10 amazing facts about Cristiano Ronaldo as he turns 31

As Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 31st birthday, here is an overview of the living legend who has exhibited amazing and exceptional skills on and off the pitch, in which most of his colleagues will be envious of.

Here are 10 amazing facts about Ronaldo

1. He was expelled from school at the age of 14: ‘Naughty Ronaldo’ threw a chair at his teacher at the age of fourteen. He was consequently expelled from school. The development made his mother compel him to focus entirely on football, a decision that has made him what he is today. What a decision!


2. A friendly against Manchester United shot him into limelite: Cristiano Ronaldo sent John O’Shea into dizzy spells when Manchester United faced Sporting. Ronaldo blew away Sir Alex Ferguson and the United players with his dazzling play.

Roy Keane, John O’Shea and Gary Neville asked Ferguson to buy Ronaldo after the game, but Ferguson was way ahead of them and had made his mind up by halftime.


3. He is named after former U.S President Ronald Reagan: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is his full name, but is known to everyone else as just Cristiano Ronaldo. His father was a big fan of the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan, which is where the now world famous name “Ronaldo” came from.

He has other nicknames, CR7, Ronnie and the Yoruba’s in Nigeria call him ‘Ororo’ (Groundnut Oil)


4. He has his own museum in his honour:

In 2013, Ronaldo opened his own museum in his hometown of Madeira. The museum contains all of his awards and trophies (over 150), with extra room available for future trophies, which he expects to win.


5. He has no tattoos: Unlike most of his colleagues, Ronaldo has no ink on his body. This is because he donated blood regularly. In some countries, you have to wait up to a year after getting a tattoo to give blood, so Ronaldo remains ink free. He also has become a bone marrow donor.


6. His free kick speed is around 130 kmph: He has a tremendous shot and can shoot with both legs. The Arsenal ‘wall’ below needed to cover some vital body parts.



7. His father passed away when he was 20: Cristiano’s father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, unfortunately passed away at the age of 52 due to alcoholism. As a result, the Real Madrid star does not take alcohol.

Infact in 2010 he received a libel payout from a journalist who reported that he was drinking champagne heavily in a nightclub.

8. He has less body fat than most supermodels and has a fashion boutique

9. He paid for a brain operation and treatments for a 10-month old boy: Ronaldo is a very loving and caring person. He shares the pain of other people and has paid for the surgery and further treatments of others, including this little boy Erik Ortiz Cruz.

10. He has scored a goal in every minute of a game over his career: Legendary! Ronaldo has an astonishing statistic that not even Lionel Messi can match.

First Zika Virus Case Confirmed In Europe

A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus in Spain.

This is the first such case in Europe.

The health ministry said the woman had recently returned from Colombia, where it is believed she was infected.

Zika, which is spreading through the Americas, has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the microcephaly condition, linked to the mosquito-borne virus, a global public health emergency.

On Thursday, the WHO also advised countries not to accept blood donations from people who had travelled to Zika-affected regions.

The link between Zika infection and microcephaly has not been confirmed and the risks at different stages of pregnancy are unknown.

The WHO has predicted that at least four million people could be infected with Zika in the Americas in 2016.

The agency expressed belief that most victims would not develop symptoms, stressing that the infection had been linked to brain defects in babies.

US Election: Clinton And Sanders Debate In New Hampshire

Wall Street and foreign policy were the main issues at stake when US Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders locked horns in their first one-on-one debate.

The TV debate in New Hampshire was their first since the democratic race was whittled down to two contenders this week.

During the event, Mrs Clinton called Sanders an idealist who will not get things done and Mr Sanders accused her of being too tied to the establishment to achieve real change.

Analysts say without a third person on stage, the policy differences were laid bare.

The former Secretary of State said that Bernie Sanders’ proposals such as universal healthcare are too costly and not achievable.

And she went after her rival aggressively over his attempts to portray her as being in the pocket of Wall Street because of the campaign donations and the fees she had received for after-dinner speeches.

Despite heated moments between both candidates, they did agree and even shook hands on a few things during the 5th Democratic debate.

In her closing speech, Clinton asked voters to bring both their heads and hearts to the polls, having heard that people say they’re trying to decide whether to vote with their hearts or their heads.

She said there is a lot of work that can only be done if hearts are moved, mentioning continuing struggles against racism, sexism and discrimination.

She said that she would bring her heart with her “but I will also tell you we’ve got to get our heads together to come up with the best answers to solve the problems so that people can have real differences in their lives.”

Sanders said that he’s running for president because “it is just too late for establishment politics and establishment economics”.

