President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new Director-General of the Department of State Service, DSS. And he is Yusuf Magaji Bichi. The news of the appointment of the new DSS boss was announced by the President Buhari’s spokesperson, Shehu Garba on Thursday, September 13, 2018. In a statement by Garba, the appointment of Bichi is expected to take off on Friday, September 14, 2018. Buhari’s spokesman further noted that the newly appointed DSS boss is a core secret service operative with vast trainings. Bichi’s appointment is coming over one month after Mathew Seiyefa was appointed as the new Director-General of…
Author: David Folami
Rotimi Amaechi said on Wednesday that the Muhammadu Buhari administration has done so much in all aspects of the economy, beyond the transportation sector. Amaechi said Nigerians will enjoy 24 hours of power supply if President Muhammadu Buhari is given a second chance. “There is an improvement in power. We have moved from 3000megawatt to 7000 but we are distributing 5000 because some of the Infrastructures are not in good state but we are slowly fixing them. “The expectation is that it should be 24 hours power supply but there will still be a gap but if you give us…
The All Progressives’ Congress (APC) has dismissed the significance of the rumoured defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, from the ruling party to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Reports had emerged on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, that the Speaker had picked up the nomination form of the PDP to contest re-election in the 2019 general elections. The report raised eyebrows as the Speaker is yet to officially withdraw his membership of the APC. His rumoured defection follows the recent wave of defections that hit the APC and saw three state governors and dozens of…
The Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) on Wednesday reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s acceptance of N45-Expression of Interest and Nomination forms donation from a group of professionals did not contravene any law. But, Malam Gidado Ibrahim, BCO’s Director of Communications and Strategy, said in a statement in Abuja that the criticism was laughable. According to him, the president has not contravened any provisions of the Electoral Act. “The statement issued on behalf of APC presidential aspirants by Dr SKC Ogbonnia, Chief Charles Udeogaranya and Alhaji Mumakai Unagha, criticising the president for accepting the forms bought for him was mischievous and miscalculated,’’…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been officially invited to join the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The invitation was extended to the incumbent governor by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Taofeek Gani, in a recent interview. Gani, in the interview, said the PDP is more than willing to accept Ambode if he decides to leave the All Progressive Congress, APC. Despite the obvious fact that Ambode has picked up a nomination and expression of interest forms at the National Secretariat of the APC in Abuja, the PDP promises accord him all the rights and privileges with the existing…
Pat Utomi has dumped his ambition to become Nigeria’s president to vie for the seat of the governor of Delta state. Utomi’s new political move is coming seven years after he won the ticket as the presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in 2011. The economist is currently seeking to run for the governor of Delta state under the All Progressive Congress, APC. Utomi made his new political move known when he submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms at the National Secretariat of the APC in Abuja. He has expressed that he was a witness to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plan by former National chairman of the Labour Party, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam to adopt Olusegun Mimiko as the party’s Presidential flagbearer for the 2019 general elections. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President and Mrs Ebere Ifendu, the National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party, stated this at a joint news conference on Thursday in Abuja. According to Wabba, this is very important for labour to make its position clear for the 2019 General Elections. “It is not possible for Mimiko to run under the labour party and we want to say no to that. As Mimiko has…
Dani Alves believes all the criticism Neymar endured after the World Cup has helped him “become a man.” Speaking at the launch of Jordan Brand x PSG’s collaboration at Parc des Princes on Thursday, Alves noted the change in Neymar’s behaviour and attitude, particularly over the summer. “Neymar and I have spoken plenty,” the 35-year-old told Globo Esporte. “I think that he is more aware and experienced now. The small cracks have created a maturity and that will change his behaviour. “You stop being a child in order to become a man. When you start to be a man, your…
Marcus Rashford has developed further as a player than Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane had when they were the same age, according to England manager Gareth Southgate. Rashford scored in both of England’s matches in September, and the 20-year-old was compared favourably to 2018 World Cup Golden Boot winner Kane and five-time Ballon d’Or holder Ronaldo by his international boss. When asked is he felt Rashford was a “special talent” after Tuesday’s win over Switzerland, southgate replied: “Yes he is. I think Harry at that age had hardly played anywhere near the matches for Spurs. “Some of the stepovers and…
Not content with being one of the most widely marketed footballers on the planet, Neymar Jr. has now moved into the world of comic books. The PSG star announced the launch of the first issue of “Inked: Art Animates Life” on social media this week, proudly posing with the cover art of his new graphic novel series. The plot follows our protagonist Junior as he uses his magical tattoos (his body art comes to life) to help save his sister from the clutches of a mysterious criminal cartel with supernatural and occult ties. The comic isn’t written or illustrated by…
