Peter Kishira recently said that the era of money politics is done for with the way local government election was conducted in Kwara state. He noted that for the first time money was not circulated to mobilise the electorate. The deputy governor blamed the poor turn-out on the inability of politicians to dish out money to the people. “When we talk of the low turn-out, it could be as a result of what we experienced in those day where people were mobilised with money, which forced people to vote and all that. “But as you can see, money was not…
Author: David Folami
Hon. Duben Onyia has endorsed the candidacy of Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel for the office of National Chairman of PDP. He mentioned that the electoral success of the People’s Democratic Party in the forthcoming elections depends largely on its choice of Chairmanship at the National Convention slated for December 9, 2017. He also said any attempt to impose anyone by whatever means, without being pessimistic, will be the end of the party. “As far as I’m concerned, I will stand against any form of imposition and should allow the people to make their choice,” Onyia said. Welcoming Otunba Daniel to…
Ike Chidolue, spokesman of Tony Nwoye, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra has said everyone knows about the tension in the state as the governorship election nears an end. He also talked about the ongoing election, also said there are “some questionable incidents going on”. “Well it’s an election, we expect it to be how it should be. Everyone is aware of the tension – the members of IPOB’s threat. There are some questionable incidents going on,” Chidolue said. Continuing, he said: “INEC is doing the best they can. On paper, they did the best they…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has asked for support for the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Dr Gani Adams whom he described as the symbol of Yoruba unity. The monarch said his part is done in addressing the division among the Yoruba race by doing what the people wanted in giving them the Aare Ona Kakanfo of their choice. He said it is now left to the people to give the Aare the necessary support that will make him deliver on his mandate. He expressed his joy over his choice of Gani Adams as the Yoruba Generalissimo, declaring that…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers said yesterday that he would ensure he brings all his electoral promises to pass by completing all ongoing projects in the Ahoada local government area. “We are making promises because the people of Ahoada deserve projects, I can assure you that all the projects awarded in this area must be completed before the end of our first term,” he added. Wike mentioned that all the developmental projects that hs started under his administration across the state were designed to improve the living condition of the masses. He stressed that Eze Ekpeye Logbo remained the key traditional…
Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo has said that the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo is a big challenge for the current occupant, Dr Gani Adams. Recently, Alake tasked the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, over the hugeness of the responsibilities of his new title. While congratulating the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate over his new title, Oba Gbadebo said Adams should see his appointment as a big challenge especially, because of the challenges facing the Yoruba race at the moment. He insisted that Yoruba is not a tribe as being erroneously referred, but a race, which he said, needed to…
Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims that he got the sum of N5billion from the controversial pension fund. Ikechukwu Eze reacted to the claims by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), saying there was no iota of truth in the claims. Eze dismissed the claim as “a blatant lie hurriedly cooked up to divert the attention of the general public from the raging ‘Mainagate’ and other embarrassing scandals.” He further added, “We believe that the story was concocted as part of the unfolding grand design (by the Buhari administration) to always dodge responsibility and…
Gary Lineker will take charge of the World Cup draw in Moscow next month, FIFA has announced. Former England striker Lineker, the top scorer in the 1986 tournament, will be joined by Russian sports journalist Maria Komandnaya. In addition, eight draw assistants, including former Russia player Nikita Simonyan, will be part of the event. Lineker told FIFA: “As a player, I was fortunate enough to take part in the World Cup finals on two occasions. “It is quite special to be involved in yet another tournament, now on the stage, unveiling the results of the draw. “I have been on…
The Peoples Democratic Party has reportedly accused the All Progressives Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance of electoral cheating during the Anambra Governorship Election. According to a reports, the PDP has claimed that an APGA agent was seen giving an INEC official money at Nnewi Ichi ward, Polling Unit. It was further reported that the party which made the allegation on twitter also said the APC candidate, Tony Nwoye was seen campaigning on Saturday morning with dogs around some polling units. Both parties (APC and APGA) are yet to respond to the allegations.
