Buhari Tracks Looted Money To UK, Switzerland, Promises To Return It

The federal government has begun tracing Nigerian funds that were illegally moved out of the country to foreign nations with the aim of recovering and repatriating them.

Reportedly, the funds were traced to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and other European countries where corrupt officials allegedly have been stashing public funds.

On his first day in his Aso Villa office, President Muhammadu Buhari vowed that his administration would recover all the looted funds stashed in foreign banks by corrupt Nigerians.

“The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered, and we will do our best,” said Buhari in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.

Earlier, Nigeria’s looted funds have been found in such countries as Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Others are in France, Germany, the British Virgin Islands and other tax havens spread across the globe.

Moreover, Adesina also said the search for the looted funds will not be limited to these countries but anywhere in the world where they may be hidden
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According to The Punch, anti-corruption agencies will play a prominent role in the exercise targeted at corrupt government officials in the recent past administration and their private sector collaborators, among others.

The federal government is planning to engage the services of foreign private investigators to help trace and find looted funds belonging to the people of Nigeria. Details on The Punch

Transfer rumours and paper review

Manchester United would only consider allowing David de Gea to leave if Real Madrid offer a world-record fee for a goalkeeper. (Manchester Evening News)

Tottenham opened talks to sign Victor Moses last night after the winger indicated that he was unsure about a return to Stoke City, where he played on loan last season from Chelsea . (The Times)

Spurs could also complete the free transfer of FC Dnipro's Ukrainian winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, 25, who will fly into London next week for talks. (Eurosport)

Liverpool will make Italy Under-21 and Atalanta right-back Davide Zappacosta their second defensive signing of the summer. (Daily Express)

Petr Cech is on the verge of completing his protracted £11m transfer to Arsenal from Chelsea, having undertaken his medical on Friday, but the north London club fear that they will be beaten to the signing of Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin by Manchester United. (The Guardian)

Arsenal could make it a double raid on Chelsea with a surprise £8.5million move for one of their brightest young stars. The Gunners are on the verge of wrapping up an £11million move for Chelsea goalkeeping legend Petr Cech, but have also targeted young midfielder Charly Musonda.
(Daily Express)

Everton will continue to keep tabs on Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj this summer.
(Liverpool Echo)

Tottenham are ready to reignite their interest in Kevin Mirallas with a bid of around £7million for the Everton wideman. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa’s offer for Asmir Begovic has been dismissed as derisory by Stoke City. Stoke rate the Bosnia goalkeeper from £8 million to £10 million, but it is understood that Villa’s bid was around half of that valuation. (The Times
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Manchester City are ready to exploit an astonishingly low buy-out clause in Fabian Delph’s new contract. (Daily Mirror)

Robin van Persie is willing to leave Manchester United for regular football — but admits ‘her indoors’ will have the final say. (The Sun)

Galatasaray have confirmed they are hoping to land Lukas Podolski from Arsenal. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham United are reportedly closing in on the transfer of Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour. (Metro)

Newcastle are ready to make a £12million bid for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland have made an £8million offer for Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens . (Daily Mail)

Dick Advocaat's side are also preparing to test West Ham’s resolve with an improved offer for England winger Stewart Downing. The Black Cats have already had a £5million bid turned down.
(Newcastle Chronicle)

Swansea City have been linked with a move for Portuguese international Eder. (South Wales Evening Post)

Meet Man Who Is Married To N1.3m Sex Doll

A young man who is married to a doll has given a breakdown of their daily life.

Dirk and Jenny’s sentiments are: to love one another, to support one another and to share a lot of their private time together.

The only thing that sets them apart is Jenny is a ‘real doll’ that Dirk bought for 6,000 euros (that’s $6,750 and N1.3million).

His reason for the purchase was after he suffered a breakdown from feeling lonely. They have been living together in Dirk’s flat for 4 years now. They tied the knot in Dirk’s flat, and instead of a wedding ring, he gifted her heart shaped pendant on a chain.

A Documentary carried on the couple’s day to day lives by photographer, Sandra Hoyn, discovered the 40-year-old man bathed Jenny on Sundays, they wrote a blog together and watched football in front of the TV side by side. Dirk, however, hasn’t told any of his family or friends, including his child from a previous marriage. When he has guests he conceals her in his bedroom and dims the lights.

The photographer’s biggest challenge, was coming to terms with treating Jenny as the person Dirk sees her to be; to not to just see the doll just as a doll, but to “recognize what the man sees and loves in her”.

