Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos finally dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). There were earlier reports that he had ended his differences with the national leader of APC, Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu , as a step to joining the ruling party. Though Obanikoro acknowledged reconciliation with Tinubu, he had neither denied nor confirmed plans to join his political mentor in APC. He, however, finally gave the hint of his defection during a television interview on Thursday. Past and serving members of the National Assembly including Sen. Ganiyu Solomon, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa…
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Chief Raymond Dokpesi, says his leadership will provide level-playing ground for all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, if elected national chairman of the party. “I am very conscious of the fact that our illustrious sons from Kano are looking forward to contesting for the presidency in the 2019 elections. “First of all, we must have a party and the first step is to create a National Working Committee that I can work along with to ensure that there is justice, fairness and equity. “I want to pledge firmly that there shall be a level-playing ground for all the presidential…
Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation would not have any serious effect on the party’s fortunes in the 2019 Presidential Election. He said that Atiku should have exhibited more fortitude and greater mellowness in his dealings with the ruling party rather than abandoning it after all his efforts and contributions to the 2015 elections. “Going through the resignation letter, I found out that the Turaki did not exercise enough fortitude. He allowed politics and ambition to take control of him. “He should have stayed with his avowed position in 2013 that the All Progressives…
Raymond Dokpesi, on Saturday, vowed to build people-oriented party if elected chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said he would adopt practical measures to encourage growth of democratic culture to stimulate internal democracy in the party. He added that “we need a new face to pilot the affairs of the party. PDP is a party for all; we respect peoples’ wishes and aspirations. “I am going to develop a new manifesto for the party to enable it to reclaim the presidency in 2019. “Northeast region will play prominent role in the new PDP, and I will accord special attention…
Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid have missed “important player” Gareth Bale while he has been injured these last two months, but would not confirm whether the Wales international would return in Saturday’s La Liga game against Malaga at the Bernabeu. “We know what Gareth can bring us,” Zidane said. “Many things. He is very strong, fast, technically very good, works very hard. It’s true there has been a lot of talk about his injuries, and that he plays just three games before another [absence]. “But he is a very important player for us. He knows that, we know that, everyone…
Manchester United fears momentarily feared the worst when Paul Pogba went down injured at Old Trafford . The Premier League’s most expensive ever signing sparked alarm moments before the break as he winced in agony on the floor. Team-mate Romelu Lukaku urged medics to rush to the France midfielder’s aid. The 24-year-old, who scored on his return to action last weekend in United’s 4-1 win over Newcastle, spent two months out earlier this season due to a hamstring problem. And with Pogba looking fairly uncomfortable, some United fans on Twitter feared the worst. One wrote: “Knew as soon as @paulpogba…
The Spanish giants are serious about swooping for the Arsenal star — giving Arsene Wenger a dilemma over cashing in during the January window. Ozil, 29, can open talks with Barca on New Year’s Day as his contract finishes in the summer. And the German favours a move back to La Liga, where he played for Real Madrid before joining the Gunners. Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few clubs that can afford the £330,000-a-week wages that come with getting him on a free at the end of the season. Manchester United are also in the running for Ozil, with…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has equalled former Ghana international Tony Yeboah’s record for the most goals scored in the Bundesliga by an African player. Gabon international Aubameyang’s strike for Dortmund against Schalke on Saturday took him to 96 league goals in just over four seasons at the club. During two different spells in the Bundesliga between 1990 and 2001, Yeboah scored 96 goals in 223 matches for Frankfurt and Hamburg. The former Leeds striker had faced little competition for the record for several years, but from 2013 onwards Aubameyang had began to close in on him. Joining Dortmund from St Etienne in…
Real Madrid plan to rock Manchester United next summer with an £80 million move for Anthony Martial . Having lost out to Paris St- Germain for French whiz kid Kylian Mbappe, sources in Spain say Martial is the striker the Madrid hierarchy will turn to next. Real coach Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes 21-year-old fellow Frenchman Martial can be a major world star and would fit perfectly into his vision for the future at The Bernabeu. With Cristiano Ronaldo set to turn 33 in February, Karim Benzema 30 next month, Luka Modric 32 and Gareth Bale hampered by injuries, Zidane…
