The second season of Big Brother Nigeria which was concluded a few months ago produced a lot of beautiful divas that rock their world well when it comes to fashion and the glamorous lifestyle.

Nina Ivy is no doubt one of the beautiful former BBNaija females whose elegance stands out and makes fans drool in admiration of her beauty.

The gorgeous entrepreneur who recently opened a hair brand at about the same time she celebrated her 22nd birthday is not just full of hot air when it comes to fashion, rather she acts the part of a fashion icon well enough.

Her enterprise Nina Empire is slowly setting the pace in the hair industry and she has the stunning photos she constantly dazzles her fans with to show for it.

Here are seven stunning photos that proves that the model and brand influencer also aces the game of style and beauty:

1. Shades of red

From the car to the dress, the colour red speaks volume.

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2. Sunshine and Sunglasses

How best to wear the sun well!

3. The social butterfly

The colour combination is spot on, one must admit.

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4. Make-up on fleek

Perfection cannot look any better.

5. Peachy beauty

She sure looks like she is going to take the world for herself in high heels.

6. Sneakers and glam

Nina is rocking a mini gown with sneakers.

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7. Proudly Green, Proudly Nigerian

Green everywhere. Colour, pose and style, Nina combines this in a way that represents the Naija culture.

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- Some chieftains of PDP in Imo state on Wednesday, August 15, fought over former vice president Atiku Abubakar's visit to the state

- Atiku was in the state over his 2019 presidential ambition

- But the former minister of aviation, Kema Chikwe, and others engaged a PDP BoT member, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in shouting match after his closed-door meeting Atiku

Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) including former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, the former minister of aviation, Kema Chikwe, member of House of Representatives, Jones Onyereri, on Wednesday, August 15, clashed at the glass house office of PDP Board of Trustee (BoT) member, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, over the visit of former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

The Nation reports that the aggrieved PDP chiefs engaged Iwuanyanwu in a shouting match after he requested to have a closed door meeting with the visiting former vice president who was on a courtesy call in his office before meeting with PDP stakeholders in the state.

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NAIJ.com gathered that Kema was particularly furious over Iwuanyanwu’s demand, describing it as embarrassing and selfish.

According to her, Atiku was in the state to consult with PDP members and should not be hijacked by anybody.

Shortly after the fracas which lasted for over 30 minutes, Ihedioha, Kema, Onyereri and their supporters stormed out of the meeting. All efforts to placate them by Atiku were abortive.

Meanwhile, Atiku told journalists that the desire to move Nigeria forward has sustained his desire to be the president of Nigeria.

The ex-vice president who came in the company of the director general of his campaign organization and former governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel and other members of his campaign team, said that he had the solution to the litany of challenges confronting the country .

According to him, “patriotism is the key thing; it is the thing propelling my presidential ambition. I want to move Nigeria forward; patriotism is needed to move Nigeria forward.”

He said he was in the state to consult the leadership of PDP in the state ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

Responding, Iwuanyanywu said that he would not retire from politics until Atiku became president.

The elder statesman stated that the country was in dire need of a leader like Atiku to develop the country.

Iwuanyanywu said: “I will not retire from politics until Atiku Abubakar becomes president. Atiku is the kind of president Nigeria needs. There is poverty in the land because of bad governance supporting Atiku is the best thing to do.

“Igbo has been marginalized in this government and sadly some Igbo people are still supporting Buhari.”

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that Nigeria's former president Goodluck Jonathan and former vice president Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday, June 20, expressed optimism that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would return to power in 2019.

It was gathered that the duo spoke with journalists when Jonathan hosted Atiku at his home in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state noted that the party is getting stronger.

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- Frank Edwards recently showed the world that he has a hidden talent in comedy

- The gospel star was seen in a video ordering for everything on the menu in an American restaurant

- He shared the video via his Instagram page

Popular gospel musician Frank Edwards recently visited America for a performance and as the day went on, he and his crew decided to visit a restaurant.

While this is a normal occurrence, it is what Edwards did while in the restaurant that has raised eyebrows. A video emerged showing him asking the waiters to ‘put’ everything in his plate.

The waiters brought beef, Edwards ordered. They brought pork chops, he asked the waiter to serve him. They brought Lamb chops, he directed the waiter to his plate. He did the same when chicken breast and sausages were also brought.

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This is coming after NAIJ.com shared the story of a self-acclaimed pope who runs a church from a beer parlour in South Africa.

Pope Tsietsi Makiti, the leader of the controversial Gabola Church, has defended it after criticism from a large number of people especially the Seemahale Taverns Primary Co-operative. The co-operative earlier called the boozers' church and Makiti crazy.

The spokesperson of the co-operative, Mmusi Pule, said their aim is to enforce regulations: "As per agreement with the Liquor Board, taverns should be run far from schools and churches, but Makiti is running a church inside a tavern."

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Former head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has said that the 2019 presidential election is not a do-or-die affair but called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to make sure the election is free and fair.

The Sun reports that Babangida gave this call when one of the party’s presidential aspirants and former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, visited him in Niger state.

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He called on the PDP to learn from its past mistakes which led to its defeat in 2015.

The former head of state spoke after the duo had a closed door meeting with Bafarawa as the latter continues to make consultation for his 2019 presidential ambition.

Babangida noted that the party could not afford any crises and advise that the primary election be conducted freely and fairly.

He also described Bafarawa as ‘upright and honest’ and that “your recent triumph at the court over corruption allegations is a clear indication that you are a honest and transparent person, and Nigerians need someone like you”.

It will be recalled thatS enator Bukola Saraki paid a visit to former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

Premium Times reports that the Senate president arrived at the home of Obasanjo in the evening on Monday, August 13.

The duo went in for a private meeting after the arrival of Saraki.

Although details of the meeting have not been made public yet, there are rumours it is related to Saraki’s possible presidential ambition ahead of 2019.

Saraki recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party and has been in a tussle with his former party to relinquish his position as Senate president.

