Omotola Jalade Ekeinde turns forty soon and she is planning on making the celebration a big one. The beautiful actress who will be turning forty on February 7th, 2018 has a number of events lined up to mark her birthday. The birthday celebration which will be a five-day event kicks off on the 7th of the February with a ‘Give And Let Give To Widows And Orphans’ event. This would be followed by Couples Retreat themed “Reciprocative, Respect, Mental Health And Avoiding Slavery In Marriage” on the February 8th, 2017. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is one of the most talented actors to…
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Tunde Bakare has released a letter written by a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, informing him of impending attacks by Fulani herdsmen, 18 months ago. He said that the President and his team have failed in the area of security. Bakare also said “By not advancing and vigorously executing policies aimed at pre-empting or preventing these killings even with sufficient warnings: I am reminded of the open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari by a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada and Second Republic senator, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher. Permit me to quote excerpts from that letter: “Your…
Telecommunications company, Globacom, has rejcted new from media reports insinuating that it is the preferred bidder to acquire competitor telecommunications company, 9Mobile. In a press statement issued in Lagos, Friday, Globacom made it clear that “it has not acquired 9Mobile as widely reported in the media.” The company added that, “We are bound by the terms of the acquisition process as stipulated by the authorities handling it and we will not in any way sway or deviate from the rules. “We repose confidence in Barclays Africa, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which are…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected another 210 million dollars into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market to meet customers’ requests in various segments. Mr Isaac Okorafor on Monday in Abuja said that 100 million dollars was offered to authorised dealers in the wholesale segment of the market. He said that the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segment received the sum of 55 million dollars. Also, customers requiring foreign exchange for tuition fees, medical payments and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), among others were allocated the sum of 55 million dollars. Okorafor said also that bidders who made bids in…
Ben Murray Bruce has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to either tackle the security challenges in the country or resign his position as Nigeria’s leader. Bruce called on the Senate President Bukola Saraki to replace Buhari on the job following “his interest in fixing the problem.” He described the security situation in the country as scary adding that the nation was tolling the same lane as Somalia and Liberia. “It seems to me that Nigeria is becoming a lawless country,” Bruce, the commonsense lawmaker began. “A country with no rules and regulation, a country where laws are not adhered to.…
Charles Oputa, popularly called Charly Boy, joined the Concerned Nigerians group in Abuja on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, to protest against the incarceration of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Charly Boy remarked that the current state of the country is sad because there’s a systemic failure that cannot be sustained. “Make them know say all of us na Nigerians. What is happening in Nigeria today is not fair. This kind of systemic failure cannot even be sustained by the people who have created it. I have never seen the kind of ethnic hatred that…
Donald Duke has hinted that he may contest in the 2019 presidential race because he has what it takes to lead the country. He said, “I am entitled to run for the presidency of this country. Only on right circumstances I will aspire for it. I don’t shy away from responsibility, I will aspire for presidency of this country. I have what it takes to be president of this country. “It is high time Nigerians begun to project people with the technical know-how to take the country to the Promised Land.” Duke further challenged the youths in the country to…
Bukola Saraki has begged the executive and legislative arms of government not to allow the 2019 politicking overshadow the larger work of governance. Saraki also advised all elected officers to avoid acts capable of distracting them from delivering on their mandate to the people. “This is my appeal: it is too early for 2019 politicking to override the legislative agenda and the larger work of governance,” Saraki began. “We have begun a good thing with the economic core of our agenda; let us see it to its proper conclusion. It would be most insensitive to the needs of the people…
Nigerian Senate has thrown aside the criticism of Pastor Tunde Bakare that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has failed Nigerians, saying the administration has done its best. Senator Aliyu Abdullahi blasted the criticism while speaking on Channels TV, saying that Bakare’s comments were just his opinion. He said, “Pastor Tunde Bakare is totally entitled to his opinion and he has voiced his opinion but as far as I am concerned, APC has not failed. “The number of years we have spent, looking at the problems we met on the ground, I think we are doing very well in trying to…
Senator Isa Misau has alleged that a minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet is working on a move to remove Senate President Bukola Saraki from his position. “When we were on holiday, so many people were going behind that they should try and remove the senate president,” Misau announced. “During this holiday, a minister that was spearheading that thing. What is the reason? They said that the senate president would leave APC that they should create problems for him (Saraki). What kind of country is this? Everything is about religion and tribe,” he lamented. “So many appointments in this government…
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with visiting Gambian President, Adama Barrow, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday. Barrow, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since his inauguration as Gambian President on January 19, 2017, arrived the presidential Villa at about 11.50a.m. PMB hosted Barrow to a lunch after bilateral discussions. Buhari played a key role in ensuring smooth democratic transition in The Gambia even when Jammeh refused to step aside.
