EFL Cup!! Manchester United 4-1 West Ham (RESULT)

Manchester United eased into the EFL Cup semi-finals as they beat West Ham with manager Jose Mourinho watching from the Old Trafford stands. The Portuguese, given a one-match touchline ban before the match, stayed out of view as United reached the last four for the first time since 2013-14.Zlatan Ibrahimovic clipped in the opening goal inside two minutes before former United youngster Ashley Fletcher equalised as he pounced on David de Gea’s error.

Martial re-established the home side’s lead shortly after half-time, drilling Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pass low into the bottom corner. The France international stroked in Antonio Valencia’s low cross after a well-worked team move, with Ibrahimovic adding the gloss by tapping in with virtually the last kick of the game. Wherever United manager Mourinho was – likely to be inside his office – he will have been pleased with his side’s fluent attacking display, and even happy enough to bring substitute Bastian Schweinsteiger on for his first game since March.

Who was your man of match?

Ebonyi Governor Presents N127.2 Billion Budget For 2017 (See Details)

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Wednesday presented to the state House of Assembly a budget proposal of N127.2 billion for 2017. The Appropriation Bill, tagged Budget of Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction in Economic Recession, sets aside N87.1 billion for capital expenditure representing and N40. 171 billion for recurrent spending. The budget for 2016 was N101.1 billion. The economic sector got N57.1 billion as the largest allocation from the capital spending. The governor said the money would go into providing roads, water, electricity, agriculture, education, commerce and industries. The social sector got N14.1 billion, while administration received N9.9 billion. The governor said the state would borrow N40 billion to accelerate growth. He said the money would enable the government complete ongoing road, agricultural, and infrastructural projects.Speaking earlier, the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Francis Nwifuru, said the legislature was very satisfied with the fiscal prudence demonstrated by the government in the outgoing fiscal year.“You have done very well in all sectors in the obvious economic challenges facing the country, where most states are still finding it difficult to pay salaries,” he told the governor. Mr. Nwifuru pleaded with the governor to increase funding to the House of Assembly to allow it perform its duties.

Buhari Must Not See This! Top 20 Richest In Nigeria In 2016 With Their Net-worth (Video)

I said “Buhari Must Not See This!” because i know by the time tjis video go viral… some of them may be probe. Abi i lie?

“God Told Me Dangote Will Become The President Of Nigeria” – Archbishop Amu Says

A former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop George Amu, has said God has shown him that Nigerian billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will one day become the president of Nigeria.

Amu said just like the emergence of Donald Trump as the President of America shocked the world, so will Dangote’s emergence as Nigeria’s President shock everyone.

The cleric, who recalled telling journalists on August 21, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, that Trump would win America’s election, said God had also revealed to him that Dangote would be Nigeria’s President, but he was not sure whether he would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari or not. According to him, the similarity between Trump and Dangote is that both are successful businessmen, rather than politicians, and God plans to use them to salvage their countries from problems. Amu recalled that when he predicted Trump’s victory, no newspaper reported it, saying, “I even told my children to circulate the information on their Facebook but they declined. The same God, who revealed Donald Trump’s victory in the US, has also declared His intention to install Dangote as the future President of Nigeria.”

EFL Cup!! Arsenal 0-2 Southampton (RESULT)

Southampton progressed to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup for the first time since 1987 thanks to a convincing victory over a below-par and under-strength Arsenal.

Goals from Jordy Clasie – his first for the club – and Ryan Bertrand secured victory for a Southampton side which inflicted a first defeat on the Gunners since the opening day of the season.

Manager Arsene Wenger, who has never won this competition during his 20-year reign in north London, had made 10 changes to the team which beat Bournemouth 3-1 in the Premier League at the weekend and paid the price.

In Aaron Ramsey, Alex Iwobi and Mohamed Elneny, the Gunners had Premier League regulars in their starting line-up but without Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil the Gunners lacked guile and bite.

Southampton, who had only won once in their last 23 visits to Arsenal, deserved the victory and join Liverpool and Hull in the last four.

Who was your man of match?

Music Producer, Tha Suspect Leaves Capital Hill Records, Floats His Own Label

Popular music producer has walked out on Capital Hill Records after spending years with the label.It can be recalled that beautiful singer, Chidinma Ekile earlier this year walked out on Capital Hill Records as well.Suspect is kicking off his own music label which he called ‘Any How Records’ as he also revealed that he is at peace with his former label He shared a tweet yesterday via his Twitter page confirming his exit.

“Bobrisky Blocked My Number After I Paid Him For Cream” – Lady Cries Out

A lady identified as Adekoya Timileyin Abiola, has blasted Nigerian male barbie doll, Bobrisky, for allegedly blocking her number after she paid him for his products. She sent photo evidence of the chats she had with Bobrisky and payment into his account to radio on-air personality, Freeze. Freeze posted the image with the following caption. “Lady claims Bobrisky collected money from her for some products but refused to deliver! I’m sure there is a mix up somewhere and Bobrisky would deliver.

Here is her email anyway

Gud evng daddyfreeze, so sorry to bother you, I just want you to pls make it known to plp that the so called male barbie doll named Bobrisky has started scamming with the cream he sells I sent him money to send me cream and after I sent the money he has just been giving me all sorts of excuses like he already sent it ,or he forgot to send it and it’s been 1mnth now, he blocked my number completely that I can’t reach him, and he claims to have a rich Bae.”

Oh No! 3,000 Workers Lose Their Jobs in Nigeria – Read How!

