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Starting a shoe business is one of the cheapest and easiest thing you can lay your hands on if you want to earn extra cash or even expand on your existing business.

Nigerians love fashion and would not mind spending some cash to look good and shoes are a major part of this.

Generally, the profit margin in shoe business is high just as the demand, and thus one of the best businesses you can venture into.

So, what do you need for starting a shoe business? How'd you get cheap shoes and what amount of money do you need to a set-up a shoe store as you begin your shoe business?

Find out below: https://shoenigeria./2018/02/05/starting-shoe-business-all-you-need-to-know/

Two Nigerians were on Saturday stabbed to death in South Africa, the Nigerian Union in the country has confirmed.

According to Secretary of the union Emeka Ezinteje who made the confirmation on Saturday, the incident was due to a business misunderstanding.

Ezinteje said they “have received a report that at 3.00am on Saturday, Mr Ekweghiariri Chidi Isacc, 34, a native of Ehime in Isiala Mbano Local Government of Imo and Mr Nzechukwu Alabuche, 35, from Azia in Anambra were stabbed to death by one Sunday from Awgbu in Anambra.

“The incident occurred at Rossetinville, South of Johannesburg. “We understand that there was a business dispute between them, that made the assailant to stab the victims to death.”

He added that the “assailant is on the run while the police have commenced investigation into the incident. The union condemns the killing of any Nigerian and will partner with relevant government agencies to ensure that justice is done in the case.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/2-nigerians-stabbed-death-south-africa/

Social media commentator Reno Omokri says it is better to elect prisoners than handing another mandate to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.

Although Buhari has not publicly announced his intention to seek re-election in 2019, there are strong indications that he might want another term during the next poll.

And in a lengthy article captioned “Was The Ex NIA DG Set Up to Pave The Way for Buhari’s Northernisation Agenda?”, Omokri accused Buhari of pursuing an ethnic agenda.

According to the former presidential aide, the report that 430 prisoners are pursuing degrees, shows they are better than Buhari whose “WAEC certificate is suspect.”

“Let me conclude by saying that I just read how 430 Nigerian prisoners are pursuing degrees at NOUN. Buhari was overthrown in 1985 and returned to power 30 years later,” Omokri said.

“In those 30 years, did he improve himself like these prisoners? He did not further his education. No degree, no books written. Even his WAEC certificate is suspect.”

In addition, he noted that: “Electing those prisoners is better than re-electing Buhari. So today, I remind you that prayer points and social media have limited power to kick killer Fulani herdsmen and their cattle colony political sponsors out of power.

“But PVCs have unlimited power to kick them out of power FOREVER. So do not go for guns. Go for your PVC and change the useless change that Buhari and APC brought in 2019.”

https://www.concisenews.global/politics/better-to-elect-prisoners-than-buhari-omokri/

The Federal Government will employ more graduates in 2018 under the N-Power scheme, says Laolu Akande. ​

Akande, an aide to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Saturday, adding that N900m was used for Special Intervention Programmes (SIP) by the Federal Government since 2016.

​”​In 2018, more beneficiaries are expected to be added to about 200,000 young graduates currently employed under the scheme,” Akande said.


​”​A total of N900 billion was appropriated for the SIPs in 2016 and 2017; with N500 billion appropriated for 2016 and N400 billion appropriated for 2017.

​”​However, the total amount released was N110 billion for 2016 and 2017, with the total expenditure of N109 billion.”

In addition, he noted that over 6 million pupils are being fed by the Federal Government school feeding programme.

Akanded revealedd that the scheme is operational in 20 states of the federation.

According to him: ​”​More states are expected to be added to the programme this year. The NHGSFP plans to implement feeding in a total of 28 States, while it aims to link farmers to school feeding markets.

​”​In the same vein, several milestones were recorded by the Buhari administration’s National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) in 2017, in line with its inclusive growth plan, which includes tackling poverty and hunger, and creating jobs for Nigerians.

“​About 40,000 direct jobs have since been created from the School Feeding Programme across the participating states. The 20 states that have so far been covered by the NHGSFP include Anambra, Enugu, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ebonyi, Zamfara, Delta, Abia, Benue, Plateau, Bauchi, Taraba, Kaduna, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Jigawa, Niger, and Kano.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/fg-to-employ-more-graduates-for-n-power-in-2008/

A Professor of history at the Faculty of Humanities, Maitama Sule University, Kano, Umar Muhammad Labdo, has reiterated his claim that Benue belongs to the Fulani.

The lecturer provided reasons for his earlier claim that Benue land is Fulani by right of conquest.

Speaking in an interview with Punch, he agreed the Fulani are migrants from Futa Jallon but added that they have been in Nigeria for more than 800 years.

