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Maria Ekanem sold her two week old baby to an Abuja-based woman for N20,000. According to a report by Vanguard, the 20-year-old school drop out from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was arrested by the police along with her accomplices. Her boyfriend got her pregnant and asked her to abort the baby. However, a doctor agreed to help her with free antenatal care and food and in exchange she agreed to sell her baby after delivery. Paraded along with Ms Ekanem were the medical doctor, Okokon Offiong Okohon,55, the proprietor of Evangel Clinic,of 2, Atu Street, a 70-year-old matron of Sadatoe Maternity located at Umoh Street and a nurse. Source: Lindaikeji'sblog

Africa's leading Digital TV entertainment platform, StarTimes has announced the appointment of world football icon and superstar, Kanu Nwankwo (OON) as its new brand ambassador in Africa. With the official announcement of a 3-year partnership deal signed today in Lagos, Kanu becomes the new face of StarTimes PayTV across 12 African markets where it presently operates, including Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya, DRC, Uganda and others. The ex-international will feature in StarTimes brand commercials, make special guest appearances at major StarTimes events and assist in promoting the StarTimes brand across Africa amongst other activities ahead of the digital TV switch over. Kanu would also be supported by another ex-international, Mr. Jonathan Akpoborie who was also appointed as sports programs strategist and celebrity guest analyst on live shows. Akpoborie will feature as technical sports analyst on various StarTimes live sports broadcast ...

Manchester United were eliminated from the ongoing Carling cup by midddlesbrough at Old Trafford. The match was goal less after 90 minutes of normal time and 30 minutes of extra time which then made the contest enter a penalty shootout. Andres Perreira was the only Manchester United player that scored his own penalty kick, Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Ashely Young all missed as Manchester united lost 3:1 at Old Trafford.

Emanuel Eminie quits the Super eagles by posting "After five great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full stop to my national career for the sake of national peace" emonoke played 35 times for Nigeria and scored 16 goals.

Congo beat Nigeria 2:0 in a friendly match on thursday. Goals from Dieumerci Mbokani and Jordon Nkolo secured the win for the leopards. The super eagles missed a good number of chances to level the game but the Congolese held on for the much needed victory for the Leopards. Nigeria now face Cameroon on Sunday in a bid to come back from the disappointing display.

The now clubless Former Borussia dortmund coach is set to become Liverpool's manager and will fly to UK in the next 24 hours before hie unveiling on Friday. The 48 year old coach who has 2 bundesliga titles and a Champions league final in his CV has agreed a 3 year deal with the option of a further year.

The Nigerian U23 have beaten Ghana 2.0 at the All african games going on. Goals from junior ajayi and kingsley sokari sealed the win for Samson siasia's boys popularly called the dream VI.

Wayne rooney has broken a 45 year old record set by England legend Sir Bobby Charlton by becoming England's record goal scorer. He broke the goal scoring record by converting a penalty against Switzerland on the 84th after harry kane had already given England the lead on the 67th munite to take his tally for country to 50, one more Charlton's total. Rooney was congratulated by his team mates on achieving this feat and he was even given a shirt with 50 on it.

First bank of Nigeria has appointed it's first female chairman Ibukun awosika. Her appointment came when the former chairman, prince ajibola afonja retired. She is also the chairman of the bnard of trustees of women in management and bussiness (WIMBIZ) as well as for many others.

NIgerian super eagles battle for a point with the Tanzanians after playing out a goaless draw. It would have not been the case if not for the heroics of the Super eagles keeper IKeme who brilliantly stopped most of the Tanzanians shot to keep te scores level. Super eagles coach Sunday oliseh will be hoping for convincing display next time.

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Emir of KanoMuhammadu Sanusi II, Aliko Dangote led a Blackstone group which included it's President Stephen Schwartzman visited the Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Senate house of Assembly today August 28th. They disscused ways in which the 8th senate and bussinesses can partner to strengthen the Nigerian economy and creat jobs in Nigeria.