The hardship in the land is getting more intense as about 3,000 steel workers have lost their jobs in the last quarter of 2015.The National Union of Iron and Steel Workers on Wednesday said 3,000 of its members lost their jobs in the last quarter of 2015 following closure of steel companies. Mr Kasimu Kadiri, General Secretary of the union told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the current economic recession had increased the number of unemployed people. Kadiri was reacting to plans to shut the biggest pipe factory, SCC Nigeria Limited, due to the economic recession. The pipe factory inaugurated a 280,000- ton ultra modern steel pipe manufacturing in Oct, 2015 in Ushafa, Abuja. However, after several months of staying idle, the government announced plan to close it due to low patronage.The union leader said continuous closure of steel companies had negatively affected the steel sector, especially its workers. He appealed to the government to stop importation of finished steel products to allow local production thrive. “Government should also create an enabling environment for local producers to grow to reduce the number of unemployed people.“We are equally appealing to the government to revisit the Ajaokuta agreement and restructure it to absorb people in the labour market,” he said. Kadiri explained that the 7th Senate cancelled the agreement with Global Infrastructure on Ajaokuta Steel which later opted for litigation. He said the federal government should take advantage of the recent directive of the court that parties used alternative means to settle the matter.

BREAKING News!! NCC Finally Suspends Their Plans To Increase Data Tariff

Earlier today, We Posted “GOOD NEWS!! Senate Orders NCC To Suspend Data Price Increa The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has, Wednesday, suspended its planned data tariff increase. This is following the Senate order to halt the increment as well as the public outcry that greeted the planned action. NCC announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators saying the decision is to allow for further consultation. In a statement Signed by it’s Director, Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, the commission said “directive was taken after due consultation with industry stakeholders and the general complaints by Consumers across the country.”It said it has therefore directed all operators to maintain the status quo until the conclusion of study to determine retail prices for broadband and data services in Nigeria is done. “Following the concerns that visited the directive to introduce price floor for data segment of the telecommunications sector beginning from December 1, 2016, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended any further action in that direction.” “The decision to suspend this directive was taken after due consultation with industry stakeholders and the general complaints by Consumers across the country.” “The Commission has weighed all of this and consequently asked all operators to maintain the status quo until the conclusion of study to determine retail prices for broadband and data services in Nigeria.“Recall that the Commission wrote to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on November 1, 2016 on the determination of an interim price floor for data services after the stakeholder’s consultative meeting of October 19, 2016. The decision to have a price floor was primarily to promote a level playing field for all operators in the industry, encourage small operators and new entrants.“The price floor in 2014 was N3.11k/MB but was removed in 2015. The price floor that was supposed to flag off on December 1, 2016 was N0.90k/MB.”“In taking that decision, the smaller operators were exempted from the new price regime, by virtue of their small market share. The decision on the price floor was taken in order to protect the consumers who are at the receiving end and save the smaller operators from predatory services that are likely to suffocate them and push them into extinction.”“The price floor is not an increase in price but a regulatory safeguard put in place by the telecommunications regulator to check anti-competitive practices by dominant operators.”“This statement clarifies the insinuation in some quarters that the regulator has fixed prices for data services. This is not true because the NCC does not fix prices but provides regulatory guidelines to protect the consumers, deepen investments and safeguard the industry from imminent collapse.” “Before the new suspended price floor of N0.90k/MB, the industry average for dominant operators including MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, EMTS Limited (Etisalat) and Airtel Nigeria Limited was N0.53k/MB.”“Etisalat offered (N0.94k/MB), Airtel (N0.52k/MB), MTN (N0.45k/MB) and Globacom (N0.21k/MB).The smaller operators/new entrants charge the following: Smile Communications N0.84k/MB, Spectranet N0.58k/MB and NATCOMS (NTEL) N0.72k/MB.”“The NCC as a responsive agency of government takes into consideration the feelings of the consumers and so decided to suspend the new price floor.”

Colombia plane crash: Jet ran out of fuel, pilot said

The pilot of LAMIA Flight 2933, which crashed near Medellin, Colombia, said, "The plane is in total electric failure and without fuel," according to two sources familiar with the investigation who heard audio recordings of conversations between the flight crew and air traffic control.

The audio was published in Colombian media. Seventy-one people were killed in the crash, including members of a Brazilian soccer team.

As air safety officials begin their investigation into the deadly crash of LAMIA flight 2933 near Medellin, Colombia, the final resting place of the jet's wreckage may prove to be a central clue in determining why the airplane crashed.

The crash killed at least 71 people during a charter flight to Medellin, including members of the Brazilian Chapecoense soccer squad on its way to the Copa Sudamericana finals. Three players, two crew members and one journalist survived, Colombian authorities said.

The lack of apparent fire damage among the wreckage of the British Aerospace Avro RJ85 is pointing investigators to consider fuel starvation as one of the contributing factors to Monday's crash, a person familiar with the early inquiry said.

Fuel starvation occurs when fuel is cut off from the engines, causing them to stop running. It can be caused by a number of factors including a fuel leak, internal icing, failure of the fuel pumps or gauges, or crew error.

Colombia plane crash: 71 dead and six survivors on flight carrying Chapecoense football team

A chartered plane with a Brazilian first division football team crashed near Medellin while on its way to the finals of a regional tournament, killing 71 people, Colombian officials said. Six people survived. 

The British Aerospace 146 short-haul plane, operated by a charter airline named LaMia, declared an emergency and lost radar contact just before 10pm on Monday (0300 GMT) because of an electrical failure, aviation authorities said.

The aircraft, which had departed from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, was transporting the Chapecoense team from southern Brazil for the first leg of a two-game Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Nacional of Medellin, which was due to be played on Wednesday.

"What was supposed to be a celebration has turned into a tragedy," Medellin mayor Federico Gutierrez said from the search and rescue command centre.

The club said in a brief statement on its Facebook page that "may God accompany our athletes, officials, journalists and other guests travelling with our delegation".

The @AeropuertoMDE confirms LAMIA Bolivia RJ85, registration CP-2933 has crashed near Medellin, Colombia. https://t.co/ayIDZCJVZs pic.twitter.com/GUzZcwHkwo— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) 29 November 2016

Dozens of rescuers working through the night were initially heartened after pulling three passengers alive from the wreckage. 

