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Ebonyi acquires 5 rice milling machines lAs Umahi says he has no opposition in 2019 guber poll By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Peter Okutu ABUJA——IN a bid to boost rice production in the country, the Ebonyi State government has purchased five rice milling machines to be installed in five local government areas of the State. Smuggled rice seized by Ogun Command This is as the state governor; Chief Dave Umahi has declared that there is no formidable opposition to threaten his re-election in 2019 election. Speaking in an interview in Abuja, the governor also explained that the N4 billion agricultural loan he recently approved for workers in the state was to boost agricultural production and also improve the financial status of the workers, adding that the state has a comparative advantage in agriculture. Explaining the reason for making the state a food center, Umahi who is the chairman of South East Governors Forum said, “It is well known that Ebonyi state has a comparative advanta...

EPL: Chelsea agree Morata-Higuain swap deal with AC Milan Chelsea and AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement to swap Alvaro Morata for Gonzalo Higuain, when the transfer window reopens in January. Both strikers have endured underwhelming campaigns, with Morata not even making the Chelsea squad for the last three Premier League matches. Higuain on his part, has not scored since October. But according to Sport Mediaset, the two sides are “perfecting the final details” of an exchange which is now described as inevitable, with just the nature of the swap still to be decided. Technically, Higuain is still on loan at San Siro from Juventus, so the Italian champions must give their approval to the deal. But Milan bosses believe upcoming games against Frosinone and SPAL will be his final, goodbye appearances. There are two options on the table, and the first would see Higuain’s loan at Milan terminated and he would move to Stamford Bridge on loan instead and the possibility to make...

2019 presidency: Gov. Amosun leads APM to adopt Buhari at Aso Rock Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has led the National Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, to present a letter of abdoption to President Muhammadu Buhari. APM adopted President Buhari as its presidential candidate in the 2019 Presidential election. Amosun told State House correspondents that the APM had already taken a decision to adopt the president as its candidate. Even though the Governor remains in the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, he is ostensibly the sponsor of the APM in Ogun state He said, “You will recall that just last week, we made public that APM has adopted President Buhari as their presidential candidate. “I had promised to bring the letter they had given me to present to him and that is what we came to do today. And you know Mr President is a very gracious human being, he is a man with a good heart. “He said if a party has adopted him, it is only fair he a...

Ekweremadu hails Gov. Ugwuanyi over new Egede autonomous community Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for approving additional autonomous community for Egede, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. He equally hailed the Governor for various infrastructural development which he sited in the community. The Senator spoke after the Egede community adopted him as their candidate for Enugu west senatorial district in the 2019 elections. The community said the adoption of Senator Ekweremadu was in recognition of the purposeful and quality representation Senator Ekweremadu has accorded the community, the entire senatorial zone and Ndigbo in his sojourn in the Senate and the ECOWAS Parliament as the Deputy Senate President and former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. A delegation from the community comprising the paramount ruler, HRH Igwe Dr. P. I Oyigbo, the Okwuloha II of Egede Ancient Kingdom, Egede Town Union executives and other...

Why Buhari Was ‘Booed’ At Budget Presentation – PDP Lawmaker A member of the House of Representatives and one of the spokespersons of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Nnena Ukeje, has given some insight into why President Muhammadu Buhari was ‘booed’ during the presentation of the 2019 budget on Wednesday. According to her, instead of addressing the National Assembly as the President of the country, President Buhari’s mannerisms rather appeared as though he was merely speaking as the flagbearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC). She said this when she made an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. According to her, with an already heated polity, the Presidency ought to have taken a cue from former President Goodluck Jonathan, who during his time, delegated the assignment of presenting the budget to a “less contentious character”. Read Also: Jeers, Cheers As Buhari Presents 2019 Budget Proposal To National Assembly She e...

