The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, has called on youths to shun violence and embrace peace as future leaders of the nation for the overall development of the country. Boroh also the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Friday in Abuja. The Presidential aide said, “Most of the crises in the country are perpetrated by the youths. Youths constitute the largest in the country; “They play very important role in the progress of the country, and are mostly affected when there…
Author: David Folami
Mrs Angelina Asein, a volunteer in the N-Power programme in Edo, has been rewarded with N100,000. She was rewarded by Gov. Godwin Obaseki for acknowledging that the programme had brought out her hidden teaching skills. Asein equally said that she was now resolved to be a professional teacher. The gift was announced at Urhokpota Hall, in Benin City, during an interactive session between representatives of the 4,702 volunteers in Edo and the scheme’s monitoring and evaluation team. Obaseki, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Taiwo Akerele, also announced that the government would employ volunteers who performed very well within…
The Federal Government has ordered investigation into educational qualification of members of staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Uguru Usani gave the directive when he visited the commission on Friday in Port Harcourt. He expressed optimism the investigation would expose ghost workers and staff members, who gained employment in the commission with forged certificates. According to him, the Federal Government was committed to purge the commission of sleazy practices with focus to fast track development of the Niger Delta. “We have observed that there are several people working in NDDC with forged…
Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, the Kogi Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, has appealed to the residents of the state to volunteer for community service in sanitation and waste management efforts. She made the appeal when the representatives of Zariagi Youth Community Forum (ZYCF), Kabba Junction, visited her on Friday in Lokoja. Osikoya said that the government wanted volunteers from communities, groups, organisations and religious bodies that would partner with it in waste management activities — from waste generation to recycling stages. “We are encouraging every community, individual, organisation and household to take responsibility for the management of their waste so…
The Federal Government has inaugurated donor development agencies to assist in bridging gaps and deficiencies in the Nigerian mining sector. Dr Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, performed the exercise on Friday in Abuja. The agencies, which included the World Bank, UNIDO, UNDP, DFID, Open Society Initiative for West Africa, would help to solve the challenges confronting the sector to take its place of pride. He said that the inauguration was also conducted to spell out their responsibilities to avoid duplication and unnecessary competitions He said this would ensure that the agencies understood areas to assist the ministry…
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Friday in Ibadan flagged off the first phase of the Ibadan Circular Road project, saying it would be completed in 18 months. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the entire stretch of the ICR was put at 110km with the first phase known as `North East’ section measuring 32.2km. NAN also reports that the ICR project is segmented into four sections–North East measuring 32.2km, North West- 33km; South West- 24km and South East- 20.8km. Ajimobi said that the North East section, which was flagged off, runs from Badeku in Inukan Local…
Eric Abidal does not believe in-demand Monaco star Kylian Mbappe is worth £120million but the Barcelona ambassador said Ousmane Dembele would fit in well at Camp Nou. Teenage sensation Mbappe is the most sought-after player in football, with Barca, rivals Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool all linked with big-money moves for the 18-year-old forward. French champions Monaco are reluctant to part with their prized asset, with a record fee required to lure the France international from the Stade Louis II. Despite Mbappe scoring 26 goals in all competitions as Monaco dethroned Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1…
Manchester United will have to pay Tottenham Hotspur £50 million if they want to sign midfielder Eric Dier, the Telegraph reports. It says Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s valuation “is more than United expected to pay for the 23-year-old England international.” Dier has emerged as a leading target for United boss Jose Mourinho, who “regards him as the long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.” The Telegraph adds that Mourinho “has made it very clear that he wants Dier,” who also played in defence for Spurs last season but is seen as a key component of a revamped Old Trafford midfield. United, though,…
On the back of scoring another two goals in a Champions League final, this time in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Juventus two weeks ago, reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to leave the Spanish giants. Having been accused of tax evasion, Ronaldo reportedly is upset with how he’s being treated in Spain, believing the authorities are keen to make an example of him, so he is looking for a move away from La Liga. The 32-year-old has won it all in Madrid, both individually and for his club, so he’s unlikely to feel there is any unfinished business.…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reportedly believed a deal was all but done to sign Virgil van Dijk before he went on holiday. The Italian has seen no new additions made to his squad so far, despite making his targets clear. Having guided Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season in west London, a summer spree is expected. Conte wants to bolster his side ahead of their return to Champions League football next season, but he has so far been left disappointed. Reports have suggested the manager is on a collision course with the club and considering his…
Seven years after their first meeting, Jose Mourinho and Alvaro Morata are set to be reunited this summer, with the striker keen to force a Real Madrid exit and a move to Manchester United. The Portuguese coach has always rated the forward, ever since their paths first crossed at the Valdebebas training complex in Madrid, and we take a look back at some of the key dates in their relationship. 24 hours ahead of the 2010 Champions League final, Mourinho’s Inter side trained at Valdebebas and that was when the two men behind one of this summer’s main transfer sagas…
Cristiano Ronaldo is focused solely on Portugal’s quest to win the Confederations Cup, instead of a move to Manchester United. The Real Madrid forward is believed to be seeking a move away from the Champions League winners after being accused of defrauding Spanish authorities of £13million. But speculation regarding his career won’t derail him as he gears up to face Mexico on Sunday in Russia for their opening match of the tournament. He uploaded a solitary Portuguese flag to his Twitter account, alongside a picture of him training ahead of the clash. International team-mate Andre Silva of AC Milan declared…
Daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, North West turned four on Thursday, June 15, 2017, and celebrated with family. Kim shared photos of the huge balloon surprise set up for her daughter in their California home, while Khloe Kardashian shared a photo of the birthday girl with her cake at Chuck E. Cheese’s. Khloe, Kourtney and even Dream Kardashian joined the party train. Birthday girl North was seen in a Snoop Dogg print dress, complete with fluffy leopard print sliders.
