Minister of Sports narrates what actually happened in Bash Ali's assault

 

Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung has reacted to the claims by the former World Cruiserweight boxing champion, Bash Alli that he was brutalised at the expense of a foreign visitor at the office of Minister.

Reacting to Alli’s allegation yesterday, the Special Assistant on Media to minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, described the text message as an unsubstantiated claim with intent to deceive the public.

According to the SA Media: “Ali came to see the Minister and was told to wait at the minister’s waiting room with the 10 people who accompanied him.

Serena Williams Poses Topless In New Photoshoot For Sports Illustrated

American athlete and tennis Champion, Serena Williams dazzled in her new photoshoot for the Sports Illustrated Magazine.

The athlete who began the year on a high note after suffering some major setbacks in 2016 is on the cover of the next issue of the magazine.

Everton boss, Ronald Koeman on Barcelona’s shortlist to replace Luis Enrique

Everton boss, Ronald Koeman, is on Barcelona’s shortlist to replace Luis Enrique as manager.

According to the UK Mirror, Enrique is set to lose his job at the end of this season, after they were hammered 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Enrique was restrained from clashing with a reporter after the game, but admitted that they were “inferior” to their hosts.

FG gives update on professor who claimed HIV cure discovery

The Federal Government has frowned at the claim by Professor Maduike Ezeibe, who claimed to have discovered a cure for HIV/AIDs.

Ezeibe, a researcher in Veterinary Medicine of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Abia State, claimed the drug, which was produced with “Aluminium Magnesium Silicate” has allegedly cured 10 persons living with HIV.

NFF Targets Top 10 Place For Super Eagles In FIFA World Ranking Before Russia 2018

The Nigeria Football Federation is doing everything possible to ensure that Super Eagles are ranked among the top 10 teams in the FIFA World Ranking before the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, General Secretary of NFF, Sanusi Mohammed has said.

Reacting to the Super Eagles' recent leap to 41st position in FIFA World Ranking, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said the target was to be number one in Africa and make the top 10 in the world before the 2018 World Cup in Russia

Usain Bolt confirms retirement

The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has confirmed that he will retire from athletics in August this year.

Bolt says he has achieved everything he dreamt of and has no reason to continue running.

The Jamaican sprinter was speaking on the red carpet at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco.

Minister of Sport's aide allegedly beats up world boxer Bash Ali to unconsciousness

Former World Cruiserweight boxing champion, Bash Ali, has accused Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung of assault and threat to his life.

The accusation, office of the minister swiftly, saying Ali is seeking attention.

Ali had in a text message to Guardian Newspaper alleged that the minister lured him to his office to conclude plans with officials of the Bank of Industry (BOI) on his pet project, the Guinness Book of World Record boxing bout to be staged in Nigeria.

‘President Buhari needs our prayers to come back’

The Chairman, Ulama Council of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bi’dah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Zamfara chapter, Sheikh Abdullahi Dalla-Dalla, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Dalla-Dalla, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Thursday said, “Nigerians, irrespective of differences should pray to the Almighty Allah to grant President Muhammadu Buhari good health.

Female Student Dies During Marathon S*x on #Valentine’s Day

A 26-year-old man has confessed to the Police that his undergraduate girlfriend died on Valentine’s Day during what he termed “rough s*x.”

In his confessional statement to Police, he claimed that he and his girlfriend spent the night drinking before having “rough s*x” and falling asleep.

The Mirror reports that some of the man’s ex-girlfriends however informed Police that he liked to vigorously insert objects into his partners during s*x.

Federal Executive Council approves N126bn for 12 road projects

The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the award of N126 billion for the construction of 12 road projects.

Babatunde Fashola, the minister of power, works and housing, made this known while briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting.

Acting-President says Adams Oshiomole is a man whose words you can rely on

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and Ekiti State governor Wednesday night prayed for a brighter future for former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole and the outgoing Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko.

The prayers were offered at a Valedictory ceremony/Dinner organised by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF in honour of Oshiolemole and Mimiko who would exit office next week after two terms at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Making his remarks, the Acting President thanked NGF for the event and also eulogised both leaders.

He said: “All of us are extremely proud of your achievements.

RRS arrest 18-year-old serial phone thief who has been to prison 7 times (Photo)

An 18-year old serial phone thief in Oshodi has been arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command.

The suspect, Sadeeq Wasiu, who had been imprisoned seven times, was re-arrested in Oshodi on Tuesday after several months of being on the operatives’ wanted list.

Wasiu, alias “Omo Eiye”, as he is popularly called in Oshodi was arrested at Oshodi Under Bridge while trying to escape after snatching an Infinix Note 3 from an undergraduate.

Miraculous! 44-year-old Nigerian woman delivers baby boy after 9 years of childlessness (Photos)

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Ohiwe-ei Unuigbe, based in South Africa has welcomed her first child with husband after 9 years of marriage and childlessness.

Mrs Unigbe got married when she was 35 years old and her husband, 39. This was also after her parents made her reject a former suitor, a medical doctor who financially saw her through university because he was an 'osu' (outcast).

