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Willian believes Chelsea have no one to fear in the Premier League this season, after an impressive start under head coach Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea travel to Burnley on Sunday with the Blues third in the Premier League, two points behind Manchester City and Liverpool, and ensured their unbeaten start to the season remained intact after a late equaliser against Manchester United last weekend. Willian believes Ross Barkley's injury-time leveller proves Chelsea have what it takes to take the title fight to the wire this season. Speaking exclusively to Soccer Saturday , the Brazil international said: "We know how important it is to play big games and to score in the last minute (against Manchester United) was amazing. "We have no one to fear in the Premier League this season, we have a team who will fight until the end and I am sure we are going to do that." The 30-year-old believes the change in fortunes at Chelsea - the Blues finished fifth, 30 point...

Recently, I travelled to Brisbane Australia for a Conference amidst other shenanigans. In all my years at the university, I understood listening to be a psycho-cognitive process involving the ear and the intellect for decoding events, but a singular experience left an indelible imprint that touched my very essence. I had alighted from a train in South Station and boarded a taxi to my Backpackers accommodation. On arrival, I proceeded to check in and fulfilled the requisite financial rituals for securing my room key and clean linen. Exhausted, I dragged my duffel bag to the lift onwards to the third floor. I was about to hit the button when a small voice in my head asked that I rather secure my bags by renting one of the lockers downstairs. I initially wanted to wave the idea due to the extra charge but I eventually yielded to that voice. All done now, I arrived my room and I met a couple of backpackers who were either holidaymakers or adventure seekers. One Spanish g...

By Lawal Ade Adeyemi Did the Igbos put guns on anybody's head before buying up Alaba, Ajegunle, isolo and Oshodi in Lagos? Did they use juju before the Ibadan surrendered Iwo Road to them? And what were we looking at before the Igbos took over Isida and Adeti in Ilesa ? Where were the YORUBAS when the Igbos thrived and built 90% of the Hotels in Abuja. Was there a law that excluded the YORUBAS from selling building materials? Dei Dei building materials market in Abuja is 90 % Igbo owned. So the more we point one finger at the Igbos, the more we have the other four fingers pointing at our laziness and lack of initiative as a society. The YORUBAS should have been better with all our education, but we may be worse than the Fulanis who just roam around the bush. Why? Because we lack the entrepreneurship spirit. We just want salaries from doing 8am to 5pm job. We proceed in foolishness and we persist in hoping to reap plenty without sowing hard. The Igbos are different, hence we ...

Below is a comprehensive list of all Nigerian Tribes and the States where they live… 1 Abayon Cross River 2 Abua (Odual) Rivers 3 Achipa (Achipawa) Kebbi 4 Adim Cross River 5 Adun Cross River 6 Affade Yobe 7 Afizere Plateau 8 Afo Plateau 9 Agbo Cross River 10 Akaju-Ndem (Akajuk) Cross River 11 Akweya-Yachi Benue 12 Alago (Arago) Piateau 13 Amo Plateau 14 Anaguta Plateau 15 Anang Akwa lbom 16 Andoni Akwa lbom, Rivers 17 Angas Bauchi, Jigawa, Plateau 18 Ankwei Plateau 19 Anyima Cross River 20 Attakar (ataka) Kaduna 21 Auyoka (Auyokawa) Jigawa 22 Awori Lagos, Ogun 23 Ayu Kaduna 24 Babur Adamawa, Bomo, Taraba, Yobe 25 Bachama Adamawa 26 Bachere Cross River 27 Bada Plateau 28 Bade Yobe 29 Bahumono Cross River 30 Bakulung Taraba 31 Bali Taraba 32 Bambora (Bambarawa) Bauchi 33 Bambuko Taraba 34 Banda (Bandawa) Taraba 35 Banka (Bankalawa) Bauchi 36 Banso (Panso) Adamawa 37 Bara (Barawa) Bauchi 38 Barke Bauchi 39 Baruba (Barba) Niger 40 Bashiri (Bas...

