Mikel Obi says he is fit for Zambia clash

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has quashed reports of his being injured, saying he is fully fit and ready for Sunday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium against the Chipolopolo.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had said in his pre-match conference prior to his side’s 2-0 win over Hull City that the 29-year-old was suffering from a muscle injury.

Japan’s Yoshinori Ohsumi wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan on Monday won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on autophagy a process whereby cells “eat themselves” which when disrupted can cause Parkinson’s and diabetes.

Autophagy is a fundamental process in cell physiology with major implications for human health and disease.

The process is essential for the orderly degradation and recycling of damaged cell parts and its failure is believed to be responsible for ageing and cell damage.

NLC warns FG that Nigeria is not for sale

The Nigerian Labour Congress  (NLC) yesterday reiterated its position against the sale of national assets, warning the federal government that ‘Nigeria is not for sale.’

While stating the position of organised labour on the independence anniversary, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba argued that government should rather focus on strengthening the economy and  ensuring a sustainable society than making attempt to place Nigeria on sale.

He said: “I salute the extraordinary resilience and patriotism of the average Nigerian. When all seems down and out, we always find ways of overcoming our adversaries.

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr arrive Abuja ahead of Zambia Clash

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, and some of his assistants arrived in Abuja on Sunday to commence preparations for next week’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia in Ndola.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation on their official website, Rohr flew into Abuja aboard an Air France flight in company with technical assistant Jean Luc Royer and video analyst Nabil Trabelsi.

Nigerian Students’ Arrest | Nigeria, Turkey may clash

A diplomatic row may be brewing between Nigeria and Turkey following the arrest  and deportation of some Nigerian students from Istanbul by the Turkish police.

Rukkaya Usman, one of the Nigerian students deported from the country, said the Turkish government did not give a reason for the action.

Usman, a final year student of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Melikseh, told TheCable on Saturday that she arrived in Turkey at 8am on September 26, but that she was detained at the airport for about 10 hours after which she was placed on  a plane and flown back to Nigeria.

Singer Jidenna shares photo of the neighborhood he grew up to celebrate #NigeriaAt56

Nigerian-born America Singer, Jidenna celebrated Nigeria's independence by sharing your photo of his childhood home in Nigeria. 

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Rapper The Game share inspiring message along with his fleets of cars

Rapper The Game showed off his fleet of cars in the photo below ,talking about how the top photo which hung on his wall for years, inspired him and 30 years later, his house looks like the picture he used to hang on the wall.

He wrote:

Actor IK Ogbonna and beautiful wife Sonia share glowing photo

Actor Ik Ogbonna and his Colombian wife share a glowing photo at a friend's wedding over the weekend. Sonia captioned the photo below:

Read Singer Kirk Franklin emotional letter to his newly wedded daughter

Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin write a touching open letter to his daughter, Carrington who got married on Saturday, October 1st. He also shares emotional photos

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Hilarious! See what someone did to Singer Flavour

Not sure what this person was thinking when he did this for Nigerian Afro Highlife Musician! So this is how Flavour N'abania would look like if he was a lady? Just too funny!

Huh! Cara Delevingne got new creepy neck tattoo (PHOTOS)

24-years-old Model, Cara Delevingne has added a brand new tattoo to her collection. The 1.73m model unveiled her latest design on Sunday afternoon after visiting her favourite tattoo parlour, Bang Bang NYC.

Check out Kim and Kourtney Kardashian racy bondage outfit (PHOTOS)

Is there anything the Kardashian family can't wear? The sisters continue to slay as they attend fashion week in Paris. They say it was taken before armed men held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in her hotel in Paris.

Lovely Photos of Omotola and Husband

Omotola and her hubby Captain Ekehinde exuded style as they attended BN Wonderland event over the weekend.Omotola who rocked a Makioba outfit was styled by Moashystyling.

In Colombia | Voters Reject Peace Deal

Voters in Colombia have narrowly rejected a landmark peace deal with FARC rebels in a referendum result which showed 50.24% voting against it.

