The invitation of Amkar Perm star Brian Idowu to the Super Eagles was not to make up the numbers, with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr more or less promising to include the defender in the 23-man squad list for the World Cup.
New boy Bryan Idowu was part of the pre match press conference at the Krasnodar stadium, alongside coach Gernot Rohr and captain John Mikel Obi.
Idowu will go to World Cup —Rohr
Alex Ekwueme: SGF Mustapha visits ailing ex-Vice President in London hospital
The SGF, who was said to be in London before Ekwueme’s arrival, was received by his spouse, Mrs. Helen Ekwueme. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has conveyed President Muhammadu Buhari’s goodwill message to former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme in a London hospital.
Tech: Here’s where Google’s first 21 employees are now (GOOG, GOOGL)
Only six early Googlers still work for the search giant that made them rich. Only six of Google’s earliest employees still work at the internet giant — and that includes founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Some early Google employees have gone on to become entrepreneurs, while others are now angel investors, and a lucky few have gone on to become top executives at other tech companies. A few are happily retired.
FG recovers $64.6m electricity debt from international customers
High tension construction for electricity transmission
The Federal Government on Monday announced that it had recovered 64.6 million dollars electricity debt from its international customers.
Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola announced this at the 21st monthly power sector meeting in Asaba.
Pulse Opinion: What are they smoking at IPOB?
IPOB members have threatened to halt the Anambra governorship election. Plenty of tact is required from law enforcement. “If you vote you will die….we want the government to produce Nnamdi Kanu or there’ll be no peace…come out to vote and die….”The announcer was part of a group of Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) demonstrators who took to the streets of Onitsha, Anambra State, last Friday.His voice was raspy and guttural.
Tech: Apple will release 3 new iPhones next year — including a super-sized iPhone X (AAPL)
One of the new phones predicted is a low-cost model that features an edge-to-edge LCD screen and Face ID for between $649 and $749.
Apple will launch three new iPhone models in 2018, according to a reliable Apple analyst.
One of the new phones predicted is a low-cost model that features an edge-to-edge LCD screen and TrueDepth facial recognition for between $649 and $749.
Apple is also said to be working on a 6.
Guards Polo Club set to host Abuja Carnival polo tourney, club chairman assures
Abuja – Mustapha Junaid, the Chairman of Abuja Guards Polo Club on Monday said the club was set to host a successful Abuja Carnival Polo Tournament from Nov. 22 to Nov. 26.
Abuja is bracing for a huge inflow of tourists as the countdown to the 2017 Abuja Carnival begins.
The polo tournament has for some time now remained one of the major highlights of the prestigious Abuja Carnival.
Paris Attack: Memories Return Again And Again, Loew Says
Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew answers questions during a press conference on the eve of the friendly match Germany v France on November 13, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. PATRIK STOLLARZ / AFPGermany head coach Joachim Loew admits he is still haunted by memories of the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris, ahead of Tuesday’s friendly international against France in Cologne.
Dimitrov Defeats Thiem At ATP Finals
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov (R) embraces Austria’s Dominic Thiem after his three-set victory on day two of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 13, 2017. Glyn KIRK / AFPGrigor Dimitrov held his nerve to launch his ATP Finals campaign with a 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Dominic Thiem on Monday, as Rafael Nadal prepared to start his quest for the biggest title missing from his impressive collection.
I Will Come Back ‘Stronger Than Ever’, Says Evra
File photo: BORIS HORVAT / AFPPatrice Evra has vowed to return “stronger than ever” in his first public message since leaving Marseille and being hit with a season-long European football ban for kung-fu kicking a supporter.
Anambra Debate: Top 9 Quotes From Tony Nwoye
Twenty-four hours after the Anambra governorship debate, here are some major quotes from the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tony Nwoye.
Others who participated in the debate include incumbent governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Oseloka Obaze of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Godwin Ezeemo of Progressives People’s Alliance (PPA) and Osita Chidoka of the United Progressive Party (UPP).
Police in Kano arrest 7 students for culpable homicide
Police in Kano have arrested seven students of Government Technical College Ungoggo in Kano State in connection with alleged killing of their colleague on Saturday night.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command in the state, DSP Magaji Majiya, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in Kano on Monday.
