Rooney, Drogba, To Play In Yobo’s Testimonial Match

Manchester United and England captain, Wayne Rooney and Chelsea’s former striker, Didier Drogba are among the stars from across the world scheduled to participate in Joseph Yobo’s centenary and testimonial game billed to hold in Port Harcourt on May 27 2016 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Joseph Yobo, former captain of the Super Eagles who remains Nigeria’s highest capped player with 100 appearances, three World Cup appearances and six African Cup of Nations appearances said that requests by players all over the world to be part of the testimonial was frightening.

Speaking during the unveiling of the programme for the testimonial match, Yobo, who captained Nigeria to its third African Nations Cup triumph in 2013, disclosed that many of the stars who played with and against him during his over 15 years sojourn in European football have indicated interest in coming to Nigeria for the game.

"I keep asking if we can contain the number of players who want to come here,’’ he said Tuesday at the Eko Hotels where he set another record, drawing 16 ex-internationals, four former coaches of the Eagles and six former captains of the Super Eagles to attend his testimonial Press Conference. Though Yobo could not speculate on names, he said that the scramble to part of his testimonial was huge but noted that his former coach at Everton, David Moyes would come with a team. ‘’Moyes coming with a team to me is huge. 

Didier Drogba, Kolo Toure, Samuel Eto Fils are all confirmed for the match in Port Harcourt.’’

Yobo played for over six years for Everton with Moyes as his manager when Rooney was just cutting his teeth as a player in the Liverpool-based club’s first team.

Yobo revealed that the match, which was early scheduled to hold in Lagos, was moved to Port Harcourt when the foreign players kicked against the artificial turf of the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Earlier, chairman of the event, John Masteroudes, a former Nigeria Football Association (NFA) executive committee member, congratulated Yobo for being among the progressive elements in the development of the country’s football.

He said, “it is very difficult for anybody to play up to a 100 matches for the national team and I am happy that Yobo’s contributions to the national team is being appreciated.

Among the former Super Eagles’ coaches and players at the event were Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, Ifeanyi Udeze, Peter Rufai, Augustine Eguavoen, Christian Chukwu, Amodu Shaibu, Fanny Amun, Henry Nwosu, Victor Ikpeba and Tajudeen Disu.

“I am glad that Oliseh decided to leave, not because he is not a good coach, because his presence was very divisive to the team.

“I hope that with Siasia we will have a united team with no more divisions because that is the only way we can think of getting a good team,” he said.

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Adebayor Rejets Togo Call-up

Emmanuel Adebayor has rejected a call-up to the Togo national team, ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Tunisia this month.

In January Adebayor who signed for Crystal Palace, is still fighting to regain full fitness and said that he prefers to focus on club football for now.

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“Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for having me selected for the matches against Tunisia,” the 32-year-old wrote on his Facebook page.

“This is an honor to play for my country. However, I don’t think this is the opportune r right moment. Indeed, probably as you know, I just signed for a new team in London and I am doing everything I can to be at 100 % physically and mentally.

“I’m practicing very hard with crystal palace [sic] in order to ensure the best results for the team during the rest of the season. And unfortunately I do not wish to interrupt this training because it would affect me physically and mentally. And I have to decline your offer to be part of the team for these games.

“I wish you all a great success for these matches and I will follow as your biggest fan.”

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Elegant enforcer Mikel steadies Chelsea

As we all know that Chelsea’s steady return to form under interim manager, Guus Hiddink has something to do with the assuming figure of holding midfielder John Mikel Obi.

Having started with just two of Chelsea’s final 16 Premier League games under Jose Mourinho, Mikel has started with nine out of 12 under Guus Hiddink in the only notable non-enforced personnel change that the Dutchman has made to the starting XI.

As well as being unbeaten in their 12 league games to date under Hiddink, Chelsea’s average number of goals conceded per game has dropped from 1.625 to 1, and Mikel’s defensive nous has been an important factor. “He’s the ideal player to bring balance to the team,” Hiddink said earlier this year. “He knows where the strength of the opponent is and he knows exactly how to cope with that. “He doesn’t do it in a very brutal way he’s very, very elegant. What I like to see very much is not just a quality player, but a player who can defend so smoothly. 

