Sports--THREE SEMI-FINAL ELIMINATIONS IN THREE YEARS - PEP'S FAILED BAYERN WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

THREE SEMI-FINAL ELIMINATIONS
IN THREE YEARS - PEP'S FAILED
BAYERN WHERE IT MATTERS
MOST

By Peter Staunton

The Catalan coach may be hyper-successful
on the domestic front but his legacy in
continental competition does not measure up
since arriving in Bavar
Manchester City are bringing in Pep Guardiola
to move the club forward but they've gone
just as far in the Champions League this year
with plain old Manuel Pellegrini in charge and
might yet go further. What has been proven
now three times in a row is that Guardiola's
football is no longer winning football at the
sharp end of continental competition.
That honour goes to Diego Simeone and his
fearless Atletico Madrid. His is the team who
beat treble-winning Barcelona and who have
now accounted for Bayern. And how? By
keeping it tight and hustling for a goal on the
break. There's your philosophy.
Guardiola's teams have been defeated in the
same way in each of his three consecutive
semi-final failures at Bayern Munich.

An interesting conversation with an old friend

An interesting conversation
with an old friend

Editor’s note: In this piece, the former
minister of aviation and politician, Femi Fani-
Kayode gives reveals a conversation between
him and his old friend Muktari Shinkafi over
the gruesome killings by herdsmen in Agatu of
Benue state and Uzouwani of Enugu state.
The following discussion took place on my
Facebook friends page on May 2nd 2016.
Since it is already in the public realm I have
taken the liberty of.sharing it in my column
as well.
Though we have not seen much of each
other for a while I have known

Tee Billz is irresponsible - Foluke Daramola's husband reveals

Tee Billz is irresponsible -
Foluke Daramola's husband
reveals

– Foluke Daramola-Salako’s husband also
expressed disgust about Tee Billz actions
– Olukayode Salako claimed that Tee Billz
is not a responsible man
– It was reported that Tunji Balogun is
known for neglecting his children
Tee Billz and Dr Vivian Oputa
Just few days back Tee Billz’s third baby
mama and sugar mummy, Dr Vivian Oputa
was unveiled as Tiwa Savage remains more
broken about the ongoing separation
between herself and her husband.
Many believed that Tiwa Savage was lying
when she revealed that Tunji Balogun does
not take care of their baby Jamil but another
revelation disclosed that Tee Billz does not
also take care of his other children.
According to Encomium Magazine, they
disclosed that the 37-year old man also
neglects his daughter Onah, from Dr Vivian
Oputa.

They said: “ Insiders disclosed that the
handsome dude hardly visits the Lekki (Lagos)
home of her baby mama who is in her 50s, in
spite of the fact that it is nearby (to the 1004
Flats he shared with Tiwa, and the Lekki
duplex they later moved to).That he does not
provide either material or physical needs of
mum and daughter .” Remember that it was
once reported that he doesn’t cater for the
two kids he has abroad too.
Also, reacting to the marriage crisis of Tiwa
and Tee Billz is Foluke Daramola’s husband
and the National Coordinator of Change
Agency of Nigeria Network (CANN),
Olukayode Salako further expressed disgust
about Tunji’s act of irresponsibility towards
Tiwa and their son, Jamil Balogun.

Olukayode Salako and wife Foluke Daramola

On Tuesday, May 3, Salako disclosed that:
“ Marriage is not run on the struggle of only
the woman, especially with an irresponsible
man, who manifest incurable dirty habits and
never psychologically balanced. Tiwa deserves
to be happy, though she cannot be perfect.
One, she is a top celebrity. Two, she is a
young woman who deserve a man who can
understand this and continue to support and
manage her inadequacies, at least to a
reasonable extent. They are always under
serious pressure to be distracted not to do
some things right, not even when she
appeared to be the bread winner. I watched
the video of the interview with rapt attention
from beginning to end and at a point I didn’t
know when a tear ran down my check, at the
point Tiwa broke down. Her testimonies were
real, original and sincere as far as I am
concerned. I do not feel she told any lie at all
about the situation. I am convinced Tee Billz
has not been a responsible, mature, caring
and mentally balanced man enough around
that poor woman.”
Salako further revealed that probably their
marriage did not last because they were not
destined to be together or Tee Billz does not
know how to cope with Tiwa Savage adding
that marriage is not supposed to be endured
but enjoyed sayi
“ You cannot sustain a celebrity marriage, if
you cannot over look certain tendencies
around your woman. Anyway, I am never one
person who believes that marriage must
continue to be a do or die affair. May be the
guy is not even her destined man for
marriage. May be! I am convinced Tiwa wanted
the marriage, but it is Tee Billz who did not
know how to run it with her. She has narrated
her own side of the story and I think that was
not good enough to sustain that marriage. I
told my wife. I won’t believe anything that is
running on the social media until I hear Tiwa’s
side of the story. Tiwa won’t ever be a happy
and fulfilled woman if she continues to live
like the way she has narrated with her hubby.
Marriage is supposed to be enjoyed and not
endured, not even with a man like Tee Billz 

If there’s someone you can’t forgive? please read this!

