Chelsea sacks Di matteo

Chelsea FC, Wednesday, announced that they have parted ways with their Coach, Roberto Di Matteo.
A club statement on the Chelsea website said the move was imperative to move the club forward.
“Chelsea Football Club has parted company this morning with Manager Roberto Di Matteo,” the statement read.
“The team’s recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the Board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season.
“The club faces a difficult task ahead in qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League as well as maintaining a strong challenge for the top of the Premier League while competing in three other cup competitions. Our aim is to remain as competitive as possible and challenge strongly on all fronts.
“The owner and the Board would like to thank Roberto for all he has done for the club since taking over in March. Roberto helped guide us to an historic Champions League victory and a seventh FA Cup. We will never forget the huge contribution he has made to this club’s history and he will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge.
“The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first team manager,” a full text of the club statement read.
Chelsea lost 3-0 to Juventus Tuesday night, reducing drastically their chances of qualifying for the knock-out stage of this year’s Champions League. They are also having a poor run in the English Premier League.

More troubles for Bi-Courtney as sister company may lose N4.8bn road contract in Ondo

Less than 24 hours after it lost the multi-billion dollars concession agreement for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a company believed to be linked to Bi-Courtney may lose another multi-billion naira contract; this time in Ondo State.
The Ondo State Government announced on Tuesday that it would terminate the contractual agreement between it and Homan Engineering Limited, believed to be owned by Wale Babalakin, the head of the Bi-Courtney Consortium, within the next two-weeks if the company does not fully mobilise staff and equipment to site.
The Commissioner for Works, Gboye Adegbenro, said this when he led senior officials of his ministry and journalists on an inspection tour of some road projects in the state, including the Akure-Oba-Ile-Airport road being done by the company.
Mr. Adegbenro said Homan Engineering Limited has “performed below expectation.”
The firm had also lost a major road contract it was handling for the state government in Ondo town barely 3 months ago. Mr. Adegbenro noted that the state government decided to sack the firm from the Ondo township road dualisation project as it is glaring that it had no capacity to deliver.

Halliburton Bribery Scam: Million-Dollar Bribes Were Wired To Abdulsalami Abubakar, Julius Berger, And Obasanjo

A report published today by Vanguard newspaper has uncovered a list of some of the foreign banks used to funnel close to $200 million in Halliburton bribes to Nigerian officials, including two former heads of states.
Under pressure from the United States, President Goodluck Jonathan recently directed that the files on the $180 million Halliburton bribery scam be reopened and the principal suspects re-arrested for prosecution.

Even though the Vanguard report failed to mention the former Nigerian heads of state implicated in the scandal, SaharaReporters has learnt that the principal targets are former military ruler Abdulsalami Abubakar and former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
 

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Prostitutes Hold Married Christian Man To Ransom After Refusing To Pay For Services Rendered

The man, who claims to be a devout Christian, was celebrating his birthday and hooked up with his nephew before hiring prostitutes for the night at a local lodge at around 10.30om to help him celebrate.
It appears he wanted to spice up his sex life and add variety, especially on his birthday. He allegedly drove to a business centre where they danced the night to beer before taking turns and having sex in the man's white Chevrolet registration number ACR 0988.

Two self-confessed hookers identified as Pamela and Bridget were fuming demanding their dues of US$60 in Eastlea when our news crew arrived.

They came to the lodge at around 10.30pm and saw me standing along the road in a revealing dress. He said they wanted girls and I called my friend and they drove us to Domboshava.
I slept with him in the car and I refused to have a second round with him because he was not saying anything about money. He was driving with one hand, and fondling my body with the other hand, saying, my beautiful sweet mummy, said Bridget.

Thousands protest in Egypt against Gaza attacks

22 Palestinians and three Israeli’s have been killed in the crisis.

2 Robbery Suspects Killed By Mob In Owerri

The police in Owerri on Friday said a mob killed two suspected members of a four-man robbery gang, believed to have been terrorising residents of Spibat area of Akwakuma, Owerri.
The Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Mr Vitalis Onugu, told reporters that the suspects were arrested by members of the Special Anti-Robbery squad at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) who responded to a distress call.
He said the two suspects were first arrested by the local vigilance group operating in Spibat area in Akwakuma and about to be lynched by the mob when the police arrived at the scene and rescued them.
“Responding to the call, the anti robbery squad got there and found the suspects already tied down with tyres around their necks and were about to be burned alive.
“They were rescued but at the point of death as a result of machete cuts dealt on them by the angry mob. They died before we could get them to the hospital.

