Mourinho making a mistake with Pogba at Man Utd - Henry

Paul Pogba has not been used properly by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in his first season back at Old Trafford, according to Thierry Henry.

Gullit slams Pogba performances

United midfielder Pogba has received mixed reviews for his performances since re-joining from Juventus in a world-record £89.3million move, racking up 50 appearances across all competitions and scoring eight goals.

Former France international Henry believes his compatriot has been played too deep by Mourinho this season, but backs the 24-year-old to improve significantly in 2017-18 with less pressure on his shoulders.

"It was always going to be difficult for Paul Pogba," Henry told  Sky Sports .
"They don't use Pogba where he should be playing - he's not a holding midfielder. He likes to play higher or off the left. 

"You lose a bit of him when he plays deeper. When you have a price tag like his, people are always going to talk. It could be good if someone comes in during the summer with a bigger price tag, then people might leave Pogba alone. 

"I think his second season can be better. He's got much more to offer."
Pogba scored in Sunday's 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace on his return from compassionate leave following the death of his father.

"Then they will be in the Champions League and it will be a successful season. Whether you like Jose Mourinho or not, it will be a successful season."

'Gomes can be like Iniesta'

Manchester United's Angel Gomes has the potential to be the same type of player as Andres Iniesta or David Silva, Paul McGuinness has told Sky Sports News HQ.

McGuiness managed teams in United's academy for 23 years, from the famed class of 1992 until 2016, and coached the likes of Gomes, Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba.

London-born Gomes, 16, became the youngest United debutant since Duncan Edwards in the 1950s when he replaced Wayne Rooney in the final-day victory over Crystal Palace - and the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Premier League.

"He's a real talent," McGuiness said. "If he was Brazilian, people would be raving about him and, if he was six inches taller, people would be going mad.
"I suppose that's our country. People doubt players if they're short in stature but no-one is doubting Andres Iniesta or David Silva. He's got the potential to be that type of player and, in England, you just don't get many players like that.

"If you play him with better players, he'll get better himself and create chances for them. You don't want to build him up too soon but I'm sure they'll handle all that at United."

"It was a fantastic achievement for the players and the academy to have all those players on the pitch at once. They've beaten a full strength Crystal Palace team, so they've shown great potential there.

We'll Resist Any Coup Attempt, Tinubu Vows

The former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, on Monday called on the military to perish any attempt to lure it to stage a coup against the democratic process, vowing that such attempt would be vehemently resisted.

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, had last week revealed that some military officers were hobnobbing with politicians ostensibly to overthrow the present democratically elected government.
But speaking at a Special Parliamentary Session organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly to mark the Lagos@50 celebrations and the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly, Mr. Tinubu advised those behind the attempt to truncate the democratic which Nigerians fought hard for should perish such idea in their best interest.

“But amidst the celebration, I will like to sound a caution to us all the precious thing we have – democracy that we are now trying to perfect is not guaranteed to us,” Mr. Tinubu said.


“We must sweat hard yet think wisely if we are to keep it. There will always be some people who want to undermine democracy. These people gain more from the government in the dark.

“Just a few days ago, we had a warning that some people were trying to entice the military out of the barracks. I say don’t try it. I want to add my voice to that warning. Those who think they can break the democracy so many of us laboured and for which too many people died, sacrificed their lives, they are sure mistaken.

“Nigeria has come too far for such a thing to happen. Those people behind such idea will find no fertile ground to plant their seed in Lagos. We will not buy their bad product; whatever they want to sell is a bad product and we are going to reject it. We tell them, move away from here because Lagos State will resist it, Lagos State is saying move away from it, don’t think about it, we are all staying together to grow our democracy,” Mr. Tinubu said. 

Arsenal enter discussions with Onyekuru

Arsenal are in talks to sign promising Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru from Eupen, according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.

The 19-year-old striker has been in sublime form out in Belgium this season and has netted a quite staggering total of 24 goals in just 41 appearances. He has also chipped in with an impressive 14 assists in what has been his breakthrough campaign at senior level.

