Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East have thrown their weight behind President Buhari. The Igbo APC leaders also said they will support Buhari to rule as President for another term of four years. This is coming on the heels of a comment by former President Obasanjo, calling for the Igbos to take a shot at the 2019 presidential race. Speaking on behalf of the leaders of the APC in the South-East, Rochas Okorocha said APC is the party for Igbos to realise their potential. According to Vanguard, the Imo Governor also revealed that three serving Governors…
Author: David Folami
APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, often chooses his words carefully. So, when he goes on the record on occasion, we often do well to take notes. Take for instance Tinubu’s recent comments. While presenting a paper at the National Defence College in Abuja, Tinubu all but rubbished the economic policies of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Just in case you’ve been under some rock in the last three years, Tinubu was instrumental in forging the alliance that saw Buhari become President in 2015. Tinubu also handpicked Yemi Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate. Tinubu’s Southwest base delivered its share of…
The last is yet to be heard on the case involving Harrysong and Five Star Music over his breach of contract. Harrysong’s three-year contract with Five Star is supposed to expire this month, January 2017, but in November 2016 he announced his own label, Alterplate. The record label, led by ‘Limpopo’ singer Kcee, has now made the first attempt to maintain the terms of his contract by advising the general public to tread with caution and desist from transacting any business with Harry. Aside releasing none of the three albums mandated in Harrysong’s contract, the record label also claim they…
President Buhari has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient, in the midst of the economic hardship. According to Daily Post, Buhari made the plea at the 46th convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka. The President also praised the founding fathers of UNN for building a solid foundation for Nigerians. Buhari, who was represented by the minister of state for education, Professor Anthony Awnuka said “The assemblage of Nigerians to mark the convocation has in no small measure fueled the belief that the general public share the agony of the present state of affairs in the country.” He…
The Niger State Fire Service has confirmed an early morning fire outbreak at the NNPC depot in Suleja. Mr Mohammad Kwale, the officer in charge of the service in Suleja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the outbreak affected the loading section in the depot. ”The outbreak started around 4:30am when we were called. By 5:00am we have put out the fire. ”An articulated vehicle was burnt while the loading canopy and some pipes were damaged. No life was, however, lost in the incidence,” he told NAN. ”The explosion was like bomb. But a colleague of…
Impressed by the Lagos State Government’s infrastructure-driven development in Epe after several decades of neglect, residents said on Sunday that the giant strides were already stimulating growth and promoting tourism in the hinterland. Epe lies on the north bank of the Lagos Lagoon and has road links to Ijebu-Ode in Ogun and Ikorodu in Lagos State. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe, the residents lauded the government’s initiatives for attracting investment to the area. They noted that the ongoing accelerated development would boost tourism, culture, agriculture, arts and entertainment in the area. Mr Niyi…
English Premier League giants Chelsea will play the A-League’s Perth Glory in a friendly next year in the team’s only Australian appearance, officials said Sunday. The match will take place in late July or early August at Perth’s new 65,000-capacity stadium, Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett said in a statement. Officials are hopeful Antonio Conte’s side — the 2014-15 Premier League champions and current league leaders — will attract fans from across the island continent and from Asia. “This is an enormous opportunity for not only football fans, but sport fans in general, from around the nation and the Asia-Pacific…
Without any shadow of doubt, it is clear that President Buhari is alive and well, contrary to rumours being spread on social media. Another picture has surfaced, showing the First Lady, Aisha Buhari by the side of the President. The Presidency had earlier issued a statement refuting reports of Buhari’s death, but people said they were not telling Nigerians the truth. The back and forth between some concerned Nigerians and supporters of Buhari continued on social media. The matter calmed down a bit, when a picture of the President in a meeting with the Governor of Ogun state,Ibikunle Amosun was…
Theo Walcott struck a hat-trick against his former club after Danny Welbeck scored twice on his first start since a knee injury in May as Arsenal thrashed Southampton 5-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup at St Mary’s on Saturday. It was a match between two weakened teams, but the strength in depth of Arsenal, FA Cup winners in 2014 and 2015, ensured the visitors won out. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will have been especially pleased with the performance of Welbeck, who had not started since a 2-2 draw away to Manchester City in May. It was only…
Every Sunday on a Big Brother show expected to see the eviction of a housemate or maybe two, and Sunday, January 29, 2017, wasn’t an exception for Big Brother Naija. However, Big Brother had previously announced a twist; though the Housemates were oblivious of the fact, two housemates will be joining the house, and no one will be evicted from the show this Sunday. During the week, CoCoIce, Bally, TBoss, Kemen and Miyonse were nominated for possible eviction. Uriel had used her Head of House power to save Miyonse and replaced him with Marvis. The Sunday, January 29, Live show…
