Rio performance is poor, We must start planning for Tokyo 2020 immediately – Dalung

Nigerian athletes have been promised better preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with Team Nigeria yet to register its name on the medals table after Day 15 of the 2016 Olympic Games.

Reacting to questions in Rio after Nigerian athletes in boxing, table tennis, rowing, wrestling and others failed to achieve a podium finish, the Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung explained that the results in Rio were a reflection of the level of preparations for the games. “It takes a minimum plan of 4 years to prepare for an Olympics.

Watch Japanese Billionaire Cash reward for Dream Team VI (Video)

Dr. Katsuya Takasu now has the permission of the Japanese Authorities to donate the sum of US$390,000 to the Nigeria Under-23 football team. The cash gift is a reward  for the Dream Team’ performance at the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics.

Katsuya Takasu made public his intention to donate the money few days ago.

See Full List of Gernot Rohr Super Eagles recruits to face Tanzania

Super Eagles new Technical Advis­er, Gernot Rohr has demonstrat­ed confidence in some players in the Olympic team with the invitation of five of them to the Super Eagles for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

Surprisingly, the Dream Team VI re­liable striker, Oghenekaro Etobo was overlooked.

Captain Mikel John Obi leads the 23-man team the Franco-German coach has listed for the dead-rubber fixture which holds at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Satur­day, September 3.

Al­though the outcome of the match will not change the fate of Nigeria and Tanzania as both teams have been eliminated from the 2017 Africa Na­tions Cup, but Rohr and the Super Ea­gles are using the game as a rehearsal for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualify­ing series clash with Zambia in Ndola in October.

Bravo! Nigerian Airforce test fires locally weaponized Aircraft

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday successfully test fired another locally weaponized Alpha Jet aircraft acquired from overseas without weapon delivery capability. The latest feat makes the third Alpha Jet aircraft to be so reconfigured and weaponised locally.

The NAF, at the heat of the Boko Haram insurgency, had acquired three Alpha Jet aircraft from private individuals in the United States however without combat capability. Subsequent efforts to use foreign vendors to re-militarise the aircraft proved abortive for several reasons.

Niger Delta Militants Blow Up Two NPDC Pipelines In Delta

Gunmen suspected to be Niger Delta militants, on Friday, blew up two pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, in Delta State.

The attack which occurred at about 2am on Friday was said to have bee carried out by a new militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, Vanguard reports.

Search for Suspect with Fake Currencies continues after he escaped from Police custody (Photo)

A manhunt has been launched by the Nigerian Police in Abuja for a Ghanaian identified as Asiedu Ofei, and a Nigerian named Femi, reportedly notorious for producing fake currencies.

According to a report by Punch Metro, Ofei who was arrested sometime in July, 2016 in Ekiti State with seven cartons filled with counterfeited naira notes and cedis, had led the police operatives to apprehend his gang members in Seme, Lagos State, when he escaped.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic double sinks Saints

The Swedish striker scored a superb header and also converted from the penalty spot, as the Red Devils eased to a comfortable victory over the Saints at Old Trafford

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Manchester United defeated Southampton 2-0 at Old Trafford on Friday.

Paul Pogba - who played the full 90 minutes - also impressed on his second debut for the club after completing his world record transfer move from Juventus and missing Sunday's 3-1 win at Bournemouth through suspension.

Borussia Dortmund announce €376.3m record turnover

Borussia Dortmund have announced a record turnover of €376.3 million over the financial year between July 1 2015 and June 30 2016, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the previous year.

Chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke revealed at a news conference that revenue excluding transfer fees rose by 6.7 per cent to €281.3, despite the club's absence from the Champions League.

Checkout Serena Williams shoe & bag closet (Photos)

World's No 1 professional tennis player, Serena Williams, gave her fans a look at her shoe and luxury bag closet, via Instagram stories. The closet also has a section for her sportswear.

Renowned Hausa Singer Gambu dies at 80 in Kebbi State

Popular Hausa singer who specialized in weird songs for Night crawlers (Barayi), Alhaji Muhammadu Gambu has died at the age of 80. Gambo died at the in Maiyama General  Hospital in Kebbi State and is survived by four wives, 16 children and many grandchildren. 

Sokoto Sultan says there is No plan to Islamize Nigeria

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III have cleared the air over suspicion of a grand plan to turn Nigeria into an Islamic State.

Sultan stated categorically that, it is not possible for a multi-religious nation like Nigeria to either be Islamized or Christianised.

He stated this Friday, at the commissioning of the International Centre for Inter-Faith Peace and Harmony’s office in Kaduna.

Police recruitment: PSC shortlists 110,469 applicants

The Police Service Commission on Friday said it shortlisted 110,469 applicants out of the 338, 250 applicants invited for the just concluded screening at the states and FCT Police Commands.

The Chairman of the commission, Mr Mike Okiro, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday said the aptitude tests for the successful candidates would begin on August 22 across the 36 states and FCT.

He said that out of the 110, 469 applicants, 22, 454 were shortlisted for Cadet ASPs, 24, 456 for Cadet Inspectors and 63, 559 for Police Constables.

