The Osun Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) said recently that the local government election in the state would take place on Jan. 27, 2018. The Chairman of OSIEC, Segun Oladitan, announced this at a press conference in Osogbo. Oladitan said the date was picked after deliberations with all political parties taking part in the election. He said nomination forms would be issued free to candidates contesting in the election. Oladitan, however, said that political parties contesting in the election would be required to pay a yet to be determined amount as administrative charges. He described the election as one of its…
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Femi Fani-Kayode, has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for moving to “devour” top APC members. In a tweet, the former presidential spokesman wrote: “NBC has shut down Radio Continental, owned by @BolaAhmedTinubu. SEC is investigating Oando, an oil company owned by Tinubu’s cousin.” “They humiliated @bukolasaraki, they have started on @atiku and now they are getting set for @BolaAhmedTinubu. @MBuhari is devouring his own children.” Reports have it that Intels Nigeria Limited, co-owned by Atiku is at loggerheads with Buhari government and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The oil and gas logistics giant operates in Onne, Rivers State, Warri, Delta State and…
The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, is set to fight it out with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the nation reports. The battle between the governor and the group, we have gathered, followed reports linking the governor to the recent hoax over a military vaccination and outreach for the monkeypox outbreak. Reports have it that the duo were accused of fueling the panic caused by the vaccination rumour. The source said: “Some of us think we can no longer trust this man. When Operation Python Dance II started clamping down on our members, we had thought that we…
Muhammadu Buhari ha praised the former Vice President and elder statesman, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, who turns 85 years on Oct. 21. The President noted that Ekwueme’s life journey, undoubtedly, had been a narrative of immeasurable grace, courage and candour. He also talked aboutEkwueme’s love for knowledge and search for wisdom from an early age, which led him into obtaining many degrees in various fields of study, including a doctorate in Architecture. Buhari also mentioned that Ekwueme was one of the first Nigerians to gain the Fulbright Scholarship to study in the United States. He prayed that the almighty God…
Mr Ibrahim Magu, has said that the battle against corruption is becoming tougher, urging all Nigerians, including children, to use everything they have to fight it. “The fight against corruption is becoming tougher. We cannot fight it alone. We want to mobilise everyone in the fight; the more people in the fight, the better. “I am determined in the fight against corruption. I urge other Nigerians not to get exhausted. Don’t expect anyone to thank you for fighting corruption. It is a thankless job. “Whatever weapons you have, use it against corruption. Use your strategic thinking; the fight must go…
Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the current administration would complete the second Niger Bridge before the end of 2019. Osinbajo passed this message on Friday in Onitsha at the official flag-off campaign of Mr Tony Nwoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra. Osinbajo said that all projects worked on by the Federal Government would be completed without exception including rail and federal roads. The Vice President said that Anambra was the first to start the Federal Government School Feeding programme, adding that the programme had successfully spread to many other states. He called on the people…
Olusegun Obasanjo has said the World Food Prize (WFP) Laureate award of Akinwumi Adesina, was an encouragement to anyone and everyone involved in agriculture. He said that the award was a used to motivate all that is involved in the aspect of agriculture either in research, production, marketing and financing. “So what does this do, it encourages anybody in agriculture in the same way that Nobel prize in any of the areas that it has been created to serve will encourage people in that area. “And every aspect of agriculture be it research, be it production, be it marketing, be…
The Army Council has allowed the promotion of 123 senior officers, including 66 Lieutenant Colonels and 57 Majors to the next rank. Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the army spokesman on Saturday, said the promotion came after the recommendation of the Army Promotion Board 3 and 4 “as reflected in the 2017 Nigerian Army Forecast of Events.” Usman listed some of the beneficiaries in the category of those elevated to Colonel as the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Lt. Col. K.M Samuel and Lt. Col. O.O Diya of 707 Special Forces Brigade. Others, he said are Lt. Col. l A.M…
Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to make Nigeria an attractive place for international investors. Buhari also mentioned that governments need to encourage trade cooperation among members states by creating enabling policies. He said “As the D-8, we need to intensify our activities with a view to enhancing various measures and incentives introduced to promote trade and assist the business communities from member-states to invest in our countries and widen our cooperation. We need to work hard to establish integrated manufacturing structures and markets.” ‘‘Nigeria is committed to, and is actively pursuing a policy of trade and investment facilitation for growth.”