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- One of Nigerian popular pastors, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that Senate president Bukola Saraki would win 2019 presidential election

- Saraki had told Bloomberg that he was considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019

- Ayodele, however, said that the former vice president Atiku Abubakar might not go far in his presidential ambition

The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said the Senate president Bukola Saraki would win the 2019 presidential election if he grabs the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Punch reports that he, however, warned that the 2019 election would be tougher than that of 2015.

NAIJ.com gathered that the cleric said he saw storms that period but was quick to add that the country would still survive the period.

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He warned that the raging National Assembly crisis might lead to the collapse of democracy in Nigeria if not well handled.

Ayodele spoke on Wednesday, August 15, in Ikere-Ekiti at an empowerment programme he organised in memory of his late father, Elder Olalekan Ayodele, who died 15 years ago.

He donated cash and foodstuff to hundreds of widows and orphans at the event which he said was a means of giving them succour and a sense of belonging.

Ayodele also advised the Ekiti state governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi, to listen to the people for him to succeed in his administration.

He advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to put its house in order in Osun state to achieve victory at the September 22 governorship election.

On the National Assembly crisis, he said: “Whatever they are doing in the Senate or in government, that is their own problem.

“I have said that nobody can remove Saraki, I don’t know Saraki, I have not met Saraki and I don’t know Godswill Akpabio. The issue of Saraki, I am not interested because I am not a politician.

“Who is that politician that is not corrupt and who is that politician that does not steal money? Saraki is one of the anointed persons in this country. I don’t see Atiku going too far.

“I am not defending Saraki but if Saraki is removed, PDP will sink and if PDP wants to move forward and Saraki having the ticket, PDP will win.”

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Senate president Bukola Saraki, was quoted to have said to be considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections.

According to Bloomberg, Saraki said in an interview at his residence in Abuja: "I am consulting and actively considering it. I believe I can make the change.

“The PDP has learnt its lesson from the loss in 2015, and I think unfortunately the APC did not learn from their victory.

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"We have the opportunity with the right kind of presidential candidate and president to provide the leadership for the party. The party has a good opportunity to lead the country in the right direction.”

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- A man in Zimbabwe snuck into a hospital’s female ward to make love to his wife who was admitted there

- The man had previously argued with the hospital nurses in the middle of the night; insisting that they allow him see his wife

- The woman later disclosed that she could not refuse to have sex with her husband because she could have been beaten in the presence of patients

A prominent restaurant owner in Zimbabwe is currently being investigated, after forcing his way into a female ward at Masvingo Provincial Hospital at 3am, to have sexual relations with his wife who was admitted at the facility.

The man carried out the act in the presence of ten other patients who were also admitted in the ward, Punch reports.

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NAIJ.com learnt that prior to forcing his way into the ward, the man had argued with the hospital nurses in the middle of the night; insisting that they allow him see his wife.

The incident was confirmed by the hospital’s medical director, Amedeus Shamu, who further disclosed that investigations had been opened into the matter.

He said: “It was around 3am that patients who were disturbed by the noise coming from the ecstatic couple reported to the nurses that there was sex in the ward. The nurses summoned a security guard who got the man out of the ward.”

Upon investigation, the wife subsequently informed nurses that her husband had an abusive nature, and that he may have beaten her up if she turned down his sexual overtures.

She reportedly told nurses: “I could not refuse to have sex with him because I could have been beaten in the presence of patients, because he is very violent.”

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that a Nigerian woman identified as Caro Aku was abandoned by her husband after she fell seriously ill.

The woman who graduated with a degree in mathematics and computer science became ill after her appendix ruptured, leading to serious damage in her body.

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- Senator Philip Gyunka says any plot to illegally impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki will be resisted

- He said PDP lawmakers were already keeping vigil to stop any such move

- Gyunka cautioned APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, that the issue of removing a Senate president had to do with the Constitution, not unionism

A federal lawmaker, Senator Philip Gyunka, on Wednesday, August 15, in Lafia, said that any plot to illegally impeach the president of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, will be strongly resisted.

Gyunka, representing Nasarawa North, said this at a rally to mark his official declaration to run for the Nasarawa state governorship election, NAN reports.

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NAIJ.com gathers that Gyunka, who expressed concern over the role played by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, in the matter, said the position of the Constitution on who should be president of the Senate was clear.

According to him, unlike majority and minority leadership, which are from majority and minority parties, a lawmaker can be president of the Senate, irrespective of party affiliation.

He said: “Besides that, there are conditions for impeachment should lawmakers be dissatisfied with whoever they chose to lead them.

“The law is clear on this. If two third majorities say they do not want him, he will be removed.

“But for Oshiomhole to keep threatening that Saraki must be impeached when he is not a lawmaker, beats my imagination.

“It is obvious from all his threats that there might be plans to do something unlawful, which we will resist vehemently.

“It beats my imagination that Nigeria, a country that should play the big brother when it comes to respect for the rule of law would be disgracing itself before the international community with this kind of development.”

He pointed out that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers were already keeping vigil to stop any of such moves.

“We are keeping watch on their plans. If they want the Senate president removed, which is impossible, they must have two third majorities.

“They have been attempting and failing. I know they will still make attempts; but they will not succeed, because I know Nigerians will not allow them to make mockery of the nation’s democracy.

“If you hear a lawmaker speaking, he is speaking the minds of thousands of people.

“How then should someone, who was appointed and has neither gone to the rural areas to feel the pulse of the people, nor held town hall meetings be insisting that a man that was duly chosen by his colleagues be removed at all cost?

“Oshiomhole should be educated that this is not unionism. This is an issue that has to do with the Constitution, and we will not allow him to violate it,” he said.

On his ambition to run for the governorship election of the state, Gyunka said it was borne out of passion to bring the state out of the woods.

He said it was disheartening that despite huge human and mineral resources among other potentials, the state had not been able to meet the needs of the people.

He called on Nigerians to take advantage of the forthcoming general elections to vote for people that have their interests at heart.

