The Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) says patriotic and enlightened Nigerians will continue to support President Buhari to achieve success. The National Secretary of the party, Alhaji Abubakar Sokoto, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Sokoto issued the statement in reaction to a media interview credited to Alhaji Buba Galadima where he (Galadima) was quoted to have said that Buhari may be alone in 2019. Galadima was a former APC stalwart and Buhari promoter. “Galadima should know that people of his Yobe state in particular and North East states will never leave Buhari…
Author: David Folami
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for inflicting “broom and change” witchcraft on Nigerians. Fani-Kayode made the comment via an article titled “Behold he comes.” Read the article below: There is a deep rage in me that rises by the day. When I hear the voices of the voiceless and I see the suffering of the despised and the oppressed in our land it wounds my soul. When I hear the cries of the poor and those that have been reduced to eating one meal a day by a King and court that delights in spreading…
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that the president holds Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in high regard. Adesina made the comments in reaction to rumours that Buhari had betrayed Tinubu, who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The presidential aide spoke during an interview with Vanguard. Excerpts below Loyalists of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu are saying the President has betrayed their leader? Why? No. Don’t forget that I don’t speak for APC. I speak for the President. That question probably will be taken by the APC spokesman. But what I can…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party of hunger. Fayose also denied reports that he was planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made the comments on Thursday, December 1, while speaking at the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Rufus Adejugbe. “I will never dump PDP for APC. I remain strong and unshaken for the PDP. I can’t jump the boat; even if I want to jump, I won’t jump into the red sea,” he said. “Why should I leave the PDP and join a party of…
The Police is to deploy about 20, 000 of its personnel to Rivers to provide security during the forthcoming re-run elections in the state. The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, disclosed this while addressing Officers and men of Kano state police command on Saturday. He said that 20 gun boats and three helicopters would also be deployed to the state to enhance security the the during elections. He said the force had taken adequate security measures to ensure that the elections were peaceful. According to him, the Nigeria Police force is planning to establish a school in Kaduna…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, December 3, blamed the low turnout of voters for the Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency by-election in Lagos on poor awareness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election resulted from the death of Mr Elijah Adewale, who represented the constituency in the House of Representatives. Adewale died in Abuja on July 20. Alhaji Abdullahi Kaugama, Supervisory Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency By-election, made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the election. He said that although the commission did its best to…
Abba Kyari who is Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, was flown to the UK last Wednesday via a British Airways flight, Presidency sources have confirmed to Pulse. According to these sources, Kyari is diabetic and has been battling to fend off the ailment for a while now. “He’s responding to treatment in a UK hospital and there’s nothing to worry about. He’ll be back to work sooner”, one source offered. Kyari was visiting Mamman Daura–leader of the cabal in the Presidency–a couple of weeks ago, when a former Minister, Bagudu Hirse, was kidnapped right in front of Daura’s…
The Chairman of the PDP national caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has expressed confidence that the party will regain power in the 2019 general election. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Makarfi said the reason behind his confidence is a “secret” he cannot disclose. “If I tell you that, it will be like disclosing the secret of the PDP and I won’t do that,” he said. He added that he is not bothered about the defection of Idris Umar, a former minister, to the All Progressives Congress (PDP) and other members of the PDP. He said: “Since he left as…
Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees, Tony Anenih, says MKO Abiola would not have lost his life if he listened to his advice. Anenih said he advised Abiola not to declare himself the president after winning the controversial June 12, 1993, election which was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida. The elder statesman revealed this in his book ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics.’ According to him, Abiola reached a secret agreement with Sani Abacha, former head of state, to take over from Ernest Shonekan, interim president, but he fled the country when things heated up. He said…
The Presidency has said that the proposed external borrowing of 29.9 billion dollars by the government is meant for the execution of developmental projects across the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday night, December 3. The Presidential aide was reacting to the Emir of Kano Lamido Sanusi’s position on the borrowing plans. President Muhammadu Buhari had in October requested the National Assembly to approve a foreign loan of 29.9 billion dollars to fund developmental projects across the country between 2016 and…