It’s beautiful to see.”Whereas Mourinho habitually paired Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas, Hiddink has used Mikel, 28, alongside Matic  another leggy enforcer — and moved Fabregas upfield. This is a configuration which have helped Chelsea climb to 10th in the league, kindling hope that they may yet succeed in overturning a 2-1 deficit in Wednesday’s Champions League clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel missed the two previous Champions League ties with PSG over the last two seasons. An unused substitute in both legs of the quarter-final in 2013-14, 

Recovering from knee surgery last season, he has already made his mark on this season’s last 16 tie, having been the source of two goals in the first leg at Parc des Princes. ‘I never get upset’. The Nigeria international conceded the free-kick from which Zlatan Ibrahimovic put PSG ahead, the Swede’s shot deflecting in off his foot, before slamming home from close range to earn Chelsea a precious away goal. Mikel has scored only six goals in a Chelsea career spanning almost 10 years, but he becomes a more expansive player when he pulls on the green number 10 shirt of his country, with whom he won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. 

It was for his playmaking qualities that an 18-year-old Mikel was awarded the Silver Ball at the 2005 World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, losing out on the top individual award to a young Argentine forward called Lionel Messi. Those abilities prompted an extraordinary transfer tug-of-war between Chelsea, Manchester United and Norwegian club Lyn Oslo, his then employers, in 2005. Chelsea eventually agreed to pay £12 million ($17.1 million, 15.5 million euros) to United and £4 million to Lyn for his contract, but not before he had appeared at a press conference wearing a red United shirt with ‘MIKEL 21’ stamped on the back. Eleven years on, he has become part of the Chelsea furniture and is one of only two survivors — along with captain John Terry — from Mourinho’s first stint at the club between 2004 and 2007. While it was Mourinho who made him a Chelsea player, Mikel has made no secret of his relief over Hiddink’s arrival as a replacement for the caustic Portuguese. “Guus has come in again and settled things down,” he said recently. “Players feel free to play and free to take responsibility and thrive on that, but he’s done it in a very relaxed way, which is sometimes what players need. It feels great to be back in the side.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Madrid — Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said there is no chance Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club while he is still in charge.

Three-time World Player of the Year, who opened the scoring in the first leg against Roma to take his tally in the Champions League to 12 in just seven games this season, was jeered by his own fans early in the second half against Celta at the weekend before exploding with four goals in 28 minutes. 

“I am the coach and I want Cristiano,” said the Frenchman, who also played for Madrid between 2001 and 2006. “They whistled me and everyone else. It is not about questioning the player, it is a fan base that always wants more from their players and that is good for the players to improve and always do well. 

“In the end, the fans will love the players and that is the most important thing. I always see a full stadium and that says a lot.” Ronaldo is expected to be joined in attack by Gareth Bale on Tuesday after the Welshman came off bench to score against Celta in his first appearance in six weeks after a calf injury. Bale wore socks with holes ripped out around his calves in an attempt to ease the pressure on his muscles after suffering a slew of injuries during his three years at Madrid. 

“I’m very happy after a few difficult weeks. It is great to win in this way, to come back, play and score,” said Bale. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Marcelo are also expected to return to the starting line-up after injury as all three featured in training on Monday. French international Karim Benzema remains sidelined by a thigh injury, so Jese Rodriguez who scored the crucial second goal in Rome and looks set to deputise alongside Ronaldo and Bale. Roma are without Daniele De Rossi and German defender Antonio Ruediger, who are both sidelined due to injury.

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Leicester City Renew Bid For Ahmed Musa

Leading English Premier League contenders, Leicester City, have renewed their interest in the race to sign Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, from Russian club, CSKA Moscow in the summer.

After unsuccessful attempts to get the Nigerian attacking winger in the January transfer window, officials of the foxes are reported to be in Russia to tie up a deal with the Moscow side for their number one target.

