The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Wednesday that average price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol increased by 35.7 per cent year-on-year in January. This is contained in Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for January released by NBS in Abuja. The report stated that Petrol increased by 35.7 per cent year-on-year and 1.35 per cent month-on-month to N148.7 in January 2017, from N146.7 in December 2016. It noted that states with the highest average price of petrol were Borno, which sold the product for N164.09, Oyo; N161.00 and Ebonyi N156.47. “States with…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked all Nigerians, “Christians and Muslims alike”, for their constant prayers and kind wishes for his health. The President made his feelings known on his Twitter handle, @MBuhari, on Wednesday night, shortly after the Senate President Bukola Saraki; Speaker, House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara and the Senate leader Ahmed Lawan visited him in London. He said: “Pleased to receive Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Senate Ahmed Lawan, tonight. “I thanked them for visiting. I’m also grateful to Nigerians, Christians and Muslims alike, for their prayers and kind wishes for my health.’’ Senate President…
Senate President Bukola Saraki, who on Wednesday led a team of National Assembly leaders to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London, said at the end of the visit: “there is no cause for alarm” His statement was meant to douse apprehensions and speculations in Nigeria about President Buhari’s health. And after meeting the President today, Saraki declared: He said “The president I saw today is healthy, witty and himself…he is doing well, was cheerful and in good spirits”. Here is Saraki’s statement: “Myself, Rt Honourable Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and leader of Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan paid a visit to President…
US President, Donald Trump has said that the country values its relationship with Nigeria. Trump also expressed interest in working with President Muhammadu Buhari to expand the strong partnership. The US president made the comments during a phone conversation with Buhari on Monday, February 13, a readout from the White House reveals. “President Donald J. Trump spoke this week with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to discuss the strong cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, including on shared security, economic, and governance priorities,” the readout states. “President Trump underscored the importance the United States places on its relationship with…
The White House has released the readout of the discussion between President Trump and President Buhari. The readout was issued by the Office of the Press Secretary at the White House and posted on its official website. It reads: “President Donald J. Trump spoke this week with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to discuss the strong cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, including on shared security, economic, and governance priorities. “President Trump underscored the importance the United States places on its relationship with Nigeria, and he expressed interest in working with President Buhari to expand the strong partnership. The…
Bayern Munich received an offer of more than €100 million from Manchester United for Thomas Muller in 2015 but did not consider it, chief financial officer Jan-Christian Dreesen has told Sport Bild. Dreesen confirmed that the huge bid for Germany international attacker Muller had arrived when his former Bayern coach Louis van Gaal was in charge at Old Trafford. He said: “Yes, that actually happened — a fax arrived from England. But selling Thomas Muller was never a topic of discussion. “When a player is right for us, we would be stupid to weaken our team for a short-term record…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would consider a move for Jack Wilshere if he becomes available in the summer, according to former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez. City will look to strengthen their squad again in the summer and Xavi says his former Barca boss Guardiola has “a lot of respect” for Wilshere, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth for the season from Arsenal. Wilshere, who will enter the final 12 months of his Arsenal contract in the summer, is reportedly set to be offered a new deal by the Gunners, but Xavi says Guardiola would be interested in signing…
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists that midfielder Dele Alli is now worth more than the world-record fee of £89.3 million that Manchester United paid Juventus for Paul Pogba. Alli, 20, has scored 14 goals for club and country this season — five more than Pogba — and has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and United after an incredible rise over the past year. But Redknapp believes it would take a new world record to sign him. “I think now he’s worth £100m,” he told the Daily Telegraph. “If Pogba’s £90m, he’s…
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny said his side had “cracked” as they slumped to a devastating 5-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich. The Gunners are set to bow out in the round of 16 for the seventh successive season after conceding three goals in 10 second-half minutes as the Bundesliga champions took a stranglehold on the tie. Arsene Wenger’s men had appeared set for much better when Alexis Sanchez followed up his own penalty to cancel out Arjen Robben’s 11th-minute opener before half-time. But Koscielny — replaced by Gabriel after being injured early in the second half with the score…
