'It is fantastic for him' – Mourinho hails Ibrahimovic

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his match-winning hat-trick against Saint-Etienne.

The veteran striker continued his excellent season with his first United hat-trick leading his team to a 3-0 win in the Europa League last-32 first leg on Thursday.

While Mourinho was happy for the Swede, he was most pleased with the clean sheet his team kept at Old Trafford.

Carlo Ancelotti backs under-fire Arsene Wenger to come back strong

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti has backed under-fire Arsene Wenger to lead Arsenal out of their slump, despite their “sensational” 5-1 Champions League thrashing in Germany.

Wenger’s 20-year reign as Arsenal coach is under pressure after their mauling at Thiago Alcantara-inspired Bayern.

The Gunners had few answers to the hosts’ second-half display at the Allianz Arena and face an uphill battle for the last 16, second leg tie on March 7.

But Ancelotti believes the Frenchman has the experience to pull Arsenal out of the mire as they stare down the barrel of a seventh last-16 exit in consecutive seasons.

Paul Scholes says Real Madrid’s Kroos would be ‘perfect’ at Man Utd

Paul Scholes believes Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos would be a “perfect” fit in the Manchester United midfield alongside Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera.

Despite being 15 years older than Kroos, Scholes praised the Madrid midfielder as one of his role models during the final stretch of his career.

“I really like Toni Kroos. When I neared the end of my career, I followed him closely and tried to play like Kroos,” Scholes told kicker. “I was a midfielder with an eye for the goal, but Kroos is one of the best midfield masterminds in the world.”

China jails former Supreme court judge for life over corruption charges

A Chinese court on Thursday jailed for life Xi Xiaoming, a former senior judge Supreme People’s Court, after finding him guilty of corruption, state media said.

According to the report, Xi, is the latest official to fall foul of a sweeping crackdown on graft.

A former vice president of the Supreme People’s Court, was put under investigation in 2015.

He was one of the most senior judicial officials ousted by President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign since the downfall of Zhou Yongkang, the former domestic security chief whose brief included law enforcement and courts.

Vitamin D can protect against colds, flu

Taking extra vitamin D can protect against colds, flu and other respiratory infections, said a study Thursday which reopened a debate on the usefulness of over-the-counter supplements.

A review of 25 clinical trials in 14 countries, some with conflicting results, yielded “the first definitive evidence” of a link between vitamin D and flu prevention, researchers claimed in The BMJ medical journal.

The effects were strongest for people with very low levels of the nutrient which is found in some foods and can be synthesised by the body when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.

Many people, especially in grey, cloudy climes, do not have enough vitamin D.

Why females prefer colleges, polytechnics – Stakeholders

The desire to acquire tertiary education before marriage had made most females in Borno to prefer enrolling in Polytechnics and Colleges of Education instead of universities, some education stakeholders in the state have observed.

They said on Thursday that Polytechnics and Colleges were more convenient for females because of the shorter years of studies, thereby enabling them to complete their A-Level education before getting married.

Some of them said that it was easier for applicants to secure admissions into such institutions than Universities.

Justin Bieber allegedly headbutted a guy at pre-Grammy party

Singer Justin Bieber has yet again been linked to another crime, this time he has been accused of headbutting a guy at a party.

Read via TMZ

Stop Writing About My Marriage - Tonto Dikeh plead with Uche Maduagwu

Nollywood actress doesn't seem please with the way Uche Maduagwu has been writing about his embattled marriage.

If you recall, Uche once prophesy that Tonto Dikeh's marriage will pack up in 2017. It seems this is no longer funny to Tonto as she have asked him to stop writing about her marriage.

Read what she wrote:

Malaysia arrests 3rd suspect in Kim Jong Nam’s death

Malaysian police have arrested a third suspect in its investigation in the death of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of Kim Jong Un.

The top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), a senior Malaysian police official said on Thursday.