He urged them to go beyond expressing their grievances, to getting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC's) before the expiration date, to vote for people that would meet their needs and aspirations.

According to him, all the crises we are facing as a nation today is because we keep voting in the wrong persons.

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that the APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, said that the Senate president would be legally impeached.

Oshiomhole said the ruling party had resolved to explore all legal means to ensure the impeachment of Dr Bukola Saraki.

Speaking at a meeting with lawmakers of the National Assembly, the national chairman of the ruling party said Saraki would be impeached and replaced with a loyal party member.

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- Actress Juliet Ibrahim has revealed she is going to be abstaining from sex

- She made this known via her Instagram page

- The Ghanaian star borrowed the words of popular American rapper Nicki Minaj to drive home her point

It appears popular actress Juliet Ibrahim has made up her mind to abstain from every form of intimate relations including but not limited to sex.

The Ghanaian star took to her Instagram page to make this known. She used the lyrics of Nicki Minaj’s recently released song Ganja Burn to make her point known.

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“Abstaining from sex, gotta zen my body. I ain’t giving you, so don’t ask, I don’t lend my body. Gotta be king status to give man my body. Hell yeah, Cus a Queen is what I embody.”

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This is coming after rising actress Rosy Meurer took to her Instagram page to share a touching birthday message to Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband Olakunle Churchill.

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"So today my #MCM goes to no other but my Boss, my Friend and my Mentor Dr. Olakunle Churchill. You have imparted skills in me that has changed my career and also the way I see and take life. You have been a great Leader, not just to me but to a lot of people around the world.

Your patience and soft nature is always mistaken for weakness but I’ve learnt from you that nothing is softer than water but its force can break the strongest of rocks. I must say, it’s takes courage to stay delicate in a world this cruel and for that I admire you and your strength.

These days people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. I appreciate your constant effort in seeing that I become the best of myself. Bless you and bless you and bless you.”

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Here is how both team line up for the encounter. Live updates start very soon, remember to always refresh your browser to get minute-by-minutes updates.

Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Juanfran, Savic, Godin, Hernandez, Saul, Koke, Rodrigo, Lemar, Costa, Griezmann.

Real Madrid starting XI: Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Kroos, Benzema, Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro, Asensio, Isco.

- Los Blancos and Atletico Madrid battle for the 2018 UEFA Super Cup title

- The Galacticos qualified to contend for the title after winning last season's Champions League

- While Diego Simeone's side thumped Marseille 3-0 to book a date with their city rivals

Real Madrid will be hoping to win their fifth UEFA Super Cup title this evening when they battle city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, August 15.

The Galacticos won their 13th Champions League title after beating Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev few months back.

While Diego Simeone's men emerged champions of the Europa League following their emphatic 3-0 win over French League giants Marseille in May.

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According to UEFA official website, this will be the first time two teams from the same city will be facing off in the battle for the title.

This will be the 163rd time both teams will be meeting - with Los Blancos winning 86 and drawing 37 of their past encounters.

Meanwhile, Real's new boss will be hoping to get his reign off to a winning start after taking over from Zinedine Zidane few days before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Atletico are two time winners of the title and they will be gunning for their third at the end of the encounter in Estonia later this evening.

And their manager Diego Simeone will hop to capitalise on the absent of Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in a mega deal and beat their rivals to add to their UEFA Super Cup tally.

• This will be the fourth time in the last five editions that the UEFA Super Cup will be contested by two Spanish sides, but an all-Madrid final – and indeed a one-city UEFA Super Cup – is a first.
• Atlético have met Real Madrid nine times in UEFA competition with the record W2 D2 L5, though they have yet to beat their city rivals in a final or to eliminate them from a UEFA competition

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• Real Madrid have won four of their six UEFA Super Cup games – including the most recent two.
• Having become the first side to win the UEFA Champions League in three consecutive seasons, they could become the first club to win three UEFA Super Cups in a row.
• Atlético have a 100% record in the UEFA Super Cup, winning the 2010 and 2012 editions as UEFA Europa League holders. They overcame Inter Milan 2-0 in 2010 and Chelsea 4-1 in 2012.

Possible line-ups:

Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Asensio.

Out: Vallejo (muscle problem), Odriozola (adductor)

Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Godín, Giménez, Filipe Luís; Koke, Saúl, Rodrigo; Lemar, Griezmann, Costa.

Venue: A Le Coq Arena

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Time: 8pm

NAIJ.com previously reported that Spanish city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid arrived Tallinn on Monday, August 13, ahead of their UEFA Super Cup showdown.

According to a UK Daily Mail report Champions League winners Real Madrid and Europa League kings Atletico both included star-studded squad members in their team to the Estonian capital.

The two clubs clash at the 15,000-capacity Lillekula Stadium on Wednesday night.

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- Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has said that he is under pressure to run for president in 2019

- Tawbuwal was elected governor under the platform of APC before he defected to PDP

- He said he would make his intention known to the public soon

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Wednesday, August 15, said that he is under pressure to run for president in 2019.

Daily Trust reports that he stated this while addressing different associations of students and youths as well as resident communities who paid him a solidarity visit.

NAIJ.com gathered that he said has been receiving advice and encouragement from his leaders, peoples across the country as well as people from abroad to contest for presidency.

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He said: "I have been receiving advice and encouragement from our leaders, peoples across the country and even from abroad to contest for presidency and this pressure is being mounting."

Tambuwal further explained: "It Is not my making but the quantum of pressure from every where because of leadership gap in the country."

He said he would make his position public on the matter "in days to come."

Responding, the leader of the groups, Comrade Bashir Gorau, pledged their support to the presidential ambition of Governor Tambuwal.

"We are tired of waiting, we want you to declare your position now," he said.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that Nigeria's former vice president Atiku Abubakar and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state met behind closed doors in Abuja on Sunday night, August 12.

It was gathered that both men met at the Asokoro Abuja residence of the former vice president in what sources close to Atiku said was a courtesy visit.

Paul Ibe, the media adviser to the former vice president, confirmed that Tambuwal was at Atiku’s residence.