Five Herdsmen Arrested In Benue For Violating Open-Grazing Law
The Benue State government has promised to make example of five herdsmen arrested in connection with violating the open grazing prohibition law in the state.
Governor Samuel Ortom said this at the presentation of 18 operational vehicles and 100 motorcycles to the Benue State livestock guards in Makurdi, Benue State.
Tech: Amazon officially announced it’s making a ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV series, as it searches for an epic hit like ‘Game of Thrones’
Amazon announced Monday that it has acquired the rights to adapt “The Lord of The Rings,” J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel series, into a multi-season TV series.
Amazon Studios has acquired the rights to adapt “The Lord of the Rings” into a multi-season TV series.
The studio said the series will “explore new storylines” preceding J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” novels.
Police Seize 28 Million Euros Fake Banknotes In Italy
Italian police announced Monday the arrest of 13 suspected counterfeiters and the seizure of more than 900,000 high-quality fake banknotes with a value of more than 28 million euros.
“During the investigation three underground printworks, including one in Romania, were discovered equipped with the machines and instruments needed to manufacture counterfeit notes,” police said in a statement.
EFCC To Amend Charges Against Belgore, Sulaiman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has on Monday said that it will amend the charge against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Dele Belgore and a former Minister of National Planning, Mr Abubakar Sulaiman.
Counsel to the Commission, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo made this known before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
O’Neill evokes Euro 2016 spirit for Ireland
Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has urged his players to remember their Euro 2016 playoff victory over Bosnia ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with Denmark.
O’NeillThe Irish drew the first leg of the November 2015 double header in Bosnia, but progressed to France after a convincing 2-0 home win at Lansdowne Road.
SGF Visits Ekwueme In Hospital, Delivers Buhari’s Message
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha has visited a former Nigeria’s Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, in a hospital in London.
A statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Mr Mustapha conveyed President Muhammadu Buhari’s goodwill message to the former Dr Ekwueme during the visit.
Davido Wins “Best African Act” In MTV Award
DavidoLuck smiled on Nigeria’s sensational pop star, David Adeleke when he raked in an award at the 2017 Europe Music Award.
The artiste, popularly known as Davido, was named as the best been named the winner of the Best African Act category.
He was, however, able to beat Wizkid, Babes Wodumo, C4 Pedro, Nyashinki and Nasty C to the clinch the coveted prize.
Tech: I took a neuroscientist’s advice for saving money and it’s transformed my finances
The neuroscience of decision-making says that choices are mentally draining. The insight has been life-changing when it comes to managing money.
Personal finance has always been a struggle for me, and it’s led to poor confidence that I could afford even small purchases.
One conversation with a neuroscientist about how humans make decisions turned that all around.
2018 W/Cup: Abba Yola tips Super Eagles to win
The newly appointed Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) Technical Study Committee Chairman, Abba Abdulahi Yola has predicted that the present Super Eagles squad alongside Spain, England,and Brazil will be among the top 4 nations likely win Russia 2018 World Cup going by the current form of the teams while also qualifying from the group stage without loosing a game.
FIFA Bribery Trial Kicks Off In New York Court
More than two years after U.S. prosecutors unveiled a sweeping corruption case that rocked FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, three former officials linked to the organization face a trial on racketeering and bribery charges on Monday (November 13) in a New York court.
Jury selection begins before U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen in Brooklyn.
FG poised to accelerate growth, development – Minister
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni has said that the federal government has developed a special package of incentives aimed at accelerating the growth and development of the various sectors of the Nigerian economy, reduce poverty and promote economic recovery and growth of the nation.
Probe Okorocha over ‘statues of Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf’ – SERAP to ICPC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked Dr Muhammad Isah Acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Professor Bolaji Owasanoye Acting Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to “jointly investigate allegations of incompatibility and/or apparent conflict of interest situation, and abuse of office involving Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State in connection w
FG plans N1b support to fight HIV and AIDS through NHIS
Minister of Health, Prof Issac Adewole during his HIV test.
The Federal Government said on Monday that it would support the fight against HIV and AIDS programmes through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2018.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this at the opening of a two-day Nigeria HIV and AIDS intervention symposium in Abuja.
