Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili has been detained at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. According to Ezekwesili, some other members of the BBOG were also arrested. “President Buhari instructed the IG of police to DETAIN ME AND OTHER MEMBERS of @BBOG_Nigeria here at the Unity Fountain. Police men and women have BUILT AN IMPREGNABLE WALL and LOCKED ME IN. I have asked them more than 30 times to LET ME OUT and they REFUSED. “President @MBuhari at your instruction, the IG of @PoliceNG CONTINUES TO DETAIN ME and HAVE ARRESTED SOME OF OUR MEMBERS”, Ezekwesili wrote in a series of tweets. Mrs.…
Author: David Folami
Chief Olu Falae has promised to oppose the establishment of cattle colonies for herdsmen in the southwest in the wake of an attack on his farm by suspected herdsmen on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to take initiative to control the menace of the herdsmen that has resulted in the death of over a hundred Nigerians over the past few weeks. He said, “To burn Palm trees, amounts to act of malice and hatred and I believe they have malice against me and they hate me, that is why they will burn my palm…
Olusegun Obasanjo has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance and asked the incumbent to not seek reelection in 2019 for the good of the country. He said, “President Buhari needs a dignified and honourable dismount from the horse. He needs to have time to reflect, refurbish physically and recoup and after appropriate rest, once again, join the stock of Nigerian leaders whose experience, influence, wisdom and outreach can be deployed on the side line for the good of the country. “His place in history is already assured. Without impaired health and strain of age, running the affairs of Nigeria is a…
Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country is ready to partner international investors and friendly nations to develop Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. He said the Buhari administration working with the Private Sector is determined to boost the Nigerian manufacturing sector and will be engaging with international partners and friendly nations to realise the goal. “Nigeria and Japan should be doing more, far more based on the existing long relationship and trade between both countries,” said the vice president. “Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa will be getting involved in the manufacturing global chain and it would be private sector led, government…
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has asked for stricter enforcement of the ban on importation of poultry products into the country to boost the nation’s economy. He said there was need to ban importation and stop smuggling of the products to protect the health of the citizens. “There is urgent need to stem the importation of frozen poultry to protect as well promoting Nigeria’s poultry sector, environmental and health implications of imported meat are no less grave. “Imported frozen turkey and chicken are unwholesome meat, which have long term, devastating effects on the health of consumers,” he said. “The net…
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher, as a jurists’ jurist. “He was jurist’s jurist. He was a man of distinction and impeccable character. His life is an example in dedication and commitment to legal ethos, norms and values. “In work or in retirement, Justice Musdapher exemplified all that was good and commendable about the legal profession. In the service of truth, justice and fairness, he made his mark. “The thoughts and prayers of the people of Sokoto State are with the Musdapher family especially at this very difficult moment of…
The Imo Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr Mark Uchendu has said the State Government is procuring and installing electricity transformers in the rural communities to boost power supply and economic activities. “Electricity remains an essential service to the wellbeing of the people and the state government desires to provide improved electric supply to the state. “The government intends to invest heavily in the electric sector as part of measures to guarantee economic growth and make life more meaningful to the people,” he said. He said that prepayment meters would be installed in the electricity consumers’ homes in the communities.
Olusegun Obasanjo recently commended President Muhammadu Buhari over his achievements in fighting corruption and insurgency. “I thought President Buhari would fight corruption and insurgency and he must be given some credit for his achievements so far in these two areas, although it is not yet over. He called for partnerships and increased collaborations among well meaning Nigerians to move the nation forward. “We can collectively save ourselves from the position we find ourselves. “It will not come through self-pity, fruitless complaint or protest, but through constructive and positive engagement and collective action for the good of our nation and us…
Chelsea cannot compete with the spending power of Manchester City and Manchester United in the battle to sign the very best players in the transfer market, according to manager Antonio Conte. “For me, this is already a good season,” said Conte. “Because we are doing 120 percent. I’m doing a fantastic job, the same for my players. It’s not important if you reach the final [of a competition] or win a trophy or win the league. The most important thing is to see if the coach and players are working very hard and very well. This, for me, is a…
Antonio Conte has said that Michy Batshuayi will not start for Chelsea against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg on Wednesday, despite Alvaro Morata missing out due to a back injury that has left him unable to train without pain. “I don’t know if this is the right time,” Conte said when asked if Batshuayi would play vs. Arsenal. “I think that every player had their chance to play and to show me their value. Now I think I have to make the best decision for the team. “Every game is different. The quality of your opponent is…
