The Curious Mind

rian rapper, Michael Ugochukwu a.k.a Ruggedman has reacted to Blackface’s stance on the nationwide protest initiated by his former band mate, Tuface. Black Face is totally against Tuface’s move and on his Instagram page, he shared a post by one Dr Bunmi Awoyemi, who lambasted  Tubaba. According to Ruggedman, Blackface’s post is quite disappointing and  he advised him to change his ways.  Ruggedman wrote: ”BLACKFACE FACE WHAT’S REAL" @blackfacenaija you be my guy and@official2baba na my guy but I will tell you that this your move right here is very disappointing. You sang hardlife and all when things were even a bit bearable, but now that things are really messed up you have kept quiet. But here you are mouthing off over a 2Face move? Guy you fall my hand. Talking about educating people…..1. It is not a protest being lead by 2face. He said he saw the post and thought to lend his voice to it. Something a few other artists and people have done. 2. So you knew about all the go

Warren Buffett is a simple man, with just one caveat — his nearly $74 billion fortune. Buffett The current second richest man in the world — just a cool $11 billion under pal Bill Gates — is the subject of a new HBO documentary, titled Becoming Warren Buffett, that explores his lesser-known personal life. But his daughter Susie Buffett warns not to expect anything extravagant from the successful Berkshire Hathaway investor. “He’s pretty boring — it’s just not what people expect,” Susie told The Curious mind some of the most surprising things about her dad. “I think it’s also probably surprising to people that the money doesn’t matter to him. He made the money sort of by accident because he was really good at doing what he loved, and when you do that particular thing really well, you end up with a whole bunch of money. But it’s really true that he does not care about having a bunch of money.” Buffett, 86, echoed his oldest child’s sentiments at the film’s premiere in N.Y.C.

Nigerian International Odion Ighalo may be on his way to China after Watford accepted a bid worth £20m from Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai. Reports from England claimed that Ighalo is not too keen on a move to Asia, but with M’Baye Niang and Mauro Zarate joining The Hornets Walter Mazarri is willing to let the 27-year-old leave Vicarage Road. Igalo

A Saudi prince board a flight with his 30 Hawks after paying flight tickets for them.

Simi is the latest cover star for Vibe.ng magazine as the music star talks about her love for music, her style, Adekunle Gold, Falz, Ycee and more. Talking about her parents supporting her dream, she says “…Because I know how hard it is to follow your dreams in this country and because usually, our parents like to dream on our behalf…” When asked what the most hurtful comment she had received on social media was, she rolled her eyes upwards; as if to access a mental cache. She eventually remembers one that really stung and she quoted, “Simi is the kind of person that would make expensive stuff look cheap.” Talking about her style, she says “I didn’t come into this industry as a fashionista or a fashion icon. I’m not a model, I’m not a fashion designer so if you come and attack that… I can learn and become better but I can’t feel bad because that’s not my talent. Do you understand? That’s not where I am selling.”

The Screen Actors Guild Awards made clear that politics are going to be an integral part of award shows, as one performer after another voiced antagonism toward Trump administration policies. The so-called "Muslim ban" dominated comments from presenters and recipients Sunday. To those who might be inclined to tell artists to shut up and sing or act, the evening offered a concerted rejoinder, subjecting President Trump to rebukes that ranged from mockery to more sober indictments to stirring statements about unity and how recent government actions are antithetical to American values. The same themes emerged the night before, at the untelevised Producers Guild of America honors. That ceremony also heightened the more prosaic sense that "La La Land" is the movie to beat for this year's Oscar, given a historic correlation between winning there and the Academy Awards. Obviously, not everyone agrees with the politics expressed, and it's become a popular tro

Adama Barrow, The Gambia’s new President, has vowed to reform the country’s intelligence agency and also ensure media freedom in the country. Barrow spoke on Saturday at his first news conference since returning to the country to assume power. He announced plans to rename the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), a dreaded secret police accused by rights groups of forced disappearances and torture under the control of former leader Yahya Jammeh. Barrow told reporters that the NIA was “an institution that has to continue”, but with a different name. “The rule of the law, that will be the order of the day,” he said, adding that training would be given to NIA’s operatives. He also said the country’s official name will no longer contain the word “Islamic”, which had been added by Jammeh in 2015. The new president said The Gambia, whose population is 90 percent Muslim, with the rest Christian and animist, was a republic “not the Islamic republic”. Jammeh, who ruled the small West

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, yesterday, asked the Federal Government to compel Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to produce Fulani herdsmen to whom money was paid so as to disabuse the minds of Nigerians that Christians are not the target of President Muhammadu’s administration. The cleric in a statement by his Communications Adviser in Abuja, said failure to compel El-Rufai to produce the herdsmen who purportedly collected money from the Kaduna State Government is an indication of the insincerity of the Buhari administration. “The Governor of Kaduna State confessed that he paid money to some Fulani herdsmen as compensation to stop the killings in Southern Kaduna. That means he knows those who have committed atrocities against Christians. He must be made to produce them to answer to charges of murder and other crimes”, he declared. “El-Rufai can be safely regarded as an apologist of the herdsmen, and with a fact. On July 12

There are indications that more Nigerian entertainers will participate in the planned nationwide protest against the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the country. Top music star, Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face, last Monday, had called on Nigerians to join him in a nationwide protest against the ‘policies’  implemented by President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The protest is slated to hold on the 5th of February. 2face, I-Go-Dye and Showkey 2face made this known on his Instagram page. Moments after he made the call, music stars like Davido and Burna Boy threw their weights behind the “African Queen” singer . Other entertainers have followed suit. They include, maverick musician, Charly Boy, comedian, I Go Dye and popular ‘Galala’ singer, Daddy Showkey. I Go Dye, yesterday described the planned nationwide protest as a step in the right direction, declaring that he would support the cause. He said, “Social movement and societal development requ

The Portuguese manager guided the Red Devils to the EFL Cup final this week and the striker is sure more flirtations with silverware will follow. Wayne Rooney is convinced Manchester United's wait to find the right replacement for Alex Ferguson has ended with the arrival of Jose Mourinho. After seeing the side struggle under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal in the wake of Ferguson's departure, United's record goalscorer continues to be hugely impressed with the former Chelsea boss, who led the club to the EFL Cup - their first major final since his appointment - this week. Club captain Rooney feels a period of adaption was to be expected after Ferguson's trophy-laden 26-year reign came to an end, but is now confident of a spell of success under Mourinho's leadership. "I think that's part of football," Rooney told BBC Sport of United's years without their previous dominance after Ferguson retired in 2013. "Obviously Manchester Unit

U.S President, Donald Trump has remained resolute in his sledge-hammer especially on the Islamist terrorists, saying the wanton execution of Christians in the world would no longer be tolerated. President Trump who took to his twitter handle to state this also said that countries need strong borders because the terrorism happening in the world has made it a total mess. Christians in the Middle-East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 29 January 2017 Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world – a horrible mess! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 29 January 2017 Recall that President Donald Trump tweeted his defense Sunday of his order temporarily banning immigration to the United States for refugees and some Muslim travelers — a controversial policy which has sparked international furor and two days of US protests.

Gunmen have reportedly abducted a Catholic priest in-charge of St. Patricks Catholic Church, Eku in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Rev. Fr. Joseph Oghenekevwe Ojakorotu. Fr Ojakorotu was allegedly abducted along the Sapele-Eku road in Sapele Local Government Area while returning from a journey to Eku on Friday. Sources also confirmed on Saturday that the abductors have contacted some parishioners demanding N10 million before he could be released. A parishioner who pleaded for anonymity told our correspondent that the catholic priest was waylaid at a bad portion along the road by a group of arms-wielding young men who immediately dragged him from his car into the bush. The section of the road had been known to be notorious for kidnapping and robbery activities owing to the failed portion of the road, the source added. Our source also confirmed the demand of a N10 million ransom for the Catholic Father. Advertisement The source added, “The kidnappers are

A woman was kept alive with no lungs for six days while she waited for a transplant in April last year. It is thought to be the first operation of its kind in the world and she was kept alive with a small, artificial lung. Melissa Benoit, who lives in Canada, had developed life-threatening complications as a result of her cystic fibrosis. She said: “In my mid-20s I started developing lung infections, and I acquired influenza with this bout which put me in respiratory distress.” Melissa was given hours to live, until doctors undertook the pioneering surgery which she was told had a “small chance” of saving her life. “I had to live on life support with no lungs for six days while I awaited suitable donor lungs. There was a lot of excitement when I came to, that, wow, this actually worked and we saved her,” added Melissa.