Group cautions Osinbajo, Ajimobi against instigating Yoruba-Igbo feud A pan-Igbo socio-political pressure group, the South East Revival Group, SERG, has urged Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State to exercise restraint in their utterances as the country goes into general elections next year to avoid pitching their Yoruba ethnic group against the Igbo. Osinbajo, Ajimobi and Aregbesola The national co-ordinator of SERG, Chief Willy Ezugwu in a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday, recalled that “while speaking at the Alaafin’s palace, the Vice President had urged the Yoruba to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari to pave way for Yoruba presidency in 2023, but Governor Ajimobi took the narrative higher by declaring that the 2019 election was between the Hausa and Yoruba alliance on one hand and the Hausa and Igbo on the other. Yuletide: DPR cautions consumers against panic buying “We condemn in strongest terms possible, this brand of ethnic politics and...

APC urges Nigerians to pray for the country’s leaders at Christmas Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC)has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas to pray for the country’s leaders, peace, progress and socio-economic development. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja while felicitating with Christians and Nigerians on the occasion which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. “As we gather with families and friends for the Christmas festivities which are characterised by gift-giving, social gatherings and feasting, we should remember to extend love and generosity to the less-privileged around us.We should also emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ exemplified by self-sacrifice,”the APC spokesman said.(NAN) New Airport Terminal : Stop taking credit for our projects, PDP tells Buhari Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/apc-urges-nigerians-to-pray-for-the-countrys-leaders-at-christmas/

EPL: Arsenal suffer major injury blow ahead of Brighton clash Arsenal have been hit with news that Henrikh Mkhitaryan, will be out of action until February 2019, after suffering a broken metatarsal. Mkhitaryan picked up the injury, during the Gunners’ 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-final last Wednesday. The 29-year-old suffered the fractured foot, when attempting a shot from the edge of the penalty area, only for Lucas Moura to make a last-ditch challenge. Moura won the ball, but also crashed into the Armenian midfielder, who remained on the deck in agony. He was substituted at the break and missed the 3-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal confirmed on Monday that, after weekend tests and a scan, Mkhitaryan has indeed suffered a broken foot and is expected to be out for at least six weeks.Source: http://dailypost.ng/2018/12/24/epl-arsenal-suffer-major-injury-blow-ahead-brighton-clash/

‘I will end ASUU strike if elected’ – Atiku says Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has voiced his concern over the ongoing industrial action by ASUU and promises to end it. In a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity for the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, Atiku decried the industrial impasses between the Federal Government and labour unions in critical sectors in the country. The PDP presidential candidate lamented that the situation was altering the future of Nigerians youths and putting families under undue pressure. “Atiku Abubakar, however, offers hope to the striking lecturers and other agitating labour fronts as he has already set out templates to handle all related issues and ensure an end to incessant labour crisis, ensure industrial harmony and greater productivity in all sectors, immediately he is elected into office as president,” the statement said. The former vice president stressed the importance of education and youth developmen...

PDP Presidential Aspirant, Atiku, To Sign Peace Accord Pact Today The Presidential Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar to sign the peace accord on the conduct of the 2019 elections today. The Atiku Abubakar and some others were not present when President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress signed the accord in Abuja on Tuesday. The National Peace Accord was convened by eminent Nigerians led by a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd). What Is Your Take On This?

EPL: Suarez to replace Fabregas at Chelsea AC Milan are keen to sign Fabregas in January and the Blues have looked at Barca’s disgruntled Suarez. Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri does not want the 31-year-old to go, but the Spaniard wants more football than he is getting at the moment. Sarri has told the club’s board that he does not want Fabregas to go until a direct replacement has been sorted out as he is his only true cover for Jorginho. However, Fabregas has made only four Premier League appearances this season, starting only in the recent defeat away to Wolves. Suarez wants to leave Barcelona after making only one substitute appearance in La Liga this season, and would cost around £15million. The Blues value Fabregas at around £11m.Source: http://dailypost.ng/2018/12/12/epl-saurez-replace-fabregas-chelsea/

