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The stadium barrier collapsed as away fans celebrated a goal The stadium barrier collapsed as away fans celebrated a goal At least 25 people have been hurt, four of them seriously, after a barrier collapsed at a football stadium in France. The incident happened at the Licorne stadium during a Ligue 1 match between Amiens and Lille at Stade de la Licorne. A stadium barrier collapsed in the away section as spectators visiting from Lille celebrated the opening goal of the match by Fode Ballo-Toure. The celebrations caused a fence separating the fans from the pitch to crumble under their weight. Police and stadium staff quickly began to help injured supporters Dozens of fans tumbled down on to the side of the pitch, crushed by fellow supporters, with police and medical staff quickly arriving to tend to the injured. The game was suspended in the 16th minute and later abandoned. Match delegate Noel Mannino said: "In light of the events... it has been decided that the g...

Tambuwal said for Nigeria to be among the great nations of the world, Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the building of a better country. Governor Aminu Tambuwal  Governor Aminu Tambuwal Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the building of a better Nigeria that would be the envy of many other nations. He noted that for Nigeria to be among the great nations of the world, there must be more investment made towards education so that a brighter future can be secured for Nigerian children. Tambuwal stated this in a statement issued in Sokoto on Saturday, September 30, by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam. He said: "They are investments that will bring the best out of the next generation of Nigerians and enable us to reach our potential as individuals, as communities, as a nation. "We must continue to put the right policies in place and ensure diligent implementation of such policies. This is important because...

These are five things we learnt from this weekend's biggest game in the Premier League. John Stone, Kevin De Bryune and Raheem Sterling » more  Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0  (Andy Hooper/Daily Mail)  Manchester City are back to the top of the Premier League table with an impressive 1-0 win at Chelsea. Kevin De Bruyne returned to his former club to hurt them, scoring Manchester City’s goal to win the tie. These are five things were learnt from the game. 1. Manchester City are clear favourites for the Premier League Chelsea's Gary Cahill wins a header from Manchester City's Bernardo Silva during their match at Stamford Bridge in London on September 30, 2017 » more  Chelsea's Gary Cahill wins a header from Manchester City's Bernardo Silva during their match at Stamford Bridge in London on September 30, 2017  (AFP)  Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City added glow to their title credentials with the 1-0 win away at Chelsea. It’s even more than ...

The Nigeria Police Force named one of its facilities after the security officers who were killed and injured during a bank robbery in Imo state. An armed robber on an assault at a Zenith Bank branch in Owerri, Imo State. (YouTube) Nigerian policemen are getting better encouragement for their hardiness based on the naming of a new office complex after two deceased sergeants, Chukwudi Iboko and Sunday Agbo, who died in a bank robbery in Imo state. A third sergeant, Otu Attang , who lost one of his eyes in the assault that occurred at a Zenith Bank branch in February 2017, was also immortalized. National police chief, Ibrahim Idris , confirmed that the initiative aims at giving better encouragement to brave law enforcement officers.  The complex, located at the Nigeria Mobile Police Force 20 situated in Lagos was commissioned on Thursday, September 21, 2017, by Idris. As Punch News reports, the structure...

The suspect who is a final year student of the University of Benin stabbed his mother with a broken soda bottle. Caleb Obasogie reportedly murdered his mother, Josephine Igbineweka due to a disagreement about money. (Facebook) A University of Benin, Edo State, undergraduate, Caleb Obasogie who reportedly murdered his mother, Josephine Igbineweka on Thursday, September 28, 2017, did it due to a spat over money. Igbineweka was locked in her house alone with the 22-year-old youth who gored her with a broken bottle. Help came from her neighbours but it appeared too late as she had lost a large amount of blood before their arrival according to Punch News who reported that most residents abandoned the compound following the tragedy. They were described to have been shocked by the incident which had been garnering momentum an evening before the murder. Obasogie wa...

Here are 5 people Ayo Fayose can settle for as running mate in 2019. Ekiti State Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose celebrates with supporters after announcing on September 28, 2017 that he will run in the next Nigerian General Elections in 2019 (AFP) Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State declared his intention to become Nigeria’s next president on Thursday, September 28, in the nation’s capital city of Abuja. During his declaration , Fayose promised to fix the nation’s broken healthcare system, revamp the country’s education sector and revive a faltering economy. Fayose is yet to settle for a Vice Presidential pick, but that’s exactly why we are here. Here are the five persons who could be on the same ticket with Peter ‘the Rock’ Fayose. 1. Ibrahim Dankwambo    Gombe State Governor Dankwambo   By most accounts, a dece...

Ashafa said the hardship currently experienced by Nigerians is for a limited time, adding that joy would inevitably follow. Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Daily Post) Senator Gbenga Ashafa representing Lagos East has urged Nigerians to be ready to make sacrifices for the country, adding that the scarcity currently experienced by the people will eventually become abundance. The Senator said this in a statement issued on on Saturday, September 30, to mark Nigeria's 57th Independence Day anniversary. Ashafa quoted the words of Chief Obafemi Awolowo to drive home his point. "After rain comes sunshine; After darkness comes the glorious dawn. There is no sorrow without its alloy of joy; there is no joy without its admixture of sorrow. Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!" – Chief Obafe...