The Federal Government reportedly closed the case of forgery of the Senate Standing Orders, 2015, allegedly masterminded by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, despite the emergence of new facts about the case, Punch reports. It was gathered that the police submitted a fresh report of investigation to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice through the National Prosecution Coordination Committee. The police reportedly indicted Saraki and Ekweremadu in the reports. On October 7, 2016, the Federal Government withdrew the charges of criminal conspiracy before a High Court of the Federal…
Tottenham Hotspur got back on form with a resounding 5-0 win over Swansea thanks to braces from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen, writes Iain Macintosh. After a run of just one win in 10 games, this was the fixture that Tottenham needed to get their season back on track. Swansea City, excellent against Everton and successful — if rather less excellent — in a 5-4 win against Crystal Palace, were swept aside at White Hart Lane. The Swans were beaten 5-0 and offered minimal resistance in the process. Spurs needed no encouragement to take advantage. For too long this winter,…
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, has fired back at Nuhu Ribadu. Waziri said Ribadu, who is a pioneer chairman of the EFCC, is enjoying the wealth of people he once labeled as corrupt. Ribadu had alleged that Mike Aondoakaa, a former attorney-general of the federation; Ben Nwabueze, a senior lawyer; and Waziri, among others frustrated the fight against corruption in the country. Waziri, in a statement issued on Saturday, December 3, is frustrated and depressed, adding that he has not moved on with his life after being removed as chairman of the…
Bournemouth came back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to snatch a stunning 4-3 win over Liverpool in a thrilling match on the south coast. Nathan Ake bundled the ball home deep in stoppage time after a Loris Karius fumble as Jurgen Klopp saw his side’s hopes of cutting Chelsea’s lead at the top frustrated. Sadio Mane opened the scoring for Liverpool after 20 minutes, tucking the ball away neatly after a pass from Emre Can had cut through the Bournemouth defence. Divock Origi, making his first Premier League start of the season, soon made it two as he took the…
Jose Mourinho has said the challenge at Manchester United is not like any he has previously faced in his managerial career. Although the United manager has been at clubs looking to end spells without a title, he believes the demands at Old Trafford are more complex. “When I went to Real Madrid, they had gone 25 years without a Spanish Cup and lots of years without a championship,” he told reporters. “Inter Milan were 50 years without a Champions League. “Those jobs were hard but at United, from a tactical point of view, I have never had so many contradictions…
Jose Mourinho has handed Henrikh Mkhitaryan his first Premier League start for Manchester United since Sept. 10 for the trip to Everton on Sunday. Mkhitaryan last started in a league game during United’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester City nearly three months ago — a game in which he was substituted off at half-time. After falling down the pecking order under Mourinho, Mkhitaryan has since returned to the first-team squad in recent weeks and impressed when starting in the 4-0 Europa League win over Feyenoord and 4-1 EFL Cup victory against West Ham. Matteo Darmian and Paul Pogba are the two…
Government officials in England and Spain have called for Jose Mourinho’s tax bill to be examined after reports that say the Manchester United coach’s advisers hid more than £10 million. The Sunday Times anaylsed the millions of leaked documents detailing the tax arrangements made by several top football players and coaches, including Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil. The newspaper said it found evidence that Mourinho’s advisers misled investigators while hiding money in a Caribbean tax haven. Julian Lopez Milla, a member of the Spanish parliament’s tax committee, told the Times that he would “call on…
Adam Lallana has told Sky Sports that he is confident Jurgen Klopp will bring long-term success to Liverpool. The Reds have made a push for the Premier League title this season and sat on top of the table for large periods of November. The lack of European football at Anfield this campaign has given Klopp more of an opportunity to work with his players on the training pitch during his first full season in charge and Lallana believes the team are reaping the rewards. “We have our own Champions League and the manager has quoted that,” Lallana, who has been…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool are prepared to make additions in the January transfer market, but added that he does not know if it will be necessary. Injuries in attacking positions are starting to build up for the Reds, with Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings currently on the sidelines, while Sadio Mane will be on international duty with Senegal at the African Nations Cup in January. Sources told ESPN FC last month that Liverpool are interested in FC Rostov striker Sardar Azmoun, but Klopp insists he is happy with his squad, while he is unsure whether…
Manchester United have only just made Anthony Martial the most expensive teenager in history, but the Sun believes Real Madrid and Barcelona would be ready to offer the Red Devils a profit on their investment. The France international cost an initial £36 million, but with a further £8m arriving once he reaches 25 goals for Jose Mourinho’s side and that same amount once he earns 25 caps for Les Bleus, United’s outlay is likely to be at least £52m before the end of next season. The report suggests the Spanish clubs would offer £60m, though United would surely be uninterested…