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PSG Star, Neymar had a quiet evening as Liverpool defeated PSG 3-2 at Anfield in a group C Uefa Champions League match.

Daniel Sturridge gave the Reds the lead in the 30th minute with a glancing header before James Milner increased the lead from the spot six minutes later.

Belgian Defender, Thomas Meunier reduced the deficit in the 40th minute but Liverpool held on to end the first half 2-1.

Liverpool dominated the big-spending French side but somehow they were not able to kill off the game, Mbappe restored parity for PSG in the 83rd minute.

Firmino came off the bench to score a 91st-minute winner to give the maximum points.

Neymar was kept at bay by the Liverpool midfielders denying the Brazilian the needed to do damage.

Napoli and Red Star Belgrade played out a goalless draw in the other group match.

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Juliet Ibrahim is at it again o! The Ghanaian actress has advised ladies to go ahead and date the father of their cheating man.

Her words: ‘if your man is cheating on you; dump him and date his father. Make that nigga your step son’.

Yesterday, Juliet Ibrahim passed a subtle message to her female fans concerning sex with their boyfriend. The light-skinned actress, whose relationship status with rapper Iceberg Slim seems uncertain, took to social media to share a snippet video from a movie.

In the video, a mother could be heard saying “You slept with a man for free in these hard times, get up right now, go back to his house and tell him to pay you. Tell him nothing in this world is for free ”

Sharing this video on her Instagram page, Juliet Ibrahim captioned it: “Nothing in this world is for free… advice of the century #nollywood”

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Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has stated that the failures of President Muhammadu Buhari won’t prevent him from securing a second term in office.

According to him, Nigerians will still vote for the president despite the challenges faced in the country.

Speaking on Channels Television, Shehu Sani said, “Well, I never have a doubt that President Muhammadu Buhari will win the election in 2019, because I believe that there are lots of achievements that could be attached to his stewardship in the last three and half years.

“We can also see some challenges and some failures on his side. But on a general note, I believe that those who voted him in 2015 still have hope and belief in him that he can lead them to where they want to be.

“And for the opposition party, it is a positive development that you have a lot of people struggling to lead this country. It is interesting.

“And the statements they have been making, there is nothing wrong with it. It is just putting the party on its toes. It will in no way stop the president from emerging the next leader of Nigeria.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/buharis-failures-wont-stop-him-from.html

Famous Canadian singer-songwriter, Justin Bieber is set to become a United States citizen

TMZ reports that the singer who has already applied for dual citizenship. This means that he will retain his Canadian citizenship, but will become a U.S citizen as well.

The five necessary for one to become a U.S citizen is listed below;

— Proof he has a right to be in the country. Justin does … he has a green card.

— File USCIS Form N-400 … a formal request to start the naturalization process. BTW, it costs around $700, but we’re guessing he can afford it.

— Background check by the FBI and fingerprinting.

— Citizenship interview. During the interview, Justin will have to answer questions about U.S. history and government and also prove he knows English.

— Appear at an oath ceremony and pledge allegiance to the U.S.

It may be recalled that Justin Bieber was born in Ontario, Canada, and moved to Atlanta when he was 13, now spends most of his time in the U.S. and those ties will only get stronger when he marries Hailey Baldwin.

The singer also has a deep connection to Canada. It was reported that he recently bought a massive, $5 million estate on 101 acres in Ontario.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/justin-bieber-to-become-us-citizen.html

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said yesterday, that the 2019 general elections would be a deciding moment especially for youths.

Speaking while receiving an award from the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Saraki said the youth must take a decision that would prosper Nigeria.

Represented by Philip Aduda, the Senator representing FCT, Saraki said the youth should ensure they are there brother’s keepers.

“Youths must stand to the occasion and ensure that they do right. They should not engage in social ills but ensure that others that are into drug abuse are educated. An educated nation is a wealthy nation,” Saraki said.

On the coming election, the representative of the Senate President charged the security agents to ensure that lives and property of citizens are protected.

While inaugurating the new leadership of the youth, the president of CAN, Rev Samson Ayokunle, urged the youths not to depend on politicians in running their organisation.

He said as youths, they should bring out there resources in the service of God so that they can received their reward.

Chairman of the occasion, Dr Obadiya Mailafiya who condemned the killing of children, pregnant women, youths and the elderly in some parts of the country, urged Christians to rise up for peace.

“Killers will lose,” Mailafiya said. “They are not fighting us they are fighting Jesus. Every Goliath that is tormenting our lives and stealing the destiny of the youths must die,” Mailafiya added.