At a lowly sum of just £6.8m, Onyekuru is undoubtedly an affordable acquisition for the Gunners if they choose to pursue a deal, but they won’t be without competition this summer.
Southampton had emerged as the leading suitors for the Nigerian youngster, while Premier League rivals Everton, West Brom and Crystal Palace have all been touted with interest as well.
Onyekuru is clearly a player with potential and given his season out in Belgium, there’s no surprise to see Arsenal keen.

Seaman: Arsenal must spend

David Seaman is hoping Arsenal's failure to qualify for the Champions League acts as a catalyst for a change in mentality at the club.

The former goalkeeper, who made 568 appearances for the Gunners between 1990 and 2003, believes the club need to revise their wage structure in a bid to attract the best players to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will not play Champions League football next season after a fifth-placed finish, a situation which takes place against a backdrop of boardroom wrangling with Alisher Usmanov attempting to buy out majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.

Seaman believes that, regardless of those issues, the club needs to re-assess how much they spend on players.
"This has definitely been coming; they've always been in contention at various stages of the season but then they'd get knocked out of the Champions League and then the league form would just dip," he told Sky Sports News HQ.

"I hope this is a catalyst for change. Everything is in place for the club to kick on and they need to start attracting the big players again."
He added: "Looking at it now, we seem to be a long way from winning the league. Maybe this is just the thing that we needed, to give us a kick up the backside.

"I think a lot of other teams have overtaken Arsenal, certainly from a financial point of view, and that's where the problem lies.
"Arsenal don't pay the top money for the top players so they're always going to be different to the bigger clubs and obviously that needs looking at. They're not attracting top players.

"What are the targets of the board? Are they happy to make a profit every year or do they want to win the league? If they want to win the league there have to be changes.
"If you look at the highest-paid players, none of them are at Arsenal. So they have to have a look at the wage structure."

David Seaman was promoting SpottoCash, a spot-the-ball competition for the digital generation, ahead of its formal launch later this month.

Now is the time for Rooney to leave Manchester United - Neville

Wayne Rooney needs to see the signs and realise it is the right time for him to leave Manchester United, according to Phil Neville.

The United captain received a generous ovation from the Old Trafford support when he came off in the closing stages of Sunday's 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace in what could be his last home game for the club.

Rooney's inclusion alongside a host of inexperienced players in the starting line-up – which was United's youngest XI in their Premier League history - comes with him not expected to play a major role in Wednesday's crucial Europa League final against Ajax.

And while he feels it would be nice to see Rooney stay, Neville believes the writing is on the wall for the 31-year-old, who has only started 15 top-flight matches this season, comfortably his lowest total since signing from Everton in 2004.

"He wants to play in the biggest games and when it comes to Wednesday night I would be surprised to see him in that starting XI," Neville said to Sky Sports.

"It looks like he is on his way out of Manchester United and it happens towards the end of your time. You get the signs that now is the time to leave, and probably now is the time.
"You hope [he doesn't leave] but the way the season's gone, particularly since Christmas, he's not been involved as much as he would probably have liked.

"If he wants to continue playing at the highest level - week in, week out - and be the first name on the team sheet, then he will probably have to go and play his football elsewhere."

Rooney still has two years left on his United contract but was heavily linked with a lucrative move to China earlier this year, while Everton also expressed interest in sealing a return.

Clichy to leave Man City

Gael Clichy is set to leave Manchester City this summer following the end of his current contract, Sky sources understand.

The 31-year-old signed from Arsenal in 2011 and has made 192 appearances for City in his six years at the club, lifting the Premier League title on two occasions.

City have not confirmed the Frenchman's departure but the left-back spoke at a fans' question-and-answer event.

Asked whether he might be playing alongside goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is currently on loan at Torino, next season, Clichy reportedly said: "It's hard. I'm not sure whether or not Joe will be here next season, and I won't be here next season."

Clichy is one of several City players whose contracts are due to expire this summer, with right-back Pablo Zabeleta having already announced his departure from the club.
The club are also yet to indicate whether new deals will be offered to Yaya Toure, Jesus Navas, Bacary Sagna and Willy Caballero.

City qualified for next season's Champions League on the final round of Premier League fixtures on Sunday, when a 5-0 win over Watford ensured Pep Guardiola's side finished third in the top flight.

