Odion Ighalo makes history as first Nigerian player to play for Man United since it's inception 142 years ago

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in the 90th minute.



Ighalo wearing the number 25 jersey, broke two records on Monday night - He is now the fist Nigerian player to play for United since the creation of the club 142 years ago and the 200th player to make appearance for Manchester United in the Premier League.


Here comes @IghaloJude for his #MUFC debut ?

He's replaced @AnthonyMartial as we enter stoppage time.#CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/D2mbA5WwA2— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 17, 2020






200 - Odion Ighalo is the 200th player to make an appearance for @ManUtd in the @premierleague, and is the first Nigerian to do so. Cinematic. #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/n5j9W2R7nf— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 17, 2020


The Nigeria ex-international and a former Premier League star with Watford, came back to the premier league having joined the Red Devils from Shanghai Shenhua on a six-month deal in January.



Congrats to him.

Amotekun commanders speak at Ekiti assembly in 'combat regalia' (photos)

Photos of Amotekun commanders speaking at Ekiti state house of assembly in their combat regalia have gone viral on social media.



The commanders were at the assembly complex for a public hearing on the security outfit and also to give their submission on the security initiative.



This is coming after the Ekiti assembly passed the Amotekun bill transmitted by Governor Kayode Fayemi into law.



Here are photos of Amotekun Commanders below;

Comedian Drew Carey's ex-fiancee Amie Harwick killed in Hollywood

Amie Harwick, a Hollywood sex therapist, and ex-fiancée of comedian Drew Carey was killed over the weekend in Hollywood.



Harwick, 38, was found unresponsive in her home early Saturday with injuries consistent with a fall, according to a statement from the LAPD.



Police responded to reports of a "woman screaming" in Harwick's Hollywood Hills neighborhood, the statement said. They met Harwick's roommate in the street, who told them Harwick was being assaulted inside the home.



Officers found Harwick on the ground beneath a third-story balcony. She was "gravely injured" and unresponsive, LAPD said.







The Los Angeles Fire Department transported her to a local hospital, where she later died, the statement said.



An ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse, was arrested on Saturday afternoon as a suspect in her death the statement said. Mr.Gareth is being held on a $2 million bail.



Before Harwick 's death, she expressed fear about a former boyfriend and filed a restraining order against the man, the statement said, but the restraining order had expired.



The 38-year-old, who was a well-known therapist in West Hollywood became engaged to Drew Carey, the host of "The Price is Right," in 2018. But the pair split a year later.



Reacting to her death, Carey wrote in a statement on Monday: “Amie and I had a love that people are lucky to have once in a lifetime. She was a positive force in the world, a tireless and unapologetic champion for women, and passionate about her work as a therapist. I am overcome with grief. I would like to thank you in advance for giving myself and everyone who loved Amie privacy while we try to work through this tragic situation.”



CBS’ The Price Is Right, has postponed production following the death of host Drew Carey’s former fiancée Amie Harwick.

Nigerian man found dead in his apartment in Indonesia (photos)

A Nigerian man identiied as Ogubie John Izuchukwu was reportedly found dead under mysterious circumstances at City Pak Apartment in Cengkareng, Jakarta, Indonesia.



According to Facebook user, Sylvester Nwodo, the man's body was discovered on Monday morning, February 17.


"This Person died this morning In City Pak Apartment Cengkareng Indonesia .Any body that knows him should indicate,so that the family can be contacted.Plz Keep sharing so it can get to the right destination.. thanks."

Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton share Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award

Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton shared the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on Monday night.



The superstar footballer and Formula one driver pipped Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, Marc Marquez and Eliud Kipchoge for the honour. The pair were tied for first place in the voting by former sports greats who make up the members of the Laureus Academy.







Hamilton, who was given the award by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, said: 'It's all of our responsibility to use our platform for really pushing for gender equality, inclusivity and making sure that we are engaging and trying to represent where the world is today.'



Messi who was not at the event said: 'I apologise I was not able to come to the event tonight. I really wanted to be there but unfortunately, I could not make it.



'I would like to thank the Academy for giving me this recognition.



'The truth is that this is a very special award and I am honoured to be the first to win this from a team sport. Thank you very much.'


#Laureus20 @LaureusSport ?? Leo #Messi has the floor ... https://t.co/qoHZZAPWjP— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 17, 2020

Nollywood actor Yemi Blaq loses his father

Nollywood actor, Yemi Blaq has lost his father to the cold hands of death.



The actor confirmed his father's death via an Instagram post he shared. He wrote;




R.I.P DAD

Donald Trump slams Obama for ‘trying to take credit’ for US economic boom

Donald Trump blasted his predecessor Barack Obama for claiming that he's responsible for creating legislation that caused economic booms in both of their administrations.



On Monday, Obama tweeted a photo of what appeared to be his signature at the foot of the Recovery Act, a stimulus package passed in February 2009.



"Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history," Barack Obama wrote.







And Trump took to Twitter to slam Obama's claim as a "con job."



He tweeted: "Did you hear the latest con job? President Obama is now trying to take credit for the Economic Boom taking place under the Trump Administration. He had the WEAKEST recovery since the Great Depression, despite Zero Fed Rate & MASSIVE quantitative easing. NOW, best jobs numbers...."



In a subsequent tweet, Trump decried the economic recovery under Obama as the weakest since the Great Depression of 1929. He also asserted that the US would be in dire financial straits had the Democratic party won the 2016 presidential election.



He wrote: "....ever. Had to rebuild our military, which was totally depleted. Fed Rate UP, taxes and regulations WAY DOWN. If Dems won in 2016, the USA would be in big economic (Depression?) & military trouble right now. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. KEEP AMERICA GREAT!