Ooni has forgiven Oba Akiolu, says Ife monarch

  The Laroka of Wanikin-Ife, Oba Kole Ojutalayo, has said the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has forgiven the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, who allegedly snubbed him at a public function in Lagos on Tuesday.

Oba Ojutalayo, who is also the Chairman of ‘40 New Dawn Oba’ in Ile Ife, said Oba Akiolu would be given a warm embrace anytime he visited the Ooni in his palace.

Speaking in an interview with our correspondent in Osogbo on Friday, Ojutalayo said the Ooni was interested in the success of his unity project than any battle of supremacy, adding that Ogunwusi would not stop respecting Akiolu in spite of the incident.

Bayern Munich wins record 5th Straight Bundesliga Title

   It has been another season of domestic dominance for Bayern Munich, who wrapped up their 27th championship with three games to go following a thumping win over Wolfsburg. They thrashed Wolfsburg 6-0 to clinch the Bundesliga for a record fifth straight season and give manager Carlo Ancelotti a title in a fourth top European league.

Ancelotti’s side have lost just twice in the league all season and were never troubled by out-of-sorts Wolfsburg.

Austrian left-back David Alaba fired Bayern ahead from a free-kick with Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scoring twice before half-time while Arjen Robben added a trademark shot after cutting in from the right.

Manchester United to honour Electrocuted Nigerians at Old Trafford

                                    
Manchester United have confirmed that the electrocuted Nigerian fans who lost their lives while watching an Europa League match between Manchester United and Anderlecht in Calabar will be remembered at the Old Trafford when they host Swansea in a league fixture on Sunday.

They had gathered at a popular viewing center when a transformer nearby exploded twice with a high tension wire dropping on the structure built with zinc.

The club announced that Jose Mourinho’s side will wear black armbands to pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy.

“The #MUFC players will wear black armbands on Sunday in memory of the seven fans who lost their lives recently in Calabar, Nigeria,” the club tweeted

Why I didn’t embrace Ooni —Oba Akiolu

 The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Aremu Akiolu, has defended his controversial reaction to the affectionate greeting of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at a public event, as seen in a viral video last week.

In the 25-second recording, the Ooni of Ife is seen arriving at the venue of the event, which has the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu II, in attendance, seated among an unidentified monarch.

The Ooni walks over to embrace the monarchs, but as soon as he approaches the Oba of Lagos, Oba Akiolu looks away, only acknowledging the Ooni with the wave of a hand.

The visibly embarrassed monarch then quietly returns to his seat.

Ooni’s Palace Says “we will call on the ancestors” over Oba Akiolu’s “Snub” as Lagos Palace Chief Claims Monarch’s Response was Misunderstood

  The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi have been trending on social media after a video clip where Oba Akiolu responded to the Ooni with a somewhat dismissive wave of hand after the later approached him to give him a handshake.

The clip generated outrage on social media as commenters say the Ooni’s throne is the most powerful in Yorubaland.

The Director of Media and Public Affairs in the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare had earlier said that the monarch is not ready to release any official statement on the issue, adding that he still accords his Lagos counterpart the respect he deserves.

Obasanjo: God, Baptist training made me what I am today

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed his achievements in life to God and the training he received from the Baptist denomination and schools.

He said this in an appreciation and acceptance speech he delivered at the ongoing annual session of the Nigerian Baptist Convention on Wednesday in Abuja.

NAN reports that the former president was honoured for his contributions to Nigeria and world’s peace.

“Permit me to confess publicly, as I did at the programme put together by the three Lagos Baptist Conferences, that whatever I am today have been by the grace of God and the Baptist training that I was privileged to have received early in life through the sunbeam, the Royal Ambassador, Baptist Boys High School Abeokuta, Sunday School and Church Training’,” he said.

Uber claims it will having flying cars in Texas and Dubai by 2020

                    
Jeff Holden, Uber’s chief product officer, hates the phrase “flying cars.”

But he took to a Dallas stage on Tuesday to announce that Uber will offer a flying-car taxi service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Dubai by 2020 — something he said “fits cleanly into our mission” and Uber’s focus on “big bold bets.”

“It’s natural for Uber to turn its eyes to the air: push a button, get a flight,” he said to an audience of several hundred people gathered for a three-day summit called Uber Elevate. “Urban aviation can replace long-distance commutes.”


Uber is among a bevy of well-funded companies pursuing the sci-fi vision of flying cars. Google co-founder Larry Page has a Mountain View startup called Kitty Hawk led by Sebastian Thrun, who launched Google’s self-driving efforts. French aerospace giant Airbus is working on the idea, as are several smaller players.

