A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank, has appealed to Northern region leaders, Governors, Emirs and political leaders to advise youths of the region against making inflammatory statements. Frank in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting to a call by Northern youths to Igbos to leave the region, said such call could build tensions across the country. He, therefore, called on the Federal Government to take necessary steps to douse tension that may have been generated as a result of the threat. Frank also cautioned youths across the country not to give in to…
Author: David Folami
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered five new political parties. They are: Young Progressive Party (YPP), Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), New Generation Party of Nigeria (NGP), All Democratic Peoples Movement (ADPM) and Action Democratic Party (ADP). According to Punch, INEC, in a statement issued by its Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Prince Adedeji Soyebi, said “At present, 95 Associations have applied to the Commission for registration as political parties. Two of the associations voluntarily withdrew their applications. “The Commission today approved the applications of five of the associations which have fulfilled the constitutional requirements for…
Osagie Ize-Iyamu has lost his appeal against Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Appeal Court in Benin City. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate’s appeal suit against Obaseki’s victory in last year’s gubernatorial election was dismissed by a five-man panel led by Justice M.B Dongban-Mensem. Ize-Iyamu challenged the outcome of the election, accusing Obaseki and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the process. The aggrieved PDP candidate claimed that the September 28 election was marked by corrupt practices, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of not complying with the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act…
Nnamdi Kanu has received a huge honour in his hometown. According to several sources, the leader of the pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been given a look-alike statue in his home in Afara, Umahia the capital of Abia State. The statue was reportedly done by a sculptor and IPOB member named Mazi Okwuchukwu Njoku. He presented it to Kanu in the presence of family and members of IPOB. The IPOB leader, who is among the four defendants standing trial on charges bordering on Biafra agitation, is currently out on bail. However, the Federal Government revealed plans…
Head coach of South Africa’s national team, Stuart Baxter, has opened up on how his side claimed their first win over Nigeria in a competitive game. Two second half goals courtesy of Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau, saw Baxter’s side claim a famous away victory. “We opened up the game in the first half but unfortunately we did not score. Beating Nigeria is very interesting. “Nigeria is a very good side but my boys prevented them from scoring. We are trying to develop our boys and expose them,” he said after the match. Quit notice on Igbos: Fani-Kayode reveals real…
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is joining the battle for Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins. O Jogo says Barcelona and Real have been keeping tabs on the playmaker – as has Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. But the £52 million buyout clause might put off some suitors after the club tied him down to a lengthy contract in February. United need attacking reinforcements after Zlatan Ibrahimovic left and they returned to the Champions League thanks to their Europa League triumph. The Portugal international only scored six league goals last season but he laid on nine assists, the most in the Portuguese…
According to Stuart Pearce, Liverpool can still sign Virgil van Dijk this summer if they pay the £70 million that Southampton are demanding. It’s safe to say that there is very little clarity on where Liverpool stand as far as Virgil van Dijk is concerned. After being reported to the Premier League by Southampton for “tapping up,” Liverpool issued a public apology and retracted all interest in the Dutchman. So, where does that leave Liverpool? Well, the official statement that was issued on Monday leaves very little room for manoeuvring as it plainly states that the Reds are no longer…
Liverpool have been offered encouragement in their pursuit of Roma winger Mohamed Salah. The two clubs have spent the week haggling over a fee after Salah struck personal terms with Liverpool. Il Messaggero says Roma have identified former Newcastle flop Florian Thauvin as the winger’s replacement. The relatively cheap arrival of Thauvin from Marseille could offer Liverpool a glimmer of hope. Salah has told fans in Egypt he hopes to join Liverpool.
