South African rapper – Riky Rick has droppped the visuals to his single – ‘Murdah’ featuring Nigerian superstar Davido, and Gemini Major.
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Abdulrahman Dambazau, has blamed the increase of violence in the country on the influx of firearms as well as drug trafficking and abuse. He said, “One of the issues that came up in the communiqué was the issue of the proliferation of small arms and drug trafficking and abuse. “We also found out that these two issues are triggers to the violence taking place in this country. “Without the fire arms and drugs, those who partake in violence would not have the courage to carry out the kind of violence taking place in this country. “As a follow-up I called…
Lai Mohammed has described the letter by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election as a distraction. He said “We believe that Chief Obasanjo, because of his very busy schedule, may not have been fully availed of developments in the government’s efforts to revamp the economy, which was battered by the consequences of over-dependence on a commodity as well as unprecedented pillaging of the treasury,” the minister said. “Today, most of the indices by which an economy is measured are looking up. Permit me to say, however, that Nigeria would not have exited recession through…
Bashir El-Rufai appeared to sub former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a social media post over his public criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Bashir took to his Twitter account (@BashirElRufai) to direct a sarcastic remark at the former president. He posted, “Once again, Obasanjo’s Messiah Complex manifests itself. The only Saint in Nigeria.” The post led into a war of words between him and Reno Omokri, aide to former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Omokri responded to Bashir’s tweet by noting that Obasanjo aided his father’s political career to which Bashir said was none of his business. Omokri later called Bashir out…
Ayodele Fayose, has told former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to use his own advise and stop meddling in Nigeria’s politics after his public criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He said, “President Buhari should heed ex-President Obasanjo’s advice and go home and rest. President Buhari has overstayed his welcome. “Obasanjo himself should heed his own advice to Buhari by also going home to rest. Both Obasanjo and Buhari are analogue in this digital age and have expired. “Damning as the Obasanjo letter was and although it makes some sense, the writer is not deserving of the letter. “He was the leader…
Tunde Giwa-Daramola has urged the youth to participate in the ongoing voter registration to be able to vote in the 2019 General Elections. “This is the right time for Akoko youths to vote for reliable candidates who will protect their interest at the state and federal levels. “The first step is to ensure that you all register in the ongoing exercise in order to cast your votes come 2019. “If we want to improve the situation of our roads, power and security in Akoko land, our youths must be actively involved in the electoral process,’’ he said. Giwa-Daramola urged the…
Lai Mohammed has said President Olusegun Obasanjo’s busy schedule might have prevented him from noticing President Muhammadu Buhari’s government effort in revamping the economy. “We believe that Chief Obasanjo, because of his very busy schedule, may not have been fully availed of developments in the government’s efforts to revamp the economy, which was battered by the consequences of over-dependence on a commodity as well as unprecedented pillaging of the treasury,” a statement from Mohammed read. “Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what he said concerning the administration’s performance in two…
Oby Ezekwesili, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of paying more attention to the search for crude oil than the life of an average Nigerian. “The fight for the Chibok girls is the fight for the soul of Nigeria,” BBOG members declared as they marched under the scorching sun of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. “You have been sent out to stop us?” Ezekwesili queried the Police officers. “But let remind you that we are also standing for the policewomen, your colleagues, who were taken into captivity by Boko Haram on their way to bury their colleague. Has your government acknowledged that…
Nasiru El-Rufa’i has warned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather, they should remain, work hard and build bright future for themselves. “Illegal migration is an unusual type of brain drain with several devastating effects synonymous with modern day slavery. “The youth population in Nigeria nurture the wrong impression that Europe and the West are greener, whereas, unknown to them. the condition of living there is hard, unsympathetic and devoid of community life that accommodates the interest of one another.” He pledged to partner with the NYSC and PAIGAS in this respect. El-Rufa’i also assured that…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha has said three persons had died of Lassa fever while seven others were hospitalised. He expressed regret over the disease and the cautioned citizens against unhygienic habits and body contact. “This morning, we woke up to hear from relevant agencies that Lassa fever has killed three people while seven others are hospitalised. “This number is too large for a state and we are very concerned over the speed of spread of the disease in Orlu and other parts of the state. “You are aware that the major cause of this disease is a particular kind of rat…
Yahaya Bello has urged his friends, associates and well wishers who are planning to rejoice with him for his second anniversary as governor in media advertorials to donate the money to a government-run charity instead. He begged those considering placing goodwill messages as advertorial in the media, as his administration clocks two years on January 27, to donate to the Kogi State Poor and Vulnerable fund. The governor set up the fund to give the poor and vulnerable in the state a new lease of life as it was utilised mainly to offset medical bills of people who otherwise would…
Manchester United should battle it out with Manchester City for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, according to Gary Neville. Laporte could move to the Etihad Stadium before next week’s transfer deadline. He tweeted: “In my very short time in Spain we played them three times. This lad can play. Get in United. “It’s really hard to get players out of Bilbao and costly but this lad is a very good player.” Valencia met Athletic Club in La Liga and the Europa League during Neville’s time in Spain, winning once and losing twice.
