Lawyer and activist Mike Ozekhome regains freedom

Almost three weeks after he was kidnapped, human rights lawyer & activist Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has reportedly been freed. He was freed at about 8am this morning by his kidnappers in Benin. Mr Ozekhome is said to be in the office of the State Security Service in Benin as of this morning.

Teenage stowaway gets scholarship from Edo State Governor

I'm sure by now you all know who Daniel Oikhena is. Daniel and the the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, George Uriesi (pictured right) paid a courtesy visit to Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole yesterday Wednesday Sept. 11th.

Governor Oshiomhole said the government will support Daniel by sending him to one of the top schools in the state. He said:

“Without meaning to encourage anyone else, we decided to support him by sending him to one of the top secondary schools in Edo State that is owned by the Government. The reason for opting for a boarding school is that we think that there is need to closely watch him which his parents could not do. He is an intelligent young man with uncommon challenges, but one that has a vision. We had him examined by people who should know and the result confirmed that he is normal"

Gareth Bale made his first appearance following his world record-breaking move to Real Madrid.

 
Gareth Bale made his first appearance following his world record-breaking move to Real Madrid. But that was all Wales had to smile about after the Cardiff City Stadium crowd were lifted off their seats just once to laud one of their own.
Although Bale clearly played within himself after his 58th-minute introduction, it looked as if  neither the foot nor the groin strain which have curtailed his preparations so far will affect his expected debut for Real Madrid this weekend.
He did more in the final half-hour to trouble Serbia keeper Vladimir Stojkovic than the rest of his team-mates put together as Wales were comprehensively outplayed.

Lampard enters England's 100 club with touching tribute on his kit

Frank Lampard entered an exclusive Three Lions club by earning his 100th cap in the 0-0 draw with Ukraine on Tuesday night. Lampard was named alongside Steven Gerrard in midfield for the crucial qualifier in Kiev, and paid tribute to his late mother before and during the game.

Fit to wear the shirt, Pele? Heir apparent Neymar shines at No 10 as Brazil beat Portugal to fire a World Cup warning

If England fans were left worrying about their World Cup prospects after scraping to a goalless draw in Ukraine, on this evidence Neymar and Brazil have much to look forward to next summer.
If England fans were left worrying about their World Cup prospects after scraping to a goalless draw in Ukraine, on this evidence Neymar and Brazil have much to look forward to next summer.

Rafa Wins US OPEN

From a threatened career to a threat to the record books, Rafael Nadal’s resurgence continues after another extraordinary scrap against Novak Djokovic.

A US Open final that twisted and turned, crackled with quality and tension, ended with him beating the world No 1 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to claim a second title at Flushing Meadows.

He ended up curled up on the floor, apparently sobbing and struggling to take in the outcome of another ripsnorting contest against his most enduring rival.

Fake Soldier Batters Man Over N3,000 Bribe (PICTURE)

The police in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos Nigeria, have arrested a fake soldier after he battered a labourer for allegedly refusing to give him a N3,000 bribe as the incident occurred at Hi-Tech yard, Eko Akete, Awoyaya, Ibeju Lekki.

After investigation by Corporal Raymond Udoeka and his team, the suspect, Emmanuel Joseph, 34, was charged before a Tinubu Magistrate’s court, Lagos on a five-count charge of felony to wit, assault occasioning harm, stealing and impersonation.

Ex-militant Tompolo Buys A Private Jet

For those who haven’t heard, 43 year old ex-militant, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) on Monday 26th August 2013 received his LearJet 60SE produced by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier. The Jet according to aviation sources cost a whopping sum of $13.3 million (N2.12 billion).

The aim of this article is not to rubbish the person of Tompolo, [what is there to rubbish anyway] but to address inter alia; the scenarios that continue to play out in favour of his ilk, institutions and systems that perpetually endeavour to make his likes overnight celebrities. I would also analyse the opportunity cost of his latest toy.

As Yahoo! unveils new logo

The first refreshed logo for Yahoo! in its 18 years (center) was planned to the smallest, minute detail by CEO Marissa Mayer with her design team and comes after the Internet giant ran a month-long media campaign parading each rejected logo every day.

As Yahoo! unveils new logo as part of makeover under CEO Marissa Mayer, the web-giant reveals the ones they rejected

British girl, 16, loses her leg in Egypt suicide blast aimed at assassinating minister

Deqa Hassan, 16, who grew up in Brixton, south London, was caught in the suspected suicide bomb blast in Cairo and has had her left leg amputated below the knee. Last night she described the attack, which police say was aimed at interior minister Mohamed Ibrahim.

Horrifying fate of Assad's troops executed on camera by Syrian rebels

Video footage has emerged which shows the moment seven of President Bashar al-Assad's Syrian soldiers are executed on camera by rebels fighting to overthrow the regime. 

Brutal: The bodies of the soldiers are dumped in a well after they are shot dead by the rebels

Olympus Has Fallen Vs White House Down: Which Is Better?

Olympus Has Fallen Synopsis:
Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

Stars: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman

Director: Antoine Fuqua

White House Down Story Line:
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation’s government falling into chaos and time running out, it’s up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

Stars: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Director: Roland Emmerich

Nigeria Vs Malawi - FIFA WCQ: On Sept 7th At 4pm

Reigning African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Saturday, September 7th, take on the Flames of Malawi in the last round of group F play. The Nigerians only need a draw to advance to the playoff round of the African zone of World Cup qualifying, whilst the Malawians need to do the unthinkable-beat Nigeria in Nigerian soil to achieve the same objective.

The Eagles are expected to be on the attack, while the Flames wouldn't surprise football fans by playing on the counter, or "parking the bus".

More info to come.

Venue: UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar

Referee: Hamada NAMPIANDRAZA (MAD)
Assistant Referee 1: Velomanana JINORO (MAD)
Assistant Referee 2: Jean DJAONIRINA (MAD)
Fourth official: Seth JAOVANONA (MAD)