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File photo President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that allocations to the education sector will be improved as revenue increases, describing the sector as a major engine for the development of any country. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari gave the assurance on Monday while addressing the Nigerian community in Paris, France. He further stated that the about five per cent allocation to the sector was inadequate to propel the desired growth for the economy, pointing that the United Nations target of 26 per cent remains ideal. “We are currently reviewing investments in the entire infrastructure of the country like road, rail and power, including investing more in education. We will certainly need to do more in education,” he said. President Buhari also called on the Nigerian elites, both at home and in the diaspora, to do more in contributing to the educational sector of the coun...

Actress Gabrielle Union and her husband, basketball player Dwyane Wade, announced the arrival of their daughter on Thursday, a day after she was born via a surrogate. “We are sleepless and delirious but so excited to share that, our miracle baby, arrived last night via surrogate and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts as the most loveliest of all the lovely days,” Wade posted on his Twitter account on Thursday. “Welcome to the party sweet girl.” The baby is Wade’s fourth child and Union’s first. The three-time NBA champion had missed the Heat’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night for unspecified personal reasons. His status for Friday’s home game against the Indiana Pacers is unknown. The 36-year-old is averaging 14.3 points on 45 per cent shooting, four rebounds and 2.9 assists in nine games this season, which he has said will be his last. In September he discussed his decision to return to the Heat in a video, saying family concerns were a bi...

France’s forward Kylian MBappe poses during a photo session after an interview with AFP in which he announced the formalization of his Ambassadorship with the Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot on November 8, 2018. – Mbappe, who will turn 20 on December 20, became in the summer of 2017 the second most expensive player in football history with a move costing 180 million euros, behind his Brazilian teammate Neymar who’s move cost 222 million euros (264 million US dollars). (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe told AFP on Thursday that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain football’s greatest players but that his own World Cup heroics could help crown him the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner. Mbappe, 19, inspired France to World Cup victory in Russia with four goals. One of those came in the 4-2 final victory over Croatia as he became just the second teenager after Pele in 1958 to score in the championship match. He was also voted Young Player of the tournament...

An organisation that is highly interested and concerned about the growth of the energy sector in Nigeria, PATKIM, has embarked on the provision of free smart meters, to the distribution companies; a gesture that brings about youth empowerment and creation of an infrastructure in the country. Prince Larry Adesida, the Managing Director of PAKTIM Consulting Nigeria Limited Given Nigeria’s unique terrain where many of the rural settlements are often times, financially incapable of purchasing and installing these smart meters, PAKTIM has resolved as one of the tenets of its Corporate Social Responsibility – to provide up to ten percent of electricity meters procured by the DISCOS on a pro bono basis, a kind gesture that clearly demonstrates the company’s interest in impacting people as well as communities. UNIDO, Edo Govt. to construct 2MW Micro Dam in Benin City Speaking with newsmen recently in Lagos, the Managing Director, PATKIM Consulting Nigeria Limited, Prince Larry A...

Arsenal Manager, Unai Emery has confirmed that Danny Welbeck has been taken to hospital to undergo further tests after suffering a leg injury in Arsenal’s Europa League clash against Sporting Lisbon. Speaking further, Emery said that Welbeck would have X-rays on his leg after appearing to break his ankle. The striker landed awkwardly after leaping in the air to meet a cross just after the half hour mark against Sporting, and needed oxygen before being stretchered off the pitch. Arsenal are now fearing the worst as Emery issued an update after the 0-0 draw with Sporting. “He has been taking to hospital. We are going to wait,” Metro UK quoted Emery as saying. “The worst news tonight is these injuries, we think serious injury. I think Danny was working well. “His injury was hard for the mentality of the players because they looked at the injury. But when you are playing football in competitive matches it can happen.” He added, “It’s his ankle. He broken something in his ...

Prince Charles charmed Nigerians during a speech by speaking Pidgin, saying: “God don butter my bread.” The Prince of Wales added: “If person too tey for party, e go follow dem wash plate!” A Palace source said the phrase roughly means “one shouldn’t outstay their welcome”. The prince tried the lingo at the deputy high commissioner’s residence in Lagos on Wednesday, where guests included supermodel Naomi Campbell. He began: “Your excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Una people. “Na fine Lagos people. I hail you! (Wonderful people of Lagos). How you dey? (How are you?)” He added: “I find it hard to believe that nearly 30 years have passed since I first came to this city and having finally made it back here, ladies and gentlemen, all I can say is that God don butter my bread” (My wish has been granted).” Source: https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/11/god-don-butter-my-bread-watch-the-moment-prince-charles-spoke-pidgin-englis...

