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.

Donald Trump Blasts Obama On Twitter, Says He Is 'Inflammatory'

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.

Governor Fayose 'Is An Unconscionable Liar' - APC

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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.

Popular OAP Freeze Throws Jibe At Pastor Adeboye, Says He Should Spare Us His Vague Prophesies

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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: Why Oliver Kahn Does Not Like Me 23 Years After

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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.

Gernot Rohr Identifies Another Talent For Super Eagles, Says I Like Him A lot

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.

Arms Scandal: Presidential Panel Recommends Trial Of Ex- Minister, General Over N5.71b

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.

Play Ahmed Musa Now Or Send Him Back To Russia- Leicester City Fans

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.

Pep Guardiola: Kelechi Iheanacho's Goalscoring Ability Is Rare In A 20 Year Old

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.

Late Dora Akunyili's Daughter Somto Set To Get Married [Photo]

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.

Why I Am Against Bill Seeking Equal Inheritance For Men, Women- Sultan

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.