img src=”https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Nyesom-Wike-300×180.jpg” alt=”” width=”300″ height=”180″ class=”size-medium wp-image-124648″ />Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said politics is played without bitterness in the state. The governor said this when he hosted some lawmakers in his office on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. “In Rivers State, despite political differences, politics is played without bitterness and the interest of the people remains paramount to everybody,’’ he said. Wike gave the advice when the House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to investigate the health implications of installing telecommunications masts near residential homes paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt. He advised telecommunications…
Author: David Folami
Champions League quality has been the factor driving Antonio Conte’s approach towards Chelsea’s summer recruitment process. Conte’s squad needs boosting in terms of numbers but the Italian manager has made it clear any new signings have to be capable of performing among Europe’s elite. With Tiemoue Bakayoko he feels there is no doubt. Conte studied Bakayoko closely last season, making the effort to be there in person to see him in action in as many Champions League games as possible because he wanted to see him working out of possession as much as on the ball and envisage how he…
Borussia Dortmund have placed a £63million price tag on Liverpool transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Bundesliga club’s chief executive officer Hans-Joachim Watzke has stated they will ignore any offers under that price and would only listen to any offer which shows “its appreciation” for the striker in “a financial way”. Liverpool have been heavily linked to the Gabon man, who has scored a total of 85 goals from 125 appearances for the German outfit. The 28-year-old has a contract until 2020, but in January he admitted he was looking to move on this summer. “We will listen to it when…
ALEX SANDRO would be a perfect fit for Chelsea if he joins the Blues from Juventus this summer, according to pundit Shaka Hislop. Sandro has been linked with a mega-money move to Chelsea and today reports claim a £60million fee has been agreed with Juventus. Hislop is a huge fan of the 26-year-old and says only Real Madrid’s Marcelo is a better left-back than him in the world. “Without question (Chelsea should go in for him),” Hislop said on ESPN FC. “Alex Sandro is a perfect fit for anybody and I’ll say this unapologetically, Alex Sandro on my money is…
Rihanna pulled iconic style statement for ‘Wild Thoughts’ video but everyone had eyes for the Manolo Blahnik look featuring mix tone jewels and perspex straps she scored. The singer who chose unmissable style notes sporting pieces from Balenciaga leggings, mini tiered dress from Alberta Ferretti amongst other stunning looks showed off a peek at her Manolo Blahnik’s designs tagged ‘So Stoned’ her third/final collection with the iconic shoe brand. The collaboration comes in four styles featuring thigh high gladiator stilettos (debuted in ‘Wild Thoughts’) named “poison Ivy”, strappy sandals named “Purple Chalice” and two mules; the blocked heel is named…
LL Cool J’s daughter Italia Smith jumped the broom with Lamar Cardinez this past weekend! The ceremony, held at Long Island on June 17, 2017 had a fine, star-filled reception at the Sparkling Point Vineyards and winery in Southold afterwards. The ceremony glittered and glowed under the beautiful lights of the room, and for the presence of stars such as Mary J. Blige and Vanessa Bell Calloway among several others. A day after the ceremony, which happens to be father’s day, LL Cool J’s wife, Simone Smith, shares a photo on IG, writing, “Our daughter got married on the eve…
Khloe Kardashian is set to launch her line of bodysuits on Thursday, June 22 2017! Tagged ‘Good Body’, the collection will feature 10 styles with each design taking from the reality star’s wardrobe. The styles will feature flattering cutouts and lace and sheer details so they give a seamless fit when worn under clothing. The reality star and entrepreneur is launching “her favourite piece of clothing” as part of her ‘Good American’ clothing brand with price set at a retail of between $129 to $189. She took to Instagram to share the news; “You guys know I’m obsessed with bodysuits,…
Big Brother Naija former housemate CocoIce seems to have found love with Jumabee. The former housemate of Big Brother Naija TV show who was voted out of the house was spotted on a balcony of what looks like an uncompleted building kissing Jumabee. We reached out to the singer’s camp, so far no word back. Meanwhile, CoCo recently opened up on her experience, her career and how she hopes to channel the exposure Big Brother Naija show has helped her with; “My experience in the Big Brother Naija house was fun. It was great, a lot of mixed feelings but…
Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz are officially a couple again! The duo was spotted at the 2face’s Club Rumours last weekend looking like a proper couple. This isn’t the first time they’ve been spotted together. Just recently the duo was spotted at the premiere of AY Makun’s movie, “10 Days In Sun City”. Tiwa and Tee Billz arrived the venue together. Although, they weren’t spotted holding hands, the two looked pretty pleasant in each other’s company. This comes after the two were spotted together in Ibadan, Oyo State on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 where Tiwa had gone to perform…
