The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says all issues raised by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in respect of the party, have been extensively addressed by its newly refocused and repositioned leadership. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Friday. “In the last five months, since the coming of the new leadership, under Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP had undergone extensive re-engineering in direct responses to suggestions, criticisms and wide-range of constructive counsels from Nigerians across board. “The transparent processes, leading to the peaceful conduct of an open, credible,…
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The Imo chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) says it has shifted Saturday’s local government congress in the state to Monday, citing advice by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) as reason. Chairman of the party in the state, Mr Hilary Eke, said in a statement on Saturday in Owerri, that the advice to postpone to congress followed an attack by hoodlums on the party’s state secretariat on Friday. Eke also confirmed the indefinite suspension of two members of the party – Mr Charles Amadi and Okenze Obinna. He said that the suspended members were allegedly involved in anti-party…
Yahaya Bello has taken a swipe at former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. Bello said this in reaction to reports that OBJ and his group, Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as it’s political platform. Bello also called on Obasanjo to reveal to Nigerians the presidential candidate of the ADC. According to Independent, he said “Let us see who they will present to contest against President Mohammadu Buhari, our God given leader, whom US President Donald Trump even referred to as ‘sir’.” Governor Bello also bragged saying that other states in Nigeria has so…
Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Abuja to attend the inauguration of President Julius Bio in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Osinbanjo is expected to Abuja later in the evening. Bio won the country’s presidential run-off election on March 31. NAN reports that the presidents of Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Gambia have been confirmed to attend the ceremony. Also on the lineup is a list of Nollywood stars from Nigeria, among them Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Mercy Johnson, Osita…
The Nigeria Police Force has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police ( I-GP), Mr Ibrahim Idris was invited by the Senate because of Sen. Dino Melaye and not the killings across the country as claimed. The senate at plenary recently, declared the I-G as enemy of democracy and unfit to hold any public office within and outside the country for failing to honour its invitation thrice. The senate had refused the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in-charge of operations and other senior police officers to represent the I-G when he was invited on April 26. “The recent claim by the Senate…
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Saturday condemned the resurgence of the cult war in Idi-Oro and Ayeye areas of Ibadan North West Local Government Area which claimed the life of a teenage girl on Saturday. A statement by the Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy to the Governor, Mr Bolaji Tunji, said the governor was pained by the disturbing news, especially coming on the heels of the conduct of the state’s first local government election in 11 years. The governor, the statement said, condoled with the family of the victim and vowed to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to…
NAFDAC has lifted the shutdown order on three companies which were closed on May 7, 2018, for production of codeine cough syrups. The companies include the Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd, Lagos, Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Limited and Bioraj Pharmaceutical Limited in Ilorin, Kwara State. The order was lifted on Saturday, May 12, 2018, and the companies can now resume operations. The Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye gave the directive following meetings held with the companies and its directorates of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), Drug Evaluation Research (DER) and Narcotics and Controlled Substances (NCS). According to NAFDAC, the production of codeine syrup…
Abubakar Bello of Niger State has pleaded with the the Federal Government to hasten the completion of the abandoned dualisation of Suleja-Minna road. Bello also urged the Federal Government to be committed to the ongoing Zungeru Hydro Electric Power project to increase power supply especially in Niger which electricity supply was meagre. Speaking on the challenges confronting the state, he noted that the state being the largest state in terms of landmark across Nigeria has the highest federal roads. According to him, many of these roads are in deplorable conditions hence needed quick intervention. “The spate of construction at sight…
Antonio Conte admitted that he is in the dark about Chelsea’s postseason plans amid ongoing speculation that he will leave the club after the FA Cup final against Manchester United. Chelsea are expected to part with Conte this summer, after months of public and private tensions with senior figures over the club’s transfer policy as well as a sharp decline in results since the turn of the year. Conte has always publicly maintained that he intends to see out the final year of his current contract at Stamford Bridge, which expires in June 2019, even while declining to answer questions…
Manchester City’s record-breaking form is the only thing which can prevent Liverpool from mounting a genuine title challenge next season, says Brighton boss Chris Hughton. Champions City have enjoyed a remarkable campaign under Pep Guardiola, smashing Premier League records for points earned, goals scored and games won. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds beat their north-west neighbours en route to setting up a Champions League final with Real Madrid but have failed to keep pace domestically, falling a staggering 25 points adrift. Hughton’s Seagulls finish the season at Anfield on Sunday having lost their penultimate fixture at the Etihad Stadium in midweek. And…
