The police on Saturday said they had arrested six suspects in connection with an assassination attempt on Sen. Dino Melaye in his home in Kogi on April 15. The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, told newsmen in Abuja that the arrested suspects included a Kogi local government sole administrator and his orderly. Moshood said that items recovered included one Hyundai Ambulance bus allegedly used in conveying the attackers, five AK 47 rifles, One Beretta pistol and two locally made single barrel shot guns. Others were 25 expended shells of 7.62 mm ammunition, 13 expended shells of 9mm ammunition and 12…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele has appeared before the Osinbajo investigative panel. Reports say Emefiele was summoned to shed more light on the funds recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos state. The suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke said the money belongs to the international spy agency. Oke also said that the money, which was appropriated during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, was collected from the CBN. Buhari’s media aide recently told Nigerians that anybody found culpable at the end of investigations, will be handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday called on the media to partner with government and put the nation above every other interest. Ambode made the call while declaring open the 2017 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos. He commended the NGE for its contributions to the growth of journalism in the nation and its choice of Lagos, the hub of journalism for the event, especially as the state turns 50. “My request and message to you today is to embrace partnership as an option for the growth and development of the country. “We…
Members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) are celebrating the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was released FROM Kuje Prison on Friday, April 28, 2017, after meeting his bail conditions. According to MASSOB, the IPOB leader’s release is a triumph of light over darkness. Speaking to Vanguard, the groups’ leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu said “His release has opened a new dimension to Biafra struggle which must continue to be anchored on non violence, mutual understanding and unity of purpose. “As Nnamdi Kanu regained freedom,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been in the news lately, following the launch of a book titled: Against the Run of Play, written by the Chairman ThisDay Board of Editors, Olusegun Adeniyi. The book gives an account of what all that led to the 2015 presidential election that sacked GEJ from Aso Rock. According to reports, the former President blamed the Obama administration for removing him from office. Jonathan said that narrations in the book, Against the Run of Play were distorted, adding that he will come out with a true narrative of what transpired during the election perid. The…
Jose Mourinho has set his sights on a star duo from Ligue 1 and the Express believes Manchester United will splash £80 million on the pair. The Red Devils want Bernardo Silva from Monaco to give them craft and ingenuity, with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi in order to bring energy and physicality. Paul Pogba has been left exposed at times this season and has seen his potential limited without a regular holding midfielder. Mourinho has chopped and changed his attacking midfielders this term with Juan Mata and Henrikh Mkhitaryan carrying the side for creativity in spells. Silva, playing off…
Wayne Rooney and Jose Mourinho were on different pages during the summer. After playing in midfield for Louis van Gaal, and then for England at Euro 2016, the Manchester United captain said he had “known for years” he would eventually end up in that position. Mourinho, though, didn’t agree. “Maybe he is not a No. 9 anymore, but he will never, with me, be a No. 6,” Mourinho said at his first news conference as United manager in July. “He will never be 50 metres from the goal. For me, he will be a No. 9 or a No. 10,…
Jose Mourinho came under much criticism on Thursday from Manchester United supporters, rival fans and the media alike, following his team’s 0-0 draw against Manchester City. While Pep Guardiola defended Mourinho’s tactics, claiming he thought that United had travelled to the Etihad with the intention of winning, not many shared his viewpoint. United had just 31 percent possession, their lowest since such statistics were measured in the Premier League, and had just three shots in 90 minutes. Yet for all of City’s possession and attempts, the best chances fell to the away team. Ander Herrera should have put United 1-0…
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti comfortably sealed the Bundesliga in his debut season with an emphatic 6-0 win at Wolfsburg, but expressed “big regrets over the last 15 to 20 days” when his side suffered two knockout exits. Ancelotti’s men lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals last week, followed by Wednesday’s 3-2 DFB Pokal semifinal defeat to their biggest domestic rivals, Borussia Dortmund. However, Bayern put recent disappointment behind them on Saturday in northern Germany, cruising to their 27th German league title and their fifth Bundesliga in a row with a thumping six-goal rout of struggling Wolfsburg.…
