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Serie A!! Higuain Scores As Juventus Beat Roma 1-0 To Extend Gap At The Top Of The Table Gonzalo Higuain’s superb first-half strike ensured a record-equalling victory for Juventus that extends their lead over Roma at the top of Serie A. Higuain, 29, lashed home from 18 yards to secure Juve’s 25th-straight home league win – matching a record they set between August 2013 and November 2014. Juve now lead Roma by seven points after 17 games, to stay on course for a sixth-straight Serie A title triumph. Roma have now lost on their past six league visits to Juventus. The Argentina forward’s 10th league goal of the season, and third in two games, arrived in the 14th minute when he outmuscled Daniele de Rossi and ghosted past Kostas Manolas before hitting an unstoppable strike beyond Wojciech Szczesny. Also on Saturday, third-placed AC Milan were held to a goalless draw at home to Atalanta , while Empoli pulled five points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Cagliari . T

Leaked Audio tape is Crap – Governor Wike (VIDEO) Rivers state governor, Nyesome Wike has described the alleged audio tape where he threatened an electoral official during the legislative rerun election as crap. Governor Nyesome Wike said the audio leak is crap Governor Wike who described the audio recordings as the handiwork of his detractors stated this while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Saturday, December 17. “Have I not said it before that if you come to Rivers to rig you should prepare your will? Have I not said it? So what is it about threatening to kill electoral officials?” he said. He equally added that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will challenge the victory of Senator Magnus Abe at the court. READ ALSO: Rivers govt attacks APC, Sahara Reporters, says "they are inmates in the prison of their own lies” Asked if he held any conversation with an INEC official, Wike said: “Who is the INEC official that I spoke with? They claimed I gave

ECOWAS appoints President Buhari appointed as Chief Mediator Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has been unanimously appointed as the 'Chief Mediator' of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Buhari, alongside other African leaders played vital roles in ensuring that the ousted Gambian president concedes to his successor, Adama Barrow. Consequent upon this, all Heads of State of ECOWAS member countries have agreed be present at the inauguration of the latest addition to the African leaders which will take place in Gambia on January 18, 2017. A communiqué issued as resolve of their 50th Ordinary Session held in Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, same day the president clocked 74, ECOWAS member countries noted that incumbent Yahya Jammeh is mandated to guarantee a smooth transition for the incoming president, as well as his safety. The statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reads: “The Authority calls on President Yahya Ja

Bundesliga!! See How RB Leipzig Moved Back To Top Of League After Beating Hertha Berlin 2-0 RB Leipzig climbed back to the top of the Bundesliga with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hertha Berlin. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side suffered their first defeat of the season away to struggling Ingolstadt last weekend but responded on Saturday. Striker Timo Werner put Leipzig ahead with his ninth goal of the season when he coolly finished after fine work by midfielder Naby Keita. Defender Will Orban added a second when he headed in Emil Forsberg’s corner. RB Leipzig, who were promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time last season, are now three points clear of Bayern Munich at the summit. Defending champions Bayern travel to bottom side Darmstadt on Sunday. In the day’s other games, Hamburg’s struggles continued as they lost 3-1 to Mainz while Augsburg claimed a 1-0 home win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Werder Bremen drew 1-1 with Cologne while Schalke were held by the same scoreline a

Premier League!! Ibrahimovic Scores Twice As Manchester United Beat West Brom 2-0 (Read) The former Sweden international headed home from a brilliant Jesse Lingard delivery after only five minutes to put the visitors ahead. Ibrahimovic struck again just after the break when his effort from inside the box went in off Baggies defender Craig Dawson. United are now unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions and have drawn level on points in the Premier League with fifth-place Tottenham, who play Burnley on Sunday. The Baggies remain in seventh place and are now seven points off the European places. The post Premier League!! Ibrahimovic Scores Twice As Manchester United Beat West Brom 2-0 (Read) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

Costa Did Not Deserve Yellow Card Against Crystal Palace – Conte Backs Striker Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has said that Diego Costa did not deserve the yellow card he picked up in their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Costa was booked by referee Jonathan Moss after an exchange of words, before he went on to score the winner. The Spain striker will not feature in the Blues’ next Premier League fixture at home to Bournemouth on Boxing Day, as it was his fifth booking of this season. “Diego is playing very well,” Conte told Sky Sports. “It’s a pity today that he took a yellow card, also [N’Golo] Kante [who will also miss the Bournemouth game]. He doesn’t deserve this yellow card in my opinion. He’s playing for the team and this is the most important thing for us.” Conte has now overseen a 11-game winning streak, with Chelsea going nine points clear at the top of the league before Sunday’s matches. The Italian hailed his players for their concentration against a diffi

