The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Nasarawa State Chapter, has lauded the state Assembly for passing into law the bill for the establishment of the state’s Disability Rights Commission. Mr Shugaba Oloshu, Chairman of the Association, lauded the assemblymen in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia. The Executive Bill, sent to the House by Gov. Umaru Al makura, is to protect the rights of disabled persons in the state. Oloshu, reacting to the passage, also commended Almakura for initiating the bill, which, he said, would have direct bearing on the lives of the…
Author: David Folami
Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria’s foreign policy must reflect the enviable feat that the country has attained in the entertainment industry and sports in a way the country’s potential, political, and cultural vision would be advanced across the globe. “This is not as simple as it seems because the world is changing in various ways, there is a changing landscape of challenges relating to migration, environment, health, technology across the globe. ”Criminal and non-state actors including, terrorist, cyber criminals, drug cartels have complicated security landscape that was once built on the mere notion of peace and security. “Since the…
Senator Hunkuyi Suleiman has accused Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of personally driving a bulldozer to his residence to demolish it on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He posted, “In the early hours of today, the GovKaduna Mallam elrufai personally drove a bulldozer accompanied by armored tanks to destroy my house at 11B Sambo Road. This is a new low and fighting dirty with such low level of pettiness is indeed unprecedented in Kaduna State. “It is on record that few months back, GovKaduna Mallam elrufai marked another property of mine in Hunkuyi town for demolition but residents of the area…
Jose Mourinho played down suggestions that Paul Pogba needs to use the Champions League knockout stage to justify his huge price tag as Manchester United prepare for Wednesday’s clash with Sevilla. “I dont think it’s fair to speak about the responsibilities of a player. When I decide a team to play I don’t look to the age, the salary, the transfer fee, because I think that’s not also fair,” Mourinho told reporters on Tuesday at the Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville, where the sides meet in their last 16, first leg. When asked if Pogba would return to the starting line-up…
Manchester United made their return to the Champions League knockout stage on Wednesday with Jose Mourinho, himself back on familiar ground, said it is too early to judge their chances of going all the way in the competition. “I normally say that Champions League dreams start around the quarter-finals and not yet,” Mourinho warned as he spoke at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on the eve of the first leg against the Spanish side. “I never thought I would win it with Porto or Inter before reaching the quarter-finals. Some clubs are in this moment more ready to win it, but…
Antonio Conte is of the opinion that the English champions can do “something incredible” by knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League at the Camp Nou on March 14, despite blowing a lead to draw the first leg of their last-16 tie 1-1. “We must be realistic. We are talking about Barcelona. They show tonight to be a strong, fantastic team,” said Conte. “We have showed that if we are ready to work very hard together defensively, but continue to have the right feeling when you win the ball when you have the chance to score, we can try to…
Daniel Amokachi has revealed that he wants his twin children to play for Nigeria just like he did. Amokachi who represented the Super Eagles at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup tournaments stated in a report by Vanguard that he will prefer that the twins Kalim and Nazim represent Nigeria instead of Tunisia. He said, “Definitely, that would be my dream, their mother’s dream, even their dream because their heart is with Nigeria.” ”He informed that the boys had turned down the opportunity to be capped by Tunisia, but remains hopeful that call will come up for them to…
Victor Moses has said that he is honoured to be named Player of the Year at the NFF Awards and has been congratulated by world football governing body, FIFA. The 27-year-old beat compatriots Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City and Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu to win the Player of the Year award. “Hi everyone, it’s Victor Moses here,” the Chelsea wingback says in a video shared on the social media accounts of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “Thanks for making me Nigerian Player of the Year and thanks to NFF for this award. “I really appreciate it and it’s an…
Jurgen Klopp is of the opinion that his squad is one of the strongest he has ever worked with. “It’s really hard in the moment to make the squad,” Klopp, who became the first Liverpool manager to register five five-plus goal away wins, told LFCTV. “Wow, I’ve never had a situation like that with the quality of the players not being in the squad. “They all have made really big steps. Dom Solanke was not in the squad but is in outstanding shape at the moment. Ragnar Klavan, unbelievable. Ben Woodburn makes steps and is really close to everything. It’s…
John Stones has said Manchester City’s players were “massively disappointed” after their quadruple hopes were ended by League One Wigan Athletic. “We felt we should have got something out of the game, or at least taken the game back to the Etihad. “That’s been cut short now, the run in all four competitions, which we wanted to be in, right until the end, fighting for everything. The overall feeling is massively disappointed. “I think we’ve had that mindset that we can win every game and that’s probably why we have gone on such a good winning streak and not lost.…
