The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says he “never said that President Muhammadu Buhari is to work from home henceforth”. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister said the reporting in a section of the media of his post- Federal Executive Council (FEC) briefing that the President is to work from home henceforth is erroneous. The statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, the minister said “the President only decided to work from home today, not that he has decided to work from home henceforth”. He said the headlines in a section…
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The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee investigating allegations of due process violation in award of contracts under Presidential Initiatives on North East (PINE) has requested the Senate to furnish it with relevant documents on the matter. Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East, Sen. Shehu Sani, confirmed receipt of a letter on the issue in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday. He said Osinbajo, Chairman of the Committee of Inquiry, in a letter dated April 21, requested for the Senate ad hoc committee’s report on the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday requested the Senate to urgently consider and approve Federal Government’s 2016-2018 External Borrowing Rolling Plan of 6.93 billion dollars. The rolling plan, according to him, is to enable the government commence the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the North-East, provide for the poor and tackle rail projects across the country. The president made the request in a letter to the Senate dated April 21, 2017 and read by President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, at plenary. Buhari said “China Eximbank has approved our request for a loan to execute the Lagos-Kano railway modernisation project for…
Arsene Wenger has defended Alexis Sanchez for his late antics in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Leicester, blaming a controversial incident on the referee. Sanchez was booked in injury time after he blocked Christian Fuchs from taking a throw-in twice and the Leicester player ended up throwing the ball straight at the Arsenal forward. The ball seemed to hit Sanchez on the shoulder, but the Chile international fell to the ground clutching his face. It was unclear whether Sanchez was booked for the simulation or for blocking the throw-in. Wenger claimed Sanchez simply wasn’t aware that he had to stand at…
Captain Philipp Lahm admitted to his “decisive mistake” and “massive disappointment” as Bayern Munich were sensationally bounced out of the DFB Pokal, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in an extraordinary semifinal in Munich. Bayern recovered from the shock of Marco Reus’ 19th-minute opener, going ahead as both central defenders found the target. The 18-time winners took command with Javi Martinez heading powerfully home from a corner on 28 minutes, before Mats Hummels stabbed home a neat finish four minutes before the break. However, Bayern will rue a host of missed chances with the normally clinical Robert Lewandowski and Arjen Robben…
Jose Mourinho says Chris Smalling and Phil Jones still have futures at Manchester United despite accusing the pair of a “cautious” approach in their recovery from injury. The United manager had challenged the pair to declare themselves fit for Thursday’s derby with Manchester City despite each missing the last seven games. But they have both been ruled out of the clash at the Etihad Stadium, along with Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Juan Mata and Marcos Rojo. It leaves United with Eric Bailly and Daley Blind as their only fit senior centre-backs. However, despite failing to meet his demand, Mourinho insists…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is targeting Chelsea midfielder Willian as part of his summer rebuilding plans at Old Trafford, sources have said. Mourinho wants to add at least four new signings to his Old Trafford squad ahead of the 2017-18 campaign, with the United boss identifying the need for reinforcements at centre-back and in midfield, as well as aiming to sign two forwards to replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, who is expected to leave the club at the end of this campaign. Despite scoring 10 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season, including two in…
Pep Guardiola has hit back at Antonio Conte’s claim that the Premier League title will not go to the club that has spent the most money. Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Manchester United on Thursday night with both sides battling to secure Champions League qualification rather than the Premier League title, which had been predicted when he and Jose Mourinho took charge of their respective clubs last summer. City and United were the biggest spenders in England before the start of the season but top-of-the-table Chelsea are battling Tottenham for the title. That prompted Conte to say on Monday: “I…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed a “phenomenal” performance as his much-changed XI won 6-2 at Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday evening, saying it was now more difficult for him to choose his lineup for the looming Champions League semifinals. Sunday’s Clasico defeat made no difference to Zidane’s rotation policy, as he left Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos at home, and made nine changes to his lineup for a potentially tricky trip to Riazor. The back-ups were ahead through Alvaro Morata on just 53 seconds, and overwhelmed their opponents to win with further goals from James Rodriguez (two), Lucas Vazquez,…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled Paul Pogba out of Thursday’s derby with Manchester City. Pogba was forced off in the closing stages of United’s 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday. Afterwards, Mourinho said the 24-year-old was “dead” having played 47 games so far this season, and he confirmed at his news conference on Wednesday that the midfielder will not be available to line up against City at the Etihad Stadium. Mourinho also confirmed that Antonio Valencia is fit to return after missing the win at Turf Moor while Ander Herrera has shaken off an ankle knock and is…