She actually started to feel her presence, and when Jenny was put in bed for a ‘sleep’, actually felt her voice volume lowering, afraid of waking her.

“I can’t live without love. My loneliness destroyed me.” Dirk says of his silicone doll. Dirk carrying Jenny into the bathroom. He always has to remove the door so that Jenny fits through. “Jenny is such a sensitive being. She is so helpless.” He said

“Jenny gives me security. I never want to live without her again. I am moved from her words, the purity, serenity and honesty of her speaking”.
“Jenny likes to wear beautiful clothes. But she does not care for brands.” Every Sunday Dirk washes her lace lingerie and wigs.

Dirk powders and massages Jenny’s feet. He cares for her silicone skin every Sunday after bathing to keep it soft.

– USA Legalises Same Sex Marriage Nationwide

The Supreme Court of the United States of America on Friday finally legalised same sex marriage throughout the whole country. 

Before the announcement, only states which had passed the legalisation allowed same-couple marriages, but under the new ruling all 50 states in the country would allow same sex marriage.

                                 President Barack Obama 

The issue of same sex marriage has led to significant changes in matrimony laws including a court ruling over 50 years ago that legalised interracial marriage.

This new ruling means that the ban on gay marriages in 14 US states has been cancelled. The states which forbid it are geographically situated in the “Bible Belt” areas of the Southern US.

Today’s ruling means the decision from Cincinnati’s Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the right of states to maintain “the traditional definition of marriage”  has been cancelled.

A 5-4 decision with the majority opinion written by Justice Anthony Kennedy made the decision possible.

He wrote of same sex couples: “Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”

The outcome is the culmination of two decades of Supreme Court debate over marriage, and gay rights generally.

President Obama tweeted the announcement: “Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else"

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According to Fox President Obama spoke to a crowd outside the supreme court. He called the decision a  “victory for America.”

He added: “When all Americans are treated as equal, we are all more free.”

Vice-president Joe Biden in a statement said@:“All marriages, at their root, are about love.”

Buhari Angry Over House Of Reps Fracas, Set To Delay Ministerial List

President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly angry over the fracas that ensued at the federal house of representatives yesterday.

According to The News, Buhari is also angry over the disrespect accorded the All Progressives Congress (APC) on various positions to be filled in both Chambers of the Nigerian legislature.

With both chambers announcing an adjournment till 21 July, Buhari’s ministerial list will also have to be delayed for at least one month or even till after the Ramadan fasting period.

The 7th Senate under Senator David Mark approved in early June, Buhari’s request for 15 special advisers. Out of the list, Buhari has only appointed a special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina.

Speaking through another media aide, Garba Shehu, recently, Buhari had blamed the crisis in the senate as part of the reasons for the delay in unveiling ministerial nominees.

Although, the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, has described the ongoing tension in the national assembly as a disagreement that is in the interest of Nigeria.

Cancer Patient And His Girlfriend Tie The Knot In Hospital : A 16-year-old girl has fulfilled her boyfriend’s last wish by marrying him in hospital – just days before he died, Birmingham, England, UK.

Amie Cresswell and Omar Al Shaikh were dating for eight months and decided to tie the knot afer the boy’s doctors warned he had less than a week to live. Omar was suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia for more than a year and his only hope was to find a stem cell donor but, unfortunately, it did not happen.

When the 16-year-olds heard the terrible news they immediately asked the permission of their parents for a wedding – and they could not refuse. Omar proposed to Amie and the next day they tied the knot in the hospital surrounded by friends and family members. Three days after their big day Omar passed away, his mother Mirabela and new wife were with him at that moment.

Devastated Amie said: “I’m still absolutely heartbroken. Omar wanted to get married before he died and when he proposed I just jumped at the chance. We had talked about getting married but never imagined we would be 16. We thought we would grow old together. When he was told the disease had come back it was just a massive shock.

“I knew I wanted to stand by him through it all. He is such a lovely soul – wanted to spend as much time as I had with him as possible. As he put the ring on my finger he said he wished he had more time with me. I wish we had, too, but I’m so glad we had the chance to make this happy memory.”

» Movie Trailer: Visa Lottery; Latest 2015 Nigerian Nollywood Comedy Movie

An irresponsible man with two wives refuses to take responsibility of his home rather prefers to spend his money outside with other women, finds himself in a big soup the day he decides to steal his boss’s money. Chioma Akpotha, Ime Bishop Umoh, Eniola Badmus.

