Chelsea Storm To 13th Straight Victory

A Willian brace helped Chelsea beat Stoke City to claim their 13th consecutive Premier League win and equal Arsenal’s record for the most successive victories within the same season.

Gary Cahill opened the scoring from Cesc Fabregas’ 100th Premier League assist – only the fourth player to reach the milestone – before Stoke equalised via Bruno Martins Indi’s first PL goal 56 seconds into the second half.

The Blues made it 2-1 when Willian fired through the crowd after Eden Hazard’s cushioned pass, but Stoke levelled for the second time through Peter Crouch.

Chelsea hit back immediately to take the lead for the third time as Willian rifled into the roof of Lee Grant’s net, while Diego Costa completed the scoring on his return from suspension with his 14th of the season.

Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba scored two late goals as Manchester United deservedly beat Middleborough.

Hal Robson-Kanu scored a stunning winner on his first Premier League start in over three years as West Brom came from behind to beat Southampton.

Managerless Swansea City remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after they were thoroughly outplayed by Bournemouth.

Leicester City beat West Ham United 1-0.


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SUNSHINE STARS FC ACURE SIGNS 4 ENUGU RANGERS PLAYERS.

Sunshine stars football club of acure signs four Enugu rangers international players in preparation for the Nigerian professional football league scheduled to start on the 15th of January 2017.

This statement was made by the team coach, Mr kayode during an interview by some group of journalists.

According to kayode, they went ahead to sign experienced, strong and talented players like Okemmiri ikpo, offorka Ezeugwu, Jolly Osas and Ambrose from Enugu rangers Intl fc in other to change their pattern of play.

He further stated that with these caliber of players in the team, that sunshine stars fc will be taken to another level this season. And to their fans, they promised not to let them down.

Kayode stated that their first match is on the 17th of January 2017, against enyimba fc of Aba, schedule to be played in calabar.

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Swansea City Fire Manager Bob Bradley

English club, Swansea City say they have parted company with manager Bob Bradley.

Confirming Bradley’s sack on Tuesday night, the club said on its website that departure comes after the disappointing 4-1 Boxing Day defeat to West Ham at the Liberty Stadium.

“We are sorry to lose Bob after such a short period of time. Unfortunately things haven’t worked out as planned and we felt we had to make the change with half the Premier League season remaining.

“With the club going through such a tough time, we have to try and find the answers to get ourselves out of trouble. Personally, I have nothing but praise for Bob. He is a good man; a good person who gave everything to the job. His work-rate is phenomenal and we wish him well for the future,” Swans chairman Huw Jenkins confirmed.

Bradley had 11 games at the helm after replacing Francesco Guidolin on October 3.

But with the Swans currently in the relegation zone with 12 points, the club felt it needed a change after Bradley picked up just two wins and two draws during his stint in charge, with 29 goals conceded along the way

Trump Vows To Shut Controversial Foundation

   US President-Elect, Donald Trump has announced plans to shut his charitable foundation.

While an investigation into the foundation’s practices continues, Mr Trump said he wanted to avoid “even the appearance” of any conflict of interest.

New York’s Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, is looking into suspected “impropriety” at the foundation, which Mr Trump denies.

However, the Attorney General’s office insists that Mr Trump cannot shut the foundation while the investigation is ongoing.

In a statement on Saturday, the President-elect said that the foundation has a lot of good work over the years, contributing millions of dollars to countless deserving groups, including veterans, law enforcement officers and children.

Mr Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, succeeding President Barack Obama.

Ondo Inaugurates Sunshine Stars Under 13, 15 and 17 Teams

The Management of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA has inaugurated the Sunshine Stars’ U-13, U-15 and U-17 teams.

This, according to the agency, was in a bid to ensure that talented footballers in all the nooks and crannies of the state are given opportunity to be part of Sunshine Stars,

The ceremony took place at the football village office of the state football agency at Oda road in Akure.

Addressing the players, President of Sunshine Stars Football Club, Prince Dapo Ajibade, while congratulating the players, charged them to live up to their dreams.

Prince Ajibade, who is also the ODSFA boss, stressed the importance of the project.

According to him, the project will be coordinated by the Technical Department of the agency under the supervision of Deputy Director, Mr Kayode Julius.

