The Presidency have described those of defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as ‘liabilities’ to the All Progressives Congress (APC). President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie stated this recently. “People would say, how do I cope with all the abuses, curses and excitement of the social media,” she said. “Many of our youths do not understand what they are doing, they have never known freedom; so we raise young people who are ignorant, who are timid and afraid of challenges and when their rights are trampled on, they are afraid of challenging it. “That brings me…
Author: David Folami
Muhammadu Buhari has shared his admiration for the significant achievements of his administretion since he took over power two years ago. The president said, “We can be proud of our achievements in the last two years, Boko Haram, Niger Delta, Regular Fuel, Improved Power, TSA, Agriculture and Fertilizer, above all, the knowledge that corruption will not be tolerated in this Government. We all know there is CHANGE. “Nevertheless, we are not resting on our achievements. I am quite aware of the challenges before us. “Let me thank you all again for the commitment and dedicated service to our Party and…
Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly lost his son, Mr. Jide Tinubu. In the message believed to have been addressed to another APC member, Ajomale urged the party faithful to commiserate with the bereaved leader. The statement reads: “Dear Member, It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Please commiserate with him. Thank you”.
Yemi Osinbajo has accused the Nigerian elite of working against the anti-corruption drive of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. “It is my view that the Nigerian elite – political, business and religious – regardless of faith and ethnicity, think alike, and are driven by largely similar motivations,” he said. “The elite are usually self-centred, selfish and unprepared to make the sacrifices either in service or self-restraint that leaders of successful communities must make. “Playing the religious or ethnic card when necessary so as to get the masses in line is the grossly cynical default of our elite. However, the most poignant…
Michael Carrick has no plans to quit his current club despite interest from Leicester, West Brom and Aston Villa, sources close to the player have said. Premier League duo Leicester and West Brom and Championship outfit Villa have made enquiries about signing Carrick following his lack of action at United this season. Carrick has made just one appearance for United in the Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion last month and has missed the last six weeks through injury. However, sources have said that despite his lack of regular game time this season under Jose Mourinho, Carrick plans to remain…
Aisha Buhari, has congratulated the Governments and people of the North-East region on the establishment of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mrs Buhari, who was the pivotal player in the struggle for the establishment of the Commission, said, “ this is a major milestone’’. “ The bill has been in my heart since its conception and subsequent presentation to the National Assembly, which I attended personally’’ she added. She also urged the relevant authorities to ensure full implementation of the act to provide much needed assistant to the people of the region, who have been ravaged…
Jurgen Klopp has supported Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and expects him to be “a big success” at Anfield and said he has been in “dynamite” form as a substitute. Klopp praised his contribution as a sub to Saturday’s win over Huddersfield at Anfield and told the official Liverpool website: “I do want to specifically mention Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. “He has shown his class each and every time he has had the opportunity on the pitch, and the weekend was another example. “He is like dynamite when he comes on, aggressive in the most positive way, looking to attack and create.” The attacker could…
Ernesto Valverde enjoyed what he saw from his Barcelona players against Olympiakos on Tuesday despite the fact they were held to a goalless draw in Greece. “I liked the way the team played a lot,” Valverde said in his postgame news conference. “We lacked a bit of efficiency, but we showed the spirit that you have to have. “Obviously our intention was to win and I think we had the chances to do so, but Olympiakos were great in defence. We didn’t take our chances, but never mind. “So we’re satisfied, but not happy. Now we have two games ahead…
Thibaut Courtois has said Chelsea must focus on nothing other than a victory against Manchester United on Sunday but warned they need to “defend first” if they are to succeed in getting their season back on track. “This is a must-win game,” he said. “Manchester City are already nine points ahead of us, Manchester United four and Tottenham one. “We must win games like these to remain at the top and close to the other [contenders]. We will try to get the three points and will give our lives for it on Sunday.” “I think we have to start again,…
Paul Scholes has blamed Paul Pogba’s absence and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s dip in form for Romelu Lukaku’s goal drought. He said: “I think if Pogba comes back he’ll make a difference to the way they play. “He links the team together and I don’t think they have a good enough No. 10 at the moment and that doesn’t help Lukaku either. “Pogba will make a difference and be more positive. Lukaku is having to do a lot for himself but Pogba will make the difference. They are missing a player to knit the team together.” Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, began the season with…
