The exiled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has confirmed that he is in Israel. The IPOB leader made this known during an online broadcast which he made on Sunday, October 21, 2018. This is coming after photos of him praying at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem surfaced on social media on Friday, October 19, 2018. During his broadcast, he called on everyone listening to observe a minute of silence for the 28 people who he said gave their lives to save him from the military. Kanu said that the plan of the Nigerian government was…
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Atiku Abubakar has also called on his supporters to ignore those spreading false rumours about him. He also called on them not to insult people who do not believe in their ideology. Atiku said this in a statement which he posted on Twitter on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He said “For everyone who supports me, I ask you to conduct yourself respectfully, even with people who do not agree with you. “There will be insults, falsehoods, threats and innuendo. Ignore them and stay focused on the task of rebuilding Nigeria.” Also, the Director General, Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Chief Gbenga…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Idris Kutigi, as a huge loss to the nation and the Judiciary. PDP in statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan on Sunday in Abuja said it was saddened by the news of the death. He described late Justice Kutigi as an outstanding administrator; a fearless, impartial and firm judicial officer, who upheld justice and the law in all his assignments at the bench. “As the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kutigi ensured the independence of the judiciary as an arm…
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the government, people of Niger and the Kutigi family over the demise of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Idris Kutigi. The governor’s condolence was contained in statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu in Asaba. Okowa said that the late Justice Kutigi contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth and the development of the judiciary. He lauded Kutigi’s contributions, experience and diligence as Chairman, Nigeria National Conference, which was convoked by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014. “I am deeply saddened by the demise of Justice Kutigi, former…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi. Saraki described him as a honourable jurist who spent his life in the service of his country and humanity. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, stated that the death of the jurist was a colossal loss, particularly coming at a time when his experience, dedication and knowledge were required in the service of the country. He stated that the late Justice Kutigi would be remembered for his…
The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCO) has described the minister of information, Lai Mohammed as the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) priest of lies. This is coming as Mohammed told newsmen that international media organisations have queried the emergence of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar considering the anti-corruption stance of President Buhari. The minister said: “One curious issue that kept occurring was that anytime I spoke about how we have waged war against corruption, the journalists kept asking me a question. According to reports, APCO said:“How anyone would take the word of a confirmed…
Senator Shehu Sani has promised his supporters that he will announce his new party soon. The Senator made this known in a statement which he published on his Facebook page. The lawmaker, who recently resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), vowed to contest the 2019 election on the platform of a new party. Sani’s statement reads: “This is to thank all my supporters and friends for the show of solidarity and assurances of support over my decision to exit the APC.I assure you that in the next two days you will be informed of my new party.And be…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the resignation of Senator Shehu Sani from the party. On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Sani announced his resignation from the ruling party in a letter which he submitted to the chairman of his ward in Kaduna state. The Senator, in his resignation letter said “I present to you my highest compliments and wish by this communication to formally offer to you my resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). “l had joined the APC and remained with it against all odds in the belief that it will constitute a veritable platform for…
Chief Peter Obi, Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said his position would not clash with that Gov. Willie Obiano if elected. Obi said this in a statement issued by Mr Val Obienyem, his media aide on Saturday. He said that his job and that of the governor of Anambra would be parallel and complementary, adding that the interest of the common people of Nigeria would override all other considerations. According to Obi, while Obiano will pilot the affairs of people of Anambra, he will be in Abuja ensuring that the federal government carries out its…
Dr. Muhammad Ya’u, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwanga/Wamba/Nasarawa-Eggon Federal Constituency has denied allegation of sexual gratification levelled against him, as he prepares for the 2019 elections. Ya’u in a statement issued on Sunday by Innocent Pada, Director-General of his campaign organisation described the allegation as untrue and handwork of his political detractors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the politician was reacting to an allegation on how he pestered a married female admission applicant (name withheld) for sex, as a former university staff. NAN further reports that Yau until recently served at…
Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham Hotspur need to sign players and are aiming to do so in January despite making their best ever start to a Premier League season without new faces. Spurs failed to add a single player during the summer window — a first for a Premier League club — but have collected 21 points from their opening nine fixtures. But speaking after Saturday’s 1-0 victory at West Ham, Pochettino said: “In football you always need to think you can improve, and you need to try to improve your squad. “I’ve tried to explain before what happened in…
Ola Aina has backed his former Chelsea teammate John Terry to be a big success at Aston Villa after being appointed assistant coach at the Championship side. The former England captain officially announced his retirement from playing on October 7 and was unveiled at Villa three days later, where he’ll assist new head coach Dean Smith following the dismissal of Steve Bruce. Terry, who made 32 appearances for Villa last season, spent 19 years at Chelsea, briefly overlapping with Aina before the former’s departure in 2017. “My time has been spent playing with him at Chelsea and against him at…
It’s been hard to find anything positive to say about Jose Mourinho or Manchester United in recent weeks, so let’s break the habit of the season. First, it would take someone particularly obtuse to blame him excessively for the melee at the end of United’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea. A victory had just been whipped from under his nose at his old club, after which Chelsea coach Marco Ianni had two tries at rubbing Mourinho’s nose in it. He can probably still expect a letter from the FA, but any draconian action would be harsh, particularly as he and Chelsea…
Pep Guardiola insists he had no concerns about starting Riyad Mahrez in Manchester City’s 5-0 victory over Burnley, despite his penalty miss in the goalless draw with Liverpool. Despite missing from the spot before the international break, and pushing Gabriel Jesus out of the way to take the kick himself, Mahrez retained his place in the starting XI and scored a delightful 20-yard goal as City maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League. “He [Mahrez] played so good at Anfield, that’s why I decided to play him again,” Guardiola told a news conference. “It was not easy…
For the first time this season, Juventus dropped points and were only capable of a 1-1 draw against Genoa, a side with a new coach and an improved sense of tactical balance. Considering the talent within the Old Lady’s squad, Genoa should have been comprehensively defeated but instead, Juventus underestimated the opponent. While the home side opened the scoring and showed of their superiority on the first half, their levels of concentration dropped in the second and Ivan Juric’s side exploited the errors effectively, grabbing the equaliser. Juve frantically tried to get the winner but their lack of composure and…
Central Coast Mariners have offered Usain Bolt a full-time playing contract after he impressed during a trial, his agent Ricky Simms said. Bolt, 32, netted a double in a practice game last weekend but did not play in the Mariners’ 1-1 draw with the Brisbane Roar on Sunday, with News Corp Australia reporting that the eight-time Olympic gold-medal winner was in Melbourne considering his options. However, he has now officially been offered terms by the Mariners, with Simms said: “I can confirm Usain has been offered a contract by Central Coast Mariners.” Mariners chief executive Shaun Mielekamp reportedly tabled the…
Mauro Icardi scored with a stoppage-time header to give his side a 1-0 win over neighbours AC Milan in their derby at San Siro on Sunday. The match was heading for a tame goalless draw until Matias Vecino floated over a long cross from the right, Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was caught in no man’s land and Icardi scored at the far post in the 92nd minute. The Argentina forward, who missed two goals when the sides drew 0-0 in April in their previous meeting, had barely been involved in the game until that point, apart from having an early…
Wayne Rooney was on target again, scoring twice as D.C. United beat New York City FC 3-1 to seal a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Rooney, who has 12 goals for D.C. since joining from Everton in July, had his team in front after eight minutes, side-footing home from close range after Luciano Acosta’s mazy run through the visiting defense. Acosta would then get on the score sheet himself, powering an unstoppable shot from outside the penalty area past NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson to double D.C.’s lead before the break. NYCFC pushed hard to get back in the match…
The LA Galaxy kept their MLS Cup playoff hopes alive on Sunday, taking a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United in front of an announced crowd of 52,242. Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring on the half-hour mark. The Swede headed home a Rolf Feltscher cross to give the visitors the advantage. The Loons faithful thought their side had leveled the score nine minutes later, when captain Francisco Calvo made a streaking run forward from his left-back spot and fired past goalkeeper David Bingham, but his goal was flagged up for offside with the Costa Rica international making his run a half…
Anthony Martial has played down talk of a rift with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after scoring twice against Chelsea. The Frenchman’s second half double put United on the brink of a first win at Stamford Bridge since 2012 before Ross Barkley’s 96th-minutes equaliser. Martial, who is yet to sign a contract extension at Old Trafford, was criticised by Mourinho during the summer for going AWOL after leaving the preseason tour of the U.S. to attend the birth of his son. It resulted in the forward being hit with a two-week fine but after finding the net twice against Chelsea,…