Nothing you have been through is wasted . Years ago, I got a scholarship for a Master’s degree programme abroad. Excited, I wanted nothing more than to have my family join me in seeking the golden fleece of knowledge. Well, everything seemed alright except for one thing. I was pretty confident that our visas would be approved that I had spent a substantial amount of the scholarship money to buy plane tickets, book a hotel, pay for medicals and visa fees. I literally held nothing back in spending. After two weeks, I got the email that the application has been processed. Eager, I dashed to collect the ‘package’. Then, I opened the ‘bulky’ file and mine was approved but there were so many other white papers. Their visa had been refused. Right there, I slumped and shed an avalanche of tears. It was only but a simple error in filling the forms. A very simple one! I applied yet again explaining the error and once again refused. Then I went to the lawyers and filed my case twice yet a...

It is the people not the place that make the stuff of great nations. Take all Nigerians currently residing in Nigeria to say America or the United Kingdom and in the same sweep ask Americans and Brits to move to Nigeria. If a comparative assessment is done after twenty years, the New 'Nigeria' under the Brits or Americans will show far more economic, technological and infrastructural superiority than the 'America' and 'Britain' populated by Nigerians. The New 'Nigeria' will export renewable energy from solar, wind and probably be a nuclear power. There will be underground stations, trams, super-fast electric trains from Kano to Lagos and our educational centers will be Harvard and the new Yale. The New "Nigerian' passport will become stronger and no visas will be required when travelling to Switzerland or Canada. There will be ranches for grazing animals and our airports will surpass the architectural splendor of Changi. I will not be ...

Footballers in Spain have not ruled out strike action over a plan to stage a top-flight league match in the United States, says the players’ union,  BBC Sport  reports. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Barcelona vice-captain Sergio Busquets were among the high-profile players to attend a meeting on Wednesday to discuss their “concern” over the issue. La Liga agreed a 15-year deal with US media company Relevent on Friday.The players’ union – the AFE – says its members were not consulted by La Liga. Players from all of the La Liga sides met in Madrid on Wednesday to discuss the issue with AFE president David Aganzo. Among those in attendance were Ramos and Real Madrid team-mate Nacho, Barcelona duo Busquets and Sergi Roberto, Leo Baptistao from Espanyol, Bruno from Villarreal, and Atletico Madrid players Koke and Juanfran. Aganzo said: “The problem is the lack of common sense, a schedule where only the export of soccer benefits – nobody counts on the fans. “W...

Forbes has named George Clooney the highest-ever earner in acting. His wealth surged after his share of the $700m sale of his tequila company, Casamigos, to the British liquor company, Diageo. Clooney took home an industry-leading pre-tax paycheck of $239m in the calendar year between June 1, 2017 and June 1, 2018. The 57-year-old told Good Morning America: “We never planned on starting a tequila company. You know, we made Casamigos just for us to drink. “Once we did launch the company, we thought, ‘Hey, if we could sell a bottle or two, great. If not, at least we still get to drink our own tequila’. “So, four years later when we were offered a billion dollars to sell the company, yeah, we were kind of shocked”. Similarly, Scarlett Johansson, known for her role in the Avengers film as the Black Widow, has become the highest paid actress with $40.5m. Here are the ten highest-paid actors in the world, according to Forbes: 1. George Clooney — $239m 2. Dwayne “The Rock”...

In the past few weeks, an image of a skyscraper located in a rural community in Anambra state called Umuchukwu, in Orumba south local government area, has gone viral. This 15-storey building, which is about 80 percent nearly done, is being built solely by Dr. Godwin Maduka, a billionaire Nigerian-American doctor based in the United States of America. The edifice, which is expected to be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in medical science, will be the first of its kind in Africa. It will also be used to assist students in clinical training and provide resource materials for lecturers and researchers. According to the Sun newspaper, when the building is done it will also serve as the temporary site for the Anambra state University, College of Medicine.                                                       The largest Medic...

"Regardless of where they’re from, Daura is also their home, and I hope that in the years to come they will look back to this time with fond memories," Buhari said.    SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK P resident Muhammadu Buhari has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme as one of the best things to happen to Nigeria. He stated this when corps members posted to Daura, his hometown, visited him on Tuesday. Buhari, who went to his hometown in Katsina for the Sallah celebration, was excited to receive the them, saying that regardless of whereveer they hailed from, Daura had become theri home. A series of posts via his personal handle, @MBuhari, read: “One of the Sallah traditions I look forward to the most is the visit by Youth Corpers posted to Daura. I think the NYSC is one of the best things that has happened to Nigeria, because of the opportunity it gives young Nigerians to see and know different parts of the country.” Noting that most of the corp...

