FIFA Bans Amos Adamu For Two Years

FIFA Ethics Committee has banned former Nigerian sports administrator, Amos Adamu, for two years.The committee has been investigating alleged breaches of its code of ethics by Adamu since March 2015.It recommended a two-year ban and a fine in December.

Adamu was a former FIFA executive committee member for four years, before his initial suspension for three years in 2010. The 62-year-old was found guilty of asking for money in exchange for World Cup votes, an accusation he denied.

'You Failed Nigeria, Not Your Generation', Fayose Blasts Obasanjo

Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop blaming others in his generation for the nation’s problems.The governor, who was reacting to a statement credited to Obasanjo in which he said his generation had failed the nation, said the former president had a huge chunk of the blame for the nation’s woes.

Ukraine's First Wheelchair Model Breaks Taboos

When Alexandra Kutas headlined a recent fashion show in Kiev it was not just a personal dream come true but also a victory for disabled people in her homeland Ukraine.Wearing a long, black dress, she wowed the crowd as she was carried across the catwalk on a wooden throne by four trim men, becoming the first model with a disability to take the lead in a high-profile event in the country.

#BBNaija: ‘Gifty Is A Cheat and A Liar’ – Husband’s Cousin Releases Wedding Photos

Weirder things seem to be in the works for ex-Big Brother Naija Housemate Gifty Powers as a Facebook user has come out to claim that Gifty was indeed married to her cousin.In a Facebook post that was put up around 2pm, on Tuesday, 28th of February, a Facebook user who claimed to be the cousin of Gifty’s husband came out to disclose the details surrounding her alleged marriage.

FC Barcelona Officially Launch Soccer Academy In Lagos

The officials of FC Barcelona have lunched FCBEscola Soccer Academy in Lagos State.The academy officially opened in the presence of FC Barcelona Director, Pau Vilanova, and the Project Director of the FCBEscola, Franc Carbó.The school which has been active since September 2016, is expected to enroll boys and girls between the ages 6 and 18.

Tuface Donates N3.5m To Support UNHCR

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Nigerian Music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, has donated N3.5 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Nigeria, to support humanitarian interventions.The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Hanson Tamfu, External Relations Officer, UNHCR, Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja.

Former Nigeria Minister For Environment,Hajia Amina Mohammed Sworn In As UN Deputy Secretary-General

Amina Mohammed, Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of the Environment, has been sworn-in as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday.The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in New York reports that the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, administered the oath of office to Mohammed.

Whistle Blowers On Rampage:Owner Of 10 Mercedes Benz G-Wagons Reacts To Corruption Allegation

The All Progressive Congress, APC United Kingdom took to its social media account on Twitter over the weekend to expose a said Nigerian man who has 10 Mercedes Benz G-Wagon in his compound including a gold plated variant.

The APC UK account however credited the source to a whistle-blower adding that the issue was under due investigation.

I Can't Bear My Husband's Strong Sexual Urge-Wife Tells Court

An estranged wife, Sola Bamisile, 30, on Monday told an Ikole Ekiti Customary Court, that she could longer bear her husband strong sexual urge.The petitioner alleged that her husband, Bayo Bamisile, constantly beat her whenever she refused him sex.Sola told the court that within five and half years of their marriage she had given birth to four children.

Federal Government Activates Ogidigben $20bn Gas Industrial Park

The Federal Government in conjunction with oil-producing communities in several states in the Niger Delta region is working out a plan to put in place a gas industrial park valued at about $20B through a Public-Private Partnership model.

Tagged the Gas Revolution Industrial Park, GRIP, Ogidigben, the project will cover 2700 hectares with fertilizer, methanol, petrochemicals, & aluminium plants located in the park that has already been designated as a Tax Free Zone by the FG.

Air Peace Aircraft Suffers Bursted Tyre At Lagos Airport

A Boeing 737 aircraft belonging to Air Peace on Monday suffered a burst tyre while preparing for take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred at about 11a.m. forcing the pilot to abort the flight.The aircraft was to convey 105 passengers from Lagos to Abuja.

Nokia Launches Iconic 3310 Model

Finnish brand Nokia, a former mobile star, on Sunday launched three new Android smartphones and unveiled a revamped version of its iconic 3310 model more than a decade after it was phased out.Unlike the original, which was known for its sturdiness, the new Nokia 3310 will allow web browsing.

Two Chinese Arrested For Importing N5bn Fake Tyres

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has arrested two Chinese nationals, Taolung Shen and Xu Jing Yau, who were said to have dealt in substandard tyres worth over N5bn.

The suspects, according to a statement on Sunday, were paraded following their arrest, and the sealing of the warehouse where they had been cloning different sizes of tyres under different brand names.

Oscars 2017: Complete Winners List

The 89th Academy Awards (Oscar) took place yesterday Los Angeles,California.The 89th Academy Awards show was certainly one for the books. After it was all said and done, front-runner "La La Land" won 6 out of its 14 total nominations including best actress and best director.But the most shocking moment of the night went to "Moonlight," which won best picture, after "La La Land" was mistakenly announced.

Only Foolish Women Leave Their Husbands Because He Cheated – Actress

A Nollywood actress cum producer, Seyi Hunter, has slammed women, especially those in the entertainment industry over their failed marriaged adding that only foolish women leave their husbands on grounds of cheating.

The actress in a recent interview with Vanguardngr condemned the manner in which female entertainers walk in and out of marriages because of little difficulties.

Unperturbed By Lawsuit,Toke Makinwa Continues To Promote Book In UK

Few hours after she was slammed with a N100m lawsuit by her ex-husband Maje Ayida, On-Air-Personality took her book tour to the United Kingdom.

The book reading event which held over the weekend at the Revolution Restaurant in London, was sold out as guests had a meet and greet session with the On Becoming author.

I Killed,Cut Off The Head Of My 3 Months-Old Baby-Mother Confesses

A woman from Ohio, United States, US, has confessed to killing her own daughter and cutting off her head.The 22-year-old woman, Deasia Watkins, made her confession, weekend, when she pleaded guilty before a Hamilton County Court.Watkins, who is believed to be mentally unstable was said to have committed the act in March 2015, US, WLWT TV is reporting.

Football Legend Pele’s Son Sentenced To 13years In Prison

Edinho, son to Brazilian football legend Pele, has been sentenced to 13 years in Prison for money laundering and drug trafficking charges.The young man who was once a goalkeeper for several clubs in Brazil in the late 1990’s, had been sentenced to 33 years imprisonment, to which the case was appealed.

Emir Of Katsina's Mother Passes On

Hajiya Aminatu Mai Babban Daki, the mother of the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman, has passed away.The news of her death was confirmed by the Secretary of Katsina Emirate Council and Sallama Katsina, Bello Mammam Ifo.

She died Saturday evening around 4.30 pm in Katsina after a protracted illness.

The late Aminatu will be buried tomorrow according to Islamic rites, after funeral prayers at the Emir Palace by 9am.

She is survived by 9 children.

I Sing Reggae Music Because Of Girls – Patoranking Reveals

Nigerian reggae singer, Patoranking says he was pushed by girls to do the kind of music he does.From Nigeria to South Africa and London, the alubarika crooner is very much in demand for his infectious reggae tunes.In a chat with Punch, he said, “One of the reasons I chose reggae even though it might sound funny is because of the girls.