Mailafiya urged the youths to go for leaders that will embrace everyone. “We need leaders who love justice and show mercy,” he said.

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The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees in Ekiti State has declared an indefinite strike against Governor Ayodele Fayose, beginning from today, Friday, for alleged negligence of workers’ welfare and unpaid salary arrears.

The workers are aggrieved over the failure of the state government to honour an agreement signed recently at the Joint Account Allocation Committee of September 4.

They also warned the state government against fresh recruitment when it had yet to clear various arrears owed serving workers.

Rising from an emergency meeting held in Ado Ekiti, the union in a communique signed by the state’s President, Olubunmi Ajimoko, and the Secretary, Suleiman Alero directed all workers to embark on strike until all contentious issues and the amount for net distributable were addressed.

The communiqué read, “Against the background of this government neglecting our earlier advice on the timeliness of fresh recruitment into the services of both the local government and the teaching sector, we again wish to stress that additional burden should not be put on JAAC until our various arrears are cleared. The case of those termed “Hurriedly employed” in 2003 should serve as a lesson to all who remember history.

“In view of the insensitivity of this present administration, even at the point of winding up, when we feel that corrections of past errors should be made, it has become painfully obvious that no concrete agreement can be respected by this administration.

“The union is, therefore, calling all its members in the 16 local governments, the related commission, boards and departments to proceed on an indefinite strike action from Friday.

“We humbly wish to stress that this position will only be reviewed when we see a physical evidence of the political will to alleviate our members’ predicament.”

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Actress Makida Moka, has been trailed with mixed reactions and commendations on social media after a photo of her unique wedding invitation was shared online.

A photo of popular Nollywood actress, Makida Moka’s stylish wedding invitation, which emerged online, has gone viral as social media users are not wowed by it, but are commenting and saying that it was highly creative.

The beautiful movie star’s wedding invitation looks like the Nigerian passport complete with what looks like a flight ticket but gives details about the wedding.

Recall that Makida who acted as the Indian Ninja in Nollywood movie, “Banana Island Ghost”, was engaged last year November after meeting her husband at Olumo Rock when her boyfriend refused to go with her.

See photo of the stylish wedding invitation below.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/actress-makida-mokas-stylish-wedding.html

As the planned sit-at-home protest by IPOB is set for Friday, the Abia State Police Command has reinstated its commitment not to tolerate any unlawful activity by the supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group.

Mc Ebisco learnt that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Anthony Ogbizi, who gave the warning in a statement also said the Police Command is at red alert and would not hesitate to enforce the law on anyone who goes against it.

He also called on parents to caution their young ones to desist from activities or gathering capable of truncating the peace being enjoyed in Abia.
The police commissioner said, “Do not preempt the law enforcement. I want to appeal to parents and other stakeholders to caution their youths against involving in activities that would warrant breakdown of law and order.”“I want to say that the Police Command would not hesitate to enforce the law to protect the lives of the citizens,” he added.

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Nollywood Actress, Beverly Osu has taken to social media to respond to trolls who blasted her for smoking with a nun outfit

As expected, the issue turned controversial as Nigerians blasted her for smoking with a nun outfit

According to her, the church has not established smoking as a sin and advises critics to focus on other important issues.

Here’s her full reaction:

“I am a born and practicing catholic so I know and take your faith seriously. People should rather worry and pray for the hundred of thousands of innocent victims that are raped and abused by priests all over the world particularly over 1000 victims rapped by over 300 prist in Pennsylvania than worry over a hamrless picture that is a mere work of art.”

“In any case reverend sisters and fathers smoke in real life which has not been established as sin to my knowledge.”

“Dear Nigerisna I don’t do what I do for your applause.. If this images came out from a movie, will it be ok?”

“It’s funny how you all just sinned because of a beautiful artistic picture: lol I laugh in Hebrew. MATTHEW 7:1-5.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/beverly-osu-reacts-after-nigerians.html

Ahead of the 2019 elections, representatives of the Association of Cattle Sellers, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, and Sheikh Gumi Market Association have purchased the expression of interest and nomination form for the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Representatives of the groups presented the forms to the governor on Monday in Kaduna.

In a series of tweets via his official Twitter handle, the governor described the action “as one of the most pleasant surprises of his life”.

According to the Tweets, the groups decided “to come together to buy the nomination form for Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai in support of his giant unprecedented developmental”.