No more Biafra: Igbo Chieftain lists reasons Igbos will never leave Nigeria A report credited to Dr Joe Nworgu, the secretary general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that every Igbo adult supports the agitation for Biafra has been rebuffed by another chieftain of the group. In an interview with The Sun, Osita Okechukwu, another chieftain of the pro-Igbo group, noted that contrary to Nworgu's claims that the marginalisation of the Igbos worsened under incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari, it reigned supreme during ex-president Goodluck Jonathan's tenure. Goodbye Biafra: Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain says Igbos can't leave Nigeria, lists reasons Okechukwu, a former spokesman for All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southeast before his appointment the director general, Voice of Nigeria, noted that the Igbos do not have any reason to secede from the country as is being portrayed by those agitating for Biafra. While asking his fellow Igboman to apologise to the Igbos for the comment he

No more Biafra: Igbo Chieftain lists reasons Igbos will never leave Nigeria A report credited to Dr Joe Nworgu, the secretary general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that every Igbo adult supports the agitation for Biafra has been rebuffed by another chieftain of the group. In an interview with The Sun, Osita Okechukwu, another chieftain of the pro-Igbo group, noted that contrary to Nworgu's claims that the marginalisation of the Igbos worsened under incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari, it reigned supreme during ex-president Goodluck Jonathan's tenure. Goodbye Biafra: Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain says Igbos can't leave Nigeria, lists reasons Okechukwu, a former spokesman for All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southeast before his appointment the director general, Voice of Nigeria, noted that the Igbos do not have any reason to secede from the country as is being portrayed by those agitating for Biafra. While asking his fellow Igboman to apologise to the Igbos for the comment

Premier League!! Vardy Sees Red As Leicester City Fight Back To Draw Stoke City 2-2 (Read) Champions Leicester City recovered from Jamie Vardy’s red card and a two-goal deficit to claim an incredible draw at Stoke. Vardy was contentiously dismissed by referee Craig Pawson for a two-footed tackle on Mame Diouf. And Stoke took advantage to score twice before half-time, with Bojan Krkic converting a penalty after Danny Simpson’s handball, and Joe Allen tapping in. But the Foxes mounted a remarkable comeback in the final 15 minutes, with substitute Leonardo Ulloa and Daniel Amartey heading home to snatch a point. It leaves Leicester three points above the relegation zone in 15th, while Stoke are 11th. The post Premier League!! Vardy Sees Red As Leicester City Fight Back To Draw Stoke City 2-2 (Read) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

Premier League!! David Moyes’s Sunderland Beat Watford 1-0 To Move Out Of Bottom Spot On League Table Sunderland moved off the bottom of the Premier League, and a point from a position of safety, with victory over Watford at the Stadium of Light. Following a first half of few chances, Patrick van Aanholt scored the only goal of the game shortly after the break. Adnan Januzaj slid a lovely ball to Jermain Defoe, whose low cross was touched by Van Aanholt, who then swivelled and shot in off the post from six yards. Troy Deeney had a chance to equalise when he met a Nordin Amrabat cross, but his header flew wide as Watford slipped to a fourth defeat in five games. The post Premier League!! David Moyes’s Sunderland Beat Watford 1-0 To Move Out Of Bottom Spot On League Table appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

Well dressed hawker narrates why he started the business Shortly after pictures of him hawking doughnuts went viral because of his appearance, the man identified as Udoka has revealed how he started the business. Man whose picture of him selling doughnuts went viral speaks Udoka's hustle was brought into our consciousness after a Facebook user shared pictures of him looking neatly dressed while going about his business of hawking doughnut s. The father of two who hails from Akwa Ibom state, revealed the many rough patches which he has gone through in life, and how he started this business which has placed his name on people's lips. Speaking on his challenges, he said: I have received a lot of calls from people telling me that they have been seeing and reading different interesting things about me on the social media. Whenever I go out to hawk these days, people treat me differently, as if I am a superstar. Though I am excited about this I give all glory to God It was

