Adele has no issues carrying kids for a gay couple who got engaged at her concert in Denmark. The 27-year-old pop star invited a gay couple to join her on stage as one of them had a rather important question on Tuesday, May 3. To the delight of Adele and the audience at the Forum in Copenhagen, the man being asked for his hand in marriage said “yes”. The British super star then jokingly offered to be a surrogate for André Söderberg, 18, and Simon Carlsson, 20, if they wanted to start a family. “Should I be your surrogate if…
Author: David Folami
At least 12 persons reportedly sustained various degrees of burns following an explosion which rocked a settlement known as Kara Market near Onitsha in Anambra State, on Tuesday, May 4. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Anambra, DSP Ali Okechukwu, who confirmed the incident on Wedneday, May 4, said that the explosion was caused by hoarded fuel in a jerrycan. “The explosion was not a bomb as being speculated by people. A jerrycan of petrol that was brought to the settlement exploded around the area and some people sustained various degrees of burns. “They were taken to various hospitals…
About 7, 000 houses have already been registered in Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at a KSMC Hausa programme, ‘Kasar Mu a Yau’ aired on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the head of Kaduna State agency for Land and Survey, Ibrahim Husaini, disclosed that all houses and land will be registered. “7000 houses have been registered in Kaduna North Local government. We are hoping that under the leadership of Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad Elrufai, all houses and lands in Kaduna State will be registered,” Husaini said.
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has promised to end high cases of kidnapping to ensure the safety of lives of the citizens in the state. El-Rufa’i made the promise on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Kachia, Kachia Local Government Area of the state. He said the state government had noted with concern the spate of kidnapping, especially in Kaduna metropolis, adding that “the ugly scenario would soon be a thing of the past’’. He said the state had recorded significant stride in addressing indices of insecurity, including killings of innocent persons and cattle rustling. “We have put…
Barely few days after celebrating the World Press Freedom Day, news of an alleged intimidation of a journalist has surfaced. Reports have it that Jacob Dickson, a reporter with an online news platform, Authentic News Daily, was allegedly arrested by the police and charged to the Kaduna Magistrates Court for writing about the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Dickson was allegedly charged for incitement for reporting that youths in a particular community threw stones at El-Rufai when he visited the area. You will recall that the minister for information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the Buhari led administration will ensure an…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, revealed that he knew he was going up against the most powerful minister in the cabinet of former President Goodluck Jonathan when he made startling revelations about the missing money in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Sanusi, who was referring to Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the ex minister was untouchable during GEJ’s tenure. The monarch said “I knew that taking on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporaton was taking on the most powerful minister in Jonathan’s government, and nobody who had touched Diezani had survived. It was not a question of what would…
The ex-Governor of Imo state, Achike Udenwa has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly receiving N350m from the former minister of state for finance, Nenadi Usman. The EFCC arrested and quizzed Usman, who also was the campaign director of the Goodluck Jonathan presidential campaign, for allegedly receiving N2.5b from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Reports also said the campaign director was the one who disbursed all the funds used during GEJ’s campaign. Reports have it that a source with the anti-graft agency said “Udenwa was invited on Tuesday and was quizzed for several…
The Federal Government has set a three year target that will lead to the total stoppage of fuel importation. This was made known by the minister of state for budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed. She said ”We are setting a three-year deadline to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products and to become a net exporter of petroleum products.” “The objective of this is to increase domestic supply of refined products and to reduce demand on foreign exchange for importing refined products in our country. The ministry of petroleum is pushing this. There is also a plan to push for…
Femi Fani Kayode, has made it crystal clear that he is not hiding from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ex minister also described as false, reports that said he has been in hiding. He said “My reaction to the allegation that I have gone underground and that I am hiding from the EFCC” and made available to Vanguard early this morning. “I have just read some absurd media reports in which have quoted their sources in the EFCC, as saying that I had gone underground and that I was hiding from them. This is false. I have…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan paid a remarkable tribute to former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to mark the sixth anniversary of his death. Jonathan was the Vice-President during Yar’Adua tenure, until his death on May 5, 2010. GEJ on his Facebook page, extolled the virtues of his former boss saying “Six years ago I lost a dear friend and partner in democracy, peace and progress. President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was a servant leader and a stickler for the rule of law. He may be gone but he is never to be forgotten. I pray for his soul and for him to…
