Arsenal’s lack of transfer business in recent years has helped the squad function as a unit because the atmosphere in the dressing-room has not been disrupted by too many changes, left back Nacho Monreal has said. The addition of Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny last month meant Arsenal have signed 13 players who have gone on to be involved in the first-team set-up since 2013. During this period Arsenal have won back-to-back FA Cups, and qualified for the Champions League twice, while clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United, who have brought in more players but not collected any major silverware. “In…
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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has appealed to stakeholders in the power sector to partner the Federal Government in its effort to overhaul the sector. Fashola made the appeal while unveiling an overhauled generating unit of the Jebba Hydro Power Station on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rehabilitation work was the first carried out in the power station since it was inaugurated in 1985. The rehabilitation of the generating unit made possible through a N3.5 billon grant by the Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Mainstream Energy…
President Muhammadu Buhari, today, February 16, 2016, held a meeting with his Liberian counterpart, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in Abuja. Johnson-Sirleaf is said to have arrived the Presidential Villa at about 10am and was received by Buhari. The Liberian President then inspected a guard of honour before proceeding to the president’s office for a meeting.
Cameroonian soldiers have recaptured the town of Goshi in Borno State, Nigeria from Boko Haram, an official says. The soldiers are also said to have killed 162 terrorists and rescued about 100 persons who were being held captive by the sect, AP reports. This was disclosed by Cameroon’s Communications Minister, Issa Tchiroma Bakary. “During this victorious assault 162 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized, four artisan mine factories were dismantled, a previously identified training centre was set ablaze, war weapons seized,” he said according to Voice of America. “The operation led by Cameroon special forces also led to the release of…
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has sealed eight independent petroleum stations in Sokoto and Kebbi for allegedly selling petrol above the government approved pump price. The Sokoto Zonal Operations Controller, Mr Mohammed Makera, made the disclosure when he addressed newsmen in Sokoto on Tuesday. Makera, who gave an update on the fuel supply situation in the zone, said that five of the sealed stations were in Sokoto State, while three were in Kebbi. He said the sealed filling stations were sold the product at between N105 per liter and above. Makera said that the affected filling stations…
The Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has denied asking the Federal Government for more bailout funds. This is coming on the heels of accusations and criticisms from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The Osun PDP Director of Publicity, Mr. Diran Odeyemi said “It is embarrassing and fraudulent for Governor Aregbesola to be begging the CBN for another bailout when no one in the state knows when, where and how he spent the N34.98bn he collected five months ago.” Responding to the accusations, Punch reports that the Consultant to Osun State Government on Information, Mr. Sunday Akere said…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has accused the Federal Government of protecting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in the state, Tope Aluko from prosecution for perjury. Aluko recently alleged that the June 2014 elections in the state had been rigged in Fayose’s favour despite earlier testifying that the polls were free and fair. The governor made the allegation via a statement released by his media aide, Idowu Adelusi. It reads: “To Aluko and his sponsors, he is a whistle-blower; one thing we are sure of is that the whistle will eventually explode on Aluko’s face as well as the faces…
Olusegun Obasanjo is currently in Uganda as the head of the Commowealth observer team for the country’s February 18 elections. This was disclosed via a statement released by the organization’s secretariat. It reads: “On 18 February 2016, voters in Uganda will be asked to choose a President as well as a local representative for the Parliament. The last general elections were held in February 2011.” “The 13-member commonwealth observer group is led by former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo as chairperson, and senator Amos Wako of Kenya as Vice-Chairperson.” “The group will issue an interim statement of key findings shortly…
Godswill Akpabio has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will still produce the state’s governor in 2019. Akpabio made the remark during a recent rally in honour of his successor, Udom Emmanuel in the Ikot Ekpene area of the state, The Nation reports. “When I came to you in 2006, I told you Godswill should be done and you the people of Akwa Ibom agreed with me and Godswill was done. In 2011, I said Godswill should be done again, you agreed with me and it was done,” Akpabio said. “In 2015 I pleaded with you to allow Godswill…
