Arsenal vs Southampton : Welbeck Brace deepens Southampton’s problems

Arsenal vs Southampton : Danny Welbeck stimulated Arsenal to a sixth straight win with two goals and an assist in a warm-tempered 3-2 home win over Southampton, to leave the Saints still rooted in the relegation zone.

The britain forward had now not scored a single league goal since September last year, but proved to be the catalyst for a much-changed Arsenal side ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg at CSKA Moscow on Thursday. Saints remain 3 points adrift of safety in spite of taking the lead early on via Shane long goal and then levelling at 2-2 when Charlie Austin scored simply seconds after coming on as a substitute.

However Welbeck had the closing word via heading in the winner moments after he had missed a far simpler chance. And Southampton’s survival hopes suffered another blow whilst defender Jack Stephens was sent-off for an off the ball clash with Jack Wilshere in stoppage time, with Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny additionally given a red card for shoving Cedric Soares in the face.
 Sixth-positioned Arsenal close to within two points of Chelsea, who host West Ham later on Sunday, but remain well off the tempo in the race for a top-four finish. Regardless of Arsenal’s recent revival, the Emirates was again a long way from complete as fans voted with their feet against Arsene Wenger’s refusal to quit his 22-year stay in charge as manager. Wenger made seven substitution  from the side that beat CSKA 4-1 of their quarter-final first leg on Thursday with securing a return to the Champions League by winning the Europa League now Arsenal’s priority for the rest of the season. And Southampton took complete advantage of a sloppy begin from the hosts within the 17th minute.
Cedric Soares move from the right did not look specifically risky, however goalkeeper Petr Cech and defender Shkodran Mustafi left it to each other and long nipped in to poke home. Arsenal responded properly, though, and Aubameyang delivered them level with his sixth goal in eight appearances for the Gunners as he flicked home Welbeck’s pass. Welbeck placed Arsenal ahead seven mins before the break when he accepted a pass from Alex Iwobi on the left and shrugged off challengers before unleashing a shot that was helped past McCarthy via a deflection off Maya Yoshida.

The second half started with McCarthy making amazing saves from Aubameyang, Granit Xhaka and Iwobi to underline why he is keeping England international Fraser Forster out of the Southampton team. At the other end Elneny needed to head off the line to keep out Wesley Hoedt’s header and Cech dived to save another long effort. long had the ball inside the net from Saints’ next attack, deflecting in a long-range effort from Cedric but the forward was marginally offside, even if he didn’t assume so. An equaliser was coming, although, and was netted by replacement Austin the 73rd minute after Cedric had burst into the box to square the ball for a tap in. Welbeck missed a brilliant chance to place Arsenal again ahead when he fired over from three yards out after Wilshere had hooked the ball across goal. however the England international made no mistake 9 minutes from time when he headed Iwobi’s delivery to the back post past McCarthy.

Does Okorocha imply problem for APC?

The lengthy-suppressed fury of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the Southeast towards Governor Rochas Okorocha subsequently burst out last Tuesday. It came whilst Mr. Osita Okechukwu, the director general of the Voice of Nigeria, VON in an uncommon step called out the Imo state governor as a liability to the party and its leading 2019 presidential aspirant, Muhammadu Buhari.

Okorocha, the only governor elected at the platform of the APC in the Southeast had come to regard himself as the visioner of the party in the Southeast region. He had in that vein approximately a year ago conferred the titular leadership of the party within the Southeast on the former president of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani. while party members from the region muttered, the governor went right into a ramble on how foundation members of the party like Dr. Chris Ngige, Dr. Ogbonnonya Onu have been undeserving to guide the party in the area. In Imo state, numerous pioneer members of the party were scandalised by means of the political foibles of the governor. certainly, one of the greatest injuries of the Okorocha story in Imo is the muscling out of some of the party’s most conscientious individuals which include Uche Onyegocha, the former member of the house of Representatives.

Okorocha

Onyegocha’s historical role in Igbo political renaissance is signposted with the aid of the fact that he became the first person ever elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, having been elected to the house in the first election the party stood for in 2003.

 Onyegocha’s ethical fibre was further accentuated while he stood out as perhaps the best Igbo member of the house of Representatives who turned down the N50 million third term cash. An early supporter of the 2015 Buhari presidential aspiration, Onyegocha like numerous early supporters of the president became frozen out from the government that was inaugurated. At home, the political foibles of his governor pressured him out of the APC last year.

So when Okechukwu intervened last Tuesday to the effect that Governor Okorocha should not be seen as the poster boy of the APC inside the Southeast, he seemingly meant sense to a few people. Mr. Okechukwu’s intervention came in the wake of the continuing brouhaha that arose from Okorocha’s plans to foist his son (in law), Uche Nwosu as the APC’s governorship candidate in the 2019 election in Imo state. That scheme is already galvanising leading Imolites consisting of Archbishop Anthony Obinna of the Roman Catholic Church to action.

The Imo authorities, however, sees all such oppositions to its political schemes as treachery, and a call to warfare. Okechukwu had in an interview with a national newspaper alleged “What we lost in APC is because of him. he is a man who doesn’t trust in himself, and he tells himself lies.” Okorocha’s media group which does not waste time to reply to any criticism was quick with his spokesman, Sam Onwuemeodo replying thus: “Mr. Okechukwu is among those who have the inaccurate feeling that the only way they are able to develop in APC is by attacking or pulling down Governor Rochas Okorocha. And the person has been doing it religiously with out a response from us.” Okechukwu, Dr. Onu, the late Prof. Dora Akunyili have been among the earliest facilitators of the Buhari political mission. So whilst Okechukwu alleged as he did last Tuesday that Okorocha must no longer be visible as a poster boy for Buhari’s intentions towards Ndigbo, he likely can also have said the apparent. but, in the light of allegations of discrimination against Ndigbo via the Buhari administration particularly, Okechukwu’s projections of himself as a higher apostle of the Buhari philosophy can also be a difficult sale.

So, head or tail, Ndigbo say that they're at a loss whoever between Okorocha or Okechukwu sees himself as a better champion of Buhari in the Southeast. that is what is called the satan’s opportunity.

City vs Utd: Losing Title on derby day not end of the world- Mourinho

Losing the title to the blue facet of Manchester on derby day isn't “the end of the world”, Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho has insisted.

