Arsene Wenger Tipped To Replace Zidane At Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid in shock departure days after winning third successive Champions League making room for the club to ponder on whom to hire as replacement.

 

Arsene Wenger

 

Arsene Wenger is the bookmakers favourite to replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid boss.

 

Real are on the hunt for a new manager after Zidane announced he would leave the club. The Frenchman won the Champions League for a third successive season as his side beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday but he has decided to step down.

 

Wenger meanwhile left Arsenal at the end of last season, after nearly 22 years as manager. Wenger has however insisted he has no plans to retire and has emerged as the surprise 3/1 favourite with many bookmakers.

 

The bookies meanwhile believe his main rival for the job will be his former north London rival Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentinian has been linked with the Real top job for some time but has recently signed a new deal at Tottenham.

 

Pochettino is yet to win a major trophy which could work against him but the former Espanyol boss has been praised for his approach and for promoting young talent.

 

He made suggestions towards the end of the season that he could depart Tottenham but his fresh five-year deal makes that unlikely given just how much compensation Real would have to pay.

BBNaija: Miracle Returns To 'School', Snaps With Colleagues

Big Brother Naija 2018 winner was pictured with his aviation schoolmates in Ilorin, Kwara State with his mission undisclosed.

 

Miracle (on glasses and jacket)

 

The self-acclaimed Fly Boy, Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe took some time off his busy schedule to visit his former school - International Aviation College Ilorin, Kwara State.

 

It is not clear if the 23 year old only paid a courtesy visit to his former school or he is interested in furthering his education there. He posed for a picture with some aviation students who looked happy to see him again.

 

Miracle has never hidden his intention to travel abroad to complete his aviation training and obtain his commercial pilot license, CPL. It would be recalled that the Imo State native was denied visa to the U.S twice and Canada once in his bid to study abroad.

Mugshot Of Ex-Governor Of Kaduna State, Minister And Others Thrown Into Prison (Photos)

Mugshot photos of former Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero and others charged for stealing, bribery and fraud have been released.

Former Kaduna state Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Kaduna office, today May 31, 2018 arraigned the former Executive Governor of Kaduna State Mukhtar Ramalan Yero; former Minister of State, Nuhu Somo Wya; former People's Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State Chairman, Abubakar Haruna Gaya and the former Secretary to the State Government, Hamza Ishaq.

 

They were arraigned before Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court Kaduna on a Four Count charge bordering on Criminal Conspiracy, Bribery, Money Laundering and Criminal Diversion of Funds to the tune of N7000,000,000 (Seven Hundred Million Naira) only. 

 

They all pleaded not guilty to the charges. Lead prosecution counsel, Joshua Saidi then prayed the Court for a date for commencement of trial, while remanding the accused persons in prison custody.

 

Lead defence counsel, Yunus Ustaz Usman (SAN) made application for bail orally but Justice Shuaibu refused. The Court ruled that formal applications for bail of the accused must be filed. He therefore adjourned the matter to the 6th of June, 2018 for hearing of bail application. He also ruled that the accused be remanded in prison custody.

 

Their arraignment followed a petition alleging criminal diversion of One Hundred and Fifteen Million Dollars equivalent to Twenty Three Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety Nine Million, Seven Hundred and Five Thousand Naira (N 23, 299,705,000.00) NNPC missing funds some years ago by the former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison Madueke. The missing sum was later traced to have funded the bribing of officials across the 36 state of the federation for the 2015 presidential election through Fidelity Bank.

 

Investigations into the case has so far revealed that the over Twenty Billion Naira was wired to some top PDP and INEC officials across the country which was specifically disbursed through various branches of the Fidelity Bank with Kaduna State benefitting over N800 million (Eight Hundred Million Naira) only in two instalments of N700,000,000 and N190,000,000. 

 

The sum was received and acknowledged by Nuhu Somo Waya, Abubakar Gaya Haruna and Hamza Ishaq on behalf of the State for onward sharing to INEC staff spread across the 23 Local Government Areas in Kaduna State.