Leicester city are ready to put around £18 million on the table to for the 23-year-old former Kano Pillars striker.

There are indications that CSKA Moscow would likely hold out for the £23 million release clause in the contract of Musa when discussions resume with Leicester in the coming week.

Ahmed Musa had also attracted the attention of other leading English Premier League teams.

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How To Password Blackberry Z10 Whatsapp

Here is a tutorial on "How To Set Password For Whatsapp On Blackberry Z10", for those who would like to set password for their whatsapp applications on Blackberry z10, 

First of all, You will have to download a mobile application that will allow you to lock apps on your blackberry z10 smartphone. An example of such apps is the “App Lock Pro” which can be downloaded from the Blackberry app world.

It is not free, but the price is not much. Besides locking your whatsapp on a Blackberry 10 phone, it can also lock contacts, SMS, email, gallery, calls or any app on your BB10 phone.

With this app, you don’t have to worry about your private chats on your whatsapp to be exposed to other people. You can also search the Blackberry app store for other “app lock” applications.

Alternatively, you can download Vault apk and install on your BB z10. It is an android app that locks applications and I believe if you install the apk on your BBz10, you will be able to set password for whatsapp on the z10. Vault apk Download

Download Vault-hide MS apk Here at 1mobile.

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WhatsCall- A Free Android App That Allows You To Make Free Voice Calls Introduced

Hello Dsportstech fans, Today, We bring to your notice "a wonderful and useful app that allows you and I to make free calls using the app called WhatsCall".

What Is WhatsCall?
WhatsCall is a free Android app that allows us to make WhatsCall to WhatsCall calls free of charge.

With the aid of this app, you can make WhatsCall to WhatsCall calls to any WhatsCall user in the world for free without paying a kobo, 

Note:This has been confirmed.

Apart from that, you can also make calls on WhatsCall to anyone who is not on WhatsCall but you will be charged as low as $0.01 per minute which is very cheap if you want to compare it with our local networks.

We are not done yet, you can also earn yourself awoof credits when you complete some simple task to earn yourself call credits from WhatsCall and you can also earn $0.10 for any friend you invite to WhatsCall.

By doing the above task, you can earn yourself free WhatsCall call credits and you can use it to call anyone around the world both local and international calls i.e worldwide with just $0.01 per minute. Isn't that cool?

Where Can I Download This WhatsCall App

You can get WhatsCall on Google playstore by just searching for "WhatsCall" Or instead, download the app below

Download WhatsCall.Apk Here

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MTN unlimited browsing with 20naira for a day

Mtn has released a new tip  that allows you to browse for a full day with just 20 naira
All you need to do is just to follow the steps below:

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How To Activate:
- You must have up to 20naira on your mtn sim.
- Then go to message and text OK to 7801
- You'll receive a welcome message.

BUT We need to make use of simple server, to make sure you can access your favourite sites. If you use it without SimpleServer, the cheat will only work on opera mini. 

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Poor Marseille held to home draw by Toulouse

Marseille’s hopes of qualifying for Europe look all but over after they were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw by struggling Toulouse at the Velodrome on Sunday.

Marseille missed a host of good chances, and Wissam Ben Yedder ran clear to slot Toulouse ahead in the 55th minute.

But in Pascal Dupraz’s first game in charge, the away defence imploded as they have done all season, as Somalia put through his own net with 16 minutes to play.

Coach Michel has come under increased pressure in recent weeks, but Marseille would have expected to end an 11-match streak without a home win in the league against relegation-threatened Toulouse.

But instead they were held and stay seven points off the top three, and with Lyon playing later on Sunday that gap could quickly become eight.

Toulouse remain second-from-bottom in the table and nine points from safety.

The hosts desperately needed all three points to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, and they started brightly with plenty of early crosses being sent in the direction of Steven Fletcher.

The Scot set up a decent chance for Remy Cabella, but his powerful strike was beaten clear by Toulouse goalkeeper Alban Lafont.

