Ex secretary to the Nigerian government, Babachir Lawal has asked Yemi Osinbajo to not expect preferential treatment as regards the man that will be chosen to take over from Buhari in 2023. Mr Buhari sealed four more years last month. The campaign contained arguments that voters in the south should give Mr Buhari another four years so that their region can be favored in 2023. The debate caused disagreements between APC Southeast members and their counterparts from the Southwest. Babachir, however, has said the APC did not vow to give Mr Osinbajo any ticket apart from the VP one, and…
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Emeka Okonkwo a.k.a E Money, who is chairman of Five Star Music group has bagged a Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Management and Corporate Governance. Expressing his joy at his achievement, he shared, “To God be the glory! I have just received a Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Management and Corporate Governance at an event held inside the University of Lagos. I’m joined here by the incoming Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr Obafemi Hamzat whose father, Olatunji Hamzat (an influential politician) also bagged a Doctorate Degree. Congratulations to all Honourees.” See photos,
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come out to say to say that Marcus Rashford picked up an ankle injury ahead of the EPL clash against Wolves and that was why he did not feature. This is the second injury issue for the Englishman recently after he initially got injured in February against Liverpool, and last month he was also forced to the exit the England squad. Olee said, “Yeah, he got a knock again, but it’s a different ankle, it’s not the same ankle luckily. He’ll be sorely missed today. Hopefully Rom [Lukaku] can do the job though.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has begged world leaders to work towards reducing the gap in social and economic opportunities for citizens as solution to the current conflicts all over the world. The President, who accepted an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, felt Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria is because of the lack of socio-economic inclusion. His words, “It is at this point that we must ask ourselves how we, as a region, got to this point. The answer, at least in the case of Nigeria, is the lack of social and economic inclusion. As Nigeria celebrated being…
Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun has revealed how her husband’s kids cried when they discovered she would be their mum. Mrs Zainab is currently married to Dikko Nwachukwu, the owner of Jetwest Airway, who at the time was a widower after his wife died in 2015. Her words, ”I honestly didn’t envision I would get married as soon as I did. For me It has always been about connections. I have never particularly dated guys for what they had or what they can give me. So when you meet someone that is the definition of kindness, of partnership, of love, of…
Inter Milan boss, Luciano Spalletti has come out to say that there is more to his team than Mauro Icardi. After his long break, Icardi returned against Genoa, sealing his comeback with a goal. But Inter coach does not want his team to be all about the Argentine as he believes he does not manage a one man team. Spalleti said, “The Icardi issue was an opportunity to re-evaluate that Inter are a team and not a single player. As I said many times, there are moments during the season when you have to analyse things more carefully. We must…
APC has revealed that it is ready to reposition the party to assert its presence and guarantee in future elections in Anambra State. The state Acting Chairman of the party, Mr Basil Ejidike revealed this at the end of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) in Awka on Saturday. He shared that the party would hold a summit in May, which was focused towards redefining, repositioning and re-strategising the party in the state. His words, “The three-day conference shall have bearing on the outcome of the fact-finding Committee set up last week, which has two weeks to submit its reports.…
Nigerian singer and newly-wed, Simi has voiced out against internet fraud. The petite musicstar shared that Nigerians have to change their mentality about Yahoo boys if we wish for the world to see us in a good way. She shared this on a live video on Instagram, when she was challenged by a fan who told her Yahoo Boys were responsible for her high music sales. Replying the fan, Simi said if buying her music was the excuse Yahoo Boys have for continuing their crime, she’d rather they stopped patronizing her work. She also said she feels bad at they…
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane did not commit to anything when he was asked about Gareth Bale’s future at the Spanish capital and also revealed that some robust words in the dressing room ensured his team defeated Eibar 2-1 in Saturday’s La Liga clash at the Bernabeu. A poor first-half attracted a lead from Eibar via Marc Cardona, but Real bounced back after the break and two Karim Benzema headers sealed the victory. Zidane praised his players for fighting in unity to make the result happen. His words, “I will not tell you what I said at half-time, but a…
Indigenes of Zamfara have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to instantly put a stop to the killings and kidnappings presently sucking the life out of Zamfara State in Nigeria. The indigenes, who held a protest in Abuja on Saturday, spoke against the insecurity and apprehension in the country. The convener of the protest, Miss Fatimah Mustapha revealed that the protest was to let the government know about the harsh murders and several cases of kidnapping in Zamfara state. She alleged that Zamfara State government were doing absolutely nothing to arrest the situation. Mrs Kaderia Ahmed, a journalist also said, “We have…