Abdul Mat, the police chief of Selangor state, told newsmen that the suspect, a 26-year-old male Malaysian, was arrested in Ampang city of the state of Selangor.

Tourism Development: Gov. Obaseki Explores Potentials Of Amarho Water-side in Edo State

Gov.Godwin Obaseki of Edo has visited the Amahor waterside to ascertain the tourism potential of two rivers which formed a confluence at Amahor town in Igueben Local Government Area of the state.

During the tour around the water-side, which is located inside a forest reserve, the governor visited a rest house used by colonial masters when they visited the water-side and rain forest.

Safety Alert: Here Are Behaviours To Avoid When Traveling In Some Parts Of Northern Nigeria

Nigeria is like an umbrella sheltering different cultures, religions, traditions, and values. This is why there is a cultural difference between Southern and Northern Nigeria. What is acceptable in the South may be outrightly offensive North. You can describe it as a liberal south and conservative north.

Hence, when you are junketing especially around Northern Nigeria, you should be very conscious of what you do because it may unpleasant to the people. Jumia Travel, the online booking agency identify some of these behaviors. You should not ignore these tips if you find yourself in the North to prevent any unpalatable backlashes. Public display of affection Cuddling, holding hands and other forms public display of affection is nauseating to many in the North. If you are so bent on showing off your romantic prowess, you should wait till you return to the hotel you booked in Kano or Kaduna on Jumia Travel.

Check out Photos of Dino Melaye in his red convertible car

Dino Melaye is one stylish Senator representing Kogi West. He shared these photos on his IG page today. 

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Former Republican Judge wants Donald Trump's impeachment ASAP

Mark P Painter, a former Republican judge has called for Donald Trump to be hastily impeached because according to him, "each new day is a new nightmare".

The former Ohio Court of Appeals Judge, has offered to help his congressman Representative, Steve Chabot, to draft the articles for Trump's impeachment.In an article he wrote for Cincinnati.com, Painter said that no other past president could have gotten away with the things Trump does.

Aww! Beautiful Photo of Actress Ivie Okujaye's daughter

The Nollywood actress and her husband, Ezie Egbo welcomed their daughter Zinachi, last July. She is such an adorable cutie!

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Osun State | Missing 7-year-old girl found dead with multiple matchet cuts in a bush

A 7-year-old girl, who was declared missing days ago was found dead in a bush in Iree Town, Osun State.

The spokesperson of the Osun Sate Police Command, Mrs Folashade Odoro, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, February 15th, in Osogbo, said the body was discovered near a sawmill by Chief Oluode of Iree and later reported to the police.

#HurtBae: Heartbroken video of a boyfriend explaining why he cheated on his ex-girlfriend

Not sure of who came up with this whole idea (a reality program I guess), but this is really heartbroken to watch. This video of a girl and her ex-boyfriend who cheated on her countless time was posted on Scene twitter page and has been re-tweeted over 124,000 times and has started a #hurtbae trend on twitter. 

The lady is put in a room with her ex-boyfriend so he could explain to her why he cheated on her and treated her badly while they dated. 

Watch the video after the cut:

Naked women are being used to trap motorists in South Africa so they can hijack their vehicles (Photos)

A new hijacking method where bandits use naked women to trap motorist into hijacking their cars on SA roads, has now been revealed.

According to Arrive Alive, a road safety advocacy and awareness group on its Twitter Page. The organisation posted two photos on Twitter warning motorists, to keep an eye off the naked bandits while driving.

Elderly woman 'slaughtered' in her home by armed robbers after recognizing one of them

An elderly woman was slaughtered by some robbers who stormed her home at G.G Dake in Kaduna state two days ago. According to Rariya, one of the robbers slaughtered her like a ram after she recognized him.

Man caught in-between two relationship allegedly threatens to commit suicide after his GF and American wife engineered his deportation

According to twitter user, Sallie Mae, his sister's ex-boyfriend has threatened to commit suicide after she planned with his American wife for him to be deported. 

