Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose believes that only the Igbo tribe can survive in isolation if Nigeria breaks up. Fayose also described the Igbos as a “unique people in the country.” “Whatever anybody says, the Igbos are a unique people in the country. God forbid, if Nigeria should break, they are the only nation that can survive because they are industrious people,” Fayose said on Saturday, November 19, after being conferred with a title by the Igbo community in Ekiti,” he said. “All the permanent structures found everywhere are owned by the Igbo people. Wherever you go in the country,…
Author: David Folami
The EFCC has preferred a 30-count charge against a Federal High Court Judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, and Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In the charge listed as number LD/367/C/16, Ofili-Ajumogobia was listed as first defendant, while Obla was named as second defendant. The defendants were said to have committed the offence on May 21, 2015 by conspiring to pervert the course of justice with five million naira. The money was alleged to have been transferred to one Nigel & Colive Ltd. in relation to a charge number FHC/L/C/482/10. Ajumogobia is said to be a sole signatory to Nigel &…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has urged the Federal Government to pay greater attention to the welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Bello made the call on Sunday, November 20, while visiting the family of late army hero, Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali in Kaduna. “We must give honour to whom it is due and our soldiers deserve the best of everything. They give up their comfort, happiness and families just to keep the rest of us safe,” the governor said. “They must be encouraged and I call on the Federal Government to make their welfare and that of the families…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described social media as a nightmare to image makers because of its disinformation through fake and distorted news. The minister who stated this on Monday in Lagos at the opening of the 4Commonwealth Public Relations Congress, noted that image makers in both public and private sectors were victims of the trend. He, therefore, charged PR practitioners to devise innovative ways to ensure a better, charged-way communication network between their employer and the people. The event organised by the Management School, London and the Business Education Examinations Council, has the theme…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club will treat Vincent Kompany’s latest injury with care. Kompany, 30, suffered a head injury in a collision with his own goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League clash against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday. “He had a problem with his head,” Guardiola said. “[He got] a kick. Now we’re going to control him. You have to be careful with head injuries. Hopefully it won’t be anything serious.” The win left City in second place in the Premier League, below…
Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels was wrong to visit his former Borussia Dortmund teammates’ dressing room before the Klassiker, according to Lothar Matthaus. Hummels, 27, left Dortmund this summer to join their Bundesliga rivals for €35 million and was booed throughout the 1-0 defeat to his former club. And Matthaus felt that the defender should have saved his prematch visit to Thomas Tuchel’s squad for after the game. “I would not forbid Mats Hummels if I was the present coach, but would suggest that [takes place] after the game,” the Germany legend told Sky. “Before the game, the concentration should…
Yaya Toure received a standing ovation from his Manchester City teammates in the dressing room after returning to the side for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The Ivorian scored twice in his first Premier League appearance of the season to secure the three points. Toure had been frozen out of the squad by Pep Guardiola after comments from his agent Dimitri Seluk aimed at the City boss. But Toure apologised earlier this month and his teammates gave him a warm welcome on his return to the squad. “It was fantastic because these guys have always been there for me.…
Manchester United failed to stop a rare Arsenal attack on Saturday, allowing Arsene Wenger’s team to snatch a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, bringing into focus the home side’s occasional lack of resilience, quality and experience. Attentions are already focusing on how United can remedy that in coming transfer windows, and Bayern Munich’s versatile David Alaba could offer a solution to some of the problems. The Daily Mirror reported that United watched Alaba twice during the international break when his national side, Austria, faced the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia. Below we look at the case for and against Jose…
Chelsea made it six consecutive victories and six clean sheets in the Premier League as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 to move to the top of the table. Diego Costa scored the only goal of the game — his 10th of the season — to hand the Blues the victory, which takes them one point ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City at the division’s summit. The opening stages of the first half at the Riverside Stadium were an even affair with both teams looking to get forward but lacking in the final third — Alvaro Negredo up one end, and Victor…
Juan Mata has continued to be one of the surprises of the season for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, according to Gary Neville. Former United defender Neville felt that Mata was the best attacking player in Mourinho’s front three — playing alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial — during Saturday’s 1-1 home draw against Arsenal. Mata opened the scoring in the 68th minute before a late equaliser by Olivier Giroud salvaged a point for Arsenal. It was the Spain international’s fourth goal of the season, following on from strikes against Bournemouth and Leicester City in the Premier League and Manchester…
