The Presidency has warned against dragging the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the removal of the Chairman of Kano chapter of the APC, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, from office. Malam Garba Shehu, gave the warning recently. “President Buhari would not risk his integrity to support one side against the other in the affairs the APC or any other political party anywhere in the country. “Anybody who knows the president’s principles would not believe any allegation linking Buhari to interference in the election or removal of party leaders across the country. Shehu said that it was ironical that the president would…
Author: David Folami
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Christians in the State at Christmas. He urged Nigerians to pray for a more speedy and sustainable economic recovery for their country during the yuletide and beyond. According to the Governor, “the task of a nation’s growth and development is an arduous and daunting one that requires divine guidance”. He warned Christians to imbibe the lessons of Christmas by dedicating their lives to the services of humanity and the nation, and strive for religious harmony at all times by sharing love and comfort.
Yemi Osinbajo blasted those causing trouble with fuel scarcity in the country during the Yuletide period describing their acts as shameful. “It’s such a shame that Christmas has been, to some extent, with this sort of discomfort. This is deeply regretted.” “And l know that, despite the resilience and strength of people in Lagos and the Nigerian people, we would see ourselves through this and will enjoy our Christmas and have a great New Year,” Osinbajo said. The Vice President noted that the Federal Government was moving quickly to solve the fuel crisis and reduce the difficulties encountered by Nigerians.…
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has urged Christian faithful to utilize the message of the birth of Jesus Christ by showing love, affection and good neighborliness. “As you are all aware, the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises humility, love and peace even as Jesus personifies selflessness, charity and reconciliation among humanity. “This season therefore, is a period for sober reflection and reaffirmation of moral values as exemplified by Jesus Christ,” Al-Makura said. He asked Christians to be steadfast, modest and exhibit all sense of decorum as they celebrated Christmas. ” You should avoid extravagance and ostentation but be guided…
The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is back with his 2018 prophecies. Some of the prophecies read as follows: “Bread will be scarce in the country, even garri. Some markets will be shut down, and let’s pray against explosion in some markets. “We should also pray so that we don’t lose any Iyaloja or Babaloja. “Iyaloja General should pray against multiple troubles, she should also be watchful of scandals.” “2019: Atiku wants to be president; it’s going to be serious. Only if Atiku consults God very well before he takes the right step, otherwise, Atiku may…
Goodluck Jonathan has begged Nigerians to remain united despite the sufferings currently going on in the country. His message read, “Christmas, the time when Christendom has chosen to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ, is a time of unity and family. We celebrate the union of the divine with humans in Jesus and the fact that God has made room for us to be part of His family. “That being the case, let us exhibit those virtues and unite as one family under God to do good to each other and our nation. “I know of the sufferings our citizens are…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be visiting fuel depots in Lagos asap to monitor the loading of trucks and to ensure steady supply of petrol to designated filling stations. A statement read: “This morning the Vice-President is visiting fuel depots in Lagos to monitor the loading of trucks, and to ensure distribution is going on without a hitch.’’ “It’s such a shame that Christmas has been, to some extent, with this sort of discomfort. This is deeply regretted. “And l know that, despite the resilience and strength of people in Lagos and the Nigerian people, we would see ourselves through this…
Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has advised Nigerians to use the season of Christmas to show love and kindness to one another, particularly the less privileged. He urged Nigerians to use the period to put smile on the faces of people who might not be able to pay them back. “Christmas is a season that explains the exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours, irrespective of status and creed. “Christmas means so much more than just mere merriment. “It is an avenue to extend love to the less-privileged who are disadvantaged in several ways,” Ambode…
