Activities at the Kogi State government secretariat were on Friday stopped to a complete halt following an indefinite strike embarked upon by workers. The entrance to the various offices were put under lock and key by workers, a development which prevented directors and management staff to gain entry into their offices. The strike had also ended activities at the state broadcasting corporation, Water works while senior secondary schools across the state were also affected as they remained closed. Students of public senior secondary schools were seen going back to their various houses after loitering around for hours as teachers and…
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Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said his vision was to have a professional and responsive army fitting into constitutional roles. He said that the vision was to ensure natural connection between the ends, the ways and the means of battling insecurity as the army continues in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. “In order to maintain such pride, I have laid structures for effective leadership and personnel management because the army must strive to remain as an institution of authority. “It is to create responsibilities, provide direction, inspiration, vision and communicate same to personnel at all times,”…
Dr Bukola Saraki, has reassured of the National Assembly’s (NASS) commitment to ensuring that all Nigerians live in peace without fear or intimidation. He said that the national assembly would not stop creating the befitting environment to produce “the greatest access to opportunity in a united and prosperous nation’’ for generations yet to be born. He also commended the editors “for the new path and direction’’ the forum had was carving for the journalism profession. He did nt forget to say all Nigerian media is deeply involved in fighting autocracy in whatever guise, a position shared by the Nigerian legislature.…
Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions that the Premier League is a two-horse race between the Manchester clubs. His team and Jose Mourinho’s United are equal top of the table with an identical record on points and goal difference after just five games of the season. “There are six teams [that can win the league],” he told a news conference ahead of Saturday’s game with Crystal Palace. “We are just two or three points in front of the other ones and it’s just five games. “Last season we started quite well, quite similar, similar goals but we have less points than…
Mario Mandzukic’s overhead goal for Juventus in the Champions League final is among the 10 nominees to be awarded FIFA’s Puskas Award as best goal of the year. Mandzukic bounced the ball off his chest and with his back to goal volleyed it into net to level the final in the first half, though Real Madrid would go on to win 4-1. Olivier Giroud’s sublime scorpion kick for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League was also included in the list, as is Nemanja Matic’s strike from distance that wrapped up Chelsea’s spot in the FA Cup final. We…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has said Anthony Martial’s return to form this season is because the forward is playing with a smile on his face. Mourinho questioned Martial last season and accused the 21-year-old of failing to capitalise on chances to impress. “I see a great improvement in the person, in the mood, in the face, in the body language — if you want just a word, in the happiness. “He’s a happy guy, he’s working extremely well. He starts matches, he tries to do well. He goes from the bench, even it is for 10 minutes like in…
Antonio Conte has thanked Diego Costa for his part in Chelsea’s success last season and said any disputes between them are “the past.” Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Conte said: “We want to thank him for what he did with this club. We wish him all the best for the future. “Don’t forget we won together last season. I repeat: for sure we want to thank him for his effort, not only last season but in the period that he played for Chelsea.” Meanwhile, Tiemoue Bakayoko is fit to play in Chelsea’s game at Stoke on Saturday despite…
Zinedine Zidane is favourite to be named Best FIFA Men’s Coach after being included the final shortlist for the 2017 award along with Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte. The trio had been named in an initial 12-man list of nominees last month and will now battle it out for the prize when it is handed out at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on Oct. 23 in London. Zidane is the leading contender for the award after a 2016-17 season that saw him lead Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League crown, a first La Liga title in five years…
Diego Costa has said he has nothing against Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as he readies himself to complete a return to Atletico Madrid. Atletico have agreed a deal with Chelsea for the return of Costa, which sources have said is an initial loan with a commitment to buy for £58 million (€65.7m) at the end of the season. Recently interviewed by Splash News in a Sao Paulo airport as he prepared to fly to Madrid, Costa said that he was not annoyed with the Chelsea boss. “Not at all,” he said. “I have no regrets with anyone. I hold no…
Giorgio Chiellini has defended Gonzalo Higuain after the striker was blasted for his lack of goals so far this season. Gonzalo Higuain, who scored 32 goals in his first season for the Serie A champions, has netted only twice this term. “Higuain is a problem that doesn’t exist. “He is a guarantee; a player who, come the end of the season, is always there as one of the leading scorers — one of those who makes you win things.” No matter what anyone says, Allegri looks set to stick with Higuain against Torino this weekend.