Peggy Whitson Breaks Record for Most Total Time Spent by an American Astronaut in Space

Photo Date: 06/24/09

Location: Bldg.8, Photo Studio

Subject: Peggy Whitson Official EMU Portrait

  NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, 57 currently living and working aboard the International Space Station, broke the record Monday for cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut – an occasion that was celebrated with a phone call from President Donald Trump, First Daughter Ivanka Trump, and fellow astronaut Kate Rubins.

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer, who arrived April 20 for his first mission aboard the orbiting outpost, also participated in the call alongside Whitson.

“Peggy is a phenomenal role model for young women, and all Americans, who are exploring or participating in STEM education programs and careers,” said President Trump. “As I have said many times before, only by enlisting the full potential of women in our society will we be truly able to make America great again. When I signed the INSPIRE Women Act in February, I did so to ensure more women have access to STEM education and careers, and to ensure America continues to benefit from the contributions of trailblazers like Peggy.”

Social Media & the Right to Dignity of the Person

  Advances in information communication technology and the advent of the social media has brought about the discovery of a number things it can achieve and its capacity to disseminate information which can reach millions of people all over the world at the same time. We are now exposed to so much knowledge and information that it is a wonder that the human brain can consume such amount of knowledge, without exploding.

I have known and participated in social media for a couple of years, although the days of sending and receiving emails in business centers precede that. When I started my sojourn into the world of social media, it was with the excitement and caution of a child learning to walk for the first time. I was not sure of what to expect or what I would stumble upon. Trust me, I stumbled into a lot of stuff: from the good, to the bad and to the ugly.

Sanchez caps Arsenal fightback, sets Chelsea final date

  Arsenal will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final after battling back to beat Manchester City 2-1 after extra-time in Sunday’s semi-final at Wembley.

Despite trailing to Sergio Aguero’s second half opener, Arsene Wenger’s side staged a gritty revival as Nacho Monreal equalised before Alexis Sanchez netted the winner in the additional period.

Arsenal’s record 20th FA Cup final appearance gives them a chance to end a difficult season by lifting the trophy for the third time in the last four years.

Eden Hazard comes off bench to inspire his team to FA Cup final

                          
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea might not have produced the greatest performances of late, but they certainly know how to deliver a great victory when the pressure is on, and they rarely come much more significant than a win over a bitter opponent in an FA Cup semi-final.

This was one of those days when Tottenham Hotspur’s young players showed that they can compete with the very best but whether they can beat them remains a question still unanswered. Against the side they are chasing for the Premier League title, Mauricio Pochettino’s players controlled much of the match and, in Christian Eriksen, had the game’s best player but they simply could not put the game away.

Instead it is Chelsea for whom the league and Cup double is very much on, and yet another FA Cup semi-final defeat for Spurs – their seventh – since the club last won the competition in 1991. They have had another fine season but it threatens once again to end without a trophy and they will regard this semi-final as a match they really should have won.
The Spurs support had seen enough by the end of the game when Eden Hazard, on as a substitute, and then Nemanja Matic, scored the two deciding goals. The seats emptied in the Spurs end and Wembley Way filled up with fans left wondering when their team will be able to win the games that matter against opposition who have made winning trophies a habit.

We spent N20m to hack into JAMB registration portal –Suspects

   Some suspects who were allegedly caught while perpetrating certain irregularities in the ongoing registration for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations have reportedly confessed to spending over N20m to construct a radio platform with which they hacked into JAMB’s registration portal.

Saturday PUNCH had reported that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested no less than five individuals who had deployed fake biometric capturing machines to register applicants.

The Spokesperson of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, said, “These registration thieves deployed fake biometric capturing mechanisms and super-imposed registration slips just to satisfy the curiosity of innocent candidates that their registration was successful.

Are you Ready for Asa Live in Lagos Encore? It’s 7 Days Away!

  On the 29th of April at the Eko Hotel, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Asa Live in Lagos Encore will showcase the breathtaking live musical concert of Asa as she performs live with her Band and 30-piece Orchestra.

The concert promises to be a world-class performance, marking the 10-year milestone since the release of her self-titled multi-platinum selling debut album ‘Asa’.

Bringing all the elements of sounds, light, emotions, and lyrics, she intends to share her musical journey with her friends and fans through her songs that have made up her life and ours these past 10 years!

Ayo Al: What is the Guarantee of Good Pay?

