As reactions continue to trail President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent appointments, majority of which seem to favour a section of the country above others, the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has expressed concern over the development. President of AYCF, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, who voiced concern over the appointments, said while it might not be the intention of government to make most of its political appointments from a particular section of the country, the fact remains that the appointments are lopsided and do not reflect federal character. Shettima said: “It is unfortunate the way the situation is, because one becomes worried. We…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of South Korean forward Son Heung-min on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old has signed for the Lilly Whites from German club Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 29 goals in 87 appearances. Tottenham have reportedly paid Leverkusen a fee worth £22m but Son’s deal is subject to work permit and international clearance. “I’m looking forward to going there and performing for the Spurs fans as soon as possible,” said Son. “Bold and daring – this is how I like to try to play.” He has been capped 44 times in international stage with 11 goals…
Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder, Bamidele Alli, is backing on the club’s unrelenting home support to enhance their chances of recording their first win of the season. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have drawn their last two matches since their opening defeat at Manchester United. Alli, 19, in just 40 minutes of Premier League football, has a goal to his credit in only his second appearance in the English top flight. “The fans were amazing when I came on at Leicester last week. They’ve been incredible since I’ve been here and I can’t thank them enough for their support,” he said, speaking to Spurs’…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), said on Thursday that the present administration was happy with the contributions of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development. He made the remark when some members of the Nigerians in Diaspora group paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo, who noted that Nigerians abroad had demonstrated that the country was united and indivisible and expressed the hope that they would continue in that direction, said there is some innate greatness in the Nigerian person and that greatness can emerge and will emerge, if the right leadership is given to various…
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said he bought his private jets before he became governor in 2011, contrary to speculations in the media that he has bought two private jets since becoming governor. Okorocha, who was reacting to calls by workers in the state that he should sell his private jets and use the proceeds to pay their salary arrears, described the claims as a total falsehood fabricated by those who are bent on discrediting his administration’s achievements. In a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, the state government said, “as a government,…
Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States, Prof Adebowale Adefuye is dead. Adefuye, whose tenure as ambassador ends on August 31, 2015 died after suffering from an heart attack in a Washington, DC hospital. Born in Ijebu-Igbo, in 1947, Adefuye received his First Degree in History at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1969, and in 1973 earned a Ph.D. in History there, with a dissertation on “The Political History of the Palwo, 1400-1911.” As a Fulbright scholar he studied at Columbia University, the University of North Florida and the University of Florida in Gainesville. Adefuye was a one time ambassador…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent appointments, saying it is a vindication of his warnings prior to the 2015 general elections that Buhari is an unrepentant ethnic jingoist. After months of guessing game with various names bandied in the media as possible choices for the positions of Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chief of Staff, President Buhari Thursday appointed Engr. Babachir David Lawal and Abba Kyari respectively to the positions. He also approved the following appointments yesterday: Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service Kure Martin…
A 33-year-old man, Gbenga Ogundana, has been found dead by Police detectives in Akure, Ondo State capital, after he reportedly committed suicide over loss of his job. According to Vanguard, the body was discovered in his rented apartment located at Orisunmbare Street, Cultural Centre, Akure, four days after he allegedly poisoned himself. Neighbours of the deceased had earlier reported to his elder brother, Segun, that the whereabouts of his brother was unknown. The elder brother, Segun, then called the deceased’s phone line without success. On arrival at the house, Segun discovered that the doors and window of his brother’s room were…
British Andy Murray will square Australian Nick Kyrgios in the first round of this year’s US Open. The draw for the tournament which begins on Monday, August 31 was conducted four days earlier, with 2013 champion Rafael Nadal pitted against Croatian teenager Borna Coric. Spaniard, Nadal, could get in the path of top seed Novak Djokovic, who is bidding for a third Grand Slam title this year, in a potential blockbuster quarter-final. The Serb, who has won six of their last seven matchup, begins his campaign against Brazil’s Joao Souza. Djokovic arrives in New York on the back of defeats…
