An Abuja High Court in Jabi on Thursday, confirmed Mallam Mohammed Kabiru and Mr Emeka Okegwu as interim National Chairman and interim Secretary of newly-registered All Progressive Democratic Alliance (APDA). Kabiru and Okegwu were joined by APDA as defendants in a suit by a member of the party, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, who claimed to be the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT). Dokpesi had begged the court to stop Kabiru and Okegwu from parading themselves as members of the National Executive Committee of the party. He said that the defendants’ tenure as members of the NEC of the…
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The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan has apologised to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the spokesman of the ruling party, Bolaji Abdullahi, the minister apologised for what she said. He said “Since the issue of the comment she made came up, the party has not said anything regardless of what individuals may have told you because we are a party that recognized the right of her members to express their opinions or views. “We also had an opportunity to discuss with the minister to understand what she said and in what context she said…
Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Thursday has assured residents of the state of their safety. “Therefore, every citizen should go about their lawful duties, without let or hindrance. “The security situation is under constant review, including events that have taken place in other parts of the country,’’ the governor said. “The police and the (SSS) are also engaged in outreach to our communities to update them and to provide reassurance. “Our traditional institutions have also been alerted and they are engaging people in their domains to keep the peace. “Every resident must live up to their civic responsibilities and…
Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday in Abuja mentioned that the Federal Government’s commitment to the revitalisation of the moribund seaport in the Eastern region of Nigeria. “We simply need to develop more ports but for us it has to be private sector-led. A lot of these initiatives have been private sector led. “I have been talking to several of the business communities in those areas. “Many people are talking about Eastern Ports and I think they are important. “We have also seen a lot of indication in the private sector that they are prepared to invest in some of these ports.…
Okezie Ikpeazu, has added to the days for the dusk to dawn curfew that’s ongoing in the state as a result of clashes between soldiers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The deployment of soldiers in the southeast for Operation Python Dance II has led to clashes this week with members of IPOB and their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. A statement to this effect was released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos. The statement read, “After a profound review of the security situation across the state, we are compelled to extend the current curfew imposed on…
Ralph Uwazuruike, leader, Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has said the activities of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) is against the rule of engagement of the Biafra struggle. He said that the right thing for any freedom fighter to do was to submit to being arrested. “A real freedom fighter submits to arrest but Kanu has told his members to burn down the country if he is re-arrested, a true indication that he was paid to destabilise MASSOB,” he said. Uwazuruike accused the Federal Government of popularising Kanu, adding that “if the government had…
Muhammadu Buhari will exit the country for the United States of America (USA) on Sunday, September 17, 2017 to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York. Reports say he president will meet with his US counterpart, President Donald Trump, and other world leaders during the session where the welcoming reception will be hosted by the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. It also said the president will pass through London on his way back to the country, a move that’s bound to raise eyebrows. President Buhari will travel with Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state,…
Jurgen Klopp has said the transfer market is not the magic solution to Liverpool’s defensive woes after familiar problems returned to hinder his side on their return to Champions League action against Sevilla. “I know you are always looking for this thing — the defence was always something being talked about: ‘We didn’t sign this or that’,” said Klopp, whose side was returning to Champions League action after a two-season absence. “If these problems could be solved by one player you can imagine we would have put all our money into it and say: ‘Let’s do this’.” “It is about…
Ryan Giggs has said that Gareth Barry will reach 700 EPL appearances, with the former England midfielder oset to match the Welshman’s all-time record. Barry is set to equal Giggs’s record of 632 games when West Brom host West Ham on Saturday. The Welshmman praised Barry’s longevity. “Obviously a lot of things have got to go for you. You’ve got to get picked, and you’ve got to be fit because it’s a lot of games,” he said. “I don’t know him well but you can see from the outside that he is a good pro, he looks a good player…
Pep Guardiola hailed his two-goal Champions League hero John Stones — but also said he has a long way to go before he can be called world-class. “Last season we were not able to win one game away (in the group stage),” he said. “If you want to win, you have to beat them at home.” “John Stones, there is no doubt about his quality,” he said. “But he knows what the gap is to improve as a football player, he has to win the duels. “When he will be able to do that he will become an exceptional central…