 

Count one of the charge reads: "that you, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero (Whilst being the Executive Governor of Kaduna State ), Nuhu Somo Wya (Whilst being a former Minister of the Fedearl Republic of Nigeria), Ishaq Hamza (whilst being the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government) and Abubakar Gaya Haruna (Whilst being the Chairman PDP Kaduna State Chapter), sometime in 2015 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court (Federal High Court) did conspire amongst yourselves to commit a crime to wit: indirectly taking possession of the of N700, 000, 000 (seven hundred million Naira) which you ought to have known forms part of unlawful activity to wit: bribery and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a)of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as ammended) in 2012 and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Same Act."

 

Check Out The 150 Cars That Billionaire Businessman, Dangote Donated To The Police (Photo)

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote has donated as many as 150 cars to the Nigeria Police Force. 

Cross Section of 150 Operational Cars Presented by Aliko Dangote Foundation to the Nigeria Police at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 

 

According to a report by Vanguard, the Aliko Dangote Foundation, yesterday in Abuja, donated 150 fully-kitted operational cars to the Nigeria Police Force, with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, declaring that government needs people like Dangote to join hands with it to grow the economy and also provide jobs to the youths.

 

Speaking during the formal handover of the cars at an event attended by the Vice President, ministers, state governors as well as the entire Police hierarchy, Chairman of the Foundation, Aliko Dangote, explained that the gesture was because security was essential to economic development.

 

Depending on how well the vehicles are maintained, Dangote promised that his Foundation might consider donating another batch of vehicles. 

 

“The Foundation,” according to Dangote, “has been active in health, education, economic empowerment and disaster relief, and expended upwards of N10 billion annually. This is in addition to the CSR efforts of our various business units.”

 

Dangote stated that his Foundation made a N50 million donation to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, and built the Police Intelligence Hostel Complex in Kwara State, all of which are part of the collaborations by the Foundation.

 

He added: “Today, we are deepening our intervention in security with the donation of these 150 fully-kitted operational vehicles to the Police Force. “These vehicles will support the Nigeria Police Force in surveillance, crime prevention and promote law and order.” 

 

Meanwhile, Federal Government, through Vice President Osinbajo, lauded the Foundation for the gesture and expressed appreciation to Dangote for his untiring support to the government, noting that the donation of patrol cars to the Nigerian Police Force would help in combating crimes across the country.

 

Osinbajo said: “Dangote is a rare entrepreneur who has done so much to grow the economy of Nigeria. Government needs people like Aliko to join hands with it to grow the economy and also provide jobs to the youths.

“The donation is characteristic of the person of Aliko Dangote. He has shown, over the years, to be an entrepreneur with a difference, a man that gives willingly to the poor.” 

 

Speaking, Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, said: “Considering the challenges government faces in meeting the entire needs of the populace for necessities like health, education and security, various Public Private Partnerships, PPP, initiatives have been developed.”

 

The Chairman of the CIG Motors Nigeria Limited, Chief Diana Chan, commended the Dangote Foundation for the uncommon gesture to help the security agency and provide it with logistics to aid its operations.

President Buhari Signs The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Into Law Surrounded By Youths (Video)

A video has shown the moment President Muhammadu Buhari signed the #NotTooYoungToRun Bill into law.

 

President Buhari signs the bill to law

 

We reported earlier that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law. Now a video of the exact moment it happened has emerged online.

 

The President signed the bill into law at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, barely two days after he promised to do so. President Buhari tweeted about the development on his Twitter page.

 

 

 

This new law reduces the age qualification for president from 40 to 30; governor from 35 to 30; senator from 35 to 30; House of Representatives membership from 30 to 25 and State House of Assembly membership from 30 to 25.

 

Watch the video of the signing below:

 

Muhammadu Buhari

✔@MBuhari

At 2.30pm today May 31, 2018, I signed into law the #NotTooYoungToRun Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that was conceived, championed and accomplished by young Nigerians. The Bill has now become an Act of Parliament. It is a historic day for Nigeria.

