A former governor of Plateau, Mr Michael Botmang,76, is dead. . His son, Mr Dadung Botmang, said his father died at his Zawan country home in Jos South Local Government of Plateau at about 2 a.m. on Saturday after a long struggle with kidney disease. . He said that the remains of Botmang had been deposited at the mortuary of Air Force hospital, Jos. . Dadung further said that arrangements were being made by the family members to give the late political icon a befitting burial. . Botmag was the deputy to former Gov. Joshua Dariye, before he took over…
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Gov. Muktar Yero of Kaduna State on Saturday said the state government had earmarked N3.5 billion to develop the education sector in 2014. . Yero said this at the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) at Barewa College in Zaria, Kaduna State. . Represented by Alhaji Ibrahim Ali, the Commissioner for Education, Yero said the money would be used for new schools, rehabilitation of the existing ones and supply of facilities. . He advised members of BOBA and other schools old boys’ associations in the state to redouble efforts at complementing government stride toward rescuing dwindling…
Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa has enjoined voters in the state to shun violence in the ongoing local government polls in the state. . Lamido gave the advice in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote in his hometown in Bamaina village of Birninkudu local government on Saturday. . He appealed to the people to live peacefully with one another and avoid anything that could cause problem amongst them. . The governor also advised them to be their brothers’ keepers and remain united in all their undertakings. . Reports state that Lamido cast his vote at 11:10 a.m prompt.
Professor Awwal Yadudu was legal adviser to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha. . In an interview, he said President Goodluck Jonathan’s re- election in 2015 on political and legal grounds. Yadudu believes the proposed National Conference is a ploy by the Federal Government to divert attention from the problems besetting it, saying the plan will fail. . His words, “If you read the 1999 Constitution carefully, it speaks about disqualification. It says a person shall be disqualified to hold office of governor of president if the person is elected twice to that office. A lot of people…
“Yes, because I wanted to face my job. Before I got the NTA job, I had heard that their men like women.So when he came and was toasting me, told him I was not there for that; I was adamant, I never thought we could become husband and wife but for his perseverance. The resistance against his toasting was for like four years before I agreed but we did not court for long as we knew each other very well. . We were very close in the newsroom but not as boyfriend and girlfriend. The toasting was so long, sometimes…
Barcelona’s Brazil forward Neymar should have recovered in time to feature in the Spanish club’s Champions League last 16, first leg at Manchester City on February 18 after an ankle injury proved less serious than feared. . A scan on Friday confirmed Neymar had damaged tendons in his right ankle in Thursday’s 2-0 King’s Cup last 16, second-leg win at Getafe, which sent Barca through to the quarter-finals 6-0 on aggregate, and club medical staff estimated he would be sidelined for three to four weeks. . “What a scare!” Neymar wrote on his Instagram account. . “When I fell I…
Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune is doubtful for their African Nations Championship (Chan) group A clash against Nigeria on Sunday, due to an ankle injury. . “Khune sustained the injury on Wednesday when South Africa played to a one-all draw against Mali,” said the SA Football Association in a statement. . “The No 1 goalkeeper is under the observation of the Bafana’s medical team and will be assessed overnight with coach Gordon Igesund taking a decision on Saturday morning whether he will available for the match or not. . Igesund said Khune had been sent for a scan which revealed…
Victory over Manchester United on Sunday would notch 100 Premier League wins for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho but he refuses to be fooled into thinking the ailing champions will give him an easy ride to another milestone. . United’s teething problems under new manager David Moyes have left them way off the pace, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and nine behind third- placed Chelsea, and defeat at Stamford Bridge would effectively end their hopes of staying in touch with the main title protagonists. . With strikers Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney likely to be missing for United, Chelsea will…
Southampton have slapped a £30million price tag on hot prospect Luke Shaw to scare off potential bidders, reports the Daily Star. . The English full-back, 18, has emerged as one of the country’s most sought-after youngsters, with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City reported to be interested. . It had been widely reported that Chelsea, yesterday, had a £21million bid for the Saints left-back rejected, as the club insisted that an offer in the region of £30 million would be more acceptable. . Chelsea feel they have an advantage in the race for the England youngster, as…