Neymar will return to training this weekend, while the forward has admitted he was afraid he might suffer a relapse of his metatarsal injury during his rehabilitation. A statement on the PSG website confirmed that Neymar would train with the ball again after he fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in February and is looking now to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup with Brazil. “Today’s [Saturday] check-up exams have revealed that the fractured fifth metatarsal of the right foot has consolidated satisfactorily,” it read. “Neymar will now begin physical training, from tomorrow [Sunday], with the…
Zinedine Zidane says there would be no compatibility issues if Neymar were to one day play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, though he is not aware of any talks to sign the Brazilian from Paris Saint-Germain. Recent reports have said Madrid president Florentino Perez is close to finally landing long-time target Neymar, with AS reporting that a meeting had taken place to put together a summer move which would break the €222 million world transfer record set when the Brazilian joined PSG from Barcelona last year. Two weeks out from Madrid’s Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev, Ukraine, the issue dominated…
N’Golo Kante has been named as Chelsea’s Player of the Year for 2017-18, with Willian taking the players’ award. Kante was recognised by supporters for his consistency in a season of fluctuating fortunes for Chelsea. The France international he ranks first in the Premier League for successful interceptions and third for tackles and registered a career-best 89.3 percent pass accuracy. Willian was chosen by his teammates after contributing 13 goals and nine assists this season, producing a run of outstanding performances even as Chelsea’s Premier League form collapsed in the first four months of this year. The Brazil international also…
Jose Mourinho’s assistant Rui Faria will leave Manchester United at the end of the season, the club have announced. Faria has worked with Mourinho for 17 years but will vacate his position after the FA Cup final on May 19. Mourinho, who will add Michael Carrick to his backroom staff this summer, said he “respects” Faria’s decision to leave Old Trafford and hinted he could now be set for a manager’s job. “The kid is now a man,” Mourinho said. “The intelligent student is now a football expert, ready for a successful career as a manager. “I will miss my…
Gareth Bale has been named as the richest young footballer in Great Britain and Ireland in the 2018 Sunday Times Young Rich List. The study found that 14 of the top 17 wealthiest athletes aged 30 or below are footballers. Bale, the highest-earning player, is paid £18.2 million a year after tax, along with a further £8m from sponsors, with his net wealth rising by £20m over the past year to £74m for 2018, according to the Sunday Times. Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero is next in line with £48m, £26m below Bale’s total, while Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is the third-richest…
Cristiano Ronaldo has given another indication that he is fit and well ahead of the forthcoming Champions League final. The Real Madrid star gave his side a scare when injuring his ankle against Barcelona last weekend, with the Champions League showpiece with Liverpool fast approaching. The two sides will meet in Kiev on May 26 and ahead of Real’s penultimate league game of the season against Celta Vigo, Ronaldo shared a photo of himself training on social media. Captioned “back on track,” the Portugal international and five-time Ballon d’Or winner appears to be over the problem, with boss Zinedine Zidane…
Barcelona have replaced Real Madrid as the strongest brand in football, according to a study carried out by the consultancy firm Brand Finance. Madrid could still end the season with a third consecutive Champions League triumph but Barca’s domestic success, coupled with a number of new sponsorship deals, has seen them take top spot off their Clasico rivals. Ernesto Valverde has led the Catalans to a league and cup double, while off the pitch the club began a new sponsorship deal with Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten worth a potential €246 million over four years. “After a season in which they…
Massimiliano Allegri has paid tribute to Napoli and Roma as his side closes in on a seventh straight Italian title. Juve need just a point from their remaining two matches to seal the title ahead of Napoli, and Allegri says their achievement this year will be more significant because of the stiff competition they have faced. “Napoli improved a great deal this year, winning games that they wouldn’t have won last year,” Allegri told a news conference. “They’ve just come up against a Juventus side whose statistics have been remarkable, but they must be complimented. “We just did really well…
Robert Lewandowski believes he is not playing enough at Bayern Munich, according to a source close to the striker, who said the Poland international’s “rhythm was clearly broken” this season. Reports over the past months have linked Lewandowski with a move away from Bayern, though CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told reporters earlier this week that the 29-year-old will remain next season. Lewandowski scored 15 goals as he appeared in all 17 games over the first half of the Bundesliga season, but during the winter training camp, he struggled with a patellar tendon injury, the source said, and returned to training late…
“See the way racehorses run?” Diego Simeone asked. “I’m like that: head forward, I don’t see anything [else], I don’t hear anything. All I’m looking at is the final.” Others, though, were looking elsewhere. Pretty much everyone, in fact, or so it felt. Wednesday afternoon at the Wanda Metropolitano saw Atletico Madrid hold their Media Open Day, an obligation imposed on them by UEFA as they prepare for the Europa League final against Olympique Marseille. It was a chance for TV, radio and print to prepare pieces for the final, build toward the big moment and ask Atletico all about…