Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday told members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to feel free to navigate all the nook and crannies of the state without fear while on their primary assignment. Ayade, in a message to the passing out ceremony of 2017 `Batch A’ Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in Akamkpa Local Government, Calabar on Monday, assured them of adequate security. The governor, who was represented by Mr Asu Okang, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, pledged to protect corps members throughout their one year service period. “I…
Author: David Folami
The EFCC has raided the offices of Sun Newspapers. According to a statement released by the media house, the operatives of the anti-graft agency said they were acting on orders from above. The media house also alleged that members of staff were treated harassed by the EFCC operatives. Sun Newspapers in a statement said “Law-abiding staff of The Sun Publishing Limited resumed work this morning, June 12, 2017, to behold heavily armed EFCC operatives in our company. They claimed to have “orders from above” to seal up the premises of The Sun Publishing Limited. “At gunpoint, they ordered our security…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on Monday June 12 approved the appointment of Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed as the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment Programmes. Barrister Ismaeel has served as member, Board of Trustees of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and national Chairman of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF). The Kano native, a graduate of the University of Abuja, also contested for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2011.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Expresso he is “terrible at picking teams” to manage. Mourinho highlighted his experiences taking charge at Inter Milan, Real Madrid and United as he told the Portuguese newspaper — using the English phrase — that he always joins clubs in “big trouble.” “I’m terrible at picking teams,” he said. “I always choose teams that are in big trouble, as you would say back in England. Inter was in big trouble, Real Madrid was in big trouble and Manchester United is in big trouble — in other words, always in big trouble. “What does…
Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Dele Alli are worth more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a new study by CIES Football Observatory. England pair Kane, 24, and Alli, 21, are valued at £135.5 million and £136.9m, respectively, ranking them behind only Barcelona’s Neymar (£185.9m), and above fourth-placed Messi (£133.9m) and evergreen Ronaldo (£99.2m), the oldest player on the list, in 11th. Antoine Griezmann (£132.6m), Luis Suarez (£124.2m), Manchester United’s world-record signing Paul Pogba (£118.5m), Gonzalo Higuain (£106.1m), Chelsea’s Eden Hazard (£103.4m) and Paulo Dybala (£101.7m) make up the top 10. The list is determined on a number of…
France international Olivier Giroud has said fan debates about whether he is the right man to lead the line have become “a bit tedious.” Arsenal forward Giroud — who has six goals in his past four internationals — is set to face England in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday. The 30-year-old said proving doubters wrong had been “the story of my career” after scoring a spectacular goal against Sweden in a World Cup qualifying defeat on Friday. “To be honest with you, it’s a bit tedious. People have always questioned me over the years,” he said. “It does get…
England come full circle on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate’s side finish their season with a trip to France, scene of their disastrous showing a year ago at Euro 2016. Twelve months ago England were ousted from the European Championship in humiliating fashion by Iceland, depriving them the chance to face the hosts at the Stade de France in the quarter-finals and precipitating the departure of manager Roy Hodgson. Now, with Sam Allardyce having come and gone and with Southgate focused on taking the team to next year’s World Cup in Russia, England do finally get the chance to run out…
Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes over the weekend wedded his long-term girlfriend Yolanda Cardona. The wedding which took place in Barcelona on Friday, June 9 was attended by a host of his former Barcelona teammates. Samuel Eto’o, Xavi, Carles Puyol and Seydou Keita are among a host of other football stars that attended the ceremony. Valdes and Cardona who is a Colombian model already have two sons, Dylan and Kai, and a daughter, Vera. After his honeymoon, Valdes will be shifting his focus on football as he tries to get a new club after a season with Middlesbrough. Since leaving…
France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has called on home fans to join in the singing of the English national anthem when the nations meet in a friendly on Tuesday out of solidarity following recent terror attacks. “I encourage those who will be at the stadium — if the English anthem is sung, everyone should join in,” said the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star. Matuidi’s call on home fans attending the game at the Stade de France to sing along with ‘God Save the Queen’ comes after the attacks in England over the last month. Eight people were killed in an attack in…
Ghanaian act, Sarkodie jumps on the newly released single titled, “Weekend Vibes” by Seyi Shay. As expected, the combination was epic! Sarkodie obviously had fun with this remix as it’s been trending on social media for a while now. Enjoy!