Edo election Tribunal commences pre-trial hearing Thursday

The Election Petition Tribunal will commence pre-trial hearing in the case filed by Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu against Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) and two others in Benin on Thursday. PDP and Ize-Iyamu are challenging the declaration of Mr Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner in the Sept. 28 Edo governorship election by INEC. The petitioners are asking the tribunal to nullify the result and instead, declare Ize-Iyamu as the winner of the said election.

But APC and Obaseki have urged the tribunal to discountenance PDP’s petition and uphold their application which challenged the areas where PDP claimed victory. The tribunal had on Oct. 11, ordered INEC to allow PDP have unhindered access to all electoral materials in the Sept. 28 governorship election in Edo. The order followed an ex-parte motion filed by PDP’s counsel, Mr Kingsley Obamogie. Obamogie had argued that the motion was in compliance with section 151 of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended which he relied on and prayed the court to grant them the order to inspect the INEC materials. The three-member tribunal led by Justice A. Badamasi, on Tuesday, fixed Thursday, Dec. 1 for the commencement of the pre-trial hearing in the petition. The other two members of the tribunal are Justices E.A. Ade Sodun and Khadi Adamu Usman.

Nigeria to begin rice exportation by 2017 — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) on Tuesday said it’s Anchor Borrowers Programme for the promotion of Agriculture had set the country to begin exportation of rice by 2017. The Anchor Borrowers Programme of the CBN and the Presidential Committee on Rice Production launched in July had jointly set the target. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Mr Isaac Okorafor, said this in Yenagoa at a sensitisation workshop for farmers. The theme of the workshop is entitled: “Promoting Stability and Economic Development’’.

According to him, farmers in Kebbi, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Sokoto and Cross River states, among others, have already keyed into the programme, resulting in massive rice cultivation.

Nigeria’s Biggest Pipe Factory May Be Shut Down Because Of Recession

After several months of staying idle, the country’s biggest pipe factory owned by SCC Nigeria Limited may be shut down soon as it grapples with lack of patronage amid the recession rocking the country. The company had in October last year inaugurated the 280,000-tonne ultra-modern steel pipe manufacturing mill in Ushafa, Abuja, with President Muhammadu Buhari represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, on the occasion.

The Project Co-ordinator, SCC Nigeria, Mr. Festus Onyenenue, spoke with our correspondent on the sidelines of a tour of the facility by some participants of the sixth Practical Content Conference.

Onyenenue said the last production the factory carried out was for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, with the delivery completed in September. He said, “In this factory, we have a production capacity of 280,000 tonnes for helical submerged arc welded pipes. And then, we also have a brand new coating plant for three-layer polyethylene coating. But now, we are idle. Since June, we have no job to do here and we are still keeping our staff and paying salaries. “Today, you met the factory in this way because we have a need to produce some pipes for our own internal use. At the completion of this project, this factory may be shut down in the next three or four months, and the whole members of staff will be asked to go home. But we hope that before then, something new will come in.” The project co-ordinator decried the situation in which a huge facility that could bring money into the country had been idle because of lack of jobs, saying, “The recession has worsened the situation.” Onyenenue added that as of the time the company was producing, it had about 300 employees working at the factory. He said, “Right now, as we speak, I am not sure they are up to 100. And as time goes on, we will continue to reduce the number. So, it is as bad as that.

“To the best of my knowledge, there is no other factory like this in the country.”

Asked what could be done to salvage the situation, Onyenenue stated, “What the government needs to do is to channel a large chunk of the pipeline jobs to this factory; the manpower here will remain and then the money will come into the country.”

We’re Starting To Think Manchester United Is Cursed – Pogba

Paul Pogba has admitted that Manchester United fear they may be “cursed”, because of their ill-luck. The Red Devils have drawn their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford, despite dominating most of those games and Pogba revealed the players cannot believe their luck.

Their 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday, leaves them 11 points behind leaders Chelsea and the £89.3million man says they deserve better.He told SFR Sport: “We’re going to start thinking we’re cursed. “It doesn’t matter which team comes here, we dominate them, be it Arsenal or West Ham.“Our luck will change at one time or another and it’s then that we’ll have to take it. I’m still confident because we create chances. It will come. I’m confident in my team.” Pogba remains confident aht United will soon go on a winning run, despite “dropping silly points”.“We just have to pay attention to the small details,” he said.“Today we conceded a daft goal, against Arsenal it was also the small details “I’m still confident it will come right. We are dropping silly points, but it will come.”

BREAKING!! United Boss Jose Mourinho Charged By FA After Getting Sent Off In 1-1 Draw Against West Ham

Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct following Manchester United’s draw with West Ham at the weekend. Mourinho was sent to the stands for the second time this season during the 1-1 Premier League draw with Slaven Bilic’s Hammers at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The United manager received his marching orders from referee Jon Moss after kicking a water bottle on the touchline in frustration after midfielder Paul Pogba was booked for diving in the 27th minute.

“Jose Mourinho has been charged following Manchester United’s game against West Ham United on Sunday, 27 November 2016,” confirmed the FA in a statement.

“It is alleged his behaviour in or around the 27th minute of the game amounts to improper conduct “He has until 6pm on 1 December 2016 to respond to the charge.” It is the third time Mourinho has been charged in six weeks as he was also sent off last month following an incident with referee Mark Clattenburg during United’s goalless draw with Burnley. Mourinho was given a one-match touchline ban, fined £8,000 and warned as to his future conduct by the FA following the incident with Clattenburg and he now faces the possibility of a stiffer penalty for his latest transgression.

Yahoo Boy Remanded In Anambra Prison For $8000 Fraud (Photo)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Monday November 28, 2016, docked one Okwara Victory before Justice I.B Gafai of the Federal High Court Awka in Anambra State, for charges bothering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of $8,674USD.