The Nigerian Ministry of Health has appointed Mr Eazi, Timi Dakolo as goodwill ambassadors for the #TobaccoFreeNigeria and #ClearTheAir campaign. Their appointment comes as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the negative effect and dangers of tobacco use in Nigeria. “The Nigerian Ministry of Health has appointed Mr. Eazi ,Timi Dakolo as goodwill ambassadors for the #TobaccoFreeNigeria and #ClearTheAir campaign,” their handle tweeted. Meanwhile, Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola are an item! The pair first sparked dating rumours earlier this year. Considering the number of times they featured on each other’s snaps, the dating rumours could only spread…
Model Karrueche Tran has been granted a five-year restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. This happened on Thursday, June 15, 2017. TMZ reports Chris Brown threatened violence against Tran after they broke up, demanding some diamond rings and other gifts he had given her and wanted back. When Karrueche took the stand in her restraining order case against Chris, she told the judge that after she broke up with the singer he demanded all the gifts he bought for her to be returned. When she refused, Karrueche says Chris became aggressive. Karrueche also said that in text messages between…
Nigerian afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti is a year older today. Born Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, Femi Kuti is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. His musical career kicked off when he joined his late father’s band. He later moved on to start his own in 1986 called ‘Positive Force’. His first record was released in 1995 by Tabu/Motown, followed four years later by ‘Shoki Shoki (MCA)’. In 2001, he collaborated with Common, Mos Def and Jaguar Wright on ‘Fight to Win’ and started touring the United States with Jane’s Addiction. In 2004 he opened The…
The Bayelsa Government says it would collaborate with the European Union (EU) to provide safe drinking water to the people of the state. The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Tengi Tubonah, disclosed this during a meeting on technical assistance for the implementation of water component of the Niger Delta Support Programme (NDSP) organised by the state government. According to him, the government is doing everything possible to ensure that potable water was provided to all communities in the state. The commissioner described EU as a transparent organisation, adding that only competent companies would be allowed to tender for the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has given scholarship to 1,435 children of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Abbas Idris, disclosed this at the occasion to mark 2017 African Child Day in Abuja. Idris explained that 522 of the children were sponsored to primary school, 452 got scholarship for Junior Secondary education, while 420 of them were given scholarship to attend Senior Secondary schools. He assured of more of such scholarship to ensure some IDPs’ children were given opportunity to have their education in spite their condition. The…
The Kaduna state government has debunked reports that some Igbos indigenes who were relocating to the South-East were killed. According to Governor Nair El-Rufai’s spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, Igbos living in Kaduna state are safe. Aruwan said this while speaking to newsmen at a joint press conference with Igbo leaders in Kaduna state on Friday, June 16, 2017. The Governor’s spokesman also said “The attention of Kaduna State Government has been drawn to an inciting picture and audio message stating, that some Igbos relocating to Eastern Nigeria were ambushed and killed in Kaduna State. “According to the audio being circulated in…
The Confederations Cup is routinely referred to as a warm-up for the World Cup. It’s not inaccurate, of course, but it’s also not exactly a summer invitational either. Unless you’re the host nation, you have to qualify for the event by winning your continental competition, or the World Cup itself. Which means getting here is tougher than qualifying for a World Cup. Much tougher, in fact. (Unless you hail from Oceania, in which case it’s easier, because you don’t have to go through a playoff against a side from another confederation.) While it’s true that Germany, the defending world champions,…