Seun Kuti has officially bagged his first Grammy nomination ahead of the illustrious awards scheduled for February 10, 2018. The youngest son of the Anikulapo Kuti clan is among the front runners vying for the prestigious Grammy plaque in the World Music category at the 61st edition of the awards. This is his first ever nomination and he picks up the baton that has been passed down from his elder brother, Femi Kuti, who has been nominated four times in the ‘World Music’ category. Femi was first nominated in the ‘World Music’ category at the awards in 2003 and has…
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Babatunde Fashola has blamed the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for abandoning Federal Government projects across the country. Speaking to media while inspecting the building of federal secretariat in Awka, Anambra on Monday, Fashola described corruption under the administration of PDP as monumental. He said, “They looted our collective destiny, prospects, jobs and so on. That’s why the masses are suffering today. That’s why there are no jobs. But we (APC) are trying to bring back smiles on the faces of Nigerians.” The minister gave assurances that the 18-kilometer Umunya axis of the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway would be completed in May…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Senator Buruji Kashamu as a clown for parading himself as the party’s governorship candidate in Ogun state. The PDP’s national leadership had submitted the name of Ladi Adebutu to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and faulted Kashamu’s candidacy being backed by the state leadership of the party. Despite the fact that the party’s national leadership objected to his candidacy, Kashamu’s faction in Ogun state continued its campaign as he was presented as the PDP governorship candidate by the state chairman of the party this week. While reacting to this, PDP’s National Publicity…
The United States of America’s consulate in Nigeria has dismissed allegations made against the administration of former president, Barack Obama, by Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in his new book. In the book titled ‘My Transmission Hours’ Jonathan claimed that Obama meddled in the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Jonathan also criticised Obama for sending the then-US Secretary of State, Jonh Kerry, to Nigeria to question his government over the postponement of the election by six weeks. In a live Facebook chat, the public affairs Officer of the US general consulate in Lagos, Russell Brooks, described Jonathan’s claim as a…
Uche Nwosu has revealed that his support for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election is still intact. Governor Rochas Okoracha’s son-in-law, who left APC for AA to actualise his governorship ambition, said those peddling the rumour about him not supporting Buhari since he joined his new party are unstable. He said, “Whether they blackmail us or not, the truth is that we have made up our minds to support President Muhammadu Buhari. “If I will not be supporting President Buhari, I won’t be putting his pictures on my billboards and campaign posters. “We have, together with the governor…
Senator Dino Melaye has called on Nigerians to vote out President Muhammadu Buhari because he’s responsible for hunger and poverty in the country. In a video posted on his official Instagram account (dinomelaye) on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial district said the only way to end hunger and poverty is to vote out President Buhari and his All Progressives Congress (APC). Before he broke out into a song and dance, the lawmaker said the president and his party are responsible for Nigeria’s problems. He said, “There’s poverty in the land. Let us say no to…
Nyesom Wike has criticised President Buhari for refusing to sign the Electoral Bill. Wike said that Buhari knows that if he assents to the bill, he will lose the 2019 presidential election. The Governor said this on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, while meeting with the Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, Rt. Rev. Wisdom Ihunwo. On Thursday, December 6, 2018, the President, in a letter to the National Assembly, declined assent to the bill. Among other reasons, Buhari said that he is “concerned that passing a new electoral bill this far into the electoral process for the 2019 general election…
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno and Chairman, APC South-West Reconciliation Committee says the party will bring on board all members to achieve victory in 2019 general elections. He said this in Ibadan when he led the committee to meet with aggrieved members of the party from Oyo and Osun states. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that also on the committee were Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Prof. Modupe Adelabu, former Ekiti State Deputy governor and Hadjia Sa’ida Sa’ad Bugaje. Among those who presented their cases to the committee were Sen. Iyiola Omisore and Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN). “We…
Atiku Abubakar has explained why he was not at the peace accord signing ceremony. The event which was organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) took place at the International Conference Centre, in Abuja on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. According to Vanguard, Atiku said that he was not officially invited to the peace accord signing. Also speaking, the spokesman of the PDP presidential candidate, Paul Ibe said “His Excellency did not get any invitation for the programme. I have spoken with him and I can confirm he wasn’t invited.” In his speech, the chairman of the NPC, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar…
