Photo: ISIS terror group beheads a man for insulting Allah

A video purportedly released by the Islamic State shows a man being beheaded in Hasakah for allegedly insulting Allah.

Another Boko Haram kingpin arrested in Borno, troops uncover rocket making factory

Another Boko Haram kingpin arrested in Borno, troops uncover rocket making factory

      

Troops of 7 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army have arrested a Boko Haram kingpin identified as John Trankil at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect said that nine of them were sneaked into Maiduguri armed with AK-47 assault rifle each and a Hilux vehicle laden with 20 Improvised Explosive Devices meant to be detonated at some selected targets in the city.


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Attorney General to appear in court Nov. 23 over Dasuki's house arrest

Attorney General to appear in court Nov. 23 over Dasuki's house arrest 

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja has extended till Monday, November 23rd the summons he issued against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami (SAN) to appear before him to explain the continued siege being laid on the Abuja residence of the Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Dasuki (rtd).

Justice Ademola gave the extension after the new Solicitor General of the Federation, Taiwo Abidogun, who was in court for the first time over Dasuki’s matter, told the court that the AGF and Minister of Justice had not resumed office. Abidogun said Malami will be resuming office on Wednesday November 18th and will be briefed on the matter by Thursday or Friday. He assured the court that the AGF will appear before it unfailingly on Monday.

Full List Of 40 Imported Items CBN Banned From Nigeria’s Forex Market

In the continuing effort to sustain the stability of the foreign exchange market and ensure the efficient utilization of foreign exchange and the derivation of optimum benefit from goods and services imported into the country, It has become imperative to exclude importers of some goods and services from accessing foreign exchange at the Nigerian foreign exchange markets in order to encourage local production of these items.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  recently issue a directive stopping some imported goods and services from the list of items valid for forex in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Markets. This policy implies is that, those who import these items can no longer buy foreign currency from the official window to pay the overseas suppliers. Rather, they will have to source forex from the parallel market or Bureau De Change to pay for their imports.
The items include the following:

1. Rice
2. Cement
3. Margarine
4. Palm kernel/Palm oil products/vegetables oils
5. Meat and processed meat products
6. Vegetables and processed vegetable products
7. Poultry chicken, eggs, turkey
8. Private airplanes/jets
9. Indian incense
10. Tinned fish in sauce(Geisha)/sardines
11. Cold rolled steel sheets
12. Galvanized steel sheets
13. Roofing sheets
14. Wheelbarrows
15. Head pans
16. Metal boxes and containers
17. Enamelware
18. Steel drums
19. Steel pipes
20. Wire rods(deformed and not deformed)
21. Iron rods and reinforcing bard
22. Wire mesh
23. Steel nails
24. Security  and razor wine
25. Wood particle boards and panels
26. Wood Fibre Boards and Panels
27. Plywood boards and panels
28. Wooden doors
29. Toothpicks
30. Glass and Glassware
31. Kitchen utensils
32. Tableware
33. Tiles-vitrified and ceramic
34. Textiles
35. Woven fabrics
36. Clothes
37. Plastic and rubber products, polypropylene granules , cellophane wrappers
38. Soap and cosmetics
39. Tomatoes/tomato pastes
40. Eurobond/foreign currency bond/ share purchases

It is important to emphasize that the importation of these items are not prohibited or banned.  It only means that importers of these items are no longer qualified to get foreign exchange from the CBN or the official market to buy these items from overseas.

Nigeria Is A Potential World Leading Country – Emir Of Dubai

The Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has described Nigeria as the business hub of Africa and a potential world super-power.
Al Maktoum, who is also the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates made this remark at a recent meeting with the CEO of a Nigerian construction firm, Sujimoto Group, Sijibomi Ogundele, during the latter’s visit to Dubai.

Shiekh Al Maktoum in his address said: “Dubai is great, but Nigeria’s potential is beyond our imagination. Nigeria would be one of the greatest countries not only in Africa but also in the world with the right investments and infrastructural developments. Her economy is developing rapidly and her construction industries can match what obtains in many advanced countries.”


