Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that numerous ethno-religious killings in the country depresses him and has appealed to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. According to a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, he said this while addressing the leaders of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He called on religious, community and traditional leaders to do more in promoting peaceful co-existence among Nigerians at different walks of life. He said, ”As an organised institution (COCIN), I have no reason…
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Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm Mrs Abike Dabiri, as Executive Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Diaspora Commission. The request was contained in a letter dated Oct. 24 and addressed to the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki. Saraki read the letter at plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Buhari said the request was in compliance with Section 2(1) of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (Establishment) Act, 2017. In a similar development, Buhari urged the Senate to substitute Chief Olabode Mustapha with Mrs Ronke Sokefun as Chairman, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). In a letter dated Oct. 28…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has commended the Federal Government for agreeing to pay N30,000 minimum wage negotiated with labour leaders in the country. The PDP presidential candidate made the commendation in a statement issued by his campaign organisation on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Abuja. He described Nigerian workers as the “goose that lays the golden egg” and was worthy of the best pay that Nigeria could afford. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to keep promise and abide by the new minimum wage agreement. “No sacrifice is too great to make for us to get Nigeria working again and that is…
The Blues forward acknowledges that Maurizio Sarri’s side lean heavily on their Belgian playmaker, but has also talked up the qualities of others. Pedro acknowledges that Eden Hazard is “the most important player” at Chelsea and the club’s undisputed “star”, but he also considers Alvaro Morata to be a “very good” option. The Blues have often relied on their Belgium international forward for attacking inspiration, with his consistency helping to counter the unreliable form of others. Hazard has stepped up into the role of talisman again this season, contributing seven goals and four assists across 10 Premier League appearances, with…
The only player as good as Anthony Martial with the ball at his feet is Lionel Messi, claims Argentina and Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero. Martial, 22, recently turned down a new contract offer from the Premier League giants which has coincided with a recent upturn in form under manager Jose Mourinho. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all reportedly keeping a close eye on the France international who’s scored five league goals in his last four Premier League games. And while Mourinho has publicly expressed his desire of keeping hold of the former AS Monaco forward, his teammate…
Fabio Capello has backed Jose Mourinho’s treatment of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The two men have endured a frosty relationship at Old Trafford recently, but former Juventus boss Capello insists Mourinho has ‘helped’ Pogba readjust to the Premier League. Pogba returned to United in 2016, having left the club for Juventus in the summer of 2012 with just seven appearances in English football to his name. He might have come back to the club as one of the world’s best midfielders, but Capello believes he still needed guidance on how to cope in the Premier League. That is where…
The 21-year-old came on to snatch a winner for the Red Devils against Bournemouth but the former United captain feels he needs more game time to grow Manchester United star Marcus Rashford must start for the club on a more regular basis if he is to find his best position, says former Red Devils captain Rio Ferdinand. Rashford came off the bench to snatch an injury-time winner against Bournemouth for Jose Mourinho’s side, giving them a 2-1 victory and helping them keep pace with the top four. But the England international spurned golden chances elsewhere in the game, failing to…
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Mesut Ozil started his third successive league game as Arsenal captain after returning to the side following being rested mid-week against Blackpool in the Carabao Cup. The playmaker of Turkish origin has been accused of not performing at his best in big games this season and this was a huge match. Liverpool headed into the game level with league leaders Manchester City on 26 points. Arsenal meanwhile, were just four points behind the leaders. We took a look at how Arsenal…
Barcelona will leave it late before deciding on Lionel Messi’s availability for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Inter Milan but coach Ernesto Valverde said he won’t take any risks with the forward’s fitness. Messi, 31, has not played since breaking a bone in his arm in the win over Sevilla on Oct. 20. He was initially ruled out for three weeks but returned to training after 10 days and is in contention to play against Inter. He was among the travelling party that flew to Milan on Monday and trained at the San Siro with his teammates later in the…
AC Milan are planning a January move for Manchester United’s Eric Bailly, sources have said, with the defender becoming increasingly unsettled by his lack of opportunities under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Bailly, a £30 million signing from Villarreal in June 2016, is expected to be named in United’s squad for the Champions League group-stage game against Juventus in Turin on Wednesday. But the Ivory Coast centre-half, 24, has not appeared in Mourinho’s team since being substituted after just 19 minutes of the 3-2 victory at home to Newcastle United last month. Discussions over an extension to Bailly’s contract, which…