"See, I won the title at Chelsea against United,” he said. “We beat United 3-0 and we won the title at Stamford Bridge in 2005-06. However it was not the end of the world. Manchester United didn’t finish. It was just football”, Mourinho said.
 “The simplest thing i can say is that we need to win, we don’t want to offer them the game. We want to go there, compete and win the game if possible. That’s the best thing i can say.
“It is normal that you want to delay the champions from becoming champions. We would love to beat them, we would love Spurs to win them next week, we would really like them to be champions as late as possible. “I suppose Chelsea could sense the same because they would really like to be [reigning] champions as long as possible, until late April or the beginning of May. That is normal in football, but in this situation obviously they [City] are going to be champions due to the fact that there is a very significant distinction.”

Mourinho and Pep Guardiola

“The table is constantly a truthful mirrored image,” said the United boss. “ultimately, what matters is what occurs in the reality of the points and city might be champions due to the fact they deserve to be champions.
 “I assume they may be going to beat Chelsea’s [record] overall from 2004-05 [of 95 points] and that does not make it easy for the teams coming at the back of them and even for teams with high quality seasons, with [a] positive number of points and with massive improvement on the previous season.
“In our case, I think we've 8 points greater than last season, extra goals scored, less goals conceded, but Manchester city made it impossible for the others.

“So, what do you need me to mention? Congratulations for the awesome premier League season they're doing? And the instant they turn out to be champions, if you want to be sooner rather than later? i will react the same manner that other people reacted after I won three titles in this country.”

CAF Confederations Cup Play-Offs: Enyimba hold Bidvest Wits to 1-1 drawEnyimba

Enyimba FC

Enyimba FC of Aba on Friday held Bidvest Wits of South Africa to a 1-1 draw in their CAF Confederation Cup play-off round first leg fixture on the Milpark Stadium, Johannesburg.

The end result boosted the Aba-based club’s hopes of making it to the group stages of the competition.

The hosts took the lead within the third minute via Daniel Klate following a mistake in Enyimba’s defence. The lead lasted only  minutes before Ibrahim Mustapha equalised for the visitors, slotting the ball beyond goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs. the game settled to a rhythm later following the frantic begin from each sides as the two groups pushed forward at every opportunity. however, it was the home team who came near getting on the score sheet again in the 27th minute.

Thobani Mncwango did not direct his header on target after he was set up with the aid of Reeve Frosler. Abdulrahman Bashir attempted his success from outside the region in the 33rd minute, however his lame shot didn't trouble goalkeeper Josephs. Bidvest Wits Head coach Gavin Hunt replaced Sifiso Miyeni and Mncwango with Malile Pule and Mule Pelembe at the start of the second half as he looked to benefit a first leg advantage. Frosler almost gave the hosts the lead a minute after the restart, but his goal-bound attempt was cleared off the road by Isiaka Oladuntoye. Enyimba’s goalkeeper Fatau Dauda had to be at alert to stop Eleazar Rodgers in the 55th minute.

Rodgers drew out a fantastic save from Dauda inside the 77th minute as the clever Boys desperately look to attain the second goal. Enyimba’s duo Reuben Ogbonnaya and Bashir were booked within the seventy fifth and 81st minutes respectively for time wasting. The reverse fixture is expected to take place on April 18 at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

2019: INEC targets 2m registered electorate in Ebonyi

The independent national Electoral commission (INEC), says it is targeting to register as a minimum  million electorate in Ebonyi for the 2019 general elections.

The Ebonyi Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Godswill Obioma, disclosed this at a media lunch at Abakilike.

Obioma stated that the balloting strength of the state in the 2015 general election stood at 1,074,273, adding that the commission had strategised to beef up the balloting population. in keeping with him, the commission has registered no fewer than 132,170 citizens in 2017 and in the first sector of 2018. He explained that the INEC had a mission to obtain the two million target.

PVC Card

“Our common target in Ebonyi is to have as a minimum a million registered citizens for the 2019 general elections. “we are able to do that honestly by adding up to the 2015 registered population. we've got to date registered 132,170 voters in 2017 and in the first quarter of 2018. “And what this translates to is that we've got a deficit of 793,557 electorate to register to gain our two million target. “What is wanted is for all fingers to be on the deck as we intensify our efforts to mobilise eligible citizens not yet registered to go out and register. “there is zero tolerance to double and underage registration, and registration can most effective take place in specific registration centres by INEC officers,” Obioma said. The REC stated that he had enjoyed the help of media practitioners considering the fact that he assumed office nine months ago, and called for its sustenance. He cited that the media have a vital function to play in improving the electoral method and in ensuring credible, free and fair elections via objective reportage. “The position of the media in improving the electoral system and processes cannot be overemphasized, subsequently your collaboration and cooperation are very germane in our drive to conduct free, credible elections in Ebonyi in 2019.” Obioma said that as a way to mobilise greater participation and ginger extra voter education awareness, mainly for the ongoing non-stop Voter Registration (CVR), the commission initiated community-based town hall meetings. He stated that voter education before his assumption of obligation in Ebonyi was driven particularly via radio jingles and little attempts have been made to carry the message to the doorsteps of the target audience. He added that members to the town hall meetings were drawn from diverse electoral stakeholders, along with politicians, rural males and females, youths, students, traditional rulers, civil society agencies, physically challenged, among others. “most of you from your numerous media structures participated and played very considerable rules at these town halls meetings, which afforded the locals opportunity to interact with and are seeking clarifications from INEC on the CVR and elections commonly. “The town meetings offered direct access for the people to talk to the INEC officials about their observations, reports, challenges and hints on what wishes to be carried out to attain better environment for electoral process in the state”. He explained that more Direct data capturing machine (DDCM), have been brought to create more access to the people to take part within the CVR as approved via the national headquarters. “so one can enhance voter registration and make the technique more available, three DDCMs were authorized for every local government area. He said that one DDCM machine was stationed at local government electoral office, at the same time as others are rotated throughout the registration areas or wards inside the council. “it is envisaged that every DDCM will spend three to four days in a registration vicinity or ward in a given cycle and there can be  cycles in a quarter, ” the REC said.

