Hey crushers and secret admirers of Linda Ejiofor, just so you know, she is getting married and is obviously off the market. The gorgeous actress took to her Instagram page on Sunday, November 4, 2018, where she posted a number of wedding photo shoots with her groom to be, Ibrahim Suleiman. “#APPROVED ☺️ ❤️ ,” she captioned. In case you don’t know, Ibrahim Suleiman is Linda Ejiofor’s co-star in the popular TV series, Tinsel. Ibrahim Suleiman also took to his Instagram page where he posted loved-up photos with his bride to be and had some really cute words to say…
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Adams Oshiomhole has said that the ruling party is not in support of the misunderstanding between Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha and top leaders of the Christian community in the state. Oshiomhole said this on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at a meeting with Archbishop Anthony Obinna and representatives of the Christian community in Imo state. The APC chairman also condemned what he described as the Governor’s lack of respect for the Church. Reports has said “Governor Rochas Okorocha’s personal battle with the Christian community in Imo State is a matter between him and the Catholic Church. We in APC, we are…
Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has reacted to a comment reportedly made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Adams Oshiomhole on his style of leadership. Oshiomhole had earlier stated that the Imo state Governor was trying to build a political dynasty in the state. He said this while reacting to Okorocha’s comment that the APC has been drawn backwards since he became chairman. Oshiomhole also said that the Imo Governor has embarrassed the ruling party in the state. According to reports, the Imo state Governor was angry that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC submitted the name…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa says it has 288,043 unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards. Kasim Gaidam, the electoral commissioner in the state, disclosed this at a news conference in Yola. Gaidam expressed concern over the development and attributed the situation to lack of proper voter education and enlightenment. ” We have a total of 288,043 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards out of which 164,409 cards are for 2017 and 2018 registrations. ” Gaidam said. He noted that currently, there were 425,252 authentic registered voters in the state. He, however,appealed to those who registered and yet to collect, to come…
There are unconfirmed reports that all the chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 36 states of the federation are plotting to remove the party’s chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole incurred the wrath of some state Governors and other members of the ruling party following the outcome of the just concluded party primaries across the country. Reports have it that the state chairmen have been meeting in Abuja since last week to discuss about the issue. A source however revealed that the National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu will not let it happen. The source said “Tinubu does…
Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerian elites to stop misleading the people through their unguarded utterances. Buhari, who is the visitor to University of Uyo, gave the warning at the 24th convocation ceremony of the institution on Saturday. The President, who was represented by Mr Ibrahim Yakasai, Director of Corporate Communications, National University Commission (NUC), said that development and progress could not thrive in a hate-filled and divisive society. He said universities as home of great thinkers, should give guidance to the communities to enable the people to make informed decisions as we approached 2019 general elections. He said that the…
Ibikunle Amosun has accused the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshimhole of planning to hijack the government of the state by putting his loyalists in power. Amosun said this while reacting to a comment reportedly made by the APC chairman recently. Oshiomhole, in response to claims by the Osun Governor that he is working for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Amosun acts like he is an emperor. The APC chairman, who said that he will not allow impunity, also added that there is no room in the ruling party for emperors. In his reaction, the Osun…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday officially named Dr Obafemi Hamzat as the running mate of Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, its governorship candidate for the 2019 elections. The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Tunde Balogun announced Hamzat’s choice at a news conference in Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that speculations about the choice of Hamzat, a former Commissioner for Works became rife after he stepped down for Sanwoolu shortly before the primary. Balogun said Hamzat was selected after wide consultations by the Apex decision making body of the party…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with three state governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South West geo-political zone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected governors included Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti NAN gathered that the meeting, held behind closed doors at the President’s office residence, was part of Buhari’s efforts to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party. It would be recalled that the President had on Wednesday met behind closed door with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the National Leader…