Former Arsenal defenders Martin Keown and Lee Dixon have turned on Arsene Wenger and his players after Wednesday’s humiliating 5-1 Champions League thrashing at Bayern Munich. Wenger has seen his position as Gunners boss come under fresh scrutiny in recent weeks after back-to-back Premier League defeats damaged his side’s title hopes. That is nothing new for Wenger, who has increasingly split supporters in the latter stages of his 20-year tenure, but now some of his ex-players have been questioning his longevity. Wenger’s men were humbled in Munich as Bayern all but assured themselves a spot in the quarterfinals as Arsenal…
Wayne Rooney could look to leave Manchester United because of his lack of playing time, former teammate Paul Scholes has told the Daily Mail. United captain Rooney, who broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s club goal-scoring record last month, has not started a Premier League game since Dec. 17 and was linked with a move to the Chinese Super League during the transfer window. The 31-year-old has two more seasons left on his contract, but Scholes is not sure the England captain will see out his deal at Old Trafford and said playing largely in cup games would be “killing” him. “If…
Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris will be retried over three sex offences after a British court failed to reach a verdict this month, and will face one additional charge, prosecutors said on Wednesday. “We have decided to seek a retrial of Rolf Harris in relation to the charges of non-recent indecent assault on which the jury were unable to agree in respect of three of the complainants,” Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement. “A new, fourth count of indecent assault has also been added,” it said. The 86-year-old Harris is to be tried again for allegedly assaulting a…
Queen Latifah will be honoured at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors. The star is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year’s ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday, February 17, 2017. The Oscar-nominated actress says she is honoured to receive the award. According to her, “It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers.” Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar award for “Chicago,” she’s also been nominated twice for Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe. Other honorees include…
Australian movie star Hugh Jackman has undergone treatment for skin cancer again and renewed his warning to wear sunscreen. The 48-year-old posted a picture of himself on Instagram with his nose covered in plasters, and local media reported it was his sixth such treatment. “Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well,” his Tuesday post read. “Looks worse with the dressing on than off. I swear! #wearsunscreen.” He first had a basal cell carcinoma removed in 2013 after his wife Deborra-Lee Furness told him to get a mark on his nose checked. Jackman…
Today is music producer Young John’s birthday! Young John is a Nigerian record producer and audio engineer. Best known for producing the critically acclaimed single titled ‘Story for the gods’ off Olamide’s Street OT album, Young John was nominated in the “Producer of The Year” categories at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. With music production credits on albums including Street OT and 2 Kings, he is currently affiliated with YBNL Nation. He also owns a music outfit called, We4We. Happy Birthday Young John!
Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill, has just revealed he’s trying to gain access to see his son. The businessman and philanthropist took to Instagram today, February 16, 2017, to make this revelation. He shared the photo above writing, “Happy Birthday To My Darling Son King Andre in a bit…………#Birthdayloading Kings will come to your rising Son Your Greatness will be heard all over the world You’ll be greater than your Father You’ll rule your generation And your place will always be on the throne You’ll have good direction in life and negativity will not derail you from reaching all…
Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill, has just cleared the air on some major rumours surrounding his marriage. The businessman in a recent interview with Toast magazine denies ever having an affair with his personal assistant. According to him, “It’s funny to me because I don’t have female personal Assistant, My PA is Mr Paul, who has been working with me over the years. Besides, it was a sponsored blackmail.” When asked if he ever physically abused his wife, “I wonder where they got such gist from? I don’t believe my wife will say that besides I frown against such…
Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United will end up “in trouble” if they continue to fight on all fronts. Thursday’s Europa League round-of-32 first leg against St Etienne kicks off a frantic 11-day period for United as the second leg in France comes after an FA Cup tie at Blackburn and is followed by the EFL Cup final against Southampton. There will be little let-up if United emerge victorious from that run of matches as more fixtures would leave them with a packed schedule. Mourinho believes balancing domestic and European commitments will stretch his squad and ultimately hamper their chances of…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has sacked his Commissioner for Health, Dr Theophilus Ndagene. The commissioner’s sack was announced by Wike< spokesman, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, on Wednesday, February 15. The Governor wished Ndagene luck in his future endeavor. No reason was however given for the commissioner's removal.
President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly in a meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara, in London. According to The Cable, the meeting is currently holding at the Abuja House in London. The senate leader, Ahmed Lawan is also said to be in attendance. The report said the lawmakers arrived at the residence around 8pm. However, it was gathered that the deputy speaker, Yusuf Lasun, who was scheduled to be at the meeting was absent. Last week, national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande also paid a visit to the…