Author: David Folami

Paul Okoye has stepped away from his family drama and released a rare but beautiful picture of his twin babies on Instagram. The music star took to his Instagram page on Friday, October 13, 2017, where he posted the picture of his cute and adorable twins. Paul Okoye and his wife, Anita welcomed the babies earlier in the year. It has been a very dramatic year for the Okoye brothers because of the feud that has been plaguing the family.

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Emeka Ike has highlighted his reasons for refusing to sign the papers which make his divorce from ex-wife, Emma, official. He also said that Emma’s favourite TV program was “women who killed their husbands.” He said: “The reason why I have not signed the divorce papers is because of the blackmail involved and my name that has been tarnished. She is spoiling my name; I would fight to clear myself of being called a wife beater with everything I have. “My children do not want to see their mother. When my daughter heard she would be taken to Lagos to…

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa is not pleased the latest extra judicial killing of another Nigerian, Ibrahim Badmus, allegedly by South African Police, the third in a month. According to her the Nigeria Consulate in South Africa said the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in South Africa has begun investigation into the killing . ”This is the first time an independent unit will be conducting such an investigation,” she said. ”The killing of Badmus, 25, is coming barely three weeks that another Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeri, 27, was killed through extra judicial means by the South Africa Police,” she said. On the five injured…

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The Ondo Government says it already has a proactive measure in store to forestall outbreak of monkeypox in the state. Dr Taiye Oni, the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Health, made this known to Nigerians. “We have started sensitisation by putting on field responsive surveillance team to make sure that any perceived case would be tackled. “We should not forget about what we learnt on Lassa fever about personal hygiene and necessary precaution. “The same procedure applies to the issue of monkey pox because we cannot prevent our people to travel as you all know that the scourge…

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that weak and underfunded security agencies cannot rise up to the task of protecting the country in the face of many security challenges. “The bodies directly responsible for the implementation of the programmes and activities relevant to our protection are the security agencies. The health of the security agencies is therefore very important, for no one can give what he does not have. Weak, underfunded, poorly manned, and ill trained security men cannot defend any nation or people. “Our committees have been embarking on oversight tours of the security…

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The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has described Presdent Buhari’s request to the World Bank to focus its development drive on the North, as senseless. The spokesman of the group, Yinka Odumakin also asked the President to explain better to Nigerians why he made the comment. Odumakin said “It’s not acceptable and I think Nigerians deserve a better explanation from the Presidency on what happened, rather than insulting and abusing them the way it has done. It’s not helpful and it’s not very thoughtful. “However, that statement goes to the foundation of the country; it throws a dagger to the heart…

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Prof. Isaac Adewole has promised to investigate the issues raised about the Aso Rock clinic by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari. Mrs. Buhari had earlier condemned the management of Aso Rock clinic, saying that it does not have the facilities to treat patients. Speaking on the issue, Adewole said that the clinic is not under him, but the Presidency. The minister also said ”But certainly, the revelation by the wife of Mr. President is quite unsettling and I have called the Managing Director of the hospital. ”The hospital is not under me but under the Presidency, but as the minister…

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Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Asaba said that peace is still the lifeline of every economy. “Our administration is committed to tackling the prevailing concern of the Niger Delta region. “We have set ourselves ambitious targets in that direction with very strict timelines. “The achievement of these target will ensure robust and sustainable development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas producing areas, thereby fostering peace and prosperity in the nation. “With peace and sustainable development on the rise, our administration’s agenda for diversification of our economy becomes quicker to attain.” “A polluted environment disallows for favorable investments, thereby hindering employment…

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Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his hapiness at the mutually beneficial cooperation that exists between Nigeria and China. Buhari hailed China for “becoming an indispensable force in the comity of nations.’’ “On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have the pleasure to send our warmest congratulations to you and through you to all the 2,287 delegates and the 89 million party members on the auspicious occasion of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). “It is my firm belief that the 19th National Congress of CPC will be a new…

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has won the 2017 Forbes Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award. The award, which is sponsored by Forbes Magazine, was given to the CBN boss during the World Bank/International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington DC, in the United States of America. The CBN boss also thanked Forbes Magazine for honouring him with the award. He said “But, I think, what is most important here is to thank Nigerians for standing with us, particularly during the very difficult times. I say difficult times then, although I make bold now to say we…