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says 2016 has been his best year and that he has done everything he can to win the Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo, 31, won Euro 2016 with his country this summer and scored 51 goals in 48 matches for Madrid as they won the Champions League trophy. After his hat trick in the Madrid derby, coach Zinedine Zidane said there was no doubt about who should win the Ballon d’Or, and Ronaldo insists he has a great chance. “I’ve done everything for this season,” he told Telefoot. “We won the Champions League, I won…
Barcelona will have to cope without talisman Lionel Messi for the visit of Malaga on Saturday after the Argentine was ruled out just hours before the game due to illness. “The Argentine player showed symptoms of lightheadedness and vomiting and will not be available for the game against the Andalusian side,” Barca said in a statement. Messi only returned to Barcelona on Wednesday after guiding Argentina to a crucial 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Tuesday. Barca are also without the suspended Luis Suarez as they aim to move top of La Liga for at least a few…
Barcelona will have to cope without talisman Lionel Messi for the visit of Malaga on Saturday after the Argentine was ruled out just hours before the game due to illness. “The Argentine player showed symptoms of lightheaded and vomiting and will not be available for the game against the Andalusian side,” Barca said in a statement. Messi only returned to Barcelona on Wednesday after guiding Argentina to a crucial 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Tuesday. Barca are also without the suspended Luis Suarez as they aim to move top of La Liga for at least a few…
John Mikel Obi’s huge salary at Chelsea has ended Marseille’s hope of signing the midfielder according to a report. Mikel Obi has been left out of Chelsea squad so far this season since he returned from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games where he won bronze in the football event with the Nigeria U-23 team. Mikel has already stated his readiness to leave Chelsea in January and Lique 1 side Marseille are interested in signing the midfielder. The 29-year-old’s reported £3.4m-a-year salary is, however, threatening to bring an end to the move. According to French outlet Le 10 Sport, Marseille manager…
DJ Zinhle has found love once again but this time, outside of the entertainment circle. The South African Dj took to her Instagram page to flaunt her new man, Brendon Naidoo, who is a successful entrepreneur and is super cute too. On a photo of the two of them, Zinhle wrote, “@brendonnaidoo you are everything. Thank you for being my light, for your support and beautiful heart. You are amazing and I am blessed to call you my man.” Back in September 2015, Dj Zinhle split up with rapper ex, AKA, following accusations that he was cheating on her with…
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have agreed on a settlement in their divorce, and they both had to declare income for 2014 according to TMZ. And from that declaration, Mariah supposedly raked in $6.3m while Nick’s income for that year was $2.7m. In their settlement, Nick is required to pay a monthly sum of $5,000 into a trust fund for their twins while Mariah isn’t required to pay a cent. The twins are not left out of the settlement, as neither Mariah nor Nick can allow them to address any future spouse with any endearment; mom, dad, mommy, daddy, father,…
Joke Silva is definitely giving younger women a run for their money as she looked stunning on Saturday when she attended the Project Fame finale in a breathtaking sheer dress made by Nigerian fashion brand, Havilah Davis. She accessorised with dropping earrings and bold rings. Her flawless make-up was done by Erumu creations and Pro spotted makeover while her hair was styled by Adenike Alegbe. The show’s voice coach, Dupe Ige Kachi also looked stunning in red as she posed beside ‘Mummy J’ as Joke is fondly called.
19-year-old Kylie Jenner might be on a semi-nude photos spree as she’s kept fans happily entertained with racy photo after racy photo the last coupe of days. The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, who recently revealed her online shop with a photo of her dressed in a lingerie, took to the ‘gram to wish her rapper beau, Tyga a happy 27th with what might be her boldest photos of both of them yet. The cute couple, both dressed in nothing but a pair of jeans each, snuggled close to each other, looking so at peace and in love. The first…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov Akinwunmi Ambode, Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf Aregbesola have reportedly shunned the APC campaign rally in Akure ahead of the Ondo governorship election. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and the three of the APC governors were absent at the campaign, which had the presence of the President, Muhammadu Buhari. It was further reported that present at the campaign alongside President Buhari were governors of Imo, Plateau, Kano, Ogun, Jigawa, Edo States. Though no reasons were given for their absence at the rally, the Chairman the APC…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Akure, Ondo, lauded Ondo All Progressives Congress gubernatorial aspirants for their loyalty to the party. Buhari also lauded them supporting Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the party’s candidate for the Nov. 26 elections in the state. Speaking at a meeting with the gubernatorial aspirants, APC elders in the state, and national officers of the party, President Buhari said the unity of the party was crucial for the outcome of next Saturday’s election. “I am very pleased that those of you who lost the primaries are still very much in the party. “That you lose elections doesn’t mean…