The 17-year-old had to be alert again soon after, getting down quickly to keep out a low effort from Michy Batshuayi.

The best chance of the first half fell to Marseille full-back Mauricio Isla, but the Chilean was denied by the right boot of Lafont at point-blank range.

But Michel’s side were punished for their profligacy in front of goal when Ben Yedder raced through to give Toulouse an unlikely lead.

The home defence were caught sleeping and the 25-year-old forward took advantage with a cool finish for his tenth league goal of the season.

Toulouse were hanging on desperately as they looked to end a 10-match run without a win, and for just a fourth league clean sheet of the season.

But they shot themselves in the foot as Lafont spilled the ball straight to Fletcher, whose deflected effort was miskicked into his own net by Somalia.

Yann Bodiger almost restored Toulouse’s advantage, but Steve Mandanda produced an excellent flying save from the substitute’s rising drive.

Suddenly Marseille were struggling, but they were indebted to their keeper again as Mandanda brilliantly kept out Oscar Trejo with a one-handed stop.

Martin Braithwaite also had a glorious opportunity to win the game for Toulouse, but the Dane blazed over when he should have scored.

Source: Ngrguardiannews.com

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BEST GLO DATA PLANS

Glo Affordable Data Plans – 1GB for 1K, 2.5GB for 2K
or 4.5GB for 2.5K

Globacom has unveiled new different data plans. It can be used any times day and night and it works on any devices.
You can now get Glo 1GB for N1,000, 2.5GB for N2,000 etc.

How To Subscribe For Any of The Above Package

How To Subscribe For Glo 1gb for 1000 naira 
=> For 1GB, load your Glo sim with N1,000 and dial *127*53# to subscribe

How To Subscribe For Glo 2.5gb for 2k
=> For 2.5GB, load your Glo sim with N2,000 and dial *127*54# to subscribe

How To Subscribe For Glo 4.5gb for 2.5k
=> For 4.5GB, load your Glo sim with N2,500 and dial *127*58# to subscribe
=> To subscribe for any other plan, simply apply its code.

This should be a better option for iPhone, Windows phone, Symbian phone etc. and some Android phone users who are not yet succeeded in tweaking their phone IMEI.
The choice is yours, choose the one that suite your pocket.

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Latest Glo 2Gb Code for #1000 plan

Recently Glo upgraded their 3Gb form #1000 to #1400.

Anyway Glo introduced another plan which gives you 2Gb for #1000 an alternative 

Just like the old Glo 3gb for #1000 all you Need to do is change your phone imei to that of blackberry here.

If you have been using that method then you know what I mean but if you are new to it here is an alternative to that you can check out list of Glo sub here

How to subscribe for Glo 2gb for #1000

Dial this code *777*25#

Your N1,000 will be deducted and 2GB will be given to you.

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How to Remove Virus Manually without Antivirus from affected Pc

Virus infection is a common threat to everyone, from individuals to companies. We can't entirely control it but with the use of updated Antivirus softwares, we can keep them in check. 

But when they find their way into our system and we don't have any Antivirus to remove them, we are forced to do so manually. This can be very trickish and also time consuming so you'll have to be prepared before attempting to remove any virus manually from your computer.

Read Also: How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account and when you lose or forget your Password

How to create Antivirus and remove virus manually from computer 

I will be showing you different methods of creating an Antivirus software manually or removing virus manually from your system. But for now we are going to show you two methods.

Method 1: Removing virus from Pc [from anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com] 

Some Quick Steps to Try to Remove a Virus

1. Hold down the CTRL, ALT and DEL buttons simultaneously – this will launch the Windows Task Manager. Once the Task Manager launched, click on the Processes tab. Look through every single process, which is a program that is currently processing information on your computer. If you see anything that looks unfamiliar, search the file name on the web and see if it's connected with any viruses. If you're confident that a particular file is corrupt, click the End Process button for this file.