Anambra Debate: 10 Major Quotes From PPA’s Godwin Ezeemo
Godwin EzeemoTwenty-four hours after Channels Television organised a debate for five aspirants in the Anambra governorship election, we have compiled 10 major quotes from the candidate of the Progressives People’s Alliance (PPA), Mr Godwin Ezeemo.
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu sacked as IPOB leader for ‘diverting’ over $30m contributed by Igbos
Radio Biafra said Kanu has been replaced by one Mazi Ezenwachukwu Sampson Okwudili. Radio Biafra, an international media arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has announced the removal of Nnamdi Kanu as the director of the broadcast station and leader of IPOB.The Radio was said to have disclosed this on Sunday, November 12, upon resumption of operations.
Hilarious Reactions Trail Anambra Debates
Channels Television on Sunday organised a debate for candidates aspiring for the Anambra governorship seat.
Although aimed at letting the aspirants reel out their plans for the state, they didn’t hesitate to take shots at each other.
For the viewers on the other hand, while some took time to make serious analysis of the debate, others couldn’t help but take humourous dimensions to it.
See some of the reactions below.
Top 9 Quotes From Obaze At 2017 Anambra Governorship Debate
Twenty-four hours after the Anambra governorship debate, here are some major quotes from the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Oseloka Obaze.
Wike Vs Amaechi Clash: Who lied better?
Rivers Governor Wike and Transport Minister Amaechi have clashed again. Whose version do you believe? On Saturday, November 11, 2017, the convoys of Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi and Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi clashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Amaechi and Wike have been sworn enemies for a while now. Their political rivalry has been well documented since 2014.
Rangers Defender Etim Keen On Akwa United Move
By Adeboye Amosu: Home- based Super Eagles defender Matthew Etim is keen on a move to hometown club, Akwa United, despite his current club Enugu Rangers’ determination to hold on to his services, reports Completesportsnigeria. com.
The right-back has attracted interest from the Promise Keepers who will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next year after lifting their second Aiteo Federation Cup trophy last season.
Bounce News Nigeria wins AppsAfrica award in South Africa
Bounce News App, Nigeria’s most exciting online news app, has been declared winner of the 2017 AppsAfrica Best News and Entertainment App Award . The AppsAfrica awards ceremony, which was held in Cape Town, South Africa on November 6th, 2017, recognizes innovation in the tech ecosystem across Africa, and is supported by Mobile Monday South […]
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Instagram: Facebook-owned app will soon let you follow hashtags, not just people
This might completely change the way we use Instagram, permanently. Instagram is testing a feature that now lets users follow specific hashtags, instead of people. One of the most beautiful things about social network is how easily it helps you follow your friends. Instagram is taking this ease a notch higher by making it possible to follow hashtags. This new feature was first discovered when a Twitter user shared a screengrab on Twitter.
Tech: 17 facts that show why bottled water is one of the biggest scams of the century
Some of us get our water for free from the tap. The rest pay for it — at the cost of roughly $100 billion a year. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of pure, ice-cold hydration. Some of us get our water for free from the tap. The rest pay for it — at the cost of roughly $100 billion a year.
At that steep a price tag, you might assume buying the bottled stuff would be worth it. In most cases, you’d be wrong.
Italy holds its breath as World Cup showdown looms
Italy was Monday anxiously counting down to kick-off in a showdown with Sweden that will determine whether the football superpower misses the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
The four-times winners of sport’s greatest prize have not suffered the agony of missing the finals since the 1958 edition in Sweden.
Buhari backs El-Rufai’s plan to layoff teachers who failed competency test
AFP PHOTO / BOUREIMA HAMA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja endorsed the ongoing primary school education reforms embarked upon by the Kaduna state government.
The President made this known when he declared open a special retreat of the Federal Executive Council on Education, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
It would be recalled that the administration of Gov.
Tech: Stunning new photos show the faces of animals on the verge of extinction
In his new book, “Endangered”, renowned wildlife photographer Tim Flach tries to make readers consider the impact they have on animals.
Photographer Tim Flach is renowned for his photos that show the emotional — or human — side of animals.
Flach’s images often capture creatures’ moods, expressions, and gestures in ways that make us rethink our relationship with the natural world.