In response to President Donald Trumps executive order restricting entry of travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries including Iran, the Iranian government has responded announcing it would also not allow Americans to enter its country. On Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on state-run media saying: “While respecting the American people and distinguishing between them and the hostile policies of the U.S. government, Iran will implement the principle of reciprocity until the offensive U.S. limitations against Iranian nationals are lifted. The restrictions against travel by Muslims to America… are an open affront against the Muslim world and the Iranian nation in particular and will be known as a great gift to extremists.” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned President Trump’s actions in an address at a tourism conference in Tehran televised live on Saturday on state television. “Today is not the time to erect walls between nations. They ha

 Yvonne Jegede: Celebrity Marriage Crisis Caused By Marrying For The Wrong Reasons The Nollywood actress who got engaged to her secret lover of many years last year talked about her new status and how it has changed her life. She also revealed the likely cause of celebrity marriage crisis in this new chat with Razzle Dazzle. See excerpts: What has your new status changed about you? Nothing has changed really but clearly, I have lived alone for almost all my life. Now I have someone and we live together. It is totally different. Now I am in a relationship. I have to be a wife and I won’t have to talk to the four walls of my room anymore. I have someone to share my life with. So, I have more activities around me. It makes a lot of difference. To be very honest, when you are single or live alone, it is a very lonely life. Now, I am getting to love and appreciate my new status better. What does love mean to you? Love is everything. Love is me, it is you and it is all of us; G

The dispute between former record label and artiste, Harrysong and Five Star Music  have taken another turn, as things got messier with the “arrest” of the former. Reacting to the new development, the management of  Harrysong’s Alterplate in a recent press statement noted that “”Kcee is confused and as such frustrated and we can understand” amongst other claims. Lagos police reportedly picked up Harrysong at his home yesterday morning, January 27, to meet with the state’s Assistant Inspector General who’s in charge of the case between the singer and his former management. His management is claiming that Harry wasn’t arrested, but invited by the state’s AIG. “It was 8 am and Policemen acting on the instruction of the Assistant Inspector General of Police in Onikan, stormed our hotel room to invite Harrysong over for questioning, as a law abiding citizen with nothing to fear, we got dressed up and set out for the AIGs office and on getting there we were greeted by the presenc

Flag off of Early readers club at Dream 92.5 FM Enugu by some of its  crew members . According to the Director, Early reading empowerment initiative,Princess Eby Akagu, it is a programme aimed at nurturing the future generations towards being great leaders and  will equally serve as a tool for promoting Authors and creative minds in general,giving them the platform to perform. It is aired every first Saturday of each month by 4pm. Join the champions from wherever you are and build a generation of leaders. 

Israel's leader has endorsed President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the Mexican border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted Saturday that Israel's wall along its border with Egypt has been successful in stopping a swell of African migrants. "President Trump is right. I built a wall along Israel's southern border. It stopped all illegal immigration. Great success. Great idea," he wrote, with images of the Israeli and American flag. The tweet marked a rare public foray for the Israeli leader into a charged American domestic affair. The two leaders spoke earlier this week and Netanyahu is planning to visit Trump in the White House next month. After repeated clashes with President Obama, Netanyahu has high expectations for Trump, who has signaled he will take a kinder approach.

The Niger Child Rights Protection Agency has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Ibrahim for alleged sexual harassment of two minors in the state. The suspect, aka ‘Ibro’, was arrested in Randan Ruwa Bosso, in Bosso Local Government Area, LGA, of the state where the incident occurred. The mother of the victims, Malama Mohammed Sailha, contacted the agency after she received a distress call from her eldest son, the Punch reports. Sailha said the children were living with her ex-husband, Malam Kasim Adamu and his new wife in Minna, after they were divorced. Speaking on the incident, the victims’ mother said, “I got a call from the senior boy who is 13 years who said he informed neighbours that the suspect called him to assist him wash his clothes. According to her, the case has been reported to the Criminal Investigation Department, CID for investigation. Describing the incident as `ungodly and disgusting,’ the DG appealed to parents to always look out for their chi

Fire gutted some parts of Biafra Market Onitsha, Sokoto Road close to River Niger last night, also known as Glorious Market Onitsha, Anambra State, destroying over 300 shops and goods worth over N50 million. No life was lost but some traders were said to have sustained injuries while trying to rescue their goods.

