The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to release Senator Shehu Sani immediately. SERAP accused the anti-graft agency of violating both the national and international law when Shehu was arrested on the 31 of December 2019, for alleged extortion of $20,000 (N7.2m), from the owner of ASD Motors. According to the group, prolonging Sani’s detention without charge or trial is a disrespect to the law in the country. They added that he should be released on bail pending the conclusion of any investigation. SERAP wrote, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Popular singer, Wizkid has told the world how he reacts to people that offend him. According to him, anytime he gets pissed off by someone, he plays out different reactions in his head and choose the best way to react to the person involved. He added that no man or woman can stress him. What do you think?
Tottenham should break their January transfer window curse and sign Crystal Palace winger, Wilfried Zaha for £80 million this month, according to Tim Sherwood. Tim believes with Mourinho at the club, a big-money offer could speed up negotiations with the selling club and player. He said that Zaha is the kind of player that most clubs need right now and Tottenham should make their bid. He, however, added that Daniel Levy would not fancy the player at the reported price especially because of his age. His words, “Everyone would want Zaha… but for £80 million I’m not sure everyone would…
PDP Chairman in Kano State, Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi has reacted to an announcement of the dissolution of the 27-member state caretaker committee of PDP by the party chairmen from the 44 local government areas of the state led by Mahammina Bako Lamido. According to him, he remains the state chairman of the party. He added that they have been to court severally on the issue and his position as the legitimate leader of the party has been upheld time and time again. He also said the constitutional clause that is being quoted has been interpreted by the court and the…
Tanzanian singer and former girlfriend of BBNaija‘s Ike, Giggy has blasted him and Mercy on Instagram. In a recent Instalive video, Giggy said Mercy has been sending people to troll her and she feels it is such a foolish and cowardly thing to do. According to her, Mercy should face her directly instead of hiding behind social media accounts. She added that Ike was her babysitter when they were dating and she even made him popular before he came to Africa. This is coming after Mercy came out to declare that she is single, hinting at a split from Ike.…
Former Inter Milan striker, Mauro Icardi has said he would be happy to remain at Paris Saint-Germain beyond the end of the season, with the French giants having the option to trigger a €70 million (£60m/€78m) transfer clause. A season-long agreement was reached with Serie A giants Inter for his services last summer and it remains to be seen whether efforts will be made to keep him at Parc des Princes beyond this term. Speaking on his future recently, Icardi said he is ready to talk about an extended stay if that is what the club wants. He added that…
Commander, Nigerian Army Women Corps (WAWC), Maj-Gen. Preye Fakrogha has urged female officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to be very confident in themselves when they discharge their constitutional duties. Col. Izimdu Idimah, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigeria Army, Kaduna, revealed that Preye Fakrogha disclosed this when the major general visited the Division on Thursday in Kaduna. According to him, the female soldiers need to always contribute their quota towards achieving the goals of the Nigerian Army. He added that this will justify the establishment of the women corps. Maj Gen. Preye also said even if…
Popular singer, Simi has come out to share why she never used Adekunle Gold’s name in the lyrics of her songs. According to her, she did that because she did not want make things obvious and prove that they were an item. She added that she initially planned to use Dekunle in her track titled “Joromi” but opted for the song title to not raise suspicions. Her words, “I wrote like 4 songs on the beat before I wrote Joromi. I was actually going to use “Dekunle Dekunle – I want you to love me” – but I already had…
Real Madrid should stay away from the baggage Paul Pogba will come with, and go for a player like Christian Eriksen, according to Steve McManaman. For Steve, Pogba is always a distraction off the pitch and cannot be seen as a useful asset for the Spanish giant. He added that Eriksen is the better option since he can be bought for a fraction of the price as his contract is set to expire. His words, “What Pogba has shown in England, I know Real Madrid have gone cold on him but I know that Zinedine Zidane likes him, however I…
Acting President General, Ndi-Igbo United Forum, NUF, worldwide, Chief Dr. Goddy Ezenagu has asked Ndigbo to unite to aid the possibility of delivering Nigeria’s President in 2023. Chief Dr. Goddy, who disclosed this during a new year message in Enugu on Wednesday, said he was not happy with the fact that Igbo fractions in the country have been facing problems lately instead of coming together. According to him, APC and PDP should present their candidates from Igbo extraction to make it easier for the citizens to have an Igbo president in 2023. He added that by so doing, the country…
Popular rapper, Lil Wayne has said he fancies the idea of visiting Nigeria very soon. The lyricist revealed this during an interview in America when he was asked one place in the world that he would love to visit in the future. His reply was, “I have never been to Nigeria and that is the place that I would love to go to, I have never been to and Egypt. I heard Nigeria is lit. I had a whole different idea of the place…” We cannot wait.
