Dr Bukola Saraki has condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, over the death of his father, Malam Yusuf Buratai. Saraki said, “Pa Buratai did not only serve the country as a military personnel, having been a non-commissioned officer in the West African Frontier Force. “He left behind capable children like the Chief of Army Staff, who are today carrying on the torch of national service.” The senate president commiserated with the Chief of Army Staff, the entire Buratai’s family, the military high command and Government and people of Borno State over the irreparable loss. Saraki prayed…
Author: David Folami
Bolaji Abdullahi has said the ruling party has decided to give restructuring a chance to win 2019 elections. When asked if it isn’t very opportunistic of the APC government to propose this 13 point agenda less than a year to the 2019 election? Abdullahi responded saying: “Yes, of course, yes… if you promise people something, the only way you can go back to them and say vote for us again is that you get it done. “The whole idea on restructuring is anchored on the desire to have more efficient government and to bring governance closer to the people and…
Yahaya Bello recently defended the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying only looters are talking down the government. He said those benefiting from the funds some individuals have stolen from Nigeria’s treasury are also angry because the money is not flowing like it used to. “The question is who are those Nigerians who are angry? “The category of Nigerians that are angry are those who used a private jet to cart away Nigeria’s money, in dollars, out of the country to South Africa (in reference to the case of alleged money laundering involving a former president of Christian Association of Nigeria).…
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he is being cautious with Adam Lallana’s return to the side after the midfielder’s short-lived comebacks so far. “He is for sure an option for the squad, but an option for the first XI? I would think not in the moment,” he said. “But maybe I can sleep twice before we play Southampton so maybe I will change my mind on this. We will see. “He is in good shape, really quick, he looks fresh and looks good and you think ‘What can we do with him?’ but we did it twice now. “I don’t think…
Steve McManaman believes Mohamed Salah can clinch the goal scoring feats of club greats Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen over the long term. “He looks like he will score goals for a long time,” said the 45-year-old, speaking at a Liverpool Legends training session ahead of a meeting with their Bayern Munich counterparts at Anfield next month. “You looked at Harry Kane three years ago and you thought ‘wow, he’s scored 25 this year’ and you always expected him to go on the following year and score another 25 because he is one of those centre-forwards. “It was like when…
Gerard Pique missed training on Saturday but has been included in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s league game against Getafe and should be fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League. The Barcelona coach told a news conference: “We will have to see if Pique is able to start the game or not. “I would like all my players to be able to train the day before a game, so if he hasn’t trained then there’s obviously a reason for that. “It’s true that he still has a problem. The other day we decided to risk him [against Valencia] because…
Philippe Coutinho has said he will still be a part of any success Barcelona have in the Champions League despite being cup-tied following his transfer from Liverpool. “We all want to play in the biggest competitions but despite [being cup-tied] I didn’t think twice about the opportunity [to sign for Barca],” the Brazil international told 8TV. “Even though I can’t play in the Champions League, if we win it, of course, it will still feel like mine. I will be part of it, for sure, training with [the team] and cheering them on. “I am with a group of players…
Eden Hazard left wide open the possibility of playing for Real Madrid someday and said it was “incredible” when he first heard their coach, Zinedine Zidane, praise his game. “I remember 10 years ago when [Zidane] spoke about me for the first time. It was incredible,” Hazard said. “He was my hero when I was a boy. I watched thousands of his videos and now he is the manager of one of the best clubs in the world, so yes, it is great. “But I do not want to stop. I want to keep working, putting in the effort on…
Antoine Griezmann has come out to say his team needed to keep battling to catch Barcelona after his goal earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at struggling Malaga on Saturday. Asked recently whether he would watch Barca’s game against Getafe on Sunday, Griezmann said: “No — I will be with my daughter. “We have a game on Thursday [in the Europa League], so we want to rest well and prepare for that.” Griezmann said it had been “important” for Atleti to make sure of maximum points against struggling opponents. He added: “We knew it would be difficult, but these are…
AC Milan spent a blazing hot £150 million last summer, but that won’t stop them splashing the cash again when the transfer window reopens in July. And high on their list is providing some competition for midfielders Lucas Biglia and Riccardo Montolivo. The Rossoneri have identified Manchester United’s Ander Herrera as the man to do just that. Jose Mourinho has no desire to sell the 28-year-old, but the manager’s reluctance to drop either Paul Pogba or Nemanja Matic has seen Herrera’s minutes dwindle. A desire for more first-team minutes could see Herrera push through a move to the San Siro…
