Arsenal’s hopes of capturing their first Premier League title in 12 years took a huge hit on Friday with news that goalkeeper Petr Cech faces up to a month out injured. The Czech Republic international suffered a muscular problem at the end of Wednesday’s 2-1 loss at Swansea City. That reverse left the Gunners six points below Premier League leaders Leicester City in third place, ahead of Saturday’s trip to second-placed Tottenham Hotspur. Cech’s absence confirmed by manager Arsene Wenger at a press conference on Friday thrusts Colombian World Cup goalkeeper David Ospina into the spotlight. “(He will be out…
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Sokoto Government has announced the immunization of about one million children against measles and other child killer diseases across the state. The government also said it will provide cold stores in rural areas to ensure children at the grassroots level get vaccinated on time. Briefing Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on progress of the ongoing immunization efforts in Sokoto, the state commissioner of Health, Dr. Shehu Kakale, said renewed commitment by the government has resulted in reaching many remote locations for the administering of vaccines on children. In a statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Kakale had told the…
Lassa Fever has killed a medical doctor, nurse and a heavily pregnant woman in a fresh outbreak in Kaduna State, Commissioner for Health, Professor Andrew Nok has confirmed. He said the three people were killed by Lassa fever in a private hospital in Zonkwa, Southern part of Kaduna state. Professor Nok while giving explanation said the nurse and the medical doctor contracted the disease after administering medication on the pregnant woman at Saint Loius Hospital, Zonkwa in Zangon Kataf Local government area of the state. Theinfostride gathered that the doctor, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Zonkwa,…
President Buhari has promised to boost the capacity of pharmaceutical companies to produce essential drugs locally. Buhari said it will be a more viable option, than relying heavily on importation. Mr. President said this while receiving a team of health professionals led by Professor Olu Akinkugbe at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari also recalled that in his years at the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), pharmaceutical companies were empowered with resources to produce drugs locally. He also said “We can revisit the experience. We can strengthen pharmaceutical companies to produce essential drugs needed in the country locally. We can then be…
Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos state during a meeting with Olufemi Onanuga, special adviser on Primary Healthcare stated that over 4.5 million children within the ages of 0 – 5 will benefit from the free vaccination against polio. Ambode added that the Lagos state government will mount 752 fixed posts, use 2,189 house-to-house team members and 1,712 transit teams for the polio vaccination exercise and would use the house-to-house strategy to reach children in various homes, markets, churches, mosques, etc. “This immunisation is free, effective and safe, with little gifts as incentives for immunised children. Parents and caregivers should take…
Power supply through the national grid has dropped below 2,800 megawatts (MW) due to vandalism, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says. According to the acting CEO of NERC, Anthony Akah, the supply dropped from 5000 MW it was in the past two weeks, the lowest since May 2015 – it had dropped to 1,327 MW before former president Goodluck Jonathan, left office. Speaking while signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Akah expressed displeasure over recurrent vandalism in the power sector. A statement released on Wednesday, March 2, by NERC head public affairs department, Usman…
A former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren, has faulted the recent Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) signed by the Federal Government with the State of Qatar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Demuren made the remark on Wednesday, while speaking at the Quarter One 2016 Breakfast Meeting of the Aviation Round Table (ART) in Lagos. NAN reports that the BASA was signed by the Minister of State for Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, on the sidelines of President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent state visit to Qatar. The agreement is expected to pave way for…
Soldiers attached to the 7 Division Strike Group Team B of the Nigerian Army have discovered a bomb-making factory in Borno State. The facility was found in Kumshe village during anti-Boko Haram clearance operations in the state recently. The soldiers also recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), rockets and high calibre ammunition from the facility.
