The Federal Government has declared Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4 as Public Holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau, shared this news on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. Dr Rufai Attahiru, in charge of the Office of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry signed the statement in Abuja on Monday. He urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country’s democracy. Abdulrahman asked Nigerians to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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The Federal Government has called out the U.S. government to improve its assistance in ensuring that corrupt officials do not get a safe passaage abroad for their loot, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday. Yemi Osinbajo said both countries were working on a prompt repatriation of the funds. “We have reached out to the US government with respect to helping with repatriation of proceeds of crime and proceeds of corruption.’’ “We have worked quite closely with the U.S. government on repatriation of funds. We have seen some results,’’ he said. “if I am able to get the proceeds out…
Dino Melaye of Kogi state was jeered off the stage while speaking to Nigerian carnival goers at London’s Notting Hill Carnival on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was continually interrupted by Nigerians in the crowd while he was on stage giving a speech. He however continued speaking while the crowd kept teling him to leave the stage with some even shouting “Ole (thief)” several times. After hurrying up his speech, Senator Melaye left the stage with another rendition of his signature ‘Ajekun Iya’ song and dance targeted at “the enemies of Nigeria”. He said, “I congratulate Nigerians, and I say…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given Diezani Alison Madueke its word to extradite her as soon as possible. The EFCC scribe, Emmanuel Aremo made this known to the public while speaking with protesters led by Charly Boy. He said “We have an MOU with the British Government, we have bilateral agreements on how to repatriate citizens and that is being followed. The Ministry of Justice is taking steps and we are also taking steps but one thing I will let you know is that we are not relenting in our efforts.” Speaking on behalf of the protesters,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State Chapter, has hailed Gov. Abiola Ajimobi on the successful coronation of 21 new monarchs in Ibadanland. The chapter praised Ajimobi in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olawale Sadare and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Ibadan on Monday. The party applauded the governor for his passion for recording unprecedented feats in the overall interest of the general populace in the last six years. “A critical appraisal of the development would leave no one in doubt of the fact that Ajimobi prioritised the rapid development of Ibadan land…
Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja condoled with the Kanti-Bello family as well as the government and people of Katsina State on the death of Senator Mahmud Kanti-Bello. In a message sent through Mr Femi Adesina, he also commiserated with the Senate over the passage of their distinguished colleague and former Senate Chief Whip. He said the senator was a very outspoken and courageous patriot, who worked hard to ensure that all levels of government in the country were responsible and accountable. According to him, Kanti-Bello’s effective representation of his people at the national level and commitment to the unity…
Yemi Osinbajo reached Edo state safely on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, for the grand commissioning of BUA Group’s cement factory in Okpella. The Vice President was the distinguished guest of honour at the official commissioning of the new three million ton OBU cement plant. Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande tweeted this information. “VP Osinbajo arrives Edo State on a day visit to commission fertilizer & cement plants-advancing the Buhari administration’s economic plan”. Yemi Osinbajo praised the projects and the economic benefits that it means for the state and the country. He said, “Just reading about…
It all seemed like Dino Melaye disrespected Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in a Twitter rant on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. His tweet had been in response to another tweet made by the parody Twitter account registered in the name of the minister. The Twitter account (@MohammedLai) had tweeted earlier on Tuesday, “Just look at this clown; Senator Dino Melaye at the Notting Hill carnival in London, performing his favourite song “Ajekun Iya”.” The fact that the said Twitter account is not operated by the minister must have eluded the Senator as he posted hours later with his…
Roy Keane says former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs would be worth £2 billion in today’s “mind-boggling” transfer market as clubs now pay massive fees for several “average” players. Keane expressed his shock at some of the numbers been thrown around, with Paris Saint-Germain paying out a whole €222 million for Neymar and preparing to invest heavily once again in Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe. Asked what Van Nistelrooy would cost now, he replied with a smile: “Ruud would certainly be worth in the market now probably a billion. “David Beckham? A billion. Ryan Giggs? Two billion.” “It’s mind-boggling, the figures that…
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on international duty “set to shut many of the mouths” of his critics, according to his Portugal teammate Andre Silva. Still suspended for Sunday’s 2-2 La Liga draw at home to Valencia, Ronaldo was present at the Bernabeu as Zinedine Zidane’s side received the 2016-17 La Liga trophy before heading off for international duty. “Football is no bed of roses,” Silva said of Ronaldo’s recent troubles at a news conference. “There are many injustices. I am sure that he is relaxed and ready to shut many of the mouths which spoke badly of him. He is…
