to reports the Swedish youth international stated that he qualifies for Sweden and Ghana at senior level and not Nigeria as claimed by reports.

Odion Ighalo Speaks On Super Eagles' Absence From AFCON

Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations beginning in January 10 in Gabon, Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has ruined the inability of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to appear at the championship, saying it was painful stating the least.

Buhari

Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has suddenly become the main issue in Nigeria’s politics. No issue seems complete until his name and stance, real or imagined, have been dropped into the mix. He has become the Obafemi Awolowo of our time, apologies to former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, who once described the late sage as the main issue in Nigerian politics. To be sure, the late Chief Awolowo and Asiwaju Tinubu share many things in common. Like Awolowo,

Ibori

James Ibori was regarded as being very powerful, but not to extent of commanding key decisions with governmental circles. Investigations have revealed that the Delta State Government paid former Governor James Ibori N250m while he was in jail in the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2016.

Magu

Seven state governors are believed to have been part of the plot to stop the Senate confirmation of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), The Nation can now reveal.

Three of them are from the South-South, two from the South-West, two from the North and one from the South-East.

Lampard in Chelsea colour

Frank Lampard admits he would love to return to Chelsea, but is in no rush to make a decision on his future.

The 38-year-old is a free agent after leaving New York City last month following a fruitful spell in MLS.

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel won’t be joining any team in Europe when he leaves Chelsea in January, according to Owngoalnigeria.com.

Mikel has been linked to a host of European clubs including top sides like Valencia, Marseille, Inter-Milan, AC Milan and even Turkish giants Besiktas and Galatasary, but the 29 year old won’t be joining any of the aforementioned clubs.

berries Ij

A young lady identified as Berriee Ij, has revealed how she was duped by fellow MMM participant on social media.

According to her, she was actively involved in the popular ponzi scheme, MMM but ended up being duped a fellow member.

Onigbinde

Former Super Eagles coach and ex FIFA and CAF Technical committee member, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has warned the football house to brace up to the various responsibilities to repair all the dents on the fortunes of football in Nigeria urgently in 2017 or risk the danger of having a total collapse.
It is no news that Nigerian football experienced one challenge or the other in the outgoing year.

Sherrif

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it is high time the ruling All Progressive Party APC started ruling and stop blaming the PDP for its current woes and difficulties in steering the nation out of recession.
The news of the ruling party still blaming the previous regime of Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP even after one year in office still reverberates across the country.

The passage of the 2017 Appropriation bill will not be coming soon as widely expected by most Nigerians as the National Assembly on Wednesday said it was set to pass the 2017 Budget on March 17.
The National Assembly Joint Committees on Appropriation made this known in Abuja.

Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, yesterday threatened not to pay workers’ salaries except they provide their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN).

The governor said his administration will carry out this threat beginning from the end of this month if workers in the state fail to get their BVN, declaring that the move was aimed at knowing the real number of workers in the state’s employ.

Super Eagles and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has dragged two lawyers based Manchester to court over image rights.

Iheanacho, claimed that he was lured into signing over rights to his name to area attorneys Robert Zanicky, of Drums, and Raymond Hassay, of Exeter.

I Don't Want To Hear The Word 'Iceland' Again- Ex England Manager Roy Hodgson

Former England manager Roy Hodgson admits he "never wanted to hear the word 'Iceland' again" following his team's Euro 2016 elimination at the hands of the international minnows.

England were beaten 2-1 by Iceland in the last 16 in France earlier this year, despite taking the lead through an early Wayne Rooney penalty, with Hodgson promptly resigning post-match.

Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola showed his loyalties remain in Catalonia when it comes to the debate over who is the best footballer in the world.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo pipped Lionel Messi to the Ballon d'Or last week, leaving him one behind his Barca rival in terms of his career tally in football's most coveted individual award.

Okwuosa

A South African based journalist Robert Sinkal has advised Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr to call up Chippa United skipper James Okwuosa, when Nigeria take on Cameroon next year.

Sotayo

Popularly known as Sotayo, Tayo Sobowale is emerging as one of the most notable actors in the Yoruba section of Nollywood. A free spirit, as she likes to call herself, she made her ambitious streak known when she set up her own production house, Sotee Entertainment, last year. She spoke to New Telegraph about her journey so far as well as her views on relationship and others in this interview.

Ibori

It appears that ex-convict and former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, was a larger than life figure and still very influential within the political circle, if feelers from a serving senator are anything to go by.

In a video that had gone viral on the social media, the Chairman, Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who was a political adviser to the former governor was seen discussing with Ibori and some of his associates, talking about the political prowess of the man who made him a senator and how he wielded so much influence even while he was behind bars.

Dogara

Following the statemnts credited to James Ibori's associate and Chairman, Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi that even in prison, Ibori made many politicians includeing the imcumbent Speaker Of The House Of Representavives, Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker has responded saying he had no relationship with the ex- convict Ibori.

Aramide

There is doubt that Aramide is slowly turning out to be a huge entertainer in the industry. The Afro/soul singer, songwriter and guitarist, Aramide Sarumoh, who recently bagged an award for Best Female Artiste in West Africa in an award category that had the likes of Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Seyi Shay, at the recently concluded AFRIMA.

Iheanacho

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed that his gaffer at Manchester city Pep Guardiola has ordered him to study Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski in his bid to displace Sergio Aguero at Manchester City.

The Nigerian international has only managed cameo appearances under Guardiola so far – and is set to face further competition up front when Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus arrives in January.

Buhari

Aso Rock last night debunked media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari snubbed the south-east economic and security summit held in Enugu on Thursday due to the threat from The Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB not to step foot on the soil of any South-Eastern state.

It however stated that the president couldn’t attend because the date of the event was not convenient for him.

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