Two persons are feared dead, while no fewer than 56 suspected criminals are now on the run, when dare devil armed robbers stormed the High Court premises Friday, and rescued one of their own simply identified as Vampire.  It was gathered that the rampaging hoodlums gained entrance into the premises, in a sports utility vehicle, SUV, shot the armed prison official, as soon as the suspects were ready to be moved into the respective courtrooms, where their cases were scheduled for hearing. A lawyer, who was at the scene, as the rescue mission successfully played out, said that the gangsters were fully prepared for the onslaught. “The gangsters were fully prepared for the rescue mission. Their gunshots hit an armed prison personnel and one of the suspects”, the lawyer recalled. Continuing, the lawyer said that there was total confusion in the premises, as the robbers fired sporadically from virtually all corners. “People scampered into safety. Some of the accused persons equall

Ed and Taylor Ed Sheeran is competitive and that's one thing that he's got in common with his best friend Taylor Swift. They might not be pictured together very often anymore, but Taylor and Ed have a lot in common and it's partly down to them considering themselves the “underdog”. In the upcoming March issue of GQ, Ed said: “There’s an underdog element to it. Taylor [Swift] was never the popular kid in school. I was never the popular kid in school. Then you get to the point when you become the most popular kid in school – and we both take it a bit too far. “She wants to be the biggest female artist in the world and I want to be the biggest male artist in the world. It also comes from always being told that you can’t do something and being like, ‘F you. I can.’” With every other hopeful putting their own spin on one of his songs at X Factor auditions, Ed acknowledge that there were several musicians following in his footsteps. “There are a lot of singer-so

A teacher has been suspended over a bizarre video of her shouting 'die' and shooting Donald Trump with a water pistol in her classroom. Footage of Payal Modi firing the water gun at an image of the US president during a broadcast of his inauguration went viral after the teacher posted it on Instagram. Laughter can be heard in the background during the eight-second clip, although it is unclear whether children were in the classroom at the school in Dallas, Texas. Modi the shooter Education bosses launched an investigation after copies of the video were watched and retweeted thousands of times on YouTube and Twitter. The clip sparked fury among some social media users, who called for Modi to be fired. But others defended the teacher, with one saying: "It's a water gun... obviously a joke." Trump's inauguration was being projected onto a white board, although it is unclear whether pupils were in the classroom Dallas Independent School District

Actress Scarlett Johansson and her French husband, Romain Dauriac, have split after only 2 years of marriage. Scarlett Johansson attended Saturday's women march where she was seen without her wedding ring. An insider confirmed to The Curious Mind that the couple have been separated since the summer. The 32-year-old actress and her art collector husband who kept their relationship private, secretly wed in 2014 shortly after welcoming their daughter, Rose Dorothy Dauriac. Johansson said after their engagement in 2014: “I love his brain more than anything,” she said. And “he does all the sweet gestures for me. He’s a gentleman.” Despite their split, the two will remain business partners since they co-own a popcorn brand 'Yummy Pop' at the famed Theatre du Gymnase in Paris, which they opened in December. Johansson was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2010

Owasso police has arrested 44-year-old Karan Patrice Rebitzke for allegedly beating and kidnapping a door-to-door saleswoman who approached her home. Reports show the bizarre crime occurred on Thursday, when local officers were dispatched to the Silver Creek neighborhood in response to a disturbance call. The Oklahoma woman reportedly invited the victim inside the house, where the homeowner became agitated and physically assaulted and restrained her to keep her from leaving to then start ranting about religion and God. The victim told police that she tried to leave several times, but Rebitzke, who was without clothes, blocked the door and would not let her out. According to the victim she was able to escape from the house one hour later. Rebitzke was transported to the Tulsa County Jail on Thursday night and was being held on a $35,000 (N11025k) bond – $500(N157,5k) each for both counts of assault and battery and obstruction/interference of a police officer, and $25,000(N7

