Tag: President

2Jan By MosesianNo Comments

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God has not told me who’ll be President in 2023 – Adeboye

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said that God has not told him who will become Nigeria’s President in 2023. Speaking during the 2022 Crossover Service of the church held at the RCCG International Headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday December 31, Adeboye who gave out prophecies for the new year, said many people have been asking him who will succeed President Buhari in the next general elections. Stating that prophecy is not a guess work, the cleric added that God has not revealed Nigeria’s next President to him.

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2Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Senate to review controversial Electoral Bill, 1999 Constitution January

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly, upon resumption on January 18, 2022, would review the Electoral Act Amendment Bill which was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. Lawan who disclosed this on Saturday in a New Year message he personally signed, said the 1999 Constitution would also be reviewed in line with the current state of the nation. DAILY POST recalls that the National Assembly had on November 19, last year transmitted the Electoral Bill to the president with recommendations on electronic transmission of election results and direct primaries for political parties. However, controversy emerged when the president, through a letter addressed to both chambers, kicked against the recommendation of direct primaries for political pa...

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31Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Again, Army Generals pledge loyalty to President, Constitution

Despite condemnations over the years, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) continue to pledge loyalty to the sitting President. There was another instance on Thursday during the decoration of newly promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA). Minister of Defence, retired Major General Bashir Magashi told them to discharge their duties professionally. He spoke at the Army Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, as some Brigadier Generals became Major Generals; a number of Colonels moved up to the Brigadier General rank. Magashi described their elevation as recognition of diligence and sacrifices individually and collectively to the military. The minister assured that the government will continue to support the Army by acquiring additional hardware for operations across the coun...

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25Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

2022 World Cup play-offs: Pinnick gives update on where Super Eagles will play

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said the National Stadium in Abuja, will be given priority for the Super Eagles’ 2022 World Cup play-offs. The stadium in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was just recently refurbished. Before now, the national team played their home matches at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. However, Pinnick has noted that Abuja “is the home of the national teams”. He said: “Abuja is home of the national teams, but everywhere in Nigeria is our home. We are happy that Abuja has been fixed and it will be our first priority in the World Cup qualifiers in March. “Lagos is also our home and very soon, the National Stadium will be hosting our games.” Nigeria will face either Mali, Egypt, Congo DR, Cameroon or Ghan...

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23Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Nollywood actor, Sam Obiago aka Daddy Sam, dies

Veteran Nollywood actor, Sam Obiago aka Daddy Sam, is dead. The death of the actor was announced by the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria AGN, Emeka Rollas. He shared the photo above on his page and wrote; ''Another Sad Day RIP Daddy Sam'' He however did not disclose the cause of death.

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23Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Pinnick confirms NFF met Mourinho for Super Eagles job

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has confirmed that they held talks with Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, as they search for a new Super Eagles head coach. Pinnick revealed this during a media parley with sports journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. The NFF boss also said the national team would get a new coach “within the next week or so”. Austin Eguavoen was appointed on an interim basis, after Gernot Rohr was sacked earlier this month. But the federation is in advanced negotiations for a permanent replacement for Rohr. “We have spoken to three top coaches. Peseiro, whose name has been going around, is one of them and I can tell you he is a top coach. “We also talked to Mladen (Krstajic). But after talking to him, he got a job with a top club...

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22Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

AFCON 2021: Samuel Eto’o reveals position on cancelling tournament in January

Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation, has insisted the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will surely go ahead amid concerns of cancelling the tournament. The 2021 AFCON will take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6 2022. Recall that the AFCON 2021 was originally billed to take place between June and July 2021 but was postponed till next year due to the pandemic. However, there are uncertainties surrounding the tournament. The most significant opposition comes from Europe, especially in England, where clubs are reluctant to release their top players. The Omicron variant of COVID-19, which is spreading fast, is also a concern. There are reports that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, is considering cancelling this year’s edition...

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22Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Ex-national president of NUJ, Bonnie Iwuoha, dies

Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha, ex-Abia State Commissioner of Information and former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has died.   Iwuoha, who served as the national President of the Union between 1996 to 1997, died on Monday evening, Dec. 20, in Umuahia, Abia State.   He was also a former Managing Editor/Head of Editorial Department, Daily Times of Nigeria, between 1991 to 1993, and a Media Adviser to the then Governor of Abia State.   In a statement signed by NUJ National President, Chris Isiguzo, the Union expressed sadness over Iwuoha's death and condoled with his family.   The statement reads: "A very committed member of the NUJ, Mr Bonnie Iwuoha had been very passionate about the union and he dedicated his time and energy tow...

