The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has alleged that Governor Nyesom Wike killed many people to get to power. According to Daily Post, Peterside also said that Wike has rubbished the achievements of the former Governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. The NIMASA DG alleged that Rivers state under Wike has recorded the highest number of assassinations in Nigeria. He said “While Wike can never come near the record of Amaechi, the current governor is doing everything to reverse the unmatchable records of his predecessor. “As at today, no one has seen copies of…
Author: David Folami
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has accused the Federal Government of protecting the real owner of the money recently found in an apartment in Ikoyi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is coming on the heels of reports that the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has claimed ownership of the funds. Fayose said that the development is a cover up by the government, adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not fighting corruption. The Governor also said that the discovery of funds in the Ikoyi apartment has rubbished President Buhari’s corruption war. According to Daily Post,…
First Stoke, now West Brom. In successive weeks, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have negotiated two of the Premier League’s toughest destinations to collect six points that keep them in third place, two points ahead of Manchester City. “We’ve got Tony Pulis,” home fans had sung in the opening minutes, as if to signal what type of occasion this would be. Just as the West Brom manager prescribes, it was gritty and grinding, with his team relying on the counter and their familiar free kick, corner and throw-in routines for most of their attacks. Roberto Firmino, the winning goalscorer, and Philippe Coutinho…
Harry Kane and Jan Vertonghen have warned Tottenham’s stumbling FA Cup and title rivals Chelsea that Spurs have never felt better or more confident. Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday — a record 12th-consecutive home win and the first time since 1967 they have won seven-straight top-flight games — left them four points behind league leaders Chelsea, who failed to extend their advantage on Sunday, losing 2-0 at Manchester United. The London rivals meet in next Saturday’s FA Cup semifinal at Wembley, before the final six league matches, including tricky trips to Everton and West Brom for the Blues.…
Goalkeeper: Kicking us off is a man who was also between our sticks last week. Simon Mignolet is enjoying something of a resurgence in a Liverpool shirt and was once again crucial to his side’s picking up three points. West Brom might not have forced him into a great deal of action, but when they did, he was on hand with a couple big saves to ensure that Jurgen Klopp’s side held their lead. “His saves were crucial to Liverpool getting the result,” Paul Mariner said, with Steve Nicol adding: “He basically got two points for his side.” Defender: You…
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera insists he did not handle the ball before assisting Marcus Rashford’s opening goal in Sunday’s 2-0 triumph over Chelsea. Herrera’s through ball from deep in midfield led Rashford behind the Chelsea defence before the 19-year-old forward coolly slotted past backup keeper Asmir Begovic in the seventh minute. However, the ball appeared to hit the Spain international’s arm before he won possession from Nemanja Matic. Chelsea were upset with the referee’s decision to not call a handball on the play, but Herrera defended the validity of his actions after the match. “I didn’t want to touch…
Antonio Conte told Sky Sports he blamed himself for Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford and said Jose Mourinho’s team had shown greater desire to win the game. An early goal from Marcus Rashford and a deflected strike from Ander Herrera were enough for Mourinho to earn his first victory against Conte’s Chelsea at the third attempt. The Premier League leaders failed to register a shot on target in a Premier League match for the first time since December 2015, and the result means their lead over Tottenham Hotspur is just four points with six games remaining.…
It was two years ago this weekend that Manchester United blew away the cobwebs of the David Moyes era with a 4-2 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford but, as much as that win was a cathartic moment for a club still coming to terms with the 2013 retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, it proved to be a false dawn for Louis van Gaal and his team. United proceeded to lose their next three Premier League games — against Chelsea, Everton and West Brom — and it was that run of disappointing results, rather than the high of defeating…
With several of their highest-profile playmakers either on the bench, in the stands or nowhere near the stadium, Manchester United turned in by far their most impressive showing of the season on Sunday, dismissing league leaders Chelsea by a score of 2-0. United denied their visitors even a single completed pass in their penalty area and extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 22 matches. This was the signature performance so many had been calling for from Jose Mourinho’s men and, with a seemingly weakened team, they delivered in startling style. It was fitting, too, that the game’s…
According to the woman, her husband who had been self servicing to Genevieve’s photos have now abandoned her and the children. Josephine, who was reportedly in tears as she narrated, saying that her millionaire cement dealer hubby had dumped her for the beautiful Nollywood actress. She alleged that issues began in her home when she discovered that her husband was self servicing to photos of the actress. She added that she didn’t take the problem too seriously until it started affecting their lovemaking. Josephine says her husband has now left their Lagos home and has relocated to an unknown place.…
“The Fate of the Furious,” the latest movie in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, has grossed $532.5 million at the worldwide box office as the eighth installment. The movie beat “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($528.9 million) for the all-time best global opening weekend. According to Business Insider, the movie is also the best produced by its studio, Universal, beating the “Jurassic World” $525.5 million earned in 2015. The movie reportedly took in $432.3 million at the international box office. “The Fate of The Furious” trumps “Jurassic World” record of $316.6 million. “Furious 8” took in a record-breaking $63.9 million…
‘New Americana’ songstress Halsey opens up about her admiration for Drake and her excitement of possible future collaboration with him. In a recent interview, the 22-year-old star said she would love to hit the studio with the ‘Hotline Bling” hitmaker. “I would love to work with Drake for an album. Everything he touches turns to gold. And I am getting my feet in the water with music that is a little more dance-inspired. If I ever got to do a really cool dance-y collaboration, I definitely would want to do it with Drake,” she said.