“Happening Now: Representatives of IPMAN, NATO, Sheikh Gumi Market Association and the Association of Cattle Sellers have come to present Governor @elrufai with the APC expression of interest and nomination forms which they bought for his re-election bid.

“The groups have said that they decided to come together to buy the nomination form for Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai in support of his giant unprecedented developmental strides in Kaduna State.

“Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai describing the moment as one of the most pleasant surprises of his life, thanked the groups for their thoughtfulness, criticisms and counsels at all times,” the tweet reads.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/2019-herdsmen-others-buy-election-form.html

Twenty-five years ago, he turned up in the corridors of power as Nigeria’s Military President and settled into a life of honour after decades of faithful service to his fatherland. Ever since, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR (rtd) has been an outstanding statesman in the Nigerian affair. Even as this revered gap-toothed General, leader, father, grandfather, adviser, opinion molder and advocate of a united Nigeria clocks 77 today, he shows no sign of slowing down. His avowed intent is to foster the unity of this nation— for which he still endures bullet wounds from the civil war—and ensure it is eternalised.

Whatever your view of him, IBB is a national sensation—popular, charismatic, charming, enigmatic, redoubtable and kind. He is a man much adored and longed to behold. His Hilltop Villa in Minna has continued to be a Mecca of some sort, famous for its hospitality to a wide variety of people from politicians to professionals, royalty, artisans, the masses, the high and mighty from within and outside the country.

Being a fountain of knowledge and experience, the pearls of wisdom that flow from IBB’s words, thoughts and demeanour continue to magnetise the people. The old, the youth, students and interest groups frequent him for inspiration and counselling.

One begins to wonder whether the General has time for himself. Even as he notches the seventh ladder of his seventies, I do not see him backtracking on his nation-building role or minimising his invaluable contributions to our democratic process especially with 2019 in the offing. The task of fixing Nigeria, to him, is an eternal calling. It was in that spirit that his administration, in April, 1983, constituted the National Committee on Corruption and other Economic Crimes, whose report inspired all subsequent anti-corruption initiatives in Nigeria.

The welfare of Nigerians preoccupy him. To him, the notional ‘’big man’’ is fiction. As he often says, ‘’we are all equals before Allah, and we must see ourselves as equals.’’ He remains a fascinating figure. Many are baffled by the sheer aggregation of followers behind him. Many are interested in his matter, apt to reciprocate for his magnanimity and generosity in any little way fit. He is a man of the people; he has touched many and is touching more lives.

As a mark of his timeless relevance to the wellbeing of Nigeria, he is constantly being approached and consulted by all levels of political leadership. Most recently, he was visited at home in Minna by prominent stalwarts of his political party, PDP and other political organizations in the country. In fact, as a tradition, his hallowed Hilltop Villa, serves as a bastion of democracy and nation building, accommodating a wide spectrum of interests and providing ample opportunities for cross-fertilisation of ideas on how to make Nigeria greater.

Clerics, beggars, student leaders, media gurus, corporate bodies—the list is endless—quest his advice and assistance. Tell me, then, how it is possible not to celebrate this iconic figure. His kind are rare, and only live once in every 500 years. How can anyone afford not to admire him?

As someone said two years ago, ‘’If you have stormed his house in anger—probably with determination to knock out one more tooth and double his signature gap-tooth, the aura of his presence soon melts your frown into a smile. Sometimes my mischievous sixth sense would just begin to imagine what he would have done to the ladies in those early days of sowing his wild oats. One must be evil for one to meet Babangida and not like him. For me, therefore, the IBB phenomenon is not his political clout nor mythical financial war chest. It is the persona. The charm. The charisma.’’

Like every soul under the sun, IBB has his regrets. In retrospect, there are things he would have done otherwise. He once told a team of journalists that his biggest regret was his inability to deliver a nuclear plant to Nigeria. According to him, the epileptic supply of power in Nigeria today would have been averted had he pursued his hunch to build a nuclear power plant for the country.

As a peace-loving statesman, IBB continues to own up to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election while defending and shielding other key players in the incident. He never shies away from his responsibility as the then Head of State. This leadership quality he embodies is still lacking in many of our leaders.

Nigeria, Africa and the world celebrate you. You are a true and unique leader. The people’s General. The man many wish to be like. The lion that roars from the Hilltop. The watchman for the masses. Though the passing of your irreplaceable better half, Maryam, lingers in your heart, you are yet not deterred from the sacred duty to build a Nigeria where diverse religions, ethnicities, cultures, talents and age brackets would prosper harmoniously.

We salute you and wish you and your caring family happiness and good health. Nigerians, Africans and the global community value your sacrifices for the entire human family.

