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http://ift.tt/2ql6vyy Manchester United's players celebrates with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final football match Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United on May 24, 2017 at the Friends Arena in Solna outside Stockholm. Odd ANDERSEN / AFP Manchester United have overtaken Real Madrid as the world’s most valuable football team, US magazine Forbes announced on Tuesday in its annual global list ranking the sport’s wealthiest clubs. United’s enduring brand appeal and aggressive sponsorship strategies had helped the Premier League side reclaim top spot for the first time in five years, with a worth estimated at $3.69 billion (3.27 billion euros), Forbes said in its survey. Although Real Madrid have enjoyed unparallelled success in the Champions League — clinching unprecedented back-to-back titles on Saturday for a record 12th crown — United have roared past the Spanish giants in the commercial stakes. According to Forbes, United generated revenues of $765 million durin...

http://ift.tt/2nXtSNy The resolution of the resolution to adopt e-voting ostensibly stemmed from the controversy that trailed the rejection of the South-East Development Commission Bill by the house on Thursday. The House of Representatives may on Wednesday commence a test-run of e-voting method in its legislative procedures. Deputy Majority Whip of the house, Mr Pally Iriase (Edo-APC) gave the hint while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja after the chamber’s plenary. The resolution of the resolution to adopt e-voting ostensibly stemmed from the controversy that trailed the rejection of the South-East Development Commission Bill by the house on Thursday. It would be recalled that it was difficult for the Speaker of the house, Mr Yakubu Dogara, to ascertain whether the “nays’’ or the “ayes’’ had majority when he put the motion on the bill to voice vote. It was at the second voting that the rejection of the bill was clear as majority of the members voted against it. ...

http://ift.tt/2lWstGn The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi state has adjourned till May 31st, the ongoing trial of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, youth leader and a blogger,Comrade Austin Usman Okai to rule on the motion whether the prosecution has the right to amend charges pressed against the accused person. The adjournment was sequel to the arguments canvassed by both parties representing the prosecution as well as the accused person after the motion was served by the prosecuting counsel on the defence counsel,Mr J. S Okutepa SAN. At the proceeding counsel for the state attempted to file a motion for amendment of charges earlier brought against the accused person, which was opposed by the defence counsel. In his argument, Mr Okutepa,a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) argued that the prosecuting counsel has no power to amend a motion without the approval of the court. “The prosecuting counsel is unqualified to amend charge,section 216 of the administration of Criminal...

http://ift.tt/2oGLfnO DSP Joseph Alabi, the spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. DSP Joseph Alabi, the spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Alabi said the deportees, who are all men, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3.30pm. He said they were brought back to Nigeria aboard a South African Airways aircraft with registration number BBB712 from Johannesburg. “This afternoon, about 3.30pm, 90 Nigerians were deported from South Africa for committing immigration-related offences. “Some of them were alleged to have been living in the country without valid documents. “They were received by the appropriate agencies including the police and profiled before being allowed to depart to ...

http://ift.tt/2echWlZ The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday in Abuja said the Super Eagles would play two international friendly matches against the senior national teams of Corsica and Togo. The Federation, in a statement by Ademola Olajire, its Director of Communications, said the friendlies would come up before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa. The AFCON qualifier is billed for June 10 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. “The team’s Chief Coach, Salisu Yusuf, will lead a contingent of goalkeepers’ trainer Alloy Agu, home-based professionals Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Alhassan Ibrahim, Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatubosun and the backroom staff to Paris on Monday, from where they will travel to Corsica. “The three–time African champions will take on the Corsica Senior Team at the Stade Francois Coty in Ajaccio, from 8 p.m. on May 26. “They will after this leave for Paris for the game against the Hawks of Togo, which has b...

http://ift.tt/2pohhHc Holyfield, the son of former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, was detained early Monday by campus police, records from Athens-Clarke County Jail showed. University of Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield was arrested on drugs charges on Monday after being found in possession of marijuana, justice officials said. Holyfield, the son of former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, was detained early Monday by campus police, records from Athens-Clarke County Jail showed. The 20-year-old was found with less than one ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to his arrest sheet. Reports said the 20-year-old faces a one-game suspension under University of Georgia rules for any marijuana-related arrests. Holyfield played in five games as a freshman last season, and rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown in Georgia’s recent spring game. Vía The Guardian Nigeria http://ift.tt/2pPFEyU

http://ift.tt/2pyhQMN US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not rule out meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, saying he would be "honored to do it," despite weeks of tough talk against the regime.  MANDEL NGAN / AFP US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not rule out meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, saying he would be “honored to do it,” despite weeks of tough talk against the regime. “If it would be appropriate for me to meet with him I would absolutely. I would be honored to do it,” Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg. Tensions with North Korea have soared in recent weeks, amid Pyongyang’s series of provocative missile tests. The Trump administration has repeatedly warned “all options are on the table” when it comes to dealing with North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs — but it also stressed last week it is open to direct talks with Pyongyang. “If it’s under the, again, under the right circumstances. But I would do ...