Barcelona have offered two stars worth €300 million plus €40 million to Paris Saint-Germain in an attempt to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou, according to Spanish publication AS.
The La Liga champions have included Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele along with cash to the French giants in a blockbuster deal that would blow the €222 million PSG paid Barca for the Brazilian out of the water.
As have reported that Paris have rejected the bid, instead holding out for €300 million cash for their star forward, who has reportedly told the club he wants to leave.
Neymar failed to return in time for pre-season training last week, angering a club that were already vocal about Neymar’s attitude and off-field antics.
Just last month PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said he no longer wants “superstar behaviour” at the club, a clear shot at Neymar, and suggested such players would be shown the dor.
“Nobody forced him [Neymar] to sign here. Nobody pushed him to. He came with a fully understanding of the cause to sign up to a project,” Al-Khelaifi said.
Multiple outlets have reported Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have entered discussions over the transfer, and it would appear the suggested offer of Coutinho, Dembele and cash would represent huge value for the Ligue 1 champions.
Barcelona have already paid €120 million for Antoine Griezmann this transfer window, and would need to sell several high-profile players to fund a move for Neymar should they not succeed in a swap deal.
Wizkid’s third baby mama, Jada Pollock has accused the Star Boy Wizkid of domestic violence. She announced that she would no longer be working with the musician as his manager.
Pollock took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, where she shared a statement about her alleged abusive relationship with Wizkid. According to her, she has been covering up for him for years and can no longer keep quiet about it.
“From today I and Ayo no longer work together. I’ve been in an abusive relationship with him for years covering for him time and time again. And I’m tired. Wiz continuously puts his hand on me, leaves me with bruises that I cover up from the world including my family and friends. It often feels like we are war in the same house. I have done all I can do to keep this all together but from today I let go. You can support someone as much as you can but at some point, you have to value yourself. I can’t raise my son in this kind of environment,” she wrote.
Wizkid who Just celebrated his 29th birthday has over the last few years been accused of parental neglect his first and second baby mama Shola Ogudugu and Binta Diablo.
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed that federal civil servants be paid immediately the national minimum wage.
However, on Tuesday in Abuja, Dr. Richard Egbule, Executive Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), informed reporters that only federal civil servants earning less than N30,000 per month would profit from the execution.
According to him, the salary structures affected include the consolidated public service salary structure (CONPSS); consolidated health salary structure (CONHESS); consolidated research and allied institutions salary structure (CONRAISS); consolidated tertiary institutions salary structure (CONTISS II) and consolidated tertiary educational institutions salary structure (CONTEDNESS).
“The negotiations between the federal government of Nigeria and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) on the consequential adjustments arising from the new national minimum wage for officers who earned salaries above N30,000 per month before 18 April 2019 in the federal civil service will continue,” Egbule pointed out.
The result of the agreements will be enforced, according to him, with the impact from the date an agreement was reached.
All the arrears resulting from the implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage are expected to be worked out, but federal civil servants who earn N30,000 and above will still receive adjusted wages after negotiations with the unions, stated the government official during the meeting.
It has been reported that gunmen have attacked a Turkish ship off the coast of Nigeria, kidnapping 10 sailors, who were reportedly kidnapped on Saturday evening.
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry disclosed this on Tuesday, adding that Initiatives are being taken to free the 10 Turks.
A statement by the foreign ministry said: “The ship which the pirates left has been taken to Tema Harbor (Ghana), and the necessary initiatives are taken with Nigerian and Ghanaian authorities for the release of our abducted citizens.
“As a result of the attack, some of the crew members, who are Turkish nationals, have been abducted by the pirates.”
According to reports, a Turkish-flagged ship, Paksoy-1, going to Abidjan, Ivory Coast from the Port of Douala in Cameroon was attacked by pirates on Saturday evening.
The ship, operated by Kadioglu Maritime, had 18 crew on board at the time it was attacked by pirates suspected to be militants in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.
The Turkey’s Ambassador to Ghana, Ozlem Ulueren, told Turkish news agency, Anadolu, that the vessel had reached Ghana’s Tema Harbour with eight crew members on Monday. He further went to reiterate that the Turkish government working with necessary authorities and security agencies are trying to ensure the release of the kidnapped.
Meanwhile, the spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party, Omer Celik, said the country’s foreign ministry and intelligence services were “intensely working” on the issue. According to NTV, The kidnappers are yet to demand a ransom however, other crew members of the ship were rescued and taken to Guinea while efforts are ongoing to locate and free the captives.
If you thought a good night’s sleep would relieve that severe headache, you may be disappointed. Some headaches, such as migraines, may last for more than a day. Find out how to cope with, and prevent, a long-running headache.
The average tension headache — the most common type of headache — lasts about four hours. But for some people, severe headaches drag on much longer, sometimes for several days. And these “never-ending headaches” can even cause anxiety.
“Typically, headaches that are longer than a day and disabling are migraines,” says headache expert Peter Goadsby, a neurologist at the University of California San Francisco. “The median duration for migraines is about a day.” In fact, some migraines can last up to 72 hours, according to the American Migraine Foundation.
