SHOCKER:READ WHAT MUSLIMS YOUTH DID TO CHRISTAINS IN NIGER STATE

According to a statement issued by the assistant director of army public relations, Major NC Agwu, on Monday May 30: “At about 6pm yesterday, May 29, one Mr Methodus Chimaije Emmanuel, a 24-year-old trader based in Pandogari, Rafi LGA of Niger state was attacked and killed by a mob in the town on allegation of posting a blasphemous statement about Prophet Muhammad on the social media. Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of 1 Division, Nigerian army on operation MESA quickly intervened and restored law and order while a dusk to down curfew was imposed in the town. Early this morning however, the rioters embarked on further violence, looting shops and blocking the Lagos – Kaduna Road, a major artery connecting the northern and southern parts of the country. Again, troops in conjunction with the personnel of Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) took control of the situation to forestall escalation of violence and any threat to the peace in the town. Regrettably, one church, one house and a shop were burnt while 25 other shops were looted following the violence. Three other persons including a personnel of the NSCDC also lost their lives. Some arrests have been made in connection with the violence and the suspects handed over to the the police. The military and other security agencies are currently embarking on confidence building patrols in all nooks and crannies of the town. As part of the measures to de-escalate tensions and ensure a lasting peace in the town, the military is working with the Local Government Council authorities and community leaders, including the Kagara Emirate Council to pacify all aggrieved parties and build on the peace so far established. However, while the military will continue with its current non- violent approach to maintaining peace in Pandogari town, it will not take kindly to any unscrupulous element who would attempt to visit violence on innocent and law abiding Nigerians. The general public is therefore warned to abide by the conditions of the curfew so far emplaced. All law abiding citizens are enjoined to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of intimidation. They are to be rest assured that the security forces will remain fully present to guarantee their safety and security across the length and breadth of the town, within their rules of engagement.”

F.C BARCELONA 2 VS 0 SEVILLA

Congratulations to F.C Barcelona once more as the catalonian gaints won 2:0 after 90mins and got the 2 goals during the extra time and the first goal was scored by jordi alba in the first half of extra time while the secound was scored by naymar JNR in the second half of extra to claim the trophy..the game was filled with cards as about everyone on d pitch had a yellow card n 3 red cards 2 to sevilla and 1 to bacerlona once more congrats to F.C bacerlona

DOES MAHREZ REALLY DESERVE THE PFA AWARD??

Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez has won the Premier League PFA Fans’ Player of the Season award after topping a public vote, Sky Sports reported. The Algeria International once again edged out Mesut Ozil, Jamie Vardy, Dimitri Payet, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero to win another prize. Mahrez has also been named the PFA players’ player of the season and his club’s supporters’ player of the season after playing key part in Leicester’s Premier League title-winning campaign. Here are what people saying about the African star’s great achievement: @SkyFootball Damn, we actually lost a poll . In all fairness, he deserves it after the season Leicester have had . 9:29 AM - 18 May 2016 Jack Bl and many others we had to cut short

INFO ON THE LABOR STRIKE

A Nigerian union defied a court ban to launch a general strike on Wednesday in protest at a planned hefty increase in fuel prices, though many businesses and government offices opened as normal. The government hopes lifting costly fuel subsidies, causing prices to rise by up to two thirds at the pumps, will help alleviate the worst crisis in decades in Africa's biggest economy. A wave of strikes ensued the last time Nigeria tried to introduce a similar measure in 2012, and authorities eventually reinstated some subsidies. This time around the Nigerian Industrial Court blocked industrial action due to the risk of civil disorder, but late on Tuesday the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it would go ahead with its planned indefinite strike anyway, starting on Wednesday. "The government was not ready to accede to our demands, so we walked out of the meeting," Chris Uyot, deputy general secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), told Reuters. A second union, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), abandoned its strike plans in response to the court ruling. Reuters witnessed government offices, shops and banks in the capital Abuja mostly opening as normal on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Some 300 union activists gathered there to stage a march, and some 200 protested in the commercial capital Lagos, where some banks and many shops were also doing business. 'LEFT WITH NO CHOICE' A fall in oil prices has eaten into the foreign reserves of Nigeria, which relies on crude sales for around 70 percent of national income. The central bank has adopted a fixed exchange rate to protect further depletion of reserves. On Tuesday, vice president Yemi Osinbajo said President Muhammadu Buhari had been "left with no choice" but to raise petrol prices. "What can we do if we don't have foreign currency? We have to import fuel," Osinbajo said. Nigeria needs to import almost all of its fuel as its refineries are largely out of action after years of neglect and mismanagement. There were some flight delays on Wednesday as airlines struggled to get jet fuel, but airports in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt in the oil-producing Niger Delta were operational

ARSENAL TO PAY £51m FOR ALVARO MORATA

Arsenal have reportedly begun talks regarding a potential £51m move for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata from Juventus this summer, The Sun reports. The 23-year-old joined the Italian champions from Real Madrid in 2014, but Corriere dello Sport suggests that Los Blancos would fork out £23.6m to re-sign the striker before agreeing to a sale thought to be worth around £51m with Arsenal.

