Barcelona are hoping they can announce the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Friday, if everything goes as planned, Mundo Deportivo reports.
No delegates from either club will be present at LaLiga’s headquarters, but only a lawyer acting on behalf of Griezmann to pay his buy-out clause.
The France forwards’ release clause dropped from €200m (£180m) to €120m (£107m) on July 1.
Atletico Madrid Chief Executive Officer, Miguel Angel Gil, however believes Griezmann agreed terms with Barcelona in March when his release clause was still at €200m (£180m).
Barca will also not make any announcements, until officials at the LaLiga offices confirm all boxes have been ticked by both clubs.
Griezmann, meanwhile, is preparing to fly to Catalunya, where he will sign a five-year deal to stay at Camp Nou until 2024.
United States President, Donald Trump, has approved the massive arrest of Nigerians and citizens of other countries who are illegally living in the country, beginning from Sunday, July 14, 2019.
The raid will reportedly take place in at least 10 major cities of the U.S.
The New York Times on Thursday quoted sources in the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as saying the agency will begin a “nationwide raid and arrest of thousands of immigrant family members who are undocumented in the country.”
The DHS officials told the newspaper that the raid will include collateral deportations.
The development is coming barely two months after the US government declared that an estimated 29,723 Nigerians who entered the U.S with either non-immigrant tourism or business (B1/B2) visas between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018, overstayed in the country.
According to the ‘The fiscal Year 2018 Entry/Exit Overstay Report’ released by the Trump government, this set of Nigerian immigrants refused to leave the U.S after their visas expired.
The report stated that 195,785 Nigerians who were given visas into the U.S were expected to leave “within the above window.”
Illegal immigrants who restrict their movements may escape the raid as the operatives are legally not allowed to forcibly enter a home.
Those specifically being targeted, according to the report, are those whose deportation have been ordered as a result of their failure to appear in court or who have continued to stay in the country illegally.
President Trump’s directive on the raid is said to be aimed at curbing the rising illegal immigrant overstay in the U.S.
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has frowned at the practice of expelling pregnant schoolgirls while allowing boys that impregnated them to continue their education.
She described the measure as “discriminatory.” She stressed that all girls had the right to education, regardless of their pregnancy, marital or motherhood status.
According to her, pregnant girls face all kinds of punishments, including discriminating practices that deny them their right to education.
A 49-year-old man, Kayode Oni, was on Thursday brought before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Iwo- Road for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter.
Oni was arraigned on a one-court charge of having carnal knowledge (rape) of his daughter with the charge No. Mi/264c/2019.
However, no plea was taken during the arraignment.
Police prosecutor, Sunday Ogunremi, told the court that the accused in 2018 at No.4 Obamomo G.R A. Quarters Iyaganku, Ibadan had unlawful carnal knowledge of his 14-year-old, Eniola, without her consent.
Ogunremi said the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 34 Subsection 1 and 2 of the Child Rights Law of Oyo State Nigeria 2006.
The Chief Magistrate, Taiwo Olaniran, who asked the accused why he defiled his own biological daughter wondering whether it was for ritual purpose.
Oni told the court that it was a mistake and the work of the devil.
He explained that he had separated with Eniola’s mother when the victim was 8 years old.
Magistrate Olaniran berated those involved in the act of sexually assaulting under-age children saying they were allowing the devil to use them to destroy the society.
He thereafter ordered that the accused be remanded in Agodi prison pending legal advice from Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The Magistrate then adjourned the case till July 23, 2019.
Liverpool legend, Don Hutchison, has heaped praises on Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze following his outstanding display in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over South Africa at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final on Wednesday.
Samuel Chukwueze, who won the Man of the Match award of the encounter, gave Gernot Rohr’s men a 1-0 lead before the break thanks to an assist from Alex Iwobi.
However, South Africa levelled in the second half, courtesy of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision.
Samuel Chukwueze
With the match looking to head into extra time, William Troost-Ekong forced the ball over the line in the final minute of play at the Cairo International Stadium.
Reacting to Chukwueze’s performance against the Bafana Bafana, Hutchiso stated that the Villarreal youngster is destined for the top, adding that he has told a lot of scouts and coaches about the 20-year-old.
“What a player mate. English clubs won’t have the balls to go for him (Chukwueze). I’ve told loads of scouts/coaches Etc about him! Going right to the top,” Hutchinson wrote on Twitter.
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Nonso is just 19-yr-old and is standing trial with one Emeka, 36, on two counts of conspiracy and stealing.
The defendants, whose residential addresses were not given, however, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate A.O. Alogba.
