Listen up ladies! Pastor Tony Rapu shares important tips for #MarriedWomen

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother reveals she tried to abort him when she was pregnant

by Mark Bassey Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has admitted that she tried to abort the forward when she was pregnant. She made these extraordinary claims in her autobiography released in Portugal on Friday. According to her, it was her doctor who stopped her from going through with the procedure. According to the Daily Star,... Read More

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Live in Liverpool? No thanks: Rodgers reveals why Sanchez snubbed move

by Mark Bassey Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, has revealed that Alexis Sanchez chose Arsenal over Anfield, because he prefered to live in London. The forward completed his move from Barcelona to the Emirates last week in a €40 million deal, despite the fact that Rodgers tried to include him in the deal that took Luis... Read More

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NFF credits World Cup performance for Nigeria’s rise in FIFA rankings

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said that the Super Eagles have risen in the latest FIFA rankings, because they have a good tournament at the just concluded World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria jumped ten places and are now 34th in the world in the newest rankings released on Thursday. A statement... Read More

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Wenger explains why Arsenal spent big money on Sanchez

by Mark Bassey Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, has pointed out Alexis Sanchez’s efficiency and versatility, as the reason why the Gunners paid a large chunk of transfer fee to Barcelona for his services. The Chilean became Arsenal’s second most expensive signing ever, after they completed a 32m deal for him last week. Liverpool tried to... Read More

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July 17, 2014

He has arrived! Arsenal officially sign Debuchy from Newcastle

by Mark Bassey Arsenal have completed the signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle. The French right-back comes in as a replacement for fellow countryman Bacary Sagna, who left the Emirates on a free transfer to Manchester City. 28-year-old Debuchy, who was first choice for Didier Deschamps at the 2014 World Cup, will cost the Gunners... Read More

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July 17, 2014

You could be next! FIFA threatens to ban Ghana over Commission of Enquiry

by Mark Bassey World football governing body FIFA, has warned Ghana over a Commission of Enquiry set up to investigate the performance of its national team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The Black Stars failed to make past the preliminary stages, from Group G that also had Portugal, USA and eventual winners Germany.... Read More

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July 17, 2014

Minister of Sports admits Keshi’s future is in NFF’s hands

by Mark Bassey The Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, has admitted that it is the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), that will ultimately decide if Stephen Keshi gets a new deal or not. The ‘Big Boss’ contract ran out after the 2014 World Cup, when he led the Super Eagles to the last 16, before they... Read More

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July 15, 2014

United replace Real Madrid as the most valuable team in the world

by Mark Bassey Manchester United’s world record £750million kit deal with Adidas, has seen them topple Real Madrid as the most valuable team in the world. Just in April, Forbes Magazine valued the Red Devils at £1.77billion, making them the second most valuable team in the world at the time. But after the announcement of... Read More

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July 15, 2014

‘I will not force my move to Manchester United’ – Vidal

by Mark Bassey Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, has said that he is not fretting over a proposed move to Manchester United this summer. The Chilean has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, as new manager Louis van Gaal seeks to rebuild the team ahead of the new season. The Serie A side... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Word of the day: Lose everything but self confidence! – Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Suffering from low confidence? Or lack of it? This is your word. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, in this short clip, charges us as Christians, not to put away our confidence, which has a great recompense of reward. Citing examples like Caleb, who quietened the people and assured them they are well able... Read More

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Giggs tells United not to retire his number 11 shirt

by Mark Bassey Ryan Giggs has asked Manchester United not to retire his number 11 shirt, after he retired from playing football last season. The Welshman, who has taken up the job of Louis van Gaal’s assistant at Old Trafford after a spell as interim manager, spent his entire 24-year career as a United player.... Read More

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7 Bible passages that will encourage you this week

by ‘Ifreke Inyang There is none of us that doesn’t need encouragement. A word of encouragement can incite people to action or serve as support in trying times. Whatever the affliction, trouble or setback you are going through, a word of encouragement surely uplifts. Here are seven bible verses that should help encourage you this... Read More

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Brazil 2014: “Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball award” – Maradona

by Mark Bassey Diego Maradona has admitted that his compatriot Lionel Messi, did not deserve the Golden Ball award he received, after the 2014 World Cup ended on Sunday. FIFA announced the Argentina forward, ahead of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez, as winner of the prestigious individual award. Messi scored four times in... Read More