Northeast college students debate solutions to insurgency

Yola – students of tertiary institutions in Adamawa have commenced debate on finding lasting answers to insurgency and challenges posed by way of displaced men and women within the North East.

the debate involved college students of Moddibo Adama university of technology, Yola; Adamawa state university, Mubi; and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi. The occasion is organised by Centre for information technology and development (CITAD) with the support of North East regional Initiative (NERI), an NGO.

speaking at the maiden debate rite on Saturday in Yola, the govt Director of CITAD, Mr Yunus Zakari, said the debate was organised to provide the youths a platform to speak about and proffer answers to the insurgency crisis within the vicinity. “As college students in the North East, you have experienced the problem, the trouble and dislocation because of the insurgents. “you're closer to the theatre of conflict, so we feel it’s crucial you talk; let’s listen in your conversations.” Zakari said comparable discussion would be organised for college students in Borno and Yobe states, adding that there may be plan to increase it to students in neigbouring countries of Chad, Cameroon and Niger. He said the presentations and recommendations by the scholars might be made available to applicable stakeholders, which includes policy makers. The Adamawa Programme manager of NERI, Mr Machill Maxwell, said NERI has been supporting diverse forms of interventions in regions ravaged by insurgency and such effective mobilisation of the youths became certainly one of such aid. “this is one among our tender activities where humans are recommended to sit down together and speak; provide you with thoughts and how solutions may be observed for crisis that bedeviled the North East. “we've got to start now. we have a long way to move and we want your complete commitment and presence for you to get the end result that we expect,” Maxwell said. NAN additionally reports that subjects discussed on the debate included: “What should youths do to contribute to ending insurgency inside the North East; “How can young people be received far from getting recruited into insurgency; “The North East of the future: A vision of the teens; “What must authorities do to make the counter insurgency greater effective; and “How can college students of tertiary establishments make contributions to addressing the hassle of Internally Displaced persons”.

Biggest Church in Africa: Founder and membership

Top 7 Biggest Churches in Africa 
There area numerous Christian churches and groups in Africa. So, this list could be even wider, however today we should stop on our pinnacle-7. Just before I start, let me mention an interesting pattern: 5 of 7 churches on the list are found in Nigeria. Certainly, this country is an African bastion of Christianity. However, let's head back to the findings. Continue  reading till the end of this post to discover the name of the biggest church in Africa in line with membership.

7. Word of Life Bible Church
word of life Bible Church is located in the Benin metropolis, Nigeria. It was founded in 1987 via its senior  pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor. The church gets over 30,000 people per week and has a big branch  everywhere in the world.

6. CRC Christian Church
On the 6th place of my listing, we've CRC Christian church. I've got to say that this is the only church on the list, situated in South Africa. Week attendance of the CRC Christian Church is about 32,000. It was founded with the forces of two pastors, At and Nyretta Boshoff in 1994. while looking at the developing speed of this church, I will anticipate that in few years it  will climb even higher on the list of the biggest churches in Africa.

5. The United family international Church
that is the only church on the list, situated in Zimbabwe. additionally, this is the youngest church on the list. It was founded in 2006. the place, wherein the church is located, is also superb and has over 20 thousand seats. The United family international Church has a whole lot of members, and the attendance rate is set at about 35,000 per week. It’s essential to say that this church has different buildings, but the largest is located in Zimbabwe, inside the cities of Harare and Chitungwiza. This church was established by Emmanuel Makandiwa.

4. Apostolic Church
This church, as the other remain on the  list, is located in Nigeria. This one, in particular, is located in Lagos. In truth, it has the name “Apostolic Church of Lagos”, so one wouldn’t leave out the area. This church is one of the oldest in Africa and the oldest on the listing. It was founded in 1906 and from that time it began to gain many followers. Apostolic Church building has not so big seating potential, like other church buildings in Africa, it has about 10,000 seats. but the attendance rate talks for itself: over 40,000 people visit this church each week.

presently, the head of this church and its senior  pastor is Gabriel Olutola. The Apostolic Church of Lagos has several branches throughout Africa and the world.

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young guy Who Has Slept With Over 13 female Politicians eventually Arrested (pics)

A magistrate’s court has remanded a 23-year-old suspected conman accused of having slept with greater than 13 female members of the country’s parliament and used it as a ploy to extort fund from them. in line with reports, Benson Chacha engaged in the s*xual encounter with the politicians and filmed them which he has been using to blackmail and demand large sums of cash from them.

Benson Chacha was reportedly arrested in Tanzania following intelligence with the aid of both the Tanzanian and Kenyan security forces about his fraudulent activities.

while he appeared before the Kenyan court presided over by Senior principal magistrate, Christine Njagi on Tuesday, he was remanded into police custody.

The court similarly ordered that his mental health be tested at Mathari mental hospital after his lawyer, job Geresa claimed he became mentally ill.

The suspect is currently being held in custody at the Kenyan central Police Station pending the substantive hearing scheduled for April 9.

Why i'm supporting sports activities – Wike

RIVERS state Governor Nyesom Wike has stated  he's supporting sports activities because  they  play a  unifying position  in the country.

Wike  said this  on Wednesday in Port Harcourt when the sports Writers association of Nigeria revalidate the position of the governor as its sole patron.

Wike  pledged that he will maintain to work for sports development because it has  remained an instrument for the harmony of the nation.

He stated,  “One factor that unites the nation is sports. all and sundry who believes in the team spirit of the country has no choice but to assist sports activities.”

Wike commended SWAN for promoting sports activities in Nigeria and urged the affiliation to stay focused in sports improvement to the gain of the nation .

SWAN national President, Mr. Honour Sirawoo, said 19 out of the 22 individuals of the national govt Committee voted in favour of the exercise (revalidating the position of the governor as SWAN’s sole patron).

Sirawoo stated  SWAN needed to embark on the revalidation of  their patrons, because lots of them have  not been useful.

He stated, “Governor Wike is the most effective genuine SWAN patron. What he  has done for sports development is awesome.

 “This is a name for greater service to the association. we depend on our patrons to play our position in sports activities development.”

Benue new attack: 24 allegedly killed in 3 days

No fewer than twenty 4 individuals were allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen in different communities in Benue state, newsmen record.

house of Representatives members from Benue state made this known to newsmen on Thursday.

Quoting Dickson Takighir, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues as stated via Thecable, “these new attacks have happened in Ikyon and Agasha on April 3 and April 4; in Semaka, Asom, Babanruwa on April 3 and in Udei and Umenger on April 2. “They (the herdsmen) are right now stationed at Nzorov council ward, geared up to attack Gbajimba in the Guma local government area. There are others in Nasarawa, geared up to attack Udei and Daudu with over 14 humans killed in the last 4 days. “in addition, Sengev, Mbakyondo and Mbapa regions of Gwer-West local government area are currently under siege by way of armed herdsmen. “In Tsegaase,  human beings were killed; one individual is missing in Zwatema,  killed in Tse Adeke, one killed in Tse Adudu with one missing in Tsekelefu. “so far, we have yet to affirm the casualty level in Enger. On April 3, four humans were killed in Anyebe and one person at Mbavihi both in Tonbo ward of logo local government.

