Bukola Saraki has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Saraki made this known in a statement. He said “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” There have been calls for the Senate President to leave the ruling party following the mass defection of lawmakers from the ruling party in the National Assembly recently. Saraki’s resignation is coming after the Kwara state executives of the APC reportedly loyal to him were sacked by the party’s National Working…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi says its members have unflinching support for President Muhammadu Buhari. Alhaji Sani Dododo, said this while briefing newsmen after a stakeholders meeting of the party in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said members were set to vote for Buhari in 2019 presidential elections. According to him, the actions of the defectors are condemnable and will not hinder the party’s victory in 2019. “They were the same set of people who used their brooms to sweep out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. It is strange they have decided to go back to…
The Kwara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Ahmed made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Muyideen Akorede on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. This is coming on the heels of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s announcement of his resignation from the APC. The Kwara Governor said that he decided to leave the ruling party because it can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations of the people of Kwara state. The statement reads: “Following due consultations with the people and in response to calls by major…
Maurizio Sarri has said he is still waiting to see the best version of Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, but he praised the Spaniard’s performance in Saturday’s penalty shootout friendly victory over Inter Milan. Morata’s future has been clouded by uncertainty all summer after a disappointing first season in English football saw him score just three times in the final five months of the campaign, and Chelsea have been linked with signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to replace him. Speaking after the match, however, Sarri insisted that Morata is in his plans. “I’m still waiting for the best Morata,” he said.…
Robert Lewandowski will see out his contract at Bayern Munich despite considering a move away, the club’s new coach Niko Kovac has said. “Our stance is clear: He won’t leave this club,” Kovac told Sky Germany. “Everyone’s entitled to voice his wish. And it’s right that Robert’s playing with the idea to go elsewhere. But it’s one thing what he would like to do and another thing what we want. He will see out his contract.” Kovac confirmed in kicker that he will not make any changes to the squad’s hierarchy, and confirmed that Manuel Neuer will be staying. “We…
Manchester City have signed defender Philippe Sandler from Dutch top division side PEC Zwolle, the Premier League champions announced on Tuesday. City did not provide financial details of the deal, but media reports said the fee was in the region of €3 million ($3.51m). The reports added that Sandler could be loaned back to a club in the Netherlands. Sandler is City’s third signing of the close season and follows forward Riyad Mahrez and defensive midfielder Claudio Gomes into the club. City face FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, before Pep Guardiola’s team take on Arsenal…
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that the optimism surrounding the club will lead to key players, including Sadio Mane, committing their long-term futures to the Premier League side. The club’s progress has led to top players, including Salah and Firmino, signing new long-term contracts earlier this year and Klopp is optimistic that Mane will follow suit. “When I speak about the good mood in the club, that is not only in the stands. We are Liverpool as a team and the boys want to be part of it,” Klopp told British media. “That’s really cool and it’s a big achievement for…
Christian Pulisic is unlikely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with the German club saying they’ve received no formal bids for the U.S. international, sources have said. However, it is likely Pulisic would be sold in 2019 if he does not sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club. His current deal expires in 2020. Pulisic has long been linked with a move to bigger clubs in Europe with Liverpool considered the leading contender, though recent reports have claimed Chelsea are now targeting the 19-year-old. The Chelsea speculation erupted after German newspaper Bild reported on Friday night that Pulisic’s representatives…
Chelsea have no immediate concerns about Willian despite the Brazilian’s failure to report for preseason training on time, sources have said. Sources said that Willian had to renew his passport, but the issue is now resolved and he is due to fly back to London on Tuesday night while the rest of Chelsea’s squad travel to Dublin ahead of their second International Champions Cup match against Arsenal at the Aviva Stadium. While the situation is far from ideal, Willian’s proactive communication is in stark contrast to the actions of Diego Costa last summer. Chelsea were unable to reach their unsettled…
Julen Lopetegui has said he will be happy if the club do not sign any other players this summer and that Gareth Bale will have a “magnificent opportunity” to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. “We are delighted with the team we have,” Lopetegui told reporters on Monday ahead of the International Champions Cup game against Manchester United in Miami. “We are convinced we will fight for everything. From there, we are working to try to be a good team. If nobody comes and nobody goes, I will be a happy coach.” Bale spoke about leaving Madrid following the Champions League final win…
