Copa America : Argentina survive penalty drama to make semis.

By Eurosport
Carlos Tevez scored the winner for Argentina as Tata Martino’s side secured a place in the Copa America semi-finals with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

The tournament favorites dominated much of the contest, but failed to find the breakthrough in normal time – with both Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi coming close to breaking the deadlock for La Albiceleste. But an outstanding performance from David Ospina saw the game taken to penalties.
Both teams were impressive from the spot, until Luis Muriel blasted his effort well over the target. However, Lucas Biglia passed up his chance to send Argentina through, with Marcos Rojo also missing from 12 yards.

But at the third time of asking Argentina secured a final four place, with Tevez converting down the center of the target to claim a 5-4 shootout win and set up a potential semi-final meeting against rivals Brazil.

Big Boy Jude Okoye flaunts his N3m+ diamond studded Hublot watch

The Hublot diamond studded classic is said to be valued at about N3m+..

NUJ To Shut Down Medias Over Unpaid Salaries "AIT, ThisDay, Others"

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lent its support for the ongoing industrial action, embarked upon by the workers of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and ThisDay Newspapers over the non-payment of salaries in the last eight months.
The union, in a press statement issued in Abuja by its National Secretary, Shuaib Usman Leman, said apart from throwing its weight behind the staff of AIT and ThisDay, it will take further action which includes but not limited to the closure of the offices of the media outfits nationwide.
While noting that the NUJ is angered by the fact that the management of ThisDay Newspapers has reneged on its promise to pay at least one month on Tuesday, Usman warned that the NUJ will take all necessary legal steps to uphold the rights of its members in ThisDay, if all the arrears are not cleared by Friday, 26th of June as promised by the management.
The NUJ therefore advised other media houses, such as, Newswatch Times, National Mirror and AIT, who are also owing to immediately pay up or face its wrath, threatening to picket them without any further notice.

BREAKING: Buhari Dissolves NNPC Board

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate dissolution of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
The decision was conveyed in a letter, dated June 26, 2015, signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi.
The letter quoted President Buhari as thanking members of the dissolved board for their services to the nation.
The NNPC is the state-run oil company which oversees Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. It’s board is statutorily headed by the minister of petroleum resources.
The corporation regulates the oil and gas sector, and also operate as a joint venture partner representing the government in deals with oil multinationals.
The NNPC has in recent years been accused of large scale corruption, the latest being the alleged disappearance of $20 billion oil money.
An independent audit ordered by the Nigerian government in 2014 concluded that the corporation has an outstanding $1.48 billion it should pay to the government.
The NNPC has yet to make the payment several months after the release of the audit report.

Same s*x Marriage Legalized In All 50 States Of America!

   
The US Supreme Court today June 26th ruled that same-s*x marriages must be recognized in all 50 states of the United States of America. Texas will probably appeal.
According To The Washington Post.

Photos: President Buhari Attends First Jumaat Service In Aso Rock Mosque; Presidency Explains Why.

 
President Buhari today attended his first Jumaat prayer at the Presidential mosque after moving into Aso Rock last Sunday June 21st. More photos below;

Police Offers 5 Million Naira Reward for information on the Ikorodu Robbery

 
Three weeks after armed robbers raided two banks in Ikorodu, Lagos, the same set of bandits may have returned to the same area on June 24, attacking two other banks.
The daredevil robbers even raided a bank in front of a police station and escaped unhurt.
The hoodlums, numbering about 10, stormed Ogolonto in Ikorodu through the water- ways at 9 am, snatched two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) before heading to a new generation bank.
The bandits who did not steal enough money in the bank, headed straight to an old generation bank in front of the Ipa­kodo Police Station, holding the staff and customers at the bank hostage for over 40 minutes. Police were said to disappear as the raid lasted.

Femi Kuti Reacts After Two Band Members Flee During His 2015 USA Tour

 
Afro-beats maestro, Femi Kuti, finally opens up on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of two of his band members in the middle of his recently concluded 2015 USA tour.

Speaking exclusively with Nigeria's biggest entertainment and lifestyle magazine; RELOADED, the Africa music legend revealed his disappointment over the misconceptions peddled by his friend, Lekan Babalola justifying the shameful actions of his band members. He said,
"When Lekan Babalola insinuates I am not paying anybody in my band well, or the person is disgruntled for whatever reason and the person abandons me in the middle of a tour, there's no justification for it. That is pure Nigerian evil mentality. We always want to find a reason to do bad things. You want to leave my band, why must you use my visa money?".
Speaking on how long these band members have been with him, Femi furthermore stated,
"Two of them have been with me for nearly 10 years and have been touring with me all over the world from Australia, Europe, France etc. Before you went on tour, you knew how much your money was, why didn't you confront me and dignify your conscience as a man that your money wasn't enough".
In his response to Lekan Babalola, he continued, ..
"First of all, you are my friend. You know me. I have kept my band and been in the business for 3 decades. One thing I say to my musicians is that, if you are singing a political song and you are corrupt, the Europeans will quickly find you. If I was stealing the money I was making in Europe or America and not paying my boys, the white people will quickly find me out. You cannot be where I am and be corrupt".

Kidnapped Lebanese Men has Been Rescued By the Police in Bayelsa

 

Two Lebanese nationals, Sarki Abi Chmouli and Ibrahim Abi Pherem who were kidnapped after gunmen stormed their base in Onuegbum community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa on June 24th have been rescued by the police. They were rescued today June 26th. The kidnappers abducted the men after killing their two police escorts.

President Buhari’s ADC Orders DSS Operatives Out Of Presidential Villa

It’s been learnt that authorities of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, have formally removed officials of the Department of State Services from positions where they can perform ‘close protection roles’ for President Muhammadu Buhari.
The decision to restrict the officials’ access to the President was the peak of the inter-agency rivalry that has been rocking security agencies in the seat of power since Buhari was inaugurated on May 29.
The memo issued by the Aide-De-Camp to the President, Lt. Col. Lawal Abubakar, which was dated June 24, 2015 was titled, “Redeployment of Department of State Services personnel from close protection roles for Mr. President and some duty locations within the Presidential Villa, Abuja.”