The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated its Vice Presidential candidate, Governor Peter Obi, for his outstanding performance at the 2019 Vice Presidential debate on Friday. The party in a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan National Publicity Secretary, said ‘Peter Obi amply displayed an unprecedented understanding of the dynamics of the critical sectors of our economy with practical solutions to the myriad of problems as against Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who dwelt on false performance claims and displayed scanty understanding of economic issues.’ The PDP also said ‘Peter Obi’s articulation of statistics; of practical steps to revamp our economy, trigger wealth…
Author: David Folami
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has asked the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to focus on her own campaigns and stop worrying about when the ruling party would constitute its own campaign council. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu gave the advice Sunday evening while reacting to a statement credited to the PDP accusing the ruling party of planning to rig the next elections, hence its failure to constitute its campaign council and embark on any serious campaigns. “It is very amazing that two months into the election, PDP is still not presenting any alternative governance agenda…
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says President Muhammadu Buhari has changed the negative narrative about Nigeria among nations with his fight against corruption. Lalong said this in a special meassage to President Buhari through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Mark Longyen, on Sunday in Jos. “Your Excellency, you have succeeded in changing the hitherto negative narrative about Nigeria and its attendant image in the comity of nations. “ Buhari successfully did it within a record time of your first tenure in office,” he said. Lalong, who congratulated President Buhari on his 76th birthday anniversary coming up…
Yemi Osinbajo says he is not a spare tyre to the president, emphasising that his roles as the number two citizen are spelt out in the constitution. Osinbajo said this during the vice-presidential debate organised by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). He said this differs from the constitution of other countries. Asked how taking the job of the vice-president has been since he assumed office over three years, Osinbajo said the demand of the role has since increased his grey hair. He, however, said despite the herculean nature of his job, it…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has ruled out prospects of substituting Accord candidates with those of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State saying it was against the timeline and framework for the 2019 elections. The warning came as the Rivers State government in a statement cautioned the election management body against contemplating any such action. The assurance and warning came against the background of speculations in Rivers State that Accord was soon to become a platform for candidates of the APC, who have lately been entangled by judicial decisions which annulled candidates filed by the Rivers State…
The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to vacate his post over his alleged confession on Friday that the nation’s economy is in bad shape. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described President Buhari’s confession that the “Nigerian economy has collapsed under his watch as not only a pathetic ploy to attract the sympathy of Nigerians with his false honesty but also, a disguise to get a soft landing from the people he has put under…
Pep Guardiola praised the way Raheem Sterling has handled a difficult week, insisting the Manchester City forward has remained calm. Sterling scored three minutes after coming off the bench in the 3-1 victory over Everton to send City back to the top of the Premier League ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United. A week ago, Sterling hit out at media coverage that he said “helps fuel racism,” a day after abuse was allegedly directed at him during the defeat at Chelsea, and has been a talking point in the football world since. “I see him so calm,” Guardiola told…
Hugo Lloris has said his team’s Premier League derby defeat at Arsenal has given them extra motivation as they prepare to return to the Emirates for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal. Spurs lost 4-2 to the Gunners earlier this month — their only defeat in the last 11 matches — but have an early chance for revenge as they target a first trophy since 2008. “Maybe the good thing is, because we lost the Premier League game a few weeks ago, it’s even a little bit more motivation for us,” Lloris said. “There’s no more bad feeling than when you get…
In the end, the only real surprise was that Jose Mourinho admitted Liverpool are a better side than Manchester United, rather than railing against some perceived slight or trying some other form of distraction. But even then, that just emphasises what a bad job Mourinho has done in constructing his side. Liverpool fielded some wildly expensive talent, but on Sunday they also had three players bought from relegated teams: one scored twice (Xherdan Shaqiri), one was singled out for praise by Mourinho himself (Andrew Robertson) and one helped run the midfield that so outplayed United (Gini Wijnaldum). In total the…
Lionel Messi netted his first hat trick of the La Liga season and provided two assists in yet another sensational individual display as a rampant Barcelona won 5-0 at Levante to strengthen their lead at the top of the table on Sunday. Messi, at his mesmeric best, notched the 31st La Liga hat trick of his career for Barca while also setting up goals for Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique. “Suarez and Messi are the best striking partnership in the world. Luis has goals in his veins — and everything has already been said about Leo,” defender Pique saod, paying…