 

 In his remarks, Ogundele whose construction outfit is at the forefront of redefining and delivering high-value residential structures in Nigeria and major international cities said: “The real-estate sector in Dubai inspires me a lot so I desire to transform the Nigerian building sector to match that of the UAE.”
“Our flagship buildings, ‘LorenzoBySujimoto’, are designed after outstanding UAE structures. We intend to achieve this by bridging the gap in the provision of exceptional luxury structures in Lagos, Nigeria, other parts of West and ultimately the UAE.”

Helicopter Crashes Into Lagos Lagoon

An unidentified helicopter has reportedly crashed into the Lagoon behind Third Mainland Bridge Wednesday afternoon.
According to eyewitness Adaora Moka: “I just saw a helicopter crash into the lagoon from 3rd Mainland Bridge. I hope the people survive”
“This thing is so devastating. The helicopter burst into flames when it crashed into the water. I don’t know if people will survive.”

Gunmen Kill Benue APC Chief In Presence Of His Family Members

Unknown gunmen have killed a former member of the Benue State House of Assembly representing Ukum state constituency, Douglas Bergha, reports Punch.
Bergha, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while in the Assembly, is contesting for the chairmanship election in the local government on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Bergha was trailed by the gunmen and murdered in the presence of his family members at his Kundav home around 7pm, on Monday.
The gunmen after killing Bergha, also shot dead two other persons who are yet to be identified.
The two other person killed reportedly obstructed their movement.

The Costa Rica boss was caught on video fighting in the stands with another man at the game in Panama

Costa Rica coach Paulo Wanchope came to blows with a man during an Under-23 match in Panama on Tuesday.
The video shows Wanchope observing the game from the stands, but he opens a gate to make his way down to the pitch when another man appears to shove him in the back and into a nearby ballboy.

The former Manchester City player then lashes out and the two end up in a brief scuffle before security intervenes.
The incident could increase pressure on Wanchope, who saw his team eliminated from the Gold Cup at the quarter-final stage last month after failing to win a game.
The incident comes just two weeks after Mexico boss Miguel Herrera was fired because of allegations that he punched a reporter in Philadelphia

Tonto Dikeh’s Biography: Her Musical Career, Scandals And Marriage Unveiled

Tonto Dikeh is one controversial actress in the Nollywood scene. From being involved in sagas with various artiste, the savvy actress never fails to deliver in any movie as she brings her drama and action into any role she portrays.

Early Life

Tonto Dikeh-Churchil was born on the 9th of June 1985. She comes from Rivers State (the Ikwerre tribe). Tonto Dikeh is from a family of seven.
After her primary and secondary school education, Tonto studied Petro-Chemical Engineering at the  Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.

Acting Career

In 2005, she competed against other contestants on a reality TV show called The Next Movie Star; were she emerged as the first runner up. Dikeh’s appearance on the show shot her into limelight and her start in the Nigerian movie industry came soon after.
Tonto had a huge boom in her career after her second movie Holy Cross as more movie directors and producers were willing to cast her, and she has appeared in scores of movies since.
Her role in the movie Dirty Secret however generated controversy amongst Nigerians, because of the nude scenes it contains. And while some criticize her role of being uncultured and un-African, others say that she was merely being professional.

Musical Career

Tonto Churchill has tried her hands at music after  she had once featured in a music video owned by Amaco investments where she and Patience Ozokwor were called to mime the song. She made her debut by releasing singles ‘Hi’ and ‘Itz Ova’ feat Snypa. While many lauded her effort, the songs were trailed by controversy as critics especially questioned her vocal ability.
Nevertheless the songs enjoyed steady airplay and massive downloads. Dikeh proved she was no quitter with the release of a new single ‘Crazically fit’ featuring Terry G, who was also the producer, then Jeje and then some more. On 13 June 2014, Pop star D’banj, unveiled Dikeh under the artistes with his record label DB Records’ LEE family.
 

