Atiku Abubakar has hailed President Buhari over his speech at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The former VP also praised Buhari for showing the world the suffering of the Rohingya people. Atiku said that the challenges of minorities all over the world need to be tackled. Atiku said “It is my sincere desire that arising from President Buhari’s speech, the UN will increase its support to Nigeria and her neighbors in the Lake Chad Region as we redouble our efforts to rid the region of the scourge of terrorism and restore peace and prosperity to a…
Author: David Folami
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is ignorant of the level of unity in the diversity of Nigeria, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said. The Minister blasted the group over hate and divisive speeches by its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, the violent attack of the military and extortion of innocent Nigerian at illegal road blocks. He mentioned that Nigerians are so together and united and a call for violent division would not be successful. Mohammed also noted that the Federal government was not sturbbon to not listen to agitation from any quarter provided it is carried out in a manner that would…
Commodity prices are dropping as Nigeria emerges from its worst economic recession in 29 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS also says inflation has dropped for the seventh consecutive month in 2017. The NBS report, released on Friday, states that: “Consumer Price index (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 16.01% (year-on-year) in August 2017. “This was 0.04% points lower than the rate recorded in July (16.05%) making it the seventh consecutive decline in the rate of headline year on year inflation since January 2017”. Nigeria’s inflation figures stood at 18.72% in January 2017 and 18.55%…
Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Monday said that accurate statistics was key in the fight against corruption and achievement of the Federal Government’s economic recovery and growth plan. “This committee could not have come at a better time as it coincides with a period of increasing focus and demand for data and statistical information in Nigeria.” “There is undeniably an increasing recognition of the importance of statistics in governance such as accountability, fighting corruption and policy formulation for national development, especially to achieve the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of government.” “It is very important to the extent that it will…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged the three tiers of government to ensure adherence to fiscal discipline, enhance revenue generation, rational allocation. He also called on them to be focused on the efficient use of resources for Nigeria to achieve sustainable growth. Osinbajo, represented by the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, described the workshop event as right on time, adding that it came at a time the present administration was working hard to re-position Nigeria’s economy after a period of declining revenue. “The recently announced exit from recession is simply one of the stages in the development of this economy…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja cleared former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke of involvement in a fraud case involving her associate Jide Omokore. In the court proceeding that happened on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba rejected the motion to name the the former minister as a defendant in the fraud case that involves the sum of $1.6 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had tried to add her as a defendant to the eight-count fraud charges, but she filed an application arguing that the agency did not give her any chance to defend…
The presidency is yet confirm reports about President Muhammadu Buhari’s signing of a proclamation proscribing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The signing was reported to be a move by Buhari to reduce the target of the army for the public outcry against its official branding of the group as a military organisation. When asked about the truth of the report during a recent interview, President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said he’s not aware of such a proclamation, declining to confirm or deny it. He said, “I read the report also online today, but it…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists he is yet to find out how bad Paul Pogba’s hamstring injury is. Reports on Sunday suggested the France international could be out for 3 months after going out injured in the UCL clash with Basel on Tuesday. He told a news conference: “I don’t know if it is 12 weeks or 12 days. Honestly, any comment, any view, any rumour is totally wrong, because we do not know if it is 12 weeks or 12 days. “The player was diagnosed initially after the match because of the conditions of the muscle and bleeding,…
Ilkay Gundogan is set to make his first start for Manchester City in nine months, and hopes Wednesday’s League Cup third-round match against West Brom will give him that opportunity. The Germany international made his comeback from a knee injury on Saturday, coming on as a sub in City’s 6-0 trouncing of Watford. “If I said I am the same player as I was a year ago, I would be lying,” Gundogan told multiple outlets in the UK. “I mean, through the injury, you don’t feel the same. You don’t feel as though you are the most powerful guy in…
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has described his strike against Everton as “just another goal” and said the celebration he directed at his former club’s fans was not excessive. Lukaku scored the third as Manchester United thumped Ronald Koeman’s side 4-0 at Old Trafford. After scoring against Jordan Pickford, Lukaku made a hand to the ear sign towards the visiting fans who were glad when their former striker hit the wall with a free kick moments earlier. Lukaku said: “It’s another goal really, but we’re really happy with the win and that we stay top of the league. That’s the…