“We thank God Almighty for this day as we begin another process of football development. It is very important to have Sunshine Stars’ teams at the U-13, U15 and U-17 levels so as to give room for development and progression in addition to empowering and giving future to the talented players”.

The ODSFA Chairman added that the agency would make available all logistics to make the project huge success, as sporting equipment needed would be provided.

“25 balls will be given to each team which will also get 2 sets of bibs as well as some medical facilities in addition to soccer boots that will be given to each of the 25 players in each team.

“Coach Chinedu Obi is in charge of the U-13 team while Coach Sunday Adewoye will tutor the U-15 team, just as Coach Monday Eche will oversee the players at the U-17 level.

“The teams’ general coordinator is Mr Shina Afuye while Mr Abideen Ayeloja will serve as the teams’ manager,” he said.

The Technical Director of the agency, coach Sunday Erelesusi charged all members of the technical staff to show good morals and commitment needed to mentor the young talents.

Meanwhile, the ODSFA Management has approved the appointment of Mr Abiodun Kehinde Johnson, popularly known as Legacy as one of the scouts working for Sunshine Stars.

Abiodun Kehinde Johnson as a footballer had stints with Works Rangers of Akure, Crown of Ogbomoso, 1st Bank of Lagos, Rising Stars of Ondo and Sunshine Stars of Akure.

The new Sunshine Stars Scout promised to use his wealth of experience to bring quality players to the Akure based team

Nigeria army to restore peace in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army has challenged troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in northeast Nigeria to remain committed despite successes being recorded at the theatre of war.

The General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Peter Dauke, made the call at the decoration of four lieutenant colonels, who were promoted to the rank of colonel in Yobe State.

He noted that professionalism and dedication were strategic, stressing that both attributes must be observed at all times in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

The GOC stated that even as the war was being won, security forces must remain focused and ensure that the insurgents are completely defeated.

He also tasked the promoted officers to justify the confidence the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, and the military authority have in them.

General Dauke assured troops that the military would do everything possible to ensure normalcy was restored not just in the northeast, but across Nigeria just as he urged them to work towards achieving that in the interest of all Nigerians.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, Colonel Akut Aboi, thanked the entire military authority for the confidence they have in them and pledged their total commitment towards the restoration of peace across Nigeria.

The event was graced by officers and men across the various theatres of war in the state and beyond.

It was also witnessed by family members of the promoted officers as well as friends and well-wishers among others

Buhari Asks States ToBuhari Asks States To Pay Workers From Debt-Service Refunds

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested state governors to pay at least 25% of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt service, to be used to settle outstanding workers’ entitlements.

The President made the call as he approved the sum of 552.74 billion naira to be paid in batches to all the states that are owed.

However, the states are expected to receive 25% of their approved sums in the first instance before the week runs out. There are about 33 states in the bracket.

A statement by his spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed that the refunds arose following the claims by the states that they had been overcharged in deductions for external debt service between 1995 and 2002.

In a directive through the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, President Buhari said that the issue of workers’ benefits, particularly salary and pensions must not be allowed to continue as a national problem and should be tackled with all the urgency that can be summoned.

When he assumed office in 2015, the President declared an emergency over unpaid salaries after he discovered that 27 out of Nigeria’s 36 states had fallen behind in payments to their workers, in some cases for up to a year.

Following this, a bailout loan was issued to the states twice with a first batch of about 300 billion naira given to them in 2015 in the form of soft loans.

The administration also got the Debt Management Office (DMO) to restructure their commercial loans of over 660 billion naira and extend the life span of the loans.

Because this did not succeed in pulling many of the states out of distress, the Federal Government consequently gave out an additional 90 billion naira to 22 states in 2016, as yet another bailout loans under very stringent conditions.

President Buhari has expressed the opinion all the time that the payment of salaries and pensions must be given priority to save both serving and retired workers and their families from distress Pay Workers From Debt-Service Refunds

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested state governors to pay at least 25% of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt service, to be used to settle outstanding workers’ entitlements.

The President made the call as he approved the sum of 552.74 billion naira to be paid in batches to all the states that are owed.

However, the states are expected to receive 25% of their approved sums in the first instance before the week runs out. There are about 33 states in the bracket.

A statement by his spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed that the refunds arose following the claims by the states that they had been overcharged in deductions for external debt service between 1995 and 2002.

