The Nigeria Football Federation have appointed Samson Siasia as the head coach of the Super Eagles after Sunday Oliseh resigned on Thursday. Siasia will be assisted by Emmanuel Amuneke with Salisu Yusuf and Alloy Agu keeping their posts from the Oliseh circle. These changes are coming on the back of Oliseh’s shock resignation just few weeks before the all-important back-to-back 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clashes with Egypt. Siasia, who has coached the Super Eagles in the past, has been mandated to navigate Nigeria through the two matches with Egypt next month. Alloy Agu and Salisu Yusuf were part…
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Louis van Gaal has upset plenty of Manchester United fans already this season and may do so again by resisting calls for teenager Marcus Rashford to start against title-chasing Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The 18-year-old Rashford had a dream senior debut on Thursday when, thrust in after Anthony Martial was injured in the warm-up, the striker responded by scoring twice in a 5-1 win over Danish side FC Midtjylland as United overcame a first leg deficit for a 6-3 aggregate success in their last 32 Europa League tie. Such was Rashford’s display, and United’s injury crisis, there…
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says his shock leaders have recharged their batteries after a welcome break ahead of the final push for a stunning Premier League title triumph. Ranieri gave his players last week off after a demanding schedule to allow them to rest their bodies and relax their minds before returning to action against Norwich on Saturday. The Foxes are two points clear of second placed Tottenham and third placed Arsenal with 12 games left, raising the previously unthinkable prospect of Ranieri’s men becoming the most unlikely champions in the history of English football After giving his players a…
Claudio Ranieri savoured a gamble that paid rich dividends after Leicester City got their Premier League title challenge back on track by beating Norwich City. Ranieri rolled the dice by sending on Leonardo Ulloa in place of defender Daniel Amertey in a bold attempt to break down Norwich’s brave resistance in Saturday’s encounter, and it did the trick. Ulloa slid home an 89th-minute winner to give the Premier League leaders a hard-fought 1-0 victory that gave them a five-point lead at the top of the table. “It was a good choice,” said the Leicester manager with a wry smile. “I…
Ojuelegba crooner, Wizkid has remained mute regarding allegations he fathered another child with model, Binta. Wizkid when asked by an HipTv interviewer about his alleged babymama put two hands together, flashed a charming smile, hugged the reporter and walked away. Late last month, reports surfaced online that the pop star welcomed a new bundle of joy with his US based lover. His baby mama further fuelled the rumours when she revealed her son’s name on Instagram which is- Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Jr. Wizkid welcomed his first son in 2011 when he was 21. The mother of his son is Sola…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has added another offence to the list of charges it filed against Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson- Olisa Metuh. In the latest charge, Metuh is accused of obstructing officials of the EFCC. Reports say the latest charge brought against the PDP spokesman, is contrary to Section 38(2) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act 2004. The penalty of this new charge maximum of a five-year jail term or N20,000 fine or both imprisonment and fine. According to Punch, the anti-graft agency filed two charges of mischief and destruction of evidence earlier, at the High Court…
The former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Lamorde has rebuked the Senate for issuing a warrant for his arrest, despite the fact that the case is in court. Lamorde also told the police to ignore arrest warrant issued by the lawmakers. The former EFCC boss, in a statement issued by his lawyer, Festus Keyamo, said the move by the Senators is an illegal scheme and a show of legislative rascality. The statement said “We most respectfully urge the Nigeria Police Force to await the outcome of the matter pending in court before deciding one way or the…
Mr Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has said that the ministry will support local marble and granite tiles producers to reduce importation gap. Fayemi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on a working visit to FUJIAN Stone Company Limited in Karu, Nasarawa State on Thursday. He reiterated that the ministry would pay attention to value addition to mining companies in Nigeria that would support the ministry to achieve Mr President’s diversification plan. He noted that the company which covered an area of 3,000 acres could only produce 200,000 square metres annually, creating huge gap opportunity for importation…
American television channel, Cable News Network (CNN) has described the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff as the founder of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The description was written on the screen during a Breaking News segment on Sheriff’s emergence as PDP Chairman. Sheriff, a former governor of Borno State, has been severally linked with the sect but he denies sponsoring its activities. The allegation has led many PDP members to reject him as the party’s chairman. One of such members is former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode who insists that Sheriff occupies an important position in the…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed an offer by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to organise a financing roundtable in Abuja to mobilise funds for investment and development of infrastructure in Nigeria. The president announced this while reacting to an offer by the President of the bank, Dr Ahmed Ali, during a meeting in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Ali assured President Buhari that the IDB would work with its traditional partners such as the Saudi Fund, the Kuwait Fund, Arab Bank for Development in Africa and the Abu Dhabi Fund, to increase the quantum of funding available to Nigeria. While welcoming…