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly killed 63 people in Malari, a village in Borno state. An aid worker at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in Monguno, a town in Borno,  disclosed this to Reuters. The aid worker said hundreds of survivors from villages in the area have fled to the IDP camp. Abatcha Umar, a witness, said the attack took place in the early hours of Sunday. Umar said he counted 19 bodies, including that of his younger brother. He added that the militants were spotted around the village three days before their attack and that residents informed soldiers stationed in the nearby town of Gudumbali, but no action was taken. Boko Haram fighters reportedly arrived in trucks firing guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The attack comes weeks after many soldiers were killed in an ambush in the north-east. Boko Haram has continued to carry out attacks in the north-east despite efforts by government to subdue the group.

DAKAR, Senegal — Parents of girls who disappeared after their school in northern Nigeria was attacked by militants this week heckled state officials on Thursday and pummeled a motorcade after being told that, despite government reports to the contrary, their daughters had yet to be found. “For three days he didn’t tell us the truth until now,” Modu Goniri, the father of two teenage girls who are among dozens still missing, said of the state’s governor. “That’s why we are very angry.” Militants from Boko Haram attacked the Government Girls Science and Technical School in Dapchi on Monday evening, guns blazing, in an episode that evoked painful memories of the group’s 2014 attack on a school in Chibok that included the mass abduction of schoolgirls. An official count of the missing in Dapchi hasn’t been released, although the governor’s office said it was working to compile one. Initial accounts from the police and state officials put the number somewhere betwee...

Every administration becomes worse than their predecessors are we sure that the next president will not turn Nigeria into grave yard and Nigerians will begin to remember Buhari. Azikiwe's administration was overthrown by the military boys that coused Biafra war. Gowon took over and fought the war, Muritala overthrew Gowon and blamed Gowon to be very slow, he was assassinated, may his soul rest in peace, Obasanjo took over and handed over to Shagari to democratize Nigeria, after creating austerity measure Nigerians began to experience hardship as Naira began to slide, as a result Buhari and Idiagbon took over, their administration was very harsh and unbearable. IBB came on board and Nigerians began to scream corruption corruption. When Abacha came on board Nigerians were crying and grudging which sparked jubilation when he died imagine jubilation on a loss of life. Obasanjo came back, it was even in his administration that complaint of hardship wasn't much for 8yrs before he han...

*Vulcanizer are killing people*   Many people have been wondering what could be the cause of the incessant tyre burst accidents on our  roads. The major cause is that we inflate too much pressure on our tyres. How did I know? I was preparing for a long journey, and decided to changed some of my tyres. When I asked the vulcanizer the recommended Air pressure for the tyres, He said 50. I said alright, he should inflate it to 50 all round. When I got to where I was going, I was discussing with some people on the issue of the minister that died on the road due to a burst tyre and wonder what could have happened, because nobody could imagine a minister would be travelling with expired tyres as many would think is the major cause of tyre bursts. A man (lived in US for many years) said that the major cause of tyre burst is that we inflate too much pressure in our tyres, he reminded us that each car has a specific recommended tyre size and pressure clearly written on it b...

ASSIGNMENT FOR MR PRESIDENT : Obviously 2019 is approaching rapidly and ofcourse Buhari is interested to continue in office till 2023. Sounding note of advice, if the present situation of things in Nigeria continues   definitely you are going no where because the masses are crying. Let's face the facts and pick it one by one. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: Why is it that refineries in Nigeria will not  function, as an ex soldier you must use every available means to protect and ensure the safety of the refineries for production  to discourage importation of petroleum products instead of waiting for Dangote in 2021, enough local consumption of the product will bring down the price per litre which is the hope for the poor and also save our foreign exchange reserve. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE: Now that you have been able to work hard and bring up the foreign reserve as in the news last night crossing $40b which is a tremendous achievement, (thanks for that) why is it that the excha...