Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has inaugurated a five-man judicial commission of enquiry into the crisis that erupted between the Yoruba and Hausa in Ile-Ife on March 8 in which lives were lost and property destroyed. A media aide to the governor, Mr Semiu Okanlawon made this known in a statement in Osogbo on Monday. The statement quoted the governor as urging members of the commission to investigate and determine the remote and immediate causes of the mayhem. He also mandated them to recommend appropriate civil or criminal actions to be taken against the perpetrators and make appropriate suggestions to…
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Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that he does not have any certificate scandal. According to reports, Sunday Punch published his name among prominent Nigerians who have been involved in certificate scandals. Speaking on the issue, the former President’s Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze debunked the report, saying facts of GEJ’s academic records can be verified. Eze also said “We really don’t know where this is coming from, but we wish to remain unambiguous in our assertion that this is obvious falsehood, since the former President has never been linked to any doubt, scandal or controversy concerning his academic qualifications.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said no life or sensitive materials was lost at the fire outbreak that occurred at the commission headquarters on Monday in Abuja. Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, Director of Voter education and Publicity, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He described the incident as minor, adding that it was quickly brought under control. Osaze-Uzzi said the incident happened 1 p.m. at the first floor of the commission headquarters. “It was a minor fire incident and the officers of the Fire Service and staff of the commission put it…
The prospect of seeing Henry take over remains a tantalizing one for many fans who would love to see their hero return to the Emirates in a prominent role. So should the idea of Henry as manager be dismissed out of hand? Perhaps not. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of putting Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer in the dugout. 1. He’s an Arsenal man What better way to ensure that Wenger’s legacy lives on than to pick one of his former players as his successor? Henry, who left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007 after eight years in North…
Manchester United are ready to meet the buyout clause Barcelona inserted in Neymar’s contract, according to Catalan outlet Sport. According to the Barcelona-based paper, the English giants will pay the requisite €200 million to secure the Brazilian’s exit from the defending La Liga champions. It’s a deal that would shatter football’s current transfer world record, already possessed by Man United, when they paid €100m to Juventus last summer for Paul Pogba. In addition to shelling out a world-record fee, Man United are also prepared to make Neymar the highest-paid player in the Premier League by reportedly offering him a wage…
Jurgen Klopp made it known in the weeks leading up to the January transfer window that he was looking to add to his options in the final third of the pitch. Despite the fact Liverpool made several attempts to bring in a forward, they did not manage to get one. However, the Liverpool manager will almost certainly return to the same thinking this summer. Aside from his starting XI, Klopp’s options on the wing and in attacking-midfield area are extremely thin in terms of proven talent. Like Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana, the ideal player in…
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell believes under-fire manager Arsene Wenger must retain the services of Chilean Alexis Sanchez and then add more players with similar strength of character. The Trinidad and Tobago assistant coach said in an interview with ESPN FC that with Wenger’s contract about to expire and a new one purportedly on the table, the Frenchman should look at players that are “maybe a little bit rougher around the edges, but that know how to play football and who will dig in every single game.” Arsenal currently sit in sixth position in the Premier League and have lost four…
Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza will leave Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on the bench after making seven changes for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. The Argentina federation on Monday announced that captain Lionel Messi will partner with Sao Paulo striker Lucas Pratto in attack. Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain, Javier Mascherano, Lucas Biglia and Nicolas Otamendi are all suspended after collecting yellow cards. Full-backs Gabriel Mercado and Emmanuel Mas are both injured and will sit out. Enzo Perez, Ever Banega and Guido Pizarro were named to the midfield to support Angel Di Maria, Messi and Pratto. Messi scored the only goal…
A friendly between Ivory Coast and Senegal was abandoned in the 88th minute on Monday after dozens of people invaded the pitch. The game at the Charlety Stadium in Paris was level at 1-1 when a group was seen climbing over fences to enter the ground. Trouble began in the stands before spilling onto the pitch, where Senegal’s Lamine Gassama was tackled to the ground. Referee Tony Chapron told the players to return to their dressing rooms before officially calling off the game. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane had opened the scoring for Senegal with a penalty midway through the second half,…
A faction of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has said that Nasir El-Rufai couldn’t have become governor without the help of President Muhammadu Buhari. The faction also criticized El-Rufai over a leaked memo in which he accused the president of not meeting up to expectation. Chairman of the Kaduna APC faction, Tom Mataimaki Maiyashi made the comments via a statement. It reads: “In our view, knowing the role Mr. President played and his integrity, Nasir El-Rufai wouldn’t have become the governor of Kaduna State.” “El-Rufai’s Memo is a total disrespect, shocking and clueless. How will Nasir El-Rufai…