If there’s someone you can’t
forgive? please read this!

I hate every cliché that exists about
forgiveness.
I know every adage, every piece of advice,
every regularly endorsed opinion on the topic
because I’ve scoured my way through the
literature. I’ve read every blog post about
letting go of anger. I’ve written down Buddha
quotes and stuck them on post-its to my
wall. I know that no part of it is simple. I
know the adages are tired. I know the gap
between “Deciding to forgive” and actually
feeling peace can seem entirely
unbridgeable. I know.
Forgiveness is a vast, un-traversable land for
those of us who crave justice. The very
thought of letting someone walk away scot-
free from what they’ve done makes us sick.
We don’t want to simply wipe our hands
clean. We want to transfer the blood onto to
theirs. We want to see the scores evened
and the playing field leveled. We want them
to bear the weight of what they’ve done, not
us.
Forgiveness seems like the ultimate betrayal
of yourself. You don’t want to give up the
fight for justice after what has happened to
you. The anger is burning inside you and
pumping toxicity throughout your system.
You know that, but you can’t let it go. The
anger is as inseparable a part of you as your
heart or mind or lungs. I know the feeling. I
know the second heartbeat that is fury.
But here’s the thing about anger: it’s an
instrumental emotion. We stay angry
because we want justice. Because we think
it’s useful. Because we assume that the
angrier we are, the more change we will be
capable of incurring. Anger doesn’t realize
that the past is over and the damage has
been done. It tells you that vengeance will
fix things. It’s on the pursuit of justice.
Except the justice we want isn’t always
realistic. Staying angry is like continually
picking the scab off a cut because you think
that if you keep the wound open, you won’t
get a scar. It’s thinking that someday, the
person who wronged you can come give you
stitches with such incredible precision that
you’ll never know the cut was once there.
The truth about anger is that it’s nothing
more than the refusal to heal, because
you’re scared to. Because you’re afraid of
who you’ll be once your wounds close up
and you have to go on living in your new,
unfamiliar skin. You want your old skin back.
And so anger tells you to keep that wound
bleeding.

News -Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum begins oil production in Lagos

Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum
begins oil production in Lagos

– Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Company
Limited (YFP) says it has begun the
production of crude oil from its Aje Field in
Lagos
– Aje field has production capacity of
40,000 barrels of oil per day and storage
capacity of 750,000 barrels
Nigerian oil rig
Despite the lingering oil crisis in Nigeria, an
oil firm, Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Company
Limited (YFP), says it has begun the
production of crude oil from its Aje Field
located in Block OML 113, offshore Lagos.
According to firm, Aje field has production
capacity of 40,000 barrels of oil per day and
storage capacity of 750,000 barrels.
Speaking through a statement, Bolaji Musa
the oil firm’s General Manager said the oil
firm is a wholly owned Nigerian company
and Operator of OML113. The other partners
are: New Age Exploration Nigeria Limited,
EER (Colobus) Nigeria Limited, Pan
Petroleum (Panoro Energy) Aje Limited and
PR Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited.
“After over 25 years of exploratory, appraisal
and developmental activities, YFP has
successfully pioneered the opening of the
Frontier Benin Embayment. The Aje Field is the
first field to record production from this part
of Nigeria and is the first production outside
of the Niger Delta.
“Commissioning of the Front Puffin FPSO was
successfully completed after its arrival in
Nigeria on 16th March 2016.

