Ooni of Ife is Alive, Says Royal Traditional Council

Controversies has trailed the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II as the Royal Traditional Council of the town, Wednesday, said the paramount ruler is alive and in good state of health.
The RTC, which comprises of all traditional chiefs and title holders in Ile-Ife said Oba Sijuade is not only in sound state of health but added that the royal father was preparing for his son's wedding holding Sunday, next week, in Lagos.

BUHARI APPOINTS BOROH AS NEW COORDINATOR AMNESTY PROGRAMME

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Brigadier-General paul Boroh (retd) as the coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants.
According to the Media Special Adviser to the president, Femi Adesina, Brig. Boroh, whose appointment takes immediate effect.
The appointment of a new coordinator for the Amnesty Programme is expected to lead to the speedy resolution of recent hitches in its implementation such as the non-payment of outstanding allowances to ex-militants.

Gbajabiamila Emerges House Leader

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has been announced as the leader of House of Representatives, while Hon. Alhassan Dogowa emerged as the chief Whip.
The speaker, Yakubu Dogara who announced this at the end of plenary, also said that Hon. Baba Jibrin is the Deputy Leader and Hon. Pally Iriase as the Deputy Chief Whip.
The position of Minority Leader went to Hon. Leo Ogor, the Deputy Minority Leader, Chukwuma Onyema,  Yakubu Umaru, Monirity Whip and Binta Bello, Deputy Minority Whip

Akpabio Emerges Senate Minority Leader

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the Senate on Tuesday in Abuja, announced the appointment of Sen.Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom North-West) as the Minorrity Leader in the Red Chamber. Making the announcement, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, also announced the appointment of Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha (PDP Taraba South) as Deputy Minority Leader.
other appointees of the PDP are Sen. Philip Aduda (PDP FCT), Minority Whip and Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP Ekiti South)  Deputy Minority Whip.

VIDAL SIGNS FOR MAYERN MINICH

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal for a fee in the region of
€40 million.

INEC LOSES NATIONAL COMMISSIONER

Prof. Muritala Akintola Salau. INEC National Commissioner representing South-West, has died at 67.
Salau, a former Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, died at Turkish Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness on Saturday.
He was buried according to Islamic rites at the Muslim Cemetery, Moniya, Ibadan, on Sunday evening.

16-year-old Boy kills Toddler in Lagos

Ijanikin Otto community at Ijanikin area of Lagos was Monday morning thrown into mourning following the murder of a four-year-old boy by a teenager.
The victim identify as Ibrahim Jamiu Hassan was allegedly killed by one Tajudeen Azeez behind Anglican primary School, Ijanikin.

Details later....

ARSENAL 1-0 WOLFSBURG: WALCOTT STRIKES WON EMIRATE CUP FOR GUNNERS

Arsenal clinched the Emirates Cup after Theo Walcott scored in 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.
The Gunners ensured they topped the table in pre-season competition as Walcott reportedly close to agreeing a new deal at the club proved the match-winner at the Emirate Stadium.
On his first Arsenal start, youngster Jeff Rein-Adelaide marked an impressive display with an expert assist for Walcott's opener  shortly after the interval. 

DI MARIA FLIES OUT TO COMPLETE PSG MOVE

Angel Di Maria has flown out to New Jersey to complete a
£45.9m move to PSG. The Argentine will undergo a medical but is unlikely to make his debut in PSG's next match against Manchester United.

CHELSEA TO MAKE IMPROVED £26M STONES BID

Chelsea are set to make a new and improved
£26m bid for Everton defender John Stones and are hoping to complete a deal before Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal.

MANCHESTER UNITED SIGNS ROMERO

Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

The 28-year-old joins United on a free transfer after leaving Sampdoria earlier this summer and has signed a three-year contract with the option of a fourth season.

“I am absolutely delighted to join Manchester,” Romero told the club’s official website.

“To play for the biggest club in the world is a dream comes true for me. Louis Van Gaal is a fantastic manager and I cannot wait to get started on this new and exciting challenge in my career.”

GUNMEN KIDNAP BAYELSA MONARCH

The peace of the riverside town of Tombia in the outskirt of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital was violated in the early hours of today(Thursday) by unidentified gunmen who kidnapped the paramount ruler of the community, His Royal Highness, Christian Otobotekere.

BUHARI RETURNS FROM US

President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria after a 3-day official trip to the United States of America.
He returned at the early hours of Thursday via Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja.
He was welcome by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo and the service Chiefs.
President spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina confirmed the president's arrival.
While his journey lasted in America, president Buhari met with his US counter-part,Mr. Barrack Obama, his vice, Mr Joe Biden, seecretary of state, Mr. John Kerry  and several other officials of the U.S Government.
He also met with Nigerian community where he reiterated his commitment to better the lots of Nigerians both at home and abroad.

EVERTON 1- 3 ARSENAL:ARSENAL WON ASIA TROPHY IN SINGAPORE

The  Gunners run out comfortable  winners over the toffees in the final of the  Asia trophy in Singapore on Saturday. Theo Walcott open the scoring in the first half, Cazorla and Oziil were also on the score sheet while Ross Barkley score the consolation for Everton.

P-SQUARE WINS BEST GROUP@MAMA 2015

Sensational R&B duo singers, Peter and Paul okoye has won the best group category of the 2015 MAMA awards in South Africa.

The talented Afropop duo were the biggest losers at last year’s edition of MTV African Music Awards. The duo were defeated three times. They lost out in the categories; Song of the year, Best Group and Artiste of the year won by Davido.

BUHARI APPOINTS ABDULLAHI MUHAMMADU NEW NSCDC BOSS

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Abbdullahi Muhammadu as the Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), a statement said.

The statement was issued by the Special Adviser, Media and Public to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday. Muhammadu succeeds Dr Ade abolurin, who has retired from service.

Muhammadu holds a B.sc in sociology from the University of Sokoto and a master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. It said, the release added that the president wished Abolurin a happy retirement.

NIGERIA GLO PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE

                       WEEK 19 FIXTURE
                LOBI STARS  V  KANO PILLARS
      HEARTTLAND FC  V WIKKI TOURISTS
     SHOOTING STARS  V  EL-KANEM WARRIORS
NASARAWA UNITED  V  DOLPHINS FC
        KWARA UNITED  V  GIWA FC
      ABIA WARRIORS   V  FC IFEANYI UBAH
        WARRI WOLVES  V  SHARKS FC
      SUNSHINE STARS  V  FC TARABA
          RANGERS INT'L  V  ENYIMBA INT'L
           AKWA UNITED  V  BAYELSA UNITED

Buhari Sacks NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Patrick  Ziakede Akpobolokemi

VAN GAAL OPEN TO VALDES EXIT

Luis Van Gaal open to sell Victor Valdes after the former Barcelona goalkeeper refuse to train with the reserve team.

US Visit: Security,Economy My Top Priorities-Buhari

Ahead of his visit to the United States of America,USA, on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that core issues of security and economy would feature prominently in his talks with President Barack Obama.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Buhari will also hold different discussions with US Vice President, Mr Joe Biden; Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey and the Deputy Secretary of Defence, Robert Work.
Before leaving Washington DC, President Buhari would address the United States Chamber of Commerce and Corporate Council for Africa as well as meet with Nigerians resident in America.
It will be recalled that President Obama had on June 25 indicated interest to host him at the White House.