Louis van Gaal has rejected the notion that Marcus Rashford saved his job, instead saying the teenager epitomises the trust in young players that Manchester United fans should be thanking him for. There have been plenty of peaks and troughs at Old Trafford this season, with the 18-year-old’s remarkable breakthrough certainly fitting into the former category. Thrown in against FC Midtjylland after a warm-up injury to Anthony Martial, Rashford netted a brace to help United win that do-or-die Europa League clash. Another double a few days later in the 3-2 victory over Arsenal increased the feel-good factor and alleviated the…
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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has again been praised for saving Nigeria from chaos by conceding defeat in the 2015 elections. Jonathan’s action was described as ‘classy’ by Ghanaian activist, Nii Akuetteh in the Wilson Centre’s Africa Year Review 2015. “Thanks to Jonathan’s handling the election and the turnover of power so smoothly, another potential havoc was avoided,” Akuetteh wrote. “Unquestionably, Nigeria’s recent embrace of democracy and Jonathan’s classy role define Africa’s most important—and uplifting—story of 2015. Africa and the world should give thanks,” he added. Jonathan has earned worldwide accolade for conceding defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the March…
Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has no reason to resign from his present position, a former deputy governor of Kaduna State, James Bawa Magaji has said. Saraki is being accused by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for wrongfully declaring his assets 13 years ago when he was governor of Kwara State. The Senator who is standing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), said recently that he is facing persecution because he emerged Senate Present against the powers that be. “I have certificate from the CCB stating that the declaration I made in 2003 was okey,” Saraki has…
The deputy national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, who was arrested by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), last week, has described his detention as a witch-hunt and pure political persecution. The EFCC arrested the PDP Chieftain over the luxury vehicles he received from the detained Jide Omokore, an associate of former minister petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is being investigated for alleged fraud. Secondus admitted to receiving the automobiles, noting that he has been friends with Omokore for over 20 years and regularly received car gifts from him for personal use. “Mr. Jide Omokore…
Implementation of N500 billion intervention fund contained in the 2016 budget proposal will not be feasible since there are no clear implementation strategies, the joint committee on Appropriation has said. The chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sen. Danjuma Goje, made the statement on Thursday in Abuja. He spoke at an interactive session with Ministry of Budget and Planning, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Accountant General’s Office and other stakeholders in the economy. Goje noted that though the executive gave explanations about the implementation strategies, they were not satisfactory. “There is no detailed, clear cut structure laid down…
Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has denied reports that he’s planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade made the denial via a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Ita on Thursday, March 3, 2016. It reads: “In a recent briefing with newsmen, the governor stated in very clear terms that he is a member of the PDP. The fact that the governor has a very good relationship with President Buhari does not, in any way, suggest he wants to join the APC.” “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor…
The National Working Committee (NWC), of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) whose tenure is supposed to expire this month, is planning to extend its stay until August, 2017. Theinfostride gathered from a document prepared by the National Working Committee on Thursday night which is to be presented to the members of their party on Monday which indicated that they want extension of tenure. In the memo jointly signed by the National Organizing Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha and National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwan, claimed that only the offices of the National Chairman, National Secretary, Financial Secretary and the National Auditor are…
Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has said that Nigeria’s senators are too important to use buses for their official duties. Ndume made the comment following criticism from various sectors on the National Assembly’s plans to purchase vehicles worth N4.7 billion. “…Money has been budgeted but the budget has not been passed and you know there is this public debate going on that Senators should not buy cars,” Ndume said while appearing on Channels TV today, March 4, 2016. “Look I am a senator representing 9 Local governments. A Minister was appointed, 36 of them. All of them are driving a convoy…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticized the governments of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for performing below expectation. The comment was made by Lagos PDP Chairman, Tunji Shelle during the party’s General Assembly, Daily Trust reports. “A new government came in May 2015 and up till now, nothing has happened. We have the history of stolen budget, missing budget, and padded budget. Is that what we are looking for? Is that the change we are looking for?” Shelle said “I can’t see any spark in the new governor of Lagos State. The only thing…