When the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded not guilty on all counts of the three count charge preferred against him by the EFCC. In view of his plea, the Defense Counsel Barr. Emma Onyibor applied for the bail of his client adding that his client had been on administrative bail granted him by the EFCC, and had not defaulted but reported regularly to the EFCC whenever he was needed.But the Prosecuting Counsel Barr. Habila Jonathan informed the court that he was served the motion for bail, shortly before court proceeding and needed time to study and respond. The court upheld the argument of the EFCC counsel as the Judge was yet to study the bail application which the defense also served the court shortly before proceedings. The court then ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody, while the case was adjourned to December 6, 2016, for hearing and consideration of bail.One of the charge against the accused person reads: That you Okwara Victory sometime in the month of April 2016 at Onitsha within Awka Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, with intent to defraud did obtained the sum of N1,332,420 (one million three hundred and thirty two thousand four and twenty naira) being the naira equivalent of $4,190 (Four Thousand One Hundred and Ninety US Dollars) from one Ekweaba Oyemechi when you falsely represented yourself to him that your girlfriend who lives in America will send you $4,190 (Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety US Dollars ) meant for your return ticket to America, a pretence you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section1(1)(a) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.

Tinubu Didn’t Work Against APC In Ondo – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said there was no truth in reports suggesting that he and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress are at loggerheads with a national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President described the reports as “unfounded and mischievous.”The statement said the President was highly embarrassed by such reports was in regular contact with Tinubu before, during and after the recent Ondo State governorship election. He said any suggestions that the President and the party machinery were working to destroy Tinubu had no foundation in truth or any credibility.

The presidential spokesman added that the President was impressed by Tinubu’s assurance not to work against the party in Ondo and he honoured his words. He said Buhari regarded Tinubu as a priceless political asset to the party whose immeasurable contributions to the development and progress of the ruling party are known to all.He advised those he called rumour mongers stop spreading the seeds of discord and animosity between the President and Tinubu or the party, adding that the President is proud of the Jagaban and his pivotal role in the party and the movement.The statement read, “President Buhari commended Tinubu’s spirit of comradeship in promptly congratulating Rotimi Akeredolu who was elected Governor. “The President also noted that at a time his administration is preoccupied with governance issues, rumours of divisions and alleged scheming within the party are counterproductive to internal unity and cohesion in APC.“He appealed to APC members and supporters to ignore rumours that could harm party unity.”

See How Long Liverpool’s Coutinho Will Be Out Injured After Horror Ankle Injury Against Sunderland

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho had a scan on his ankle injury on Monday amid fears he could be sidelined until the middle of January. Coutinho, 24, was taken off on a stretcher after colliding with Didier Ndong of Sunderland during the first half of Saturday’s 2-0 win at Anfield.Though the full results of the scan are yet to be revealed, the likelihood is the Brazilian has ligament damage That usually means a player is sidelined for five or six weeks. It means Coutinho, one of Jurgen Klopp’s most influential players as the Reds have moved into second place in the Premier League, looks certain to miss key games. Liverpool face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on 19 December, and meet Manchester City at Anfield on New Year’s Eve. Coutinho would miss both games if ligament damage is confirmed. He was at Liverpool’s Melwood training headquarters on Sunday, leaving on crutches with his right ankle in a protective boot before having his scan 24 hours later. Klopp will also be without summer signing Sadio Mane in January as the striker will be on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Senegal. £34 The German is unlikely to risk Coutinho’s countryman Roberto Firmino in Tuesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Leeds United at Anfield after he took a kick on the calf against Sunderland. Daniel Sturridge, who missed that game after reporting tightness in his calf, will be sidelined again. Adam Lallana, who has missed Liverpool’s past two Premier League games after injuring his draw during England’s 2-2 draw with Spain at Wembley, continues to make good progress. He is in training again under the guidance of Liverpool’s fitness coaches but will not be considered for the match Leeds.

BREAKING NEWS!!!! FG Orders NCC To Increase Price Of Data Plans Across All Network From Dec. 1

President Muhammadu Buhari, through The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered all telecommunications service providers to increase the cost of internet data with effect from the December 1. A call to MTN Customer Care line, 181, confirms this, as an auto responder informs customers clearly on what is to come.The responder says: “Dear customer, please be informed that from the 1st of December 2016, all MTN data plans will be changed in compliance to NCC directive to all operators, thank you.”In such a time like this, this news is not good enough for now because the nation is already experiencing recession, implementing this directive will only make life harder for Nigerians.This is sad, NCC believes that this is one of the ways they can generate revenues for the Government. They know that we can’t do without buying data… so they decided to mandate all Telcos to increase their data price… hmm! Nigerian Government through its agencies should not make life harder for Nigerians! Don’t be surprise that beginning from December 1st 2016, N1000 will only get you 500MB of data. The data you normally get 3GB for N1000 before will be history. In short, all MTN users should call 181 self-help service number to listen to this announcement which will take effect from 1st of December. Other Network are working on theirs lowkey.This is sad, but we shall overcome! What do you think about this ?

'French Thatcher' Francois Fillon wins France's Republican primary

French conservatives have picked Francois Fillon as their presidential candidate in next year's election.

Fillon easily beat Bordeaux Mayor Alain Juppe in the Republican party's first ever US-style primary runoff Sunday, getting about 66% of the vote.

"Victory is mine. It is a substantive victory built on belief," Fillon said as he spoke to supporters after his win. "We have all the assets to be a modern, sovereign nation in the lead in Europe."

Fillon could face far-right National Front Party leader Marine Le Pen in the final round of the presidential vote next spring, as voters are widely expected to boot out the Socialist Party that has ruled France since 2012 under the leadership of President Francois Hollande, whose popularity is waning.

"This past presidential term has been pathetic," Fillon said in criticizing Hollande. "It is time to end it and start moving forward as we have never done in 30 years. For this we will need everyone."

                                    

Francois Fillon after giving a speech at a campaign rally in Paris on Friday.

Fillon, 62, is a lawyer who served as prime minister between 2007 and 2012 under Sarkozy.

He's a social conservative who has talked of ending France's famed 35-hour work week and getting tough with the country's powerful trade unions. He has also spoken of cutting public spending, abolishing the wealth tax, reducing immigration and investing billions in security, defense and justice.

