Bello appoints Chief of Staff, Media Adviser, CPS

The new governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has appointed Mr Edward Onoja as his Chief of staff and Alhaji Abdulkarim Abdulmalik as his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy.

A statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday to newsmen also said that Mr Kingsley Fanwo has been appointed as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor.
The statement said all the appointments took immediate effect.

The statement was personally signed by the new governor.
It described Onoja, the new Chief of Staff, as a tested administrator who rose to management positions in several blue chip companies in financial, and oil and gas sectors.

The case against ex-Air Force chief, Amosu

Air Marshall Adesola Amosu

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have been quizzing Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Adesola Amosu in connection with the $2.1billion arms deals probe.
Amosun who was detained by the EFCC on Tuesday night,  is expected to shed light on more than 10 contracts valued at $930,500,960  which were awarded by the Nigerian Air Force between January 2014 and February 2015 and why NAF bought used Mi-24V helicopters instead of Mi-35M series.”
The other issues he was confronted with are:

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Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez trashes ‘unfit’ rumours

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez brushed aside rumours he is out of shape following his side’s 1-1 draw away to Real Betis in La Liga.

James has struggled to win back his place in the Madrid first team this season amid stories of a poor relationship with former coach, the sacked Rafa Benitez, and that he is overweight, reports Xinhua.
His performance on the pitch and his appearance in a TV show recently appeared to confirm the stories of Benitez. But he was clearly irritated at accusations that he was not looking after himself as a professional footballer should.

Sunshine Stars Set To Return To Akure Township Stadium After LMC Pardon

1. The League Management Company have pardoned Sunshine Stars of Akure, as the Nigeria Professional Football League side can now return to the Akure Township Stadium for their home game this coming season.
   
   The NPFL side were banished from the Akure stadium towards the end of last season following the unruly behaviour of their fans in last season’s Week 36 fixture against Lobi Stars.

Dimitri Payet is on the same level as Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, says former West Ham player Trevor Sinclair

West Ham hero: Payet has made an immediate impact on the Premier League Ian Walton/Getty Images

Dimitri Payet is showing himself to be the equal of Mesut Ozil, according to former West Ham midfielder Trevor Sinclair.

The Arsenal playmaker, on course to break Thierry Henry’s record for assists Premier League season, is among the leading candidates to claim the Footballer of the Year award after a campaign in which he has been pivotal to his side’s title challenge.

Whilst it has taken Ozil two seasons to discover his breath-taking best in the Premier League Payet made the adaptation almost immediately, replicating the form that had carried Marseille to the top of Ligue 1 for much of last season and earned him an eight-figure move to the Boleyn Ground.
Payet’s early return from an ankle injury in January has coincided with West Ham storming back towards the Champions League places and Sinclair, speaking exclusively to 888poker.com, believes the French midfielder has had an equally impressive season.

Peter Okoye Of Psquare Unveils Football Academy In Lagos - Photos

Peter Okoye of popular music duo, Psquare has officially unveiled his own football academy called P-Classic Football management.

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   According to the singer, he dreamt of becoming a professional footballer with his brother before they started music. Now he has the opportunity to help grassroots footballers achieve their own dreams.
   
   In his words: “When I was a kid I dreamed of becoming a professional football player. Like you all know we were playing football before we finally decided to settle for music and now we are professional and established musician but still dreaming of playing. Personally I have always been passionate about football and in other to give back I decided to sponsor a football club in OMOLE where we reside.

FIFA confirms final five for presidential election

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FIFA on Tuesday confirmed the final five candidates to take over from the banned Sepp Blatter as head of the world body one month from the vote.

FIFA’s electoral committee said that Prince Ali bin al Hussein, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa, Gianni Infantino, Tokyo Sexwale and Jerome Champagne had all been admitted for the final campaigning.

The vote, caused by Blatter’s decision to stand down amid growing scandal, will be held in Zurich on February 26.

Osimhen in Germany to perfect Wolfsburg move

– Osimhen was spotted at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport en route Germany
– He should complete his move to Wolfsburg
– It will be a four-year deal and in the range of €3.5 million
Nigerian u-17 starlet Victor Osimhen has moved to Germany to perfect his move to Bundesliga giants,



The 2015 African young player of the year was seen at the departure wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport en route Germany to seal a move worth 3.5 million Euros with the Bundesliga side.

Nwakali, Chukwueze close in on Arsenal deal

– Allwell, the younger brother of Kelechi Nwakali says his brother move to Arsenal is almost a done deal.

– Allwell also reveals that Nwakali will be joined alongside teammate Samuel Chukwueze.
– Both players worth a combined cost of £5million from Diamond Football Academy.

Allwell, the younger sibling of the Nigeria under-17 wonder kid Kelechi Nwakali has all but confirmed his brother’s move to English Premier League side, Arsenal, Daily Post reports.

According to the report, Nwakali is expected to be joined at the Emirates alongside Samuel Chukwueze, at a combined cost of £5million from Diamond Football Academy.

Nwakali and Chukwueze edge closer to Arsenal deal

BREAKING: Nigeria crash out of Chan 2016

There’s all to play for when the Super Eagles of Nigeria square up against the Syli Nationale of Guinea today, January 26, in the last round of matches in Group C at the on-going 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda.

Both sides occupying the top two places respectively know a win will see them book a place in the last eight at the expense of rivals, Tunisia and Niger.

Adeniji runs after the ball

Victory by any margin will guarantee the Eagles top spot, same goes for Guinea. However, any of the teams could still crash out should they slip up. This is because should Tunisia achieve a high score win over Niger Republic or vice versa then, a defeat for either Guinea or Nigeria will mark the end of the tournament.
Fully aware of the situation on ground, both teams will seek a crucial victory this afternoon when they lock horns.

Wizkid’s alleged second baby-mama may have just confirmed the rumours (PHOTOS)

Afro-pop singer, Wizkid may have fathered another child with an American based Guinean- Binta Diamond Diallo.
Binta, who has hung around several US singers, is believed to be a video vixen.
Reports of the love-child between Wizkid and Binta surfaced on Monday morning, when popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, posted on her blog a speculative piece with bits of information on the topic.

Adekunle Gold star in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The CEO’

Adekule Gold has stared in Kunle Afolayan’s new movie, ‘The CEO’.

As anticipation gets heightened with the trailer release of Kunle Afolayan’s latest movie, ‘The CEO’, fans are in for a wonderful fresh experience.

Exclusive PHOTOS: Davido re-unites with boo, Sira Kante in New York to celebrate Sony Music deal

Davido and Sira Kante (In Black) party in New York. Photo: Y-Dot.

In March 2015, Davido, during his vacation in the United States, unveiled 19-year old Guinean beauty Sira Kante, resident in New York, as the love of his life.

So in love was he that he displayed a rare form of affection for Sira. Their loved up photos were all over his social media pages and they did have a good time together.
Fast-forward to May 2015, news of Davido’s new daughter form another woman filled the air and since then nothing has been heard of Sira Kante.

Draya Michele & Orlando On-Again, Again?

 

Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick might just be back together again after the two were spotted having dinner Friday night. The on-again, off-again duo dined at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills and while we're unsure if their engagement is back officially, the photo certainly begs the question. As TMZ reported ... the two have had a rocky past but recently called off their engagement, despite the fact the "Basketball Wives L.A." star is nearly 7 months pregnant. Regardless of an engagement or not, seems safe to say they're on good terms.