“We additionally demand that the government should set up a proper military operation in Benue state and to also station military units in restive communities in Benue until the herdsmen threat has been dealt with”. don't forget that President Muhammadu Buhari had assured Benue people of proper security and protection against armed bandits. however Why this incessant killings Benue and other parts of the country?

Ex-South Korean President Park Geun-hye imprisoned 24 years

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, has been discovered guilty of  abuse of power and bribery and jailed for 24 years. The Seoul central District courtroom pronounced both the guilty verdict and sentencing  today on live tv. Park was absent in courtroom, though her flag-waving supporters gathered outside.

Park, the daughter of assassinated dictator Park Chung-hee, faced a total of 18 charges. The court ruled that Park colluded along with her old friend, Choi soon-sil, to receive tens of billions of won from main conglomerates such as Samsung and Lotte to help Choi’s family and fund non-profit foundations owned by her. Prosecutors sought a 30-year sentence and a 118.5 billion won ($112 million) fine for Park, after indicting her on charges that covered bribery, abuse of power and coercion. Park was impeached and arrested in March 2017. The amazing fall from grace of a former conservative icon who cast herself in the position of an incorruptible “Daughter of the nation” has captivated South Koreans either side of the political divide.

Park Geun-hye

Ohanaeze youth wing non existent – Attamah

Ohaneze Ndigbo has called on Nigerians to disregard statements via one Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Okwu Nnabuike claiming to be president and secretary of the youth wing of the association. The special adviser to the President-general of Ohaneze, chief Emeka Attamah, in a release in Enugu brushed off a claim by the two that they were officers of Ohaneze  youth wing.

Attamah said the organization would now not join problems with the two men but had to clear some misrepresentations that they made. He said the guys, looking for cheap popularity, cast aspersions on the individual of the President- general, Ohaneze Ndigbo, chief Nnia Nwodo. Attamah said that the youth wing of Ohaneze Ndigbo was dissolved in 2016 through Ime-Obi led national govt Council, at the same time as the tenure of the women wing expired in 2017. He stated the so-called Ohaneze youth wing executive did not exist as the new executives for both the youth and women wings would soon be elected. He said the national govt of Ohaneze Ndigbo existed at the instance of the general assembly, which had confirmed confidence at the govt committee led by Nwodo. Attamah added that Nwodo had continued to enjoy the confidence of the national government Council of Ohaneze Ndigbo. He said the president-general was the only member among the executive prohibited by the constitution from taking part in party politics. He stated it become preposterous to imagine that Nwodo could romance with any political aspirant, not to mention determine his choice of a running mate. Attamah said that associating Nwodo with politics should only be the handiwork of some politicians.

Ohaneze

France vs Nigeria friendly: super Falcons vow to put up a good fight

super Falcons players are determined to avoid defeat, as they play in opposition to their French counterparts this evening in Le Mans.

An interesting sport is at hand, with Nigeria parading a combination of veterans and upcoming stars, even as France, who finished in fourth place on the FIFA world Cup finals in Germany seven years in the past, also boast a number of recent prospects

Super Falcons 

The Falcons are in Le Mans without pinnacle superstar Asisat Oshoala, however overseas-primarily based experts like desire Oparanozie and Francisca Ordega are available for this high-profile match. “we're super Falcons of Nigeria. we are able to display our very own class against France,” defender Glory Ogbonna maintained. “we have the excellent and want a great end result to enhance our FIFA ratings. “there's no fear. we can go there to give our high-quality. “We want all the support and we promise to make Nigeria proud.” this will be coach Thomas Dennerby first official game in charge of the Falcons. while Skipper Rita Chikwelu, Josephine Chukwunonye, faith Ikidi, Ugo Njoku, Osinachi Ohale, Ngozi Okobi, Francis Ordega and desire Oparanozie have been everywhere and seen it all, goalkeepers Onyinyechukwu Okeke and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as Glory Ogbonna and Anam Imo are starry –eyed and seeking to notch senior caps.

2018 FIFA World Cup: Don’t put Eagles under Tension , Okocha warns

Super Eagles 

Former super Eagles captain and midfielder, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has warned Nigeria football officials and fans not  to set unrealistic goals in order to put the team under tension  in the 2018 FIFA world Cup event in Russia.

Okocha who was at 3 world Cup tournaments with the super Eagles said that the group D pairing is hard and it will be a brilliant achievement, if the Eagles advance to the knock out stage.

Jay Jay Okocha
"it will be a massive achievement if you could get out of the group stage and and then anything can take place,” stated Okocha. “We need to be careful not to set unrealistic goals for the team.” Nigeria are drawn in the first round in opposition to Argentina, Croatia and Iceland. Okocha also told a special SuperSport television programme that playing for Nigeria was the top of his profession. “It doesn’t get any better to play for Nigeria. It was not for the cash, however the satisfaction to represent 160 million people is priceless. It turned into the top of my profession,” he stated. “soccer isn't only a recreation in Nigeria, it’s now not simply a part of the religion or the subculture, it is lifestyles. “it's far a great opportunity to remove poverty with football. “With football, we've got a voice.”

Baze university pro-Chancellor, Baba-Ahmed Joins 2019 Presidential Race

Senator Datti Baba Ahmed’s (DBA) political journey began while he was first elected in April 2003 to the Federal house of Representatives for the Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna state. He ran at the platform of the All Nigeria people’s party (ANPP). in the April 2011 elections, Baba-Ahmed polled 366,398 votes within the contest to represent Kaduna North Senatorial district, beating his closest rival, Senator Ahmed Makarfi of the people’s Democratic party (PDP), the incumbent, who polled 365,043 votes.

Senator Datti Baba Ahmed is a young and colourful Nigerian who has all the credentials to move Nigeria to the next level. he's able to unifying the nation and bringing peace to all of the states.