In a directive through the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, President Buhari said that the issue of workers’ benefits, particularly salary and pensions must not be allowed to continue as a national problem and should be tackled with all the urgency that can be summoned.

When he assumed office in 2015, the President declared an emergency over unpaid salaries after he discovered that 27 out of Nigeria’s 36 states had fallen behind in payments to their workers, in some cases for up to a year.

Following this, a bailout loan was issued to the states twice with a first batch of about 300 billion naira given to them in 2015 in the form of soft loans.

The administration also got the Debt Management Office (DMO) to restructure their commercial loans of over 660 billion naira and extend the life span of the loans.

Because this did not succeed in pulling many of the states out of distress, the Federal Government consequently gave out an additional 90 billion naira to 22 states in 2016, as yet another bailout loans under very stringent conditions.

President Buhari has expressed the opinion all the time that the payment of salaries and pensions must be given priority to save both serving and retired workers and their families from distress

FA To Bring Ex-footballers Back To The Game

The Football Association has begun training of retired footballers aimed at preventing former England internationals from quitting the game.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes is already taking part in a pilot FA programme, while contacts have been made with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard about getting involved in the scheme.

FA Technical Director, Dan Ashworth, said on Monday that “St George’s Park is very much open to ex-England players.

“We are keen to get more English coaches either working with our national teams or back into the Premier League or Football League as coaches and managers.

“I have been in regular contact with several current and ex-England internationals about a pilot programme.”

Individuals are assessed and then the FA puts together a learning programme.

For Scholes, the assessment would determine whether he has the right skills to coach other players how to pass the ball.

This would be based on his playing career which shows he has all the practical ability required to demonstrate the skill

IBRU FACES 11 COUNT CHARGES

 Lagos High Court has fixed February 15, 2017 for ruling on an application filed by businessman, Mr Goodie Ibru and three others seeking to quash charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The matter was adjourned by Justice Raliat Adebiyi on Tuesday, after counsel to parties had made their submissions to the court.

Mr Ibru is facing an 11-count charge alongside three companies – Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited.

The EFCC has charged the accused of allegedly conspiring to steal various sums belonging to Ikeja Hotel Plc in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.

The anti-graft agency said Mr. Ibru and the others purportedly committed the offence between 2010 and 2015.

During proceedings on Tuesday, counsel to the defendants, Mr Olawale Akoni informed the court about his pending application dated November 28, 2016 in which they asked the court to strike out the charges.

In his response, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Ayokunle Fayanju, asked the court to dismiss the defendants’ application to quash the charges.

The court subsequently adjourned the case to consider its rulingcharges

 Lagos High Court has fixed February 15, 2017 for ruling on an application filed by businessman, Mr Goodie Ibru and three others seeking to quash charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The matter was adjourned by Justice Raliat Adebiyi on Tuesday, after counsel to parties had made their submissions to the court.

Mr Ibru is facing an 11-count charge alongside three companies – Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited.

The EFCC has charged the accused of allegedly conspiring to steal various sums belonging to Ikeja Hotel Plc in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.

The anti-graft agency said Mr. Ibru and the others purportedly committed the offence between 2010 and 2015.

During proceedings on Tuesday, counsel to the defendants, Mr Olawale Akoni informed the court about his pending application dated November 28, 2016 in which they asked the court to strike out the charges.

In his response, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Ayokunle Fayanju, asked the court to dismiss the defendants’ application to quash the charges.

The court subsequently adjourned the case to consider its ruling

Army Colonel Murdered In His Residence In Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of an Army Colonel, Anthony Okeyim on Monday evening by yet to be identified assassins.

Col. Okeyim was the Commandant of Command Secondary School in Apata, Ibadan.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Sam Adegbuyi, who made this known in a release, said that the General Officer Commanding, Maj. Gen Kasimu Abdulkarim and other top military officers led senior officers of the Police to the scene of crime where the Colonel’s lifeless body was found just outside his official quarters within the school premises,

Meanwhile the Deputy Director Public Relations, 2 Division Ibadan, Col. Timothy Antigha has confirmed the incident to Channels Television.

Col. Antigha also confirmed that the homicide unit of the Nigeria Police, Oyo Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

The Commissioner of Police however assured the populace that the culprits would be found by all means within the ambits of the law.

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Navy Offers Free Medical Services To Rural Communities In Bayelsa

Nigerian Navy has extended its monthly medical outreach to rural coastal communities in Bayelsa State, as part of its effort to promote a cordial relationship with the communities where it operates.