Severe Headache and Your Quality of Life
Although a long headache may be tiring and frustrating, it’s likely not fatal. “Having an attack that’s longer than a day doesn’t necessarily mean anything dreadful,” he says. But a headache that persists can take a real toll on your quality of life.
For example, migraineurs know that when their headache begins they may lose a day of productive work or family time. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 90 percent of migraine sufferers can’t work or function during a migraine. Arranging for strategies to deal with that one day might be bearable, but being out of commission for two or even three days can be more difficult. Even the worry over an impending migraine, especially for those whose headaches are long or severe, can interfere with daily life.
Here are some possible causes for a headache that never seems to end:
Rebound headache If you’ve been taking a lot of over-the-counter medications to relieve headache pain, you may experience another kind of low-grade headache every time the medication wears off. These kinds of headaches may seem to come and go.
Depression It can be a contributing factor to long-term headaches in a number of ways. Generalized aches and pains are often among the symptoms of depression, and depression may also interfere with your ability to maintain a healthy routine, such as getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy diet, which can help prevent migraines and headaches. A study published in October of 2017 in the International Review of Psychiatry showed that people with migraines were two to four times more likely to develop a major mood disorder in their lifetime.
How to Cope
Here are ways to cope with a headache that never seems to end:
Treat the pain. If you don’t have a prescription and are relying on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, follow the dose recommendations carefully. If you find yourself taking these more than two days a week, prescription medication may be a better option. Bear in mind, too, that taking OTC pain medication more than three days per week may trigger rebound headaches. If you have been prescribed a medication for headache or migraine pain, take the amount your doctor has recommended. But check in with your medical team before you take more than the prescribed amount, even if that dose doesn’t appear to be working.
Treat related problems. Attend to other health concerns, such as sleep disturbances, and get any needed depression treatment, such as antidepressants.
Rest and relax. Sleep disorders and migraine appear to have a bidirectional relationship, according to a paper published in Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders in December 2017. Insomnia is more likely if you have migraines, and migraines are more likely if you aren’t getting enough sleep. Even if you can’t fall asleep, resting and using relaxation techniques may help you feel better.
Get the support you need. If your headache lasts for two (or more) days, you may need to enlist some help from family and friends while you recover.
Preventing Long Headaches
The best strategy for headaches is to avoid them if you can. Here are some prevention tips:
Maintain a healthy weight. Although being overweight doesn’t cause migraines, it can increase your chances of developing a migraine, according to the American Migraine Foundation.
Try preventive medications. Talk to your doctor about medications that can prevent migraines, rather than treating the pain when it comes. While preventative treatments rarely eliminate migraine, they can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.
Avoid triggers. Pay attention to the things that seem to set off a headache. Triggers can include certain foods, drinking too much alcohol or not getting enough sleep. Migraines can also be triggered by change, says Goadsby, so it’s a good idea to stay well-balanced and make healthy choices.
Seek depression treatment. If depression or anxiety is a problem for you, therapy may help. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an approach that can help with headache prevention and coping. A metanalysis published in the British Journal of Pain in November 2015 showed that CBT can improve some headache-related outcomes.
Though it’s rare, a severe headache can indicate a life-threatening emergency, such as an infection, or bleeding in or around the brain. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should seek immediate medical attention if your headache comes on all of a sudden, appears after an injury, or is accompanied by any of these signs or symptoms:
Mega superstar singer and actress, Beyonce has revealed the track list for her new Lion King-inspired album The Lion King: The Gift.
The album boasts of several African stars like Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Moonchild Sanely, Tekno among some other international stars.
The multiple Grammy award-winning songstress while discussing the new album that is set for release on Friday, July 19th said that she wanted to ensure that she worked with the best from Africa and not just sample sounds from Africa.
Speaking to ABC Information, she said:
‘This soundtrack is a love letter to Africa and I wished to ensure we discovered the most effective expertise from Africa, and never simply use a number of the sounds and did my interpretation of it. I wished it to be genuine to what’s stunning concerning the music in Africa.”
She added they used ‘quite a bit’ of drums and ‘unimaginable new sounds blended with a number of the producers from America.’ She added:
“We have type of created our personal style and I really feel just like the soundtrack is the primary soundtrack the place it turns into visible in your in your thoughts. The soundscape is extra than simply the music as a result of every tune tells the story of the movie.”
The tracks that have the African stars include, Tekno / Yemi Alade / Mr. Eazi: “Don’t Jealous Me”, Burna Boy: “Ja Ara E”, Blue Ivy Carter / SAINt JHN / WizKid / Beyoncé: “Brown Skin Girl”, Tiwa Savage / Mr. Eazi: “Keys to the Kingdom”, Beyoncé / Shatta Wale: “Already”, Tierra Whack / Beyoncé / Busiswa / Yemi Alade / Moonchild Sanelly: “My Power”.
See a picture of the released track list below.
The Lion King: The Gift, is executive produced by Beyoncé, and would be released via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records on the same day that the Disney live-action remake of the classic cartoon is set for cinematic release.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly declared his assets after he received a copy of the asset declaration form which he had earlier submitted to the Oyo State office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Ibadan.
