Dr Ibe Kachikwu recently spoke of the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to shift focus from oil-dependence to gas was yielding results. According to Mr Ibe, the agreement will open unbelievable opportunities as the first phase will produce 2200 standard cubic feet, scf, of gas to 5,000 scf. ”President Muhammadu Buhari provided this leadership under the seven big wins. Conversations have been on over the last two-three years. ”Our first step was to set up the Nigerian Gas Management Company and Nigerian Gas Pipeline Transportation Company. ”I am happy that a few months after we launched the gas policy,…
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Godwin Obaseki has called for closer relationship between his administration and the European Union on the implementation of the Niger-Delta Support Programme (NDSP) to avoid duplication of efforts. He said “We must get our donor agencies to work together with us to avoid duplication and waste. “Those programmes should be tired to our own internal reform programmes that are our priorities and will make us provide more services for the people,’’ the governor said. Obaseki assured the EU delegation that his administration had readied a system to help reach whatever standard in documentation and transparency as required in accessing funds.
Muhammadu Buhari will welcome the victorious D’Tigress during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports, said on Tuesday. Dalung said “Becoming Women’s AfroBasket champions after 12 years is an achievement worthy of celebration. “Winning the African Championship for the third time establishes you (Nigeria) as a force to reckon with in African basketball. “I am convinced that this will boost your confidence to perform well at the World Championship in Spain in 2018,’’ Dalung said. “However, getting the governance structure of National Sports Federations right was key to success in sports,’’…
Nasir El-Rufai of Kano State has said that everyone must be prepared to find a lasting solution to the challenges posed by the ”Almajiri ” system and child begging in the state. The governor spoke on the dangers and national security implications of child beggars held on Tuesday in Kaduna. He assured the citizens of his governments’ drive to checkmate the act, adding however, that children have to be cared for, being the future leaders of the country and the assets of their families. Bukar represented by Ambassador Tula Isah called on parents to always take responsibilities for their children…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday has said his administration would provide more developmental projects for the people of Bolo in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers. “I will meet with stakeholders in the community to determine the major projects to be executed for the people,’’ he said. “I will meet with the stakeholders to determine whether we will start with shore protection for access to more land or construct internal roads, ‘’ he said. Wike said that he has never failed to redeem his promise, adding that Bolo people would continually enjoy more appointments in his government. The governor…
The Special Assistant to President Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie has described those calling for the extradition of the former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke as ignorant. Onochie, on her Twitter timeline, said “Those asking for the extradition of Diezani are very ignorant and did not do their homework at all. That’s “mumu-ness” in itself.” The EFCC, in a statement, said that it does not have the authority to extradite Diezani Allison-Madueke to face trial for corruption allegations against her. The anti-graft agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren, made this known while speaking on Channels TV, on Thursday, August 24, 2017.
The pressure group known as ‘Our Mumu Don Do’, has promised to take its fight for the extradition of the former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. They held a protest on Monday at the Abuja office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), calling for Alison-Madueke’s extradition. The co-convener of the group, Deji Adeyanju said “Before this week runs out, our comrades in the UK are going to stage a protest at the entrance of 10, Downing Street to drive home the point of ‘Bring Back Diezani’ “We will appeal to the British Government saying ‘if Diezani Allison-Madueke is just…
Jose Mourinho has reportedly registered late interest in Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez, with an alleged £50m bid ready to be made. French TV station SFR Sport (us neither…) claims that the United boss is eager to make a move but has been met with resistance by the club board who feels that the player is not worth such a fee. Mahrez handed in a transfer request earlier in the summer to force a move away from the King Power Stadium, with Roma touted as a potential destination, but the player has yet to find a new club as the transfer deadline…
There might be something wierd about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Manchester United. It’s not the same as the last time he signed a contract at Old Trafford — the questions then were more about whether a man well into his 30s could do it in the Premier League. This time the doubt is about how much he will play coming back, as he is, from a serious knee injury to fight for a place with a £75 million striker in Romelu Lukaku, who is 11 years his junior and has scored four goals in four competitive games so far this…
Tiemoue Bakayoko says he is not scared of the increase in competition for places at Chelsea if Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater arrives. But Bakayoko, a summer arrival from Monaco, says the England international’s addition would be positive for both Antonio Conte’s team and even himself. “I’m not afraid of any player,” the France international told SFR Sport. “You can’t start out being defeatist. You need competition in every team. It can only make you improve. “There weren’t a lot of us in midfield for all the competitions that we have. We needed another midfielder to reinforce the team, so…
