England have been warned of the difficulty of dealing with Wales star Gareth Bale in Thursday’s Euro 2016 clash by Carlo Ancelotti and Vincent Kompany, while manager Roy Hodgson has insisted that his players have prepared for the Group B encounter as they would for any other game. Bale, 26, scored the opening goal in Wales’ 2-1 win over Slovakia in their opening win of the tournament, and the Real Madrid forward’s comments about Welsh pride in the build-up to the game have been the focus of much of the media attention. “I’ll put a stop to all discussions and…
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Didier Deschamps hailed the impact of substitutes Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann after France’s last-gasp 2-0 victory over Albania. France looked anything but Euro 2016 favourites as they laboured against a side ranked 42nd in the world, and were very nearly on the end of a major upset with Albania rattling a post. But just as Albania looked set to register their first-ever point at an international tournament, Griezmann finally broke their resistance with less than a minute to go. Pogba was dropped from the starting lineup but introduced at half-time and sparked a vastly improved display following a limp…
Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 donated food items to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A chieftain of the party, Nasiru Dano, who represented Mrs Buhari at the event stated that the move was part of her nationwide distribution of food items. Dano who did not say the total amount of items donated however stated that “the items are in their hundreds and it is expected to be shared among party members in the FCT.” The party’s national chairman, John Oyegun who took delivery of the items…
The All Progressives Congress on Monday, June 14, 2016, has reacted to the allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the APC and the Presidency are behind the Ali Modu Sherrif-led PDP faction. In a statement signed by the APC national secretary, Mai Mala Buni and made available to us, the ruling party described PDP’s allegations as baseless and laughable adding that the opposition is currently “suffering from its sins of the past.” The statement reads in full: “The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in reacting to the baseless and laughable allegations of a faction…
The Presidency has said that state governments will not be required to fund the Federal Government’s School Feeding programme. The clarification comes after Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose accused the FG of fraud for supposedly requiring states to contribute 40 per cent of the funds needed for the programme. The Presidency’s comments were contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The statement reads: We want the states to embrace this programme, it is good for the people, it’s a win-win for…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has slammed the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi over his comments on the establishment of the Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta state. The group also said the minister’s comments, showed that he was opposed to the establishment of the tertiary institution in the Niger-Delta. Amaechi in a Town Hall meeting organised for the people of the South-South region in Akwa-Ibom state, said the cost of the land (N13b) was outrageous, so the Federal Government could not continue with the project. The minister of state for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu on the other hand, disagreed with…
A lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu has sued Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state at the Federal High Court in Lagos state, for joining the ongoing workers’ strike in the state. Akingbolu said Fayose’s action amounts to abdication of his duties as Governor. The Ekiti state Governor in June 2016, joined the civil servants’ strike after efforts to make them return to work proved abortive. Fayose also explained that he decided to join the workers to express his concern for their plight. Premium Times reports that Akingbolu said “Considering the provision of Section 176 subsection 1 and 2 of the Constitution whether…
A former minister of transport and aviation, Chief Ebenezer Babatope has warned Governor Rauf Aregbesola not to cause a religious war in Osun state. Babatope also told the Governor to focus his attention on alleviating the plight of the suffering masses of Osun state. He said this following the tension brewing in the state between the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Governor Aregbesola. The former minister also added that a lot of havoc has been caused in Nigeria by politicians who use religion to serve their personal purposes. Babatope said “Let him have very good dialogue with the Christians…
Nigeria’s government will loan its states a total of 90 billion naira ($453 million), in its latest effort to augment their monthly income and ease strain caused by plunging oil revenues, the country’s finance minister said. The funds will help tide the 36 states over for a year as they get their finances in order, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said late on Tuesday. The loan is structured as 50 billion naira for three months and then 40 billion for nine months. She did not say what the interest rate on the loans would be. “It is a loan and it…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff to appear at its office for questioning. Sheriff is reportedly being invited to answer questions on funds spent by the PDP during its 2015 presidential campaign, The Cable reports. “Yes it is true, the EFCC in Borno state has invited Ali Modu Sheriff,” an EFCC source said. Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and other officials of the Goodluck Jonathan administration have been interrogated by the EFCC for the same reason. Meanwhile, the EFCC has raided the Lagos homes of former minister of…