Saul Niguez has said his team still believe they can turn the tie around, despite blowing a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 at home to Sevilla in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. “This was not at all what we wanted,” Saul said. “We went for the second goal to try and kill the tie. “Their equaliser was a bit of bad luck with the deflection. Then we must be more attentive with what happened in the second goal. “There is still 90 minutes to play in Seville, and we still believe. Fair or not…
Zinedine Zidane has said he cannot imagine Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club next summer but will stay out of any contract negotiations between the player and club president Florentino Perez. “I do not imagine Cristiano anywhere else,” Zidane said. “He is at his club where he should be. Everyone loves him here. I cannot see Madrid without Cristiano. I am most interested in the sporting side, and as always, in a difficult moment for the team, he is there. “We know that people can talk and debate outside, but inside, Cristiano must just think about playing — as he has…
Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Barcelona’s 29-game unbeaten streak was ended by rivals Espanyol 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. There were few real pluses for Barcelona on a cold, damp night on the outskirts of the Catalan city. If we’re clutching at straws, youngster Carles Alena should benefit from being involved in such a fiery game, while Rafinha made his first appearance in nine months after recovering from a meniscus injury. Once again, there were too many passengers. Denis Suarez and Aleix Vidal, in particular, were unable to step up after being included in a…
Paris Saint-Germain remain 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after disantling Dijon 8-0 at Parc des Princes on Wednesday. 8 — Emery sent out a strong starting XI but rotated in places and got a superb performance in return. The Spaniard’s decision to persevere with Giovani Lo Celso in deep-lying midfield was particularly inspired. GK Alphonse Areola, 6 — The French shot-stopper was not called into action too often but when he was, he was assured between the sticks. DF Thomas Meunier, 4 — The Belgium international was disappointing. Whether he was a bit rusty — unlikely,…
Peter Stoger has said he expects Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain at the club this month despite speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal. Stoger said “I’d like to think that” when asked if he thought the striker would remain at the club. Stoger also said “a lack of understanding” was behind Aubameyang’s suspension from the squad for Sunday’s draw against Wolfsburg. “Disappointment is the wrong word for it,” Stoger said. “It’s rather a lack of understanding, because I can’t really comprehend such a behaviour. But admittedly I am not the only one. “I actually got to know him as…
Gerard Pique has agreed a new contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2022. Barca announced the defender’s new deal has a release clause set at €500 million. Pique joined Barcelona as a 10-year-old in 1997 before leaving to join Manchester United in 2004. He returned to his hometown club in 2008 and has since won La Liga six times and the Champions League on three occasions. Pique was involved on Wednesday as Barca lost for the time this season since the Spanish Super Cup, going down to local rivals Espanyol in the Copa del Rey,…
Inter Milan and Sevilla are interested in signing Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge this transfer window, a source has said. Sturridge has made just five starts in all competitions this season as he looks to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad this summer. Sevilla and Inter have both registered their interest in the 28-year-old to Liverpool, the source said. Reports in Italy claim Inter would prefer a straight loan deal, which would enable them to strengthen their attack for the second half of the campaign and assess whether or not Sturridge could be a long-term option for them.
Jose Mourinho will sign a new contract at Manchester United. The club says an announcement is not “imminent,” while Mourinho’s representatives are more optimistic. The bottom line, though, is that it will get done. Mourinho is still dealing with the problems that come with chopping and changing. The team he picked to play Stoke on Monday included players signed by four different managers. There are members of his squad he would not have signed; others he would have kept have been sold — Angel Di Maria and Javier Hernandez to name two. An extended stay at Old Trafford should allow…
Antonio Conte has insisted that the video assistant refereeing (VAR) system must be improved after watching his nine-man Chelsea team narrowly overcome Norwich City in a dramatic FA Cup third round replay at Stamford Bridge. He said “I think that we need to improve if we want to use this new system. “The referee took quickly a decision to book Willian. That means you don’t have doubt. If we want to improve we have to wait to check with the person who is watching the game and then, if this person is sure 100 percent that it is simulation, go…