The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), on Thursday donated relief materials worth N15 million to communities affected by recent attacks on southern Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that the benefiting communities included Ungwan Fari, Goska, Dangoma, Godogodo and Attakar in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas. PFN Deputy President, Bishop Wole Oke, who presented the items, said that the gesture was to demonstrate support to the victims. He said that the communities would not be left alone at a time they were in dire need of support, and assured them of sustained prayers. The PFN official condemned the…
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An FCT High Court in Lugbe has adjourned till May 2, hearing on a preliminary objection filed by the EFCC over the assets seizure of former First Lady Patience Jonathan. At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, the judge, Justice Angela Otaluka adjourned the matter following the submission of the EFCC Counsel, Mrs O. Diribe, that there was a motion before the court. Diribe informed the court that the respondent, the EFCC had filed a preliminary objection to the suit in response to the earlier motion for enforcement of fundamental human right filed by the applicant. The applicant is an NGO,…
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Thursday said there was no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos. Owoseni told newsmen that the suspected bag kept in one of the vehicles at the Consular General Office, Victoria Island, only contained medical equipment. “We got a call at about 7.40 a.m this morning concerning the strange bag. I immediately dispatched the anti-bomb team, Marine Police and Anti-Terrorist personnel to the scene. “The anti-bomb team professionally removed the bag from the vehicle. After scanning the bag, they discovered that all items inside were medical tools. “We…
A syndicate of four persons suspected to be specialists in producing unwholesome bread have been arrested by the NAFDAC in Akwa Ibom. According to Mr Collins Ogedegbe, the Head of NAFDAC in Akwa Ibom, who led the inspection team, the suspects were arrested at Ekpemiong Itak community in Ikono local Government of the state on Wednesday. He said the team worked with the Police to expose the syndicate, adding that cases of production of unwholesome bread with pirated products were rampant in the state. “Although the prime suspect, simply identified as Emeka is on the run, no fewer than four…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said the latest fracas in South Africa, in which two Nigerians were involved, was not a xenophobic attack. The ministry in a statement by its spokesman, Dr Clement Aduku, in Abuja, said that there was no reported loss of live during the incident. It expressed concern that the incident came barely few days when both Nigerian and South African Governments successfully proffered solution to xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa. It said that contrary to media reports, the latest incident was a scuffle that took place on March 14, 2017 in a…
The Senate has commiserated with the British Parliament over Wednesday’s terror attack outside the parliament in Westminster which killed three people. The Senate took the step following a point of order by the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, during Thursday’s plenary. “The Senate notes with utter sadness the attack by terrorists on the House of Parliament in Westminster,’’ Lawan said. `He said the Senate believed ‘’that the attackers carefully touched the legislature which is the mark of liberty and democracy”. Lawan said the issue of terrorism was no longer a local issue of any country but that any…
The newspaper says the Gunners are ready to offer £25 million for the Turkey international, who has struggled to break into Barcelona’s starting lineup since his move from Atletico Madrid. With Ozil and Alexis Sanchez possibly heading for the exit this summer, it’s clear Arsenal will need reinforcements. But how would Turan fit in at Arsenal? While Turan is touted as a possible replacement for Ozil, his playing style is very different from the Germany playmaker. Turan could perhaps be better described as a feistier version of Santi Cazorla, and it’s quite possible that Arsene Wenger envisions him filling the…
What looked set to be one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer could be over before the window even opens, with Manchester United close to completing a deal to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. There have been plenty of hints from the 26-year-old striker that a move from La Liga to the Premier League was not a formality. But the Manchester Evening News reports that a deal will be done for Jose Mourinho to land one of his top targets, even if it does cost €100 million. The report says United will back Mourinho in the transfer…
It probably did not need Lukas Podolski’s stunning goal on his final performance for Germany to remind England of the old adage that form is temporary and class is permanent, but a promising display by Gareth Southgate’s players was put into proper context by the 31-year-old’s spectacular, match-winning strike. Even when winning his 130th cap, Podolski was able to summon the ability to deliver a fairy-tale ending for his international career — though delivering when it matters is what the Germans are so good at. It is a skill than England must develop, and Southgate is the latest manager to…
Colombia needed a late James Rodriguez goal to beat a resolute Bolivia 1-0 in Baranquilla. Colombia, who came into the day a point outside the qualifying zone, needed a victory against ninth-placed Bolivia to keep pace with the top-five teams. And Jose Pekerman’s men picked up the points in the 83rd minute through captain Rodriguez. Cuadrado won a penalty just inside the box and the Real Madrid star slotted home the rebound after his initial penalty was saved back into his path.
