Two bomb specialists working with Boko Haram have narrated how they get N5,000 each for orchestrating suicide bombing attacks on Nigerians in Maiduguri, Borno State. The two suspects were identified as Abubakar Kori and Ibrahim Mala. 25-year-old Kori and 48-year-old Mala are among the 22 people arrested by the police in Borno and Yobe for their alleged involvement in suicide bombing activities carried out by the insurgents. The suspected terrorists were arrested by Intelligence Response Team, IRT, led by Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police. Speaking to newsmen after his arrest, Kori said he was a security guard at…
Author: David Folami
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Buhari of planning to disrupt the 2019 general elections. The PDP insists that the President would have come up with a fresh supplementary budget. “President is aware that his request is in no way in consonant with constitutional provisions and extant rules guiding legislative virement of funds already meant for constituency development projects, yet he sent same to the National Assembly. “If Mr. President meant well for the nation and had no ulterior motives, he should have sent a fresh supplementary budget to the National Assembly for whatever amount he seeks for…
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said he is still a member of the ruling party. Governor Ortom had accused the APC in Benue state of handing him a red card. He however said he had not decided on which party to pitch his tent with. The APC national chairman, maintained that Ortom was still in the party adding that the governor was not handed a red card by the state chapter of the party. The governor who reiterated Oshiomhole’s position on the matter noted that efforts are in place by the national leadership of the APC to resolve…
Dr Kayode Fayemi has said it will be irresponsible on his part not to probe the administration of the out-going governor of the state, Ayo Fayose. According to him, his administration will examine what transpired in the last four years in Ekiti state including the failure of the Fayose-led administration to pay workers’ salaries. “Well, l think we need to remove this election from personalities. “This was an election that we fought on issues. “And it will be irresponsible on my part to come here and say that we will not examine what transpired in the last four years in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to boycott the 2019 general elections. Secondus who lamented the “manipulation of votes” at the Ekiti guber poll also informed the delegation of PDP’s decision to reject the election result. He noted that PDP may boycott the 2019 general elections due to “fear of being cheated at the polls.” “We are still contemplating on whether we will participate in the 2019 elections or not. We are yet to take a decision on this,” Secondus announced on Thursday, July 19, 2018. “We are not sure that the security agencies and INEC would be impartial…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue chapter says it has not given Gov. Samuel Ortom any red card contrary to claims by the governor. The Director of Publicity of APC in the state, Mr Peterhot Apeh made the denial in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi. “We wish to state categorically that the Benue State chapter of the APC has not at any point given a red card to Gov. Samuel Ortom or any other member of the party. “Rather, the party at its last state Congress in Makurdi endorsed the governor, and leader of the party in the state,…
Usain Bolt’s proposed A-League trial will go ahead — but only if Football Federation Australia agrees to contribute around $900,000 from its marquee fund should the Jamaican sprint king prove worthy of a contract. Australian football agent Tony Rallis says an “in-principle” deal has been reached to bring the eight-time Olympic gold medallist to the Central Coast Mariners for a six-week trial. Bolt, 31, retired from sprinting last year but has long harboured ambitions of a career in football. “We’ve got a club that’s willing to allow him to trial and offer him the contract,” Rallis told AAP. “We’ve got…
Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, wants to honour Antoine Griezmann by declaring the France international an “illustrious visitor” of their city following the affectionate gestures recently shown by the player towards their country. The Atletico Madrid star, who scored a penalty in the 4-2 victory and was named Man of the Match for the third time in the tournament, has no Uruguay roots but does have friends that hail from the country. “An administration process to declare Antoine Griezmann an illustrious visitor of Montevideo started on Monday,” Deputy Secretary of the Montevideo City Hall, Christian Di Candia, said. “Our mayor, Daniel Martinez,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is not obsessed with winning the Champions League but acknowledged he joined Juventus partly to help them claim the title for the first time in more than two decades. Ronaldo has won the competition five times, including in each of the last three seasons with Real Madrid, and while Juve have reached the final twice in the last four years, they have not won it since 1996. “I don’t see the Champions League as an obsession,” Ronaldo said at a news conference on Monday. “As the president has told me, it’s not an obsession but…
Real Madrid’s €54 million teenager Rodrygo says Neymar is a victim of a double standard amid the criticism the Brazil superstar suffered for his playacting at this summer’s World Cup, saying “nobody says anything” when players from other countries exaggerate fouls. Despite Brazil exiting in the quarterfinals, only Eden Hazard suffered more fouls than Neymar in Russia. However, the PSG man became a target of widespread ridicule from fans and media for at times over-selling contact in an attempt to get the referee’s attention. And Santos starlet Rodrygo, who some have dubbed the “Next Neymar,” defended the former Barcelona forward…