Pair Steals Hearse With Body Inside and Stops at Restaurant

Police in Texas have arrested two people for allegedly stealing a hearse from outside a fast-food restaurant and dumping a body that was inside.

Bryan police say the hearse was recovered Friday a few hours after the driver stopped at a restaurant and left the hearse unattended. The body and the gurney it was on were dumped along a rural road a few miles from the restaurant.

Officers on the lookout for the hearse saw it in Brazos County and stopped it.

Police say a man and a woman are charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The woman is also charged with abuse of a corpse.
The body has been taken to a funeral home.

Four climbers die in one weekend on Mount Everest

The body of an Indian climber was spotted on Mount Everest on Monday, the fourth fatality on the mountain during a busy and tragic weekend on the world’s highest peak.

Sherpa rescuers spotted the body of Indian climber Ravi Kumar, but it was impossible to retrieve it, said Thupden Sherpa of Arun Treks and Expedition.

It appeared Kumar had fallen some 650 feet below the route, he said. Climbers from the United States, Slovakia and Australia also died on the mountain over the weekend.

Kumar fell sick on his way down from the summit on Saturday and did not make it to the nearest camp, though his accompanying Nepalese Sherpa guide did reach camp. The guide was sick but had managed to drag himself to the camp at South Col, located at 26,247ft.

Kumar and his guide reached the 8,850-metre-high (29,035ft) summit at about 1.30pm on Saturday, which is considered late, and not many climbers were around when they were returning back.
Tourism Department official Kamal Prasad Adhikari confirmed American climber Roland Yearwood, 50, from Georgiana, Alabama, died on Sunday, but it was not clear if and when his body would be brought down.

A Slovak climber, Vladimir Strba, 50, also died on Everest on Sunday, Tourism Ministry official Gyanendra Shrestha said. His body was brought to the South Col camp.

Australian climber Francesco Enrico Marchetti, 54, from Queensland, died on the Chinese side of Everest, according to the Himalayan Times newspaper.

A year-old baby snatched from mother, gang raped in Katsina

A year-old baby girl was snatched from her 30-year-old mother and gang raped in Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident occurred when one Suleiman and Musa tricked the woman to board their motorcycle, snatched the baby and took her to a bush, where Musa and another person raped the baby.

The Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Gambo Isah, confirmed the development to newsmen, noting that a secondary suspect, Suleiman, has been arrested, while a manhunt has been launched for the primary suspects, Musa, and the other person.

 He said the father of the baby, Ahmadu Jibril, 50, reported the case at Central Police Station, Funtua Local Government Area.

The PPRO narrated that the baby’s father, Jibril, said his wife was returning from Angwan Bawa in Danja, when one Suleiman connived with Musa and another to attack his wife and raped his daughter.

It was gathered that the baby, who sustained injuries, was rushed to the General Hospital in Funtua and has been discharged.

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Chelsea to sign ‘five or six big players’ this summer – Terry

John Terry expects Premier League champions Chelsea to bring in “five or six big players” when the transfer window re-opens.

The Blues have positioned themselves back at the summit of English football, with a title parade staged at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the 2016-17 campaign.

Antonio Conte’s side have been a dominant force since tweaking their tactical approach early in the Italian’s reign, with a record-breaking 30 victories collected in a 38-game season.

They have seen key men play starring roles all over the field, but their outgoing club captain is still expecting a busy summer on the recruitment front.

Terry told Sky Sports: “With the Champions League and the number of games we’re going to play, I think we really need to strengthen in the transfer window.

“I’m sure the owner will sit down with the manager and discuss that.

“I’d be surprised if there were not at least five or six big players coming in the summer.”

Chelsea’s cause this term has been aided by a lack of European football, with their focus locked on domestic matters.

That will not be the case next season and Terry is right to suggest that greater depth will be required to compete on multiple fronts.

For now, though, the Blues are looking to wrap up the current campaign in style, with an FA Cup final date with Arsenal offering them a shot at double glory.

Canada invites Ooni to 150th Independence Anniversary

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been invited as a special guest of the Canadian Government to grace the country’s 150th Independence Anniversary celebrations in July this year.