Sergio Ramos says he hopes that international teammate Gerard Pique is not whistled by Real Madrid supporters during Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Italy at the Bernabeu. Pique has been regularly barracked for more than two years while playing for Spain, due to comments about Madrid made in June 2015. Since then the World Cup and European Championship winner has had to deal with negative attention at all home games, with the issue also reportedly linked to his perceived support for Catalan independence from Spain. “I don’t want them to whistle Pique, or anyone else,” he said. “You must always…
Gareth Bale is set to silence his Real Madrid critics and fire Wales’ World Cup dream, according to his national team manager, Chris Coleman. Bale has had a tough start to the season in Spain after a summer of transfer speculation and was booed by sections of the Bernabeu crowd in Sunday’s 2-2 La Liga home draw with Valencia. But Bale is always welcome in his homeland and the 28-year-old — who has again been linked with a move to Manchester United before Thursday’s transfer deadline — will have a huge role to play as Wales hope to seal their…
Granit Xhaka has been voted Switzerland’s Player of the Year by fans at home — but said he cannot leave his house and go out in London after Arsenal’s 4-0 terrible loss to Liverpool. Xhaka was given the award at a Swiss Football Association ceremony on Monday night, just a day after he was one of many Arsenal players criticised for a listless display at Anfield. “I am very proud [of the award]. I had to work hard for it, but I would have never achieved it without the lads and the [national team] staff,” Xhaka said. “I am still…
Samuel Umtiti has said that new signing Ousmane Dembele has the right profile and talent to fill the shoes of Neymar at the Camp Nou. Dembele completed a €105million move from Borussia Dortmund on Monday to replace Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record €222m deal earlier this month. “I’m very glad he’s joining us. He is the type of player that we have missed since Neymar left,” Umtiti told reporters. “He’s a very carefree person in relation to everything that happens, in relation to the talent he has. It’s one of his strengths and I hope he will…
Manchester City have had a £50 million bid for Alexis Sanchez rejected by Arsenal, reports have said. Pep Guardiola wants the Chilean’s services before the transfer window closes on Thursday and City have finally made a formal offer to the Gunners. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has always that Sanchez, 28, is not for sale despite him entering the final year of his contract and yet to agree to signing a contract extension. City want to complete a stand-alone cash-only deal for Sanchez despite sources close to Raheem Sterling claiming the player was offered as part of a player-plus-cash deal to…
Emmanuel Petit has advised Arsene Wenger he should buy Riyad Mahrez and sell the “defeatist” Mesut Ozil. Mahrez, 26, has always voiced his desire to quit Leicester City, with Arsenal tipped by British media as a potential destination for the 2015-16 PFA Player of the Year. Petit said “He knows the Premier League by heart, and has an incredible impact in it,” he said. “He’s the kind of player cruelly lacking for Arsenal down the right. “I say stop focusing on the problems at the back. I’m among those who think the further away the ball is from your goal,…
Jordan Henderson is already thinking about playing alongside Naby Keita when he joins from RB Leipzig next year. This summer’s attempts to purchase the 22-year-old fell by the way side, but a deal has been struck to bring the Guinea international to Anfield starting on July 1, 2018. Jordan said “If you play for top teams you are going to sign good players,” the Reds skipper said of the increased midfield competition. “I have seen Naby play quite a few times and he looks a top, top player. “There have been a lot of transfer rumours over the summer and…
Uche Ogbodo has come out to talk about her last failed relationship and why it ended abruptly. The mum of one talked about her love life, career, gender equality and her type of man in a recent interview. “You know, I wasn’t married. I was just engaged but the media attacked me as a married woman. But in the relationship I had there was no abuse. Well, there would have been abuse because there are different kinds of abuse like I do say, but it doesn’t have to be physical. If I am allowed to say that lying and deceit…
Mercy Johnson celebrates her birthday today and her husband has written a very sweet tribute to her. He wrote, “My Dear Mercy, I am most grateful to God for his Grace and Mercies upon your Life, and to Celebrate with you on this Special Day. A Precious Jewel you are, most Adorable and Amiable. A Celebrity well Celebrated and a Star that shines Brighter. A Strong, Bold, Intelligent, Hardworking and Courageous Woman, a Faithful and Virtuous Woman indeed. A Woman full of Life and Laughter, an Icon more of Exceptional Character and a Beacon of Hope. A Role Model and…
Tiwa Savage is presently in Atlanta, USA where she visited Paul Okoye’s twins, Nathan and Nadia. Anita Okoye shared the sweet photo of the singer and her babies via Snapchat. Paul Okoye and wife, Anita Okoye welcomed a beautiful set of twins back in July in Atlanta. The music star met them for the first time on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Tiwa was seen partying at XS Restaurant & Lounge with Davido and MC Galaxy in Atlanta on Saturday night, August 26, 2017. Mavins queen played host to the clubs “Sexiest Saturday.”