Egypt were beaten 3-1 by Russia in their second World Cup outing as Hector Cuper’s side stand on the brink of an early elimination. The Pharaohs started tentatively, but grew into the game, although they collapsed in the second half and appeared unable to cope with the hosts after falling behind. Offensively, there were spells in which Egypt looked more adventurous – and more menacing – going forward than they ever did in their opener against Uruguay. Mohamed Salah also appeared not to aggravate his shoulder injury, although he did appear to lack match fitness. In truth, however, this was…
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Gernot Rohr says his young side can “do better” than what they produced in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Croatia in their Group D opener in Kaliningrad. The youthful Super Eagles’ deficiencies on set pieces were exploited by an experienced Croatia squad while the attack created very little offensively. “When you lose a match it is something we don’t like but we recognise that Croatia had the better team tonight and my young players made some mistakes,” said Rohr. “The first goal is coming on a corner, the second one also on a corner and a penalty. “I think these young…
Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has called on the people of the state to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to enable them elect candidates of their choice during the 2019 general elections. Ahmed made the call on Sunday, June 17, when the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, paid the annual Sallah homage to the Government House. “It is the civic responsibility of every eligible citizen to ensure collection of his or her PVC. “ Collection of PVC is a right and the only tool to elect people who can deliver on campaign promises. “Ours is peaceful and grassroots politics…
The Methodist Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Oche Job, says he admires President Muhammadu Buhari because he is a man that fears no one. The archbishop’s remark was sequel to the recent signing of four bills into laws by Buhari. The President had on June 8, assented to the Constitution Fourth Alteration Bill, which grants financial autonomy to the State Houses of Assembly and the states’ Judiciary nationwide. The clergyman, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said if Buhari “is a man who fears what people will say, by now, he would…
Aspirant for the 2019 presidential election, Fela Durotoye, has warned Nigerians that they have no right to complain about inadequate governance if they don’t get their permanent voter’s card (PVC) to effect the changes they desire. The management consultant said the PVC empowers eligible citizens to have a say about who leads them in government and that they should not complain about the government if they don’t take advantage of the power they wield to make a change. He said this during an interview with Nigeria Info 99.3 FM in Port Harcourt, stressing that every Nigerian of voting age should…
According to the minister, the innovative measures that the current administration has put in place are paying off. The minister also said that the government does conditional cash transfers to the most vulnerable members of the society, Tribune reports. ”Much of our programme has honed-in on business reform. Nigeria has moved up 24 places on the World Bank Ranking of Ease of Doing Business index – putting it amongst the top 10 global reformers, along with Zambia, Malawi and Djibouti. The two areas we have prioritised are starting a business and access to credit. ”In Nigeria, registering a business used…
Alhaji Ibrahim Bello has conferred a traditional title of “Garzon Gusau” on the state governor, Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari. The Emir announced the conferment of the new traditional title to the governor at his palace in Gusau on Sunday when the governor led the state government delegation to the palace for Sallah homage. “We confer him with this title for the great support given to the traditional institutions across the state, especially the construction of new palace to this emirate”, “It is part of the tradition of this emirate to honour leaders and people of the emirate who contributed to the…
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday, June 20, sign the 2018 appropriation bill into law, Channels Television reports. Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, had told journalists last week that the President will sign the budget this week. The report said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting this Wednesday may not hold due to the budget signing and Public holidays of Friday and Monday. The Presidency received the appropriation bill from the National Assembly on May 25 after it was signed by the lawmakers. Buhari presented the budget proposal of N8.612 trillion to the lawmakers earlier in 2017 but the National Assembly…
Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Bauchi State, following one of the country’s worst windstorms in Bauchi and the subsequent fire at Azare market in the state. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said President Buhari’s condolence was delivered through Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State. President Buhari, the government and people of Nigeria stand with the people of the state as they struggle to manage the fallout of the double tragedy. He also extended sympathies to the victims and families of devastating…
The federal government of Nigeria has met with government officials of the United Kingdom, United States of America and Jersey and agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will lead to the repatriation of $500 million looted from the government treasury by former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha. According to a report, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, led officials, including Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Justice George Oguntade, to the meeting which took place in London on Monday, June 18, 2018. The AGF said, “At our meeting in London…