The medical team at the Central Naval Command (CNC), which comprises of doctors, pharmacists, ophthalmologists and other medical professionals, offered full day free services at Otua community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, south-south Nigeria.

Flagging off the event, the Flag Officer Commanding CNC, Rear Admiral Mohammed Garba, noted that the free medical mission would henceforth, focus on rural communities who lack access to basic health services in Bayelsa State.

“The navy remains committed to building a cordial relationship with you our host community. We will do this by what you are seeing now.

“We are here to provide free medical and humanitarian services to the people of this community,” he said.

Rear Admiral Garba also urged the people to support the Navy in its effort to stamp out oil theft and prevent sabotage on oil installations within their communities.

On his part, an indigene of Otua community and a retired Rear Admiral, Thomas Lokoson, urged the people to desist from oil theft and pipeline vandalism, saying it results to self-inflicted adverse consequences that could be prevented.

He noted that oil leaks and spills resulting from pipeline breach by vandals pollute waterways and farmlands as well as threaten the livelihood of residents in the community.

The retired naval officer regretted that the funds that would have been channeled to development were used for clean-up exercises to solve environmental problems that were avoidable.

The traditional ruler of Otua community, Edward Tokpo, who also benefitted from the free medical mission, applauded the Nigerian Navy for the gesture.

“This is the first in my over 40 years reign as the paramount ruler of this community that we are experiencing this kindness. Thank you Navy, you have indeed done well,” he said.

Mr Tokpo further pledged the cooperation and support of the community to the Nigerian Navy in its effort to secure oil facilities and the coastal communities

Nigerian Airforce Acquires New Aircraft From Pakistan

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF), has increased the number of aircrafts in its fleet with the procurement of four Super Mushak Trainer Aircraft from Pakistan, for the training of student pilots.

Speaking during the induction and handing over of the aircraft in Kaduna, Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, and his Pakistani counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, explained that the new platforms would boost the fight against insurgency.

He noted that the latest acquisition of the Super Mushak aircraft would equally impact positively on pilot training efforts of the Nigerian Airforce and also in line with President Muhammdu Buhari’s commitment to equip the service for enhanced professionalism.

The Super Mushshak is a military trainer / light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

It was designed to provide primary flight training to the pilots of the PAF Academy and also could be used for both military and civilian missions.

The symbolic commissioning of the aircraft at the 301 Flying Training School in Kaduna marks the official takeover of the new platforms by the Nigerian Airforce

Abubakar, further stated that it will also help in fighting insurgency in the country, which is part of the reason why it was bought.

Soyinka Describes Critics Of ‘Green Card’ Statement As Illiterate

 Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has been explaining his decision to dump the green card following the emergence of Mr Donald Trump as U.S President-elect.

Soyinka, who was addressing a press conference at Freedom Park in Lagos, described those condemning his actions as illiterate, insisting that his action was purely a personal affair.

In his words, “we have too many illiterates in this country – for me, Trump is not really my business”.

The foremost playwright had promised to tear up his green card if Donald Trump won the U.S election.

He however told journalists in South Africa last week, that he had made good his vow, adding that he has relocated to Nigeria

How Psquare’s Split Inspired Darey’s ‘Pray For Me’

Singer, Darey Art Alade, reveals that his classic ‘Pray For Me’, featuring Soweto Gospel Choir, was inspired by the relationship breakdown of pop duo, P-square.

He explained that although it was inspired by them, it went beyond their story.

The song according to him, centers on independence, ones sojourn in life, trying to find your way and the efforts of ‘Nigerian’ parents especially, in trying to put their children on the right path.

It follows the brave sojourn of the coming of age of an African young man and his quest to find his path to success.

Darey also praised the Soweto Gospel Choir who he said featured on a couple of other songs off his 2015 ‘Naked’ album.

Working with them, according to him was as a result of similarities he discovered between himself and the choir, more so, he decided to make it “cross continents”.

Speaking of his career in general, he said that in entertaining an audience one of the best feelings is when they can sing along to your songs.

“It’s a nice feeling especially when you are singing songs that they know and love.”

The multiple award winning singer, whose fourth studio album, produced the single ‘Pray for Me’, still continues to bask in the accolades received from the critically acclaimed song