Nasir El-Rufa’i recently updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of last Saturday’s Local Government elections and the use of electronic voting system during the exercise. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting which was held behind closed door at the Presidential Villa, El-Rufa’i said he also used the opportunity to welcome the president from his recent trips to America and London. On the use of electronic voting machines during last Saturday local government election in Kaduna state, the governor recommended the adoption of e-voting in future elections at both federal and state levels as panacea to election frauds…
Author: David Folami
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai on Tuesday, May 15, assured Nigerians that the security situation in the country is under control. “The measure put in place in tackling security challenges across the country are yielding positive results. “The Nigerian army remain committed to protecting the territorial integrity of the country.” He assured the troops of the Army’s commitment towards providing operational facilities of international standard as well as conducive environment for enhanced professionalism. Buratai charged instructors to impart the desired training to the troops, and called on officers and men of the corps to uphold high standards…
Bukola Saraki has revealed an alleged plot by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to implicate him. Saraki described the news as an act of desperation and intimidation capable of undermining the Nigerian democracy. His words: “Last night, my state governor, revealed to me an information at his disposal that a group of suspects who have been arrested in our state for cultism, whose investigation has been completed and were about to be under prosecution under the state law on the advised of DPP and the ministry of justice, all of a sudden been ordered to be transferred to…
The Kwara State Government has expressed concern over the transfer of four suspected cultists, arrested in the state by the state police command, to Abuja. The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Kwara State Ministry of Justice, Jimoh Mumini, made the reservation known after an emergency Security Council meeting chaired by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on Wednesday at the Government house in Ilorin. Jimoh noted that the offence for which the suspects were arrested are state offences which should ideally be tried under the laws of the State. Jimoh said that even though the representative of the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State…
A video footage showing the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris struggling to read a speech, is making waves on the internet. In the video, Idris was finding it difficult pronouncing words from the already prepared speech before him. The incident took place in Kano on Monday, May 14, 2018, where he went to commission the Force Technical Intelligence Unit, according to the Voice of Liberty. The IGP was mandated to appear before the Senate to brief Nigerians on the killings within the country and the treatment meted out to Senator Dino Melaye. The lawmakers got angry with the police boss…
President Buhari has announced that the Federal Government will increase the deployment of security operatives to the North Central and North West. Buhari said “We are increasing security deployments in the North Central and North West, where there have been violent attacks on communities by bandits and criminals. In addition we are focusing on the humanitarian challenges; the welfare of all the displaced people now living in camps.” The President also said that his government will engage with state Governors and community leaders in the affected states to resolve issues. He also promised to rebuild the lives of those affected…
Yakubu Dogara says there are millions of Nigerians who have not bowed their knees to the god of corruption. Buhari, Boss Mustapha were amongst guests who joined the EFCC acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, at the event. ”As a representative of history, a prophet cried to God that there was no pure prophet any more, that they had all bent their knees to baal,” he said. “God replied this prophet that He had reserved in that city thousands who had not bent their knees to baal. There are millions of Nigerians who have not bent their knees to the god of…
Pep Guardiola avoided backing Gabriel Jesus to start over Roberto Firmino as Brazil’s No. 1 striker at the World Cup this summer, telling reporters it’s “a debate.” Guardiola has coached Jesus since the 21-year-old moved to the Etihad from Palmeiras in January 2017, but said that the national team is lucky to have both players to choose from. Asked how he viewed the Jesus-versus-Firmino situation, Guardiola said: “It’s Tite’s problem, not mine. But it’s a debate. “I can imagine what Brazil can be like in a World Cup on a media level. If you play one, you have to play…
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal failed to sign Cristiano Ronaldo as a teenager because they wouldn’t match Manchester United’s £12 million bid for Sporting CP starlet. “He was here with his mother and we were very close,” Wenger said. “Then Man United came in and they had Carlos Queiroz at the time, who was their coach. United played against Sporting Lisbon and Ronaldo was outstanding and they signed him. “There is always something you could have done differently, but the problem of negotiations is to know when you give in and when you don’t give in. Once we were at £4.5m,…
