The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to stop the planned protest championed by pop star Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia. The singer has in the past days rallied the support of his fans via his social media platforms to join his march against the crippling state of the nation. The protest is slated for February 5. But the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the command will not let the protest hold. Speaking on Wednesday, February 1, Owoseni said intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process. “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the…
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Jose Mourinho urged journalists to “tell the truth” in an emotional news conference, saying the “rules for me are different” regarding his treatment from officials — in a clear reference to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The United manager’s outburst came when he was asked if Hull’s Oumar Niasse should have been sent off by referee Mike Jones in his side’s 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The former Everton striker had appeared to stamp on United midfielder Michael Carrick and later foul defender Daley Blind. The Portuguese told journalists to write about it themselves — then spoke about the…
Luis Enrique says you can always rely on Lionel Messi to perform when it matters after the Argentine helped Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday. Messi scored Barca’s second goal in a 2-1 win, crashing the ball home off the inside of the post from outside the area in the 33rd minute. A super save from Miguel Angel Moya prevented him adding a second via a free kick, before he beat three men only for Neymar to miss from close range. Luis Suarez had opened the scoring at the Vicente…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to begin full enforcement of the installation of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles nationwide on Wednesday. Spokesman of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that sector and field commands of the agency had been fully mobilised for the exercise. Kazeem said that the army, police, civil defence, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies were on standby to provide security support. Adding that the “Enforcement of the speed limiting device commences tomorrow (Wednesday) and there is no going back. “In readiness, the…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, met with the leadership of the National Assembly. According to Punch, the VP had a meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to discuss the 2017 budget and the economy. Reports say the meeting which held at Osinbajo’s office in the Presidential Villa, had Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma and the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun in attendance. After the meeting, Saraki praised the economic team led by the VP for their efforts, reports say. He also debunked reports that lawmakers are already…
The Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on those spreading rumours of President Buhari’s death to confront God. Ortom said it was God who made Buhari to be President at this time in Nigeria’s history. The Benue Governor said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa on Monday, January 31, 30, 2017. According to Punch, Ortom said he was at the Villa to show solidarity for Osinbajo and wish Buhari a safe return back to Nigeria. He said “Those that are wishing Mr. President dead should go and confront God who…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that Boko Haram is now attempting to dominate the media space following its defeat by the Nigerian Army. Mohammed also said that the government had recovered some treasured items belonging to the sect. The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 31, in Abuja. “The decimated group has shifted its strategy towards dominating the media space, propagating a perverted version of Sharia law and giving the impression that it is still holding territory,” he said according to Vanguard. “We must all unite against terrorism by denying Boko Haram our platforms to…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, on Tuesday solicited for support of the National Assembly in the passage of pending labour bills. Ngige made the appeal during an oversight visit by members of the House of Representative Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity led by Mr Ezenwa Enyewuchi to the ministry in Abuja. Ngige, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Clement Illo, said that the ministry was confronted with some challenges. “The challenges confronting the ministry include amongst others the non-passage of pending labour bills in the National Assembly since 2006. “These…
Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has said that he will return to Nigeria “in a matter of days.” Ibori was released from a United Kingdom prison on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, after being convicted of money laundering. Ibori spoke of his return to Nigeria via a statement released by spokesman, Tony Eluemunor on Tuesday, January 31. The statement reads in part: “The British government had attempted to withdraw the case from court five, before Justice Garnham to either the Queen’s Bench Division or the Crown Court. Ibori’s lawyers argued that this was a delay tactic by the Crown and…