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has emerged as a surprise target for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, reports the Daily Star. . The Brazilian forward has hit an impressive 19 goals in 19 La Liga games this season, and with Chelsea crying out for a consistent striker, then Diego Costa may just fit the bill. . Although the Brazilian has committed his immediate future to the Spanish outfit, Chelsea feel they have the advantage in the form of Costa’s agent being Mourinho’s agent. . An advantage which sees Chelsea move into poll position to land the hotshot striker, ahead of Arsenal and…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists the balance of power in Manchester hasn’t changed. . The former Manchester United man spent 11 years at the current Premier League champions, making 235 appearances in the process. . The new Cardiff manager faces a trip to the Etihad Stadium at the weekend, where the Welsh side have a daunting task of taking on the scoring machine which is Manchester City. . But Solskjaer is not convinced that Manchester City will be the dominant side in Manchester for long. . According to Sporting Life the Norwegian said: “The situation in Manchester has not changed permanently.…
Manchester United winger Larnell Cole has emerged as a surprise January transfer target for Fulham, according to the Daily Mail. . The 20-year-old forward – who came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford alongside the departed Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison – has been identified by the Cottagers as a man to help save them from the drop. . Rene Meulensteen has been credited with an interest in a number of Manchester United’s fringe players, having spent time working for the Premier League champions under the former stewardship of Sir Alex Ferguson. . The recently installed Fulham boss is…
Manchester United are favourites to sign Chelsea midfield target Ross Barkley in the January transfer window, according to bookmakers. . Sky Bet offer odds of 9/2 on the Everton starlet moving to the Premier League champions before February 1st, as a number of clubs keep an eye on the 20-year-old. . Indeed, Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the central midfielder, who has three England caps to his name. . The Blues are second favourites to bring the player to Stamford Bridge, with Jose Mourinho priced at 14/1 to land the target. . Where Barkley would fit…
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has posted a note to the club’s fans on Instagram, thanking them for their support ahead of his move to Fiorentina. . The Brazilian midfielder underwent a medical today –and is expected to finalise his transfer at the start of next week, once a work permit has been granted. . The 25-year-old posted a heartfelt message to supporters of the Premier League champions, before promising to give his all for his new employers. . “Thank you Manchester United for all you gave to me,” Anderson wrote. “It was a pleasure and a proud to be part…
Manchester United remain keen on striker Edinson Cavani and are considering a summer swoop for the player, according to reports. . The Daily Mail claims the Red Devils continue to look at strikers, amidst doubts over the long-term futures of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney. . And, they have highlighted the PSG forward as a potential option at the end of the season. . Competition is likely to be fierce for the Uruguayan international though, with reports last month claiming Chelsea are also interested in the player – who will cost in the region of £54.3million. . David Moyes’…
Tottenham have made a move to bring Shakhtar Donetsk star Bernard to White Hart Lane until the end of the season, reports The Metro. . The Brazilian playmaker, who has also been a target for Arsenal and Barcelona, has struggled at Shakhtar this season and could now make a move to the Premier League this month. . And, ahead of the World Cup, it appears that the 21- year-old is hoping for first-team football in order to cement his place in Brazil’s squad. . With Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood looking to make his first signing as boss of the north…
Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan will opt to join the Red Devils in the summer, according to the Mail Online. . The 23-year-old has been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona in recent days, while Arsenal and Chelsea have also shown an interest, but it’s the Premier League champions who appear to be in pole position to secure his signature. . Gundogan is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Bundesliga – and the Germany international played an integral role in BVB’s Bundesliga triumph in 2012, as well as their…
Manchester United head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon and will be desperate to secure all three points against Jose Mourinho’s side. . The Red Devils will be looking to make it back-to- back victories after beating Welsh outfit Swansea City 2-0 in their last fixture. . David Moyes’ side currently sit in seventh place in the Premier League table and are nine points Chelsea, who sit in third spot. . Ahead of the clash, the Manchester United boss has already revealed that star duo Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney won’t be returning to the side. . And it’s…
Blackpool winger Tom Ince could be heading to French big spenders Monaco after speculation increases, according to the Guardian. . Ince is reportedly being monitored by a number of clubs including, Swansea, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Ajax but Ligue 1 side Monaco are supposedly in pole position. . But if Ince does decide to go abroad to play his football, Blackpool could be left with as little as £155,000 in compensation. . The winger has six months left on his current contract which runs out in the summer. . Monaco spent big money in the transfer market last summer when…
Paris Saint-Germain have enough financial strength to lure Eden Hazard away from Chelsea in the summer, according to French newspaper Le 10 Sport. . The Belgian international has been the subject of speculation which predicts a sensational offer from the French champions, with the hope that Chelsea will allow their star man to leave for the right price. . And despite the fact that not only is Hazard contracted at Stamford Bridge until 2017 but Jose Mourinho is thought to want to offer him a lucrative new deal in the near future to tie him down, Le 10 claims that…