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Arsenal reportedly agree £23m deal to sign Khedira from Real Madrid

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger is close to swelling the German ranks in his squad, after reportedly agreeing a £23million deal for Sami Khedira with Real Madrid. According to a report in Sport, Arsenal will beat Chelsea to the German midfielder’s signature and he will sign a four-year deal with the North London club. Khedira’s... Read More

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July 13, 2014

Van Gaal has been the best coach at the 2014 World Cup – Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has picked Holland boss Louis van Gaal, as the best coach at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The 62-year-old guided the Dutch to a third-place finish, beating the hosts Brazil 3-0 on Saturday. Mourinho has worked closely with Van Gaal in the past and the pair will come face... Read More

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July 13, 2014

For #MarriedMen only: Pastor Tony Rapu has a few tips that will help your marriage

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Today on Twitter, Pastor Tony Rapu, the Senior Pastor of This Present House Church in Lekki, shared some really important tips for married men. From ‘chasing her again’ to ‘forgoing a football game to go to an event with her’, the articulate man of God dealt with a lot of issues that... Read More

July 12, 2014

Barcelona ‘convinced’ FIFA will reduce Suarez’s ban

by Mark Bassey Barcelona are seeking to have Luis Suarez’s ban reduced and the La Liga giants are “convinced” it will happen. Suarez, who completed his move from Liverpool this week, has been banned by FIFA for four months and nine international games, after he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The Uruguayan striker has already... Read More

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July 12, 2014

I’d give up all my personal achievements to win the World Cup – Messi

by Mark Bassey Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has said that he would return all his personal accolades, if it means they will lift the World Cup on Sunday. Messi has scored four times as the Albiceleste progressed to the final of the tournament, where they will face Germany. The forward has won numerous individual honours,... Read More

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July 11, 2014

#ForgetWhatYouHeard: Okotie’s former pianist claims pastor dated Roli Bode George

by ‘Ifreke Inyang A former pianist at Rev. Chris Okotie’s Household of God Church, Okiotor Dafiaghor, has alleged that the suave man of God indeed dated Roli (Chief Bode George’s wife and new NDLEA’s Director). In an interview with Sahara TV, Dafiaghor, who has dragged Okotie to court over unpaid salaries, said: “About a certain... Read More

July 11, 2014

“Messi is not the greatest player of all time, Robben has done well in Brazil” – Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has insisted that Lionel Messi is not the best player of all time. A lot of pundits and fans have spoken ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany this weekend, that if Messi manages to lead his country to victory, he will be considered the greatest of... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Luis Suarez officially completes £75million move to Barcelona

by Mark Bassey Barcelona and Liverpool have both confirmed that they have reached an agreement for a deal, that will see Luiz Suarez move to the La Liga side. It is believed that the fee is a club record of £75million – Suarez’s release clause in the deal he signed in December 2013. Although the... Read More

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‘Boko Haram is planning to Islamize Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor plays Captain Obvious

by ‘Ifreke Inyang President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has claimed that that Boko Haram’s ultimate plan, is to turn the country to a full Islamic state. Speaking at the Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association in Makurdi, the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life... Read More

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5 dating tips for single Christians

by ‘Ifreke Inyang 1) Do not be unequally yoked. This is what 2 Corinthians 6:14 says emphatically. It is not right to enter into relationships with unbelivers. Light cannot abide with darkness. If you are dating someone who is not converted, you are playing with your life and your future. 2) Put obedience over passion.... Read More

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‘Why I dumped Borussia Dortmund for Bayern’ – Lewandowski reveals

by Mark Bassey Robert Lewandowski has admitted that it was time for him to leave Borussia Dortmund, after he was unveiled as a Bayern Munich player on Wednesday. The Polish striker arrived at the Allianz Arena on a free transfer and has signed a five-year contract with the reigning Bundesliga champions. Lewandowski, who will take... Read More

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Arsenal officially confirm Alexis Sanchez’s transfer

by Mark Bassey Alexis Sanchez’s transfer from Barcelona to Arsenal is now official. The Chilean forward underwent a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after a €40 million [£32m] deal was agreed between both clubs. “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge... Read More

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