Chelsea survived a late Brighton rally to emerge from the Amex Stadium with a 2-1 victory that moved them clear of Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Pedro Rodriguez and Eden Hazard. Positives Hazard’s masterful performance for more than an hour in the false No. 9 role will only embolden those who believe he can succeed as the focal point in Maurizio Sarri’s system. Chelsea also showed good resilience to withstand a late Brighton barrage after being very comfortable for most of the afternoon. Negatives Chelsea’s victory here should never have been in doubt,…
Maurizio Sarri warned Chelsea to avoid becoming “dangerous to ourselves” after they withstood a late barrage to secure a 2-1 victory over Brighton. Chelsea were dominant for an hour at the Amex Stadium, with first-half goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard putting them in control before Solly March’s 66th-minute strike gave Brighton renewed hope. The result moved Chelsea clear of Arsenal — beaten 3-2 at Southampton — in fourth place in the Premier League, but Sarri was keen to stress areas for improvement. “I think we could have won better because we played very well for 60 minutes,” he said.…
Kevin De Bruyne has said Manchester City will have to keep winning to match Liverpool this season. Liverpool, who are unbeaten and have dropped just six points, regained their two-point lead over City at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Manchester United on Sunday. “I don’t know why they can’t sustain it — I think they will go on to the end,” Belgium midfielder De Bruyne told reporters following City’s 3-1 victory over Everton on Saturday. “To be fair, I’m not too worried about them — they will do what they do and we’ll…
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool’s display in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United was one of the best performances of his Anfield reign. Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League after second-half substitute Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice within the space of seven minutes. Liverpool had taken the lead in the 25th minute through Sadio Mane but were pegged back when an error from Alisson allowed Jesse Lingard to equalise. “It was a brilliant start, one of the best performances we had since I’ve been in Liverpool,” Klopp, who took charge of the club in October 2015, told a…
Jose Mourinho said the best Manchester United can hope for this season is to finish fourth in Premier League standings. United are 11 points adrift of the top four after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday ensured they have now made their worst start to a season for 26 years. Mourinho still believes his team can catch Arsenal and Chelsea and qualify for next season’s Champions League but suggested Tottenham in third may already be out of sight. “We can still finish fourth,” the United manager told Sky Sports. “It is not easy. For sure, for sure…
Gary Neville and Roy Keane turned their fire on their old club after Jose Mourinho’s side fell to a dispiriting 3-1 defeat to old rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. United are now 19 points behind Juergen Klopp’s Premier League leaders and sit 11 points off fourth place and Champions League qualification. But while the numbers speak for themselves, Neville and Keane, both working as analysts on Sky Sports television, suggested the club’s problems ran much deeper than just their current league position. Mourinho’s decision to leave Paul Pogba as an unused substitute raised eyebrows with Neville saying the midfield…
Kanye West was all over the place on Twitter last week as he vented his frustrations with the likes of Drake, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande, and continued his message of mental health. Now it appears he has patched things up with Travis and admitted he holds no ill will toward Drizzy. After demanding an apology from Drake for his disses, claiming the 6 God threatened him and his family and accusing Travis Scott of harboring one of the aforementioned disses on “Sicko Mode,” on Saturday (Dec. 15), ‘Ye was on a different wave when it came to his contemporaries.…
David Adeleke popularly called Davido has instituted a talent hunt show for artistes based in Rivers State. The musician also stated that he will work for the re-election of Governor Wike whom he described as his godfather. Speaking on Sunday at the Government House Port Harcourt after he visited the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Davido noted that the show was in line with his discussions with the State Government to support upcoming artistes. Harcourt for a musical show tagged ” Plugged” where he will perform with indigenous artistes. He said: “I also came here to see my godfather,…
Lil Wayne has announced dates for his I Ain’t Sh*t Without You Tour. Wayne will perform four shows this month in Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. It’s the rapper’s first tour since releasing his long-awaited album Tha Carter V in September. Venues have not been announced, but Wayne hinted in announcement video that he will perform in smaller settings than might be typical for a star of his caliber. “It’s gonna be a real intimate setting, some different shit,” Wayne said. “You might get to hear some shit you’ve never heard or some shit some people may never hear,…
Tiwa Savage and Falz amongst other superstars like Davido, Burna Boy and Kizz Daniel are all set to take the BAFest 2018 stage tonight at Eko Atlantic. With support from foremost beer brand, Tiger Beer the first edition of the Born In Africa Festival (BAFEST) will feature some of the best acts from the African entertainment scene. Borne out of a growing desire to provide a platform where the best entertainers on the continent can showcase their talents, as well as celebrate the dynamism of Africa, the Born in Africa Festival is an initiative by Livespot, and early indications suggest…