Senator Shehu Sani has alleged that state Governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) do not respect President Buhari. According to Daily Post, the outspoken Senator said that they don’t even believe in the philosophy of Mr. President. Sani, who recently resigned from the ruling party, also accused the APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole of being weak. He said “I must be very frank with you, Tinubu has done his best but there is a limit to what he can do. “He isn’t from the North and has a lot of issues to attend to but what was very clear, I…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is to display register of voters in all the 1, 872 polling units of Kwara state from Tuesday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. This was contained in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin by the Commission’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Jacob Ayanda on behalf of the state’s INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner. Ayanda said the display would allow people with claims and objections to raise such through INEC officials at their wards headquarters at the same period. He also said that collection of Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC), would be carried…
Leicester City players attended the funeral for club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash a week ago, at a Bangkok temple on Sunday on the second day of a ceremony due to last one week. The 60-year-old Thai billionaire died on Oct. 27 with four others when his helicopter crashed next to Leicester’s King Power Stadium. The seven-day funeral started on Saturday in Bangkok. The team — including manager Claude Puel, striker Jamie Vardy and many others — were seen arriving at the temple clad in black suits to pay their respects to the King Power founder.…
AC Milan’s Alessio Romagnoli scored a stoppage-time winner for the second time in five days as they dramatically beat Udinese 1-0 away on Sunday. Defender Romagnoli, who scored a freak winner against Genoa on Wednesday, this time blasted home the ball in the 97th minute after a counterattack to keep his side fourth in Serie A. Milan won the ball in midfield and burst forward with five players against three but took seemingly an age to finish off the move. Patrick Cutrone dallied and was forced to the byline, pulled the ball back for Suso who played it to Romagnoli…
Manchester City made light work of Southampton as three goals inside the opening 18 minutes put them in complete control en route to a 6-1 win. A Wesley Hoedt own goal was quickly followed by a Sergio Aguero strike before David Silva added a third. Southampton did pull a goal back through a Danny Ings penalty — the first City have conceded in the league since Sept. 1 — but Raheem Sterling put any suggestion of a comeback to bed with a fourth in first-half stoppage time. He then added a fifth after the break and Sane made it six…
Maurizio Sarri admitted that Alvaro Morata is “a little bit fragile from the mental point of view” and challenged him to remain focused on contributing to the team’s play if he wants to continue his hot scoring streak for Chelsea. Morata struck once in each half as Chelsea battled to a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge to take his tally to five goals in his last six appearances in all competitions — his most prolific run of form since scoring eight goals in the first eight games of his Blues career to start last season. The Spaniard…
John Obi Mikel’s omission from the Nigeria squad is down to the player himself, and will continue until he makes the decision to return, according to coach Gernot Rohr. China-based Mikel and fellow midfielder Ogenyi Onazi were two of the high profile absentees from Rohr’s latest squad for next month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, and a friendly against Uganda three days later in Nigeria. Mikel has not played for Nigeria since the World Cup earlier this year, despite playing for his club Tianjin TEDA, and Rohr said exclusively that the decision was down to the…
Manchester United Chris Smalling has said he and his teammates were “in awe” of Juventus in their recent Champions League clash, and has challenged the players to put things right in their return meeting. Juventus won 1-0 when they visited Old Trafford in a game in which United were punished for a slow start but improved after half-time — something that is becoming a theme of the season for Jose Mourinho’s side. Smalling said that he and his teammates were much improved after the interval, and that gives them the belief that can get something at the Allianz Stadium. “I…
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Kieran Trippier that he needs to improve defensively and remember he is a full-back after Tottenham’s scare against Wolves. Spurs were 3-0 up at Molineux on Saturday but then conceded twice from penalties to claim a 3-2 win. While 20-year-old centre-back Juan Foyth conceded both spot-kicks, Trippier was largely culpable each time, foolishly attempting a nutmeg just outside his own box and then failing to track Jonny’s run. Trippier had earlier set up a goal for Lucas Moura with a trademark cross, but Pochettino has reminded the England international of his defensive duties. “The disappointment is…
Wayne Rooney will win his 120th England cap later this month after Gareth Southgate sanctioned a farewell appearance for the DC United forward against the United States at Wembley on Nov. 15, the English Football Association (FA) has announced. The former Manchester United and Everton captain — England’s all-time leading scorer with 53 goals — has not represented his country since lining up against Scotland at Wembley in November 2016. Rooney, 33, who had by that stage lost his regular starting spot at United under Jose Mourinho, was then omitted from a series of squads by manager Southgate before announcing…
Manchester City made light work of Southampton as three goals inside the opening 18 minutes put them in complete control en route to a 6-1 win. A Wesley Hoedt own goal was quickly followed by a Sergio Aguero strike before David Silva added a third. Southampton did pull a goal back through a Danny Ings penalty — the first City have conceded in the league since Sept. 1 — but Raheem Sterling put any suggestion of a comeback to bed with a fourth in first-half stoppage time. He then added a fifth after the break and Sane made it six…