2. Launch your System Configuration utility and click the Startup tab. This lists all the programs that automatically run once your computer is booted. Most viruses launch themselves whenever you load up your OS, so again, look for any odd or unknown programs on this list. If you see a program with a surefire red flag, delete it from this list.

3. Click the Start>Computer menu and go to your hard drive utility. Delete the viral files directly from your hard drive. This may or may not delete the virus in its entirety.

Method 2: How to Remove computer virus Manually from Pc

How to Wipe Computer Virus without Antivirus

1. Firstly, click on start menu, and search for cmd .

2. After that, right click on the command prompt icon, and run as administrator.

3. Once the command prompt windows is open, select the drive you wish to wipe virus from. Let’s assume drive to be D.

Now, input the below command and hit enter.

attrib -s -h /s /d *.*

5. After that, input the below command and hit enter. The command should display all your file content.

6. Once you notice any unusual file.exe or any autorun.inf, simply rename with the command ( rename filename.extension newfilename).

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Malware puts 500M Android phones at risk and All you should know about Malware

A Mobile security company(Skycure) at the RSA conference in San Francisco earlier this week revealed that a new malware puts more than half a billion Android smartphones at risk of being exposed to hackers and is considered as one of the most dangerous malwares, 

"Accessibility clickjacking" creates a backdoor for hackers to gain access to all text-based sensitive information stored on the device, all without users' knowledge or authorisation.

Read Also: How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account and when you lose or forget your Password

According to Skycure, the extent of damage caused from accessibility clickjacking includes all personal and work emails, SMS, data from other messaging apps, sensitive data on business apps, such as SRM software and more. Once triggered, accessibility clickjacking allows hackers to execute unauthorised actions via other apps or the operating system itself.

The security company also noted that Android versions 5.0 (Lollipop) and 6.0 (Marshmallow) are not at the risk of accessibility clickjacking, but all previous iterations are not immune. They include, Android versions 2.2 (Froyo) to 4.4 (KitKat), which account for a staggering number of more than 500 million Android smartphones, or about 65 percent, of all devices.

The level of threat associated with accessibility clickjacking is extremely high due to its low footprint, limited permissions upon an installation and its capability to work on devices whether or not they are rooted.

"Clickjacking is a term for a malicious UI redressing technique that tricks a victim into clicking on an element that is different than the one the victim believes to be clicking on," Skycure wrote explaining the threat. 

"This technique, which relied on the ability of malicious websites to load a seemingly benign webpages with an invisible overlay from another service (attacked service), used to be a major concern in the web-application security world and yielded a variety of attacks against important services or frameworks, such as Facebook, Twitter and Flash."

Tips on how to stay protected from accessibility clickjacking

• Keep your Android smartphone updated with the latest version of the software.
• Do not click on suspicious pop-ups.
• Do not download apps from third-party app stores. Uncheck "Unknown sources" under Settings > Security to avoid that.
• Disable apps that require accessibility permissions unless they are necessary.
• Scan your mobile for threats using suitable apps like Skycure.

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Latest Features of WhatsApp 2.12.505 Download Available for Android

The developers of WhatsApp have released a new BETA version of this awesome application for the Android devices. Unfortunately, the new WhatsApp BETA doesn’t come with new features, but instead, it fixes some of the bugs and it makes the application more stable than before.

We also remind you that there are some rumors which say that the application will receive soon a Video Calling feature and it seems that the Android smartphones will be the first ones that will receive it. However, the developers haven’t confirmed any these rumors yet, so we should take them with a bit of salt.

Unfortunately, we have some bad news for the owners of the smartphones that run on BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, Nokia S60, Windows 7.1, Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 OS. The developers of WhatsApp have announced that by the end of 2016 they will stop supporting these operating systems, which means that soon they will stop releasing new versions of the WhatsApp application for the mentioned software.

WhatsApp 2.12.505: How To Install On Your Android Device

The WhatsApp 2.12.505 is currently in BETA phase, which means that if you want to test it out, you will need to manually install it on your Android device. We remind you that the WhatsApp BETA is now available on the Google Play Store, but you will need to join the WhatsApp BETA program.