Bridge In UK Demolished And Road Cleared Under 15 Hours From the information we were able to gather, the Highways Agency and its contractors (Armac, the demolition company, and Costain-Carrillion JV, the main contractor) completed the demolition and the clearing of road just in 15.5 hours. They closed the M1 motorway in Bedfordshire, and prepared it for the demolition of the old A5120 road bridge, built in 1959 and weighing over 1400 tonnes. The demolition of the bridge kicked off at 9:15 pm on Saturday June 30, 2012. They worked throughout the night and the M1 was fully re-opened from 11:30 am the following morning. In this side of the world, it can take ages or several political tenures just to fill a pothole in a street. How long do you think it will take to do this same thing here in Nigeria? If you’re interested, you can watch it on YouTube here . Source: https://autojosh.com/m1-bridge-uk-demolished/

EPL: Mourinho distances self from agent’s statement on Manchester United future Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he did not know about agent Jorge Mendes’ vote of confidence before it was released. Mendes made a rare public statement on Friday, when he insisted United were fully behind Mourinho, despite a disappointing start to the season. “I have nothing to do with the statement, it is Jorge’s statement, not my statement. “I didn’t know [it was coming] and I don’t care about it,” Mourinho told a news conference ahead of the Champions League clash with Valencia. The Red Devils are away to Valencia in their last Champions League group fixture on Wednesday.Source: http://dailypost.ng/2018/12/12/epl-mourinho-distances-self-agents-statement-manchester-united-future/

Mohamed Salah Shines For Liverpool Again Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah Liverpool’s Champions League hopes are still alive, and as so often they have Mohamed Salah to thank. On the big stage, with the stakes high, the Egyptian delivered. Again. His first-half goal gave Jurgen Klopp’s side what they wanted, what they needed. Their 1-0 win means it is the Reds who join Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16, while Napoli must contemplate a New Year spent in the Europa League. Tough on the Italians, but few inside Anfield will care. Finalists last season, Liverpool will hope something special is brewing once more. What is it about this competition and the men in red? What is it about this competition and Salah, too? He’s been on Merseyside less than 18 months and he has 14 Champions League goals. Only Steven Gerrard, in the club’s history, has more. After his hat-trick at the weekend, only one goal was needed this time. Some goal, mind. There didn’t seem a huge deal of danger when James...

If you spend without our appropriation you go to jail, Reps tell Amaechi, others ABUJA-Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday told Nigerian Ministers and other public officials working with the Executive arm of government that they were subject to scrutiny at all times on how budgetary allocations to their offices were used and that they will go to jail if they spend money without appropriation. members of House of the Reps The lawmakers also said it would be an illegality which attracts a certain jail term should any minister go ahead to spend money not appropriated by the Legislature. They therefore decided that henceforth, executive officials that fail to give a comprehensive account of allocations made to them would not have their 2019 budgets approved by the House. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nkiru Onyejiocha handed down the warning at a public hearing meant to scrutinize chief executives of 4 agencies in the sector on the perfor...

Sunday Adelaja: between truth and outright lies Teach us to guard our tongue oh Lord. This is a prayer every believer should say as regularly as we eat and drink. There is a saying that a falling man pulls down everything his hand can touch. It is a great concern to me and should be for a every Christian, the activities of a certain Ukrainian based Nigerian pastor named Sunday Adelaja. The preacher is famed simply for deriding, criticizing, demonizing and tarnishing the images of some of Nigeria’s most prominent Christian leaders. His videos are littered all over YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms where his followers, mostly Non-Christians, gather to make mockery of the move of God’s power in Nigeria through his prophets. A few weeks ago I came across a video on YouTube by a certain lady named Mayowa. I will describe the video and its content as a heart wrenching display of crass ignorance and a devilish conspiracy against the body of Christ in Nigeria. In this vid...

2019 Presidency: Fani-Kayode talks tough, reveals plan for Buhari’s govt Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of aviation has blatantly condemned the intimidation of members of the opposition party by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration Fani Kayode in a post on his Twitter page said he would continue to speak up against tyranny in the country as long as he is alive This is coming at the heels of alleged freezing of presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar’s running mate Peter Obi’s accounts and arrest of Doyin Okupe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The former minister wrote: “My family have been members of Nigeria’s ruling elite for 4 generations. I cannot be silenced or intimidated by a coven of ill-bred peasants or any man born of woman “I was born to lead, to resist evil, to fight tyranny, to speak truth to power and to stand up for the oppressed. “No matter what price I have to pay I will play my role and not shy s...

