Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has said some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, who left to other parties did so for their bellies. “Oftentimes, people are following their stomach too. Don’t be surprised, between now and 2019, a lot of people will cross over to the PDP,” he said. “In politics, there are people who join and stick to principles; there are those who join for food; there are those who join so that they may be pushed for other reasons to be elsewhere. “So, movement may not be for only one reason, sometimes it might be pressure from one’s community.…
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Aisha Alhassan who is popularly called ‘Mama Taraba’, has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to fire her. Asked by BBC Hausa if her statement on Atiku won’t get her axed from the cabinet, given that Buhari hasn’t ruled out a reelection come 2019, Aisha said: “I am not afraid of Buhari, he can sack me from work”. According to a recent interview, Alhassan says she’ll choose Atiku over Buhari if the latter’s name is on the ballot in 2019. “Atiku is my godfather even before I joined politics,” she said. “And again, Baba Buhari did not tell us that he is…
Aisha Alhassan has described President Muhammadu Buhari as an understanding man. The minister also deplored social media attacks on her over her support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2019. She has come out to say said that she stands by her words, adding “let the will of God be’’. On prospects of keeping her job after the BBC interview, the minister said that she was not scared of being sacked by the Buhari administration. According to her, God gives and God takes (power). That is all and I have said it all in Hausa.
President Muhammadu Buhari will be speaking at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States tomorrow. This was confirmed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. “I cannot tell you the time he will be going because it can change but I know he is expected to be the eighth speaker at the UN. So, he will be there and he will speak,” Shehu reportedly said. The president, is listed as number seven on the provincial list of speakers scheduled to address the UN session.
Senator Aisha Alhassan has dismissed the statement rumours have claimed she made that Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai was involved in the abduction of the Chibok school girls. Alhassan said she knew nthing about the abduction in the first place since she is not a security officer. The minister also said that she did not speak to any news medium lately apart from the BBC neither did she release any media statement. According to her, some people are editing her BBC interview to “achieve their selfish agenda.” A statement issued on Sunday, September 10, further butressed her point. The statement…
Senator Aisha Alhassan, has accused a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, of peddling lies. Fani-Kayode recently said that Alhassan has resumed the role Governor Nasir el-Rufai played in the “Chibok scam,” Mama Taraba took to Twitter to address the ex-minister’s attempted stain on her personality. She said, “As a former minister of the Federal Republic, it is demeaning on your person to deliberately engage in peddling falsehood. I never said such. “You peddled falsehood. And that’s exactly what it is: lies and propaganda. Thank God the APC is cleaning up your mess.”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Zamfara Chapter, said that the union would embark on a total strike on Monday following the expiration of a three-week ultimatum given to the state government by the association. NLC had given the state government three weeks ultimatum to fix the problems of workers in the state. Parts of the workers concerns with the state government include the non implementation of workers annual increments, promotion and the non-payment of 1, 400 newly recruited staff recruited more than over three years ago. Other issues according to the NLC, is that refusal of the government to sanction…
Tiemoue Bakayoko can become a “top player” if he follows the footsteps of N’Golo Kante and improves in possession, Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has said. “He is always improving,” Conte said of Kante. “Now he’s very good also with the ball. “Before, a lot of people told me: ‘Yes, without the ball he has great stamina, he is a great worker.’ But now with the ball he is improving a lot. “To be the best player in the Premier League last season was a great thing, and I think this season is confirming this. “Don’t forget, Baka is 23 years…
Arsene Wenger insists he was never tempted to exit Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman has been in charge of the Gunners for over two decades but, according to former United chairman Martin Edwards, he came close to leaving for Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to retire at the end of the 2001-02 season and Edwards wrote in his new autobiography that Wenger was his first choice to replace the Scot. Instead, Ferguson changed his mind as usual and signed a new deal but Edwards claims he met Wenger to discuss the role having been given the indication there…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended Romelu Lukaku after he missed a glorious chance to secure victory during the 2-2 draw with Stoke. Lukaku, who already scored United’s second goal of the afternoon, had a clear opportunity to net the winner late on, but he steered Anthony Martial’s cross over the bar. “Maybe Romelu could have had a better contact with the ball and score with the cross from the right, but that’s the result and there’s nothing we can do now but try to be ready for Tuesday [against Basel],” Mourinho said. “I’m happy with Lukaku with or…
