Emeritus Professor of Statistics, Timothy Bamiduro, has advised the Federal Government to conduct population census to gauge the nation’s population for effective planning and development. Bamiduro gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He said that census was conducted every 10 years in most countries, but that Nigeria had not conducted it for a long time. NAN recalls that the last census in Nigeria was conducted in 2006. “The census should form the basis of activities and should be conducted every ten years. The changes between 10 years could be…
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Arsene Wenger has laughed off Alexis Sanchez’s comments about wanting to play for a team with a “winning mentality,” and said he thinks both he and Mesut Ozil want to stay at Arsenal. Sanchez told Chilean media during the international break that he is happy in London and that “I’d like to stay in the city but with a team that is winning things, that has a winning mentality.” Some viewed that as a hint he wants a summer transfer to Premier League leaders Chelsea, but Wenger told a news conference that he interpreted the comments “in a very positive…
Arsene Wenger has given his strongest hint yet that he intends to stay on as Arsenal manager for another two years, but said the issue is “not sorted completely out.” Wenger once again refused to make an announcement about whether he will renew his contract when it expires this summer, but reiterated that he knows what he wants to do. He said at a news conference ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League game against Manchester City: “I am very clear in my mind, But anyway do I stay two months or two years? My commitment will be exactly the same.…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho joked when asked about potentially managing the Brazil national team one day that he will need “an easier job” when he eventually leaves Old Trafford. Mourinho, 54, is in his first season as United boss and has already won the EFL Cup and is in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, but he has found it more difficult in the Premier League with his side currently sitting outside the top four. Speaking with ESPN Brasil on Wednesday, Mourinho dismissed the suggestion he could go on to manage the Selecao. “I think after Manchester United I…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh just shared a cryptic quote about physical and verbal abusers. Apparently, she’s throwing a subtle shade at her estranged husband calling him a psychopath. The quote reads, “Most of us were taught to identify physical and verbal abuse, but with psychopaths, the abuse is not so obvious. You likely won’t even understand that you were in an abusive relationship until long after it’s over. Through personalised and idealisation and subtle devaluation, a psychopath can effectively erode the identity of any chosen target. From an outsider’s perspective, you will appear to have lost it, while the psychopath…
Adekunle Gold, Yaw, Frank Donga and Woli Arole recently took over Oshodi Park, Lagos, for their new movie, “Mentally.” Produced, written and directed by James Abinibi, “Mentally” is a follow up to Abinibi’s short film “Honourable,” which made the selection for the 3rd Edition of Masharaki African Film Festival . The movie ‘Mentally’ centres on the life of Akin, who despite his mother’s warnings, decides to relocate to Lagos where his only contact Emeks (a former school mate) promised him enormous opportunities through which he can have a better source of livelihood. His first day experience in Lagos takes him…
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, TBoss casually informed Bisola about TTT having a child. During a conversation in the dressing room, Bally and Bisola were arguing that there was a spark betweenTTT and Bisola, while the latter kept insisting that they were just friends. Further into the conversation Bisola said, “we have a strong bond that will last a very, very long time.” She immediately joked that Bally and TBoss were trying to force something that may never happen. She asked them, “how sure are you that he’s not married?” TBoss responded to the possibility of TTT being married, saying,…
Many Nigerians have been vocal about their feelings concerning the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in India and Uti Nwachukwu is not left out. The Nollywood actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, to share a video of an attack on two Nigerian brothers, Endurance and Precious Amalawa in Delhi India, urging Nigerians to love one another and treat each other better. In the lengthy post he shared alongside the video, Uti also circled around to the Nigerian government and our leaders, calling them out for their failings while listing the most pressing needs in the country.…
Reality star Blac Chyna has launched a full on attack at her ex-fiance Tyga. The model went on an epic rant as she exposed Tyga’s infidelities on Snapchat. According to her, Tyga isn’t paying child support in a series of angry posts shared with her followers on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She wrote, “It’s funny now to me!!! But when Tyga and side nigga kicked me out !!! And they wanted to see me fail! lol… And 2 grind from the dirt !!!!! No child support!” Adding, “Nigga is like hoes! So imma treat u like that! Not paying Jenny!…
Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles is being sued by his former lawyers for an alleged fraud to the tune of $50,000 after refusing to pay a legal bill. According to the reports, the 65-year-old reportedly hired Lang Ferrer Law in November 2015 but refused to pay the firm over the course of the ensuing months. The firm alleges in the suit that Knowles hired their services in representing him and his company, Music World Properties, for an unstated legal matter. In the legal documents, the firm went on to claim that Knowles failed to follow through on his obligations and that…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has called on Afenifere and members of the Hausa community not to politicise the Ile-Ife Crisis. The revered monarch also warned against reprisal attacks, saying it will not benefit the country. Oba Ogunwusi said this while playing host to a delegation of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. He said “We only know the beginning of a war, nobody knows the end. “I plead with Afenifere and other groups to let peace reign so that the crisis will not degenerate.” “The unity of this nation is very important and we must all defend it.…
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle, with Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mr Lawrence Onoja, moving over to the Ministry of Information and Orientation. His former ministry was restructured into Bureau of Sports and Youth Development. A statement by Mr Tahav Agerzua, Special Adviser on Media and ICT, showed that the Bureau for Land and Survey is now the Ministry for Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals. It added that eight commissioners had been retained in their ministries, while the four newly sworn-in commissioners were assigned. According to the statement, Dr. Terlumun Utser is in charge of…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said that the Lagos state Governor, Akinwumi Amb ode has made him proud. Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos state, also said Lagosians are feeling the impact of Ambode’s god works. The APC national leader described the Lagos Governor as a leader that thinks and also acts. According to Vanguard, Tinubu said “Akinwunmi Ambode has reflected that clearly here today. I want to say thank you because experience is a great teacher and I am experienced. I am on the spot and I have watched things in Lagos…
There are reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria for alleged forex manipulation and economic sabotage. In a report by Punch Newspaper, alleged sources at the EFCC made the revelation on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. It was further reported that the directors were in custody as at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening. The source also reportedly revealed that the houses of the directors had been searched and detectives allegedly recovered incriminating evidence. “We have arrested two directors of the CBN in connection with forex manipulation. We believe that it was…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied allegations that two of its directors were quizzed and arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a report by Punch Newspaper, the apex bank denied the allegation after an enquiry was made on the alleged arrest. The acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Isaac Okoroafor, reportedly said no director of the apex bank had been arrested by the EFCC. “This is not true. No director of the bank (CBN) has been arrested by the EFCC. The current activities of the CBN in the forex market is a result of months of…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said he got a good birthday present from the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as he turned 65. The ex-Governor of Lagos state made this known at the commissioning network of roads, link bridge and health centre in the Alimosho area of the state as part of activities to mark his 65th birthday. Tinubu, who revealed that he was worried when Ambode took over the reins of power in Lagos, said the governor’s sterling performance in the last 22 months has made him proud. “Today, you…
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez insists he is happy in London, but wants to play in a team with a “winning mentality.” The 28-year-old Chilean is reportedly the main summer transfer target for Antonio Conte’s Premier League-leading Chelsea. Sanchez, who has 15 months left on his Gunners deal, is keen to stay to the end of that contract. Speaking to Chilean media while on international duty, and quoted in Publimetro, he said: “I am happy in London and hope to finish my contract there. “I’d like to stay in the city but with a team that is winning things, that has…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted he will remain at Old Trafford by saying he will “never leave a job unfinished.” Ibrahimovic’s current contract at United expires in the summer but manager Jose Mourinho has said he is confident the attacker will extend his stay at the club. The former Sweden international, who has been linked with a move to LA Galaxy, has already won the EFL Cup with United, although the club have failed to mount a Premier League title challenge this season. Regarding his time at United, Ibrahimovic, who has scored 15 top-flight goals this campaign, said…
Lionel Messi has asserted his innocence after being hit with a four-match international ban for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Chile last week, saying he was yelling “to the air.” Barca star Messi was dealt the suspension and a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,160) by FIFA’s disciplinary panel and is due to miss three more of Argentina’s remaining four World Cup qualifiers after sitting out the 2-0 defeat against Bolivia on Tuesday. FIFA said the Argentina captain was guilty of “having directed insulting words at an assistant referee,” but Messi told La Nacion…
Michael Keane has earned plenty of praise so far this season, having starred for Burnley and earning a well-deserved England call-up. Making his debut against Germany, Keane became the first Burnley player to compete for England in 43 years and the 33rd England international to be produced by Manchester United’s youth academy. Born in Stockport and Red through and through, Keane joined United with his twin brother, Will, when he was just 11 years old. He spent over a decade at the club, with several periods out on loan, before getting a permanent move away from his boyhood club halfway…