Given that he only had three weeks at the end of the summer transfer window to conclude deals, sporting director Leonardo naturally wasn’t able to complete the AC Milan squad as desired. Arguably the biggest issue remains adding real quality to the midfield, with Gattuso beginning to rely heavily on his preferred trio of Giacomo Bonaventura, Lucas Biglia and Franck Kessie. Milan will be aiming to contend on various fronts this season and so the likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko, Jose Mauri, Andrea Bertolacci and Riccardo Montolivo will likely get their opportunities. However, that isn’t a list that will instill a…
Paulo Dybala has denied reports of a rift with Argentina’s interim manager Lionel Scaloni and called for there to be “focus on matters on the pitch.” Dybala came on as a second-half substitute in Tuesday’s goalless draw with Colombia in New Jersey and was on the bench but did not feature in Friday’s 3-0 triumph over Guatemala after joining the team late due to a legal matter. There was speculation in Argentina of a possible problem between Dybala and Scaloni after the player’s brother, Gustavo, reportedly posted a message on social media which read: “Because you don’t make them money,…
Unai Emery has told a news conference that he is still in the dark about whether chief executive Ivan Gazidis plans to join AC Milan. “Every conversation with me [and Gazidis] is speaking about us [Arsenal]. About our performance, about our ideas, our process,” Emery said on Thursday. “Then for his future, we didn’t speak. And I think it’s one question for him. … I don’t know any other news from him.” Gazidis led the process of hiring Emery in May after Arsene Wenger stepped down as Arsenal manager but is now wanted by Milan’s new owners, the Elliott Management…
John Terry has turned down the chance to join Spartak Moscow on a one-year contract after holding talks with the club and with his family. Terry pulled out of a charity match he was scheduled to participate in on Saturday in order to fly to Rome to undergo a medical and finalise the details of the move to Russia, but has changed his mind. In a statement posted on his official Instagram account, Terry cited his family as a significant factor in his final decision not to accept the move. “After considerable thought, I have decided to decline a contract…
Barcelona will be allowed to spend €66 million more than Real Madrid this season, according to the new salary cap data released by La Liga on Thursday. The Catalan club, who have a spending limit of just over €632m, top the Spanish Primera Division’s ranking ahead of Los Blancos (€566m) and Atletico Madrid (€293m). Newly promoted Real Valladolid has the least wiggle room with the smallest cap at €23m. The figures indicate the maximum amount that each of the 20 La Liga clubs can spend during the 2018-2019 campaign, including spending on first-team players, the manager, assistant manager, fitness coach,…
Tottenham Hotspur will be without midfielder Dele Alli and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris when they face Liverpool at Wembley on Saturday. “He [Alli] suffered a small injury after 20 minutes of the game against Spain at Wembley,” Pochettino said. “I am disappointed because we are going to miss him for this game and maybe the Champions League game against Inter Milan [on Sept. 18].” Alli withdrew from the England squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Switzerland after suffering a strain during the 2-1 loss to Spain on Saturday. But Spurs can call on Son Heung-Min, who left for the Asian Games after…
Manchester City have become only the second English club, after neighbours United, to announce revenues of more than £500 million having broken the barrier following their record-breaking title season. The Premier League champions had been the fifth-highest revenue earner in the world last season at £473.4m, and figures released on Thursday showed that had been increased to £500.5m. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich also boasted revenues of more than £500m last season. City reported a profit for the fourth successive year, with a figure of £10.4m, up on the 2016-17 figure of £1.088m, while the wage to revenue ratio…
The sixth winner of the Project Fame West Africa in 2013, Olawale Ojo, has picked up a job as a cab driver to beat depression. In a short video posted on Instagram by Tope Delano, the reality show star narrated how he had to fight depression when music wasn’t going the way he expected. He further narrated how he had to make a choice between selling the car he won after emerging the tops at the Project Fame West Africa in 2013. Olawale said he had to swallow his pride to pick up a job by signing as a cab…
It is heartwarming to see D’banj and his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow share an intimate moment at their vacation in Dubai. Following the release of the first public picture of D’banj and his wife since the loss of their son a few months ago. The singer has shared another image of himself feeding his wife during their vacation on his Instagram page on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Everything about this photo is cute as we can all see a very happy D’banj all loved up with his pretty and sexy wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow. The image had the caption, ”Life…
The Duncan Mighty wave is set to sweep 14 cities in Europe starting this September. The Port-Harcourt first son, who is enjoying the best spell of his career in recent years will play shows at the ‘Culture Tour’ from September, through to October 2018 across European cities. The performances will see him tour cities like Istanbul in Turkey, Rome, Amsterdam, Munich and Athens. This he made known via a post shared on his Instragram page with the caption, ”It can only be GOD… EUROPE ARE YOU REEEEAAAAAADDDDYYYYY 12 more cities coming.” Duncan Mighty is known for his contributions to a…