Scouts from Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United watched Germany defender Antonio Rudiger against England on Wednesday ahead of a potential move, sources close to the player have said. Rudiger, a long-term target for the trio, played the full 90 minutes in his country’s 1-0 win at Dortmund. The central defender has returned to full fitness after a cruciate knee ligament injury forced him to miss Euro 2016 and meant he only returned to action for his club, Roma, in October. Manchester City are looking for defensive reinforcements, while United are also in the market for a new central defender.…
For the club’s many U.S.-based fans, it’s another chance to see their heroes in the flesh. After not playing in the country at all between 1982 and 2003, this summer’s visit will be United’s seventh in 14 years, during which time they have played across the country, from Seattle in the northwest to Miami in the southeast and plenty of places in between. In an interview last year, Jose Mourinho told me that, if he wanted to work in a city for the lifestyle then he’d manage LA Galaxy and go to the beach each day. While he’s got no…
Naija Ninja singer Sound Sultan serves us a throwback refix of some of the most popular songs of the early 90’s in ‘Ghetto love’. He features Marvelous Benjy, Danfo drivers, Daddy Showkey. Samples the classic songs from each of the featured acts are heard on the track.
Frozen-out star forward Karim Benzema wants showdown talks with France coach Didier Deschamps about his international future and said Thursday he hasn’t given up hope of a recall. The 29-year-old Real Madrid striker has not been picked by Deschamps since October 2015 after being embroiled in a sex-tape blackmail scandal involving former international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. It cost him a place in France’s Euro 2016 squad and with Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann now the undisputed first-choice forward for France, Benzema remains out in the cold. But with the World Cup in Russia next year, he hasn’t given up hope. “For…
The authorities of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have reportedly issued a statement saying that Dino Melaye and his likes were allowed to graduate for peace to reign. According to Vanguard, the ABU Dean of Students, Bar. Ahmed Tanimu made the statement on social media. Tanimu also said the Senator is a bonafide graduate of the institution who has his original transcripts and certificate. The Dean said “Dino had not wanted to graduate from the school, the institution, however, graduated him and his likes so that peace may reign.” Sahara Reporters has also alleged that Melaye’s classmate revealed that he…
Talk about tall, dark, handsome and endowed! Dwayne Wade is all that and more and Gabrielle Union wants you to know. The Hollywood actress shared tweets about her love for University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, and we can understand seeing as she is a graduate of the institution. She also went on about how impressed she is with Lonzo Ball. Of course, trolls saw an in and decided to take advantage. A troll tweeted at her saying, “U want his d*ck too?” Knowing exactly what she’s got, Gabrielle was quick to reply, “Ummm… no.…
On Sunday, March 19, 2017, TTT became the sixth housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija house. During his stay in the house, the former housemate who is married with two kids had kept his marital status a secret and was romantically involved with Bisola. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, TTT shared his reasons for not mentioning his marriage to his fellow housemates. He also spoke about his emotional campaign which had him strip on Live TV. “Before I went into the house, I discussed with my wife. We agreed that my family should not be part of the…
Day 59 of the Big Brother Naija show was about a diary session, an altercation, a music video shoot and more. In case you missed some of the interesting events, check out five things that happened. 1. Bally jokingly said to Debie-Rise “who go marry dis one sef,” after she had joked about being married. The statement didn’t go down well with Debie-Rise, who took it very personal. TBoss chipped in that Bally shouldn’t have said that, to which Bally responded “when she dey do her own, nobody dey complain, so I no go apologise” 2. During his diary session,…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has called for a state of emergency to be declared in Benue state. Wike made this call while speaking to members of the University of Port Harcourt Governing Council in the Rivers Government House on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Governor also accused his Benue counterpart, Samuel Ortom of fuelling violence in the country, adding that it has now consumed his state. Wike said Ortom has lost control of the state, adding that he does not have the capacity to protect the lives of Benue people. The Governor also said “Benue governor has lost…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has called on the police to handle its investigations into the Ile-Ife crisis without any form of bias. The Governor also wondered why only 20 Yoruba people were arrested in a clash that involved Yorubas and Hausas. Fayose also said the way which the police is handling the issue, will not build unity in Nigeria. According to Punch, he said “If there was a clash between Yoruba people and Hausas in Ile-Ife, are the police now saying that only the Yorubas took part in the crisis? “Both Yorubas and Hausa were attacked. Properties belonging…