The deal which was signed last week by President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Timoleon Jimenez after nearly four years of negotiations needed to be ratified by Colombians in order to come into force.

The surprise victory for the “no” camp disappoints the international community from the White House to the Vatican, that had expected an end of the longest-running conflict in the Americas.

ABU student build drone, calls it "Hope For Chibok Girls" (Watch Video)

A Physics student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Shettima Ali Kyari has left his mark on the tech world after he made a drone as his final year project and named it 'Hope For Chibok Girls."

Watch video of the test run below:

Pep Guardiola hail Spurs in a well deserved victory

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded his team was beaten at their own game as Tottenham ran out convincing 2-0 winners at White Hart Lane.

City's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to one point as they suffered defeat for the first time this season, with Aleksandar Kolarov's own goal added to by Dele Alli before half-time.

England midfielder Alli was brought down by Fernandinho in the area only for Claudio Bravo to save Erik Lamela's 65th-minute penalty and, having been under the cosh against a relentless Spurs side for most of the contest, City were unable to make a late spell of pressure count.

Graphic Photo: Lindsay Lohan loses ring finger in devastating accident

American Actress, Lindsay Lohan was involved in a devastating accident which saw her lost a portion of her ring finger.  

According to a report by TMZ, Lindsay was enjoying Sunday in the ocean off Turkey when she tried pulling up the boat anchor and became entangled in it. The anchor pulled her down into the water and she struggled to get back in the boat as she tried untangling herself.

Barcelona´s Stopper, Ter Stegen apologize for his errors

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has apologised to his Barcelona team-mates after the goalkeeper's mistakes helped Celta Vigo record a dramatic 4-3 victory at Balaidos, preventing Luis Enrique's men from going top of LaLiga.

The champions – who also lost at Celta last season – fell three goals behind in a dreadful first half that saw a poor clearance from Ter Stegen contribute to the hosts' opening goal through Pione Sisto.

A header from Gerard Pique and a Neymar penalty gave Barca hope in the second half, but Pablo Hernandez's header – after a more significant error from the goalkeeper – proved decisive prior to Pique's second.

Comedian Gandoki World Record Performance

Ace comedian Gandoki On Saturday 1st of October put Nigeria on the world map by becoming the first Comedian to perform non-stop comedy for 42 hours and 10 mins, he thus set a new world record for the Longest Stand-up comedy performance by an individual. The feat which started on Thursday 29th of October at the exclusive mansions hotel, climaxed at about 12:34 pm on Independence day, when he beat the previous record.

Two armed men held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint inside her Paris hotel room

Kim Kardashian West was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room, fortunately, she was not harmed in the incident. According to E! News , Kim who has ben in Paris all week for Paris Fashion Week was held up by two armed , masked men.

"Kim Kardashian West was held up at gunpoint inside her Paris hotel room this evening, by two armed masked men dressed as police officers," Kim's spokesperson shared with E! News. "She is badly shaken but physically unharmed."

Real Madrid 1 Eibar 1: Los Blancos suffer fourth straight draw

Real Madrid failed to ease the pressure on coach Zinedine Zidane as Eibar held them to their fourth successive stalemate across all competitions with a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Zidane's men were frustrated by Villarreal, Las Palmas and Borussia Dortmund in their previous three matches, but were expected to coast to victory against the Basque outfit.

However, the dogged visitors had other ideas and emerged with a thoroughly deserved share of the spoils.

Celta Vigo 4 Barcelona 3: Celta Vigo pounce on Ter Stegen to win trailer

Barcelona missed the chance to move top of LaLiga as they fell to a damaging 4-3 loss away to Celta Vigo, with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen enduring a match to forget.

Real Madrid's home draw against Eibar earlier on Sunday had opened the door for the champions to take first place, but they instead endured a miserable evening at Balaidos in a thrilling encounter.