However, Tambuwal was said to have had a separate meeting with the director-general of Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

Atiku is in the middle of his consultation towards securing the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next year’s election, while Tambuwal, who has just defected to the opposition party, is also thought to be eyeing the ticket.

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- Governor Ahmed asked that the salary of workers be paid

- This is to allow them celebrate the Eid il Kabir festival

- Workers are expected to start receiving payment from Thursday

Ahead of the Eld-el-Kabir celebration, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has directed the Ministry of Finance to commence the immediate payment of August salary to workers.

The Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin, said arrangements have been concluded and a facility secured to ensure workers begin to receive salaries from Thursday.

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He said the governor’s directive was to ensure that the workers have an enjoyable Sallah celebration.

Banu said the governor’s directive was coming at a time the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee had yet to meet.

According to him, this testifies to the government’s commitment to the welfare of the people.

Banu said local government councils and SUBEB were also expected to pay their workers on Thursday, August 16.

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NAIJ.com had reported that Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Bagudu and his Sokoto state counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal have approved the immediate payment of August salaries to states and local government workers due to celebration of Eid-Kabir festival.

This is contained in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari.

Leadership reports that the head of civil service of Kebbi state, Abubakar Udu Idris, disclosed that the payment is to enable civil servants celebrate the Eid-Kabir festival with their families.

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Africa Women Arise For Change Network AWACN) on Wednesday, August 15, took a swipe at the former president Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent verbal attacks on the person and office of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Vanguard reports that the women group wondered why Obasanjo is attacking a government that has succeeded in delivering to Nigerians what he failed to deliver in his eight years as the Commander-in-Chief.

NAIJ.com gathered that while addressing a Freedom Rally for One Nigeria in Lagos, Josephine Okpara, executive director of AWACN, observed that had Obasanjo and his party laid the right foundation for Nigeria, the country would by now be past the stage where the present government has to begin building the nation afresh from the ground up.

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Okpara, who spoke on behalf of the group, said Obasanjo’s failure to build systems and institutions with preference for being the strong man has done untold damage to the psyche of the nation.

She said the group would mobilize other Nigerian women to join forces together so President Buhari would return in 2019 just to finish what he started.

She said: “We understand that the war on corruption has limited access to slush funds for all Nigerians, which has in turn caused people to tighten their belts and reassess their economic choices.

"The chorus of hard times across the land is therefore understandable in the context of people having to re-learn allocating resources based on their genuine incomes. It is, however, reassuring that the decision that gave rise to this feeling of doom will eventually lead to sunny times ahead.

“The Freedom Rally for One Nigeria is further to remind us all that we should not allow those who once tried to destroy the country to succeed.

"Such people have been trying to use the impact of the anti-corruption war to incite Nigerians against the government and against themselves. We have seen them bellyaching and daily creating the impression that we are not making progress as a country while the reverse is the case.

“Progress is being made under the government of President Buhari and the Freedom Rally for One Nigeria aligns totally with this progress. We are for progress and development under President Buhari.

"It is something we want to continue. But unfortunately, those that have truncated the fortunes of the country want to be allowed to keep sabotaging the country. Most tragically but unsurprisingly, a former president, Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, is the arrowhead of this misguided group.

"He has used the pedestal of the esteemed office he once occupied as a platform to launch attacks on a government that has succeeded in delivering to Nigerians what he failed to deliver in the eight years he led the country and things his party was not able to deliver in the sixteen years it held Nigeria hostage.

"Had Obasanjo and his party laid the right foundation for Nigeria, the country would by now be past the stage where the present government has to begin building the nation afresh from the ground up.

“The ex-president’s failure to build systems and institutions with preference for being the strong man has done untold damage to the psyche of the nation.

"The present administration is constrained to begin rebuilding critical national institutions while reintroducing systems that should have been in place long before it came into office. We do not want to venture into the parlous state of critical national infrastructure that are only now being built.

"Yet, in those eight and sixteen years, the country was bled dry, verging on the point of death while the enemies of the land pretended to be making giant strides.

"This freedom rally for one Nigeria therefore categorically state that it is time for Dr. Obasanjo to keep quiet and let Nigeria work and succeed for Nigerians. If he is bored and is desirous of catching fun as a drama king he should find a past time that do not entail acting the role of the shadow president.

“We appeal to President Buhari to focus on the task of rescuing Nigeria form the stranglehold of the likes of the ex-president while he remains undeterred by the attacks. We further urge Mr. President to acknowledge that the time for niceties are over as the reality on ground demands that the nation gets to the root of its problems without fail.

"For instance, we know that the violence affecting part of the country is not unconnected with the tendency for certain people with influence to maintain killer squads, which get out of control once their sponsors are out of power.

"It is on record that Obasanjo introduced the culture of organizing, training and arming such squads during his ill-fated third term bid.

“Mr President should henceforth allow the relevant security and anti-corruption agencies dispense with the requirement to unnecessarily treat former Presidents as untouchables so that the anti-terror and anti-corruption wars can go on successfully.

"This is especially so when they have been proven to be strategic to the continued unity of the country as the corrupt people are the ones financing terrorists and separatists that are bent on destroying the country.

“With this Freedom Rally for One Nigeria we affirm that we will not allow evil people triumph over us neither shall we allow them partition our dear country.

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"Long live Nigeria. We therefore conclude this address by declaring our support for President Muhammadu Buhari and his able Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. We urge them to ignore the ex-president who the electorate in the south-west do not know because of his unbridled greed.

"The presidency has our assurance that we will take up protests to every single location associated with Obasanjo if he continues to attack the leadership of the country. “

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Prof Yemi Osinbajo was backed by Nigerian students under the aegis of the Buhari National Students Group (BNSG).

The group gave the endorsement via its national coordinator, Comrade Anyebe Dominic, in Abuja, on Tuesday, August 14, Leadership reports.

