ROONEY SET TO RETIRE FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

<br /> Manchester United and England ‘s all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football after he refused  to be part of the England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.<br /> The Everton striker, 31, was asked by national coach Gareth Southgate to be involved in the games against Malta and Slovakia in the coming weeks but he decided to quit instead.<br /> Rooney scored 53 goals in 119 games for the three lions .<br /> <br /> "It was great Gareth Southgate called me this week to tell me he wanted me back in the England squad for the upcoming matches. I really appreciated that.<br /> However, having already thought long and hard, I told Gareth that I had now decided to retire for good from international football.<br /> It is a really tough decision and one I have discussed with my family, my manager at Everton and those closest to me.<br /> Playing for England has always been special to me. Every time I was selected as a player or captain was a real privilege and I thank everyone who helped me. But I believe now is the time to bow out.<br /> Leaving Manchester United was a tough call but I know I made the right decision in coming home to Everton. Now I want to focus all my energies on helping them be successful.<br /> I will always remain a passionate England fan. One of my very few regrets is not to have been part of a successful England tournament side. Hopefully the exciting players Gareth is bringing through can take that ambition further and I hope everyone will get behind the team.<br /> One day the dream will come true and I look forward to being there as a fan – or in any capacity."<br /> <div> <br /></div>

ROONEY SET TO RETIRE FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Manchester United and England ‘s all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football after he ref...

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OGUN STATE POLICE NABS DOWN NINE FLEEING CULTIST

The Ogun State Police Command have reportedly arrested nine fleeing cultists who confessed to being members of Eiye Confraternity at Iperu Remo and Isara areas of Ogun State.<br /> According to the police, the suspects had escaped arrest when the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad ( FSARS ) operatives attacked their base at Iperu Remo, about a month ago and arrested two suspects identified as Adeyinka Adekunle and Simon Adesola a.k.a Solar.<br /> The two suspects confessed to be members of Eiye Cult group led by Taiwo Oluwaseun Boyejo a.k.a Omo Ile Aje and led the police to arrest the 9 suspects at their various hideouts.<br /> Police identified the nine suspects as 56-year-old Nureni Adenuga, 27-year-old Kehinde Boyejo, a.k.a Alara Oro, Ogunubi Abiodun a.k.a Ostrich, 19-year-old Sola Ogundimu, 19-year-old Dare Owolani, 24-year-old Kamiru Muyiwa, 17-year-old Itilope Fadimu, and 28-year-old Ibrahim Somoye.<br /> According to the police, Items recovered from the arrested suspects, included eight shot battle axe, two knives, one hammer, one cutlass and charms.<br /> 

OGUN STATE POLICE NABS DOWN NINE FLEEING CULTIST

The Ogun State Police Command have reportedly arrested nine fleeing cultists who confessed to being members of Eiye Confraternity at Iperu R...

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APC 2019: Imo government appointees desert Rochas for Araraume

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DC8Jo0bq21k/WZ16CPF6W3I/AAAAAAAANOU/_ocr4OtVF-sW3sU4c7nFM6SUIW0ixWs2ACLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1499779518363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DC8Jo0bq21k/WZ16CPF6W3I/AAAAAAAANOU/_ocr4OtVF-sW3sU4c7nFM6SUIW0ixWs2ACLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1499779518363.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> By Tony Izuogu<br /> <br /> The cold war between governor Rochas of Imo and former senator Ifeanyi Araraume all of APC ahead of 2019 governorship elections has quickly accelerated into an open confrontation.<br /> <br /> There are now two major factions within APC Imo; one loyal to Rochas and the other to Araraume, all apparently regarding the governorship ticket for 2019.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0PMcGcLAGy8/WZ16L9TAQdI/AAAAAAAANOk/4gC414ru2R8uZIBw78YdK3QJ_yin2iL2gCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1502606755012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0PMcGcLAGy8/WZ16L9TAQdI/AAAAAAAANOk/4gC414ru2R8uZIBw78YdK3QJ_yin2iL2gCLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1502606755012.jpg" width="360" /></a></div> <br /> Araraume camp continues to swell of both former and present appointees of Imo government. And they are not keeping quiet about the planned transfer of power by Rochas to his son-in-law Mr. Uche Nwosu.<br /> <br /> Not too long ago, APC chieftain Uche Onyeagocha minced no words in condenming this immoral plot by Rochas Okorocha and his son-in-law Uche Nwosu.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkXiPJ7PN00/WZ16HAhjmrI/AAAAAAAANOY/Val4D4EZNUYoXrqC8pGatOnIXtuT54W7gCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1501942141592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkXiPJ7PN00/WZ16HAhjmrI/AAAAAAAANOY/Val4D4EZNUYoXrqC8pGatOnIXtuT54W7gCLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1501942141592.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> A few hours ago, Vitalis Ajumbe (commissioner under Rochas) entered the fight, going to great lengths to condenm Uche Nwosu for his inordinate ambition.<br /> <br /> In a quick reaction, one of Uche Nwosu's close allies and government appointee Pascal Onwukaike told Ajumbe, "This message here is for Ajumbe because after owelle fed you, you have now turned to fight him. I highly disappointed in you. You that was always in uche Nwosu 's house everyday?  If I  am an aspirant in IMO governorship election, I won't want to see you around me. You are a green snake in a green grass."<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qxA23CQWF_Q/WZ16HKwvr2I/AAAAAAAANOc/2v1YkDg-ZDcaQO9-GJANYwDX5Dki63L9QCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1501309554335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1142" height="336" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qxA23CQWF_Q/WZ16HKwvr2I/AAAAAAAANOc/2v1YkDg-ZDcaQO9-GJANYwDX5Dki63L9QCLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1501309554335.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> It would be recalled that Vitalis Ajumbe worked for H/E Ikedi Ohakim during the 2015 governorship election and turned against Ohakim as soon as the PDP primary for governorship didnt go the way of Ohakim; in fact, he went as far as laying unsubstantiated and wild accusations against his former boss Ohakim. Rumors had it that even while with Ohakim, he was working for Rochas who immediately made him a commissioner. Now he is attacking the same Rochas having pitched tent with Araraume.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1HVfpHbUkmA/WZ16I-zX_EI/AAAAAAAANOg/QgLb0_DDHnwAI-HHwyFSuHxjaAZAHqXXgCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1502389477623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="621" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1HVfpHbUkmA/WZ16I-zX_EI/AAAAAAAANOg/QgLb0_DDHnwAI-HHwyFSuHxjaAZAHqXXgCLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1502389477623.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The fight between Rochas and Araraume regarding the Apc governorship ticket has only just started.

APC 2019: Imo government appointees desert Rochas for Araraume

By Tony Izuogu The cold war between governor Rochas of Imo and former senator Ifeanyi Araraume all of APC ahead of 2019 governorship el...

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