Insp. Ingobo Emby, who is the Prosecutor, told the court that the duo committed the offences sometime in January at Wema Bank Plc Headquarters, located at 54, Marina St., Lagos Island.
Emby alleged that the defendants hacked into a Wema Bank account, fraudulently transferred four million Naira into various accounts. They allegedly withdrew the money and shared it.
He said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
The magistrate granted them bail in the sum of N400, 000 each with two sureties each in like sum who must have N500,000 in their bank accounts.
The new Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Mele Kyari, Thursday disclosed that the petroleum price of N145 per litre obtainable in Nigeria is the cheapest in the West African sub-region.
Kyari, who spoke while making submissions on revenue generation before the leadership of the Senate, identified the low fuel price and smuggling as the two key factors hampering the high revenue generation of the agency.
“The N145 per litre fuel price regime Nigeria runs against the N350 per litre most of the other West African countries operate, encourages smuggling, which invariably affected revenue generation for the agency and by extension the country. It is even very difficult for us to make the petroleum product available at N145”.
The NNPC boss who added that Nigeria is not benefiting optimally from gas production, however, stated that as far as projected daily oil production level is concerned, remarkable achievement has been made with the 2.3 million barrels daily production being recorded as against 1.6 million barrels recorded on daily basis in 2016.
He assured that before the end of the year, NNPC would meet the revenue projection of the 2019 Appropriation Act
According to him, NNPC was working tirelessly with the customs and security agencies in controlling and containing cross border activities of the oil smugglers
Also speaking, the Director of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Mr. Rufai Ishaku, called on the National Assembly to speedily pass the Petroleum Industry Bill, saying doing so will significantly transform the oil and gas industry and attract revenues.
On his part, Controller General of Nigerian Customs, Col. Hammeed Ali (retd.) informed the lawmakers that Customs Service has generated N653.3 billion by the end of June 2019, adding that N1.202 trillion was generated as revenue in 2018.
“We collected N1.202 trillion in 2018 and as of June this year, we have collected N653.3 billion. We will surpass 2018 revenue by the end of the year,”
He assured.
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services ( FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler, in his own submission, informed the Senate leadership that in the last two months, FIRS has generated about N6.5 billion.
He added that by the end of September, the agency would have generated about N500 billion from its aggressive revenue drive in meeting the projections made in the 2019 budget.
In his remarks, Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, told the executives of the revenue agencies that the purpose of the collaboration, was to gear them up in making more revenues for the government for effective and efficient budget implementation.
Meanwhile, the Senate has warned that the nation’s indigenous airlines could go into extinction if spirited efforts were not put in place to halt designation of multiple routes within Nigeria to foreign Airlines.
It has therefore summoned the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transport; and heads of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to explain why foreign airlines were allowed to fly multiple routes within the country.
The Senate also directed foreign airlines to provide statistics of Nigerians in their employment with a view to encouraging them to employ more Nigerians and partner with indigenous airlines in the country.
The red chamber further urged the federal government to give indigenous airlines, necessary support and protection to keep them afloat.
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, T-boss, who was recently spotted by a fan at a medical centre in Abuja looking heavily pregnant, has slammed a web user over his comment on her pregnancy.
Recall the news of her pregnancy made headlines after a Facebook user posted photos of Tboss at the clinic.
An Instagram user identified as @xfranky22 took to her Instagram page to drop a comment regarding the report.
The IG user wrote:
“With Ubi baby loading, I wonder if these celebrities are above HIV this one they keep ducking up and down and getting random girls pregnant”
The comment, however, got Tboss angry and she didn’t wasted time in replying.
The reality star wrote,
“xfranky22 sir repeat after me!!! I won’t be an unfortunate retard!!! Now slap yourself and keep it moving”
Mother and wife, actressFunke Akindeleduring an interview with TVC rejected the idea of her friends calling her hubby except on his birthday…“For me, personal space is personal space. Your best friend has to stay in her lane. Your friend can come to your house, your husband can know your best friend, he can say hello but why would she be calling my husband on the phone? Except its his birthday “, she said…. Watch video below:
Operatives of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt's Zonal Office, have arrested seventeen suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideout in Warri, Delta State.
A statement by EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade, said they were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation.
The suspects are: Jolomi Jemide; Suo Ajorbuku; Wilson Chukwuma; Faith Umukoro; Felix Fimber; Isaac Boro; Emmanuel Etanoma; Aghogho Ovuakporaye; Tokoma Mbabov; Tom Wisdom; Elvis Imannivwie; Chinedu Chukwu; Okojikoko Presley; Nyore Arkoro; Godwin Etanoma; Morris Victor and Elvis Okorare.