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15Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Obasanjo’s Owu kingdom loses king

The Olowu of Owu kingdom, Abeokuta, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu has passed on. The Ogun State Government announced the demise of the first-class Oba on Tuesday, saying he joined his ancestors on Sunday after a brief illness. Owu is the homestead of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, where he was installed as the Balogun. The late Olowu was installed in 2005 following the demise of late Oba Adisa Odeleye in 2003. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Afolabi Afuwape, expressed his condolences to the Chiefs and people of Owu over the demise of Oba Dosunmu. Meanwhile, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the transition of the Olowu, describing him as a man of peace and a passionate supporter. Abiodun c...

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14Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

“You want to become President yet no fit respect our Naira notes”- Actor Uche Maduagwu tackles Yul Edochie for stepping on Naira notes at a church’s thanksgiving service

Actor Uche Maduagwu has slammed his colleague, Yul Edochie, for stepping on Naira notes at a church's thanksgiving over the weekend. Edochie, who has shown interest to become President of Nigeria someday, attended the end-of-the-year thanksgiving service of Anambra-based clergyman, Prophet Odumeje. At the church service, there was Naira rain as members and guests sprayed the man of God money while on the altar. During the service, the clergyman invited Yul to the altar and they danced on the money that littered the floor. Uche saw the video and was appalled by the stepping on Naira notes. He took to his Instagram page this morning to criticize Yul. According to Madagwu, Yul wants to become President but has no respect for the naira. He described Yul's actions as a '...

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13Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Why NFF sacked Rohr as Super Eagles coach – Pinnick

Amaju Pinnick, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has explained why Gernot Rohr was sacked as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Rohr was fired on Sunday after a virtual meeting of the NFF executive committee. Former captain and current NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has been put in charge of the three-time African champions. Pinnick has now said the decision was taken to forestall a “disaster” waiting to happen. “It wasn’t an individual decision; it was a collective decision from the committee. “We didn’t want a disaster to happen before taking the decision,” Pinnick said on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Pinnick also said the last two matches under Rohr were abysmal and Nigeria would not h...

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10Dec By BobbyNo Comments

News

Buhari values his cows than 42 Sokoto passengers burnt to death by bandits – Auta

Dr Moses Auta, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has said President Muhammadu Buhari values his cows than the lives of Nigerians. He also blamed the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for not doing enough to curtail the killings and kidnapping of innocent souls across the country. He said this while speaking with DAILY POST in Kaduna on Friday, noting that with the spate and increasing atrocities committed by bandits and other criminal elements, while the ruling government keeps mute, the criminals will soon take over the leadership of the country. “Just imagine, 42 precious human beings were roasted in Sokoto by bandits hours after the incident, the president visited Lagos where he inaugurated s...

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10Dec By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Sampdoria coach D’Aversa calls for unity: I have total esteem for Ferrero

Sampdoria coach Roberto D'Aversa admits it's been a tough week for the club. Massimo Ferrero has resigned as Sampdoria president after being arrested - which occurred when he was in talks with Red Star Belgrade coach Dejan Stankovic about replacing D'Aversa. “I would like to make some reflections," D'Aversa said at a press conference. “At this moment, everything seems black, but there is the will on my part to see things in colour. “The first reflection is to the President Massimo Ferrero, for whom I have professional and human esteem, and I hope that this situation will be resolved quickly. “The second one I want to do for Sampdoria, intended as a club. In these days they are showing togetherness and I'm really proud to be Sampdoria's coach. “The third is for the team. We k...

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9Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Dowen College: Buhari breaks silence on student’s death, reveals what to do

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that no one involved in the alleged killing of Dowen College’s student, Sylvester Oromoni Jr would be spared. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president condemned the incident that led to the death of the 12-year-old schoolboy. Recall that Sylvester Oromoni had prior to his death, alleged that five senior students of the Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State had bullied him for refusing to be initiated into a cult group. The incident which led to the death of the young boy had triggered a reaction from several Nigerians who continued to demand justice for the late schoolboy. The Lagos State government had launched an investigation into the incident to unravel the controversy surrounding the death. ...