President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said there is no beef between Neymar and Edinson Cavani. Neymar and Cavani had a disagreement over a second-half free kick in the 2-0 win over Lyon on Sunday, with Dani Alves backing Neymar, who then insisted on taking a penalty only to miss. But speaking to RMC, Al-Khelaifi said: “No, there’s nothing. It’s you, the media, who are making problems.” Reports suggested Neymar and Cavani will talk out their differences in talks with PSG’s sporting director Antero Henrique and coach Unai Emery on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking earlier this week, Emery said: “Penalties will be taken…
Luke Shaw did not feature for the Manchester United under-23 team on Monday night, hinting the defender could make his first-team return against Burton Albion this week. The left-back, 22, had began the previous three reserve games as part of his comeback from the ankle ligament injury he suffered at the end of last season. Jose Mourinho said last week Shaw is fully fit, but he could still not make the squad for the 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday. However, after missing the U23s’ game, he could return to the senior squad for the Carabao Cup…
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette believes that teenager Reiss Nelson will be “a top player” for the club. Nelson, 17, could be set for his first Arsenal start in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie against Doncaster at the Emirates Stadium. “I think Reiss is very good,” Lacazette told Arsenal’s official website. “I believe he will be a top player for the club. He already impressed me during preseason and it’s great to see what he’s been doing for the under-23s.” “His stats are very good and he’s been performing well. When he’s played with us, he’s shown that he has real…
Real Betis coach Quique Setien has likened Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid to the Barcelona that reached massive heights with Messi and under Pep Guardiola. Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League last season, and Setien said their style had changed since Zidane took over. “I love it,” he said. “I remember many Madridistas who were bored in the past when Barcelona would move the ball from one side to the other. “Now, often, it is Madrid doing it. They are often at the level of Barca at their best, and even overcome them on the physical level. “You like…
Inter Milan refused Manchester United’s offer for Ivan Perisic this summer because they believe they can be as successful as Manchester United, the club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has said. Perisic, 28, was a key target for United, but new Inter boss Luciano Spalletti was important in keeping the Croatia international at the San Siro and sign a new contract until 2020, which does not have a release clause. “Nobody denies that this offer from Manchester United arrived, but we and Spalletti wanted him to be a key player for us and we were convinced that our project could be…
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed to extend his contract until 2021, the club have confirmed. Benzema joins Isco and Dani Carvajal in committing his long-term future to the Liga and Champions League winners. The France international, who is 29, came into Madrid from Lyon for €35 million in 2009 and has won 14 trophies at the Bernabeu. Reports in Spain say his net salary has been increased to more than €7.5 million a year and that the new arrangement includes a release clause of €1 billion.In recent years, Benzema has been linked with clubs such as Arsenal and…
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to wrap up a new contract for Marouane Fellaini before the end of the year, sources have said. Fellaini’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season and if United cannot clinch another agreement before Jan. 1, the 29-year-old will be free to sign a pre-contract with another club. Mourinho wants to keep the Belgium international at Old Trafford, while reports have it that the former Everton man is happy at United. There is, however, a fear that a lucrative offer from Turkey or China could change things, especially with Fellaini…
Juliet Ibrahim and Iceberg Slim are looking more and more like a couple in recent days. The celeb couple who are in South Africa both wore matching T-shirts with the inscription “LOVE”. She captioned the picture, “Just realized I have never had a #MCM on Instagram, so let me drop this one.Tag him if u know him pls…#MyKing #Oluwa #Travel2SA #Bae #JUICE South Africa will always hold a special place in my heart.” Over the past few months, these two lovebirds have shared pictures of themselves on Instagram, damning the consequences of the ever-prying eyes of the public. The beautiful…
Ciara has shared an adorable video Monday of husband Russell Wilson working out with her three-year-old son Future. The 31-year-old singer posted a short clip on Instagram showing Russell, 28, practicing footwork on a field. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback ran through an agility trainer on the turf and little Future soon did exactly the same. Future mimicked Russell’s footwork while wearing a blue T-shirt reading Dunk You Very Much, sweatpants and trainers. Russell shuffled through the speed ladder again and Future again copied him and added some of his own moves. Ciara could be heard encouraging Future as he joined…
On Sunday night she owned the stage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But on Monday Alicia Keys made time for a sightseeing trip with her adorable six-year-old son Egypt. The singer, 36, also sported her newly colored pink and yellow braids that she wore bundled into a top knot. Little Egypt, whose father is Swiss Beatz, also appeared to have a little color in his hair too, sporting braids with a touch of dark red in them. The youngster rode piggy back on his famous mom as they headed to a helicopter surrounded by her entourage. Alicia wore a stripy…