President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Saturday has commiserated with the family of the late Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha who died in Yola on Saturday. The president said he received the news of Mustapha’s death with shock. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina said the Buhari on behalf of himself and the Federal Government, extended heartfelt condolences to the late Deputy Governor’s immediate family and his relatives. Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal also expressed shock at the death of Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zannah…
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam has admitted that President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has good intentions for the country. He, therefore, urged the opposition to support him. Gabam, Chief of staff to former Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State, made the call on Saturday in Tilde-Fulani, Toro Local Government Area, in an interview. “Well, I believe the president should be allowed to determine his own pace of speed and also determine his own cruising level. “As an opposition party, we are monitoring with keen interest with a lot of maturity, and a lot of respects…
Wind of change is sweeping PDP in Bayelsa State. The All Progressive Congress (APC)’s quest to takeover the governorship seat in Bayelsa State got a boost today as the party received 1,150 new members ahead of the governorship election in the state slated for December 5, 2015. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all the new members defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Some of those who defected were Mr Wenirepe Seibarogu, a former Deputy Governor, Mr Sam Inokoba, former state PDP Chairman, and Mr Timi Alaibe, former Managing Director of the NDDC. Others include Sen. Heineken…
Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha was today buried at Gwage Cemetary, Maiduguri, hours after he was confirmed dead by the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola. According to Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, Secretary to the State Government, Mustapha died in his sleep Saturday morning in Yola, Adamawa, where he went to represent Borno Government at the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University of Science and Technology, Yola. The funeral prayer for the late deputy governor was led by Imam Idain of Borno, Alhaji Adam Ibn El Sanusiyu.
Leicester City continued their impressive start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win away to West Ham United. A late but good-for-nothing rally by the Hammers saw goalkeeper Adrian receive his marching order for going high on a Leicester player yards away from his goal at the other end. Leicester were two goals up at the break, courtesy of strikes by Shinji Okazaki and Riyad Mahrez as Dmitiri Payet’s first Premier League goal amounted to nothing. Coach Claudio Ranieri made no changes to the side which romped to a 4-2 win at home to Sunderland last week,…
Tottenham Hotspur squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Stoke City, thanks to Mame Biram Diouf’s late equaliser on a remarkable afternoon at White Hart Lane. Hugo Lloris returned in goal for Spurs while Nabil Bentaleb made way for Ryan Masson following his poor show at Old Trafford eight days ago. Marko Arnautovic replaced Charlie Adam for the only change in Stoke’s starting XI. Young goalkeeper Jack Butland mustered a good save in the 7th minute to disallow Christian Eriksen from sneaking his left-foot shot into the near post. The hosts continued to dominate early play and deservedly claimed…
Gone are the days when unwanted pregnancy was something that made people cringe with fear of humiliation. It was a situation that made the affected young ladies wants to run away from home or change location as they couldn’t bear the constant taunts and scorn that came with their pregnancy but in the present time, not much thought is given to that situation anymore. It’s been wildly accepted as a norm in the society now. Let’s look at various scenarios that seem to be promoting this Baby Mama trend. Shying away from responsibilities: Men these days feel they have what it…
A singer turned writer Etcetera has published another one of his articles. In this one, he’s taking a swipe at Nigerian girls. Read what he wrote below and share your view about them: – I was watching entertainment news on TV with a couple of friends and it got to a part where Tuface was on stage performing and a girl who probably was as drunk as a skunk, dragged herself on the stage and started hugging him and even took off her shirt . What is actually wrong with Naija babes at concerts? How do you expect your boyfriend to feel…
The All Progressives Congress has expressed deep shock at the sudden death of the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha. In a statement by the National publicity secretary Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the APC described Zannah’s death as a huge loss. “The suddenness of Alhaji’s Zannah’s passing has deepened the pain caused by his death. “We pray that God will comfort his family and give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” The APC also commiserated with the government and people and government of Borno over the Deputy Governor’s death, and prayed that God would grant repose to…
An attempt by a suspected suicide bomber to attack and wreak havoc on Rumirgo Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State Saturday morning was thwarted by a gallant vigilante group member, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, has said. Usman, a colonel, said in a statement that the suspected suicide bomber heading to Rumirgo market was accosted by a vigilant and security conscious vigilante. “In the process of interrogation, the suspected terrorist blew himself off and died on the spot”, the army spokesman said. He added, “The vigilante member sustained injuries and has been rushed…
Here is one of the the places talent can take one to. See Davido live with President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta of Mali yesterday in Bamako. Good luck Davido and keep rising!