The special invitation was conveyed to the Ife monarch in his palace on Sunday by a Canadian Member of Parliament (MP), Ramesh Sangha.

Delivering the invitation, the Canadian MP said that the invitation was aimed at forging stronger ties between Canada and Nigeria.

Sangha, representing Brampton Central in the Canadian Parliament, said he would collaborate with Federal Government in the areas of economy, youth empowerment, health services, agriculture, science and technology while in Nigeria.

He described the Ife monarch as a “reference point in Nigeria in view of the enviable niche he has carved for himself since mounting the throne of his forebears.

“We Canadians are very happy with Your Highness for the great work you are doing.”

“On behalf of Canadian Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Justin Pierre James Trudeau, we are inviting you to the 150th Independence Anniversary Celebration of Canada coming up in July,” said the Canadian MP.

Responding, Oba Ogunwusi said he would continue to promote Yoruba tradition and cultural heritage as well as propagate peace and unity across the world.

The Ife monarch said he would grace the occasion in Canada and also promised to contribute his quota to the success of the programme.

The Canadian delegation included John Adeyefa, President, Nigerian-Canadian Association in Ottawa, Chidi Nwanyanwu, President, Nigerian-Canadian Association in Ontario and Sola Agboola, Leader, Nigerian Young-Adult Association in Canada.

Girls call me to help them get married- businessman

Mohammed  Jacob, a business man who married off 50 girls in Yobe on Sunday said girls have incessantly called him to help them get married.

He said this at the marriage ceremony of the newlyweds  according to a report by daily trust.

It was learnt that barely a month ago, Jacob married off 40 internally displaced girls.

The businessman said, “I have received endless calls from girls to help them get married after he married off the first batch few months ago.”

The wedding, reports that the ceremony was held under the guardianship of Emir of Gashua, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Sulaiman, at his palace mosque in Gashua

The Emir said all the couples had undergone genotype, HIV, and pregnancy tests.

He said the brides and grooms had been screened religiously to avert any chance that would invalidate their marriages.

He noted, “We went to the extent of training these girls in different trades to make them self-reliant. That is why we came up with a council that would settle dispute between the couples, if any, because we would not tolerate divorce until necessary.”

He thanked the businessman for relieving the parents of a ‘huge’ burden, while appealing to the well-to-do to extend similar gesture.

“Because these girls are due for marriage, they have suitors, but the parents have no money. This man did all the necessary things needed,” he said. - Punch

Cambodia Deports 10 Nigerians Over Visa Issues

After the arrest of over 30 Nigerian nationals living and working in Cambodia without  passports and valid visas, some have been deported back to the country. 10 Nigerians and one Korean have been deported. The names of the deportees were also given. More photos below…

Apostle Suleman Blesses Visiting Youth Corpers With N2m [Photos]

The untiring spirit of giving known with the man of God and president of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, was again displayed when he blessed some youth corpers who visited him with the sum of N2 million naira cash, one of his followers stated on facebook.

It was during the Sunday service at the OFM headquarters in Auchi, Edo State. According to him, “it is another divine mission I could not ignore.”

Narrating his life story and source of his radicalism and love for giving, the Apostle said “it runs in the family.”

In his words, “I didn’t just wake up and start giving or I pretend to be taking on challenges; no, it is a family thing. In my family, we don’t run for fights and we always win our battles.”

Speaking on why he would never stop fighting for justice and fairness or be blackmailed to stop sharing with the poor, Apostle Suleman recalled his father’s days in the army and how he fought injustices until he was plotted against and eventually he retired voluntarily into private business.

“The late (head of state) General Sani Abacha was one of my father’s boys in the army,” he narrates.

EFCC to Hold Walk Against Corruption May 23

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC will on Tuesday May 23, 2017 stage anti corruption walk intended to further galvanize the Nigerian populace to embrace the fight against corruption. Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu who is expected to lead the walk in Abuja said the exercise is planned to coincide with the second anniversary of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

According to him, the government’s focus on anti- corruption has galvanized the ant- corruption establishment and delivered hope that corruption can indeed be fought with the right political will.
The EFCC walk against corruption is expected to feature stakeholders from divers sectors including the organized labour, youth organizations, women groups, civil society organizations, and lots more. The exercise is expected to hold simultaneously in all the cities where the EFCC currently have offices. These include Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Gombe, Ibadan, Benin, Maiduguri, Kano and Kaduna.