However, if you don’t want to join the WhatsApp BETA program on the Google Play Store, you can always download the APK file and install it on your Android device. To do this, head to whatsapp.com/android and download the WhatsApp 2.12.505 APK file to your Android device. After that, enable the “Unknown Sources” option from your device’s Settings->Security.

Once you have the “Unknown Sources” option enabled, use a file manager application to get to the location where you’ve saved the WhatsApp 2.12.505 APK file and tap on it to start installing the latest WhatsApp BETA version on your Android device!

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New Bugatti Chiron Released- SEE PHOTOS

Bugatti has stolen the limelight at this year's Geneva motor show with the world premiere of the all-new Chiron hypercar.

The French sports car specialist, part of the mighty Volkswagen Group, hopes to set new records in performance in the same vein the Veyron predecessor did for the past 10 years.

Despite housing a familiar design and technical credentials, Bugatti stresses that the Chiron - named after a racing driver in the 1930s - has been completely re-engineered.

The Chiron uses a heavily reworked version of the Veyron's 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and four-wheel-drive system. Power has risen from 1,001hp to a remarkable 1,500hp attained at 6,700rpm. Maximum torque of 1,600Nm is achieved between 2,000-6,000rpm. 

One new feature is the titanium exhaust manifold, while the turbochargers and intercoolers have been enlarged to handle the increased level of power. As well, the transmission has been strengthened to cope with the monumental amount of torque.

Preliminary performance figures from Bugatti suggest that the Chiron goes from 0-100kph in under 2.5sec, 0-200kph within 6.5sec and 0-300kph below 13.6sec.

Although top speed is capped at 420kph, company executives say the Chiron has room to improve on it. The speedo is calibrated up to 500kph.

In a bid to contain all those mad horses effectively to the tarmac, the Chiron uses bespoke tyres from compatriot Michelin with sizes of 285/30 R20 and 355/25 R21 on the front and rear respectively. Located on both ends of the front and rear axles are carbon-ceramic disc brakes.

See Photos Below:

Bugatti Chiron back view

Bugatti Chiron interior view

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Nigeria’s active telecoms users increase by 340,525 in January – NCC

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the active subscribers in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry increased by 340,525 in the month of January 2016.

Read Also: NCC warns Nigerians against tokunbo phones

This was made known by the regulatory body in its Monthly Subscriber Data, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

NAN reports that active lines in Nigeria stood at 151,357,769 for the month of January, against the figure of 151,017,244 in December, 2015.

According to the data, 149,022,919 of the 151,357,769 active numbers subscribe to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network services.

The GSM operators’ active customers increased by 341,557 from the 148,681,362 subscribers they recorded in the month of December.

The Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operators had 2,147,982 active users in January, indicating a decrease of 745 from the 2,148,727 customers they had in December.

The monthly subscriber data also showed that the Fixed Wired/Wireless networks’ consumers decreased to 186,868 in January, as they lost 287 customers to their record of 187,155 in December.

The chart revealed that the teledensity of the country’s telecommunications industry increased to 108.11 per cent in January, from 107.87 per cent in the month of December.

NAN reports that the teledensity statistics measure the percentage of a country’s population with access to telecommunications services as determined from the subscriber base.

Nigeria’s teledensity is currently calculated by the NCC on a population of 140 million people.

NAN also reports that there is an increase of 0.24 per cent in the teledensity of Nigeria in January. (NAN)

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Barca Transfer News: Latest on Lionel Messi and Neymar Contract Rumours

Barcelona reportedly have plans in place to keep Lionel Messiat the club "well into his thirties," and the club will look to tie down his loyalties once fellow Camp Nou star Neymar has agreed new terms.

Lionel Messi and Neymar

Barcelona's president Jose Maria Bartomeu appears to have great faith in the Argentinian's longevity, considering Messi will turn 35 in June 2022 and, at that point, is sure to be far past his peak.

