Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the State to close ranks and work together for the progress of the party and the future of its members. The governor urged party faithful and supporters from across the state to remain calm and maintain their support for the party. He said the outcome of last Saturday’s APC Local government congresses in the state further reflected the capacity of the party as a formidable platform for good governance in the state. The Governor emphasised that the loyalty of APC members to the party structure is key to…
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Chris Ngige has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would win his reelection at the 2019 presidential polls by a landslide. “I stand before you today to say Mr. President [Buhari] has done so well in all ramifications. He will be returned by Nigerians in 2019 in a landslide victory,” the minister declared. Ngige, who noted that the party would contest all elective positions in the general elections, urged party faithful to work hard to ensure that the APC scores not less than 70 per cent of the votes cast in the state. The minister commended the party members for…
The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora & Foreign Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said the video of police boss, Ibrahim Idris’ blunder was doctored. On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, a video footage showing the police boss finding it hard to read his speech surfaced on social media. Presidential aide, Dabiri-Erewa, on her Twitter page, also said that the error was made once, but was made to repeat using a special effect. She said “This video is definitely doctored. “The error was made once , then special effects used to repeat it. What I don’t understand is why anyone…
Samuel Ortom has said that he re-election bid is not worth the blood of anyone. Reports also have it that the Governor’s media aide, Tahav Agerzua said “The Governor recalled divine intervention in his 2015 election, pointing out that the same God Who helped him in 2015 would also help in raising overwhelming support for his re-election in 2019. “He expressed appreciation for the support of the group and majority of people of the state in what he described as difficult times. “Governor Ortom referred to the state anthem which notes that although the giants may be on the way…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Nigeria, under President Buhari’s government,has now become a killing field. “Under President Buhari’s suppressive rule, families have experienced the worst form of hardship with prices of food items, essential goods and services, skyrocketing beyond the reach of average citizens. “Staple foods such as rice which sold at N7,500 per bag under the PDP now sells above N16,000, a measure (mudu) of garri and beans which sold at N150 and N200 now go for N400 and N500 respectively; a kilo of beef which sold for N700 now sells for N1,400; a bag of…
Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that Ekiti people will resist any attempt to rig the upcoming Governorship election in the state. The Governor also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to rig the elections. He said this while speaking with the Political/Economic Chief, United States Consulate, Osman Tat, who paid him courtesy visit. Fayose also said that the APC wants to use the advantage of its position as the ruling party to influence the election. Daily Post also reports that Fayose said “They are planning to rig the election because they know that in a…
Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on Muslim faithful in the state to use the occasion of the Ramadan fasting for spiritual rejuvenation. He called on wealthy Muslims to assist the less privileged in order to ameliorate their suffering and reduce poverty in the society. “Let’s reconnect with God, shun hatred and purge ourselves from envy. This is another opportunity to remember that the day of reckoning and accounting is gradually approaching. “We should fear Allah in words and deeds. “Ramadan fast offers unique opportunity for Muslims to reassess their relationship with Almighty Allah and fellow human beings”, Ahmed said. He urged…
Gareth Southgate has claimed he is in no rush to name an England captain for the World Cup, with Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Eric Dier all contenders to wear the armband in Russia. After sharing the captaincy around during his 18 month reign as manager, Southgate admits he is happy to wait until the last moment before deciding on a captain for the World Cup. “I’ll decide before the first game,” Southgate joked during a news conference at Wembley. “We’ve been through a process of developing leaders in the group, more voices in meetings and not feel it’s the…
Pep Guardiola has said he is still trying to improve as a coach after nine years in management. “There is always more [as a coach]. You may think there isn’t — the players you coach are responsible for new ways of thinking and insights,” he said. “Sometimes you discover things you previously didn’t know, maybe pairing these two players will give you a good midfield movement, something like that. “When I left Barcelona, I thought that my space to revolutionise was ended, but no. We have seen that there is always a way to do new things, especially because you…
Phil Jones has said Manchester United have added incentive to win the FA Cup because it would set up a Community Shield clash with Manchester City and give them the chance to put down an early marker ahead of next season. “It’s another good reason why we need to do that,” Jones said. “We’ve been involved in a lot of Community Shield games and that’s one we relish and we like facing tough opposition as well.” Jones said winning the FA Cup this weekend would provide a boost ahead of next season and insists United are not as far behind…
