Lai Mohammed has said despite the killings resulting from clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country, Nigeria is not at war. Mohammed who urged Nigerians in the diaspora to depend on only credible media outlets for news about happenings in the country cautioned them against relying on posts via the social media. “Most of what emanate from social media about the situation in Nigeria is fake news,” the minister declared. ”Despite such crises as the farmers-herders clashes and communal conflicts, Nigerians – for the most part – are living together harmoniously. Nigeria is not at war,” stated said. The…
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Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President, on Saturday urged groups, organisations and individuals to support more indigent girls and women to access quality education and empowerment. She said that people, by educating girls and empowering women, would be investing in the future of the country. ”There are lots of women out there, our sisters, mothers, wives and daughters. “Some are educated, but they are helpless and powerless, while some are capable but they are ill-equipped. They stand at a crossroads. ”Diamond Lights is at a crossroads because they have chosen to lend a helping hand. “They have chosen…
Senator Dino Melaye has issued a statement insisting that he was attacked by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives. The Kogi police spokesman, DSP William Aya accused the lawmaker of twisting the facts. The Senator was also asked to report with the people in his convoy to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Lokoja. He said “The police stopped the vehicle of the civil defence corps, arrested them and suddenly opened fire on my vehicle, including my back- up vehicle. We all had to run for dear life as they continue to shoot at my SUV and, apart from the…
Bukola Saraki has delivered a keynote address at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. The Senate President also called for a departure from the educational system where emphasis is placed more on paper certification and theory based teaching. “It is a special pleasure to be here with you all on this great occasion which is the Fourth Convocation Ceremony of Adeleke University, one of the shining private institutions of learning that are helping to restore pride in tertiary education in our country. It is a day filled with the golden promise of tomorrow, and that promise…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope, on Sunday said the party would win the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun. Babatope, a former Minister of Transportation, spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that people of Osun were fed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC) – led administration under Gov. Rauf Aregbesola in the state and were earnestly yearning for PDP. Reports have it that Sen. Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West at the Senate, emerged the PDP’s candidate in the party’s primary held on Saturday. He polled…
Timi Frank has revealed that 5 Governors, 30 Senators and 135 members of the House of Reps will dump the ruling party soon. He said “In a matter of days Nigerians will have cause to celebrate our final exit from party of killings, poverty and propaganda to join hands with real progressive group in the country. “The same people that could not respect the agreement we had in the last three years are now begging, promising heaven and earth to our leaders. In deception, they have failed to realise that Nigerians now know their true colour. They are much talked…
There are indications that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is planning to announce his intention to run for President in 2019 soon. According to a source who spoke to Tribune, the Senate President is considering the possibility of running on the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) platform. The source also said that the juicy offers being offered members of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC) will not keep them from moving forward. “We don’t want to be seen as greedy lots and that is why all the juicy offers cannot sway the defection plans. “We have taken the legal…
Muhammadu Buhari has said he declared his intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Election early in order to douse rising speculations in the country. According to him, speculations are already constituting distraction to governance and stirring unnecessary tension so he had to declare his intention during the National Executive Committee meeting of the party. “I had to announce before the National Executive Committee of our party about my intention to ask for the party’s nomination for next year’s election so that we can save a lot of time and cool tempers. “A lot of people were trying to make it…
Atiku Abubakar has said he would ensure Adamawa returns to PDP. Atiku who formally declared his intention to vie for the presidential seat under PDP said he was overwhelmed by the mammoth crowd that graced the occasion confirming the popularity of PDP in the state. He criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing Nigeria in areas of economy, security and job security, adding that he would address the the problem when elected president. The National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus described Atiku as a leading presidential aspirant in the party that has the capacity to dislodge APC in…
Caught up in their wave of delirium, Juventus are still coming to terms with the beguiling arrival of five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet despite concluding the best bit of business managed this decade, if not ever, there is still a lot of work to be done in the transfer market, opportunities left to exploit and financial concessions that need to be made. Concessions is the operative word. Juventus have bought Ronaldo to not only ensure sporting success but commercial success, too, and their priority is to construct a winning team around their star while still maintaining a healthy…
Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for Christian Pulisic ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup. Pulisic joined Dortmund in February 2015, just a three months before Klopp ended seven-year stay as manager at the Westfalenstadion. “He has a contract at Dortmund, no? That’s the first problem!” Klopp said, when asked if Pulisic was still on his radar. “I like Christian, I’ve known him since he was a kid and he’s still not really old. “He’s a fantastic player and it’s deserved that people think highly of him in America — in Germany it’s the…
Jurgen Klopp has said the opportunity to sign goalkeeper Alisson was too good to pass up, but insists his close bond with Loris Karius will not be impacted by the arrival of the Brazilian. The signing of the Brazil No. 1 therefore demotes Karius from starting spot after his errors in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. Alisson, formerly of Roma, has been a long-term target of the Reds, with Klopp pouncing as soon as he became aware a transfer was possible in order to beat off competition from Chelsea. “You cannot be sure in the goalkeeper position,”…
Neymar has claimed that he is the subject of double standards when he plays for Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil. told Agence France Presse (AFP) at the Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five (five-a-side) tournament at the Neymar Praia Grande institute that it added to pre-existing pressures. “No,” Neymar said when asked if the pressure was too much for him. “It is true that when it comes to me, there are double standards. I have been aware of this responsibility, not only for Brazil, but also in club football, since I was 17 or 18 years old. “I have prepared myself to…
Anthony Martial faces a battle to leave Manchester United this summer with the club adamant they will not sell, sources have said. The Frenchman, according to sources, wants a move away from Old Trafford after finding first-team opportunities limited following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January. However, sources close to the club insist they are not under any pressure to cash in on Martial and do not want to lose him during this window. Sources have said that talks over a new five-year deal have stalled since the turn of the year, when Jose Mourinho sanctioned a…
Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football Sunday at the age of 29, citing racism and lashing out at the president of the German football federation. he Arsenal midfielder finally broke his silence on the issue Sunday by posting a lengthy statement on social media insisting that he had done nothing wrong, before finally concluding that he was done playing for the German national team. “It is with a heavy heart and after much consideration that because of recent events, I will no longer be playing for Germany at international level whilst I have this feeling of racism and…
Jose Mourinho is facing his first injury scare of Manchester United’s summer tour after Antonio Valencia limped off against San Jose Earthquakes. Valencia, 32, lasted just seven minutes of United’s second preseason game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. It will be a worry for Mourinho who is already short of players after the World Cup in Russia. The United boss had already revealed his plan to start the Premier League season with a back four of Valencia, Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling. New signing Diogo Dalot, 19, is out until September with a knee injury while Phil Jones,…
Jose Mourinho has admitted he may not get the players he wants in this transfer window as he looks to close the gap with Manchester City. Asked directly at Levi’s Stadium whether there will be more signings, Mourinho told a news conference: “One thing is what I want and another thing is what is going to happen.” Anthony Martial’s future is also up in the air after his agent, Philippe Lamboley, said in June the Frenchman wants to leave. Mourinho, however, suggested it would not be the 22-year-old’s decision. “I would like to be in Los Angeles now and I…
Tottenham have named their 25-man squad for the International Champions Cup, with Vincent Janssen, Josh Onomah and Marcus Edwards the notable absentees. Dutch striker Janssen and 21-year-old midfielder Onomah spent last season out on loan with Fenerbahce and Aston Villa respectively. Edwards — once likened to a young Lionel Messi by manager Mauricio Pochettino — has been unable to add to his solitary first-team appearance back in September 2016, and a loan spell with Norwich City was cut short in April this year. Pochettino will provide an update on the absent players’ situations during Spurs’ tour of the USA and…
Aymeric Laporte has admitted he was jealous watching France lift the World Cup from home with the option of a switch to Spain remaining a possibility. But Laporte, 24, could still play for Spain as he qualifies through residency after moving to Athletic Bilbao as a 16-year-old, despite representing France at junior levels. “It was jealousy to be honest,” he told reporters about watching France’s success. “The decisions were made and you just have to accept them. That’s how it is in football. “It didn’t come as a surprise to me that I wasn’t involved. I hadn’t been in the…
R Kelly has addressed the allegations of sexual misconduct in new 19 minute single, ‘I Admit It’. The Pop icon has been in the eye of the storm lately with a number of young women coming out to state that the singer held them against their will and forced them to have sexual intercourse with other women. The allegations also covered abuse, controlling them on how to dress, what to eat and when they were to do things, sparking a number of reactions from brand associated to the singer and online music platform, Spotify taking measures by removing his songs…