Shan George is supporting the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and cares less of what you think about it. The Nollywood actress in a recent Instagram post declared her unflinching support for the former Vice President of Nigeria, whose running mate is Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra. In the Instagram post, George said she has made her choice and will stand by it till the end either she’s crucified for her choice or not. “…badbelle and high bp wan kill some people. Atiku/obi na my choice O. Go support ur own candidate. Many other great…
Author: David Folami
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its campaign for the 2019 Presidential election will be focused on issues and solutions that have direct bearing on the welfare of Nigerians. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the pledge while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nov. 18 for the commencement of campaign for 2019 presidential election. “The PDP and our Presidential candidate will focus on ensuring security. We will focus on how to increase the purchasing power of Nigerians, as well as revamp our economy through strategic intervention in…
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says his administration has expended more than N200 billion on infrastructure to make the state attractive to investors. The governor made the disclosure on Thursday during the official inauguration of Impact Africa Television (IATV) held at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IATV is a private television station established by Deacon Owolabi Oladejo, an indigene of Ibadan. Ajimobi noted that his administration would continue to promote an ideal environment for creativity and cultural development. “When our administration came on board in 2011, we ensured…
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), says he will not mortgage his conscience in order to keep his job. Oshiomhole spoke to State House correspondents after having a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking on the fallout of APC primaries, he dismissed rumours that some governors were moblising to unseat him. According to him, he knows that the job is not a pensionable job as he will leave it one day; hence he will do the job according to the rules and his conscience. He said that out of the 23…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has dismissed the call for the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, saying party supremacy must be respected. Tinubu made his position known when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Abuja on Wednesday. According to the APC national leader, Oshiomhole has so far not violated APC constitution or engaged in any anti-party activity that will warrant his resignation or removal from office. He said: “We all have to respect the party supremacy. You were all here when we…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had worked out a pricing template that could immediately crash the pump price of fuel in the country. The party National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Thursday in Abuja revealed that the party had been in high level talks with top international players in the oil and gas industry to achieve the target. He said that the engagements had shown that the appropriate pump price of fuel in the Nigerian market should be within the borders of N87 to N90 per liter as against the N145 currently…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned all support groups and volunteers campaigning for its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to abide by the party’s rules and regulations in all their activities ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party gave the warning in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ologbondiyan said that the party’s caution was predicated on the reported objectionable activities. He said that it was reported that a group operating as PDP Global Ambassadors World-Wide who had engaged in soliciting for unauthorised levies and fees for collection of forms for…
President Buhari has called on politicians to watch their utterances. According to reports, the President said they should put Nigeria first. Buhari also warned against using words that might promote disunity ahead of commencement of political campaigns in November 2018. He said this at the launch of the 2019 armed forces remembrance day emblem and appeal fund in Abuja on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. “We would have no country to lead if our acts of deliberate incitement lead to the disintegration of our dear nation. ‘‘Let us put Nigeria first and realise that in every contest there must be one…
The Director General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization (APCO), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, says the United States has been pleading with Atiku Abubakar to come for his visa, contrary to widely held belief that the former vice president is being barred from gaining access to Trump’s country because of corruption allegations. “More than anything else, if you look at newspapers in the last few days, we’ve had even statements issued by the State Department that they have no issue whatsoever with Atiku Abubakar; and if I may chip this in, I can also confirm to you that in the last…
Jimi Agbaje has picked Haleemat Busari, a lawyer, as his running mate for next year’s polls. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Jimi Agbaje Campaign Organisation, Felix Oboagwina, on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He noted that Busari came highly recommended and widely endorsed for the role following consultations with leaders and stakeholders within and outside the party “Stakeholders all agree that without any iota of a doubt, the Jimi-Haleemat combination is a winning ticket on every count,” he said. Oboagwina said Busari, as a professional in corporate governance, will add…