Scandals and Controversies

Tonto was known in Nollywood as a chain smoker and had started smoking since the age of 14 but she testified that she stopped smoking after prayers with Pastor T.B. Joshua via his Christian television station Emmanuel TV. The savvy actress was also very controversial with her outlandish piece of clothings and nude movies.
She was also embroiled in a bitter feud with ex bff celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani. The whole issue boiled down to Tonto alleging Toyin stabbed her in the back by having a secret affair with a certain shipping magnate and Sifax boss Taiwo Afolabi who she introduced her friend Toyin to in order to help her out in her business line.
Tonto in order to get back at Toyin began getting closer to one of Toyin’s staff Swanky Jerry Ogbodo who’s now Tonto’s wardrobe consultant. She disowned shopping with Tiannhstyling owned by Toyin and was giving credit to all outfit styled on her by Toyin Lawani to Jerry.

Marriage

Tonto Dikeh recently got married to Oladunni Obasanjo Churchill. He is a nephew to Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo which means Tonto is now an in-law to the former president

Breaking: Ooni Of Ife’s Final Burial Rites Stalled As “Abobaku” Of Ife Kingdom Flees Town

The Abobaku of Ile Ife is currently on the run which may stall the final burial rite of the Late Oba Sijuade the Ooni Of Ife.
Several reports claim the burial rites of Oba Sijuwade,the Ooni of Ife has reportedly been stalled after the Abobaku fled the town. The Abobaku is “The one who dies with the king”.He is usually appointed upon a king’s coronation, and has to be buried with the king when he eventually dies.His job is to serve the king even in the world beyond.

Senior British Military Officers Visit To Defence HQ

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.

The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.

The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

 

Senior British Military Officers Visit To Defence HQ (Photos)

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• August 7, 2015
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Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…

- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British Military Officers Visit To Defence HQ (Photos)

• Dellyma
• August 7, 2015
• Naija News
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Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…

- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British Military Officers Visit To Defence HQ (Photos)

• Dellyma
• August 7, 2015
• Naija News
• 9

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…

- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

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Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

Senior British military officers led by British Deputy Chief of Defence Staff on Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, yesterday August 6th paid a courtesy call on the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence HQ, Abuja.
The British military hierarchy pledged Britain’s continued support to the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram. More photos from the meeting below;…
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/08/07/senior-british-military-officers-visit-to-defence-hq-photos/#sthash.C6TvzQci.dpuf

 

Aregbesola And Ajimobi Reject His Excellency Title

 
The Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Rauf Aregbesola as well as Oyo State’s, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, have both called for an end to the use of ‘His Excellency’ and ‘Executive’ to refer to the president, governors and other public office holders in the country.
This was made known at the opening ceremony of the 45th Builders Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), held at International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday.
The governors described the ‘His Excellency’ affixed to names of public office holders, as an unnecessary ego inflater which transfers “unnecessary extraordinary powers to public office holders.”
Aregbesola was the one who first raised the issue.
He said that if such a title should be used at all, it should be to deserving public officials, only after their tenure in office.
He also added that the use of ‘Executive’ to refer to governors was not constitutional and not part of the practice in democratic systems in the world.
He said:
“I do not think it is right to refer to those in government, because they hold governorship or presidential position, as ‘His Excellency’.
We copied our democratic system from the West and they hardly use such adjectives to qualify their public officers.
I have never seen President of America, Barack Obama referred to as His Excellency on any public occasion.
He is just Mr President and this does not diminish his authority.
Neither will you hear the Prime Minister of Britain or President of France referred to as His Excellency.
I do not know where we copied this from.
I accept that before independence, we had the British monarchy as our head of government.
To that extent we respect the monarch with such praise adjectives, like ‘His Majesty,’ but, royalties are not the same as elected officials.
You don’t have to describe a governor as executive governor. There is nowhere in the constitution, as amended, where the governor is expected to be called executive governor.
By virtue of the fact that we do not operate a parliamentary system, once you are a governor, you are an executive governor. Let us just call our governor, Mr Governor; president, Mr President, that is okay.”
Ajimobi also added:
“Just like we have Oriki, in our Igbo and Yoruba culture, where they continue to flatter, patronise us, it has become a culture in Nigeria that we feel spited if these adjectives are not used to describe us.
I would like to henceforth say that I should no more be called His Excellency, call me Abiola Ajimobi.”

