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- Ganiyu Johnson said debates would not determine who would win the 2019 presidential elections - Johnson, the immediate past commissioner for works in Lagos state, stated that he is optimistic that that President Buhari would have a landslides victory at the poll - He maintained that Nigeria majority of voters do not watch such debates, but vote based on benefits from governance The immediate past commissioner for works in Lagos state, Ganiyu Johnson (GAJ), on Sunday, December 16, disclosed that the debates would not determine who would win the 2019 presidential elections in Nigeria. Johnson, who recently resigned to run as the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Oshodi Isolo II Federal Constituency, made the assertions at an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos. He spoke against the backdrop of the debate between vice-presidential candidates of five political parties and the upcoming presidential debate scheduled for Jan.19. READ ALSO: I

Linda Ikeji has dedicated her son Jayce Jeremi in Church on Sunday, December 16. The new mom took to her Instagram page to reveal to her fans that today is Jayce's thanksgiving service. Sharing photos from the occasion as well as showing off top dignitaries who were present. In her first post, she shared a photo showing her fans how she dressed for the thansgiving. She captioned: "Looking like a million dollars to Jayce's Thanksgiving service � �" READ ALSO: For now, he is my king - Linda Ikeji says as she shares new photos of herself and Jayce In another post, Linda wrote "Jayce surrounded by greatness in Church . With billionaire businessman Leo Stan Eke and Vice Presidential aspirant Peter Obi. And of course his billionaire mum ❤ #Grate ful" She also thanked celebrities who were present at the celebration. She wrote, "Today was a good day! . Thanks to AY, Tara Durotoye, Joan Okorodudu, Millen Magesse, Frank Osodi, my darling Julie O

- Out of favour Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is wanted by West Ham United - The former Granada and Valencia star has earlier stated he would dump the Red Devils if doesn't get enough playing time - He has only featured in six matches for the Old Trafford side this season and would entertain offers that will guarantee him playing time at other clubs Premier League giants West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing ou of favour Manchester United star Andreas Pereira. The 22-year-old is obviously not one of Jose Mourinho's favourites having made just six appearances for the Red Devils this term. READ ALSO: Man United boss Mourinho banking on relationship with Porto to sign Militao Pereira broke into United's senior team in 2014 but has spent the last two seasons at Granada and Valencia. However, SunSport quoting the Mirror reveals that the Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is hoping to lure the midfielder to the London Stadium. The Brazilian

- Southampton record first home win for the first time since April with a 3-2 win over Arsenal - The Gunners were coming into the match with a 22-match unbeaten streak in all competitions - The entertaining Premier League match, produced three goals in the first half and two in the second Arsenal's 22-match unbeaten run in all competitions ended following a 3-2 defeat to Southampton in St.Mary's. The Gunners were the first to ask questions in the opening exchanges as a through ball for Matteo Guendouzi found Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Gabonese striker forced a good save from Alex McCarthy. But it was the Saints who drew first blood in the 20th minute after Matt Targett delivered a perfect-inch cross to Danny Ings who headed home to make it 1-0. READ ALSO: Sarri play without a striker ahead of Chelsea's clash with Brighton Unai Emery's side responded in kind eight minutes later as Nacho Monreal's cross was also headed into the back of the net by Henri

- The Nigerian Army has buried 19 soldiers who died in the Metele attack last month - The fallen heroes were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri - The burial ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, representatives of the Shehu of Borno and family members of the deceased The Nigerian Army on Friday, December 14, buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Metele, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that 23 soldiers were killed and 31 others wounded when the insurgents attacked 157 Task Force Battalion, Metele, on Nov. 18. The fallen heroes, who were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, were Lt. Col. IA Sakaba and 18 soldiers. A mother holding his son as officers of the Nigerian Army killed in Metele are buried Credit: Military Life Ng Source: UGC Muslim and Christian Chaplains officia