Goodluck Jonathan has said Liberia is becoming a model of democracy in Africa and beyond, having attained “political stability’’. “Looking at the political history of Liberia, the country has passed through challenges. “They conducted elections and the President stayed for the complete two terms and this president is about handing over to another elected president. “That shows that Liberia is now politically stable to be a good example of democracy. Democracy is being institutionalised in Liberia. “It will help the country because it shows that the country is stable and it will attract foreign direct investors. “And for Africa, especially…
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Femi Falana has accused the NNPC boss, Maikanti Baru and Minister of State for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu of deceiving and misleading Nigerians over fuel scarcity. In his words: “In view of the shortage of petrol throughout the country it is indubitably clear that Messrs Kachukwu and Baru deliberately set out to deceive the Nigerian people when they gave the misleading impression that there was enough fuel to cater for all consumers. “On December 7, 2017, the federal executive council (FEC) was reported to have ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the ministry of petroleum resources to address the…
Yusuf Buhari, is currently hospitalised in an Abuja clinic after suffering a head injury in a bike accident in the Federal Capital Territory recently. He reportedly crashed his power bike while racing with a friend in the capital city and is hospitalised at the Cedacrest Hospital in Abuja. Garba Shehu has however revealed that Yusuf has already undergone surgery and is in a stable condition. He said, “Yusuf Buhari had a bike accident last night around Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. He broke a limb and had an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone…
Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr Christopher Kolade, veteran broadcaster, administrator and former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, who will turn 85 on Dec. 28. The President joined all professional colleagues, friends and family of Kolade in celebrating the graceful life of the versatile scholar and board room guru. He added that Kolade’s achievements in various undertakings, both in the private and public sector, clearly underscored the power of discipline, focus and integrity. Buhari commended Kolade’s many years of contributions to national development as an academic, administrator and a diplomat, especially in continually counselling leaders and mentoring the younger generation.…
Jurgen Klopp has said that Liverpool had to work very hard for their “perfect result” in the 5-0 win over Swansea City on Tuesday evening. “We had, even in a not really good first half, enough chances to score two or three goals. That should be enough. I was not disappointed at half-time,” Klopp told a news conference. “We did better in the second half. After the game, you look and it’s 5-0 and you think: ‘Wow, 5-0. Easy game.’. “It wasn’t an easy game. It wasn’t an easy game and I have no problem with that. Absolutely not. I’m…
Kylian Mbappe has said that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was his “idol” as a child but hopes he and his Paris Saint-Germain teammates can “send a message to the world” by scoring a landmark Champions League win at the home of the club that also tried to sign him last summer. Champions League holders Real showed a strong interest in the France international and Mbappe told Marca: “There were a lot of transfer rumours, it’s true that we spoke, but I think that is now in the past for me and for Real Madrid. Now I play at PSG…
Yaya Toure has gone back on his international retirement and hopes to win another trophy with Ivory Coast, according to his agent. Dimitri Seluk tweeted on Tuesday that the 34-year-old was ready to return to international action, having last played for his country in September 2016. “Yaya @YayaToure has decided to return to Ivory Coast national team. He wants to win another trophy with the Elephants of Ivory Coast,” Seluk wrote. Toure, who has over 100 caps, was part of the team which won the 2015 African Nations Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino has hailed record-breaker Harry Kane as one of the best in the world and said hard work is the secret to the striker’s success after Tottenham’s 5-2 win over Southampton. “For me, he’s world class,” Pochettino said. “I think today, [number] one striker in the world, specific position. Who’s better than him? “I think he’s one of the best because it’s difficult to say he’s the best but today he showed to everyone that he’s one of the best.” He added: “When you are at this level, you need to fight with all your determination to keep at…
Vincent Kompany has warned his Manchester City team-mates they cannot afford to be contented on their huge Premier League lead. Kompany said: “I don’t know if everyone will remember but it was six games left and we were eight points behind, so that’s why I am always the first to come in and say, ‘No guys, we can’t really take the foot off the gas.’ I really don’t want that. “We push, we push, we push, and no one has the right to let their performance down or their guard down.” “It’s the first time we have been ahead like…
Jose Mourinho has told executive vice chairman Ed Woodward he needs more money to compete with Manchester City and insists Manchester United do not have a team to match their “big club” reputation. He told a news conference: “I know what is a big club. “One thing is a big club and another thing is a big football team. They are different things. “When you say a club like Manchester United, do you think Milan is not as big as us? You think they are not as big as we are? Do you think Real Madrid are not as big…
