The EFCC has debunked alleged molestation of staff of The Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of The Sun Newspapers, by its operatives. The newspaper had earlier alleged that “heavily armed’’ EFCC operatives invaded its Lagos office on Monday morning and subjected its workers to molestation and intimidation. It claimed that the raid lasted for one hour during which the workers were subjected to “crude intimidation, psychological and emotional trauma’’. “At gunpoint, they ordered our security personnel to take them round the company premises, after which they proceeded to prevent staff from either entering or leaving the premises, and disrupted our circulation…
Author: David Folami
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to spend more of their budgets on locally produced goods. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo gave the directive when he signed the 2017 appropriation bill into law on Monday. He said the directive was to support the government’s policy on investment in critical infrastructure. Osinbajo said: “beyond the huge provisions for investments in critical infrastructure, we have mandated government agencies to spend more of their budgets on locally produced goods. “This will open more opportunities for job creation with benefits for government in form of tax revenues. “We are also working…
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says the ideals of the late Chief MKO Abiola were yet to be realised 24 years after his victory in the annulled presidential election of June 12, 1993. A statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr Yomi Layinka, quoted Ajimobi as saying that the June 12, 1993 election was a turning point for the country. He said the supreme price paid by the acclaimed winner of the election could never be forgotten. Ajimobi described the late politician and business mogul as a symbol of democracy, praising him for his…
Manchester United have agreed to sign Benfica’s Swedish international centre-back Victor Lindelof, pending the 22-year-old agreeing personal terms. The deal is also subject to a medical and international clearance. The 22-year-old was thrown in at the deep end during 2015-16 after injuries to club captain Luisao and Lisandro Lopez, and responded magnificently. Benfica had to be nigh-on perfect to reel in bitter city rivals Sporting Lisbon and, after Lindelof’s introduction against Moreirense on Jan. 31, the Eagles won 14 of their remaining 15 games to clinch a titanic title race by two points. Here are five things you should know…
It probably deserved more of a fuss, but with one line on the Premier League’s retained and released list, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Manchester United career was over. For now, at least. The Swedish forward will be a free agent when his contract expires on June 30. He has accepted an offer from the club to complete his recovery from a knee injury at the Carrington training complex, and, indeed, there remains a possibility he could re-sign once fit, but that’s a long shot. The truth is that it did not make economic sense to renew Ibrahimovic’s contract at this point. United…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not been handed a new deal at Manchester United and one of the icons of world football is now in limbo, perhaps never to grace the top level again. He suffered a cruciate ligament injury in United’s Europa League quarterfinal win over Anderlecht on April 20, and now his future is uncertain. From Ajax to Juventus, Barcelona to Milan, the super Swede has starred for the biggest teams in world football. He had a big impact wherever he played. Here, we track Ibra’s career, with ESPN FC’s correspondents reflecting on the mark he made at every club.…
Manchester United’s marathon 64-game season didn’t finish until May 24 with victory in the Europa League final. The bulk of the squad headed off on holiday immediately afterwards, while 12 first-team players met up with their national teams. United are due back at Carrington for medical tests on July 8 before flying to Los Angeles on July 9 for their US tour. They are set to have a week-long training camp in California before playing their first game against LA Galaxy on July 15. Jose Mourinho’s team will play five games in 12 days in the US before friendlies against…
Swedish minnows Vasteras are set to receive a substantial windfall that will wipe out their debts after Manchester United agreed a deal to sign Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof. United will reportedly pay around £30.75 million (€35m) for Sweden international Lindelof, 22, and his former club Vasteras, who play in Sweden’s third tier, could now receive a payment in the region of €5m after resolving a dispute with Benfica. Vasteras agreed to sell Lindelof to Benfica in 2011, with the transfer taking place the following summer. The Guardian, in a detailed report into the dispute published last year, said the two…
A majority of Swedes responding to a poll in newspaper Aftonbladet say they do not want to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic return to the national team, despite the striker hinting that he may be considering a comeback. Ibrahimovic, 35, retired from international duty after Euro 2016 but stoked speculation about a return with a cryptic video on Instagram in which the injured forward pulls back the covers on his bed to reveal that he is wearing football boots with the Swedish flag on them. The video was posted after Sweden stunned France 2-1 on Friday to climb atop their World Cup…
Amber Rose isn’t taking Piers Morgan’s insults lying down. After the model posed naked from the waist down to promote her Slut Walk, the British talk show host reposted the photo, telling her to “put it away, luv.” “I’ll take things misogynistic a–holes say for 500, Alex,” Rose responded. Morgan, however, claimed it wasn’t misogyny “to think posting nude photos in the supposed name of feminist empowerment is pathetic attention-seeking bulls–t.” The nearly naked photo was just that, though; Rose’s Slut Walk aims to raise awareness about sexual injustice and gender inequality. The annual festival includes speakers, panelists, free breast…
Kemi Adetiba and dad Dele Adetiba cover the newest issue of Genevieve Magazine. The father-daughter duo were super stylish in black as they both sit confidently for the ‘Father’s Day’ issue. Kemi Adetiba chose a black dress accessorized with gold cuffs and heels wearing soft glowing makeup look where dad; Dele Adetiba chose a dapper velvet jacket paired with well tailored pants and a bow tie with silver watch and pinky ring. The duo looked super stylish for the new edition.