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Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has completed a 60-day national action plan with 70 per cent of success and has started the second 60-day national action plan. Yemi Osinbajo disclosed this in an interview recently. “We are seeing a lot of progress on ease of doing business but it is an evolving work; but there has been a great deal of success. “We think the ease of doing business is entirely strategic to the successes of businesses and of cause the success of our own economy; so it is priority for us,’’ he stated. “As far as the government of…

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Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area. The curfew will run from 6 am to 6 pm daily, it said. “There are recurring incidences of attacks on Irigwe chiefdom and neighbouring areas around Bassa; there are also attacks on communities on the borders of the local government, especially around Vom in Jos South and Manchok in Kaduna State. “To guarantee effective security operation toward protecting life and property, the governor has approved the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which takes effect immediately,” the statement said.

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Mauricio Pochettino has come out to say that England have the talent to compete against the best teams in the world, and described his commitment to English players as a “thank you” to his adopted home. “Yes, of course the talent is there. No doubt about that. No doubt,” Pochettino said. “The English players are so talented. It’s only about your vision and how you perceive them and then how you provide them with the platform and the tools to play and to perform. “When we arrived here five years ago it was a little bit of a taboo -…

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Jose Mourinho has said Jurgen Klopp played a huge role in ensuring a second straight goalless draw between Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield. Mourinho said: “In the first half, while we had energy in our midfield, we were very much in control. We had no problems and they had one chance. Apart from that we had total control. “When they had the balls they didn’t find any solutions. We had a great chance with Lukaku and a couple more. “In the second half, I was feeling that I need my bench and I had no bench. I need to…

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Jose Mourinho knows a lot about winning Premier League titles. The Manchester United manager won three with Chelsea, so he certainly does not need to be told that some points are better than others and that a title cannot be won by playing attacking football every week. Nonetheless, Mourinho did nt care after the game, refusing to accept that his safety-first approach had been unambitious. “I thought they [Liverpool] were afraid of our counterattack,” Mourinho said. “I just tried to improve in attacking areas where I could surprise them, but they kept a strong organisation in midfield. “I was waiting…

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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s 7-2 victory over Stoke City might be the best performance since he took charge of the club. “Always you can do it better but today I cannot deny maybe was the best performance since I arrived here,” Guardiola told a news conference. “Except two actions — and we have to learn about that — we made a real good performance from everybody. After the international break it is always complicated but we did it really well. We played good because we played simple. “I’m very pleased, a big congratulations because we won and especially the…

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Mauricio Pochettino has accused Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola of being “disrespectful” over his comments about Tottenham being “the Harry Kane team,” dismissing the comment as sad. “It was funny when I heard him the other day because I know Pep very well. When it’s exciting after an amazing victory against Chelsea, sometimes [he] can struggle to keep his position and be a gentleman,” Pochettino said. “That didn’t affect me but the reality is it was very disrespectful for many people and it’s difficult to understand because he was part of the big success at Barcelona with Messi at his…

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Jupp Heynckes has said he cannot wait for the first game of his fourth spell in charge of Bayern Munich. He said: “It’s been an intense week packed with a lot of work. I need to get back into the groove again, I know that. “But a lot of people in the club, in the staff already know me. They all say that there is a very good atmosphere. The players are enjoying their work again.” “Juventus have reached two Champions League finals in recent years with an average age of around 30,” he said. “Age is not relevant. “Football…

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Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri isn’t bothered about his team’s five-point gap behind Serie A leaders Napoli after his team lost 2-1 to Lazio. Two goals from Ciro Immobile cancelled out Douglas Costa’s first-half opener before Juve substitute Paulo Dybala saw his last-gasp penalty saved at the Allianz Stadium. It was a first home league loss for the six-in-a-row Scudetto winners in over two years — Udinese clinched a 1-0 victory here in August 2015. Regarding Dybala, Allegri said: “Paulo has to remain calm. He will continue to take penalties, as long as he returns to taking them with venom. We…

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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will watch the fitness of Keylor Navas closely as he prepares to face Getafe on Saturday without his No. 1 goalkeeper. Zidane told a news conference: “I hope Keylor is not injured for many days. “We will see day by day. Luca is out for a bit longer, as it is his shoulder. Kiko will play at Getafe and Moha and Belman will be in the squad.” Meanwhile, Zidane did not give a timing for Bale’s return, saying: “He is good, better every day. “He has had two things — the first…

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