Former president Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-aide-de-camp (ADC), Ojugbane Adegbe, has been released. Adegbe was arrested on February 11 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and later transferred to the custody of the Nigerian army. He was picked up in connection with the distribution of N10 billion to delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2015 general elections. The funds is believed to be from the controversial $2.1 billion meant for arms procurement for the military to fight insurgency. Confirming his release, Adegbe’s counsel, Ogwu Onoja, said he was freed today, March 4, following the Tuesday order of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead in Lagos and Nigeria. The comment was made by Lagos APC spokesman, Joe Igbokwe, according to Daily Trust. “The non-existing Lagos PDP says Governor Ambode has performed below expectation. Now, are they in Lagos? What does the PDP know about leadership and service delivery?” Igbokwe said. “Can they see the indelible marks the man has left in Lagos in less than one year? Can they see the monumental lighting of Lagos Metropolis? Can they see the security situation and the Security architecture…
Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to Senator Dino Melaye’s statement, berating his marriage to a non-Nigerian woman. Melaye made the statement at the plenary session on Wednesday, March 2, while speaking on a debate about the need for Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria goods. “We will also move in order to encourage the made-in-Nigeria products in Nigeria, begin to talk about made-in-Nigeria women. Apologies to my uncle, the governor of Edo state, we must, as a people, stop paying dowry in dollars and pounds. It is time for my colleagues here to become born again”, Melaye said. Reacting…
Globacom, Nigerian telecommunications operator and has released an official statement, denying the reports that their contract with P Square has been terminated. GLO revealed that its brand endorsement deal with music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as PSquare is still very much intact. The company confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday that, contrary to media speculations, the twins were still its brand ambassadors, adding that it was only in the process of reviewing contracts with its ambassadors, including the twins. “We have not disengaged PSquare or any of our other ambassadors. We are currently…
HKN boss, Davido in an interview jokingly claims he’s a virgin. The pop singer was asked how long he could go without sex but he dodged the question by throwing it back at the interviewer who revealed she was a virgin and Davido also claimed to be one. According to him, ‘if you are, then i am a virgin too.’ The self proclaimed OBO unveiled a new act, Mayor Kun unto his HKN Gang. Davido, who unveiled the new act at an interactive session with the media moments ago, disclosed that Mayor Kun, an Afro pop singer is the next…
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba took to his Instagram page to pen his thoughts on placing importance on things that matter in relationships. According to him, getting the spare keys to your partners apartment is the ultimate trust. He wrote, “Sometimes it’s too late to know how much a relationship means to you till after you have lost it. The things you took for granted begin to mean a lot. The expectations you had disappear. It gets worse when you think, I could and should have done more. Certain things may not be worth it after all said and done. But…
Pop music icon, 2Baba Idibia is balling real hard! The singer got an 18 carat pure gold necklace encrusted with diamonds from celebrity jeweller, Malivelihood. Called the Key to the City of Lagos. The key is shaped to the Civic Towers, Oriental hotel and Exon Mobil building. 2Baba shared the photo on his Instagram page with the caption, “Major Key Alert @malivelihood , Diamond key pedant to the city of Lagos.”
Just when it was thought controversy won’t trail Ice Prince and his girlfriend, Maima Nkewa anymore, she goes and shows off pierced nipples. The hot girlfriend of Ice Prince shared a photo of herself in a blue gown without any bra on showing off her nips for all to see. The award winning Chocolate City rapper and his French-Ghanaian girlfriend Maima where recently involved in a cheating scandal when it was reported that Maima Nkewa was dating a Yoruba man named Akinbode based in Abuja while seeing the rapper. On January 19, 2016 Ice Prince on two separate occasions hinted…
Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro is tired of people asking about her pregnancy all the time. According to her, “ovary watchers that ask for due date or the sex of your baby when you aren’t even pregnant or you didn’t announce a pregnancy.. It’s really awkward so please just stop”. She disclosed, “pregnancy is really sensitive and women go through a lot so if someone isn’t pregnant or doesn’t announce a pregnancy please keep your opinion/questions to yourself.” She re-shared a photo from a fellow Instagram user with the words: “This people that congratulate you on Instagram, ovary watchers that ask…
Controversial Nigerian Reggae/dancehall artist, Burna Boy has ditched his black dreads for something totally different. The singer took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself at the salon sporting a golden hairdo. He captioned it, ‘Feelin goldish today. Just cuz I can.’ The Spaceship Entertainment super star recently won the One Africa Award, becoming the first ever winner of the award. The versatile act won two other awards for his collaboration with AKA on the South African act‘s hit song ‘Baddest’. He went home with a Best Hit Single award as well as Best Collaboration for the song. Burna…
Nigerian rapper Falz, 25, is one of the emerging rappers in Nigeria. His unique English flow laced with Yoruba accent has made him very popular. Falz’s rise in music is mostly the same. The sin of popular lawyer Femi Falana went to St Leos Catholic Primary School in Lagos and later went to Olashore International Secondary School, Osun state. In 2012 he became a barrister after studying Law at the University of Reading. Falz started doing music when he was at Olashore. In the year 2007, he released his first body of work ‘Shakara’ a mixtape. Circa 2010 Falz started…