'Kante plays like two men!' - Hazard praises 'fantastic' Chelsea team-mate

The Belgian believes that the French midfielder is world-class and has lavished praise upon him following the club's 2-1 win over West Ham United

Eden Hazard says N'Golo Kante is so good he often feels as though there are two of him playing for Chelsea!
Kante joined the Blues from Leicester City for a fee in the region of £30 million in the summer and has since thrived at Stamford Bridge, playing in all but one of Chelsea's Premier League games thus far this term.
Antonio Conte's men are currently 10 points clear of second-placed Tottenham following their 2-1 win over West Ham United on Monday, and Hazard has hailed the Frenchman, insisting that he feels as though he does the work of two men in the centre of the pitch.
"I think sometimes when I'm on the pitch I see him twice," Hazard told Chelsea TV. "One on the left, one on the right. I think I'm playing with twins!
"He's a fantastic player and helps the team a lot so we are happy to have him in the team."
Chelsea face Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final on Monday, before returning to Premier League action against Stoke City.

Man supposedly develops breast after a lady he promised marriage charmed him for not fulfilling his promise

According to Facebook user, Brian, Jonah Dennis, the man picture above alleged developed breast after he was charmed by a lady whom he promised marriage but later didn't fulfill his promise.

But you know in Africa, whatever we don't undersstand, we call juju. That's most likely a medical condition called Gynecomastia.

Uche Jombo becomes ‘Made In Aba’ ambassador in Abia State

Veteran Nollywood actress, UcheJombo seems to have become a major proponent of the ‘made in aba’ or should we say ‘Buy Naija’ mantra.

Going by the number of billboards in Abia State that carries her name and a strong message for those going abroad to buy things that are produced in Aba as well, we can safely say that she has become an ambassador for the state or the message.

The billboard that has littered almost every street in Abia State has her picture and these words inscribed on them, “I am proudly made in Aba. Aba can make everything you travel abroad to buy” – Uche Jombo

Feeler from her camp is that she is currently working on a project with the Abia State government and the project will be made public very soon. She has however become the brand ambassador for the ‘Made In Aba’ mantra and helping to galvanise people to patronise products from the creative city.

Uche Jombo is a top Nollywood actor who has acted in over a 100 films and produced over 20 of her own  as well. 

ACTING PRESIDENT OSINBAJO SWEARS IN ONNOGHEN AS 17TH CJN

ABUJA-Justice Walter Onnoghen of the Supreme Court on Tuesday took his oath of office and allegiance before Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to become the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.

Onnoghen was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on November 10, 2016 as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. Following the constitutional provisions, Onnoghen’s name was sent to the Senate on February 7, 2017 by Acting President Osinbajo for confirmation The senate on Wednesday last week screened and confirmed his nomination.

By his confirmation, Onnoghen who hails from Cross River State has become the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Speaking at the brief swearing-in ceremony which took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Osinbajo reminded the new CJN of the enormous task ahead of him, saying the fate of millions of Nigerians were now placed in his hands for justice. Similarly, the new CJN who noted his new office as the head of judiciary in the country pledged to uphold the rule of law and ensure the independence of the judiciary.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals will be made from recycled mobile phones

Olympic and Paralympic Games have traditionally always been about gold, silver and bronze, but organizers of Tokyo 2020 want their Games to be remembered for being green. The Japanese public have been asked to donate unwanted mobile phones and other electronic items to help make 5,000 medals.
Organizers hope to get eight tonnes of metal from collection boxes which will be placed in local offices and telecoms stores around the country from April.

"There's a limit on the resources of our earth, so recycling these things will make us think about the environment," said Tokyo 2020 sports director Koji Murofushi.

Recycled materials have been used in previous Games to make Olympic medals, with 30% of the silver and bronze medals at last summer's Olympics in Rio made from recycled materials.

