Author: David Folami

CDQ’s pendant has gone missing and the rapper is ready to pay anything to anyone who has it. The rapper took to his Twitter page on Monday, December 3, 2018, where he tweeted about his pendant which went missing during a show. “Anyone that has my pendant at the show tonight @ Harbour Point, V/I pls I’ll appreciate u to dm me… I’ll appreciate u with whatever u want. Just name it… aside d fact that it worth over 4K pounds, that pendant means a lot to me trust me Thank You fans ❤️,” he tweeted. Well, we hope the…

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Ebuka Obi Uchendu is going to be a father again as his wife, Cynthia is pregnant for their second child. Even though the couple didn’t publicly announce that they are expecting a baby, Cynthia’s latest post on her Instagram page where she looked heavy, revealed it all. “Off to Jewel’s school Christmas concert. It’s the season of giving thanks,” she captioned the photo. Congratulations to the Obi-Uchendus as they await the arrival of another addition to their already cute family. This couple, however, recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary and Ebuka’s message to his wife was really cute and hilarious.…

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Abdulrahman Dambazau has warned that presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, will ‘suffer a bloodied nose’ against President Muhammadu Buhari in the race to become president in 2019. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Aliyu Gebi, the minister said the election will be one of the easiest in Nigeria’s history as he backed Buhari to coast to victory. He said Atiku will not come close to the president in the race and will not even win in his home state of Adamawa. He said, “In this race (2019), there is only one gladiator and that…

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Dr Oby Ezekwesili has vowed to provide affordable and uninterrupted electricity to all corners of Nigeria if she wins the 2019 presidential election. The former Minister of Education lamented about the state of the nation’s power sector which she said has been badly-managed by successive governments who have made empty promises since the return of democracy in 1999. She vowed that her administration would ensure that the Nigerian electricity supply industry becomes fully functional to the benefit of the nation. She said, “From 1999 till date, all the projections made by successive governments to grow the supply of electricity to…

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Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has assured Nigerians of development in the power sector if she wins the 2019 election. She added that uninterrupted power supply would be witnessed in the country. In a press statement on Sunday, Ezekwesili said that the electricity industry would be developed to employ more youths. She said, “From 1999 till date, all the projections made by successive governments to grow the supply of electricity to Nigerians, to either 6,000MW, 10,000MW or 20,000MW, have not been met. The Nigerian citizens’ desire and willingness to pay an appropriate price of electricity consumed is seen in the great demand…

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Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has the capacity to make Nigeria’s economy grow. Jonathan said this at a presidential rally organised by PDP in Sokoto state on Monday, December 3, 2018. According to Vanguard, the former President called on Nigerians to vote wisely, so the young ones will not suffer from their wrong decisions. He said “We have seen four presidents, from Obasanjo to our late brother, Yar’Adua, to myself, and to the current president. You have seen how the various presidents and the various parties have worked, and one thing…

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Senator Kabiru Marafa has reiterated his commitment to remaining in the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite losing out in the governorship primary to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection bid in 2019. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier banned the APC from submitting candidates for governorship, national and state assembly following the party’s inability to conduct primaries and consensus in Zamfara state. Marafa had blamed this on Governor Abdulaziz Yari “determination to impose candidates on the good people of Zamfara state at all cost.” “I will remain in the APC to support and lead President Buhari’s 2019…

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Ahead of the 2019 presidential election, a civil society group, the National Coalition of Patriots (NCP) says President Muhammdu Buhari is the only Nigerian with global appeal for leadership. Addressing journalists in Abuja, national coordinator of the group, Barrister Abayomi Ariyo, noted that the decision was reached after a survey across the 36-states in the country. Ariyo cautioned Nigerians against on the plot to launch a campaign aimed at discrediting President Buhari by some political opponents ahead of 2019. The statement reads: “The NCP, after a careful analysis of the state of the nation, hereby affirms that Nigeria is indeed…

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According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigerians have realised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nothing to offer apart from propaganda and lies. The party also said that the failure of President Buhari’s administration to deliver its promises will serve as an advantage in the polls in 2019. This was made known to Vanguard by PDP’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan after the party’s presidential rally in Sokoto state on Monday, December 3, 2018. Ologbondiyan also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold credible elections, adding that Nigerians will resist any attempt to manipulate the polls. The…

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Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has described the recent “endorsement” by The Economist of London, of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, in the coming election as scandalous and partisan. In one of its recent reports, The Economist of London had predicted that President Muhammadu Buhari will win next year’s election. However, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication , Mr. Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described “as a poorly-executed hatchet job, the prediction by The Economist of London, in which the magazine put on the garb of a partisan…