Senator Datti Baba Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed studied Economics at the prestigious college of Westminister, united kingdom and at a time when the kingdom’s financial system is on its knees, he comes particularly endorsed. At age of 41, he had labored for the security Printing and Minting company in Lagos, acquired  distinct Masters degrees, a PhD, served as elected Hon. representative, outstanding Senator, and set up one of the pinnacle ranking non-public university with two other businesses employing over 600 people drawn from every state in Nigeria. Datti Baba-Ahmed, a very well breed Nigerian with passion for educational development has gone similarly to add other academic value and exposure to his life by way of acquiring additional academic qualifications at London business school, Harvard Kennedy and Harvard business college respectively. He has a reputation of talking fearlessly towards corruption, horrific governance and societal issues. His uncompromising stance towards corruption stays an vital factor needed for a frontrunner that desires to steer the ship of the Nigerian nation. this is a man on the way to favour building establishments over creating strong personalities. Senator Datti has additionally been a proponent of security, economy and education (SEE) programme. His role is that, with the proper funding in these important sectors of the economy, Nigeria might be an inch faraway from the problems militating against the country. The common yearning in the Nigerian political space is for a fresh face to lead, heralding a departure from the recycling of leaders that Nigeria has constantly had for decades. The kids who're the majority of Nigerian population, are in desperate need of a pacesetter and a mentor that they are able to rally at the back of with their support having been disillusioned so usually by using the vintage stock. In an era of total distrust for leaders, Nigeria is in dire want of a younger, energetic and competent leader with out a luggage to run for President in 2019. Senator Datti is 48, a successful scholar and businessman who has what it takes to bring about a re-engineering of the Nigerian economic system and create jobs for the multitude of unemployed young people in the country. he's living proof that Nigeria can nevertheless dare to dream of a better future yet again.

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footwear Academy wins ‘Made in Aba’ Hackathon project

Footwear Academy, a shoes training firm, has won the maiden version of the Proudly Made in Aba Hackathon challenge, designed to proffer solution to challenges presently confronted via Aba marketers, particularly within the completed leather, garment and steel fabricating clusters. The occasion, organised by TBWAConcept, a marketing communications company and subsidized by Ford foundation, is in continuation of the “Proudly Made-in Aba campaign.” The Academy gained the challenge with a strategy to upgrade the talents of Aba shoemakers to enable them improve the exceptional of their products, using contemporary equipment and technology.

Co-founder, The footwear Academy, Bentley Chukwuemeka, stated that their plan was to introduce Aba shoemakers to fashionable technology, to enable them accelerate manufacturing, adding that the footwear Academy also intends to lessen the apprentice duration from 5 years to six months. for their attempt, which was taken into consideration to be the first-rate the by panel of judges made up of seasoned marketers and specialists, footwear Academy won a sum of $50,000. Clintonel technology came second with monetary prize of $30,000 with a solution to digitalise and automate the metallic fabrication procedure in Aba, thru computer Aided design, CAD and computer Aided manufacturing, CAM. The technology, according to Tochukwu Chukwueke, co-founder, Clintonel technology, might help shoe manufacturers and metal fabricators in Aba  reduce manufacturing value, boom production pace, multiply production volume, enhance completing and generate extra sales. The third prize of $20,000 went to Ogwugo technologies, an online advertising and marketing platform, designed to handle exchange activities between shoppers and sellers in vast classes. They adopt shipping of ingredients, fuel, retail of clothes and footwear, bulk orders for goods among others.

Put more money in Maths research, don tells FG

PROFESSOR of mathematics at the department of mathematics, Covenant college, Ota, Ogun state, Samuel Iyase, has advised  the Federal government to inject greater money into mathematical research to bridge the technological hole between Nigeria and developed countries.

Iyase who delivered the institution’s 14th Inaugural Lecture defined mathematics as a catalyst for attaining technological development and lowering the scientific and technological gap that exist between the developed nations and Nigeria. 

Talking on the theme “mathematics: A Platform For Leapfrogging into scientific And Technological development”, posited that mathematics education is the riding force for scientific and technological advancement. In his appeal to the authorities, he stressed the need for the Federal authorities to make investments vastly in technological researches that allows you to reap sustainable monetary development. in line with him, the underneath-improvement of Nigeria and different African countries in technology and technology was to a degree, traceable to the low degree of development in mathematical and scientific studies, noting “most advanced nations committed a enormous part of their budget to training especially for mathematical studies.” at the same time as maintaining  the need for Federal government to allocate greater budget for the educational quarter, he defined that funds supplied with the aid of government agencies like Petroleum trust Fund, PTDF, were not adequate for mathematical research. The don advised that to boost mathematics studies, the Federal government need to compel multinational businesses to reserve a percent in their income to assist studies in mathematics and the fundamental sciences. He averred that to leap-frog the country to scientific and technological advancement, there was the need to form a think-tank of pinnacle degree mathematical specialists to provide advice on the home utility and use of mathematical tools in fixing issues in government, business and industry. earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Aaron Atayero, said that the inaugural lecture was well timed to proffer solutions to some if the country’s demanding situations. Atayero, represented by Prof. Shalom Chinedu, the deputy vice-chancellor, noted that the academic environment existed permanent to promote inquired and advance to a few human knowledge.

'Jay Jay’ Okocha introduced magic to EPL — Phil Brown

Phil Brown, who signed Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha at Hull city, has stated the Nigerian legend became an iconic big name who brought magic to the premier League in England. Brown made the declaration in the course of a unique television interview showcasing Okocha and his nephew Alex Iwobi of Arsenal.

"He was one of the iconic footballers who hit the premier League,” saluted Phil brown, who labored as assistant manager in the four seasons Okocha turned into at Bolton. “He introduced magic to the premier League.” Kevin Nolan performed along Okocha at Bolton and actually defined him as “a magician”. Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren played against Okocha on the 2000 AFCON final in Lagos. He said about the former Eagles skipper: “He become one of the quality-ever African players.”

Jay Jay Okocha

Eagles’ll do wonders in Russia — Akinwunmi

The super Eagles will do “wonders” at the world Cup in Russia, in line with NFF vice-president Seyi Akinwunmi.
Nigeria have three times reached the knockout rounds of the world Cup and are drawn in a hard first spherical group that has Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

Seyi Akinwunmi

Akinwunmi said in a radio interview that the Eagles are a young and proficient team who will marvel many at Russia 2018. “they may be young, gifted and disciplined and with some good fortune, they will do wonders in Russia and marvel skeptical Nigerians,” Akinwunmi declared.

“There could be 200 million Nigerian rooting for them to victory. “As a real Nigerian, there's no worry.” The NFF pinnacle official also stated they are yet to set a goal for the team at the world Cup.

