Some top Nollywood stars resided in Ikorodu, Lagos, have expressed concern over the safety of their families due to the activities of notorious cult group, Badoo. This is coming following a notification of an imminent visit to houses in the area which has caused a majority of people to abandon their homes. “Casino” actor, Funsho Adeolu, revealed that thoughts of his family’s safety is all that bothers him anytime he leaves home for work. Adeolu, who has resided in Ikorodu for 12 twelve years called on the government to come to their aid, while also trusting God for protection. “If…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will go ahead with the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye. You will recall that constituents from Melaye’s constituency petitioned INEC to start the process of his recall. According to Daily Post, INEC said the process will begin on July 10, 2017. Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, in a ruling on Melaye’s ex-parte motion, asked all parties concerned to maintain status-quo. Reports say a top INEC official said “As at the close of work, we were not served any order, ruling or a process from…
Governor Ayo Fayose has said that Nigerians made a mistake by voting President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governor said this while delivering a convocation lecture at the Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin-City, Edo state. According to The Sun, Fayose, described himself as a controversial figure, adding that he does things that most people are scared to do. The Governor also said that he will ensure that nobody above the age of 50 will become a council chairman under his watch. He said “You can only give your best at your best. Our president is at diminishing returns as at today.…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo held a closed door meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, reports say. According to Daily Post, a source said the meeting was aimed at dousing the tension between the Executive and Legislature. The Senate had earlier called on the Acting President to sack the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. According to reports, Senators also tried to pass a motion to make Saraki the Acting President while Osinbajo was away. A source at meeting said “The Senate President met with the Acting President. He actually came alone and without…
The Acting-Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said that looters of Nigeria’s funds are sponsors of the Biafra agenda and Boko Haram. Magu also said that for Nigeria to move forward, everyone needs to join the anti-corruption fight at all levels. According to Daily Post, the acting EFCC boss said this in Kano state while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting. Magu told participants at the meeting that President Buhari and Acting President Yemi Osinbajo are behind the fight against corruption. He said “Corruption is a threat to the unity of this country and we…
The President of the Arewa Youth Coalition, Yarima Shettima has alleged that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is using the Biafra struggle as a business venture. Shettima also said that the IPOB leader must be punished for his unguarded statements. He said Kanu has decided to hold Nigeria hostage, adding that he will be reported to the International Court of Justice. Shettima said “We will go as far to ensure that we take him to the international court of justice. We will internationalise his case and ensure that this young man is declared a…
No fewer than 60, 000 unemployed youths have so far registered under the second phase of the Federal Government’s N-Power Programme in Kano State. The Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje on Social Interventions Programme, Hajiya Aisha Jafar-Yusuf, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday. Jafar-Yusuf said the state was able to record the success following the establishment of more than 10 registration centres by the State Government, registering applicants free of charge. She listed the location of the centres as Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano University of…
Governor Ayo Fayose has revealed that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu is his leader. The Governor however told his listeners that he is not planning to decamp to the ruling party, like many others have done. Fayose said this with speaking at the 13th convocation lecture at the Benson Idahosa University in Benin, Edo state. The Governor said “I am the man to watch in this generation. So, I am controversial because I am doing things other men like me cannot do. They are scared. They are afraid; they don’t have courage. “What I…
Even before Romelu Lukaku’s expected sale to Manchester United, the English summer transfer market’s winner so far has been Everton. As each of the six clubs that finished above them in last season’s Premier League wrangle to land targets, the Goodison Park club have been busy, adding five players to Ronald Koeman’s squad for a combined cost of £83 million. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, for £25m from Sunderland, midfielder Davy Klaassen, £23.6m from Ajax, striker Sandro Ramirez, £5.3m from Malaga and Michael Keane, £25m from Burnley, have all arrived. Belgian striking prospect Henry Onyekuru has also been signed for £7m from…
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye has called on his colleague in the Red Chambers, Godswill Akpabio to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye made the comment while speaking at Akpabio’s constituency briefing which held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium. The Senator also praised the Akwa-Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel for making giant strides in the state. Melaye said “I am overwhelmed by the level of development I have seen today in Akwa Ibom State. “I want to thank My Friend and Brother, Sen.Akpabio and Governor Udom for keeping Akwa Ibom on the path of…