  So I was at a conference where a speaker had come to talk to youths about the increasing rate of unemployment rate. He discussed issues like interviews, appearance, code of conduct and the likes. His audience was fascinated. They were stuck on his words. Yes! He was that good an orator. They wanted more.

I looked around and saw people jotting furiously. I am sure a lot of them wondered if they had been refused that job because at the interview, they had smiled too much or did not shake hands the proper way.

And then, I heard him say “When you go for interviews and you are asked how much you think you deserve to be paid, do not start with a high figure. First, tell them that any amount the organization allots you will be fine.”

Manchester United reaches Europa League Semi Finals after extra-time Victory against Anderlecht

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  Marcus Rashford‘s extra-time goal sent Manchester United into the Europa League semi-final at the expense of Anderlecht on a night of tension at Old Trafford.

With the victory, the Red devils are now unbeaten in last 26 games in all competition. The victory is crucial as the competition offers United a potential route into the UEFA Champions League next season, in case they fail to finish in the top four of the English Premier League.

United took the lead on the night through Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the 10th minute but Anderlecht equalised when Sofiane Hanni scored in the 32nd minute.

Mourinho‘s side missed chances after chances and saw defender Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic pick up injuries.

United were facing the prospect of a penalty shootout but Rashford, a scorer against Chelsea at the weekend, made the decisive contribution after 107 minutes with a brilliant turn and finish from Marouane Fellaini‘s knockdown.

How to Connect With Investors, Influencers & Mentors

  Networking is very powerful in business. According to a networking specialist, Heather White, hundreds of networkers say that up to 90% of their new business comes from word-of-mouth recommendation, referrals, and direct networking. If you are connected with the right people in your industry, you’ll have an edge over anyone else. Your established relationship with key industry players will set you apart from the rest.
Here are some tips to get you started:

Attend business events
If you want to connect with investors, top industry influencers, and mentors that will bolster your success, you must attend business events. Although it’s more convenient to stay connected with investors, in today’s digital world, the interaction is also less personal.
You’re more likely to get an investor to fund your startup if you pitch them your idea in person, rather than when you send them a 3-minute video via their e-mail.
Attend at least 1-3 business conferences a month. The more you visit business events, the more you stand the chance to meet with the right angel investor, influencer, or mentor that will take your business to the next level.

UCL: Barcelona fire blanks as brilliant Juventus progress to the Semi Finals

  Spanish giant and 5-time winners of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona were knocked out of the competition as Italian champions Juventus held out for an away 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou to reach the semi-finals on a 3-0 aggregate win.

The host, Barcelona who had overcome a 4-0 first leg deficit against French champion Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 with a dramatic 6-1 win back on home soil and was hoping for a similar performance last night. The Italians, however, gained revenge for their defeat in the 2015 Champions league final and showed the world why they boast the best defensive record in the competition as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were blunted.

“Never give up on your dreams” – Tania Omotayo’s Testimony about starting her own Clothing Line will Inspire You!

  When starting a new business, there are so many risk factors involved but the most important thing is to never give up on your dreams. That’s an important lesson that budding fashion entrepreneur Tania Omotayo learned recently.

She shared an inspiring piece on Instagram recently about the success of hosting her second pop up event after starting her clothing line just four months ago.

She wrote:

Testimony Time… I started Ziva 4 months ago, had my first pop up in December it was super successful and I sold out. I was so happy legit thought I had made it then the negative people started that oh it was just luck etc. So I was so nervous about the pop up yesterday, because it was going to determine if I was lucky or actually successful. I

Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick Puts Real Madrid in 7th Straight UCL Semi-Final

  Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to become the first man to reach 100 Champions League goals as Real Madrid overcame 10-man Bayern Munich 4-2 after extra time in Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg to advance 6-3 on aggregate.

The holders will be in Friday’s semi-final draw for a record seventh consecutive year.

But they were pushed all the way by Bayern, who overcame a 2-1 first-leg deficit to send the tie into extra time thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s penalty and an own goal from Sergio Ramos.

However, after Arturo Vidal was sent off, Ronaldo hit the century mark in Europe’s top club competition on 105 minutes before then completing his hat-trick.

Recovered funds: Baptist Convention flays EFCC

  The Nigerian Baptist Convention has faulted the inability of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to apprehend the persons behind N49m found at the Kaduna Airport and $43m (N13bn) found in a building in Ikoyi, Lagos State, describing the failure as laughable.

The NBC argued that the controversy followed the Ikoyi recovery was because the EFCC rushed to make public pronouncement before concluding its investigation.

The President, FCT Baptist Conference of the NBC, Israel Akanji, made the observations during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday ahead of its 104th annual convention.