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- Stella Damasus has revealed the secrets to a happy marriage

- She made this known via a post on her Instagram page

- For her, marriage requires maintenance and care from both the husband and wife

Famous actress Stella Damasus is one celeb who uses her Instagram page for many things. She uses it to keep her fans updated with her daily life and sometimes, she gives very important advices.

Recently, she shared what in her opinion can make any marriage successful. According to her, for every marriage to work, it needs maintenance and care.

See her post below:

“Marriage is like having a potted plant in your home. If you don't water it and let it receive sunlight it will ..... It requires maintenance and care. Date your spouse again, befriend your spouse again and MAKE TIME for special moments. I don't know who this message is for but hang in there."

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This is coming after actress Beverly Afaglo revealed she has a way of keeping her husband’s mind off kerewa whenever he comes calling.

“Like we won’t have prostitutes, they don’t get intimate. They just go down because they have to and it happens, a lot of women are out there who don’t get intimate with men because they have to do it for whatever reason.

In marriage, it is very funny, we’ve been taught as women not to ever say no to your husband so there are times you are not in the mood but you just have to do it.

There are times you have a nicer way of sleeping off. You can cuddle, you can kiss and you can have a long chat and before you know it both of you are gone and that long chat brings closeness,” she said.

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- Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential aspirant, says politicians in the country are clowns

- He questioned how people who didn’t go to school can be ruling people who are educationally sound; and said it is time for something new

- Moghalu also opined that to fix the Nigerian economy, one must understand intellectually, what causes poverty and what builds the wealth of a nation

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Young Progressive Party, has described Nigerian politicians as clowns who do not have the interest of citizens at heart.

He made the comment on Wednesday, August 15, during a book reading event organised by the management of the Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, Vanguard reports.

READ ALSO: Student group backs Buhari, Osinbajo for second term

NAIJ.com gathers that Moghalu stated that politicians are busy crossing from one party to the other because of their own interests, instead of designing manifestos to impact positively on ordinary Nigerians.

He also condemned the recent invasion of the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

He said: “Most politicians in Nigeria don’t have respect for the rule of law. The impunity of the DSS to invade the National Assembly is unacceptable. If some of the agencies of the government can’t respect the rule of law, how do you expect the president to respect the rule of law?

“It is time for all of us as citizens of this nation to get involved in politics. Politicians keep on entertaining us with carpet crossing.

“Every week, there is one defection or the other; people still spend time to defend politicians. We need to go to the polling booths in 2019 to vote them out.

“Nigeria’s politics is not based on policies or intellectual understanding of the system but on sentiments, ethnicity and religion. We are either APC or PDP.

“How can people who didn’t go to school be ruling people who are educationally sound? The only reason this is happening is because we have continued to let it happen. It is time for something new, different and bold.

“A leader must be ready to take calculated risks because humans like certainty. We like what we are used to. We know that our politicians are up to no good; but we still try to adapt with the situation.

“That way, we will continue to perpetuate a cycle of poverty because we don’t have leaders who can take the society forward.

“The reason for my coming into politics is because I am just one citizen and I am tired of this mess we are in. You cannot build if you are a divider. We must look beyond ethnic division.

“I am a Nigerian running to be a Nigerian president, and I have a vision for which we can fix this country. We lack leaders with vision who can rise to build a great nation.

“To fix the Nigerian economy, you must understand intellectually, what causes poverty and what builds the wealth of a nation.”

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that Kingsley Moghalu declared that he would create a new Nigeria if he wins the 2019 presidential election.

The former deputy CBN governor said he would launch a new Nigeria, starting from May 29, adding that nothing is working presently in the country.

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- Nigerian students under the aegis of the Buhari National Students Group have thrown their weight behind the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket for 2019

- They said a second term for Buhari and Osinbajo would enable them consolidate on their achievements

- The group urged all Nigerians to vote for the Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 ticket, in order to achieve a better future for Nigerian youths and students

The second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Prof Yemi Osinbajo has been backed by Nigerian students under the aegis of the Buhari National Students Group (BNSG).

The group gave the endorsement via its national coordinator, Comrade Anyebe Dominic, in Abuja, on Tuesday, August 14, Leadership reports.

READ ALSO: Any attempt to illegally impeach Saraki will be resisted - Lawmaker

NAIJ.com gathers that the BNSG said a second term for Buhari and Osinbajo would enable them consolidate on their achievements and ensure that Nigeria is devoid of corruption.

Dominic further stated that the Buhari administration had ensured prompt payment of entitlements of university workers; thus bringing about stability in the nation's tertiary institutions.

He pointed out that the policy had reduced the occurrence of strikes, ensuring that students graduate as at when due.

He said: “The president’s integrity, fight against corruption, development strides and belief in one Nigeria speaks for him at all times. Hence, we urge all Nigerians to vote for Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 for the better future of Nigerian youths and students.”

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that the Buhari Campaign Organisation announced that its members were already working round the clock ''in order to force President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019.”

The leaders of BCO said they were asking Buhari to seek re-election because of his, ''tremendous achievements in taking Nigeria to a greater height through his agenda, policies and fight against corruption and insurgency.''

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Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Wednesday, August 15, wondered if impeaching Senate President Bukola Saraki would reduce the price of a bag of rice in the market to N7,000.

Fayose took to his Twitter account, @GovAyoFayose, to express his thoughts.

READ ALSO: Nigerian politicians are clowns - Moghalu

As he tweeted:

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that a federal lawmaker, Senator Philip Gyunka, said that any plot to illegally impeach the president of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, will be strongly resisted.

Gyunka, representing Nasarawa North, said this at a rally to mark his official declaration to run for the Nasarawa state governorship election.

Gyunka, who expressed concern over the role played by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, in the matter, said the position of the Constitution on who should be president of the Senate was clear.

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A ‘good Samaritan’ named Chidiebere Onwumere recently shared a story of how he ended up spending 2 years in prison all because he helped rush an unconscious neighbour to the hospital.

