Ronaldo outshines Messi in celebrity rich list

 Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is the joint-fourth highest-paid celebrity in the world, according to new figures published by Forbes, Goal reports.

Ronaldo, who recently helped Portugal win Euro 2016, earns a total of  £66.2m  in salary and sponsorship income, putting him level with American TV star Dr. Phil McGraw.

According to the data, Ronaldo, 31, earns $55m in wages while the rest comes from his several lucrative sponsorship deals with global brands such as Nike, Tag Heuer, Sacoor Brothers suits and Monster headphones.

Ronaldo ranks above Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, who is the eighth highest-paid celebrity and second wealthiest footballer with an income of  £61.3m.

The third richest sports celebrity is basketball icon LeBron James on £57.9m, while musician Taylor Swift ranks the highest on the list with an income of  £127.9m.

British band One Direction £82.7m and American author James Patterson £71.5m are the only other two celebrities that finish higher than Ronaldo on Forbes’ list.

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Teenagers attack school, beat principal

 Pandemonium broke out at the Lagooz Schools on Omotoye Estate in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State after some hoodlums invaded the school premises.

PUNCH Metro learnt that some Hausa teenagers, numbering about 100, stormed the school with machetes and other weapons.

They were said to have attacked the school’s principal and a teacher, identified as Uncle John, during a free-for-all which lasted for about two hours.

Our correspondent was told that the rampaging youths, aside damaging some property of the school, allegedly made away with N1.5m.

Policemen from the Elere divison, operatives of the Special Anti-robbery Squad and some members of the Oodua People’s Congress, were said to have repelled the attack as residents fled the area.

Our correspondent was told that seven of the hoodlums were arrested, while others escaped after SARS operatives opened fire on them.

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CBN begins sale of Chinese yuan

 The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday, commenced its intervention in the sale of foreign exchange in Chinese Yuan. The implementation signalled the consummation of the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement signed with the People’s Bank of China on April 27, 2018.

The apex bank in a statement issued on Friday explained that the sale of foreign exchange under the agreement would be done through a combination of spot and short tenored forwards. It added that the exercise, is in form of a Special Secondary Market Intervention Sales retail and would be dedicated to the payment of Renminbi denominated Letters of Credit for raw materials and machinery and agriculture.

The CBN Spokesman, Mr Isaac Okorafor, explained in the statement that the apex bank would receive bids from all authorized dealers.

He added that due to the peculiarity of the exercise, the apex bank would not be applying the relevant provisions of its Revised Guidelines for the operation of the Inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market, which direct all SMIS bids to be submitted to the CBN through the Forex Primary Dealers.

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Real Estate Mortgage Loan

 Besides your credit score rating and the alternative 5 qualifications you need to meet to finance a actual estate mortgage mortgage, you need to accumulate papers and files. However, the extra data you acquire, the much more likely you will be to get the first-class mortgage quotes. Keep in thoughts that every one of those files may not be wanted for all varieties of loans.

Documentation Required for Real Estate Mortgage Loan Whether you want to shop for your first domestic or many investment houses to build wealth, this tick list will help you save money on mortgage fees. Proof of Income: Include copies of your last two pay stubs or different evidence of employment and income verification. 

If you're receiving constant income like consider income or social safety, then include the beneficiary letter stating how a lot you get.

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For the self-hired, you'll need to prove that you had been within the identical line of work or business for 2 or greater years.

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Who’s afraid of the gender equality bill

 The bill for gender parity and prohibition of violence against women was presented before the Eighth Senate for the first time by the senator representing Ekiti South, Biodun Olujimi, last week. But it didn’t pass through the second reading before it was thrown out, to the surprise of many and plenty of hue and cry on social media. 

Many were rightly peeved by the unwillingness of the lawmakers who were elected into the parliament to protect and serve the interest of their constituents to pass the bill into law. I am one of the few people who weren’t surprised by the action of the senators.

Apart from the obvious back-to-back gaffes that have been recorded since the inauguration of the present National Assembly, I knew it would take a miracle for the bill to scale through in a Senate which has only seven female members out of a total of 109 senators. It would require plenty of concerted efforts (and possibly a revolution) to change the mindset in a society that has been steeped in patriarchy for so long. It’s just the harsh reality at the moment.

However, it is pertinent to try to understand why anyone would be afraid of a bill that simply proposes that men and women be treated equally and allowed the same opportunities. It really is that simple. On the other hand, very few things are considered or viewed in a simplistic manner in our beloved country. When educated and supposedly enlightened individuals in positions of authority, who one would ordinarily

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MultiChoice signs Ighalo as Brand ambassador

MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced Super Eagles and Watford striker, Odion Ighalo as brand ambassador for MultiChoice. The endorsement deal was on Thursday at the MultiChoice office in Victoria Island.

Ighalo will feature in a soon to be launched DStv campaign which includes TV, out-of-home, digital, radio and press adverts and make special guest appearances at major DStv events amongst other activities.

Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, speaking on the endorsement, said the company was pleased to welcome Ighalo to the family. According to Ugbe, Ighalo’s zest and brilliant accomplishments as a footballer, locally and internationally, make him a perfect fit for the brand.

 “From his humble beginnings of playing football on the streets of Ajegunle to scoring big on the international scene, the Odion Ighalo success story is one that deeply resonates with the brand. We believe his energetic display and results on the pitch will inspire Nigerians as they work on achieving their dreams,” he said.

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Factors for Cheap Car Insurance and Benefit of Tax Savings and Investment

It's no secret that car insurance quotes depend on a lot of factors, many of which are personal, such as your age, driving history, credit score, and so forth. It's going to be more expensive to drive in certain areas than it is in others due to road conditions, average traffic, crime rate, and local laws. In a city with a high crime rate, it's probably going to cost more to have car insurance, unless you have a good alarm system installed in your car.

Now, you can start investing in ELSS schemes through the SIP route. However, you need to note that each investment will envisage a lock-in period of 3 years from the date of investment. But first of all, I want you to SUBSCRIBE to my Daughter's Youtube channel, then I'll Bless you with any amount from the ELSS funds which provides you with two the growth and dividend options. Growth option gets you a lump-sum amount after the completion of lock-in period whereas the dividend option gets you dividend whenever a fund announces dividend, even if it is in the lock-in period.

You should always set the same deductibles for each and every rate that you compare for a realistic idea of what you will be paying, both on the payments and out of pocket before the coverage kicks in. If you have an older vehicle that won't cost as much to replace or repair, then you might want to risk a higher deductible in order to save more money on the payments.

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