AfricaLinked: Innovative business directory in Nigeria lets users find companies by a chatbot
For the past 12 months, a team of developers and business executives have been working on an innovative, game changing business social networking tool in Nigeria. For the past 12 months, a team of developers and business executives have been working on an innovative, game changing business social networking tool in Nigeria.AfricaLinked.com is a business directory of products, companies and people with over 50,000 registered members.
Paradise Papers: Saraki, Emefiele show how Africa’s wealth is spent through offshore havens
According to the papers, public officials such as Saraki and Emefiele created shell companies in Bermuda and the Isle of Man to avoid tax and potentially stash wealth. For the second time in two years, Senate President Bukola Saraki is among a list of names revealed to have stored wealth and acquired property in secretive offshore arrangements, according to a batch of leaked papers now known as the Paradise Papers.
Kiss Daniel: A complete timeline of singer’s time at G-Worldwide Entertainment
Taking in the full scope of Kiss Daniel’s career, we’ve compiled a timeline on his stay at G-Worldwide Entertainment. It comes as a both a shock and relief to many Nigerians that Kiss Daniel has left G-Worldwide Entertainment.The singer has spent four years with the record label, where he was transformed from an obscure musician to a Nigerian pop star.
Spotify: Music streaming service adds make-up to its services
Beauty, fashion and music have been intrinsically linked since the 1960s. Music streaming service Spotify now has make-up as a side attraction on its platform.The company recently announced it had started showing real-time data about streaming and its audience which is to the benefit of artists.
Oby Ezekwesili, Viewers React As #AnambraDebates Causes Twitter Storm
The Anambra governorship debate has come and gone, but the reactions of Nigerians on Twitter cannot be easily forgotten.
The viewers in their different reactions pointed out their favorite contestant while some expressed disapproval at the performance of some other contestants airing their thougts on the state of Anambra state.
Nnamdi Kanu: Chidoka explains why he supports missing IPOB leader
The former Minister of Aviation is a well-known supporter of the IPOB leader. Candidate for the Anambra State governorship election, Osita Chidoka, has dismissed accusations that he supports leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to achieve popularity to fuel his political ambition.
Weekly Tech Events #46: #TechpointTours Uyo Meetup, Startup Grind and others
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 13th November 2017 to Monday, 20th November 2017. Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Uyo Meetup Techpoint Innovation Tour a week ago, and it is been […]
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Paris attack memories haunt Germany boss Loew
Germany head coach Joachim Loew admits he is still haunted by memories of the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris, ahead of Tuesday’s friendly international against France in Cologne.
Joachim LoewOn November 13 two years ago suicide bombers set off explosive devices outside the Stade de France during Germany’s match with France that was the start of a series of terror attacks that left 130 dead.
Teachers’ Competency Test: Kogi emulates Kaduna State
Tolorunleke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Monday, that the move was to improve the standard of education in Kogi State. A team from Kogi State, led by the Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Jacob Tolorunleke is in Kaduna State to understudy the competency test recently conducted for primary school teachers in the state.
Prepaid Meters: Don’t pay for installation, Eko Disco tells consumers
Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, EKEDC gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), on Monday warned consumers within its network against paying its personnel for installation of the company’s prepaid meters.Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, EKEDC gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
Tech: John Oliver on Trump’s ‘short and fat’ Kim Jong-un tweet: ‘Stupidest possible reason for all of us to die’
John Oliver tackled the recent White House controversies on Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” including Trump’s tweet calling Kim Jong-un ‘short and fat.”
John Oliver tackled the latest controversies of the Trump administration on Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight.”
He addressed a tweet from Trump on Saturday, in which the president said he “would never” call North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “short and fat.
FG to invest more in entertainment infrastructure – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government( FG ) says it will provide the needed facilities for the entertainment industry to thrive in the country.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in an interview on the sideline of the 4th All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2017 in Lagos.
He said that the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari, would continue to support the entertainment industry by providing infrastructural facilities.
Tech: Disney’s Media Networks business stalls in latest quarter (DIS)
The lackluster performance at Disney’s Media Networks unit is partially due to lower ESPN viewership
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Disney reported its fiscal Q4 (ended September 30) results last week, with revenue falling 3% year-over-year (YoY) to $12.8 billion, and missing expectations of $13.2 billion.