Speaking in a recent interview, Onwumere said he was wrongly imprisoned for causing the death of one Uzochi Chinyere, a neighbour whom he rushed to the hospital, following her drug overd*se in Abia State

“I got home that day, around 6pm, only to see my neighbour lying helpless and I decided to assist her to the hospital with the help of other neighbours. A pastor who resides within the neighbourhood, took us with his car to a nearby hospital called Shiloh hospital, where the doctor asked us to deposit N5000 to conduct a test that would determine exactly what was wrong with her.

Chidiebere Onwumere and Barrister Jerry Uzosike (Image courtesy Abia Fact News)

I and some other neighbours contributed the money. When the result came out, the doctor told us that she was on substance overd*se and was knocked out by the illegal substance. He assured us that she would be well again.

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However, the next morning, Mr Promise, the deceased’s elder brother, arrived the hospital and insisted on taking her away to another hospital against the doctor’s advice. After a few days, he came back to our compound and took me to World Bank police station, Aba, where he handed me over to the police, claiming that I beat his sister to death.

Despite pleas that my hands were clean and that there was a doctor’s report stating that their sister died of substance abuse, Promise insisted and filed a murder charge against me.

I was arraigned on suit no. U/520c/2016 and remanded in prison custody since June 2016. It was one Barrister Jerry Uzosike that God used to vindicate and bring me out of prison,” he told Abia Fact News.

This is coming after a taxi driver was charged to court in Lagos after refusing to pay an ashawo N6000 after a bout of kerewa.

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62' Hernandez stopped Gareth Bale from going past him

61' Newly introduced Correr booked for rough tackle

59' Good clearances for Carvajal as Atletico attempted to grab the lead again but the cross meant foe Costa narrowly misses his head

57' Asensio leaves the field for Luka Modric while Griezmann gives way for Correa in a tactical substitutions for both teams

54' fanstastic defending from Carvajal as he stops another attack from Diego Costa from the left flank

53' Beautiful lay from Atletico in the middle of the field as they are trying to find a pocket they can explore but Madrid's defence has been well positioned for potential attacks

49' Lemar wins a free kick for his side after rough challenge from Isco as Diego Simeone's men ramain in control of the ball

48' Fantastic control from Karim Benzema but Atletico star intercepted the ball and pushed it out of touch

47' Godin with a slim chance but he was denied by a strong-willed Toni Kroos

46' Real Madrid with the kickoff and they are now playing from left to right in their all white jersey while Atletico are playing from the other side

Players are back on the pitch as they are preparing for the second half of the meeting

The referee blows half time whistle as the scores remain Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid

45' Additional 1 minute has been added to the first half of the meeting

45' Foul against Real Madrid as Kroos trips Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo on the right flank

42' Nice move from Toni Kroos but he was stopped at the edge of the 18-yard box

40' Gareth Bale tried a long and thunderous shot from the right flank but it was no way near target

39' Corner quickly taken but Keylor Navas was on ground to catch the loose header Diego Godin

38' Corner kick for Atletico Madrid after Casemero stopped Diego Costa's move in his side's danger zone

35' Asensio booked for deliberately tripping Diego Costa who had an advantage over the ball

34' Asensio with a one-on-one chance to put his side in front but wasted the chance as Atletico defenders recovers in time to clear the danger

32' Kroos with a long pass to Isco as Isco tried dribbling Atleti;s defender but his effort was intercepted and cleared

31' Bale wins free kick for his side as Hernandez trips the attacker who was trying to attack his side

30' Asensio with a solo run into Atletico's danger zone but his final ball went just an inch wide from the goal post

27' Goooooooaaaaaaalllll Karim Benzema heads home a long cross from Gareth Bale to restore parity for the Champions League winners

26' Kroos sends a superb pass to Marcelo on the left flank but the Brazilian's long range shot went far above the post

25' Another fantastic interception from Saul who stopped the 1-2 pass from Marcelo and Isco

23' Kroos wins a free kick for Real as they continue to search for an equaliser

20' Gareth currently requires medical attention after being knocked from behind

18' Aerial challenge between Costa and Ramos sees Real captain calling for the referee's attention

15' Referee ignores Kroos' plea for a freekick as the referee ruled in favour red side of Madrid

14' Bale brought down by Saul on the left flank as the Welshman tried dribbling two Atleti players

12' Isco and Marcelo tried 1-2 on the left flank but no white jersey was on ground to head Marcelo's cross

11' Isco is trying to make something happen for Real in the middle but Atletico's have disciplined defensively

8' Foul for Atletico as Sergio Ramos elbows Diego Costa as the Europa League champions continued to mount pressure on their city rivals

7' Gareth Bale;s effort to penetrate into the opponent's danger zone was foiled Lucas Hernandez

5' Atletico Madrid are in control of the game as they are playing in Real's half in the first five minutes of this game

Just as we were still settling down into the game the Spanish national team striker powered an interesting shot past Keylor Navas to put his side in front

1' Goooooaaaaaallllll Diego Costa scores from almost an impossible angle to give Atletico the lead

1' Europa League champions Atletico Madrid kicked off this encounter as they play from left to right in their traditional white and red, while Real are in their all white jersey

Both teams are out on the pitch as the entire stadium gives them a standing ovation

Good evening and welcome to the live updates of this year's UEFA Super Cup between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid'

Here is how both team line up for the encounter. Live updates start very soon, remember to always refresh your browser to get minute-by-minutes updates.

Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Juanfran, Savic, Godin, Hernandez, Saul, Koke, Rodrigo, Lemar, Costa, Griezmann.

Real Madrid starting XI: Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Kroos, Benzema, Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro, Asensio, Isco.

- Los Blancos and Atletico Madrid battle for the 2018 UEFA Super Cup title

- The Galacticos qualified to contend for the title after winning last season's Champions League

- While Diego Simeone's side thumped Marseille 3-0 to book a date with their city rivals

Real Madrid will be hoping to win their fifth UEFA Super Cup title this evening when they battle city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, August 15.

The Galacticos won their 13th Champions League title after beating Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev few months back.

