President Muhammadu Buhari will, on January 23, travel to the United Kingdom for a medical visit. Buhari announced his plans to take a 10-day leave on Thursday, January 19, via a letter to the Senate. “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended, I wish to inform the Distinguished Senate that I will be away on a short medical vacation from Monday January, 23 to February 6th, 2017 and while I am away, the Vice President (Osinbajo) will perform the functions of my office,” the letter read. The president’s decision has however angered Nigerians who believe…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that the Federal Government will not increase the price of fuel in the country. The assurance was given by NNPC spokesman, Ndu Ughumadu via a statement released on Thursday, January 19. The statement reads in part: “NNPC wishes to assure Nigerians that there is no iota of truth in the rumour that government is scheduled to adjust pump price of petrol.” “This plea comes on the heels of reports that some motorists have begun panic buying of petrol, following rumours that the government is about to increase the pump price of the…
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has urged Biafra agitators to see Nigeria as their country. Kalu said further that the activities of the agitators could not be compared to those of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The former governor made the comments on Wednesday, January 18, during a visit to Minna, Niger state. “IPOB or MASSOB are armless people; they are different from Boko Haram, so we will continue to appeal to Nigerians because there must be peace,” he said according to Daily Post. “What is happening in Southern Kaduna State is not right, people should stop killing their…
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has urged Biafra agitators to see Nigeria as their country. Kalu said further that the activities of the agitators could not be compared to those of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The former governor made the comments on Wednesday, January 18, during a visit to Minna, Niger state. “IPOB or MASSOB are armless people; they are different from Boko Haram, so we will continue to appeal to Nigerians because there must be peace,” he said according to Daily Post. “What is happening in Southern Kaduna State is not right, people should stop killing their…
West Ham United have agreed an £8 million fee with Southampton for unsettled defender Jose Fonte, sources close to the Hammers have said. Fonte’s future has been the subject of intense speculation all month after he handed in a transfer request at Southampton after failing to agree a new deal at St Mary’s. Fonte, who has made 288 appearances for Southampton, was in the final 18 months of his contract and sources said Saints have reluctantly agreed to let him move on during this month’s transfer window. A number of clubs had expressed an interest in the Portugal international, but…
Manchester United generated the most revenue of any football club in the world last season, according to a report published by Deloitte. United dethrone Real Madrid – who held top spot for 11 years – after accumulating a record revenue of 689m euros (£515m) during the 2015-16 term. The Premier League club saw commercial revenue grow by 100m euros (£71m). Combined revenue for the top 20 clubs during the 2015-16 season grew 12% to 7.4bn euros (£6.41bn) – a new record. It is the first time Manchester United have topped the annual Deloitte Football Money League since the 2003-04 season.…
Luke Shaw is content at Manchester United and the club are happy with him, according to his agent. The Independent had reported that Shaw, 21, is “almost certain” to be on his way out of the club, saying that United manager Jose Mourinho was frustrated at the left-back’s lack of development. However, agent Jonathan Barnett told IBTimes UK: “I am angry with these reports suggesting Luke Shaw will leave Manchester United in the summer. I am angry at the irresponsible journalism. “Luke Shaw is happy at Manchester United and, also, Manchester United are happy with him.” Mourinho publicly criticised Shaw…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is “not surprised” that reported Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has plenty of suitors and says he will not stand in the France international’s way if he wishes to move on. Sources said in the summer that Jose Mourinho was keen on Griezmann and the rumours have persisted, with The Independent reporting this week that negotiations for the 25-year-old’s move to Old Trafford this summer are at “an advanced stage,” with United prepared to pay his €100 million buyout clause. When asked about those reports, Simeone said: “I don’t tie anybody down. I simply work…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has questioned proposed changes to the laws of the game, which include scrapping offside, put forward by FIFA technical director Marco van Basten. The former AC Milan and Netherlands striker has also suggested replacing penalty shootouts with eight-second run-ups and introducing orange cards to send players to sin-bins for 10 minutes. He has also proposed that players should be involved in fewer matches each season, that games should go straight to penalties without extra-time, children’s games to be limited to eight-a-side, stopping the clock every time the ball goes out in the last 10 minutes and…
Brazil legend Rivaldo has told Sky Sports that Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho could follow in his footsteps by moving to Barcelona at some point in the future. Rivaldo, who was crowned Ballon d’Or winner in 1999, played five seasons for the Spanish giants between 1997 and 2002, winning two La Liga titles. Coutinho, 24, has continued to be linked with a move to Barcelona in recent months, having established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. Rivaldo believes a move to Catalonia to play alongside Brazil teammate and good friend Neymar is a natural step in the…