The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has reportedly confessed to receiving 23 luxury vehicles from an associate of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, for allegedly collecting the vehicles which are said to be worth N310 million. The EFCC has subsequently urged the PDP chieftain to refund the stated sum to the Federal Government, according to The Nation. “Secondus is still under interrogation because there are fresh clues we are looking into on how diverted oil receipts…
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, has promised to focus on the wards and grassroots to bring back aggrieved members. Sheriff made the promise when a delegation of the Arewa Social Media Forum (ASMEFO) led by Yusuf Dingyadi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. He said he would take the party’s campaign to all nooks and crannies of the country but vowed not to work with recalcitrant and unrepentant party members. He said the crisis in the party was man-made and self-inflicted, adding that he would ensure the return of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives today, February 25, demanded the release of the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus. Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, February 24, for allegedly receiving 25 exotic cars valued at over N300million from, Jide Omokore, the detained promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited, who is being held over alleged fraudulent oil deals worth billions of naira. But the causus, led by the Minority Leader of the House, Leo Ogor, said the reason given for Secondus’ arrest is “flimsy” and did not connect…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the conduct of Edo and Ondo states governorship elections on September 10 and November 26, respectively. This is contained in the commission’s daily bulletin issued on Thursday in Abuja. The commission also released the Time Table and Schedule of Activities for both governorship elections in concert with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). According to the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for Edo governorship election, campaigns by political parties should begin by June 12, 2016. ” The conduct of party primaries in Edo, including resolution of disputes…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, told newsmen that 2016 budget will be ready by the end of March. He said “No sooner than later, hopefully by the end of next month, we will have it read.” Dogara also said the Reps will make sure that the budget impacts the lives of common Nigerians. He also frowned at the country’s continued dependence on revenue from crude oil. According to Today News, Dogara said “failure to diversify Nigeria’s economy in the past was the cause of the present challenges bedevilling the nation. “If Nigeria had diversified the economy…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has charged the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to prosecute Governor Ayodele Fayose; former Ekiti State Mopol Commander, Gabriel Selekere; and an Assistant Inspector General of Police, Bala Nasarawa over election fraud. The party in a petition to the police boss by the State Chairman of the party, Olajide Awe, said the accused must answer for their alleged criminal manipulation of the June 21, 2014 governorship election that returned Fayose to power. The petition reads in part, “Criminal Complaint Conspiracy, Bribery, Threats and Use of Military to Perpetuate Electoral Fraud…
Star Boy Wizkid has finally made a move to bring a long awaited dream of the Nigerian fans to life as he asks to collaborate with Davido on a song. As inevitable as this collaboration seems, considering their level of fame, it has been a long time coming and highly anticipated. The revelation was made in the cover feature of Davido for Fadar magazine’s 2nd Global issue. Rawiya Kameir, the reporter behind the stellar article for Davido’s feature, reveals that Wizkid had called Davido’s manager, Kamal Ajiboye, reveals saying: “It’s Wizkid himself, asking whether Davido might be down for some…
British singer, Adele has come out to show her support for her music counterpart, Kesha in her legal battle with Dr. Luke over issue of alleged sexual assault. Kesha in her videotaped deposition made contradictory comments in connection with her accusation where she said she was drugged and raped by Luke. Adele, while accepting an award at recently held 2016 Brit Awards made known her support for the star, which received loud acknowledgement from the crowd. A support from the ‘Hello’ singer could be the best support Kesha needs right now, as Adele made good use of the platform which…
Nollywood superstar, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde met Oprah Winfrey, Thandie Newton, Garceille Beauvais, Keke Palmer, Iyanla Vanzant, Boris Kodjoe, Niocle Ari Parker and other stars at the 2016 Essense Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The actress shared a series of shots from the occasion looking elegant in a Kinabuti gown. Omotola appeared on the TIME 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is set to launch the second season of her reality TV show ‘Omotola, the Real Me’.
Reality TV star has mentioned in an interview with Wonderland Magazine that she knew her father, Caitlyn Jenner was a transgender her whole life. She added that she once felt deceived when her father did not open up about his status much earlier. “I mean, obviously I knew about it my whole life, but it was never admitted to and then it was all said and done,” the E! personality, 18, explained. “I honestly just wanted to not be lied to. I just wanted honesty and no secrets.” She revealed that she is glad that the former Bruce Jenner has…