The Adamawa Government said it planned to facilitate the return of IDPs living in the state to their states and shut all IDPs camps in March. Gov. Mohammed Jibrilla made the disclosure when members of the National Logistics Committee (NLC) on distribution of relief materials to IDPs paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Yola. The governor, who said 99 per cent of the IDPs taking refuge in Adamawa were from Borno, added that “we planned to close all camps in the state by March this year.” Jibrilla said Adamawa was a peaceful state, adding that plans were underway…
Author: David Folami
Luis Suarez will miss the Copa del Rey final on May 27 after Barcelona’s appeal to have his second booking from Tuesday’s draw against Atletico Madrid revoked was rejected. What’s more, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) handed Suarez a two-game ban due to his actions after being sent off in the final minute as Barca secured a 3-2 aggregate win at Camp Nou. However, Sergio Busquets’ yellow card for kicking the ball away — when there were two on the pitch — has been rescinded. According to referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s report, Suarez was sent off for throwing his…
President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said the National Assembly was committed to finding solutions to the recession ravaging the country. He made this known when he received the European Union (EU) delegation which visited him in Abuja. According to a statement by Chuks Okocha, his Special Assistant on Print Media, Saraki said that the national assembly was working on some legislation aimed at propelling Nigeria out of recession. He commended the EU for monitoring the 2015 general elections in the country, which, he said, had set new standards for other African countries to emulate. Saraki said…
Willian has revealed that Jose Mourinho was interested in bringing him to Manchester United last summer, but insists he feels at home at Chelsea. Mourinho took over at Old Trafford in July, eight months after being sacked by Chelsea for the second time, having presided over a disastrous Premier League title defence and what technical director Michael Emenalo described as “palpable discord” between players and management. Willian was one of Chelsea’s few reliable performers in Mourinho’s final season, registering five goals and six assists in the Premier League as well as being voted the club’s Player of the Year, and…
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has confirmed that the club is planning to strengthen Jose Mourinho’s squad this summer, but insisted there will not be the “churn” of recent years. United, currently competing in three cup competitions as well as challenging for a top-four finish in the Premier League, offloaded Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay to Everton and Lyon respectively during the January transfer window for combined fees in excess of £40 million. Mourinho did not add to his squad, despite the departures, but sources have told ESPN FC that the United manager is planning to add a midfielder…
David De Gea says he is “very happy” and focused at Manchester United amid renewed speculation over a summer move to Real Madrid. De Gea, 26, has shone for United in recent campaigns, winning the club’s Player of the Year award for the past three seasons. Such form has led to the Spain international being linked with Madrid, who he was on the brink of joining in 2015 only for the transfer to collapse. Madrid are reportedly interested in De Gea once again, but the keeper, who signed a new deal in 2015 keeping him at Old Trafford until 2019,…
Thirty players were used in a match for the first time across Europe’s major footballing nations in Wednesday’s DFB Pokal clash between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha Berlin. Astoria Walldorf had already made history on Tuesday when Benjamin Hofmann became the first player to come on as a fourth substitute in Europe’s top nations in extra-time of his club’s DFB Pokal defeat to Arminia Bielefeld following a rule change made to the competition. As part of an ongoing pilot of a proposed change to the laws of the game, the German Football Association in December announced that clubs in the DFB…
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal fans to stay united behind the team despite their recent losses and refused to give up on winning the Premier League title. The discontent among Gunners supporters has grown again following the consecutive defeats to Watford and Chelsea last week which left Wenger’s team 12 points behind the Blues in the league standings. And while some fans have indicated they plan to stay away from the Emirates for Saturday’s game against Hull City, Wenger said that turning their backs on the team won’t be helpful. “You cannot be a fan until last Tuesday and…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic discusses the pressure of playing for Manchester United, while Wayne Rooney reveals his favourite goal. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s return to Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad at Manchester United has now been confirmed on the club’s balance sheet, with the former Germany captain reinstated as an “exceptional” item at a cost of £4.8 million, it has been announced. United revealed their second quarter financial results on Thursday and Schweinsteiger, who was written off as a £6.7m asset in the autumn, has now been restored with a value of £4.8m. Mourinho had insisted at the start of the season that Schweinsteiger, a…