While Diego Simeone's men emerged champions of the Europa League following their emphatic 3-0 win over French League giants Marseille in May.

READ ALSO: Leicester City to hand Manchester United target Harry Maguire a new improved deal

According to UEFA official website, this will be the first time two teams from the same city will be facing off in the battle for the title.

This will be the 163rd time both teams will be meeting - with Los Blancos winning 86 and drawing 37 of their past encounters.

Meanwhile, Real's new boss will be hoping to get his reign off to a winning start after taking over from Zinedine Zidane few days before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Atletico are two time winners of the title and they will be gunning for their third at the end of the encounter in Estonia later this evening.

And their manager Diego Simeone will hop to capitalise on the absent of Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in a mega deal and beat their rivals to add to their UEFA Super Cup tally.

• This will be the fourth time in the last five editions that the UEFA Super Cup will be contested by two Spanish sides, but an all-Madrid final – and indeed a one-city UEFA Super Cup – is a first.
• Atlético have met Real Madrid nine times in UEFA competition with the record W2 D2 L5, though they have yet to beat their city rivals in a final or to eliminate them from a UEFA competition

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• Real Madrid have won four of their six UEFA Super Cup games – including the most recent two.
• Having become the first side to win the UEFA Champions League in three consecutive seasons, they could become the first club to win three UEFA Super Cups in a row.
• Atlético have a 100% record in the UEFA Super Cup, winning the 2010 and 2012 editions as UEFA Europa League holders. They overcame Inter Milan 2-0 in 2010 and Chelsea 4-1 in 2012.

Possible line-ups:

Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Asensio.

Out: Vallejo (muscle problem), Odriozola (adductor)

Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Godín, Giménez, Filipe Luís; Koke, Saúl, Rodrigo; Lemar, Griezmann, Costa.

Venue: A Le Coq Arena

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Time: 8pm

NAIJ.com previously reported that Spanish city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid arrived Tallinn on Monday, August 13, ahead of their UEFA Super Cup showdown.

According to a UK Daily Mail report Champions League winners Real Madrid and Europa League kings Atletico both included star-studded squad members in their team to the Estonian capital.

The two clubs clash at the 15,000-capacity Lillekula Stadium on Wednesday night.

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- Ambassador James Barka insists he remains a member of the APC

- He admitted that he was visited that Adamawa PDP members

- The former acting governor said he was in support of President Buhari

Ambassador James Barka, former Acting governor of Adamawa has denied the recent reports of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Barka, who is also a serving member of the Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI), made this clarification while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.

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Barka said that he did not defect from the APC and he was not contemplating doing so as he blamed some media organisations and social media for the “Fake News’’ and misinformation.

He said that he remained committed to working under the APC-led administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his change agenda.

“I am staying in APC because I believe in the transformation agenda of President Buhari and for me to contemplate to leave APC, I must be an insane person.

“Some members of the PDP led by the Adamawa State Chairman paid me a courtesy call to seek my return to my former party, the PDP.

“I categorically told them that I was a bonafide member of the APC and I am not contemplating leaving the APC.

“I have gone across to my followers, sent them text messages and on social media that I am still a member of the APC and as such all my followers should remain.

“The President has done excellent and I cannot see why I should defect to a party that showed so much impunity to me and my followers in 2014.

“I am committed to APC and I will remain in APC,” Barka said.

Barka, however, noted that his decision to remain in the APC was not because he was currently serving as a member of the PCNI.

He said that in 2014, he resigned his appointment as an Ambassador because he was leaving the PDP and so, he was not remaining in the APC for fear of dismissal.

Barka reiterated that he was still a member of the APC because he believes in the change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, which has built infrastructure and provided the basic amenities for Nigerians.

He said that the present administration has recorded a lot of dividends of democracy and Nigerians would continue to see more dividends of democracy under the present government

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Meanwhile, the presidency has lashed out at a Nigerian newspaper, Daily Independent for claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari is under pressure from foreign nations to drop his presidential ambition for 2019.

In a statement by Femi Adesina on Tuesday, August 14, he said the entire report was false.

He insisted that the president is held in high esteem by foreign nations and that his work is well appreciated.

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77' Atletico are seriously looking for an equaliser as they are all over the pitch

76' Casemiro is being escorted off the pitch as Ceballos comes for the player that seems to have suffered a knock on the pitch

75' Miscommunication between Oblak and Godin but the defender was quick to remedy the situation

74' A flash of brilliance from Atletico's attacker but their effort to find an equaliser went straight into the hands of Navas

71' Raphael Varane tried a low volley from the corner kick but it was headed out of danger by opponent

70' Breakaway move from Bale who ran Atletico's defenders into the left flank and his low cross was blocked out of play

69' Danger for Real Madrid as Casemiro fouls Lemar but the free kick was quickly taken and it failed to hit target

68' Beautiful connection between Marcelo and Modric but again, Atletico's defenders foiled the attack

66' Real Madrid's counter attacking move from an Atlteico's attack was cut short at the edge of Jan Oblak's box

65' Sergio Ramos hit his head while trying to stop Costa from going past him in an attack for Atletico

63' Goooooaaaaallllllll Sergio Ramos puts Real Madrid in the lead through a spot kick after Diego Godin handles the ball in the box

62' Hernandez stopped Gareth Bale from going past him

61' Newly introduced Correr booked for rough tackle

59' Good clearances for Carvajal as Atletico attempted to grab the lead again but the cross meant foe Costa narrowly misses his head

57' Asensio leaves the field for Luka Modric while Griezmann gives way for Correa in a tactical substitutions for both teams

54' fanstastic defending from Carvajal as he stops another attack from Diego Costa from the left flank

53' Beautiful lay from Atletico in the middle of the field as they are trying to find a pocket they can explore but Madrid's defence has been well positioned for potential attacks

49' Lemar wins a free kick for his side after rough challenge from Isco as Diego Simeone's men ramain in control of the ball

48' Fantastic control from Karim Benzema but Atletico star intercepted the ball and pushed it out of touch