Nigerian soldiers, during a recent anti-Boko Haram operation, rescued a young girl who was abducted by the sect in 2014. The 17-year-old girl, identified simply as Farida, is said to have been freed while troops were clearing the Lake Chad basin area of the Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. This was disclosed via an announcement made by the local government Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Abdulkarim and posted on Facebook by one Yusuf Gulumbo Muhammed, a native of the area. The announcement, accompanied with Farida’s photo, reads: “She was kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. Her name is Farida,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus on bail. Secondus was released at about 8:30pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, The Nation reports. His passports were however seized and he was required to produce two sureties with a N750 million bond each. “The PDP Deputy National Chairman has been released but under extremely stringent conditions,” Secondus’ lawyer, Emeka Etiaba (SAN), said. “For a man whose alleged offence has not been proven, he does not deserve stringent bail terms,” he added. Secondus was arrested on February…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has formally replied a letter written by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo criticizing the National Assembly’s plans to purchase 469 vehicles despite the economic problems facing Nigeria. In his reply, dated January 29, Saraki assured Obasanjo that the National Assembly under his leadership would ensure prudent management of resources, Vanguard reports. “This is to ensure that we plug all leakages and minimize waste across our expenditure systems. Likewise, the 8th National Assembly has made the issue of plugging leakages and cutting wastages in our public expenditure system a major priority that should not be toyed with. This…
Cynthia Morgan has released a new song titled ‘Olowo’ The song was released under Northside Inc The song was produced by Qas Beat.
Rick Ross is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment March 30 for a case involving marijuana and illegal tint charges. According to Bossip, the Maybach Music Group boss was pulled over in his Bentley in June after police thought his tint was too dark. The officer then found less than an ounce of marijuana in the car, so Ross was charged for both crimes. The case has been delayed because Ross was arrested two weeks later on kidnapping and assault charges for pistol whipping a landscaper.
When asked about the racially charged Oscars controversy, Chris Rock’s opening monologue, one of Rock’s joke about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith boycotting the Oscar’s in which he referenced ‘Rihanna’s panties’, Rick Ross immediately said…’Chris Rock a Cornball‘.
Finally! Amber Rose has let the cat out of the bag and you can now know who she’s dating. Last week, Terrence Ross declared Amber Rose his Woman Crush Wednesday, and it raised quite a few eyebrows as many people wondered why he did that, until the mother of one shared a short video of him dunking a ball, and she gushed over him. “Yea baby!” Rose captioned the clip, adding heart-eyed emojis. So, even though a lot of people hoped Amber Rose and ex Wiz Khalifa would be getting back together, especially after she shared a clip of them…
Sound Sultan‘s youngest child, Bidemi turns two years old today. And in celebration of his day his doting dad took to Instagram to express his excitement. An elated Sound Sultan this morning took to Instagram and wrote, “Happy birthday to my wonderful ,Gift from God .Abidemi Khaliq Olanrewaju Fasasi.May God make you grow young mature and old as one of the Most Inspirational Humans to walk this earth. And make you comfortable at that too.” The boy, who is Sound Sultan’s third child, was born Abidemi Khaliq Olanrewaju Fasasi on March 3, 2014 and during his first birthday last year,…
Today is Fuji maestro Kwam 1, comedian Klint Da Drunk, Yvonne Ekwere and artiste manager Efe Omoregbe’s birthday. King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as K1 De Ultimate is 59 years old today, March 3, 2016. Born Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Omogbolahan Anifowoshe on March 3, 1957 in Agarawu, Lagos Island, K1 began his career in music soon after his father died when he was just 13 years old. He released his first album in 1980. In 1984 he released the classic album ‘Talazo 84,’ featuring a new up-tempo and dynamic beat that was instantly dubbed the ‘Talazo System’. The album…
Korede Bello turned 20 on the 29th of February and to celebrate his new age, the Mavin artiste visited the Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria where celebrated with kids who live with the condition. Korede took to his Instagram account to share what motivated the visit which also happened four years ago when he last celebrated his birthday. He wrote “So I decided to spend #Koreday with the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria. I remember celebrating my birthday with them four years ago and someone asked me, why them? Well! We share something in common. I have an extra day and…
Contrary to the rumours that rapper, Kanye West has been involved in some piracy situation when it was alleged that he has been stealing songs and software off the internet, the rapper has come out to say it was all a joke. A source from his camp admitted this saying, “Ye was in the studio Tuesday and thought it’d be funny to send out the pic. He’s well aware ‘TLOP’ has been pirated more than 500k times, and while he’d never steal music … he knew the Internet would have a field day.” The trick in the trolling was posting…
Curtis Jackson, popularly known by his stage moniker, 50 Cent has added to his riches after finally selling his 21 bedroom Connecticut mansion which he had listed up for sale far back in 2007 for $18.5 million. The house did not get patronage until recently when it found a buyer aiming at turning the 52-room home into an assisted living facility. The 50k square foot home had been a burden for the bankrupt rapper, costing around $70 Thousand per month to maintain since it is equipped with 9 kitchens, an outdoor infinity pool and grotto, indoor pool, helicopter pad, casino,…