President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Monday, January 23, travel to the United Kingdom for a short medical vacation. Buhari wrote a letter to the Senate on Thursday, January 19, to announce his decision. The letter was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the plenary session of the upper legislative chamber. “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…
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Former Senate Leader, Muhammad Ndume, has said he was not nursing any ambition to become the governor of Borno in 2019. Ndume, who is representing Borno South, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Maiduguri. He was reacting to rumours making the rounds in the state capital that he planned to take over from Gov. Kashim Shettima in 2019. He explained that his decision was based on the fact that he was getting old for the position. Ndume said the governorship position required young personalities that were vibrant in nature. “I personally feel…
The Joint Military Operation in Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, has dismissed claims of responsibility by a militant group on a supposed explosion at an oil field in Ughelli, Delta. Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, Spokesman of the Joint Task Force, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the reports were frivolous and false as troops in the area reported no breach of the pipeline as claimed. He explained that the fire caused by residents who burnt bushes near the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) oil field was falsely presented as an attack by a faceless militant group. NPDC…
Barcelona are struggling … slightly. Despite a comfortable 5-0 win this weekend, they sit third in La Liga. That’s even after Sevilla’s surprise come-from-behind victory against Real Madrid. As it stands, Madrid lead the league with 40 points and a game in hand, Sevilla have 39 and Barcelona have 38. Barcelona are on an 80-point pace. It’s hard to call that bad, but it’s certainly not good enough, and not nearly as good as the 91 points they totaled last season. The fact that the drop-off is occurring in the shadow of a Real Madrid side which just finished a…
The last time Manchester City faced Tottenham, everything was looking rosy. New manager Pep Guardiola had failed to win only one match of his opening 11 games, a 3-3 draw with Celtic in the Champions League, and his team were sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table with a two-point cushion over second-placed Liverpool. They were five points ahead of Chelsea at that time, too; 14 games later, they’re 10 points adrift of the Stamford Bridge side. There’s been talk of a crisis and, while City fans will dismiss that thought and note their side is still…
The idea that, for some, Arsenal are not in the title race is a strange one when you look at the league table. The gap to Chelsea is obvious, and with a crunch game coming up against the leaders in February, there’s a chance to close the difference. In the meantime, though, pundits have written this season off as more of the same from Arsene Wenger’s team, which is slightly unfair at this stage. Firstly, nobody expected Chelsea to go on a 13-game win streak after losing 3-0 to the Gunners back in September. It was a run that almost…
One of the most recognizable partnerships in urban Nigerian music seem to have come to an abrupt end. Davido has posted a couple of Snapchats that suggest that he and Kamal no longer work together. Not one to hold back from saying how he feels, he claims to be his own manager now. ‘I am my own manager 2017’, he wrote. ‘Don’t put your ur life for another man hand [sic].’ Kamal has been managing Davido since 2011 after the HKN star fell out with former manager Asa Asika. Only yesterday, Davido alluded to being fed up with his international…
Simi and Adekunle Gold can deny it all they want, but we know they’re a couple. Their relationship reportedly started years ago when both of them were still struggling to make a breakthrough in the music industry. For a long time, it was all love and a blissful life for the young, hardworking couple who were determined to make a name for themselves, as they both held on to their long dream, their exceptional individual talents being a major driving force. Today, the two singers are amongst the country’s favourites. Simi’s voice makes grown men cry while Adekunle’s beautiful Yoruba…
It was all glitz and glam last weekend as Quilox boss, Shina Peller launched a new restaurant, 6IX in Victoria Island Lagos. Hosted by Akinola Fafowara, the restaurant launch saw the attendance of celebs like 2face Idibia, his wife Annie, comedian Bovi, actress Adunni Ade and a host of others who were treated to the best of food and music. Saxophonist, Yomi Sax added to the ambience with his sweet melodies while guests were treated to the best welcome by the restaurant’s workers. Established last December, the restaurant, located in the heart of Victoria Island at 873, Ozumba Mbadiwe avenue,…
Rapper who goes by name Ruff gives fans of the ‘Do like that ‘ song by Korede Bello a dope rap remix. Kudos to the act who blends his rap real good in the song. Enjoy.
Patoranking drops a fine remix of hit award winning song ‘My woman my everything’ featuring international dancehall acts Busy Signal and Machel Montano, including Wande Coal. ‘My woman my everything’ picked up Song of The Year at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards. Enjoy the remix.
CW has released an extended trailer for “Arrow” season 5 mid-season premiere. Titled “Who Are You?” Episode 5.10 of the CW series will premiere on Wednesday, January 25. Synopsis Worried that Prometheus is right and he is truly a killer at heart, Oliver looks for any ray of hope and finds it in what seems to be the miraculous return of Laurel Lance (guest star Katie Cassidy). However, Felicity, still reeling from Detective Malone’s murder, is bent on revenge – she wants to stop Prometheus at any cost. While in prison, Diggle fights for his life. In the final scene…
The publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi have been arrested by policemen after a raid at the Abuja office of the media house. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the security operatives stormed the head office of Premium Times in Abuja on Thursday, January 19, 2017 arresting Olorunyomi alongside a female journalist, Evelyn Okakwu. The report further narrated that the raid and arrest is believed to be in connection with online newspaper’s report on Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai. Premium Times had written on an alleged plan by the Code of Conduct Bureau to invite Buratai for…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the deployment of 98 midwives to Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Balarabe Kakale, disclosed this on Thursday in Sokoto in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the midwives were those who recently graduated from the Sokoto State College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Sokoto. “The deployment is part of efforts to boost manpower development in health sector across the state. ”The ministry appreciates the efforts of Tambuwal in boosting manpower in the area of health,” the commissioner said. Kakale…
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…
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.…