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Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun says he will remain in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the senatorial election in 2019 while ensuring the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. He, however, said aggrieved party members who defected to the Allied People’s Movement (APM) have his blessings. Amosun spoke on Monday in Abeokuta at a stakeholders meeting of the APC which was attended by his preferred governorship candidate and the flagbearer of APM, Adekunle Akinlade. The governor’s declaration came as 26 aggrieved candidates of the APC loyal to the governor announced their defection to the APM. Amosun said he had tried…

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Mesut Ozil is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United because of his back problems, Unai Emery has confirmed, with the German midfielder training on his own at London Colney on Monday. Ozil was left out of Arsenal’s squad for Sunday’s 4-2 win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, and Emery said he could miss Wednesday’s game at Old Trafford as well. “Today he was working alone, I don’t know if he’s OK for Wednesday,” Emery told a news conference on Monday. “I said yesterday he’s had backache since last Tuesday. “He couldn’t play in Kiev [against FC…

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Manchester United are battling against a lack of confidence, according to Chris Smalling. The defender said “heads dipped” after a host of missed chances against Young Boys before Marouane Fellaini snatched a late winner to send United into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. “We created some good chances, not just half chances, and I think heads can dip when a few of those don’t go in,” Smalling said. “You could see the relief in our faces knowing that we had qualified and not have to go to Valencia and really make it hard for ourselves.”…

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Manchester United are waiting on the fitness of Marcus Rashford ahead of their clash with Arsenal but Anthony Martial is set to return to the starting XI, sources have said. Rashford set up two goals as United fought back from 2-0 down to earn a draw against Southampton on Saturday before being forced off in the 77th minute with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old will be assessed by medical staff ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday before a decision is made about whether he is fit enough to feature. Anthony Martial, who was left on the bench…

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If the way to measure a team’s progress is their resilience when things go against them, their ability to perform in situations that carry additional weight and their ability to shape-shift into something more effective, then Unai Emery’s Arsenal are definitely on an upward arc. The back three — and bear in mind, it includes the much-maligned Rob Holding and Shkodran Mustafi — dealt with Spurs’ attacking firepower for much of the match, Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka were dominant while the various forward permutations did what they were supposed to do. You can chalk some of it up to…

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The January transfer window is almost upon us, but it may also offer clubs one last chance to get some cash for one of their out-of-contract players. Vincent Kompany: How do you replace the impact of a captain, leader and legend like Kompany? You can’t really. The 32-year-old should really get a new deal if he can prove he is injury-free. Eliaquim Mangala: The France defender cost around £40m when City signed him in 2014 but it hasn’t worked out. He’s still only 27 though and has been linked to Wolves, which could be a good deal for all. Brahim…

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It is Groundhog Day again at Manchester United, whose fans are again fuming after another poor display and poor result at Southampton. The Saints are 18th, earned their only Premier League game of the season on Sep. 1 and, since Saturday, have sacked manager Mark Hughes. With two points from the last three games, things are getting worse at Old Trafford as the gap continues to widen between Jose Mourinho’s side and the league’s leading clubs. Fourth-placed Arsenal are the visitors on Wednesday and, if they pick up a rare win at United’s home, there will be a revolt among…

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been charged for failing to control their players in Sunday’s north London derby in the Premier League, England’s Football Association said on Monday. Spurs midfielder Eric Dier’s goal celebration in his side’s 4-2 defeat had sparked angry scenes on the touchline, with Arsenal’s substitutes unhappy with the England player. “Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been charged following their game. It is alleged that in the 32nd minute, they failed to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion,” the FA said in a statement. The clubs have until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to…

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Pep Guardiola has defended Jurgen Klopp’s celebrations after Liverpool’s dramatic late win in the Merseyside derby. The Liverpool boss ran onto the pitch to celebrate Divock Origi’s stoppage time winner as Liverpool closed the gap on his league leaders to two points. Guardiola was warned by the Football Association after his reaction to last season’s 2-1 victory over Southampton but the City boss said that he understands if opposing coaches might be upset. “I did it. Against Southampton, there’s a lot of emotions in those moments,” Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City’s trip to Watford on Tuesday. “I…

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Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for his excessive celebrations during Sunday’s Merseyside derby. Klopp reacted to Divock Origi’s stoppage-time winner against Everton at Anfield by running to the centre circle and celebrating with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. In a statement on Monday, the FA said: “Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct relating to his behaviour in the 96th minute of the game between Liverpool and Everton yesterday. “He has until 6 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2018, to respond to the charge.” Klopp said he apologised to his counterpart Marco Silva at the final whistle,…

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