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3Dec By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

NFF to Ratify Rohr Sacking next Week, Rules Out Nigerian coach as Replacement

Amaju Pinnick, the President of Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly briefed the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare on the situation regarding the sacking of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, and the hiring of his replacement. Informed sources close to the ministry revealed to Complete Sports that the NFF briefed the minister of sports on Thursday, December 2, on how Rohr will be paid off and progress made to hire a new coach even as they (NFF) promised to return next week to brief the minister further on the new coach to be hired. The Nigerian Sports site also claimed that an undisclosed Belgian coach is atop the list of coaches the NFF are considering replacing Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles coach. It was claim...

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2Dec By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Las Palmas to upgrade contract for Barcelona target Alberto Moleiro

Las Palmas have moved to upgrade Alberto Moleiro's contract with an increased buyout clause. Las Palmas are pushing to agree new terms with the midfielder amid interest from Barcelona. Eighteen months after successfully signing Pedri from Las Palmas, Barca are now keen to bring Moleiro to La Masia. Las Palmas president Miguel Ángel Ramírez has confirmed plans for new contract talks with Moleiro, with his current deal running to 2023. "It would triple the release clause," Ramirez explained, which would see the option jump to €30m.

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2Dec By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Athletic Bilbao sporting director Alkorta insists election won’t influence Maracelino plans

Athletic Bilbao sporting director Rafa Alkorta has insisted coach Marcelino's future is tied to the club. Athletic are holding elections this summer and are set to have a new president and board before the start of next season. However, Alkorta insists Marcelino will be offered a new deal, while he is also coming off contract. "We will do what we consider best for the club and if that is to renew him, we will do it," he said, referring to Marcelino. Alkorta added: "I will continue working until June ... and then I don't know what will happen. I will work to the maximum with my entire team with the hope that the day will come and see what happens the next."

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2Dec By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

AC Milan striker Ibrahimovic: I urged Mbappe to leave PSG for Real Madrid

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits he encouraged PSG ace Kylian Mbappe to move to Real Madrid. Ibrahimovic has never been afraid to speak his mind and he has told of how he once advised Mbappe to sign for Real Madrid, although he also then warned Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi not to sell him. The Swedish striker spent four years in Paris, but he left a year before Mbappe arrived from Monaco. "It's true that I advised [Mbappe] to leave the club," Ibrahimovic told the Corriere della Sera. "He needs a more structured environment, like the one at Real Madrid. "But then I told the PSG president not to sell him."

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29Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Czech Republic President infected with Covid appoints Prime Minister from inside glass box

The president of the Czech Republic was forced to swear in the country's new prime minister from inside a plexiglass box after testing positive for Covid. Pictures shared online showed Milos Zeman greeting Petr Fiala from inside a cubicle during a ceremony at his residence near Prague on Sunday November 28. Mr. Zeman, 77, who was wheeled in by a medic in full protective gear, caught Covid during a six-week stay in intensive care for unrelated issues. Mr. Fiala, 57, who leads a bloc of five centre and center-right opposition parties that won an election in October, has called on people in the Czech Republic to get vaccinated. The new government will have to tackle a new wave of Covid infections that is threatening to overwhelm hosp...

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28Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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EFCC: Fani-Kayode insists no regrets after joining APC

Femi Fani-Kayode has described himself as a proud member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, insisting that he has no regrets making the move. Fani-Kayode had few months ago dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, and made what appeared a shocking move to the APC, a Party he had criticised in all its existence. Fani-Kayode was one of the public figures who took it upon themselves to criticise every move of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and the APC. After he decamped to the ruling party, the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, allegedly arrested him and it came with a heavy mock by Nigerians with some people, calling him a betrayer. Many Nigerians attacked the former minister, predicting that he would end ...

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23Nov By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

No longer one club man? Everton hero Hibbert out of retirement for ES Louzy

Everton hero Tony Hibbert is ending his retirement. The 40-year-old has signed for French amateur club ES Louzy. Hibbert, a home-grown hero for the Blues who made 328 appearances for them in a one-club professional career between 2001-2016, is reported as having been given his veterans licence to turn out for the tiny town which is in between Nantes and Poitiers. Hibbert bought a 33-acre carp fishery in France after hanging up his boots five years ago. Louzy's president Jerome Archambeau told La Nouvelle Republique: “He was looking for a small club to keep himself fit and was was already taking care of our Under 13s side. “He was itching a bit to return and coming back to the basics of football after such a career is good for him. “The idea is that he brings us his experi...

