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Of all the things that have transpired between the Federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of APC's Muhammadu Buhari v. those agitating to secede from Nigeria, known as ‘Biafrans', this act by the president has definitely gotten some people's attention. I guess we didn’t see this coming.  The Nigerian President has approved the payment of pension to police officers who served under the then Biafra police during the civil war. According to report, this was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, October 18 by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). It was announced that about 162 of such retired police officers and 57 Next of Kin will be paid their benefits in the first phase which kicks off this month.  The Biafran police officers were granted presidential pardon in 2000, during the tenor of ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The statement read: “The general public would recall that Nigeria witnessed an ugly civil war bet

The Assistant Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Salisu Yusuf on Monday said that he would use more reserve players for the 2018 world cup qualifier against Algeria on Nov.11. Yusuf made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while speaking on the team’s preparation for the Algeria match. He said that the match would enable the coaching crew to not only try the reserves but also select players for the final in Russia. “Some of the players have not been opportune to play, so this match will offer them such opportunity. We know there is nothing to be scared of because we already have the world cup ticket but our interest now is to have a blended team” Yusuf said. The coach pledged that the Super Eagles would not lose any of their matches, adding that they were ready to win the game against Algeria. The super Eagles currently lead Group B with 13 points and will slug it out with the Algerian side on Nov. 11, in Algiers. NAN reports that

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasonjo stars in comedy skit - Comedian, Samuel Ajibola, who played 'Dele' is the brain behind it. In the video - Baba (the ex-president) suggested that Dele (played by Samuel Ajibola) should run for President, as he would be supported financially for his political campaign in the comedy short film, only for Dele to wake up and realise that it was all a dream. On waking up, Dele was so upset with his roommate who woke him up from such a fantastic dream by pouring water on him while he was having a time of his life in dream world. Dele then warned his roommate that if "Baba" (that is Chief Obasanjo) does not make him president, his roommate must make him President. As Dele chases his roommate out of the house and into the compound, the comedy skit comes to an end. The skit is aimed at promoting the inclusion of young, vibrant and competent persons into vital decision making positions in Nigeria, especially politic

The Argentine and Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi is really considering  the idea of signing for Manchester City in 2018. What most people thought and still think is impossible might just happen because Manchester City, under the management of Guardiola, have been trying to lure the football maestro to City.  Although, Messi might feel that he owes Barcelona for standing by him and leading him trough out his career, he also knows that he owes Guardiola even more because he was the one that introduced Messi to the spotlight. Anyways, let's see how it turns out. 'The Sun' says he confided in Argentina team-mates about his future during the international break. And Messi is torn over signing a new contract at the Nou Camp or beginning a new chapter in his career in Manchester. Negotiations with Barca have been ongoing for 18 months but the deal remains unsigned. City officials have met with Messi's representatives on several occasions — makin

The Nigerian senate has on Thursday, passed a bill which will enforce that an elected president and vice president of Nigeria be inaugurated at the premises of the National Assembly. This is a bill which will enforce that an elected president and vice president of Nigeria be inaugurated at the premises of the National Assembly has been passed. The bill was sponsored by Ike Ekweremadu, the deputy senate president after several debates on the report of the senate committee on special duties. The House of Representatives must agree with the senate on the bill and the Executive will still have to assent it before it becomes a law. If the bill is agreed to by the House of Representatives and assented to by the Executive, then the inauguration of president and vice president will be done within the confines of the parliament. The practice will follow that of advanced democracies like Unites States of America and Britain Inauguration of Nigeria presidents and vice

Despite the fact that Mikel claims to be enjoying his time in China, it seems like his heart belongs somewhere else. Mikel, the talented Nigerian midfielder has hinted to the fact that he might return to Chelsea, and that returning to Chelsea is not an impossibility because he still has a good relationship with the club's management. Hearing this makes me wonder; will Chelsea fans appreciate his return to the club? Speaking shortly after helping Nigeria secure qualification to the World Cup in Russia, Mikel said he is open to the idea of returning to Chelsea in the future. “I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye on the pitch to the fans who stood by me for over 10 years, that itself is enough motivation for me to want to return “, Mikel said. “I’m very happy in China but then what I have learnt is that in football anything can happen. Chelsea is home to me due to my close relationship with the management of the team but I’m happy in China “. THIS WAS THE SAM

Here it is guys; here's a chance to go through tertiary institution without the stress of thinking of tuition fees and pocket money. Also, for those of you who have been thinking of how you could be assisted through the university, here is an opportunity you cannot miss: the 2017/18 NNPC & TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME is back! This is a scholarship scheme sponsored and organized by TOTAL & NNPC, with the aim of assisting students financially, thereby promoting academic excellence. This scholarship is only available to 100 and 200 level students in accredited universities in Nigeria in various fields of study. Eligible candidates are expected to apply to get a chance to benefit from the scholarship scheme. ELIGIBILITY : To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST : Be registered FULL TIME undergraduates in a recognized Nigerian University Be certified 100 or 200 level students at the time of application PLEASE NOTE: The following categories of student

Despite the previous feud between Edison Cavani and Neymar, the Uruguayan stated categorically that he would appreciate it if Neymar wins the forth coming ballon d'or. The pair have contributed to the success of their club and countries, with both Brazil and Uruguay qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. With the help of Neymar, PSG have been formidable this season, scoring at least 3 goals in every single match he has played. The only match Neymar didn’t play, PSG had a goalless draw against Montpellier.  “I spoke with him and told him what I thought, but they’re things that stay in the dressing room,” he told Ovacion. “I’m not going to tell you what we said to each other. The only thing I want is that all those who join the team do so with the intention of fighting for the team’s goals. Individual honours will come because the team does well, that means everyone is working well. “And if we have the best in the world, that’s great for me. I have said se

Viruses and epidemics have plagued us in the past. However, there is a ‘current king' in Nigeria  referred to as “Monkey pox”. Contrary to the general believe in Nigeria, this is not ‘a new curse by the gods' or something of that sort. It is not also a scam by Nigerian government officials to loot money by claiming they are trying to cure a disease they have fictitiously created. In case you are not aware, this is not a new disease and it wasn’t created by Nigerians. What is this Monkey pox? Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, hence its name, but in its natural state it seems to infect rodents more often than primates. The disease originates from Central and West Africa. An outbreak that occurred in the United States in 2003 was traced to a pet store where imported Gambian pouched rats were sold. The first recorded human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democra

The Nigerian National team has just qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and this has raised the hopes of many Nigerians once again, with the name “Gernot Rohr” being on every Nigerian's lips, as the one that has liberated the Nigerian National team. Gernot Rohr, a German is the current Nigeria team coach and he has just taken Nigeria to the World cup without loosing a single match during the qualification stage.  Nigeria are three time African Champions, with their recent title in 2013, defeating Burkina Faso in the final. During April 1994, the Super Eagles ranked 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, the highest FIFA ranking ever achieved by an African football team. They have qualified for five of the last six FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006 FIFA World Cup hosted in Germany and reached the round of 16 three(3) times. Their first World Cup appearance was the USA'94 World Cup hosted in the United States. Having known a little about the Nigeria tea