Claude Puel is not plaeased with Manchester City over the Riyad Mahrez saga. “There’s no revenge about Manchester City, or the club,” said the Frenchman. “We are professionals without feelings like that. I think it is important to keep it clear and always have a good focus about our play. “All the bad feelings about revenge or other things, there’s none. “My squad has a fantastic attitude, they have strength together. It is a good quality, the spirit of the team. “We can play against Manchester City with a fantastic spirit and collective play and make a difference and I…
Arsene Wenger is not giving up on his team’s top four hopes after Saturday’s North London derby loss to Tottenham Hotspur. “The game should have been finished at half-time for me. We missed opportunities on the counterattacks that are not missable at our level with the final ball,” he said. “In the second half we should have lost the game in the early part of the second half by more than one goal. “We were destabilised by the goal they scored and they had two or three good opportunities where they could have scored. “And in the final part of…
Mauricio Pochettino has begged his players not to relax after they moved back into the top four with a 1-0 win over rivals Arsenal in the North London derby. “We are doing a fantastic job,” Pochettino said afterwards. “I’m so pleased because this is a key period when you have to fight for the battles, you need to fight for the top four and the three points. We are in the battle. “Then arrives the Champions League, a competition that excites our fans, us. Always you dream to play in these type of games. We arrive in a very good…
Rihanna’s billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel definitely has what it takes to make the star feel like she’s the Only Girl In The World. The Saudi business heir, 29, was seen while whisking the singer/designer, also 29, away on a romantic vacation in Paris Saturday. Always presenting her most fashionable face, Rihanna donned a plaid Burberry hat with a long coat. Though her cosmetics line Fenty Beauty is selling out left and right, the natural beauty opted for a makeup-free glow. She wore black hair long and straight with blunt fringe across her brow. The handsome mogul wore his hair short…
California fish and wildlife agents have seized Chris Brown’s pet monkey from his Los Angeles home. Capt. Patrick Foy says Friday that investigators determined the singer didn’t have a permit for the capuchin monkey, named Fiji. He posted an Instagram video last month showing his three-year-old daughter, Royalty, cuddling with the monkey. Foy says that prompted a half-dozen calls to the wildlife department from concerned people. Foy says Brown agreed to cooperate. Agents served a search warrant Jan. 2 at his home. Foy says Brown wasn’t there but had employees hand over the monkey in a cage. Fiji is now…
Tyga turns up the “Temperature” in Thailand in the romantic video for his latest single. Directed by Jayga Rayn, the stunning visual kicks off with T-Raww driving around town, before he’s seen romancing his girl, played by Costa Rican model Juliana Herz. In between scenes of the pair on a beautiful beach at sunset and riding a motorcycle, Tyga stands on a rooftop overlooking a sea of skyscrapers and smog. After fun in the sun, T-Raww and his leading lady paint the town red in the evening. From meeting on a helipad surrounded by dazzling lights to getting up close…
Lil Wayne is the father of at least a few children, but he says none of them are named Dwayne Brown, a 15-year-old boy whose mother Keiotia Watson believes the Young Money boss fathered him almost 16 years ago. Now, Weezy’s demanding a new trial in the paternity suit filed by Watson. According to reports, Watson filed the paternity suit against Weezy back in 2015. She says she had sex with him back in June 2001, and as a result, got pregnant with her son Dwayne, whom the site reports she named after Weezy’s government name, Dwayne Carter. Now, in…
Dencia has spoken about her music career, business, the music industry and Paul Pogba. “I don’t talk about my vagina in public yea if the only thing I can tell you about Paul Pogba is that he is an amazing athlete that deserves a Ballon d’Or. “That’s the only thing, we don’t talk about anything else when it comes to…he’s an amazing, he is such an amazing person, such an amazing athlete I think that’s what we should be focused on you know, we should focus on people’s craft, you don’t talk little thinks to overshadow people’s, like you cant…
Cassper Nyovest and Davido have recorded new music. The song was recorded in Davido’s house, and it is produced by Fresh VDM, the man who is responsible for OBO’s smash hit record ‘FIA’. Nyovest is in Nigeria for the Soundcity MVP Awards festival, where he won the award for the Best Hip-Hop artist in Africa. He also gave a performance at the award ceremony. Davido was also successful at the event, picking up the trophies for the Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and African Artist of the year. Cassper had to extend his stay in the country…
The nominees for the 2018 Brit Awards have been announced, with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran receiving several nominations each. Lipa is nominated in five categories — British breakthrough artist, British female solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year — while Sheeran is up for four: British male solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year. Nomination list includes …. British Artist Video of the Year Anne-Marie, “Ciao Adios” Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels” Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”…