Manchester United sign Wayne Rooney's 6 year old son Kai (photos)

 

Manchester United football club has signed Wayne Rooney's six year old son Kai Rooney to it's youth development squad.

 

Wayne Rooney has been taking Kai to training at Carrington alongside fellow footballer Michael Carrick and his son Jacey who is also a member of the development squad.

Norwegian football coach makes a plea on Facebook for Cristiano Ronaldo & Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s sperm (Video)

Ole Vidar Toftesund, the coach of a 5th division Norwegian football team Nordstranda has gone on Facebook to post a video pleading for superstar footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to donate their sperms, so he can use it to fertilize the girlfriends of his players.

According to Toftesund, since Ronaldo and Zlatan are very good footballers, fertilizing the egg cells of his players' girlfriends will generate good footballers for him and his club. The video really came out as emotional with him saying in notes that some of his players are 'old, big and fat' saying he has a '20 year plan'  Is this guy being serious or is he just high on something? Watch the video after the cut...

FG seals $1.3bn SMEs deal with World Bank, others

The Federal Government over the weekend reached an agreement with the World Bank Group and other development partners for the release of about $1.3billion for the funding of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the planned takeoff of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN).

President Obama: "Trump is insecure and pumps himself up by putting other people down"

President Barack Obama has described Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump as an "insecure" man who "pumps himself up" by putting other people down.

 

Obama was reacting to lewd comments Trump made in 2005, when he was caught on camera boasting how he can grope women by the genitals because he is a "star." A video of those comments was released by the Washington Post on Friday.

Buhari implores Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria goods

President Buhari has implored Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria goods. He made this call today Monday October 10th while speaking at the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where he stated that increasing local production of goods and services will not only create jobs for the youths but move Nigeria from an import-based to an export-based economy.

Photos: Former President Obasanjo visits President Buhari at the state house

They had a closed door meeting at the state house Abuja earlier today. More photos after the cut.

Fraud: Illegal Polytechnic Operator arraigned for extorting students in Ekiti state

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned one Johnson Babatola (pictured) before Justice Taiwo O. T of the Federal High Court sitting in Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State, on a 7-count charge bordering on Advance fee fraud and operation of illegal polytechnic.

WAEC releases seized results of Bayelsa students

Bayelsa State's Commissioner for Education, Mr. Makson Fefegha, has said that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has finally released the results of the May/June examinations for students in all public schools in the state.

According to Fefegha, the release of the results followed the government’s fulfillment of an agreement it reached with WAEC, including the payment of money owed the regional examinations body. Fefegha therefore called on parents and students, who sat for the May/June Senior Secondary School Certificate examinations to obtain their results online.

Caleb varsity produces 15 first class graduates

Fifteen first class graduates of Caleb University Imota Lagos will lead 340 others at the university’s sixth convocation on Friday.

Buhari hails Super Eagles over victory against Zambia

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Super Eagles for the away victory over Zambia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match at the weekend.
The Nigerian National Team had defeated Zambia by 2-1 in Ndola.

Mikel declares! Eagles will be at Russia 2018

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has assured Nigerians that the country’s flag will be hoisted at the football fiesta 2018 in Russia.

The three-time African champions began their quest to qualifier for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola on Sunday afternoon.

Oba coronation: Usama Palace gets facelift

As the coronation ceremonies of a new Oba of Benin entered its third day, the Usama Palace, where the coronation rituals and ceremony will take place, has been given a facelift.
Also, the ancient path known as ‘Odeoba’ (Oba’s road) through which the Crown Prince must walk through to Uzama Palace was being maintained.

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles grab three points as race begins

The Super Eagles claimed the first three points of Group B as the race to the 2018 FIFA World Cup began on Sunday, leaving hosts Zambia rueing a poor start to the campaign in a difficult group.

A marvelous team performance saw the Eagles win a competitive away match for the first time since November 2014, when goals by Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel earned Nigeria a 2-1 win over Congo in Pointe Noire, in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Four die, two injured in accident

Four persons including three suspected armed robbers were yesterday confirmed dead after their vehicle fell on a mechanic.

Actor Femi Adebayo weds Omotayo Sanusi in Lagos (photos)

Actor/Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Femi Adebayo, got married to his woman, Omotayo Maimunat Sanusi, in Lagos on October 9th. The actor was previously married to Khadijat Adebayo, the mother of his 3 children.

His family, friends and colleagues including: Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Adekola Tijani, Faithia Williams-Balogun, Sola Kosoko, Desmond Elliot, Bimbo Oshin, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola, Iyabo Ojo Dayo Amusa, were present at the ceremony. More photos below...

1960Bet to roll out Cash Out offers

Foremost betting firm 1960Bet is set to launch Cash Out (Full and Partial), a game-changing innovation expected to revolutionise sports betting in Nigeria.