Jose Mourinho is alone. His players are collecting their toiletry kits. A floor below him, the bar has a decent pre-dinner crowd with a festive energy. (Happy Birthday, Maureen!) Outside, the Manchester United bus idles beside a few dozen fans hoping to catch a glimpse of someone famous. Mourinho waits. He always appears tiny next to his players (he prefers the tallest he can find), but even on his own, left leg crossed over right and hands at the back of an ever-graying head of close-cropped hair, Mourinho’s 5-foot-9 frame is wiry — a popsicle stick in track-suit bottoms. A…
Xherdan Shaqiri has not made the trip to Serbia for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade as Jurgen Klopp is keen to avoid off-the-pitch distractions. Shaqiri would have been given an extremely hostile reception in Belgrade after the Kosovo-born player celebrated a goal scored for Switzerland against Serbia at the World Cup with a gesture imitating a double-headed eagle, the Albanian national symbol. Shaqiri also wore the image of a Kosovo flag on his boot. Kosovo is a former Serbian province that declared independence in 2008, although Serbia does not recognise this. “It’s a situation where we will…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said the quality of the Premier League is “overrated” but that very few can handle the pace required to succeed in English football’s top flight. The Swede, now at LA Galaxy, spent 19 months at Manchester United between 2016 and 2018 — scoring 29 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions with much of his time blighted by a serious knee injury. Previous to that, he had played in his native Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France. Ibrahimovic, 37, said a lot of people tried to persuade him not to join United as he could produce…
Adams Oshiomhole has said that the ruling party is not in support of the misunderstanding between Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha and top leaders of the Christian community in the state. Oshiomhole said this on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at a meeting with Archbishop Anthony Obinna and representatives of the Christian community in Imo state. The APC chairman also condemned what he described as the Governor’s lack of respect for the Church. Reports have it that he said “Governor Rochas Okorocha’s personal battle with the Christian community in Imo State is a matter between him and the Catholic Church. We in…
The defence headquarters of the Nigerian Army has cautioned the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) to be ready to face the consequences if they insist on taking on the military. This follows the clashes that happened in Abuja last week where some members of the movement were killed by soldiers during protests. Many people, including four soldiers, also sustained injuries. During an Interview on the Osasu Show with Osasu Igbinedion, Army spokesperson, Brigadier General John Agim, denied allegations that the military was sent to disrupt the procession of the movement, saying those accusing the military wanted to…
Bukola Saraki has called on both the federal government and the Nigerian Labour Congress/Trade Union Congress to work together in order to avert the proposed nationwide strike in the interest of Nigerians. He disclosed this in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Monday, November 5, 2018. Saraki urged the two sides to demonstrate sensitivity and concern for the plight of ordinary Nigerians who are already battling with the harsh economic conditions in the country. “My Appeal is for the two sides to immediately move fast, shift from their extreme positions and create…
Ayo Fayose has alleged that the Federal Government is planning to increase the pump price of fuel from N145 to N185 in 2019. According to Daily Post, the former Governor said that the government is delaying the increase because of the effect it will have on the 2019 elections. Fayose also warned the government not to increase the price of fuel because many Nigerians are suffering. He added that “Nigerians have suffered enough in the hands of the APC government and won’t accept any further upward review of petrol pump price. “They are delaying the increment till March because of…
Yemi Osinbajo will on Monday in Lagos inaugurate the TraderMoni scheme at Ketu, Bariga and Oshodi markets. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President said this in a statement in Abuja. According to him, more than 809,000 petty traders have so far benefitted from the TraderMoni initiative. TraderMoni, which is part of the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programme (N-SIP), is designed to assist petty traders across the country expand their trade through the provision of collateral and interest-free loans ranging from N10,000 and above. The loans are repayable over…
Bukola Saraki on Sunday, November 4, 2018, received five thousand youths who decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was contained in a statement made available to Pulse by the Senate President’s Media Office Sunday night. Saraki and the PDP governorship candidate, Razak Atunwa, received the decampees to the PDP. Saraki noted that the PDP would continue to provide opportunities and development in Kwara state. “Today in Kwara, I was delighted to receive thousands of former APC members as they defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As we move forward together, our…
Dr Oby Ezekwesili has taken a shot at Nigeria’s established political structure, noting that the political influence of godfathers such as former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, is overhyped and without substance. Tinubu is the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and acclaimed political godfather in Lagos who’s practically handpicked two successive governors and was influential to President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election. In a statement signed by Ezekwesili on Monday, November 5, 2018, she said the doubts about her party’s structure are unimportant because the supposed established structures are not as influential as people believe.…