Arsenal return home from their tour to Singapore with two creditable performances and one outstanding result to their name. These are still early days in the reign of Unai Emery but a 5-1 win over his old club Paris Saint-Germain and a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal going on to lose the penalty shootout, are encouraging first steps. Little can be read into preseason results, but outside the scorelines we have seen plenty of evidence that Arsenal are in good shape heading into the new season. Here is why. A new head coach, especially one who is replacing…
Lee Grant has said Jose Mourinho has been supportive and upbeat while working with players during the International Champions Cup. “From what we’re getting from the inside it, [the atmosphere] has been nothing but positive,” Grant, who joined United on a £1.5 million deal earlier this summer, told Sky Sports. “He’s come in even after the Liverpool [defeat] and spoken very highly of what we’ve have given as a team and as a unit. “The messages we are getting from the manager are positive ones and that is important for us going forward. His attitude and demeanour around the place…
Harry Maguire will not leave Leicester City in the current transfer window despite rivals’ interest in securing the England international’s services, the Premier League club’s manager Claude Puel has said. The 25-year-old put in a strong show in England’s run to the World Cup semifinals, featuring in all seven of their matches at the tournament. “I am confident about the presence of Harry for this season. He is a very good player for us,” Puel told Sky Sports News. “I was not surprised about his performance during this World Cup. We saw his progress during the second half of the…
Rihanna is the body hero we need. The singer fully embraces her curves — and shoots down anyone who tries to call her “fat” — which is one reason why she thinks women love her. “I don’t know, maybe it’s because I’m ‘thicc’ now. I don’t know,” Rihanna, 30, said in the new issue of British Vogue. But the beauty mogul — who becomes the first black woman to cover the magazine’s annual September Issue — added that she’s ready to start working out again. “I’m about to get back into the gym and stuff, and I hope I don’t…
A failed attempt at the viral craze known as the “Kiki Challenge” has landed a teen girl in the intensive care unit. Anna Worden, 18, was critically injured last week when she jumped out of her car in Bettendorf, Iowa, to record the dance challenge, news station WQAD reported. The challenge, which has taken off on social media, dares people to get out of moving vehicles and perform choreographed dance moves to the Drake song In My Feelings. Since she was a toddler Ms Worden has been a dancer, so she wanted to try the new trend, according to WQAD.…
The legendarily exacting editor Anna Wintour has handed the legendarily exacting singer Beyoncé some rule over the legendarily influential Vogue. In an unprecedented arrangement, reported by HuffPost, the cover and some inside photos of the forthcoming September issue have been orchestrated and selected by the subject rather than the editors. Beyoncé will not break her years-long avoidance of traditional interviews with journalists, but she will write her own “long-form” captions. This will be for Vogue’s largest and most scrutinized annual edition—possibly the final September issue of Wintour’s 30-year tenure before she retires. The arrangement has been hyped as novel, but…
Leo Babarinde Dasilva who is alleged to be romantically involved with Cee-c has declared Kizz Daniel, the best all round artist in Nigeria. According to him Kizz Daniel just needs a good management. He said this on Twitter while replying a tweet about Reekado Banks being better than Kizz. His tweet reads: All due respect to Reekado but Kiss Daniel’s debut album won Album of the year and he is yet to release a bad song. Personally, I feel Kiss Daniel is the best all round artist in Nigeria right now. Just needs proper management. “I Stan kiss Daniel abi…
After almost a week of internet craze, Ciara has announced the winner for her “Level Up” dance challenge. Ciara took to Twitter on Sunday (July 29) to share her astonishment over an incredible submission of the dance challenge. “WOW WOW WOW!! Throws Wig!! @BlameItOnKWay Muuurrded the #LevelUpChallenge! #LevelUp,” she wrote. The video is an almost exact replica of the music video; it begins with a man walking up with a speaker seemingly alone. The camera then cuts to wide shot revealing group of shirtless male dancers hitting every dance move perfectly. The video is bold and dynamic, featuring a group…
The Colombian born beautiful mother of one made this known via her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. According to her, many women have been deceived into thinking that every relationship must lead to marriage. “For some reason, people (mostly females) are brainwashed to think that every relationship that didn’t lead to marriage is a”waste of time”. Where you rushing to? Let me start with à gently reminder-marriage isn’t any form of achievement like some of you might think. You make yourself a Queen, no one will do it for you. Achievement is to be happy. Period. Let me…
Davido will be embarking on a tour of the United States later this month. The Popstar is set to go on an American tour tagged, ‘The Locked Up’ USA Tour, beginning from August 29 through September. This he announced via his Twitter page [@iam_davido] on Wednesday, August 1st as he shared excitedly, ‘THE LOCKED UP TOUR !! WE COMING!! LETS GET IT!! NEW MUSIC ALL WEEK NEXT WEEK!! What cities would you be attending ??” The tour will see him perform in 12 cities over a period of almost one month. Davido also announced that the DMW family will be…