Lazy Adebayor Brede Hangeland considers former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor to be an “incredible natural talent, but very lazy”. The ex-Norway international, who announced his retirement last summer, brought the curtain down on his playing days working alongside the enigmatic Togolese striker at Crystal Palace. Their paths had crossed at various stages before then, with Hangeland’s six-year spell at Fulham seeing him face Adebayor at Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham. He admits the forward’s bizarre antics had him baffled long before they occupied the same dressing room, with the now 32-year-old free agent often more concerned with food than football. Speaking on Norwegian radio show Heia fotball, Hangeland recalled: “I only played with him for six months but here's a quick story. I was playing for Fulham and he played for Spurs. “We were attacking and I was marking Adebayor in the midfield. He suddenly he said, 'Ahhh, I'm hungry.' I replied, 'Wh

The map for the wall Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday he will not go to the US for meeting with President Donald Trump next week amid a deepening dispute over a border wall promised by America's new leader. "This morning we informed the White House that I will not attend the work meeting planned for next Tuesday with the POTUS," Pena Nieto said on Twitter, referring to Trump. "Mexico reiterates its willingness to work with the United States to reach accords that favor both nations." The Mexican president's rejection came after Trump said it was "better to cancel" the scheduled visit to Washington if Mexico was unwilling to foot the bill for a border wall. Manuel Suarez-Mier, a columnist for Mexico's Excelsior newspaper, said that Trump's ultimatum came as a surprise for the Mexican government. "The minister of foreign affairs and the minister of commerce were in Washington from Mexico on Wednesd

A  70 year old herbalist  A 70 year old herbalist, Simon Odo Okoro a.k.a Onuwa, has divorced his 57 wives. The herbalist who vowed not to marry again has accused some of his children of allegedly sleeping with some of them. However, Onuwa, who calls himself King of Satan broke his vow not marry again by quickly remarrying one of the youngest of his divorced wives, an 18 year old Chidinma. Onuwa said that the new wife whom she divorced pleaded with him to marry her so that she could take care of him as an old man. “The girl who lured me to marry her returned from the United States. She told me to marry her so that she would take care of me as an old man. She is from Enugu State. However, a month after the marriage was consummated, she told me to sack the youngest one, Chidinma and I became furious with her because that was not why I married her. I beat her and she left,” he said. Onuwa alledged that some of his children (names withheld) not only slept with some of his wives

Love  and trouble  An estranged wife, Toyin Ogunminiyi, yesterday, urged a customary court sitting in Ikole-Ekiti to help effect the release of six pairs of her panties in her husband’s possession. Other personal belongings the complainant sought for retrieval from her husband, Tope, include two native dresses, one jeans skirt and a plastic basin. The 30-year-old woman also prayed the court to dissolve her 20-year-old marriage. She claimed that her husband was constantly beating her and tearing her dresses in public, in addition to accusing her of adultery. The complainant, who described her husband as a drunk, said he had abandoned his responsibilities to the family. Love gone sour She, however, sought the custody of their four children, urging the court to compel her husband to give her N20,000 monthly feeding allowances. The plaintiff, who denied the allegation of adultery against her, said she engaged in menial jobs in order to cater for the family. She told the court: “My hu

Open Bible found in Mississippi  When a tornado battered southern Mississippi over the weekend, it yanked trees off the ground and tore through buildings at William Carey University. When staffers combed the campus, sifting through the damage, they said they stumbbled on a stunning scene: An open Bible on the pulpit of the campus church, undisturbed by the surrounding debris. The open page from Psalm 46, the staffers said, read: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Rick Wilemon, an adjunct art instructor at the private Christian college, snapped some photos of the Bible as it was found in the otherwise-damaged Bass Chapel after the EF-3 tornado hit Hattiesburg. "No building was left untouched," Wilemon told CNN. "So many appear to be total losses." Wilemon said the Bible was a fixture in the chapel. And the condition it was found in has bolstered the spirits of the campus and beyond. "It is remarkable that

A 51-year-old businessman, Ayobami Oyedutan, and his extra-marital lover have been killed by the estranged boyfriend of the woman. The scorned man attacked the duo at a beer parlour in Ijaiye area of Lagos State. He reportedly sprayed them with petrol and set them on fire. Witnesses said that the incident happened on Sunday at the woman’s beer parlour located at Americana Street, Jankara, Agbado-Ijaiye, Lagos State. The woman died at the bar, while her friend, Oyedutan died on Monday at Gbagada General Hospital following severe burns sustained in the fire. Sources said that the attacker, who is now at large, was the estranged lover of the woman who owned the beer parlour, where the petrol attack occurred. She was simply identified as ”Mama-Corner”. According to a witness: ”The ex-lover of the woman, who was not happy over her unfaithfulness to him, became angry and went to the beer parlour, sprayed the man and woman with petrol and lit them up. ”The man, who lit the fire, got his c

