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Col. Samaila inusa who was kidnapped by unknown gun men and killed has been laid to rest on Sunday, 27th march, 2016 according to Islamic rites. The burial took place at the old NDA Muslim cementary, Kaduna. May his soul rest in peace

Nigeria failed to qualify for the African cup of Nations for the second time in a row when they lost to Egypt on tuesday by a 1:0 scoreline.

Happy new week to all my readers, thank you for sticking to Emfactor's blog. Keep sticking to it. Tanx

26-year-old musician, Waidi Kabiru, was on Sunday, November 23, reportedly abducted from Igbogbo Police Station, Lagos State, by a three-man gang. According to Punch, the three man gang wore reportedly masks, sneaked into the station around 1am on Sunday and bundled him out of the cell. The state police command confirmed that Waidi, was arrested on Friday, November 21. but said he had been released on bail. The command, however, did not disclose the surety to whom the youth was released. Waidi's father, Mr. Bisiriyu Kabiru, said he had been visiting his son since he was arrested on Friday but that he had gone to the station to give him food on Sunday only to be told that he was no longer inside the cell. He said: "He called me on the phone around 9am on Friday that he was arrested during a raid and I went to the station to see him. One of the policemen I met asked me how much I had to bail him out and I said N4,000. But he told me it wasn't enou...

The golden Eaglets of Nigeria trash Mali 2:0 to retain the FIFA U- 17 World cup for a record fifth time. Nigeria missed the chance to score a first goal in the fourth minute when Mali's shot stopper, Samuel saved Ebere's spot kick and Ebere headed the rebound against the crossbar and the first half ended goal less. In the second half, Nigeria again hit the crossbar ass they were looking for the first goal and it finally came from the man of the moment, Victor Osimhen and minutes later, Funsho Bamgboye riffled a shot into the back of the net and Nigeria held on for a much deserved win.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says Most African footballers need to show more desire to make it to the very top of the game. Toure, 30, is in the 10-man shortlist for candidates to win the African Footballer of the Year award. This is the fifth African Player of the year award he is going for. The Ivory Coast international is also the only African on the shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the fourth year in a row. "I admit that I see too many of them acting casually," he told France Football. "You'd say that they're not always very hungry. Not hungry enough, for my taste. They're not conscious enough of the effort required to get to the very top. Of course it can go quite quickly at the start. Too quickly, without a doubt. But when it comes to climbing the final steps to get to the very top with [Lionel] Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, there's no longer anyone left." Yaya Toure said

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.