The Police Command in Benue is interrogating the Divisional Police Officer in- charge of Gboko A Division over the Wednesday killing of seven persons. Mr Fatai Owoseni revealed that some persons had been arrested in connection with the killings. “We have arrested some suspects and of course the (Nigeria) Police has its accountability process. “At the moment we are trying to find out exactly what happened on that day, we are also looking at what the response time was taking into consideration when the distress call was made and when the response came in. “It is on the basis of…
Author: David Folami
Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his popular open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari was written out of his deep concern for the ways things are turning out in the country. Obasanjo also recently said he wondered why Nigerians were worried that he exchange pleasantries with Buhari at the just concluded African Unity summit in Ethiopia few days after he wrote the open letter. He said, “Last week, I issued a statement which I did not do lightly or frivolously but out of deep concern for the situation of our country. “I wonder why some Nigerians were worried why I had…
Sen. Ita Enang has said that while the Federal Government is working extra hard to tackle the issues of farmers-herdsmen clashes in Benue, it is constrained by the constitution. He maintained that the Federal Government could not go beyond its constitutional boundaries. He also explained that in the herdsmen-farmers clashes in Benue, which is the most topical, the best the government could do, was to talk less while it thought of ways of addressing the situation on ground. Enang said, “the Federal Government cannot legitimately interfere in the grazing question, except in the security angle because of the constitution and…
Muhammadu Buhari has urged youths to join the anti corruption crusade to rid Nigeria of corruption. “I assure Nigerians of our commitment to fighting corruption within the ambit of the law. “However, we need the support of the youth and the entire citizenry to succeed. “To this end, I implore all students, most especially the graduands, to rededicate themselves as ambassadors in this moral crusade,” he said. He asked the graduands to key into whistle blowing policy of the present administration as their own contribution to stamp corruption out of Nigeria. According to him, corruption needs to be wiped out…
Mr Solomon Dalung has said it will open up the political space to accommodate young people in the country. Dalung said: “The ‘Not Too Young to Rule’ law in Nigeria is a demonstration of the Nigerian nation to open up the political space to accommodate the young people. “Young people today are asking: where is the space for them to express themselves? They are asking the politicians – where is the space for their participation in governance? “They are asking the business community – how are you mentoring us to ensure inter-generational transition? They are asking policy makers – why…
Shehu Shagari has described late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, as a vice president he trusted while their service to the nation lasted. “Dr. Ekwueme was a deputy I trusted. We understood each other well and it was impossible for mischief makers to drive a wedge between us. “He was a loyal lieutenant and because of his excellent contributions to the success of our administration during our first tenure, I had no hesitation to nominate him to run with me again for second term,” he said. “This great democrat dared the military government of Gen. Sani Abacha, by demonstrating against the infamous…
Benue State Government has increased the ransom placed on a terror gang leader and most wanted criminal in the state, Terwas Akwasa, aka Gana, from N10 million to N50 million. The fleeing suspect was declared wanted by the state security council in April 2017 and placed a N10 million bounty on him. Jimoh Moshood has said the man was responsible for the merciless killing of several innocent persons – 17 in Zaki Biam and about 50 in other different locations in Benue State. He is also said to have killed Denen Igbana, the Special Adviser on Security to the Executive…
Antonio Conte begged “all the people who work in Chelsea” to understand the mistakes that led to Wednesday’s shock 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, suggesting that his preparations had been compromised by the club’s deadline day transfer dealings. Asked if he was happy with the club’s business, Conte replied: “It’s not important. I’m not happy [with the result]. The transfer market is not important. Now we have to focus on the work. Players go, players come. It doesn’t change.” There were suggestions that Roma’s willingness to sell their star striker sprang from a need to raise funds to meet financial…
Pep Guardiola recently said it will be difficult to complete a deadline day deal for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. “Right now, it’s the same as [Alexis] Sanchez and Laporte, it’s not the place to talk about it,” Guardiola told a news conference when asked about Mahrez ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with West Bromwich Albion. “It’s so difficult. it happened with Laporte because it’s a buy-out clause, when you have to negotiate it’s always so complicated.” “I have interest in a lot of players, good players, there are many, the window is open until the 31st,” he said. “We…