Sevilla might have to “kill” Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez to progress out of the Champions League round of 16 for the first time, coach Vincenzo Montella says. “I remember him really well from his stay in Italy,” Sevilla coach Montella said of the former Udinese, Barcelona and Arsenal forward. “He has improved his style a lot during his career and I think he can be a really good player in transition. I think they have really good speed in attack. “Well, maybe we can kill him or knock him down or something!” Montella has taken Sevilla to the Copa del…
Cesc Fabregas has said Chelsea will have to attack in the second leg of their Champions League clash with Barcelona because trying to play defensively at the Camp Nou is a “suicide mission.” “It was such a shame really,” he told BT Sport. “I thought we were very good and went with the game plan and we executed it really, really well. They had a few chances, they are one of the best teams in the world. “But we were compact, we were solid, we played as a team, we created many chances. Willian could have easily scored a hat…
Antonio Conte lamented “one mistake” from his Chelsea team but supported young defender Andreas Christsensen after Barcelona got out of Stamford Bridge with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of a tense Champions League round-of-16 tie. “We were very close to playing a perfect game,” Conte said. “I think we paid dearly for one mistake. Against this opponent, this type of player like Messi, Iniesta, [Luis] Suarez…. if you make a mistake, you pay. “It’s a pity because I think, tonight, at the end of the game we are disappointed with the final result. But, at the same time,…
Orezi has announced a new music company named Gehn Gehn Music. According to a statement sent to the press, Gehn Gehn Music is an all-around entertainment company aimed at changing the business of music in Nigeria.” Orezi, plans to use his company as a platform to create better opportunities for upcoming music talents in Nigeria. “This company is for me and every upcoming artiste out there, Gehn Gehn Music will be signing artistes in the nearest future,” he said. Orezi has been in the music industry for almost a decade, with hits such as ‘Rihanna’, ‘Shoki’, and more. He believes…
Wizkid performed alongside Davido during the London leg of the latter’s UK tour on Sunday night. The London concert took place at the 5000-capacity 02 Academy in Brixton. Before London, Davido had performed in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester. They jumped, sang and got the crowd riled up while performing monster hit ‘Manya’. Wizkid has signed a new artist named Terri to Starboy Entertainment. The singer made this announcement on Twitter, explaining that he met his new signee in December 2017, after the singer tagged him in a video on Instagram.
Burna Boy has recorded new music with producers Timbaland and Skrillex. The Nigerian Afro-fusion artist has been notching up wins, with the release success of his masterful album, Outside, and landing the only feature on Fall Out Boy’s “Mania” album — which got to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Turns out the singer signed to Atlantic Records, is working on a new project, and to bring that to life, he’s recording with two of the most acclaimed music producers in the world: Timabaland and Skrillex. Burna Boy’s “Outside” album has debuted on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart at the…
They’ve been engaged for four months. And love is clearly still very much in the air, as Cardi B, 25, took to Instagram on Saturday to show off a giant teddy bear given to her by her beau, Migos rapper Offset. The Bodak Yellow rapper captioned the post: ‘Thanks babe @offsetyrn but how imma get him to NY?’ In the post, the former stripper straddles the gigantic teddy bear while looking back at the camera. The reality TV star wears a blue knitted woolen skirt and top and towering white heels. There have been rumors the singer, whose real name…
Lil Wayne has been keeping busy lately, with projects including January’s Dedication 6: Reloaded, which featured Drake and Juelz Santana. Now Wayne is set to dip back into the fashion world, with an all-new capsule collection. Partnering with Neiman Marcus for the release, Young Money Clothing is the rapper’s first extensive foray into the world of fashion since he dropped Trukfit years ago. Encompassing a variety of graphic-heavy goods, the line includes long-sleeved T-shirts, caps and layering pieces, ranging from coaches jackets to hoodies. Neutral tones inform the majority of the range, except for the bold red coaches, with branding…
Koffi and his wife, Ayoka Okin, have just welcomed a baby, their fourth child, to their family. The comedian shared the happy news via his Instagram page on Saturday, February 17. Koffi shared what seems like a poem but noted that he would not be sharing the sex of the baby anytime soon. According to Koffi’s post, the newest addition will be their last child and was born at about 10:01 am weighing, 7pounds 7 which is 3.5kg when converted. The baby was born at Oakbend Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Will Smith is thanking his fans for getting him to 10 million followers on Instagram. In 43 different languages! He shared a video which was a compilation of all his Instagram posts, and boy was it fulfilling to watch. Will noted that he had been hesitant to join the photo and video sharing app but was finally pressured into it. The good news is, so far, he has loved the experience.