Watch trailer here :https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zLRWD4Y2tZE

ELEVEN HINTS OF LIFE

1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel. 2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go. 3. Tha best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had. 4. It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lose it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives. 5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. 6. Don’t go for looks, they can decieve. Don’t go for wealth even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem unbright. 7. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. 8. Always put yourself in other’s shoes…….if you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too. 9. A careless word may kindle strife. A cruel world may wreck a life. A timely world may level stress, but a loving word may heal & bless. 10. The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. 11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss,ends with a tear. When you were born, you were crying & everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you are the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.

Japanese women go ape over 'handsome' gorilla named Shabani

An Australian-raised gorilla is winning hearts in Japan where his good-looks have made him a hit with female zoo-goers. Shabani, a western lowland gorilla born in the Netherlands and raised in a Sydney zoo, is popular for his handsome looks and dramatic poses, with local admirers dubbing him an “ikemen”, or “good-looking man”.

The gorilla lives in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya, Japan, where he moved in 2007 after spending his formative years at Taronga Zoo on the shores of Sydney Harbour. And while the 18-year-old has local women enthralled, Shabani may have been a late bloomer. “I have seen quite an early photo of him and he's not the handsome man that he is today,” Madeleine Smitham, a media relations officer at Taronga Zoo

“He certainly didn’t have quite the same following here that he has in Japan.” On Twitter many Japanese women have tweeted praise and pictures of Shabani, Mail Online reported, including one women who wrote: "I went to Higashiyama Zoo. This hot Shabani ikemen was certainly handsome." Another female visitor shared an image of the zoo with her friends and the caption: "The meeting of going to see the handsome gorilla Shabani... it was a fun holiday." Shabani arrived at Taronga Zoo as a baby with another silverback, Kibabu, who is now living out his “retirement” at a zoo on the NSW south coast, explained another staffer, Paul Fahy. “Obviously western lowland gorillas are a critically endangered species, so Taronga’s part of a coordinated breeding programme. The decision was made for Shabani to go to Japan as part of the breeding program, which is all about ensuring genetic diversity,” Fahy said.

This is not the first time Shabani has gone viral. “There was a video a couple of years ago of him tightrope walking at the zoo in Japan,” Fahy said. Back in Sydney, Shabani may have some competition. “We’ve now got a young aspiring silverback here now, who we like to think is quite dashing in his own way,” Fahy said. That’s Kibali, a French-born western lowland gorilla. And in perhaps heartening news for the men of Japan, there is currently no plan to send Kibali overseas.

OAP Toke Makinwa becomes a certified YouTube star

One of first & most successful vloggers in Nigeria Toke Makinwa has been certified by Youtube . The OAP shared the good news via Instagram with the pic above .She wrote : "Mama I'm a YouTube Star.... So much to be thankful for, YouTube is 10 and tonight I was celebrated at the "Evening with YouTube" event. I got to talk about my channel and share my growth on YouTube as a content provider. I feel really blessed, way up! God has brought so many of you into my life via my Vlog and it feels really good to be one of the very first Vloggers in Nigeria. Don't let anyone kill your dream, first they will laugh and at some point they will copy. Thanks to everyone who has ever watched, subscribed or liked any one of my videos, for the family I have built thru this ministry I say thank you God and thank you too. Yes, You. I think we should take TokeMomentsontheroad." Congrats to her !

Beyonce and Jay-Z have been dethroned as world's highest paid celebrity couple

New couple Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have officially dethroned Beyonce and Jay Z as the world's highest paid celebrity couple. Taylor and Calvin are now top spot with combined earnings of $146 million over the last year, according to Forbes. They earned $35.5 million more than Beyonce and Jay Z, whom came in second with $110.5 million. This report remains valid if 1. Beyonce and Jay Z overthrow them 2. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris remain a couple Taylor's earnings over the last year are surely boosted by her smashingly successful fifth studio album, 1989, which debuted in October 2014.The album moved 1.287 million copies in one week, the highest selling album since 2002. The 25-year-old musician is currently embarked upon her 1989 world tour, with the secondary price of tickets averaging $315.41, according to Forbes. In third place is Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, with combined earnings of $57 million.