Vincent Kompany has said all of Manchester City’s attacking players have developed Sergio Aguero’s appetite for goals. He said: “These guys are just hungry for more. ‘Kun’ [Sergio Aguero] has always been inclined that way but I think everybody else now up front has a feeling of scoring goals, what it means to be the main man. It is something that doesn’t go away. “Everyone is working hard in training, you can tell, to improve whatever they can to score more goals. That helps the team ultimately. We are in a good position with a lot of guys that want…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool have to cope with the pressure of performing week-in, week-out to earn a place in next season’s Champions League. “How can we play football like this, pass like this, attitude, run like this, and then we get this [result]?” he told reporters. “It feels not fair, but it is fair because we made the mistakes. “We are a team, so if one makes a mistake and the other one cannot help, we are responsible. I am responsible, how I said always, and I feel it. But the performance was good and we need to perform…
Jurgen Klopp has said he should not have thrown a water bottle when Liverpool recovered with a 3-3 Premier League draw at Arsenal. “I react sometimes in a bit of a strange way,” Klopp said of his reaction to Firmino’s goal. “I apologised to the people around me straight away. “I threw a bottle on the ground. Nothing serious happened, but still it wasn’t good. “I was not happy in that moment, but I really thought that was at least the minimum of what we deserved. “We of course deserved to win, we had more chances. But to lose three…
Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Henry has laughed off Zidane’s dismissal talk as ridiculous given Zidane’s accomplishments with the club since taking over from Rafa Benitez two years ago. “To even talk about Zizou getting the sack is comical to me with what he has done. “Can he not have a little pause on the run that he had with his team? It goes with the job, because when you don’t perform they ask questions, but come on, he has done a tremendous job.” But Henry defended his countryman’s tactics, pushing some of the blame back on the team for…
Mohamed Salah is focusing on winning titles with the Anfield club after hitting the Premier League hard so far. In a recent interview, Salah said: “I want to win titles here, I came here to win titles — to win something for the club, for us, for the fans. “I love to win something here. We are working hard to win something. I am sure we are going to win something this year.” Salah, who joined in the summer from Roma, has formed a potent attacking partnership with Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Liverpool.
A potential return to Borussia Dortmund for Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not on the cards, according to BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke. Mkhitaryan is struggling to save his Manchester United career after being dropped by manager Jose Mourinho following a row between the two men during a video analysis session at the club’s Carrington training ground last month. “I know the economic details of his transfer to Man United like nobody else,” Watzke said. “Only if your imagination runs wild, a return is conceivable.” Inter Milan are keen to sign Mkhitaryan and could offer Portugal midfielder Joao Mario in an…
Jose Mourinho accused his players of being “childish” after Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw with 10-man Leicester. Mourinho was particularly sad at his team missing what he called “joke” chances to kill the game. Mourinho said: “We did everything to win but we lost big chances in front of the goal and not just big chances, also possession moments. I would say childish lost possession. “In the end, no maturity because Smalling was in trouble, he comes out of the game, they put Maguire as an extra man but the players on the pitch cannot react and…
Conte has said that he has to make some difficult decisions when his players make mistakes, also telling the club website that he is glad he didn’t begin his managerial career by taking on a top job too soon. “As a player, I was very lucky to have so many good managers in my career,” he said. “I remember the first two at Lecce: Eugenio Fascetti and Carlo Mazzone. They were very important for me and my growth. “They used the carrot and the stick with me. I brought this type of management with me to use with my players.…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool have to cope with the pressure of performing week-in, week-out to earn a place in next season’s Champions League. “How can we play football like this, pass like this, attitude, run like this, and then we get this [result]?” he told reporters. “It feels not fair, but it is fair because we made the mistakes. “We are a team, so if one makes a mistake and the other one cannot help, we are responsible. I am responsible, how I said always, and I feel it. But the performance was good and we need to perform…
Goodluck Jonathan has begged Nigerians to remain united despite the sufferings currently going on in the country. His message read, “Christmas, the time when Christendom has chosen to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ, is a time of unity and family. We celebrate the union of the divine with humans in Jesus and the fact that God has made room for us to be part of His family. “That being the case, let us exhibit those virtues and unite as one family under God to do good to each other and our nation. “I know of the sufferings our citizens are…
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…