Simon Lalong of Plateau has formally declared his intention to contest 2019 governorship poll in the state. The governor said that the declaration was as result of the intense pressure from the people of the state for him to recontest. Pwajok’s motion was unanimously seconded by voice vote from stakeholders at the meeting. Mrs Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau, Mr Pam Dung Gyang , former governorship aspirant, Malam Samaila Makama, former Chairman, National Population Commission and several others paid glowing tributes to Lalong for successfully contributing to the growth of Plateau. They appreciated Lalong for steering the APC…
Author: David Folami
Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed doors with chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in London. Alhaji Bashir Ahmad, made this known on his tweeter handle, @BashirAhmad, in Abuja. The presidential aide posted: “President Muhammadu Buhari receives National leader of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (Jagaban) today in London.’’ President Buhari had on April 9, 2018, during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared his intention to seek re-election in 2019. “I declared before leaving home because Nigerians were talking too much about…
Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for concerted efforts to rescue the remaining 112 Chibok Girls and the Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, from Boko Haram’s captivity. Saraki said that this would require the collaboration of by governments, security agencies, religious and community leaders. The senate president said though four years had elapsed since the sad incident of the Chibok girls’ kidnap, “it must not dampen efforts being made to see the girls rescued and reunited with their families and loved ones’’. Saraki noted with sadness the plights of the Chibok girls’ parents, whose daughters were not yet back and the anxiety…
President Buhari has blamed those who he referred to as wicked people for stealing Nigeria’s money and keeping the people poor. Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Buhari said “Failure of some of the leadership we had in the past led to our not being able to capitalise on resources to improve the lot of the people.” The President also added that “If they had used 50 per cent of the money we made when oil prices went as high as $143 per barrel, and stabilised at $100 with production at 2.1 million barrels per day…
Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria will meet Donald Trump in Washington on April 30 to discuss issues including “fighting terrorism” and economic growth, the White House announced Sunday. “President Trump looks forward to discussing ways to enhance our strategic partnership and advance our shared priorities: promoting economic growth and reforms, fighting terrorism and other threats to peace and security, and building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader in the region,” the White House said in a statement. “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Convention Committee. The list of the committee members was released by APC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement issued on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Also named as members are: Senator Ben Uwajomogu – Secretary, some state Governors, Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Aminu Masari (Katsina), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) and Ahmed El-Rufai (Kaduna). Simeon Lalong (Plateau), Bindo Jibrila (Adamawa), Yahaya Bello (Kogi ) and Godwin Obaseki (Edo). Former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, Senators Ahmed Yerima, Adamu Aliero, Danjuma Goje, Abdullahi Adamu, George Akume, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Andrew…
Andrea Pirlo has defended Gianluigi Buffon for losing his temper after a penalty was awarded in the final seconds of Juventus’ Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Real Madrid on Wednesday, telling La Gazzetta dello Sport he would have reacted in the same way. Pirlo, the former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder, said that Buffon’s behaviour cannot be condoned, but at the same time, he feels he would have reacted in the very same way. “He was angry and at a time like that, anything can come out of your mouth,” Pirlo said. “He would have thought that it was…
Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is “probably going to win” the PFA Player of the Year award. Speaking to American broadcaster NBC Sports after City’s 3-1 win at Tottenham, De Bruyne said that the honour is not likely to come his way. Asked if Salah should win, De Bruyne said: “Yeah, I think if you can choose nobody from our team, I think he deserves it. “Probably he’s going to win it anyway. He’s been remarkable and to compete with somebody that’s scored that many goals, you’re not going to win. “I’m very satisfied with my…
Antonio Conte has hailed his Chelsea players for rediscovering the “fire in their eyes” after substitute Olivier Giroud inspired a 3-2 comeback victory at Southampton. “I must be honest — I was very angry for our first half, because we didn’t show great desire, great will to fight, great will to play in the right way,” Conte said. “After the first half I was very disappointed, but I’m the first to take responsibility, because I’m the coach of this team. If they decide we can’t fight in the right way, I’m the first person to take responsibility. “In the second…
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness hit back at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, calling criticism over the hiring of Niko Kovac “rather outrageous.” Hoeness reacted angrily to Bobic’s comments in speaking to Sky Deutschland following Bayern’s 5-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. “We view Fredi Bobic’s statement as rather outrageous,” Hoeness said. “We acted very professionally because we took advantage of a loophole in Niko Kovac’s contract — which he had inserted himself. That’s very professional. “We thought long and hard about when to tell Frankfurt. In the end, we told them as soon as possible so that they have an extra…