Germany to repatriate 100k rejected asylum-seekers to home countries in 2016 – Merkel

Around 100,000 rejected asylum-seekers are expected to soon be returned from Germany to their home countries, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced, adding that around one-third of the deportations are likely to be forced.

Speaking at a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regional conference in Neumünster on Friday, Merkel said that around 60,000 of those deported will return to their home countries through voluntary repatriation programs, while around one-third will face compulsory deportations, Die Welt newspaper reported.

Tinubu Congratulates Akeredolu On His Election Victory, Calls For Party Unity

Tinubu Former Lagos State Governor has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo State governorship election, Mr Olurotimi Akeredolu on his victory.

In a statement on Sunday, Tinubu commended Akeredolu for his perseverance and persistence in seeking that office.I must also congratulate the people of Ondo State for their generally exemplary conduct on election day and for demonstrating their will to shun the regressive politics of yesterday by returning to the progressive brand of politics that has been the trademark of the people of that state I congratulate all party members in the state, particularly the party leadership in the Southwest Finally, I must express profound congratulations to President Muhammadu Buhari, the national leader of the party, whose stature and dignity helped guide the APC to another victory that should advance the progressive aims of the party and the people.To all the people and parties in Ondo. Your election has been had and held. Now is the time that all must work for the continued development, prosperity and peace of your state and our beloved country.I appeal to all party members including those who have been disaffected from the primary until today to come together for the good of our party and it’s progressive ideals.

Aramide Defends Her Hit Single “FunMi Lowo”, Says Concept Not From Rihanna’s BBHMM

Aramide The Headies 2016 Next Rated nominee has responded to talks she got inspired from Rihanna’s hit single “Bitch Better Have My Money”.Nigerian female singer and songwriter Aramide Sarumoh, better known by her Afro-Soul genre and stage name Aramide, has spilled a lot of juice in a recent interview she had with Punch Newspaper.

Aramide

After the release of her debut album titled “Suitcase “, the Love Me singer has continued to receive rave reviews and applauds.However, she has decided to defend the concept of her “FunMi Lowo “, which many consider a copy cat of Rihanna’s Bitch Better Have My Money (BBHMM) track.“I released my album, ‘Suitcase,’ on Tuesday. I am very happy about the success it is recording and about the fact that my songs are topping charts.I have been in this business longer than a lot of people know and at every point, something significant happened.She said.To set the records straight, I did not get the concept of my song, ‘Funmi lowo,’ from Rihanna’s ‘Bitch Better Have my Money. I think the reason people may think so is because of my chorus. I released the song because I have noticed that it is easy for people to relate with a song they have heard before. I put the song out and it worked.” She added.She also spoke on balancing her marriage with her music career while noting that sex is a very important ingredient to making a happy home.According to her, “I am very lucky that my husband is very supportive and he wants me to succeed. I am still trying to balance my role as a singer and a wife but so far so good, it has been great When I got married, my career took a different turn; I became more focused and knew what I was doing. My marriage has not affected my fan base. As a married woman, I am more focused and I have the desire to do good music and make more money. A married woman should have sex with her husband as many times as possible because it makes everything go smoothly in the marriage. It is very important.”:So far, the Baseline Record act has earned the Headies Award

nominations in categories such as Next Rated and Best Vocal Performance .

Moses Says “I Have Found A Home At Chelsea”

Moses Victor says he has found a home at Stamford Bridge after his fine season continued with scoring the winner against Tottenham.Chelsea came from behind to defeat their London rivals and secure a prompt return to the Premier League summit, with the rejuvenated Nigerian starring.

Victor Moses

The Blues made it seven straight wins in the Premier League and returned to first place after the Nigeria international completed their comeback to seal a 2-1 home win.Christian Eriksen had earlier given Tottenham the lead with an excellent long-range strike, before Pedro equalised with a brilliant effort of his own.Moses, who has three league goals this season from his new right wing-back position, was delighted with another victory.“I’m very pleased with the goal but the most important thing is the three points we got the day,” Moses said to

Sky Sports.“There was nothing we could do about the Spurs goal.“Fortunately Pedro got a beautiful goal and we got ourselves back in the game. We are very pleased with the three points.“I have definitely found a home here. Chelsea is my club and I’m pleased to be playing this season. The manager gave me the opportunity to express myself and I’m relishing it at the moment.“I just want to keep on playing football and enjoying myself. We are very happy with the win.”Pedro, meanwhile, hailed Chelsea’s confidence after they overcame adversity to come from behind.“It was a very difficult game for us but we are very happy for the win,” said the Spain international.

Militants Blow Up Oil Pipeline In Delta State

Oil Pipeline Nigerian militants on Sunday blew up a state-run pipeline in the restive oil-producing south, in the latest act of sabotage aimed against the strategic sector, a local official said.

“The pipeline popularly known as the Abura line was bombed at about 7:30 am on Sunday morning,” Ughelli south council chairman Paul Etaiga told AFP. The pipeline is owned by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in Delta State.Etaiga said he and security agents had visited the scene of the blast to assess the extent of damage.Local resident Emekpor Emurotu said “we heard the blast this morning followed by a huge ball of fire from the pipeline.”Police said firefighters had put out the blaze.There was no immediate claim of responsibility but militant group, the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, has consistently carried out attacks on oil pipelines belonging to the NPDC in the area.Since the start of the year, several activist groups have intensified bombings of Nigeria’s key oil and gas facilities, hurting government revenues at a time of a global fall in crude prices.Oil-rich Nigeria depends on the oil sector for 70 percent of government revenue and 90 percent of foreign exchange.The oil rebels have defied a government truce to halt the attacks.