Kachikwu Begs Supporters To Stop Congratulatory Adverts

Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, newly appointed head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), asked well-meaning individuals for support instead of sponsoring congratulatory advertisement on his appointment.





Kachikwu, who assumed duty as the 17th GMD of the corporation on August 5, said that his appointment is a serious national task that does not need the triviality of adverts and the celebration they bring.

READ ALSO: Buhari Sheds Lights On NNPC Appointments

New boss of the NNPC was speaking through his spokesperson Ohi Alegbe.

He said he would rather appreciate that friends fund him with prayers for heavenly leadership to carry out the heavy task ahead.

It should be noted that prior to his appointment, Kachikwu who took over from Joseph Dawha, was the executive vice chairman and general counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa).

READ ALSO: Buhari Dissolves NNPC Board Of Directors

President Buhari has established committees to commence the probe of the NNPC and other institutions of the previous government of former president Goodluck Jonathan.

In a bid to reform oil sector Buhari’s administration has also planned to split the NNPC.

Senator Attacks El-Rufai Over Harsh Policies

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has been accused of running a government that does not consider the interest of the people of the state, according to Shehu Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District.

Speaking with Nigerian Tribune, Sani said he will call Governor El-Rufai to order if he doesn’t deliver on his promises he made before his inauguration.

According to Sani, said Governor El-Rufai’s policies are harsh, inconsiderate and anti-people.

READ ALSO: Impeaching Ekweremadu Will Attract Lots Of Anger – Sani

He said: “He is a technocrat, while I’m an activist and a revolutionary. So, my power base is the common people the masses who constitute my strength. They are the people I have lived with and fought for over the years. The way the governor is running the affairs of government in Kaduna state is the one which, if care is not taken, we will all sink.

“He has to take consideration of the fact that he met people that were impoverished, that were muscled, harassed and demoralized by the government of the PDP. So, first of all, they don’t need harsh policies that will further impoverish and alienate them. We need to carry them along, taking cognizance of the situation which we find them in. I fundamentally differ with him on that issue. For that reason, he has decided on his own not to even appoint people who identify with me in anyway and who are also seen to be from my camp.

“Kaduna is a place I have I lived all my life and since I came out of prison in 1998, I have never been out of Kaduna for more than two weeks and I’ve never been appointed to any public office which I will live in Abuja and not know what is happening in Kaduna. So, I can tell you that within Kaduna North, Kaduna South and metropolis of Kaduna, there is hardly any street that I don’t know anybody.

“He is running the state in such a way that he will end up ruining all of us, which I will not be part of. He has taken some steps which have only attracted anger from the general public against him.

“He is a governor, I’m also a senator. He is not bigger than me, neither am I bigger than him.

“So, as far as I’m concerned, whether El-Rufai is a governor or whatever, anything which he does that does not tally with what is supposed to be done, I will certainly tell him.”

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Governor El-Rufai in the middle and Senator Shehu Sani at his left hand

Meanwhile, in a radio interview in Kaduna immediately after Governor El-Rufai announced the ban of street begging in July, Senator Sani had objected the ban, saying it was unnecessary.

Sunday Oliseh will return back to camp next week

The Super Eagles coach is expected to return to the country to begin plans for next month’s Afcon qualifier against Tanzania

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh will return to the country next week, in preparation for September’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

Oliseh, alongside his assistant Jean Francois Loscuito, had meetings with the quartet of John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe in London as he kick-started his reign as coach of the Super Eagles, Goal can report.

