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Nigeria's Super Falcons Team Nigeria's Super Falcons have advanced to the final of the 2018 AWCON after defeating Cameroon 4-2 on penalties. The Super Falcons will battle for the tenth AWCON title with the South Africa's Bafana Bafana females team on Saturday December 1, 2018. Mali and Cameroon with play for third-place off.

1. War again in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Akwa Ibom state house of Assembly is currently on fire as the house members and the 5 sacked lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress engage in battle at the assembly premises. 2. Oyetola's Inauguration as Osun state governor live on YouTube Click this link to watch the video;  https://youtu.be/1r3PHGrKbdw 3. President Buhari Appointed Amb. Kabiru Bala as New High Commissioner to South Africa.   At Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Amb. Kabiru Bala as new High Commissioner to South Africa, with concurrent accreditation to Swaziland and Lesotho. A statement by Ms Sarah Danda, the special assistant on media to foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said this on Monday in Abuja.  Read more at:  https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/buhari-appoints-kabiru-bala-as-high-commissioner-to-south-africa/

Darren Pitcher a former English professional football and former Crystal Palace midfielder has been reported dead at the age of 49. Though the cause of his death is yet to be known but it was confirmed by his former clubs. Darren Pitcher featured for the Eagles as well as Charlton Athletic before his injury cut short his football career. The dead of the former Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace defender broke earlier on Monday with both clubs confirming his passing away on their website. Darren Pitcher, during his active days made 214 appearances with 12 goals to his credit for the League one side (Charlton) between 1988 and 1994. After which he joined the Eagles in 1994 and netted twice in 83 matches after five seasons at the Selhurst Park. He was part of the team which returned to their home stadium at the Valley on December 5, 1992, and crowned the winners in their 1-0 win over Portsmouth. The former defender also played a key role to help Palace reach the semi-finals of both the

HOLY TOASTING Boy : do you have a boyfriend? Girl : No. I don’t want a boyfriend. Boy : Genesis 2:18 “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him’.” Girl : But I don’t love you. Boy : 1 John 4:8 "Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” Girl : So how do I discern that your words are true? Boy : Matthew 12:34b “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Girl : But how can I be sure that you are faithful and honest? Boy : Mark 13:31 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Girl : But why me? There are so many girls out there. Boy : Proverbs 31:29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all!” Girl : But what do you see in me, that makes you love me? Boy : Song of Songs 4:7 " You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you." Girl : But really, I’m not that beautiful … you’re exaggerating. Boy : Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptiv

Star actress, producer and director Stephanie Linus has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Nollycasting, the number 1 casting site in Africa for Film/TV, Music Videos, Commercials and Comedy sector.  The online platform was created to connect both new and seasoned talents with the right people seeking to hire them. According to an official statement from the creators of Nollycasting, the website is currently hunting for individuals with interest in acting, music videos, commercials, voice overs, modeling, comedy among others. This, the creators said is a sure way to put one’s skills and profile in front of several casting directors and producers who may be interested in hiring you.  Speaking on her appointment, Stephanie Linus, noted that it was a timely initiative which would eliminate the huge costs and difficulties associated with finding the right people to fill certain roles. “People often ask me questions about how to get roles in acting and other jobs in the entertainmen

1. National Identity Number Registration is Free - NIMC Mr Loveday Ogbonna, Head, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission, says registration for the National Identity Number is free. Ogbonna, who made this known in an interview with the   News Agency of Nigeria   on Friday in Abuja, said that the commission has never charge anyone for NIN registration. 2. Police vacated Akwa Ibom Housa of Assembly The Police on Friday ended their siege on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. All entrances to the complex which had been barricaded since Tuesday morning are now open. 3. Oil theft, sea piracy has reduced in Niger Delta Rear Adm. David Adeniran, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Calabar, on Friday said that oil theft and sea piracy have reduced drastically in the Niger Delta region. Adeniran said this in an interview with the   News Agency of Nigeria   on board Nigerian Navy Ship Okpabana in Calabar. 4. June 12 as Democracy day bill passes second

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (French  pronunciation: ​ [didje dʁɔɡba]) was  born on 11 March 1978).  He is an Ivorian retired professional footballer who played as a  striker.  Didier Drogba is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team. He is best known for his career at Chelsea, for whom he has scored more goals than any other foreign player and is currently the club's fourth highest goal scorer of all time. Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba has announced his retirement as a player.  Drogba had most recently been playing in the USA with Phoenix Rising, the second-tier club at which he is a co-owner. He had been expected to announce his retirement following the United Soccer League Cup final defeat to Louisville City earlier this month and he has now taken to social media alongside pictures of himself as a young player to do just that. "When I think of the last 20 years of my professional career, looking at this picture can'