In Abuja, the walk is expected to take off from the EFCC head office in Wuse 2, with brief stop at the Unity Fountain where invited groups are to join the procession.

Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke insists his shares are not for sale

Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has insisted he remains committed to the club and his company's shares are "not, and never have been, for sale".

KSE UK, which is the holding company for the American's interest in the Gunners, issued a statement to the London Stock Exchange on Monday morning following "recent media speculation" concerning their commitment to the Premier League club, who this season missed out on the top four of the Premier League for the first time in 20 years.

Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov, who currently owns 30 per cent of the club, tabled a formal £1billion bid to buy Arsenal, but Kroenke has no intention of relinquishing any of his 67 per cent holding.

A statement to the London Stock Exchange read: "KSE UK, Inc notes the recent media speculation concerning its shareholding in Arsenal Holdings PLC and confirms that its shares are not, and never have been, for sale. KSE is a committed, long term investor in Arsenal and will remain so."

Arsenal are now facing up to a multi-million pound drop in revenue after failing to qualify for next season's Champions League, but the statement of intent from KSE indicates the American is at the Emirates Stadium for the long haul.


The Gunners may have come up short in the Premier League, but could yet win what would be a third FA Cup in four seasons when they take on holders Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
Kroenke, though, could face a battle to win back the trust of those supporters who believe a change is needed in the boardroom.

Chants for the American to "get out of our club" resonated around the ground during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Everton on Sunday, which proved only enough for fifth place.
The future of manager Arsene Wenger also as yet remains unresolved.

Wenger chose not to join his players on the traditional end-of-season lap of appreciation on Sunday, but offered words of support to the under-fire owner in his post-match press conference.
''I respect Stan Kroenke a lot. He is not at fault if we did not reach the Champions League,'' Wenger said.

''It is the technical department who is responsible for that. I don't see what he has to do with that.''
Wenger, however, accepts doubts surrounding whether or not he would be staying on past the end of his current contract have contributed to an ''absolutely horrendous'' environment at the north London club.

Wenger has refused to confirm he will stay on as manager next season and, after missing out on the Premier League's top four for the first time since 1996, the Frenchman said the uncertainty had not helped.
''Overall I believe that we played since January in a very difficult environment for different reasons,'' Wenger said.

''Some obviously that you know about, and that is very difficult for the group of players to cope with that. Some other reasons where we will talk about another day.

''But the psychological environment for the group of the players was absolutely horrendous. I am very proud of what they have done, the way they responded and finished the season.
''Certainly my personal situation has contributed to that. But they should not question it, I am professional, as long as I am somewhere I do my job until the last day.

''You could not question my love or my loyalty to this club, because I said no to every club in the world to stay here with very restricted finances for years. So I don't understand really why (there is) the question over that commitment.''

Finishing fifth means Arsenal will play in the Europa League for the first time next season and missing out on Europe's premier tournament may not sit well with their star players.
The futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, in particular, are far from certain.

Arsenal have some selection concerns ahead of the FA Cup final, with defender Laurent Koscielny banned following his red card on Sunday, while Gabriel had to be carried off on a stretcher after sustaining a knee injury. -PA

Drake breaks Adele's record at Billboard Music Awards

Hello, Drake has surpassed Adele’s record at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, picking up 13 awards according to The Boston Globe report.

Adele set a record at the show in 2012 with 12 wins. The rapper, who walked into the show Sunday with 22 nominations, won top artist, top male artist and top Billboard 200 album ("Views"), among others, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

‘‘I got my whole family up here,’’ said Drake, who stood onstage with nearly two dozen people, including his father, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
Drake was presented the top artist award by Prince Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s eldest son. Drake beat out Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Adele, Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, twenty one pilots, Shawn Mendes and the Chainsmokers for the top prize. Of those nominees, only Drake and the Chainsmokers attended the Billboard Awards.

But other big names showed up, though.
Cher, who received the Icon award, sang her dance anthem ‘‘Believe’’ in a glittery number that included pasties and blonde hair with pink tips. She later changed wigs — this time in a huge, curly black ‘do — and wore a black sheer bodysuit and leather jacket for ‘‘If I Could Turn Back Time.’’ Her performance earned the most audience participation of the night.