Mamelodi Sundowns might be the dominant force in South African football and continental champions two years ago, but coach Pitso Mosimane admits they were given a reality check by Barcelona last night. “The difference between the two teams is like a Rand and a Euro,” Mosimane quipped, referring to the weak exchange-rate between the South African and European currency. “That probably best sums it up. I thought when we conceded the first goal in the first minute that there would be an avalanche of goals coming. “We paid our school fees, I think everyone saw that. We made defensive errors…
Gabriel Jesus has said he’s returning to his best form after an MCL injury significantly hampered his season this term. “I am very self-critical and always will be. I think this makes me want to improve, always,” he said. “But just because I’m self-critical and say what I thought of my performance in a game, it doesn’t mean I will bring myself down, ever. This is a point that just makes me improve. If I see that I didn’t do well, I am going to want to get better, always. This only helps me out.” Because of his injury and…
Gary Cahill has said it has saddened him to see talented young players leave Chelsea in recent years and praised Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku for turning himself into a world-class striker since departing Stamford Bridge. “When he was here he had talent but he was very young,” Cahill said. “He’s developed into a world-class striker so credit to him. “Sometimes when you’re at a club like Chelsea you feel sorry when you see a player move on, because naturally some progress and some don’t. You don’t hear about the ones that don’t. “We all know it’s hard to have…
Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed he will leave Juventus after 17 years, with Saturday’s Serie A fixture against Hellas Verona his last match for the club but not necessarily of his career. “On Saturday, I will play a game and this is the only certainty,” he said. “With [president] Andrea [Agnelli], we are talking all the time and he knows all that is going on in my life, and in fact he’s an advisor I don’t want to go without. “Up to two week ago, it was certain that I was going to quit playing, but now there are some offers…
Neymar has said that he is “scared” and “nervous” as he makes progress in his bid to be fit in time for the World Cup with Brazil. “Nobody is as scared as me,” the 26-year-old said. “I know that people are a little nervous, but nobody is more so than me, nobody is more anxious to make a comeback than me. “It is a very difficult time, I think it is the most difficult I have had because we are so close to my dream, the World Cup. “Thanks to God, I have this new opportunity to become world champion…
Antoine Griezmann would not discuss his future after Atletico Madrid beat Marseille 3-0 to secure the trophy in Lyon, France. “It is not the moment to talk about my future, I must enjoy having won a trophy, and celebrate it with the fans,”Griezmann said. “The truth is this was a dream for me, to win a trophy with Atletico, with [Diego Simeone] and my friends and teammates. “Your feeling for a club gets stronger every game, every year. I’ve been here four years, and I have enjoyed today with the fans, the people of the club, my relationship with them…
Fernando Torres has said that the Europa League final victory with his boyhood club was more emotionally satisfying than winning the World Cup with Spain or the Champions League with Chelsea. Torres, 34, is leaving Atletico for a second time this summer, having first departed for Liverpool in 2007. Since then he has scored Spain’s winning goal in the Euro 2008 final, won the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Champions League — before returning “home” in January 2015. “El Nino” has not been a regular starter during his second spell at the club, but, after coming on as a…
Cesc Fabregas has said that Jose Mourinho has been as influential in his career as Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. “I love him,” Fabregas said of Mourinho. “I always say that. I owe him a lot because he brought me here, I will always remember that. “My first year [in England], Arsene had always treated me like a son, but the closest anyone has been to him was Jose. The way he treated me, the way he made me feel, how he let me be a leader of the team from day one. “This was fantastic and in all the four…
D’banj taking his son Daniel the third on a walk has got to be the cutest video you would see on social media today. The proud dad took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, to share the video of his son and himself taking a walk beside his luxury swimming pool, wearing matching attires. “A Son Of A Lion Is A @danieldthird,” he captioned the video. D’banj might be one of the biggest stars in the world, but it is so obvious that he is a doting dad, and we love it! D’banj was indeed in a…
Linda Ikeji should be the happiest woman on earth right now since getting pregnant but isn’t finding it easy following trolls over her getting pregnant before marriage while preaching celibacy before marriage. The media mogul took to her Twitter page where she defended herself over her decision to get pregnant which she revealed was because she felt it was the right time considering her age. “And I’ve lived by it. But then I turned 36 and I knew there was nothing else I wanted more than to be a mum & wife and celibacy wasn’t going to get me that!…
Jhene Aiko was awarded with the “Leader in Media Award” by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Los Angeles, and guess who was with her every step of the way? Big Sean. The couple may have knowingly or unknowingly shut down break up rumours which have been trailing them in recent times. Jhene Aiko took to her Instagram page to share photos from the event on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, and as you can imagine, she looked super loved up with her rapper boyfriend.