Soldier dies after stepping on Boko Haram explosives 21 minutes ago Ad Free IT Training Improve Your Computer Skills, Sign Up No For Free Online Courses free-online-training-courses.com SHARE THIS NEWS! Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email – One of four soldiers affected by IEDs has been confirmed dead – Three Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the process – 400 persons held hostage were also rescued by the troops One of the soldiers who stepped on some improvised explosive devices planted by Boko Haram terrorists has been confirmed dead. Making this confirmation was Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who stated that of the four soldiers who stepped on the explosive, only one could not make it alive while the remaining three sustained injuries. READ ALSO: An interesting conversation with an old friend In a press release made available to NAIJ.com the army spokesperson wrote: “As you are aware, Nigerian troops in the north eastern part of the country under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been working round the clock to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts. “Consequently, various formations and units have embarked on clearance operations that ranged from outright offensive operations, to raids, cordon and search operations and patrols. “You may recall that a soldier was wounded during an offensive operation by 21 Brigade yesterday, we regret to inform you that he died this morning. May his soul rest in peace, Amen. “The 22 Brigade on its part, has conducted clearance operations in which it cleared 4 towns and villages of Boko Haram terrorists. In the process, they killed 3 Boko Haram terrorists, while 9 of them that hid in a fox holes and dug outs were found out and captured.” During the operation which led to the demise of the soldier, “the troops also recovered weapons and rescued 400 persons held hostages by the terrorists. This is in addition to the recovery and handing over of 300 cows rustled by the terrorists. “Yesterday afternoon, troops of 3 Battalion convoy from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala unknowingly stepped on series of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected Boko Haram terrorists between Gajibo and Logomani. “Sadly, we lost a soldier, while 4 other soldiers and a civilian vigilante sustained injuries. The body of the late gallant soldier and those injured have since been evacuated.” READ ALSO: Boko Haram and the herdsmen war: can Buhari win? In a related development, troops of 121 Task Force Battalion on blocking position near Gibiye, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in pick up van and on 3 motorcycles. They engaged them, killing 3 terrorists and recovered the van and the motorcycles. “As part of signs that people are now safe and comfortable with the efforts of the military in ensuring security in the north east, 26 vehicles conveying 398 returnee internally displaced persons and residents of Gwoza arrived Gwoza in preparations for resettlement in their various communities on Monday. “Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade also ambushed Boko Haram terrorists yesterday at Uvaha, killing some of them and wounding others. The troops recovered a bicycle, 1 bag of baobab powder, submersible pump and 1 bag of carbide suspected to be for IED making. “Troops of 114 Task Force Battalion also rescued 72 persons held hostage by the terrorists in Jaje and Mayor Ali. “In all locations, the troops morale and fighting spirit remains very high, more so as the Chief of Defence Staff as well as the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Air Staff have visited the theatre of operation on Monday 2nd May 2016. “The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai stayed back and visited troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Bama and Banki junction today,” the statement read. This development is coming on the heels of the military’s discovery of sex-enhancing drugs from the terrorists’ camp in the north eastern part of the country. The materials were recovered alongside some soaps, cooking ingredients and some other materials when the logistics base of the terrorists were bombarded by the Nigerian troops in a recent operation.

Soldier dies after stepping on
Boko Haram explosives


– One of four soldiers affected by IEDs has
been confirmed dead
– Three Boko Haram terrorists were killed in
the process
– 400 persons held hostage were also
rescued by the troops
One of the soldiers who stepped on some
improvised explosive devices planted by
Boko Haram terrorists has been confirmed
dead.
Making this confirmation was Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, who stated that of the
four soldiers who stepped on the explosive,
only one could not make it alive while the
remaining three sustained injuries
In a press release made available to
Our Consultants, the army spokesperson wrote: “As
you are aware, Nigerian troops in the north
eastern part of the country under the auspices
of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been working
round the clock to clear the remnants of Boko
Haram terrorists in their hideouts.
“Consequently, various formations and units
have embarked on clearance operations that
ranged from outright offensive operations, to
raids, cordon and search operations and
patrols.
“You may recall that a soldier was wounded
during an offensive operation by 21 Brigade
yesterday, we regret to inform you that he died
this morning. May his soul rest in peace,
Amen.
“The 22 Brigade on its part, has conducted
clearance operations in which it cleared 4
towns and villages of Boko Haram terrorists.
In the process, they killed 3 Boko Haram
terrorists, while 9 of them that hid in a fox
holes and dug outs were found out and
captured.”
During the operation which led to the
demise of the soldier, “the troops also
recovered weapons and rescued 400 persons
held hostages by the terrorists. This is in
addition to the recovery and handing over of
300 cows rustled by the terrorists.
“Yesterday afternoon, troops of 3 Battalion
convoy from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala
unknowingly stepped on series of Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected
Boko Haram terrorists between Gajibo and
Logomani.
“Sadly, we lost a soldier, while 4 other soldiers
and a civilian vigilante sustained injuries. The
body of the late gallant soldier and those
injured have since been evacuated.”

Popular Post: Boko Haram and the herdsmen
war: can Buhari win?

In a related development, troops of 121 Task
Force Battalion on blocking position near
Gibiye, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram
terrorists in pick up van and on 3
motorcycles. They engaged them, killing 3
terrorists and recovered the van and the
motorcycles.