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday expressed deep shock and sadness at the sudden death of the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, described Zannah’s death as a huge loss to his family, his party, his State and indeed, Nigeria. In a statement issued in Lagos, Mohammed said: “The suddenness of Alhaji’s Zannah’s passing has deepened the pain caused by his death. “We pray that God will comfort his family and give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”. The party also commiserated with the people…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Leaders in Anambra State have dismissed the purported suspension of the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, describing the moves as coming from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its agents. In a statement yesterday by the leaders, they vowed that no amount of blackmail, harassment and intimidation from the APC and their agents that can deter and distract Metuh from the ongoing task of rebuilding, remobilization and repositioning of PDP to reclaim Anambra State in the forthcoming elections. Metuh was reportedly suspended by the State Working Committee of the PDP yesterday over what it…
Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship, Delta State, Commodore Aliyu Sule, has identified impunity and slow pace of adjudication as factors responsible for the persisting illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Sule stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Warri. He said the process of trial of arrested suspects for oil theft was slow which encouraged the perpetrators to easily go back into the illicit act. According to him, the cases of more than five ships apprehended by his command over stolen oil since 2005 were yet to be resolved in the courts. “It…
BORNO DEPUTY GOVERNOR, ALHAJI MUSTAPHA ZANNAH, APPEALING TO PEOPLE FROM ASHIGASHIYA COMMUNITY IN GWOZA LGA OF BORNO WHO RELOCATED TO CAMEROON TO RETURN HOMEThe Borno State Government has confirmed the death of the State’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Mustapha. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Usman Jidda Shuwa, Mr. Mustapha died in his sleep Saturday morning while visiting Yola, the Adamawa State capital, to attend the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University of Science and Technology, Yola. Mr. Shuwa said the remains of the late politician would be brought back to Maiduguri, the Borno…
Belgian striker, Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Ross Barkley grabbed Everton’s third goal in a 3-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Saturday. Lukaku, who earlier before kick-off had apologised to an elderly woman after hitting her with a stray shot in the stands, scored two fantastic breakaway goals in the first half to place the Toffees in a commanding lead. Barkley, who provided for Lukaku’s second goal turned inside his man from inside of the box to get among the goals as well for Roberto Martinez’s men. The win was Everton’s first in seven league matches away to the…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Bindo Jibrilla has said that he was not using 200 million naira to mobilize prayer warriors against Boko Haram insurgents as reported in the media. The government says it is using the money to strengthen existing community surveillance and intelligence gathering to checkmate the operations of the insurgents. This was made known in a statement released in Abuja by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mathias Yohanna. “One of the challenges inherited by the Government on assumption of office is the menace of Boko Haram insurgency,” the statement read in part. “And as a serious and responsive…
Nigeria’s oil workers on Friday faulted the on-going reform in the oil and gas industry, and vowed to take necessary steps to protect their members’ interest. The workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, described the reform as a cover-up and vindictive actions against their members. They, therefore, urged President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) to call the newly appointed Group Managing Director, GMD, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, to order by directing him to stop the on-going downsizing in…
Less than 24 hours after an official of the Adamawa State Government said the state had earmarked 200 million naira for prayers against Boko Haram, the government has denied approving such money. Governor Jibrilla Bindow’s Chief of Staff, Abdurahman Jimeta, disclosed the amount in a media chat aired on the Adamawa State Television on Thursday, which was monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola. Jimeta disclosed that the money was sourced from the state and local governments’ joint account. “We have earmarked N200 million for prayers to seek for Allah’s intervention in tackling the Boko Haram menace and…
Tottenham Spurs have signed striker Clinton Njie from Olympique Lyonnaise, subject to international clearance and work permit. Njie has signed a five-year deal with the White Hart Lane outfit on his 22nd birthday for £12m. The Cameroon international had an impressive season with Lyon in 2014-15, scoring seven goals in 30 league matches despite only starting half of those games. He told the club’s official website: “I’m still young, still growing up and it’s a big challenge – the Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. We’re delighted to announce the signing of Clinton Njie subject…