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20Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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2023 Presidency: Avoid the mistake of 2015 – Prophet Olorunleke advises Nigerians

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the President of Calvary Faith Evangelical Ministry International (CFEM), Prophet David Olorunleke, has called on Nigerians to pray fervently so as to avoid the mistake made in 2015 during the presidential polls. He urged the citizenry to work collectively and ensure that the right leaders are elected at the federal, state and at the local level for the prosperity of the country. Olorunleke disclosed this during the Holy Ghost service of healing, deliverance, prophecy and divine revelations, held at the Church’s auditorium, Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. He noted that there is no amount of prayer that will change a “costly and deliberate mistake” from people when bad leaders show less concern about the security and we...

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16Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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Terrorists will overrun Nigeria if urgent steps aren’t taken to address insecurity – Governor Ortom warns

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari's administration to step up efforts to address insecurity saying Nigerians are “under siege” and if urgent steps are not taken, “terrorists would overrun the country in no distant time”.   The governor, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, November 16, in Abuja, said over 1,700 persons have been killed in Benue since Buhari became president.   He said about 1.5 million persons are still in camps for internally displaced person (IDPs) across Benue with no hope of returning to their ancestral homes anytime soon.   He said as a “patriotic Nigerian”, he had to speak out against any threat to the country’s sovereignty, stating that those keeping silent in the face of evil perpetrate...

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16Nov By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Sevilla president Castro has message for Chelsea, Man Utd over Kounde push

Sevilla president Jose Castro insists Jules Kounde will only be sold for the right price. The France international has been regularly linked with Chelsea and Manchester United in the past and supposedly remains a target for both clubs. Chelsea are said to have been reluctant to trigger Kounde's £68m release clause in the summer transfer window, with Sevilla refusing to negotiate. Kounde still has two-and-a-half years to run on his deal at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, where he has spent three seasons, and the La Liga side are remaining firm on their stance. Castro said: "We're not going to change our position. "If the proposal we receive is out of market, we will sell our players to sign new ones."    

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16Nov By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

International women’s goalkeeper accused of being a man as Jordan FA calls for gender test on the Iranian footballer

The president of the Jordan Football Association (JFA) has called for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to carry out a gender test on Iranian women's goalkeeper, Zohreh Koudaei. Iran beat Jordan 4-2 on penalties in September, with Koudaei saving two spot-kicks to help her country to qualify for the 2022 Women's Asia Cup for the first time in their history. But the JFA have doubts over the 'eligibility of a participating player,' and are demanding a gender test on the shot-stopper. They believe Koudaei was in fact a man impersonating a woman. In response, Iran's team selector Maryam Irandoost strongly denied the allegations. Irandoost told sports news site Varzesh3: "The medical staff have carefully examined each player on the national team in terms of hormones to avo...

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11Nov By BobbyNo Comments

News

Why we are struggling on infrastructure – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday revealed that his administration is currently struggling to put up infrastructures to ensure sustainable development in the country. A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina said the president made the remark when he met with the President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Dr Mohammed Al-Jasser at the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. “We are struggling very hard on infrastructure because there can’t be sustainable development without it. “Considering the vastness of our country, we need roads, rail, power, airports, housing, and that is what we have engaged ourselves with in the past six years. And our people are seeing the new developments. Relative to the resources available to us, we have not done badly. When infrastructure is in pla...

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10Nov By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Karim Benzema will remain available for France selection even if he’s found guilty over sex tape blackmail – FFF chief Noel Le Graet says

Karim Benzema will still be available for France selection, even if he is found guilty of blackmail charges against his former teammate Mathieu Valbuena. France Football Federation president Noel Le Graet made this known as he insisted that Benzema's selection will be decided on sporting merit alone. The Real Madrid striker has been in sensational form since returning to the French fold following a five-year hiatus, taking his place in the Euro 2020 squad and also being a key member of their recent Nations League success. Benzema is accused of attempting to persuade Valbuena to agree to the sum of money being extorted from him by blackmailers, thus making the striker complicit in the crime. However, even if he is found guilty, with prosecutors seeking a 10-month suspended sen...

