Mathew Ekiende recently turned 50 with his wife, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrating him. The veteran actress took to her Instagram page on Friday, March 23, 2018, where she posted photos of herself with her pilot husband and wished him a happy birthday. “Happy 50th to A Unique, Different, One in a Lifetime Man. King Matthew Ekeinde. President of Aquatic Jungle Inc. Capt of Many planes and My heart. I usually forget it’s Our Wedding Anniversary too…WOW! 22years! Thanks for My wakeup Gifts Hb! This picture captures How we started and where we still are. In his presence. I love you Honeyboy.…
Author: David Folami
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the actions of some African leaders that failed to attend and sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement as criminal. President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa and nine other countries failed to sign the deal, with an excuse to consult more stakeholders on the agreement. Obasanjo, who attended the event criticised African presidents who refused to sign the trade pact, saying their excuse is ‘mere flimsy excuse and criminal. “I am surprised that any African leader at this point in time will be talking about either not understanding…
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has said he is a promoter of internal democracy in political parties’ activities and will not compromise on it. He was reacting to what is happening in Ekiti where Gov. Ayo Fayose, has declared that his deputy is Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the July governorship in the state. Fayose had foreclosed the party’s primary election for the candidate, claiming that God had directed that the deputy governor would succeed him. “Even when politicians say we want internal democracy, they are coming with their own agenda. “The internal democracy is to the extent that you…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has urged supporters of PDP and APC to embrace transparency in the ongoing councillorship by-election in the state. Mr Kola Ajayi, the Chairman, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of allegations of electoral malpractices witnessed in some polling booths in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area. Ajayi said that such development was retrogressive. “It started well, but what I hear now is giving me some concerns. “I learnt that there are some polling centres where people that are not supposed to vote are casting votes. “LASIEC has been preaching…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State said it had set up a four-man committee to recover properties of the party from unauthorised persons. Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya said the committee was constituted by the State Working Committee (SWC) to recover properties of the party and take inventory of such properties for proper documentation. The statement named Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya as the Chairman of the committee, while Prince Femi Osedimbola, Mr Olutayo Babalayo and Mr Raphael Adetimehin are members. It said that the step was to ensure accountability and transparency in the party. “The party admonished the committee to diligently…
Northern elders have rejected President Muhammadu Buhari as their candidate for the 2019 general elections. They said Buhari’s leadership has failed the region and, therefore, must be replaced by competent persons. The northern leader also said the current administration lacks strong will to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, rural banditry and herdsmen/farmers clashes that have claimed many lives in the region. “We demand immediate and decisive steps to improve the security of lives and economic assets in the North by the federal and state governments. Too many communities are at the mercy of attacks from sundry groups of criminals who…
Aisha Wakli popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ recalls how she relentlessly pleaded with the abductors of the 110 Dapchi girls to release them. She said, “I mounted pressure, I keep on begging them. I really pleaded. “They promised me they were gonna release them that I shouldn’t bother myself, I shouldn’t cry, so I was very happy [when they did]. I thank God.” Multiple reports claimed that four of the girls died in captivity from trauma while Boko Haram failed to return one, Leah Sharibu, because she refused to denounce Christianity and convert to Islam. The Inspector-General of Police,…
Dino Melaye has rejected reports that he fled Nigeria over his issues with the Nigerian police. Reports have it that Melaye, whom the Nigerian police said may be declared wanted, fled the country and plans not to return until there is a change of government at the federal level and his state, Kogi. The report also said Melaye warned the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other senators to fight for him, failure of which he would bring down at least 30 senators. He said, “For the records, I did not flee Nigeria and have no reason to flee my country…
Ibrahim Idris has said that the remaining Dapchi girl, Leah Sharibu, who was not released because she refused to convert to Islam, is on her way back home. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Saturday, March 24, confirmed that Sharibu’s release is imminent. He stated this an interview with journalists at the Military Command and Control Center in Maiduguri where he visited the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole. “As of 3pm, we heard that they were 20 kilometres from Dapchi,” a resident who pleaded anonymity was quoted as saying. Another source said; “The news that they are bringing back…
Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria is not short of women of integrity and character, using late Professor Dora Akunyili as a case study. He said, “I was looking for somebody who would work in NAFDAC. “There was an old man who was there and didn’t really impress me. I had had a couple of meetings with him and I found him not (to be) the type of man I would want to have on that job. “I was talking to a friend who said, ‘Oh, there is a lady; she went to Britain for a medical (program) and when…
Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said his administration had constructed 60 roads across the state since inauguration in 2015. According to him, 33 out of the 60 roads constructed are located in Aba, while about 105 construction sites are currently active in the state. “Clearly, Aba has about 33 roads out a total stock of 60 completed roads. ‘’We have a catchment of 25 million people coming into Abia everyday to do business; this is true because of the confluence nature of our cities. “No other state in Nigeria has more neighbours than Abia apart from Kaduna. We have seven neighbours.…
Gareth Southgate has claimed his England players rediscovered the enjoyment of playing for their country on the way to defeating Netherlands. “There were a lot of individual positives and perhaps the most pleasing thing is that the players looked like they enjoyed their football tonight and enjoyed having the ball,” Southgate said. “We have a different type of player coming through now compared to those we have had in the past and I want them to play with freedom. “They are capable of playing in a composed way and want to do so. They can play with angles, some of…
Jan Vertonghen has said he is relaxed about the future of club teammate and fellow Belgium international Toby Alderweireld. The defensive duo also played together at Ajax, but there have been rumours that Alderweireld could leave at the end of the season as the 29-year-old is yet to pen a new deal. “Whenever we play we understand each other,” Vertonghen told Sky Sports News. “When I left for Tottenham, Toby left for Atletico [Madrid] and Southampton but we found each other quite quick after that, so no stress. “We’ve been playing together for a long time and we know how…
Mino Raiola has launched a blistering verbal attack on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, saying last week that he can never forgive him for his treatment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic while at Barcelona. “As a manager Guardiola is great, but as a human he’s a zero!” he said. “He said we had to talk to him if we had any complaints, but then he stopped playing Zlatan and ignored him. He didn’t even greet him. “Guardiola is like a classic priest: Do what I say, don’t do what I do. I advised Zlatan to go to work in a Ferrari and…
Joachim Low has no doubt there is more to come from both Germany and Spain after the two World Cup hopefuls played out an entertaining 1-1 friendly draw in Dusseldorf. Germany had the better chances to win the game in the second half, but Spain goalkeeper David De Gea produced brilliant saves to deny Julian Draxler and Ilkay Gundogan while Mats Hummels sent a looping header against the crossbar. Spain also went close through Isco, who was denied at point-blank range by Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Diego Costa as honours finished even at a sold-out Esprit Arena. He said in…
Harry Kane is the best player in the world, according to his club teammate Son Heung-Min. “Harry is, of course, a very important player for England because he’s the best player in the world,” Son told Sky Sports News. “This is football, so sometimes you get injuries, but as Tottenham we need to play without Harry. It’s very sad but the other players have to be ready. I’m not like Harry, I’m just trying to practice every day, but it’s a good opportunity to make something happen. “I’ve proved a lot of things while at Tottenham in two and a…
Gareth Bale has said winning the China Cup with Wales would be a special trophy to add to his impressive collection. Wales tasted success by reaching the semifinals of Euro 2016, but it is 81 years since the nation claimed its last outright title by winning the now-defunct British Home Championship in 1937. “To win any trophy is always good,” Bale said ahead of Monday’s China Cup final against Uruguay in Nanning. “But for your country it’s that bit more special, it’s in your heart and your blood and you want to make the whole country proud. “Whether it’s in…
Didier Drogba has dropped his two cents on the reportedly difficult relationship between Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba. Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, spoke to Telefoot about his ex-manager’s behaviour and played down any suggestion that the two are not getting along. “It’s been hot between us [Drogba and Mourinho],” he said. “But Jose is never going to attack people he does not like. He likes Paul a lot. That’s why he’s given him a lot of responsibilities.” Manchester United are second in the Premier League table but virtually out of the race for the…
Xabi Alonso has said that he considers Liverpool to be a match for any side in Europe this season. Alonso, who played under City boss Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, believes Liverpool are becoming a force to take notice of under Jurgen Klopp. “They are looking well at the moment,” the Spaniard said of his former club. “Big games are coming, especially in the Champions League. “It’s going to be fantastic. Liverpool can beat anyone. We can expect a very intense game. “Both styles are different, but I think Klopp is getting what he wants [from Liverpool], the style he…
Thomas Tuchel has rejected an offer to become the next Bayern Munich coach, according to multiple reports in Germany on Saturday, and could be set to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Reports have it that Tuchel, the former Borussia Dortmund boss, had rejected overtures from Bayern and is already committed to join a major club outside of the Bundesliga this summer. Earlier this month, Heynckes even talked up Tuchel as his potential successor, but Saturday’s reports, also including those from Suddeutsche Zeitung and Sport1, say that is now out of the question. SZ reported that Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, president…