Yusuf Olaniyonu, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki has stated reasons the current senate leadership ignored ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina’s letter. Reacting to Maina’s letter, Olaniyonu, said the present Senate leadership paid no attention to the letter because the last Senate had taken a decision on the pension matter and there was no reasonable ground to review it. The letter which was dated June 19, 2015, narrates how stolen pension funds were recovered; 46 persons were handed over to EFCC and how the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, State and Local Government Administration frustrated…
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Jordan Pickford is certain the club will soon be moving away from the Premier League relegation zone. “It’s not been ideal but we are not far away from winning games,” Pickford said. “We’re not a club that is going to be in the bottom three for long I’d say. It’s just that the luck hasn’t come our way yet. “It’s a totally different scenario for myself from last season. “I think one win will get us to 13th or something in the league [Everton are four points behind 13th-placed Huddersfield and three behind 14th-placed Stoke]. “Then that one win can…
Hugo Lloris will be out of action for at least 14 days after suffering an adductor injury in Wednesday’s 3-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid. Deschamps told reporters that Lloris, who usually captains France, had suffered “a tear of the big adductor.” The France coach added: “He has undergone tests this morning, he’ll be out for at least 15 days.” Lloris played the full 90 minutes as Tottenham defeated European champions Madrid at Wembley, but after the game he said “I felt something when I landed” after jumping to claim a cross.
Arsene Wenger has said it will be serious business as usual for Alexis Sanchez when Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday. “I expect him to be motivated, but he always is, honestly. One thing you cannot fault with Alexis Sanchez is motivation,” Wenger said. “Your attention will be on [him]. My attention will be on the team performance, not on Alexis Sanchez.” “I don’t see why against Man City it would be different than against any other team,” he said. “Alexis is a winner — when he walks on the football pitch he wants to win.” Wenger, though, played…
Dani Alves has said that he made a mistake in joining Juventus in the summer of 2016, and revealed why he rejected a move to Manchester City before the start of this season. “I had already taken the decision to join Juventus without looking around first and it kind of harmed some people close to me,” Alves said. “It wasn’t very easy to find a flight from Turin to see my kids in Barcelona. For my partner it was also harder to find work — there were not as many job opportunities for her in Turin. “There were lots of…
Jose Mourinho has rejected an invitation to meet Manchester United fans to discuss his concerns about their support but insists he will continue to behave in the best interests of the club. Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) offered to meet Mourinho after he criticised some sections of the fanbase. He has said he is “disappointed” with a perceived lack of support for striker Romelu Lukaku and has questioned the atmosphere at Old Trafford both this season and last, but the 54-year-old insists it is not imaginable to sit down with fans to talk through his pain. He said: “I cannot…
Jose Mourinho has said Manchester United would have earned more praise for their start to the season if he had “cried” about Paul Pogba’s injury. He said: “I think it’s my fault because I should cry every week about our injuries and remind everybody day after day or press conference after press conference. “It’s my decision, it’s my way of dealing with problems, it’s my way of trying to motivate and give confidence to the players that are going to replace people but again maybe I have to reconsider my profile. “I know that I moan with a lot of…
Pep Guardiola has asked Manchester City fans to help re-energise his Manchester City side against Arsenal on Sunday following their Champions League exertions. And Guardiola, whose team host the Gunners’ at the Etihad Stadium, said: “We need our fans’ support. After the Champions League, it is so tough. “On Thursday [in the Europa League], Arsenal played without the real squad who are going to play on Sunday, so they rested for one week. “The lack of energy we will have is normal after the Champions League, so our supporters can help us in that.” Their current run of 14 successive…
Zinedine Zidane has ruled Gareth Bale out of Sunday’s La Liga home game against Las Palmas and Wales’ international friendlies next week. Zidane told a news conference that neither Bale nor Dani Carvajal were yet ready to return against Las Palmas and would be working on their fitness over the next fortnight. “After the time Gareth and Dani have been out, we must be relaxed and give them time with us here,” he said. “Gareth will not be in the squad tomorrow, and will not go with his country. After 35 days out, he has done just two sessions with…
Antonio Conte played down Jose Mourinho’s chase of “revenge” after Manchester United’s two losses at Stamford Bridge last season. The Portuguese cut a frustrated figure throughout both matches at the bridge, but United did beat Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford in the return league game in April. “Don’t forget that they won 2-0 in the second game at home,” Conte said ahead of Sunday’s meeting between the two clubs. “Every coach, every player, every team wants to win. Not for revenge, but because you need to win.” Conte may “need to win” more than his opposition coach. The Blues will…