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City won’t match their spending of the past two summers with just one or two players set to arrive before the new season. “Yaya is leaving so we have to replace him, and maybe another one,” Guardiola said on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football. “One or two more, no more. Maybe people don’t believe me, but we don’t have the money to invest £300m every season.” When asked where else he would consider adding players, Guardiola suggested up front. “We have to think and talk more with Txiki [Begiristain, the director of football] and the…
Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Dani Carvajal returned to full training on Tuesday afternoon with their teammates. Both players will be available for Saturday’s La Liga game at Villarreal, the team’s final match ahead of the following weekend’s Champions League final against Liverpool on May 26. Portugal captain Ronaldo has not played since spraining his ankle while scoring in the 2-2 Clasico draw at Barcelona on May 6, while Spain right-back Carvajal has been out with a hamstring problem since the UCL semifinal first leg at Bayern Munich on April 25. Confirmation that Ronaldo and Carvajal were ready to…
Herve Renard has unveiled Morocco’s 23-man for the World Cup, with Southampton’s Sofiane Boufal the most notable omission. The squad was revealed by the Moroccan football federation on Thursday, with Medhi Benatia, Hakim Ziyech and Younes Belhanda the key names in a strong squad 24-year-old Boufal, who scored twice in 26 league outings for Saints this season, has been cut along with Zakaria Labyad, Yacine Bammou and Walid Azaro, after not starting a league game since February. Renard has opted for a 23-man squad, with Oualid El Hajjam, uncapped Nouassir Mazraoui and Youssef En Nesyri named as three stand-by players.…
Andy Cole has urged Marcus Rashford to focus on getting better and not to get discouraged by a lack of minutes this season. “It’s been a sticky one for him this season, it really has,” Cole said. “[He’s had] not as many minutes as he would have liked. “With Marcus, he has to focus his mind on learning and improving and wanting to become a better player. “Sometimes when you don’t get minutes your mind goes elsewhere because you’re worried about getting minutes. Then, when you do come on, it’s difficult to try and get into a game or when…
A combination of Manchester United’s global fame and the Premier League’s allure to broadcasters mean United can make money regardless of results on the pitch, the club’s vice-chairman Ed Woodward has claimed. During United’s quarterly conference call with shareholders, Woodward was asked if the improved performance in the Premier League this season had played a part in another bumper set of financial numbers for the world’s richest club. Woodward replied: “Playing performance doesn’t really have a meaningful impact on what we can do on the commercial side of the business.” While his “very simple and candid” answer might raise some…
Paul Pogba, Hugo Lloris and Antoine Griezmann headline France’s 2018 World Cup squad, but Anthony Martial and Alexandre Lacazette were among the 11 reserves announced by boss Didier Deschamps on Thursday. However Pogba’s United teammate, Martial, who won the last of his 18 senior caps when he started France’s 3-1 win over the World Cup hosts in St Petersburg in March, will only be called on if injury strikes Deschamps’ first choices for the forward roles. Arsenal’s Lacazette, who scored both of France’s goals in their 2-2 draw with world champions Germany in November, finds himself in the same position.…
Portugal are going to the World Cup in Russia next month with Cristiano Ronaldo and 12 other players who led the nation to the European Championship title two years ago. Coach Fernando Santos announced a 23-man squad on Thursday, including nine players who started the final against France at Euro 2016. The only two starters from the final who will not make it are Nani and Renato Sanches. Among the other European champions not going to the World Cup are Ricardo Carvalho, Andre Gomes and Eder, who scored the title-winning goal against the hosts in extra time. “It hurts not…
Davido is the only one giving assurance to his girlfriend then we bring to you the latest couple with the package, DJ Cuppy, and sweetheart, Asa Asika. So you all know this isn’t a figment of our imagination, DJ Cuppy actually gave us the perception that she is getting assurance from her boyfriend, Asa Asika when she took to her Twitter page on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, and posted a cute photo showing them all loved up. “Assurance @AsaAsika #Pluppy” she captioned the photo. This is another celebrity couple love story we’ve watched for a while and they seem to…
Davido recently celebrated the birthday of his first daughter, Imade. According to reports, this is coming after he celebrated his second daughter’s birthday in Atlanta, United States. According to Davido, Imade, who just clocked three years old is his best friends and his everything. Davido recently performed at the inauguration of Sierra Leone’s new president, Julius Maada Bio. Notable world leaders at the gathering, including Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo and Liberia’s President, George Weah. Davido and Tiwa Savage have been nominated in the BET Awards 2018 International Act category according to the nominees list that was made public Tuesday, May…
Chimamanda Adichie has done it again! This time around she has been honoured with an honorary degree from the prestigious Duke University. Chimamanda was among the few recipients of the honorary degree from the university and they were all described as people making changes in the world in very extensive ways. “Few writers have captured the challenges of immigrants and others navigating those changes as Adichie,” the university said. Others honoured with the degree are: the CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra; former Durham, Mayor William Bell; Phil Freelon, lead architect for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History…