He said: “It is factual that Fulani originally came to this area from somewhere in modern Mali, which is called Futa Toro or Futa Jallon. It is an incontrovertible fact. But then, when did they come here? It was between 800 and 1, 000 years (ago ). Now, people who migrated more than 800 years ago, they are no longer migrants.

“If you study the history of all people in the world, you will know that they migrated from somewhere else. Take America for example, Europeans migrated to America about 500 years ago.

“Now, is it proper to call white Americans settlers? They are simply not settlers but own the country. Also, Europeans migrated to Australia. Now, they own the country. Europeans migrated to South Africa and it took many years of struggle for the black majority to gain independence from them. Now, Adam, that is, the first man, did not live in Tiv land.

“So, Tiv people came to Tiv land, Fulani came to Tiv land, they came to Nigeria, they came to all areas that they live in today. The bottom line is that you cannot label them as settlers. If you call them settlers, then all the people and the rest of the world would be called settlers; that is the point that is being established.

“Don’t talk about original owners. Now, the right of conquest is recognised worldwide. And many of the people, who live presently in different countries, they are there and are living there by the right of conquest. And this right of conquest is recognised, even by our Supreme Court.

“One of my followers on Facebook, who is a lawyer, said he could mention 10 cases in which our Supreme Court recognised conquest as one of the basis of getting titles for land. So, don ’t talk about that. Who are the original owners? Original! When did they come?

“We submit that the first father of the Tiv was Mohammed Alla, who migrated from Katsina, that is why today, you have Katsina Alla! Let them explain, what is the meaning of Katsina Alla? So, this Fulani man, when he got to that area and fathered Tiv, there were other Fulani people there. That was why he came to join his own brothers.

“So, if you are talking about any original owners of the Tiv land, it is actually the Fulani. And the Fulani are the fathers of the Tiv and the Jukun are their mothers.”
https://www.concisenews.global/news/muhammad-labdo-insists-benue-belongs-fulani/

A couple in Lagos have drifted from the convention of serving guests rice and morsels at weddings by offering them soaked garri and fried fish to feed on.

Garri is a powder derived from the cassava plant. It is often used to prepare Eba, an African word for morsels taken with a variety of soup or simply taken as flakes.

An Instagram user @Ofadaboy posted the photo from a wedding reception in Lagos, revealing the unconventional food arrangement and how it has so far gathered positive responses.


He wrote: “It’s beyond us … It has to be God … Garri getting so much accolades…. Thank you @instablog9ja @tatafonaija … Thank you Regrann from @instablog9ja – Garri and fried fish served at a wedding in Lagos. �: @ofadaboy”

https://www.concisenews.global/tabloid/soaked-garri-fried-fish-spotted-wedding-reception/

Kaduna media personnel Malam Mohammed Garba has challenged ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo to a debate over his letter to president Muhammadu Buhari.

Obasanjo had told Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019, lamenting his inability to fulifill his campaign promises.

However, Garba while throwing the challenge to Obasanjo on Thursday in Kaduna, said the former president’s letter is at variance with the principles of democracy.

According to him, Obasanjo does not have any right to tell someone not to contest for any elective position, accusing him of trying to foist a presidential candidate on Nigerians.

“It is possible he is being instigated by foreign powers or local selfish politicians who hate to see Nigeria progressing,” Garba who is the Chief Executive Officer of Right Contact Services Nigerian Ltd said.

“I am of the opinion that Obasanjo is being used to usher certain individuals into the presidency in 2019 to facilitate the exploitation of the country’s wealth.

“I Mohammed Garba, a media expert is, therefore, challenging former President Olusagun Obasanjo to a debate on all the things he has said about President Buhari. If his action is for the good of the public let him explain and provide us an alternative more credible candidate for 2019.”

He lauded the Buhari administration for its achievements thus far, stressing that Obasanjo’s government cannot match it.
https://www.concisenews.global/news/media-consultant-challenges-obasanjo-debate/

The Super Eagles will be going into Wednesday's semi-final clash against Sudan's Falcons of Jediane at the African Nation's Championship with major injury concerns.

https://www.concisenews.global/news/injury-nightmare-hits-eagles-ahead-semi-final-clash-sudan/

President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have met at the ongoing African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, five days after Obasanjo condemned Buhari’s administration.

Both leaders were said to have met briefly just before the opening ceremony of the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

According to reports by Channels TV, Obasanjo first went around to exchange pleasantries with other African leaders attending the summit, before looking out for Buhari among the crowd to also have a word with him.

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The former Nigerian leader had released a special statement on the state of the nation on Tuesday in which he advised Buhari against seeking re-election in 2019.

