The Super Falcons of Nigeria have won their ninth AWCON title following a
4-3 win over South Africa after penalties in a tension soaked
match. There were no goals during regulation time as both teams matched
each other strength for strength all through 120 minutes. Asisat
Oshoala missed an 83rd minute penalty but that did not stop the Nigerian
team from being victorious as goalkeeper Tochukwu saved the last kick
taken by South Africa. Onome Ebi missed the first spot-kick but South
Africa also threw away their second penalty to bring the Super Falcons
even in the match. Francisca Ordega was given the man-of-the-match while
Thembi Kgatlana won the most valuable player award. Cameroon won the
Fair Play award as they join Nigeria and South Africa to next year's
FIFA's Women's World Cup in France. Nigerian Super Falcons defeat South Africa to with 2018 AWCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have won their ninth AWCON title following a
4-3 win over South Africa after penalties in a tension soaked
match. There were no goals during regulation time as both teams matched
each other strength for strength all through 120 minutes. Asisat
Oshoala missed an 83rd minute penalty but that did not stop the Nigerian
team from being victorious as goalkeeper Tochukwu saved the last kick
taken by South Africa. Onome Ebi missed the first spot-kick but South
Africa also threw away their second penalty to bring the Super Falcons
even in the match. Francisca Ordega was given the man-of-the-match while
Thembi Kgatlana won the most valuable player award. Cameroon won the
Fair Play award as they join Nigeria and South Africa to next year's
FIFA's Women's World Cup in France. Angel of their dreams...Professionals Launch Support Group, DAAG, for Dapo Abiodun
Angel of their dreams...Professionals Launch Support Group, DAAG, for
Dapo Abiodun *Vow to mobilize electorate for him. A coterie of young
professionals drawn from diverse backgrounds has launched the Dapo
Abiodun Alliance Group (DAAG) with a mandate to propagate the ideals and
vision of Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun, the All Progressives Congress, APC,
candidate in the 2019 governorship election in Ogun State.
Launched
at a colorful ceremony at Olusegun Obasanjo Library in Abeokuta, the
Ogun State capital, Friday, November 30th, ahead of the kick off of
governorship campaigns, a statement signed by the spokesperson of the
group, Victor Alaba Ganzallo, a marketing communications expert, averred
that the cardinal objective of the DAAG is the mass enlightenment of
voters in order for them to make informed decisions that would bear
tangible democratic dividends. 
The
statement reads, “We are a self-funded, not-for-profit group whose only
interest is to make the people of Ogun State know that if they want a
governor that has the character, competence, local and international
connections and vision to take the state forward, unify party members
after the factious party primary and lead selflessly; a man that has
their interests at heart, Dr Dapo Abiodun is the man.”It also states,
“For us to have come together to form this group underscores the
unanimity of our belief that Dr Abiodun’s entrepreneurial successes and
strong commitment to good governance, fairness and prosperity for all
make him a very well-rounded candidate for the office of governor. It is
for these reasons that our group, the DAAG, undertakes to galvanise and
mobilize human and material resources for him across the length and
breadth of the state to achieve success in 2019.” 
The
statement posits further, “We are not oblivious of the fact that the
task before us is arduous considering the political atmosphere in the
state. However, we firmly believe that it is a surmountable challenge
that requires the collective efforts of people of good conscience whose
love and passion for a more prosperous Ogun State is not in doubt.”While
highlighting the composition of the DAAG, the statement clarifies that
members are not necessarily from the state; “We are young successful
professionals united by a shared reverence for the inspirational
leadership of Dr Abiodun and feel that none of the other contenders can
tie his shoelace in a free and fair contest. We also feel that the
indigenes would be doing themselves a world of good by voting for the
APC in the general election. The electorate needs to know the good
fortune that is in stock for them with an Ogun State led by one of
Nigeria’s most successful businessmen.”While promising that the group
would unveil some of its other plans as electioneering intensifies, the
statement concludes that Dr Abiodun has well-defined and fully developed
plans for addressing major issues bedevilling the state and would hit
the ground running when elected.More photos from Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's star-studded wedding ceremony in India
Today, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, 36, and American singer Nick
Jonas, 26 officially got married in a Hindu ceremony, which was followed
by a Christian ceremony that was anchored by Nick's pastor father, Paul
Kevin Jonas Sr at the luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace. At the ceremony,
Chopra rocked a custom Ralph Lauren gown, while her new spouse also
opted for the brand. Lauren is a close friend of the couple. See more
photos below... 