Pop star, Davido is still enjoying the frenzy relating to Cristiano Ronaldo who recently followed him on Instagram. The singer posted a picture on Snapchat revealing a haircut that saw him carve the number seven digit on his head. In another post, the songster suggested that something huge might come out from his groupie moment with the Real Madrid star. “Something big is coming OBO × CR7,” Davido wrote in his comment posted on Friday, June 23, 2017. It has been a week of excitement for the singer who is now experiencing a resurgence in his career with recently releases…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, affirmed the election of Aminu Tambuwal as governor of Sokoto State. The court dismissed the suit filed by Sen.Umar Dahiru challenging the nomination of Tambuwal as the governor candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the April 2015 general elections. Justice Gabriel Kolawale dismissed the suit on the grounds that Dahiru failed to prove his claims that the APC primary elections in 2014, were conducted in violation of the party’s guidelines and constitution. “The plaintiff did not pin point in specific terms in what ways and manner the APC did not comply…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, ordered Sen. Sani Abubakar Danladi, representing Taraba North Senatorial District, to vacate his seat and refund all salaries and allowances he received within 90 days. The court also declared Alhaji Shuaibu Isa Lau, as the senator representing Taraba North. The order was contained in the judgement of the court on the appeal filed by Lau. Both Danladi and Lau are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lau had challenged the decision of the Court of Appeal that upturned his victory during the primary elections. He claimed that he was wrongfully substituted. The…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, probably thought he was doing the planet a favour when he put up a picture of himself in a farm. Nigerian leaders and politicians alike have been singing the diversification song a lot these days. Agriculture is being touted as the next big thing to bolster a faltering economy that has for far too long, depended on crude oil proceeds. “Farming season,” wrote @Atiku. Except that it could well have been “politicking season” from the reactions the picture garnered.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Friday ordered zonal Inspector-General of Police and Commissioners, to deploy massively policemen across the country for the sallah celebration. A statement issued in Abuja by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, said the operation would cover recreation centres, public places and critical infrastructure and public utilities. He said federal highway patrol teams, Safer Highway patrol, and anti-crime patrol teams had been deployed on major roads and highways nationwide. Moshood said police officers were under strict instructions to be civil, polite and firm in carryout their duties. He said Special Police deployments would…
Senator Dino Melaye has said that dead people signed the petition to recall him. This is coming after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will commence verification of the petitioners. INEC also told newsmen that it has notified Melaye of the petition against him. The Senator also posted on Twitter that he has filed a case against INEC today, June 23, 2017, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. You will recall that Dino Melaye accused Yahaya Bello of Kogi state of sponsoring the bid to recall him.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo attended the graduation ceremony of Armed Forces Command & Staff College, Senior Course 39, in Jaji, Kaduna on June 23, 2017. At the ceremony,Osinbajo urged the officers to help build a new nation where citizens have love for one another. He said “We can build a new nation; a new nation built on trust, consensus and love for one another and love for our country is possible. A nation where the rulers do not steal the commonwealth, where every Nigerian is safe to live and work, where the State takes responsibility for the security of each…
Fabinho, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his ranks ahead of next season. The Portuguese boss wants to get his transfer business done early and has already got the ball rolling with the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica. But he has identified the defensive midfield as an area for improvement as he wants to allow Paul Pogba to push further forward. The Brazil international admitted this week that a move to Manchester United would be “very tempting”. And Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reckons the Premier…
The Real Madrid forward is edging closer to his Real Madrid exit after falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane. The French boss has tried to convince Morata to stay in the Spanish capital but Morata has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford. Some reports suggest personal terms have already been agreed between Morata and United and it is now down to the clubs to agree a fee. Spanish publication Marca claim Madrid are standing firm in their £70m valuation but United are reluctant to meet their asking price. But the report suggests talks between the clubs…
Barcelona forward Neymar has said he would be delighted if midfielders Lucas Lima and Marco Verratti joined him at the Camp Nou. Santos star Lima told ESPN Brasil this week that he would move to Barca on a five-year deal in January when his contract with the Brazilian side expires. However, there has not yet been confirmation from either club and a pre-contract agreement cannot be signed until July 1. Neymar was unable to confirm the transfer — despite Lima being represented by N&N Consultancy, the company run by his father — but said he hopeful his international teammate would…
Liverpool have registered an interest in signing Kylian Mbappe and, according to the Mirror, are willing to pay a world-record transfer fee of £100 million for the Monaco striker. Real Madrid, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the 18-year-old, but he is yet to decide if he will move this summer. If he does, Liverpool are ready to enter the bidding, although no official move has been made yet. L’Equipe reckon Madrid remain favourites, though, and that could see Gareth Bale forced out since Cristiano Ronaldo is staying. Reports in France suggested talks have already taken place…