An extract from Llorens' report stated that Messi's commitment will also play a role in the club's plans to renovate the Camp Nou:

Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are planning to offer Leo Messi an improvement on his current deal with the club. According to the story on the paper’s front page, the Argentine front man’s continued presence at the Camp Nou features heavily in the top brass’ plans to renovate the stadium. The Catalan sports daily alleges that the new deal will run until 2022, by which time the mega star will be 35 years of age.

Each player represents huge value to the reigning champions of Spain and Europe, but securing the long-term loyalties of Messi, 28, is undoubtedly the highest priority on the club's wishlist.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has established possibly the greatest silverware collection in football history during his 12 years in Barca's senior ranks, per Bet365, and it's only now the player may be entering his prime:

Messi has attracted transfer interest in the past and will continue to do so until he hangs up his boots, with David Beckham's emerging Major League Soccer franchise the latest club linked with a move for the player, per the Mirror's Paul Gorst.

However, a United States retirement party now looks unlikely for Messi, as his current club prepare to invest in his long-term ability and potentially see him end his playing days at the Camp Nou.

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Man United Lead Arsenal In Race For Ighalo

Manchester United have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Watford striker Odion Ighalo, the Sunday People has reported.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is also reportedly keen on the Nigerian who looks likely to be the subject of a summer tug-of-war.

The Super Eagles striker has had an excellent season, bagging 15 goals this season but has failed to score in his last six games.

The Sunday People claim United plan on moving for the £20m valued forward regardless of who is in charge next season.

Ighalo joined from Granada in 2014 and, having helped guide them into the top flight and started the campaign so well, admitted joining United would be “a dream”.

Unfortunately, the 26-year-old failed to score when he had the chance to on three occasions in Watford’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United last week at Old Trafford.

Watford meanwhile are said to be already lining up his replacement​.

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FIFA Agrees To Video Replays For Referees: Trials To Begin This Year

FIFA agrees to video replays – After years of continuously rejecting it, football-governing body FIFA has finally approved in-game video replays for referee.

New FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the decision on Friday, calling it “a historic day for football.”

“What I would like to do is act in a responsible and modern way,” Infantino said on Friday in the Welsh capital Cardiff.

“It’s important of course to protect the traditions and football is such a successful sport because some wise people have protected it. But we cannot close our eyes to progress as well. We have to look forward and test it.”

According to Infantino, video replays would only be consulted in cases of goal decisions, and awarding of red cards and penalties.

- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/03/06/fifa-agrees-video-replays-referees-trials-begin-year/#sthash.fTfhJ666.dpuf

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NCC warns Nigerians against tokunbo phones

On Friday, Nigerian Communications Commission warned Nigerians to desist from using tokunbo (second-hand) or substandard mobile telephones.

The country’s telecoms regulatory body during its special day at the 37th Kaduna International Trade Fair in the state capital warned that tokunbo phones posed health dangers to users.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, who gave the warning, also dismissed rumours that telecoms facilities like masts and towers pose health hazards to residents around such facilities.

Danbatta, who was represented by Maryam Bayi at the event, stated that tokunbo phones and not mast causes greater risks to Nigerians.

He noted that second-hand devices posed health risk to the users just as they degrade quality of service. He urged telecoms consumers to be wary of the sources of telecom devices they use as most of the tokunbo devices had been used and dumped by some countries before being shipped into Nigeria.

He added that the telecoms regulatory body had on its website approved phones, while asking Nigerians to visit the site.

The NCC boss said, “The use of substandard and counterfeit devices, have been identified as one of the reasons for poor quality of service.

“Today, there are different types of handset in the market. Some of these devices have been used and dropped in the other parts of the world. Some are devices that did not meet international benchmarks for safety and other requirements.

“The commission has a list of type approved handsets in its websites. These are models ascertained to be of international standards and do not affect the quality of services in the networks.”

On masts, Danbatta said the World Health Organisation had dismissed insinuations that masts pose health risk to people living around them.

He, however, appealed to Nigerians to desist from obstructing expansion of telecom facilities “because we depend on them for the improvement of quality of service in the networks.”

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