Arsene Wenger has insisted Arsenal have giving out one world-class player for another in swapping Alexis Sanchez for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and backed the Armenian to return to his best form at the Emirates. “We lose a world-class player and we gain a world-class player,” Wenger said about the swap. “How efficient will that be? That will be down to the performances of both players. “Mkhitaryan has the qualities to integrate into our game and that is based a lot on movement and technical quality. I think he has the attributes, a good team attitude as well and I’m confident that…
Pep Guardiola has admitted he was pleased to reach his first final as Manchester City manager after they secured a place at Wembley in the Carabao Cup with a 5-3 aggregate victory over Bristol City. “We are so happy to be there, to reach this final. We played an amazing game until 2-0 and then we lost control, these type of games never end until the end,” he said. “This is a lesson for next weekend in Cardiff in the FA Cup and especially for the Champions League. “At 2-0 we knew it would be easier because they needed three…
Zinedine Zidane has said he is “annoyed” by reports he won a mini battle with his club to stop the club signing Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this month. Zidane has insisted he did not want reinforcements midseason, and Kepa has instead agreed a new contract at Athletic, which runs until 2025 and includes an €80 million clause. “In June any player can come to Madrid, if the club’s strategy is to change something, along with the coach. “But my idea, and that of the club too as we are all together here, was to not change many things. I…
Kevin De Bruyne is of the opinion that Manchester City deserved their place in the final of the Carabao Cup after a 3-2 win at Bristol City. Goals from Leroy Sane, Sergio Aguero and De Bruyne secured a 5-3 aggregate triumph and manager Pep Guardiola’s first cup final in English football. “Very pleased. We played a very good game. They had two chances with the long balls and it’s a little bit of a shame that they score two times but today we were very good,” De Bruyne said. “We didn’t really give them opportunities and in the end we…
Jose Mourinho has been pursuing Alexis Sanchez for more than 10 years and tried to sign the Chilean twice during spells at Chelsea, according to the Manchester United manager’s South American scout. Jorge Alvial, who has worked as part of Mourinho’s scouting team at Chelsea and United, has revealed it will be the culmination of a long pursuit. “I recommended him since I arrived at Chelsea in 2006,” the scout told La Tercera. “At the start he was very young, although obviously I saw him as one for the future. “In 2013 during Jose’s second spell at Chelsea, there was…
Thierry Henry has distanced himself from any involvement in Alexis Sanchez’s move from Arsenal to Manchester United. In an Instagram message thanking Arsenal staff, teammates and fans, Sanchez referenced Henry when discussing his reasons for leaving the Emirates. “I remember today, a conversation I had with Henry, a historic Arsenal player, who changed club for the same reason and today is my turn,” Sanchez wrote. Henry, who switched Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007, move to clarify the speculation on Tuesday: “I know I don’t need to explain this to the majority of Arsenal fans but contrary to speculation at no…
Arsene Wenger has said he tried to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan two years ago, before he joined Manchester United, and says he can see himself using the Armenian as a deeper-lying central midfielder. “Yeah, I met him at the time,” Wenger said. “At the time we were close, but in in the end it didn’t work.” Wenger acknowledged that the rough patch may have affected Mkhitaryan’s confidence, but that he has no doubts the midfielder will seize the opportunity at Arsenal. “Yes of course, you worry about how much it as affected him. But as well it’s a new chance for…
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has said his team had “paid for mistakes” as they lost 3-1 on the night at Sevilla to crash out of the Copa del Rey 5-2 on aggregate at the quarterfinal stage. Atletico looked in deep soup within 24 seconds when Sevilla left-back Sergio Escudero volleyed in a cross for 3-1 on aggregate, but before the quarter-hour they had equalised on the night when Antoine Griezmann hooked a superb 25-yard lob over goalkeeper Sergio Rico. “It is a hard blow,” Koke said. “We really wanted to do well in this Copa, especially with the final in…
Olamide has replied the growing wave of disapproval confronting his trending record ‘Science Student’. The rapper has been at the center of a controversy, with many Nigerians alleging that the record produced by Young John and Bbanks encouraged the abuse of drugs. The rapper has however clarified his position on the debate, expressly denouncing the use of drugs and substance abuse. “Since the release of #ScienceStudent, the support has been massive. As you are all sharing, dancing, singing along to this relatable music of mine, I want you all to take some time to reflect on the subject, say no…
The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards was announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with among nominees. The Oscars ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 4, with comedian Jimmy Kimmel returning as the host. Nominations scored (by movie): “The Shape of Water” — 13 “Dunkirk” — 8 “Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri” — 7 “Darkest Hour” — 6 “Phantom Thread” — 6 “Blade Runner 2049″ — 5 “Lady Bird” — 5 “Call Me by Your Name” — 4 “Get Out” — 4 “Mudbound” — 4 “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” — 4 Actress in a supporting…