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has reacted to comments made by Oby Ezekwesili, during an event (The Platform) that was held in Abuja on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Ezekwesili referred to the economic policies of the present administration as archaic and opaque. The former World Bank executive also said the policies were hurting the poor, adding that Mr. President was using his dictatorship attitude to run the country. Reports have it that Adeosun said “I disagree with Mrs Ezekwesili. “The present government has a planned economy and does not operate a command and control economic system as alleged by…
Jamie Vardy believes the work ethic of his Leicester City team-mates this season has fired them to Premier League glory. The Foxes have shocked the footballing world this season by winning the English top flight only eight years after being relegated to League One, having begun the campaign favourites for the drop and 5000/1 outsiders for the title. Vardy has also fought against the odds. He was playing non-league football only four years ago for Fleetwood Town, is now a Premier League champion and vying for a place in Roy Hodgson’s starting line-up for Euro 2016. The striker, who played…
Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante will leave newly-crowned Premier League champions Leicester City this summer, predicts Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson. The two midfielders have been key players in Leicester’s odds-defying title win under Claudio Ranieri this season, with Mahrez named PFA Player of the Year. However, Merson says the pair will be targeted by a number of top clubs during the transfer window and could be tempted by a move. “I worry Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante could leave,” Merson told Sky Sports. “I don’t see a problem with Jamie Vardy, as I don’t think anyone will pay a…
Everton will battle to restore their now weak reputation with a strong finish to a poor campaign that has left them languishing in mid-table, says captain Phil Jagielka. Everton exited the FA Cup and League Cup when they faced the very impressive Manchester United in the semifinals and their woeful Premier League campaign, which has seen them lose 11 games, has left the Merseysiders in 11th place. If they drop any lower it will be their worst finish in over a decade. Manager Roberto Martinez has come under increasing pressure with a number of supporters remaining inside Goodison Park after…
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has confirmed that he turned down the opportunity to take over at Leicester City last summer, before the newly crowned Premier League champions approached Claudio Ranieri. Leicester’s remarkable title triumph was confirmed on Monday when Chelsea fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, with Hiddink revealing afterwards that Ranieri had called to thank him for his team’s second-half display. Ranieri was a surprise appointment when Leicester confirmed that he would succeed Nigel Pearson at the King Power Stadium last summer, but Hiddink says…
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the Real Madrid starting lineup for their Champions League semifinal second-leg tie against Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. Ronaldo, who had missed Real’s last three fixtures with a thigh injury, had been passed fit for the match by manager Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday and was confirmed in the starting XI just before the kick off. In all, Zidane made three changes from the first leg. Forward Karim Benzema, who exited at half-time at the Etihad, and midfielder Casemiro were ruled out earlier in the week with injuries and were replaced by Jese and Isco.…
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the side feel cheated after their Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Bayern won the second leg of the tie 2-1 on Tuesday but were eliminated on away goals having lost the first leg 1-0. However, Rummenigge believes the result should have been different after accusing referees of getting key decisions wrong, in particular failing to call offside in the build up to Antoine Griezmann’s tie-winning goal for Atletico. “We feel a little bit cheated,” he said after the game. “The Atletico goal was offside, the foul for the…
Bitter Arturo Vidal insists Bayern Munich are still the “best in the world” despite dropping out of the Champions League semi-finals at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Bayern defeated Atletico 2-1 on Tuesday but went out on away goals after suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg last week. The German side dominated proceedings at Allianz Arena but could not convert their possession and chances into a vital third goal. However, despite being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition for a third consecutive season, Vidal insisted Bayern are still the best club side in football. “I don’t know…
For the third season in a row, Bayern crashed out of the Champions League in the semi-finals to Spanish opposition on Tuesday, a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid not enough to prevent the Bavarians from losing on the away goals rule. The Spaniard, who will join Manchester City next season, can still win two more trophies, the league and German Cup, but he will not go down as one of Bayern’s all-time great coaches, having never conquered Europe during his three-year stint. His failure to clinch the Champions League means he will be unable to become the fifth Bayern coach…
Just recently, Jamie Vardy was a non-League footballer, on Monday, May 2 he became a Premier League winner with Leicester City afer an excellent season. His remarkable journey to stardom is set to be documented in his autobiography which will be released in October, 2016. Non-fiction publishing company Ebury Publishing have signed a deal for the autobiography. It has been a fairytale year for the striker who has scored 22 goals for Leicester City to aid Leicester in their amazing title win. He was released by Sheffield Wednesday as a 16-year-old before spells in non-League football with Stocksbridge Park Steels,…