Obasanjo believes the current government has been incompetent and nepotistic in its pattern of key federal appointments among other areas he feels the government has failed.
https://www.concisenews.global/news/buhari-meets-obasanjo-un-summit/

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has said that it would embrace ranching if the Taraba government gave them subsidy.

Chairman of the group in the North-East, Alhaji Mafindi Danburam. said this, adding that subsidy will help small herders acquire the necessary tools for their business.

The national government is proposing cattle colonies for herders following clashes with farmers across the country.

And speaking to Punch, Danburam noted that the cattle breeders contribute significantly to the economy and deserve to be supported by the government.

“Some of these poor herders have between 10 to 30 cows and you say he must ranch. Who will provide water for him? An average ranch costs between N700,000 and N3m and that would not be possible for poor herders to do," he said.

“So, does such category of persons need to sell all they have to do ranching? Until government recognises that this sector is also contributing to the economy of the state and they begin to give us subsidy, ranching will not work.”

He noted that, “Another aspect of concern in the law is that it prohibits selling of land to a typical herder until the governor gives approval. Okay, how many of us have Certificate of Occupancy in Taraba State?

“We are practising traditional method of land ownership in Taraba State and if my wife or parent is sick and I need to sell my land to take them to the hospital, does that mean that I have to get the governor’s approval?en I want to do ranching?”

https://www.concisenews.global/business/herdsmen-demand-subsidy/

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Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on commerce, has passed on, Thursday evening.

According to reports, Tinubu, a former executive board member of the Nigeria football Federation (NFF), slumped during a novelty match and was confirmed dead at a hospital in Epe.

And tributes have already started pouring in with Publisher of Ovation Magazine Dele Momodu taking to Twitter to mourn him.

https://www.concisenews.global/news/ambodes-special-adviser-tinubu-dies/

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has set a bakery and a garri processing factory at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun state.

Coordinator of the NYSC in Osun Emmanuel Attah said corps members interested in learning how to bake bread, cakes and other pastries would be taught by bakers.

In addition, he noted that those in the garri section would teach corps members interested in processing the staple.


“I am happy that the bakery is now running and we have started baking bread from it. This will reduce the cost of feeding and we will be sure that what our children are eating are produced in a hygienic environment. The same thing goes for gari. We eat eba and we said it would be good if we produce what we eat,” Attah said.

“Very soon, we will start selling bread and gari to the people in the towns and even the state. We are not going to limit our production to what we will eat at the camp only. Any corps member who is also interested in learning these things will be taught and this will open them up to opportunities in those areas.”

https://www.concisenews.global/business/nysc-sets-up-gari-processing-factory-for-corps-members/

The Royal Traditional Council of Ife has suspended Chief Ramon Adedoyin, who is the Maye of Ife, for allegation he mocked the stool of the Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

The Council announced the suspension of Adedoyin at a press conference in Ile Ife on Tuesday.

Adedoyin was said to have released an ewi (poetry) allegedly composed to ridicule the monarch.

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Adedoyin, the founder of the Oduduwa University, was conferred with the chieftaincy title by Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Ooni Ogunwusi’s predecessor.

Sixteen kingmakers of Ile Ife attended the presser.

They included the Obalufe of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura, who is the traditional prime minister and the Lowa Adimula of Ife, Oba Adekola Adeyeye.

They also said the Oloyere of Oyere, Oba Adeoye Adefarakan, was one of those being allegedly used by Adedoyin to deride the stool.

”That beyond a reasonable doubt, Chief Ramon Adedoyin and his cohorts like Oba Adeoye Adefarakan have committed offences of defaming the stool and character of the Ooni of Ife, assault and the libellous release of the ewi remain indelible and all these acts are conducts likely to cause a breach of peace,” they said.

“That all parties involved in the meeting passed a vote of no confidence on Chief Ramon Adedoyin and Oba Adeoye Adefarakan.

” That the House of Oduduwa henceforth suspends the chieftaincy title of Maye of Ife that was bestowed on Chief Ramon Adedoyin until further notice.

“Chief Ramon Adedoyin should not parade himself as the Maye of Ife until he absolved himself of his disloyalty and betrayal to the stool of Ooni and the House of Oduduwa.”
https://www.concisenews.global/news/ooni-suspends-oduduwa-universitys-founder-poetry/

Recent killings in the country shows that President Muhammadu Buhari has failed, says the Peoples Democratic Party caucus at the House of Representatives.

Leader of the team, Leo Ogor condemned the killings, lamenting that the federal government cannot guarantee the safety of Nigerians.