Javier Tebas has said he believes Spain’s high tax rate contributed to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid and is preventing the league from growing. Ronaldo left Real Madrid after nine seasons to join Italian champions Juventus in a €100 million transfer earlier this month. The top tax rate in Italy it is 46.29 percent, compared to 52 percent in Spain. “His departure to Italy favours him because he will earn more money than here,” Tebas told Marca TV. “From an international view, in Spain we have a problem that we can’t compete from a fiscal standpoint. “When it comes…
Uruguay’s Diego Godin was arguably the best defender at this summer’s World Cup, but the 32-year-old centre-back could actually now be surplus to requirements at his club, Atletico Madrid. Rumours that Atletico and Godin may end an eight-year association first began just after the domestic season ended, with Diego Simeone’s side winning the Europa League and finishing second in La Liga. At first it seemed the speculation might be a ploy to get an improved new contract — that is what happened in the summer of 2015 when Godin was reportedly close to joining Chelsea or Manchester City, only to…
Alexis Sanchez is set to join his Manchester United teammates on their summer tour, the club announced on Thursday, with sources saying the Chilean was granted a visa to travel to the United States. Sanchez was not on the flight from Manchester to Los Angeles on Sunday after U.S. authorities blocked his trip because of a conviction for tax fraud he accepted in February, sources said. United confirmed it was due to a “personal administrative issue.” But sources said Sanchez has now been granted a visa and the club confirmed he will travel to the United States this week, after…
Jurgen Klopp has claimed he had to convince Jordan Henderson to go on holiday following England’s semifinal run at this summer’s World Cup and expects to be without him and Dejan Lovren for Liverpool’s Premier League opener against West Ham. Klopp said the former Sunderland midfielder needed some coaxing to take the time off. “It was a hard fight to convince him that he needed a holiday,” Klopp said on Thursday. “I knew it would happen. On the phone, I said ‘crazy’. “Jordan needs a holiday, so that means Aug. 5 he will be back. Dejan had a party in…
Fabinho has joked that he will “try slowly to convince” former Monaco teammate Kylian Mbappe to swap Paris for Merseyside. The Brazilian told reporters about the newly minted World Cup winner with France: “Kylian Mbappe sent me a text message congratulating me for coming to Liverpool. “Unfortunately I have not had a chance to congratulate him for what he did during this World Cup. “What France did was fantastic. What Mbappe did in two years of professional football is amazing. He is a phenomenon and needs to be congratulated, and as soon as I have the chance I will. “He…
Manchester United allayed Jose Mourinho’s fears about how difficult they might find their tour of the United States by earning a 1-1 draw against Club America on their opening night. The Mexican side, further along in their summer preparation with the league season due to start on Sunday, took the lead through Henry Martin in the second half before Juan Mata got the equaliser after a terrific cross from 18-year-old debutant Tahith Chong. Mason Greenwood, 16, also came on in the second half to make his first senior appearance. Despite Mourinho’s suggestion United could lose by “some not beautiful numbers”…
Ghanaian highlife artiste Kuami Eugene is currently on a tour in the United Kingdom, where he performed to the admiration of a massive crowd. He is reported to have toured Germany, Belgium, and other places before his performance in the UK. Eugene shared a video of his performance in London on his Instagram page with Nigerian musician Davido revealing the Ghanaian singer has something of his to return. In the comment section of Kuami Eugene’s Instagram post, Nigerian singer Davido asked the ‘Angela’ singer to return his towel. Davido wrote: “Return my towel young Man lmao” in a jovial manner.…
Banky W has unexpectedly responded to the ladies who threw jabs at him a few days over his car. It is no longer news that Banky W was dragged on social media a few days ago after two yet to be unidentified ladies threw jabs at him over the state of his car. He took to his blog where he gave a very lengthy response as to the reason he still drives the said old Range Rover. “Dear Stalker, In response to the cringe-worthy, creepy video you made about my wife and I, I think there are some things you…
Body shaming has become one of the sad things celebrities get to handle every day and the latest victim is Adunni Ade who isn’t having any of it. “Oh I see them sleek comments but be in the DM’s asking for handouts! The begging has trippled in the last few days Nah bud! Life don’t work that way! It’s okay for me to promote and embrace the African Culture but a big problem when the American Side is portrayed? A lot of you live the Fakest Lives ever!!! So bitter on the inside!!! “Don’t have a hot pot to piss…
Davido’s love affair with automobiles got off on a smooth ride. His first car – after he gained fame in the music industry – came on the heels of his first album, Omo Baba Olowo, in 2013. In 2012, at the age of 20, Davido was announced the winner of the Headies Next Rated category to win a car prize. The prize was later presented to him in 2013 – it was a red coloured Hyundai Sonata 2013. Davido was so happy with the automobile that he drove the car to every event just to prove it was a proceed…