Shine on, our General

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/ibb-celebrating-peoples-general-at-77.html

An excited man with a “brief” height who has been identified simply as Damilola (Twitter handle @sky_jfk) has taken to Twitter to recount on how he met his newly wedded wife.

According to him, he approached and requested that she danced with him, but she refused saying she doesn’t dance with short people.

The young man whose traditional wedding took place yesterday, September 7,2018 wrote;

It all started with can I dance with you

Her Response: No, I don’t dance with short people.

7 Amazing Years down the line, plenty ups and down.

My engagement is today Sept 7, 2018

Grace found me.

#TheWalkersExperience
#Sunshine

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Moments later, the post went viral and elow are some reactions from social media users;

@ThaNephilim – On behalf of all short ppl worldwide…we owe u beer

@_ketturah_ – Yeah. But I guess it wasn’t easy at all. I need this kind of patience �❤️. Congratulations

@Teeboy_LFC – Congratulations. You made the right choice. I have always believed that it’s about what comes from@inside first and not the physical look. You both look beautiful

@OwieMr – This is what i call sunday motivation, you sir, dont know what youve done for we short guys

@dedotunm – She curved him at first but Dami didn’t give up. Shoot your shot irrespective Kings ✌�

@adeolamie – The short ppl I know are always like Kanu in peak advert. Determined!…. Congrats, may God bless your home.

See More Here: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/short-man-weds-tall-lady-that-curved.html

The birthday photos of an adorable little girl has gone viral and the internet can’t keep calm

The one year old identified as Efeturi Saleisha Zino seems to have gotten her captivating beauty from her mother, former beauty queen and supermodel, Ofou Rukevwe Vivienne Ohwerhi

Celebrating her daughter’s birthday today, the mother of one shared pictures of her beautiful daughter and penned down a beautiful birthday message

She wrote;

“My baby is a year old today. There’s a lot to write today about this wonderful gift of a daughter but I ll keep it until she’s up(still sleeping).. just like yesterday in a blink of an eye she’s a year old today..

“baby I’m so proud of you and the bigger and better you that you are growing into..I love you endlessly and would go round the world just to see you smile.. Happy birthday my favorite cake pop..Gods grace will never depart from your choices in life”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/adorable-little-girl-breaks-internet.html

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has reminded a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, platform, Rabiu Kwankwaso, that he (Kwankwaso) was angry when he (Fayose) stated that Buhari was not capable of leading Nigeria in 2015.

Fayose said he has been vindicated about the warning on Buhari, adding that he was thankful to God that Kwankwaso was now a born again.

According to his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, on Saturday, the outgoing Governor said this in Ado Ekiti when the former governor of Kano State met with the state delegates, to solicit their support for his presidential ambition.

Fayose said that when he made the warning, Kwankwaso was one of the people who reacted angrily against him, adding that “But thank God, today, you have seen reason and you are now born again.

” I told Nigerians in 2015 when Buhari was campaigning that he lacked capacity. His subordinates have always handled governance whenever he heads a place. You said what is this Fayose saying but today, you are a great convert.”

Fayose said that Buhari was a wrong choice for the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that “He is a black market.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/2019-you-reacted-angrily-when-i-warned.html

Yobe State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, has endorsed the nomination of the national secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Mai Mala Buni, to fly the party’s governorship ticket in the state.

The decision was taken on Friday after a meeting of the leadership of the party at the state, local government and ward levels.

The governor also endorsed the current Senate Majority Leader, Ahmed Lawan, for Senatorial ticket, just as he endorsed his spokesman, Abdullahi Bego, for Jakusko/Bade Federal Constituency.

Earlier in the day, hundreds of youths from Yobe Zone A had thronged the Government House, Damaturu to call on Ibrahim Gaidam, to contest for the Senate seat for Yobe Zone A.

The youths were received at the Government House by Abubakar Ali, the deputy governor.

The leader of the youths, Umar Kalli, said: “We believe that although Governor Gaidam is successfully completing his second term in office, we cannot allow him to go and rest.

“We need him in the Senate because we believe he is the best person who can represent our people there”.

On Thursday, the state chapter asked Gaidam to announce his successor.

A communique issued by the deputy governor Aliyu after a stakeholders’ meeting, also endorsed Gaidam for Senate in 2019.

