With Nigerians still grappling with the resignation of former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, over the allegation of forging her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, another senior minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet has been busted for evading the scheme. According to reports, Communications minister, Adebayo Shittu — famous for distributing President Buhari’s re-election caps during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting — did not present himself for the mandatory one-year NYSC scheme. Skipping the compulsory national service is an offence under the NYSC law, punishable with up to 12-month imprisonment. “Months of discreet checks at the NYSC headquarters…
Author: David Folami
Bukola Saraki appeared to throw some shade the way of President Muhammadu Buhari while he was campaigning for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial election. While speaking at the rally in support of the party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the senate president said Osun voters cannot vote for continuity of government as the current administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) has failed to perform. He said, “Yesterday, some people came here and told Osun people to vote for performance, what kind of performance when you…
Jimi Agbaje has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), after losing to incumbent, Akinwunmi Ambode, in 2015. Agbaje put an end to speculations about his candidacy in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He said, “It is true that initially I did not want to re-contest, but I had so many people urging me to run. I bought and submitted my nomination form shortly before it closed. “I will be part of the PDP Lagos…
President Buhari has ordered the Inspector-General Of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris not to invite the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The police had earlier invited Adeleke of questioning and accused him of examination malpractice, criminal conspiracy, breach of duty, aiding and abetting. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood has earlier told newsmen that the Senator would be charged to court. The Cable reports that the police spokesman said “Adeleke connived with four persons identified as Sikiru Adeleke, Aregbesola Mufutau (principal of Ojo-Aro Community Grammar School, Egbedore LGA, Osun), Gbadamosi Thomas Ojo (school official…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the invitation of its governorship candidate in the upcoming Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke. The police accused the PDP guber candidate of examination malpractice, criminal conspiracy, breach of duty and also invited him for questioning few days to the election scheduled to hold on September 22, 2018. According to the party’s spokesman, Kola ologbondiyan the police summon is laughable. Ologbondiyan wondered why the police did not invite former minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun who was accused of certificate forgery. He also called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to call his…
Stella Oduah has dumped the All Progressives’ Grand Alliance (APGA) for a return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) just three months after she went in the opposite direction. The representative of Anambra North senatorial district had announced her initial defection from the PDP to the APGA on June 6, 2018 and termed it as a “homecoming” to a party whose ideals resonate with her philosophy. She noted that her heart has always been with the party and that it only needed to provide the right structure before she could join. However, just three months later, the former Minister of…
The Champions League is back with a bang, but who were the stars? Here’s the best XI from Matchday 1. GK – Wojciech Szczesny (Juventus) Juve performed heroically for an hour with 10 men to win 2-0 at Valencia after Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card. They may have had to suffer a few flutters near the end had Szczesny, who is making their No. 1 spot his own after Gianluigi Buffon’s departure, not saved Daniel Parejo’s late penalty — ensuring a continuation of their superb away form was guaranteed. RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) It said plenty that L’Equipe, the French…
Emre Can has apologised for causing any offence after he said the red card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League game against Valencia on Wednesday was in error because “we’re not women.” “That’s meant to be a red card? Come on, we’re not women,” Can said after the game to German rightsholder DAZN. “I heard that it was for him pulling hair. We’re not women. I think we’re playing football here.” On Thursday afternoon, Can wrote on Twitter that he did not mean any offence with his comment. “My response after seeing the video footage of Cristiano’s sending…
Paul Pogba has thanked Jose Mourinho for letting him take a crucial penalty against Young Boys after he missed his last spot-kick against Burnley. The United boss, meanwhile, praised the Frenchman, who scored twice in the 3-0 win in the Stade de Suisse, for having the “courage” to step up again. “I didn’t have any doubts about taking the penalty,” Pogba told MUTV. “I know I missed [against Burnley] — Joe [Hart] got me that time. “I have the confidence of the players to let me take it so I thank them for that and thanks the manager for letting…
