The House of Representatives says the March 30 deadline set for the passage of 2017 Appropriation Bill by the National Assembly is not sacrosanct. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, made this known on Thursday in Abuja. Namdas said that the new software used in the process was slowing down the work of the Appropriation committee. “I want to say that the March 30 deadline, just for the purpose of records, may not be actually sacrosanct because of the new development that has risen. “We have new budget software and it is different…
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Helen Paul has put ink to paper on another endorsement deal as the new ‘Face of the Telecom Consumer’ by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Premium Times reports that the comedienne signed the on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the commission’s head office in Abuja. This happy development comes shortly after Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, was named the face of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer Campaign, which took off Wednesday in Abuja. A statement issued by the commission read, “Following their appointments, Ali and Helen will now feature in handbills, flyers, banners, posters, TV appearances, radio jingles, as well as on memorabilia…
If you are a romantic, brace up! We now know why Iyanya and Yvonne Nelson’s romance fell apart just when we thought happily ever after was in sight, and it’s cold. During a new interview with The Nation, the Mavin singer revealed why he was forced to put the brakes on his relationship with the svelte Ghanaian actress. According to him, money had to come before love, and seeing as his hustle made it difficult for them to keep a relationship, something had to give. Of course, who love done epp? He said: “We broke up because we hardly had…
Solidstar is one proud dad in love! The singer who welcomed a baby with his British girlfriend is obviously smitten with his baby mama. This happy development comes shortly after Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, was named the face of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer Campaign, which took off Wednesday in Abuja. A statement issued by the commission read, “Following their appointments, Ali and Helen will now feature in handbills, flyers, banners, posters, TV appearances, radio jingles, as well as on memorabilia and other iconography materials designed by the Commission for its series of activities scheduled to sensitise and celebrate the telecom…
President Buhari has revealed why he asked the state Governors not to visit him in London. Buhari made the revelation today, Thursday, March 16, 2017, during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. The President said that he told the Governors not to come to London because he did not want government to be moved to London. President Buhari was away from the country for 49 days reportedly because of a medical issue. He returned to Nigeria in the early hours of Friday, March 10, 2017 and resumed work immediately on Monday, March 13, 2017.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his successful return from a medical vacation in London. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said the King congratulated Buhari via telephone conversation on Thursday. Adesina said the Moroccan monarch expressed delight and happiness at the kind of reception Nigerians gave Buhari when he returned home. Mohammed VI said the reception was evidence of a leader widely loved by his people. The Monarch, who had been in Nigeria on a state visit last December, invited Buhari to also visit Morocco. Responding, Buhari thanked the…
The Presidency says it is yet to receive the National Assembly’s final decision on the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President stated this on his twitter handle on Thursday in Abuja. According to the presidential aide, the presidency will respond to the disqualification of Magu if it receives official communication in writing from the senate. He said: “The Presidency will respond to the non-clearance of Magu as EFCC boss, after it receives official communication in writing from the…
Lyon also advanced, holding on to get through 5-4 on aggregate despite a 2-1 loss at Roma. The French side carried a 4-2 lead into the Estadio Olimpico and an early goal from Mouctar Diakhaby gave the hosts an uphill climb. Kevin Strootman struck back in the 17th minute and a Lucas Tousart own goal at the hour mark complicated the tie, but Lyon held on to reach the last eight of the competition.