“The first fundamental duty of any government is the security of citizens’ lives and property, but it is deeply unfortunate, historically horrific and spiritually negative that under the APC government, the nation is witnessing endless rounds of senseless killings of men, women and children in Benue, Taraba and other states,” the lawmaker said.

“Within the past two years, unidentified herdsmen have displaced Boko Haram in terms of mindless killings; it is unfortunate that once again, just like they did several times before, rampaging herdsmen in utter contempt for Benue State’s anti-grazing law, wantonly descended on Guma and Logo Local Government Areas of Benue State in a new year attack that left scores of dead bodies.”

In addition, he said “Herdsmen now rank high on the Global Terrorism Index and nationwide, mindless killings, armed robberies and dastardly kidnappings have increased under the APC government, which now repays the overwhelming votes from the people with long conspiratorial silence and numb promises while the number of corpses mounts.

“Security is one of the three major commitments that the APC government guaranteed the nation at its inception, but in the usual pattern of elevating deceit and propaganda above all else, it has woefully remained unable to rein in worsening insecurity across the nation.

“Today, the result is that our gallant military personnel and other security operatives are immersed in tackling crises in all parts of Nigeria.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/killings-in-nigeria-shows-buhari-has-failed-pdp-reps/

It is abnormal for a woman to ask for a man’s hand in marriage, as men are traditionally in the position to do so.

This is due to several age-long beliefs ranging from the man being the head of the home to men being more level-headed to make such decision.

That is a subject of debate, though.


Anyway, let’s continue.

The internet was recently awash and agog with videos of two Nigerian ladies proposing to men.

Last week in Lagos, a lady proposed to her man. Unfortunately, the proposal, which took place at the Ikeja Shopping Mall, was turned down by the guy.

What a scene. You needed to be there.

Many Nigerians, let me be specific, the ”champions of tradition and culture” were drowned in the ocean of surprise.

It was strange.

Listen to what someone told me, in reaction to the videos: ”Even if I was compelled to propose to a man or lose my dear life, I will quickly opt for the latter.”

”What nonsense!” she added.

Some people blamed the lady for not “doing it in secret to avoid embarrassment,” while others praised the her for “shooting her shot,” describing her as courageous.

Yes, it is strange, especially in this part of the world, but in some countries, people are beginning to see nothing wrong with it.

In the United Kingdom, specifically Scotland and Ireland, February 29th every leap year is a day when women can propose to men.

It is also the same in Finland but with an exception: the man will buy a suitor enough clothing if he rejects her proposal.

British monarch, Queen Victoria, leads the pack for women proposing to men.

She proposed to Prince Albert on 15 October 1839 and they were married on 10 February 1840, in the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace, London.

Data from the United States shows that 5% of proposals are made by women.

But why are Nigerian women now proposing to men? What has changed?

Courage

One of the reasons a lady could propose to a man is Courage.

Some men are believed not to be courageous enough to pop the “Will you marry me?” question for fear of being rejected.

And instead of waiting for ages for the man, the lady takes the bull by the horn and seal the relationship, taking it to another level.

Age Factor

Also, since it is naturally believed that a lady’s ”clock ticks faster than a man’s,” most ladies would not mind popping the big question.

When a lady is in a relationship for a long time, with age no longer on her side and being “harassed” by her mother to bring home a man for “legalised procreation,” she could be forced to make the request and move the relationship to the “permanent site.”

Although she could be rejected but that is deemed better than ageing faster without knowing where the relationship is headed.

Rising Level of Feminism

Heard the saying “What a man can do, a woman can do better?”

Well, that is one of the mantras used in the promotion of feminism; gender equality.

Some proponents of female proposing to men argue that both gender were created equally and thus proposing should not be a “man’s thing.”

Foreseeing A Man’s Prospect

There is another school of thought that believes some ladies propose to men when they see his potentials.

It’s a widely held belief that men tend to struggle financially, especially in their early years.

Thus, many men might shy away, even with potentials of a great future, to “tie the love of his life down” in eternal bliss.

With this, a lady who is in a romantic relationship with a man who she sees prospects in, may not hesitate to “ring the finger.”

If the lady in question is financially stable, the scenario is even likelier to play out.

Fulfillment of Biblical Prophesy?

“In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, ‘We will eat our own food and provide our own clothes; only let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!'” – Isaiah 4:1

There are also some groups of people who see the recent wave of women proposing to men in Africa as a fulfillment of the biblical statement above.

With the level of desperation exhibited by most ladies to marry and bear “Mrs” – a product of societal pressure – this seem, from popular belief, a possible answer to the poser: “should women propose to men?”

