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The Nigeria international will continue his career with the Great Danes in the French top-flight after agreeing a long-term contract Lille have completed the signing of Victor Osimhen from Belgian First Division A club Sporting Charleroi. Osimhen penned a five-year deal that will keep him at the Stade Pierre Mauroy until 2024. The move is the 20-year-old’s second transfer this summer after Sporting Charleroi permanently signed him from Wolfsburg in June. During his loan spell in Belgium last season, Osimhen scored 20 goals in 36 matches across all competitions for the Zebras. Before the imminent exit of Nicolas Pepe and Rafael Leao, the Ligue 1 outfit moved for the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner to boost their attacking strength ahead of the new season. Osimhen was a member of the Nigeria team that finished third at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. His only appearance in the tournament was the third-place match against Tunisia that ended 1-0, i

Goals from Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley saw Chelsea grab a 2-1 victory against Barcelona on Tuesday in an exhibition match in Japan. Chelsea striker Abraham opened the scoring in the 34th minute by pouncing on a mistake by Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets who attempted to clear the ball. But with Chelsea midfielder Jorginho applying pressure, the ball rolled towards Abraham who only had to step past rushing goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and gently send it into the net. Four minutes later, Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic showed off his speed and footwork to infiltrate the Barca defence, but his left-footer went just wide. Barcelona went on the offensive in the second half, with substitute striker Carles Perez leading the way. But superb saves by Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga repeatedly denied Barca any attempt to equalise. In the 55th minute Perez zipped past three Chelsea defenders but his left toe kick finish was not good enough to get p

Nicki Minaj has cancelled a performance in Saudi Arabia in a show of support for women’s and gay rights in the ultra-conservative kingdom, the US rapper said Tuesday. Minaj’s scheduled appearance in the western city of Jeddah next week as part of a cultural festival had triggered a social media backlash over human rights in the country. "After careful reflection, I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest," Minaj said in a statement sent to AFP by her publicist. "While I want nothing more than to bring my show to fans in Saudi Arabia, after better educating myself on the issues, I believe it is important for me to make clear my support for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression." Minaj, known for her profanity-laced lyrics and raunchy music videos, was due to perform as the headline act of the festival — to be televised globally on MTV — as the kingdom loosens its decades-ol

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Lionel Messi's red card in Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile at the Copa America bemused head coach Lionel Scaloni, who defended the country's captain. Argentina ended their Copa America campaign with a bronze medal after overcoming Chile in Saturday's third-place play-off, however, the result was overshadowed by Messi's controversial dismissal. Messi and Gary Medel both saw red in the first half after the Chile midfielder reacted angrily to a challenge and repeatedly bumped into the five-time Ballon d'Or winner with his chest. Afterwards, Messi railed against "corruption" and "a lack of respect" following his decision to snub the medal ceremony at Arena Corinthians, having been critical of the officiating in the aftermath of Argentina's semi-final loss to hosts Brazil. Asked about Messi's red card, Scaloni told reporters: "I have seen the video and so far, I do not understand what he did to have been expelled.

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that the performance of his administration in the power sector was "not good enough." He said that this called for more efforts by Electricity Distribution Companies to provide the needed resources and technical expertise. Buhari assured that his government would play its own part by improving the transmission of electricity. The Nigerian leader stated in Abuja on Wednesday when the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo Ewuare II, led members of the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and chiefs on a visit to the President at the Presidential Villa. The Benin monarch, who sought Buhari’s intervention on the poor power supply situation in Edo State, had described it as a "pathetic situation." The President, however, appealed to Nigerians for calm, while urging them to be patient with the Discos to deliver on their mandate. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted him as saying

President Donald Trump has hit back at Megan Rapinoe after the United States captain said she would turn down an invitation to the White House if her side won the Women's World Cup. Rapinoe scored two penalties against Spain on Monday to send reigning champions USA through to the quarter-finals at the showpiece event. The 33-year-old later told reporters that she's "not going to the f****** White House" if USA retain their title in France. And Trump, who revealed the USA team will be invited to attend a visit to the White House whether they are successful or not, has now responded to Rapinoe's claim in a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter feed on Wednesday. "Women's soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is 'not going to the F...ing White House if we win,'" Trump tweeted. "I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women's Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have defeated Guinea to become the first team to reach the last 16 at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles qualified for the next stage after a Kenneth Omeruo strike gave them a 1-0 victory over Guinea, taking their points tally to six in Group B. Guinea’s loss leaves them with a point from two games, while Madagascar who take on Burundi in the second group game has a point. Burundi are last on the table with no point, thanks to their loss to Nigeria in the group opener. channelstv.com

