Goodluck Jonathan has refuted the recent statement by Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, that he did all he could to win him over ahead of the 2015 presidential election with huge sums of money. The governor revealed that the former president had tried to entice him to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of his reelection bid that he eventually lost to President Muhammadu Buhari. But according to a statement signed by the former president’s Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, he never had such discussions with Okorocha about quitting the All Progressives Congress (APC) to help him in his reelection bid.…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the 2019 presidential election for Saturday, February 16, 2019. Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this recently. The elections for the National Assembly will happen on the same day, while the elections for state governors, state assembly representatives, and council elections will take place almost a month later, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Prof. Yakubu gave the reports after a meeting with members of the commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC Headquarters Conference Hall, in Abuja. While the commission has already drawn up the timetable for the upcoming Anambra gubernatorial elections,…
Buruji Kashamu has described Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state as a joker. He said “How on earth would somebody who agreed with other party chieftains that the presidential ticket of the party for 2019 should be zoned to the North, now turn around to start campaigning for the same ticket as a Southerner, to the detriment of the National Chairmanship ticket of the party already zoned to the area.” “Lovers of our great party and politically minded Nigerians generally, should by this action of Fayose see him as the number one destroyer of the party and the most cantankerous…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is still the strongest that Nigeria has to offer. “PDP is still the strongest party. We know the reason why we lost the elections. “At the appropriate time, some of these things would be properly addressed because of history. There are certain things you don’t write now because it would be misunderstood as if you are playing politics. “After some years, five, six or eight years, when the beneficiaries have left, you can state it in writing.” President Jonathan also warned the party about adopting new structures for…
John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the party remained the best available option for South-East to turn its presidency aspiration into reality in the nearest future. He challenged the committee to work and bring the South-East into the main stream of Nigeria’s politics and into “the progressive family”. “We must change the narrative in the South-East and we must start with Anambra, because the APC represents the most viable root for any South-East person to the presidency of this country.” “We must change the narrative in the South-East and we must start with Anambra, because the APC represents the most viable…
Alhaji Sule Lamido, has asked the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that the party’s December national convention would be free and fair. He said that anybody that emerged as PDP chairman should receive the required support from all party members. He said that Fayose had the right to contest even though, the party had zoned the 2019 presidential ticket to the North. He also advised PDP members to be courageous as they battle what he described as “persecution”. “We need people to be courageous.” He also talked about his determination to remain in PDP, saying “no matter…
Olusegun Obasanjo has disagreed with APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on true federalism as the way for Nigeria to progress. Obasanjo says he does not believe in the notion of true federalism. Meanwhile, Tinubu, who is one of the strong advocators of true federalism believes it will help tackle the problems of underdevelopment and bad governance seen in the country. Jagaban said Nigeria is far better off with true federalism as devolving more powers to states will also put to bay the lamentations of marginalisation from various parts of the country. Obasanjo said: “I don’t believe in true…
Lawmakers of the upper legislative chamber have passed a bill for a law that would see death sentences handed out to kidnappers who abduct for money. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Isa Misau (APC-Bauchi), was approved on Thursday after due consideration of the report by Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. The bill outlaws abduction, wrongful detention or confinement for ransom as people who are aware with abductors could also get up to 30 years in prison. After the presentation of the report by Sen. Chukwuka Utazi (PDP-Enugu), all lawmakers approved the bill in a voice vote.…
Kylian Mbappe has promised that the best is yet to seen after helping his team to a 3-0 UEFA Champions League Group B win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while manager Unai Emery said the win showed his side are set to level up with Europe’s elite. “The story is only just beginning,” Mbappe told Canal+ after the final whistle at Parc des Princes. “We knew in our hearts that we had to put in a great performance against a great team. We did that. “Expectations were high, which is normal after a summer transfer window like ours. It was…
Alvaro Morata has called Antonio Conte one of the world’s best tactical managers after he inspired Chelsea’s dramatic 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Michy Batshuayi netted in the 94th minute to complete a stunning Chelsea fightback at the Wanda Metropolitano after Morata’s seventh goal of the season drew them level after first-half penalty from Antoine Griezmann, with Diego Costa watching from the stands. “He is tactically the best or one of the best without a doubt,” Morata said of Conte in an interview with Cadena Ser. “I knew that my level would improve a lot with…