Arsene Wenger has mocked Sam Allardyce’s suggestion that Olivier Giroud’s wife blocked a move to Everton last summer, and confirmed that the striker will be sidelined until mid-January with a hamstring problem. “No, I don’t think so,” Wenger said. “He could have joined Everton and stayed basically in London. I don’t think that was the problem.” Allardyce made the comments at his own news conference this week, when asked if he thought a deal for Giroud could be made in January. “I wouldn’t have thought so because he refused to come last time,” Allardyce said. “He doesn’t want to move…
Jurgen Klopp has said “it’s not in my interest” how many goals Roberto Firmino scores as he loves the effort and quality the Brazilian delivers for Liverpool. “I am happy for all of the boys when they score but I couldn’t say how many he has or how many he has — I don’t care, to be honest, it’s not in my interest,” Klopp said. “Roberto, I appreciate always his effort and his performance, that he scores twice, I’m happy about that but I could not say how many goals he has scored so far in the season because I…
Mario Balotelli will not be quitting Nice during the January transfer window, the French club’s president has said. Balotelli last week told Italian media he would happily return to Manchester City “for free” while adding he had been in contact with two other former clubs in Serie A, AC Milan and Inter. However Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere will not be allowing his star striker to go anywhere next month. “Mario leaving? No, that’s impossible. You know his importance. It’s unimaginable,” he said, adding that even a weighty offer would not sway him. “That’s not what interests us for Mario, but…
Arsene Wenger has said Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho should stop complaining about being unable to match the spending power of Premier League leaders Manchester City. “I have been in that position for 21 years so I can’t start to complain now,” Wenger said of Mourinho’s frustrations with Manchester City flexing their financial muscles. “There have always been three or four teams richer than I am. I’ve learned to cope with that. “We deal with our own situation as well as we can. Man City, Chelsea and Man United are all richer than us. You have to find ways to…
Bez has confirmed his plans to release his third studio album in July 2018. His past efforts “Super Sun” (2011) and “Gbagyi Child” (2016), currently still have the attention of fans who will be looking to see him perform some of their favourite tracks at the “Bez Live Concert”, which will see the likes of Aramide, Johnny Drille, Maka and Ric Hasanni share the stage with him on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. “I always try to be the Super Sun in everything I do. My next album obviously will be way better…
This year has been a bittersweet one for Davido. Apart from releasing monstrous hits and bagging international awards, he also lost three of his close friends. He was even accused, allegedly, of knowing about the death of one of them. He had a thing or two to say about this. “Everybody knows what had happened to me this year, especially with the death of my friends. But i had to overcome it and prevail. It is an amazing feeling when you are able to prevail. “I am happy and I thank God for the great things He has done for…
Nothing makes a loss worse than sprinkling in some disrespect. The Dallas Cowboys knew what was at stake when they took the field in Week 16 to host the Seattle Seahawks. It’s the same thing they’ve been trying to avoid for weeks now, considering one more loss would push them out of the playoff picture in the NFC. While the defense did more than their part, and with Ezekiel Elliott carrying the offense whenever given the chance — which began sporadic over the course of the game — the Cowboys fell 21-12 in large part to the poor play of…
Angelina Jolie is not keeping her six kids away from their dad, Brad Pitt, on Christmas. Reports claimed that Jolie didn’t allow her kids to spend Christmas with their father this year. “Angie’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the children for the holidays and she’s taking advantage of that,” a source allegedly said. However, it’s possible that Pitt has something planned for him and his kids, but not on Christmas Day. The “Maleficent” star will be the one spending Christmas with her six children. Meanwhile, reports also swirled that Pitt and Jolie are talking about their…
Tiffany Haddish is having the time of her life! The funny lady took to Instagram on Friday to post photos from her fun-filled Thursday night attending Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour concert in Los Angeles. While at the star-studded concert at the Forum in Inglewood, the Girls Trip star had some fun with Hova’s lady love, Beyoncé, who was supporting her main man. Along with the cute snap of the piece ladies, Tiff wrote, “@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping…. But for real she told me to have fun and I DID! #SHEREADY #thelastblackunicorn #beyonce.” Is this a best-friendship…
Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “He was a man who enjoyed helping others; very caring and a good family man. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Also, veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani described the late Oloyede as a gem, a professional to the core. “He was a brother, friend and professional…