Celta have beaten Barca in each of the last two seasons – including a 4-1 home victory last season – and raced into a three-goal half-time lead.

Pione Sisto opened the scoring following a mistake from Ter Stegen, before two goals in the space of 86 seconds – an Iago Aspas strike and an own goal from Jeremy Mathieu – rocked the visitors.

Federal Government map out 3-year plan for major roads in six geopolitical zones

Determined to ensure equitable development of road infrastructure across the country, the Federal Government has evolved a three-year plan for the implementation of major road projects in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, who disclosed this at the just-concluded National Council on Works meeting in Katsina yesterday, said the plan, which would be implemented between 2017 and 2019, was already being shared with the Ministry of Budget and Planning for inclusion in the 2017 budget and future national planning data.

Grant Presidential pardon to treasury looters - Dino Melaye to Buhari

Senator Dino Melaye had called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give presidential pardon and amnesty for treasury looters .

Melaye in statement on Sunday said “Though an unrepentant advocate for integrity and forthrightness especially from public office holders, I however sincerely want to recommend that Mr. President grant Presidential Amnesty/Pardon to all those who looted our treasury provided they return all proceeds of their loot to the government within six (6) months of the declaration of the Amnesty. 

David Oyedepo urges leaders to be selfless

Chancellor of Covenant University (CU) Ota Dr. David Oyedepo has advised leaders to be selfless to move the nation forward.

He spoke at the first David Oyedepo Leadership Symposium to celebrate his 62nd birthday at the university’s African Leadership Development Centre over the weekend.

Oyedepo called for a repositioning of minds to achieve change.

EFCC says 43 high-profile corruption cases between 2007 and 2015 still held up

Forty-three high-profile corruption cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2007 and 2015 are still pending in courts, the anti-graft agency said yesterday.

The cases include those involving 16 former governors.

The other pending matters are related to oil subsidy scandal, money laundering and violation of the Public Procurement Act.

HIV cure on the way as British Man to be cured of the virus after Breakthrough Treatment

A 44-year-old man in England may be the first person to be cured of HIV following a breakthrough new treatment.

Following therapy designed by a team of scientists from five UK universities, the virus has disappeared from his blood.

According to Telegraph, the 44-year-old is one of 50 people currently trialing a treatment which targets the disease even in its dormant state.

Benue State | Unknown Gunmen invade police station, kill 3 officers, cart away arms

Gunmen stormed Igumale Police Station in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday morning, killing three police officers and leaving another in critical condition. 

It was learned that the heavily-armed men also broke into the armoury of the station and carted away all the arms. The attack is coming few days after Benue State Police Commissioner, Bashir Makama, directed heads of Police Commands and Divisions to intensify patrols of the state ahead of the coming yuletide celebration. According to a senior Ado council staff, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the armed men stormed the police station, which was the only one in the area yesterday at 12:35a.m.

Kumuyi advices Nigerians to look at the brighter side of the country

The General Superintendent, Deeper Life Bible Church, Williams Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians to look at the brighter side of the country as it celebrates its 56th independence anniversary. Kumuyi made the call when he spoke to journalists at the Benin Airport on his way to Delta State for a Church programme on Sunday. 

The cleric also urged the Federal Government to look elsewhere for oil for the country’s economic growth. He said there was hope for the country with the pace of democratic development. He carpeted the recent upsurge in several cases of men of God indulging in undignifying activities and lifestyle. On the nation’s 56th independence anniversary, he said “I would say to start with, we need to thank God in everything, that we got independence that political leaders fought for independence and we got that independence 56 years ago.

Pres. Buhari institutes 24-man Electoral Reform Committee

Perturbed by the current state of affairs in the country’s electoral system, President Muhammadu Buhari, has constituted a 24-man Electoral Reform Committee to be headed by a former Senate President, Dr. Ken Nnamani.

The Committee, whose members were drawn from the Civil Society Organisations, academia, legal profession, traditional institutions, as well as former legislators, will be inaugurated on Tuesday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN.