Sdtrendsblog: June 2016

Thursday 30 June 2016

KWASU Updates Admission List For 2016/2017

The management of Kwara state University has updated the ealier released 1st Batch of admitted candidates for 2016/2017 academic session. That means more names have been included in the list. Candidates are to follow the instructions below to check their admission status and proceed to make the necessary fees.

How To Check Your Admission Status Candidates are to visit http://www.kwasu.edu.ng/portal/

1. Click on Login under POST-UTME Candidates

2. Provide your JAMB Registration Number and your Surname (as provided during registration) as Username and Password respectively

3. View you Admission Status and continue to payment

4. All newly admitted students MUST note that the following fees are COMPULSORY:

i. Acceptance Fee ii. School Fee iii. Hostel Accommodation Fee iv. Departmental Fee v. Handbook Fee vi. Guidance and Counselling Fee vii. Matriculation Gown Fee viii. Change of Institution Fee (for candidates who did not make KWASU their first or second choice).

5. Admitted students MUST pay ALL their Fees within TWO WEEKS after admission has been given. Failure to pay will lead to the withdrawal of admission.

6. Note that all payments are to be made online from your registration/student’s portal.

7. You are required to download and complete the screening form placed on the University’s website. The completed screening form should be taken along with the original and photocopies of your Results and Certificates of State/Local Government Citizenship to your College Officer for Admission Clearance.

FG Insists No More Post-UTME, Directs That Money Paid By Candidates Be Refunded

The Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, on Monday, emphasized again that tertiary institutions should stop the conduct of Post-UTME.

He directed those who have already advertised the exercise under any guise to retrace their steps immediately or face appropriate sanction.

He equally directed that all tertiary institutions who before now have conducted the exercise to return the money paid by candidates as the exercise stands annulled.

The minister made this known through the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the ministry, Mr. Ben Bem Goong and instructed that the National Universities Commission and appropriate departments in the ministry communicate this directive to relevant agencies and institutions to ensure strict compliance.

According to him, the screening that will be recognized is such one that involves only the verification of certificates of the candidates, JAMB scores, and any other physical examination to ensure that such candidates are not cultists. Such screening should be at no cost to the parents or students and should be done upon resumption in order to avoid unnecessary travels in search of admission. The minister will tomorrow meet with Vice chancellors, rectors and provosts as well as other stake holders to work out modalities for the conduct of admission screening.

UNIBEN Suspends Ongoing Admission Screening For 2016/2017

The management of the University of Benin hereby notifies the entire University of Benin Community that the 2016/2017 ongoing admission screening exercise has been suspended with immediate effect in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive.

In the light of the above, an update will be sent at a later date.

All inconveniences are highly regretted.

UNIPORT Postpones Admission Screening Exercise 2016 Till Further Notice

Candidates for the 2016/2017 admission screening exercise of the University of Port-harcourt (UNIPORT) are hereby informed that the exercise have been postponed till further notice.

Candidates are,therefore,advised to continually check the uniport website for further information. please don’t hesitate to be patronize for more information share this with your friends

Portugal saw off Poland on penalties in Marseille on Thursday to reach the semifinals of Euro 2016.

Poland’s Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just a couple of minutes, only for Renato Sanches to peg them back later in the first half.

Cristiano Ronaldo walks up to take the first penalty Portugal had the better of the play from thereon, though failed to take their chances and relied on a shootout to ensure their place in the final four.

Portugal’s semi-final opponent will be either Wales or Belgium. Remarkably, Portugal have reached the last four without winning a game in normal time following three draws in a group in which they finished third and an extra-time win over Croatia in the last 16.

No side has ever got this far in a European Championship without winning a match inside 90 minutes. Portugal have also only led a match for 22 minutes during the whole tournament, while Poland have not trailed for a single minute.

However, for a second dour and conservative knockout game running, Fernando Santos’ side did what was required when it mattered.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Confirms Man United Move

The striker and French league player of the year who has been secretive about his next club after leaving PSG revealed on Twitter that he’ll be joining his former boss Jose Mourinho on Twitter.

TASUED Postgraduate Application 2016/2017 Has Commenced

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) postgraduate application for 2016/2017 academic session has commenced.

GENERAL POST-GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All Candidates seeking admission into any of these programmes must possess a minimum of 5 credit passes, including English Language (in not more than two sittings) at the Senior Secondary Certificates Examination (WASCE/NECO/SSCE/GCE O/L) conducted by recognized examining bodies such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, University of London, University of Cambridge etc.

All Candidates must satisfy the specific O’ level requirements for the Bachelor’s degree of the programme they are applying for.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Programme Graduates of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honors Lower Division in the field of Study.

Candidates with Third class pass Bachelor’s degree and Postgraduate Diploma in the same subject.

Candidates with HND (Minimum of Lower Credit) and Postgraduate Diploma in the course applied for.

Postgraduate Diploma Programme.

Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme should possess a minimum of third class pass in the Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of lower credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND).

SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates wishing to Study Educational Management at Master’s level must have credit in English Language, Mathematics and Economics at the WAEC, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level.

They must also have a certificate in Education or at least 3years Post qualification experience in Educational administration/ Management in the public service.

Candidates wishing to Study Guidance and Counseling at Master’s level must have credit pass in Mathematics at WAEC, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level.

For Science and other Mathematics related courses, a credit in Mathematics at the WAEC, NECO or GCE O’ level is compulsory.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Master’s degree by Course Work (Full-time Mode) 18 Months Master’s degree by Course Work (Part-time Mode) 36 Months Postgraduate Diploma (Full-time Mode) 12 Months Postgraduate Diploma (Part-time Mode) 24 Months Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Vacation) 2 Long vacations NOTE: All Nigerian applicants for Postgraduate admissions must possess NYSC discharge / Exemption certificate from the Directorate.

Method Of Application Apply for the Admissions process by Clicking here(Please fill the form correctly and supply a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS because your login details will be sent to whatever email address you provide)

2. Check your email inbox (or Spam) to get your Applicant ID and Password

3. Return to the website and Click Login to access Application Form

4. Continue by carefully filling the Application Form and click submit

6. Print the Application form and Refrence form

7. Proceed to the Admissions office with the printout and copies of your credentials; WAEC/GCE O’ Level Certificate – Bachelor’s Degree/ HND Certificate and other certificates.

– NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate (for Nigerian Candidates).

– Marriage Certificate or Evidence of change of Name(s) where applicable.

– Payment receipts. – Birth Certificate/ Declaration of Age.

Completed application forms and the credentials can equally be sent to: The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, P.M.B 2118 Ijebu-Ode. Ogun State.

Application Deadline The application will end on Tuesday, 9th August, 2016. Only Application forms submitted with the required documents would be processed.

Liverpool Football club have officially announced the signing of Senegalese winger Saido Mane for the sum of £34m after raiding Southampton of it’s talents once again.

The likes of Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana have left Southampton to join Liverpool in recent years and Saido Mane’s capture has now been confirmed by the club.

Mane speaking to Liverpoolfc.com said: “Today is a big day and I am very happy to sign for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. “It’s a club that has won a lot of trophies and has a big history. Now I am looking forward to meeting all the staff and my teammates and starting the season.”

The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms at Melwood. He will officially become registered as a Reds player on July 1.. He has 36 caps for Senegal and has scored 10 goals for his country.

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Mikel set to leave Chelsea unless Conte offers him first team football

The Nigeria international has spoken to the inbound Blues boss but is yet to receive assurances about his playing time ahead of the new season, Goal understands John Obi Mikel could be set to leave Chelsea this summer in pursuit of regular first-team football,Goal understands.

The midfielder, who has been with the Blues since 2006, has just one-year remaining on his current deal and is yet to receive assurances about his playing time ahead of the new season.

Goal understands Mikel has spoken to inbound Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and is prepared to hold off a move away until he holds further discussions with the manager when Italy's Euro 2016 campaign ends.

However, Mikel - who would be keen to stay at Chelsea - is considering alternative options in case Conte does not offer him what he wants.

Chelsea have a policy of only offering one-year extensions to players over 30 which means it is in the 29-year-old's interest to renew his contract this summer to secure a longer deal.

Mikel has previously spoken about his future after Nigeria played Egypt back in March and made it clear that he does not want to sit on the bench.

“I have to play because one thing I don’t want to do is to sit on the bench like I did before,” Mikel told Goal.

“Wherever it is I just want to play. When this season ends we will definitely sort out the contracts.”

The Super Eagles midfielder could also miss the start of Chelsea's season after being in a provisional 35 man squad for the Olympic Games as one of Nigeria's over 23 players.

Mikel is Chelsea's second longest-serving player after John Terry and - like many of his team-mates - he suffered under Jose Mourinho's management last season before Guus Hiddink’s temporary leadership where he flourished, playing in 24 out of 28 games under the Dutchman.

Despite not yet being formally in charge at the club, Conte has had his say over renewing Terry's contract and he has also issued a transfer wishlist to the Chelsea hierarchy which includes Roma's Radja Nainggolan.

Mikel has won has won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League during his time at Chelsea. Source: goal

This man is becoming the most active governor in Nigeria in the area of agriculture.

Governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar A. Bagudu, who inspected his state's Rice Mills few weeks back, has visited the Rima Basin complex where he carried out on-the-spot inspection of Wheat production in the state.

Agriculture is sure the way to go! See more photos...

An investigation by SR has revealed that Senator Ben Murray-Bruce may have illegally diverted the loan he obtained from Union Bank of Nigeria for business to purchase a posh property in Beverly Hills, California in 2007.

Ben Bruce has been in the spotlight lately after the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on June 23, 2016 seized several of his Silverbird media companies for failing to make payments on billions of naira in loans.

The self-proclaimed Commonsense Senator was one of the most vocal senators during the #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira, a movement that criticizes those who needlessly import foreign goods.

He touted his reputation for building businesses in Nigeria to champion the importance of domestic investment in goods.

But several banking sources in Nigeria told SR that the N11billion loan Ben Bruce took out from Union Bank around 2007 was supposed to be used to construct the Abuja Entertainment Center.

According to the sources, instead of using the loan to fund his Nigerian business operations, he diverted it to purchase an opulent property in the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles and London.

Los Angeles County Property Assessor’s Office, the Records office, and the Special Investigation unit haveconfirmed to SR that the Nigerian senator from Bayelsa State purchased a property on August 6th, 2007 and remains the owner. The address is 605 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

A public records search, also confirmed by municipal employees in Los Angeles County, assessed the value of Senator Ben Bruce’s land at $3.1million. The value of the mansion and other structures at the property was estimated at no less than $795,000.

The senator’s Beverly Hills swanky property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a swimming pool and is estimated to be at least 2,777 square feet. Assessments of real estate platforms show that the property is worth $5million as of today.

SR said they also obtained a bond receipt document that confirmed Ben Bruce’s ties to the property.

The document also listed Stella Albright as having a connection to the property. A public records search of Mrs. Albright found that she was a board member of a company, Dream Magic Studios LLC, alongside Senator Ben Bruce.

Late on Monday evening, some PDP people were sending messages to Bukola Saraki's aides online, urging that they tell him to fight dirty with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that was the only way for him to escape going to prison with regards to the cases forgery and corruption against him.

This morning, sodeeqstarblog observed that Saraki and his aides started taking jabs at the government of President Buhari. After Saraki tweeted that, see what his media aide posted...

More like that Saraki camp is insisting that there is another government within Buhari government?

As revealed by Don Jazzy today, Mavin Records has signed a new management deal with Creative talent firm - The Temple Company. The popular producer shared this photo on IG and wrote: "Signed, sealed, delivered! Mavin Records is stepping into the future with The Temple Management Company as they redefine creative talent management in Nigeria."

This goes to say Mavin and all its artiste will now be managed by The Temple Company.

This Beautiful Lady was Killed by Her Husband

Marriage is sweet but you have to be committed and get close to God in prayer. Your beauty and any other trivialities stops to matter once you get married. That was how many of our mothers and grand mothers were able to succeed in it. They were very prayerful and were the ones taking their husband to church.

But what do we have today? Competition in marriage, as if they got into marriage to fight for who is right and who is wrong. The man you are living with needs God. The woman you marry needs God too.

It is sad that this beautiful lady is dead, killed by her own husband... He then jumped to his death. It is apparently a case of murder-suicide, according to police. The man identified as Reuben allegedly killed his wife, Puleng during an argument.

According to Daily Sun, the man later threw himself off a crane and plunged 400 metres to his death.

Narrating the incident, the wife's mother, 60yrs old Susan Mahlatse, said Reuben 42, and Puleng 35, lived in the same house and both worked on shift [in the same company]. Susan said on Friday Puleng arrived at work for the night shift and Reuben was about to go home.He asked to speak to her, and when they were alone in the office an argument broke out. Reuben allegedly stood over her and shot her twice in the head.

When cops arrived, he ran towards a crane. He climbed to the top and jumped, falling to his death. Susan said Reuben and her daughter always fight over minor issues; like car, feeding and others. She said Puleng’s two-year-old daughter keeps saying she is waiting for her mum. “I lie and tell her Puleng isn’t home yet,” Susan said. - The absence of the God factor in a marriage is a mistake that usually don't end well. Sigh!

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced three posh houses to an associate of Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose. The big houses, one in Abuja and two in Lagos, are believed to have been bought with part of the N1.219bn that was illegally released for the 2014 governorship election, from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA) to Fayose.

He has denied having any dealing with the office while Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) was in charge.

The cash, according to detectives, was from the N4.745bn allocated to a former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro by the NSA as a war chest to win the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The EFCC has facts that the man acted as a front for Governor Fayose, who is now under investigation. The agency may seize the properties under the Interim Forfeiture Clause of the EFCC Act. Investigators have established a link between the N1.29billion and the three mansions.

A source said: “We have been able to trace the 3 mansions in Abuja and Lagos to a key associate of Fayose. Our investigators have retrieved relevant documents, including the mode of payment for the houses.

“Part of the N1.29billion credited to Fayose was used for the acquisition of the mansions. We are suspecting that the associate allegedly acted as a front for the governor. We will certainly invoke the appropriate laws to seize the assets after conclusion of investigation.”

Our women really need to work on their emotions, some are sure taking wickedness to the extreme. A report by Zuma Times Hausa indicated that this allegedly happened yesterday in Minna, Niger State.

The woman said to the boy's step mother, allegedly cut off his penis as a form of punishment. Madness!

Reekado Banks drop visual to his highly accepted record titled “ Standard” which was produced by Altims.

And Directed by Paul Gambit.

Watch “Reekado Banks – Standard” Video below:-

And His Entourage Has Gone Viral more photo

The draw for the third round of African Zone qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup took place today in Cairo, Egypt. Nigeria has been placed in Group B alongside Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria.

This is the final and decisive stage of the continent's preliminary competition, with only 5 teams out of the 20 teams to participate at the World Cup, Russia 2018.

Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates flew from their hotel in Houston to New York as they continue their preparation for the Final Copa showdown with Chile on Sunday. More photo's

LOL..!!! See what they all look like 10 years ago at Muyiwa Ademola's wedding ceremony. Iyabo Ojo and Fathia Balogun...

You can't shake a Emir, why did you try to shake a Yoruba monarch.?

Olamide Currently Working On His 6th Studio Album, Set To Drop In Few Months Time

Say anything you like, write your open letter..Olamideis the “Most Consistent Artiste in Nigeria” *Leave it like that* Speaking to a close source earlier today, It has been confirmed that the YBNL Boss, Olamide (Baddo) is currently in the studio wrapping up his 6th studio album titled is not out now. Lets keep that on a low for now.

It was also confirmed that Olamide might not be adding singles like I Love Lagos, Abule Sowo, Konkobilityand other singles on his new album which is due to drop in few months time.

How do you define this guy’s Talent?Boss?Thats an Understatement. Now guys, Over to you.. “What Are You Expecting From Olamide 6th Album” Would you buy it? Olamide Past Albums

♦Rapsodi (2011)

♦YBNL (2012)

♦Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)

♦Street OT (2014)

♦Eyan Mayweather (2015)

Drop your comment.

Juju Music Legend, King Sunny Ade Finally Launches Radio Station

Juju music legend, Sunday Adegeye, also known as King Sunny Ade, has finally launched his Radio Station in Ondo town. The music legend has been working for years on the radio station which is reportedly the first music and culture radio station in Nigeria.

Governor Segun Mimiko of Ondo State, while launching radio station, advised the management to work together as one and for the betterment of the people of Ondo State. King Sunny Ade’s radio station called M & C Radio will operate on 106.5FM. He follows in the same line with Yinka Ayefele, who established Fresh FM in Ibadan about three years ago.

King Sunny Ade has enjoyed a very successful music career. He is regarded as one of the few African musicians who have gained international recognition for their attractive style of music.

As a confirmation of his worldwide acceptance, he embarked on a tour of Europe and America in the 1970s and 1980s. He has featured in musical joints with highly reputable international musicians, such as Stevie Wonder in his song “Aura”.

Nollywood actor Seun Akindele is one cool guy who is good at his job. He shared few lovely pics online as he confirmed that he's set to wed his sweetheart, Toun. Congrats! See more photos...

A very funny political and financial drama is currently playing out between the management of Zenith Bank Pls and the now embattled governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose. The battle is epic. Few hours after the governor claimed in the media that Sambo Dasuki and Musiliu Obanikoro did not give him money for election, and that his election was sponsored by Zenith Bank, the bank has reacted.Zenith Bank has dared Governor Fayose to publish his bank statements for all his 3 accounts at the bank so the public could see them and stop the charade of dragging them into his dirty politics...

...according to SR, Zenith Bank has revealed details of Fayose's "secret" transactions. Serious

YBNL Baddo, Olamide premieres the highly awaited video of his recent number, “Konkobility.” Checkout the Video and drop your Comments.

Watch “Olamide – Konkobility” Video below:-

These days I don't talk much about ladies, if I try to advise you and you think that you know too much I will just leave you to go and test the waters and see your result, because misguided people hardly learn from advise. They want to do that which you're saying is wrong and see what will happen. Some weeks back, I pointed out that ladies who are speaking up against men who beat women should also try and condemn the rate at which some women are battering children under them. But some misguided girls started running their mouths on Twitter. I just laughed and ignored them.

Now, one of such ladies have been dealt with by a Lagos court...with the full force of law... The police in Lagos arrested a lady, identified as Funmi Otitoloju, for obvious brutalising of her 12-year-old niece identified only as Adeola, in the Baiyeku area of Ikorodu.

It was learnt that Otitoloju used a razor blade to cut the girl in the neck and hand because she had entered other people’s apartments without her permission.

The incident occurred on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at about 6am, after which a Good Samaritan rushed the girl to a general hospital. The hospital refused to treat Adeola insisting on a police report. A worker with the Child Protection Network in the Ikorodu area was said to have been invited and then the matter was reported at the Ikorodu Police Division.

The police, thereafter, arrested Otitoloju, while the victim was treated at the hospital. According to Punch, Adeola, who is a primary 3 pupil, had been taken into government’s custody. The police this Monday arraigned Otitoloju on 2 counts bordering on child abuse at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court. The razor blade was presented as an exhibit in court. She had no option but to plead guilty to the charges. The Magistrate, A.A. Oshoniyi, sentenced Otitoloju tofour years imprisonment with no option of fine. - violence against anyone is wrong; either by a man against a lady or a woman against a child. Be guided!

According to political watchers, this move has been long expected. Information reaching us indicates that the former Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd) has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS).

He was nabbed last night at his mega residence in Maitama, Abuja in connection with multi-Billion Dollars arms deal money linked to Goodluck Jonathan's former NSA, Sambo Dasuki.

A source in Abuja told Sodeeqstar blog that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, also has a big file of evidences against him and will move in once the DSS gives them a green light.

Already a mini estate linked to him in the heart of Abuja said to be worth Billions of Naira has been seized.

Nigerian international footballer, Uche Kalu who plies his trade with Adanaspor AS, will be getting married to his pretty lady, Dr. Ada, next month in Antalya, Turkey. See more photos below...

Lil Kesh debuts his first video since starting his own label,Y.A.G.I.“Ishe”which happens to be the 2nd track off his first album, The Song Narrates story about his mother’s sacrifice and love for him and you can’t help but love the interpretation of the song in this video directed by Adasa Cookey.

The song was produced by Pheelz.

Watch Lil Kesh – Ishe Below;

Sound Sultan Releases The Video To The Very Creative Highlife Single Hello Baale Produced By Cohbams Asuquo ,video Directed By Kemi Adetiba Is Themed After A Typical Nigerian Yoruba Movie Starring Saidi Balogun .grace Ama Princess Dammy And A Host Of Others.

Watch Sound Sultan – Hello Baale Video Below:-

Top Nigerian DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt serves the video to his record “Turn Up” which features Urban High Life sensation, Flavour. This video is a follow up to DJ Jimmy Jatt’s “Obalende Gold” which featured Vector & Obadice Enjoy “Turn Up” below and share your thoughts.

Watch DJ Jimmy Jatt Ft. Flavour – Turn Up Video Below:-

Nigeria drop to Pot 3 in World Cup seedings

The 2013 African champions are not among the top two ahead of Friday's crucial draw according to the special seeding released on Thursday Nigeria will be in pot three of the Africa World Cup qualifier group stage draw billed for Cairo on Friday.

The Super Eagles were earlier placed in Pot Two alongside Cape Verde, Egypt, Mali and Congo DR. But with the Egyptian Football Association lodging a formal complaint to express their discontent after being zoned in Pot Two despite being the fifth best ranked team among the 20 teams – the Pharaohs have now been promoted to Pot One with Tunisia dropping to Pot Two.

Five teams remain in contention to qualify for Russia 2018 through Africa, with those sides to be divided into five groups of four. The top team automatically picks a ticket to the competition.

For the draw, Ghana, Senegal, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Egypt make up Pot 1, while Cameroon, Tunisia, Congo DR and Cape Verde join Guinea in Pot Two. Nigeria, Congo, Morocco, Mali and South Africa are in Pot 3 while Uganda, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Gabon and Libya complete Pot 4.

POTS IN FULL

Pot One - Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal and Egypt Pot Two - Tunisia, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Guinea and Cameroon Pot Three - Congo, Nigeria, Morocco, Mali and South Africa Pot Four - Uganda, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Gabon and Libya

Ronaldo wins UCL goal of the season

The Real Madrid man's superb finish helped defeat Roma to seal a 2-0 victory that on the way to claiming their record eleventh European crown Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the UEFA Champions League Goal of the Season, presented by Nissan, for his stunning strike against Roma in March.

It arrived in the first knockout stage to set the Spanish giants on their way to a 2-0 victory in the Italian capital before their safe passage to the quarter-finals was secured with a victory by the same margin in the return at the Bernebeau.

Cutting inside from the left, the Ronaldo slammed an unstoppable shot that flew past Wojciech Szczesny and into the far corner at the Stadio Olimpico.

It was one of 16 goals the Portugal international hit in the 2015-16 campaign, leaving him just one shy of the UCL record return of 17 the 31-year-old hit in 2013-14 to lead Madrid to a long-awaited decima.

Nobody has outscored Ronaldo in the past four UEFA Champions League seasons.

Ronaldo beat out competition from a number of fabulous Nissasn UCL Goals of the week in the 2015-16 campaign, including special strikes Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi, Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez and Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo rescue portugal to last 16 of Euro 2016 face croatia

It had been a difficult day for the Portugal skipper, who had thrown a reporter's microphone into a lake, but it was a welcome return to form against Hungary Euro 2016 might have at times been the Cristiano Ronaldo show but, up until now, it had nothing to do with his goals. He called Iceland a team with a "small mentality", he missed a penalty, and he threw a reporter's microphone in a lake. Against Hungary, however, he delivered a timely reminder that even with all the extra attention on him, he is capable of delivering world class performances.

A draw against a Hungary side resting nearly half of their outfield players is not the best result in the world but this was just what Ronaldo needed. Portugal played well in their first two games against Iceland and Austria, Ronaldo had nights to forget both times. The captain was the star here with two goals and an assist even if the team around him delivered their patchiest performance to date. There were mistakes at the back, even from the ever-reliable Ricardo Carvalho, there were too many fouls and too many opportunities given for Hungary to go ahead repeatedly. Nani was not brave enough - twice - in closing down shots at the edge of the box and cost his side two goals. Midfield general William Carvalho was largely bypassed with Akos Elek the standout player in that department.

It was not until Ronaldo put his heel to the ball off Joao Mario's cross after Balasz Dzsudzsak put Hungary ahead for the second time that the 31-year-old began to break out and look the menace he so often does for Real Madrid. It was a wonderful moment for Ronaldo and his side. It was a goal to stun the doubters. This then, was his "Mic Drop" display.

He had delivered an exquisite assist in the first half for Nani to get Portugal level but that was less a moment to savour as it was about getting his side back to square one at half time. There were, of course, the usual histrionics, not least when Nani failed to deliver him a through ball. He tried and tried and tried from free-kicks. One was saved, another went into the the stand. The form he's in from set-pieces, one outcome is just as likely as the other at the moment.

But there is much to be admired by Ronaldo's ability to get up again after being knocked down. Missing chances bothers him, it has to, but he is there time and again to try again. His second goal - a brilliant headed effort off a Ricardo Quaresma cross - was typical of the man and begged the question as to why it had looked so difficult for him to score up to that point.

Here he was aided immensely by the introduction from the bench of his great friend Quaresma. He made an impact almost immediately. The winger gave better balance to the team and allowed the excellent Joao Mario to show what he could do from a central position. The other highly-regarded midfielder in the ranks, Andre Gomes, had a difficult evening too but Renato Sanches came on to deliver bite and energy.

Portugal are into the knockout rounds without winning a game. They have earned a second chance after a slow start here at Euro 2016. So too has Ronaldo. Croatia lie in wait in Lens on June 25.

Ronaldo and Co will be up against one of the tournament's form sides following their stunning win against Spain. This might well have been a welcome return to form for the three-time Ballon d'Or winner but the key now is to match the team's performance levels to his own.

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Marcus Rashford breaks England record

The Manchester United striker replaced Adam Lallana after 73 minutes in the Three Lions' clash with Wales, breaking the record Wayne Rooney had held since 2004 Marcus Rashford has become England's youngest ever player at a European Championship finals at 18 years and 228 days old.

The Manchester United striker was brought on with 17 minutes of ordinary time remaining, replacing Liverpool's Adam Lallana, as the Three Lions chased a winner against Group B opponents Wales. 18y 228d - Marcus Rashford is the youngest player to play at the EUROs for #ENG, 4 days younger than Rooney in 2004 Wayne Rooney has held the record since Euro 2004 when he appeared in England's 2-1 defeat to France, with Rashford registering four days younger. The United forward scored twice on his United debut, and then scored another double on his Premier League debut. Then, keeping up the trend, the teenager scored on his England debut.

OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid sign Gaitan from Benfica

The Argentine, who is currently playing for his country at the Copa America, is set to swap Benfica for the Champions League finalists once formalities are completed Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.

Gaitan made 37 appearances this season as Benfica claimed a league and cup double for the third year in a row.

The 28-year-old, who joined from Boca Juniors in 2010, is part of Argentina's squad competing the Copa America Centenario. Agreement with Gaitan will travel to Madrid to "complete all the formalities" once his participation in the tournament in the United States is over. He has made 15 appearances for his country, scoring twice. No fee was disclosed when Atletico announced the news on Thursday.