We will compensate farmers affected by flooding this year - President Buhari assures
President Buhari has assured that succour is on the way for farmers
negatively impacted by the excessive rains of this year. In a message to
Farmers’ Day 2018 held Saturday at Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State,
and organized by Nigeria AGIP Oil Company for farmers in Rivers,
Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States, the President stated:"Two weeks ago, the
National Food Security Council met and we approved a compensation
package for all flood impacted farmers and fishermen. I want to assure
all flood affected farmers and fishermen that you will be helped.This
government is with you in your time of need. As I speak to you now, the
modalities for this compensation programme are being finalized and very
soon, we shall start implementation."President Buhari commended the
theme for the Farmers’ Day, which is, Youths, Agents of Agricultural
Development in the Niger Delta, noting that farming is the bedrock of
the Nigerian economy. "Our future economic prosperity hinges to a large
extent on how we modernize and expand our agriculture," he
added. Underscoring the place of youths in developing agriculture,
President Buhari said:"Youths account for some 62% of our population.
This group, full of energy and drive, are the catalyst that will steer
Nigeria in the direction that will make us realize our full
potential.For many years, our God-given resources have been abandoned,
under-utilized or mismanaged. This is very apparent in the field of
agriculture. In the past three years, we aggressively pushed the
agricultural agenda with special emphasis on youth empowerment.Across
many value chains, we are supporting meaningful projects in partnership
with private sector players. This is the only way Nigeria can feed
itself in a sustainable manner. We are working very hard to enable the
youths actively participate in this agricultural revolution, and I take
this opportunity to congratulate you all on responding positively to
this call."The President urged youths to stay focused, stressing that
active participation is a patriotic duty, whose success will create
millions of jobs for many generations to come."We cannot afford to
remain a mono-product economy, relying only on oil as our mainstay. We
cannot continue feeding ourselves with imported food when God has
blessed us with all the bountiful resources we need to feed ourselves,"
he said.Thanking farmers across the country for their resourcefulness,
President Buhari disclosed that the country was on course towards food
self-sufficiency, adding that the importation of rice, maize, and other
grains had significantly reduced.He also informed that the Federal
Government was working to revive the River Basin Authorities, in order
to plan for lean times.On the excessive flooding, President Buhari waxed
philosophical:"Floods are a natural phenomenon that man cannot control.
I want to appeal to you all not to be dispirited, but to rise to the
challenges."He then reiterated the pledge that compensation would be
paid soon to farmers that suffered reverses.President Buhari heads to Poland to Participate at the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (Photos)
Today, President Buhari left Abuja for Poland to participate at the 24th
Session of the Conference of the Parties under the UN framework
Convention on Climate Change.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra marry in a star-studded Western ceremony in India
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, 36, and American singer Nick Jonas,
26 are now husband and wife.According Mail Online, the actress and the
musician tied the knot this afternoon Dec 1 in a Hindu ceremony, which
was followed by a Christian ceremony that was taken by Nick's pastor
father Paul Kevin Jonas Sr at the luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace.Chopra
wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown, while her new spouse also opted for the
brand. Lauren is a close friend of the couple. According to
PinkVilla.com, the entire wedding party was kitted out in the designer
gear. Men wore black tuxedos and women donned pastels for the ceremony
on the back lawn. Why anti terror war of this administration is not working' - Senator Ben Bruce explains
Senator Ben Bruce has revealed why President Buhari's war against terror
is not working and according to him, 'its because of this
adminostration's policy of releasing ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members'.Cardi B puts on a very busty display as she flaunts her backside on stage (Photos)
Hip Hop star, Cardi B, turned heads as she stormed the stage to perform
at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in a revealing gold fringed co-ords on Friday
night. The 26-year-old rapper and mother of one showed off her
incredible body and her washboard abs in the statement gold crop top,
which she matched with a fringed skirt and crochet robe, along with
block-heeled lace-up boots.The revealing outfit flashed Cardi's cleavage
and her backside while performing on stage.See more photos below.