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6Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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#EndSARS: Many Nigerians don’t know Buhari can’t sack police officers – Fashola

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said that some Nigerians do not know that President Muhammadu Buhari can't sack police officers. The Minister who spoke on the topic ‘What can the president do for me?’ at the Yoruba Tennis Club annual lecture which held in Lagos on Friday November 5, said this in reaction to the #EndSARS protests of October 2020, which led to the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS).   Noting that many Nigerians do not understand governance structure, Fashola alleged that some of the protesters wanted the president to sack some policemen, including the inspector-general of police. He said; “At the onset of the protest against the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) when five demands were made in respect of the police ...

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28Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Xavi Accepts to Become Barcelona Coach – Report

There are reports that Xavi might be Barcelona's new coach. According to AFP, Barcelona are close to finalising Xavi Hernandez’s long-anticipated return as coach. Barca president Joan Laporta was reportedly in talks with Xavi about the vacant position on Thursday morning. This comes after Ronald Koeman was sacked by the club yesterday. Xavi is currently coach of Al Sadd but prising him away from the Qatari club is not expected to be a problem, with the Spaniard eager to complete a sensational return. The Guardian reports that Xavi has accepted an offer from Barcelona to become their head coach after the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The deal is due to be confirmed once agreement is reached to terminate his contract as manager of the Qatari club Al Sadd. The 41-year-old lef...

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27Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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No business can survive in Nigeria without generators – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has lamented that a paucity of energy is negatively affecting the growth of Nigerian industries. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja on Tuesday October 26, Adesina noted that no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. He also stated that unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive. The AfDB President said; “Today, no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. Consequently, the abnormal has become normal. “Unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive.”

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11Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Anambra election will hold despite IPOB threats – Anambra Lawyers

Anambra State Indigenes Lawyers Forum(ASILF), has spoken against the alleged threat by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to disrupt the November 6 governorship election in the state. Speaking at an emergency press conference on the state of affairs in the state, on Sunday, October 10, the president of the group, Joe Nwokedi said that there must be election in Anambra State and a peaceful one at that. According to him, IPOB must not disrupt the election, adding that doing that would even work against them. Nwokedi said that IPOB should be aware that they will be seen negatively by the international community if they disrupt elections and that might warrant declaring them a terrorist organisation. Additionally, the publicity secretary of the group, Anene Nwadukwe, express...

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8Oct By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

“I don’t know why he put on Biafra regalia” – Actors Guild president, Emeka Rollas reacts to arrest of Chiwetalu Agu

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has reacted to the arrest of veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu by the Nigerian Army on Thursday, October 7. Chiwetalu Agu was arrested by the Nigerian Army at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra state for putting on Biafra regalia, though the Nigerian army alleged that he was soliciting support for the proscribed IPOB. He was reportedly taken to 82 Division Enugu with the Army saying his regalia was an act of incitement towards a proscribed group. Emeka Rollas, president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has now reacted to his arrest, knocking the actor for wearing the Biafra insignia especially given the security situation in the South East. He said that the Guild is doing everything possible to ensure Chiwetalu Agu ...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

We’ll no longer tolerate your lack of respect – PSG warns Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain has warned that they will no longer tolerate Real Madrid’s lack of respect for them and their player, Kylian Mbappe. PSG sporting director, Leonardo Araújo, said this, pointing to several comments made by Real Madrid over their desire to sign Mbappe. “This is another example of the lack of respect for PSG and for Mbappe,” Leonardo said in an interview with L’Equipe. “In fact, in the same week a Real Madrid player [Karim Benzema], then the Real Madrid coach [Carlo Ancelotti] and now the president [Florentino Perez] talk about Kylian as if he was already one of their own. I repeat: this is a lack of respect that we cannot tolerate.” Real Madrid President, Perez had recently told El Debate that the French star will join Los Blancos in January. ...

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3Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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NYSC: Why Buhari should speedily consider Youth Trust Fund – HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to speedily consider the proposed National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Trust Fund. HURIWA explained that the trust fund would curb youths involvement in crimes, adding that it would have a positive impact on the younger generation. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim had made the proposal to the president as part of efforts to improve the welfare of Corps members. However, the rights group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, said the trust fund would also create a financial autonomy for NYSC. HURIWA said NYSC would be able to fund its administrative operations using the funds, when approved. According to HIRIWA: “HURIWA urg...