Manchester City are ready to exchange Raheem Sterling in a player-plus-cash deal for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, reports have said. However, club sources are adamant that City want a cash-only deal for Sanchez and say they have not offered Sterling to the Gunners. Reports have said that Guardiola is now set to sacrifice the 22-year-old by offering him plus money to try to persuade Arsenal to sell them Sanchez, 28, before Thursday’s transfer deadline. Sanchez’s future at Arsenal has been the subject of fierce speculation with the Chile international in the final year of his contract at the Emirates and…
Juventus have moved to try to hijack Inter Milan’s deal for Arsenal for Shkodran Mustafi, reports have said. Inter have been fronting the chase for Mustafi as they look to bring the Germany international to Serie A. However, Juventus have now got into the race for Mustafi as the Italian champions aim to improve their defensive options before the close of the transfer window. Juventus are yet to replace Leonardo Bonucci following his shock switch to AC Milan and have made a bid for Schalke’s Benedikt Howedes, but sources have said they are also considering Mustafi. Arsene Wenger is ready…
Defender Serge Aurier could conclude his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Tottenham Hotspur as early as possible if his work permit application succeeds, reports have said. Aurier — who has had a summer exit agreed since the start of last month — has negotiated a five-year contract with Spurs. The transfer will cost €25 million if his application for a UK visa and work permit is successful. The source have said on Monday that Ivory Coast international Aurier will know whether or not that is the case in the coming hours. Spurs have been looking for a new right-back following…
Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2018, according to multiple reports. The 22-year-old underwent a medical in England on Monday but will stay with Leipzig this season before joining Liverpool next summer, sources confirmed. Liverpool had been watching the Guinea midfielder all summer and had two bids rejected by the Bundesliga runners-up — the second of which was worth €75 million (£69.3m), Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz said. Leipzig’s stance — both publicly and privately — has been that Keita is not exiting at any price this summer as…
As Manchester United’s players loaded the penalty area for the corner kick that would break Leicester’s resistance, Jose Mourinho wandered over to Craig Shakespeare and patted him on the back. Perhaps it was the continuation of a private joke with his opposite number; perhaps it was to signal his admiration at the constant touchline cajoling that had, by and large, done the trick during 70 minutes of mounting frustration for the home team. Or perhaps, somehow, Mourinho knew what was coming. Within seconds Marcus Rashford had evaporated the nerves and most of the doubt, too. Nobody would cast this as…
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Arsenal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, reports have said. The deal was earlier reported by Monday. The 24-year-old will give Chelsea the required depth at wing-back and at the central and attacking midfield positions If a transfer is completed before the window closes on Thursday. Oxlade-Chamberlain is in the final year of his contract, but Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger had been resistant to let the England international leave this summer.
Former Manchester United striker Will Keane has said that he could have been the one to make his name on the night Marcus Rashford made his name. An injury to Keane meant Rashford was named on the bench for the Europa League game against Midtjylland in February 2016. Rashford, then 18 years old, was thrown into the starting XI when Anthony Martial suffered an injury in the warm-up and scored twice. Keane said: “That night was bittersweet for me. I was happy for Marcus, but I had been waiting for another opportunity and that had been taken away by another…
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will be fit to play in England’s World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia after being assessed by the Football Association’s medical staff,reports have said. The 25-year-old was seen as a doubt for the double-match, which starts with the game against Malta in Valletta on Friday, following claims by United manager Jose Mourinho that Jones has been troubled by an ankle injury during the club’s opening fortnight of the season. An injury sustained while training on England duty in March forced Jones to miss the final stages of last season as United ultimately won the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made it known that they fully desire to reclaim states in the South-West region of Nigeria. the South-West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo said that the party will prove this by winning the Ekiti state governorship election. He said “The South-West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party, under the able leadership of the National Vice-Chairman (South-West), Dr. Eddy Olafeso, hereby expresses profound gratitude to all our leaders and loyal members in the zone, especially for standing by the zonal executives throughout our struggles till this day. “The appreciation becomes imperative as your unalloyed…
The Movement for the Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned the Federal Government against re-arresting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group also said that Kanu’s agitations has been peaceful, adding that he has not gone against the law of the land in any way or manner. MASSOB’s leader, Uchenna Madu also described IPOB as a non-violent group that has no plan for conlicts. Madu also said “We, the people of Biafra, have never opposed or condemned the Arewa Shari’a police called Hisbah. Why should they get jittery of Biafra security consciousness?…