Adesua Etomi has everything to be thankful for as she reminisces on the time she could barely afford her university fees and now being celebrated by the same institution. The award-winning actress made this known on her Instagram page on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, where she shares a photo of her portrait being celebrated at her alma mater, University of Wolverhampton. “Today, I’m grateful for my university education. I remember how my mum and I would sit and wonder how we’d pay my university fees every single year. It’s amazing how God took me from that to being celebrated and…
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Mr Wale Alabi, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, on Regional Integration, on Saturday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not be involved in vote buying.Alabi said that the vote buying popularly called “See and Buy’’ in the local parlance, would not take place during the Sept.22 governorship election in the state. He said that Aregbesola’s administration would still do more thereby, calling for the re-election of APC government in the state. Alabi, who also doubled as the head of the R-Connect group, said the APC was not in any way nurturing the idea…
Ahmed Makarfi, a presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said he was confident of picking the party’s ticket for the 2019 election. The PDP aspirant, who just concluded meetings with PDP members in the Southwest, said his exceptional performance as chairman of the caretaker committee would give him an upper hand at the primaries. “PDP has become a beautiful bride because of what I did. The party was considered dead until I came in as chairman of the caretaker committee and turned it round. “No other presidential aspirant in the party has my pedigree. I have…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has commended the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) for the successful conduct of the Aug. 25 local government election in the state. The governor said that the commission had shown that it had the capacity to conduct free and fair elections. He congratulated Imo people for coming out to exercise their franchise. He commended the people for maintaining peace throughout the period the election lasted, describing it as “a good omen.” The governor equally felicitated with the leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the state for their unity of purpose.…
Bukola Saraki will declare to run for the office of President of Nigeria very soon, his aides have said. “Yes, expect the big announcement before the week runs out or sooner”, one aide said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the subject at the time. Saraki dumped the APC for the PDP in July and has been setting out his stall rather nicely for a presidential run. The senate president has paid courtesy visits to former military presidents Ibrahim Babangida, Olusegun Obasanjo and other kingmakers across the country. He’s also been photographed waving at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it would not accept any election that did not meet electoral guidelines. National Commissioner, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Mr Adedeji Soyebi, stated this at a voter sensitisation organised by the commission in collaboration with the European Union (EU), Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement and other agencies, at the University of Port Harcourt. He said that INEC would continue to ensure that elections were determined by votes as it would not tolerate unwholesome acts in the conduct of elections. Soyebi said that so far the commission had registered no fewer than 33 million people,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) lacks the moral right to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari to a debate on good governance. The party made this known in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, on Monday in Abuja, describing the challenge by the PDP as laughable and incredible. The APC said that as a party synonymous with impunity, institutionalised corruption, non-remittance of 20 billion dollars oil revenue, among others, the PDP was not in a position to debate on good governance. “A party whose administration placed the economy on…
Bukola Saraki has said that denying Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso use of the Eagle Square in Abuja for his presidential declaration, “sends a wrong message about the tolerance level” in Nigerian politics. Former Governor of Kano, Kwankwaso, had applied for the use of the Eagle Square days ahead of his presidential declaration billed for Wednesday, August 29. However, on August 27, the Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd which manages the Square reversed its approval decision because “29th August, 2018, happens to be a work day, as it would disrupt the usual work flow of the Federal Secretariat”. In a letter…
Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law in governing the country, while assuring German Chancellor Angel Merkel that all agreements will be fully respected. President Buhari told Chancellor Merkel, who was accompanied by top government officials and a business delegation, that the rule of law embodied all the rightful mechanisms for conflict resolution, both within the country and in dealing with all foreign partners. He assured that his administration would remain focused on delivering a peaceful, economically viable and politically stable polity to all Nigerians. He said Nigeria remained grateful to…
10,000 members of Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano state have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, the defectors burnt their red caps, a symbol of the group, during a ceremony at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium. The leader of the group, Sani Sharu Dala, said they left PDP because of the laudable projects the APC government put in place for youths since it came into power in 2015. He said “We have defected to APC and burnt our red caps to show to the world that we have left Kwankwasiyya and the PDP.…