The details of the assets are contained in the CCB 1 with the name Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, which was declared at the High Court of Oyo State, on May 28, 2019.
The assets declaration form, marked OYSE/2019/001 contained details of cash at hand, in the bank, landed properties (developed and undeveloped), household items, share and bonds owned by the governor, his wife, Omini Makinde as well as his companies.
According to details of the asset form made public by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Makinde has cash at hand and in the bank worth N234,742,296.01, while in dollar terms, Makinde has cash valued at $30,056.99 as of May 28, 2019.
”Properties, including the developed and undeveloped as well as household items indicated on the asset forms, showed that the governor is worth N2, 624,800,500 as of the date of asset declaration.
In Dollar terms, the governor also declared property, developed and undeveloped as well as household items valued at $4,400,000 (four million, four hundred thousand dollars only.
”In South African Rands, the governor declared buildings and household items worth four Million, four hundred and fifty-seven thousand, five hundred and fifty-four and four South African Rands.
”The houses declared by the Makinde include nine buildings in Nigeria, two in the US and one in South Africa.
One of the properties in the U.S. is described as ‘jointly owned’.
”The details showed the current value of Makinde’s companies stands at N48, 150,736,889, with 33, 730,000 units of shares as of May 28, 2019.
”The governor also has existing Bonds (Eurobond) worth $3, 793, 500 as well as shares, debentures and other securities valued at N120,500,000.
”The companies listed by the governor include Makon Engineering and Technical Services Limited, Energy Traders and Technical Services Limited, Makon Oil and Gas Limited, Makon Group Limited, Makon Construction Limited, and Makon Power System Limited,” the asset declaration form stated.
In addition, the asset declaration form indicated that Makinde’s four companies have additional assets denominated as loan notes ”including Makon Engineering and Technical Services Limited (N1.7 billion).
”Makon Power System Limited (N148.4 million); Makon Oil and Gas Limited (N341 million); Energy Traders and Technical Services Limited (N1.159bn) totalling N3.389 billion.”
Earlier on Monday, Makinde told journalists at the CCB office in Ibadan, that he came to collect the photocopy of the form signed in fulfillment of his campaign promise to declare his asset publicly and release the document to the public.
He also promised to encourage all the members of his cabinet to do the same thing ”but inasmuch as they stay within the ambit of the law.”
A Breakaway From the Norm as Lashana Lynch Is Set To Become The First Female James Bond.
We have a new James Bond and she’s the beautiful Lashana Lynch.
31 year old British Actress Lashana Lynch is set to take over as James Bond from Daniel Craig. This is a role that has been dominated by handsome male actor in black tux for decades.
In what has been described as a popcorn dropping moment, a black woman has been unveiled to take over as the next James Bond.
Over the years, the James Bond franchise has been synonymous with handsome white men in tuxedoes, but let’s talk about breaking away from the norm and changing history as a black and beautiful British actress, Lashana Lynch, is set to take over the role of the action figure.
Sometime last year there were rumors that Idris Elba would be joining the franchise and this was met by a mix of admiration as well as outspoken rebuttals.
The baton has been passed to her by Daniel Craig who played the role for several years. In recent times, the movie industry has started being diverse and breaking from the norm by giving different people a chance at big roles that have been dominated by a particular race.
Lashana Lynch also had her breakout movie role when she acted as the fighter pilot Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel that was released earlier this year.
Lynch’s unveiling as the new Bond has led to very interesting reactions and conversations on social media. See a few below:
Earlier today, former President Olusegun Obasanjo called for a national debate to discuss security issues affecting the nation.
It was contained in a letter dated Monday, July 15, 2019, where Obasanjo advised President Buhari to immediately address the increasing cases of insecurity in Nigeria to prevent it from escalating into a full-blown war.
However, the presidency have published a press statement on Mrs Funke Olakunri’s tragic death through her official twitter handle. The statement reads as thus:
“The Presidency has noted public concerns on the unfortunate attack leading to the death of daughter of the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
The President has issued a statement expressing his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs Funke Olakunri and followed up with a telephone call.
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has in addition, paid a visit to the grieving family in Akure, Ondo State.
Her death is a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
It is incumbent on all leaders across the country to consider their language and its potential consequences.
Insecurity is an issue that Nigeria must face together as one nation – united.
Times of tragedy like these are not the time for politics.
It reveals only disrespect for the departed and her family. And we hope that those who stand in positions of influence recognise and understand this.”
Obasanjo’s letter comes after suspected bandits who have been called ‘herdsmen’ in certain sections of the local media, killed Mrs Olufunke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, along the Benin-Ore expressway on Friday, July 12, 2019.
Bandits or suspected herdsmen have been accused of perpetrating a slew of killings across Nigeria, as the farmers-herders crisis in Africa’s most populous nation continues to assume a murderous dimension.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
STATEMENT ON MRS FUNKE OLAKUNRI’S TRAGIC DEATH
The Presidency has noted public concerns on the unfortunate attack leading to the death of daughter of the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) July 15, 2019