Neymar was not included in Paris Saint-Germain squad for the trip to Montpellier on Saturday. PSG did not give any reason for their superstar’s absence, but multiple reports in France said PSG are not willing to risk a minor foot injury, and the club expect the Brazilian should be able to return for next week’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Neymar posted a photo on Instagram on Monday that showed the big toe on his right foot in a bandage. Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore will not feature as well with thigh and calf injuries, respectively.
Zinedine Zidane has frowned at any suggestion his side have already lost their La Liga title chances after just five games, saying that other teams near the top will also have their own loss of form over the course of the season. After Wednesday’s 1-0 home loss to Real Betis, reigning champions Madrid find themselves down in eighth place, seven points behind leaders Barcelona, who have a 100 percent record so far. “If I had a seven-point lead, I would not be saying the season is over. Each team will have a bad period over the season. In football, everything…
Cristiano Ronaldo could be Best FIFA Men’s Player for the second year running after being included in the final shortlist for the 2017 award along with Lionel Messi and Neymar. The trio had been named in an initial 24-man list of nominees last month and will now fight it out for the prize when it is handed out at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on Oct. 23 in London. The award, which covers the period of Nov. 20, 2016, to July 2, 2017, is voted for by national team coaches, captains, selected media and fans. Ronaldo emerged winner at…
Despite all the drama T.I. and Tiny Harris have gone through since last year, it looks like they’re now more devooted to each other than ever. Reports have it that the couple has cancelled their divorce and are giving their seven-year marriage another try. “They’ve been together for years and they truly love each other. Both of them realize what they have isn’t worth throwing away,” said the source, later adding, “Everyone was in their business when they announced their split, so they’re trying to keep their marriage more private.” Tiny filed for divorce in late 2016, and rumors that…
Beyoncé and Jay Z just purchase a $26 million mansion in The Hamptons, just weeks after buying a home in Los Angeles for $88m. The couple spent heavily on the pricey estate in the exclusive beachside community of New York, just months after they paid $88 million for a new home in Los Angeles. The Hamptons estate features a 12,000 sq ft house, along with a 1,800 sq ft guest cottage and sits on a two-acre site. Beyoncé and Jay Z’s new property has seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half bathrooms, which are “sculpted with marble selected in Verona, Italy”, according to reports.…
Lil Wayne is visiting Eugene on Thursday. The Grammy-winning rapper dropped a coule of new songs this summer — including teaming up with Young Jeezy on “Fireworks and highlighting Gudda Gudda and HoodyBaby in “Loyalty” and Jay Jones, HoodyBaby and Euro in “Mula Gang.” He began freestyle rapping early in life, writing his first rap at 8 and joining Cash Money Records at 9. He’s put out 12 studio albums — notably his 2008 hit album “Tha Carter III,” — and has been planning on putting out “Tha Carter V.” Lil Wayne’s recent health challenges (he had an epileptic seizure…
While addressing Mr Eazi days ago, Eedris entered into Davido as well for with Chief Dele Momodu. He angrily cursed Davido for his disrespect to the foremost publisher. He claimed Chief Dele Momodu made Davido who he is today. He was visibly in rage as he switched to Yoruba language to make his point. Davido has since reacted to the video with a laugh. He put in a comment on GoldMyne Tv’s Instagram page. He just wrote “LMAO” He also commented a popular blog with the following words; “HENJOYING, great guy none the less”
Dope producer – Masterkraft teams up with the hit maker and YBNL boss – Olamide to dish out this new single entitled ‘Oja’. Listen Up!
Ed Sheeran’s song “Shape of You” is now the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify, taking over the spot previously held by Drake’s single “One Dance.” Sheeran’s track, which was one of the first singles to be released off his most recent album ÷, has been streamed just over 1.318 billion times. Drake’s VIEWS single was bubbling on Spotify last fall. “Shape of You” celebrated Sheeran’s first song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Earlier this year, the members of TLC were given writing credit on the song after netizens drew similarities between it…
A woman strolled into a Kardashian-owned store Thursday and allegedly pointed a handgun at an employee. She returned later with what appeared to be a machete to shout violent threats about murdering the Kardashian family. Reports have it that the incident happened at the Kardashian’s DASH store in West Hollywood. The woman first came around at 11:32 a.m, pointed a handgun at an employee after shouting, “Stay away from Cuba,” then knocked things off the counter before walking out of the store. Television cameras covering the initial incident were rolling as the woman returned around 1:25 p.m. holding what appeared…