Dimitri Payet scored in his Ligue 1 return for Marseille, as they cruised past Guingamp. Dimitri Payet has said he feels “liberated” after scoring his first goal for Marseille since returning to the club from West Ham in January. Payet, 29, made his first start since his £25 million move as Marseille played Guingamp at home on Wednesday. And the France international got the second goal from a deflected free kick with 14 minutes left as Rudi Garcia’s men won 2-0 to go level on points with fifth-placed Saint-Etienne. Payet, who forced a move from West Ham after saying he…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic discusses the pressure of playing for Manchester United, while Wayne Rooney reveals his favourite goal. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said the pressure to win trophies and be successful at Manchester United is felt 24 hours a day. Although sixth-placed United are outsiders in the Premier League title race they remain in the hunt for silverware in the FA Cup and Europa League and are in the EFL Cup final where they will face Southampton. And Ibrahimovic said the need to add to the club’s trophy cabinet is something he feels. “If you present a top club like Manchester United…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah, has just shared rare photos of one of her kids, Bobby with fans. Today, February 9, 2017, marks Bobby’s birthday and his excited mum took to Instagram to celebrate him. “Happy Birthday to YOU, Bobby Olanrewaju Chukwurah! Love you loads!” she wrote alongside an adorable photo of the both of them. Clarence almost never shares photos of her children and this is indeed a rare feat. Now fans can see what Bobby looks like! Clarion Chukwurah got pregnant for Sir Shina Peters years ago when they were dating. The Nollywood actress was age 18 at…
Nigerian comedian, Gordons has apologized for calling R&B singer, 2Face Idibia an illiterate. The comic who criticised the cancelled protest organised by the singer felt the latter ought to have considered a more subtle means like music to address his concerns. He stated this in an interview with Hip TV with a jibe that reads, “You can’t express yourself, it’s not your game. Do it with music you are used to. 2face is the only illiterate who can sing correctly.” In a follow-up comment to this, Gordons stated in a video posted yesterday on Instagram that he never intended to…
Toyin Aimaku’s usual glam look is missing as the actress is currently rocking a freshly shaved head for a new movie role. The 32-year-old actress took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her new look on set of an upcoming movie “Ana Mi” (My Past). Aimakhu took to her Instagram page to share a photo with the caption, “Going bad and bald on this…. MY PAST (ANA MI)a movie by @wumitoriola directed by @adebayotijani#filming #workmode #beastmode.” Aimakhu’s other upcoming projects include “Esohe,” “The In-Laws,” “Okafor’s Law,” and her anticipated production “Alaka Reloaded.” A star-studded movie, “Alakada Reloaded”…
Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu is getting set for his thanksgiving tour. We reached out to his manager, Bishop, when we came across a video of him singing with his band. Apparently, Agwu is back like never before. His manager says, “We are going to have a thanksgiving concert tour (as we did in USA Nov – Dec 2015), we putting all plans and logistics in place. We cannot but take time to thank God and the fantastic fans that supported with time, goodwill message and prayers.” Knowing the actor just recovered from a health scare, We asked if Agwu should…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian R&B star singer Darey. Darey Art-Alade, son of legendary Nigerian Jazz singer, Art Alade, started playing with music at an early age. He started singing in choirs including the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir and the Cathedral Choir. When he was 15 Darey started performing at clubs in Lagos, Ibadan. During one of his performances at a night club he was noticed by an executive of the radio station Cool FM. During his time at University of Lagos studying music Darey was also a presenter on Cool FM. He was also in an acapella…
Guess Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson would be walking down the aisle very soon. The “If Tommorrow Never Comes” actress was a guest on BBC’s Focus On Africa where she disclosed this. When asked by the host when wedding bells would ring, Yvonne replied saying, “This year. I’ll be getting married this year.” Yvonne who recently lost her dad on Monday, January 23, 2017 has been linked to ‘best friend’ John Dumelo in the past. The duo are so close that they are sometimes seen hugging themselves like lovers. Meanwhile, John Dumelo once mentioned that he has plans to get married…
The Ondo State Governor-Elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has urged Ndi-Igbo residents in the state to embrace peace and unity among themselves. Akeredolu made this known at a town hall meeting he organised for Igbo elders in the state in Akure on Wednesday. The governor who was represented by Mr Emeka Opara said that the priority of the incoming administration was to unite the various ethnic groups residing in the state in enhancing peace. Akeredolu noted that there was a division among Igbo, having visited all the factions involved during his campaign. He, however, appealed to them to show understanding, by…
National leader of the governing APC and former Governor of Lagos, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked for more time for his party to fulfill its electoral promises. Tinubu was speaking when a clutch of protesters led by Moremi Ojudu, paid him a visit on Monday. Moremi is daughter of Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on political affairs to President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters were part of the #I StandWithNigeria protests staged across Nigeria. In a statement before the protest march, Ms. Ojudu had said “These are not ordinary times in the history of our dear country and that is why…
Brig.-Gen. Sule Kazaure, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Abuja on Wednesday, urged all corps members to accept their postings for the mandatory national primary assignment in good faith. Kazaure gave the advice when he visited the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, FCT, Abuja to inspect facilities and monitor the orientation course of the Batch ‘B’ Stream II set of corps members. The director-general, who was represented by Mr Daniel Dauda, the NYSC Director of Finance and Accounts, assured corps members that the scheme would only post them to organisations where their services were needed. He urged them to…