VIDEO : Notjustok TV: “I Want To Connect People To Their Culture” – Zoro on Taking Atilogwu Mainstream Notjustok TV: “I Want To Connect People To Their Culture” – Zoro on Taking Atilogwu Mainstream Buzzing Indigenous Hip-Hop star, Zoro , kicked it with the Notjustok TV crew backstage at Afrimma 2016 . In this short interview, the “ Ogene ” hitmaker talks about the Atilogwu sound and what he intends to do with it, upcoming projects, possible US Tour, and more! Subscribe to notjustok TV Watch the video for Zoro ‘s latest single “ Mabuza Mabuza “. The post Notjustok TV: “I Want To Connect People To Their Culture” – Zoro on Taking Atilogwu Mainstream appeared first on notjustOk .

SHOCKING: Nigerian lady whose death was announced on Facebook cries out, says she is still alive "I'm alive there's nothing happening to me, I shall not die but to live and declare the glory of God in the land of living. Devil is a liar over my life." These are the words of a young lady whose fake obituary was announced by a supposed friend on Facebook recently. Moyosore's death was announced twice on Facebook According to posts made on her Facebook page, a young lady identified as Moyosore Bunmi, had to debunk rumours of her death not once but twice in less than one month. Another Facebook user identified as Feyisayooluwa Ayoola, had first shared news of her death on November 16, saying: "RIP Moyosore, I just heard about your sudden death, what a pity, we love you but God loves you more. Till we meet again, good night my darling friend." Moyosore was notified of the post and responded by sharing this post on her Facebook page: "I want to

Premier League!! Chelsea Cruise To 1-0 Victory At Crystal Palace To Extend Huge Gap At The Top Of The League Chelsea equalled a club record as they beat Crystal Palace to secure their 11th successive Premier League win and move nine points clear at the top of the table. Diego Costa put the Blues ahead with their first attempt on target as he headed in from Cesar Azpilicueta’s floated cross. Marcos Alonso nearly doubled the visitors’ lead as he hit the underside of the crossbar with a curling 25-yard free-kick. Palace’s best chances fell to Jason Puncheon, but he headed wide and fired a free-kick narrowly over. Chelsea also won 11 matches between April and September 2009, with the Premier League record Arsenal’s 14-game winning run in 2002. The post Premier League!! Chelsea Cruise To 1-0 Victory At Crystal Palace To Extend Huge Gap At The Top Of The League appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

SAD! LASTMA official beaten to death in the line of duty in Lagos According to reports, a LASTMA official was beaten to death after some touts and motorcyclists (okada men) attacked him at the Apapa area of Lagos state. Mr Bakare, Zonal head of LASTMA, Apapa beaten to death Prior to his death, Mr Surajudeen Bakare was the zonal head of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Apapa, where he had been attacked while on duty on Thursday, December 15. He was reportedly killed along Point Road, while trying to ensure that the restrictions placed on okada men plying the major roads were upheld. Some of the okada riders had reportedly surrounded him and proceeded to beat him till he died. PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App An anonymous LASTMA official said: “It was motorcyclists and touts that attacked him, while he was managing traffic within the axis. In fact, he was recently transferred to Apapa after residents complained that they spend

NFF Releases Statement On How Much They Paid Super Falcons, Officials | See Breakdown The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have announced how much the Super Falcons and officials were paid after receiving cash from the government. A breakdown of the Super Falcons’ monies showed that each player got the sum of N5,494,500, less the sum of N600,000 that was earlier paid to each of the players at various times by the NFF. The amount is at the rate of $17,900 (converted to Naira at the official rate of N305 to $1), plus the sum of N15,000 camp allowance and N20,000 transport allowance. All the monies were converted at the official rate of N305 to $1. Head coach Florence Omagbemi got a total of N11,014,000 (less the sum of N800,000 paid to her earlier), while assistant coaches Ann Chiejine, Perpetua Nkwocha and Bala Mohammed, as well as the backroom staff were N8,274,250 richer, less the N500,000 earlier paid to each of them. The post NFF Releases Statement On How Much They Paid Super