The man allegedly dated the lady for 5 years but got married to a white woman in order to get a green card. When the lady found out, she contacted his wife who was already pregnant and together, they planned his deportation. 

'I went to Balogun market and it was wonderful' - Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr shares his experience in Lagos

Franco-German Technical adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has revealed his excitement during his visit to the popular Balogun market in Lagos.

Rohr resides officially in Abuja and mostly travels to Uyo for Nigeria's games hence he's hardly in Lagos that's why he was very happy when he finally spent time in one of Nigeria's commercial hub.

PDP Nominates Two of His Party Governor To Visit Buhari In London, Guess who?

In what may be a nomination, the youth wing of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP called the PDP Youth Frontier has demanded that Governor Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose should visit President Muhammad Buhari in London.

The group on it twitter handle lamented that visiting the President Muhammad Buhari who is on a medical vacation in London was not the exclusive right of the All Progressive Congress members only.

#BBNaija: Banky W's reacts to Gifty's comments about him during her diary session

After the visit, when asked during her Diary session what she thinks about Banky's visit, housemate Gifty says she doesn't know him, he sounds proud and is fake! 

Check out Banky's reactions about it.

So hot! JLo Flaunts Her Banging Derriere In New Photo

Age defying singer wowed in this Valentine's day photo shared on social media as she put her tiny waist and bootylicious to display.

A year ago, doctors gave my mom 10 days to live, here she is today - Twitter user shares her testimony

Nigerian-born Twitter user based in Shreveport, the third-largest city in Louisiana shared the story today on twitter about how is mom survived after doctor wrote her off.

North Korean Leader Spotted In Public For The First Time Since His Half-brother's Assassination

This is the first picture of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un since his half-brother was assassinated. The dictator was attending a birthday celebration for the state's late leader Kim Jong-Il in Pyongyang - the second-most important holiday of the year. 

But most of those present at the event are unaware that Jong-Il's exiled son Kim Jong-Nam was killed just days ago in what appears to have been a carefully planned assassination. 

Funke Akindele reacts to Gifty's claim that she doesn't know Falz & Banky W

Jenifa actress Funke Akindele has added her voice to those calling Gifty of Big Brother Naija a fake lady for claiming that she doesn't know Falz and Banky W, after they paid a visit to the Big Brother House this week.

Minister of Sports narrates what actually happened in Bash Ali's assault

 

Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung has reacted to the claims by the former World Cruiserweight boxing champion, Bash Alli that he was brutalised at the expense of a foreign visitor at the office of Minister.

Reacting to Alli’s allegation yesterday, the Special Assistant on Media to minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, described the text message as an unsubstantiated claim with intent to deceive the public.

According to the SA Media: “Ali came to see the Minister and was told to wait at the minister’s waiting room with the 10 people who accompanied him.

Serena Williams Poses Topless In New Photoshoot For Sports Illustrated

American athlete and tennis Champion, Serena Williams dazzled in her new photoshoot for the Sports Illustrated Magazine.

The athlete who began the year on a high note after suffering some major setbacks in 2016 is on the cover of the next issue of the magazine.

Everton boss, Ronald Koeman on Barcelona’s shortlist to replace Luis Enrique

Everton boss, Ronald Koeman, is on Barcelona’s shortlist to replace Luis Enrique as manager.

According to the UK Mirror, Enrique is set to lose his job at the end of this season, after they were hammered 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Enrique was restrained from clashing with a reporter after the game, but admitted that they were “inferior” to their hosts.

FG gives update on professor who claimed HIV cure discovery

The Federal Government has frowned at the claim by Professor Maduike Ezeibe, who claimed to have discovered a cure for HIV/AIDs.

Ezeibe, a researcher in Veterinary Medicine of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Abia State, claimed the drug, which was produced with “Aluminium Magnesium Silicate” has allegedly cured 10 persons living with HIV.