Expect worse unemployment figures from Q4 2017 - NBS

 

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the number of unemployed people in Nigeria will increase in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The bureau made this prediction in the third quarter unemployment report, which was recently released on its website.

“An economic recession is consistent with an increase in unemployment as jobs are lost and new jobs creation is stalled. The unemployment rate, induced by a recession, typically peaks about 15-18 months after the beginning of a recession or 4-8 months after the end of a recession before it returns to its pre-recession trend,” the report read.

“This, in the case of Nigeria will be a peak in Q4 2017 which means we will only expect unemployment to return to its normal trend in 2018. The length of the lag depends on how deep and long the recession was.”

The report had said the number of people in full-time employment reduced from 52.7 million in the second quarter to 51.1 million in the third quarter.

According to the report, the number of unemployed people within the labour force (15-64 years) increased from 13.6 million to 17.7 million while the number of underemployed people increased from 15.9 million to 18 million.

The people captured in the unemployed bracket are those who recently lost their jobs and those who just joined the labour force either by age or completion of the pursuit of an educational degree. - Cable Nigeria

Bus conductor bites off passenger’s lip

A 25-year-old conductor, Tobi Ogunremi, who allegedly bit off a passenger’s lip and punched him on his face, was on Wednesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

Ogunremi, who resides at No. 5, Idi-Orogbo St., Rabinyan, Ijoko, Lagos is facing a one-count charge of assault.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told court that the accused committed the offences on Dec.7 at Shyllon Junction, Ilupeju , a Lagos Suburb.
Eruada said the accused physically assaulted Olowoye Adedayo, after he refused to give him his balance money and later threw it on the ground.

“Adedayo sustained a mouth injury following the bite, as well as several punches he received from Ogunremi during an argument,” he told the court.

Eruada said the offence contravened Section 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, granted him bail in the sum of N20, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

He said the sureties should be gainfully employed and must show evidence of a two-year tax payment to the Lagos State Government, as part of the bail conditions.

Anifowoshe adjourned the case until Jan. 17, 2018 for mention.

PL : Man City go 15 points clear

Manchester City moved 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a dominant 1-0 win over Newcastle on Wednesday.

City were in complete control throughout at St James' Park and should have secured their 18th straight league win with a more convincing scoreline.

Sergio Aguero hit the post twice and Kevin De Bruyne also struck the woodwork, but in the end Sterling's 31st-minute finish was enough for all three points.

Newcastle had just 22 per cent possession and only threatened on a couple of occasions, with Rolando Aarons going closest when his chipped effort was headed off the line in the first half.

Rihanna’s brother shot dead

Grammy Award winner, Rihanna has announced the death of her brother.

The singer on Wednesday, announced the death of her 21-year-old cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne.

Tavon was shot dead while walking through a track around his house in St Michael, Barbados.

Rihanna wrote on Instagram, “RIP cousin. Can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!

“Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!”

Tavon who had celebrated the Christmas with Rihanna was shot multiple times by a gunman and didn’t make it even though he was rushed to hospital.

SAD !!! Boy stabbed to death over missing phone

The Ogun state Police Command has arrested a 21- year old Israel Oluranti for stabbing one Farooq Olusegun to death.

Oluranti allegedly stabbed Farooq with jagged end of a bottle at Ope-Ilu area of Agbado, Ifo local government area of the state on Christmas Day and the victim died shortly after the attack.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the incident followed a heated argument between the assailant and the victim over a missing phone.

“Trouble started when an argument ensued over a missing phone. The deceased accused the suspect of being in possession of the phone.

“This infuriated the suspect consequent upon which he took one of the beer bottles around, broke it and stabbed the deceased on the chest.

“He was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital but gave up the ghost before reaching the hospital. The father of the victim, Kolawole Abiola, lodged the complaint at Agbado Divisional Headquarter and the Divisional Police Officer, Omonijo Sunday, detailed police detectives to the scene where the suspect was promptly arrested.

“However, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to Homicide Section of State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for discreet investigation,” Abimbola stated. - The Nation

50-year-old Man arrested for having sex with mentally retarded woman

Katsina State Police Command has arrested one man, Safiyanu Kamala for allegedly having sexual intercourse with mentally retarded pregnant woman.

Safiyanu is a native of Juno Village, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Isah Gambo disclosed this to newsman on Wednesday in Katsina.

According to Gambo, the victim’s relatives reported the case to the police.

“Kamala is already in police net over the issue and has confessed to be the owner of the pregnancy.’’

It was gathered that Kamala allegedly lured the woman to his farm severally where he had canal knowledge of her.

The PPRO said “the act eventually led to the 28 weeks pregnancy the victim is now carrying’’.

“The woman presently lives with members of her family.’’

In a related development, another 45-year-old man, Ahmadu Yahya, has also been arrested for allegedly raping a fiveyear-old-girl.

Yahaya, of Kuraye Village, Charanchi Local Government Area of the state, was alleged to have lured the girl to his shop where he carried out the act.

The police PRO said that they would be prosecuted after investigations.

Money key to Wilshere deal - Arsenal Boss

Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager says financial considerations are key to the discussions over Jack Wilshere's new Arsenal contract.

The midfielder is out of contract in the summer but has impressed Wenger this season after gradually returning to the first team after a season-long loan at Bournemouth.