South African rapper AKA, has shocked his fans with this latest development. The rapper who just welcomed his first child with DJ Zinhle last month has officially broken up with his baby mama. DJ Zinhle took to Twitter today August 26, 2015 to inform her fans about the latest development in her life. Zinhle also released an official statement, it reads: – AFTER A GREAT DEAL OF THOUGHT, REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION WE HAVE DECIDED TO END OUR RELATIONSHIP OF THREE YEARS. WE ENTERED OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH LOVE AND IT’S WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS WE LEAVE IT. WE BOTH WISH NOTHING…
After months of foot-dragging, President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has approved the appointment of Engr. Babachir David Lawal as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Also appointed is Abba Kyari, as Chief of Staff to the President. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the president also approved the appointments of Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) as Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service; Kure Martin Abeshi, Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service; Sen. Ita S.J Enang, SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) and Hon. Suleiman A. Kawu, SSA to the President on National Assembly…
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed his condolence to his Kaduna State counterpart, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his foster father, Malam Yahaya Hamza, in the late hours of Tuesday. Hamza, who was a renowned educationist and former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, died after a brief illness. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna. In the statement, Ambode urged el-Rufai to take solace in the fact that the late Hamza lived a fulfilled life especially in the Kaduna State Civil Service, where he served…
The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has expressed optimism that the search for the over 200 Chibok school girls kidnapped on April 14, 2014 will end in the safe return of the girls back home. Speaking when members of the Bring Back Our Girls Campaign Group, under the auspices of the Women for Justice, staged a peaceful protest to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, Ambode said like many Nigerians, he was extremely pained that the girls were still missing after 500 days. “As a parent, I empathize with their parents and understand how they feel. I can only add…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been accused of blackmail and lies by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), which the party said was for the sole aim of causing confusion in the APC and ridiculing its leaders. In a statement by State Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, the party said media reports that former Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Femi Bamisile, has begged Governor Fayose to help facilitate his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was concocted by the governor and his media aides to cause confusion, ignite anger among APC members and…
Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has been named UEFA Best Player in Europe for the 2014/15 season. The FC Barcelona forward beat his Barca team-mate Luis Suarez and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to the award, which was created in 2011 to revive the European Footballer of the Year Award (Ballon d’Or). It is Messi’s second time of winning the accolade – after clinching the inaugural edition – which has also been claimed by Andrés Iniesta (2011-12), Franck Ribery (2012-13) and Cristiano Ronaldo (2013-14) on the past. The four-time Balon d’Or winner received the trophy from Uefa president Michel Platini at the…
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Snr special assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has described both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as two sides of the same coin. According him, even if the APC fails, PDP will not be an acceptable alternative to majority of Nigerians now or in future. Okupe made the remarks in a Facebook post on Thursday on the need for PDP to reform itself. Read his full statement below: It was a great news to hear the formation of a body to drive the mobilisation of members of the pdp under the distinguished leadership of…
Nigerian veteran reggae act, Ras Kimono has spoken about the constant use of alcohol and drugs by younger artistes in Nigeria today. He made this revelation in an interview with The Nation. “With the rate at which our young entertainers are abusing drugs, and alcohol, many of them will be raving mad, in asylums, or rehab in the next 10 years” said the legendary act. In the interview Ras Kimono claims that he does not use drugs including cannabis which is favoured by many Reggae acts. He also said he is a vegetarian and does not drink. “I have never smoked ,nor drank…
Young American Pop-star, Justin Bieber said he was “bad influence” for a time, and that even though he’s changed his behavior, people “just want to keep seeing me fall.” Bieber makes the candid admission in an interview with Elvis Duran. The superstar sat down with the radio personality on Monday, which airs on Z100 and is syndicated nationwide. While the main point of the sit-down was to discuss Bieber’s new single, “What Do You Mean,” the conversation delved into some pretty deep topics. Reflecting on some of his controversial past, Bieber says, “I mean, maybe I’m a bad influence, but…
Mario Balotelli has joined AC Milan on a season-long loan from Liverpool. The Italy international is taking a pay-cut to move back to Milan, with Liverpool also paying part of his wages. Having returned to England from the seven-time European champions in August 2014 for £16m, Balotelli scored just once in the Premier League. He said: “I have been asked to tone down my look, to follow Milan’s style, and I will follow that without trouble. “The professional Mario didn’t just land here in Milan, even at Liverpool my behaviour and lifestyle were normal. “Over the last year there was…