Doyin Okupe Detained By EFCC - PDP Spokesman Claims The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, reportedly detained Doyin Okupe, the Media Adviser to the Director General of PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation. A Tweet by Kola Ologbondiyan, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday night read: "Media Adviser to the Director General of PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, @doyinokupe detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes commission." He added, "It is a season of assault, harassment and intimidation for the members of PDP. Details shortly…" Prior to his visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Doyin Okupe had tweeted;Source: https://www.tori.ng/news/112656/doyin-okupe-detained-by-efcc-pdp-spokesman-claims.html

What Presidency Said On Reports Of EFCC Raid On Atiku Sons' Apartment In Abuja Buhari's SSA, Garba Shehu The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a "flowing stream of fake news". He stated this in response to the reports that the account of the PDP vice-presidential candidate, Peter Obi was frozen, and that the house of the son of Atiku Abubakar, PDP presidential candidate, was raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Shehu, the reports are untrue and is just "another manifestation of the PDP's growing expertise in fake news". A statement by the president's spokesman read: "The story about the raid 'ordered by Buhari-led government' on the home of PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s son and the fairy tale on the alleged blockage of the bank accounts of the running mate, [former] Governo...

Madrid threatens to send national police to Catalonia to provide order Catalan President Quim Torra (R) and Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska arrive for a security meeting at Palau de la Generalitat in Barcelona, Spain, September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Albert GeaSpain’s government has warned authorities in Catalonia that it could take over responsibility for law and order in the region after radical separatists blocked a highway. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska warned that if the regional police force does not exercise “the roles…. assigned to it” then “we will order state security forces to intervene, if necessary and with proportionality”. Grande-Marlaska issued the warning in a letter to his counterpart in Catalonia’s separatist government late on Monday. The letter cites a protest on Saturday by radical Catalan separatists who blocked the AP-7 toll highway which runs along Catalonia’s Mediterranean coast to France for 15 hours without any intervention by ...

Adamawa Governor Signs Three New Laws   File photo: Adamawa State Governor, Mohammadu Jibrilla Governor of Adamawa State, Mohammed Umar Jibrilla, has signed three new laws aimed at protecting the rights of citizens of the state. They are the Penal Code Law, the Administration of Criminal Justice Law which addresses the needs of the common man and ensures that they are not detained arbitrarily but given a fair hearing, while the third, is the Proceeds of Criminal Law. Read Also: NBA President Appears In Court Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud Governor Jibrilla signed the three laws on Tuesday while declaring open the 2018 Law Week in Yola, the state capital. He assured members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that his government will continue to support the Judiciary in ensuring that justice is served. Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2018/12/11/adamawa-governor-signs-three-new-laws/

Champions League: Barcelona’s squad to face Tottenham Hotspur revealed Barcelona have released their line-up to tackle Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League fixture slated for Tuesday night at the Camp Nou Stadium. Barca coach, Ernesto Valverde released a provisional list of 19 players through the club’s official Twitter page, @FCBarcelona. Valverde’s men head to the game following a 4-0 victory over Espanyol on Saturday in the La Liga fixture. Below is Barcelona’s squad against Tottenham: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Piqué, Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suárez, Coutinho, Arthur, Luis Suárez, Messi, Dembélé, Cillessen, Lenglet, Jordi Alba, Munir, Vidal, Vermaelen, Aleñá, Miranda. The kick-off time for the match is 9pm.Source: http://dailypost.ng/2018/12/11/champions-league-barcelonas-squad-face-tottenham-hotspur-revealed/

Ronaldo De Lima reveals difference between him and Cristiano Ronaldo Brazilian legend, Ronaldo De Lima, has revealed the difference between him and Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo De Lima said it was not coincidence that Cristiano Ronaldo was still on top of his game at 33 years of age. Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 for Juventus and the 33-year-old has already made a huge impact in Serie A, scoring 10 and racking up five assists. Ronaldo De Lima, who is also a Real Madrid legend, noted that the Portuguese superstar trains and works hard for the love of the game, while he (De Lima) trained because he had to do. He told Euro Sports, “It’s no coincidence that Cristiano has reached 33 years of age in that shape. “I think there are few players who take care of their body like he does, with so much desire to improve. I trained because I had to do, he does it because he loves it.”Source: http://dailypost.ng/2018/12/11/ronaldo-de-lima-reveals-differenc...