Grammy award winning singer, Ed Sheeran has revealed that he had the shock of his life when he tried a drink called “shocker” when he visited Ghana in July last year. The pop star revealed the drink which was a mixture of weed,vodka and others knocked him off into a an imaginary little box for 6 hours. “I went to Ghana in Africa, which was a wonderful country, and they make this drink called Shocker, which is vodka, pineapple juice, coconut juice, and rum, and then they soak an ounce of weed in it, and I didn’t know this,” Sheeran…
Rita Ora has just hit 11 million followers on Instagram and celebrated the milestone with a sexy but cute photo. The singer shared a snap of herself sitting on a bed wearing sweatpants and a bra, while she posed as if offering her boobs in gratitude for the “11m” written on her chest. She wrote on her Instagram page: “This is for all 11M of you! Thank you so much! I have so much in store for you this year! Bring on 2017”. Rita seems to be a little obsessed with her boobs and has actually revealed that she has…
Popular singer, Alexander Abolore Adigun Akande aka 9ice is 37 years old today. 9ice grew up in Bariga in Lagos but he is from Ogbomoso in Oyo State. In 2014, 9ice revealed his political interest to contest for a seat at the Federal House of Representatives. The pop star lost out during the primaries but was later appointed as a Special Adviser to the Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. He is the founder of Alapomeji Records. Happy Birthday 9ice!
Photos of Ghanaian actor, Christopher Keith Nii Attoh popularly known as Chris Attoh have emerged where he has whitened his skin to look like an albino as part of a new movie project. The makeup was done by award winning makeup artist Onlilogbo Hakeem, a 38 years old native of Abeokuta, Nigeria but lives and work in Lagos. His current aim is to make a difference in Africa’s movie industry through special effects production. The 35 year old actor is married to Nigerian actress Demilola Adegbite with whom he has a son. He has featured in award winning movies like…
What’s life without beef? What’s an entertainment industry without theatrics? How would the history of American hip-hop be written if there were no hip-hop feuds? Imagine if there was no beef between Tupac and Biggie or Jay-Z and Nas? We the fans love the music, we love the movies, but we want more drama! And we promise we’ll love you more. It’s 2017 and all the Nigerian entertainers are behaving themselves. It’s only the 15th day of the year and everything is picking up slowly. 2017 started off “not saying boo” unlike 2016 which was fueled with hot exchanges from…
IK Ogbonna is so in love! The actor proves this in the loving message he penned to his wife Sonia Morales on her birthday, today, January 19, 2017. He posted an image of his wife alongside an affectionate message on Instagram: “I asked for a princess and God gave me a queen , a woman with the most beautiful soul , a heart of gold , a smile that makes the sun blush , words that creates stars in my heart,” he wrote. “You have held me through rough times and good times , you have encouraged me in times…
Many vehicles were damaged on Wednesday in Kano following a clash between operatives of Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and some illegal motor park operators at Gyadi-gyadi area in Kano metropolis. An eye witness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the clash started around 11:00 a.m when the KAROTA officials stormed the illegal motor park. The eye witness said that trouble started when the KAROTA officials wanted to stop the park operators, who were members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), from carrying passengers at the park. It was gathered that many vehicles belonging to…
Lai Mohammed, the minister of information has condemned the bombing at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Rann, Borno state by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. According to Doctors Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the accidental strike carried out by the NAF killed at least 52 civilians and about 120 persons injured. Mohammed in a statement by his spokesman, Segun Adeyemi on Wednesday, January 18, 2016, said he was saddened as the accidental bombing is not a true reflection of the level of professionalism that he witnessed during the visit. His words: “One of…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Osinbajo left Nigeria on Tuesday, January 17, and is the leader of the Nigerian delegation to the event. “At the forum the Vice President would lead a discussion on Business in Nigeria, where ministers from the Federal Cabinet who are members of the Nigerian delegation would also feature,” a statement by the Vice President’s office read. “Besides, the session on Business in Nigeria, the Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo, will feature in a number of other discussions alongside world leaders including presidents and prime ministers. “For…
John Obi Mikel is not enjoying a fine start to his career in China, losing his third game for new club Tianjin TEDA. Although it’s just pre-season, Mikel has now lost two games for the side he signed for in the January transfer window. Mikel joined Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea in a £140, 000 per week deal. The midfielder who is now the captain of the side led the team to another defeat on Tuesday, January 17. Tianjin TEDA lost 1-0 to Dinamo Bucurest in a pre-season game as coach Jaime Pacheco continues to work on…