The Federal Government says the outbreak of “Type C’ form of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in some parts of the country has nothing to do with moral or spiritual lifestyles of Nigerians as being speculated in some quarters. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this to State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara was on Tuesday quoted as saying that the outbreak of the meningitis ‘C’ occurred because of fornication and other sins being…
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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, Most Rev. Oliver Dashe, on Wednesday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successes recorded so far in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East. Addressing newsmen in Maiduguri, Dashe also lauded the military for restoring peace to the sub-region. He however urged security agents to intensify efforts to rid the sub-region of pockets of activities of the insurgents as indicated by cases of suicide bombings. He called for the involvement of Christian bodies in the rebuilding plan of the North East. “The plan for the rebuilding the North-East should involve…
The EFCC has reportedly arrested the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, over an alleged scam involving N5billion. In a report by Punch Newspaper, Aliyu, who served between 2007 and 2015, was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday after he was invited by the commission. The ex-governor, was reportedly detained after interrogation as the anti-graft agency allegedly continued further investigation into the N5billion scam. An EFCC source reportedly said, “We invited former Governor Aliyu to our office on Tuesday and he has been in our custody since then. He was invited following an investigation into a scam…
Economic expert, professor Pat Utomi has blamed the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for plunging Nigeria’s economy into recession. Utomi said the current economic challenges in the country was not caused by the fall in oil price but poor budget planning and management of resources. He stated this while speaking at a programme in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state. According to him, a good budget should contain what the people would want and envisage the implications of future challenges. Utomi said: “Our major problem is that we lack planning and budget discipline. “In beginning of a budgeting process, it must…
Less than 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari launched the Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP 2017 – 2020), the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said the President’s economic model cannot work. Sanusi said this is because the Federal Government is borrowing unsustainably. Speaking at the Kaduna State Economic Summit in Kaduna, on Wednesday, April 5, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said Nigeria is spending 66 per cent of its revenues to pay interests on debts, saying such a model will fail. Sanusi said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is spending 66 per cent of…
Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the current economic crisis in the country will soon be a thing of the past his administration is “approaching the solution” to the problem. The President stressed that the APC-led government is committed to fulfilling its electoral promise to change the old ways of doing things in order to positively change Nigeria for good. Buhari stated this on Wednesday, April 5, when he formally launched Nigeria’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP 2017 – 2020) at the presidential villa, Abuja. He said: “We are committed to delivering on the three key areas that we…
Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of beating his wife. Musa who plays for Leicester City in the Premier League was arrested at his five-bedroom mansion in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire on Tuesday, April 4 after his side’s 2-0 win over Sunderland. Police arrived his house in response to a domestic abuse complaint but found no one in the house. The 24-year-old was arrested when he returned home at 1 am on Wednesday, by two plain-clothed policewomen. “A 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning at his home address near Leicester on suspicion of common…
South Korean billionaire Chung Mong-Joon said Thursday he would appeal to the international sports tribunal over his five-year ban by FIFA, accusing its ethics committee of acting like “hitmen” for former leader Sepp Blatter. Chung, a former FIFA vice-president and presidential candidate, and a scion of the Hyundai family, was banned by FIFA’s ethics committee for contravening lobbying rules during South Korea’s failed bid to host the 2022 World Cup. “I’m taking this action not to redeem my good name… I am doing this because I am among the few people who could raise (his) voice” against Blatter’s legacy, Chung…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his team’s “big character” in scoring three late goals to beat Swansea 3-1 and keep alive their Premier League title hopes on Wednesday. Goals in the final 10 minutes from Dele Alli, Son Heung-Min and Christian Eriksen kept them seven points behind leaders Chelsea — who beat Manchester City 2-1 on Wednesday — but they are now the only realistic challenger. Swansea had looked to be on course to gain three crucial points towards preserving their elite status having led from the 11th minute courtesy of a rare goal from Wayne Routledge. “We won because…
