FRESH 4RM GIM

Nicolas Otamendi is a beast of a centre back (Picture: Getty) Manchester United are set to grab Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi by paying his £35.9million release clause, according to reports. United, who have been chasing Otamendi since last summer, failed with a £25million bid during the January transfer window. Louis van Gaal remains keen on the Argentine though – and now reports in Spain say United are set to pay his £35.9million release clause this summer to finally get him.

President Jonathan has sacked the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Alhaji Kabiru Mashi (pictured left) and replaced him with the Coordinating Director at FIRS, Mr. Samuel Ogungbesan (right). Ogungbesan's appointment takes immediate effect. Mashi had served as acting Executive Chairman of the agency since 2012.

Fashion House, Dolce & Gabbana are in the news again just days after calling IVF babies ‘synthetic’. This stirred a lot of reactions from celebs, like Elton John, who called for the boycott of the fashion house. US publicist and America’s Next Top Model judge, Kelly Cutrone, tweeted one image from the racy ad from 2007 with the caption: ‘I guess simulating gang bangs are fine – but IVF and same sex marriage are not – life according to @dolcegabbana.’

Ibinabo Fiberisima-Egbuka says she remains the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria regardless of the Lagos High court ruling on March 16th that invalidated her October 2014 reappointment. She explained that she will be appealing the judgement and until her appeal is granted, she will continue as the President of the Guild.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Aminu Wali yesterday said President Goodluck Jonathan does not need to apologise over controversy surrounding his purported telephone conversation with the King of Morocco. King Mohammed VI and President Jonathan Addressing state House correspondents yesterday, Ambassador Wali said he has ordered a full investigation into the incidence in compliance with the presidential directive adding that the out come of the investigation will dtermine whether apology would be offered. “I have already taken action on the President’s directive and of course some people are trying to make this whole thing political. And of course, at this level of our diplomacy, a lot of things can happen.

The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF), has reportedly withdrawn from next week’s international game against Nigeria, over the tension and insecurity in the country. According to newpaper La Razon, the South Americans developed cold feet about travelling down, because of ongoing security concerns. “The armed conflict in Nigeria has forced the cancellation of the game”, Carlos Chave, the FBF president said, in a press conference in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Over the weekend, ‘Sekem’ crooner, MC Galaxy hosted colleagues, friends and fans to a soiree to mark his house warming. It was a two in-one celebration; house warming and the official unveiling of his record label called MCG Entertainment. Some of the celebrities at the occasion include Denrele Edun, Emma Nyra, Orezi, Klint D Drunk, Yomi Makun, Elenu, Acapella, among others. The event was held at his new Lekki residence in Lagos.

A screengrab from a video released by Boko Haram shows some of the kidnapped girls. (File, AFP) Abuja - The Nigerian military, battling insurgency in the northeast, has had no news of more than 200 girls abducted 11 months ago by Boko Haram Islamists, the army chief said on Tuesday. Responding to a question from reporters on the fate of the missing 219 schoolgirls, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah said "no news for now".

Special Adviser to the president on political matters, Prof Rufai Alkali, Tuesday declared that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, is on vacation in the APC. According to him, he remained a core member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said this in Abuja when 120 members of Atiku Abubakar Support Group formally defected to the PDP.

On Monday, March 16, 2015, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ruled that the election that brought Ibinabo Fiberesima into office as the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) was illegal. The court stated that the poll should not have taken place in the first place. The news was greeted with mixed reactions, with many practitioners in the industry sharing their different views on the ruling.

Amaju Pinnick Angry Nigeria Football Federation officials have dragged Bolivia to FIFA following its unilateral cancellation of next week’s international friendly game with the Super Eagles of Nigeria fixed for the Akwa Ibom international stadium in Uyo. The Bolivian Football Federation late on Tuesday called off the March 26 international friendly game against the Super Eagles over supposed fear of Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram.

The Senate has approved the request of President Goodluck Jonathan to raise additional $200 million Diaspora Bond from the international capital market in addition to an initial $100 million approved by the upper chamber of the national assembly in the 2012-2014 borrowing plan. In a letter dated February 4, 2015 addressed to Senate President, David Mark, the president explained that the increment being sought was to enable him to address critical infrastructure in the country, while also giving Nigeria’s diaspora citizens the opportunity to invest in the development of the country.

CEO of 5Star music and Kcee’s younger brother, E Money revealed the new business of the music imprint yesterday, March 17, 2015. The Limpopo Master posted a picture of a bus with a logo that reads ‘Five Star Motors…

Singer Azealia Banks gets completely nak-ed for Playboy Singer Azealia Banks posed for the April 2015 issue of Playboy Magazine and some of the photos have leaked online. See the first photo below

The stars were at a BAFTA tribute evening where the comedian appeared in high spirits David Walliams and Michael Palin David Walliams put on a cheery display as he joked around with Michael Palin for an evening in his honour. The comedian hosted an event with legendary actor and presenter Palin, where they chatted about his extensive career in television. Newly single David, who it is believed recently split from supermodel wife Lara Stone, appeared in high spirits as he took to the red carpet.

The 25-year-old showed he's a hands on dad as his daughter, who was only made public a couple of weeks ago, came to visit This is Chris Brown's daughter Royalty. The tot was pictured for the first time as she paid a visit to her father on his tour bus ahead of the performance on Monday evening. She was carried on to his tour bus by a member of staff, while mum Nia Amey, 31, followed behind carrying a baby blanket.

The head of Barclay's investment bank received £4.7m in share awards British banking giant Barclays paid £16.5m in shares to its top 11 executives, which is half the amount it paid out last year. Its executives received £32m in a share payout in 2014 - sparking criticism over excessive pay when the investment bank's profits were down. The shares were payment for role-based allowances and bonus schemes.

