Abdullahi Ganduje has survived an armed robbery attack along the Abuja-Jos road. According to reports, the bandits, who were well armed, set an ambush on the way, but they were over-powered the Governor’s security team. Reports say the gun battle lasted for hours on Thursday. The Director General on Media to the governor, Malam Saliu Tanko Yakasai , confirmed the attack to journalists. An eyewitness said “It took the intervention of Mobile policemen and members of Department of Security Service attached to the governor to save the situation. “We observed that the pilot car leading the convoy slowed down and…
Author: David Folami
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe recently revealed that those who signed the bail bond of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), are now in big trouble. He said “I am a Nigerian Senator and not that of Biafra. We had advised Kanu, reminding him that his rights end where those of others begin. We are now in trouble, because we do not know where he is and how to contact him. Those that support Kanu’s agitation should think twice.” Abaribe said this while speaking at the Made-In-Aba Products Fashion Show in New York, USA. The Senator also…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized 497,279 bags of imported rice between 2015 and August, 2017 with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.8 billion. Retired Col. Hameed Ali, The Comptroller-General of the service revealed this in a document obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. “From January to March this year, about four enterprises registered with Tinapa Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Calabar in Cross River State syndicated the importation of 533 containers of rice.” “Certainly, this rice cannot be consumed within Tinapa and there is no value added through further processing as…
Hajiya Aisha Buhari, today in Ilorin launched a two-week skill acquisition empowerment programme for 1,000 women and youth in Kwara. She said that the programme was part of her mini project, `Future Assured Programme’ which was a social intervention aimed at ameliorating poverty among youths and women. She also said that series of social programmes started by the present administration were aimed at transforming the lives of youth and womenfolk in particular, who formed a great part of the unemployed in the country. The First Lady expressed concern over the many social problems plaguing the country, which she said, had…
The Federal Government has described as fake the report that the outbreak of Monkey Pox in some parts of the country resulted from the alleged free medical care by the government in the affected areas. Alhaji Lai Mohammed said Nigerians should disregard the report which, apparently, is being spread by some rumour mongers to fit into a truthless agenda. ”The Federal Government has not conducted any free medical service or care in either Bayelsa or Rivers state, as alleged in the fake report being circulated. “So, that could not have been the cause of the outbreak of Monkey Pox in…
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for becoming the first African nation to secure a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. An ardent Arsenal fan himself, Aregbesola urged the Nigeria Footballer Federation to continue to fully support the team. “ I congratulate the Super Eagles on the feat, who would have thought that in a group with football powerhouses like Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria, we would have qualified with a game to spare”. “ I am proud of what this team has been able to achieve so far and I believe they can…
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) demanded the minister of state for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu to resign. The party through a spokesman said “In view of the seriousness of the allegations made by the Minister and the dangers they pose to the economy and image of our nation, we demand the image suspension of the NNPC GMD to enable investigations to commence. “The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kackiwku should come out bold and resign his appointment having become a stranger in president Buhari’s cabinet.” The party also asked President Buhari to suspend the Group Managing Director (GMD) of…
Lauretta Onochie has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a party that is a synonym for corruption. She said “How can we rid of Corruption unless Corrupt practices especially in high places were exposed and dealt with? There’s a popular song that encourages us to shine the light for everyone to see. “Very true, the war on corruption is on. One can say that unless every corrupt act is punished, Nigerians who live off corruption will continue to do so. But you see, corruption is not like a social get together where people, are invited to witness the occasion.…
It certainly looks like Paul Pogba is enjoying the most of his convalescent trip to Miami to help speed up his return from a hamstring injury. Indeed, the Manchester United midfielder’s latest Instagram video shows him cruising through the streets, performing an intriguing dance routine with a football on his lap. If you are thrilled to know, the song Pogba was semi-jigging around to is “Jam On It” by Newcleus, a bona fide classic early hip-hop anthem from the mid-1980s. The beat is fresh. The choreography? Not so much.