MMIA Police Honours Cleaner Who Returned Passenger’s Lost N12 Million Rewarded with Plaque & Certificate

Josephine Ugwu, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) cleaner who returned a passenger’s lost N12 million in foreign currencies, is still receiving honours months after her noble act. You will recall that earlier in the year, she was honoured by the Lagos Assembly, her employers, and The Redeemed Evangelical Mission TREM. And now, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), MMIA Division, on Thursday in Lagos honoured Ugwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Deputy Commissioner of Police Airport Command, Haminu Makama, presented a plaque and a certificate to her on behalf of the PCRC members. Makama urged her to continue with her honesty, despite the high rate of unemployment in the country. He said Ugwu was honoured for doing the right thing in a society where many would have disappeared with such money. According to him, her conduct will go a long way in projecting the image of the country, even in the international community.

EU rescues Nigeria's Power sector with 33 billion naira grant for improvement

The European Union (EU) has announced that it offered Nigeria a €150m grant (33 billion naira) for power sector improvement. This was made public at an interactive session with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Thursday. The team leader of the EU delegation, Mr Peter Cameron, said the delegation was exploring possible areas of assistance to address Nigeria’s power challenge. The Chairman of the NERC, Dr Sam Amadi, however, added that the Commission would study the details of the grant and decide on how best the offer could be accessed and optimally utilized Nigeria is currently generating below 4,000 megawatts capacity, grossly inadequate for a population close to 200 million . - See more at: http://www.kingebuka.com/2015/06/eu-to-offer-nigeria-150m-grant-for.html?m=1#sthash.t1peFxqj.dpuf

News And Rumours Transfer rumours and paper review – Friday, June 26

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Friday's newspapers... Manchester City are close to winning the £60m battle for Paul Pogba. Manuel Pellegrini believes he has beaten off competition from Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid to capture the Juventus midfielder with City set to pay the Frenchman more than £200,000 a week. (The Sun) Manchester United will beat Arsenal to the signing of midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Southampton have accepted a bid of £20m from United, rising to £25m depending on the player's success at Old Trafford, and a deal is close to being completed. (Daily Star) Manchester United's £35million bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has been rejected. United are now set to make a revised bid and are ready to offer Ramos a deal worth £7.8m to move to Old Trafford. (Daily Mail) Real Madrid have already lined up a replacement for Ramos should the defender leave for United. Valencia's Argentine centre-back Nicolás Otamendi is their top target. (Marca) Manchester City are also considering a move for Otamendi. Although the centre-back position has not been one that City have been looking at primarily, the club are keen on 27-year-old Otamendi and are monitoring his situation. (Daily Mirror) Turkish wonderkid Enes Unal is close to joining Manchester City after Bursaspor gave him permission to fly to England. The highly-rated striker, 18, has already won an international cap and is expected to cost around £500,000. (The Sun) Liverpool will continue to splash the cash, even after stumping up £12.5million to make Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne their sixth signing of the summer. The Reds are expected to return to Aston Villa within the next few days with a £25m-plus offer for Christian Benteke . (Daily Mirror) Paulinho is close to leaving Tottenham for China as Spurs hope to recoup the full £17 million they paid for the midfielder. (London Evening Standard) Toby Alderweireld is hoping to complete a move to Tottenham Hotspur after returning from his honeymoon in Bali. Tottenham are understood to be edging closer to agreeing a fee for Alderweireld with Atletico Madrid, who had tried to send the central defender to Chelsea as part of a bid to re-sign Filipe Luis. (Daily Telegraph) Crystal Palace are keen on Swansea defender Ashley Williams. The 30-year-old Wales centre-back was a target for Arsenal last summer but the Gunners baulked at the Welsh club's £12million valuation. (Daily Mirror) West Ham are looking to secure a cut-price swoop for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song after closing a deal for Dimitri Payet. They also want either Loic Remy from Chelsea or Newcastle target Charlie Austin of QPR. (Daily Mail) Watford are confident of landing Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic. The 27-year-old midfielder, who has 50 caps for Serbia, has been offered to the Hornets after being told he can leave his club. (Daily Mirror) Watford have also been offered the chance to sign former Newcastle defender Davide Santon from Inter Milan. Santon returned to Inter in January after three-and-a-half years on Tyneside but is already surplus to requirements with Inter coach Roberto Mancini . (London Evening Standard)

Ghanaian Football Start Asamoah Gyan Charged For Rape And Sodomy

Kwablah has also threatened to release a sex tape of the couple, from the time they had a relationship, which supposedly began in February. A case of blackmail was subsequently filed by Asamoah Gyan’s lawyer, Kissi Adjabeng, at the Ordorkor Police Station.