The Nigerian Army has announced that it has a launched a military exercise tagged: operation Deep Punch, in the North-East. According to reports, Operation Deep Punch is aimed at clearing any remnant of Boko Haram members from Sambisa forest. The Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai announced this at the commissioning of Forward Operational Base constructed by the Kogi State government. Buratai said “Following the successful decimation of Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast, the Nigerian Army has launched operation deep punch to clear Sambisa forest of the remnants of already weakened insurgents to pave way for return…
A month ago, Conte was widely reported to be disillusioned with the perceived lack of support for his transfer plans, and though Chelsea moved swiftly to dispel the rumours, the current scenario does little to instill confidence that all is well. A large part of the appeal and aura that surrounds the manager relates to the fact that the 47-year old wears his heart on his sleeve. An animated figure on the touchline from kickoff to final whistle, in his mind Conte is kicking every ball and involved in every pass and move. Ecstatic when Chelsea score and win, despondent…
Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward finalised Manchester United’s list of summer transfer targets in March. But only a few weeks later, the plans had to change. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s knee ligament injury against Anderlecht in April forced a rethink. Asked the following week whether the Swede’s absence would mean a change of direction during the transfer window, the United manager accepted that it did. Mourinho said: “Yes. Yes. Because if I don’t have the players for a long period of time, obviously it affects.” It was the moment that interest in Antoine Griezmann began to cool, although, in the end, the…
Only Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Tottenham’s Harry Kane have scored more Premier League goals over the past four seasons than Romelu Lukaku, now bound for Manchester United, has for Everton. Lukaku’s 434 shots since joining Everton on loan in 2013-14 are second most in the Premier League in that time, behind only Aguero. Meanwhile, his 25 Premier League goals last season were as many as the next eight Everton scorers combined. What is Lukaku’s impact at Everton? Everton are 35-10-9 (2.1 points per match) when Lukaku scores, but they are 23-35-29 (1.1 points per match) when he does not.…
In recent years Chelsea have taken particular pleasure in sabotaging their Premier League rivals in the transfer market, moving with speed and devastating efficiency to acquire players who appeared destined for moves elsewhere: Cesc Fabregas to Arsenal, Mohamed Salah to Liverpool (the first time around), Pedro Rodriguez to Manchester United and, most memorably of all, Willian to Tottenham Hotspur. You can imagine, then, the bitter taste lingering in Roman Abramovich’s mouth as he swallows the medicine he so gleefully dispensed to others in the past. Romelu Lukaku was Chelsea’s top striker target this summer. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wanted him,…
Reported Manchester United target Radja Nainggolan is staying with Roma, according to the Italian club’s new sporting director Monchi. Nainggolan has been heavily linked with United as well as various other clubs, including Chelsea and Inter Milan, but the chances of the 29-year-old Belgium international leaving Roma this summer now look to be over. Monchi, who swapped Sevilla for Roma at the end of last season, was quizzed on whether Nainggolan would remain with the Giallorossi at a news conference to present new signing Maxime Gonalons on Saturday. And the Spaniard, quoted on asroma.com, said: “Yes [he will stay]. I…
After several weeks in which the transfer rumours seemed to go quiet, it appears that Manchester United have renewed their interest in Eric Dier. And though Tottenham have made it clear they are not prepared to sell the England defensive midfielder, the club might find it difficult to hang on to him. First, there is the question of the transfer fee. As they have already proved this week by acquiring Everton’s Romelu Lukaku for a price in excess of £75 million, United have extremely deep pockets and aren’t likely to be put off by what might appear to other clubs…
Wayne Rooney has undergone a medical ahead of his proposed return to Everton from Manchester United, sources have said. Rooney, 31, was at the Finch Farm training ground on Saturday, as the move back to his boyhood club 13 years after leaving for Old Trafford draws closer. The news comes on the same day United announced that a deal has been agreed on to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku for £75 million, subject to the Belgium striker passing a medical and agreeing to personal terms. The two transfers are being conducted separately. Rooney signed for United in 2004 from Everton…
Alexis Sanchez is not the sort of player who would “down tools” as Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes a decision on whether to let him leave, according to former Gunners defender Martin Keown. Arsenal have already moved to strengthen their squad with the addition of France forward Alexandre Lacazette in a club-record deal from Lyon following the free transfer of left-back Sead Kolasinac from Schalke. Monaco’s Thomas Lemar is said to now top Wenger’s wanted list, but departures are also expected before any more new arrivals, with Olivier Giroud a reported target for both Everton and West Ham. The futures…
This is the age of the false nine and, though there are few Premier League sides that genuinely use a player in the role, the emphasis upon link-up play has unquestionably shifted what managers want from their attackers. The likes of Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez didn’t consider themselves No. 9s when arriving in England, but have been pushed forward to become a main striker with great goal-scoring success. The same thing happened with Robin van Persie and Carlos Tevez. Even Harry Kane, often considered a traditional No. 9, prefers to wear 10 as he considered himself more of an…