Real Madrid’s Argentinian coach Santiago Solari addresses a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group G football match Viktoria Plzen v Real Madrid in Plzen, Czech Republic on November 6, 2018. (Photo by Michal CIZEK / AFP) Santiago Solari is pitching for more than just three points as Real Madrid continue their revival under the interim coach and head to Celta Vigo aiming for their fourth straight win. Solari’s time as the European champions’ stop-gap following Julen Lopetegui’s sacking will expire over the international break, and club president Florentino Perez needs to decide whether to take the Argentine on permanently. Real have bounced back under Solari, with Wednesday’s 5-0 drubbing of Viktoria Plzen a clear sign of life in the struggling giants. A win at bouncing Balaidos could well be enough to convince Perez the job should be Solari’s, at least until the end of the season when a more established alternative could be available. “We’re doing...

Bayern Munich’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring with his team-mates during the UEFA Champions League Group E football match Bayern Munich v AEK Athens FC in Munich, southern Germany, on November 7, 2018. (Photo by Sven Hoppe / dpa / AFP) / Germany OUT Bayern Munich is embracing the role of underdogs for Saturday’s Bundesliga showdown at leaders Borussia Dortmund with captain Manuel Neuer admitting all is not well with the defending champions. Bayern have won 10 of their last 19 games against Dortmund, including a 6-0 thrashing of the current league leaders last March when Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick against his former club in Munich. Six months later, third-placed Bayern trail Dortmund by four points in the table and struggling for form under coach Niko Kovac. In the wake of a 2-0 defeat at Hertha Berlin and a 3-0 upset at home to Moenchengladbach — with Bayern out-played in both league games — the Bavarian giants have laboured to beat even l...

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has explained why forward, Alexis Sanchez is struggling at Manchester United. Sanchez has struggled to hit top form since his arrival from Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Chilean international was unhappy with manager, Jose Mourinho, after he was dropped earlier this season and reports claimed few weeks ago that the 29-year-old is considering leaving Old Trafford. Wenger, who coached Sanchez during his time at Emirates, believes the forward has lost his confidence and that is affecting his performance for United. Speaking on Sanchez’s form at United, Wenger told beIN Sports: “I believe he has lost confidence. “The strength of Alexis Sanchez is to take initiative to dribble and to take people on. “Those are the players who are most vulnerable when they lose confidence their game is based on that and having that feeling to take initiative, he has lost that slowly.” Sanchez impressed for the Red Devils when he started for...

The British Government has spoken on the clashes between Nigerian security agencies and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shittes. Speaking through its outgoing High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, the government insisted that both the Shi’ite and security agencies must respect the rule of law in the country. Arkwright spoke during his last media engagement with journalists in Abuja to wrap up the visit of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. He waa responding to a question on the Shi’ite, security forces’ clashes. Artwright said, “I don’t give advice to the Nigerian government. “What I said on the question of the IMN in the past, and I am happy to repeat it, is that the IMN must obey the rule of law by peaceful demonstration and right to demonstrate peacefully, peacefully is the key word there. “So, of course, it is important for the security forces in Nigeria also to respect the rule of law,” Arkwright said. “But cle...

Two men have landed in trouble in Lagos after they lured a 20-year old lady, fondled her breasts and engaged her in sex romp in Ikorodu area of Lagos where they reside. The suspects, 28-year old Emmanuel Ubi and Praise Akpobomen, allegedly lured the victim into an apartment, got her confused and fondled her breasts which made her become more confused. They were said to have removed her pant and engaged her in sex romp against her consent. However, after the romp, the victim regained herself and claimed that she was raped because it was not with her consent. The matter was reported to the police and the suspects were arrested. They were later transferred to the Gender Section of the State Police Command. During interrogation, the suspects were found culpable and charged before the Ogba Magistrates court for sexual assault. The prosecutor, Inspector Christopher John, asked the court to order for their file to be sent to DPP for advice. Thus, the Presiding Magistrate, Mr...

Adams Oshiomhole, APC leader • Okechukwu restates call for chairman’s resignation • Amosun denies petitioning DSS on bribery allegation • Court hears suit challenging Katsina APC primaries, Dec 5 • Reps probe ‘collusion between political parties, INEC The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the International Police (INTERPOL) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to immediately track down All Progressives Congress National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole. His flight out of the country amid an investigation is suspect and confirms allegations that President Muhammadu Buhari is shielding him from prosecution, fearing the move could implicate certain interests at the presidency and in the APC, the PDP said. In a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP said: “It is ludicrous that the APC, in its lying proclivities, believes that by dismissing Oshiomhole’s arrest as a rumour and aiding him to momentarily flee the country, it would succeed in gettin...

Thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State have concluded plans to dump the party. The aggrieved members, who claimed to be the ‘original members’ of the party, are accusing President Muhamnadu Buhari of not protecting them. The APC members, who are likely to jump ship to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had alleged fowl play in the conduct of the governorship and National Assembly primaries in the state. This was revealed by a group, Cross River APC Vanguard, in a statement signed by Eyo Henshaw, spokesman for the group on Monday, in Calabar. The group disclosed that thousands of its followers, which it described as the original members of the party in the state, have perfected plans to switch camp and dump the APC, owing to what it called apparent hijack by elements from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The original members, according to the group, were those who had been with President Mohammadu Buhari right from his days in “S...