Chris Attoh says that women should follow the lead of the captain in their marriage. (Instagram) Chris Attoh was a guest at radio where he was being asked a couple of questions concerning the fundamentals of marriage.   According to the Ghanaian actor, " man is comfortable alone but if he finds a woman that means he has found a good thing, that's an addition, you are an addition to that destiny" Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite (Instagram ) When asked what the fundamentals are of marriage he said: "when you love someone it is important to be able to forgive, respect and submit and these are things that are expected as a woman". He further said " as a woman you need to trust the captain of the ship, it is important if you want peace in your home, that is something you want to consider. ...

The Emir of Katsina says Peace Corps is for unity and national integration.   Dickson Akoh seeks Emir of Katsina's support for Peace Corps (Pulse   The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign a bill seeking to establish Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) as a paramilitary organization in the country. The traditional ruler stated this at his palace when he received national officers of PCN and commandants from the 7 states of the North West region on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The Emir who used the opportunity to preach peace and good neighborliness further pledged his support for the Corps. He maintained that when signed into law, the organization would further promote peace within the country following the growing incidents of hate speeches. " Religious and tribal sentiments are the greatest enemies of this country,” the traditional ruler said. Peace Corps (...

Friday is National Coffee Day — and that means free coffee at many chains across America. null (Boyloso/Shutterstock) Friday is National Coffee Day — and that means free coffee at many chains across America. Chains including Tim Hortons, Dunkin' Donuts, and Krispy Kreme are handing out free drinks on Friday. At some chains, the deals continue into the weekend and even next week. Here's a list of deals, so you can plan your National Coffee Day for maximum caffeination and minimum money spent. Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts (Dunkin Donuts) Dunkin' Donuts has a buy-one, get-one coffee deal. For every medium, large, or extra-large cup of the brand's signature hot coffee you buy on Friday, you get a free additional medium-sized hot coffee. Franchisees are also donating 14 tons of coffee to the American Red Cross. ...

An international study rates Lagos as one of the worst cities to drive a car and here's why. A typical day on a Lagos road (Techpoint) Lagos has been getting plenty of bad international press all year. One of the worst cities to live in. Check. One of the most stressful cities to live in. Check. And now, international financial magazine, Forbes , says Lagos is one of the worst cities to drive a car in the world. You can relate, right? With 60 percent congestion and 10.70 mph of average speed, Lagos is only better than Karachi, Pakistan (59 percent, 11.20 mph average speed) and Kolkata, India (69 percent congestion, 11.20 mph speed), according to Forbes. Forbes based its report on a study conducted by the German auto parts retailer kfzteile24.  A crowded Lagos bus stop (The Guardian ) According to the story, “the international cities that suffer the most enraged drivers on the planet are Bordeaux, France an...

The video features new music by Radiohead and Hans Zimmer, as well as footage that won't be available anywhere else — not even on the episodes of the show. blue planet ii (BBC Earth/YouTube) To find the most alien environments and otherworldly life imaginable, we just need to look at the oceans that cover more than 70% of our planet. The upcoming BBC Earth documentary series Blue Planet II will likely provide a breathtaking look at that underwater world — and you can watch an introductory video for the series now (the YouTube video is embedded below). The prequel video features new music by Radiohead and Hans Zimmer, along with footage that won't be available anywhere else — not even on the episodes of the show. Check it out: Pretty stunning, right? The original "Blue Planet" aired in 2001 and is still one of the most fascinating nature ...

Deep down NOBODY believes in religion, claims controversial author No one believes God exists because it is a 'preposterous' idea, according to Graham Lawton, author of a new book on the human existence. Mr Lawton argues people want to believe religious claims because they have a 'God-shaped conceptual space waiting to be filled'.  But deep down people don't actually think it's true - not even priests and nuns. The controversial author suggests that as our lives become more stable, society could become more 'godless' as our need for religion fades away. Mr Lawton argues people believe religious claims because we have a 'God-shaped conceptual space waiting to be filled' but deep down people don't actually think it's true (stock image) A GODLESS FUTURE? Graham Lawton suggests that as our lives become more stable, society could become 'godless' as our need for religion fades away. When childr...

Microsoft promises a richer user experience with improved features, and hopes to take on competitors Slack. Bill Gates (left) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Microsoft) Microsoft announced it will be making Teams its core communication application for enterprises which was until now Skype for Business. Skype for Business took over from Lync, Microsoft's previous business chat app, back in 2015. The company’s corporate VP for office 365 in his public announcement said " " Microsoft Teams will evolve as the core communications client for its cloud-connected users running Office 365. Teams will become the hero and primary experience for all voice, video and meetings.” Though Microsoft believes that over time, chat-based workspace ''Teams'' will replace the current Skype for Business client, it has taken into...

It appears that TSTV is set to end DSTV's stranglehold, but many other networks have tried to do the same in the past. TSTV enjoying free promo all the way to its launch (Techinnaija) The introduction of the new cable network, TSTV has many excited about the prospect of an alternative to DSTV’s pricey bouquet options. Multichoice has dominated the Nigerian market, mostly due to a lack of options more than the fact that it offers so much more, except when rain falls or the irrelevance of over 100 filler channels becomes evident. Before TSTV, many cable television brands had tried to break this expensive stranglehold, to varying degrees of success. Here are five cable companies who have appeared to joust with the big players. (1) ACTV : African Cable Television is a direct-to-home (DTH) television service that was founded in 2013; the brand’s services la...