Though Lil Wayne’s relationship with Cash Money continues to be strained, and it doesn’t seem like fans will be getting The Carter V anytime soon, Weezy continues to grind, keeping busy with features, rumored upcoming releases and performances. This includes a Sunday night concert in Garden City, Idaho where someone attending the show threw a drink on stage, nearly hitting Lil Tunechi. The New Orleans rap legend himself was in the middle of performing “A Milli” when the incident caused him to call his “goon squad” for backup. Not only did he immediately stop the show, but let the group…
The Game‘s mini-me is 10! King Justice, the younger son of the 37-year-old rapper (whose real name is Jayceon Taylor), turned a decade old with a heartfelt message from his dad, which The Game shared on Instagram Tuesday alongside a sweet photo of the pair. “The 1st time we met, I knew in my heart that you’d grow up to be exactly the way you are…. like me,” the letter begins. “It’s funny watching a mini you run around & do things the exact way i did when I was child… the way you, walk, talk, run, laugh…. your swag,…
Davido has revealed he’s expecting another girl in two weeks time! The excited singer made this revelation on Snapchat today, April 26, 2017. This comes a day after he accused unknown persons of killing his late uncle Isiaka Adeleke. “Just wanna feed my fans with great music and take care of Imade and her little sister that would be coming in two weeks,” said the ‘IF’ singer. Adding, “That’s all man care about right now!” Recall that on March 3, 2017, Davido confirmed he was expecting his second child Amanda. He revealed the happy news during a live interview on…
President Muhhammadu Buhari will now perform his official duties from home. Information minister, Lai Mohammed stated this while reacting to President Buhari’s absence at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Yemi Osinbajo chaired today’s FEC meeting in Buhari’s absence. Mohammed said the president “asked that he should be allowed to rest and the vice president should preside.” The minister said; “President Buhari has asked that all the files on his desk be brought to him at his official residence for treatment, according to TheCable President Buhari’s absence atthe FEC meeting of Wednesday, April 12 raised…
President Muhammadu Buhari has again failed to show up at the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The meeting, which holds every Wednesday, is being presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Members of Buhari’s cabinet are said to have waited for the president till about 11.00am when a protocol official whispered something in Osinbajo’s ear, according to Daily Trust. Osinbajo then started the meeting with a call for the recitation of the national anthem and opening prayers. Buhari was also absent from the FEC meeting of Wednesday, April 12, leading Osinbajo to preside over the gathering. Minister…
Deji Adeleke, brother to late Senator Isiaka Adeleke has dismissed claims that he was murdered. Senator Adeleke, who was the first civilian Governor of Osun State, died on Sunday, April 23, in Osogbo. He was earlier reported to have died of a heart attack after an overdose of painkillers. However Deji Adeleke said, on Wednesday, April 26, that the cause of the senator’s death is still unknown. The younger Adeleke said, during a press conference at the senator’s home, that the report of the autopsy carried out on the deceased would be out in one to two weeks. According to…
Manchester United got a reality check the last time they met Manchester City in the Premier League. After three wins in a row to start the season, Jose Mourinho suffered a demoralising 2-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola at Old Trafford in September. Then, it looked like the two Manchester clubs might fight it out for the title. But when they meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, there will only be a place in the Champions League up for grabs. A win for United would see them leapfrog City in fourth place and Mourinho will fancy his chances having watching…
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has denied touting Dele Alli for Manchester City, claiming he never spoke to a UK newspaper nor mentioned the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder. The Sun published what it claimed were exclusive quotes from Xavi on Tuesday which suggesting that he had spoken to his former Barcelona teammate and manager Pep Guardiola, now in charge of City, who would be interested in signing Spurs’ Alli. However, Xavi — who now plays in Doha for Al-Sadd — told Barcelona-based newspaper Sport that he “never” spoke to The Sun, and “neither” has he ever publicly discussed Alli. The quotes…
Real Madrid Galactico Gareth Bale’s latest injury woes have brought back the focus on his fitness record, which has seen regularly sidelined during his time in Spain, with doubts and rumours often circulating about the true extent of his problems. The calf muscle tweak that saw Bale limp out of Sunday’s La Liga Clasico defeat at home to Barcelona was the 17th different injury the Wales international has had since his €100 million arrival from Tottenham in summer 2013. The majority of his absences have been due to his problematic calf muscles (six to the left, two to the right),…
Mauricio Pochettino wants his Tottenham stars to ignore speculation over their futures and focus on making a final push to win the Premier League. Pochettino’s side face a critical week in the title race as they try to close the four-point gap on leaders Chelsea just days after suffering a painful FA Cup semi-final loss against their London rivals. That 4-2 defeat to the Blues at Wembley hasn’t dampened interest in several of Tottenham’s key players as Europe’s top clubs plan their close-season spending sprees. Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Toby Alderweireld and Eric Dier are all reported targets, while former…