Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha says that he has fulfilled about 90 percent of the campaign promises he made to the people of the state. Okorocha made the comment on Tuesday, January 17, during a meeting with the management of the Sun Publishing Company in Owerri. “My administration has already fulfilled about 90 per cent of my campaign promises which includes building of 27 new general hospitals in each of the 27 local governments, free education at all levels, and infrastructural development,” he said. “We have also embarked on urban renewal and as well making effort to address problem of…
Author: David Folami
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) on Thursday denied reports speculating an imminent fuel scarcity over Federal Government’s inability to pay fuel marketers’ N660 billion debt. In a statement released in Abuja by the PPPRA spokesman, Mr Lanre Oladele, the agency said the report was misleading and “a gross misrepresentation of facts”. ”There were reports that fuel queues may soon return following the Federal Government’s inability to settle marketers’ N660bn debt and non-availability of foreign exchange to fund fuel imports. “PPRA wishes to state unequivocally, that these stories are gross misrepresentation of available facts at our disposal, hence misleading.…
President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly held a meeting with military service chiefs at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport before departing for a 10 day vacation. According to a report by Channels TV, the president had the meeting with the military chiefs behind closed doors. The meeting was confirmed by the President via his official Twitter handle which read: “Before leaving I met with the Security Chiefs. We will continue to work to fulfill our promise to confront all security challenges head-on.” Speaking on the meeting, the Chief of Defense Staff, General Abayomi Olanishakin said the meeting was to…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Lamido Sanusi II has appealed to philanthropists seeking to build mosque to dump the idea and educate the girl child in the state. The former CBN governor made this remark on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at a financial conference in Kano. Sanusi said it was not a coincidence that the Northwest region is the most backward in almost all indices of human development. In his words: “I’m just tired of people coming to me to say I want to build a new mosque. You know, we keep building mosques and our daughters are illiterate. So,…
Saturday’s visit of Manchester United provides Mark Hughes’ Stoke side their first real test of 2017 in the league amid a period of form that is a welcome departure from the doom of gloom of the previous calendar year. It has been a mixed week for the Potters that began positively — back in the top half of the table following the 3-1 victory over Sunderland in their last match. Since then, though, barely a day has passed without reports of Spanish talisman Bojan Krkic seeking a move amid rumoured interest from Middlesbrough. The majority of fans are saddened at…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says it will take years for China to build a football culture that can really compete with leagues in Europe, but he is still worried players will see mega Chinese offers as a new benchmark for top clubs to match. Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs have increased their efforts to attract top players by offering record-high salaries that few, if any, European clubs would be willing to match, with Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez among those to have been targeted so far. China’s increased influence on the English game has been highlighted even further by a row…
While it is not uncommon for a player to force his hand when he wants to move to pastures new, Dimitri Payet’s refusal to play for West Ham, in an attempt to force through a move to Marseille, undoubtedly leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Among the howls of indignation, however, it is perhaps worth remembering that it is players, more often than not, who are on the end of poor treatment from their clubs whenever the roles are reversed. If an unwanted footballer wishes to stay with his club, to honour his contract, the club doesn’t always play…
Andres Iniesta will have tests on a calf problem on Friday after being forced off during Barcelona’s 1-0 Copa del Rey win over Real Sociedad. Neymar scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Barca ended a 10-year wait for a win at Anoeta, but the victory was tainted by Iniesta’s injury. The midfielder was replaced by Andre Gomes at half-time after complaining of a light pain and the Blaugrana will hope that the knock is nothing serious. A statement from the club after the game confirmed: “Iniesta was substituted due to a problem with his…
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas believes Memphis Depay is champing at the bit to show his “immense talent” as the Netherlands forward puts the final touches on his move from Manchester United. Aulas expects a deal to be concluded for the 22-year-old in the next 48 hours, with the transfer fee set to reach up to €25 million (£21.7m). The Lyon president doubts the move will be finalised in time for Depay to make his debut against Marseille on Sunday, but he is hoping the Dutchman will soon be fulfilling the rich promise he showed at former club PSV Eindhoven after…
Barcelona escaped the Estadio Anoeta with a 1-0 advantage over Real Sociedad in their Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg match on Thursday. Neymar’s 21st-minute penalty was all the defending champs would need to take the slim lead back to the Camp Nou for next week’s second leg. And it was the Brazilian who won the spot kick just after the quarter-hour mark when his quick feet tricked Aritz Elustondo into a foul in the box. The Barca No. 11 then calmly sent La Real goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli the wrong way to give the Catalans the edge in the tie.…
Laura Ikeji, little sister to popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has tied the knot with her man, Ogbonna Kanu in a court wedding held earlier today. Ogbonna, who is the younger brother of legendary Nigerian player Kanu Nwankwo, had popped the question to an overjoyed Laura at a private dinner last December with a few family and friends present. The wedding took place at the Ikoyi registry, with a few family and friends acting as witnesses. Congratulations to the newly weds.
Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said that some Nigerians have been apologizing for voting the party out in the 2015 general elections. Makarfi made the comment on Wednesday, January 18, during a PDP event in Abuja. “We are reviewing and rebranding the party, it is only the judgment in Port Harcourt we are waiting for and we are praying for a fair judgment that will revive the hope of the people,” he said. “Justice should be done and seen to be done in a manner that the whole world will see that the…
Manchester United have spent lavishly since Jose Mourinho arrived, but this summer they are prepared to ramp it up another level with the Sun revealing Monaco star Bernardo Silva is one of their prime targets. The Portuguese No.10 would cost an enormous £70 million, yet money appears to be no object as the former Chelsea boss continues to assemble his star-studded squad. The Red Devils are also reportedly confident of landing Antoine Griezmann for £85m, and the 22-year-old attacking midfielder could follow, though Mourinho will face competition in the form of Real Madrid. With seven goals and six assists, Silva…
Many people might find Kanye West‘s political views unorthodox but that is exactly what the University of Washington is focusing on him for: a new course titled ‘The Politics of Kanye West’ is now being taught to third year students at the university. The course description says ‘Kanye West As a hip-hop artist Kanye West has had unprecedented impact on the sonic force of music, fashion, politics, and videography. Coupling his controversial moments, with his corpus of musical texts with special focus on sonic production, this course illuminates Mr. West as a case study for interrogating the interplay between fame,…
Tonto Dikeh, popular actress and mother of one shared a throwback photo of herself on her Instagram page. Time really does fly by.
Never before seen photos of Kim Kardashian show the reality star looking entirely different from the woman we know today. Shot in 2007, the photos show Kim looking less than flattering in uncomfortable-looking poses as she struggles to look sexy. The now-elegant A-lister is seen rocking several different lignerie sets as she struggled to pose for the photoshoot that was done at the beginning of her career 10 years ago. Her famous derriere, which has faced years of scrutiny, looked noticeably smaller, probably because of her obviously slimmer frame.
President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Monday, January 23, travel to the United Kingdom for a short medical vacation. Buhari wrote a letter to the Senate on Thursday, January 19, to announce his decision. The letter was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the plenary session of the upper legislative chamber. “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended, I wish to inform the Distinguished Senate that I will be away on a short medical vacation from Monday January, 23 to February 6th, 2017 and while I am away, the Vice President (Osinbajo) will perform the…
Former Senate Leader, Muhammad Ndume, has said he was not nursing any ambition to become the governor of Borno in 2019. Ndume, who is representing Borno South, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Maiduguri. He was reacting to rumours making the rounds in the state capital that he planned to take over from Gov. Kashim Shettima in 2019. He explained that his decision was based on the fact that he was getting old for the position. Ndume said the governorship position required young personalities that were vibrant in nature. “I personally feel…
The Joint Military Operation in Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, has dismissed claims of responsibility by a militant group on a supposed explosion at an oil field in Ughelli, Delta. Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, Spokesman of the Joint Task Force, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the reports were frivolous and false as troops in the area reported no breach of the pipeline as claimed. He explained that the fire caused by residents who burnt bushes near the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) oil field was falsely presented as an attack by a faceless militant group. NPDC…
Barcelona are struggling … slightly. Despite a comfortable 5-0 win this weekend, they sit third in La Liga. That’s even after Sevilla’s surprise come-from-behind victory against Real Madrid. As it stands, Madrid lead the league with 40 points and a game in hand, Sevilla have 39 and Barcelona have 38. Barcelona are on an 80-point pace. It’s hard to call that bad, but it’s certainly not good enough, and not nearly as good as the 91 points they totaled last season. The fact that the drop-off is occurring in the shadow of a Real Madrid side which just finished a…