Newly sworn-in Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has sacked all Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Administration and Finance and all the Directors of Local Governments in the 21 council areas of the state. Bello also sacked all Education Secretaries, Cashiers and Treasurers in the local government areas with immediate effect. News of the mass sack was delivered by the Head of service, Dr Moses Atakpa during a meeting with the affected senior officials while other staff learned of their dismissal through a media statement. “I wish to confirm that Governor Yahaya Bello has directed that all Permanent Secretaries, Heads of…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Ebenezer Babatope has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan has done nothing to warrant being probed by successor, Muhammadu Buhari. Babatope also said that any attempt to probe Jonathan would be an exercise in futility, Punch reports. “Any probe of ex-President Jonathan will be an exercise in futility because he has done nothing wrong to warrant any probe,” he said on Monday, February 15, 2016, during a telephone interview with Punch. “When Papa Obafemi Awolowo was alive, he described probe as an exercise in futility,” he added. There have been calls from several quarters…
Yesterday (February 14, 2016) Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde let her hair down and danced to the hit single ‘Woju’ by popular singer Kiss Daniel at Double Doors. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde opened the new event centre located in Ikeja and used the opportunity to celebrate her 38th birthday. Omosexy as she is popularly called enjoyed herself at the event centre launch and grooved to several Nigerian songs when she was on the dance floor. Other celebrities at the event were to Freeze, Blacky, DJ Bombastic, Bimbo Akintola, Big Sam, Denrele, and others. Omotola first celebrated her birthday in Ghana last week. During…
Although almost everyone has already spoken out about Kanye West’s misogynistic lyrics about Taylor Swift in Famous, off one of the tracks off his new album The Life Of Pablo launched at his Yeezy 3 New York Fashion Week show, Taylor’s BFF Selena Gomez has finally spoken out. According to Selena her pal is ‘’Killing it’ and actually always has been. She told Siriusxm Hits1, “Everybody has their own opinion. At the end of the day, you can just do what you do.” She further added, “She’s killing it and she kind of always has been.” Kanye West has however…
Seems like good things are happening for Grammy nominee Kendrick Lamar who recently got the key to the city of Compton. The rapper in an emotional ceremony on Saturday was awarded the key to the city of Compton, his hometown. Lamar who often references Compton in his music said during the ceremony, “It’s the biggest thing. It’s really not about how famous I get, it’s really about me utilizing my platform and giving it back to these kids because that’s what I wanted as a kid. Everything that I do is a reflection of how I felt when I was…
Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, 44, is known to be very calm and cool on Instagram, regularly posting video clips of her in the gym. Yesterday (February 15) saw Kate Henshaw moving out of character by blasting an Instagram user for a comment he made under one of her gym videos. The Instagram user wrote “This is the ugliest woman on earth so pitifully pitiful for her. What a shame to womanhood.” Kate Henshaw did not waste any time in clapping back the abusive Instagram user by calling him a ‘chimpanzee’. “Chimpanzee escaped from the zoo!! That’s what you are…will…
Davido has shared new photos via his snapchat showing a mysterious beauty out with him for the valentine celebrations. The stunning beauty is definitely not his ex, Sira, and had the valentine dedicated to her. The photos taken via snapchat, showed the couple having a blast at a club last night and goofing around. Davido commented on a personal photo of his via instagram saying: “With you it’s different…. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.” The pop singer had shared same words about Sira, while flaunting her all over instagram. We can’t help but wonder if the father-of-one has found love again.
American singer, Ciara left it open for all to see at the 2016 Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Monday in Los Angeles, making a fashion statement that will resonate throughout all Grammys. She wore one of the most revealing red carpet dresses ever seen in company of Russel Wilson, his new found attraction. The 30-year-old beauty recently told Cosmopolitan that their decision to abstain from sex until marriage has gotten more difficult saying, “I’m not gonna lie. I’m human, so it is not easy, especially when I look at him and I think he is the most…
Last night (February 15) at the 58th annual Grammy Awards pop star Taylor Swift, 26, became the first female artiste to win the Album of the Year category twice. She won the prestigious award for her fifth album ‘1989’. When making her acceptance speech Taylor Swift took shots at Kanye West for his claim that he made her famous. “As the first woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammys twice, I want to say to all the young women out there, there are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success…
Popular Nollywood Rita Dominic, 40, thinks that last night’s Grammy awards was a bit disappointing. Yesterday (February 15) the 58th edition of the Grammys Awards took place in Los Angeles, and while singer Taylor Swift made history Rita Dominic thought the ceremony was a bit dull. “#GRAMMYS2016 is a bit underwhelming to be honest” tweeted the actress early this morning. During the Grammys last night there were noticeable technical glitches when British singer Adele performed ‘All I Ask’ after being introduced by Bruno Mars who co-wrote the song. Adele was briefly cut out after as she sang the song. After…
Yesterday (February 15) media celebrity Denrele Edun, 32, visited the Goldie’s graveside three years after her untimely death. Denrele Edun who was Goldie’s ‘BFF’ before she died shared images of him at her graveside paying his respects. In the caption of the photo Denrele Edun wrote; “GOLDIE: Closed eyes, heart not beating but a Living Love! I promise to carry on with our contagious smiles, The same one that would light up a room the minute you walked in. I promise to laugh and continue to never take myself too seriously, I promise to love harder and forgive faster. I…