DSS picks up James Ibori

Operatives of the Department of State Security, DSS, have picked up former Delta state governor, James Ibori. A source at DSS says he was picked up for a routine questioning with the Director General of DSS, Lawal Daura. The source added that he will not be detained.

Giroud droped Against Chelsea

The Gunners have made four first-team changes from the starting XI which suffered a 2-1 defeat to Watford in midweek, while the hosts made one swap

Alexis Sanchez will start up front for Arsenal while Olivier Giroud has been dropped to the bench for Saturday's game against Chelsea.
The French striker started at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday as the Gunners suffered a 2-1 loss to Watford, while Alexis lined up on the left wing.
The French striker started at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday as the Gunners suffered a 2-1 loss to Watford, while Alexis lined up on the left wing

Ken Nnamani Emerges Leader Of South-East APC

A former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has been chosen as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East geo-political zone, comprising Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states.

The party in the zone has also resolved to support President Muhammadu Buhari for second term. The decisions were taken during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held at the Imo International Convention Centre (IICC), Owerri, at the weekend.

In attendance were Ken Nnamani, Emeka Offor, Ifeanyi Araraume, George Moughalu, Tony Eze, Ebuka Onunkwo, Jombo Offor, deputy governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere, national organiser of the party, Senator Osita Izunaso and other members of the national working committee.


Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State had said he declined the offer to lead the party in the zone despite pressure from many members of the party, proposing Nnamani as a suitable person.
Okorocha said: ‘’Now that Igbo leaders are together in APC, Nigerians will hear us. There is a vacuum of leadership in the South-East APC. I am a governor. My brothers, Chris Ngige and Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, are ministers. Hence, the importance of Ken Nnamani coming at this time. I decline the leadership of Ndigbo in APC. With Ken Nnamani, the question of who is the leader of APC in the South-East has been answered. Ken Nnamani is the leader of APC in the South-East.

“Senator Nnamani should then work with other leaders like Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Jim Nwobodo and a host of others to give Ndigbo political direction.”
‘’We are going to support President Buhari for the eight years he is going to lead the nation. This is the time for Ndigbo to come and work together. We are also going to use the Anambra election to show that APC has arrived in South-East. The Igbo played bad politics in 2015. Today, we have lost a lot.

We are not anywhere because of our bad politics,” he added. Speaking, Nnamani said the party needed more of the Igbo leaders at the ‘’national leadership of the APC where decisions are made, and even at the National Assembly and other strategic areas and levels.’’

He said: “Some of us going into APC are not doing so because of hunger, but in the interest of the Igbo. We should play politics of ideas, and avoid abusive words. Ndigbo do not have the ingredients for opposition politics. We do not have the media or business or money to play opposition politics, but we won’t ask for handouts.

‘’How the Yoruba voted in 2015 should be an eye-opener. They voted both sides, but the South-East put their eggs in one basket. I am not of the view that everybody should be in APC, but those have seen the need should do so. If Okorocha has realised that he needs more hands in APC, he should be commended. We are worst enemies of ourselves. If we work together we will go very very far. This is the time to play national politics.

“Some people could say we have the Deputy Senate President but he does not attend the meeting of APC caucus where important decisions are taken. We must think ahead. The benefit of that office is therefore personal and does not enhance the political fortunes of the South-East people.”

Muslims pray in Dallas Airport to protest Donald Trump's ban of seven Muslim countries from entering the US

Muslims in the United States on Sunday took to the Dallas Fort Worth airport to protest Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring Muslims from seven countries from entering the United States. The protest was going on normally and then there was a loud call to prayer, following which a group of Muslim men converted the baggage claim area to their prayer ground.
Some were against this move by the Muslims, pointing out that no Muslim nation will allow Christians or Jews to take over their airport in this way. While a few others felt it was a necessary moveA day before, a similar, less peaceful protest was held to demand the release of detainees who were held in accordance with Trump's executive order. as long as it was kept peaceful.