Kelechi Iheanacho has finallly being declared fit to start for Leicester City for their away trip to Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Saturday, September 16. Iheanacho has been battling with injury and fitness since he made the £25m move from Manchester City in the summer. After playing two games for the Super Eagles during the international break, the striker was again a late substitute for Leicester City in their home 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last week. “Thankfully most of them have come through. Vicente Iborra and Kelechi Iheanacho [both had] a clean bill of health,” Shakespeare said in…
Antonio Conte has said he hopes Chelsea plays well in Premier League match against Arsenal with 11 men, and suggested that red cards shown to Victor Moses and Pedro Rodriguez in the two previous meetings between the teams were the deciding factors. “I hope to finish the game with 11 players, because in the last two games, FA Cup final and the Community Shield, we finished two games with 10 men,” he said. “I hope this. Then during the game I think the best [team] wins.” Asked if he would tell his Chelsea players to be more disciplined this time…
Jesse Lingard has warned Premier League and Champions League defences that Marcus Rashford will only getting stronger and faster. Rashford has made an amazing start to the new season with four goals in eight games for club and country. “He’s got a lot bigger, a lot quicker, and he’s focusing on goals and assists which is the main aim,” Lingard said. “If he can carry this form on now the rest of the season it will help us a lot. He’s going to stay grounded because he’s a grounded kid.” Meanwhile Mourinho is set to rotate is squad for the…
Franck Ribery has said that he did not intend any disrespect when he threw his shirt after being substituted in Bayern Munich’s Champions League win on Tuesday. Ribery, 34, was removed after 78 minutes with the German champions leading 2-0 against Anderlecht, who had been reduced to 10 men following Sven Kums’ early dismissal. An upset Ribery, Bayern’s longest-serving player, wasted time before leaving from the far end of the pitch and also avoided coach Carlo Ancelotti and launched his shirt into the substitutes’ bench. But he said on Instagram on Wednesday that his actions were only an action of…
Phil Jagielka has said that Manchester United signed the complete centre-forward when they purchased Romelu Lukaku to Old Trafford. Lukaku has scored six goals in six games for United since arriving from Goodison Park in July and is set to face Everton on Sunday for the first time since leaving. “He is still a young man, but he is just about coming to the part of his career when you expect him to kick on. “Hopefully that’s not the case at Old Trafford on Sunday, but we expect him to be one of their key players. “We knew Rom was…
Manchester United fear Paul Pogba could miss next month’s Premier League clash with Liverpool because of the hamstring injury he suffered against Basel on Tuesday. He was taken off in the first half of the 3-0 win over the Swiss champions. Pogba did not need visit the hospital but left Old Trafford on crutches. He had a scan at United’s Carrington training base on Wednesday to see the severity of the problem, with the club now resigning to the fact that the midfielder’s fitness might not be up to speed for the trip to Anfield on Oct. 14. It is…
Manuel Pellegrini has said that Pep Guardiola’s first year of coaching in the Premier League has shown how tough the EPL is but he “has no doubt” his successor at Manchester City will do well. “I think my work during the three years I was there was more valued after what City did last season,” Pellegrini, who is now coaching Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune FC, told Futbol Tactico magazine. “It’s not easy to win the Premier League and to reach the Champions League semifinals. Perhaps many thought that with Pep’s arrival, City were going to win [the…
Picking the perfect name for one’s child is just as crucial as carrying the baby for nine months. Serena Williams knows this and that is why she has put a lot of thought into this process and has come up with the perfect name for her little girl. The tennis legend welcomed her bundle of joy last week and we have been excitedly waiting to catch a glimpse of her. Serena finally posted a picture of herself and her little girl from the hospital, revealing her name to be Alexis Olympia Ohanian. Alexis Jr for her father who is Alex,…
Mercy Aigbe might just have given a hint that things are about to get better between her and her estranged husband Lanre Gentry as she was recently seen wearing her wedding ring. Reports say she just might be returning to her ex-husband and that several efforts have been made to reconcile both parties have been unsuccessful until recently. We now hear that the actress is planning to go back to her husband but not without better terms and conditions for her return. Mercy Aigbe moved out of her matrimonial home with her two children and moved into an apartment in…
Monalisa Chinda Coker has been dishing out some hard truths on domestic violence. She advised women to abstain from provoking their men to the point where they begin to use their fists. Monalisa emphasised the fact that women have an uncanny way with words and know just how to get under a man’s skin with their mouth. She also said that she has been involved in the campaign against domestic violence but would advise ladies to play their own role in avoiding it.