(CNN) The BET Awards   were presented Sunday night. See below for a full list of winners. Video of the year 21 Savage featuring J. Cole, "A Lot" Cardi B, "Money" Cardi B and Bruno Mars, "Please Me" Childish Gambino, "This Is America" *WINNER Drake, "Nice for What" The Carters, "Apeshit" Best female R&B/pop artist Beyoncé *WINNER Ella Mai H.E.R. Solange SZA Teyana Taylor. Best male R&B/pop artist Anderson .Paak Bruno Mars *WINNER Childish Gambino Chris Brown John Legend Khalid Best female hip-hop artist Cardi B *WINNER Kash Doll Lizzo Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Remy Ma Best male hip-hop artist 21 Savage Drake J. Cole Meek Mill Nipsey Hussle *WINNER Travis Scott Best new artist Blueface City Girls Juice WRLD Lil Baby *WINNER Queen Naija Best group Chloe x Halle City Girls Lil Baby and Gunna Migos *WINNE

ABUJA Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said he expects that after a demanding season in Europe, plus the heat in Egypt, will mean the fittest team will be crowned African champions. The Africa Cup of Nations will be played from June 21 to July 19 in Egypt. "We have to work hard," Franco-German coach Rohr said at his team's training camp in the southern Nigerian town of Asaba. "We have to be fit because only the fittest team have the chance to win the Nations Cup." Three-time champions Nigeria are staging a return to the Africa Cup of Nations after they failed to qualify for the last tournaments. "It will be very hot and there will be more games (with the expanded format of the tournament) to be played after a tough, long season for many of the players," he added. "And so we have to be fit, we want to be ready.” Nigeria are drawn in Group D, along debutants Burundi and Madagascar as well as Guinea. Rohr, who qualified

Luis Garcia believes Liverpool are under more pressure in the Champions League final, but feels their experience may also help against Tottenham. Jurgen Klopp's side are in the decider for the second straight season, facing Spurs on Saturday a year after losing to Real Madrid. Liverpool also secured 97 points in the Premier League this campaign, but fell short to Manchester City in an incredible title race. Luis Garcia helped the club win the Champions League in 2005 and told Omnisport: "Always arriving or approaching the game as the favourites gives you the extra pressure that you don't need. And the players, they know exactly what it is to feel that they have to win a competition. "They almost done it last year, they almost done it this year with the Premier League. And they are back in the final. That's a lot of pressure. "They know a massive fan base is behind them, supporting them, but also expecting them to win, so that's a

Tobi, the Big Brother Naija housemate who shared his Beirut experience with a Punch’s correspondent, disclosed that he experienced racism in Beirut. The reality show star who went on Beirut tour with Play Network Africa and other professionals from different spheres, disclosed that he had no idea what Beirut was going to look like but liked the sound of it and it turned out to be an interesting experience. Recounting how he experienced Racism in Beirut, Tobi said; We spent about four days. We had our activities planned for the period we were there. There was a boat cruise, night clubbing, shopping and a few other activities for the period. Although it was short, it was very impactful and everyday was filled with activities. I stayed in a hotel. It had an ocean view. It also had an underground which is the road. You go through the road and come out at the beach front. That alone was pretty fascinating. I was recognised by a few people. There were moments at

A Bahraini, Dawit Fikadu, has emerged the winner of the 7th Okpekpe race which held in Edo State, South-South Nigeria. His winning the 10 kilometre road race has set a new course record of 28 minutes 48 seconds while Sheila Chelangat of Kenya won in the female category. Speaking to Channels Television after the race, Fikadu who is third time lucky having come 9th in 2017, 2nd last year said that the weather conditions were a bit harsh due. According to him, this is as a result of the scorching sun compared to the last edition where it rained. Similarly, Chelangat, who is participating for the time also complained about the hot weather. Speaking at the end of the game, the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalong, commended the Edo State Government for the improvements in this year’s edition. He, however, called for more participation from the local community in subsequent editions of the competition. channelstv.com

Barcelona wanted a trophy to ease their Champions League heartache but instead fell to another shock defeat as Valencia pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey.  Chasing a record fifth consecutive triumph, Barca were undone by a relentless and gutsy Valencia side, who hung on after Lionel Messi pulled a goal back to set up a dramatic finish in Seville. By then, Valencia were already two up, Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo scoring twice in 13 frantic first-half minutes after the latter spurned a golden early chance that could have spared them a nerve-shredding last 17 minutes. Messi drove the comeback effort and Goncalo Guedes twice should have wrapped it up for Valencia, missing a one-on-one and then an open goal before the final whistle sparked pandemonium. Valencia’s coach Marcelino, who might have been sacked when his team were four points off relegation in January, raced around the pitch in a frenzy. Barcelona’s players sank to their

A bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of Federal University of Technology Auchi, Edo, on Wednesday passed third reading at the House of Representatives. The bill which was sponsored by Rep Johnson Oghuma (APC Edo) passed at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the provisions of the bill, the Oghuma said the piece of legislation is aimed at upgrading Federal Polytechnic Auchi to a Federal University of Technology. The Lawmaker expressed optimism that the bill will receive presidential assent before the 8th National Assembly winds up. He said that one of the objective of the university was to encourage the advancement of learning among all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex, or political convention. “The university will produce socially matured technologists with capabilities not only to understand the technology need of Nigeria as a nation but also

