The Federal Government’s capital budget would be strictly deployed to fund infrastructural projects across the country, Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has said. “The Administration remains committed to infrastructure spending at the high levels of the past two years and the completion of major ongoing projects.” she said. She reminded us of the commitment of the Administration to its programme of transformation, jobs and wealth creation across the country. Osinbajo also said improvement in economic security was vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, human security and realisation of national defence and security requirements. “Economic development is a springboard for improved…
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Dr Danjuma Aboki, Nasarawa State Programme Coordinator, Tuberculoses (TB) and Leprosy, has warned Nigerians to desist from smoking and other habits that will make them vulnerable to contracting tuberculoses . He said based on the reports from their coordinators in the 13 local government areas about 2, 400 persons were diagnosed with TB in the state. He added that currently the state had 92 TB treatment centres spread across the 13 local government areas and 18 Development Areas. “As at 2003, there was only one TB treatment centre in the state located in Alushi, but the centres were now increased…
Rotimi Amaechi, has said River state Governor, Nyesom Wike has reversed all the progressive and laudable project we did including free education and free healthcare care policies in Rivers State,” Amaechi said on Saturday, February 10, 2018. “Saro-Wiwa was killed by the then machinery of power because of his belief that Ogonis and the Niger Delta should be liberated. “I could have been killed by same machinery of power when we were fighting to install President Muhammadu Buhari because we fought the same power that killed Saro-Wiwa,” he said. Amaechi said: “Everybody is now claiming to love Ogoni and knew…
Jupp Heynckes has said Bayern Munich are “hungry and highly motivated” for Champions League success this season. “When I arrived at the club in October we were five points behind Borussia Dortmund. We definitely want to be successful in the Bundesliga and the German Cup,” Heynckes said at a news conference ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Schalke. “Winning the Champions League is a massive challenge for every team. The team is hungry and highly motivated — many of our players have not yet won the Champions League. “However, success in the Champions League often depends on the draw and…
Jurgen Klopp listed the importance of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah to Liverpool and praised their workrate in the 2-0 victory at Southampton on Sunday. “Our boys are important for us,” Klopp told his postmatch news conference. “What I love is of course their skills and attitude, but the workrate is outstanding. “Both get the profit from the style of play, that’s for sure as well. We play in the areas where they like to have the ball. “In this strong league you cannot be third without fantastic players and yes, they are two of them.” “We didn’t know before…
Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham Hotspur will not alter their approach for Tuesday’s Champions League game at Juventus. Pochettino said: “My idea is to keep playing the same way, to try and be a little bit braver if we can, while being clever because their level is one of the best in Europe. “Watching the last few games, we are comfortable in the way we are playing and the shape we use [4-2-3-1]. I think the players know we don’t have to change too much and in the last three Premier League games they have started to feel good. “It…
Ousmane Dembele was unable to dazzle as he came off the bench to return from a month on the sidelines in Barcelona’s goalless draw with Getafe on Sunday. “Dembele came on at a moment when we thought he could help us out by running at players in one-on-one situations,” Valverde said at his postmatch news conference. “Maybe you could tell that he’s not played a lot of football recently, though, because it didn’t go quite as well as he would have liked against a strong opponent. “He had to try and use his strengths, which is when he’s up against…
Sergio Aguero gave all praise to Kevin De Bruyne despite scoring four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 thrashing of Leicester. “Luckily Kevin De Bruyne is playing for us and helping us to score,” said Aguero, who with 143 Premier League strikes is now only three short of moving into the competition’s top 10. “I am very lucky because most of the goals come from his assists — I just have to hit the ball. I am happy for him as well. He is a great player, and any team in the world would love to have him.” Leicester sent on…
Roberto Firmino has said that he does not see himself playing for another club “for years to come,” and that his recent form has been one of the best spells of his career. “Liverpool are one of the greats in Europe and being able to be part of the history of such a great club is gratifying to me,” Firmino told Esporte in quotes reported by Sky Sports. “I’m very happy here at Liverpool and I do not see myself out of that club for years to come. “I believe I am living one of the best phases of my…
Antonio Conte appeared to criticise Chelsea’s transfer policy by claiming that he is a “disaster” at convincing the clubs he works for to buy the players he wants. On Friday he said: “I think I’m a bit of a disaster to convince the club to buy the players. “In this aspect I can improve a lot. I have to learn a lot from the other coaches, the other managers, in that aspect. I have to speak more with the managers who are very, very good to persuade their clubs to spend money and buy top players.” Conte’s coaching skills were…
Kevin De Bruyne should be in contention for the Ballon d’Or if he brings success to Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola, asked whether he was a serious contender for the award, said: “No doubt. “He is not one game. It’s the whole season, every three days, playing that way every three games. “He knows, and everyone knows, to be there you have to win titles and titles and titles. The way he played, it’s difficult to find [a better] one in Europe.” He is among the frontrunners to be named Premier League player of the season after…
Marcelo believes Brazil teammate Neymar will one day ball for Real Madrid. Real left-back Marcelo, speaking ahead of the two clubs’ Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday, told Esporte Interativo he believes Neymar will make the Bernabeu his home one day. “Would Neymar fit at Real Madrid? He would fit, for sure,” Marcelo told the outlet. “It would be great if he came to Real Madrid. “In my opinion, the great players have to play at this club. And I think Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day.”
