#Rio2016: Spain beats Nigeria's D’Tigers 96-87

Spain won their first game in the Rio Olympics by defeating Nigeria’s basketball team 96- 87. This is the Nigeria basketball team’s third loss as they were defeated in their previous matches by Lithuania and Argentina.

It was a pretty fierce game as the Spain basketball team won the first quarter, 25-11 against the Nigerian team. The D’ Tigers  fought back in the second quarter by outscoring Spain by 12 points; the quarter ending 41- 43 with  Ben Uzoh scoring 8 points for the D’Tigers.

Ex Ecobank Manager Arrested For Alleged Fraud

The police  on Wednesday arrested a former manager of Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Ejigbo branch, 41-year-old Ikechukwu Aghanenu, for allegedly conspiring with a suspected fraudster, Anthony Okpala, to defraud two customers of the bank of N14m.

The customers are Mrs. Oluremi Egunjobi who is deceased, and  Rabiu Lawal, who is based in the United Kingdom.

The suspects  reportedly diverted N4.014m from the deceased’s customer’s bank account, while N10m was said to have been fraudulently withdrawn from Lawal’s account.

No Clothes To Protect Us From Cold – Nigerian Athletes decries in #Rio2016

As the track and field events of the Rio 2016 Olympics began yesterday, Nigerian athletes have cried out about lack of equipment and proper clothing to weather the storm. Over all Nigerian athletes have poor dressers at the Games. And as driving rains and cold winds sweep through Rio athletes who are competing outdoors need to protect themselves, but not so for the Nigerian athletes.

“It has been raining, windy and cold in Rio.

Shocking! Heartbroken Woman Post Ex-boyfriend's Manhood On Facebook (Photo)

A Zimbabwean woman based in South Africa who was left heartbroken by her lover has caused a stir on social media by posting his manhood on Facebook. 

According to H-Metro, Sizah Moloi posted her ex-lover identified as Mduduzi Sithole’s privates, drawing the ire of Facebook users with some even questioning her sanity.

Paul Pogba reveals players that made him join Manchester United

In his first interview after completing his world record transfer, Paul Pogba revealed to MUTV how Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata and Raphael Varane advised him to team up with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

He said: “First of all, I spoke with a lot of players as and when he (Mourinho) was at Madrid.

Adnan Januzaj moves to Sunderland on a Season-Long Loan from Man United

Sunderland have signed Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.

The 21-year-old has failed to feature in Jose Mourinho’s 23-man squad and will spend the 2016/17 campaign playing for the Black Cats to reunite with his former boss David Moyes.

PHOTONEWS | Buhari meets with Joseph Yobo and other Ogoni Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience a delegation on OGONI leaders’ led by His Royal Majesty King G.N.K Giniwa (JP) OFR, the Gbenemene Tai Kingdom at the State House on 12th August 2016. Veteran Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo was also among the delegates

Say What | London sets to Open Its Own First Nude Open Air Bar (+18 Photos)

The nation's first nudist terrace will open in London this week. In a bid to encourage visitors to take off their clothes as they take in the sights, London's first nudist 60ft high terrace will open in Parliament Square in London this week, as it offers spectacular views of some of the city's main attractions, including Big Ben, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey.

#Rio2016: Coach Siasia backs his players to boycott clash with Denmark

Nigeria Olympic team coach Samson Siasia has lashed out at how “disrespectful” the authorities have been to his team, saying he will now support the boys should they insist on boycotting Saturday’s quarterfinal against Denmark.

Siasia’s scathing comments on national radio Friday confirmed reports on the latest crisis that has engulfed his team in Brazil.

The United States criticized Indonesian anti-LGBT statements

The United States criticized Indonesia on Thursday for saying there is “no room” for the gay community in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country.

“We encourage Indonesia, which rightly prides itself on diversity and tolerance, to respect and uphold international rights and standards by ensuring equal rights and protections for all of its citizens,” State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau told reporters.

#Rio2016: Fiji declares National Holiday after winning First ever Olympic Medal

Fijians erupted in celebration Friday, setting off flares and dancing in the streets while a national holiday was declared after the tiny nation won its first ever Olympic medal — and gold at that.