1. Buhari Receives Security Report From NIPPS Participants President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the Senior Executive Course 40 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. The weekly Federal Executive Council meeting could therefore not hold due to the President’s meeting with the course participants from NIPPS. 2. Court Picks December 6 To Rule On Investigations Into Ganduje Bribery Video A Kano High Court has fixed Thursday, December 6, 2018 to rule on whether the state House of Assembly has the power to investigate the bribery allegation against Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The National Coordinator of Lawyers for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria, an NGO, Mr. Mohammed Zubair, had filed a suit challenging the court’s constitutional right to investigate the bribery allegation. 3. Buhari Meets With Ekweremadu, South East Governors President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Deputy Senate President Ike Ekwerem

Kim Porter, actress, model and baby mama of popular singer, Sean Diddy combs, was found dead on Thursday, in her apartment at Los Angeles. Porter, who was 47, had been suffering from pneumonia in recent weeks and reportedly went into cardiac arrest around 12:00pm local time. The Exact cause of her death is unknown.  Diddy and Porter had three children together: twin girls Jessie James and D’Lila, 11, and son Christian, 20. According to emergency dispatch audio obtained by TMZ, the call came in around noon about a patient in cardiac arrest. Police are at Porter’s Toluca Lake, Calif., home. A source told TMZ that the model had been suffering flu like symptoms, and possibly pneumonia, for several weeks. A second source said she had contacted her doctor just yesterday complaining she wasn’t feeling any better. The hip-hop mogul’s representative confirmed the devastating news toYahoo in a statement: “Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter. I ask that you give the families privacy at

1. NLC condemns threat by governors to sack workers over new minimum wage The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the threat by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) that states may have to sack workers if forced to pay N30,000 as minimum wage.  The union said the threat is not new and that workers are standing firm on the figure agreed by the tripartite negotiation team as the new national minimum wage. 2. Court re-affirms Tonye Cole as Rivers APC Governorship candidate The suit filed by Senator Magnus Abe, seeking to be declared the flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have been turned down. Dr. Chidi Llyod, the Director-General of Tonye Cole Campaign Organization, on Thursday, made the details of the court ruling available to newsmen in Port Harcourt. 3. Mimiko drops 2019 presidential bid, launches senatorial bid Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, and former

Most footballers often find it difficult when they turn 30. Their legs are not what they used to be; there is a distinct lack of pace and power and the body fails to obey the commands of the mind. One of the tragedies in life is getting old; that’s nothing new but some people really disobey the laws of nature and storm into tragedies. One of them is Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo has won everything a football player dreams throughout their lives and very few actually achieve. His exploits on the pitch left his fans jumping and many rivals and critics scratching their head numerous times in his decorated career. His numbers are a testament to the fact that he is one of the greatest players ever. Yet it seems that despite all his heroics, Cristiano still gets up every morning with still the same hunger – a quest for perfection. He will soon turn 34 in February and he moved to Juventus this summer for a new challenge though the Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, played a huge

HOLD ON!! by LINNIE LOVIN "Yes I made it ,I made it " Joshua rejoiced "Mama come and see o , I have finally been admitted" Joshua shouted in excitement as he reached home, handing over the admission letter to his mother "Oh my son,this is good news, finally my son will go to the university" Mama Joshua said happily "Yes o " Joshua replied. Both mother and son where so happy about the news throughout the whole day. Joshua was the only son of his single mother, he had finished secondary school 5years ago, and had since then been applying each year for admission,but he never got it. Everytime, the school's admission list comes up,his name was no where to be found and this always left him so depressed and sad. Some of his mates in secondary school were graduates preparing for NYSC, while others were in their final year. Whenever he sits to think on how far his mates have gone, tears never ceased to roll down his eyes and so many times he's fe

1. Lagos state lifts ban on use of hijab by secondary school students The Lagos State government has made U-turn on the prohibition of the use of the hijab on uniforms in schools. Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, in a circular signed by A.O Olukoya, entitled “Re-The Use of Hijab in Lagos State Public Schools,” eased the ban on the use of hijab in schools in the state. 2. Senate adjourns sitting for one week The Nigerian Senate was on Tuesday, forced to adjourn plenary for a week as the lawmakers present were unable to form a quorum. The Senate needs a minimum of 38 senators to conduct plenary but only 20 members were seated as at the commencement of plenary on Tuesday. The plenary was adjourned till 20th November 2018 to enable committees conclude their oversight visit.  3. President Buhari gives condition for restructuring Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has given conditions under which he could consider the so much talked about ‘restructuring’. The president gave the conditions