As arguments for and against this rage on across the country, it is safe to say that this five reasons explain the paradigm shift of women proposing to men.

https://www.concisenews.global/opinion/five-reasons-nigerian-ladies-are-proposing-to-men/

Femi Adesina, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, says his principal did not visit Benue state because he does not want to politicise the killings in the North-Central state.

Recall that 73 persons died after an attack by men suspected to be herders on January 1st in the State.

Buhari had come under severe scrutiny for not visiting the Food Basket of the nation after the incident.

But in an article, entitled “Why I stand with Buhari”, Adesina noted that Buhari would have cashed in on the situation to score some cheap political points by visiting.

He wrote that “After primitive fury was unleashed in Benue, and about 73 people were left dead, a sitting President eyeing reelection could also play politics with it, visiting and muttering the right words to impress the people. Nothing wrong.

“But for President Buhari, action speaks louder than words. Action stations, he told the security agencies. The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations was first despatched, then the Minister of Interior, the Inspector General of Police himself, and then the Nigerian Army.

“Consultations were held with the governor of the state, with Benue elders, and now, a committee headed by the Vice President, made up of nine governors, has been set up to proffer solutions to farmers/herdsmen clashes. Action truly speaks louder than words.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/presidency-reveals-why-buhari-did-not-visit-benue/

Looters are blackmailing President Muhammadu Buhari with the recent killings by suspected herdsmen in Benue state, the President’s media aide has alleged.

Over 70 persons were killed on New Year’s Day by suspected herders in the state, resulting in strong criticism of the federal government.

But Garba Shehu said the president was doing his best to handle security issues in the country, adding that those ”blackmailing” his boss were the ”enemies of the people.”

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“The President has handled security issues in the country as best as anyone can handle them. He is being blackmailed on security issues by the beneficiaries of a rotten old order, who are the real losers in an environment in which corruption, impunity and theft are being fought,” Shehu told Punch.

“Those who stole N2tn from oil subsidies every year; those who stole crude oil, sold it abroad and pocketed the proceedings, powerful men and women who stole N200bn from the federal pensions and salaries; these are the enemies of the people.

“They are just blackmailing the President. Their pain is that they have been deprived of what they are used to. The message they are sending is ‘we are already starving, how can we survive four more years of Buhari’s government?

“Nigeria is not in danger of a civil war. It is in the throes of the larceny and the insatiable greed of political elite that has fed on a previous economy that rewarded laziness and theft.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/looters-blackmailing-buhari-benue-killings-presidency/

It's another exciting display of football artistry across the country.

Ten matches were played with 9 wins and one draw; one away victory.

As usually, we look at 5 Talking points from the encounters.

Oriental teams falter

Last week, it was the two teams from the South West – MFM FC and Sunshine Stars –that failed to record a win.

The table however turned in the last round of games, as none of the four teams from the South East – Abia Warriors, Enyimba, FC IfeanyiUbah and Heartland – got a victory.

Enyimba and Heartland drew blank in the Oriental derby while FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Rangers lost to Tornadoes and Lobi Stars respectively.

Plateau United Continue Winning Streak

Last week, they became the first defending champion, since 2013, to win the first game of the season.

And yesterday, they continued that fine form by bashing Rivers United 2-0 at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos.

MFM Gets It Right

At the Agege Stadium in Lagos, last term’s runners-up, MFM FC, edged out Kwara United by a lone goal.

That was their first victory in the season as they had drawn their first game, weekend.

Will the Olukoya Boys do well without talisman, Steven Odey?

New Boys Make Amend

Go Round FC and Yobe Desert Stars, all new comers, recorded their first wins in the campaign.

The Omoku side beat Akwa United 1-0 while Yobe Stars saw off Wikki Tourist 2-0.

Go Round had in the first week lost 1-0 to Wikki Tourists; while FC IfeanyiUbah beat Yobe Desert Stars 2-1.

Goal Drought Continues For Kwara United, Nasarawa United

The strikers from both sides are misfiring and have found it herculean to register their sides' name in the scoring sheet.

After goalless draws in the opening games, they couldn’t find the back of the net on Wednesday.

Will they make amends this weekend? Find out in the next edition on Monday. Ciao!

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/5-talking-points-from-npfl-week-2-games.html

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says President Muhammadu Buhari is handling the recent killings by suspected herdsmen with kid gloves.

Recall that suspected herdsmen killed scores of people on New Year’s Day in Benue state, North Central Nigeria.

And Soyinka noted in a lengthy article he wrote on Wednesday that Buhari was towing the line of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was believed to have treated Boko Haram insurgents with levity.

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“A hideous massacre” perpetrated by the herdsmen in 2016, a security meeting was called and the cattle rearers “attended the meeting — according to reports — with AK47s and other weapons of mass intimidation visible under their garments,” Soyinka said.

“They were neither disarmed nor turned back. They freely admitted the killings but justified them by claims that they had lost their cattle to the host community.”

He added that, “Such are the monstrous beginnings of the culture of impunity. We are reaping, yet again, the consequences of such tolerance of the intolerable. Yes, there indeed the government is culpable, definitely guilty of ‘looking the other way’. Indeed, it must be held complicit.”

“I am not aware that IPOB came anywhere close to this homicidal propensity and will to dominance before it was declared a terrorist organization.

“The international community rightly refused to go along with such an absurdity. The conduct of that movement, even at its most extreme, could by no means be reckoned as terrorism. By contrast, how do we categorize Myeti?”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/buhari-handling-killer-herdsmen-with-kid-gloves-soyinka/

The Arewa Youths Forum has described the reported re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari as “inhumane” and an insult to the “sensibilities” of Nigerians.

The forum said this in a statement on Friday, where it also expressed worries over the fuel scarcity in the country.

It alleged that the political elites are causing hardship for the masses while lamenting the level of corruption by high-ranking members of the Buhari government.

“If you add these challenges to the corruption allegations that have plagued some top ranking officers of this administration, the inability of Mr. President to address same leaves a sour taste in the mouth of many Nigerians,” it said.

“Consequently, we are appalled to hear that in the midst of all these, the President and his men have already put in place measures to start his re-election bid for 2019.

“As the apex body of youths in the 19 northern states and Abuja, with affiliates across the country, we see the re-election bid of Mr. President at this point in time as inhuman, uncalled for and an insult to the sensibilities of the suffering Nigerian masses.”

And on the magnitude of the killings in the country, the group called on Buhari to visit the states.

“On the magnitude of killings in the country, we expect the President to visit some of the states and when he came to Kaduna, he should have condoled with the people or even visited the area.”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/buharis-re-election-bid-inhumane-insult-nigerians-arewa-youths/

Spanish side Barcelona are in the final stages of the deal to sign Liverpool’s Coutinho for a record €150 million.

If the deal pulls through, the Brazilian will be the third-most expensive footballer in the world and their record signing.

Neymar’s €222m move from Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain and Kylian Mbappe’s loan switch from Monaco – which will become permanent next season for €180m – will be the only deals that will trump Coutinho’s transfer.

A move to Catalonia will see the Liverpool forward eclipse Ousmane Dembele – signed from Borussia Dortmund last summer for an initial fee of €105m that could rise to €145m – as the side’s most expensive player.

The deal will also eclipse the €105m Manchester United’s fee to Juventus for Paul Pogba in August 2016 by around €15m, smashing the British record.

It was gathered that the deal will be supplemented by €40m in add-ons related to performances and appearances, likely to be triggered.
https://www.concisenews.global/news/barcelona-finalizing-coutinho-deal/

Wizmike111:
They earned colossal amounts of pounds and dollars in careers that spanned many years from Europe to Asia but they most probably did not put enough aside to tide them over a football career that could end almost as soon it started.

They flew and rode the best cars at the heights of their careers and bought things without batting an eye.

This list is not exhaustive though some of the players are trying to regain their footing after some of their investments went kaput!


1. Celestine Babayaro

The former Super Eagles star and most probably the best cultured left-back that has played for Nigeria played for some of the biggest clubs in both England and Belgium declared himself bankrupt at a court in Croydon in 2011.

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At a time in his career, Cele, as he was famously known, was amongst the highest paid African players in the world as he earned a tidy pile of ‘cash’ stated to be between £25,000 and $30,000 per week at Chelsea.

He was reported to have lived an expensive lifestyle both here in Nigeria and England. Stories went round of how he blew thousands of Pounds in buying exotic items and also partied hard with friends.


According to a BBC report, Celestine Babayaro "financial troubles became apparent to his neighbours, with one saying that his usually beautifully kept house, began to look a bit unkempt, with the garden overgrowing and the conservatory falling down"


2. Ifeanyi Udeze
Most Super Eagles supporters in the early years of the new century will be familiar with Ifeanyi Udeze, the explosive left-back was a key member of the national team between 2000 to 2004.
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Sadly, things have took a turn for the worse for Udeze as sources close to the player revealed that the former World Cup star is neck deep in debt after squandering the substantial fortune he gained during his playing days on high stake gambling and other luxuries.

Udeze who featured for AEK Athens, PAOK FC, and West Brom while active, is also said to have a particular preference for locally manufactured gin (Kparaga) and he can also been seen indulging in street gambling with some undesirable elements around his neighbourhood.


3. Taribo West
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West is perhaps the most successful Nigerian centre-back in history.

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At the height of his career, he was regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe and was a key member of the Inter Milan squad between 1997 and 1999 and was also part of the victorious Olympic gold winning dream team side in 1996.

However, despite featuring for top sides in Europe such as AC Milan, Derby County, Kaiserslautern, Partizan and a brief spell in the Middle East with Qatari side, Al-Arabi Doha, Taribo is said to be in financial deep waters as the millions he made during his playing days seems to have been washed away by in a Tsunami.


He also made a bad investment in his marriage but now can be seen on Lagos streets preaching and trying his hands in winning souls for God a vocation he undertook towards the end of his career.


4. Victor Agali
Victor Agali formed a formidable striker partnership with Nwankwo Kanu which was fondly dubbed the ‘Twin Towers’.

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The tall and lanky stubborn forward was particular loved by Super Eagles fans due to his proficiency in aerial duels. His tall physique and his imposing stature saw him lace his boots for top European sides such as Olympique Marseille, Hansa Rostock, Schalke 04, and Nice.


However, sources close to the player revealed that the former Super Eagles star is not doing too well financially. Apparently, despite earning an average pay of £25, 000 per week while in Germany, some failed investments and a clearly lavish lifestyle has seen him scrapping financially. Agali was last seen hosting a Reality TV show in Lagos.


5. Chikelue Iloenyosi
Chikelue Iloenyosi may not be up to the pedigree of players mentioned earlier in terms of achievement, but he did made a career playing football and quite a profitable one at that. He was part of the national U-20 side that featured in the World Youth Championship in Nigeria in 1999.

He also won four caps with the Super Eagles. He is famous for his marriage to Nollywood star, Stephenie Okereke that was annulled by a Lagos court after it was discovered that he was legally married to another woman in the United States at the time he took Stephenie to the altar.

However, despite featuring for clubs in Turkey, Libya, Australia and Saudi Arabia, Iloenyosi is not doing too well financially at present. Sources claim that the defender has delved into fashion designing with a keen interest in men’s clothing.



Source: https://ngsportsite..com.ng/2018/01/5-former-super-eagles-stars-who-have.html?m=1

At Op, please what's your yardstick for measuring "broke"? I don't agree with the list until you bring verifiable facts. By the way, change your headline to "bankrupt" and not "bankrupted".

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has missed the most glaring chances in the Premier League this term against Arsenal following his dismal outing on Wednesday.

The former Real Madrid forward missed an incredible three clear-cut chances as the Gunners forced Antonio Conte’s men to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Jack Wishere had given Arsene Wenger’s side the lead but an Eden Hazard penalty leveled up things for the Blues before the stroke of half-time.

Marcos Alonso then gave the defending champions the lead before Hector Bellerin’s fine strike pegged them back.

However, Morata’s missed chances in the game, according to Opta’s statistics, means no player has missed more clear-cut chances in a single Premier League match against the North London side.

https://www.concisenews.global/news/morata-sets-epl-record-arsenal-game/

Premier League side Arsenal have signed Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina for a fee in the region of £1.8 million.

The 20-year-old centre-back broke into the Super League team's first-team at the end of the season.

He had after that sealed his place in the starting XI this season, leading to interests from Greek giants Olympiakos and Arsene Wenger's side.

Report suggests the Gunners won the race for him in the January transfer window due their new chief scout Sven Mislintat having close links with the player's agent from his time at Borussia Dortmund.

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/arsenal-signs-new-defender.html

Nigeria and Arsenal starlet Chuba Akpom was given a 17 months ban from driving after he crashed his £60,000 Range Rover in London last month.

According to reports, he was found drunk on a concoction of ‘vodka and cranberry juice’.

He was also fined £9,350, with £85 costs by the Willesden Magistrates Court on Monday.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 4.50am on December 17.

“His driving was erratic and he was observed by an off-duty police officer. He was parallel to a Shell petrol station and lost control, mounting the grass verge,” prosecutor Zahid Hussain told the court.

The 22-year-old smashed a fence and furniture after losing control of his car and mounting a grass verge near his home in Barnet, North London.

Police followed the trail of destruction and gave Akpom a breath test.

The result showed that he was above the legal limit, and the British-born Nigerian was taken to police station and later charged with drink driving.

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/court-bans-arsenals-akpom-from-driving.html

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to open a cannabis ranch in California, United States.

The ex-heavyweight champion has already bought 40 acres of land in the city.

Tyson and Iron Mike are taking advantage of the legalisation of marijuana as recreational.

It was gathered that the ‘Tyson Ranch’ will have 20 acres for ‘master growers’ to have maximum control of the environment.

In addition, the ranch will also have his own school where farmers will be taught how to grow and develop their strains – called the ‘Tyson Cultivation School.’

This is aside the farm’s amphitheatre, furnished with luxury camping area and cabins.

The heavyweight boxing legend has linked up with business partners Jay Strommen and Robert Hickman and has the full support of the cities mayor Jennifer Wood.

Medical marijuana has been legalised in California for 20 years and Tyson’s ranch will carry out research to help develop it’s clinical benefits.

The boxer is a long-time supporter of medical marijuana and its clinical uses.

Mynd44,
https://www.concisenews.global/news/mike-tyson-to-open-marijuana-farm/

Nigeria has had a stable economy with corruption tamed since Muhammadu Buhari became president, the Buhari Volunteers Movement (BVM) claims.

National Coordinator of the group, Paul Michael disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Michael described the president as a man ready to sacrifice his comfort for the country's progress.

He stated that, “When we supported and worked for the emergence of Buhari, we did it simply to ensure that the path of Nigeria is redirected from corruption to a path of growth and development, where transparency and accountability become the hallmark of governance.

"We knew, however, that it was not going to be easy to ‘change’ Nigerians and Nigeria, since corruption has been a norm and taken grip of every sector of the country. We had confidence on the capability of President Muhammadu Buhari in taming corruption.

“Today, despite the dwindling and epileptic economy that was inherited by the Buhari administration, every sincere Nigerian can say prudence has returned to government and the economy has stabilized.”
https://www.concisenews.global/news/buhari-has-stabilized-economy-tamed-corruption-group/

Manchester City forward on Monday said forward Gabriel Jesus is suffering a ligament

The Brazilian limped off the pitch in the Premier League barren draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Manager Pep Guardiola had hinted that he may be out for close to two months.

However, the club in the said they "can confirm Gabriel Jesus..."

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/city-issues-statement-on-gabriel-jesus.html

Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year message as “embarrassingly banal”.

According to the human rights lawyer, the message failed to address biting issues in the country.

Ozekhome added that Nigerians are suffering but the speech do not in any way come with an drop of inspiration, while failing to address the corruption in the present administration.

“PMB’s New Year’s address is embarrassingly banal, uninspiring, empty, myopic, unrealistic and bereft of any benefit of historical dynamics,” the lawyer said in statement.

“It is an unfortunate metaphor for one who has lost total touch with the people and their aching pulse.”

He added that, “The speech comes straight from Stone Age Australopithecus verbiage that never showed any gravitas, sincerity of purpose and honest admission of abysmal failure, total directionless and cluelessness in the current opaque governance of the country.

“It (the broadcast) never talked about nor told Nigerians what he is doing about the putrefying and oozing corruption squarely located within his government, with overwhelming and incontrovertible evidence of fat untouchable cows left unprosecuted [sic].”

https://www.concisenews.global/news/buharis-new-year-message-embarrassing-archaic-ozekhome/

Egypt's Mohamed Salah has won the 2017 Arab Player of the Year, after a sparkling start to the season with English side, Liverpool.

The Egypt forward has scored 23 goals in all competition for the Red's this term.

In a poll of 100 sports journalists from several Arab countries, the former AS Roma man beat Syrians Omar Khribin, who plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and Omar Al-Soma, of Saudi side Al Ahli to second and third respectively.

Salah, 25, helped Egypt to qualify for this year’s World Cup finals in Russia, the first time since 28 years.

He had last year won the BBC African Player of the Year and is in the gunning for the African Player of the Year to be announced on Thursday.

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/liverpools-mohammed-salah-wins-2017.html

Spanish midfielder Juan Mata has won the 2017 Guardian Footballer of the Year.


He was given the award on Monday for his humanitarian efforts.


According to the UK media outfit, the award is "given to a player who has done something truly remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty."


It was gathered that the Spaniard won the award due to his Common Goal project, in which players and managers give 1% of their salary to charity.


"This year Mata has done more than anyone to give fresh belief that professional football is not only built on greed and staggering wages for its strutting prima donnas," the Guardian wrote about the player.


"The Manchester United and Spain midfielder, instead, has broken new ground and begun to use football’s power and wealth to help ordinary people around the world.


“In less than five months Mata has been joined by 35 other football people from 17 countries in donating 1% of their salaries to Common Goal. All the money raised will be given to football charities where it is needed most – and the project now includes, beyond the players, its first manager, administrator and startup initiative.”

https://sokasquare..com.ng/2018/01/spanish-midfielder-juan-mata-wins.html

Highlights Of Major Happenings In Nigeria Football In 2017