The South Pacific island country came to a standstill at the start of the rugby sevens final against Great Britain, and by half-time the fireworks had started and there was a monumental chorus of car horns as it became evident Fiji would win and create history.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny to miss Liverpool clash

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny will not be fit for the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Koscielny has been deemed unavailable following his Euro 2016 campaign with France, which ended with the hosts losing to Portugal after extra time in the final on July 10.

#Rio2016: Michael Phelps wins 200m individual medley for 22nd gold

Michael Phelps seized another slice of Olympic history Thursday with a dominant victory in the 200m individual medley at the Rio Games, his fourth straight in the event.

Phelps joined discus thrower Al Oerter and Carl Lewis in the long jump as the only Olympians to win the same individual event at four straight Games.

He took his total of Olympic golds to 22  with a crack at two more in Rio in Friday’s 100m butterfly and the 4×100 medley relay on Saturday.

#Rio2016: Team China sweeps all table tennis medals in male singles

Raising high a heart-shaped gesture with both hands, Ma Long celebrated his first Olympic gold medal in a quiet but unique style.

The world No. 1 completed his Grand Slam request and came out the fifth male paddler to do so in table tennis after winning an All-Chinese final over defending champion Zhang Jike here on Thursday at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

#Rio2016: Striker Etebo still a major injury doubt for Nigeria

Nigeria are sweating on the fitness of four-goal hero against Japan Oghenekaro Etebo after he suffered hamstring injury in the team’s final group game against Colombia.

“Etebo suffered a hamstring injury and he is now a major doubt for the quarterfinal against Denmark on Saturday,” a team official said.

Bill Gates, Bezos, Jack Ma lead Forbes 100 Richest In Tech

Forbes’ newly released 2016 list of 100 Richest In Tech shows that 75 percent of the titans on the list are from the United States and China, with 51 and 24 tech founders and investors respectively.

The combined worth of the list is estimated at 892 billion U.S. dollars, representing a six-percent growth on a year-on-year basis.

#Rio2016 | Nigeria Dream Team might Miss Quarter-Final Clash with Denmark over ...

According to reports coming out from the U-23 camp in Rio, Nigeria’s Dream Team VI may boycott their quarter-final clash against Denmark over unpaid allowances.

According to a source who spoke to African Football, the players have threatened not to show up for the match if they don’t receive their monies.

Group pledges 50,000 personnel to check the activities of Militants in Niger Delta

With the heightening militancy in the Niger Delta, a group, the Nigerian Merchant Navy Coastal Defence Force has sent a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari seeking recognition and deployment of its 50, 000 personnel for complementary role of achieving enhanced maritime security in the country.

The group said it was ready to assist in checking the importation of illegal and sophisticated weapons through the sea by kidnappers and militants and offering protection to the local maritime asset.

Jigawa | Communities decries state of Federal roads, says its causing accidents

Following the incessant occurrence of motor accidents which consume hundreds of lives on Kunya – Kanya Babba – Babura – Babban Mutum – Niger Republic Federal Highway, the communities along the road have called on the federal government to reconstruct the road to put an end to he unnecessary loss of lives.

The call was made by a group, Community Civil Societies Organisation in a letter sent to the senator representing Jigawa northwest and the federal minister for Works, requesting for the inclusion of the road reconstruction project in 2017 budget.

Oyo State Government announce plans to prosecute tax defaulters

Hard times await tax evaders in Oyo State as the Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS) has announced plans to prosecute them and other offenders from next Wednesday.

Addressing reporters in Ibadan on the development, the Special Adviser on OYIRS, Mr. Biyi Oloko, alongside the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun, said the state internal revenue service has put in place a data bank on tax defaulters and would soon embark on an enforcement and prosecution drive that would take full advantage of the provisions of the tax laws to apprehend and prosecute defaulters.