Andres Iniesta has asked for dialogue between Catalan and Spanish leaders in the uncertain aftermath of Sunday’s referendum on Catalan independence. He wrote on his Facebook page: “I never have and I never will publicly address such complicated situations and diverse feelings, but the situation we are currently experiencing is an exceptional one. “And before we do more damage to ourselves: Dialogue. Those responsible must talk. Do it for all of us. We deserve to live in peace.” Iniesta’s post came hours after teammate Gerard Pique was booed by supporters as the Spain team arrived in Alicante for Friday’s World…
Romelu Lukaku and Harry Kane are among the nominees for the Premier League Player of the Month after doing it for their clubs in September. Pep Guardiola’s side took over at the top of the table after a record of four wins, with 17 goals scored and none conceded. Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata and Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku are both up for the award for a second consecutive month following their big summer transfers. Morata scored four times, including a hat trick away to Stoke City while Lukaku scored once in each of United’s four matches in September and added an…
England once again disappointed in victory as Gareth Southgate’s men struggled against Lithuania in the final competitive match before next summer’s World Cup. Qualification for the finals in Russia may have been concluded with a game in hand, but there was only few buzz surrounding the Three Lions after Thursday’s ponderous performance against Slovenia. Kane made it 15 goals in his last 10 matches for club and country by slotting home what proved to be the first-half winner after Dele Alli won a penalty. The main enjoyment for the travelling hordes were the struggles of old foes Scotland in Slovenia,…
Egypt became the second African nation after Nigeria to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 win against Congo-Brazzaville. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was the shinning light with a brace as the Pharaohs reached the finals for the first time in 27 years, in the process ending Ghana’s feint hopes of qualification. Egypt were always seen as favourites to win this game, but the level of expectation seemed to get to the players as they battled to get going against the Diables Rouges, with the closest they came to a first-half opener being Ahmed Hegazi’s effort…
Paris Saint-Germain are hoping they could sneak ahead of Manchester City in the race for Alexis Sanchez in order to please Neymar, according to reports. The report states that Neymar included Sanchez on his “wish list” when PSG asked what it would take to prize the Brazilian from Barcelona earlier this year. With his contract set to expire next June, it’s reported that Sanchez could be offered around £300,000 a week to move to Parc des Princes, as well as a £9 million signing-on fee if he agrees a deal in January. That would make selling players a necessity for…
Manchester United are ready to spark a transfer war with Liverpool after joining the race for midfielder Emre Can, according to reports. Can’s contract expires next summer and, despite opening negotiations over a new deal some time ago, it’s thought the 23-year-old wants to weigh his options before committing to a longer stay at Anfield. Juventus have been strongly linked with a move for the German international, but it now appears that Liverpool’s bitter rivals United are also ready to vie for his signature. Jose Mourinho apparently sees Can as the ideal long-term replacement for Michael Carrick, who is expected…
Arjen Robben says their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup are over following Sweden’s 8-0 win against Luxembourg. Netherlands bear Belarus and stayed in third place, three points behind Sweden, who they face in Amsterdam on Monday. However, Sweden have a superior goal difference meaning it would take a seven-goal victory for Dick Advocaat’s side to reach the playoffs. “It caused me a lot of pain but unfortunately that is part of sport,” Robben said, in quotes reported by Reuters. “We couldn’t believe it was that much.” “After the result in Sweden we could not do much more…
Raphael Varane has said his Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has what it takes to become a successful coach of France in the future. Varane, 24, who has been Zidane’s boy since he was convinced him to moving to Madrid by the former midfielder in 2011, sees his mentor as the ideal candidate to follow in Blanc and Deschamps’ footsteps in the coming years. “They’re former players who had great careers, who have won a lot, who are experienced,” he told reporters. “They have that calm needed to approach big events. For Zizou, why not? He’s shown his qualities as…
The Belgian Football Association have announced that Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini will only be sidelined “for a couple of weeks” after he limped out of Saturday’s World Cup qualifying win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fellaini played just 30 minutes of the 4-3 victory before going off with a knee injury. With Belgium leading 1-0, Fellaini felt something and, after receiving attention from Belgium’s medical team, was replaced by Leander Dendoncker. Martinez suggested the injury was serious after the game, saying: “We are all worried about Fellaini. We fear that there’s ligament damage.” However, on Sunday the Belgian FA announced…
Peter Okoye who might now be known as Mr P has signed a distribution deal with an American firm. The singer recently excluded himself from the group Psquare, alleging threat to life and irreconcilable differences. He is already taking steps to properly set up a solo structure, which woud launch him into the next stage of his career. He has inked a new deal is a partnership deal with an American distribution company and record label, Empire, based in San Francisco, California. The news was shared on the Instagram handle of both Mr.P as he is now called, and official…
Joe El returns with a new one. The Kennis Music teams up with Grammy Award winning producer, Hakim Abdulsamad, who wrote and produced Akon‘s ‘Mama Africa’, as well as produced ‘Hold On’ by Joe El to create this single titled “Keep Loving“.