Adams Oshiomhole has denied attacking the First Lady, Aisha Buhari. This was made known in a statement issued to newsmen by the APC chairman’s media aide, Simon Ebegbulem. According to reports on social media, Oshiomhole, allegedly attacked the First Lady and promised to send her back to Daura. According to the statement, the APC chairman’s spokesman accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading the fake news. He said the party’s “Attention has been drawn to the malicious and misleading statement credited to the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole against the person of the First Lady Hajia…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured Nigerians of its commitment to peaceful elections in 2019. The party made this known in a statement on Twitter by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan on Tuesday, December 11, 2019. According to reports, the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the party’s chairman, Uche Secondus were absent at the peace accord signing ceremony which held at the instance of the National Peace Committee (NPC). The purpose of the peace accord is to ensure that the peaceful conduct of candidates and political parties during and after the elecctions. According to reports, the PDP presidential candidate…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel said he was pleased with the Ligue 1 giants’ 4-1 Champions League win away at Red Star Belgrade to secure top spot in Group C. Tuchel said he stressed the unity of his squad after a difficult start to life in Europe with a loss away at Liverpool and a draw at home to Napoli. “We are all together — it is not a question of system, but mentality and attitude. We showed here, like against Liverpool [in a 2-1 win in Paris], that we are ready. It is not easy to play here, and…
Tottenham fought back from another early setback in the Champions League to secure a superb 1-1 draw against Barcelona at the Camp Nou and book their place in the round of 16. A horrible error from 21-year-old full-back Kyle Walker-Peters allowed Ousmane Dembele to score a seventh-minute opener as Spurs fell behind inside 10 minutes for the third time in Group B. However, the north Londoners responded magnificently and fully deserved substitute Lucas Moura’s 85th-minute equaliser. With Inter Milan only managing a 1-1 draw at home against bottom side PSV Eindhoven themselves, that was enough to secure Tottenham’s progress to…
Yaya Toure has left Olympiakos three months after rejoining the Greek Super League club. Olympiakos said on Tuesday that the former Ivory Coast international’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement. Toure, who was released by City after a limited role last season, chose to join the club where he won the domestic double in the 2005-06 season. Yet the 35-year-old’s second spell ended after just five appearances, with two coming in the league. “Yaya is and remains an important member of the Olympiakos family, who has marked a central part of the history of the club,” Olympiakos said in…
Ousmane Dembele has been warned to improve his attitude and focus on being more professional by club legend Rivaldo. On Monday, sources said that Dembele had been two hours late for a training session on Sunday. The 21-year-old, linked with a move away from Barca next month, was tracked down at his home by club security staff a day after starring in the 4-0 derby win over Espanyol. In October, sources said that the club had concerns about Dembele’s off-pitch behaviour. Rivaldo said there was no doubting the France international’s talent but said he needed to change in order to…
For all the justified criticism he gets for Manchester United’s Premier League form, Jose Mourinho deserves praise for his side qualifying for the Champions League’s Round of 16 with one game to spare. As he pointed out following Marouane Fellaini’s 91st-minute winner against Young Boys, his teams have reached the knockout stages in all of his 14 campaigns as a manager. Not even Sir Alex Ferguson had a record like that. Make no mistake, United have come through a tough group. Critics claimed they were fortunate to come from behind and inflict Juventus’ first group-stage defeat at home in nine…
Jurgen Klopp described Alisson’s stoppage-time intervention against Napoli on Tuesday as a “lifesaver” as Liverpool reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League. Liverpool will be in a draw for the round of 16 on Dec. 17 after Mohamed Salah’s 34th-minute goal proved to be the difference at Anfield in the must-win tie. But, with a Napoli goal sending Liverpool into the Europa League, Alisson, the £65 million summer signing, made a crucial save to deny Arkadiusz Milik from close range. “The goal Mo scored — what a goal, unbelievable. And the save Ali made — I have no words…
Jose Mourinho says he did not know about agent Jorge Mendes’ vote of confidence before it was released. Mendes made a rare public statement on Friday when he insisted Manchester United were fully behind Mourinho despite a disappointing start to the season. “I have nothing to do with the statement, it is Jorge’s statement, not my statement,” Mourinho told a news conference ahead of the Champions League clash with Valencia. “I didn’t know [it was coming] and I don’t care about it.” Mourinho has already confirmed Paul Pogba, left in the bench against Arsenal and Fulham, will start against the…
Santiago Solari has disputed Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim that the club lacks humility. Ronaldo told Gazzetta dello Sport this week that Juventus, the club he joined for €100 million in July from Real Madrid, is “more humble and more of a family than Madrid.” Asked about Ronaldo’s comments, Solari said in Tuesday’s news conference ahead of Madrid’s Champions League home encounter against CSKA Moscow: “Humility is a virtue of the greats. “That is why, and more so for its values, this club has won so much. Cristiano will be ours forever, he is a living history of Real Madrid. His feelings…
Manchester United are set to travel to Valencia without a host of first-team regulars after a number of Jose Mourinho’s squad sat out training on Tuesday morning. Anthony Martial, Chris Smalling, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian all missed the session at Carrington, United’s training ground, ahead of the flight to Spain. Long-term absentees Victor Lindelof and Alexis Sanchez were also missing but Eric Bailly and Antonio Valencia were able to take part. Youngsters Mason Greenwood and James Garner were also part of the group. Manager Jose Mourinho has already confirmed Paul Pogba, left on the bench for the…