Nigerians Studying in Private Schools in Turkey move to Public Schools

Nigerian students currently studying in Turkish private universities that have been shut down in the wake of the failed coup, have now been transferred to public schools where they will pay very little or no tuition, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Çakıl, has said.

A statement issued by the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, said Cakil made the clarification during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, on Friday in Abuja.

PDP praises judiciary for upholding Ikpeazu’s election

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed appreciation to the judiciary over the Appeal Court judgment that upheld the election of Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, by setting aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Okon Abang.

Bukola Saraki hires maid, nurse for Rasheed Yekini’s mother

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has hired a maid and a nurse to take care of the late Rasheed Yekini’s mother, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini.

Saraki, represented by the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka, disclosed this on Friday in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.

He also donated a tricycle to the younger brother of late Rasheed Yekini, Hakeem.

Kill Yourself If You Don't Like Me - Angela Okorie blast fans

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has shunned fans taking jabs at her for exposing her boobs at her recent birthday party in Festac Town, Lagos. 

Angela Okorie who recently turned 31 this week was maligned in the media for wearing a boob-bearing outfit on her birthday with one of the pictures hitting the social media.

Guys! Would you rock this glamorous makeup for Men (See Photos)

This is a new trend for guys! In an editorial by popular lifestyle and entertainment website, Bellanaija, glamourous make-up for men, will soon become a trend, not just for celebrities, but every guy who will be quick to embrace the modern culture.

#PanamaPapers: Saraki, Mark, Others in Trouble as Presidency Orders Probe

A new revelation has emerged showing how Bukola Saraki, David Mark and many others may soon in big trouble following a probe allegedly ordered by the presidency.

The senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his predecessor, David Mark, and other prominent Nigerians may soon be in trouble as the Presidency has ordered the investigation of present and past Nigerian officials named in the Panama Papers scandal.

The chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Sam Saba, confirmed the directive to Premium Times.

United Nations says Food aid demand in Northeast could double in a month

The number of people in northeast Nigeria who need food aid could nearly double within a month, as the Boko Haram insurgency and economic pressures intensify suffering, the UN said Friday.

A crisis fuelled by years of radical Islamist violence has left more than three million people in the northeast “in a state of moderate or severe food insecurity,” said Bettina Luescher, spokeswoman for the UN’s World Food Programme.

But tough economic conditions in Nigeria caused by low oil prices and surging inflation could see that number rise to 5.5 million “next month”, Luescher told reporters in Geneva.

Borno State | SEMA trains 1,000 IDPs on self defence against Rape

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said on Friday it had commenced the training of about 1, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on self defence against rape and other acts of violence.

The Chairman of the agency, Mr Satomi Ahmed, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri.

In Mauritania: 13 anti-slavery activists bags prison sentense

Mauritania has sentenced 13 anti-slavery activists to prison on terms ranging from three to 15 years.

Amnesty International said late Thursday that the sentences send a disturbing message that Mauritanian authorities are willing to silence human rights defenders and restrict freedom of expression.

It called again for the activists’ unconditional release.

Say What | Nigerian woman names her dog Lai Mohammed

Facebook user, Ada Ogbonna shared this on her wall some hours ago. She says she named the dog after someone she admires. 

OMG! Justin Bieber masturbating penis pic leaked on Chantel Jeffries' IG page

A photo of singer Justin Bieber seemingly masturbating with his hand firmly held on his pen!s was posted on the Instagram page of his close female friend Chantel Jeffries after her Instagram and Twitter accounts were hacked on Thursday.

Huh! What are these doors meant for?

Twitter user @Kobby_Skywalker shared these photos and asked, 'Are those... Suicide Doors?" They say the building isn't completed yet. Lets hope it is still under construction

Lady Gaga step out bra-less in a see through shirt (Photos)

Lady Gaga was spotted on Thursday wearing a see through black top without any bra after leaving a radio interview in New York.

Singer 2face Idibia visit Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh

Singer 2face Idibia paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture yesterday August 19th.

Say What | Japanese Man use twitter to seek help after he was locked in a Massage Store

A massage chair user in Japan had to make use of Twitter to plead for help after he slept off in an electrical store while enjoying his massage and woke up to find the store locked and the shutters lowered.

The man, identified only by his Twitter handle @_Asphodelus, tweeted, “Oh man, I’m locked in!”

Notorious Kidnappers nabbed in Anambra (PHOTOS)

Two members of a kidnap gang were caught by a combined team of policemen, local vigilante and hunters. According to Abia Facts Newspaper, the kidnappers identified as Obiora and Livinus, natives of Umuanu in Ndia Agu kidnapped a grandmother, killed and buried her in the bush after collecting the sum of Five million naira from her family. No further details were given on the victim.

Justice James Omo-Agege dies at 83

A former Delta State Chief Judge, Honorable Justice James Omo-Agege, has died. According to family sources, the legal luminary died after a brief illness yesterday evening August 18th. He was the state Chief Judge from October 1993 to November 1998. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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