Gianluigi Buffon has said he fully stands behind his inflammatory comments made toward referee Michael Oliver after Wednesday’s dramatic Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. And speaking on Italian television on Saturday, the legendary keeper doubled down on his remarks. “The content remains and I stand by all of it,” Buffon said on Mediaset’s Le Iene. “I’d say them all again — maybe with a different type of language.” He added: “I don’t have to make up for anything, because I am a human being who puts passion, sentiment and anger into what I do. You find a way to…
Manchester City have won the Premier League title after second-place Manchester United were stunned 1-0 at home by West Bromwich Albion. Pep Guardiola’s side are now uncatchable at the top of the table after United’s shock defeat to the bottom-of-the-table Baggies, who received a 73rd-minute strike from Jay Rodriguez to seal United’s fate. City re-established a 16-point lead at the top of the table on Saturday when they ended a run of three successive defeats with a 3-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur. Because of goal difference, United realistically needed to win all of their six remaining games and hope City…
Vincent Kompany has said he is proud of everyone at Manchester City after they clinched the Premier League title with five games remaining. “It’s the same feeling as the first time, you can’t describe it,” Kompany said. “I was talking before the game and saying the first time you win it, you think you’re going to win all of them. The first time you lose it you never think you’re going to win it again. “You want to hold onto this feeling now. It’s amazing, it’s such a difficult achievement. I’m proud of everyone involved.” It’s the first time that…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his strongest hint yet that he could be a part of Sweden’s squad in this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Ibrahimovic has posted on his official Twitter account: “The chance of me playing in the World Cup is skyhöga [“sky high” in Swedish].” The 36-year-old retired from international football after Sweden’s last match at Euro 2016, a 1-0 defeat to Belgium. Ibrahimovic marked his first start for LA Galaxy with the winning goal in a narrow 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Saturday, after scoring on his debut against city rivals LAFC.…
Zinedine Zidane has said talk that his team benefitted from a “robbery” as they eliminated Juventus from the Champions League on Wednesday makes him “indignant” although it comes from the “jealousy” from outsiders toward Madrid’s success. Much of the media reaction to the game focused on the controversial penalty decision, with Catalan daily Sport among those to use the word “robbery” in relation to Oliver’s decision. Saturday’s prematch news conference ahead of Sunday evening’s La Liga trip to bottom side Malaga was completely dominated by questions about a supposed “anti-madridista” tone to the media coverage. “Everybody can give their own…
Marco Reus has said his team “simply botched it” in a bitter derby loss to Schalke 04 on Sunday. Reus, 28, told Sky after the game: “We wanted to win this game today because we could have leapfrogged Schalke. We simply botched it.” Yevhen Konoplyanka broke the deadlock after 50 minutes in the Veltins Arena after Daniel Caligiuri had won the ball off team captain Marcel Schmelzer in the build-up to the goal. Schalke centre-back Naldo doubled the lead for the final 2-0 scoreline in the 82nd minute with a powerful free kick from distance to open a four-point gap…
Sarz is in mocking mode and he has set his sights on Mr Eazi. Reason? His Fendi sweat shirt. The popular music producer took to Instagram Live on Saturday night to troll Mr Eazi, saying he has only one Fendi shirt. He shared the post in reaction to a picture shared by Mr Eazi where he is pictured rocking a Fendi sweat shirt while posing beside Jhene Aiko who is also rocking the designer brand. Her boyfriend Big Sean can also be seen in the background. Of course, Sarz has since deleted the post but not before our prying eyes…
Senator Dino Melaye recently hosted former Big Brother Naija housemates, Teddy A and Bambam. The lawmaker representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate, hosted them in Abuja on April 12, 2018. He shared a photo with them, with the caption: “Teddy A and Bambam of big brother at my krip. Great guys.” Bambam and Teddy A, who were romantically involved during their stay in the house, were evicted on April 1 and April 2, respectively. On April 1, 2017, after dancing and partying with the housemates, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the arrival of an unexpected guest. The special guest turned out…
Yvonne Nelson kept her pregnancy private from social media just like all celebrity moms across the world. Her joy knows no bounds as she shares photos of her adorable daughter with the world in the best possible way ever. The stylish mom who broke the news of her pregnancy has done it again as she outdoors her daughter on the cover of one of Ghana’s prestigious magazine. The 32-year-old celebrity and her newborn, Ryn who already has over 10k followers on Instagram as gracing the cover of Agoo Magazine and the mom-daughter duo look very gorgeous. Celebrity baby, Ryn Roberts…
DJ Neptune was the official disk jockey at the Big Brother Naija house party, where he delivered classic old school music. In this interview with Pulse Nigeria, the DJ shares how he felt DJing at the party, his favourite housemate, and who he thinks will emerge the winner. “It’s always an honour when they reach out to me and say, ‘we want you to DJ at one of our parties.’ You know I did it last year, and the experience was amazing. And then I went back into the house again some weeks ago, and it was good getting to…