Willian says he does not know why Chelsea allowed Ruben Loftus-Cheek to go on loan to Crystal Palace after facing the 21-year-old in Brazil’s goalless draw with England on Tuesday. “I don’t know why he is at Crystal Palace now,” Willian told reporters, before adding with a smile: “He has to come back!” Chelsea have struggled for quality options in central midfield at times due to injuries, with deadline-day signing Danny Drinkwater still working his way back from a calf problem, Tiemoue Bakayoko managing knee pain and N’Golo Kante only recently recovered from a hamstring injury. Willian said that Loftus-Cheek…
Chelsea came back to Premier League action after the international break with a 4-0 hammering of West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Perhaps scarred by losing passively at lowly Crystal Palace after the last set of international fixtures, the attitude from the whole team was excellent from start to finish. The defence was well organised and the attack clinical when the chances arrived, which meant that key players Hazard, Fabregas and N’Golo Kante could be substituted with Wednesday’s Champions League game against Qarabag in mind. West Brom’s typically rugged approach saw the team get drawn into some unnecessary yellow cards…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has defended himself after being suspended by Borussia Dortmund, telling reporters he does not “understand” his latest punishment. A club statement on Twitter read: “Aubameyang has been removed from the squad for tomorrow’s match for disciplinary reasons.” However, reports have it that the striker has been repeatedly late for training, with the latest offence coming when he arrived 20 minutes late for final preparations ahead of the trip to Stuttgart. Aubameyang was previously suspended by the club last November when he missed the 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League for an unapproved trip to Milan…
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool have used all of their experiences this season to put them on a four-game winning run, while hailing two-goal scorer Mohamed Salah. Klopp said: “After the two weeks we were not together, we spoke about it. “We have to build on our experiences we made so far during the season. We had pretty much everything. We played all kind of teams and styles. “It was only one game where it was really bad — and it was Tottenham, it was not good. I know with the other results people will think a little bit differently but,…
Jose Mourinho managed to get Nemanja Matic to Manchester United from former club Chelsea, and reports now have it that he will go back again in a bid to bring Willian to Old Trafford. The Brazilian has fallen down the pecking order since Antonio Conte’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, stuck behind Pedro when the Italian deploys a 3-4-3 and even less likely to play in the 3-5-2. And the Blues are thought to be plotting a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Lucas Moura, which could force Willian out. Selecao boss Tite is yet to completely decide on Philippe Coutinho as…
Radja Nainggolan was praised as “a superhero” by Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco after leading his side to a 2-1 derby win over Lazio on Saturday. Nainggolan’s second-half goal was the difference as Roma moved above their opponents to jump to third place in Serie A, and Di Francesco praised his efforts just to appear in the game after overcoming an injury. “Nainggolan really did have a groin strain eight days ago, so he showed an incredible ability to push through pain,” the manager said. “They call him Ninja, but he’s more like a superhero!” Diego Perotti also scored, but…
Luis Suarez insisted he was never bothered after ending his goal drought at 478 minutes in Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Leganes on Saturday. “I wasn’t anxious,” he told BeIn Sports after ending his dry spell. “The important thing was to feel good again and help the team win. And the goals have served to help the team win the game today.” “Each game has its difficulties,” Suarez added. “We knew how the game was going to go; the important thing was to win. We try to play well, but it’s not always possible. We have to get used to that.”…
Zinedine Zidane has said his team would keep fighting for the title right until the end, even as Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid saw the defending champions slip 10 points behind leaders Barcelona in La Liga. No team has ever made up a 10-point gap to win the La Liga title, but with two thirds of the season still to play the Los Blancos coach told the postmatch news conference that he didn’t think the race for the trophy was over. “I do not see it like that,” Zidane said. “There are still many games to go, many points…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has once again likened himself to a lion after returning from a knee injury in the 4-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford. After coming on as a second-half substitute in United’s win on Saturday, Ibrahimovic was asked if he ever doubted he would return, and he said: “No, because lions, they don’t recover like humans.” The Swede added: “It’s special. Different day, same quality. I am not worried. I am not worried at all because I know what I do. I train hard. I sacrificed a lot. “It is not easy, especially in my case. It was…
Peter Okoye a.k.a Mr P continues his solo career as he releases his second single. He jumps on the trending pon pon sound on this one he titles ‘For my head.’
Dammy Krane is at it again and this time he is bragging what he has been able to achieve and dragging Korede Bello into his dramatic life. The singer tweeted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, that Korede Bello is his boy and he has achieved more than him. “Korede is 27 or 28…… I sang my first hit at 16years … bought my first Benz that year, I’m 23 years now, I’m still d most talked about this year, take note: in this game, Korede is still my boy,” he tweeted. Dammy Krane has been going after some of his…