FIFA President Infantino Wants Video Referees For 2018 World Cup! (Do You Agree With Him?) FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopes to see video referees used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia — if its teething problems have been fixed in time. Colombia’s Atletico Nacional slammed the new video assistant referee (VAR) technology being trialled at the Club World Cup in Japan after the first-ever penalty awarded under the system helped knock them out midweek. Real Madrid were also lukewarm after confusion around a Cristiano Ronaldo goal in another game, but Infantino promised FIFA would iron out the glitches. “It’s still premature to say when we will go live with this system,” he told reporters on Saturday. “But I hope at the next World Cup the test results will be positive enough to be able to implement it.” Infantino praised the decision to award Japan’s Kashima Antlers a penalty against the South American champions. “The referee didn’t see the play and his non-decision could be

Alexis Sanchez Rejects Arsenal’s £180k-A-week Deal As Contract Talks Continue (Read) Alexis Sanchez who currently earns £130K weekly is holding out for a vastly improved deal of of £250K a week and has rejected an offer of £180K weekly. The prolific attacker is central to the Gunners’ interest and the club is desperate to tie him down to a long term deal. They are however hesitant to meet his huge demands but remain hopeful a deal can be struck. In contrast to Sanchez’s talks, there is a growing confidence at the Emirates that Ozil, 28, will sign a new deal. Wenger is adamant Sanchez and Mesut Ozil — who is also entering the final 18 months of his deal — will not be sold even if they have not penned fresh terms. The post Alexis Sanchez Rejects Arsenal’s £180k-A-week Deal As Contract Talks Continue (Read) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

Mourinho’s First January Signing Has Been Finally Revealed – Guess Who? As the transfer window nears, rumors are bound to be flying around in all directions. If at all Man Utd sign a player then the most prominent player will be Southampton’s Jose Fonte. He himself has revealed that the club have not put forth any new contract offer and he is on the verge of an exit and Mourinho is all interested in him, reports 234Sport. Fonte said:- “There’s no contract on the table. There was in the summer, they offered me a pay rise. They didn’t offer me a new contract. “They offered me a pay rise which I’m entitled to discuss with my agent and entitled to say no to as well.” “I’m entitled to have my own opinion. So apart from that, that’s it.” Jose Fonte has been with Southampton since their tussle in League One but the 32-year old now faces an uncertain future. He has just 18 months left on his contract and was offered an £80,000-a-week deal after helping Portugal to Euro 2016 glory. Th

Man reveals how he stole two children by buying them sweets and fried yam (photo) A suspect who was recently arrested for trafficking two young children, revealed how he somehow managed to lure them away by offering them sweets and fried yam. According to reports, the man identified as Rolan Egbe, had stolen the children from their parents and handed them over to one of his friends Uche, who ended up selling the children off to two women identified as Chioma Ohajimadu and Mrs. Comfort Ogbonnaya who reside at No. 69, Osusu road, Aba. Marvellous Heart being returned to his parents after being trafficked Trying to defend himself, Egbe who claims to be a ticket seller at Oyigbo, River state, said Uche had introduced him to trafficking. He said: “ One evening, about two weeks ago, I went to eat at Oyigbo roundabout, Uche started calling me repeatedly to get the child he told me to bring. But I told him that I know the parents of the child I wanted to bring to him and I don’t want to

Awesome! Pastor helps pregnant woman deliver her baby in public Why would anyone want to mistreat a pregnant woman, especially when she is in labor? The pregnant woman cradling her baby A Kenyan pastor had to participate in bringing a child into the world after a pregnant woman in labor suffered a cruel fate. According to reports from edaily, the pregnant woman had boarded a bus (matatu) but was thrown out of the bus because she was in labor. Luckily for her, Pastor David Mwangi Mburu of the Christian Faith and Hope Ministry in Maragua, Murang’a County, Kenya, was on hand to help her birth her baby alongside some other women who had gathered, right there on the road. Pastor Mburu helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App Pastor Mburu had successfully delivered the woman of her baby girl even as the women who gathered looked on. He said: "It is totally unacceptable for public transport workers to callously th

VIDEO : VIDEO: T.R – Gamusu VIDEO: T.R – Gamusu Veteran Hip-hop artist, Terry Tha Rapman drops the visuals to his newly released single “Gamusu”. Enjoy and Share! Follow @TerryThaRapman on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. DOWNLOAD AUDIO/MP3 Subscribe to notjustok TV Terry Tha Rapman View Profile The post VIDEO: T.R – Gamusu appeared first on notjustOk .