President Buhari mourns former COAS, Gen. Salihu Ibrahim Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of retired Lt. Gen. Salihu Ibrahim, former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from 1990 to 1993. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja, said President Buhari condoled with the family, the government and the people of Kogi State over the death of the former COAS. Salihu Ibrahim President Buhari added that the news of Ibrahim’s death had devastated him, but was consoled by the fact that the soldier in the departed former Chief of Army Staff would remain immortal and never to be forgotten. He said: “It is a matter of great pride that outstanding officers like General Ibrahim served the Nigerian Army. “He served the nation with all his heart; with full dedication and commitment to duty. His service represents the hallmark of our Armed Forces. PDP to APC: In Character and Integrity, Buhari is...

Jubilations In Ekiti As Court Dismisses Suit Against Fayemi Governor Kayode Fayemi Jubilations broke out in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Monday as the Ado Ekiti Division of the Federal High Court dismissed the suit filed by former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, to challenge the eligibility of Governor Kayode Fayemi to contest in the July 14 governorship election in the state. Fayemi’s supporters and well-wishers gathered at the pavilion and Fajuyi Park to celebrate the court victory amid drumming and dancing. Oni, who was an All Progressives Congress aspirant in the election, in the suit, challenged Fayemi’s eligibility on the grounds that the governor did not resign his appointment as a minister 30 days before the party primaries and as well that he was indicted by the Justice Silas Oyewole-led commission of inquiry last year. The commission of inquiry was set up by the former Governor Ayodele Fayose to probe the finances of the state government when Fayemi w...

Governor Ambode approves N10m compensation to slain LASTMA officer’s family Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has announced the approval of 10 Million Naira compensation to the family of the officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), who was recently killed by a FSARS Officer over a traffic dispute. He made the revelation, on Sunday, while commiserating with LASTMA over the killing of Mr Rotimi Adeyemo. Governor Ambode said the incident was one too many, revealing that a total of 18 officers were lost to such unfortunate situation, and 24 permanently incapacitated in various hospitals in the last one year. While Lagosians have commended the gesture, they have also asked for disciplinary measures to be taken against sars officials to prevent future occurence. Source: http://www.informationng.com/2018/12/governor-ambode-approves-n10m-compensation-to-slain-lastma-officers-family.html

'Vote Buying, A Threat To Nigeria’s Democracy' - Saraki, Dogara    President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Monday said vote buying is a threat to the nation’s democracy. Speaking at a public hearing in Abuja, they called for urgent action by stakeholders, especially security agencies to check the menace before the 2019 general election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hearing was conducted by the National Assembly Joint Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. In a keynote address, Saraki said the country was in a delicate situation as the entire world was looking forward to what would happen in the coming general election. This, he said, is understandable considering that President Muhammadu Buhari is the current Chairman of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS). “Moreover, the Chairman of INEC is the head of Electoral Commissions in...

Kogi State Judiciary begins indefinite strike over unpaid 6 months salary The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Kogi State chapter has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike action over unpaid six months salaries by the state government. In a notice signed by the Secreratary of the judicial staff, Comrade Sule Subaru, which was obtained by DAILYPOST on Monday night, the union said after its emergency meetings resolved to shut down the courts indefinitely with effect from Tuesday, December 11, 2018. According to him, this is as a result of the inability of the staff to transport themselves to their offices. The notice read partly, “The Exco commends members for their endurance and faith in the union despite untold hardship inflicted on them by the non payment of salary by the state Government. “The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria Kogi State chapter frowns at the insensitivity of the state Government towards the Judiciary by not releasing our monthly subvention. “Th...