What do you think about eagles in the world cup

2019: Anglican Bishop, APC chieftain fault Okorocha’s action

OWERRI—BISHOP of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Okorafor, says “Governor Rochas Okorocha has no longer only failed God, but has additionally dissatisfied the citizenry.”
that is as a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC and Okorocha’s former aide, Dr. Theodore Ekechi, described the technique followed through the governor to hoist his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, on the country as “a charade and an insult to the integrity and dignity of Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu people.” even as Okorafor bared his mind during a Eucharistic service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Egbu, Owerri North nearby government vicinity of the state, Ekechi made his feelings known at some stage in a media chat in Owerri. Bishop Okorafor become specially irked via what he termed Okorocha’s “avowed willpower to put in his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, as his successor, irrespective of what the people think or feel approximately the damnable, sick-conceived, ill-recommended and sick-encouraged venture.” The Anglican cleric recalled that in his 2017 presidential address, he suggested Okorocha to “face up to the urge to place ahead his son in-law as his immediately successor in 2019”. The Bishop had then counseled that “the governor’s son in-law ought no longer be a candidate after him”. In his personal reaction, Dr. Ekechi opined that the coalition he represents, remains resolute that “it's far unfair, unjust and inequitable for Orlu region, after preserving on to power for sixteen years, to maintain to keep the equal power once more, specifically within the way and manner the governor goes about it.” He accused the governor of “the usage of the state assets clandestinely, to achieve endorsements” so one can pave way for any other gubernatorial candidate from Orlu. “this is why we're up in arms against the governor, who by and large could have been the leader of our party. those of us who've been counted out and who aren't recognized by means of a man who is meant to be the leader of our party, should rightly start to doubt our loyalty towards him,” Ekechi mentioned.

Okorocha Rochas

Wenger hopes Britain-Russia tensions don’t change Arsenal match

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated Wednesday he hoped “complex” political relations among Britain and Russia would no longer spill onto the football subject whilst his side face CSKA Moscow in a eu tie in London.
Britain has suspended high-level diplomatic contact with the Russian authorities after a former Russian secret agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia have been poisoned with a nerve agent inside the southern English cathedral town of Salisbury on March 4.

Arsen Wenger

UK government have said the Skripals had been poisoned with the Soviet-designed nerve agent Novichok and that it was “rather probably” the Russian authorities was at the back of the assault. The disaster has caused a similar deterioration in already strained relations between Russia and western nations, with both sides expelling scores of diplomats. Even before the poisoning incident, concerns had been raised over the safety of england fans at this year’s world Cup in Russia. Russian hooligans have been worried in numerous clashes with rival supporters for the duration of the 2016 eu Championships in France, with both England and Russia threatened with expulsion from the tournament because of their fanatics’ violence. North London club Arsenal are at home to CSKA Moscow in the first leg of a Europa League quarter-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday. Wenger, talking to newshounds at Arsenal’s training floor in London Colney, stated the general state of Anglo-Russian members of the family had not been a talking factor for his squad. “No, it hasn’t in reality. no one is aware of truly what’s occurring,” Wenger told a news conference. “It appears greater as if diplomatic members of the family between England (Britain) and Russia are a piece complex.” The veteran French manager brought: “I just hope it won’t have an effect on each ties (the second leg is in Moscow) and that it'll no longer have an effect on the supporters. Nor for the Russian people who come over right here and now not for English folks who need to tour there.” – ‘go away politics’ – some 500 away fans are anticipated at the Emirates and Viktor Goncharenko, the CSKA manager, said he hoped the focal point would remain on football. “let’s leave politics for coverage-makers,” stated Goncharenko, speaking thru a translator, in answer to a query from AFP during a pre-healthy press convention on the Emirates on Wednesday. “we're football coaches and players and we came here to play soccer,” he insisted. “let’s think about football, do our best to win tomorrow’s game and no longer move into the details on politics, please.” – ‘peaceful Russia’ – Goncharenko additionally played down concerns about the safety of fans at the world Cup via adding: “you are welcome to Russia for the world Cup, you may see it is a completely lovely country — a very non violent and secure country.” in the meantime a spokesman for London’s Metropolitan Police instructed AFP they'd undertaken a “comprehensive hazard evaluation” of the tie. “there is a proportionate policing plan in place for the Arsenal v CSKA Moscow Europa League game on Thursday, 5 April,” the spokesman said. “as with any excessive-profile eu furniture, officials will be monitoring any intelligence associated with the game and suitable assets might be allotted to the suit based totally on a comprehensive risk assessment.” current diplomatic tensions increased last month while British overseas Secretary Boris Johnson as compared Russia’s advertising of the world Cup to the way Adolf Hitler attempted to govern the 1936 Berlin Olympics. all through an appearance earlier than Britain’s overseas Affairs select Committee, Johnson agreed with a lawmaker’s idea that Russian President Vladimir Putin would use the world Cup, which runs from June 14 to July 15 “as a “PR exercise” to gloss over a “brutal, corrupt regime” in the identical manner Hitler used the Olympics as propaganda for his Nazi regime. “I assume the comparison with 1936 is truely right,” Johnson stated. “I assume it’s an emetic prospect, frankly, to consider Putin glorying on this sporting occasion.” The Kremlin labelled Johnson’s feedback as “offensive and unacceptable”.