Louis van Gaal has compared his sack at Manchester United to having his head placed in a noose and being put on the gallows. Van Gaal was sacked by United just two days after winning the FA Cup in 2016, with Jose Mourinho taking over less than a week later. “They told me only after it was leaked out, it was the biggest disappointment of my life,” “The pressure was enormous with my head in the noose and they went right behind my back. “I think it was all orchestrated like a film and it was done very much behind…
Andres Iniesta says his “head, heart and body” will decide if stays at Barcelona after the end of the season as uncertainty continues to surround his future. “Talks have been underway for a while, things are going as they’re going and my only desire is to have a great season, to be at my best and to win things with the club,” he told reporters. “This is my home and whether I continue or not, it’s not something which is distracting me.” Asked why he’d denied a pre-agreement was in place, he continued: “[Because] that would suggest everything is done…
Harry Kane has said he believes clinching qualification from a difficult Champions League group stage will be “a big statement” of intent. Spurs have been there and about for the Premier League title for the past two years but underperformed in last season’s Champions League, beating only CSKA Moscow and finishing third in their group behind Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen. This year, Spurs have been drawn alongside holders Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Cypriot champions APOEL, and begin against Dortmund at Wembley on Wednesday. He said: “We’ve got to test ourselves against the best if we want to be one…
Ander Herrera has warned that Manchester United should be prepared for a step up when they make their return to the Champions League on Tuesday. United face Swiss champions Basel at Old Trafford in their first game in Europe’s top club competition for close to two years. Despite being unable to qualify in two of the last three seasons, United will still be expected to top Group A, which also includes Benfica and CSKA Moscow, but Herrera insists them being tagged favourites means nothing. “We have to know where we come from,” He said. “We have come from the Europa…
Aguero and Gabriel have always been seen as rivals for a spot in the City lineup, but Pep Guardiola has said with them both in three of City’s four Premier League games this season. Aguero was through with just Simon Mignolet to beat but rolled the ball to his colleague, and Guardiola told a news conference: “That means a lot for me, what Sergio did — a lot. “They are both good guys and exceptional players, and their relationship is top. “You have all known Sergio for a long time — of course, they both want to score goals and…
Kevin de Bruyne has said Manchester City want to compete in all competitions but may need to focus on the most pressing ones as the season progresses. City’s next three games are in three different competitions, beginnining with a Champions League match against Feyenoord on Wednesday followed by Watford in the Premier League and West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup. “The pressure is always on. From the moment I came here we were always the favourites. We always have the pressure to do good in every cup, every league,” the Belgium international midfielder told reporters. “Obviously we want to…
Mark Hughes has said Jose Mourinho’s comments about his team’s style of play after the 2-2 home draw with Manchester United on Saturday were an “easy swipe.” “That’s just an easy swipe at us, really,” the Stoke manager said. “You could argue United played more long balls — and why wouldn’t they, because they’ve got power and pace, and if they can get those players ahead of the ball with good accuracy they’ve got pace and power to burn. “So I don’t know what the stats are but I’d argue that in general play they played more long balls than…
Jose Mourinho has said that Manchester United failed to evolve under his predecessors David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, describing their tenures as an “empty period” for the club. He said: “There was an evolution in the other clubs; there was no evolution in this club. In all the areas that make a team successful I think we stopped in time. “That was quite an empty period in the club with no evolution in areas that are important. It was the weight of the past on the shoulders of the players, managers, even boards, even probably owners, because when you…
Former Nigeria Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has blasted the Buhari-led administration, and even labelling the incumbent an ingrate. “Honestly speaking, I’m still a member of the APC; I was part of all the processes, including campaigns until success was achieved,” Atiku was quoted as saying. “But sadly, soon after the formation of government; I was side-lined, I have no any relationship with the government, I’ve not been contacted even once to comment on anything and in turn, I maintained my distance. They used our money and influence to get to where they’re but three years down the lane, this is…
Nasir El-Rufai has said that Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has never been a fan of President Muhammadu Buhari. “Her comments are not surprising, she has never been a supporter, she has never believed in Buhari ideology. So, I am not surprised. As a Nigerian, as an individual she has every right to express her views and support whoever she wants. “What I am saying is Nigerians should not be surprised or shocked. This has always been her position because from time. She has never supported Buharism or what Buhari stands for. “Being part of Buhari government is a…