Mr. Uche Secondus has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed, for defamation of character. Secondus had threatened to take legal actions against Mohammed when he released a list containing names of alleged treasury looters of which the PDP chairman’s name was among. According to the list, Secondus received N200million from the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. He (Secondus) has since denied the allegation and asked Mohammed to immediately retract his name on the list and demanded a public apology, plus payment of N1.5 billion damages within 48 hours. He also claimed…
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A religious group, United Christian Leaders Eagle Eyes Forum, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to forget about his second term bid as him as his party has taken the nation several steps back. Addressing journalists in Abuja, national chairman of the group, Pastor Habu Aminchi said President Buhari has failed to deliver on his campaign promises to Nigerians. Pastor Aminchi accused Buhari of tribalism and nepotism adding that the President had failed to adhere to the Federal Character principle in his appointments. “APC as a party have also failed Nigeria as they have failed to fulfill the promises they make…
Femi Adesina, has disclosed that the president’s recent approval of the release of $1 billion for the purchase of military equipment is not just to fight Boko Haram. “I can inform you that of recent, our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth $1 billion,” Dan-Ali said. While speaking on Channels Television, Adesina said the fund is not just to intensify the military’s fight against Boko Haram but to fight other forms of insecurity in the country. He said, “It couldn’t have been done before the approval, the approval had to…
Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has warned that President Muhammadu Buhari must seek re-election in 2019 or face legal actions. The governor said, “APC governors want Mr President to continue. I am happy that it is not the president that said he wants to continue, it is the people that are saying continue. But Mr President has not made up his mind yet. “When he came to Kano, I told him that any time he decides not to contest, we will take him to court. Kano State government will take him to court any time he decides not to contest. So,…
Yemi Osinbajo recently attended 2018 Greater Pastors Conference in Ibadan and emphasised that Nigeria has bright future. He urged Nigerians to assist leaders and the administration with prayers, saying the country would soon be one of the greatest countries in the world. On the outcome of the conference, the vice president said it was a family meeting where pastoral and national issues were discussed. He said pastors felt that state police was one of those ideas that could further enhance security of lives and property in the country. He added that the idea for state police and for states to…
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has promised to foot the medical bills of the victims of armed robbery attack on Offa, the headquarters of Offa local government area of the state on Thursday. The armed robbers struck on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Over 20 persons including police officers lost their lives after robbers entered the town at about 4:45 pm and operated till about 5:40 pm unchallenged; after blocking the Ilorin and Osogbo entrances into the town. Gov Ahmed made the promise on Friday when he paid the victims a visit at the state General hospital, Ilorin. The Governor…
A delegation from Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina state, paid a solidarity visit to Governor Aminu Bello Masari this week and endorsed him for a second term in office. Governor Masari said he was overjoyed by the visit and described the people of Dutsi as wonderful and disciplined. Masari promised to implement more projects in Dutsi. Governor Masari thereafter directed the people to itemize their needs in order of priorities for presentation in the State Executive Council so he could release funds for immediate commencement of the projects. Alhaji Mustapha Amasco, chairman of the privately owned Amasco oil company…
Femi Adesina has asked religious leaders in the country to continue to pray for the unity, peace and prosperity of Nigeria as the nation approaches 2019 general election. He stated that Nigeria at this time was in need of spiritual support of respectable clergy. “As we approach the election year, please continue to pray that all will be well with our country. People are getting desperate to ensure that their desires, often ill-motivated, are actualised. “But by the prayers of spiritual fathers like you, it will be well with the country,’’ he said. Adesina expressed delight that the Gospel Faith…
President Muhammadu Buhari is in his hometown Daura, Katsina State to condole with the family of late senator Engr. Mustafa Bukar. Bukar, who represented Katsina North senatorial district, Buhari’s constituency, died at Nizamiye hospital in Abuja on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was aged 63. Reports said that the APC senator returned to Nigeria in March after spending one month in the UK for medical treatment. Bukar was buried at the Daura central cemetery at 6.14 p.m on Wednesday, the same day he died.