Arsenal FC defender Gabriel out for two months with ankle injury

Arsenal defender Gabriel will miss up to two months of action with an ankle ligament injury but will not need to undergo surgery, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

The Brazilian centre-back picked up the problem during his side’s 3-2 win over Manchester City in pre-season, worsening the club’s defensive injury crisis ahead of their Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Say What | Kenyan coach kick out after posing as athlete at #Rio2016

A Kenyan athletics coach has been sent home from the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio in Brazil, after posing as an athlete and giving a urine sample.

Kenyan team officials said sprint coach John Anzrah “presented himself” as 800 metres medal hope Ferguson Rotich and “even signed the documents” for the doping test.

“We cannot tolerate such behaviour,” said Kip Keino, chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya.

US immigration detains Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has shared his frustration at being stopped by immigration officers “every damn time” he visits the US.

The actor, also known simply as SRK, was stopped at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – the third time he has been detained on arrival in the US.

He tweeted to his 20.7 million followers: “I fully understand & respect security with the way the world is, but to be detained at US immigration every damn time really really sucks.”

Budget Padding | Don’t drag Buhari into allegations – Hon Ajibola Famurewa

The member, representing Atakumosa West/Atakumosa East/Ilesa East and Ilesa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ajibola Famurewa, has cautioned his colleagues in the House of Representatives not to drag President Buhari into the ongoing padding crises rocking the National Assembly but allow him to concentrate on tackling various challenges facing the country at the moment.

He made this statement while reacting to insinuations in some quarters that the presidency signed a padded budget as well.

Ekiti State | Governor Fayose awards N59m contracts to artisans

The Ekiti State Government has awarded N59m worth of contracts for the making of 1,250 desks and chairs for primary schools in state under the Millennium Development Goals to carpenters and welders.

The Chairman, MDGs Implementation in the state, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, said awarding the contract to local artisans was in fulfilment of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s promise to patronise local contractors.

Jubilation as Federal Government free all IPOB Members in Detention

The Federal government, through the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has released all members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, who have been in detention.

The IPOB  members were arrested by various security agencies in Aba, Abia state, during their prayer rally in February.

#Rio2016: Captain Mikel Obi comes to the rescue as hotel holds Dream Team VI to ransom Over bills by Officials

Chelsea star Mikel Obi reportedly paid $4,000 to ensure the Nigeria Olympic team caught their flight to Salvador after the hotel in Sao Paulo held the entire team to ransom over the bills incurred by additional officials.

Organisers have insisted on a team of 25 players, made up of 18 players and seven officials, and even sports minister Solomon Dalung has ordered this rule be strictly adhered to.

Federal Government plans to pump in N100Bn As Recession sets in

The Federal Government plans to spend N100 billion ($312.50 mil­lion) on capital projects in the coming days as part of the 2016 budget, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Thursday.

This is part of measures by the coun­try to inject life into an economy facing recession.

The economy is in the middle of its worst crisis in decades, as a slump in oil reve­nues hammers public finances and the nai­ra. Gross domestic product shrank 0.36 percent in the first quarter and the central bank governor has said recession is likely.

Oh Dear! Mother dumps Her Baby at a Church due to Economy Hardship (Photo)

A mother has caused a stir in Cross River State after she abandoned her daughter at a church and ran away because of hardship. 

A mother has done the unthinkable by abandoning his little baby of a year and five months baby at the Assemblies of God church premises along Ranch road, Obudu and ran away.

According to CrossRiverWatch the woman identified as Monica dumped the baby at about 2:30 PM Thursday, last week with some clothes left at the Altar after the district Reverend of the church, Francis Agianpuye had given her N1,000 some days earlier.

Pro-APC Supporter, Feyi Fawehinmi Apologizes to Anyone He Convinced to Vote for Buhari

A well known staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari among others is becoming frustrated and rethinking the roles they played in helping the president to power amid increasingly excruciating economic and political crises rocking the nation.

On Wednesday, Feyi Fawehinmi, who is popularly known for his pro-Buhari/APC stance, surprisingly expressed disappointment in the administration, and apologized to his followers for convincing them to vote for Buhari in last year's presidential election.