Strike: We have reached partial agreement with ASUU- Chris Ngige The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says the lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), might soon come to an end as the leadership of the union and the Federal government have reached a partial agreement. Recall that the academic union began their strike action on November 5th to demand better funding for the Education sector. Speaking after a reconciliation meeting with the union yesterday December 10th, the Minister told newsmen that the strike would soon be called off as efforts are being made to meet the demands of the union. “We have finished our deliberation. I am happy to report that we touched some areas of understanding in implementation from the memorandum of action which we agreed to in 2017. Some of these areas we have substantial compliance and some other areas have not been fully dealt with. Like the issue of shortfall in salaries of some federal univer...

‘How I lost election for failure to purchase guns for cultists’ – APC House of Reps candidate A former House of Representative member, Chief Peter Oge Ali, who represented Ohaukwu/ Ebonyi Federal constituency, Monday said he lost the 2015 election for refusing to purchase guns for cult members. Oge Ali made this known while addressing newsmen at his residence located along Onwe road, Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State. He warned aspirants in the 2019 general elections to desist from sponsoring cult groups to terrorise innocent citizens of the state. The former lawmaker said, “People who are in cult many years ago are now suffering. These small boys that are in cult today in Ohaukwu LGA are there for fear of being killed. And before they know it, they themselves will start killing others. I tell you, any person that sheds blood, the family will suffer it. “Some of us who are contesting election, if a drop of human blood will make me to win election, it is better that such election ...

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Netflix Launches First African Series Netflix has revealed the launch of its first African original series to be aired in 2019. According to entertainment news site Variety, the series, Queen Sono is a drama that centres around a female secret agent that fights crime and at the same time dealing with difficult issues in her personal life. South African actress Pearl Thusi will play the lead role and she says that the series will be a game changer for every artist in Africa. Thusi is famous for her role as Dayana Mampas in the action drama Quantico starring alongside Priyanka Chopra. She is not a newcomer to the scene, she has featured in the Netflix original Catching feelings, a romantic comedy about Johannesburgers in their 30s. #QueenSono – Africa’s first @netflix original ! A thrilling story about a kickass female spy. Can’t wait for you guys to see what we have in store for you ! @NetflixSA pic.twitter.com/z0LtRTbspv — Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) Decemb...

INSURGENCY: Malnutrition threatens future of children in N/E Nigeria By Sola Ogundipe & Chioma Obinna The world is hungry. Currently, Nigeria is listed among the 10 hungriest nations in the world. By 2030, the world intends to end hunger. What will be Nigeria’s position on the hunger scale? This is the question on the lips of concerned Nigerians and people of other nations. Nigeria’s population is crucial to global population. Currently, the world’s 7th most populous nation, Nigeria’s population is estimated to hit 400 million by 2050. MALNUTRITION: Newborns and pregnant women most at risk. The 2018 Goal Keepers Report released by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, notes that by 2050, more than 40 per cent of the extremely poor people in the world would be living in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report also showed that by 2050, 152 million Nigerians will be extremely poor, and Nigeria will be home to the highest number of extremely poor peo...

PSG Star Mbappe Speaks On His Relationship With Teammate, Neymar. Football star Kylian Mbappe has revealed the truth behind his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar . Reports have previously suggested the pair don’t see eye to eye and have clashed in the dressing rooms on occasions. Recent rumours have also said PSG will sell one of their star pairing in order to avoid possible Financial Fair Play sanctions, although the club have strongly denied that is the case. It looked although it may have been left to Mbappe to fire PSG to victory in their Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. But with Neymar now set to pass a late fitness test to feature, Mbappe has revealed their relationship is growing on and off the pitch. “It is up to us to step it up and show that we can play better than what we have shown so far,” Mbappe said. “I am getting along better and better with Neymar. Tomorrow he’ll show all the quality he has in order to help us win.” A ...