Their arrest followed series of intelligence report linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, obtaining money by false pretences and other fraud still being investigated.
Several items were recovered from them at the point of arrest. Some of them are three exocitc cars, Lexus ES300, Mercedes Benz C300 and Toyota Camry.
Mobile phones of various brands were also recovered from them.
Villarreal youngster Samuel Chukwueze has set new record at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after becoming the youngest player to score at the ongoing continental championship.
The 20-year-old opened scoring for the Super Eagles in their semifinal clash against South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium.
Although his goal got canceled out by a VAR assisted goal from Bongani Zungu with less than 20 minutes to left to play.
However, Nigeria took the lead for the second time in the meeting after William Troost-Ekong threw himself into a Moses Simon's corner kick and found the back of the net.
The three time African champions have now joined Senegal in the semifinals and will play the winner of Algeria vs Ivory Coast at the last four stage.
Chukwueze has been one of the stand out performers in this tournament with his enterprising style of play.
He has made four appearances for coach Gernor Rohr's side since the start of the competition last month, but finally got his breakthrough against the Bafana Bafana.
At the end of the match, Chuekwueze also bagged the man of the match award to crown his efforts all through the match for Nigeria.
The winger scored five goals and assisted two others in 25 La Liga appearances for the Yellow Submarines last campaign.
Meanwhile, he could be joining a top club this summer having being linked with a move away from his present club.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters.
The suspects were apprehended at different locations within the city of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital during an early morning raid carried out by operatives of the anti-graft agency.
The operation was the sequel to a deluge of intelligence reports available to the Commission on their alleged fraudulent activities.
According to the reports, many people have fallen victim to the tricks of the suspects, who exploit their dexterity on the use of the internet to allegedly commit crime.
Ranging between the ages of 18 and 27 years, 11 of the suspects claimed to be undergraduates, while others said they are self-employed in various vocations.
Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones and several documents suspected to contain information used to access their victims.
The suspects are already providing useful information to aid further investigations.They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Dealing with the other women in your man's life can be quite tricky because it can either make or mar your relationship with him. Just because it is not an easy thing to do doesn't mean it is not doable
Here's how you can keep your love life intact without creating reality television-worthy drama with your man's close circle of female family and friends.
The Controlling Mom
Most mothers have a huge influence in their son's life and sometimes that extends into his romantic relationships. If you find yourself in a relationship with a man whose mother does not know when to let go and is always controlling, you shouldn't take it to heart. The truth is that her behavior is not a reflection of your inabilities but the fact that for most mothers (especially single mothers), their son fills a void in their lives and he is the man she trusts the most.
The diplomatic way to deal with the situation is to sit down with him and say, "Look, I understand you're close to your mother. I don't want to take that away from you. How can you also make me feel like I'm important?" Have him be part of the problem-solving.
The Sister-in-Law From Hell
Your partner's sister like his mother plays a major role in his life and they may have a close bond that you believe he should have with you instead. He may naturally think you and she will get along but in actuality, the two of you can barely stand each other. You even find it difficult to sit across from her during family dinners. News flash! You two simply might not click right now and perhaps you never will. She's not obligated to be your BFF. Being a grown-up means getting along with difficult people and humbling yourself to admit you may not deserve a Sister-in-Law of the Year Award either. But do your relationship a favor-avoid complaining about her to him. Making your significant other choose between his sister and you will always make you appear insensitive.
A Resenting Daughter
If you find yourself dating a man who has a daughter, it is only natural that there might be some friction between you and the younger woman. Your relationship with her father may make her resent you because she feels threatened but it is up to you and her father to bridge the gap. You have to understand that loving someone new in the family doesn't come easily as any relationship takes work. You can explore individual therapy and counseling as well as hart-to-heart talks with each other.
The Childhood Friend
Sometimes your man has close ties with someone he schooled with or grew up with and as such this other woman may have known your man longer than you and even remind you of this. You may see her getting too touchy-feely and because of their closeness, your partner may not even realise it. You help him see how it looks on the reverse side, he can see your point of view."
A 'Present' Ex
Seeing a man who is still in contact with an ex can get messy quickly for even the strongest of us, especially if a child is involved. Questions like "Are they hanging out? Are you invited?" will go through your head. Your man should be more concerned about making you feel at his ease than his ex and if the situation particularly disturbs you, discuss it with your partner.
The Close 'Colleague'
Seventy percent of business professionals have or have had a work spouse-someone they confide in on the job. It is essential you get along with your man's business partners. How to deal with this is to get clear with your partner on boundaries so it's apparent when a line is crossed.