Birds of same feather, Jailed Ibori Uses Newspaper Advert To Congratulate Alamieyeseigha On Birthday

Imprisoned former Governor James Onafefe Ibori of Delta State today bought a full-page advert in a Nigerian newspaper to congratulate his peer, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, on his
60th birthday. Mr. Alamieyeseigha was a former governor of Bayelsa State. Like Mr. Ibori, he was ensnared in legal trouble in the UK for his money laundering activities. He escaped from UK authorities and arrived in Nigeria where he was tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and jailed.
Mr. Ibori’s preposterous birthday message to his fellow criminal appeared on page 16 of The Nation newspaper which is owned by former Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State, himself a hugely corrupt politician.

Jonathan To Speak On State Of Nation On Sunday

Presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, in a statement on Friday said Jonathan would speak on matters of national interest in the next edition of the programme.
The statement reads, “During the Presidential Media Chat which will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, President Jonathan will answer questions and respond to comments from a panel of reputable media practitioners on a broad range of issues that are presently in the public domain.
“The Presidential Media Chat will begin at 1900 hours and all other television and radio stations in the country are advised to hook up to the network services of NTA and FRCN to transmit the programme for the benefit of their viewers and listeners.”

China reduces price of petrol products, as Nigeria prices constantly soar

 China says it is acting based on international oil markets
While the Federal Government in Nigeria is making efforts to completely deregulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry that will see an increase in pump price of petrol from the current (official) N97 to at least N141 per litre, the Chinese Government has for the fourth time this year reduced the price of petrol for its motorists.
Starting from Friday, Chinese motorists will pay a reduced price for petrol and diesel. In China, price for petrol per litre has been reduced by 0.22 yuan (N5.5) while the price per litre of diesel has been reduced by 0.26 yuan (N6.6).
The price reduction is the fourth in 2012.

Grandpa gets First class in UI

A grandfather, Mr. Aderemi Alli, was among the 21 first class graduates produced by the University of Ibadan at its convocation on Thursday in Ibadan.
The university graduated a total of 1,582 students for the 2011/2012 academic session with 243 graduating in Second Class (Upper Division) and 920, Second Class (Lower Division).
A total of 135 of the students graduated with Third Class and 203 Pass.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alli, 57, was among the three first class graduates produced by the institution’s Faculty of Law.
He had had a first degree in economics education 31 years ago.
Alli, whose last child is studying electrical engineering in UI, told journalists at the ceremony that he was motivated to study law because many of his schoolmates had become Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
“I feel I can still participate in the society in spite of my age. I am using this medium to advise others that they can do it, if I can do it,” he said.

Justice Kayode Eso is dead

The retired justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kayode Eso is dead.
He died died at the Hammersmith Hospital, London, on Friday.
He was aged 87.
The late Justice Eso was born on September 18, 1925 in Ilesa, Osun State.
He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Republic, where he obtained a Bachelor of Law Degree in Legal Science in 1953 and a Masters in 1956.
Justice Eso was the greatest protagonist for an Independent Judiciary and very well known for his relentless efforts in maintaining discipline and protecting the integrity of his court.
He had received several awards and University honours. He was Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON): 1979.
He received LL.D honoris Causa, University of Ibadan: 1990, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2001, respectively.
The deceased was an author of several books, articles and had delivered various papers at national and international seminars.

13-Year-Old Boy Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor, But Can't Because His Right Arm Is Growing Bigger Than Legs

All Vhuhwavho Ravhuhali wants is to lead a normal life, with a normal right arm, not one that keeps growing, and growing . . . and growing!

For 10 years poor Vhu, aged 13, has watched his arm become more and more swollen and elongated until today it hangs painfully by his side. He dreams of becoming a doctor.
But he doesn't go to school. Nor does he go out of the yard of his home in Tshivulani Village, near Thohoyandou, Limpopo. He's afraid the other boys will touch his arm and give him more pain.

His mother Betty is desperate to cure her son. But hospitals, doctors, spiritual healers, pastors, prophets and sangomas have not been able to help. Now there is hope in the form of Limpopo's MEC for Health, Norman Mabasa a doctor himself. Mabasa has promised to meet Vhuhwavho and his mum personally.