Neymar has addressed his recent disagreement with Paris Saint-Germain teammate Edinson Cavani, blaming the media for making up stories and speaking “about things that they have no clue about.” Neymar and Cavani shamelessly argued over who should take a second-half free kick, as well as who should take a later penalty, during the 2-0 victory over Lyon earlier this month. “They invent a lot of stories,” he told reporters. “They talk too much. They speak about things that they have no clue about. They try to infiltrate the dressing room and end up claiming things that do not exist.” Neymar…
Ernesto Valverde has rejected claims Barcelona have become boring after they earned their eighth consecutive win in all competitions with a 1-0 victory against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Barca were not at their best in Portugal but still made it back-to-back wins in this season’s Champions League thanks to Sebastian Coates’ second half own goal. “Everyone is free to say what they want,” the coach said in his postgame news conference. “I don’t get bored — especially not when we win. “There are times when you win in an exciting way, scoring lots of goals, and then there are other…
Ander Herrera has made it a personal mission to make Paul Pogba the best in the world. “I feel very good to play with Paul,” Herrera told Scandinavian supporters’ magazine United-Supporteren. “We know his qualities. His football is free, so you can’t keep him in one position, because then you lose all his qualities. So, when you play with him, you know he can win the game for you. “I think there are not too many midfielders who can score 10 goals and give 12 assists, so we have to give him the freedom he deserves to win games for…
Ronald Koeman has said his team are hindered by low confidence as they drew 2-2 with Apollon Limassol in the Europa League, saying his team are “too afraid” to play good football. “To concede in the final minutes is really disappointing. “We started poorly without any confidence, doing a lot of mistakes in our possession. We had a good reaction, we had a big present to get to 1-1. The second half was much better and controlled the game and had big chances to score a third. “Its football, sometimes when you are struggling that’s the reason we are too…
Ashley Young insists there will be no pursuing just one specific competition this season as they are set to win everything they can. “Everyone wants to win every competition we are in,” said Young, who played wing-back and captained the side in their 4-1 Champions League win over CSKA Moscow in Russia on Wednesday. “There’s not a competition that we are going to prioritise. We want to go at it on all fronts, whether that be in Europe or domestically. “We were delighted to win what we did last season but if we can add the Premier League, the League…
Alvaro Morata has said it is very easy to play with Eden Hazard. Morata headed in Hazard’s cross and Michy Batshuayi scored a very late winner as the Blues won 2-1 away to Atletico Madrid in Champions League Group C on Wednesday night. “It’s not difficult playing with this kind of player. He’s one of the three best players in the world. It’s easy for me playing with him.” “The first official match I made a mistake and I suffered for a few days,” he said. “I came to Chelsea because one club and one coach believed in me. I’m…
Manchester City have confirmed that Argentina forward, Sergio Aguero will return to England to be tested by club doctors after being involved in a road accident. He is reported to have suffered a fractured rib in the car crash in the Netherlands. Aguero could miss six to eight weeks because of the injury, which would instantly rule him out for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea and a key pair of World Cup qualifiers for Argentina next week. He boarded a cab en route to the airport in Amsterdam after attending a concert on Thursday night put on by Maluma,…
Julian Nagelsmann, Hoffenheim boss has refused to comment on rumours tipping him for the Bayern Munich job. Nagelsmann had been linked with Bayern even before Carlo Ancelotti’s sack on Thursday, with the 30-year-old saying earlier in September that his family would move to Munich and that the German champions have “always played a prominent role in [his] dreams.” He is now reported to be one of the leading contenders to take over at the Allianz Arena along with former Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel. Asked about the Bayern empty hot seat following Hoffenheim’s 2-1 Europa League defeat at Ludogorets on…
Basketmouth has reacted to the video that just leaked of the Okoye brothers fighting. He aired his view on social media as usual. “Why una no wait until after my show on Saturday before una fight this fight?!! You guys are distracting my publicity naaaa!!!! Wetin sef!!!! Anyway….Lords of The Ribs with Basketmouth live on the 30th of Sept.” Well, Basketmouth really has no business with this battle between the brothers but said this fight is taking the spotlight out of his upcoming show “Lord of The Ribs.”
As the drama in the Okoye family continues, Paul Okoye seems to be mocking his own twin brother. Paul took to his Twitter page where he wrote,”Wow!!!! And he finally released the all mighty video lol” On Tuesday, the video of Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye fighting broke the internet. In what seemed like a video recorded by Peter, you can see the brothers exchanging insults and almost resulting in a fist fight. This video has been released after Peter Okoye sent a letter of termination to their lawyer demanding for the dissolution of the group. It would be recalled…