President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment Chief Duro Onabule as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Television Authority. Onabule was Editor of the defunct National Concord as well as Chief Press Secretary to former President Ibrahim Babangida. His appointment was announced on Friday along with those of new Executive Directors of the NTA, in a statement signed by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. They are Dr Steve Egbo (Administration and Training), Abdul Hamid Salihu Dembos (Marketing), Mohammed Labbo (News), Fatima M. Barda (Finance), Stephen Okpanachi (Engineering) and Wole Coker (Programmes).…
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office in Benue will train 2,691 youths on digital marketing skills, according to Mrs. Magdalene Dura, a Special Adviser to the Governor. Dura, adviser on Development Cooperation, SDGs and NEPAD, told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the training would commence on April 4, 2017. She said that the digital marketing skills would enable the youths acquire more skills in ICT and food technology, to enhance the processing of food items for exportation. The official said that the training was in partnership with Google Nigeria, through its vendor, Mind the Gap, on a Public Private…
Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. This was the highlight of the bilateral meeting between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and French Prime Minister, Mr Bernard Cazeneuve, in Paris, France. The meeting held on the sideline of the just concluded global forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Both the Federal Government and the French Republic are exploring new ways to confront and defeat the ideologies fuelling terrorism. Osinbajo told to the French leader that the Buhari administration had made…
The Osun State Government has debunked rumours regarding fresh clashes in Ile-Ife. Last Friday, some news outlets had claimed that nine persons were injured in a skirmish that broke out in the ancient town of Ile-Ife. However, speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Friday, Mr Tope Adejumo, who is the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, stated that there was no fresh crisis in Ile-Ife. The Governor’s aide said everyone was going about their normal businesses. Adejumo warned those publishing fake news in the hope of whipping up ethnic sentiments and violence, to desist from doing so. Mr. Adejumo…
The Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it will commence a nationwide strike on Monday. NUPENG’s President, Mr Igwe Achese, announced this in a signed communique on Friday in Lagos, at the end of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held at the union’s secretariat in Yaba. The communique said the strike would draw the attention of the Federal Government and other stakeholders to some unresolved issues bordering on the welfare of workers, such as bad roads, poor remuneration, insecurity and the alleged excesses of some security agencies. “The…
Arsene Wenger says he is planning for next season as if he is staying at Arsenal, and that the uncertainty around his own future won’t affect the club’s transfer activity. Wenger has yet to confirm whether he intends to sign a new two-year contract to extend his 21-year reign in charge of Arsenal, but made no secret of the fact that he is still taking a long-term view when it comes to planning beyond this current campaign. “Of course I plan for next season,” Wenger said ahead of Sunday’s key clash against Manchester City. “That’s why I told you, do…
Antonio Conte insists that Real Madrid target Eden Hazard can fulfil his footballing ambitions at Chelsea, and believes the Blues are laying the “foundations” for future success with their domestic achievements this season. Speculation linking Hazard with a summer move to Madrid intensified during the international break, with Spanish newspaper Marca reporting that the European champions want to make the Belgian winger their next Galactico signing and claiming that Chelsea have already indicated they will consider a suitable offer. Hazard has rediscovered his best form this season, contributing 11 goals and four assists in 26 Premier League appearances to help…
Liverpool moved into third place in the Premier League as they comfortably beat neighbours Everton 3-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield — but were hit by an injury to Sadio Mane. The home side made the brighter start at Anfield and were rewarded with the opening goal after only eight minutes. It arrived in style as Mane took possession and drove towards the penalty area, cutting past two defenders before firing a low shot into the corner across a motionless Joel Robles. Everton were struggling to establish any rhythm as the challenges flew in and Philippe Coutinho almost made…
Jose Mourinho has no interest in signing anyone whose desire to play for Manchester United is tempered by concerns over location and weather. While the Portuguese’s first season in the Old Trafford hot seat has brought success in the EFL Cup and Community Shield, Champions League qualification remains in the balance. Returning to European football’s top table remains the overriding objective, but plans to bolster United’s squad are under way behind the scenes. Mourinho has given executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward “difficult” but realistic targets, with the manager sure they will “do something interesting” to improve the squad as talk over…
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane limped off injured in the second half of his side’s Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield on Saturday. Mane, 24, looked in some pain after a challenge with Leighton Baines and was substituted for Divock Origi, who scored Liverpool’s third goal. Senegal international Mane had opened the scoring with a fine goal in the eighth minute, drilling low into the far corner. Mane has been a key player for manager Jurgen Klopp this season, scoring 13 Premier League goals this season.
