Amidst all the drama, Tonto Dikeh is still celebrating her son, King Andre who she had for the estranged husband, Churchill Oladunni as he turns 20 months old. “Dear Lord Jesus thank you for the best 20months of our lives…King, you are my miracle, my jewel, my love, my everything.Am dangerously selfishly in love with you.The bond and love share . I only can pray wish and command the best for you my darling…You are a blessing to your generation, You are a light to this world!!!Keep been super amazing Son!!!Mama Loves you #KINGY #JUICYMAN #20months,” she wrote. This affectionate…
Author: David Folami
Ed Sheeran was recently knocked down by a car in London. The young music star was riding his bike when he got ran over by a car in London and has broken his right arm. Ed Sheeran shared the latest development with an Instagram post showing his right arm wrapped in a white plaster cast, and his left arm strapped up in a navy shoulder bandage. “I’ve had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news. Ed x,” he wrote.…
Peter Obi has confirmed he led campaign to vote out Governor Willie Obiano because the current governor has failed the people. Obi said that Oseloka Obaze would perform creditably, if elected as governor on November 18, 2017. “If you followed my campaign for Gov. Willie Obiano of APGA about four years ago, I promised to lead the campaign to vote him out, if he failed the people. That is what I am doing now,” he said. Obi said that Obiano had so far received N409 billion, including internally generated revenue.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that he’ll never go back to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for any reason. Obasanjo told journalists, “I have told the Chairman that I was in PDP before but not now, God forbid, say when a dog vomits, it will go back to eat its vomit, no. “I have said no partisan politics for me again and not partisan politics, but Nigeria is my passion until death do us part and anything that concerns Nigeria; the good of Nigeria, you will see my involvement.” While maintaining that the meeting with Makarfi was nothing but a…
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja has confirmed it will soon begin full cardiac surgery. Prof. Adewole Oke shared the good news on Tuesday in Lagos that the teaching hospital was working towards to be the hub of qualitative healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Oke said the hospital was focusing on effort to put a stop to the treatment of diseases that could be treated locally; hence, there it was ready to do its best. “We have a government that is interested in the health sector; that is ready to move the sector forward. It has provided enough infrastructure…
Yahaya Bello of Kogi has said his administration will ensure they bring ”no work no pay” policy into practice as workers in the state vowed to continue with the industrial action embarked upon since Sept. 22. He, however, described those workers still not working in the state as “political civil servants’’, saying that only workers who resumed work would be paid their salary. “Those workers that are still on strike are political civil servants; real civil servants are coming to work. “We are trying our best to keep up with the payment of salaries. “There is no denying the fact…
Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, October 17, received three young kids who prayed for his recovery when he was being treated in the United Kingdom. One of the children, Mary Jammal, 12, parted her lunch and pocket allowance of N5,785 to Buhari’s campaign in 2015. Another girl, three-year-old Maya Jammal had made a video, where she prayed for the President’s recovery – the video went viral at the time. Also, Aisha Gebbi, 10, wrote a personal letter to the President, describing herself as his “biggest fan.” Buhari hosted the girls at the State House in Abuja.
Yahaya Bello has described workers who are currently on strike as ‘political civil servants’. Governor Bello said that the state was up-to-date with salary payment. “The civil servants who are on strike are political civil servants,” Governor Bello announced. “The real civil servants have been coming to work. “Everybody know that we have been up to date in terms of salary payment. We are currently owing August and September as we speak. “Those that come to work shall be paid while the no-work-no-pay order of the federal government would surely be applied to those that do not come to work,”…
Adams Oshiomhole has defended President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged World Bank request. Oshiomhole said: “It is a matter of fact that I was present at the meeting of President Muhammadu Buhari with the World Bank President Dr Kim Jong on July 21, 2015, at the Blair House, Washington DC. “It is rather unfortunate that a patriotic request made by Mr President and borne out of altruistic motivation is now being twisted, manipulated and politicised to suit certain political end. “Mr President made the request against the backdrop of the devastation of the Northeast zone and the need for international…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that the best possible way for the Federal Government to properly check corruption is to strengthen the country’s institutions. She said, “In terms of the fight against corruption, incentives and institutions matter. My experience has been that people in one place are no more corrupt than the other; but if the institutions are not there or they are very weak, then the incentive to be corrupt is stronger. “So, if you have a financial management system that is still cash-based, you open the door for people to manipulate or be able to intrude into the system.…
Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Turkey on Wednesday to participate in the ninth Summit of the Developing 8 (D-8) on Friday, October 20, 2017. According to his statement, “In Ankara, the President will have a tete-a-tete with his Turkish counterpart while delegations from both countries will hold discussions in various fields including defence cooperation, security, educational and migration issues. “The Nigerian leader will also visit the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey in Ankara where he will meet with the Speaker, Ismail Kahraman. “While in Istanbul, the Turkish commercial centre, President Buhari will use the occasion of the…
The Nigerian Senate has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a ‘substantive’ minister of power. Senator Francis Alimikhena made the call while contributing to a motion raised. The motion was sponsored by Senator Mustapha Bukar. Alimikhene argued that the sector requires a separate minister who would focus on improving the country’s power situation. The Senate further pleaded with the Federal Government to immediately incorporate SPVs for the implementation of the following alternative energy projects: hydro, solar, and wind power projects. They also called on the federal government to employ qualified management team to take charge of the project development in…
Kevin De Bruyne will have to lift trophies if he is to be considered one of the world’s greatest players, Man City manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola, asked whether De Bruyne could become the best player in the world, said no one can compare to Lionel Messi and told a news conference: “The best is just one. “If you want Kevin to be considered one of the best, he has to win titles. We are here to help him achieve that. “But he is one of the best. It would be a dream for me, I would love all…
Mauricio Pochettino is facing defensive worries for Tuesday’s Champions League match at Real Madrid, with Ben Davies struggling to be fit. Asked if the Wales international would recover in time, Pochettino said: “It’s difficult. I don’t believe so. I hope that he can be involved again as soon as possible, but we need to assess him. “But I am not so positive. I hope that I am wrong and tomorrow he can train with us.” England left-back Danny Rose, out since January with a knee injury, returned to light training this week but he is still ‘a few weeks’ away…
Maurizio Sarri has claimed Manchester City are the strongest team in Europe and says he is more worried than when he came up against eventual winners Real Madrid in the Champions League last season. Napoli battle Pep Guardiola’s side on Tuesday night at the Etihad Stadium and coach Sarri claims his side are fighting Group F rivals Shakhtar Donetsk and Feyenoord for second place. “The feeling I get watching Man City play, I didn’t even get watching Real Madrid last year. I always felt my team could give opponents a hard time, but this time I think Man City are…
Jose Mourinho has said he will “one day tell the truth” about his potential move to Barcelona that fell through in 2008. He said: “Maybe one day I’ll be able to reveal the truth. No, no [not today]. “These are things in my career which I prefer to keep to myself. Maybe I will reveal them one day, when I will be old, old, old. Maybe.” While Mourinho remained coy about Barcelona, he opened up about his departure from Real Madrid in 2013 after three years at the club. “It was my decision. My decision,” he said. “My daughter was…
Dejan Lovren has said Romelu Lukaku intentionally struck him in the face in Liverpool’s draw with Man United on the weekend. Lukaku appeared to catch Lovren in the head with his boot after a tackle during the first half at Anfield, but did not receive any punishment from referee Martin Atkinson. The FA does not intend to take no further action against the Manchester United forward, while Lovren insists the incident is now in the past. “I made a tackle there and I just felt he was over me and could just move away. To be honest, my point of…
Jurgen Klopp says he is very hopeful that Adam Lallana remains set to return to action in November. Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Klopp said: “It’s absolutely good news. I cannot say now, but maybe after the next international break he could be back. “It would be fantastic for us, of course. Everybody knows what kind of a quality player he is, so it would be fantastic. We don’t have to think about this. I cannot now mention it if I need it and then when I don’t need it then I say it’s not important. It is like it…
Wojciech Szczesny believes he did not develop at the Emirates because of less sophisticated coaching in the Premier League. He said “I think in general, the coaches in Italy are much more tactical, that’s just how the league works,” Szczesny said. “Whether it was [Luciano] Spalletti at Roma or Max Allegri here, the preparation for the game is different to what I was used to in England. “You work on the shape of the team for a particular match all week. At Arsenal you’d just prepare physically for it but here you watch film analysing a specific opponent before the…
Manchester United are closely monitoring Spain under-21 left-back Aaron Martin, sources have said. United scouts watched Martin, 20, play for Espanyol against Levante on Friday night and the club have asked to be kept informed of any developments regarding his future. Martin signed a new long-term contract in January that could keep him at Espanyol until 2022. Manchester City are also reported to be interested in Martin and it is likely Espanyol will ask for his full €40 million buyout clause before letting him leave. Jose Mourinho, who has also checked out Barcelona’s Jordi Alba and Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham,…