DSS Plotting To Detain Suleman And Oyedepo In Kuje Prison – Fayose

EKITI State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Ayodele Fayose, has warned the Department of State Services over the planned detention and trial of Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide and the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide International, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo.
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Fayose described the move by the DSS as an indirect invitation to religious crisis in the country.
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Governor Fayose alleged: “There is plan to charge Apostle Suleiman and Bishop Oyedepo for incitement and attempt to cause public disorder on Friday, and make sure that they are not granted so to get them remanded in Kuje Prison perpetually.”
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He said this plan was to humiliate these men of God as well as silence them and create fear in other people that may want to speak against the heinous crime against humanity being committed daily, while perpetrators are being shielded by the Federal Government.
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In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said the DSS should tell Nigerians how many of the Fulani herdsmen that killed thousands of Nigerians across the country have been arrested before going after Nigerians who merely expressed their frustration over the to failure of the Federal Government to protect them.
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The governor said: “Even though the DSS has allowed commonsense to prevail by properly inviting Apostle Suleiman as against the gestapo manner with which the service attempted to abduct him last week Wednesday, it is still questionable that the DSS is more interested in a man who threatened to defend himself against any attack by Fulani herdsmen rather than those herdsmen that murdered thousands of Nigerians.
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“It is sad and worrisome that after muzzling opposition politicians, judiciary and the press, the APC led federal government has taking its desperation to suppress dissenting voices in the country to the House of God.
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“If the DSS had acted swiftly like it is doing on Apostle Suleiman so-called inciting comments when people were being killed by herdsmen across the country, so many lives would have been saved.”
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Fayose advised the government and the DSS not to go ahead with these plans as it will heat up the polity and threaten the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians, calling on well meaning Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to desist from acts capable of throwing the country into further crisis.
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Governor Fayose, who reiterated his call for the release of the head of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since late 2015 despite a court ruling that he should be released, affirmed that he “will continue to stand for Nigeria and its people, not for any religion and it is my position that rights of all Nigerians must be respected and protected”.

The governor urged the APC-led Federal Government to pay attention to the economy it destroyed, with the aim to revamping it and saving Nigerians from the hunger ravaging the land.

He said: “Nigeria is already being ravaged by war of hunger, economic recession, job loss and lack of leadership direction. It will be disastrous for the country to be plunged into religious crisis.

“Apart from during the civil war, Nigerians have not been badly divided as a nation as we are under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Killings under this government in 18 months are more than what was witnessed in the last 20 years.”‎

Janet Jackson, 50, gives birth to a boy, Eissa Al Mana

Singer Janet Jackson has at the age of 50 given birth to her first child, a baby boy, her publicist has confirmed.

A statement said the musician and her Qatari businessman husband, Wissam Al Mana, were "thrilled" to welcome the infant, Eissa Al Mana.
"Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably," the publicist added.
Speculation about her pregnancy surfaced last April when she postponed her Unbreakable tour.
She posted a video on Twitter at the time in which she told fans that she was postponing the tour because "there's been a sudden change".
"I thought it was important that you be the first to know," she said, adding: "Please, if you can try and understand that it's important that I do this now."
She said she wanted to focus on planning a family with her husband, whom she wed in 2012.
Jackson had earlier been spotted in London shopping for baby essentials.

I haven't seen Ozil for a week :Wenger

The German remains sidelined with illness and is not expected to feature for the Gunners for at least until January 14 after missing the last two games

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Mesut Ozil is no closer to a return to first-team action as the Arsenal man remains sidelined through illness.
The German has not featured since the 1-0 win over West Brom on Boxing Day and was not in attendance as the Gunners recovered from a disastrous opening hour to salvage a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Ozil drew criticism for his performances in the back-to-back losses to Everton and Manchester City, which severely dented the club's Premier League title hopes before the further dropped points at the Vitality Stadium.
"I haven't seen [Ozil] for a week," Wenger told Sky Sports before the game.