The hope mavrodians have of retrieving their ‘investments’ and ‘profits’ from the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) Ponzi scheme continues to dim by the day, as Nigeria’s top guider, Chuddy Ugorji, has reportedly fled the country. It was gathered that Ugorji, left Nigeria with his wife to the Philippines. He fled the country when many investors were waiting to be paid their money with the accrued interest, the News Agency of Nigeria reported. Chuddy’s relocation came barely 24 hours after he released new conditions for payment of participants. He had given the impression that the Ponzi scheme had started paying outstanding money to participants of the scheme. But the payment is just symbolic. Meanwhile, the ponzi scheme issued new guidelines on Wednesday. It said, “As a necessary measure, we decided to set limit to withdrawal this week thus the N31,000 maximum withdrawal on your PO. “We are still committed to prioritise paying smaller amounts first and gradually increas

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abuja, Alex Ochienu, said he was assaulted and beaten by two soldiers into a coma for refusing to obey their order to do frog jumps. The cleric alleged that he was flogged by Cpl. M. Dankwa and his colleague whose name he did not know, until he collapsed and was rushed to the Gwarimpa General Hospital where he was admitted at the Emergency ward. The civil engineer said he was supervising construction works at Paradise Estate, Life Camp, Abuja when the soldiers invaded the site with officials of the Development Control Department and assaulted him and other workers. Ochienu told Northern City News on Tuesday that the soldiers beat him with rifle butts and kicked him in the stomach simply because he told them he could not obey their order to do frog jumps as he was fasting. The engineer said he lost his phone during the incident which occurred on January 17, 2017 at 3pm. Ochienu said despite his pleas to the rampaging sold

Apostle Suleiman was in Ekiti for a two-day crusade, which was attended by Governor Fayose. He was later trailed to his hotel after visiting the Government House. The DSS operatives encountered resistance from the hotel security, who demanded to know what their mission was. It led to the pastor alerting Fayose, who stepped in and stopped the attempt to arrest him. Suleiman while narrating the incident said: “I came to Ado Ekiti for a crusade. But I had a premonition that I was being trailed after I preached that Christians should retaliate any attack or killings by the Fulani herdsmen. “These Fulani headmen had turned many Christians to orphans and widowers but the time has come to protect ourselves. “I received several calls from hidden numbers trying to locate where I am and I had warned my security not to allow any Fulani man to come nearer me. “So when the men of DSS came in the middle of the night, I knew their mission and I had to call the Governor because if they ar

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure does not understand players leaving Europe to seek greater riches in the Chinese Super League – and only needs to look across town for inspiration. Earlier this month, Toure's agent revealed the player rejected the route - taken by the likes of Oscar, Carlos Tevez and Axel Witsel - of accepting a huge payday in China, despite his contract at the Etihad Stadium being up at the end of this season. The 33-year-old former Ivory Coast star fell out of favour during the opening months of Pep Guardiola's reign at City but has now re-established himself as a key first-team figure. It is a role he relishes, much like his one-time Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is making his debut Premier League campaign with Manchester United one to remember at 35 years of age. Asked whether a move to China appealed, Toure told reporters: "Me? No. I'm still looking young, right? "I want to play in Europe, especially in Engl

About 1.7 million Nigerians have stopped using the internet in the last three months according to statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Between September and December 2016, the figures showed a steady decline in the number of people that subscribed to internet via the four top mobile service providers. Closing September at 93.5 million users, the downward movement began in October as it dropped to 93.1, declining by over 400,000 users. By November, the figure of internet users had dropped to 92.4 million, while the year was wrapped up with a further decline to close at 91.8 million by December 2016. While there are a number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country, reports have suggested that most Nigerians prefer the mobile networks for data subscription, especially for personal use, while the ISPs are mainly patronised by corporate organisations. It is also believed that data subscription via the mobile networks is the cheapest option.