The organised labour unions have called off the planned nationwide industrial action initially scheduled to commence today to press home workers’ demand for a new nationalminimum wage. The National Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, announced the suspension last night in Abuja at the end of the last meeting of the tripartite committee set up to come up with the new minimum wage. Wabba said the decision to suspend the action was reached after agreements were reached and documents signed. “Having reached this position and agreements signed, the proposed strike action is hereby suspended,” he said. Wabba however, refused to disclose the figure of the new minimum wage arrived at by the committee. He said the figure would only be made public after the committee’s report would have been presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by 4.15pm on Tuesday. According to him, only one figure would be presented to the President. Daily Trust however, authoritati...

Phoenix Rising forward Didier Drogba has shown that he’s got what it takes to rock the dance floor with his moves from Shaku Shaku to Gwara Gwara. The 40-year-old helped his American club win the United Soccer League Western Conference on Sunday which put them in contention for the 2018 USL Cup on Thursday. The former Ivory Coast international was among the scorers as Phoenix Rising beat orange country 2-1 to win the western conference championship.. Drogba joined the club in 2017 and also become Co-owner of the club thus becoming the first player owner in the football history In celebrating the triumph and the release of artiste Fally Ipupa’s album titled Control, the Chelsea legend who has been honoured with an Afrobeat song proved that he is current with the coolest Afrocentric dance moves rocking the African continent. Drogba at Chelsea he scored 164 goals in 381 games across two spells. Source: https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/11/didier-drogb...

On Sunday, members of the Biafra Zionists Federation on Sunday threatened to commit “mass suicide” due to the uncertainty over the whereabouts of their leader, Benjamin Onwuka. Onwuka and some members of the group were arrested on August 20th while trying to occupy the Enugu State Government House, where they planned to declare the ‘independence’ of the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria. The secessionists were arrested by the police and the Department of State Services as they approached the gate to the Government House. The BZF leader’s whereabouts has remained unknown ever since.  In a statement on Sunday, National Coordinator of the BZF,  Gilbert Ogbu, said the group had waited in vain for the DSS to either release their leader or charge him to court. Ogbu warned that the Biafra Zionists would commit mass suicide within seven days if Onwuka was not released or taken to court. The secessionists plan to occupy major roads in the South-East where they will be crushe...

Everything you need to live well Hollywood actor, Idris Elba has been named by PEOPLE as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2018. The announcement was made on Monday, November 5th night’s episode of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Elba said. “It’s amazing! I’m really, really happy with that. Thank you so much PEOPLE magazine for making me sexiest man in the world. My mum is going to be very, very proud.” Idris Elba | PEOPLE This makes Elba PEOPLE’s 33rd Sexiest Man Alive, and he joins a long list of Hollywood’s hottest, starting with a then-29-year-old Mel Gibson in 1985, and last year’s pick Blake Shelton.  Some other past winners include The Rock, Channing Tatum and David Beckham. The award-winning actor also took to his Twitter page and wrote, Who'd have thought it! Thank you  @people  & all the fans for naming me  #SexiestManAlive . Don't forget to grab your issue this week  https://t.co/WI7eWfXOPB . I'm honoured & than...

  NLC leadership holds a press briefing in Abuja (file) Organised labour has suspended its planned nationwide strike. The strike had been scheduled to commence on Tuesday to ensure that the Federal Government meets the demand of workers for a new national minimum wage. However, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, announced the suspension at the end of the meeting of the tripartite committee set up to come up with the new minimum wage late on Monday. According to Wabba, the decision to suspend the strike was taken after agreements were reached and documents signed. The Chairman of the tripartite committee said it would present its report to President Buhari on Tuesday. The committee, however, failed to reach consensus over new minimum wage proposals as the Federal government insisted on N24,000 and Labour N30, 000. Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2018/11/06/breaking-labour-calls-of-planned-nationwide-strike/

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has begged the Federal Government as well as the leadership of the NLC to come to common ground in order to avert the proposed national strike. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Monday, According to Saraki, his appeal is for both t”he FG and the NLC to immediately shift from their extreme positions and create a new middle ground in their negotiations over the minimum wage.” In the statement, Saraki said the interest of the people should be paramount in the minds of all parties, as “any labour strike will cause inconvenience and discomfort to our people.” The statement reads thus: My Appeal is for the two sides to immediately move fast, shift from their extreme positions and create a new middle ground in the negotiations for the new minimum wage. The shift in positions can be done even before the period of the commencement of the proposed strike action so that we do not further cr...