"I'll make sure Vhu gets the help he needs and a proper diagnosis at a hospital," he promised Daily Sun.

Suarez commits future to Liverpool amids Man city rumour

The Premier League champions had been linked with a £40 million January move for the Uruguayan striker, but he has now reaffirmed his desire to stay at Anfield.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reiterated his desire to stay at the club, amid widely rumoured interest from Manchester City.
The Uruguayan has been in fine form so far this campaign, notching 11 goals in 16 appearances, despite Brendan Rodgers' men suffering a mixed start to the season.

Suarez's recent performances had led to suggestions that Roberto Mancini was set to test the Reds' resolve with £40-million January bid, but the forward has now underlined his commitment to the Anfield side.

He told the club's official website: "I have a very long contract here and it's a dream come true to be playing at a club like Liverpool because, as I've said, as a boy I dreamt of playing for a team like this.

"Now I'm here, it's all about enjoying myself and trying to be here for as many years as I can, because I'm at a club where I'm very happy, my family is happy, I've got fantastic teammates and a manager from whom I'm learning so much.

"As a player, it's vital to have the backing of your manager and so I think that the confidence Brendan is showing in myself and the team as a whole is very important and it's down to us to repay that trust out there on the pitch.

"Let's hope we can keep improving. I'm working well and I'm very happy at a club where I've always wanted to be. At a club to whom I'm very grateful for the trust everyone is showing in me - a club with amazing supporters and teammates who are all great people.

Nigerian Troops Claim To Kill Boko Haram Commander That Assassinated Retired Army General

The Nigerian military Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri today claimed that they killed the Boko Haram’s Commander that murdered retired army general  Gen. Mamman Shuwa in Maiduguri recently.
JTF said it killed the  the sect commander in an ongoing operation by combined forces of the  JTF, State Security Service and other security agencies.

Emmanuel Ehumadu Returns With Beach 24

Beach 24 is a new movie, produced by Emmanuel Ehumadu. The movie was wrapped a few weeks ago and is currently in post-production.
It stars Emmanuel Ehumadu, Junior Pope, ChaCha Eke, Derenle Edun, Cossy Orjiakor, and IK Ogbonna. Also in the movie are Nonye Ike, Victor Godfrey, Honey Willis, and Daniel Lloyd.
Synopsis: Brandon (Junior Pope) an undergraduate of a University decided to mark his birthday with his friends at the BEACH. 10 of them (5 guys, 5 girls) set out to the beach. It was meant to be a harmless fun party… until something went wrong. Something or someone at the beach took their lives one at a time. Who or what is responsible for their death? Let the mystery unfold in the drama…. BEACH 24.
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Govt raises panels on Ribadu report, others

The Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force’s report may not be dead after all.
The government yesterday gave a ray of hope that in spite of the controversy that greeted the report, it might still see the light of the day.
President Goodluck Jonathan raised three committee to prepare draft White Papers on the report of the Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Committee and two others on the oil industry.
The committees are to work for two weeks.

Four Feared Dead In Lagos Multiple Accidents

Four people were feared dead last night in multiple accidents on Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accidents caused a gridlock on the ever-busy highway.

Mr Bisi Kazeem, Deputy Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the vehicles involved in the accident include an articulated lorry, a fuel tanker, a truck and at least two saloon cars.

Nigerian First Lady Still Sick?

Despite her return to Nigeria in pomp and circumstance about one month ago, First Lady Patience Jonathan is still sick.
Shortly after the public relations exercise that attended her return, she retired into a medically-induced bed rest that has her kept her away from the public, unable to attend to official duties.
On October 26th Mrs. Jonathan appeared with her husband and the Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko and his wife to cut her 55th birthday cake in the presidential villa, since then she has disappeared from the public.
A presidency source stated that Mrs. Jonathan’s doctors in Germany have also continued to visit and watch her recovery.

Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh, is dead

The actor died on Thursday afternoon.
A veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh, has passed on barely a month after one of his legs was amputated due to an improperly treated leg infection which doctors said could cost him his life.
The actor, famous for his fatherly role, passed on at exactly 1.30p.m. on Thursday at the Enugu State Teaching Hospital. His death was confirmed by the Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor on Media, Afam Okereke, who is also an actor.