The captain of the national Ghanaian football team, Asamoah Gyan, has recently been charged by police for the rape and sodomy of Sarah Kwablah, a 22 year old student at the University of Ghana. Kwablah’s lawyer, Maurice Ampaw, said the complaint was made two days ago at the Victim Support Unit (DOOVSU) of the Ministry Police Station in Accra. Gyan has admitted to having sex with Sarah Kwablah. However, he claims that the sex was entirely consensual. Kwablah, is also accusing Gyan of fathering her pregnancy. Hospital scans have shown that she is indeed pregnant but Gyan claims that the child is not his. He has demanded a paternity test to determine the veracity of her claims. Reports say he is prepared to take responsibility of the child if it is proven that he is the father. According to numerous reports, Kwablah is also asking for a fully furnished apartment, a housemaid, and a $1,000 monthly stipend from Gyan. The Black Stars captain, Gyan, has called the demands outrageous. Kwablah has also threatened to release a sex tape of the couple, from the time they had a relationship, which supposedly began in February. A case of blackmail was subsequently filed by Asamoah Gyan’s lawyer, Kissi Adjabeng, at the Ordorkor Police Station. In light of the madness, Gyan spoke to the Ghanaian radio station, Happy FM, saying “all through my career, I have always contended with obstacles whenever I’m trying to do anything but I never give up because I am mentally strong. I have not always had things running smoothly for me but I try to sail through." "What has kept me going up to this time is my mental toughness," he went on, confident that his history of dealing with challenges on his way to greatness will come in handy again. "You will notice that at almost every point in my life I have had challenges. I am blessed to have been able to go through all the time so I will go through this one too, again."

Janet Jackson to get Ultimate Icon award from BET

BET Awards will pay a special tribute to Janet Jackson on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Janet will cop the first ever Ultimate Icon award from the entertainment company. BET wrote on Twitter, “.@JanetJackson will recieve the 1st ever Ultimate ICON: Music Dance Visual award! #BETAwards LIVE SUN JUNE 28 8P|7c”

Davido Launches HKN Gang Clothing Line, Website up and running

O.B.O moniker creator, Davido has revealed his OBO/HKN Gang clothing line is due to hit stores, and the website is already up and running. He shared a sample of his clothing products on his instagram page today, June 25, saying more designs will surface later. The singer wrote: “My Official clothing line website is up an running! Make sure you check it out and get your O.B.O T-Shirts today www.HknGangWears.com more designs and clothes coming soon! Stay tuned follow @ricklinco_Hkn for updates”

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The real dangers of smoking cannabis

The possession and use of cannabis is illegal in Nigeria, but despite this it is still one of the commonest illicit drugs abused in the country. Its use can lead to multiple health and psychiatric complications. “Although cannabis is viewed as an innocent herb by many, there is increasing concern about adverse health consequences,” says Dr Lize Weich, senior psychiatrist and lecturer at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Many users become dependent on cannabis, it is estimated that about one in nine cannabis users will become dependent, while those who start using it in their teens have a one in six chance to become dependent. It is also linked to other medical complications, including heart attacks (one study found a nearly five-fold increased risk for this in the hour after use), as well as arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and strokes. Smoking is the most common route of delivery of cannabis, so it is not surprising that lung problems, like chest infections, chronic bronchitis and emphysema are common among cannabis users. Cannabis smoke also contains carcinogens (cancer causing agents) similar to that found in tobacco smoke and that may predispose an individual to lung cancer. Cannabis use impairs driving ability and users are at a higher risk of car accidents. Its use in pregnancy has been linked with neuro-behavioural problems in children. “Furthermore, cannabis intoxication can lead to multiple psychiatric complications, like panic, anxiety, depression or psychotic symptoms,” Weich explains. Heavy cannabis use has been linked to reduced pro-social goal-directed behaviour (when individuals select actions based on their predicted consequences), apathy and diminished drive, referred to by some as the “amotivational syndrome”. Long-term cannabis use can also affect memory and the ability to process information. The developing adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of cannabis use. “It is the most common illicit drug used by this group and has been linked with poor educational attainment, dropping out of school, later unemployment and lower life satisfaction and even with a decline in IQ,” says Weich. Adolescent onset cannabis use has also been linked to various psychiatric problems in this age group, including an increased risk of developing schizophrenia and an increased risk of developing – a brain disorder which affects the way a person behaves, thinks and sees the world. Although the cannabis plant contains in excess of 400 compounds, the most potent agent is delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC acts by activating the endocannabinoid receptor system, a delicate system that modulates the balance in other neurotransmitter systems, thereby ensuring optimal functioning of multiple biological functions including learning, memory, stress, appetite, movement and pain perception. There is some potential medicinal benefit Weich emphasizes that although there are some early studies that suggest potential medicinal benefit from cannabis use, including relief of neuropathic pain, increasing appetite and treating glaucoma, there is not yet sufficient evidence to support its efficacy and rule out harms and human trials in this regard is still largely lacking. She says there is concern about the popular belief that cannabis is “medicinal” and thus “harmless and safe”, especially among children and adolescents. Studies have shown that this vulnerable population’s risk of use is influenced by how safely they perceive a drug to be. “It is clear that legalising cannabis for medicinal use is an important topic that needs careful consideration. Much more research is required to establish efficacy along with a clear public message highlighting risks, especially among the youth,” says Weich.

Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, June 25

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Thursday's newspapers... Manchester United have lodged an opening £35million bid for Sergio Ramos and the Real Madrid defender has asked his club to consider it. (Daily Mail) Real Madrid are ready to launch a £21million raid for Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny . (Daily Mirror) Southampton have struck an agreement with Morgan Schneiderlin for the midfielder to leave this summer. The France star has been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. (Daily Mail) Southampton have reportedly registered their interest in signing Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula as a possible replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin. (Daily Express) Liverpool will step up their bid to land £21.5million Sevilla star Carlos Bacca following their successful swoop for Brazil playmaker Roberto Firmino. (Daily Mirror) But Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs that have made enquiries over Bacca. (Daily Telegraph) Chelsea have opened talks with Ramires over a new contract and a deal is expected to be concluded swiftly. (Daily Telegraph) Arsenal will not be rushed into offering Jack Wilshere a new deal — despite interest from Manchester City . (The Sun) Chelsea are facing stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City for the signing of FC Augsberg star Baba Rahman this summer. (Evening Standard) Steve McClaren is considering a bid for the £4m-rated Derby County centre-half Richard Keogh. The Newcastle United manager would face competition from West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland for the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international. (The Guardian)

Happy Birthday to the Football Legend Leo Messi

Independent labels sign to Apple Music in dramatic U-turn

Apple Music has successfully struck a deal with independent labels following the company's decision to pay artists during its three-month trial period Apple Music has successfully struck deals with independent labels in the wake of Taylor Swift's scathing attack on the service for withholding payment from artists during the service's three-month free trial period. Independent digital rights organisation Merlin's chief executive Charles Caldas said Apple's change of heart to pay artists throughout the period meant they were "happy to support the deal" in a letter to members. "I am pleased to say that Apple has made a decision to pay for all usage of Apple Music under the free trials on a per-play basis, as well as to modify a number of other terms that members had been communicating directly with Apple about. With these changes, we are happy to support the deal," he wrote in the letter seen by Billboard . Merlin represents the interests of 20,000 independent labels worldwide, and claims to "enchance their ability to compete in the ever changing world of digital music." Apple's Eddy Cue showcases Apple Music at WWDC "As you know Merlin has not historically had a direct contract with Apple. Apple has direct deals with our members, and that continues to be the case," he added. "Therefore, the amendments referred to above will apply to your existing direct agreements, and the amended contract will shortly appear on iTunes Connect. However, Apple has indicated that in the future they are open to engaging with Merlin as a central point of communication and negotiation for our membership." The organisation declined to comment. Apple announced its new streaming and digital radio service announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) earlier this month. Earlier this week pop superstar Taylor Swift accused Apple of asking artists to “ work for nothing” and branded them “shocking” and “disappointing”. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of internet software and services, responded via Twitter on Monday morning , saying: “Apple will always make sure that artist [sic] are paid. “Apple Music will pay artist [sic] for streaming, even during customer’s free trial period," he added. “We hear you Taylor Swift and indie artists. Love, Apple." Swift, who had withheld her latest album , 1989, from Apple Music, said she was “elated and relieved” at the response. She withdrew her music from Spotify last year in protest at the Swedish company’s refusal to make it unavailable to those who use a free, advertising-supported version of the service. It remains unknown whether she will change her mind and allow her backcatalogue onto the service. Andy Heath, chairman of industry lobby group UK Music had previously told the Telegraph that under the service's original terms Apple Music would leave them "completely screwed" and struggling to survive. “If you are running a small label on tight margins you literally can’t afford to do this free trial business," he said at the time. "Their plan is clearly to move people over from downloads, which is fine, but it will mean us losing those revenues for three months.”

Stephanie Okereke Takes Selfie With David Beckham.

