Rotimi Amaechi, has said River state Governor, Nyesom Wike has reversed all the progressive and laudable projects he did in the state. “Today, the current government has reversed everything we did including free education and free healthcare care policies in Rivers State,” Amaechi said on Saturday, February 10, 2018. “Saro-Wiwa was killed by the then machinery of power because of his belief that Ogonis and the Niger Delta should be liberated. “I could have been killed by same machinery of power when we were fighting to install President Muhammadu Buhari because we fought the same power that killed Saro-Wiwa,” he…
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Dr Danjuma Aboki, Nasarawa State Programme Coordinator, Tuberculoses (TB) and Leprosy, has warned Nigerians to desist from smoking and other habits that will make them vulnerable to contracting tuberculoses . He said based on the reports from their coordinators in the 13 local government areas about 2, 400 persons were diagnosed with TB in the state. He added that currently the state had 92 TB treatment centres spread across the 13 local government areas and 18 Development Areas. “As at 2003, there was only one TB treatment centre in the state located in Alushi, but the centres were now increased…
The Federal Government’s capital budget would be strictly deployed to fund infrastructural projects across the country, Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has said. “The Administration remains committed to infrastructure spending at the high levels of the past two years and the completion of major ongoing projects.” she said. She reminded us of the commitment of the Administration to its programme of transformation, jobs and wealth creation across the country. Osinbajo also said improvement in economic security was vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, human security and realisation of national defence and security requirements. “Economic development is a springboard for improved…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has asked the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to expose the criminals among them. He also also called on herdsmen to contact Governors in the Northern part of Nigeria, who have signified their interest in providing land for grazig of cattle. Alhaji Gidado Siddiki had earlier commended Governors Willie Obiano and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Anambra and Enugu states respectively, for handling the crisis between farmers and herdsmen in their domain, properly. Siddiki said that the Governors “ have been able to effectively stem the recurring clashes between farmers and herders at a time their…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the tragic accident that took the life of Sen. John Shagaya, and condoled the family over the loss. He paid tribute to Shagaya whom he described as a great Nigerian whose legacies would live on in the patriotic work he did as a military officer. He noted that the deceased rose to the position of a General, and a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic that ably represented the Plateau Southern zone. He also affirmed that at each step of his distinguished career in national service and politics, Shagaya brought his deep convictions and…
Jurgen Klopp listed the importance of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah to Liverpool and praised their workrate in the 2-0 victory at Southampton on Sunday. “Our boys are important for us,” Klopp told his postmatch news conference. “What I love is of course their skills and attitude, but the workrate is outstanding. “Both get the profit from the style of play, that’s for sure as well. We play in the areas where they like to have the ball. “In this strong league you cannot be third without fantastic players and yes, they are two of them.” “We didn’t know before…
Jupp Heynckes has said Bayern Munich are “hungry and highly motivated” for Champions League success this season. “When I arrived at the club in October we were five points behind Borussia Dortmund. We definitely want to be successful in the Bundesliga and the German Cup,” Heynckes said at a news conference ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Schalke. “Winning the Champions League is a massive challenge for every team. The team is hungry and highly motivated — many of our players have not yet won the Champions League. “However, success in the Champions League often depends on the draw and…
Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham Hotspur will not alter their approach for Tuesday’s Champions League game at Juventus. Pochettino said: “My idea is to keep playing the same way, to try and be a little bit braver if we can, while being clever because their level is one of the best in Europe. “Watching the last few games, we are comfortable in the way we are playing and the shape we use [4-2-3-1]. I think the players know we don’t have to change too much and in the last three Premier League games they have started to feel good. “It…
Ousmane Dembele was unable to dazzle as he came off the bench to return from a month on the sidelines in Barcelona’s goalless draw with Getafe on Sunday. “Dembele came on at a moment when we thought he could help us out by running at players in one-on-one situations,” Valverde said at his postmatch news conference. “Maybe you could tell that he’s not played a lot of football recently, though, because it didn’t go quite as well as he would have liked against a strong opponent. “He had to try and use his strengths, which is when he’s up against…
Sergio Aguero gave all praise to Kevin De Bruyne despite scoring four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 thrashing of Leicester. “Luckily Kevin De Bruyne is playing for us and helping us to score,” said Aguero, who with 143 Premier League strikes is now only three short of moving into the competition’s top 10. “I am very lucky because most of the goals come from his assists — I just have to hit the ball. I am happy for him as well. He is a great player, and any team in the world would love to have him.” Leicester sent on…
Antonio Conte appeared to criticise Chelsea’s transfer policy by claiming that he is a “disaster” at convincing the clubs he works for to buy the players he wants. On Friday he said: “I think I’m a bit of a disaster to convince the club to buy the players. “In this aspect I can improve a lot. I have to learn a lot from the other coaches, the other managers, in that aspect. I have to speak more with the managers who are very, very good to persuade their clubs to spend money and buy top players.” Conte’s coaching skills were…
Marcelo believes Brazil teammate Neymar will one day ball for Real Madrid. Real left-back Marcelo, speaking ahead of the two clubs’ Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday, told Esporte Interativo he believes Neymar will make the Bernabeu his home one day. “Would Neymar fit at Real Madrid? He would fit, for sure,” Marcelo told the outlet. “It would be great if he came to Real Madrid. “In my opinion, the great players have to play at this club. And I think Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day.”
