The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the remaining abducted Chibok school girls would be rescued. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb.ola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this on Monday, May 16, in his address to the UN Security Council’s open debate on “Women and peace and security: Sexual violence in conflict” in New York. Enikanolaiye explained that after their freedom, the Federal Government would also ensure that the girls were freed from the ideological grips of the terrorist group. “We seize this opportunity to assure you that following the recent release of 82 of the abducted Chibok school girls, government…
Author: David Folami
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has disclosed that the Senate will pass the Whistle Blower Protection Bill by July, 2017. Saraki stated this in Abuja on Monday, May 15, at the launch of “Antidotes for Corruption: The Nigerian Story, ” a book written by Senator Dino Melaye. He said that when backed by legislation, whistle-blowing would have greater value “and it is hoped that we can pass it before July this year.” He mentioned other anti-corruption legislation being considered by the Senate. This includes the Proceeds of Crime Bill, the Special Anti-Corruption Court, which will be done through constitutional…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly taken over bank accounts operated the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The EFCC was said to have taken charge of the accounts on Friday, May 12. This is the latest in a string of measures against the NIA following the discovery of N13 billion in a Lagos apartment in April this year. The NIA had laid claim to the cash haul – $43.5 million, £27,800 and N23.2 million hidden inside Apartment 7B at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi. According to Premium Times, which cited security sources, EFCC operatives on Friday compelled the NIA director…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has said that until strong institutions are built and strengthened, Nigeria might not fight corruption effectively. Dogara said this on Monday in Abuja at the launch of a book titled “Antidotes for Corruption: The Nigerian Story’’ written by Sen. Dino Melaye. He said that only strong institutions could fight corruption in the country. According to him, for the war against corruption to succeed, there must be institutional reforms that would help put in place measures to make it near impossible for people to engage in corrupt acts. “Corruption as a disease must…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has affirmed his administration’s readiness to reposition the state as the foremost in cultivation and processing of rubber for foreign exchange earning. The governor stated this while receiving the management of the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN), Benin on a courtesy visit at the Edo Government House in Benin on Monday. Obaseki noted that rubber once served as a source of foreign earning for the country before the discovery of crude oil. He, however, said that as crude oil could no longer sustain the economy of the country, it was worthwhile for the state…
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has inaugurated rural electrification and semi-urban water projects in Bakura, Talata-Mafara and Gusau local government areas of Zamfara. The projects were inaugurated in Tsamiya, Rakuma, Gwarguwa, Adarawa, Rafin Dankure and Gidan Dakko communities in Bakura Local Government and Jaurin-Fulani and Jaurin-Rogo in Gusau Local Government Area. The semi-urban water projects were also inaugurated at Garbadu and Morai communities in Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The inauguration was part of activities to mark the Sixth year anniversary of Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari. Fashola commended Yari for executing the projects, saying they had…
The sheer competitiveness of the Premier League makes it the toughest of all leagues and winning it is a special feeling, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said. Fabregas has played in the league for 10 seasons, making his debut for Arsenal in 2004 before leaving for Spanish club Barcelona in 2011. He spent three seasons in Spain, winning the La Liga and Copa Del Rey before joining Chelsea in 2014. Antonio Conte’s team sealed the title with a 1-0 win over West Brom on Friday. “Winning the Premier League trophy is something special, it gives you a special feeling,” Fabregas…
Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac will join Arsenal when his contract expires this summer, according to Sky sources.