Members of the House of Representatives are still sharply divided over which car to purchase for official use. According to Daily Sun sources at the Executive Session of the House, lawmakers deliberated on different issues. Top on their "selfish agenda" was questions arising on why the leadership of the House settled for the Nigerian made Peugeot 508, rather than the more prestigious Toyota Prado Landcruiser SUV.

Senators bought Prado, Nigerians shouted and nothing happened. So, Reps too want to follow. It was also gathered that lawmakers, many of whom are now in possession of the 2016 budget details, took turns to express grievances over the spread of constituency and zonal projects. Some lawmakers raised objections to Abdulmumin Jibrin’s position as Chairman, Appropriations Committee, demanding that he be removed to salvage the reputation of the House which, they insisted, had been severally damaged by the controversies that surrounded the 2016 budget.

Jibrin, who was not at Wednesday’s plenary, has been accused of allocating projects worth N4 billion to his Bibeji/Kiru Federal Constituency. Only few minutes into the commencement of plenary, Speaker Yakubu Dogara called on the House Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila to move the motion for the House to go to an executive session. An hour and half later, when the House reverted to plenary, Dogara did not speak on what was discussed even as lawmakers displayed conviviality, most of them chatting in clusters and back slapping.

But Daily Sun learnt that the executive session was characterised by complaints as lawmakers took turns to say that they have been shortchanged with regard to the spread of constituency projects. Many lawmakers pointed fingers at principal officers who they said cornered projects that should have been shared to other constituencies in their states and zones. A lawmaker, told Daily Sun that majority of lawmakers weren’t disposed to the purchase of SUVs owing to the reduction of the allocation to the National Assembly from N150 billion in 2014, N120 billion in 2015 and to N115 billion, this year.

“If you look at what has happened in the last three years, I don’t think lawmakers should still be talking about what kind of car we should be given. This year we have only N115 billion as allocation, where do they expect the leadership of the House to get money to buy SUVs?" He said that members were disappointed that the tradition of principal officers influencing allocation of more money for projects in their constituencies and zones to the detriment of others was still the practice. “People are really disappointed that the culture of principal officers taking a lion share of constituency projects, leaving those in their states and even their geo-political zones with almost nothing is still the order of the day." Speaker Dogara and Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin are former PDP men who joined APC. Some lawmakers are said to have insisted that they stop that practice in this era of change.

Bauchi State Government has explained photos of large stacks of cash said to be about N20million seen in the office of a state Commissioner, that has been trending on social media. According to Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, SA Communications to the Governor of Bauchi State, the money was earmarked for feeding during the Ramadan. The money was presented to the people by Commissioner Abdullah Mohammed Idris on behalf of the state governor Mohammed Abdullahi on Wednesday June 15. See the statement below: "Good evening to the good people of Bauchi state. It has come to my attention, the circulation of certain photographs online of money found on the table of a serving Commissioner of Bauchi state. I wish to assure you all that, the said picture is no implication of corruption or illegal money transactions.This period of Ramadan teaches us to extend love to the poor, less privileged and the non buoyant. In line with this, and as has always been done, the Bauchi State Government releases funds to mosques in Bauchi state for the provision of iftar to faithfuls. These funds are disbursed through the Office of the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, to assist faithfuls who are not buoyant enough to afford iftar. Once again, we understand the insensitivity of the image, surfacing at a time like this when we as a Government are working hard to achieve a corruption-free and transparent administration. We want to assure the good people of Bauchi state that all and sundry is being done to make the best use of resources, fight corruption within the State and ensure that all our promises to the people are fully delivered. May Allah crown our efforts with success. Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar SA Communications to His Excellency the Governor of Bauchi State 16th June, 2016 More photos...

Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, today June 16th visited the site for the Maritime University in Okerenkeko, Delta State. The intrigues surrounding the establishment of the school caused a disagreement between himself and the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, during the Federal government townhall meeting in Akwa Ibom on Tuesday June 13th. See more photos after the cut...