Arsene Wenger has said he is confident that Aaron Ramsey will sign a new contract with Arsenal, calling him “an important player for the future of the club,” but hinted that the two sides are no closer to finding an agreement. “Yes, I’m confident. He’s not at the end of his contract, he has one and a half years to go. We are communicating,” Wenger said after Ramsey underlined his importance to the team by scoring a brace in Thursday’s 4-1 Europa League win over CSKA Moscow. “On my side that is clear [that he should stay]. But you have…
Mauricio Pochettino has warned his Tottenham players not to relax after last weekend’s historic 3-1 win at Chelsea, insisting Saturday’s match against Stoke will be tougher. “It was fantastic in the moment that we achieved the victory and we celebrated of course,” Pochettino said. “Then you focus on Stoke. That is going to be a very tough game. The key will be to prepare for a big battle, as they play to survive. Always it’s good to win a derby and it means a lot to our fans after 28 years to feel again the victory at Stamford Bridge. It…
Mauricio Pochettino has said that Toby Alderweireld’s fall from favour is neither personal nor related to his contract saga with the club. “I don’t care about the [players’] personal situations with the club,” Pochettino said. “If they show me they deserve to play, they are going to play. It is not about personal feelings or emotions. It is about providing the team with the best tools to win. “I cannot consider if they have a one-year contract, six months or 10 years… When [Moussa] Sissoko arrived and he was a record signing, if he was not the best, he did…
Pele is of the opinion that Neymar plays with a style more similar to Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend has said. “Neymar has been compared with Cristiano Ronaldo. So I’ve said several times, told friends, in Europe, given interviews… Cristiano Ronaldo is an excellent player, he could be like our Vava, our Coutinho, the finisher,” Pele said. “Neymar is really more of a Messi-style, one who constructs the play, but scores the goal also.” Pele also took the opportunity to thank the friends he made playing in his playing days, calling his former teammates at Santos his…
Pep Guardiola has revealed that super-agent Mino Raiola offered him Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January. Guardiola was asked about his rivalry with United manager Jose Mourinho ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby which could see City clinch the Premier League title. The Catalan said he had bigger rivalries than with the Portuguese boss before, saying he doesn’t understand Raiola’s attack after he had offered him his players “like wo months ago.” “I’ll give you a huge list of my big rivalries, believe me,” Guardiola told a news conference. “I never won [against] Mourinho and he never beat me, our…
Antonio Conte has insisted that he is “very angry” about Chelsea’s struggles this season and added that he is still giving everything to try to turn the club’s worsening fortunes around. Speaking in a news conference on Friday, Conte was adamant that this is not the case. “Those who know me very well, know that in this moment I am very angry,” he said. “I am very sad for this situation. “Those who know me very well know I am trying to put all of myself to change this situation because I have great responsibility. I feel great responsibility for…
Jose Mourinho has insisted that it will not be the “end of the world” if Manchester City clinch the Premier League title against Manchester United this weekend. He said he is not worried about the prospect of watching City’s celebrations. “I won the title at Chelsea against Manchester United,” Mourinho told a news conference on Friday. “We beat United 3-0 and we won the title at Stamford Bridge in 2005-06. But it was not the end of the world, Manchester United didn’t finish. It was just football. “The only thing I can say is that we want to win, we…
Georginio Wijnaldum has said that Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is not as big as a game against Manchester United because Everton are not challenging at the top of the league. “I think if Everton have some good results during the year and are going to play also for the title, I think then it’s a match much bigger than it is right now,” he said. “Everyone will think now that I think it’s not a big match — but of course it is, and also for the supporters. “But I think it’s bigger if they’re playing for the…
Jurgen Klopp has again apologised for the “few idiots” who threw objects at Manchester City’s team bus as it made its way towards Anfield ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie. “A perfect example for how it should be,” Klopp told a news conference on Friday. “You cannot take things for granted. “First of all, I have to say, again, apologies for what happened before the game. It’s so strange. “You go with your own bus through the crowd and it feels fantastic, it’s great, it’s support. You come in our garage and then the first thing I heard was that…
Today is JJC Skillz’ birthday and who else has cuter words for him than this wife, Funke Akindele who penned down a prayerful message for him to mark his day. “All glory to God for giving us the grace to celebrate you today and Always. You are standing firm on the solid rock my KING, therefore, you will never sink. You will always succeed in all you do in Jesus Name. Ori lo je,o ni di iru loruko Jesu. “Thank you for always being there for us all. The Lord will always be there for you. You will live longer…
Majek Fashek is prophesying that fire will burn all of Dino Melaye’s enemies. “Message from legendary prophet Majek Fashek to distinguish senator Dino Melaye, man of the people, we are praying for you, we stand with you and by you, no one can touch the anointed of God,No weapon fashion Against you shall prosper,fire go burn all your enemies Down in Jesus Name Amen.@dinomelaye,” he wrote. This new found bromance between Senator Dino Melaye and Majek Fashek can be traced back to December 2017, when the veteran singer paid a courtesy visit to the senator at his residence in Abuja.…