Mourinho was well aware that Manchester United ‘wasn’t an easy job’ – Faria

Manchester United assistant manager Rui Faria says he and manager Jose Mourinho knew it was “not an easy job” taking over at the club — and added that, if it was, their predecessors would have succeeded.
Faria was speaking at a news conference after the 1-1 draw against West Ham United at Old Trafford on Sunday, when Mourinho was sent to the stands for kicking a water bottle in frustration during the first half after midfielder Paul Pogba had been booked for diving.United have now settled for four straight home draws in the league since the start of October in their first season under Mourinho’s leadership.“We knew it wasn’t an easy job,” Faria said. “We knew we had a lot of work in front of us.“If it was easy, the ones who were before us would also have won it. We know it is a big club, we are used to big clubs, and we know how to take a team to win.“We believe in the players, we believe in the team, we believe that things will change.”Faria took charge of the side after Mourinho’s dismissal and, when asked about what they had spoken about, the United assistant said that they discussed “things that are important” on the field, rather than the manager’s dismissal.When asked about the incident which upset Mourinho, Faria said: “I think everyone saw. It’s part of the game. It was a refereeing decision so there’s nothing to say.“Everyone saw the frustration in a situation that should have been a free kick to us but was given as a yellow to Paul.”United had fallen behind in the second minute when Jesse Lingard gave away a free kick, allowing Dimitri Payet to deliver for Diafra Sakho, who took advantage of poor marking from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swede scored the home team’s equaliser though, heading in from Paul Pogba’s classy delivery.Discussing the display against West Ham, Faria said: “We were the best team on the pitch. We had no tactical issues during the game; it was the game we expected it to be. Defensively we were compact and offensively we created chances to win comfortably“It’s not happening. We are frustrated with that. One day it will have to happen for us. We’ll start winning.”

Donald Trump unleashes Twitter storm against Hillary Clinton's support for 'sad' election recount effort

Donald Trump, the US president-elect, unleashed a storm of angry tweets on Sunday after Hillary Clinton's campaign said it would join with Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, in trying to secure recounts in key states.

Mr Trump accused Mrs Clinton, his Democratic rival for the presidency, of hypocrisy and called the recount push a "scam", while a senior Trump aide warned that Mr Trump had not ruled out launching a criminal probe into the former secretary of state over her email scandal.

Wisconsin has already begun a recount and Pennsylvania and Michigan may soon follow after Dr Stein raised more than $6 million (£4.8 million) to fund the new tallies. 

Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, is trying to secure recounts in key states CREDIT: GETTY

A small group of computer scientists and election lawyers sparked the efforts by claiming to have evidence that voting machines in the states could have been manipulated to help Mr Trump.

Mr Trump began the barrage on Saturday night, writing: "the Green Party scam to fill up their coffers by asking for impossible recounts is now being joined by the badly defeated and demoralised Dems".

Hours later, he added: "The Democrats, when they incorrectly thought they were going to win, asked that the election night tabulation be accepted. Not so anymore!"

He then issued a string of seven tweets over the course of an hour using Mrs Clinton's own words against her.

"Hillary Clinton conceded the election when she called me just prior to the victory speech and after the results were in. Nothing will change," he wrote.

Hillary Clinton conceded the election when she called me just prior to the victory speech and after the results were in. Nothing will change

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 27 November 2016

Trump is going to be our President. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead." So much time and money will be spent - same result! Sad

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 27 November 2016

Mr Trump then noted that his former rival had said, prior to election day, that it was "horrifying" that he would not promise to accept the election outcome.

I Never Said "Buhari Is Worse Than Jonathan" - Femi Falana

                                                        

I was privileged to have delivered the 2016 Convocation Lecture of Oduduwa University at Ipetumodu, Osun State on November 18, 2016. In the said lecture I had cause to advise the Muhammadu Buhari administration not to further plunge the nation into debt by taking a fresh loan of $29.6 billion. In opposing the proposed loan I urged the federal government to muster the political will to recover the several billions of dollars withheld from the Federation Account or criminally diverted by the parasitic ruling class that has mismanaged the economy of Nigeria since 1999. My views on the proposed loan were well reported by credible print and electronic media. 

Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Says It Will Participate In Wisconsin Recount

Hillary Clinton’s campaign on Saturday said that it would participate in a recount initiated by Green Party nominee Jill Stein in Wisconsin and said it would take similar action if a recount was initiated in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

The campaign has taken a number of steps since election day to review election results and has not found “any actionable evidence of hacking or outside attempts to alter the voting technology,” Marc Elias, the campaign’s general counsel, wrote in a statement on Medium. The campaign had not planned to call for a recount, Elias wrote, but now that one is underway, it felt an obligation to participate. The extent of the campaign’s participation was not immediately clear.

“Now that a recount has been initiated in Wisconsin, we intend to participate in order to ensure the process proceeds in a manner that is fair to all sides,” Elias wrote. “If Jill Stein follows through as she has promised and pursues recounts in Pennsylvania and Michigan, we will take the same approach in those states as well.”

Donald Trump Condemns Fidel Castro as “Brutal Dictator”

President-elect Donald Trump did not mince words when it came to reacting to the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro, calling him a “brutal dictator” and expressing hope that his death could help the country turn the page.

"Today, the world marks the passing of a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. Fidel Castro's legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights," Trump said in a statement.

"While Cuba remains a totalitarian island, it is my hope that today marks a move away from the horrors endured for too long, and toward a future in which the wonderful Cuban people finally live in the freedom they so richly deserve."

Earlier, Trump was one of the first major U.S. political figures to comment on the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro. But his reaction was a four-word tweet that had the feel of a spectator rather than a player who will be leading an administration that will be directly affected by the death of the iconic political leader.

Fidel Castro is dead!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 26 November 2016

Trump’s Cuba policy remains one of the many question marks regarding his administration. During the primary, Trump seemed open to the idea of maintaining diplomatic relations with Cuba but then took a harder line. “All of the concessions Barack Obama has granted the Castro regime were done through executive order, which means the next president can reverse them, and that I will do unless the Castro regime meets our demands,” Trump said in September. “Not my demands. Our demands.”

INEC officially declares Rotimi Akeredolu governor-elect

The electoral commission, INEC, has formally declared Rotimi Akeredolu the governor-elect of Ondo State.

