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Photos : Asisat Oshoala pays courtesy visit to the first lady of Lagos State, donates to football academies.

There are two different stories in One page.
The first.
The 2015 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala paid a courtesy visit to the first lady of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode this week.
She was well received by the Governor’s wife and her team.
Secondly, the Arsenal Ladies striker donated more than 50 Arsenal jerseys, balls and boots to five football academies in Lagos State.
This is where I grew up and I know what they need and know exactly what they lack and even if I am anywhere, I always have them in my heart and with the little I have, I will also remember them. I feel these kids are happy and it with serve as an inspiration to them to do more when they move up in their professional career.” Oshoala stated.
PhotoCredit : twitter.com/ssa4sports

Messi announces return to Argentina national team

Two months after quitting Argentina’s national team following their loss in this summer’s Copa America final, Lionel Messi has announced his return to the squad. The 29-year-old has been included in the Albiceleste‘s 18-man squad to face Uruguay and Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers coming up in September. He rescinded his decision after he met the team’s new coach this week. 

In a statement he released on Friday, the Barcelona playmaker said, “I see that there are a lot of problems in Argentina football and I don’t want to create more. I don’t want to cause harm, on the contrary, my goal was to help in any way I could.”

“There are many things that need to be fixed in Argentine football. But I prefer to help from inside rather than stand on the outside and Criticize. A lot of things ran through my head on the day of the [Copa America] final. And I seriously considered leaving the team. But I love my shirt and my country too much.

“I want to thank all the fans who wanted me to keep playing for Argentina. I hope we can give them joy very soon.” Messi, who is Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 55 goals in 113 said.

Your Baby Deserves The Best!

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It is clear that the needs and abilities of each family are individual. But there is a universal list that you want to buy before the birth of a child. It includes the following categories:
For sleep: crib or cradle;
For walking: stroller;
Care and hygiene accessories;
Clothing and diapers;

And if for some reason you are unable to breastfeed, you will need a bottle sterilizer and a mixture suggested by an experienced pediatrician-neonatologist.
The list of necessary Accessories  for kids:
1. Cradle for a newborn;
2. Waterproof oilcloth (it is better to choose breathable one, this way the child will not sweat too much);
3. Blankets: thin and warm (woolen or feather, depending on weather conditions, and the climate). Lately pediatricians advise to use a special “sleeping bag” instead of blankets – it keeps the same temperature at any time of the year and in any weather.

4. Sheets. If you lay the child in a sleeping bag, then you will need only the linens. You won’t need covers and pillowcases.
5. A pillow. Typically, a child under one year sleeps without a pillow. But if you think it’s needed, orthopedists advise to buy the flattest one — not exceeding 1 cm. Otherwise, kid’s movable vertebras will form incorrectly.
6. Special “nest” for your baby. It is worth to include this product in your shopping list if your baby sleeps bad and “calls” you more for calming than when he is hungry. “The nest” is a limited space made of soft cloth from which the baby can’t fall off, but where it is very easy to reach him. You can place “the nest” in your bad. Dimensional breathing of sleeping mom and dad will soothe a baby. In doing so, for the sake of security you should put it near the wall, rather than at the edge of the bed. And do not cover a newborn with your blanket!

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2face Idibia named youth ambassador for National Youth Council Of Nigeria

Nigerian music star, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has been conferred as Youth Ambassador for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The celebrated music star was issued his certificate of conferment during the International Youth Day celebration which took place at the Samuel Ogebemudia Stadium, Edo State.

Prior to his conferment, 2Baba on the 11th of August, 2016 spearheaded a ‘VOTE NOT FIGHT’ campaign session which held at the Youth Centre in Benin, Edo State. He spent the day sensitizing the youth on the need to remain peaceful during and after the forthcoming electoral process. 

2Baba spoke at length to the youth, on the need to refuse being lured into violence by power hungry politicians and enjoined the gubernatorial elections candidates who were present at the session, to not adopt a do-or- die mentality towards the forthcoming elections. He further urged candidates to maintain the peace despite the result of the elections. The speech was met with a rousing applause from his audience after which he made both candidates and youth sign the VNF pledge form and make public statements to show their commitment to the VNF campaign.

The award winning songster also embarked on a media tour to propagate the message of non-violence during elections. This  followed  the very successful first phase of the ‘VOTE NOTFIGHT’ campaign.
His first stop was at the ITV studios where  he discussed the ideals of the ‘VOTE NOT FIGHT’ campaign with TV host, Emmanuel Akpolohor. He proceeded to Raypower 105.5fm studios also in Benin city, where he shed more light on the workshop and rally held on the 11th of August, 2016.