There is only one team in Manchester left in a continental competition, and manager Jose Mourinho and his side now have a quarterfinal to look forward to. The Europa League is looking to be Manchester United’s likeliest route back into the Champions League, and they advanced, not in a manner to justify their billing as the tournament favourites, but having negotiated another obstacle in the form of Rostov. United remain on course to win two trophies and play 64 games this season. If they do both, this may be among the more forgettable evenings. It at least illustrated the enduring…
“Manchester United sold players that I would never sell and bought players that I would never buy,” Mourinho told the BBC in a preview of an interview to be aired on Thursday night. United have lost their place as the dominant force in English football since Sir Alex Ferguson called time on his glory-laden reign in 2013. The Old Trafford giants turned to Mourinho after frustrating spells under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal — a period when United flashed the cash without much success. The Portuguese says he would never have moved for some of those brought in, with…
Jose Mourinho hopes Manchester United’s players will shrug off the effects of the stormy FA Cup loss to Chelsea when they resume Europa League hostilities with a depleted Rostov on Thursday. Ander Herrera’s 35th-minute dismissal in Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final obliged United to toil with 10 men for an hour as they succumbed to a sapping 1-0 defeat at the hands of Mourinho’s former club. United have the upper hand against Rostov, having netted an away goal in a 1-1 draw in last week’s last-16 first leg in Russia, but their heavy schedule means freshness remains a concern. “We have…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee said that the party would not hold any National Convention under the leadership of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff. The Publicity Secretary of the Committee, Mr Dayo Adeyeye briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that the party could not trust Sheriff with its leadership. He added that given the“ lawless and untoward behaviour of Sheriff so far“, it appeared that there would be no meeting point in resolving PDP crisis. Adeyeye, who described Sheriff –led National Working Committee (NWC) as illegal, urged him to immediately stop operating on behalf of the party.…
Olamide rolls out video for his deeply reflective single ‘Journey of a thousand miles’ off his latest studio album “The Glory”. The Pheelz produced song’s visual was directed by Mr Moe Musa. Check on it.
The accusation was made by Deputy Chairman of the Sheriff faction, Cairo Ojougboh during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, March 13. “The reason why the caretaker committee members are protesting is that they have seen that the table is now crumbling fast under their feet,” he said. “All the organs of the party are cueing into the reconciliation and when the reconciliation pulls through, they are out and Senator Makarfi can only come as member of the Board of Trustees and so the N50m monthly subvention from governors will stop. “They get subvention from the governors every month…
Christian Pulisic set Borussia Dortmund on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over third-tier Sportfreunde Lotte on Tuesday that took them into the semi-finals of the German Cup. All the goals came in the second half, with Ousmane Dembele and Marcel Schmelzer netting after Pulisic’s opener to take Thomas Tuchel’s team into a last-four tie against Bayern Munich. “It couldn’t have been a better evening for us,” Dortmund midfielder Gonzalo Castro told ARD after the game. “Lotte are a very good team, and we said before the game that we just wanted to get to the semi-finals.” The original…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) has endowed an Education Fund for the children of his late aide, Dr Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo . The former Vice President`s Media Coordinator, Mr Paul Ibe, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, Ibe was on a condolence visit on behalf of Atiku to the deceased family during the 8th Day Fidau prayer. According to him, the purpose of the Education Endowment Fund is to support the education of the deceased children up to University level. “His Excellency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked me to announce to…
The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign, Oby Ezekwesili has accused the Federal Government of making mockery of its fight against corruption. This is coming on the heels of the Senate’s refusal to confirm the appointment of Ibrahim Magu, as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ezekwesili, in a series of tweets, said the rejection of Magu by the Senate for the second time, is a national disgrace. She said “A Govt that campaigned on Anti-Corruption is making a MOCKERY of its war. PITIFUL. @MBuhari @NGRSenate @bukolasaraki @officialEFCC. “Between Presidency of @MBuhari &…
Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals for a fourth consecutive season but had goalkeeper Jan Oblak to thank for avoiding defeat in a 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Oblak produced a remarkable triple save midway through the second half as Atletico held on to their 4-2 first-leg advantage to take their place in Friday’s draw for the last eight. And the home fans didn’t even get to cheer the return of hero Fernando Torres two weeks on from being knocked unconscious in a sickening head clash as Atletico boss Diego Simeone left the former…
Premier League giants, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester United have been put on alert as Romelu Lukaku has turned down a new contract from Everton. Lukaku who has become Everton highest ever Premier League goalscorer has turned down a £130,000 a week contract from the club. Negotiations over a new contract have been going on since the summer with the striker expected to sign the contract which would have made him the highest paid player in Everton history. After training at Everton’s Finch Farm base on Tuesday, March 14, the striker, however, inform the club that he won’t be signing…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at the mounting criticism being heaped upon Paul Pogba, saying the French midfielder is the victim of jealousy from former professional players now working in the media. Pogba has been under an understandably intense spotlight since his world record £89.3 million ($108.9 million, 102.4 million euros) pre-season return to United from Italian side Juventus. In recent weeks his form has been widely criticised, especially after Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final loss at Chelsea where Pogba seemed to shoulder much of the blame for what was just United’s second defeat since early November. But…