Maurizio Sarri has played down concerns that Pedro Rodriguez suffered a serious shoulder injury in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League. In a news conference after the match, Sarri said the Spaniard needs to be further assessed to determine the precise nature of the problem, but suggested that it will not prove as bad as first feared. “I don’t know exactly the situation,” he said. “I spoke [with him] for a few seconds, but probably it is not a serious injury.” Having scored three goals in five Premier League appearances under Sarri this season, Pedro kept his…
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare said Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile will both sign new contracts with the club next week. Tare, speaking to Sky Sport Italia on Thursday night, when Lazio got their Europa League campaign off to a winning start by beating Apollon Limassol 2-1, said the deals will be completed soon. “It’s just a matter of days now,” Tare said. “All will be signed at the start of next week. The agreements have been in place for some time now.” Milinkovic-Savic, 23, was linked with a move away in the summer amid reports a €100 million asking…
Unai Emery has called on his Arsenal players to improve their defensive mentality after conceding two late goals in a 4-2 win over FC Vorskla in the Europa League. The Gunners were cruising toward a dominant victory when Mesut Ozil put them 4-0 up in the 74th minute after two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one from Danny Welbeck already had them comfortably in front at the Emirates on Thursday. But the visiting side from Ukraine pulled two late goals back to leave Emery’s team without a single clean sheet this season. While Emery was happy with the overall performance…
Kevin De Bruyne is recovering ahead of schedule from a knee injury and hopes to return to action against rivals Manchester United in the Premier League in November. De Bruyne said he could be back at training next month as he targets a return in time for the blockbuster Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on Nov. 11. “I still need three, four, five weeks, but I’m getting there,” De Bruyne said at the launch of FIFA 19 on Thursday. “Hopefully I can be back soon, help the team, and perform well. I’m hoping to be back after the next…
Wilfried Zaha has said he went through “hell” during his year-long stint at Manchester United, telling Shortlist that the club did not support him as he struggled on and off the pitch and left him “fighting my demons by myself.” “I went through so much with United, with England,” Zaha said. “There were rumours that the reason I wasn’t playing [many games] for United was because I slept with David Moyes’s daughter, and no one [at the club] attempted to clear that up. So I was fighting my demons by myself, these rumours that I knew weren’t true. “I was…
Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2021. He signed a five-year deal in 2014 and a one-year extension in summer 2016, and will be 33 when his contract expires. “I am happy for this additional year,” Aguero said. “My idea was being here for 10 years. I’ve been here for seven years [and] it’s going to be 10 when the contract expires. “This was the main reason I signed. I’m very happy because they have treated my very well since the first day I got here. I’m very happy…
Mario Balotelli has been defended by Nice coach Patrick Vieira following criticism of his performances for Italy. “Mario was severely criticised in Italy: it’s always like that when the team doesn’t win, you need someone to blame,” he said. “I think that Mario was the perfect culprit for the Italian press. “It’s a shame. We spoke about it together, and I know that for these kinds of things, he is strong enough mentally to deal with the situation. But they have really been unfair with him.” Balotelli could play only his second Ligue 1 game of the season after being…
On today’s episode of Juliet Ibrahim making blunt statements, she is advising women to dump their cheating men and date their fathers. The gorgeous actress made this known on her Instagram page on Monday, September 17, 2018, where she posted a very beautiful photo of herself as usual with a caption which read; “Ladies, if your man cheating on you; dump him and date his father. Make that nigga your stepson. #adviceofthecentury #lol.” If you follow Juliet Ibrahim closely on Instagram you should be used to the fact that she shares a lot of advice on her page especially when…
Tekno has shared the video to his latest single, ‘Choko’. The single which was released a few weeks ago now has an accompanying visuals as it continues to grow stronger into a hit joint. The video was directed by Sesan.
Abass Akande Obesere has called veteran singer, KWAM 1, a traitor for throwing shades at Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. In a reaction published, Obesere said what is happening to Governor Ambode in Lagos State is purely political and should be left to the politicians to resolve. Obesere further chided his colleague saying, “For, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde to suddenly change gears because of the travails of Governor Ambode is not only ungodly, slanderous and disrespectful, but it shows that he is a real traitor.” On Sunday, September 16, 2018, K1 De Ultimate issued a statement threatening to sue whoever used his song…
The drama between Wizkid and his baby mamas doesn’t look like it would be ending anytime soon as Binta Diallo has come out to say her son is not part of the Balogun family. The gist is that there is a page on Instagram named @thebalogunboys which shares photos for the three sons of the music star. The said page shared photos of Ayodeji who happens to be Diallo’s son which didn’t go down well with Diallo. Apparently angered over the child support battle she currently is facing with Wizkid, Diallo attacked the page. According to her, Ayodeji is not…