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial believes there more can be expected from him this season. Martial, 21, has netted six times in 15 appearances, having managed just nine last season, and has earned a first France call-up in over a year. And speaking ahead of United’s trip to Premier League champions Chelsea on Sunday, he told MUTV: “At the moment I’m happy, even if I could have done more, scored more goals and made more decisive passes. “I think the difference is that last year I didn’t have a good season but, for now, things are going pretty well. “I’m…
Before every good diet comes a delicious last meal. In a preview for Sunday’s new episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian reveals that she is embarking on a “lifestyle change” to overhaul her diet. “I don’t understand, you’re going to become a body builder?” Kardashian’s BFF Jonathan Cheban questions her in the clip. “No, I’m not going to like compete and be a body builder, I just want a good body,” she says. As the self-proclaimed “Food God”, Cheban can’t let the reality star kickstart this change without some “closure.” So they decide to venture around Manhattan…
Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged government to show more interest in the entertainment sector. He wrote; “People ask me why I still get excited over awards in acting since I have won tons of them. Well, yes, I still get tickled by acting awards, it’s who I am, it’s what I do and I absolutely love it. It is my art and in its own way defines me, so any recognition of excellence is a validation that on my lane, I do good work. I adore and totally respect those who do same in their respective fields…
Leading platform for unearthing and showcasing genuinely talented musicians, PGM Live is back this November for its 8th edition. Organized by PGM club, PGM Live started early 2017; it is an event done last Sundays of every month where music enthusiasts and art lovers from various works of life come to unwind, network and enjoy quality entertainment in a cozy and friendly environment. PGM Live has brought to the Nigerian audience amazing performances by musician Cobhams Asuquo, Johnny Drille, Myoa, Falana, Speakingpen, Fola David and a host of other new Nigerian acts. During this edition, The PGM Live will charm…
Wendy Williams has recovered fully after collapsing during her live show on Tuesday, October 31. The show host returned to her series on Wednesday morning, November 1 to share the reason behind the incident. Just in case we were wondering about just how devastating the effect would have been, Wendy was moved to tears while recollecting the incident she described as ‘scary. “It was really scary,” she told the audience as she began crying. She also said paramedics came to give her tests in a bid to make sure everything was OK. Wendy revealed that her tests came out fine…
Beyonce is confirmed to play part of Disney’s upcoming live-action, “The Lion King.” The singer shared the full cast list on her Facebook, confirming reports that she had been offered the role of the female lead in the remake. The news was also confirmed by Disney, who shared the full cast list on their official Twitter account. The US singer will play the character of Nala, alongside the lead character Simba, played by Donald Glover. Beyonce joins a class cast that includes James Earl Jones, who is reprising his role from the 1994 film as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar,…
Daddy Freeze is back online fully as he has been able to recover his Instagram account which was hacked last month October 2017. The controversial on-air personality announced his return to Instagram with a picture of himself doing the prayer sign and a caption, “The #Resurrection.” His Instagram was hacked on October 2017 a few days after he had an online war of words with the singer, Timi Dakolo. It would be recalled that he came for Timi Dakolo after he expressed his views on marriage which he saw as a statement made by a novice. He said Timi Dakolo…
Barely 14 days after his ugly ordeal with armed robbers at Eko Hotel in Lagos, Mr 2Kay has released a new single titled ‘Pray For Me,’ produced by Wee Beats. According to Mr 2Kay, ‘Pray for Me’ was recorded and scheduled for a late November release along with his forthcoming album but the ugly incident has affected the plans, hence the need for his label, Grafton Records to push the album release to a later date. Mr 2kay says his last ordeal only calls for prayers for him and as many that need it. “Prayer is all I need right…
Oritsefemi says that he won’t be starving his wife to be, Nabila Fash with sex when they finally get married. “I don’t want lack of sex to be a problem in my marriage. Anytime my wife wants to have sex, I would always give it to her, at any time. Sex should not be the problem. Money could cause problems but I won’t allow sex be the problem,” he said. Oritsefemi also went further to give some advice to men who are also on the verge of getting married “Get close to your wife and try to understand when she…
Ruggedman has stepped forward in defense of former Big Brother Nigeria contestant, Uriel over those who have been body-shaming her. He said he is love with her body and boobs, adding that critics who envy her only wish to be in her position. “@urielmusicstar I looooove your body (her hips na die) n booby the same way the silly people forming haters for the gram do. They want what you stand for. They wish they had your spot. If their hateful words didn’t get you where you are today, why think it can bring you down? Sweet heart let them…