“The meeting resolves that a discretion is given to HE Alh. (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam to present a competent and acceptable person as the Gubernatorial Flag bearer of our great party (APC) in the forthcoming 2019 general elections for our dear state,” it read.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/yobe-gov-endorses-apc-national.html

The Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood, has disagreed with elder statesman, Edwin Clark over the identity of police officer allegedly behind the raid on his Abuja home.

Chief Clarke had petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari and named a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Kolo, Commander of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tactical Squad and Assistant Inspector General of Police, Federal Intelligence, Umoru Usman as those who instructed the raid and search on his residence.

However, Moshood in a swift reaction told journalists in Abuja: “With all due respect to the elder statesman, we have done everything to investigate that matter.

“When the incident occurred, IGP directed an investigation promptly and that the personnel who went there should be investigated and detained and that was carried out.

“And that same night, the IGP sent a delegation to the elder statesman to apologize to him and the DIG with the others that went said the apology was accepted by him.

“There is no institution that would allow its personnel, on their own, to carry out an unauthorized and illegal activities as we have reported.

“And based on that, it is not Kolo that tried these personnel. It is the provost office that tried the men and found them guilty and dismissed them from service, which the IGP approved.

“If you ask some of your colleagues, they will tell you that Kolo was at parade of suspect that Monday along the Abuja/Kaduna highway. He was within that vicinity and he was not in Abuja at the time.

“So, we plead for more understanding from the elder statesmen.

“But we want Nigerians to know that Kolo was not behind it. If he has sent a petition, then the IGP will investigate but I want to make it clear to the public that we seek for more understanding from the elder statement that it is not Kolo that is behind it. Those that were behind it have been dismissed and the officer is undergoing interdiction now and the police service commission would determine his fate.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/police-disagree-with-edwin-clark-over.html

Omoyele Sowore, Presidential Aspirant and Founder and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, has said “the old order; the regime of deceit, hunger and starvation is about to collapse in Nigeria”.

He made this know when he addressed hundreds of supporters, who thronged the arrival wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, to welcome him back from a fundraising campaign in the United States and Canada.

Speaking to the ecstatic crowd, he said: "Your PVC is the major weapon to liberate yourselves from the shackles of oppression and retardation in this country", just as he encouraged his supporters to keep advertising the liberation that has come to Nigeria on streets, towns and villages across Nigeria.

He expressed his determination to work for the development of the country, stating that "by this time next year we can deliver road infrastructure, education and a leadership that is respected all over the world, not a Nigeria where they say youths are lazy, when they provide them with nothing”.

Shortly after his arrival, while taking questions from a group of students of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, who had come to show their solidarity, said when elected, Sowore said his administration will focus on “providing scholarships with cash support per semester for students, while ensuring that students are connected through technology", in order to ensure that the students can access resources like books from other countries and also share ideas.

He added that “during our time, Wi-Fi will become a fundamental human right, so that everyone is connected. And I am not saying this as a promise; there are tons of organisations who want to provide Wi-Fi for free”.

Reacting to Sowore's comments, Rakiya Ahmed, one of the students at the event said: “What he is saying sounds impossible; I won’t lie to you. But at least he is young”.

Olagunju Oluwafunminiyi from Agege, however, contradicted Rakiya's position on the impossibility of Sowore's campaign promises, stating that "I am not really happy with what is going on in Nigeria. I’ve never been a fan of politics, but I changed my mind when a friend told me about him. He had a town hall meeting. I followed him and I saw that he truly has experience, even in Nigeria and not just outside the country, so I will support and give him my vote”.

Sowore declared his intention to contest for Nigeria's presidency on March 9, 2018, and has since chosen the African Action Congress (AAC) as his political platform for the February 2019 polls.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/sowore-vows-to-collapse-old-order-in.html

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has warned his players against underrating their opponent in Saturday’s African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying game.

Nigeria will face Seychelles in their second match of the AFCON qualifiers on Saturday.

Rohr urged the players not to underrate the hosts as the Eagles aim to collect all three points and revive their chances of qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to South Africa in their first game of the qualifying series in Uyo.

As at Tuesday evening, 18 players were already at the team’s camp ahead of the clash.

Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Kenneth Omeruo, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidozie Awaziem, Kelechi Nwakali and Bryan Idowu, are already in camp.

Others are Ogenyi Onazi, Simeon Nwankwo, Etebo Oghenekaro, Leon Balogun, Henry Onyekuru, Francis Uzoho and Jamilu Collins.

However, goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi are being expected on Wednesday.

Defenders Tyronne Ebuehi, Shehu Abdullahi, William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina have been ruled out of the clash.

