Sen. Ajayi Boroffice has said that he had not joined another political party as being rumoured. Mr Kayode Fakuyi, the senator’s aide revealed this recently. “Few days ago after a successful APC stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, a plot to link Sen. Boroffice to another party in Ondo State was hatched; the plot is diversionary.” “The senator remains a chieftain of the APC in Ondo State and has not at anytime resigned his membership of the party nor at any moment joined another party,’’ Fakuyi said. “As a grassroots politician and one of the founding fathers of APC in state, if…
Author: David Folami
Mr Emmanuel Eze recently advised the CBN to reduce lending rate from 14 to 12 per cent for small businesses to thrive in the country. “Small businesses will be able to access credit facilities at less than 15 per cent from banks and will expand their businesses within a short time frame” “The impact on entrepreneurs will be positive so much that they will be employing young Nigerians thereby reducing the unemployment challenges of our society.’’ “In recent times, the economy of our country has been relatively okay as inflation rate has been on decline and there has been improvement…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has again talked up the drive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government towards tackling corruption in the country. His words: “No administration in the history of this country has exhibited the kind of courage to fight corruption that this administration has shown. We are aware that reformists government are never popular anywhere, but we will rather rid our country of corruption than to curry cheap popularity by throwing money at every issue in the name of ‘settlement’. “We are aware that corruption has continued to rear its ugly head even in countries with death penalty for…
Samuel Ortom of Benue state has shed more light on why he is supporting President Buhari for a second term in office. Ortom said the President deserves another term in office because of his resolve to fight corruption, adding that Buhari is a man of integrity. Ortom said “If you recall, we in Benue were the first in the country to initiate prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari when he took ill early in the year. “We thank God that he is back on his feet and getting better and stronger by the day.” Meanwhile, political observers claim that Buhari might…
Marcos Rojo is one of the “top five” central defenders in the world when he is in form, according to Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera. “Last season, when he got injured, I told him that he was in the top five central defenders in the world because his play was outstanding and he was in amazing form. “I felt so sorry for him because he got injured in what was the best moment of his career.” Despite his injury, Rojo was part of the squad for the summer tour of the United States and played 45 minutes for the under-23s…
Gary Neville has said Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in no way a threat to Romelu Lukaku as the Manchester United striker continues to struggle for goals. “Zlatan is confident but Lukaku is number one, the fans and the manager believe in him and if he does have any demons then he needs to clear them from his mind.” “I don’t think Jose Mourinho will be worried about Romelu Lukaku’s lack of goals, but I think ultimately he’s got two big games coming up,” Neville said. “He was brought in to score goals in the games which United were drawing last season.…
Thomas Muller is not convinced Bayern Munich have to sign a backup for Robert Lewandowski, despite the German champions’ pursuit of Sandro Wagner. Muller, 28, hailed his Germany teammate as “a very good player who undoubtedly has his qualities,” but pointed out that Bayern’s first-choice striker Lewandowski would also demand a starting spot when fit. “When I am tired it is easy to say I need a backup — and if that only happens every three months, it’s not ideal and also difficult for Mr. Backup,” Muller said. He added: “Of course when Lewy did have a problem two or…
Paul Pogba has blasted the French media for their negative attitude toward the national team, while praising the British press for supporting theirs. Pogba said he hopes the French media will get behind their cause rather than — as the Manchester United midfielder sees it — try to undermine it. “You’d have to ask French journalists,” he said when asked why the press have been so negative toward Deschamps’ team. “The English media push their team on, upwards. “Unfortunately, we French push the team into the water. Let’s hope all that changes, and that the journalists build us up rather…
Jose Mourinho has said Nemanja Matic is a doubt for Manchester United’s trip to Arsenal this weekend while Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Marouane Fellaini have all been ruled out. He said “Matic is a doubt. I hope he can but I cannot guarantee he is selected to go. Let’s see the feeling before the match, let’s see the warm up. “I hope he can, I want to, he wants to, but I cannot guarantee, and Fellaini is not travelling with the team.” He said: “When we have the ball we are going to attack with 11 players because the…
Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out a move for Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil. Mourinho, who worked with Ozil for three years at Real Madrid, has previously hailed him as “the best No. 10 in the world.” The Portuguese coach has struggled to find a player to fill the role at Old Trafford. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a £30 million signing from Borussia Dortmund 18 months ago, is expected to be left out of the squad again when Manchester United face Ozil’s Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday evening. Reports have it that Ozil has not made a decision about his…
Serie A leaders Napoli finally gave up their unbeaten start to the season as Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain returned to haunt his former club with the only goal in a 1-0 win. Higuain was a major injury doubt before the game after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left hand earlier this week, but was named in the starting XI by head coach Massimiliano Allegri. The visitors started brightly and Higuain – who left Naples for Turin for 90 million euros in July 2016 — almost broke the deadlock with just four minutes on the clock after being…
Jose Mourinho said he will still look to Romelu Lukaku to score Manchester United’s goals, despite the Belgian’s current goal drought that has seen him score just once in his last 11 games. Mourinho said: “He is going to score soon, no problem. He is going to score soon. “If it’s Saturday, Tuesday, next week, I don’t know but he is going to score soon. No problem at all. No problem at all. “For me the most important thing is team work and he is second to none in giving everything he has to the team, scores doesn’t score, it’s…
Jose Mourinho insists he is “not surprised” Pep Guardiola did not receive any punishment for encroaching onto the pitch during Manchester City’s win over Southampton despite being sent off for a similar offence earlier this season. Asked at a news conference on Friday whether he was surprised at the lack of consistency, Mourinho, who did not receive a touchline ban after his sending off at St Mary’s, said: “Surprised? No. Not surprised.” But asked to clarify why he was not surprised, the 54-year-old declined the opportunity, adding that he did not want to land himself in trouble with the FA.…
Keylor Navas is not bothered by reports that Real Madrid are lining up a bid for Athletic Bilbao’s rising star Kepa Arrizabalaga in the winter transfer window. “One doesn’t know what is going to happen in the future but I’m the one who is here now. I have to be calm and enjoy myself.” He said: “I hope we can continue to win many more titles and continue to enjoy this experience. “What is very clear to me is that through work I will continue to give my best, not to convince those that don’t believe in me, but rather…
Fresh off the release of his sophomore album – “High Star”, Hip-Hop force – Yung6ix dishes out the visuals to one of the standout songs on the LP – “Gbe Seyin” featuring raving afro-house singer – Niniola. The video was directed by Unlimited L.A
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed and thanked Wizkid for winning “The Best International Act” award at the just concluded MOBO Awards. “When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well. My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me. Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative.Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria. And the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more…
Amazing voicist and Next World Music artiste Jaywon follows up his single ‘Jomi Joromi’ with a solo performance, back just in time for the festive season with a new tune celebrating one of the biggest names to do indigenous Nigerian music, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. The collaboration which features Olamide is titled ‘Ayinde Wasiu,’ Produced by Emzo, mixed and mastered by Marqai with guitar by Henry Alabi.
Ice Prince is back in our faces with his latest single ‘Replay’. “Pass me the cognac, Pass me the Ice, Pass me your body, make I make you feel right,” he sings. The Masterkraft-produced song is an Afro Pop/Hip-Hop delight that should get you going from your very first sound.
After recent controversies in the Naija rap industry, Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga releases a follow-up for the titled ‘Your Father’. The song features hotshot Dice Ailes, who’s currently demolishing the charts with ‘Otedola,’ and is produced by Ckay.
Mr. 2Kay has gotten himself a brand new Mercedes Benz sedan car and is super excited about it. The singer took to his Instagram page Wednesday, November 29, 2017, where he shared a photo of the brand new car and captioned the photo with a quote “God’s blessings I see everyday………P R A Y F O R M E……..#graftonstreetz #betterlife #prayforme>” This is coming after the drama which the singer has been surrounded by over the last two months. It would be recalled that Mr. 2Kay was robbed and beaten to a pulp after he performed at the “Buckwyld ‘n’…