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk has called on Nigerians to continue to support Federal Government’s policies and programmes for a better Nigeria. Farouk made the call in Daura on Sunday at the turban of four additional traditional title holders. According to the traditional ruler, the additional title holders will assist him in running the affairs of his domain. He said the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari had saved the country from imminent collapse and disintegration due to insurgent activities and other challenges facing the nation. He cautioned Nigerians against inflammatory comments, adding “we need to be disciplined and…
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, would be ready by April 17, two days ahead of the deadline. Engr. Saleh Dunoma gave the assurance in a statement signed by the media consultant to the Minister of State for Aviation, Mr Ariyo Akinfenwa, on Sunday in Lagos. “We will be ready April 17 but we are leaving the remaining two days for Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). “We have written to them and they will come by today (Sunday) to do the preliminary inspection.…
The Federal Government says its anti corruption agencies have been inundated with information of how looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, deep forests and burial grounds. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, said the whistle blower policy is working and has led to the recovery of more looted funds in many currencies. Mohammed assured in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, that all the recovered looted funds were safe and government will give full account to Nigerians. The…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is unsure whether the uncertainty over his future is affecting his players on the pitch. Wenger, 67, has kept everyone guessing whether he will sign a new deal or end his over 20-year spell in charge — including his players, who he has conceded have started to ask him questions over his decision. Previously Wenger has refused to accept that the doubt over his future has impacted performances, despite the seeming correlation between his lack of announcement and an alarming drop-off in results. But, ahead of an Easter Monday clash with relegation-threatened Middlesbrough,…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Marcus Rashford had played “fantastically well” after the striker gave Chelsea’s defence a torrid time in a 2-0 win at Old Trafford. Mourinho left top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench after Thursday’s 1-1 Europa League draw at Anderlecht, with the Swede having complained of tiredness. Replacement Rashford made the breakthrough as United threw the title race open, and kept their own top-four hopes alive, with Ander Herrera adding the second goal. And Mourinho told Sky Sports: “Marcus Rashford played fantastically well. “He had a very good game at Stamford Bridge in the FA…
The chorus was a constant. “We’re top of the league,” sang the Chelsea contingent in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. And so Chelsea are, but their advantage has been trimmed to four points by the combination of a surging Tottenham and a seemingly weakened but impressively strong Manchester United side. The Premier League has a title race. It also has a battle to finish in the top four. Jose Mourinho had seemed to prioritise the Europa League, the sense United had abandoned hopes of a top-four finish apparently epitomised by the sight of Ashley Young wearing the captain’s armband. But…
Who knew Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Nigerian pop star Wizkid were friends? Zaha joined Wizkid at the singer’s shoot in London. The singer took to his social media to share a photo of him and the Premier League star. “My Brother @wilfriedzaha came thru the shoot,” the singer wrote. The Crystal Palace forward is a huge music fan and with his connection to Africa as a Cote d’Ivoire international, he sure knows about Wizkid and his kind of sound. The 24-year-old in a recent interview revealed that his taste in music is very diverse. Zaha revealed that he…
Nollywood screen goddess, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has met with Ghana’s first lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo in her office in Ghana. The talented actress was hosted few days after returning from her trip to Morroco. Mrs Akufo-Addo shared photos with Ekeinde and wrote; “I was pleased to receive a courtesy call from human rights advocate and actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (@realomosexy ) on Thursday. During the visit, a range of topics were discussed, including the importance of visible, accessible, and positive role models for girls and young women as they make important choices for their future. #WomenWhoInspire”