Juan Mata is in danger of missing the rest of the season after Manchester United announced on Friday night that the midfielder has undergone groin surgery. The 28-year-old’s injury will prove a sizeable setback to boss Jose Mourinho, with United still chasing the Europa League title and battling for a top-four Premier League berth. Mata’s blow is the latest concern for United, following quickly on from Mourinho confirming “long-term injuries” to defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones. United confirmed Mata’s injury in a short statement on Friday night, saying: “Juan has had surgery for a groin injury. Further updates on…
Cassper Nyovest, Family Tree CEO delivers his brand new music video for his 2017 Single ‘Tito Mboweni’, off his upcoming album “Thuto”. It’s all good vibes and showcase of the rapper’s enviable lifestyle on this one.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the ‘iniquities’ committed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during its 16-year rule would not be forgotten by Nigerians. APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi made this known in a statement made available to Pulse on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Abdullahi while reacting to comments by PDP factional spokesman, Dayo Adeneye, noted that the APC has been fixing the ‘mess’ created by the opposition party. The statement reads: “As a Party that was formerly in the opposition, the APC is aware of the role a thriving opposition can play in sustaining democracy. However, it appears that…
Everton will try to win at Anfield for the first time in more than 17 years when they face Liverpool on Saturday in the 228th Merseyside derby. Liverpool have not lost to Everton at home since Sept. 27, 1999 — a run of 16 consecutive Premier League games and 17 games in all competitions. They are also unbeaten in their last 12 league meetings with Everton, having won five games and drawn seven — including a 1-0 win in December on Sadio Mane’s goal in added time. The Reds have not gone unbeaten in 13 consecutive games against their local…
Nigerian actress Lilian Esoro is celebrating her beautiful mum! The mum of one took to Instagram on March 28, 2017, with an adorable selfie with her mum. “Can’t celebrate you enough #Goodnight folks #dunesmothersdaygiveaway #STAYFOCUSED #PROTECTYOURHAPPINESS #EYESONTHEPRIZE #PRAYWITHOUTCEASING #BESTILLANDKNOWHEISGOD #LINESWILLFALLINPLEASANTPLACES #BECOMEMORE,” she captioned it. Slay queens!
While Kemi Adetiba understands the drive to break out, she advises scriptwriters to never send out a finished script without legal protection. According to her, the act exposes both the sender and the recipient. “I thoroughly understand the drive and hunger to break out, but you really shouldn’t send out finished scripts or film ideas without some written legal protection anyway. I appreciate it, but I delete as soon as I see the words “…this great idea/script.” I have a first degree in law.. I ain’t playing with y’all” – she wrote. Her post comes days after Omoni Oboli, FilmOne…
2Baba drops a freestyle tune titled ‘Joy in the morning’. He ‘takes it to the church’ with this encouraging light-hearted song produced by regular collaborator J Fem. Download, listen and share.
The eight Local Government chairmen in Bayelsa on Friday confirmed receiving N1.3 billion share of the Paris Club refund from the N14.5 billion remitted to the state by the Federal Government. President Muhammadu Buhari had on March 23 approved the disbursement of the second tranche of the Paris Club loan refunds to states that had disbursed the first tranche to local governments. It was also gathered that accountability of the disbursement of the first tranche was a prerequisite for states to benefit from the second tranche of the disbursement. This has raised fears that states that diverted the first tranche…
Kogi State Gov.Yahaya Bello of Kogi has condemned those describing his administration as non-inclusive, saying their criticism stems from his insistence not to share the state’s little resources to few elites. Bello stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents after joining President Muhammadu Buhari to perform the weekly Jumat prayers at Presidential Villa Mosque, Abuja on Friday. According to him, contrary to such insinuations, the resources of the state are being utilised for the general good of the people of the state. He expressed satisfaction that President Buhari was recuperating very well since he came back from vacation,…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that having a transparent and accountable civil service was necessary to drive good governance in the state. Obaseki stated this while inaugurating the State Integrated Financial Information Management System (SIFIMS) in Benin on Friday. He said his administration was implementing SIFIMS to bring about reforms in the public service. “Today is a significant day for us as a state as we have decided to launch our public service into a new era. “This would not have happened if not for my predecessor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, who saw the need for a technology driven…