47' Godin with a slim chance but he was denied by a strong-willed Toni Kroos

46' Real Madrid with the kickoff and they are now playing from left to right in their all white jersey while Atletico are playing from the other side

Players are back on the pitch as they are preparing for the second half of the meeting

The referee blows half time whistle as the scores remain Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid

45' Additional 1 minute has been added to the first half of the meeting

45' Foul against Real Madrid as Kroos trips Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo on the right flank

42' Nice move from Toni Kroos but he was stopped at the edge of the 18-yard box

40' Gareth Bale tried a long and thunderous shot from the right flank but it was no way near target

39' Corner quickly taken but Keylor Navas was on ground to catch the loose header Diego Godin

38' Corner kick for Atletico Madrid after Casemero stopped Diego Costa's move in his side's danger zone

35' Asensio booked for deliberately tripping Diego Costa who had an advantage over the ball

34' Asensio with a one-on-one chance to put his side in front but wasted the chance as Atletico defenders recovers in time to clear the danger

32' Kroos with a long pass to Isco as Isco tried dribbling Atleti;s defender but his effort was intercepted and cleared

31' Bale wins free kick for his side as Hernandez trips the attacker who was trying to attack his side

30' Asensio with a solo run into Atletico's danger zone but his final ball went just an inch wide from the goal post

27' Goooooooaaaaaaalllll Karim Benzema heads home a long cross from Gareth Bale to restore parity for the Champions League winners

26' Kroos sends a superb pass to Marcelo on the left flank but the Brazilian's long range shot went far above the post

25' Another fantastic interception from Saul who stopped the 1-2 pass from Marcelo and Isco

23' Kroos wins a free kick for Real as they continue to search for an equaliser

20' Gareth currently requires medical attention after being knocked from behind

18' Aerial challenge between Costa and Ramos sees Real captain calling for the referee's attention

15' Referee ignores Kroos' plea for a freekick as the referee ruled in favour red side of Madrid

14' Bale brought down by Saul on the left flank as the Welshman tried dribbling two Atleti players

12' Isco and Marcelo tried 1-2 on the left flank but no white jersey was on ground to head Marcelo's cross

11' Isco is trying to make something happen for Real in the middle but Atletico's have disciplined defensively

8' Foul for Atletico as Sergio Ramos elbows Diego Costa as the Europa League champions continued to mount pressure on their city rivals

7' Gareth Bale;s effort to penetrate into the opponent's danger zone was foiled Lucas Hernandez

5' Atletico Madrid are in control of the game as they are playing in Real's half in the first five minutes of this game

Just as we were still settling down into the game the Spanish national team striker powered an interesting shot past Keylor Navas to put his side in front

1' Goooooaaaaaallllll Diego Costa scores from almost an impossible angle to give Atletico the lead

1' Europa League champions Atletico Madrid kicked off this encounter as they play from left to right in their traditional white and red, while Real are in their all white jersey

Both teams are out on the pitch as the entire stadium gives them a standing ovation

Good evening and welcome to the live updates of this year's UEFA Super Cup between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid'

Here is how both team line up for the encounter. Live updates start very soon, remember to always refresh your browser to get minute-by-minutes updates.

Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Juanfran, Savic, Godin, Hernandez, Saul, Koke, Rodrigo, Lemar, Costa, Griezmann.

Real Madrid starting XI: Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Kroos, Benzema, Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro, Asensio, Isco.

- Los Blancos and Atletico Madrid battle for the 2018 UEFA Super Cup title

- The Galacticos qualified to contend for the title after winning last season's Champions League

- While Diego Simeone's side thumped Marseille 3-0 to book a date with their city rivals

Real Madrid will be hoping to win their fifth UEFA Super Cup title this evening when they battle city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, August 15.

The Galacticos won their 13th Champions League title after beating Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev few months back.

While Diego Simeone's men emerged champions of the Europa League following their emphatic 3-0 win over French League giants Marseille in May.

READ ALSO: Leicester City to hand Manchester United target Harry Maguire a new improved deal

According to UEFA official website, this will be the first time two teams from the same city will be facing off in the battle for the title.

This will be the 163rd time both teams will be meeting - with Los Blancos winning 86 and drawing 37 of their past encounters.

Meanwhile, Real's new boss will be hoping to get his reign off to a winning start after taking over from Zinedine Zidane few days before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Atletico are two time winners of the title and they will be gunning for their third at the end of the encounter in Estonia later this evening.

And their manager Diego Simeone will hop to capitalise on the absent of Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in a mega deal and beat their rivals to add to their UEFA Super Cup tally.

• This will be the fourth time in the last five editions that the UEFA Super Cup will be contested by two Spanish sides, but an all-Madrid final – and indeed a one-city UEFA Super Cup – is a first.
• Atlético have met Real Madrid nine times in UEFA competition with the record W2 D2 L5, though they have yet to beat their city rivals in a final or to eliminate them from a UEFA competition

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• Real Madrid have won four of their six UEFA Super Cup games – including the most recent two.
• Having become the first side to win the UEFA Champions League in three consecutive seasons, they could become the first club to win three UEFA Super Cups in a row.
• Atlético have a 100% record in the UEFA Super Cup, winning the 2010 and 2012 editions as UEFA Europa League holders. They overcame Inter Milan 2-0 in 2010 and Chelsea 4-1 in 2012.

Possible line-ups:

Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Asensio.

Out: Vallejo (muscle problem), Odriozola (adductor)

Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Godín, Giménez, Filipe Luís; Koke, Saúl, Rodrigo; Lemar, Griezmann, Costa.

Venue: A Le Coq Arena

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Time: 8pm

NAIJ.com previously reported that Spanish city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid arrived Tallinn on Monday, August 13, ahead of their UEFA Super Cup showdown.

According to a UK Daily Mail report Champions League winners Real Madrid and Europa League kings Atletico both included star-studded squad members in their team to the Estonian capital.

The two clubs clash at the 15,000-capacity Lillekula Stadium on Wednesday night.

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