Dammy Krane has gotten far more publicity since his incarceration and it only gets better. The pop singer is reportedly being held in Tuner Guilford Knight correctional centre, in Florida. This is the same facility where American R&b singer, Justin Bieber, was held after being arrested for driving under the influence and resisting arrest back in 2014. As earlier reported, the pop singer was arrested on Friday, June 2, in Dade County, Miami, Florida and is currently in jail with his bail set at $5,000. Krane, who is based in the U.S is expected to pay a sum of $17,500…
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The Nigerian Navy said it impounded two vessels transporting 1.5 million litres of illegally refined diesel believed to have been stolen from pipelines in Rivers. Capt. Victor Choji, the Executive Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder Port Harcourt, handed-over the vessels and 16 suspects to operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday in Onne, Rivers. He said that MT Sea Eunice had 1 million litres of diesel while MT Santos was caught transporting 500,000 litres of diesel to undisclosed destination. “On Sept.25, 2016, naval troops during a routine patrol, intercepted and impounded MT Santos carrying about…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has denied allegations of registering twice as a voter by the National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had in a statement accused Bello of registering for the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) in Abuja and Lokoja. Reacting to the allegation, Bello said it might be his ghost that must have done the double registration and not him. Here’s what Governor Bello told state House journalists on Friday, June 2, 2017. “I travelled on (May) 19 to Dubai for a brief break and I saw the press release and I was taken aback that I did a…
Some Nigerians in Abuja on Friday flayed the Senate recommendation for a N5 fuel levy on every litre of petroleum or diesel imported into the country. The respondents expressed their views in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Adebayo Ojo, a resident noted that the present recession called for a reduction in petrol price and not an increment. Ojo, a commercial taxi driver, told NAN that: “Government cannot possibly be thinking about increasing the petrol price when they know the harsh economic situation in the country.…
Christopher Monday, said this when he paid a visit to the returnees’ camp in Ifa-Okon village in Essien Udim Local Government Area on Friday. Monday said that he was directed by the commission’s headquarters to visit the returnees to ascertain their needs. He said “We are here to assess your plight. We have seen your sufferings and what you are going through. “I want to assure you people that the Federal Government is not leaving any of you in the dark. “The government has approved that we come here and see what is on ground. “We have seen what is…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Buhari personally negotiated the funding of the Lagos-Calabar rail project. The Acting President also said this while speaking at a town hall meeting with community leaders in Cross Rivers state. Osinbajo also told the stakeholders that the President’s vision is for the Federal Government to partners with the States to create industrial, commercial and professional opportunities for all citizens. “He said I am here as an emissary of our President, President Muhammadu Buhari, and I bring you his warm and heartfelt greetings. He asked me to conduct these visits to oil producing…
Members of Senator Dino Melaye’s constituency have commenced moves to recall him from the National Assembly. According to them, recalling the controversial Senator is in the best interests of Kogi West Senatorial Zone, Kogi State. The group, who claim they represent: Yagba West, Yagba East, Mopamuro, Ijumu, Kabba/Bunu, Koton-Karfe and Lokoja Local Government Areas say dignity will be restored to the Senate if Melaye is removed. The group, in a statement which was sent to Pulse News, said “We have compiled the key reasons below to show the world that Senator Dino Melaye’s recall is not only long overdue, but…
Ex-Minister for State Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has lost his 95-year-old mum. According to family sources, the ex-Senator’s mum, who is widely referred to as Iya Lati, breathed her last in the early hours of Saturday, June 3, 2017. The remains of the late mother of the politician is scheduled for burial in Lagos on Saturday, June 3, 2017 according to Islamic rites. She is survived by children, one of whom is Senator Musiliu Obanikoro. Sources close to the politician noted that he has been thrown into a state of mourning as politicians, friends and family have been thronging his home…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has appointed 192 Special Assistants (SAs) to serve as representatives of the government at the grassroots. This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Osarodion Ogie, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Friday. According to the statement, the appointees were selected from the 192 electoral wards in the 18 local government areas in the state. The SSG said that the special assistants would assist the government at the wards where offices would be set up with adequate communication facilities…
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris Has reassured Nigerians that the era of kidnapping will soon be over as police has equipped themselves with sophisticated intelligent unit outfits to track down criminal. Idris gave the assurance on Friday while inaugurating the Imo Police Intelligent Unit which will coordinate tracking of criminals in the state. Idris, who was on a familiarization visit to Imo, also inspected some police projects donated by Gov. Rochas Okorocha. The IG said police had advanced to a sophisticated level in fighting crime, adding that it would be difficult for any criminal activity to be…