Rochas Okorocha has described himself as the landlord of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, Okorocha made the statement while reacting to rumours that he has dumped the ruling party. He accused his detractors of fuleling the rumour that he has decamped to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). “The known fraudsters in Imo politics who have sneaked into Imo APC have come up with the cheap and unfounded rumour of Governor Rochas Okorocha and Ugwumba Uche Nwosu leaving APC for SDP. Their first claim was ADC. “Like we had intoned, this baseless rumour was manufactured by these fraudsters…
Dejan Lovren has told Copa 90 that Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos “has many more mistakes than me” as the ill feeling between the two clubs continued. Ramos has taken swipes at Liverpool since Madrid beat them 3-1 in the Champions League final, in which he was involved in the tussle that saw Mohamed Salah go off with a shoulder injury. When he returned to his seat behind Salah having picked up the Best Defender award at the Champions League draw in August, Ramos touched him on the same shoulder. The Madrid defender also rubbished claims that his collision with goalkeeper…
Kylian Mbappe is on course to become the first-ever two-time Golden Boy award winner after being named in the final 20-man shortlist. The award for Europe’s best player under the age of 21 will now be voted for by a panel of 30 journalists from some of Europe’s leading newspapers after the final shortlist was drawn up by Tuttosport. Mbappe won his first award in 2017 and no player has ever won it twice. The World Cup winner will face competition from Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is also in contention for the 2018 Golden Boy award. Everton’s Thomas Davies,…
Mauricio Pochettino is relishing the challenge of facing Arsenal and their new head coach Unai Emery in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup after Tottenham progressed past West Ham. Spurs, who triumphed 3-1 at the London Stadium in the last 16 on Wednesday, will visit the Gunners in the Premier League on Dec. 2 and then travel to the Emirates again in the week of Dec. 17 for their cup showdown. Pochettino and Emery were rival managers in Spain, and the Argentinian said: “It will be an exciting game. I am excited to face Arsenal and Unai Emery, who is…
A Spanish judge says fraud and corruption charges brought against Neymar could merit a prison sentence of up to six years when the Brazil forward stands trial. Prosecutors were seeking a two-year sentence for the Paris Saint-Germain player for alleged irregularities related to his transfer to Barcelona five years ago, but the court said on Wednesday a sentence of four to six years could be handed down if Neymar is found guilty. The decision is a setback for Neymar because in Spain sentences of two years or less for first offences are usually suspended, meaning he would avoid any jail…
Manchester United chiefs are prepared to veto Jose Mourinho’s transfer targets for a second transfer window in a row despite the Portuguese coach’s criticism of the club’s summer business, sources have said. Mourinho is hopeful of having money to spend in January with a new centre-back top of his shopping list. Milan Skriniar, Alessio Romagnoli and Nikola Milenkovic are among the candidates being considered. However, United are prepared to pull the plug on any deal they believe is not in their long-term interests. The club were reluctant to pursue Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng in the summer because of concerns…
Paul Pogba has said he regards Turin as “home” as he prepares to return to Juventus in the Champions League next week. Pogba, who rejoined United from Juve in what was then a world record deal, played for the Serie A club between 2012 and 2016, winning four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias. The France international said he had predicted that United would be drawn in the same Champions League group as Juve, who beat them 1-0 at Old Trafford last month. “I expected it, it was mad,” he said. “I’d spoken about it with my brother last…
Argentina have recalled Tottenham Hotspur forward Erik Lamela for this month’s double-header of friendlies against Mexico, the country’s football association said on Thursday, while Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi remain out. Lamela, who has 23 caps, last played for the national side against Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier in 2016 but missed much of last season and the Russia World Cup with a hip injury. Interim coach Lionel Scaloni also gave a first call-up to Racing’s 20-year-old attacking midfielder Matias Zaracho. There was no place for Barcelona’s Messi, who announced he was taking a sabbatical from international football after…
Raheem Sterling has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, sources have said. Sterling, 23, is the final two years of his deal but is set to sign a new contract that will make him one of City’s highest earners. Coach Pep Guardiola has made no secret of his desire to keep the England forward, who has developed into one of his most reliable players. However, with his deal running down there had been concerns that his value would decrease, with other clubs, including Real Madrid, monitoring the situation. Both club and player were keen to agree a…
Xavi Hernandez has voiced concern about the direction of the club’s famous La Masia academy after the departure of director of methodology Joan Vila. Vila was a key figure behind the development of Barcelona’s passing game, with a number of academy players promoted to the senior team. Xavi and Carles Puyol have spoken of Vila’s influence, but the 64-year-old left in the summer when the club decided not to renew his contract. “I am concerned about the situation of the Barcelona academy,” Xavi told Cataluny Radio. I am very worried about the departure of Joan Vila. “If you take Joan…