‘‘I wanted to do what I do since I was 4 years old and I've been doing it for 53 years,’’ said Cher, who turned 71 on Saturday. ‘‘And I can do a five-minute plank. Just saying.’’
‘‘I think luck has so much to do with my success with a little bit of something thrown in,’’ she added.

Korean boy band BTS, who won top social artist, earned one of the night’s loudest ovations. Another highlight was Celine Dion.
In a beautiful, Met Gala-ready white gown, she belted out ‘‘My Heart Will Go On,’’ the Oscar-winning song from ‘‘Titanic.’’ The film is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. John Legend and Florida Georgia Line also had a shining moment when they sang a duet version of the country duo’s soft hit, ‘‘H.O.L.Y.’’

Dan Reynolds of the rock band Imagine Dragons led a moment of silence for Chris Cornell, who died Thursday. He called the Soundgarden and Audioslave singer ‘‘a true innovator,’’ ‘'a musical architect,’’ ‘'a prolific songwriting’’ and ‘‘a legendary performer’’ — as a large photo of Cornell singing with his eyes closed was displayed behind him.

‘‘We send our respects as well as our love to Chris’ family at this time,’’ Reynolds said.
Miley Cyrus sang her breezy new single, ‘‘Malibu,’’ delivering a sound and muted style that marked departure from the hits that made her a pop star years ago. She was teary eyed at the end of the performance.

‘‘And for the first time in years with pants on,’’ Noah Cyrus, standing next to father Billy Ray Cyrus, introduced her older sister, who was wearing white shorts and a cowboy hat.
Nicki Minaj kicked off the show with an explosive nine-minute performance of her hit songs alongside her mentor Lil Wayne and frequent collaborator David Guetta. She recently broke Aretha Franklin’s record for most songs placed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a female artist.
The Chainsmokers — who tied Drake with 22 nominations — won the first televised award, top collaboration, for ‘‘Closer’’ with singer Halsey. The song, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 last year, also won top Hot 100 song.

‘‘This feels good but it feels so wrong because I love Drake so much,’’ said Halsey (Drake’s ‘‘One Dance’’ was also nominated).
The Chainsmokers performed ‘‘Young’’ with Andrew Taggart on vocals and Alex Pall behind the board (they were also backed by a drummer). Ed Sheeran sang ‘‘Castle on the Hill’’ from Santiago, Chile, while Bruno Mars performed his silky new single, ‘‘Versace on the Floor,’’ from Amsterdam. Other performers include Lorde, Sam Hunt, Halsey, Camila Cabello and Julia Michaels.
At the show, Diddy honored his former friend and artist Notorious B.I.G, who would have turned 45 on Sunday. Diddy also introduced CJ Wallace, B.I.G’s son, who spoke about his father’s legacy. Then Diddy showed the trailer of the documentary, ‘‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story,’’ which will be available on Apple Music on June 25.

Blake Shelton won top country artist and showed love for his beau and fellow singer Gwen Stefani.
‘‘I felt like the luckiest guy in the room ‘cause Gwen was here with me anyway,’’ he said.
In an announcement early Sunday, Beyonce and twenty one pilots won multiple awards.

Woman commits suicide after quarrel with husband

One certain Halima Kabiru has committed suicide by drinking poison after a heated argument with her husband in the Afita Mama Pandogari area, Kagara Council of Niger State.

The police in Niger State say they are investigating the case.

It was gathered that the woman was rushed to a hospital for medical attention, but later died.

According to the husband, Musa Kabiru, he and his wife had quarreled sometime last week, after which she rushed into the house and drank poison.

He said, “I had a misunderstanding with her. We were arguing over water to drink in the house.

“My wife took an offence and drank poison because of the misunderstanding between us.”

The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said the command’s operatives responded to a distress call from Musa and on reaching there, the woman was already unconscious.

He said, “The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but she later died. The matter is still under investigation.”

In another development, the command said on Sunday that it had arrested one Habila Ayuba of Tatami Tigina, in the Kagara Local Government Area of the state for murder.

