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Today, Some Fulani cattle herdsmen were spotted inside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus, looking for grass for their cows to graze. They were spotted near the perimeter fence housing the Fidelity Bank PLC, UNN Branch and also near the desuetude Miriam Babangida Auditorium. The security personnel at one of the University Gates close-by were quickly alerted to the subtle danger of experienced espionage and reconnaissance hidden in such idle roaming for grass, especially in a gentle learning environment with thousands of students and staff members sleeping habitually and freely at night. Fortunately, the Fulani were quickly advised to take their cows off the campus..., but, very tactfully. I hope they got the message. You can see how the obviously intelligent Fulani hid himself away from the camera's eye view.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration was determined to recover money stolen by former public officers to create jobs for the nation’s teeming unemployed youths. The President said this at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Gbakuta, Iseyin, Oyo State, during the swearing-in of Batch `A’ corps members posted to the state. Buhari, whose speech was read by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sport, Mrs Ololade Agboola, said recovered funds would be used to create jobs. “One of the disturbing problems inherited by this administration is increasing unemployment amongst young people. “In fact, the unemployment situation has taken a great toll on the Nigeria youths at their prime productive ages. “That is why this administration is anxious to recover illicit wealth to channel them into productive economic ventures to absorb thousands into employment’’, he said. He said government was aware of rejection of corps members, infrastructure deficit at the orien

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has denied reports making the rounds in the International media that the Federation was snubbed by former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp. The NFF is currently in search of a high calibre foreign coach to take charge of the Super Eagles qualification for Russia 2018. There were reports that Redknapp had agreed to manage Nigeria's senior team before making a u-turn to work as consultant for an Australian club. When asked about the reports by Sporting Life magazine, Amaju Pinnick said 'Totally untrue'. Redknapp a highly respected coach, has accrued nearly 1500 games as a top flight manager and apart from his new role as the Mariners consultant, he acts as an advisor to Derby County.

Barcelona's Brazil international purchased a new aircraft - which can transport 12 people and has a maximum range of 3,190 miles - for a hefty sum in August 2015. Barcelona forward Neymar spent$9.1 million (£6.2 million) on a new jet last year, according to Brazilian newspaper O Globo,meaning that his goalscoring statistics are not the only thing taking off! A document shows that the Brazil international purchased the Cessna 680 aircraft in August 2015 through his company Neymar Sport and Marketing. The business jet can carry up to 12 passengers, has a maximum range of 3,190 miles and can cruise at a speed of 890 kilometres per hour. As part of an investigation into Neymar's tax affairs, the former Santos man had £32 million worth of assets frozen in February, including a yacht and another jet owned by the 24-year-old. That won't stop Neymar getting around, though, with his shiny new plane still available to use and even having space for Luis Enrique and the Barcelona star

Barcelona's Brazil international purchased a new aircraft - which can transport 12 people and has a maximum range of 3,190 miles - for a hefty sum in August 2015. Barcelona forward Neymar spent$9.1 million (£6.2 million) on a new jet last year, according to Brazilian newspaper O Globo,meaning that his goalscoring statistics are not the only thing taking off! A document shows that the Brazil international purchased the Cessna 680 aircraft in August 2015 through his company Neymar Sport and Marketing. The business jet can carry up to 12 passengers, has a maximum range of 3,190 miles and can cruise at a speed of 890 kilometres per hour. As part of an investigation into Neymar's tax affairs, the former Santos man had £32 million worth of assets frozen in February, including a yacht and another jet owned by the 24-year-old. That won't stop Neymar getting around, though, with his shiny new plane still available to use and even having space for Luis Enrique and the Barcelona star

The Olympiakos forward and Haugesund defender were included in the list of Super Eagles to face Les Aiglons and the Red Lions next month friendlies in France Nigeria interim coach Salisu Yusuf has invited 26 players for next month's international friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg. Heading the list are Brown Ideye and William Troost-Ekong who had been overlooked by coaches in recent games. Ideye last played for the Eagles under former coach Stephen Keshi and has not been invited since he missed out on the 2014 World Cup squad. He recently won the Greek league title with Olympiakos. Also making a return to the senior national team is Raheem Lawal, while former Flying Eagles stars Gbenga Arokoyo, Chidozie Awaziem and Musa Muhammed have been handed a call up for the first time. Only goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa made the cut from the domestic Nigeria Professional Football League. Surprisingly, Kenneth Omeruo who has been ruled out of the Rio 2016 Olympics owing to a groin injur

Nigerian academic, Prof. Abiodun Alao, will today deliver an inaugural lecture at King’s College, University of London. This would make him the first ever black African scholar to deliver such lecture since the institution was established back in 1829. A professor of African Studies, Abiodun Alao was conferred with a professorial title about two years ago alongside his Nigerian counterpart in the institution’s African Leadership Centre - Prof. Funmi Olonisakin. This was another milestone that made them both the first black Africans to attain the professorial cadre in King’s College since its establishment. According to Thisday, Abiodun Alao’s lecture titled, "Africa: A Voice to be Heard, Not a Problem to be Solved" will be delivered at the Edward Safra Lecture Theatre at the college’s main campus & will be attended by people from different parts of the world including Nigeria, Australia, Kenya, USA and South Africa.