Granit Xhaka has supported Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to be a success at Arsenal if he joins in exchange for Alexis Sanchez. “I read that in 2009 he said that he likes Arsenal. “I’m sure the style of play here would suit him. Every player has their own qualities. He is a great footballer, so let’s just see what happens. “It was tough to play against him. To be honest, I would rather have played alongside him. He is a player who is obviously very good and has lots of good qualities as well.” “We played many times against…
Jurgen Klopp has expressed regret after reacting angrily to a Swansea supporter during Liverpool’s shock 1-0 defeat at the Liberty Stadium. “He was shouting at me all the time and I reacted once,” Klopp said. “I must remind myself I’m a human being and not just a professional manager who takes that all the time. “They can say whatever they want, at one point I turned to him and said, ‘Please!’ “It was only one moment when I had enough, it wasn’t to do with the fact we were 1-0 down. I’m sure I am not the first manager who…
Manchester City may have had some of the pressure lifted from them by no longer trying to go through the season unbeaten, according to defender John Stones. “We obviously wanted that and I’m sure every team does but it’s such a difficult thing to do,” he said. “The four competitions we’re still in, the amount of games compared to some other teams, you know it takes a toll, no matter how much you rotate the squad. “I think sometimes you’ve got to hold your hands up and say “we gave it our best shot ” which we did. We didn’t…
Paolo Maldini has said he would be an honour if Gianluigi Buffon beat his Serie A appearances record and would not be surprised if the 39-year-old played another season in order to be able to do so. He said “Joking aside, he’s not yet announced his retirement. If he didn’t beat my record then I’d be happy to keep hold of it, but if he does I would be honoured that it would be him overtaking me. “He’s the greatest goalkeeper of the past 30 years.” Buffon is set to return to training on Wednesday after missing Juve’s past six…
Zinedine Zidane has said Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar has “incredible statistics” as the clubs prepare to meet in the Champions League. “His statistics are incredible. However, what interests me is my team, my squad, my players.” Zidane also supported Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, who has struggled for form this season amid growing speculation over his long-term future at the Bernabeu, while Neymar has been linked with a move to Madrid in recent weeks. “When we look at what Cristiano has done throughout his career… Last season, for example, he scored eight times in the last three Champions League matches. That means…
Cristiano Ronaldo will been rested for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal second leg at home to Leganes, but centre-back Sergio Ramos is set to feature for the first time in 2018. A Madrid squad announcement said Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Marcelo would also sit the game out with Madrid 1-0 up from the first leg. Karim Benzema is expected to make his first start since December after recovering from a hamstring problem, while club captain Ramos will get a chance from the bench. Youngsters Theo Hernandez, Marcos Llorente, first leg goalscorer Marco Asensio and Borja Mayoral are expected to…
Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of the Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday with an ankle injury, sources have said. He has returned to full training since missing Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Brighton on Saturday with the problem, but is still feeling pain in his ankle and Antonio Conte has decided not to risk him. Willy Caballero will start his third match in a row in the absence of Courtois. Chelsea, who drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg, are already without Alvaro Morata (back) and Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for the trip to…
Alexis Sanchez has insisted Thierry Henry played no part in his decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman was blasted by some Arsenal fans, who believed Henry had influenced Sanchez. It prompted Sanchez to issue a statement insisting that was not the case. He tweeted: “I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision. He loves the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the arsenal coach because he loves the club.” He said: “I know I don’t need to explain this to the majority…