Incredible actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband met with David Beckham in England yesterday at Queen of England’s Young Leaders Awards at Buckingham Palace.The actress was invited by the Queen of England for it’s Young Leader’s Awards at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 22nd of June, 2015 and obviously, she bumped into world class celebrity, David Beckham

Seyi Shey signs with Island Universal Records

Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has signed a global recording contract with notable record label Island Universal Records , her reps say. The signing is said to have taken place in London at the Universal Offices in South Kensington at approximately 5.30pm yesterday, the 23rd of June, 2015. Island Universal Records is home to a diverse and unparalleled family of artists such as Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, Enrique Iglesias, Calvin Harris, Leona Lewis, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and more. Seyi Shay debuted in the Nigerian music scene in 2011 and is ranked as one of the most prominent female acts in Africa.

Transfer rumours and paper review – Wednesday, June 24

Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria has emerged as a target for Barcelona. The Argentine winger starred for Real Madrid in La Liga and their great rivals are keen to tempt him back to Spain after one season in England. (Sport) Manchester United are ready to play hardball with Real Madrid and demand a straight swap deal involving David de Gea and Sergio Ramos . United bosses have told Madrid De Gea will not be sold unless World Cup winner Ramos is included in the deal. (Daily Star) Newcastle are in pole position to capture Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin after tabling a £14million bid. Southampton had offered around £13.75m for the England new boy but Newcastle manager Steve McClaren , who worked with Austin at Loftus Road, has gazumped them. (Daily Express) Newcastle are also ready to enter the race for Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka. The 25-year-old former Dnipro star, now a free agent, is desperate for a move to the Premier League and has been in talks with Stoke over a move to the Britannia Stadium. (Daily Mirror) Stoke City are expecting a formal bid from Chelsea for Asmir Begovic and will ask the Premier League champions to include Victor Moses in any deal. (Daily Telegraph) West Ham have agreed a £12million deal with Marseille for midfielder Dimitri Payet but have rejected a £5m offer from Sunderland for Stewart Downing. (Daily Mail) West Ham want to offer Alex Song a three-year deal - but are unwilling to pay Barcelona's £5million asking price. (Daily Mail) West Ham have ruled out selling striker Andy Carroll this summer and believe the 26-year-old can show his true form after two injury-hit seasons with the club. (The Sun)

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Skinny jeans given health warning

Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said. A 35-year-old woman had to be cut out of a pair after her calves ballooned in size, the medics said in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. She had spent hours squatting to empty cupboards for a house move in Australia. By evening, her feet were numb and she found it hard to walk. Doctors believe the woman developed a condition called compartment syndrome, made worse by her skinny jeans. Who, What, Why: Are skinny jeans bad for your health? Compartment syndrome is a painful and potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles - in this case, the calves. The condition caused the woman to trip and fall and, unable to get up, she then spent several hours lying on the ground. On examination at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, her lower legs were severely swollen. Although her feet were warm and had enough blood supplying them, her muscles were weak and she had lost some feeling. As the pressure had built in her lower legs, her muscles and nerves became damaged. She was put on an intravenous drip and after four days was able to walk unaided. Other medics have reported a number of cases where patients have developed tingly, numb thighs from wearing the figure-hugging low-cut denim trousers - although the chance of it happening is still slim for most people. Priya Dasoju, professional adviser at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, said: "As with many of these warnings, the very unfortunate case highlighted is an extreme one. "There's no need to ditch the skinny jeans just yet, simply avoid staying in the same position for too long and keep moving throughout the day. If you do suffer any prolonged pain you should of course seek help, but no-one should be alarmed by this warning or change the cut of their jeans." Read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33237269/skinny-jeans-and-other-hidden-health-risks-in-your-wardrobe

Why Unilorin Remains The Most Sought After University

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has identified academic excellence, stability of academic calendar, and unbroken campus peace as the key attributes that make the University the toast of admission seekers and the most admired among the 147 universities in the country. Prof. Ambali disclosed this last Tuesday (June 16, 2015) at the swearing-in of members of the newly elected Students’ Union Central Executive Council (CEC) for the coming 2015/2016 academic session, headed by its President, Idris Alao. The Vice Chancellor referenced the document released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), entitled “The Statistics of Choice of Institutions”, and stated that “Out of the 1.4million candidates that sat for the examination, 107,491 students (representing 7.7%) picked the University of Ilorin to lead 146 other universities in Nigeria as against 71, 491 candidates, that is 5.1%, for the University of Benin, which came second and 70,609 or (5%) candidates for Nnamdi Azikiwe University, which came third”. “Older universities like the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is fourth with 66,791 (4.8%) candidates; the University of Lagos is fifth with 62,473 (4.4%) candidates, Ahmadu Bello University is sixth with 60,254 (4.3%) candidates while the University of Ibadan has 47,501 candidates, representing 3.4% to come seventh”. Prof. Ambali further stated.