Tuesday, January 31, 2017, was day 9 of the Big Brother Naija reality show. In case you missed the events of the day, We have put together five things that happened yesterday on the reality show. From Bisola’s fight with Cocolce to Miyonse’s makeout session with Tboss, check out four interesting things you missed on day 9 of Big Brother Naija. 1. In a surprising turn of events, Efe usurped Cocolce’s head of house crown and became the head of the house. His position however doesn’t exempt him from eviction. During her diary session with Biggie, CocoIce got emotional and…
Nigerian comedian cum actor AY Makun is celebrating his daughter, Michelle as she turns a year older today. The jester who revealed he had to catch a flight from South Africa, where he just finished shooting his movie “10 Days in Sun City”, also disclosed he watched her come out of an operation alive ten days ago. He shared the photo above writing, “I had to catch a flight yesterday to make sure I am home for your special day my darling. Heaven knows that i am one of those parents that are busy in their everyday lives and forget…
Timaya releases new music titled ‘Woyo’. This follows his ‘Bang bang’ tune, which made a statement in 2016. ‘Woyo’ was produced by Orbeats, the producer behind D’banj’s ‘Emergency’.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says he is motivated by persistent rumours linking either Manchester United’s David De Gea or Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois with a move to the Bernabeu in the summer. Spain No. 1 and former Atletico Madrid keeper De Gea, 26, is a long-time target of Madrid president Florentino Perez, with a deadline-day move famously breaking down in summer 2015. Courtois, 24, is another with experience playing at Atletico, and the Belgium international is regularly linked with a return to the Spanish capital one day, with local reports claiming recently that he expected an offer from Madrid this…
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the club will make several new signings in the summer. Liverpool failed to recruit any players during the January transfer window, despite manager Jurgen Klopp saying in November that the squad was short of wide players. The Reds failed to record a win in January, but still sit one point off second place in the Premier League — 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea. Speaking on BT Sport after the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte’s side on Tuesday night, Gerrard said: “I think come the summer you’ll see four or five additions.” Fellow…
Manchester United have appointed Radoslaw Kucharski from Legia Warsaw as a scout to search for talent in Central and Eastern Europe. Kucharski was the Polish club’s director of scouting and is the latest addition in the reorganisation of United’s recruitment process. The Pole is credited with bringing through defender Krystian Bielik, 19, who Arsenal signed from Legia in January 2015 and made captain of their FA Youth Cup team. Kucharski told Legia’s official website: “I have had a great time at Legia Warsaw, but it is time to take a step forward. “It is a great honour that Manchester United…
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has said that his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo “hurts” when he is whistled by his own team’s supporters, however the club’s record-top scorer does still “love all the fans “at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo has been criticised at the Bernabeu on and off over recent years, even as he became Madrid’s record all-time scorer and helped the team win two Champions League trophies in the last three years. There were more whistles and boos after some poor early touches in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad, with video appearing to show the Portugal…
Jurgen Klopp said he told the fourth official that “no one can beat us” after Chelsea missed a late penalty in the 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Tuesday but apologised for his behaviour. Chelsea won a penalty when Diego Costa tangled with Joel Matip but Simon Mignolet saved the Spain international’s 77th-minute spot kick, prompting celebrations from the Liverpool boss. Klopp said he had been “a little angry” that referee Mark Clattenburg had not stopped the play in the build-up to the penalty for what he felt was a foul on Dejan Lovren and, after the match, he revealed the…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard should not be dancing on social media when the club are not in the Champions League positions. United midfielder Pogba posted on Instagram that he was “having fun with my bro” underneath a video of him and teammate Lingard dancing. Ferdinand told BT Sport: “I’ve just seen a video of the lads dancing in the changing room. I’m all for having a bit of fun on social media and stuff. But not when you’re fifth [sic: sixth] in the league and you’re not in the Champions League…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has expelled Mr Benibo Fredrick Anabraba, the Minority Leader in the state House of Assembly, over alleged anti-party activities. This is contained in a copy of the expulsion letter signed by Chief Davies Ikanya, the APC Chairman in the state, and made available to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anabraba is the APC legislator representing Akuku-Toru Constituency 2 in the assembly. The letter stated that the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party expelled Anabraba for allegedly failing to attend meetings to clear the…
Cynthia Morgan is out with a low-tempo tune titled ‘In love’. The song bordering on romantic reminds the listener of her 2014 love themed song ‘Don’t break my heart’. Enjoy the mushy side of Cynthia in the tune inspired by her true life experience.