Thursday, 22 September 2016

BARCELONA STAR AND WORLD BEST FOOTBALL PLAYER LIONEL MESSI, INJURED DURING ATLETICO CLASH

Lionel Messi will not play competitive football for Barcelona for the next three weeks after getting a groin injury in the draw with La liga rival club Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. He went off on 59 minutes on Wednesday after a Diego Godin tackle. 

The Argentina captain was forced to miss Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifier against Venezuela earlier this month with a groin injury, but has played in all five La Liga games this season.

BARCELONA STAR AND WORLD BEST FOOTBALL PLAYER LIONEL MESSI, INJURED DURING ATLETICO CLASH

Lionel Messi will not play competitive football for Barcelona for the next three weeks after getting a groin injury in the draw with La liga rival club Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. He went off on 59 minutes on Wednesday after a Diego Godin tackle. 

The Argentina captain was forced to miss Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifier against Venezuela earlier this month with a groin injury, but has played in all five La Liga games this season.

WITH 6 GOALS IN TEN YEARS, NIGERIAN MIDFIELDER MIKEL OBI ASPIRES TO BE THE HIGHEST GOAL SCORER IN EPL

Chelsea and Nigerian  midfielder John Obi Mikel aspires to be the top scorer in the English Premier League this season. Yesterday marked the third year he scored his first goal in the EPL when he hit target in the 84th minute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham.

The Nigeria captain took to his Twitter to reminisce about his maiden goal, tweeting :

“Three years ago today...my first @ChelseaFC PL goal in the West London derby. Now for the Golden Boot .


WITH 6 GOALS IN TEN YEARS, NIGERIAN MIDFIELDER MIKEL OBI ASPIRES TO BE THE HIGHEST GOAL SCORER IN EPL

Chelsea and Nigerian  midfielder John Obi Mikel aspires to be the top scorer in the English Premier League this season. Yesterday marked the third year he scored his first goal in the EPL when he hit target in the 84th minute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham.

The Nigeria captain took to his Twitter to reminisce about his maiden goal, tweeting :

“Three years ago today...my first @ChelseaFC PL goal in the West London derby. Now for the Golden Boot .


THE NIGERIAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTRIBUTE N50K EACH FOR THE TEAM NIGERIA DELEGATION TO PARALYMPICS

The members of the House of Representatives have resolved to contibute the sum of N50,000 each to the team Nigeria delegation of the recently concluded Rio Paralympics 2016, as a token of their appreciation for an excellent performance. 

The lawmakers made this decision during their plenary yesterday September 21st. The House also agreed to invite the paralympians to one of their sessions as a mark of honor. The house commended the paralympians for emerging the best delegates from Africa at the sporting event.

BUDGET PADDING: HOUSE OF REPS MEMBERS TAKE PHOTOS AND ROCK "I STAND WITH DOGARA" SCARVES

The Supporters of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, took photos as they rocked their “I stand with Dogara" scarves on the House floor yesterday. The pro-Dogara members wore the scarves to show solidarity as he and 13 other lawmakers face allegations of budget padding leveled against them by Abdulmumin

THE HERITAGE BANK BUSINESS FAIR

Be a part of the most exciting shopping event of the year – The 2nd edition of the Heritage Bank Business Fair is here! This is a platform for budding businesses across Lagos state to showcase their goods and services while enjoying fantastic networking opportunities. The fair serves as perfect hangout for families and friends and promises loads of shopping and fun activities. 

  

DATE: October 2nd& 3rd 2016

TIME: 10AM – 5PM

VENUE: Plot 12 LigaliAyorinde (Beside Pan Ocean Building), Victoria Island Lagos

HIGHLIGHTS:

·         Over 50 vendors

·         Top brands

·         Discounted prices on goods and services

·         Raffle draw

·         Music & entertainment

·         Kiddies corner

·         Special guest appearance

How to Participate:

·         To book a space at the Heritage Bank Business Fair, kindly send an email toinfo@hbng.com  on or before Wednesday 28/09/2016 or call our multilingual contact centre on 0700HERITAGE or 012369000 or 016309000.

·         Participation is open to all customers & non-customers.

·         Entry is FREE (Pls., invite and come along with family and friends … There will be loads of Giveaways)