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is being tracked by Juventus, sources in Italy have said. Juventus are closely monitoring Matic’s situation at Chelsea, with the midfielder yet to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge as he enters the final two years of his contract. Questions over Matic’s future at Chelsea have also been raised over the club’s reported pursuit of Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Sources have said that Matic, who made 40 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season, could be tempted to move on this summer if he finds himself down the pecking order in Antonio Conte’s plans.…
Antonio Conte has been urged to sign Alvaro Morata ahead of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea by former Arsenal striker Paul Merson. The Premier League champions are believed to be closing in on a deal for the Everton striker, who has rejected a superior offer from Manchester United in favour of a return to Stamford Bridge. Morata, meanwhile, was wanted by Conte at Chelsea last summer and even held talks with the Italian about a move to the Premier League. But the Real Madrid striker has now reportedly agreed to join United, although Jose Mourinho’s side are yet to agree a…
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is expected to be in London today for talks with Chelsea. The Daily Mail says Bakayoko is flying over to London this weekend with a move to Chelsea appearing imminent. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is a fan of the 22-year-old, who would fit into their midfield alongside the ever-reliable N’Golo Kante. L’Equipe reports ASM and Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement over the midfielder’s fee, believed to be near the €40 million (£35m) mark. Discussions between the Blues and Bakayoko’s representatives have gone on for several weeks and a move seems very likely now. It…
It has not been a simple decision to leave Real Madrid, but Alvaro Morata wants to feel important and to have minutes in decisive matches, something that Jose Mourinho will give him at Manchester United. The striker is fed up with playing only when others need to take a rest and for this reason, he told the Los Blancos hierarchy of his intentions on Friday morning. Before Juanma Lopez, his agent since the age of 14, passed through the offices of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the player received a call that cleared any doubts he might have had regarding what…
Jose Mourinho desperately needs to bolster his attacking options this summer. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suffered a long-term injury and is leaving Old Trafford. Meanwhile Wayne Rooney has struggled for regular match action and has been linked with a move to the MLS. Starsport understand United have turned to Morata after accepting defeat in their pursuit of Evertonstriker Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku was Jose Mourinho’s preferred choice to replace Ibrahimovic. But the Belgian bruiser looks set to snub United in favour of Chelsea United are baulking at Real’s £70m demand for Morata and have said £60m is their final offer. The Independent…
Manchester United are hopeful of doing a double striker deal for Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata and Torino’s Andrea Belotti in the next two weeks, after agreeing terms with the Spanish striker and submitting a bid of around £70m for Belotti. Manager Jose Mourinho has been keen to completely upgrade his forward line, especially with the anticipated departures of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, and The Independent understands that the Portuguese has decided to press away with trying to sign two forwards – as well as three other players. United in the end agreed personal terms with Morata “very quickly”, and…
From releasing a tell-all memoir, “On Becoming” to filing for divorce from an unfaithful husband, On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa appears firmly set for a new beginning. The radio presenter seems ready to give love another chance but she is keeping her cards close to the chest. Makinwa, who is rumoured to be dating US-based Oluseyi Kuye shared a picture of herself and an anonymous man rocking a pair of Gucci shoes on Snapchat. The image which was captioned “His and Hers” revealed only the legs of the OAP and her company who she seems to be having a great time…
Dancehall singer Cynthia Morgan has shared her opinion on Dammy Krane’s arrest. The singer said God was the architect of Dammy Krane’s arrest because he wants to realign his purpose in his life. She said this via her Instagram page yesterday, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. “I have never been involved in fraud directly or indirectly but I know an attack when I see one and I also know an attack that will lead to a redemption of a great soul when I see one.the only reason why he was caught is because God loves him and wants to realign and…
Koko master D’banj has just shared a photo of his baby boy, Daniel The Third. The adorable photo that sees Daniel in his mother’s hands was shared via his Instagram page on June 6, 2017. “Mum,” the photo was simply captioned with love struck emojis. D’banj and his son Daniel are already creating their own Instagram love story and we’re loving it. He launched an Instagram account for Daniel The Third on the day he announced the boy’s arrival. Then on June 1, 2017, Daniel gave his dad a shout out after the singer teased fans with his new project.…
Yomi Fash acts mostly in Yoruba language films and has more than 100 films to his credit. He earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos. In 2014, he was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his role in “Omo Elemosho”, the same year, he got the award for best actor in a supporting role for his role in the same movie, from NEA awards which was held in the US.
Adunni Ade is popular for her role in movies like “For the Wrong Reasons,” “What’s Within,” “2nd Honeymoon,” among others. Ade studied accounting at the University of Kentucky. Also a model, Adunni was on America’s Next Top Model before she relocated to Nigeria in November 2013.
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe failed to show up in court yesterday, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Her absence stalled the domestic violence trial of her husband Lanre Gentry at Ogba Magistrate Court. Lanre Gentry has been charged with alleged domestic violence against his star actress wife. In April 2017, Mercy Aigbe revealed that she has been a victim of domestic violence in her marriage. The case was scheduled for a hearing yesterday before Judge Folakemi Davies- Abegunde. Mercy Aigbe was meant to submit her medical report. For Lanre Gentry, he was meant to argue why the restraining order on him should…