Ayuba was trailed and arrested by a team of policemen, after he reportedly hit one Wachichi Isyaku with a weapon.

Nigerian lady narrates how she met her Uber driver husband

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to narrate how she met her husband, who is an Uber driver. According to the lady, they met after a hectic day at a client's office. Here's her story;

"OUR UBER LOVESTORY
On the 19th of July, 2016 after a very hectic time at a Client’s office, I ordered for an Uber ride somewhere around Bourdilion Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Then one ‘Gregory Shola Okorodudu @bigsholz ’ picked up my request and called to get exact description to where I was. I described it to him and asked to let me know when he arrives.

On getting to me, he said ‘goodevening Maam’, he got out of the car, took my bag, asked where I wanted to sit and opened the door for me. He was like “hope you’re okay Ma?” then I just cut in, “if you call me Ma again I will call you Sir”….lol. 

Shortly after, I got a call from my Bestest Nonso and we spoke for a while as there seemed to be a very long traffic that day. At the end of the conversation she told me Afam our friend got us Ribs of fire (barbeque pork ribs) with fries. I was so excited I was singing ‘Afam is the best’…my favorite meal from Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Then I got off the call with a better countenance than I got in the car. 

 Then Shola cut in saying, ‘sorry to eavesdrop into your conversation but did you say you found ribs of fire in Lagos?’ I said ‘yes’. He had this big grin on his face then said it was one of his favorite meal in Manchester, UK.

Then I looked at him like, “You’ve been to the UK?” he said YES! Did a Masters in Petroleum and Gas Engineering and graduated with Distinction. I was in shock and he said you don’t believe, here is my certificate. He’s got his documents scanned on phone. So I was like why are you driving Uber then?

He said well job is not forth coming and Uber provided him an Entrepreneurship platform so he grabbed it. But that day in particular, his driver lost his dad and he said rather than the car just being at home doing nothing he decided to drive. I was thrilled and we got talking on and on about life in the UK and Lagos and his aspirations.

Then we moved on to his present walk with God and how he’s desirous of a higher walk with God. On getting home, I said, oh! I was going to the church for Choir rehearsal then he offered to wait and take me there. I just knew I had met an ANGEL somehow."

More photos after the cut;

 

23-year-old UNILAG Graduate Dies in Fatal Road Accident Just Few Days After Finishing NYSC

A Nigerian mother, Maureen Agagwaonye Osuofia mourning the death of her 23-year-old son who died in a fatal road accident just few days after finishing the National Youth Service Corps service.

 

The sad mother took to her Facebook Account to announce the sudden death of her son, Obinna who just passed out of his NYSC programme on the 9th of May, 2017.

 

 

Obinna died in a fatal road accident at Okada Town in Edo State on the 16th of May. He graduated from the University of Lagos with a BSc in Cell Biology/Genetics.

 

The Mother shared his pictures on her Facebook and wrote:

 

"Dear All. With heart full of sorrow, I regret to inform of the sudden and tragic death of Mr Obizulike Obinna Alexander (Jr), my first son in a fatal road accident at Okada Town in Edo State on 16 May 2017. Obinna just passed out of the NYSC Programme in Ebonyi State on 9th May 2017 having graduated from the university of Lagos with a BSC degree in Cell Biology/Genetics. He was 23years."

 

APC, Federal Govt and Amaechi Cannot Impeach Me - Gov. Wike Alleges Plans

Speaking during a dedication and thanksgiving church service to mark the second year anniversary of his administration on Sunday, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, alleged that there are plans by the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to rig the March 19, and December 10, 2016 legislative rerun elections in order to impeach him.

 

The governor who spoke at the world headquarters of the Greater Evangelism World Crusade in Port Harcourt, said the plan was to hijack the State House of Assembly and remove him from office.

 

He also accused the Federal Government of trying to frustrate him through the rigging of the legislative rerun elections in the state, adding that God delivered his administration from the evil conspiracies of the APC.

“They wanted to use the rerun elections to get enough state lawmakers to impeach me. But by God’s grace, we won. We don’t have any power compared to the Federal Government. But God’s power is greater and that is why we have always won.

