The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement wishing Senator Dino Melaye well. This is following reports of the Senator’s defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports say Melaye, during plenary on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, said he was not going to sit with members of the APC. He then moved over to the PDP side of the Red Chambers and took a seat. Speaking on the issue, the APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the party respects Melaye’s right to associate with anyone. He said “We respect his right of association and wish him goodluck.” Several reports have…
Author: David Folami
The Police Command in Delta says there is no cause for alarm over the stay-at-home order issued by the terrorist group, IPOB, to reinforce their demand for a sovereign state. The command Spokesman, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, told the News Agency of Nigeri (NAN) on Wednesday in Asaba, that the police had been able to neutralise any attempt to breach public peace in the state capital. “Let me say generally here that in Delta, there is utmost peace and the residents are enjoying it. Regarding the threat or order by the IPOB, the police have taken care of that. “We have…
Kevin Campbell has backed new head coach Unai Emery to sort out the Gunners’ long-standing leadership issues with the help of a more organised structure — even though he doesn’t see any Tony Adams-type figures in the current squad. He said Emery’s more disciplined approach will naturally create more vocal leaders on the pitch. “I think you look at leadership in two different ways. Everyone talks about the leaders like Tony Adams and Patrick Vieira, but those players are not easily available,” Campbell said. “I think the second way you can get leadership is through organisation. When different parts of…
Romelu Lukaku has said he has a “perfect relationship” with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho despite confusion over his omission from the United team that started the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Lukaku said there was no problem between himself and Mourinho, adding that he looked forward to challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title next season. “I didn’t look good in training at all. So it was a difficult situation,” he said. “Obviously, me and the manager had a conversation and he’s the one that made decision. “But at the end of the day we had a…
Yaya Toure has said Manchester City should be wary of Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United and Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur in the race for next season’s Premier League title. City finished 19 points ahead of their rivals as they became the first team in English top flight history to reach 100 points, while United have not finished above their “noisy neighbours,” as Sir Alex Ferguson described them, since he retired five years ago. Toure, who is searching for a new club following his release by City, says Pep Guardiola’s side should watch out for the advances of the chasing pack. “Mourinho…
Timothy Fosu-Mensah is targeting first-team football at Manchester United after a successful loan spell with Crystal Palace. He is due back at Old Trafford in July and sources have said that Fosu-Mensah is likely to be part of the United squad for this summer’s tour of the United States before a decision is made on his future. “I’m not sure what’s coming up for me next season, but I want to compete at Manchester United and try to play,” he said. “I just need to keep focusing on myself, try and become a better player and keep playing games.” “I…
Fabinho hopes to follow the example of compatriot Roberto Firmino in not only adapting quickly to life in England but taking his game to the next level. “I’ve been following Liverpool for a few years, in particular since Firmino arrived,” he told LFC TV. “After he arrived here he was able to achieve higher development at this football club. Because he had success, I hope the same happens to me. “We spoke a bit more about the infrastructure of the club, the city and we also spoke about the coaches and how they do their work so I was able…
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City would not move for Isco this summer as he congratulated Real Madrid on their Champions League victory. City, who notched up 100 points as they won the Premier League, are expected to spend big again this summer in a bid to make their mark in Europe. “When a team wins three consecutive Champions Leagues, four in five years, it’s because they’re a spectacular team,” Guardiola said. “The Champions League is a really, really tough competition — staying in it depends on a lot of things. If all these things are with you for three…
John Terry has left Aston Villa after Saturday’s defeat against Fulham in the Championship playoff final, both the club and the player announced on Wednesday. The former Chelsea captain played a key role in helping Villa to the brink of promotion to the Premier League, making 32 Championship appearances, and manager Steve Bruce last week indicated that he hoped the 37-year-old might trigger the 12-month extension option in his contract at the club. But in a post on Instagram, Terry said: “Today I part ways with Aston Villa Football Club. I’m very proud to have had the opportunity to play…
Mohamed Salah could still feature in the World Cup group stage after the Egyptian Football Association announced his shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks. A statement on the EFA’s Facebook page read: “Dr Mohamed Abu Ula confirmed that the period of absence of Salah due to injury will not exceed three weeks.” Under such a timeframe, Salah would likely miss Egypt’s first two games in Group A, but could return for the stage’s finale against Saudi Arabia on June 25. Egypt have been working together with Liverpool on Salah’s fitness since the forward suffered…