Abacha ruled the oil-rich West African state with an iron fist from 1993 until his death in 1998 Switzerland will return to Nigeria some $380m (£260m) allegedly looted by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha, an official has said. The transfer, to be conducted under the supervision of the World Bank, will end a 16-year case against the Abacha family. Switzerland has already returned $700m, following appeals from Nigeria.

The TV show is currently on a break following the drama of the last few months E! Fashion Police has been put on hiatus. E! has made the decision to take the TV show off air to "refresh" it following the departures of Kelly Osbourne and Kathy Griffin and in the wake of the controversy surrounding fellow host Giuliana Rancic's comments about Zendaya Coleman's dreadlocks smelling like "weed". A statement released by E! said: "We look forward to taking this opportunity to refresh the show before the next awards season. Our talented co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, along with Executive Producer Melissa Rivers, will continue their roles as we evolve the show into its next chapter for the legions of 'Fashion Police' fans around the world."

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is set to win his 100th international cap after being named in the squad to face Bolivia in a friendly on 26 March. The 32-year-old is one of 28 players selected by Super Eagles caretaker coach Daniel Amokachi. In-form West Brom striker Brown Ideye is included, along with Odion Ighalo of Championship side Watford. Injured Stoke forward Victor Moses is also in the squad having assured Amokachi he will be fit to play.

President Goodluck Jonathan is believed to have held a clandestine meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa State, on Monday night. The President reportedly paid a surprise visit to Atiku’s private residence, alongside some of his security personnel and aides. According to a report by Punch newspapers, Jonathan arrived the home of the former presidential aspirant, a few minutes to midnight when he had already headed to bed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has claimed a surprise victory in Israel’s election, Israeli media report. Earlier exit polls had suggested a dead heat with centre-left Zionist Union. With most votes counted, Likud is said to be on course to take 29 seats in the 120-seat parliament, the Knesset, with the Zionist Union on 24 seats. If confirmed, this would indicate another governing right-wing coalition led by Netanyahu.

 Nigeria will decide in three days whether Stephen Keshi will continue as the country’s coach, according to the president of the country’s football federation. Keshi has been without a contract since after the World Cup in Brazil last summer. As a result, his assistant, Daniel Amokachi, will be in charge of two friendly matches against Bolivia and South Africa later this month. “I told the senate that within 10 days and by God’s grace within the next four days(three today) this thing (Keshi’s appointment or not) would be completed.

AYCThe Flying Eagles will today try to improve on their head-to-head record with Ghana when they clash for a place in the final of the ongoing 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) in Dakar. Nigeria have only beaten the Black Satellites once in five meetings at the AYC. It was at the 2011 tournament in South Africa when a goal by Uche Nwofor and the individual brilliance of Ahmed Musa combined to dump the defending world champions.

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, made headlines a few weeks back when she showed her off a new wonder-on-wheels, a white Honda Pilot jeep on her instagram page.She has opened on how she got the toy and also cleared the air on allegations surrounding it in a chat witth Encomium magazine. Gushing about her jeep, Eniola said: “Yes, it’s true. I just acquired a new Honda Pilot jeep, 2014 model. I thank God for that.”Asked why she is so much in love with the brand and colour since her first jeep, acquired in 2012, was also a white Honda Pilot, she said,

New York - Four more American aid workers arrived back in the United States on Tuesday from West Africa to be monitored for Ebola, health officials said. The latest arrivals bring to 16 the number of aid workers who have returned in the last week from Sierra Leone. None of them have been diagnosed with Ebola, but they will be isolated and monitored during the next three weeks for signs of the disease. Officials have released few details, citing patient privacy. But all 16 are connected to — or had direct physical contact with — another American who came down with Ebola last week in Africa.

Atletico Madrid reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Bayer Leverkusen on penalties. Following a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Germany, Atletico levelled the tie in the 27th minute when Mario Suarez’s strike deflected in off Omer Toprak. Garcia went closest to a winner for Atletico in extra time but Leverkusen keeper Bernd Leno beat his shot away.

Amber Rose and Khloe Kardashian sure got everybody talking when they had their Twitter fight a few weeks ago. Now in an interview with Entertainment Tonight , Amber Rose has opened up about it, saying that she really could have minded her business but that Khloe Kardashian didn’t have to try to humiliate her via social media. She also addresses Kanye West saying that he had to take 30 showers after being with her.

Monaco are through to the last eight of the Uefa Champions League for the first time since their runners-up berth in 2004, thanks to their first leg win at Arsenal. Monaco are Through to the Champions League Last 8 for the First Time in 11 Years. Image: AFP/Getty Arsenal were on the brink of making history after Aaron Ramsey doubled Olivier Giroud’s opener with 11 minutes left to play for at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday night. But goalkeeper Danijel Subasic clawed Giroud’s late effort as the principality club held on to advance on away goals. The Londoners had sought to become the first team to overturn a 3-1 first-leg home deficit in the Uefa Champions League era and, even got as close as possible in a frantic finale at a familiar clime where manager Arsene Wenger tasted his first triumph as a manager.

patience Jonathan Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan, yesterday described her husband, Goodluck as the Messiah, who has come to liberate Nigeria. Speaking in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Mrs Jonathan advised Nigerian women not to vote for Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. “Nigerian women, if they (APC) come, tell them that your mother said you should not listen to them. They have nothing to offer. They have nothing to give you, Nigerian women; because the battle has already been conquered, God has opened the way for us. God has brought down the messiah for us. And PDP is the messiah. Goodluck is the messiah,” Mama Peace, as she’s called said.