Messi And Son Lead Football Stars To Watch Match At Real Madrid’s Stadium. Lionel Messi led a parade of European superstars past and present watching the Copa Libertadores final at the Santiago Bernabeu. Having struck two sublime free-kicks for Barca last night, the Argentine forward arrived at the home of Real Madrid for the South American showdown. The second leg of the final was set to be played on November 24, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg. River Plate take on Boca Juniors in the Spanish capital after the second leg was moved to a neutral location due to trouble outside the Estadio Monumental. Messi arrived at Madrid’s stadium along with his son to watch the game after the original tie was postponed. But he was not the only European player to be in attendance. Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann wore a Boca Juniors jersey while Colombian James Rodriguez was back in Madrid to watch the match. And Inter’s prolific front man Mauro Icardi, also from Argentina, arrived in M...

Bayern Munich Stars And Their Wives Attend Glamorous Christmas Party (Photos) Bayern Munich stars and their wifes were pictured celebrating Christmas already in Germany. Players turned up and posed by a Christmas tree with their wives and girlfriends, and they were even joined by some of the club's former stars for the festivities. The night was a cause for celebration after sweeping to an easy 3-0 win over Nuremberg in the league earlier on Saturday. See more; https://www.mysportdab.com/2018/12/bayern-munich-stars-and-wags-attend.html

EPL: Lukaku reveals why he is losing muscle Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku, has admitted he has had to lose some muscle after the 2018 World Cup. Lukaku bulked up to play for Belgium at the tournament last summer and his more muscular physique has hindered him amid the faster pace of the Premier League. After firing four goals in his first four games this season, Lukaku endured a 12-match drought, before scoring on his last two starts against Southampton and Fulham. The 25-year-old has shed the weight by keeping away from the gym, drinking more water and sticking to a diet of fish and vegetables. “A little bit of muscle, yeah. I had to lose it. “I felt great at the World Cup, but here in the Premier League I cannot play with the same amount of muscle as international football. “When I came back, I knew straightaway ‘nah, I cannot play in this style like this’. “So you just stay out of the gym, drink a lot of water, and eat a lot of veg and fish, and it helps. “Also, I ha...

Liverpool turn to Salah to summon Gerrard's spirit for Napoli showdown Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on December 8, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / Liverpool must again rely on fortress Anfield to inflict Napoli’s first Champions League defeat of the season if they are to avoid the disappointment of a group stage exit just over six months since appearing in last season’s final. The five-time European champions will most likely even have to win by two goals if they concede due to Napoli’s 1-0 triumph when the sides last met in September. Yet, such a scenario is nothing new for Liverpool and even rekindles fond memories of similar permutations when they hosted Olympiakos in the final Champions League group game of the 2004/05 season. Brazilian legend Rivaldo’s early free-kick left the ...

Obasanjo: Secondus warns Oshiomhole, speaks on canal controlling Buhari’s govt The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, on Friday in Abuja warned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, to stop abusing former Nigerian leaders. DAILY POST earlier reported that Oshiomhole on Wednesday said God will punish both Obasanjo and Abubakar by allowing President Muhammadu Buhari defeat them in 2019. Secondus, while presenting the party’s flag to the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. Haleemat Busari, the party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipo Adebutu, and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde on Friday, warned Oshiomhole against insulting Obasanjo. He said: “The chairman of the APC should be warned to stop insulting the former leaders of this country.” The PDP chairman also described APC administration as a government being run by cabals. He, h...

Nigerians Are Hungry But Buhari's Economic Policies Not The Cause - Tony Momoh Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information, has admitted that there is hunger in the country but added that President Muhammadu Buhari is addressing it through massive investment in agriculture especially production of locally grown rice. Speaking in an interview with INDEPENDENT, Momoh, who is one of the national leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), also said it is unfair for the opposition especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to claim that President Buhari has achieved nothing since assuming office in May 2015. Momoh also said President Buhari’s economic policies is not responsible for the hunger being experienced in the country. He said “There is hunger in the land but if you pray to be fed, the answer to that prayer is food. You either grow it or buy it. Look at what we are growing and how much we have saved fighting importation of food and growing food. “We h...