The All Progressives Congress (APOC) has said that Nigerians will not vote for the PDP again. This is coming after a comment made by a former Imo Governor, Achike Udenwa that PDP will win the APC in 2019. According to the Publicity Secretary of APC Lagos State Chapter, Joe Igbokwe, Nigerians cannot trust the PDP with power. He said “Nobody would ever go back to that era and give the key of the national treasury to the PDP again. Ordinarily, I would not have liked to reply former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa but he should understand that…
Ernesto Valverde is praying his next 100 days as Barcelona boss will be quieter than the incident-packed first 100 days of his tenure. “At the end of the day, we worry about what happens on the pitch,” Valverde said on Friday when asked if things had been more turbulent than he’d anticipated when he first decided to leave Athletic Bilbao. “Obviously there have been certain situations, some to do with the team, others to do with society… But you just look to get out onto the pitch, 11 against 11. Of course, it hasn’t been boring, so let’s see if…
Pep Guardiola has said there’s “no sense” talking about Manchester City creating a dynasty when they haven’t won a trophy in his time yet. “Firstly, to dominate before you had to win titles, and when you win you have to win the second one, the third one and the fourth one. And when that happens you can be considered dominant, but not one team has won a title in October. There’s no sense to talk about that,” he told a news conference. “We can talk about Chelsea, who dominated last season, they won 13 or 15 games in a row,…
Ashley Williams has promised struggling Everton will take the fight to Arsenal, despite being involved in the ugly incident which led to a UEFA charge and a life ban for one fan. Williams shoved Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes into the advertising hoardings during Thursday’s Europa League defeat, leading to an angry tussle involving players from both teams and at least one supporter, who has subsequently been identified and banned. Watford’s Troy Deeney last week blasted Arsenal for lacking “cajones” and Williams suggested Everton would give their all at Goodison Park, regardless of the midweek controversy. “Troy said what he had…
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will need a “global plan” which includes heavy squad rotation if the club are to be successful this season. More changes are expected for Sunday’s Premier League trip to face Everton as Arsenal look to recover from their defeat at Watford last weekend. “It is impossible to come off that intensity [against Red Star] and then play against Everton,” Wenger said when asked if wholesale changes could be expected at Goodison Park. “Of course, I left 10 or 11 players at home and I decided to rotate at the start of the season. “It is important…
Jurgen Klopp has said “nobody knows” whether injured forward Sadio Mane will be able to make a comeback to action earlier than expected after being called up for Senegal’s forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. “I don’t know how he can know, because I don’t know,” Klopp told a news conference on Friday. “Sadio is still in rehab. He is indoors and has not done any exercises outside, so that’s the situation at the moment. “If he’s fit earlier I would be really happy, but nobody knows at this moment. Senegal need one point, I think, from two games to be qualified…
Kevin De Bruyne’s stature right now as one of the world’s best footballers has come as little surprise to Belgium teammate Steven Defour. Both players joked around when they were both starting out at Belgian side Genk and Defour saw then in the younger De Bruyne all the attributes that have taken him to the top. “He really knew what he wanted at that point,” Defour told a news conference before Saturday’s clash. “He knew he wanted to be a professional player. You could see when you were talking to him. He just wanted to play football and prove it.”…
Mauricio Pochettino has said his Tottenham squad now know how to win big matches without important players. Pochettino explained: “Last season it was difficult to cope with competitions — the Champions League and the Premier league. “Today, we have the same number of players available and similar injuries, but because the team has moved on, improved and learned, we’re competing much better. We’re more mature as a team and I am happy about that. That is the big difference.” “Everyone is pushing up and trying to improve,” he explained. “I am very pleased to have different alternatives to play, which…
Jose Mourinho has come out to say his tremendous record of success makes him as easy target for criticism. Manchester United have been blasted this week for their style of football despite drawing with Liverpool at Anfield and beating Benfica in Lisbon in the Champions League. He told a news conference on Friday: “I think it’s my fault, because people are used to my teams getting good results and winning titles. “Other people have more time than I have. Other people have different standards than I have and that’s not a problem for me at all. “We are going to…
Diego Simeone has asked his team to display their mental strength as they go to Celta Vigo on Sunday without a win in their last four games. “I have a very competitive and mentally strong team,” Simeone told his prematch news conference. “We are going to keep competing, as we have been these last six-and-a-half years. Over the season there are different situations. Football is not easy, but we are in this situation now. “It would really be worrying if we had stopped being ourselves. The year we won La Liga, we lost in Almeria, who were relegated. I did…
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he still does not know when Paul Pogba will be able to make his comeback from injury. The Frenchman has been recovering away from England after missing the last seven games with a hamstring injury picked up against Basel on Sept. 12. He will not feature against Huddersfield on Saturday. But Mourinho is also adamant he does not know when to expect the midfielder to return. And he went as far as suggesting he is still in the dark as to whether the 24-year-old will be available to play Tottenham at Old Trafford on Oct. 28.…