Diego Simeone said his team’s “spirits had been renewed” in recent days, when speaking after Saturday evening’s amazing 5-0 La Liga victory at Levante. “These last three or four games the team has been improving, in intensity and pressing and creating chances,” Simeone said. “Today the team’s potential in attack, above all with Griezmann and Gameiro, was present in full. They are more relaxed, and that is renewing their spirits, and bringing positive energy. “We played well against Roma, especially the second half, and from the start today. This will help us to keep improving.” “If Barcelona win we are…
Paris Saint-Germain have broken the record for most goals scored in the Champions League group stages with a game to spare: Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe have all shone, helping the Ligue 1 giants put up 24 goals from just five games and emerge as the favourites for the competition. But Unai Emery could have even more firepower at his disposal, as the Mirror reports that they could go head-to-head with Manchester City for Alexis Sanchez in January. Arsenal are preparing to decide whether to salvage some value in the Chilean or risk losing him for nothing in the…
Marcelino will have to watch Sunday’s game against La Liga leaders Barcelona from the Mestalla stands. The 52-year-old was handed his marching orders in the 62nd minute for protesting too much to referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) banned him for two matches and although Valencia presented evidence to have the punishment reduced, their appeal failed. Marcelino will be absent from the dugout on Sunday and for next week’s encounter at Getafe. A statement from the Competition Commitee of the RFEF read: “Having evaluated the visual and written allegations presented by Valencia CF, we consider that…
Jupp Heynckes has quickly ruled out staying beyond next summer at Bayern Munich, despite president Uli Hoeness saying that he might extend his stay. Asked if Heynckes could stay on at the end of the season, Hoeness said on Friday: “I believe it is possible, yes — nothing is ruled out.” Heynckes said: “I don’t know why Uli said what he said. “We have an extremely clear agreement and that runs until June 30, 2018, and that is the way it is staying. I don’t want to comment on this every week. That’s pretty clear.” Bayern slipped to their first…
Arsene Wenger has said that Mesut Ozil has a “more determined attitude” since returning to form for the Gunners in recent weeks. “Mesut Ozil has worked hard and he’s extremely fit at the moment,” Wenger said. “That’s why you see him sharp, the quality of his technical aspect is always there but he has added a more determined attitude and that’s what you want from him. “Football today is very demanding on the mental and the physical aspect. Mesut today is in a much better shape than he was before.” But Wenger knows that coming away with three points at…
Terry G returns with this new tune entitled “Ori”. Vintage Terry G is on display on the street-tailored tune. The track was produced by P Minor.
Yomi Fabiyi has explained why he refused to meet the woman who accused him of sexual harassment. A meeting was reportedly scheduled by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs, between Fabiyi and his accuser, Eniola Omoshalewa Eunice. However, the actor failed to show up. According to Fabiyi, who had earlier promised a prize for whoever could find his accuser, he only wants to meet her for the first time when she has been arrested by the police. He also added that he was not ready for any mediation that will jeopardize his reputation. On November 12, 2017,…
Ufuoma McDermott has explained that sexual harassment has everything to do with power and nothing to do with gender. She also said that sexual harassment, a scourge which must be removed, exists everywhere. There’s no saying that it belongs to one sector or one group of people. “I think sexual harassment probably exists everywhere, not just in Nollywood and not just in Hollywood. It exists in the medical world, it exists among the politicians. It’s a scourge and we need to stop it. There’s no saying that it belongs to one sector or one group of people.” “A lot of…
Ali Nuhu will receive a special recognition award at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON). According to the executive producer of the Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, Nuhu deserves the recognition for being the only Northern actor to cross over to mainstream Nollywood. “Apart from that, he has inspired an entire generation of Northern youths to see a career in Nollywood. He is a true and constant Northern legend, not just a star,” he said. Oloketuyi also described Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as a bankable actor, who broke into the industry at an early age. “There was no contest in her choice…
It’s a bold assertion to make that Rihanna had the best year of any pop star in 2017 considering Rihanna didn’t do much related to the actual vocation of pop stardom. She didn’t tour. She didn’t release an album. There wasn’t even a single and there’s no hint that we should expect one anytime soon. She’s far removed from the days where she was releasing records at an almost annual rate. Yet, while other stars increasingly take time between album cycles to enter some sort of fame-hibernation, Rihanna has kept herself both in the public eye and busy with other…
With Maleek Berry set to go on his First Daze of Winter European tour, the talented UK-based singer and producer unleashes the first single off his forthcoming #FDOW mixtape titled ‘Pon My Mind“.