Singer Timi Dakolo will be headlining his Valentine’s Day show, Ribbons ‘n’ Roses in Lagos next month. The show combines artistes’ expressions of love through dance and music. Ribbons ‘n’ Roses will be holding for the fourth time since it launched in 2012. It failed to hold in 2014 and 2015 due to the international artiste cancelling and the general elections being scheduled for the same date respectively. But now, the event will take place at the Grand Ball Room in Eko Hotels, Victoria Island on February 14 with ONLY 200 tickets available for this year’s ‘Soul of Love’ edition.…
He said …. I attended an event organised by a federal ministry and a World Bank department, seeking to intimate the creative industry on how to allocate some funds they wish to disburse to the industry. When it was my turn to speak, I suggested that they should fund the processes that will make it easier for content producers to extract full value from the value chain of production. I stated clearly that they should not give us money to make films; rather, they should look at distribution, training and other key areas where we face challenges daily. I also…
Facebook user, Kenechukwu Ubaka thinks Linda Ikeji will remain single after missing her sister’s wedding in Imo State on January 28. Many people believe Linda’s schedule may have prevented her from attending the ceremony, but Ubaka thinks otherwise. He said nothing should have prevented the rich blogger from attending her sister’s nuptial; after all, blood is thicker than water. This is the response Ubaka gave another Facebook user, who challenged him for saying ‘nemesis is knocking on her (Linda) door’ after she missed at her beautiful younger sister’s wedding. Ubaka’s comment has however been condemned by many. Laura Ikeji got…
Reggae Blues Crooner Harrysong, Starts the year Fresh as he released his first official single on his own imprint altar plate Records. The song features Timaya, and it’s definitely going to set the dance floor on fire. The video also had cameo appearances by popular comedian, Bovi, Orezi, Alterplate talented artiste, Dezign and friends.
Gonzalo Higuain reached 15 goals for the Serie A season as Juventus reinforced their position as league leaders with a 2-0 victory at Sassuolo on Sunday. The €90 million striker continued his recent hot streak with a ninth-minute opener in Reggio Emilia before Germany midfielder Sami Khedira made a rare appearance on the scoresheet in the 25th minute to guarantee all three points for Massimiliano Allegri’s men. With closest challengers Roma going down to a surprise 3-2 loss at Sampdoria, the Turin club are now four points out in front ahead of next weekend’s Derby d’Italia clash with fast-improving Inter…
A late penalty from captain Andre Ayew clinched a 2-1 victory for Ghana over Congo DR and with it a meeting with Cameroon in the semifinals of the African Nations Cup. Chances were few and far between in a goalless first half in Gabon, although Congo DR’s forward Dieumerci Mbokani hit the post in the seventh minute with a close-range effort. The striker, who is currently on loan at Hull, missed another opportunity to break the deadlock on 36 minutes when he dragged his shot wide of the target. Ghana came out after the interval showing more intent and, after…
Manchester United took another step toward defending the FA Cup with four unanswered goals against Wigan Athletic, who can feel a little unfortunate at the margin of their 4-0 defeat. Until United went ahead a minute from the break, the away side were the superior outfit, overrunning the hosts’ midfield and looking increasingly dangerous in attack. However, United’s class told in the end, with Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan particularly decisive. Martial responded to Jose Mourinho’s public criticism with two assists, Marcos Rojo was a steadying presence at the back and Timothy Fosu-Mensah was enterprising in attack. United’s midfield looked…
Liverpool will arrange a private jet for Sadio Mane in order to bring him back to Merseyside from the African Nations Cup, a source has said. Senegal were eliminated from the tournament in Gabon at the quarterfinal stage on Saturday evening, after a distraught Mane missed the crucial penalty in a shootout with Cameroon. Liverpool hope the forward will return in time for Tuesday night’s huge Premier League showdown with leaders Chelsea at Anfield. It is not an unprecedented move for the club to make, with Liverpool recently arranging a chartered jet for Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino so they…
Real Madrid capitalised on slip-ups by their two main title rivals to open up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga. Matea Kovacic’s first-ever La Liga goal put Zinedine Zidane’s men on their way to a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad that enabled them to bounce back from a humbling Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Celta Vigo. Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target at the Bernabeu, for the 20th time for his club so far this season, and Alvaro Morata added the third as Real completed the double over Sociedad and frustrated their bid to…
Ashley Young is the only Manchester United player that the club are expecting to be a possible departure in the January transfer window, according to the club’s manager Jose Mourinho. Young, 31, was left out of the squad for the 4-0 home win against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday. Speaking at his postmatch news conference, Mourinho was asked about reports linking Wayne Rooney to China and the Portuguese replied: “The only player I am aware of a possibility to leave is Ashley Young. He’s a player I’d like to keep and I am not happy…