"Very constructive meeting with Chelsea & Super Eagles' Victor Moses. The team building continues," Oliseh wrote on his Twitter handle after Sunday’s game where Chelsea lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield game at Wembley Satdium.

Oliseh also stated that the clash against Tanzania is very crucial as he targets a win in his first game in Dar es Salaam on September 5.

“The match in Dar es Salaam is very, very crucial, not only because it will be my first match as Head Coach, but also because we have no choice other than to win. The three points are important for us to keep up the tempo in our group," Oliseh told the NFF’s website.

“We are on the same three points with Egypt, though they have scored a goal more. That is why we cannot afford any slip along the way.

"We will deal first with the match in Tanzania, and then we will start thinking about the CHAN qualifiers with Burkina Faso in October, and then the Fifa World Cup qualifying fixture in November.

"There is a lot of work. After these matches, we will now start working towards the two Afcon qualifying matches we have with the Pharaohs in March next year.”

Oliseh was appointed Nigeria coach last month following the sacking of former coach and team mate Stephen Keshi over allegations that he was not committed to his job.

Nigeria must be wary of Swaziland/Djibouti threat, says Mutiu Adepoju

As well as assessing the danger that both teams could pose in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, the former ex-international has called for adequate preparations for the Super Eagles








Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju says the Super Eagles should be on alert to stop either Swaziland or Djibouti wreaking havoc when the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers begin.
The 2013 African champions got an easy draw in the second round of the race to Russia, but the former Real Sociedad midfielder feels Nigeria should be aware of the strength of their rivals heading into qualifier, while also calling for early preparation.
"I think it is a fair fixture. On paper, Djibouti and Swaziland are not very strong – and I don’t want us to think that way because if we do, we could be punished for it,” Adepoju told Goal.
"Early preparation for the Eagles is very essential here because it will put them in the right frame of mind.
"And it won’t be a bad idea playing teams like Cameroon and Senegal in friendly games as we hope to secure a place at the 2018 Fifa World Cup,” he added.
"At this point, we shouldn’t underrate any team because there are no longer minnows in world football, so we have to take both countries seriously.
"Mind you, everybody wants to beat Nigeria, so we have to prepare adequately and ensure we don’t make mistakes.
"Oliseh will definitely field the country’s best legs but we have to be very careful in our approach. Though, the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers precede our second round qualifier against either side, the preparation should be a continuous one,” he concluded.
The qualifying stages have been grouped into three phases with the lowest ranked countries on the continent to begin the preliminary stages from 5-13 October 2015. The winners of the first round will join the 27 countries, ranked highest in Africa in a home and away tie.
The winners after the second round will be paired into five groups consisting of four countries each and they will face each other in a home and away ties from October 3, 2016 to November 14, 2017, with each group winner automatically qualifying to the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria U23 footballers returns home

The Dream Team VI hit home soil after qualifying for the African U23 Championship after holding the Junior Red Devils to a 0-0 draw in Pointe Noire

Nigeria U23 have returned home after beating Congo U23 to the 2015 African U23 ticket billed for Senegal in December.

The Dream Team qualified 2-1 on aggregate after holding Claude LeRoy’s side to a 0-0 draw in Pointe Noire to stand a chance to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio after missing out of the 2012 edition staged in London.

Siasia’s lads led by chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Felix Anyansi landed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday afternoon aboard an Ethiopian Airline.

Meanwhile, the team has been given a week break to visit their families and prepare for the task ahead.

Nigeria , Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal and Gabon will compete in the eight-team tournament that will take place in December in order to find Africa’s three representatives at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Taiwo Aromokun celebrates twins birthday in London

Top Nollywood actress, Taiwo Aromokun recently stormed London to celebrate her twins , Anjoreoluwa and Anjolaoluwa Aromokun's 2nd birthday in London few days ago.

The ceremony had in attendance family members, actress Jaye Kuti, actress Tolu Oke, Bisi Hassan, former Miss Nigeria UK and host of others.


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