Jurgen Klopp said he felt like being sick after Liverpool conceded a damaging late equaliser in their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Klopp’s side looked set for a crucial victory in their chase for Champions League football on Wednesday, having recovered from Benik Afobe’s early goal to lead 2-1 through finishes from Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi. It was a sign third placed Liverpool could still find goals in the absence of injured top scorer Sadio Mane. But there was a setback for Klopp as Coutinho, who was sick in the dressing room at half-time, had to come off with 25…
Arsene Wenger praised Mesut Ozil after the German World Cup winner helped Arsenal to a 3-0 Premier League victory over struggling West Ham and maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League on Wednesday. The result lifted the Gunners above Manchester United into fifth place in the Premier League table — four points adrift of the fourth and final Champions League spot held by Manchester City although the Gunners have a game in hand. The result — West Ham’s fifth loss in a row — also deepened the relegation fears circling Slaven Bilic’s side as they are just five…
Chelsea will require 18 more points to win the Premier League title, manager Antonio Conte told his players after their 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s lead was cut to seven points after they lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend, but they preserved their advantage over Tottenham Hotspur by seeing off City. Spurs will end the season on 89 points if they win their last eight games and Conte says his side must win six of their remaining fixtures — which would take them to 90 points — to be sure of the…
Atletico Madrid’s fine form continued as Filipe Luis scored the winner in a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad to close to within seven points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday. Luis had scored his first goal of the season in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Malaga and netted for the second consecutive game for the first time in his career by rounding off a fine team move on 28 minutes. Fernando Torres, Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa all passed up chances to add to Atletico’s advantage, but they held on to move three points clear of Sevilla in the…
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has destroyed 12 illegal refineries in the state within the first quarter of 2017. The Commandant of the Corps, Mr Makinde Ayinla, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Wednesday. Ayinla said that one person was arrested for pipeline vandalism and for being in possession of 2,100 litres of illegally refined AGO also known as Diesel within the period. He decried the increasing rate at which illegal refineries were springing up in the state and advised government at…
The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to amend the Edo State Sickle Cell Centre Law, 2005. Majority Leader of the house, Mr Foly Ogedemgbe (APC-Owan East) moved the motion for the house to dissolve into the committee of the whole to consider the bill. Mrs Elizabeth Ativie (APC- Uhunmwode) seconded the motion. Considering the bill, the Speaker of the house, Dr Justin Okonoboh, announced the passage of the bill. He said that when signed, the law would now be known as the Edo State Sickle Cell Centre Law 2017. Okonoboh said the bill provided that the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said its decision on the Nov. 21, 2015 governorship election in Kogi was not influenced by any external force. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this while responding to issues at a stakeholders’ conference organised by the commission to validate its 2017-2021 Strategic Plan in Abuja. Yakubu said that it was untrue that INEC’s decision to allow a particular political party to contest the election without a running mate for its candidate was at the instance of Attorney-General of the Federation. He said that the election held on a Saturday had already…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for the 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd Academy Awards, which will all air Live on ABC. The 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd Academy Awards will hold March 4, 2018, February 24, 2019, February 23, 2020, and February 28, 2021, respectively. Check out key events of the 2018 Academy Awards Friday, January 5, 2018 – Nominations voting opens Friday, January 12, 2018 – Nominations voting closes Tuesday, January 23, 2018 – Oscar Nominations Announcement Monday, February 5, 2018 – Oscar Nominees Luncheon Saturday, February 10, 2018 – Scientific and Technical…
Illbliss rolls out video for ‘Ayakata’ featuring Falz the bahd guy. The rap pair talk getting the ‘paper’ and resting later. Visuals directed by Clarence Peters.
Adunni Ade and her handsome sons, 9-year-old D’Marion and 5-year-old Ayden, are the cover stars for the latest issue of Motherhood In-Style Magazine. In the exclusive interview, Adunni opens up on life as a single parent, why she quit America’s Next Top Model and details of her personal challenges. Talking about single parenting, “Being a parent is a lot of responsibility. Being a working parent is another ball game entirely. It’s tough, it’s hard, it’s strenuous, it takes everything out of you. But I have been doing this for so long. I know I just have to get it done.…
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced the split from his girlfriend Marta Dominguez who is currently pregnant with their second child. Courtois and Dominguez have been dating since his days in Spain on loan at Atletico Madrid. The goalkeeper and Dominguez have one child together and are expecting a son. The Belgium international announced that he and the Spaniard parted ways in September 2016. “My girlfriend Marta and I are no longer together. Since the beginning of September, we have decided to end our relationship, on amicable terms,” the statement read. “We both went our own way, even though she…