Senior Associate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of denying its campaign promise. Falana alleged that the ruling party promised to restructure Nigeria when they were campaigning in 2015. The human rights lawyer said this while speaking at a vent organised by the Ondo state government to mark the June 12 celebration. This is coming after the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed said restructuring is not in President Buhari’s agenda. Speaking further, Falana said Nigeria will be restructured whether APC like it or not. He also condemned the call by some youths…
Coach of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa Stuart Baxter has revealed that the frontline of the Super Eagles lacked quality after their 2-0 win over Nigeria. South Africa on Saturday, June 10 beat Nigeria at their own backyard 2-0 in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr started with a front three Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi who were substituted for Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen and Kayode Olarenwaju Kayode. Throughout the game, the Nigerian frontline lacked the cutting edge to trouble the South Africa and Bafana Bafana boss Baxter said Nigerian…
Lota Chukwu has finally cleared the air on the rumour that she has four kids and it’s not what you expected. Following continuous speculation that she is not only a mum but a mother to four kids. The Nollywood actress who plays “Kiki” in Jenifa’s Diary, took to her Twitter account to clear the air, earlier today, June 11, 2017. She wrote, “I don’t have kids, not One, not Two and definitely not Four.” Just in case we misunderstood her message, these her posts on Twitter should clear up any further misunderstandings. We hope with these, she has been able…
Popular YouTube channel Yorubahood has released a new indigenous drama, “Sogigun.” “Sogigun” stars Muyiwa Ademola, Iyabo Ojo, Gabriel Afolayan, Opeyemi Aiyeola, Majekodunmi Immanuel among others. Majek is a big time player in the game of relationship. He chases after anything in skirt even though he’s been warned to change his ways a couple of times but Majek feels he’s going to be the king of the game for life. Pulse Movies is collaborating with Yorubahood to bring you lots of interesting indigenous movies.
Stephanie Okereke-Linus has been served with a N100 million copyright infringement lawsuit for her movie, “Dry.” The Nollywood actress and filmmaker is being sued by writer and lawyer, Miss Daniella Madudu, OlisaTV reports. The lawsuit comes shortly after Miss Madudu accused Linus of stealing the storyline for the 2015 movie “Dry,” from her original literature, “Behind Her Veil.” The filmmaker has since refuted the claims, but Miss Madudu is not backing down. According to the reports, the suit was reportedly filed a few days before Mrs Okereke-Linus issued an official statement, refuting the claims and denied ever seeing Ms Madudu’s…
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has condemned the quit notice recently given to Igbos living in northern Nigeria by Arewa Youth Coalition and sued for unity among Nigerians. In a statement in by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, in Yanegoa on Monday, Dickson said it was regrettable that some people would deliberately build up hatred against fellow Nigerians. He said that all Nigerians were guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution, to live in any place of their choice and pursue their legitimate businesses without molestation. Dickson said that it was high time the Federal Government showed leadership by designing a…
The People’s Republic of China on Monday donated N60 million to support the Future Assured Initiative of the wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari. The official presentation of the cheque was performed by the Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Lin Jing, who represented the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pinjian, at the State House in Abuja. Mr Pinjian said that the gesture was part of the Chinese commitment to assist Mrs Buhari’s efforts in addressing the challenges faced by the victims of insurgency in the North East. He also said that the Chinese government appreciated the effort…
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said on Monday in Abuja that the Federal Government remained committed to repositioning the health sector for improved service delivery. The minister said the government would reposition the sector through workable national policies. Adewole said in Benin on Monday at an event to mark eight years of stewardship of Prof. Michael Ibadin, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital. He said no country could develop without a healthy workforce and that the best way to go was to invest in the health sector. The minister, however, said the health sector…
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted that he will remain at Manchester City despite falling out of favour with Pep Guardiola. Iheanacho is expected to make a move away from Manchester City this summer with West Ham, and a series of other clubs interested. Amidst the transfers rumours trailing him, the 20-year-old has revealed his only focus is on Manchester City. Asked by BBC World Football podcast if he will be at City next season, the Imo State born striker replied: “Definitely”. “I don’t know about that news [regarding a move]. All I know is that I’m still at…
Football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to take their rivalry from the pitch to hotel world. Barcelona star Messi and Ronaldo of Real Madrid have been rivals for almost a decade, competing for every single trophy and individual award in world football. Both football stars have also invested in hotels, taking the most competitive rivalry in the history of football to business. In October 2016, the Portugal star officially opened his flagship hotel, ‘Pestana CR7 Lisboa’ in Madeira with branches in Funchal, Madrid and New York. Following in his rival’s footsteps, Messi has bought a £26m luxury…