Jan Vertonghen has said he would not give out Harry Kane in exchange for any striker in the world, even Wednesday’s opponent Cristiano Ronaldo. “They’re both unbelievable players. Ronaldo has his qualities and Harry has his,” Vertonghen said. “We have to respect Ronaldo for what he’s done and the level he’s still showing. But Harry for me is one of the best No. 9s in Europe and he’s shown that every week. I wouldn’t swap Harry for any player at the moment.” Asked if Spurs can beat the Spanish and European champions without Kane, Vertonghen said: “Yes, definitely, I can’t…
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema replied football pundits, telling Les Inrockuptibles he feels “sorry for them,” following recent criticism from Gary Lineker. “What I have more of a problem accepting is the criticism of former players-turned-journalists, who — some of them — spread their hate,” he said. “They have gone through the same difficulties, but they have no solidarity. I feel sorry for them, really.” Lineker responded on Twitter, writing: “Asking questions about football is my job and it’s certainly not ‘spreading hatred’. Is it me or is @Benzema a tad over-sensitive?” Deschamps has not selected Benzema since October 2015…
Jose Mourinho has said he did not allow Romelu Lukaku to take the penalty against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday to “protect” him. “I want him to take a penalty when there is no pressure, there is no responsibility and there is no need to score the goal. “We are playing in the Champions League, we need points — even with 12 points we are not even qualified. “It is an important moment in the game, 1-0, with 10 or 12 minutes to go, I want a player free of the pressure of missing the last one.” Mourinho…
Manchester United Boss, Jose Mourinho has said Lingard will be fit to face Chelsea despite being substituted with a back problem against Benfica on Tuesday. Lingard picked up a knock in the first half of Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford but carried on until half-time before being replaced by Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 24-year-old is due to be assessed at Carrington on Wednesday but Jose Mourinho said after the final whistle that the injury was “nothing important.” Mourinho is set to be without both Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Pogba has missed the last…
Nemanja Matic has said he does not care if he is booed by Chelsea fans when he returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United on Sunday. “When I played there I always gave 100 percent and we won two titles together. I’m sure they respect that, but if not I don’t really care,” Matic told a news conference. “I spent a good time there, three-and-a-half years, which is a long time, and of course it’s going to be something special for me to play again in that stadium. “But now I’m on the opposite side, I have to be professional…
Diego Simeone has said his team were arm wrestling with destiny after a 1-1 Champions League Group C draw at home to Qarabag left the 2014 and 2016 finalists looking highly unlikely to make the last 16 this season. “All explanations, after this result, are excuses,” Simeone told the postmatch news conference. “We did not start badly, had some chances but could not take them. Then we got anxious, nervous, at end of the first half. We played as we needed to in second half, I have the feeling team did everything they could do. “Their goalkeeper had a great…
Simi alongside with Eclipse Live Africa will be set to hold “See Me Live” concert this month. The live concert is scheduled to hold at Hard Rock Café, Oniru Victoria Island, Lagos on November 26, 2017. Following the successful release of her sophomore album ‘Simisola’, the “See Me Live” will bring an energizing, yet intimate, live experience to the Lagos entertainment scene. The ‘Simisola’ album hit the Billboard World Music charts at number 5, debuted at number 1 on both the Apple Music and iTunes chart, and held its position for three weeks. The concert sees Simi headlining her first…
He is definately a talented singer, his sense of humor is out of this world, he is one artist that has come to stay. Kiss Daniel recently informed Nigerians that apart from creating amazing music, he has a unique dress style. He brings out his hip-hop fashion side with a bit of the 90s hip hip look in a recent photo. Kiss Daniel whose original name is Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel, is best known for his chart-topping single “Woju”. He is currently signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment. Recently, Kiss Daniel released the visuals to his song “Yeba” which has become another hit…
Jim Iyke appears to be having doubts about what happened when he took his mother to The Synagogue Church headed by Prophet T.B. Joshua. He recently gave a detailed explanation of what happened when he took his mother for healing at the church. He said he was ready to do anything to get his mother back on her feets. “At that point truthfully, if they told me that there was any cure in hell, I would have gone, you are talking about your mother you know. So I went, I remember I went there with my security, my sister, and…
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin is in the news again. The movie star has dropped her two cents on women who go into relationships for financial gains. “Whenever a lady is having massive fight with her fellow ladies base on baseless issues, she need to check her man, her man issa fucking or about fucking her friends or co-workers or having horrible conversation with your friends behind u, of which it will lead to hate of no reason..” wrote the actress. She further said “Shine your eyes, stop believing your fellow ladies are into voodoo or sell their body for money,…