Wilshere told Sky Sports News last week he wanted to sign a new contract and after the 3-3 draw against Liverpool last Friday, he spoke of his determination to target a long run in the Gunners' starting line-up.

When asked about any updates on the midfielder's future, Wenger said: "We will sit down with him."

However, when pressed whether he believed Wilshere wanted to stay, he added: "I believe if he can meet a point of agreement financially, he will want to stay."

Wenger admitted that he expects to be busy during the January transfer window and said Nacho Monreal will join Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey on the sidelines for the Premier League meeting against Crystal Palace on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Premier League.

The Spanish defender picked up an injury in the Liverpool draw while Wenger is hopeful the striker, who he describes as a "quick healer", will return in January.

"I will be busy yes because first of all you have clubs who call you to get players on loan or to buy your players, Wenger said.

"I am open-minded on any possibility to strengthen our team."

Wenger also revealed there had been no movement on the future of Alexis Sanchez, who was a summer transfer target for Premier League leaders Manchester City.

He said: "No, honestly, no. We have not been approached and I stick to what I said before." - Sky Sports

PL news : Van Dijk tops Mendy, Bonucci and Stones on list of world's most expensive defenders

Liverpool have jolted the transfer market into life by making the first mega-money foray into the January sales with a reported £75million capture of Virgil van Dijk.

A few short months on from failing to land the Dutchman's signature, the Reds have persuaded Van Dijk to join, having parted with a record fee for a defender.

Expensive recruits in defence have become something of a hallmark of this Premier League season, with Manchester City streaking clear at the top after a big-money makeover that focused on defence.

City are well-represented on the list of costly stoppers that Van Dijk now tops, but who else makes the top 10? We took a look.

VIRGIL VAN DIJK - Southampton to Liverpool, £75m

Liverpool were warded off Van Dijk in June after being accused of tapping him up by Southampton, but the defender's absence from several matchday squads meant a departure was never far away.

The Reds gave their fans a late Christmas gift on Wednesday, confirming the 26-year-old will join once the window reopens in January.

BENJAMIN MENDY – Monaco to Manchester City, £51.75m

Pep Guardiola broke the record for a defender when he signed Mendy from Monaco in July, the left-back having quickly established himself as one of Europe's most exciting attacking full-backs in 2016-17 as his side won the Ligue 1 title and reached the Champions League semi-final.

His arrival was part of a spectacular overhaul of the City backline, which has seen them spend close to £165m on three defenders and goalkeeper Ederson, but a serious knee injury curtailed a positive start to life in England for the Frenchman.

DAVID LUIZ – Chelsea to PSG, £50m

Paris Saint-Germain paid a whopping fee to sign Brazil international David Luiz from Chelsea in 2014.

He won the Ligue 1 title in both of his seasons at PSG and he made it three league championships in a row after he returned to Chelsea for £34m in a surprise move in August 2016, claiming his first Premier League winners' medal.

KYLE WALKER – Tottenham to Manchester City, £50m

When Walker joined Spurs from hometown club Sheffield United for £5m in 2009, few would have guessed he would one day become the most expensive English player ever.

Walker is yet to win major silverware in his career, but that looks set to change, with City enjoying a record-breaking winning run in the Premier League.

JOHN STONES – Everton to Manchester City, £47.5m

City have shown a willingness to pay massive amounts for English talent, with Stones having joined the club from Everton last year.

The 23-year-old had a difficult first campaign as Guardiola's side under-performed, but his performances have mirrored the team's this season, although he too has succumbed to injury.

DAVINSON SANCHEZ – Ajax to Tottenham, £36.6m

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Spurs waited weeks to make their first signing of the transfer window, but did so in some style, smashing their club record to bring Sanchez to north London.

The former Atletico Nacional man reportedly caught Barcelona's attention during Ajax's run to the Europa League final last year and he has made a solid, if unspectacular, start to life in the Premier League.

LEONARDO BONUCCI – Juventus to AC Milan, £35.2m

A row with Juve head coach Massimiliano Allegri saw Bonucci be allowed to join Serie A rivals AC Milan, who splashed the cash in a bid to return to the Champions League.

Bonucci has won six Serie A titles at Juventus, but he twice lost in the Champions League final. Such success won't be following at San Siro any time soon, with Bonucci's form nose-diving amid Milan's struggles under Vincenzo Montella and Gennaro Gattuso.

SHKODRAN MUSTAFI – Valencia to Arsenal, £35m

Arsenal are not normally known for their big spending, with Arsene Wenger one of world football's more parsimonious managers, but they forked out £35m to sign Mustafi from Valencia in August 2016.

The Germany international had a solid first campaign at the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners missed out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 1997.

ANTONIO RUDIGER – Roma to Chelsea, £34m

With club icon John Terry having left Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were in need of a new defensive lynchpin and they turned to Mustafi's international colleague Rudiger, who joined from Roma.

The 24-year arrived in London fresh from Germany's success at the Confederations Cup and has slotted into Antonio Conte's plans neatly.

THIAGO SILVA – Milan to PSG, £33m

PSG's second entry is their club captain, Thiago Silva, with the Brazilian having been a major success since joining in 2012.

Although PSG were unceremoniously overhauled by Monaco to end their dominance of Ligue 1 last season, the 32-year-old has won four league titles and three Coupes de France in Paris.

And with normal service restored this season, expect that list of honours to grow. - Goal