Pep Guardiola has suggested the results of his first season as Manchester City manager would have seen him sacked by either Barcelona or Bayern Munich. Guardiola won 14 trophies in four seasons as manager at the Nou Camp, and seven in three years with Bayern. He never finished lower than second while in charge of Barcelona, while winning the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons in Germany. But the Spaniard has found life more difficult in England. Guardiola can finish no higher than third in this season’s Premier League, which will be the lowest final placing of his managerial…
Chelsea icon John Terry scored in what is likely to be his penultimate game for the newly-crowned champions and suggested unless a good offer came along he might retire after Sunday’s final Premier League match. The 36-year-old – who has spent 22 years at the club winning 15 trophies including this season’s title – opened the scoring in the 4-3 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge his 67th goal in 716 appearances for the Blues. Terry, who hadn’t started a league game since September 11 last year, slightly blotted his copybook in handing their opponents the equaliser sixty seconds later.…
In-form striker Cristiano Ronaldo will try to take Real Madrid to the brink of the Spanish title on Wednesday against Celta Vigo. Madrid would move three points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a victory in Galicia ahead of the season finale on Sunday. The match at Balaidos was originally scheduled for February but had to be postponed after strong winds damaged the stadium. The only force of nature Celta Vigo need to worry about now is Ronaldo, who is driving Madrid towards a potential league and Champions League double. “More than the goal itself, it’s…
Substitute Cesc Fabregas scored an 88th-minute winner as new Premier League champions Chelsea edged Watford 4-3 in a richly entertaining game at Stamford Bridge on Monday. John Terry, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, crowned his 716th game for the club with the opening goal, but was then at fault as Etienne Capoue equalised. After Cesar Azpilicueta and Michy Batshuayi put Chelsea 3-1 up, Daryl Janmaat and Stefano Okaka hit back, but Fabregas kept Antonio Conte’s men on course to become the first team to win 30 games in a 38-game English top-flight season. Conte made…
Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has called for heightened vigilance and intensified awareness efforts on symptoms of hemorrhagic fevers following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister made the call in a statement issued on his behalf on Saturday in Abuja by Mrs Boade Akinola, Director Media and Public Relations, Ministry of Health. The Minister advised health care providers and members of the public, to report any sign of illness to public health officials. He said in response to the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) on confirmed cases of Ebola in the…
The Federal Government has deployed additional equipment to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in a bid to forestall any outbreak of the Ebola disease. According to reports, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed that one person died from the dreaded disease in Congo. Airport officials have been laced on high alert and relevant agencies and medical personnel asked to step up observation and screening. According to Punch, the Acting General Manager, Public Affairs, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu said “Of course, the Congo incident has called for…
Kendall Jenner isn’t having the best of times as her Vogue India 10th anniversary cover is receiving major backlash. The top model who recently had her Pepsi commercial pulled was riddled with a lot of hate comments when the 10th anniversary issue of Vogue India was released earlier today 4th May 2017. The comments started off from Vogue India’s social media profiles where readers started asking why an Indian wasn’t cast for the anniversary cover; “Why not an Indian model there are so many??? This doesn’t create the sense that India has its own beauty and character ” a reader…
TBoss goes stylish in edgy looks in never before seen photoshoot sporty different looks. The Big Brother Naija reality TV star goes all out for the editorial shot by Anny Robert for Media Room Hub firing up the different looks she chose. She posed up a storm in a black tuxedo dress over a sheer insert detailed bodysuit paired with lilac heels and a hat showing off skin and a sharp blunt bob haircut. In some more images she stripped down to a sultry white bodysuit with plunging neckline while showing off major skin sporting towering gold heels. In another…
Toby Grey shows off fierce looks in a new shoot created by celebrity stylist Jane Michael Ekanem. The singer and Grey Nation First Lady, sports a grey tuxedo dress with matching bralet under paired with lacy thigh high boots striking sultry poses released to mark her birthday today 8th May as she turns 23! She works the look with bubble gum ombre hair done in a centrepart. She wore soft bronzy makeup look and full lashes that flatter her face shape. The singer and song writer recently released two songs: ‘Na u’ featuring Ex Big Brother Naija house mate Soma…
Pablo Zabaleta’s farewell is likely to garner much of the attention as Manchester City host West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but Pep Guardiola’s side still have work to do to secure a Champions League place. It was confirmed on Saturday that full-back Zabaleta will leave City at the end of this season after nine years at the club, with West Ham his likely destination. The Premier League match against Albion will mark his final home appearance, and the club are planning tributes to mark the occasion. Guardiola believes City need more players with Zabaleta’s commitment if they are to succeed…
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s 4-0 rout of West Ham proves they can cope with the pressure of fighting for Champions League qualification, but he warned his stars to guard against complacency. Liverpool’s destiny is in their own hands after a dominant display at the London Stadium and victory over relegated Middlesbrough next Sunday will secure a top four finish in the Premier League. If Arsenal drop points against Sunderland on Tuesday, Liverpool will make it back into Europe’s elite club competition before the last weekend of the season. “Part of our life is to handle pressure, to ignore the bad…
Mauricio Pochettino described Tottenham Hotspur’s final day at White Hart Lane as “perfect”, but said moving into their new stadium would take the club to the next level. Local hero Harry Kane scored the decisive goal as Tottenham beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday in their last game at the Lane, which is due to be demolished and rebuilt in time for the 2018-19 season. The game was followed by a pitch invasion and then a ceremony involving Spurs greats from yesteryear, a rainbow breaking through the clouds with perfect timing as a shower of white tickertape brought the festivities…