Mr. Akeredolu of Nigeria’s ruling APC scored 244,842 votes to defeat 27 others in the governorship election held on Saturday.

Eyitatyo Jegede of the PDP came second with 150,380 votes while Olusola Oke of the AD scored 126,889 votes to come third, the INEC returning officer, Abdul-Ganiyu Ambali, said.

Mr. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, will take over office from the outgoing governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko of the PDP.

Nigeria University Vice Chancellor, accused of N800 million fraud, to spend night in prison

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Olusola Oyewole, and the institution’s pro-chancellor, Adeseye Ogunlewe, will spend Friday night in prison despite being granted bail, According to PREMIUM TIMES.

The two men were charged to court alongside the university’s bursar, Moses Ilesanmi, on an 18-count charge of misappropriating N800 million belonging to the institution.

While Messrs. Oyewole and Ogunlewe were granted bail, Mr. Ilesanmi was not.

On Friday, the Abeokuta court where the three men were docked was filled up. The three whistleblowers sacked by the university joined scores of other university staff, SSANU, to attend the session. Members of Mr. Oyewole’s church were also in court.

New New! Instagram Now Tells You If Someone Takes A Screenshot On Your Photo/Video

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Its now Official… Instagram just released a new updates that notify you when someone takes a Screenshot on your Photo or Video.. Amazing right?
Now, Nobody can steal your content without your Knowledge.
This is how the Notification will appear at your own end;

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Big Brother Naija Updates Apply Now

Can you handle 11 weeks with total strangers and your every move watched?Do you have a strong and captivating personality that'll win the heart of Nigerians and keep you in the house till the end? Then you should be at the Big Brother Naija Open audition.Westown Hotel, 7 Sheraton - Opebi Link Road Ikeja, Lagos.MultiChoice Abuja office: Plot 1548, Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Beside NEMA; Adjacent Transcorp Hilton, Maitama.Hotel Presidential: 5141, Aba Road, GRA Phase II, Rumuagholu Port Harcourt,Rivers StateAudition dates: 26 - 27 November, 2016 Audition time: 7:00am daily.This audition is open to Nigerian citizens, over 21 years and please come with a valid international passport.Big Brother Naija will air on DStv and GOtv and is proudly sponsored by PayPorte, your preferred online retail store.

9-year-old Boy Who Says He Will Be A Yahoo Boy Joins Instagram

Remember the video of a young boy who says he really wants to be a yahoo boy? Well, the video went viral and made him popular, now he has opened an Instagram account and already has more than 5,231 followers and following just 10.
Wash Video Below if you have not washed it...
God Bless this Child...More to Come>>> #walaitalai Read What He Wrote Also....Some will understand some will criticize, if I had come out to say I wanted to be a doctor as little boy that has no father anymore and needed assistance, how many of you will spare me your mb by posting and making it trend like this !! I am just a little boy trying to create a life for my self With the gift GOD as deposited in me ....I am only ACTING for GOD's sake ....if i don't come out the way I came out you won't even have time to comment or pay attention ...Thanks to everyone supporting 🙏🏿🙏🏿
 

Wash Out....For Him>>>He's indeed a Hit 

“It Has Always Been A Dream and It Still A Dream To Play For Man Utd” – Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt Ahead of his soon to be released documentary ‘I am Bolt’, the legendary Jamaican sprinter had an interview with Coach Magazine on Wednesday and revealed he still wishes to turn out in the colours of football club Man Utd.

Usain Bolt

Bolt, in the candid interview, also revealed that his parents still send him on errands despite his superstar status, and how great the Jamaican people have been to him since his remarkable rise in the sports world.‘It has always been a dream of mine to play for Manchester United, and it still is a dream. I have not spoken with José about it, but I know he is the right coach for the job. Maybe this season we can’t win the title, but big players want to play for Mourinho and I expect more to arrive.‘When I won the Golds in Beijing, I thought: “This is what I’ve been waiting for.” In London, I was just thinking that I wanted to achieve that again.‘Then before Rio, when people were talking about the ‘Triple Treble’, I knew if I could achieve that, it would make me immortal: the greatest ever, never to be repeated, and I wanted that.’‘The Jamaican people? They have been so great to me, but they still let me live. People don’t believe that I can walk around Kingston by myself – but I can.‘They say hello and ask for photos, but they let me live a normal life even though they are so proud of me and everything I have achieved.’‘ My family helped me stay grounded. I have never been “Usain Bolt the Superstar” to them, I am always Usain Bolt their little boy.

It’s time for Black Friday 2016 already, and even as you are starting to panic in anticipation of the long queues and the endless noise that is part of the shopping crowd, we tell you how you can ease your woes and make the best of your energy, time, and of course, your money!

Try out these expert shopping tips that will help you shop smarter on Black Friday, and let you make the most of your time and effort.

1. Make That Wishlist – Even as you browse through various online catalogues to find out what deals are about to come up, keep selecting your favourite items and add them in the wish list. The best part is that you can always access them on your phone, even as you wait in the queue or run about from store to store.

2. Grab The Apps – Almost all your favourite brands and stores have an app that you can carry with you in your smartphone. So, instead of waiting to be surprised at the store and losing out on precious time, scan the apps and stay updated about what items are going to be available as part of the best deals. It will really help you plan out your shopping time accordingly.

Source: https://thewhistler.ng/story/black-friday-12-smart-ways-to-get-best-deals

Obasanjo Remains The Grandfather Of Corruption - Reps

Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazaq Namdas has slammed former president Olusegun Obasanjo, calling him “the grandfather of corruption in Nigeria.

This is coming barely 24hours after the former president attacked President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly over the prolonged economic recession beleaguering the country.

BREAKING: Nigeria Presidential Aircraft Crashes

One of the presidential jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, has crashed at the Nigerian Air Force base in Makurdi.