The Franco-German coach, while addressing reporters ahead of the clash, said that Leganes new signing Kenneth Omeruo would be drafted in.

“It depends on how we handle the absence of the injured defenders,” Rohr said.

“But I think Omeruo should lead in their absence. He has been with the team for a long time and I hope he should be able to cover up for the other injured players who will not be part of the game.

“For us to win, we must not look down on Seychelles because everybody thinks they are no team but if we don’t raise our game we will be shocked,” he added.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/seychelles-vs-nigeria-rohr-warns-super.html

A notorious cultist identified as Frank Adiku from Ewoi community in Ogbia Local Government Area, has been nabbed by operatives of Bayelsa State Volunteers – a local vigilante group.

The cultist who is a member of a cult group commonly known as “Iceland”, was reportedly on a physical combat with his colleagues who ran after operatives of Bayelsa State Volunteers showed up. It was gathered that Indian hemp, hard drugs and other items were recovered from him.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/notorious-cultist-terrorizing-bayelsa.html

President Muhammadu Buhari while speaking in Beijing at an interactive session with the Nigerian community in China on Sunday, September 2, said nothing would make him fear the forthcoming 2019 presidential election.

President Buhari said he was not afraid of free and fair election because it was what brought him.

The president’s personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed this on his twitter handle. The twieet read:

”I am not afraid of free and fair election, because that’s what brought me here”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/i-am-not-afraid-of-free-fair-election.html

Three members of a cult group who were engaged in a bloody shoot out with another group in Saint Peters Church area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital in the early hours of Friday 31st of August 2018, have been arrested by the Bayelsa State Volunteers.

According to reports, the cultists who had brutally killed a member of a rival group fled the scene of the incident with bullet wounds to Ikolo village. The three young men crossed the river Nun to meet their herbalist so as to extract the bullets lodged in their bodies.

The vigilante group in company of some of Special Squad and Police men attached to the State Volunteers, chased the boys to their hideout in Ikolo village where they were caught inside a room while others ran into the bush.

Meanwhile, the dead young man, Kali Dede, whose body was hurriedly buried in a shallow grave across the river opposite the Federal Medical Centre was exhumed for proper autopsy, and has since been deposited at FMC mortuary as ordered by the State Police Anti-Cultism Department.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/faces-of-cultists-arrested-at.html

The under-fire forward netted against his 33rd La Liga team to surpass his former team-mate

Karim Benzema surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring against his 33rd La Liga team on Saturday.

The French forward netted in the 48th minute against Leganes to run his total to 33 teams scored against, one better than Ronaldo's 32 in his time with Madrid.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi the list having scored against 36 different teams in La Liga during his career.

Aritz Aduriz has netted against 35 La Liga sides in his career making him the second highest on the list, level with Madrid legend Raul.

Former Barcelona star Julio Salinas, having scored against 34 different sides, with Benzema level with the likes of Madrid legend Hugo Sanchez and Espanyol icon Raul Tamudo on 33.

Benzema's first put Madrid out in front and he doubled the lead and his personally tally on the night with a second just after the hour mark.

Sergio Ramos netted from the penalty spot to make it 4-1 to the home side as Los Blancos rolled to a comfortable win.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/benzema-overtakes-ronaldo-as-he-scores.html

Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Agu, has joined Portuguese club, Vitoria Setubal, on loan from FC Porto for the rest of the season.

It is the second time the 25-year-old will be spending time on loan with Vitoria Setubal, following a stint with the club in the 2016/2017 season.

“I had other options in Portugal and abroad but when my manager told me about Victoria’s interest I did not think twice. I already know this city and the club well and it was here that Stefano was born, about a year and eight months ago.

“I am m happy with my return and I believe that the fans are happy too. The fans know that when I get on the field it’s to give the maximum and I hope to help Vitória to make a great season,” Mikel told the club’s official website.

Mikel joined FC Porto in 2012, but has struggled to break into the first team at the club.

He spent last season on loan at Turkish club, Bursaspor, where he scored three goals in 24 appearances.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/transfer-super-eagles-midfielder-mikel.html

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has said Nigerians should not vote for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, because “they have ruined the country’s economy”.

The Waziri of Adamawa said this while addressing journalists at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, secretariat in Minna, Niger State on Thursday.

Abubakar, a presidential candidate of the PDP, said the APC-led government has remained consistently insensitive to Nigeria’s diversity, hence can’t make it better.

He noted that the level of insecurity experienced currently was more than the civil war the country had.

According to Abubakar, “APC has failed Nigerians and I don’t think there is need to give them a second chance.