Corp member serving in Edo State brags about getting oral sex from female underage student (Photos)

A corp member named Gbadamosi Mayowa and serving in an Edo state secondary school has sparked outrage after he shared this disgusting photo of himself and one of his underage students and bragged about getting oral sex from her.

The controversial post drew lots of discussion and people came for him. See some reactions below:

Tonto Dikeh estranged husband's 'PA', Rosaline Meurer buys herself a Land Cruiser (Photos)

Rosaline Meurer took to her Instagram to show off her birthday gift to herself and also reveal THAT her life savings went down just for the car.

She shared photos of the new Landcruiser SUV and wrote:

OMG! Moments woman gave birth to her baby standing on her own! (Disturbing Video)

This video of a woman who practically gave birth to her baby on her own while standing has been trending.

See another photo and watch the video after the cut:

#Wharrisdis😧! Whose sister is this, biko!

Like seriously, she is even smiling!

Aww! Watch video of JohnPaul Nwadike cutting his twin boys umbilical cords as his wife puts to bed

Actor Johnpaul Nwadike and his wife have welcomed a set of twin boys in the US on Monday.

The actor who has been married for 4 years actively participated in the delivery of his kids as he personally cut their umbilical cords.

He wrote;

Ik Ogbonna advises ladies on wasting their time in unprofitable relationships

Nollywood actor, Ik Ogbonna write this piece on his social media page to advice ladies on way to go in a relationship.

He said:

So sad! Two NYSC members die, others injured in terrible accident (Photos)

Two 2016 Batch B Stream 2 members of the National Youth Service Corps have lost their lives along Taraba Benue road as they were returning home from the 21 days orientation camp.

Benue State Governor, Ortom sacks four commissioners

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday sacked four of his commissioners and a special adviser.

This was contained in the statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr. Tahav Argezua.

Argezua, in the statement, said the governor also announced the appointment of Prof. Anthony Ijohor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the Secretary to the Benue State Government.

‘Ojukwu would have joined APC’ - Chief Ralph Okeke

A governorship aspirant in Anambra state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Ralph Okeke on Wednesday said the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have joined the APC should he be alive today.

He said Ojukwu would have done that for national integration.

He said, “Most importantly, it is a shame that Anambra state is still governed by a party that exists only in one state. I know for sure that if Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu were alive today, he would have joined APC for national integration.

I’m Grateful To Nigerians For Wishing Me Good Health” – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, in a tweet, this evening said he is grateful to Nigerians for wishing him good health. 

He also thanked the senate leaders for paying him a visit to London.  He tweeted:

Workers Kick Against BRT, LAGBUS Fare Hike

Workers of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday rejected the increment in transport fare of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) and LAGBUS buses approved by the Lagos State government.

The orgainsed labour unions described the act as being wicked to workers as there was no corresponding increase in salary, not minding the present biting recession in the country. The TUC, therefore, called on the governor to “correct his mistake by withdrawing the approval immediately.”

The Lagos State TUC Chairman, Francis Ogunremi, said the increment has come at no good time for the state because the country is presently faced with so much hardship that people are striving to survive.

NCC bans SIM card registrations in open places

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has banned the registration SIM cards in open and “uncontrolled environment”.

Head of Enforcement Unit at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Salisu Abdu disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja

Abdu said this after three persons registering SIM cards were arrested.

Tiwa Savage Is Not Only Africa’s Biggest Chic, She Is Also Africa’s Rihanna – Fat Joe

The name Tiwa Savage has gone viral! Since she signed unto Jay Z’s Roc Nation, Tiwa Savage, has continued to make tremendous waves as she was just days ago, picture with the big guns in the American music industry, Jay Z, P Diddy and a couple of others.

Photos: Army Recover Arms And Ammunition After A Soldier Was Killed In Benue

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to militia operating in Agatu area of the state to surrender themselves to law enforcement agencies or face the consequences of their action. The Governor who received arms and ammunition recovered by the army in Agatu, was reacting to the recent attack on military personnel in the area which led to the killing of a soldier. He described the incident as unacceptable.

Governor Ortom restated the resolve of his administration to assist security agencies in identifying those behind the act to face justice and advised youths still in possession of illegal weapons to surrender such arms to the appropriate authorities.

“Daddy is still trying hard to get exclusive access to you” – Tonto Dikeh’s husband writes to his son ahead of his birthday

Tonto Dikeh’s husband, Churchill has penned down a powerful prayer for their son, Andre whose birthday is tomorrow.

The estranged husband along with his prayer for his son also acknowledge the fact that he doesn't have access to his this is so because Tonto Dikeh revealed she has blocked her husband access from seeing their son

Read what he wrote below:

Photos: Police seal off kidnappers’ houses in Ogijo

Earlier we brought you report that Police Special Team has arrested one of the Kidnapping Kingpin involve in Isheri North (READ Here), Police has now sealed off two houses built by some members of the gang that kidnapped Dayo Adekoya, secretary of Isheri North GRA Landlords Association.

Photos from Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 show

Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 fashion show in New York took place without much media hype. It appeared this time, Kanye wanted to focus more on the clothes.

The rapper also injected more colour into his latest collection as evident in the plum outfit Kim Kardashian rocked to the show. Vogue editor, Anna Wintour was also in attendance.

More photos after the cut: