PSG have confirmed that Neymar will be out for 4 weeks due to left hamstring injury.

Neymar underwent an MRI today upon his return to Paris after he suffered an injury in a friendly match against Nigeria.

They have uncovered a left hamstring strain (Grade 2) which will keep him out of action for the next 4 weeks.

That means he will at least miss the next six games for PSG, including the Le Classique against Marseille and two UCL games against Club Brugge.


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Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote has finally responded to popular Ghanaian dwarf, Shatta Bandle’s claims of being richer than him.

The owner of the Dangote Group had an interview in which he said:


“I can not compare myself to anyone in terms of wealth. If anyone claims that he is rich than me, I do not see any harm in that.

“I’m not competing with anyone.

“I have my things and I’m happy with what I have.

“I have nothing to prove to anyone.

“I have been recognized for the work I have done.”

The dwarf, whose real name is Idrissu Firdau, became popular after he released a video in which he claimed to be richer than Aliko Dangote while also revealing his plan to get the second richest man in the world, Bill Gates arrested over a ‘business deal.



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The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it’s immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha consciously unleashed wickedness of the highest order with regards to the failed road network in the state.

The party said this in a press statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Damian Oparah.

“The PDP has noted the difficulty experienced by drivers and commuters in the state capital, owing to the poor state of roads in Owerri and by extension the entire state, caused by substandard and poor construction of these roads by the former Governor, Rochas Okorocha”, Oparah said.

He noted that “the party saw it before time and by our series of publications, we condemned in strongest terms, the inferior road constructions and rehabilitation done by Rochas Okorocha administration, but some persons took our candid advice and patriotism as playing opposition to Okorocha’s administration.”

He said all roads in the state capital are bad but “what made it very unfortunate and cruel, is that in less than six months after Okorocha’s tenure, the roads in Owerri have been washed away and decorated with potholes, making driving in the state capital an unpleasant experience and a strenuous activity.”

He stated further that even the roads in the rural part of the state are worse off, compared to what they have in Owerri.

“Traveling from Owerri to Mbaise or Owerri to Orlu, is one sure way of having a bad day. Imo citizens and residents have never had it this bad. Okorocha consciously unleashed wickedness of the highest order on Imolites.”


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Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez both went to church before top-of-the-table-clash between Juventus and Inter Milan.

The couple were seen on casuals with Ronaldo wearing a jeans short on a jacket while his partner was putting on a Kappa tracksuit.

The two love birds left the Saturday worship service with the hope of winning the match against Inter at the San Siro.

And it seemed Ronaldo's prayers were answered as the Bianconeri moved to top of the table following a 2-1 victory over Antonio Conte's men.

Though the 34-year-old was not on target but it was an Argentine affair as Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuian scored for Juve while Lautaro Martinez netted from the spot for the Neazzurri.

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Four Nigerians have emerged top as the most influential Africans according to Africa Report. Among the top 100 list, these Nigerians who are said to be powerful and influential in business, politics, art and being peacemakers, were identified as part of the top 10.


Seizing the number one spot in the top 100 influential Africans is billionaire and business magnate, Aliko Dangote, who has built a world-class enterprise from the ground up. Following in the number four spot is talented and multi-award winning Nigerian writer and novelist, Chimamanda Adiche.

One of Nigeria's favourite singer and superstar, Davido clinched the number seven spot, while Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God emerged as the eighth most influential African in 2019.

Here are the four Nigerians who made top 10 of the top 100 most influential Africans on Africa Report.

Known as the richest black man in the world and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote of Dangote group is said to be worth over N3 trillion. With plans to build an oil refinery worth billions of dollars, Dangote, is undoubtedly one of the most powerful and influential men in the world of business and has even been said to be more powerful than President Muhammadu Buhari, as he controls a large part of the Nigerian economy.

2. Chimamanda Adiche

Ace Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adiche has won several awards for her novels including Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah. The writer has had her books translated in over 30 languages, has won the most prestigious awards in the literary world and has received 14 honourary doctorate degrees from top universities around the world.

Adiche is known beyond her writing prowess, she has engaged a global audience on racism, s3xism, feminism and human condition. Her speeches have been watched millions of times around the world and she has evolved from being a novelist to becoming a public intellectual.

3. Davido

Identified as Nigeria's pop idol, Davido Adeleke is said to be worth N5.7 billion. With his art, he has managed to influence Nigerians globally and even spared his voice for political engagements and elections.

Davido is one of the first African musician to sell out the O2 Arena in London, making history and cementing his name in the superstar hall of fame.

4. Pastor Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye is the founder of five-million member Redeemed Christian Church of God and was the head of the church until 2017, when he resigned following the law that put a 20-year cap and 70-year-old limit on leadership of non-profit organisations.

Said to be worth N15 billion, the man of God remains one of the top religious leaders in Nigeria and thus, one of the most influential men in the African continent.
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Big Brother Naija ex housemate House, Tacha got fans buzzing on social media after she flaunted her brand new iPhone 11 pro worth N600,000 on live video.

Things seems to be going well for Tacha and she is already getting ready for life after the show as she’s eager to prove a point. The controversial housemate whose exit from the house sent everyone agog on the internet has been getting gifts from her die hard fans. With the latest edition of the iPhone in town, she has joined the list of celebrities to own the luxury phone.

The reality TV show star took to her Instastories to reveal the good news to her fans and unveiled her new gadget. She tried to stop herself from screaming while showing it off.

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has reacted to the decision of the governorship Election Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by African Action Congress (AAC) and its candidate, Biokpomabo Awara, seeking nullification of his (Wike’s) reelection on March 9, 2019.

Speaking at the Government House in Port-Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said nobody contested against him in the election.

Recall that the tribunal, headed by Justice Kingsley Ojiako, dismissed Awara’s petition on Saturday in a four hours judgment it delivered on the matter.

It also dismissed a similar petition by the Action Democratic Party, ADP, and its 2019 governorship candidate, Victor Fingesi, seeking cancellation of same election.

Reacting to the Tribunal’s rulings, the Governor said: “It is so painful someone could say no election held in Rivers.

“Nobody ran the election against us. But for connections, how can anyone say he ran election against us in Rivers.

“I will never be distracted. I will do everything in the interest of Rivers. I will continue to work. Nothing will distract me”

Speaking also, the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, rejoicing with Wike on the victory, said “justice has been served on Rivers people through the judgment”.





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Nigeria vs Cape Verde WAFU Cup of Nations clash at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal, on Saturday, October 5, saw Super Eagles fall 3-2 to the Blue Sharks during penalty shoot-out after regulation time ended 1-1.
The encounter saw Nigeria dominate ball possession in the first 45 minutes, but were finding it hard to create meaningful chances to break the deadlock, no thanks to inaccurate passing of the ball going forward.

The Super Eagles did not trouble the Blue Sharks defence until Williams Ukeme’s strike from 24 yards in the 30th minute, but his effort failed to reach the target.

On the other end, Cape Verde could not see much of the ball until the closing moments of the half.
Erickson Soares after getting past the Eagles defence line executed a poor finish from 14-yard straight into the shot-stopper’s hand.

Minutes later, Aires Fernandes saw his strike miss target by inches after getting to the end of a loose ball, to see the scoreboard read Nigeria 0-0 Cape Verde at the break.



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Man United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has called it quits on Twitter following unending attacks from furious fans amid the club's poor run of results.
United are not finding it rosy this season both in the domestic league and in the continental stage, leaving Solskjaer under immense pressure.
The Red Devils failed to record a single shot on target during their Europa League group clash against AZ Alkmaar in Netherlands that ended in a barren draw.
The frustrated result saw United fans slate Solskjaer for attack, with many subjecting him to vicious trolls.
The abuse is now said to have forced the Norwegian to delete his account, @olegs26_ole.
Whereas the handle is yet to be verified, it has racked up more than 120,000 followers, including United captain, Ashley Young.
The bio however still have Solskjaer as Molde manager where he previously managed before landing the lucrative Old Trafford job.



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Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has reassured the people of Zamfara State and non-indigenes doing business in the state of their safety following the current killing of nine soldiers in Jangebe, near Anka local government area by the unrepentant armed bandits.

The Governor said that he had instructed the combined forces of the army, police and other security agencies to be watchful and intensify more efforts to prevent reoccurrence of the ugly incident.

He encouraged the people to always endeavor to report any suspicious movement of people to the security agencies in the state.

Governor Matawalle said that the target was to distract the focus of the state government from delivering the dividends of democracy for the people.

The governor re-emphasized that the resolve of his government was to ensure perfect security of lives and properties in the state.

“The fight against criminal elements would not be treated with a mere wave of the hand,” he assured.

“I am very sure that security is the responsibility of all and not the responsibility of the government alone,” he added.

He, however, appealed to the traditional leaders to ensure that their territories were under their watchful eyes so as to ensure perfect security of lives and properties in their areas.





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The former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has taken time out to appreciate teachers on the occasion of World Teachers' Day.
In a message on his official twitter handle on Saturday, October 5, Saraki said teachers are the next most important influence in life after the creator and parents.
He described teachers as great builders and real mentors, saying they mould great leaders and guide the top professionals.
Saraki remembered his French teacher in Kings College, who according to him, truly cared about her students and was so passionate about their success in life. He said she was someone who wanted to do more for her students, not just to impart knowledge.
World Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5 every year. The United Nations had in 1994 declared October 5 of every year as World Teachers Day (WTD) or International Teachers Day. The aim is to acknowledge the significant role of those in profession of teaching worldwide.

It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of UNESCO's 1966 recommendation concerning the status of teachers.




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But the ACF and CNG insisted that there is nothing wrong in political parties fielding northern candidates for the 2023 presidential election.

The two prominent northern groups denied the existence of any national consensus as regards the issue of zoning or rotational presidency.

Speaking to Saturday Tribune in separate interviews, the Secretary General of the ACF, Mr Anthony Sani, said the North reserved the right to drum up support for its preferred contenders in a multiparty democracy like Nigeria’s which, he noted, gave only political parties the exclusive right to present candidates for elective offices.

“No groups outside political parties can present candidates for elective offices. And in the absence of a national consensus on rotation and zoning of political offices like the offices of the president, vice president and governor and deputy governor, political parties are at liberty to design their game plans which include which zone their presidential candidates and their sidekicks will come from.

“I say there is no national consensus on rotation and zoning that is binding on political parties. There is no such national consensus. General [Muhammadu] Buhari would not have contested against President [Olusegun] Obasanjo in 2003 and [former] President [Goodluck] Jonathan would not have contested against Buhari in 2011 and in 2015.

“You will also notice that in the 2019 general election, presidential candidates were fielded by political parties from both the North and the South.

“And since ACF is not a political party which can present candidates for elective offices, the forum is not in a position to discourage any groups from canvassing for their preferences in a multiparty democracy which Nigeria practises.

“Therefore, ultimately, it would be the majority of Nigerian voters who will elect the president,” the ACF scribe declared.

Speaking in the vein, the president of the CNG, Shettima Yarima, said his group wanted the North to retain power beyond 2023, after which it would be expected to form an alliance with the South East so that Igbos could assume power in 2027.

Shettima said that since the return of democracy in 1999, the South had ruled the country for 15 years, while the North had only ruled for five years.

He said: “Even by the time Buhari completes his eight-year tenure, the North would have ruled for nine years. And if we cede power to the South in 2023 they would now have ruled for 24 years or more if they are to leave in 2027.

“For justice, equity and fairness, the North should be allowed to rule beyond 2023 even if it is for one term. We can now partner or form a strong alliance with the South East for them to produce the president in 2027.

“To us, the issue of rotation is not constitutional and must be jettisoned by all well-meaning Nigerians,” he declared.

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You Haven't Cheated God If You Use Your Tithe To Help The Needy - Rev. Fr Oluoma

Reverend Father John Chinenye Oluoma , priest of the catholic archdiocese of Abuja has resurrected the tithing argument after a video clip of him telling his church members that they can dedicate their tithe to helping the needy as opposed to bringing it to church.

In the clip which has since gone viral, the priest can be seen stating that if a Christian witnesses an accident and the only spare money they have is their tithe, it is good to use it to save the life of the accident victim, instead of bringing it to church for the pastor.

He added that by so doing, the person is not cheating God but a greedy man of God who is making people believe that their tithe must be brought to the altar of the church before it will be accepted by God.

Some social media users can already suspect that this makes interesting for Daddy Freeze, who is always slamming Nigerian pastors for demanding tithes and accusing them of preaching a filtered gospel to suit their agenda.

The controversial media personality has always emphasized the fact that it is not necessary for one to pay tithes as God never demands money from humans in the first place.


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A new record for the longest ever Football Manager game has been set, with Sepp Hedel from Germany going into the books after completing a whopping 333 seasons.

Sepp started his career in December 2017 when he was away working in Africa and played the majority of his game.

Despite not playing as much when he returned to Germany and was only really at home in his imaginary dugout at weekends, Sepp went on to rack up an insane 1,940 hours of actual playing time on Football Manager 2017 without simulation or in-game vacations.

He managed FC United, Bengaluru FC and Hereford FC across 333 seasons, playing 15,768 games and winning 11,217 to give him a 71% win ratio.

His teams scored 42,672 goals and conceded 15,563, while Sepp's managerial record saw him lift a ridiculous 987 trophies (729 cups and 258 league titles) as well as ten promotions and 1,028 individual awards.

You might refer to him as a bit of a cheque-book manager given he signed 684 players for a combined total of £9.41 bn but was also a prolific seller, recouping £8.65 bn from 491 player sales.

Regen Fernando Robles was his MVP, scoring 427 times in 587 games under the tutelage of Sepp.

Reflecting on his achievements, Sepp said: "My favourite part of the game was to develop smaller clubs, so I started with FC United of Manchester who had their first Premier League win in 2037 after six second places! That was a special moment.

"After 50 years in Manchester I had won everything, so I decided to try something new and signed with Bengaluru FC of India. This was a totally different style of play. You don't get millions due to advertising and TV rights, and you can't sign more than four foreign players, so I developed young players to achieve my goals.

"Eventually I returned to the Premier League with Hereford FC in 2277. However, I realized how insanely strong I developed FC United and it was even harder to beat my former club, but I finally managed to in 2289.

"I think the first win against the big clubs Manchester City and Manchester United with FC United of Manchester was very special. Of course, the first Premier League title and the first win of the UEFA Champions League against Atletico Madrid in 2037 was also a big deal too.

"Furthermore, to build the biggest stadium in India - the Hedel-Arena with 86,250 seats in 2257 - and to reach the AFC Champions League semi-final 2075, 2246 and 2255, were all great achievements for an Indian club."

Sepp is now the proud owner of a Guinness World Record, having beaten the previous efforts of Michal Leniec, a 38-year-old man from Poland, who managed for 221 seasons and claimed the award in December 2018.

Three months before that, Seb Keenan from Oxford was the biggest FM addict after playing out 170 seasons.



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The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops in collaborations with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have killed three Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush in Gwozo general area, Borno State.

A statement issued on Friday by Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Colonel Ado Isa, noted that unconfirmed number of terrorists were also reportedly wounded during the ambush and there was no casualty on the side of Nigerian Army or Civilian JTF.

Parts of the statement read, “following credible information from some patriotic Nigerians about terrorists’ movement along Banki Road Junction, Pulka in Gwoza general area, troops of Special Response Area (SRA) Pulka under the Nigerian Army Super Camp Gwoza, in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a successful night ambush on Thursday 3rd October 2019, which resulted in the neutralization of 3 terrorists, recovery of 2 AK 47 Rifles and 2 motor cycles.

“Similarly, at about 2250 hours on 3rd October 2019, in what seems like a reprisals attack to avenge the lost of their members in the ambush conducted by the troops, some marauders/criminals woefully attacked the Delta Company Location of the SRA at Pulka.

“Consequently, troops swiftly responded by effectively repelling the attack, one bandit lost his life and one Ak 47 rifle was recovered. No casualty was recorded by the CJTF or the troops.

Colonel Isa in the statement said, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Brigadier General AK Ibrahim was in SRA Pulka where he interacted with the troops, commended them for the successes so far and urged them to remain committed and unwavering in the struggle to end the insurgency soon.



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"The federal government on Friday, October 4, signed the agreements of the 9th session of the Nigeria/South Africa bi-national commission. It is a major feature is the endorsement of the establishment of an early warning mechanism." - Onyeama


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