A referee in the Dutch league got too close to the action this weekend as he scored a goal in a match, MySportDab reports.

The official was taking charge of Harkemase Boys' Derde Divisie clash against HSV Hoek when he found himself in space in the Harkemase box amid a goal-mouth scramble.

Hoek had just had an effort heroically scooped off the line by keeper Jouke Bosje before Rik Impens' rebound cannoned of the post and towards safety.

26-year-old Wura Adewura Latifat Bello, an accounting graduate from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), who has been missing since last week, has been found dead in a canal, according to her family member.

Wura who lives in Gowon Estate near Egbeda in Lagos, disappeared on her way back from work at Ikeja.

Adewura was declared missing by her parents after leaving her office in Lagos on May 15th, 2019.

This corroborates the story of a Twitter user who said she was found dead in Mosan canal area during the heavy downpour on Wednesday last week.
 

Nina has reacted to report of her renting a Bentley ahead of her birthday and claiming that she bought it, as leaked in a chat earlier today.

In the leaked chat which is supposedly between the reality show star and a close friend, Nina allegedly planned renting the Bentley for 1 month to break the internet on her birthday which comes up on May 31st. However Nina who reacted to report of her renting and claiming that she bought it, stated that this all came off after she unfollowed a blogger. She further revealed that the chat was made up.

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Nigerian soul and pop Singer, Ric Hassani has been up to quite a lot recently. Speaking on some of his activities with Sunday Scoop, he said, “I have been doing so many shows outside Nigeria. I just got back from Mauritius.

We were also recently in Kenya. And very soon, I’ll be going to Honduras. I’ve also been working on my album and I have a new body of work that would be coming out soon.”

Nigeria Entertainment Body Hosts IGP
Mohammed Adamu To Dinner / Award Night, Unveils Awareness Campaign


The National President of Coalition of Nigeria Entertainers, Amb. Kenule Nwiya has met with the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu in view of the forthcoming Solidarity Concert Dinner/Award Night and official Launch of "Operation Discharge Information Awareness Campaign", holding at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on the 29th of June 2019.

According to Amb. Kenule, the Launch of Operation Discharge Information Awareness Campaign is an awareness initiative of the CNE for Nigeria Police and other security agencies.

He stated the idea was to improve to resourcefulness and contributions of celebrities in helping security agencies with key informations that can be needful in carrying out their duties more efficiently, especially with the exposition they may have with different kinds of persons in the society.

Thus the initiative and more are one of the idealistic engagements which the national President has remained committed to, so as to improve the Entertainment body and also create platforms for sustainable unity in the industry and amongst Entertainers.

However, the Solidarity Concert Dinner/Award Night and official Launch of "Operation Discharge Information Awareness Campaign" has been organised to laud the remarkable landmark achievements and envisioned initiatives of IGP Mohammed Adamu since his assumption of office. 

Tobi, the Big Brother Naija housemate who shared his Beirut experience with a Punch's correspondent, disclosed that he experienced racism in Beirut. The reality show star who went on Beirut tour with Play Network Africa and other professionals from different spheres, disclosed that he had no idea what Beirut was going to look like but liked the sound of it and it turned out to be an interesting experience.

Billionaire Political Ned Nwoko And Team Land Asaba In 3 Lavish Private Jets Ahead Of Regina Daniels' Event (photos)

Billionaire Politician and Businessman Hon. Ned Nwoko and his team has arrived Asaba, Delta state in three amazing lavish private jets convoy to attend the 27th May Children's Day event organised and hosted by his newly wedded wife, Actress Regina Daniels.

The Billionaire Politician arrived Asaba a few minutes ago and was welcomed in a loud celebration from youth groups, women associations, political associates, friends, reputable personalities across divers sectors in Delta state and members of the constituency which he represents.

The Lagos State Government has empowered 1,000 members of the Lagos State Vulcanisers Association spread across the five divisions of the State with Ubiquitous Boxes (U-BOX) and other equipment that will further enhance their vocation.

Speaking at the launch and distribution of Ubiquitous Boxes to the beneficiaries, Governor Ambode said that the gesture was in line with his promise to recognise and support the informal sector for its massive contributions to the Lagos economy.

The Governor, who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr. Benjamin Olabinjo explained that the State Government approved the introduction of three variants of the U-Box, namely: U-Box for Vocational Services (UV-Box); U-Box for Food Vendors (UF-Box); and U-Box for Petty Traders (UT-Box) as a way of standardising the businesses of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises.

•Asks victims to pay for security, Senate clearance

•Prof petitions anti-graft agency after losing money

John Alechenu


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has instituted a probe into the activities of a syndicate ripping Nigerians off under the guise of safeguarding their nomination for President Muhammadu Buhari’s next cabinet.

SUNDAY PUNCH learnt in Abuja on Saturday that the syndicate had successfully fleeced a number of Nigerians across all walks of life of millions of naira in the name of “processing fees.”

The anti-graft agency’s action was triggered by a petition, dated May 17, 2019, sent by one of the victims.

It was learnt that the syndicate forged a letterhead and created email addresses of the office of the Vice-President, National Security Adviser as well as the State House Protocol Department for this purpose.

SUNDAY PUNCH learnt that the syndicate targets former and serving heads of federal and state government establishments.

FIFA names Nigeria’s Dele-Bashiru, Weah’s son among players to watch at U-20 World Cup


Nigeria and Man City youngster, Tom Dele-Bashiru (right) is among the players listed by FIFA to watch out for at the ongoing U-20 World Cup in Poland


As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles took on Qatar on Match Day 2 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland, midfielder, Tom Dele-Bashiru has been named by FIFA among the 10 stars the world should watch out for. The U-20 tournament has always been a breeding ground of stars having unveiled players like Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero among others.

Dele-Bashiru will be having possibly his first competitive outing with the Flying Eagles having being plying his trade abroad. He was born in Manchester and represented England’s U-16s but will be pulling the strings for the Flying Eagles at Poland 2019.