VIDEO : Notjustok News: MC Galaxy Claims To Invest 25M In MMM, Ycee Drops Out Of School, 9ice To Give All Album Proceeds To ID Cabasa Notjustok News: MC Galaxy Claims To Invest 25M In MMM, Ycee Drops Out Of School, 9ice To Give All Album Proceeds To ID Cabasa Another week, another edition of the juicy Notjustok News brought to you by Notjustok TV . On this episode, MC Galaxy claims to have invested 25M in the recently frozen ponzi scheme MMM, rapper Ycee is set to drop out of school as it is almost impossible for him to juggle music and academics. Singer 9ice promises to give all his album proceeds to producer ID Cabasa . Notjustok News can exclusively reveal that the 52.1M Naira guitar sold at KSA’s Sunny on Sunday concert was sold to Multichoice Nigeria MD.     Subscribe to notjustok TV The post Notjustok News: MC Galaxy Claims To Invest 25M In MMM, Ycee Drops Out Of School, 9ice To Give All Album Proceeds To ID Cabasa appeared first on notjustOk .

Muma Gee responds to husband's accusations of cheating and abandoning their 3 children Earlier this week, Nollywood actor Prince Eke who is married to songstress Muma Gee, had accused her of abandoning her marriage and their three children . Muma Gee said she was only doing her work in Abuja Pouring out his heart in an emotional outburst on his Instagram page, Prince Eke accused his wife of fleeing to Abuja to frolick with different men, abandoning her three children, even when one is a less than four-months-old baby. He had even gone ahead to address himself as ' a single father of three lovely kids ', attracting the public to his plight. Even though he has since deleted the post, it had already gone viral and Muma Gee had to be contacted to give her own side of the story. Here's what she said in an interview with Saturday Beats: PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App “ Are you saying I shouldn’t do my work again because I am married?

Manchester United Star Anthony Martial ‘Annoyed’ After Being Left On The Bench By Mourinho This Season Manchester United forward, Anthony Martial, has admitted he is ‘annoyed’ to be left on the bench this season, but has vowed to fight for his place. The France international was an instant hit at Old Trafford, after joining from Monaco for big money, but has failed to hit it off this season. Martial has only started seven Premier League games under Jose Mourinho. “It is annoying to be on the bench, it is really annoying,” he told SFR Sport . “But this is a test I have to get through. That’s the way things go when you are still developing as a player and it forms your mentality. “It is difficult because the only thing you want is to get out there and help the team and you cannot do that when you are on the bench. But that is a choice I have to accept. “I know that the people expect a lot from me, but perhaps they forget that I am still young. “Everybody can think whatever they

How Cuadrado’s Departure Helped Victor Moses’ Chelsea Career – Mikel Obi Reveals Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has said that Juan Cuadrado’s transfer to Juventus last summer, helped Victor Moses establish himself in the Chelsea first team. Moses has become an automatic pick for new manager, Antonio Conte this season, after spending the last three years on loan. Cuadrado returned to Chelsea in the summer after a season long loan at Juventus and was expected to feature under Conte, but he chose to return to the Serie A champions on a three-year loan deal. “It was a key moment when (Juan) Cuadrado went back to Juventus. Victor knows that as well,” Mikel Obi told The Standard.‎ “There was a chance Cuadrado would have had the right wing-back role instead, but he wanted to leave Chelsea. “The situation with Cuadrado made it easier for Victor, but he had already impressed in pre-season.” Mikel Obi says that Moses, who was recently named the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month, is no

‘I Won In The Past Cause I Had Amazing Players’- Man City Boss Guardiola Finally Admits Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola agrees that his success at Barcelona and Bayern Munic was because he had amazing players. The Spaniard won six league titles in seven seasons as manager in La Liga and Bundesliga. But he has found life more difficult in England, with his team currently seven points behind leaders, Chelsea. “I will not have success? I will not have success,” he told Thierry Henry in an interview for Sky Sports. “This happens to all of the managers – all the managers are sacked, all the managers win or lose, all the managers in November lose in the Premier League. All the managers in the world make mistakes. “Do you think I am special or different? Of course not. But we were lucky, they said – we were lucky to have players like [Henry], like [Lionel] Messi, like Philipp Lahm, like Xabi Alonso, like [Robert] Lewandowski, and that’s why I had success. “When I won in Barcelon