Alhaji Sule Lamido, former Jigawa governor and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the PDP, has dismissed suggestions that he was being sponsored by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Lamido was in Jos to solicit votes from the party’s delegates in Plateau, ahead of the PDP National Convention slated to hold in October. “I have no political godfather; the presidency is for matured minds and I am one. “I hear people say Obasanjo is the one sponsoring my presidential ambition. That is not true. “I was in PDP before Obasanjo became president, but I respect him as my leader and elder…
Jamie Vardy has decided to step away from international football, telling England manager Gareth Southgate that he will “not shut the door completely” but would rather focus on club football. Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is also set to make his exit from the national team, saying is is “the right moment” to take time away from international competition. Vardy, 31, was part of England’s World Cup squad, but he told the Guardian that his infrequent appearances — four in seven games, with a start only in the final group-stage game against Belgium — contributed to the decision. “When you get…
Anthony Martial has not ruled out staying at Manchester United and is still talking to the club about signing a new contract, sources have said. The Frenchman made it clear to United chiefs in the summer he wanted to leave Old Trafford but executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has so far refused to listen to offers. Martial has admitted privately it is now unlikely he will be sold before the transfer window shuts in Europe on Friday. United are still hoping to tie down the 22-year-old with a new deal and discussions are ongoing with Martial’s representatives over a four-year contract…
Does Anthony Martial Deserve A New Contract? Ryan Giggs has dismissed the prospect of taking over as Manchester United manager if Jose Mourinho is sacked, calling for unity at Old Trafford. United legend Giggs, a former assistant to Louis van Gaal, is one of the bookmakers’ favourites to take over if Mourinho is axed. Asked on Wednesday about his shortening odds to replace the Portuguese coach, Wales boss Giggs said: “I would keep your money in your pocket if I were you.” United travel to Burnley on Sunday looking to get their season back on track after consecutive defeats to…
Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela are two of the notable absentees as Mexico announced a youthful squad — featuring young star Hirving Lozano — for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay (Sept. 7 in Houston) and the United States (Sept. 11). Only five Europe-based players were named, with Andres Guardado, Diego Reyes, Miguel Layun, Nestor Araujo, Jesus “Tecatito” Corona, Hector Herrera and Hector Moreno all missing out along with Hernandez. MLS-based duo Vela and Giovani dos Santos were also left out by interim coach Ricardo Ferretti, although LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos was included in a squad in which only goalkeeper…
Elseid Hysaj’s agent has said the Napoli right-back is “delighted” to have stayed at Napoli rather than join Chelsea. Hysaj, 24, was among the Napoli players tipped to follow former boss Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge this summer. However, his agent, Mario Guffredi, insists the Albania international does not regret the move failing to materialise and is excited at the prospect of working with Carlo Ancelotti. “Not going to Chelsea? Hysaj is delighted to have stayed,” Guffredi told CalcioNapoli24. “He has a great desire to be coached by Ancelotti.” Guffredi also confirmed that he is planning talks with Napoli over…
Gareth Bale can handle the pressure of having a more critical role at Real Madrid following the departure Cristiano Ronaldo, says his Wales manager Ryan Giggs. Bale has scored in both of Madrid’s games to open the season in La Liga, and Giggs believes the 29-year-old has grown used to the spotlight in his first five years at the Bernabeu. “When someone like Cristiano leaves there is always going to be a spotlight on who is going to replace him goal-wise and threat-wise,” Giggs said. “It’s a massive void to fill but Gareth has the experience now of being at…
Liverpool could face a more difficult Champions League group in Thursday’s draw after Benfica secured their place in Pot 2 on Wednesday night. Benfica got past PAOK 5-2 on aggregate in the playoff round to secure safe passage into the group stage, and that rubber-stamps Liverpool’s berth in Pot 3. Had Benfica failed to qualify, Liverpool would have moved up to Pot 2. Pot 1 contains Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid as Champions League and Europa League holders, along with last season’s champions of the top six European leagues. Liverpool will be drawn with one of those clubs (except Premier…
Major League Soccer has issued LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic an undisclosed fine for putting his hands on an opponent last week. Ibrahimovic put his hand on the cheek of LAFC forward Lee Nguyen during a brief clash in Friday night’s 1-1 draw. Nguyen highlighted the incident in a post on Twitter, writing: “Not too sure about the rules MLS, but I guess slapping other players is OK these days.” Earlier this summer, Ibrahimovic received his first red card in MLS for slapping Montreal’s Michael Petrasso. Also on Wednesday, MLS fined Real Salt Lake midfielder Damir Kreilach for the same…
Somewhere, caught between the anger and the frustration he displayed in the media suite at Old Trafford on Monday night, Jose Mourinho made a lot of sense. Manchester United had been better than Tottenham for 50 minutes. At one point during the first half he turned to his bench holding up three fingers to illustrate the three chances missed by Romelu Lukaku. Harry Kane had one opportunity all night and scored. He was right, too, to point out the difficulty in balancing results with performances. In a perfect world, United supporters want to watch a team winning games while employing…