3:19 PM - May 31, 2018

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Who is a 'Runs Girl', How Do You Identify Them? - Lagos Relationship Expert Writes on 'Diary of a Runs Girl'

Flamboyant relationship consultant and Lagos-based socialite, Joro Olumofin, has penned an interesting piece on 'Runs Girls'... its a must read!



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Popular Lagos-based Psychologist and Relationship therapist, Joro Olumofin, has taken to his Instagram page this Monday morning to share an interesting piece about Runs Girls.

Read below;

Diary of a Runs Girl by Joro Olumofin: This Journal encompasses 4 key Categories.

-Who is a Runs Girl?
-How do you identify a RunsGirl
-How do RunsGirls affect us
-Origin & Location of Runs Girl

1. Who is a Runs Girl?: A runs girl is any lady who is blatantly lazy or not content with her salary, income, allowance because her personal income can't get her to her destination. She uses her beauty and physical attributes to gain monetary favors, promotion, land, cars, jewelry from any man who is willing to pay.

2. How do you identify a Run Girl: This may be stereotypical but;

a) Any lady who doesn't have a 9-5 or functional business and yet lives a lavish lifestyle

b) Any lady who is always in a private jet or luxury hotel apartment 7 times a year is a Runs Girl

c) Any lady who owns more than 15 designer bags without an income

d) Any Lady who has more than 15k followers on IG or Twitter without any media portfolio or Makeup / Model business

e) Any lady who is "Yellow skinned" and constantly moves with 5 or more other "yellow skinned" ladies is a Runs Girl (Yellow Gang)

f) Any lady who has 9-5 job but the mathematics of her salary and her lifestyle don't add up

g) Any lady who owns a shop and yet has less than 3 customers and is paying rent is a runs girl

h) Any girl who goes to polo club Lagos by herself without being invited is a Potential Runs Girl

i) 60% of Bank marketers

3. How do Runs Girls affect us?: Runs Girls spoil the name of Nigerian ladies. They ruin the term courtship or love. Men are used to throwing material things and getting their way within 2 days.

So when men meet a decent girl who is giving them rules or a process they cut these decent girls off. That's why Runs girls get married more than decent girls because they are easy, understanding to the needs of men and are willing to take anything. Decent girls are too rigid and boring.

4. Location & Origin of Runs Girls: (They're Everywhere) but most likely below middle class, 3rd class or pass degree students).

The Origin of Runs Girls, based on research and observation. They emanate from bad economy, laziness, greed, separated families, hard times, Social media pressure, low self esteem, designer bags syndrome.

11 Items Nigerians Should Have In Their Cars - FRSC

Ignorance they say is not an excuse in the face of the law, so commuters have been advised to take note of these 11 items demanded by the officials of the Federal Road Safety Corp while hitting the road.



File Photo

Certain gadgets are expected to be carried in every vehicle at all times to meet the requirements of the law. The items have been carefully listed by the officials of the FRSC to ensure the safety of vehicle owners.

These include:

1. Warning triangle (c-caution)

2. Fire extinguisher

3. Jack


4. Spare tyre


5. First Aid kit

6. Wheel spanner

7. Water

8. Hydraulic

9. Transmission fluid

10. Torch light

11. Spare fan belt

11 Items Nigerians Should Have In Their Cars - FRSC

Ignorance they say is not an excuse in the face of the law, so commuters have been advised to take note of these 11 items demanded by the officials of the Federal Road Safety Corp while hitting the road.



File Photo

Certain gadgets are expected to be carried in every vehicle at all times to meet the requirements of the law. The items have been carefully listed by the officials of the FRSC to ensure the safety of vehicle owners.

These include:

1. Warning triangle (c-caution)

2. Fire extinguisher

3. Jack


4. Spare tyre


5. First Aid kit

6. Wheel spanner

7. Water

8. Hydraulic

9. Transmission fluid

10. Torch light

11. Spare fan belt

FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles Coach, Rohr Drops Junior Lokosa, Others From World Cup Squad

The Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has reportedly dropped five players from his initial 30-man FIFA World Cup squad in Russia.