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew has admitted he feels sorry for Antonio Conte and believes the Chelsea manager is still missing Diego Costa. “He’s been a big miss because he’s a big character on the pitch and he can change the destiny of games, not so much with his ability sometimes — but with his character,” Pardew said. “When you’ve got one of those at the top of the pitch they’re very difficult to replace.” Albion go to Stamford Bridge on Monday with Conte under increasing pressure during Chelsea’s faltering Premier League title defence.
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Buhari’s regime as a monumental disaster. Secondus also said that Nigerians are suffering from the President’s style of government, which he described as ‘nuclear nepotism’. The PDP chairman said “I have come with members of the NWC of our party to thank you for the mandate you gave us at the successful National Convention last year and to charge you to redouble your efforts for the eventual humiliation of the APC in 2019. “The National Assembly is the centre of national politics, Nigeria is sitting on a keg of…
Uche Secondus has said only the party is capable of saving the country from exploding, in a sub he aimed at President Muhammadu Buhari. He was quoted as saying, “People are being killed on daily basis, nuclear nepotism is in vogue, you have to come from Daura to be appointed into a federal position. “Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gun powder waiting to explode, only the PDP can save it. “This is the time for all to stand up to save this country and all eyes are on PDP to lead the way, I am ready and determined…
Today is Darey Art Alade’s birthday and his wife, Deola sends him a very heartfelt message to mark his special day. “My married life is like a beautiful symphony orchestra, conducted by this man who I lovingly call my HUSBAND. Happy birthday to my pillar of support, anchor in life, biggest fan, loyal supporter, emotional healer, eye candy and most important of all – my loving husband. Luv u long time babe #Darey #BirthdayBoy #Dareartalade #YoungLove #WeShouldActMovies #CaptionThis,” she wrote. In a recent interview, Darey Art Alade spoke about the reasons a lot of celebrity marriages don’t last long. “I…
A cozy video of TBoss and Ubi Franklin has got people talking on social media. The clip shows the artiste manager with his right arm around the ex-BBA housemate’s waist, while she fed him a cupcake. Although TBoss a little too excited for Franklin’s comfort he seemed to go along with the little show of affection. There have been speculations of possible reconciliation moves between Ubi Franklin and his estranged wife, Lilian Esoro. The Nollywood actress who shares a son, Jayden, with Franklin, sent the artiste manager a birthday wish earlier this week, fueling rumours of reconciliation for them.
Funke Akindele-Bello has got some prayer points she wants God to answer which includes ending any relationship with any unfriendly friend. “The Lord will continue to bless you,Grant you long life and good health. You will forever be on top and never beneath. You will always wine,dine and transact with kings and queens. Ayo e o ni dibaje. “Every unfriendly friend surrounding you will be unseated in Jesus name. God bless all Funke Akindele Bello’ s FANS for their love, prayers and support. Love you all. NOTE: always love and celebrate yourself no one will do it better than you,”…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the People’s Republic of China on its Chinese Lunar New Year. Buhari said: “As you commence festivities marking the Chinese Year of Dog on Feb. 16, 2018, we congratulate and wish the Chinese people a prosperous and peaceful New Year. “I understand that the Chinese believe dogs are associated with affinity and prosperity.” “The successful convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opens a new chapter for China’s New Era as a global leader in innovation, security, poverty alleviation, infrastructure and development financing.” The president also commended the…
Just when fans were still congratulating Kylie over the birth of her baby, Stormi, former boyfriend, Tyga wants a paternity test over the baby. “Tyga wants a DNA test because he really thinks that there is a chance this baby could be his,” a source close to the rapper said. Recall Tyga was in a relationship with Kylie Jenner about a year ago before the couple went their separate ways. After the relationship between Kylie and Tyga ended, Kylie started off a relationship with the musician, Travis Scott. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcomed a child about a week ago…