Photo: APC social media 'activist' claims he was attacked by PDP thugs for criticising former governor, Suswan

A prominent APC social media activist Mr  Armstrong Iorwase Msugh Chir, was attacked at his residence on Friday, by some persons he claimed to be PDP thugs, over his criticism of former Benue State Governor, Suswan. According to Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga, the state Acting Publicity Secretary of APC, Benue State, who spoke to IPN, Cir, told him that some supporters of the former Governor of Benue state had threatened to deal with  him if he does not stop criticizing their boss.

Photos of Zahra Buhari at an event over the weekend

Zahra hosted the Rhythm of Hope festival of Arts and Culture in Abuja over the weekend. She looked gorgeous. More photos after the cut..

Trump praises Hillary: 'She doesn't give up, she fights hard' while Clinton says: I respect his children

Republican party presidential candidate Donald Trump during Monday morning's U.S Presidential debate praised Hillary Clinton for her 'never give up' spirit while Hillary admitted to respecting Trump's children. When asked by an audience member to forget about common rhetoric and say one thing the rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump admired about each other, Hillary, being less effusive about Trump, said:

Photo: Oyo State police nabs bike-snatching gang led by physically-challenged man

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a robbery gang which specialised in snatching bikes from owners in Ogbomosho town, after luring them to deserted areas in the guise of being a passenger. The bike-snatching gang led by a physically-challenged man identified as one Sunday Olojede, aka Oba Aro. According to Crime Reports, 38-year-old Olojede was a terror to motorcycle riders.

Ooni of Ife with K1 D Ultimate, 9ice, Sir Shina Peters on their way to Europe, November 4th to 13th,2016

Still on the Imperial Majesty crusade for peace, Unity and love for the entire Yoruba race and human race spread across the world, the Ooni of Ife has concluded arrangement to visit Countries in Europe between 4th November to 13th November, 2016.

The trip which shall be the best ever has the King of Fuji Music: Alh Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1 D ULTIMATE) who shall solely hold the stage for Ooni of Ife in a big concert at Amsterdam on the 11th Nov. 2016.

Arrest of judges: Corruption, not judiciary under attack- President Buhari

President Buhari has broken his silence on the recent arrest of some judges ‎by agents of the SSS. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, President Buhari said corruption and not the judiciary was under attack. Read the statement after this cut...

Funke Akindele-Bello & hubby, JJC step out for comedy award in Lagos

Actress/Comic star, Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello aka JJC, attended the 2016 Naija FM Comedy award show at Muson Centre, Marina, Lagos...

Photo: Two arrested with crushed human heads hidden in loaves of bread in Lagos

The Lagos state police command have arrested two persons, 24 year old‎ Jamiu Alabi and 32 year old Yemi John for unlawful possession of human head. The Nation reports that the duo were apprehended at Church Bus Stop, Ipaja on Saturday October 8th.

"As proud as I am to label myself a Republican, I will not vote for Donald Trump" - Arnold Schwarzenegger

Austrian-American actor, former professional bodybuilder and ex-governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he would not be voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Since Schwarzenegger became an American Citizen in 1983, this will be the first time he would not vote a Republican candidate for President.

DSS accuses judges of collecting bribes from Departmental stores, clients in Niger republic, Benin Republic

Agents at the Department of State Security have alleged that some of the arrested judges collected bribe from departmental stores while some others traveled as far as Ghana, Benin republic and Niger republic to collect bribe. The Nation reports that the DSS has in its possession an audio and video tapes of some of the judges collecting bribe.

Ex-governor James Ibori to appeal conviction, alleges British police and lawyers involved in his case are corrupt

Former Delta State governor, James Ibori who is jailed in Britain for corruption, is likely to appeal against his conviction on the grounds that British police and lawyers involved in his case were themselves corrupt, a London court heard on Friday, October 7th.

Read the best of Twitter's reactions to the U.S Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

U.S presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded blows in Sunday night's presidential debate.

In the debate, Donald Trump dismissed his predatory remarks about groping women as “locker room talk,” and took a swipe at Hillary Clinton’s husband Bill over past sexual misconduct in a fiery second US presidential debate on Sunday. They both talked about so many things ranging from taxation, Islamophobia, appointment of judges, terrorism, mining and so many other issues. Of course Twitter reacted. See all the best reactions after the cut.

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, orders arrest of Spokesperson of Shi'tes movement

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the spokesperson of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria IMN otherwise known as Shi'ites, Ibrahim Musa. This comes days after the state government placed a ban on the activities of Shi'ites in the state.

No personal vendetta here, Buhari and Dasuki are in-laws - says Biographer John Paden

President Buhari's biographer, John Paden, has dismissed allegations of a personal vendetta by Buhari on embattled former former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. In his recently launched book titled ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria,’ Paden stated that Buhari and Dasuki's family have been united by marriage in the last four decades and that although Dasuki participated in the 1985 coup that forced him out of office, Buhari never begrudged him for his actions.