He called for a political revolution where millions stand up and say, “Our government belongs to all of us and not just a handful of wealthy campaign contributors.”

Aguero and Koeman Named EPL’s Best For January

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, and Southampton manager, Ronald Koeman, have been named the Premier League’s Player and Manager of the Month.

Both completed individual hat-tricks after winning the Barclays awards for the third time.

Five goals and one assist in January helped Aguero to claim the Barclays Player of the Month award for a third time. The previous occasions were in October 2013 and November 2014.

Aguero, who won the Barclays Golden Boot last season, scored once against Watford and twice each against Crystal Palace and West Ham United in January.

He completed 70 successful passes and had a shooting accuracy of 57% in his 349 minutes played in the month.

The 27-year-old Argentinian beat Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe, Liverpool forward, Roberto Firmino, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Dele Alli, the Leicester City goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, and Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk to the award.

Koeman is the only Dutchman to have won the award and scooped his third Barclays Manager of the Month trophy thanks to victories by Southampton over Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United in January.

He piped Man City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, West Ham’s Slaven Bilic and Spurs head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, to the accolade, which he previously won in September 2014 and January 2015.

Health Workers Threaten Strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHPA) have issued a 15-day ultimatum from February 3, 2016 to the federal government to look into their demands or face an industrial action.



The health workers have been having a protracted dispute with the federal government over a number of demands.

Some of their demands include the implementation of a circular on promotion from CONHESS 14 to 15 and the reconstitution of what the coalition calls lopsided composition of the board of management of teaching hospitals among others.

Medical doctors are, however, not part of the threat by the coalition of unions and associations of healthcare workers in Nigeria to go on strike.

Falling oil price: Shell to sack 10,000 workers

Following the downward slide of oil price in the International market, international oil firm, Royal Dutch Shell says it is cutting down on 10,000 jobs. Chief Executive of the company, Ben van Beurden, said this in a webcast on its 2015 fourth quarter and full year results early today Feb. 4th

“We are making substantial changes in the company, as we refocus Shell, and respond to lower oil prices. As we have previously indicated, this will include a reduction of some 10,000 staff and direct contractor positions in 2015-16 across both companies.” he said

NDA Investigates Alleged Unruly Behavior Of Cadets In Viral Video

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it is investigating a video that has gone viral on the internet showing some military cadets beating a young man for allegedly complimenting a female cadet.

A statement issued on Thursday by the academy’s spokesman, Musa Yahaya, said that preliminary investigation into the matter has confirmed that the incident occurred somewhere in Lagos in 2014 while the cadets were on break.

The statement noted that the NDA, being a responsible institution that is saddled with the task of producing the nation’s future military leaders would not in anyway, tolerate such unruly and flagrant mistreatment of Nigerians.

It further explained that the current leadership of the academy would ensure that the matter is thoroughly investigated and disciplinary loopholes addressed.

NNPC Mega Station In Lafia Begins Sale Of Kerosene

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Lafia, Nasarawa State, north central Nigeria, has commenced the sale of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) after over two months of unavailability of the product.

The Station Manager, Zubairu Bala, said that the last time the product was supplied was in November 2015.

He confirmed the increase in price from 50 Naira to 83 Naira per litre, following the removal of subsidy on kerosene by the Federal Government.

Mr Bala appealed to the Federal Government to make the supply of the product constant as the demand is increasing by the day.

While some of their customers appealed that the government should reduce the price of the product to alleviate their sufferings, others said the price is not as important as government making the product available always.

Mr Zubairu gave the assurance that the sale will continue until the available product is finished.

OMOWUNMI AKINNIFESI LAUNCHES NEW CLOTHING LINE “OMOWUNMI”.

Omowunmi will launch her clothing line on the 7th of February 2016 at the Polo Avenue Victoria Island Lagos. The event will be coordinated by Bisola of TrendyBee Elite Events.

The Omowunmi label was created from a desire to create a fresh urban persona for a woman with a social lifestyle. The founder wanted to create a brand because of her thirst for beautiful things that were trendy and depicted a sociable woman.

Printed fabrics with bold colours, 3D designed petals, structural pieces and simplistic fine lines is what the Omowunmi label is about. This is a Nigerian-based women’s clothing label that incorporates vibrant, colourful and urban designs on high quality fabrics to create unique apparel.


This ready to wear brand targets women between ages 20 to 40. A range of the brand is called the “MOMA range” which includes elegant Caftans for women who love the one piece, well-embroidered rich, effortlessly chic and elegant look.



Another range is the OMA, which forms her initials and signifies a woman of class who likes to express herself in the simplest form.