Nigerian Billionaire Politician, Ned Nwoko has spoken up about allegations that he recently married young actress, Regina Daniels. Speaking recently to Kemiashefonlovehaven on why he still thinks about marriage after four wives, the money man revealed that he is a muslim and can get married to as many women as he wants. His spokesman said , “Allamdulilai, Hon. Ned Nwoko is of royal blood and he is entitled to as many wives as he desires. He is no kid and knows what is best for him. Don’t forget that he is a devout Moslem and he is entitled to more…
Ex Napoli boss, Maurizio Sarri has shared that Chelsea can step it up next season despite their transfer ban. The London club’s appeal against the two-window transfer ban placed on them by FIFA two months ago is about to be heard by the governing body’s Appeal Committee on April 11, while Chelsea also have the right to head to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if the ban is not overturned. When Sarri was asked if the ban would affect Chelsea next season, he said, “No, because I’m really very confident in my players. We have a lot of…
Defeated APC candidate in the previous governorship election in Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said Rochas Okorocha and his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu lack any iota of electoral value which makes them unfit to talk about having popularity and saying he does not. He also said both of them conspired to remove result of votes cast for the APC from the final votes that was disclosed, only to ensure the ruling party was not victorious. He shared that Rochas Okorocha saying APC did not win because Uche Nwosu was not granted the governorship ticket is further proof that he intends…
Noble Igwe has dropped his two cents on the growing beef between Tiwa Savage and Victoria Kimani that began due to Kizz Daniel’s #Fuvkyouchallenge. Victoria Kimani released her cover of the challenge, and Nigerians saw it as a diss directed towards Tiwa Savage. Responding, Tiwa showed off a brand new car to prove that she is still making the paper despite the hate left, right and center. Reacting to the photos of the new ride, Victoria Kimani said it was only a reward from her sugar daddies. Her words, “Having material things will never make me envy you especially knowing…
Brazil legend, Pele has revealed that he is feeling “so much better” after his treatment for a urinary infection. His words on twitter, “Thank you for all your love! The antibiotics are working and the tests are all [good]. I feel so much better, I think I am ready to play again.” His ex club, Santos responded to their hero’s tweet by saying, “Best possible news. Soon soon you will be 100%, King!” Pele got admitted on Tuesday after attending an event in the French capital with Kylian Mbappe. A member of Pele’s personal staff had said at the time…
Civil society movement, the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel (WGWYPS-WAS) have urged President Buhari to ensure more women and youths are part of his government, especially in areas that concern peace-building and security. Speaking recently at the inauguration of the FCT chapter of the group, Representative of WGWYPS-WAS, Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, cried out about the testing phase Nigeria is having due to violence as a result of the insecurity in the country. She said when key stakeholders, especially women and youths are added to the peace-building efforts of Buhari’s administration, these…
Amazing OAP and brilliant comedian, Helen Paul is presently a PHD holder and she has hailed her mother for making it happen. After Helen Paul received her PhD from the University of Lagos, she wrote her appreciation message to her mom, while she revealed that she was born out of rape. Her words, “I HELEN PAUL dedicate this to my mum, you gave birth to me out of rape, they told you I wouldn’t amount to anything. “I grew up hearing from family members; being called a “Bastard” and each time I asked you, you said `Olorun lon wo omo…
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has said that rumors saying Mexico international, Hector Herrera will play for Atletico next season are premature. Reports recently broke that that the 28-year-old Hector had agreed to ply his trade at Atleti when his contract is up with Porto this summer, but Mr Enrique begs to differ. His words to ESPN, “It’s not true or false that Hector Herrera is going to play for Atletico Madrid,” “Right now I can’t say anything because he’s not an Atletico player, although we always want great players. “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” He also revealed…
APGA National Chairman, Chief Victor Oye has said that Anambra State’s 2022 governor has to come from Anambra South Senatorial District. He shared this in a recent interview in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra state. His words, “The zoning arrangement was started by Peter Obi as an APGA governor then. “Obi insisted that the governor that would succeed him should come from the north district. Now that the north has done five years, we have just three years to go, and it is very likely it will go to the South. “When it has gone round, then it…
Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade-Ekende in a recent question and answer session on Twitter revealed some bitter truths on several topics. On human rights, the beautiful moviestar said people have to start fighting for themselves more to get a better nation. Her words on that, “I am appealing to the government to immediately see to the rising rate of depression, suicide, police brutality, ritual killings and general lack of safety in the Country. It’s at an all-time high now, there should be a state of emergency declared.” On her reason for not openly backing any presidential candidate in the recent polls,…