Are Beyoncé and Jay-Z playing with our emotions? For a few minutes on Monday, fans thought another joint tour between the married superstars had been announced. Here’s how it went down. Eagle-eyed followers noticed a posting on Ticketmaster and Beyoncé’s Facebook page for a July 30 “On the Run 2” date at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Within moments the postings had been taken down, but that didn’t stop the social media pandemonium that the couple might be hitting the road. The pair last toured jointly with “On The Run” in 2014. They recently released a video for their song “Family…
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The Lagos State Government on Thursday introduced Electronic Revenue Assurance System (ERA) to enhance collection of consumption tax. Governor Akinwumi Ambode has said that it is meant to tax the rich so as not to invoke the anger of the poor. He said “The law was made in 2001. It provides that every five years, we should review it and also find a way to increase. 15 years after in 2017, the law has never been reviewed. “Now, the question is this; those who are having commercial properties, the rental income they were People Should Follow The Elections Guidelines -…
Aminu Tambuwal has said the prevailing interest rate charged by banks is hurting small businesses in the country and should be reviewed downwards to enhance growth and economic stability. “I want to urge banks in the country, and especially the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to look into this problem because many small and medium scale enterprises have gone under due to lack of access to finance. “The ones that have struggled to stay afloat find it hard to expand. So the banks should look inwards and introduce policies that will, at the end, provide a win-win situation for them…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anambra Command, says 22 persons were convicted for drug offences between January 2017 and February 2018. Mr Sule Momodu, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. He said 19 convictions were secured in 2017 while three were secured in February 2018. “The agency will not relent in its efforts to ensure that the state is totally rid of drug trafficking and abuse. “I want to alert the general public of a new threat of the abuse of methaphythamine that is beginning to rear its ugly head in the…
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has likened his governorship aspiration in Ekiti State to continuation of his community service and commitment to humanity. “The challenges on ground are huge, but none is insurmountable. However, in view of these challenges, we in the APC must put our best foot forward. “The state cannot afford any form of distractions; whether in form of litigation, suspicious, real or imagined. We need someone without baggage in the Oke Ayoba Government House come July 14. “Campaign and electioneering will soon be over and done with eventually, but…
The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday said it was committed to end the on-going strike by the non-teaching labour unions in Nigeria universities. The Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Mrs Priscilla Ihuoma, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. They are also agitating the sharing formula of the N23 billion released by the federal government as part of the earned allowance of workers of federal universities across the country, among other issues. “Right now, the government is giving priority attention to the strike issue. “There is a process…
Senator Dino Melaye has attributed his escape from court premises on Friday, March 2, 2018, to handiwork of some ‘Angels of the Lord’. Senator Melaye was arraigned for allegedly providing false information and misleading the Police on the attack on him in Kogi with the intention of framing the chief of staff to the state government, Edward Onoja. The lawmaker who was sorting out his bail conditions when some operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) stormed the court premises. “I was quickly alerted that they were over one hundred Policemen from SARS that they were outside the court waiting…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Hon. Ibrahim Rufai Imam as new Grand Khadi of Sharia Court of Appeal. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters during plenary. The report was presented by Chairman of the Committee, Sen. David Umaru. In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said “let me on behalf of the entire Senate congratulate the new Grand Khadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, Hon. Ibrahim Rufai Imam and wish him a successful tenure. “I hope that he continues to play his role in…
Ike Ekeweremadu has said that there is a tendency that the military can still take over power in Nigeria. Ekweremadu said Governor Bello should retrace his steps, otherwise he will not return to power in 2019. He said this while reacting to Senator Ahmed Ogembe’s report of how the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello allegedly organised thugs to disrupt an empowerment program he organised for his constituents. He said “So today I am advising the governor again, that road he is travelling will not lead him to anywhere. Ultimately, these people he is seeing here will be back here and…
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday threatened to deal with healthcare workers indulging in sharp practices in the State Primary Healthcare Development Board. Akeredolu issued the threat at Idanre Local Government Area of the state while flagging off the 2018 Measles Vaccination Campaign (MVC). “I have set up a panel of inquiry to fish out some elements in the Primary Health Care Development Board engaging in sharp practices. “Those that refuse to dispense drugs given to them and other means of corruption will not be spared. “This money is from our partners that must be spent accordingly and…