FUEL HIKE:NANS TREATENS THE GOVERNMENT

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ekiti State chapter, is to shut down all tertiary institutions in the state on Tuesday, to protest the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, fondly called petrol by the federal government. NANS, in a statement by the chairman of the chapter, Comrade Shina Awopeju, on Sunday, said the astronomical increase of the pump price of petrol from N87 to N145 by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government , was ‘’cruel , wicked, insensitive and brazenly oppressive.’’ Awopeju said all tertiary institutions in the state, both private and public , would be shut down on Tuesday, May 17 in protest if President Buhari refuses to reverse the policy, he described as ill-timed and obnoxious. NANS chastised President Buhari for allegedly failing to fulfill his electioneering promises to Nigerians, in spite of the overwhelming supports accorded him during the 2015 presidential poll. “Nigerians are gradually losing trust in President Buhari, because what we are getting were not the kind of change we bargained for. “The federal government should find a way of making our refineries functional and operational than to be increasing fuel price at will,” NANS posited.    

CONGRATULATIONS TO FC BARCELONA

Luis Suarez bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona retained La Liga and claimed the 24th league title in their history with a 3-0 win over Granada in Andalusia on Saturday. The Catalans needed to win to secure the league title with Real Madrid, one point behind, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna thanks to two first half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona’s 24th La liga title win inevitably prompted plenty of activity on Internet, westally entertainment picks out the best of the reaction on social media to a remarkable achievement.

EFCC AFTER FANI KAYODE'S HOUSE

EFCC lay siege to Fani-Kayode’s house again following his alleged role in the $115 million bribe reportedly dispensed by the immediate past minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke – Fani-Kayode urges the EFCC to endeavour to carry out their functions within the ambit of the laws – He says the anti-graft agency has raided his home four times already this week The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again invaded the residence of the former minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. This was disclosed in a statement by Jude Ndukwe, the SA media to Fani-Kayode and made available to NAIJ.com. Fani Kayode who was the spokesperson of the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organization was officially invited by EFCC, after the anti-graft agency claimed that he had a role in the $115 million bribe reportedly dispensed by the immediate past minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison- Madueke.But in a statement made available today, May 12, the ex- minister has urged the EFCC to endeavour to carry out their functions within the ambit of the laws. The Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again invaded the residence of the former minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode The statement reads: “Earlier today, the EFCC invaded the residence of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode even when he was still in their custody. What miffed us most was their mode of operation which was forceful, provocative and dangerous as they wielded their guns with needless threats. The worst is that the invasion was without a warrant as they forced their way in, and after terrifying all the staff at home including the infant, they whisked the laundry man away even though he was later released. “This is the fourth time the EFCC operatives would be invading Chief Fani-Kayode’s residence in just under a week. We condemn this act of executive lawlessness, harassment and intimidation. Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has served this country even at the highest levels and he deserves some courtesy. “We call on the EFCC to endeavour to carry out their functions within the ambit of our laws and stop brazenly betraying the fact that Chief Fani-Kayode is under persecution. The world is watching!” Fani-Kayode was made to present himself at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on May 9, Monday, after uniformed agents stormed his home Abuja at the weekend.He learnt that the anti-graft agency actually has three cases of financial crime against him. His home was first raided last Friday, May 6, by EFCC operatives.