Jang to sue Lai Mohammed over looters’ list

Therese Nanlong Jos – A former Governor of Plateau state now Senator representing Plateau North in the national assembly, Jonah Jang has described the current looters’ list released via the Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed which alleged that Jang embezzlement N12.5billion as “laughable on initial evaluation, and pathetic when considered at the scales of fact and truth.”
Jang in a declaration issued Wednesday stated, “The so called list of looters is a testomony to the desperation which holds the All Progressives Congress in its firm grip after what is now sincerely an infamous cameo in energy considered with the aid of many to be tragic and regrettable.” He wondered how possible it was for him to get such amount stating, “For all folks who were on the list, resources of the finances allegedly looted had been stated, however in my case, there has been none. How viable is it for me to have gotten N12.5billion similar to that from nobody and nowhere? “in contrast to Lai Mohammed and the Federal government, I realize without any shadow of doubt, that to be a looter, one have to have stolen or taken something by means of force. If their allegation is something to move by way of, it falls short of the bottom standards of believability; otherwise they would have noticed that the allegation of getting N12.5billion from an unknown source isn’t similar to looting the said quantity.” The Senator in addition noted that earlier than going to the Senate, he did his best for his people but the APC authorities having discovered no possibility to tarnish his image, is looking for each street to garbage him and his achievements. His words, “i was Governor of Plateau state from 2007-2015. For 8years, I did my exceptional best for my state. The landmark achievements recorded in that period continue to be unrivaled till date. they're a legacy of diligence, service, and duty in governance. A computation of the value of the projects we completed at some stage in the 17 local government areas of the state show a huge gulf of inequality among the insufficient assets we got as subvention and internally generated revenue. “when the APC authorities in Plateau state took me to the financial and economic Crimes commission (EFCC), they couldn't get a single case of economic impropriety to be filed against me inside the courts. The EFCC has thoroughly investigated me and they know I don’t have an offshore financial institution account. they have all my account numbers and recognise the balances in every. Did they discover the N12.5billion in any of them? “apparently sad with the findings of the EFCC they fast ran to the unbiased Corrupt Practices and different related offences commission ICPC, seeking to have me investigated once more. From the appearance of things that too could be any other wild-goose chase which could in the end culminate in some other anticlimax. “these days, majority of Nigerians recognize that the present Federal government handiest will pay lip service to the fight towards corruption. wherein they appear to be extreme, it's far in media trials and persecution of the competition and perceived combatants. Why are we not speaking of the marketing campaign budget of the APC? wherein did they get their investment from? Did they pluck the billions they spent from trees? until and until they inform Nigerians how they funded their campaigns in 2015, Nigerians would continue to see them as they are, and might not hesitate to vote them out in 2019.” He however requested the Minister to “make amends by using recanting the phantom allegations he made in opposition to my exact character within a completely reasonable time-frame or face the consequence of his indiscretion in the foreseeable future.”

Tenure Elongation: APC Govs in secret meeting with Oyegun, other NWC workers

Hours after their meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC are presently in a closed door assembly with the chief John Odigie-Oyegun led national working Committee NWC of the party.
The governors had earlier within the day met with the president and resolved to jettison the outcome of the 4th national executive Committee NEC assembly of the party in February which requested the NWC to keep to work in acting capacity for the next 365 days.

From left: Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State; Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State; Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State arriving for a Press Parley after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
“We consulted and all of the 24 governors of the APC are on the same page with Mr. President that we are going to recognize our party constitution, we're going to obey the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “So, consequently, we collectively agreed that we can have congresses at all levels – local, state and countrywide”, Zamfara state Governor, Abdulaziz Yari had instructed state house Correspondents. When the NWC inaugurated a 10-member technical committee to recommend it on the contentious issue of tenure elongation for party officers, the governors had met with the president to conform solutions to the challenges thrown up because of  the difficulty. That Tuesday meeting was reportedly deadlocked, with the governors reconvening later in the night to adopt a common position earlier than assembly with the president Wednesday morning. amongst governors at the closed door meeting with the NWC is Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, Gov. Yari and a number of others.

Keyboard player remanded for allegedly defiling 10-year-vintage church member

An Ikeja Magistrates’ court docket on Wednesday remanded a church keyboard player, Essien Bassey, 25, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old female, who attends his church. The Justice of the Peace, Mrs B.O Osunsanmi, who refused to grant the accused bail, ordered that the case report ought to be despatched to the office of the nation Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for recommendation.
She said the accused have to stay in prison pending advice from the DPP. The accused, who is living at Ojodu area of Lagos, is facing a rate of defilement. earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde, had informed the court docket that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 25, 2017 at his house. He stated the accused invited the girl to his house under the pretext of teaching her a way to play the keyboard and had sex with the girl. “when she got home, her mom observed she was not walking nicely and asked her what had happened to her. “She then informed her mom what had transpired between her and the accused,’’ he stated. Ayorinde said the woman was taken to the health facility and the clinical report found out that there was penetration into the woman’s private parts and she also sustained a few injuries. “The case was mentioned to the police and the accused was arrested for questioning,’’ he said. The offence contravened section 137 of the criminal law of Lagos state, 2015 (Revised). section 137 prescribes life imprisonment for offenders. The case was adjourned till may also 31.

FIFA rule can also Stop Zlatan‘s 2018 world Cup dream

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be about to see his world Cup dreams dashed by a FIFA rule which prevents him from popping out of international retirement with Sweden. the previous Manchester United striker, who is now at the books of the la Galaxy of major League soccer, has formerly expressed a desire to grace this summer’s finals in Russia.
He performed no part in qualification, having stepped far from the fold after Euro 2016, however is open to rejoining Janne Andersson’s ranks at the worldwide showpiece. Ibrahimovic has, however, currently entered right into a commercial partnership with Malta-certified gambling operator Bethard. That association could stop him from gracing a 3rd world Cup, with the 36-year-vintage now in breach of FIFA policies referring to betting. chapter four, rule 25 of FIFA’s code of ethics states: “people bound by this code shall be forbidden from taking part in, both directly or circuitously, or otherwise being related to, betting, playing, lotteries and comparable events or transactions linked with football matches. “they are forbidden from having stakes, both actively or passively, in businesses, issues, companies, and many others. that sell, broking, set up or behavior such activities on transactions.” Ibrahimovic has claimed that “if I want to go I’m there”, as he prepares to make himself available for his country over again.   He has, however, agreed to be a Bethard ambassador, declaring after that partnership was introduced: “i have obviously been intensively courted by means of betting corporations at some stage in my profession, however up till now i've not been presented to anything that has triggered me. “With Bethard, there has been some thing different. It’s a organisation with Swedish roots, the founders are from my domestic city and they're proper challengers who really need to do things differently.” Ibrahimovic may additionally have found the Bethard offer enticing, however it may now be present him with an unlucky obstacle. The Swedish football association are, however, hoping that a compromise may be reached, with general secretary Hakan Sjostrand telling Aftonbladet: “If a player advertises in distinctive contexts, it's far a very exclusive problem dealt with by means of the Swedish football association, that is, it has not anything to do with FIFA’s policies and ethical code. “There are two areas that are isolated from every other and handled separately.” there is nevertheless time for a strategy to be observed which suits all events, with Sweden not because of open their 2018 international Cup marketing campaign until June 18 towards South Korea. they're also set to face Mexico and reigning champions Germany at the institution stage, as they prepare to go back to the grandest arena in soccer for the first time in 12 years.

Ronaldo: 'I did not expect to score that goal'

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he did not count on to score his sensational second goal in real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League victory over Juventus on Tuesday.