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers has come out to say he believes Kelechi Ihenacho has rediscovered his confidence after his strike vs Aston Villa yesterday night. Iheanacho came off the bench to play a major role as Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw in their first leg League Cup semi-final clash at King Power Stadium. According to Rodgers, the Nigerian is so strong and powerful plus he is massively confident right now. He added that he now knows what he would get from the forward when he starts on the pitch or on the bench. His words, “Kelechi comes…
Ex-Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are similar in terms of their ideological approach to governance. According to him, APC might find it hard to attract votes in 2023 general elections if the party does not put its house in order in the nearest future. He revealed this in Osogbo as he featured on The Frontliners, a programme organized by Association of Veteran Journalists, Osun State branch. Shittu said individual approach to governance is what separates parties in government from the opposition and he believes in the progressive…
Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has come out to talk about what she did after she realized that her former husband, Maje Ayida was repeatedly cheating on her. According to her, she did not fight anyone and she only focused on herself. She added that no one owns a partner in marriage and the one who is being cheated on is not responsible for the cheater’s actions. See what she wrote, What do you think?
Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is focusing on Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Southampton after his team’s recent Carabao Cup draw vs Aston Villa. The Leicester City man came from the bench to help the Foxes earn a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in Wednesday’s English Football League Cup semi-final first-leg tie. This means the former Manchester City player has been directly involved in 7 goals in his 5 competitive appearances against Villa. Speaking after the game, he said it was just another goal and all focus will now shift to the EPL before the second leg. His words after the…
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has said a lot of work still has to be done for the huge investment in sports development in the state to begin to yield fruits. He revealed this at the finals of the 9th edition of the Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa Football Tournament at the Agbor Township Stadium on Monday. According to Okowa, more rich Nigerians and corporate organizations are needed for the sponsorship of sports activities in the state, especially football. He added that the over-dependence on government sponsorship for sports in Nigeria must stop. His words, “Today, we watched a beautiful game of…
Popular model, Slick Woods, who is currently battling cancer, has said she suffered an unexpected seizure recently. According to her, she is doing better and learning to walk again after a torrid time. Flaunting a picture from her hospital bed, with an IV line sticking out of her arm, Slick wrote, “Now that I’m feeling a million times better and walking again thanks @cheyalli for saving my life during an unexpected seizure in the middle of the night, man there’s so many people going through way worse #staygoofy” See the photo, We wish her speedy recovery.
Hazard leaving Chelsea convinced Callum Hudson-Odoi to remain with the Blues, according to Antonio Rudiger. Reports said Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich were ready to spend big on the English international when his future was up in the air. No deal was wrapped though, and Hudson went on to sign a lucrative new contract at Chelsea. Speaking on it recently, Rudiger said the youngster realized his chances in the team will increase after the Belgian left. His words, “Of course he asked me about Bayern Munich back then. I told him that it was of course a great club,” “The fact…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for today’s ruling by the Supreme Court that declared him the winner of the 2019 governorship election in the state. According to APC, even if the judgment is surprising, it is final and they have no choice but to respect it. In a recent statement signed by the APC publicity secretary in the state, Sylvester Imonina, the party added that APC congratulates the winner in the spirit of good sportsmanship. His words, “For the sake of the good of Delta State, APC,…
Popular music video director and filmmaker, Oluwakemi Adetiba is marking her 40th birthday today. The stunning dark-skinned lady revealed that she has zero regrets in her life as she shared a beautiful picture to announce her new age. See the pic, Her words, “Absolutely NO Regrets!! 🙏🏾” Lovely.