'I discovered her on Instagram' - Tyra Banks fires back at Winnie Harlow's shade about America's Next Top ModelFormer American supermodel and TV personality, Tyra Banks, has fired back at Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow for saying hit reality series America's Next Top Model did nothing for her career. Back in May, Harlow was asked about her career, and she said, 'I really started after the show, cause that didn't really do anything for my career.''It doesn't do anything for any model's career, realistically,' Harlow added. At that time, Harlow even said that a 'major photographer' named Nick Knight found her photos online, and the shoot she did with him went viral and started her career. During a recent appearance on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Banks, 45, was asked what she thought about Harlow's comments, with Cohen mentioning she made those comments on his show in May.'Did she say that? I discovered her on Instagram,' the America's Next Top Model producer said with a smile. 'Well, I discovered her on Instagram, and she's on this show, so what do you think that means?' Watch the video below. (Video)
Former American supermodel and TV personality, Tyra Banks, has fired
back at Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow for saying hit reality series
America's Next Top Model did nothing for her career. Back in May, Harlow
was asked about her career, and she said, 'I really started after the
show, cause that didn't really do anything for my career.''It doesn't do
anything for any model's career, realistically,' Harlow added. At that
time, Harlow even said that a 'major photographer' named Nick Knight
found her photos online, and the shoot she did with him went viral and
started her career. During a recent appearance on Bravo's Watch What
Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Banks, 45, was asked what she thought
about Harlow's comments, with Cohen mentioning she made those comments
on his show in May.'Did she say that? I discovered her on Instagram,'
the America's Next Top Model producer said with a smile. 'Well, I
discovered her on Instagram, and she's on this show, so what do you
think that means?' Watch the video below.Its time for women to rise above the weaker sex tag - Governor Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged women to rise
above all forms of discriminations and ‘weaker sex’ tag and truly play
their role as change agents, saying such was necessary to transform
Nigeria starting from the family unit. Speaking at the closing ceremony
of the 2018 National Women’s Summit of Oyo State Officials’ Wives
Association (OYSOWA) held at University of Ibadan Conference Centre,
Governor Ambode said it was important for the Nigerian women to
recognize the fact that the world was changing, and that they must use
their influence to bring about positive change that would in turn
cascade into every strata of the society. According to the Governor,
“the world is changing everyday and women are now in the forefront of
things. Women are now agents of change and are no longer referred to as
the “weaker sex”.“So, they must never see themselves as oppressed or
discriminated against. Every woman can be an agent of change. The
society is built on a small unit called the family where the woman has
great influence.“From the family unit, every woman can initiate or spark
change which can cascade upwards to every level and every sector of the
nation. With focus, determination and perseverance, you can transform
yourselves, your families, your communities and our country, against all
odds.“There will always be odds facing us; odds against our
aspirations, our dreams, our objectives. But we cannot use these as
excuses. The world we live in today does not take excuses. The world
does not recognize efforts but results. So, against all odds, we must
push forward, with a strong desire, and determination to succeed.“I know
our women face a lot of odds. Different, difficult challenges come your
way every day. But my message to you today; and I am sure that is the
message of this Summit, is that you can overcome all the challenges and
triumph in all your endeavours,” Governor Ambode said.Let me say something I havent told the world'Tribal mark model' narrates how she fell pregnant as a teen and became homeless because she couldn't face her father
Adetutu OJ, the model with prominent tribal marks who became popular
after she indicated interest to model for Rihanna, has spoken for the
first time about a very dark part of her past.During an interview with
LITV, the model said she became pregnant in her teens and was too afraid
to face her strict father, so she ran away from home and began to sleep
on the street.Adetutu informed the father of her child and he told her
to keep the pregnancy. However, the next time she went to his house, he
had moved without leaving a trace or a contact with which to reach
him.The pregnant teen said she had nowhere to go. Relatives and family
friends refused to help her for fear of her strict father ao she bega
homeless. She began to wander around, passing the nights in empty shops
and sometimes getting drenched by the rain. Just before she had her
baby, she went to the Redeemed Christian Church of God where she saw a
banner advertising a foundation for women in her condition. She called
the number and it turned out to be a foundation run by Pastor Ituah
Ighodalo.He helped her register for WAEC and she began attending lessons
while pregnant. She also sat for the WAEC exams when the time came.