Kevin De Bruyne should be in contention for the Ballon d’Or if he brings success to Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola, asked whether he was a serious contender for the award, said: “No doubt. “He is not one game. It’s the whole season, every three days, playing that way every three games. “He knows, and everyone knows, to be there you have to win titles and titles and titles. The way he played, it’s difficult to find [a better] one in Europe.” He is among the frontrunners to be named Premier League player of the season after…
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew has admitted he feels sorry for Antonio Conte and believes the Chelsea manager is still missing Diego Costa. “He’s been a big miss because he’s a big character on the pitch and he can change the destiny of games, not so much with his ability sometimes — but with his character,” Pardew said. “When you’ve got one of those at the top of the pitch they’re very difficult to replace.” Albion go to Stamford Bridge on Monday with Conte under increasing pressure during Chelsea’s faltering Premier League title defence.
Roberto Firmino has said that he does not see himself playing for another club “for years to come,” and that his recent form has been one of the best spells of his career. “Liverpool are one of the greats in Europe and being able to be part of the history of such a great club is gratifying to me,” Firmino told Esporte in quotes reported by Sky Sports. “I’m very happy here at Liverpool and I do not see myself out of that club for years to come. “I believe I am living one of the best phases of my…
JAY-Z spoke at the Trayvon Martin Foundation’s sixth annual Peace Walk and Talk in Miami earlier today. “His name will sit alongside some of the greats whom (sic) lost their life to push our culture forward, the Martin Luther Kings, the Gandhis,” JAY said. “That’s the intention that we set, that his name serves as a beacon of light and hope and push us in a better direction.” Watch his full speech below. JAY’s producing a film and documentary series about Martin. JAY recently appeared on CNN’s new series, “The Van Jones Show,” where he opened up about the justice…
She dazzles on the red carpet. And Margot Robbie impressed once again in the fashion stakes at the 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The 27-year-old stepped out in a glamorous pale pink Prada outfit on Thursday as she hit the red carpet alongside her I, Tonya co-star Alison Janney. The floral jacquard fabric top showcased her delicate shoulders while the bow around her waist accentuated and slender waist. The top was teamed with matching trousers and completed witha pair of silver strappy heels. Margot’s shoulder-length blonde locks were simply styled with a part down on the side of her…
The release of Basmati Blues has been a long time coming. The film, a cross-cultural musical, stars Brie Larson as an agricultural scientist traveling to India touting a new super-rice. She quickly falls for the culture and her love interest, Rajit, played by Utkarsh Ambudkar of Pitch Perfect. “It’s a very unusual film,” says director and writer Dan Baron. “We knew that from the beginning, that this was a very unorthodox idea to take a subject tends to be covered more in the documentary genre. But we wanted to do this inside of a musical romantic comedy.” From the start,…
Chris Brown has tweeted that it is his dream to tour with Rihanna, only nine years after he was arrested for assaulting her in the front seat of his car. The 28-year-old singer tweeted on Friday (local time) that he would like to join the ‘Umbrella’ star for a world tour, which would also feature Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. “Just thinking…. A CRAZY WORLD TOUR would BEYONCE, RIHANNA, BRUNO MARS, CHRIS BROWN. “2 for 2″. And if y’all decide to do it without me… give me 10%” the tweet read. Just thinking…. A CRAZY WORLD TOUR would BEYONCE, RIHANNA, BRUNO…
The International Skating Union has modified its rules to allow figure skaters to perform to music with lyrics for the fist Olympics ever, and Pyeongchang athletes are leaping at the opportunity to put some pop in their routines. While ice dancers have been grooving and gliding to vocals since the late ’90s, figure skaters had been restricted to instrumental selections; now lyrical music from all genres are fair game. The post-Sochi change marks an attempt to appeal to a younger audience for the 2018 Winter Games and other international competitions. “I think that bringing this different dimension kind of opens…