The Agusta AW 101, which is a medium-lift helicopter specially designed for military operations, was one of the jets recently handed to the Air Force by the federal government.

According to a report by TheNewGuru, the plane reportedly crashed due to poor training of crew members who manned its operation.

But the Director of Information of the Nigeria Air Force, Group Captain Dele Famuyiwa, has denied the report that one of the aircraft crashed.

“It was not a crash. I wouldn’t call it a crash because it just fell on the ground in Makurdi.”

Source: https://thewhistler.ng/story/breaking-nigeria-presidential-aircraft-crashes

Kanye West Believes He’s Under “Spiritual Attack” Following Hospitalisation

Kanye West The rapper is reportedely believes he is “under spiritual attack” following his hospitalisation for exhaustion on Monday, November 21.

Kanye West

 

The 39-year-old rapper was advised by his doctor to seek medical help for “exhaustion” which has been brought on by all the strains in his life currently.Since his wife Kim Kardashian West was robbed at gunpoint inParis in October, he has been in a “reflective mood” and dealing with a lot of issues internally, while November is always a hard month for him as his beloved mother.Donda West died on November 10, 2007 following complications caused by breast reduction and abdominoplasty surgery.Speaking about the hip hop star’s welfare, a source told PEOPLE:

“He feels like he’s under spiritual attack, and has been for a while. It’s not just the big things; it’s smaller, quieter things, internal things. You might think that it’s about Kim’s robbery, and while that didn’t help, that’s not what’s going on here. He’s dealing with a lot more subtle issues.“Sometimes, darkness creeps in, and Kanye wrestles against it. He talks about that a lot. It’s exhausting, and it takes everything he’s got. He’s just so tired now; he’s very low energy and feels like there’s a grieving in his spirit. It’s very hard to explain, but something has happened recently, where he’s not the Ye that everyone knows … He’s in a very reflective place right now.”

Kanye – who has three-year-old daughter North and 23-month-old son Saint with his wife Kim – tries to privately deal with his grief about his mother’s passing but it’s always there every time the anniversary comes around.

“I’m Going to Have Another Baby” – Adele Hints at Being Pregnant

Adele The ever blazing American singer has prompted speculation she could be pregnant after telling fans she was going to “have another baby”.

The Hello singer who already has a four-year-old son Angelo with her man Simon Konecki, has hinted that a new arrival is on the way during a live concert on her current tour of the US .

Adele

As she said goodbye to fans in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, the star dropped the bombshell – although it has to be said she didn’t exactly give a due date.“I’ll see you later. I’ll see you on the other side,” she said after getting the crowd to cheer both her band and herself.

“I’m going to have another baby.”Although fans have been left wondering if Adele is actually pregnant, it sounded more like the singer is planning to have another child rather than already expecting.

Reekado Banks Set to Hold A Thank You Concert #TYC This December

Reekado Banks The Mavin singer has experienced a good year and he is ready to celebrate with his fans and everyone with a “Thank You” concert.To show gratitude to Fans and colleagues for a fruitful year 2016, The 2015 Headies Next Rated Winner Reekado Banks has announced plans to hold a Thank You Concert which is set to hold on the 21st of December 2016 at prestigious New Africa Shrine, Lagos.Just as the name implies, the concert is to show appreciation for a successful and fruitful year“2016”.

Reekado Banks

#ReekadoBanksThankYouConcert #ThankYouConcert #Dec21 #2016 – Instagram (@reekadobanks)

The show, which is put together by Mavin Records in conjunction with TOT Empire, will have the biggest names in the Music industry in attendance.Speaking to Reekado Banks,he said, giving backto my Fans is the best way to say Thank You.

EFCC Arraigns Dasuki’s Aide, Others For N36bn Fraud

EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned Col. Nicholas Ashinze, a former Special Assistant to the embattled ex-National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, for money laundering.

Ashinze was docked along with an Austrian, Wolfgang Reinl, and two others, Edidiong Idiong and Sagir Mohammed, in a Federal High Court, Abuja.A statement by EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, said the accused were arraigned on a 13-count charge of corruption and money laundering to the tune of N36.8 billion.The defendants are standing trial alongside five companies accused of diverting huge sums from the office of the NSA under Dasuki.“The companies are Geonel Integrated Services Limited, Unity Continental Nigeria Limited, Helpline Organization, Vibrant Resource Limited and Sologic Integrated Services Limited.“In one of the charges, the EFCC alleges that Ashinze and Reinl, who is the Managing Director of Geonel Integrated Services Limited, transferred N550 million to Edidiong Idiong, a lawyer.“The transfer was made on April 22, 2014 in violation of Section 15 (2) (b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011.”The defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against them, the statement said.Counsel to EFCC, I. O. Uket, expressed the commission’s readiness to immediately begin prosecution of the accused, saying that he had the witnesses present in court.“If the court is ready, we are also ready to produce our first witness as we have our witnesses in court,’’ he reportedly told the court.But Ashinze’s counsel, Ernest Nwoye, told the court that he had a pending application for the bail of his client.

Seyi Law Narrowly Escapes Death in Lagos Attack

Just few weeks after welcoming a baby, popular comedian Seyilaw narrowly escaped death in Lagos yesterday, November 22. Hoodlums attacked him on Lagos Island and he was almost killed.

Seyi Law

“God is indeed God of all. Let me just thank God for seeing me through all the challenges of the past month. Friends have not been able to get through to me due to the tedious schedules and happenings.

Finally, today I thought I was going home and having tomorrow all to myself to rest and catch up with friends only to have my car breakdown at Apongbon and some hoodlums attacked stabbing my friend in multiple places just because they wanted phones and moneyWhat would have become of me today? I am so grateful to God Almighty. They escaped before Police arrived, but I asked myself if people had come to our rescue and descended on the hoodlums wouldn’t people say SEYILAW was involved in jungle justice? Hmmm

Ka sa ma dupe. Thanks to the ever active Lagos Police PRO, SP Dolapo Badmos and all those that responded to my calls. God bless you..”