When her baby was born, they helped her put the baby up for foster care
for 4 years.After 4 years, when Adetutu was established to an extent,
she went back for her child and they now live together.Listen to her
narrate this painful part of her past to LITV in the video below. FCMB Rewards 2,576 customers with Millions, Gifts in Millionaire Promo Season 5
A total of 2,576 customers of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have won
millions and various gifts at the end of the Bank’s reward scheme tagged
‘’FCMB Millionaire Promo Season 5’’. The promo, designed to reward and
empower customers, ran from March to October this year with four
regional and zonal draws, including the grand finale, on November 28,
2018. Of the 2,576 winners, 16 lucky customers won cash ranging from
N1million to N2million, while the remaining 2,560 were rewarded with LED
televisions, generating sets, decoders, tablets and smart phones. At
the grand finale draws of the ‘’FCMB Millionaire Promo Season 5’’ on
November 28, four customers smiled home with N2million each, just as 640
others received gift items. The promo which targeted all existing
savings account customers of FCMB with monthly account balance ranging
from N10,000.00 to N50,000.00, was designed to give extra value and
empowerment to customers of the Bank, while encouraging financial
inclusion and savings culture. Idi Awawu emerged winner of the star
prize of N2million at the Abuja & North regional draw in Abuja,
while Simeon Olanrewaju got the same amount at the Lagos Regional Draws
held in Otta, a town between Lagos and Ogun state. In the same vein,
Obioma Uzonwunne was the lucky winner of N2million at the South-East
& South-South Regional draws in Asaba, Delta state and Ajani Mayowa
won the same amount at the South-West Regional draws in Akure, Ondo
state. Speaking on the development, the winners expressed gratitude to
FCMB for creating opportunities to reward and empower customers through
the Millionaire Promo. In his comment, a Director of the Consumer
Protection Council, Mr. Dauda Waja, hailed the Bank for conducting the
exercise with integrity and transparency. He said that FCMB followed due
process from the beginning of the promo in March till the emergence of
the various winners. Speaking on the promo, the Executive Director,
Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr. Olu Akanmu, said with the grand finale of
the draws held nationwide, the Bank has fulfilled the promise it made to
customers to reward those who participated and qualified for the promo
and participated in the four draws organised during the exercise. "We
are encouraged by the huge excitement and participation the Millionaire
Promo has continued to receive. Beyond the various prizes won by
winners, the fact the promo has provided us with an opportunity to
encourage an enduring savings culture, financial inclusion and the
empowerment of our customers is very exciting. We therefore urge members
of the public who do not currently have a banking relationship with us
to come on board to benefit from the various cutting-edge opportunities
that are on offer by the Bank’’, he added. Mr. Akanmu encouraged the
lucky customers, particularly the star prize winners, to make wise use
of their prizes, assuring, ‘’you can invest meaningfully and we are
ready to offer you free advice if you so wish’’. First City Monument
Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the
leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with subsidiaries
that are market leaders in their respective segments. Having
successfully transformed to a retail banking and wealth management led
Group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself through innovation
and the delivery of exceptional services. See pictures from the grand
finale below. 
Nigerian model with prominent tribal marks narrates how her baby daddy who absconded when she fell pregnant 9 years ago has resurfaced now that she's famous
Adetutu OJ, the model with prominent tribal marks, became an
international sensation after she caught Rihanna's attention and the
singer began to follow her on Instagram. Her newfound fame seems to be
attracting people into her life like moths to flames, and this includes
people who had abandoned and written her off. The single mother, while
speaking with Hero Daniels of Linda Ikeji TV, revealed that she became
pregnant as a teen. Afraid, confused, and unsure, she went to the man
responsible and he asked her to keep the baby.However, the next time she
went to his home, he had moved without informing her. No one knew his
whereabouts and there was no way she could reach him. He never reached
out or got in touch with her, not even after their child was
born. Adetutu was forced to give up the child to be fostered for four
years. After she had been able to stand on her own, she went back for
her child and they now live together.But, Adetutu said the father of her
child recently contacted her on Instagram after she became a viral
sensation. His first contact comes 9 whole years after she had his
child. She also narrated how her ex-boyfriends were ashamed of her
because of her tribal maks. Some avoided being seen out with her during
the day. She added that some of her ex-boyfriends are back now that
she's popular and are trying to be friends but she doesn't intend to let
them into her life.Watch her tell the story in the video
below. Adetutu, the model with tribal marks, narrates how her
ex-boyfriends who were ashamed of her because of her tribal marks are
trying to be friends now that she’s popular She also spoke about how the
father of her child absconded without a trace 9 years ago when he
discovered she was pregnant only to recently return after she became
famousFace model with prominent tribal marks rubbishes Dencia's claim that skin lightening is to clear dark spots and make the skin's tone even (video)
Adetutu OJ, the dark skinned model with prominent tribal marks, has
weighed in on the skin bleaching debate after Blac Chyna came to Nigeria
to promote a face cream that lightens the skin.Adetutu, who got a
follow back from Rihanna after she indicated interest to model for the
singer, spoke with LITV about the trending topic of skin lightening. She
said she believes that women who bleach their skin are
insecure. Addressing Dencia's claims that ligtening is just to clear
dark spots from the knuckles and make the skin's tone even, Adetutu said
that is just an excuse women give for bleaching but at the root of it
all, is a lack of self-esteem. 