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said that he wants to see sustainable, reliable electricity in Nigeria before he dies. Fashola also said that Nigeria is a country of promise despite its many challenges. “I’m a thinking person and I’m always looking for solutions to solutions. When I’ve found one solution, I’m not always convinced that it’s the best solution, so even when I’m implementing it, I’m looking for ways to make it better,” he said on Monday, June 13, 2016, during an interview with Channels Television. “Generally, the promise of this country keeps me awake. I…
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has said that the invasion of his home by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a sad throwback to a tyrannical past. EFCC agents raided Obanikoro’s home in Ikoyi on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The ex-minister made his comments via a statement released on Wednesday, June 15. The statement reads: Good morning friends and Good morning to all Nigerians. The Invasion and Raid of my Residence yesterday by Agents of the State is a sad throwback to a Tyrannical Past that is Better Forgotten. In 16 years of Democracy, we…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that Nigerians see nothing wrong with corruption. The remark was made by ICPC Chairman, Ekpo Nta while receiving students of Government Secondary School, Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Punch reports. “You see one Nigerian stealing billions of naira and dollars that could have been used for education and the construction of bridges and the irony of it is that many Nigerians do not see anything bad in it. They justify it,” he said. “At times, they say it is one-sided; why are you not touching this…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for the second time today, June 15, 2016. Prof Osinbajo has been acting in President Muhammadu Buhari’s capacity since he embarked on his 10-day vacation to the United Kingdom. Last week, the Vice President led those present in prayers for three sick minister. Here are pictures from the event as provided by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president.
Following his recent turbulent week with his current label Baseline Records, Skales returned to Twitter to re-address the issue using the hashtag #NobodysBusiness. The ‘Shake Body’ singer has since made the hashtag into a single, and this time he’s featuring his former boss/mentor Banky W. This would be his first feature with Banky in the 2 years since exiting from his former label, EME. While the two have been posting each other up on social media, Banky has been busy giving us a glimpse of the video shoot for the single on Snapchat.
A possible collaboration might be in the works between pop star Wizkid and Nigerian-British rapper, Tinie Tempah as the pair have been pictured on set in the Dominican Republic. This is coming off the back of Wizzy’s appearance at Chris Brown’s ‘One Hell of A Nite tour’ where he performed his yet-to-be-released duet with the American singer titled ‘African Bad Girl’. Since 2015, Wizkid has been heavily affiliated with Tinie Tempah’s’ ‘Disturbing London’ imprint.
In what is a rare occurrence amongst American celebrities, rapper Snoop Dogg‘s marriage to wife Shante Taylor is waxing stronger as the union has clocked 19 years against all odds. Snoop, real name Calvin Broadus got married to Shante who was his high school sweetheart on June 12, 1997, and the couple have weathered the storms – including once flirting with divorce by separating in May 2004, before renewing their vows in January 2008. ‘This music industry is a mother, man, and it’ll take your vision and blur it. But God is good, so I understand that I need my…
About two weeks ago, Ifeoma Nelly, a 200-level Industrial Chemistry student of Delta state university and her cohorts were arrested for allegedly impersonating Nigerian pop star, Wizkid. The arrest of the fraudsters has been a welcome development for Wizzy who said the act had put a dent on his personality in certain quarters. ‘I am very thankful to the Nigeria police for what they did for me. The case has been going on for a while now, I thank God we have been able to arrest one of the suspects. We would pursue this case to the court and ensure…
In 2013, when OJB was diagnosed of kidney failure, his first wife Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa fondly called ‘Mama J‘ came to his rescue by donating one of her kidneys to save her husband’s life. That decision is one she says she doesn’t regret despite the death of her husband earlier today. In an exclusive chat, Mabel narrates OJB’s last moments saying, ‘it wasn’t really dramatic, it was just the normal signs we see when he’s about going for his dialysis but this time he was in a lot of pains and I was by his side all through.’ She continued,…
It is no news that respected music critic, Benson Idonije is the grandfather of controversial dancehall star, Burna Boy. The ‘Like to party’ singer, who has said it on several occasions that his grandfather inspires him a lot and has a huge impact in his career, will celebrate him in grand style during his 80th birthday festivities. Burna Boy and his friends will be performing new generation genres; hip hop and afro pop at the last day of the four-day celebration themed ‘The Benjay Phenomenon’. READ: Burna Boy’s grandfather plans BIG for 80th birthday this month The octogenarian who is…