Sunday could be a pivotal day in the pursuit of the Premier League title, with each of the top two facing tricky fixtures. First, leaders Chelsea visit Everton, after which Tottenham, four points back in second, host Arsenal. Will the race take another twist? Chelsea earned a 4-2 home win vs. Southampton in midweek but were beaten in their last league game away from Stamford Bridge, when they fell 2-0 at the hands of former manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester United. Tottenham, meanwhile, will be chasing a 13th straight home league win and, with victory in the last North London…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be sending out a team ready to fight as he looks to mastermind a victory over title-chasing Tottenham in Sunday’s north London derby. A number of elements will make this meeting between the fierce local rivals all the more interesting, especially as it will be the last at White Hart Lane. Spurs, who confirmed on Friday that they will play at Wembley next season before returning to a new stadium on the site of their current home, will hardly have needed extra motivation as they look to keep on the coat-tails of Premier League leaders…
News reports have revealed that Mercy Aigbe-Gentry allegedly suffered a fractured skull in the beating she endured at the hands of her husband, Lanre Gentry. The Nollywood actress was pictured undergoing a CT scan at St. Solomon HealthCare Limited. Reports have it that the radiology report showed that the 38-year-old suffered a skull fracture caused by blunt force trauma. This comes shortly after reports revealed that Aigbe was beaten to a pulp by her husband, allegedly spelling the end of their seven-year-marriage. Other reports revealed that the pair has been embroiled in mutual infidelity in their marriage which was wrought…
Baby on the way? Sean Tizzle is reportedly expecting his first child with Kenyan girlfriend, Maima. The young beauty took to her Instagram page to share the happy news in form of a photo of herself showing off her baby bump and a calendar marked August, revealing the month of her delivery. Reports have it that the singer has kept his relationship under wraps in a bid to find some privacy. The singer however shared a photo of himself and Maima back in October, the only proof of a connection between the pair. Congrats to them.
Hip hop singer, Iyanya has insisted he is not jealous of Tekno’s success and says he is not surprised at how his career has risen. Tekno has signed onto the Triple MG record label, which Iyanya left to pitch his tent with Mavin Records. When asked in an interview with Punch, if he is envious of Tekno’s success, Iyanya simply said: “I am so happy for Tekno and his success and I am not surprised. “At a point, we were all together and this is a young guy that works very hard. He worked every night and when we woke…
The minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said that President Buhari is committed to improving the lot of Nigerian workers. Nigige said also saluted workers for their resilience, despite the harsh economic conditions in the country. The minister also called on workers to support the government’s change agenda and the fight against corruption. According to The Nation, he said “The Federal Government is not unaware of the economic challenges facing Nigerian workers in the public, the private and informal sector of the economy. We appreciate your resilience and hope for better days ahead. “May I use this occasion…
The Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris is planning to frame him. The Rivers Governor said that the IGP has received directives to silence or kill him by all means. Wike also told newsmen that Idris and his team want to plant weapons in his apartment in Abuja. Wike also said that the police had finalised plans to get a search warrant from a court to enable them carry out their plan legally. He said the plan of the IGP and his men is to spread fake news about him in…
The Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has revealed why he came out to show support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Fayose was seen in court standing with Kanu on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, shortly before his bail hearing. The Governor said Nnamdi Kanu has been treated unjustly by the Nigerian government. According to Naij, Fayose said “This nation belongs to all of us, I have come to identify with the Igbo people. My position remains that Kanu will one day walk into freedom in this our great country.” The IPOB leader was…
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo once again staked a claim to be his side’s most irreplaceable player with a late winner at home to Valencia that keeps his team in control of their own fate in the title race. Manager Zinedine Zidane restored most of his big names to the starting XI and they were ahead at the break thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 27th-minute header, but lacked the zip and sparkle shown in midweek by the ‘B team’ at Deportivo La Coruna. Karim Benzema struck a post early in the second half, before Ronaldo saw a spot-kick saved by Valencia’s Diego…
Bayern Munich clinched a record-breaking fifth straight Bundesliga title with a flourish, winning 6-0 at Wolfsburg. Bayern were three up at the break, with David Alaba firing into the top corner to open the scoring in style after 19 minutes. Star striker Robert Lewandowski then took over, making it 2-0 after 37 minutes with a fine finish from Thomas Muller’s pass and adding a third in the final minute of the first half. Arjen Robben made it four after 66 minutes, firing low into the corner from outside the area, and after the home side’s Luiz Gustavo was sent off…
Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League as a late Bournemouth goal condemned them to a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. With time running out and the home side piling forward, Josh King struck in the 88th minute when Ryan Fraser played him in to tap home. Bournemouth had made the brighter start and almost scored within a minute as Charlie Daniels crossed and Steve Cook steered just wide under pressure. Home striker Fabio Borini soon gave Artur Boruc something to think about with a powerful strike, and as the second half began Jermain Defoe saw an effort…