She
warned that at the end of the day, there are side effects to
bleaching.Watch her interview below. Adetutu, who is aspiring to be one
of Rihanna’s models, speaks about skin bleaching.Jay-Z denies taking shot at Kanye West on Meek Mill's new album
Rapper, Jay-Z, has been forced to deny he took shot at his former friend
and collaborator, Kanye West.The hip-hop mogul who featured on Meek
Mill's new song "What's Free" with Rick Ross was believed to have taken a
swipe at Kanye West. In the track off Meek's new album '
Championships', Jay-Z raps:"No red hat, don't Michael and Prince me and
Ye / They separate you when you got Michael and Prince's DNA / I ain't
one of these house n***as you bought / My house like a resort, my house
bigger than yours." It was also speculated that he almost-compared
West's wife Kim Kardashian with his own wife, Beyonce:"My spo– c'mon
man, my route better, of course," he raps in the song.The father of
three has denied throwing shots at Kanye West, saying his line in
'What's Free' meant don't pit me against my brothers no matter what
our differences are.He wrote on Twitter:'The line clearly meant don’t
pit me against my brothers no matter what our differences are (red hat)
now go pick up Meek album . Drake and Meek on there together.'
Where coming back O! Goodluck - Angry robbers leave a note behind at the residence of a victim in Ogun State
Frustrated by the absence of their victims from home, suspected robbers
penultimate Saturday left a note threatening to come back. The
incident happened at Grace Estate, in Iyesi area of Ado Odo/Ota Local
Government Area of Ogun State, after the robbers broke into a
three-bedroom apartment when the occupants were away from home.
According to reports, the robbers were said to have made attempt to
enter the apartment through the main entrance to the building, but they
could not open the main door. It was said that the robbers broke into
the building through the ceiling of an adjoining flat and carted away
one of the electronic gadgets in the house. They were also said to
have made attempt to break into the rooms, but the doors were too strong
for them to unlock or vandalise. Apparently frustrated over their not
too successful operation caused by the absence of occupants of the
building, the hoodlums were said to have left a note promising to return
at no given date. The note sighted by our correspondent reads: ‘’We
are coming back o !!! Goodluck.’’ The incident was reported to the
Obasanjo Farm Police Division, Ota. It was learnt that policemen from
the division visited the scene, while the Divisional Police Officer
(DPO) of the station had directed his men to embark on constant patrol
and surveillance of the community to keep the gang in check. Speaking
with The Nation, the owner of the building, Dare Ogunyombo explained
that he was away from home for some days with his family, when the gang
visited his residence. He said: ‘’the suspected robbers visited my
residence while I was away from home with my wife and children. They
ransacked the house and scattered everywhere.I noticed that they
fruitlessly tried to force their way into my apartment through the main
door to the building. They however broke the ceiling of the next flat
and entered my apartment through the roof, while they carted away a
satellite television decoder in the living room.They also made attempt
to enter my room but the door was too strong for them to unlock or
break. I guess they were in a hurry to rob and because they were
frustrated, they left a note on the table threatening to come back for
me and my family.’LASEMA Response Unit Fire and Rescue Team trains Nigerian Army on Fire Fighting Techniques
On Tuesday, 27th November 2018, The Lagos State Emergency Management
Agency Response Unit, (LRU) Fire and Rescue Team
commenced a 4-week training session (twice in a week)for the Fire
Department of The Nigerian Army from the Resettlement Barracks Oshodi.
Earlier in the month, the LRU Firefighters were deployed to the
Resettlement Barracks on a rescue operation and displayed a
well-coordinated effort andstandard in discharging their duties. This
impressed the Army and thus they arranged for training sessions with the
LRU team.Avantgarde Management Services, (AMS,) technical partners to
LRU, has remarkably transformed the state's emergency response and
management services, and will continually partner with local communities
and all stakeholders in developing socially responsible
relationships. This training serves as a part of many more other
activities to attaining that.Below are some pictures from the first
training session conducted at the LRU Cappa Dispatch Centre