That Manchester United are reportedly interested in Barcelona forward Neymar, one of the best players in the world, is no surprise. But why would the Brazil international swap Camp Nou for Old Trafford? Even if United stumped up a world-record €200 million fee for him, Neymar may not want to move. Here are five reasons why. Jose Mourinho Yes, Mourinho is one of the best coaches in the world and, as Neymar said recently in reference to the former Real Madrid boss and Pep Guardiola, “these are coaches any player would like to play for.” But there are numerous issues…
Day 63 of the Big Brother Naija show was more about the weekly Live Eviction Show. From Bassey’s eviction to Biggie’s twist, check out five things you probably missed on day 64 of Big Brother Naija. 1. Praiz performed at the 9th Live Eviction, performing his songs Folashade”, Mr Rich and Famous, and Sisi. 2 Bassey, who had initially joined the game as a twist from Biggie a week after the show officially commenced, got evicted. He was up for nomination alongside Tboss, Debie-Rise and Bally. 3. Biggie introduced a twist. This week, the Housemates will vote and save one…
Television host and actress, Marcy Dolapo-Oni is going to be a mum soon! The media personality is expecting her first child with husband, Prince Adegbite Sijuade. An excited Marcy made the announcement on Sunday, March 26, 2017 via an Instagram post. However, she dropped no details about the gender of the new baby. Oni wrote tagging her husband Prince Sijuade with a simple caption, “God has blessed us @thegbi #AwesomeGod,” accompanied by an image with a baby feet. The parents to be got hitched in October 2015 at a glamorous event held in London. It was graced by a big…
Tiwa Savage and her estranged husband, Tee Billz have been spotted happily together at a church, springing rumours of a comeback. The pair were reportedly attending their son, Jamil’s dedication service at the House on the Rock Church, Lagos. An Instagram picture posted today by Kemi Ashefon Love Haven saw them in all smiles, a pointer that things might have started getting better between them. This will no doubt initiate comments from the fans section as many are rooting for the celebrity couple to get back together after a long period of separation. Savage and her estranged were last spotted…
Fetty Wap is reported to have been involved in a gunfight outside an all-night restaurant. The incident took place on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. Fetty Wap and several of his friends were involved in the shooting that took place about 5 a.m. Police officers say the rapper and his entourage are not suspects in the shooting or a robbery that happened during the incident. It’s not known what the dispute was that led to the shooting was about. According to TMZ, the rapper was robbed of a chain and cash. However, three people…
Alhaji Mai Buni, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerian youth to keep faith in President Muhammadu Buhari’s ability to lead the country to the promised land. Buni made the call while receiving an award of excellence from the founder of Northern Youths Advocacy for Peace and Development (NYAPD), Dr Ugbede Paul, in Abuja on Monday. According to him, the youth can make all the difference by bringing meaningful suggestions on how to end the hardship in the country and move the country forward. “ I am highly humbled and encouraged by this award. I…
The Kwara Government on Monday appealed to aggrieved parties in the clash between herdsmen and farmers in the state to remain calm and refrain from resorting to self help. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, made the appeal in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. The government condemned the clash and vowed that those involved in the incident would be apprehended and made to face the law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that no fewer than four persons died recently in the clash between some Fulani herdsmen and members of Yashikira community in Baruten Local…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an operational base for the Nigerian Navy in the Lake Chad area to enhance security along the Basin. The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, made this known in Abuja on Monday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on activities of the Navy within and outside Nigeria. According to Ibas, the Lake Chad area is a strategic location that provides means of livelihood to hundreds of thousands of people and the presence of the Nigerian Navy will help in consolidating on the security of the area. He said “The President approved…
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is being linked with a return to the position of Netherlands manager. On Sunday, Netherlands sacked coach Danny Blind in the wake of their World Cup qualifying loss to Bulgaria. The Oranje are in danger of failing to reach a second successive major international tournament after the defeat left them fourth in Group A, six points adrift of leaders France and three behind second-placed Sweden. Theo Pouw, of Netherlands fan group Supporters club Oranje, said Van Gaal is the “best coach” currently available to replace Blind. “Under Van Gaal, we finished third at…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a starring role as Armenia’s captain vs. Kazakhstan on Sunday, scoring the first goal — extending his national record to 20 — in a 2-0 win. The chances of Armenia reaching a first-ever World Cup finals appear slight but they are just one point outside a playoff place at the halfway stage of qualifying. Mkhitaryan is his nation’s greatest-ever player, having won the first of his 62 caps as a 17-year-old over a decade ago. Without him, Armenia lost their first three World Cup qualifiers. With him, they’ve won their last two and the Russian speaker would…