The federal government has publicly taken a stand against open grazing by cattle herders as relevant stakeholders put together a framework to put a definitive end to violent clashes between roaming herders and farming communities. Audu Ogbeh said the government will now switch to ranching as the most viable option to put an end to the clashes. He is quoted as saying, “Open grazing is no longer viable, that’s why we’re switching to ranching. We will do everything needed to stop clashes between farmers and herdsmen.” Herders and farmers have clashed for years over the battle for resources as roaming…
It’s almost time for Cardi B and Offset’s little bundle of joy to make their big debut — but not before Mom and Dad squeeze in a surprise performance of their collaboration. The couple had a blast rolling through “MotorSport” in Atlanta Saturday night (June 16), where they teamed up to rev up the crowd at 107.9’s Birthday Bash. Cardi’s had a chill summer on the work front, as she had to cancel her tour dates following the announcement that she and Offset would be expecting their first child this summer. Her joy was contagious as soon as she had…
Rihanna fans can finally begin to anticipate some new music, the superstar musician recently confirmed that she has been in the studio. In an interview on U.K. talk show the Graham Norton Show last Friday, the bad gal confirmed that she has been in the studio making music after the host asked if there was a new album on the way. “Who sent you? I know one of my fans got to you,” Rih joked before following up with, “I’m actually in the studio at the moment.” When pressed about a potential release date for new material Rih simply shared…
Russell Wilson is a leader on and off the football field, including as a role model to his daughter and stepson. Though he has much knowledge and wisdom in many fields, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, 29, is now looking to many of his entertainment idols for enlightenment on everything from overcoming obstacles to being a mentor in his new TraceMe App series, Legends. “When you think about legends and even the people we were able to interview, I think about the lasting impression they’ve had on people. Hopefully, for me, a form of a legend is how a dad loves…
The rapper caused a stir following her latest interview with Elle. Nicki Minaj has responded after a Twitter user labelled her sexual lyrics as “hypocritical”. In her cover interview with Elle magazine, the ‘Chun-Li’ rapper reflected on her influence over young women, noting that one of the key messages on her new album is “it being okay to keep your legs closed.” She went on to say that strippers and ‘Instagram girls’ have “so much to offer” and that she finds it sad that they “don’t know their worth.” The interview sparked controversy online, and one person’s response in particular…
Davido has reacted to the death of young rapper, Jahseh Onfroy, popularly known as XXXTentacion who was shot dead in South Florida. Reports have it that the 20-year-old rapper was shot and killed outside a motorsports store in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on Monday afternoon after two armed suspects approached him. ” At least one of the suspects fired a gun and struck the rapper before fleeing in a dark-colored S.U.V. Mr. Onfroy was transported to a local hospital. Just after 5:30 p.m., the authorities said that he had been pronounced dead. “There were multiple shots fired as the victim was…
Each image of Wizkid walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana on Saturday at the Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 has been put up online for sale by a photo company for $499 (N179,889). On Getty Images website, photos of the singer included a long shot, his back view, as well as a close shot. All the pictures were each priced at $499, but there is a tab that can supposedly let the buyer get it for $450 apiece. Since the photographs popped up online, Nigerians have expressed their views about the price tags.
Kendrick Lamar stops white fan using N-word on stage. A white woman has been booed at a Kendrick Lamar gig for singing the N-word on stage. The rapper invited the woman, who identified herself only as “Delaney”, to sing M.A.A.D City during his set at the Hangout Festival in Alabama. But Kendrick stopped her after she repeatedly used the N-word – which is heard multiple times in his song. As the crowd reacted angrily, Kendrick told her: “You gotta bleep one single word.” She appeared not to realise why she had been stopped, and asked: “Am I not cool enough…
Ruth Kadiri in her experience in the entertainment industry for more than a decade has never set her eyes on her, Omotola responded, stating that she would plan a dinner with her, and foot all the expenses. This move has made Ruth Kadiri elated and her fans have awarded Omotola some appraisals over her nice gesture towards Ruth Kadiri as quite a number of people were not expecting the beautiful response which followed the request.
Drake has given his dad a baby blue Bentley worth an estimated $150,000 for Father’s Day. The 31-year-old rapper pulled out all of the stops for his dad Dennis Graham on the annual celebratory occasion this year when he splashed the cash on a plush vehicle, and surprised him with it over the weekend. A source told TMZ: “Dennis was home [on] Sunday and got a call saying there was a gift outside for him. Thinking it was just some package delivery, Dennis strolled outside and, lo and behold … someone pulled up in this SICK baby blue Bentley. The…