Super Eagles squad

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has dropped four players from his World Cup-bound squad, according to CompleteSports.com.

Dropped from the squad are; Standard Liege defender, Uche Agbo, Bulgaria-based Stephen Eze, Dele Ajiboye of Plateau United and Nigerian Professional Football League top scorer, Junior Lokosa.



Lokosa made his international debut for the three-time African champions in Monday’s friendly against DR Congo.

It was also gathered from a reliable source that Gent winger, Moses Simon will travel with the team to London for the proposed scan on his thigh injury.



Gernot Rohr and his team are sheduled to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) on Wednesday morning before they fly to London aboard a chartered aircraft for another pre-World Cup friendly against England’s Three Lions at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

After their game with England, the team will depart for Bad Tatzmannsdorf, a town in Austria, where they will spend eight days at the Avita Resort before flying to Russia.



They will play a final pre-World Cup friendly against the Czech Republic at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium on 6 June.

See What Osinbajo's Daughter, Kiki Wrote About Wizkid and Tiwa Savage's Relationship

The daughter of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has wielded into the controversial relationship between Tiwa Savage and Wizkid.



Kiki Osinbajo

Vice president Yemi Osinbajo’s daughter, Kiki Osinbajo has taken to her social media page to declare her love for Tiwa Savage and Wizkid over their seeming friendship/love.

Recall that rumours have been flying everywhere that the duo are secretly dating. The duo have been seen on numerous occasions on dates and even at shows in suggestive positions.



Tiwa Savage's estranged husband, Teebillz has been silent for months as reports say he might have relocated to the United States.

Using a photo of Wizkid and Tiwa on stage at Afro Republik two days ago, Kiki wrote: "Can I just say I am in love with this friendship/love".

Many people are still asking what is going on between Tiwa Savage and Wizkid.


Tiwa and Wizkid

What A Miracle! 62-year-old Woman Reportedly Gives Birth After 7-years Of Pregnancy (Photos)

A Nigerian pastor who lives in Abuja has shared the miraculous works of God in the life of a woman who gave birth after 7-years of pregnancy.



The woman who gave birth

A Facebook user identified as Sampraise Ujere, has taken to the social networking platform to share the testimony of a 62-year-old lady who gave birth after 7-years of pregnancy.

Below is how the Abuja-based Pastor, Ujere who shared the news online, narrated the story;

Benue buries Catholic priests, 17 parishioners slain by herdsmen

Tears flow as two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners slain by suspected herdsmen are being buried in Makurdi the Benue State capital on Tuesday.

The 19 victims of the attack are being buried at the Ayati pilgrim site near Ikpayongo in Gwer East Local Government Area of the state.

The State Governor, Samuel Ortom has declared Tuesday a work-free day to honour them.


A few weeks ago, suspected armed herdsmen had invaded Mbalon community and attacked St. Ignatius Catholic Church at Ayar Mbalom in Gwer East Local Government Area of the state, killed two priests – Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha — and other 17 worshipers during early morning mass.

Photos: Olatunji Obasa

BREAKING: Idoma-born Face of Leadership Scorecard, Josephine Eleyi Igoche is dead (PHOTO)

Current Face of Leadership Scorecard Nigeria, Queen Josephine Eleyi Igoche is dead.

 that the young model-cum-beauty queen passed away in Kaduna on Monday after a brief ailment.


In 2016, Eleyi, who studied Political Science at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria won the Miss Ambassador for Peace North Central.

Confirming the sad news, her young sister, Linda Igoche described her demise as a rude shock.

She wrote, “This is what life took from me,i dont no what to do, I don’t no were to go, my world has fallen apart a cent i cannot hold,somebody should console me and be my pillar of help, I love you sis, I wish it was a dream …RIP SIS. U still remain #QUEEN JOSEPHINE ELEYI IGOCHE, Lord I need a pillar of help …”

Another family member, Enenche Igoche said Eleyi’s demise was a big blow on the entire Igoche’s family.