Ronaldo scored a brace in Los Blancos' quarterfinal first-leg win over the defending Serie A champions, the second of which become a chic overhead kick that left legendary Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon no chance in net.

The goal marked the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's record 119th in the competition and earned him appreciative applause from Juventus fanatics straight away in a while.

however Ronaldo told newshounds after the game he had no expectation of scoring from the audacious effort.

"[It was a] first rate goal. What can i say? wonderful," Ronaldo stated. "I didn't anticipate to score that goal.

"however let's talk about the sport. I assume the game become excellent. And we scored three goals against Juve -- a brilliant team.

"We performed pleasant and of course i'm satisfied I helped the team, I scored two goals -- [it was] a extremely good night."

real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane joked his own wonder strike within the 2002 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen was "better" than Ronaldo's.

Zidane lifted Los Blancos to a 2-1 win over the Germans at Hampden Park, along with his chic left-footed volley from a Roberto Carlos cross proving one of the memorable moments in Champions League records.

"We had a top notch game," Zidane stated following Madrid's win in Turin.

"prevailing right here 0-3 isn't easy. We suffered a piece due to the fact we had to. After that, we knew that we should make it hard for any crew with our attacking potential.

"Ronaldo? he is in a excellent run of form and his teammates are very satisfied with him. We need to have fun with this night.

"We also have to take into account that in the 2nd leg, we must work tough because Juve might not give up.

"Ronaldo's overhead kick? My goal in Glasgow was better than his! Isco? He become very essential between the lines. the first goal got here from him.

"i'm glad for his overall performance and that of the whole crew."

Ronaldo's brace gave him the Champions League record for goals scored in consecutive matches.

The Portugal captain has now tallied in 10 straight matches, nudging him in advance of Ruud van Nistelrooy who scored in 9 straight.

Centre-back Sergio Ramos, who will miss the second one leg because of card accumulation, hailed his teammate's "horrifying" run of shape.

"Given the result, perhaps it is for the great that i will miss the second one leg. it is no longer that horrific!" he said.

"I think it is the first time that i've been given a yellow for being fouled. The tie? it is now not over but.

"We could've extended our lead, but we weren't capable of. Now we've to finish [the tie] off.

"Ronaldo's overhead kick? It turned into a 'golazo.' he is also won the prize of fans recognising that he is played at this degree for so many years.

"he is in a frightening run of form. i'm hoping he can see out the season like this. The result? Impeccable, superb.

"everything went flawlessly, but now we have to end the activity at home."

C. Ronaldo 

What Rio Ferdinand tweeted Wayne Rooney after Ronaldo's surprise goal v Juventus

just whilst you assume you've visible all of it from Cristiano Ronaldo, he blows you away with some other moment of brilliance.

The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner starred in real Madrid's 3-0 victory at Juventus - a end result that nearly actually books them an area within the Champions League semi-finals. furthermore, it turned into  goals from the man himself, alongside Marcelo, that secured one of these exceptional win.

Of direction, it become Ronaldo's second goal that everybody was speaking approximately with the 33-yr-vintage defying gravity with an outrageous bicycle kick finish.

Time appeared to stand still as the real Madrid megastar rose in the air, made perfect touch with the ball and left Gianluigi Buffon statuesque in his goal.

Even Juventus fanatics sincerely stood up and applauded the terrific strike throughout a backbone-tingling round of celebrations at the Allianz Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo blew anybody away with bicycle kick

moreover, this sort of stunning goal has naturally drawn comparisons to wonder strikes of a comparable nature with Zinedine Zidane answering links to his intention within the 2002 Champions League climax.

"Cristiano's is one of the high-quality goals in records, however mine in Glasgow was prettier," he joked during his post-match press conference.

Rio Ferdinand nails his tweet to Wayne Rooney

possibly a extra obvious contrast, absolutely within the BT game 

studio, got here with Wayne Rooney's bicycle kick against Manchester city in 2011.

Rio Ferdinand could not help drawing the link in the course of his spherical of punditry duties and boldly claimed that Ronaldo's turned into the higher strike and for motives Rooney may not recognize.

take a look at what the Manchester United legend tweeted him the morning after:

wonderful stuff and Ferdinand's explanation for his desire last night was a thing of splendor

Wow!! SEE All facts “Cristiano Ronaldo” Broke yester night As real Madrid Beats Juventus 3

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two times, along with a lovely bicycle kick, as real Madrid took charge of their Champions League quarter-final against Juventus with a resounding first-leg win.
The real striker  made history with his opener when he prodded home Isco’s go – becoming the primary participant to attain in 10 consecutive Champions League games and also broke even greater facts.

The UEFA management took to Twitter to announce all of the statistics Ronaldo broke on their Twitter page.

See all of the records Ronaldo broke last night underneath:-

some Twitter users wants UEFA to trade the league name to Ronaldo Champions League

With the wonderful facts C.Ronaldo broke yester night, it’s safe to mention that  everyone who hates Ronaldo hates football.

What Do you have got to say about Ronaldo’s performance against Juventus?
Drop your remarks.

Ronaldo at it once more: five matters we learned from Juventus 0-3 real Madrid

a night that belonged to Los Blancos, real Madrid smashed Juventus 0-3.

The victory offers Madrid three away goals and ends the tie with the second leg in Madrid nevertheless to come. It became a monumental display of decisive football from the eu Champions, with one man taking centre center again. What did we learn?

1. Cristiano. once more. (And again)
real Madrid have been playing a game within the Champions League, so of course  what occurred. It didn’t even take him 20 mins like it did in the 2017 final. The clock said 2:46 whilst he ran at the back of the grappling Karim Benzema and Andrea Barzagli, leaving Giorgio Chiellini tackling thin air. Then with a sliding finish, who else except  Cristiano Ronaldo flicked the ball faraway from his frame into the a long way corner of the net leaving Gianluigi Buffon without a hope at all

Champions League: Why Ronaldo was applauded via Juventus fans

real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored one of the best goals in the Champions League in the course of their 3-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday night and became applauded by the home fans.

Ronaldo opened scoring inside 5 minutes of the quarter-final tie, turning home at the near post.

His second, his 119th in the game, become simply sensational.

Ronaldo produced an wonderful overhead kick from Dani Carvajal’s cross to make it 2-0 inside the second half.

His goal sparked wild celebrations at the pitch and within the away end, whilst manger Zidane appeared speechless.

however it was the response of the Juventus fans that was most significant.

They clapped for Ronaldo notwithstanding their club heading out of the competition.