Victoria Kimani and Chinedu Ubachukwu made the perfect muses for ElanRed Summer 2017 edit tagged ‘Bottles, Muses & Shots’. The cotemporary concession store taps the Kenyan Singer (Victoria Kimani) and model/actor and GUS 11 winner(Chinedu Ubachukwu) in a sunny outdoor setting to depict summer for the ‘Bottles, Shots & Muses’ titled edit. The edit features pieces off Nigerian brands including Isi Atagamen, Amarelis, Tribal West, Tash by Tasha Godwin, Keeks and more and highlighting the variety each look brings. The editorial is “Inspired by everyday customers, the store’s new location and design, featuring confident use of colours, breezy dresses, mens’…
May D returns with new single, “Koba”, shortly after the release of his tgrack, “Row Your Boat” featuring American singing duo, Rock City. “Koba” is a mid-tempo number on which May D prays his desires in a woman do not get him in trouble as is usually the case. Listen Up!
Ice Prince reclaims the spotlight with a new single titled “Magic.” The Super Cool Cats’ front-line act and prolific rapper released the new tune that will have you nodding to the pulsing beat. “Magic” was produced by Deevee, and it’s worth a spot on your playlist.
Mr Eazi has rolled out visuals for another single ‘Short skirt’ off his “Accra To Lagos: Life Is Eazi” mixtape. The song which features Tekno sees cameo appearances by BkChatLDN, Odunsi, Temi, Eddie Kadie. Watch and enjoy.
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday told members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to feel free to navigate all the nook and crannies of the state without fear while on their primary assignment. Ayade, in a message to the passing out ceremony of 2017 `Batch A’ Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in Akamkpa Local Government, Calabar on Monday, assured them of adequate security. The governor, who was represented by Mr Asu Okang, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, pledged to protect corps members throughout their one year service period. “I…
The EFCC has raided the offices of Sun Newspapers. According to a statement released by the media house, the operatives of the anti-graft agency said they were acting on orders from above. The media house also alleged that members of staff were treated harassed by the EFCC operatives. Sun Newspapers in a statement said “Law-abiding staff of The Sun Publishing Limited resumed work this morning, June 12, 2017, to behold heavily armed EFCC operatives in our company. They claimed to have “orders from above” to seal up the premises of The Sun Publishing Limited. “At gunpoint, they ordered our security…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on Monday June 12 approved the appointment of Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed as the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment Programmes. Barrister Ismaeel has served as member, Board of Trustees of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and national Chairman of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF). The Kano native, a graduate of the University of Abuja, also contested for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2011.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Expresso he is “terrible at picking teams” to manage. Mourinho highlighted his experiences taking charge at Inter Milan, Real Madrid and United as he told the Portuguese newspaper — using the English phrase — that he always joins clubs in “big trouble.” “I’m terrible at picking teams,” he said. “I always choose teams that are in big trouble, as you would say back in England. Inter was in big trouble, Real Madrid was in big trouble and Manchester United is in big trouble — in other words, always in big trouble. “What does…
Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Dele Alli are worth more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a new study by CIES Football Observatory. England pair Kane, 24, and Alli, 21, are valued at £135.5 million and £136.9m, respectively, ranking them behind only Barcelona’s Neymar (£185.9m), and above fourth-placed Messi (£133.9m) and evergreen Ronaldo (£99.2m), the oldest player on the list, in 11th. Antoine Griezmann (£132.6m), Luis Suarez (£124.2m), Manchester United’s world-record signing Paul Pogba (£118.5m), Gonzalo Higuain (£106.1m), Chelsea’s Eden Hazard (£103.4m) and Paulo Dybala (£101.7m) make up the top 10. The list is determined on a number of…