He wrote, “It will be very difficult to accept the reality of the loss, and it will be even more difficult to go through the pain of the loss.

When you lose a sister, the pain of it can turn your whole world upside down. You not only lose a sister but a whole support system.

The hole that they leave in your hearts is a hole that no one could ever fill, and the sister that you lost is a sister that can never be replaced. R.I.P sis. I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.”

We the Entire Team of The Idoma Carnival Sympathies with The Family... May her gentle Soul rest in PEACE (AMEN)

Check Out The Top 5 Super-Stylish Women Who Graced The Red Carpet At The Headies Awards

There were women who simply made heads turn when they appeared at the Headies awards ceremony recently. These are some of those women.


One of the greatest indigenous awards shows, the Headies is committed to celebrating the very best of our country's musicians and artists.

The 12th edition of the Headies Awards held on Saturday night and ended on Sunday morning at the Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos and the red carpet was alight with nominees and special guests alike.

You can count on Nigerians to show out when it comes to a high profile event and that was no different with stars such as Tiwa Savage, Waje and Simi (all nominated) showing people exactly why they are some of the most talked about women in the industry.

From long glamorous gowns to short and flirty mini-dresses, the stars came dressed in a variety of formal wear.

Check out the top 5 best dressed women of the night below.

Osas Ighodaro



Everyone's favourite actress Osas looked absolutely breathtaking in this peach number. The one shoulder mini-dress was jazzed up with a statement flower and and we love the tulle train. This dress really showed off Osas' incredible post- baby bod and did we mention the hair?! From Tiwa Savage to Osas, it seems short hair is the way this year.

Lilly Afe



Lilly Afe is fast shaping up to become a style icon. The young producer and actress really knows how to pull a red carpet look and this one shoulder yellow jumpsuit is no different. Where do we begin?! The exaggerated shoulder ruffle, the on-trend flares or shall we begin with how this fits her like a glove?! Let's not forget the simple yet fierce high ponytail. We love it all!

Dorcas Shola Fapson



Dorcas is giving us serious goddess vibes in this gorgeous pink column dress by DNA by Iconic Invanity dress. Styled by Moashy, Dorcas wears that dress to perfection and how can we forget her makeup. Surely, that highlight can be spotted from space?! Chynabee really outdid herself with this beauty look. Look at the magic that happens when you have an incredible team behind you!

Simi



Simi has had it quite tough in the past with people commenting negatively about her personal style. In true Simi fashion, she has brushed off the haters each time but tonight, the talented songstress who is nominated a whopping 6 times, shined on the red carpet. We are absolutely in love with this glamorous gown which makes Simi look like a Grecian goddess. The makeup and the hair set the look off perfectly.

Alex Osagwa



She's undoubtedly the nation's darling after reaching the finals of BB Naija Double Wahala and has since been everywhere on her post show media tour. The next stop? The Headiies. Stylist to the stars, Swanky Jerry, got his hands on Alex and gave the young star the midas touch and doesn't she look sensational?! From her makeup, done by the talented Bibyonce, to her super-glam look. We love it and we cannot wait to see more of Alex.

Via Pulse

Young man dies in Otukpo after taking overdose of tramadol (PHOTO)

By Ben Idah

A young man identified as Etim, believed to be in his late 20s has died after reportedly consuming over a thousand milligram of tramadol in Obaganya Otukpo, Benue State.

It was gathered that Eti, who is popularly known as Ratty, was rushed to Abba clinic at Ogiri Oko street when he became unconscious after taking the substance on April 30.

He was pronounced dead on Wednesday after spending three days at the hospital and was buried the same day.

A source at the hospital said that the tramadol dosage he took was too much for his system to withstand which led to the destruction of some vital organs.

"He became extremely weak and couldn't even say a word throughout his stay at the hospital till he gave up the ghost,' the source said.

(coiled from Idoma Voice)