Claudio Ranieri returns to England as the EPL-winning coach has been announced as Fulham’s new manager. The former Leicester City boss makes a come back to the English top flight with hopes of rescuing the relegation threatened club. Hence, Claudio Ranieri steps in as the   new Fulham manager , replacing the sacked Slavisa Jokanovic.  The Italian coach was appointed on a multi-year contract by chairman Shahid Khan on Wednesday, as the Craven Cottage side look to move out the murky waters. Therefore, “It is an honour to accept Mr. Khan’s invitation and opportunity to lead Fulham, a fantastic club with tradition and history,” Ranieri told the club’s website. “The objective at Fulham should never be to merely survive in the   Premier League . Consequently, we must at all times be a difficult opponent and should expect to succeed. And this Fulham squad has exceptional talent that is contrary to its position in the table. Finally, I know this team is very capable of better performances, whi

preparations ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria super eagles will play against South Africa on November 17, in Johannesburg with 22 players taking part in Tuesday’s training session,   Sportsfora.com   reports. The Asaba stadium called ‘Stephen Keshi Stadium’ came to live as players of the Super Eagles commenced their training session. While France based winger Samuel Kalu is still being expected in camp. Seven players of the squad made use of the gym on Monday to step up their fitness level, while 15 others linked  up with their teammates on Tuesday. However, the Eagles are expected to train twice on Wednesday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. Fans came around to watch Super Eagles train in readiness for the   South Africa   clash. Most noteworthy, Officials and players of the team, will fly straight to Johannesburg on Thursday evening from Benin City airport aboard a Max Air chartered flight. Consequently, they will have a feel of the FNB Stadium Johannesbu

Am I Not Better Than Them? By Linnie Lovin. "We'll leave this time for our sister Mrs. Eno to lead us in powerful prayers" the pastor said Mrs. Eno came up to the podium and led in strong and powerful prayer points. In the course of the prayer, yokes and chains were lifted, and broken. Mrs Eno was a widow in her late 60s,with 3 children, she was such a devoted Christian in her church, she was a good suprano singer in the senior choir in church and a prayer band leader. She was well known in her neighborhood as a good lady ***************************** "You are next to give a sacrifice. The great mother cat, has chosen your son, and you have to kill him in ten days time, else..... You know the consequences" one of the witches said in their meeting "I'll do as our great one has commanded " Mrs Eno replied. Ten days were getting near and Mrs Eno could not succeed in killing her son. She had planned in so many ways, but her son who was in Abuja working

"Please sir, these two results are really important to me, please I want you to have a recheck on it, I know I can never have a D in both, please Sir help me" Joe begged "My friend, will you get out of my office, or do you want to teach me how to mark? What nonsense!! You had a D, take it or leave it, it can't be changed!!!" Professor Tunde shouted Joe pleaded and pleaded, but all fell on deaf ears. Prof. Tunde was a strict and hard lecturer in the department of Philosophy. He barely passed his students. On the other hand, Joe was a final year student of the department of Philosophy, who had a dream of graduating with a first class. He had struggled to make a Cgpa of 4.6, but with the release of his last two results handled by Prof. Tunde, his Cgpa had dropped to 4.45. And this terminates his dream of graduating with a first class. Joe was heart-broken. However, since nothing could be done to change the mind of Prof Tunde, Joe graduated with a second cla

Child Labour refers to the forceful engagement of children in works that deprived them of childhood, their potential and dignity and is dangerous and harmful to them either physically, mentally, socially or morally. From the above definition, you will believe that child labour stops and shatter the hope of every child affected for a better tomorrow. Causes of Child Labour Poverty: This is the main cause of child labour in the world today. Due to the high-rate of unemployment and overpopulation, many families are poor and can easily be deceive with the luxuries of life they desire for. Educational problems: This includes distance from school, lack of money to sponsor education etc. Consequences of Child Labour Sexual Abuse: Girl children sold out for child labour are sexually exploited by adults, rape and serves as vessel for prostitution. Early and unwanted pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS are not excluded. Physical Abuse: Such child is always p

UEFA Champions League popularly known as Champions League is a football cup competition organize annually for top football clubs in Europe by Union of European Football Association (UEFA). UEFA Champions League was first held in the year 1955 for the 19955-56 season. Real So far, Madrid happens to be the highest winner of the league by winning the champions league cup 13 times. This seasons 2018-19 final will be played at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Seasons                                 Winners .                            2017-18.                             Real Madrid.                               2016-17.                            Real Madrid.                                2015-16.                            Real Madrid.                                2014-15.                            Barcelona.                                   2013-14.                            Real Madrid.                               2012-13.                         Bayern Munich.