Rio Ferdinand dismisses Paul Pogba-Roy Keane conparison

Albeit he admitted one of Manchester United’s new signings, Paul Pogba was worth the record fee, former Red Devil centre-back, Rio Ferdinand would have none of the comparison between the former Juventusand one of the club’s greats, Roy Keane.  Brushing aside claims that Pogba will step into Keane’s shoes, the 37 year-old said, ‘Pogba is not the new Keano, far from
it. Pogba is a very different kind of personality when you compare him to Roy,
but we can all see the talent he has got and that is why United are trying to
get him back now.
Roy was a driving force for our team,
he was in your face and he demanded high standards of everyone around him.
That’s what made him such a great winner and a true champion for United. There
will never be another Roy Keane. He was a one-off for a variety of reasons.

Pogba is not like that. I was at
United when Pogba was there first time around and he is a kid who will need to
be handled correctly.
He is a bit of an extrovert off the
field and doesn’t always do things in a conventional fashion, but there is
nothing wrong with that if he is producing the goods on the pitch. It doesn’t
matter what anyone says about the fee that Juventus are getting for Paul Pogba
because that is the going rate and the money Man Utd bring in from a variety of
sources means they can justify this kind of transfer.

You are investing in massive
potential. This guy could be the best midfielder in world football for the next
ten years and if he spends those years at United, then it would be a good
investment.

5 more years! Odion Ighalo signs new contract with Watford FC

Two months after turning down
a £38m offer from Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG, Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has committed his future to Watford FC.  The Super Eagles forward signed a 5
year-deal with the English club today. The 27 year-old scored 17 goals in 42 appearances in the
2015/2016 Premier League campaign. 

New Argentina coach meets with Messi but Maradona thinks he won't rescind retirement decision.

Photo published for Sacchi says Messi no Maradona
While the
football world is prevailing on Lionel Messi to rescind his decision to retire
from the Argentina National team, fellow compatriot, Diego Maradona doesn’t see
that happening. The phenomenal striker announced his retirement from international duty in June 2016 after missing a crucial penalty causing his country to lose to Chile in
the Copa America; their third major final defeat in many years.
Former Sao Paulo manager Edgardo Bauza, who replaced Gerardo Martino as
the country’s head coach met with the football star in Spain to discuss his
future but details on what went down is yet to gain traction.
The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner openly criticised the Argentina Football
Federation days after calling time on his international career and Maradona
thinks the governing body has made matters worse.
The former captain told Radio La Red “I think Messi is going to say no
to Bauza. This is my thinking. Maybe I’m wrong.”
He continued, “We are very bad. We run the risk of not
going to Qatar. I’ve never seen such weak leadership.
What
happened with Messi exposes what’s been going on for a lifetime.  How is
it that the families of the [AFA] leaders are more comfortable than the
players?”

Calling all Writers& Photographers! Submit your entries for The Ake Review

Ake festival
Do you write? Are you into Photography/Artworks? Here’s a chance to get featured in Ake Review – an annual journal by the Ake Arts and Book Festival. The 2016 edition themed ‘BENEATH THIS SKIN’ revolves on identity, race and individuality. Submission must reflect the theme.
  1. Poetry – a maximum of three poems
  2. Prose – a maximum of 1600 words
  3. Artworks/Photographs – a maximum of 2 works in high-res jpeg
  4. Please include a bio of no longer than 70 words
 Guidelines:
  • All entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] as attachments with‘AR Submission’ in the subject line.
  • Entries must be original and unpublished
  • Only one submission per person
  • Deadline for entries is Monday 29 August 2016
  • All accepted submissions will be published on www.akereview.org after #AkeFest16
  • Successful creatives will receive 2 copies of Ake Review
Please note that registration for #AkeFest16 will begin on 22, August 2016
Goodluck!

Kehinde Bankole signs new endorsement deal

Actress
Kehinde Bankole has been unveiled as the ambassador of an online shopping
company – Pumoh.  The talented thespian
made the announcement on her Instagram page today.
 A representative of the company said, ‘We consider Kehinde Bankole a fit and proper personality to market our
brand considering her principles and wealth of experience and the new ideas the
company is coming out with. Her personality aligns perfectly with our company’s
ideology,’