“It is very clear that as far as economic growth is concerned, the APC government has failed and that is why we have the highest number of joblessness, highest poverty rate.

“As you all know, we have been described as the capital of poverty in the whole world, and that has led us to the greatest challenge of insecurity that we are faced in this country.

“Even during the civil war, we did not experience this type of challenge.

“Coupled with that, the government has remained consistently insensitive to our diversity and, therefore, the patronage in the government is given to only one part of the country.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/2019-election-why-nigerians-shouldnt.html

An Ethiopian military helicopter crashed on Thursday, killing all 18 people on board, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcast Corporate reported.
The aircraft crashed on a flight between the eastern city of Dire Dawa and Bishoftu in the centre of the country, the agency said.
Everyone on board – 15 soldiers and three civilians – were killed.
The helicopter belonged to the Ethiopian Defense Ministry, according to the Fana TV channel.
There were no immediate details about the cause of the crash, or what type of helicopter was involved.
Ethiopia fields a number of Mi-17 utility helicopters, also known as the Mi-8.
In 2013, an Ethiopian military cargo plane crashed in Mogadishu, killing four crew members.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/military-helicopter-crashes-in-ethiopia.html

AKURE—THE Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, yesterday, kicked against the renewal of operating licence of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, by the Federal Government.

They described the activities and services of the BEDC in the state as “antithetical to the purpose it was established” even as it called on the Federal Government to consider a better option for good and efficient services.

The chairman of the State Council of Obas and the traditional ruler of Ikare Akoko, Oba Akadiri Momoh passed the vote of no confidence on the electricity company in a statement in Akure, Ondo State.

Oba Momoh said: “The service of the electricity company has fallen short of the hope and expectations of its consumers in the state.

“The traditional rulers in the state decided to pass a vote of no confidence on BEDC over its erratic power supply, refusal to distribute meters as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, and failure to energise transformers in all areas within the state.

“BEDC has failed to give efficient services to the people of the state as one of its constituents. The Council has noted that the activities and services of the BEDC have been antithetical to the purpose of its creation.”

“The Council of Obas in the state has been monitoring the operation of the BEDC in the three senatorial districts of the state and the services fall short of the hope and expectations of the consumers”.

Reacting, the spokesperson of BEDC in charge of Ondo and Ekiti States, Mr. Kayode Brown disagreed with the traditional rulers on the renewal of their operating license.

Brown said: “It is not in the purview of the traditional rulers to decide whether to renew our operating license or not. It is only the Federal Government that can determine that.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/ondo-monarchs-kick-against-renewal-of.html

The United States Government has refused to comment or deny a statement credited to President Donald Trump, that Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was “lifeless”, following a visit to the White House earlier this year.

Aruba Amirthanayagam, who is Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy, while speaking in Minna, Niger State on Tuesday during his visit to Zubair Idris, the Executive Director of Prestige FM Radio, said: “We have no specific comment on that, a newspaper published it, the paper should comment on it".

Amirthanayagam also said that it will not take side in the Nigeria’s 2019 general election, saying it wants the winner to be elected in a free and fair contest.

“And we will do all we can to assist Nigeria’s government.

“The United States expects that the 2019 general elections will be free and transparent.


“I think we should repeat the success we had in the last election because we have had elections in some parts of Africa that have not gone well. What we got in 2015 was great for Nigeria and for the rest of Africa and other developing countries,” he said.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/us-government-finally-speaks-on.html

A particular Nigerian man on Twitter is of the opinion that former US President Barack Obama is responsible for a lot of the problems Nigeria is currently facing.

Kelvin Odanz says Obama wrecked Nigeria by forcing LGBTQ upon us thereby creating division and chaos. He also blames Obama for the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria.

Read his tweets below.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/nigerian-man-causes-commotion-on.html

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC on Tuesday warned the general public against consumption of TL Tan Lung and TLC sardine brands.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, gave the warning in Abuja.

Adeyeye explained that TL Tan Lung and TLC brands were produced by Chinese companies known as Fujian Yongfa Co. Ltd, and Dongshan Dongyi Food Co. Ltd., respectively.

She said that NAFDAC had been notified that the Malaysian Ministry of Health on April 20, 2018 in Kuala Lumpar Malaysia, recalled the two canned sardine products.

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Adeyeye said that the products did not comply with the standards set by 1983 Food Act and was recalled due to presence of nematode parasitic worms in the products.