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Buhari Vows To Recover Billions Of Dollars In The Next Three Months.

Buhari vows To Recover Billions Of Dollars Stolen By President Jonathan And His Ministers In The Next Three Months President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja assured State Governors that the days of impunity, lack of accountability, and fiscal recklessness in the management of national resources are over in Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting with the Governors in the Presidential Villa, President Buhari also vowed that funds stolen by government officials who abused their offices in the recent past will be recovered and systemic leakages stopped. "There are financial and administrative instructions in every government parastatal and agency. But all these were thrown to the dogs in the past. Honestly, our problems are great, but we will do our best to surmount them. "The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered, and we will do our best, " the President told the governors. Expressing surprise that the governors had tolerated the atrocities allegedly committed with the Excess Crude Account since 2011, President Buhari promised to tackle the issue decisively. The President declared that the payment of national revenue into any account other than the Federation Account was an abuse of the constitution, adding that what he had heard was going on in many agencies and corporations, particularly the NNPC, was clearly illegal. On the refund of monies spent on federal projects by state governments, President Buhari assured the governors that the Federal Government will pay, but insisted that due process must be followed. The President promised special assistance for the three North Eastern states badly affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. He also said that a comprehensive statement on the economic and financial situation inherited by his administration will be made to the nation within the next four weeks. "We will try and put the system back into the right position. What happened in the 2nd Republic has apparently happened again, and even worse, but we will restore sanity to the system," President Buhari assured the Governors. On an immediate lifeline for states that owe salaries running into many months, President Buhari said that a committee headed by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will look at the Excess Crude Account and see what can be shared immediately. The governors, led by Chairman of the Governors Forum, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State, had presented a wish list to the President that included: Ø Obedience of extant Supreme Court ruling that all monies go into the Consolidated Federation Account; Ø An order from the President that all revenue generating agencies must pay into the Consolidated Federation Account; Ø Review of the Revenue Allocation Formula; Ø Refund of the monies expended by states on federal projects; Ø A special consideration for the three states of the North East under Boko Haram infestation; Ø Full details of the amounts that accrued into the Excess Crude Account from 2011, and how the money miraculously shrank without official sharing. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) June 23, 2015

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Transfer rumours and paper review Tuesday june 23

Louis van Gaal is planning a £150million summer spending spree to build on Manchester United’s fourth-place finish last season. Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger are targets. (Daily Mirror) Manchester United defender Phil Jones is set to end uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford by signing a new contract this week. Jones is understood to have agreed similar terms to his United and England teammate Chris Smalling worth in the region of £80,000 a week. (Daily Mail) Manchester City will move for Jack Wilshere — if they miss out on Paul Pogba. City are desperate to land the French star but Juventus want a whopping £71million while Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested. And City are lining up Arsenal’s Wilshere as an alternative. (The Sun) Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne is in line for a huge new deal from Wolfsburg who have vowed to fight to keep him. The 23-year-old former Chelsea winger has confirmed City have been in touch for his services. But Wolfsburg want to offer him around £100,000-a-week to stay. (Daily Mirror) Dick Advocaat is prepared to smash Sunderland transfer record and beat Newcastle to £15m Dutch ace Georginio Wijnaldum. The 24 year PSV attacking midfielder is at the top of Sunderland’s wanted list. (Daily Mirror) Sunderland want to sign West Ham winger Stewart Downing but face competition from his hometown club Middlesbrough. (Daily Star) Newcastle will offer top transfer target Charlie Austin the same shirt that convinced Toon legend Alan Shearer to sign for his hometown club. The Geordies are so desperate to land the QPR striker they will promise him the famous No. 9 jersey, worn by the likes of Shearer, Andy Cole and Jackie Milburn. (Daily Star) Stoke City responded to Sevilla’s “insulting” bid for Steven Nzonzi by proposing a cheeky swap deal for £20million-rated midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak. (Daily Telegraph) Luke Garbutt is to sign a new five-year contract at Everton and then move to Bournemouth on a season-long loan. (Guardian) Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin has been targeted by Bolton following the north Londoners’ capture of Kieran Trippier. (Daily Mirror)