Sports---Nigeria Cricket Foundation appoints Indian coach

Nigeria Cricket Foundation
appoints Indian coach

– Nigeria has opted for an Indian coach in
cricket
– The new manager is expected to lead the
team to be among the best
The Nigerian Cricket Foundation has
disclosed that the employment of an Indian
coach will reflect positive performance at
the World Cricket League Division 5 to be
hosted by the United Kingdom later in May,
2016.
Nigerian cricket team
Vanguard reports that Joshua Eshua the
team manager of the Nigerian Cricket
Foundation stated that the choice of the
Indian coach, Shrinam Reganathan, who was
employed on voluntary basis, will take the
country far in the competition organized by
the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“We are happy to have such a coach that has
attained the highest level of coaching training
in India. India is one of the best cricket
nations in the world and we strongly believe
his wealth of experience will impact positively
on our team at the ICC league,” he said.
Reganathan is a level-A certified coach
under the Board of Control of Cricket in
India. He has been included in Nigeria’s
team technical crew after a string of
unimpressive performances.
More than 14 Nigerian cricket players have
been invited to camp ahead of the training
tour and competition.
The Nigerian cricket team is expected to
embark on a training tour to Essex in London
from May 11, to acclimatize before departing
for the league.

News---Boko Haram and the herdsmen war: can Buhari win?

Boko Haram and the herdsmen
war: can Buhari win?

Recently, when Alhaji Lai Mohammed said
Boko Haram insurgents have been
“technically defeated”, he also said that
Nigerians must expect some more attacks
by the jihadists.
Boko Haram has been defeated – Alhaji Lai
Mohammed says.
The minister of information and culture told
Nigerians during a town hall meeting in
Lagos that President Muhammadu Buhari’s
purposeful leadership has ended the
insurgency, adding that all that is left now is
the reconstruction of communities, and the
resettlement and rehabilitation of the
internally displaced persons as they return
home.
As assuring as the minister’s statement
might have sounded to some, to others it
was worrying, especially in the light of
recent attacks by the terror group. The
latest actions by Boko Haram have left many
Nigerians wondering about the true meaning
of the term ‘defeat’.
Scores of insurgents were reported killed
while some soldiers were wounded after

Sports- Iheanacho wants £200k per week 6 minutes ago Ad Currency Trading - Forex All In One Place With Alpari. ECN Technology, Quick, Easy To Use alpari.com/Forex_Trading SHARE THIS NEWS! Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email – Kelechi Iheanacho has demanded a bumper wage for five years – The youngster’s agent says the player deserves to be rewarded after an impressive season Agents of Super Eagles sensation Kelechi Iheanacho have demanded a massive 200,000 pounds wage on weekly basis which should extend for five years, reports Africanfootball.com. Kelechi Iheanacho PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports App A top source said: “He has deserved his keep at City as he is now one of the most effective forwards in the whole of Europe when you put his game time against the number of his goals.” Iheanacho has scored 13 goals in all competitions with seven in the Premier League and his most recent was a beautiful curler against Southampton in Saint Mary’s at the weekend. The 19 year old is currently earning between 10,000 and 18,000 pounds per week as City offered the Nigerian a 50,000 per week last October. GET for FREE: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports According to an inside source, the least earner in Manchester City’s pay role goes home with 180,000 per week with Yaya Toure pocketing almost double of the amount, but the citizens will be looking to review Iheanacho’s wage in July.

Iheanacho wants £200k per
week

– Kelechi Iheanacho has demanded a
bumper wage for five years
– The youngster’s agent says the player
deserves to be rewarded after an impressive
season
Agents of Super Eagles sensation Kelechi
Iheanacho have demanded a massive
200,000 pounds wage on weekly basis which
should extend for five years, reports
Africanfootball.com.
Kelechi Iheanacho
A top source said: “He has deserved his keep
at City as he is now one of the most effective
forwards in the whole of Europe when you put
his game time against the number of his
goals.”
Iheanacho has scored 13 goals in all
competitions with seven in the Premier
League and his most recent was a beautiful
curler against Southampton in Saint Mary’s
at the weekend.
The 19 year old is currently earning between
10,000 and 18,000 pounds per week as City
offered the Nigerian a 50,000 per week last
October.

According to an inside source, the least
earner in Manchester City’s pay role goes
home with 180,000 per week with Yaya
Toure pocketing almost double of the
amount, but the citizens will be looking to
review Iheanacho’s wage in July.

NEWSPresident Buhari returns 2016 budget to NASS for the 3rd time

President Buhari returns 2016
budget to NASS for the 3rd
time


– Sources reveal that President Buhari is
still unhappy with some sections of the 2016
budget
– Those close to the lawmakers state that
the president can even sign the budget on
Wednesday if is being correctly reworked
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly
returned the controversial 2016 budget to
the National Assembly for the third time.
The budget which has been an issue of
serious debate in the past few months, was
said to have been returned to the lawmakers
on Tuesday, May 3, after it emerged that the
president was still unhappy with some of its
contents.
According to Vanguard, the 2016
appropriation bill was returned for further
legislative work as principal officers and
members of the review committee from both
legislative chambers met for about two hours
on Tuesday evening.
A source close to the committee revealed
that the president refused to touch the
budget after it was submitted to him
because there were still issues he was not
comfortable with.