David de Gea was reportedly leaning towards seeking a transfer away from Manchester United at the end of last season until it emerged that Jose Mourinho would be replacing Louis van Gaal as manager. The Spain goalkeeper nearly joined Real Madrid a year earlier until the deal broke down at the last minute, which then prompted him to sign a new contract at Old Trafford. Still, De Gea continues to be targeted by the La Liga giants, who may be ready to put together another offer for him this summer once the distraction of Saturday’s Champions League final is out…
Liverpool are currently locked in negotiations with Roma over a potential transfer for Mohamed Salah, a source has told ESPN FC. Salah nearly joined Liverpool in January 2014 before Chelsea eventually won his signature. However, it appears the Reds’ interest has remained following his successful spells at Fiorentina and Roma in Serie A. . He would add much-needed pace to Jurgen Klopp’s side Aside from Sadio Mane and young Sheyi Ojo, Liverpool are severely lacking speed within their ranks. Klopp’s relentless, attacking style of play worked best when Mane used his pace to beat players and break through the last…
If this is Jose Mourinho’s pivotal transfer window at Manchester United, then it is off to a mixed start. Antoine Griezmann was considered one of the club’s top summer targets. But on Thursday it was revealed United had “cooled” their interest. A few hours later, the French forward tweeted “Now more than ever Atleti. All together.” It was interpreted as a commitment to the Spanish side and came hours after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Atletico’s transfer ban for breaching FIFA rules on signing underage players. Whether United’s move to pull back or Griezmann’s to stay came first…
There was an entertaining joke doing the rounds last season that Leicester City bought the Premier League title for €5.6 million and sold it to Chelsea for €32m. The subject of the wisecrack was the Blues midfield dynamo N’Golo Kante, whose departure from the King Power Stadium and arrival at Stamford Bridge proved pivotal in the fortunes of both clubs. Leicester’s star waned markedly enough for manager Claudio Ranieri — who had steered the Foxes to unlikely glory — to be sacked, while Chelsea, under the guidance of Antonio Conte, were transformed from also-rans to champions. Of course Conte’s football…
Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, Sky sources understand. Jose Mourinho was in charge at the Bernabeu when Varane moved to Real in 2011, coaching the defender for two seasons at the club, and he has identified the France international as a target for United in this window as he looks to strengthen his defensive options. The 24-year old could claim his third Champions League winners’ medal on Saturday if Real can overcome Juventus in the final in Cardiff and would also become the youngest defender to do so, eclipsing Paolo Maldini, who managed the…
VICTOR LINDELOF has responded to transfer speculation linking him with Manchester United. But what the 22-year-old Swedish international has to say is not good news for Jose Mourinho. For the Benfica central defender hints that he would prefer to stay in Portugal. Nothing obviously happened then and Lindelof, nicknamed the Iceman, was instead handed a new contract at Benfica that takes him up to 2021. Now Lindelof’s name is hot news again with United thought to be keen on a double deal along with his Benfica team-mate Nelson Semedo. The pair could cost up to £83million but Lindelof told VLT:…
Gareth Bale fought through the pain, obliged to take pills to get him through training and matches, but he concedes that the Champions League final in his home city might still have come too soon for him to start. Real Madrid’s Cardiff‑born forward admitted that he returned too soon after surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained in November and that he is not yet fully fit. He said he was prepared to play a substitute’s role in the match with Juventus at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, after six months of suffering. Bale’s ligament came away from his right…
Zinedine Zidane believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s inspirational leadership will be the decisive factor when Real Madrid bid for Champions League final history against Juventus on Saturday. Ronaldo is firmly in the spotlight as Zidane’s side try to become the first club to win consecutive European Cup finals since AC Milan 27 years ago. While some criticised Ronaldo for his erratic performances in Real’s Champions League final victories over Atletico Madrid, he still scored the winning penalty in last year’s showpiece and also netted in the 2014 title match. Ronaldo has been in transcendent form once again this season, reaching 400 career…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says an “appointment with history” awaits his side and Juventus in Saturday’s glamour Champions League final at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Ramos is hoping to lift the trophy for the third time in four years, which would make Zinedine Zidane’s team the first to have successfully defended it in the Champions League era. Juventus, who have lost four finals since winning the tournament for a second time in 1996, are seeking to complete the first treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and European Cup crowns in their history. “We have an appointment with history,” Ramos told…
Nigeria kick-off their quest for a berth in the 2019 ANC on Saturday in Uyo after failing to make it to the last two editions in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Sacrilege for the west Africans considering how football crazy the country is and that they have appeared in 17 previous competitions and five World Cups. Facing them will be Bafana Bafana ranked 11th in Africa and 65th in the world and this in past would probably have prompted a snicker from the Nigeria faithful. After all South Africa has never beaten them in any competitive game and only once in…