Omowunmi is a label that depicts a woman personifying freedom, elegance and class. It is for the woman with a social lifestyle, encompassing an outfit for work, black-tie, cocktail, party wear, day wears and even linen beach wear. An Omowunmi woman has a certain lifestyle; she’s social yet reserved, trendy yet effortlessly chic. She reflects a girl next door who embodies the Celebrity Culture.
The creative director Omowunmi Akinnifesi is the former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2005, Miss Tourism International Ukraine 2005 and Nigeria’s representative to the Miss World in China 2005. As an art lover who also loves Tourism, she was honoured as the Environmental Ambassador for Lagos State Nigeria. In the creation of the clothing line she travelled through New York, South Africa, Jordan, Paris, Nice, Monte Carlo, Turkey, London and Vietnam inspired by the environment, festivals, nature, Safari wild life and the social lifestyles of these metropolitan cities.


She produces an exciting range of outfits through her strong sense of personal style and identity from Petal prints to Monochrome, Pearly and Coal palettes. Omowunmi ready to wear clothing is available in selected designer retail stores such as Meidei, Zaazai in Lagos, and will later be found in Abuja and Port Harcourt coupled with her online store under currently under construction called www.shopomowunmi.com .

Instagram handle @shopOmowunmi

Twitter: @shopOmowunmi

Facebook: Omowunmi Ready to wear brand

Imo At 40: Okorocha Commends Past Leaders Of The State

The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has commended the past leaders of the state who have contributed to the growth and development of the state.



The governor made this known at a special prayer session held at the Imo International Conference Centre, Owerri to flag off the 40th anniversary of the state.

Deputy Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Imo State, Bishop Chuka Ekemam charged political and religious leaders to be more responsive and responsible to the welfare of the masses.

Addressing the state, the Governor Rochas Okorocha said his administration has made achievement in the last four years and he still remains committed to taking Imo state to a greater height, thereby ensuring they leave a lasting legacy for the future generation in the state.

He however called on all Imo citizens especially the elites to unite irrespective of differences to develop the state.

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10 AAUA Students Win Etisalat Scholarships

Ten students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, were on Thursday penultimate week, awarded scholarships by a leading telecommunication company in Nigeria, Etisalat, for being 0utstanding in their studies. The company said the gesture, which carries a cash prize of N100, 000, per recipient is given to 10 outstanding students each from 20 universities selected across the country as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.


Speaking at the well-attended event, Mr. Seun Popoola, the Regional Manager of the firm, said the awardees were picked purely on merit and on account of being the best in their various fields of study.

He said, “Having gone round and interacted with the Vice Chancellor and other Management staff, I want to state that it is a privilege to be students here. You are in the best place you could be. “And to the winners, you’ve learnt that hard work pays, as we didn’t handpick anybody.


We have strict rules attached to this award of Academic Excellence; your GP has to be the best in your Department. “ Mr. Popoola stated that Etisalat would explore other avenues in which it could collaborate with the University. He also disclosed that the firm is making arrangements for all its base stations to be 3G compliant in all tertiary institutions in the South-West geo-political zone before the end of the year.

Speaking earlier, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Francis Oyebade, who stood in for the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, had said, “We have seen many organizations performing their Corporate Social Responsibilities, but it is more gratifying to see an organization undertake Corporate Social Responsibility directed at what is considered to be the most important aspect of our national life.

We are very thankful to Etisalat for prioritizing partnership with our University to develop the academic potential of our 5 students. I am convinced that Etisalat is a company that is worthy of forming a synergy with.” The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Oluyemisi Adebowale, who observed that the beneficiaries were all males, urged female students to work harder in order to benefit from the opportunity.
A representative of the awardees, Israel Adewoye, thanked the company for the gesture, saying that it would spur them to be more studious. Also present at the event were the Acting Registrar, Mr. Sunday Ayeerun; Acting Bursar, Mrs. Olubunmi Ologun, FCA; Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Bolanle Ogungbamila; and a Biochemistry lecturer at AAUA and visiting researcher, Nagazaki University, Japan, Dr. Omotuyi Olaposi, among others.

The beneficiaries are:
David Adeolu Ogunsu (200-Level),
Afolabi Peter Idowu (200-Level),
Akinnawonu Olumide Stephen (200-Level)
all from the Department of Physics and Electronics;
Gbadamosi Ridwan Enitan (200-Level),
Abayomi Samson Abiodun (200-Level),
Daramola Temitope Adedamola (300-Level),
Aminu Moshood Abiola (200-Levle)
all from the Department of Computer Science;
Ibigbami .O G. (200-Level),
Adewole M .I. (200-Level),
and Adebayo O.D. (300-Level) all from the Department of Business Administration.