Zinedine Zidane’s injury worries have reduced with Isco and Gareth Bale taking a full part in Wednesday morning’s training session, while Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane look closer to a return from their respective problems. Zidane could have all of his key men fit for the looming Champions League clash with Paris Saint Germain, the former galactico is unlikely to risk any players with injury issues in Saturday evening’s La Liga trip to Levante. The most pressing issue is the knock to Varane’s right knee that he picked up in last weekend’s pressure easing 4-1 La Liga win at Valencia,…
Juan Mata is targeting a longer stay at Manchester United after extending his contract until 2019. He said: “I still feel very happy and very proud to be part of this club. “I think everyone that belongs to Manchester United should feel privileged, and that’s how I feel. “I’m happy with everyone at the club and, obviously, with the manager and my teammates.” The Spaniard added: “We have had so many new players during my four years, but now we know each other and understand each other better. “We are creating a kind of stability that I believe is needed…
Bernardo Silva has begged referees to be stronger after some incredible challenges on Manchester City players during their 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. He told reporters: “It’s clear over the last few months — we’ve seen with Leroy it was a terrible accident and now he’s injured for two months and he is a very important player. “Today it could have been Brahim, it could have been Kevin on the second goal. I think, as the coach says, the referees have to do their job and if it’s a red card they have to give the red card. “They…
Mauricio Pochettino has refused to answer questions on new signing Lucas Moura after the 2-0 win over Manchester United, instead praising his players for “one of the best” performances at Wembley. “The performance was fantastic, we played so well. The team deserves credit, the level was fantastic. We played a great team and reduced the gap to the top four. “The team played so well. I’m pleased with that. I’m so happy. The team deserves a lot of praise.” “We prepare to play in the opposite half from the beginning. We try to be aggressive. We wanted to play in…
Claude Puel has said he will help Riyad Mahrez come back “with a smile” after he missed out on a deadline day move to Manchester City. “It was a difficult situation for Riyad,” Puel said. “I hope he can come back with a smile and with desire and happy to play with his teammates. There is perhaps disappointment for Riyad but I think all the players, all the squad will help him to come back.” “All the players we bought, it was £50m, £55m, £60m. It’s a lot of money but the big difference is that we need to buy…
Marouane Fellaini could be out for six to eight weeks at Manchester United amid concerns that the midfielder suffered medial ligament damage during his brief substitute outing against Tottenham on Wednesday, a source has said. Fellaini is due to undergo scans at United’s Carrington training base on Thursday, if swelling in the knee joint has subsided enough for a clear diagnosis. A possible damage to the medial ligament will require surgery to resolve, opening up the possibility of the 30-year-old being sidelined until the beginning of April. The Belgium international lasted just seven minutes of the 2-0 defeat at Wembley…
Mesut Ozil has ended speculation over his future by signing a new three-year deal with Arsenal, a source close to the player has said. Ozil, 29, was due to be out of contract at the end of the season but will now be tied to the club until the summer of 2021. The deal, worth £12 million a year after tax, comes on the same day that Arsenal announced the club-record signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. However, reports said Ozil’s decision was not related to the Aubameyang deal but that the German playmaker simply decided he wanted to…
Antonio Conte has said Chelsea are overachieving this season and insisted that a top-four finish in the Premier League would be a “great success” after Wednesday’s shock 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth. “Tough night, but if you remember very well, I predicted this tough night yesterday during the press conference,” he said. “If you remember, I said it would be very, very tough for a lot of reasons. It happened, but now we have to move on and see the next game. “Now it would be very simple to find a lot of excuses, a lot of alibis. This is not…
D’banj started the new year on a good note and this is a blessing on his path with him purchasing a brand new Range Rover. The Singer took to his social media page to reveal the picture of himself standing in front of the new purchased ride. New Year new things, Popular musician Dbanj also known as Koko master show off his new Range Rover ride in this adorable photo.
It’s not news that Will Smith is from Philadelphia: the TV show that launched him into the Hollywood stratosphere mentions West Philadelphia in the first three words of its iconic theme song. But despite being Hollywood royalty now, Smith is still a Philly kid at heart. And he showed just that on Facebook recently by posting a poem in support of the Birds’ Super Bowl bid. The sentiment is good, but the execution is a bit simple if we’re being picky. Needless to say, Smith is not Robert Frost but he can make a heck of a movie. He is…
Brie Larson is ready for her superhero career to take flight. The Oscar winner, 28, was photographed in costume as Captain Marvel for the first time Wednesday afternoon while filming in Atlanta. Larson is signed on to play Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who gains superpowers after her DNA is fused with that of an alien following an accident, in the 1990s-set “Captain Marvel.” It will be the first Marvel solo film to focus on a female character. The movie, which will be directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, is expected to hit theaters on March 8, 2019.…