SUPER EAGLES MOVE UP 10 SPOT IN NEW FIFA RANKINGS

Nigeria have climbed 10 places to 50th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, which will be officially published on November 24.
The Super Eagles have become a different force under new Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, with the former African champions unbeaten since he took over.
Just last weekend, they defeates Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 world cup qualifying match, which kept them top of Group B with six points and in pole position to clinch the sole ticket.
Senegal are now the highest-ranked African country, despite dropping to 33rd position. Ivory Coast and Tunisia are just behind in joint 34th, dropping three and climbing four respectively.
Nigeria are level with Burkina Faso in 50th, after shooting up 17 places following their 2-0 win over Cape Verde in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Egypt are also up 10, into 36th, but Ghana’s poor World Cup qualifying campaign is reflected in their fall of seven places to 52nd.
Argentina will remain top of the FIFA World Ranking, while the top five will be completed by Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Chile

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Mimiko PAYS science TEACHERS N25 as MONTHLY allowance –Union

The Organized Labour Unions and Pensioners, OLUP, in Ondo State has bemoaned the conditions of service of teachers in Ondo, disclosing that the state government only pays N25 as monthly allowance to science teachers in the government’s employ.

Speaking during an interactive section on Thursday with the governorship candidate of the APC in Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the Chairman of OLUP in the state, Comrade Abiodun Falohun lamented that English teachers now teaches mathematics in Ondo schools owing to lack of man power.
Flanked by the OLUP secretary, Mrs Tayo Fayoju and some leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, he said, “Your Excellency sir (referring to Akeredolu), science teachers in Ondo State earn N25 monthly as allowance which is not so in other states. Even the 27.5% teacher’s salary scale (TSS) that teachers have been collecting before the current government came on board has been scrapped.
 ‘Today, many schools are facing acute shortage of teachers. Take for instance, A.U.D secondary school at Iju/Itaogbolu has just four teachers. Teachers are no longer allowed to get to grade level 17.
“Instead of permanent secretary, Mimiko appointed teachers as tutor generals, a position that is not known to law. No training, and salaries are not being paid as of when due. We are pleading with your Excellency to give us justice when you get there. Please be rest assured of our support come November 26th,” Falohun said.
Na wah oo!

source: Daily Times

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EKITI STATE GOVERNOR CELEBRATE 56TH BIRTHDAY ON THE STREETS

Governor Ayo Fayose celebrated his 56^th birthday in a unique style yesterday when he came out of the government house to celebrate his birthday with the ordinary people of Ekiti State

The governor said  "It is a show of love to my people, we can't sit in the government house and enjoy the comfort of the office without remembering them, I got a lot of gifts on my birthday, cakes, yam tubers, cows, rice and so on, how many can I eat? How many clothes can I wear at a time?

"It is just normal, just good for me to go back to the street and give it back to the people that put me in the government house, this is my style, this is me naturally, just that this time around it is more elaborate moving from one junction to the other to ensure about 500 persons per junction get something small on my birthday."  More photos below:

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Mum calls 911,says 2 years old son killed her 1 year daughter

A 27 year old Florida mom, Kristen De Pasquale, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 1-year-old daughter, who police say was found with Halloween lights wrapped around her neck.

De Pasquale called 911 Thursday evening, claiming her 2-year-old son, Michael, choked his infant sister Mia Rice to death with the string of Halloween lights while she was taking a shower in the master bathroom. She said:

"I was taking a shower and my kids were out here playing and I came out and her like, I have the Halloween lights and it was wrapped around her neck. I was gone for two seconds!”

De Pasquale said she desperately tried to revive the child but couldn't.

Police say the child was discovered in a crouched position but with her feet on the floor.

Police Sgt. Matthew DePanicis also tried to revive the infant with CPR but she was pronounced dead an hour later at the Emergency Room.

Oviedo Police detective Christopher said their suspicions began when they checked the shower floor and it was dry. The towels she claimed to have used after she got out of the bathroom was also dry, indicating she was not in the shower when baby Mia was strangled. She also had full make up on, jewelry and her feet were dirty.

In addition, the Volunsia county medical examiner in Orlando, Marie Herrman said a toddler like Michael does not have the physical strength to strangle his baby sister.

The accused mom looked dazed when she appeared in court Monday.

She said only a single word.

The judge asked her: “Do you have any questions about your appearance here today?”

“No,” she replied.

The shocked judge said: “No? Gook luck, Ma'am. I feel for you.”

De Pasquale was held without bail.

Her attorney, Tim Caudill, refused to comment on whether she was innocent or guilty.

He said:

"This is a terrible tragedy for everyone involved," Caudill told the Orlando Sentinel. "She's very upset. She lost a child, a child she loved very much."

Michael was placed in the custody of a family member. The father of the children is currently serving time in prison on unrelated charges.

Wonders never seize. Shower floor dried? and a two years old killing a 1year old, almost unbelievable 

Source:Orlando Sentinel.

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JOINED NIGERIAN TWINS SUCCESFULLY SEPERATED

Conjoined twins from Nigeria have been successfully separated after a complex operation at a Tennessee hospital days before their first birthday.

Miracle and Testimony Ayeni were separated during 18 hours of surgery that began on November 7 and ended on November 8th at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital,.

Memphis, spokeswoman Anne Glanker said.

"Miracle and Testimony Ayeni came to Le Bonheur six months ago seeking help. They were born conjoined at the lower half of their bodies, sharing multiple organs. Connected, these girls would never be able to walk or ride a bike or even grow up to have families of their own. But last week, our expert surgical team performed a complex 18-hour surgery, successfully separating the twins. Today, their parents are able to hold t hem separately," the hospital said.

The twins were joined together at the pelvis, a condition that occurs in one of about 5 million births, said Dr. Max Langham, who led the surgery team.

"Without separation, their future wasn't very good," Langham said at a news conference on Tuesday. "They would grow up inconsistent, unable to walk, totally dependent for all of their care and unable to participate in the world fully."

On Wednesday, November 16th, the family had another reason to celebrate as it was the twins' first birthday. 

You can see more photos on the hospitals facebook page..

source:Facebook/lebonheur Childrens Hospital 

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Senator Barnabas Gemade caught sleeping during plenary FOR THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR...

Paid billions to sleep

 Barnabas Gemade, the senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial Zone was again, caught sleeping on the floor of the senate while his colleagues were debating on a bill today, November 17th.
NA WAH

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