GIWA IN TROUBLE

The Disciplinary committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, today held an extra-ordinary congress in Abuja and made some interesting decisions. Read the press statement released by the NFF via it’s official website In the matter between LMC Vs. Giwa FC on Match Day 12; Match No: 115, the Committee Rules as Follows: That the decision of the LMC as contained in the Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated Thursday 28th April, 2016 is hereby upheld by the Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee. That Giwa FC shall pay a fine of N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira Only) to the LMC III. That Giwa FC shall pay the Sum of N650,000 to offset the expenses of the match officials to the LMC That Giwa FC shall pay the Sum of N1, 000,000 (One Million Naira) Only to offset the expenses incurred by Rangers International FC That an order that the match, which lasted for 74 minutes, shall count as a completed fixture i.e the goals so far recorded (0-1) shall be the final score for the match. This is pursuant to Rule B13.55 which states that ‘ the LMC may order a league match which for whatever reason lasts for less than 90 minutes to count as a completed fixture or to be replayed’ In the matter between LMC Vs. Giwa FC on Match Day 14; Match No: 136, the Committee Rules as Follows: That the decision of the LMC as contained in the Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated Tuesday 3rd May, 2016 is hereby upheld by the Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee. That in line with Rule B 13:25 of the Frame Work and Rules of the NPFL the Committee Rules that Giwa FC shall forfeit to Wikki Tourists FC the three points as well as three goals arising from the match III. Giwa FC shall pay a fine of N250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only) being the sum of expenses including stadium hire, security and logistics incurred in respect of the match to the LMC. In the matter between: Nigeria Football Federation and CHRISTOPHER GIWA and MUAZU SULEYMAN, YAHAYA ADAMA, SANI FEMA, JOHNSON EFFIONG After reviewing the charges, available facts and evidence, the NFF Disciplinary Committee hereby finds as follows: That Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong are found guilty of Illegally representing the NFF in breach of Art. 40 of the NFF Statutes, when they without due authorization and mandate purported to contract a Law Firm, Messrs Leslie Cohen & Associates of Illovo Law Chambers, 4 Fricker Road, Ground Floor, South Africa in the name of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and refused to pay for services whereby the said Messrs Leslie Cohen & Associates commenced proceedings against the NFF for the sum of $100000 being legal fees for professional services rendered in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg. That Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong are found guilty of breaching Art. 69(1) of the NFF Statutes by taking football matters to the ordinary court and failing to submit to the jurisdiction of FIFA and the NFF. III. That there is insufficient particulars and evidence submitted to establish the charge of threats, unguarded, uncouth and uncivilized statements in the media against the NFF, brought against Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong That Christopher Giwa is guilty of breach of the general rules of conduct as contained in Art. 13 of the FIFA Code of Ethics when he invaded the premises of the Nigeria Football Federation and falsely presented himself as President of the NFF on 6th May, 2016. That Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong are found guilty of failing to comply fully with the Statutes, regulations, directives and decisions of FIFA and NFF in contravention of Art. 13 1(a) of NFF Statutes 2010 in relation to the NFF Election held in Warri Delta State on 30thSeptember, 2014. That Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong are in breach of fiduciary and loyalty as contained in Art. 15 of FIFA Code of Ethics 2012 by carrying out various deliberate acts and conducts capable of attracting a ban from FIFA on the NFF capable of putting the administration and development of football in Nigeria into jeopardy. Based on the findings above and in Line with the provision of Art. 65 (3) of the NFF Statutes 2010, the NFF Disciplinary Committee hereby pronounces the following sanctions on the following persons: Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong are hereby banned from taking part in any football related activity for a period of Five (5) years each. Source:westally entertainment

LYRICAL DRSMITH ARCHIEVES

A Jos based upcoming artist, Simon Smith Segak popularly known as Lyrical Dr Smith was signed by an Abuja based musical record label M.O.S.S. The signing of the contract ceremony took place in Jos the Plateau State Capital. President of the record label Mr. Donald ‘Maacdi’ Mbaka revealed that the choice of Lyrical Dr.Smith is as a result of his potential as a natural artist and his unique talent needs to be heard globally. Maacdi maintained that the deal is for the period of 3 years which is subject to renewal adding that the artist is to produce 2 musical albums within the time frame of the agreement. Lyrical Dr Smith said “I consider this opportunity as an avenue to explore my potential to the world and I promise my fans out there that you are going to hear more of me more often”. Lyrical Dr Smith whose real name is Simon Smith Segak hails from Pankshin LGA, a presenter with Unity FM 93.3 in Jos raps in both English and Hausa started music at the age of 7. Speaking about himself, Lyrical Dr Smith said “I use to beat our dining table, empty milk can miming rap songs when I was 7 and later joined a music performing /dance group called ‘The Lords Ship’. The group consists of 5 members and what we basically do in the group is singing and dancing in churches when invited, birthdays, naming ceremonies. I was the rapper in the group”. In 2008 Smith won a rap battle and was given a free session by first wave and SUKASOUNDS to produce a song titled: Shining Bright. In 2015 Jeremiah Gyang featured Smith on his song ‘DanGata (Meaning Royalty)’. The song is currently trending nationwide. Smith went further to say he sees his contract signing with the M.O.S.S record label as an open door to what he cherish doing in life, as well as fruits of his hard labor and determination over the years.