Breaking: Presidency Releases N471.8m For Falcons, Super Eagles

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has released the mandate to Central Bank of Nigeria for payment of naira equivalent of US$1,173,820.00 at N305/$  to Nigeria Football Federation in other to be able to pay outstanding winning bonuses for Super Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying Matches and for the Super Falcons’ participation in the 10th Women’s Africa nations Cup.

This is in furtherance of the approval from Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, for the said amount to be paid.

The mandate, which is a sum of N358 million, was paid by Central bank of Nigeria on Thursday, a statement signed Kenechukwu N, on behalf of the Accountant General, said.

Similarly, another mandate for N113.8 million has also been released by Office of Accountant General of the Federation for the payment of wining bonus for Super Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying matches; and for the Super Falcon’s participation in the 10th Women’s Africa Nation’s Cup.

Zahra Buhari Pictured With Her Mom As She Prepares For Her Wedding Today

The Pretty daughter of the President is getting married to son of Billionaire Indimi.

Super Falcons: We Will Wait Till 11pm Before We Take The Next Decision

Super Journalist Aderonke Bello who led the Super Falcons protest recently as confirmed this morning that the girls will wait till 11pm before the AWCON champions take another step.

She spoke on national TV this morning and said that she believes the Government will leave up to the promises made after the Chief of Staff to President Buhari had said that there will be solution within 48 hours.

Cristiano Ronaldo Hits 500th Club Career Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his fourth Ballon d'Or award with his 500th goal at club level to seal Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Club America on Thursday and book his side's place in the FIFA Club World Cup final.

The prolific Portuguese ran onto Alvaro Morata's through-ball and fired home in the 93rd minute, but his celebration was cut short when referee Enrique Caceres appeared to rule the goal out for offside, only to confirm the goal after consulting the video referee.Ronaldo's goal meant he also became the first player to score for two different teams in the Club World Cup, having netted in the 2008 semi-final for Manchester United against Gamba Osaka.

Obama Calls For Action Against Russia For Hacking DNC Emails

President Barack Obama on Thursday called for retaliation against Russia for the hacking of Democratic National Committee emails that federal authorities believe was meant to sway the presidential election in President-elect Donald Trump’s favor.

“I think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections ... we need to take action,” Obama said in an interview with NPR, to be broadcast Friday. “And we will, at a time and place of our own choosing. Some of it may be explicit and publicized; some of it may not be.”

Obama last met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in September to discuss the cyber attacks.

Falcons: NFF Thanks Buhari For Interfering, But Failed To Mention When They Will Be Paid

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) for directing that players and officials of African champions, Super Falcons be paid within days, following the team’s protest at the Three Arms Zone on Wednesday.

“We are grateful to the Presidency for the prompt action, and we believe this will put the minds of the players at rest. It has been a very difficult time for the NFF; no official of the Federation was happy that the players and officials could not be paid their entitlements immediately after the tournament.

Traces Of Explosives Found On Victims Of Egyptair Plane

Traces of explosives have been found on victims of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean in May, Egyptian investigators say.

A criminal investigation would now begin into the crash of the Airbus A320, the civil aviation ministry said.

Flight MS804 from Paris to Cairo plunged into the sea on 19 May killing all 66 people on board.