Muhammadu Buhari on Friday returned to Abuja after two-day working visit to Plateau, and joined hundreds of Muslim faithful to perform the weekly Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Mosque. The President had earlier on Friday in Jos inaugurated the Plateau State Tractor Ownership Scheme as part of activities to mark the end of his working visit to the state. Also, in the course of his two-day official visit to the state, President Buhari had on Thursday at a Town Hall meeting inaugurated the Plateau State Roadmap to Peace, and congratulated the Gov. Simon Lalong for uniting the people of…
Jose Mourinho has hit back at pundits who “could not resolve their own problems” while they were managers. “Some of the guys with an opinion couldn’t resolve their own problems when they were managers so they are giving opinions like they have solutions for everything but is not like that,” Mourinho said at a news conference on Friday. “They are in a position where they can give opinions about everything. Sometimes I read and listen, sometimes I don’t. This week, I was more focused on enjoying Champions League and Europa League and preparing my match than be focused on opinions.”…
Zinedine Zidane has hailed Neymar by saying he could fit into any team while the Real Madrid coach expects the world-record fee set by Paris Saint-Germain’s signing of the Brazilian forward to be doubled in the coming years. “Neymar would fit in at every club because he is very good just as other players,” Zidane told a news conference. “I’m not going to talk about a player that is not mine. They [PSG] paid €222m, that’s what it is. When I was bought [by Real Madrid] they paid €72m or something like that and I thought it was crazy. Ten…
Ernesto Valverde has said that Ousmane Dembele still needs to improve in certain areas but the Barcelona coach has every confidence in the France forward coming good. He did start Wednesday’s Catalan Super Cup win over Espanyol, although his appearance raised more concerns as he struggled to impact the game during his 60 minutes on the pitch. “Dembele is a player that is always prepared to take on opponents, he’s a dribbler, he’s powerful, he’s good with both feet… that’s a lot of qualities,” Valverde said in a news conference before Saturday’s league game against Malaga. “It’s true that at…
Nemanja Vidic is targeting a move into management, despite admitting he knows the job is not as easy as Sir Alex Ferguson made it look at Manchester United. “I worked for Alex Ferguson for quite a few years,” Vidic said. “The way he did it means that a lot of his players want to be managers themselves. He made it look easy and nice and you watch and think, ‘I would like to do that.’ “But then I went to play in Italy and then it didn’t look as easy, so I ask myself if it is right to go…
Kylian Mbappe is pleased with his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain from Ligue 1 rivals Monaco last summer and told FourFourTwo he is targeting major success at Parc des Princes. PSG were knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16 by Real Madrid on Tuesday, but despite that setback, Mbappe said he is aiming to win every trophy while he is playing for his hometown club. “For me, it felt like the right moment and the right choice,” Mbappe told the magazine. “PSG are a huge club and they want to win every trophy. I want to…
Jurgen Klopp has said he has no issue with Liverpool parking the bus against Manchester United on Saturday and a defensive approach will have to be taken at times during his team’s trip to Old Trafford. “This United team has a specific way of playing football — that’s all,” Klopp said. “We have to defend there with all we have and not gambling and thinking we are flying when playing Man United. Nobody flies. They are too strong, physically too strong, tactically too strong. “It’s not a battle of systems or philosophies. It’s two very good football teams who will…
Mauricio Pochettino has described Tottenham’s defeat to Juventus as a “massive lesson in how to behave” on and off the pitch after his team’s Champions League elimination on Wednesday. “It’s a situation that you must learn from,” Pochettino said. “If we only see the stats form the two games, Tottenham was the much better team. Then in football it’s not only about performance, stats, shots on targets, possession. “It’s small details. Juve are specialists, they have the habit to win, the habit to pressure on the referee. The owner stayed in tunnel before and during the game. It’s a club…
Mauricio Pochettino has said Harry Kane has been too upset by Wednesday’s Champions League elimination to have considered his future. “Harry is so disappointed after Wednesday,” Pochettino told Sky Sports. “You think he has time to talk with me about the future? That’s impossible. No-one can believe this situation. “The players were so focused on beating Juventus, now they’re so focused on recovering and being ready again. We’re in a position in the table when you need to care, win points and achieve the top four. Pochettino added: “There are a lot of rumours in football. I need to tell…
Jupp Heynckes has again left his Bayern Munich future open to interpretation, saying he has not definitely committed to leaving the club in the summer. However, speaking at a news conference ahead of the league leaders’ home game against relegation-threatened Hamburg, Heynckes backtracked from his comments in midweek. “I can only say nothing at all is decided yet, because, until, now I have definitely never said I will retire in the summer,” he said. “I have only ever referred to our agreement from last year which is still valid,” he said. “Regarding the Sport Bild interview, I only stressed my…