The director-general also cautioned all importers not to import the affected canned sardines into the country and also adminished anyone that already has the product in stock to return them to any NAFDAC office close to them

“Anybody in possession of the unwholesome canned sardines should submit them to the nearest NAFDAC Office.

“Consumers are encouraged to report all adverse events resulting from the use of these products to the nearest NAFDAC office,” she said.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/shocker-see-killer-sardines-that-nafdac.html

Controversial Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has opened up on his reported arrest at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos.

On Monday, the popular actor was captured in a video that went viral on social media which show him in a bit of an altercation with law enforcement officers at the airport over a case of alleged assault.

But speaking to reporters in Abuja yesterday evening, Jim Iyke denied assaulting anyone at the airport saying, “people are just amazing, the truth is that I was running late for a flight in Abuja, and my people had sent my luggage a flight ahead. I tried hard not to miss the flight, but by the time I made it to the gate, the captain had almost shut the aircraft.”

He explained further that one of the security guards close by got too eager and got involved.

“One of the security guards who saw me struggling to make my way in got overzealous and got into an argument with my PA. Then they started exchanging words and pointing fingers at the heat of the moment.

“At the end of the day, we couldn’t even make it (the flight) and when we were coming back, the airport assistant went to call the police and said my Personal Assistant hit his face and pushed him.

“But when the policeman saw that it was me, I told them to let us go downstairs to resolve the matter, it was an issue of tempers fraying. We then went downstairs and the matter was resolved. I even boarded the same Dana Air Craft and I was shocked upon my arrival to hear that I was arrested by the Police. Which Police?’

“I know that people need content, but let’s not blow things out of proportion, I am not the kind of person who will post a rejoinder on issues like this, because I will be fuelling the fire, but we are all human and we lose our temper at different points in our lives, especially with how rude and unprofessional people are and more bewildering is the fact that people never want to hear the other side of the story

“The funny part is that this guy they said I slapped came to pick me up at the lounge and took me to the plane. He got me a better seat and I gave him little change because I know the country is hard. We hugged and ended it on a great note.

“The manager himself took me to the plane and I told him to school his staff on how to treat people. Its sad the length that people will go to spread the fake news about people. Thank you for being one of the credible media houses who actually confirm news before publishing it,” Jim Iyke said.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/jim-iyke-speaks-on-reported-arrest-at.html

Media personality and author, Toke Makinwa took to Instagram to flaunt her curves in this photo she shared.

See below; http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/curves-and-puff-there-is-something.html

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/curves-and-puff-there-is-something.html

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, SKC Ogbonnia, has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari has been rejected by the entire people of the world.

Ogbannia, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the APC, said that the world does not want President Buhari back in office.

In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, the presidential aspirant was reacting to the recent claim by Financial Times that US President, Donald Trump described Buhari as lifeless President.

He said, “I told you so. About ten days ago, I revealed to our great party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), and fellow Nigerians that the world is against President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid.

“I asserted that the opposition is coming from ‘influential leaders within our major allies, including Great Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Russia, China, Canada, etc.’

“I added ‘that the emerging consensus among these nations is that President Buhari’s second term ambition lacks in cogency. They point to Buhari’s failing health, lack of clear vision, lack of intellectual capacity, an apparent pattern of torpor, nepotism, wanton killings, disregard for the rule of law, and a growing sense of disunity and uncertainty in the land, among many failings.’

“However, both the Presidency and the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, vigorously countered my account. According to Onyeama, “The international community is very supportive of President Buhari. As you can see President Buhari has transformed our relationship with foreign countries and also the perception of Nigeria by foreign leaders.’

“But the hard truth is trickling in. The trending report by Financial Times where US President Donald Trump blatantly referred to Buhari as “lifeless” is a partial testimony.

“In short, my sources within the White House confided that Trump believes that Africa has the potential to be fully independent, “but the countries over there need to get their act together.

“They need good leaders who can get things done. Nigeria, for example, has huge, huge resources and can do much better than what is going on over there.’ This view is popular among the Western nations. I also gathered that some of the world leaders plan to visit or talk to Buhari soon.

“Perhaps, leadership is contingent upon the environment. What is good for America may not be good for Nigeria and vice versa.

“But if any relationship with the outside world is a factor in solving Nigerian problems, President Buhari has no business touching the APC nomination form. Further, the Financial Times does not speak for the world, quite alright, but its report is a part of the pressure from the international community that will continue to mount as the months leading to 2019 go by.

“Such a global campaign is expected to be more robust than what President Goodluck Jonathan faced in 2015.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/lifeless-president-world-has-rejected.html