“Everything was done to make sure that I was not sworn in. They went to Anambra court, they went Imo court, they went to Kano court and they went to Abuja court just to make sure that I was not sworn in.

“Just to get an order to stop me from being inaugurated as the governor of the state and God said no, I will be governor.

“Man said we will not have money to pay salaries, but God said we will have money to pay salaries. Man said we will not have money to do projects, but today, God gave us the money to do projects", said Wike.

Bomb blast at Bangkok hospital injures 24 people

A bomb explosion at a hospital in Bangkok has injured 24 people, police in Thailand say.

The blast happened at Phramongkutklao Hospital, which is popular with retired military officers.

Today marks three years since the military took power in a coup – suspending the constitution and seizing control of the government.

Investigators have found traces of batteries and wires at the scene.

According to local reports, the device detonated in the hospital’s pharmacy – sparking panic and sending smoke into the corridors.

Commander Kamthorn Aucharoen said: “It was a bomb. We found the pieces that were used to make the bomb.

“Right now, authorities are checking out closed circuit cameras.”

It is not known who was responsible for the explosion.

Although owned by the military, Phramongkutklao Hospital is open to civilian patients.

Five ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

Real Madrid became La Liga champions for the first time since 2012 on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Malaga, denying arch-rivals Barcelona three consecutive league titles.
Before Zinedine Zidane's Real team triumphed, the Catalans had lifted six of the previous eight championships. Here's how Madrid broke Barca's stranglehold on the Spanish top flight.

Goal after goal

Real Madrid have scored in every match this season. The last time they failed to net was against Manchester City in April 2016 during the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
This has not just been a case of Madrid bullying La Liga's minnows because they have scored against sides like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in Europe as well as home and away versus Barcelona and Atletico in domestic action.
The goals have come from across the team and not just the forwards, with Dani Carvajal and Fabio Coentrao the only outfielders in the squad who failed to score in the league.

Squad players deliver

Real Madrid sometimes appear to have an A team and a B team. World-class players like Isco, James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata are often left out of the starting lineup for important matches.
They form part of Zidane's second side, who are almost as good as the men that start on the big occasions, with Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, fitness permitting, ahead of them.
The commitment and quality of his B team players meant Zidane could frequently rotate the side, keeping everybody fresh and leaving his reserves constantly trying to impress him.
Madrid and Barcelona's first XIs are relatively even, judging by the teams' head-to-head matches against each other, but the champions' strength in depth helped them win the trophy.

Ronaldo's transformation

Cristiano Ronaldo has changed in two ways. Firstly, he now plays as a centre-forward instead of a winger, which gets him in the right positions to display his lethal finishing skills without costing the team defensively.
Secondly, Ronaldo accepts the need to rest and has been left out of several squads by Zidane to recharge his batteries. In the past he would have fought to be included so he could boost his goal tally against the lesser lights in the top flight.
Ronaldo has come to the fore at a crucial stage in the season, the 32-year-old scoring important goals against Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Valencia that helped Madrid fight off Barca and lift the title. While the Portugal forward finished a long way behind Lionel Messi in the Pichichi (top scorers' chart), he finally has another league title for his trophy collection.

Zidane's calming influence


Under Rafa Benitez last season there were lots of reports of tension in the Madrid camp from the Spanish media, but one of Zidane's greatest achievements has been to calm the squad down.
The Frenchman is widely respected for his achievements as a player and his cool demeanour as a coach is helpful when it comes to tranquilising situations which could otherwise be dangerous for squad harmony.
Zidane managed the demands of having a large squad well and brought the most out of players like Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio, who were mostly unused but played their part when called upon.

Consistency and desire

Madrid could have thrown in the towel after Barcelona beat them at the Santiago Bernabeu in April but instead they battled right to the end to finish first.
They fought back from 2-0 down against Villarreal to win 3-2 in February, showing just how much they wanted the title.
Few of these players were at the club when they won the league in 2012 so tasting domestic glory is new to them.
Barca, meanwhile, at times seemed to struggle for motivation against some of the smaller teams, with key defeats coming against Alaves at home and Malaga away.
In the big matches the Catalans raised their game and got good results, but winning the title needs consistency and durability, which Madrid produced. - Reuters