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…