Inter Milan are working towards the signing of out-of-favour Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses, Sky Sports reports. Inter Milan are working towards the signing of out-of-favour Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses, Sky Sports reports. It is believed that the Serie A side is set to confirm Antonio Conte as their new boss. Once Conte is in place, Inter will move for Moses and Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku. The Nigerian forward is currently on an 18-month loan deal with Fenerbahce, where he has scored three goals in 15 games so far this season. Moses was a key member of Conte’s 2016/2017 Premier League title-winning side at Stamford Bridge, but was frozen out by his successor Maurizio Sarri. dailypost.ng

Daniel James (gettyimage) James is currently the subject of interest from Manchester United The father of Swansea City footballer Daniel James passed away suddenly this week at the age of 60. James is the currently the subject of a £15 million bid from Manchester United, and while there has been no agreement between Swansea and United, it is understood the Premier League side will give James as much as is necessary before attempting to move any further with the deal. According to a report in the Daily Mail, while James' father had been ill for some time, his family had not expected him to pass away so suddenly. The Welsh international - who scored on his debut for Ryan Giggs' side - has been the target of several bids since breaking into the Swans first team last season. A proposed move to Leeds United fell through at the eleventh hour in January, with the midfielder left waiting at Elland Road for Swansea's approval before hearing that the cl

Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday spoke on prosecution of popular musician, Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley. A statement by EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade, quoted Magu as saying Naira Marley was picked up over internet fraud charges and not because he is a musician. He said: “Let me use this opportunity to emphasize that we have no issues with any member of this very important sector of the country. “I have said it in the past and I will also like to restate, that the EFCC does not go after any innocent person. Our mandate is to rid Nigeria of any form of economic and financial crimes, and internet fraud is not excluded. “There is always intelligence report that our officers get and investigate before effecting a warrant of arrest, and we don’t arrest innocent people”. He noted that the concern for the increasing cases of internet fraud, prompted him early in the year, to constitute a Task Team

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The House of Representatives Committee on the Environment and Habitat has approved a bill prohibiting the use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging. The lawmakers on Tuesday passed the bill, Plastic Bags (Prohibition) Bill, 2018, with the hope that it will address the issue of relieving pressure on landfills and protect the environment. The bill enacted by the National Assembly, states that a retailer shall offer a paper bag to the customer at a point of sale; and failure to do so, such retailer is guilty of an offence. It also added that a manufacturer of plastic bags, for the purpose of selling, whether as a carryout bag is guilty of an offence. According to the bill, any person found guilty shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N500, 000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both such fine and imprisonment. It also prescribes a fine of N5 million to companies guil

Justice M.T.M Aliyu of Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has ordered a temporary forfeiture of six houses and three filling stations, believed to be proceeds of economic sabotage, forgery and theft of petroleum products to the federal government. The judge gave the order while ruling on a ex-parte motion brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC against some suspected Kaduna-based oil fraudsters. The EFCC alleged that the affected properties were proceeds of crime by some independent oil marketers and oil depot representatives, who conspired with some staffs of the PPMC/NNPC Kaduna Depot to illegally lift petroleum products. The affected oil marketers and oil depot representatives are: Abdulkadir Mohammed Salihu, Nurudeen Abdullahi Musa, Husseini Ahmed Abdulkarim, Ahmed Adamu, Yusuf Olaide Rauf, Ahmed Sa’ad Yerima, Agbo Otache and Bala Ibrahim. It was further discovered that Salihu, who is a sales assistant in the Kaduna Depot and Musa, an em

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Tuesday secured the conviction and sentencing of two Internet fraudsters, Temitope Samson and Uduogwu Freeborn Eboagwu, to six months imprisonment each before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State. The convicts were arraigned on an amended two-count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents containing false information, an offence contrary to Section 318 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State No. 11 of 2011. One of the counts reads: “That you, Temitope Samson, on or about the 14th day of March, 2019 in Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, had in your possession documents containing false pretence with the heading “Google Account Profile” , wherein you falsely represented yourself as Kaliyah Salius, which representations you knew or ought to know, having regards to the circumstances of the case, that the document contains false pretence.”

The trial of a former director in the Police Pension Office, Esai Dangabar and others over alleged N14 billion Pension Fraud, continued on Tuesday before Justice Hussen Baba Yusuf of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja with a prosecution witness, a former staff of Standard Chartered Bank, Mustapha Gadanya testifying on second defendant’s asset declaration. Gadanya affirmed in his testimony that Veronica Onyegbula, who is standing trial in the alleged N14billion fraud as the second defendant, declared her assets as required by law on February 14, 2012 and didn’t own millions of naira nor properties. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, Gadanya said Onyegbula only had N300,000 at hand on joining the Police Pension Office. “No amount of money held on her behalf by trustee, membership, directorship, ownership, shareholding or related interest in a company incorporated in Nigeria and outside Nigeria,” Gadanya said. The witness also said that th