Anti-discrimination group FARE has praised Mario Balotelli for his reaction to a racist banner displayed during Italy’s 2-1 friendly win over Saudi Arabia on Monday. In an Instagram story, Balotelli wrote: “It’s 2018 guys, wake up!” and FARE responded by tweeting: “Well done to Mario Balotelli, standing up to racism in Italian football once again.” Balotelli has recalled some of his experiences of racism in a book, “Demons,” written with Sky Sport Italia reporter Alessandro Alciati and published in Italy this week. “At school, it happened from time to time that some snacks would disappear and they would think it…
Gernot Rohr isn’t holding out much hope that Moses Simon can make an unlikely comeback to World Cup contention even though the wideman is going to undertake one last test on his injured hip. The wideman survived Rohr’s Wednesday morning cull, where four players, Stephen Eze, Uche Agbo, Dele Ajiboye and Junior Lokosa were cut. He’s travelled to London with the national side on Wednesday ahead of their friendly against England on Saturday, and will also face a last-minute assessment on his injury. A second scan in Abuja on Tuesday confirmed that initial prognosis, but he is now expected to…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to pull over in a safe place and take a rest in case of fatigue during the Ramadan fast. The FRSC official said taking few minute rest as a safety measure, should be adhered to by drivers as it would relieve them of the usual fatigue associated with fasting. Mr Philip Ozonnandi, the FRSC Unit Commander in Ore, gave this advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ore, Ondo State. He appealed to motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations, adding that using the…
Femi Adesina has said that only the blind will not see President Buhari’s achievements. The presidential spokesman said this in a statement which he made available to newsmen in Abuja. He said “Some people have made it a pastime to talk as if there is no silver lining in the sky as far as the Nigerian economy is concerned. They carry on as if it is doom and gloom all the way, a thoroughfare of woes. “This they do to hoodwink the public, and peradventure gain political advantage for themselves, or their principals. “But facts are stubborn things. Those arrayed…
Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, to replace Mike Okiro as the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PCS). Buhari’s decision was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Bukola saraki which was read at plenary on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The President had sought the conformation of the Senate for those appointed to resume their duty. Others are: Braimoh Austin (South South), Barr. Rommy Mom (North Central) and Dr. Nkemka Jombo-Ofo (South East).
Rochas Okorocha has dismissed rumours circulating that he’s planning to dump the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC). The statement read, “If Governor Okorocha did not take a good percentage of APGA members to APC, the party would not have had the kind of national spread it has today. For that reason, they called him all sorts of derogatory names which Nigerians know, including Alhaji in Government House, Okoro-Hausa and Rochas Buhari. “When APC came for campaign in 2015, in Imo and all the states in the South East, he was the point man. Today, APC has become the party to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is taking the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election with the same seriousness it is taking the 2019 Presidential election and will do everything possible to win the state. Sen. Shuaibu Lawal, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the party, stated this on Thursday in Abuja, while inaugurating a 77-member National Campaign Council for the Ekiti state governorship poll slated for July 14. Lawal, who stood in for the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, described the Ekiti election as:´´ a must win´´, but however, urged members of the council not to engage in hate…
Mr Usani Uguru Usani, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has said that the Federal Government will re-visit all abandoned projects across the nation. “The goal of the Federal Government is to revisit abandoned projects. “We are up and doing because we want to ensure that all these lost projects are regained. “This is why we are giving every project our best attention, to ensure that no project is abandoned and deploying resources to reclaim the abandoned ones. “The Federal Government has initiated this policy to advance the nation’s socio-economic development and ensure that every Nigerian enjoys the dividends of…
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, voted against the Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Peace Corps. The President had given two reasons for rejecting the proposed organisation. One of which was “security concerns regarding the proposed Nigerian Peace Corps being authorised to undertake activities currently being performed by extant security and law enforcement agencies.” The second reason was “financial implications of funding the establishment and operations of the proposed Nigerian Peace Corps, given the scarce financial resources, which may pose serious challenge to the government.” According to Ndubuisi, Nigeria should be able to operate a security system…
Governor Ayodele Fayose has appealed to the Federal Government and the Chief Judge of Nigeria to provide more judges and a customary court of appeal in the state. Fayose who said the Judiciary is the last hope of a common man, said he dedicated the complex to the people of Ekiti and that the edifice will stand a test of time. “I will ensure continuous maintainance of the complex” the Governor said. Earlier, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State Mr Emmanuel Udom said he salute Governor Ayodele Fayose’s developmental efforts and achievements in the state. He said a government that…