Nasarawa State Government has promisd all persons residing in the state of adequate protection after recent reported cases of civil unrest in parts of the country. The Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Silas Agara, gave the assurance on behalf of the state government. Agara said that government was partnering with the various security agencies to safeguard lives and property of the people and to tackle any future bad incident. He appeled to the people not to panic and to go about their normal businesses without fear or molestation. The fracas and the perceived reprisal in Jos on Wednesday, led…
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Aminu Masari has urged Nigerians to support the military operation in the South-East. The Governor also said that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), if allowed, will throw the country into chaos. Masari also said “On the general note on what is going on in the country, I think there is need for Nigerians to be very responsible in terms of dealing with issues of this kind in this country. “When the problem of Boko Haram started in the country, we looked the other way and it nearly consumed the nation. So, under these circumstances any agitation that is likely…
The Igbo Community Association in Kano state has also distanced itself from the activities of Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The President-General of the association, Chief Ebenezer Chima, made the position of the association known at a recent news conference. “We want to state categorically here that we, the Igbos residing and doing business in Kano state, unequivocally state that we dissociate ourselves from the activities of IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. “We are strongly advocating for peace and unity in the land,” Chima said. “However, we join the South-East governors, the leadership of…
The Emir of Katsina, Dr Abdulmumini Kabir, has warned youth against attacks against the Igbos residing in the state. Kabir said the Emirate council was partnering with security agencies to fish out youth attempting to cause trouble. “Security agents have been directed to deal with any youth or group of youth that attempt to disrupt the peace of the state. “We are warning mischief makers not to join any group planning to cause trouble based on what is happening in Abia. “We are calling on the people of the state to go about their legitimate business as no harm will…
The Enugu State Police Command has promised residents of its preparedness to check any spillover of civil unrest from its neighbouring state, Abia. The command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, gave the assurance in a recent statement. “The command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly residents of the state that they should not entertain fear or panic, but to go about their normal lawful businesses. “Residents are also advised to promptly report any information concerning threat to peace, safety and security in their environment to the nearest police station or contact the state police command. “You can also contact…
Governor Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has told members of the Igbo community residing in Adamawa of to feel free and carry out their normal business activity as they are at home. ”Adamawa people are peace loving citizens, what is going on in the South East is not in the interest of the good people of the region. “Therefore, I am calling all South East citizens especially Igbos residing in all parts of Adamawa to feel free and continue with their normal business activities as they are safe and at home.” Bindow said. He assured that the state government would use…
Rochas Okorocha, has once again distanced himself from the idea of Biafra, saying that his “community and identity is Nigeria.” “I can see that the unity of Nigeria is today dramatised in the land of Imo State. I say so because growing up as a child, I never knew where I came from because I found myself somewhere in Plateau State as a little boy and the only language I could speak was the Hausa language,” Okorocha said. “I had no choice because that was where I was brought up. So, I grew up being born an Igbo man, but…
Antonio Conte is insisting that Chelsea were “a bit unlucky” to lose to Arsenal in last season’s FA Cup final, and added that he expects a positive response to losing at Wembley when the two teams meet again at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. “I remember very well that game, we were also a bit … unlucky,” he said. “If you remember the first goal was very strange. I am sure that this goal [would be] disallowed. Instead, we started the game 1-0 down. Then we tried to change the game, then a red card, with 10 men we drew [level],…
Real Madrid travel to Anoeta for a match on Sunday night to battle an ominously in-form Real Sociedad in the absence of several key players and with the minimum requirement to avoid anything defeat after dropping points their past two Liga outings. Although he would not admit as much, this is a game Zidane would have loved to play a week later than the fixture computer has decided. When Real Betis visit the Bernabeu next Wednesday, the Frenchman will have Cristiano Ronaldo available for domestic duty after his lengthy ban and Marcelo back from his harsh disciplinary layoff. Real already…
Jose Mourinho believes Romelu Lukaku will find it extremely difficult to match Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring records at Manchester United because the Premier League is harder now than it was when the former England captain was at his peak of his powers. Lukaku and Rooney will go against each other on Sunday for the first time since exchanging clubs in the summer. He said: “I think Wayne spent probably 10 years of his career in a different Premier League than you have now. “A Premier League where it was easier to score goals not just because of the difference between the…
Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano debuted with a cool 1-0 Liga win at home to Malaga on Saturday night; the performance was maybe average, but the score fit well with the results-only focus of Diego Simeone’s rojiblancos. Antoine Griezmann netted the game’s only goal just past the hour mark, with the added story of a player who almost left Atletico for Manchester United in the summer going down in history as their first scorer at the Wanda. “First I am happy with the win, as it was important to get the three points at home,” Griezmann said at the final whistle.…
Paul Pogba will be out of football for “a few matches,” Jose Mourinho has said but the Manchester United manager has admitted he still does not know the severity of the midfielder’s problem. He said: “I just know that it’s a muscular injury, he’s out for the weekend match, that’s the only match I’m thinking about, I don’t think any further than that. He’s not playing this weekend. I just know it’s a hamstring problem. “Squads are to try to cope with these kind of situations and we know that in a few situations, I don’t know how many, but…
Mauricio Pochettino has said he is not worried about Tottenham’s struggles at Wembley despite them being held to a goalless draw by Swansea. After an inspiring victory against BvB in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spurs looked to have ended the Wembley curse at their new home. But another two points dropped on Saturday evening means the doubts will come back in. Pochettino, however, remains adamant that Wembley is not the problem. “The reality is that we dropped a lot of points after three games but I am not worried,” he said. “We could spend one season talking about that…
Ernesto Valverde hailed “important” goals from Paulinho and Denis Suarez in the Blaugrana’s late 2-1 victory over Getafe on Saturday. Paulinho was the unlikely hero in a dificult win that extended Barca’s 100 percent start to the La Liga season to four games. “It’s important for them from a personal point of view,” Valverde said. “It gives them confidence. “Also, them scoring shows that the squad has depth and that we have a lot of players who can contribute. Both of them get forward and they both have goals in them.” “Even though there were lots of comments made at…
Antonio Conte has still not changed his stance that Arsenal are a Premier League title contender. The Gunners have lost two of their first four matches and the most recent away game prior to their trip to Stamford Bridge was a 4-0 loss at Liverpool. Arsenal have not won at Chelsea since October 2011. “For sure Arsenal is a big rival for the title,” he said. “If you see their squad you can understand there are a lot of top players. I don’t understand why they can’t fight for the title. “They lost only one player now, [Alex] Oxlade-Chamberlain. They…
Antonio Conte has said he never got scared for his job at Chelsea last season, adding that the early 3-0 defeat at Arsenal had helped him see the way the team needed to play. Chelsea were down by three goals in less than 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium last September, making Conte to switch to a 3-4-3 formation at half-time. “Honestly, I wasn’t worried,” he said. “No, because I trust in my work. I think that I trust myself and my idea, in my methods. “Then it can happen that one experience can be positive or negative. But for…
Sporting Lisbon was blessed with a high-profile fan in their stadium on Saturday — Cristiano Ronaldo! Ronaldo, who is not eligible to feature for Real Madrid’s match at Real Sociedad on Sunday, returned to his first professional club to watch their 2-0 win over Tondela. He sat in a box with his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. and was praised by the home crowd. Sporting wrote that Ronaldo was “always welcome at your home” as Ronaldo took a photo with club officials. Ronaldo, who played for Sporting until joining Manchester United in 2003, will be able to return from his domestic suspension…
Eeedris Abdulkareem of the popular ‘The Remedies’ hip hop music group has spoken about the recent normality of baby mama in the entertainment industry. He even went as far as calling Davido out on it. The rapper said; ‘Davido and other artistes are riding on International platforms and making Africa proud. But my advice to him and others artistes is that don’t go to America and come back to show us cxxaine in your videos which makes no sense. ‘Another thing is having several babymamas because they will all regret it when they grow up.’ ‘Don’t let you kids kill…
Black Entertainment Television (BET) has announced this year’s nominees for the BET Hip Hop Awards and Cardi B has gotten a record nine nominations joining Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled with the most nominations of the year. Cardi B got nominated for Best Hip Hop Video for her hit single “Bodak Yellow”, as well as Best New Hip Hop Artist. Kendrick Lamar’s Dave Meyer’s-directed visual “HUMBLE.” has been nominated for Best Hip Hop Video. K. Dot has also been nominated for Album of the Year for DAMN. and Lyricist of the Year. The 2017 award show will happpen at The…
Drake is mourning the loss of his friend and OVO Sound affiliate who was fatally gunned down in Scarborough, early Thursday morning. The Canadian rapper posted a tribute to his friend, identified as 33-year-old Anthony “Fif” Soares, on Instagram that same day. “RIP to one of our family members… our brother… I still can’t even believe this morning was real. It was an honour to have shared years together and I will always keep your memory alive Forever FIF,” he wrote. Emergency crews responded to a call around 3 a.m. at a residential highrise on Glamorgan Avenue, near Kennedy Road…