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3Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Journalists that have attempted to report atrocities that have been going on in Kaduna have been Arrested and thrown into Detention – SOKAPU

President of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU, Comrade Jonathan Asake has raised an alarm of "strange happenings" in Kaduna state. Speaking at the 2021 human rights lecture organised by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, with the theme: “Nigerian School Children; Insecurity and Human Rights”, held in Abuja, Asake who gave a timeline of some alleged attacks in the state claimed that insecurity in the state has kept children out of school. Alleging that same people are being paraded on the media over a particular crime over and over again, the SOKAPU President also claimed that "journalists who have attempted to report atrocities that have been going on in Kaduna have been arrested and thrown into detention." He said; “In line with the topic, our ...

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30Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Northern Govs never opposed power shift to the South- Gov El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified the position of the Northern governors over the power shift controversy, saying his colleagues in the north never opposed the presidency going to the South in 2023, but were only against the language used by their Southern colleagues.   The Northern Governors Forum, in a communiqué read by their chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, after their emergency meeting on Monday, September 27, had said   “The Forum observed that some northern states governors had earlier expressed views for a power-shift to three Geo-Political Zone in the south to promote unity and peace in the nation. Notwithstanding their comments, the Forum unanimously condemn the statement by the Southern Governor’s Forum that ...

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29Sep By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Manny Pacquiao officially retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid

Boxing legend,  Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement to focus on his plans  to run for president of the Philippines in the 2022 elections. Pacquiao, a Philippines senator who has been dividing his time between politics and fighting, made the announcement in a 14-minute video posted on his official Facebook page. "As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao. Goodbye boxing. "It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over. Today I am announcing my retirement." "Thank you for changing my life, when my family was desperate, you gave us hope, you gave me the chance to fight my way out of poverty. "Because of you, I was able to inspire people all over the world. Becaus...

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28Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Afenifere spokesperson reacts to Northern Governors Forum’s position on power rotation

The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, has reacted to the position of the Northern Governors Forum concernin power shift come 2023. The Northern Governors had a meeting on Monday, September 27, where they deliberated on calls for power shift to the South in 2023, stating that it is unconstitutional as the constitution says that an elected president shall score the majority votes; score at least 25% of the votes cast in 2/3 States of the Federation. Reacting to this development, Ajayi expressed surprise at the position of the governors saying some northern governors had said before that power should come to the South in 2023. Speaking to Punch, Ajayi said “This new position by the governors indicated that the issue of forging unity in the country is only on th...

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28Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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If Nigeria breaks up, all of us will lose out – VP Yemi Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerians will be the ones to lose out if the country breaks up. A statement released by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, said the Vice President said this when he received the national executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ), at the presidential villa in Abuja. The NUJ national executive was led to the presidential villa by Chris Isiguzo, president of the union. While receiving the journalists, Osinbajo said there is a need to promote the message of unity in the country, and advised journalists to be professional in the discharge of their duties. “This country is ours, whether we are press, politicians or religious people. The country is ours, and we must do everything to ensure that the country remains safe, secure, and united, a...

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22Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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2023: Heaven will fall if another northerner succeeds Buhari – Joe Igbokwe replies Northern elders

Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the remark by the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, on President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor. Igbokwe warned that heaven would fall if another Northerner is elected after Buhari. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, NEF spokesperson had said the North was not ready to relinquish power in 2023. Baba-Ahmed had said anyone against a Northern president should leave Nigeria if one emerges in 2023. The NEF spokesman had disclosed this at the Maitama Sule Leadership Lecture Series in Zaria, Kaduna. However, Igbokwe, on his Facebook page wrote: “Heaven won’t fall if another Northerner is elected president – Hakeem Baba-Ahmad. “Me- Hear me well, heaven will falloooo.” Most Nigerians have frowned against the North producing...

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20Sep By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing at 42 as he looks to become Philippines president

Manny Pacquiao has confirmed his retirement from boxing as he bids to become the new President of the Philippines in 2022. Last Sunday, the former eight-weight world champion - who is already a senator in his homeland - announced his intention to run for the presidency. The 42-year-old said: “I boldly accept the challenge of running as PRESIDENT of the Philippines. “We need progress. We need to win against poverty. We need government to serve our people with integrity, compassion and transparency. “The time is now. I am ready to rise to the challenge of leadership.” When asked about his fighting days, he told Toni Talks: “My boxing career? "My boxing career is already over. “It’s done because I’ve been in boxing for a long time and my family says that it is enough....

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20Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Heaven won’t fall if another Northerner is elected President – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said heaven will not fall if another northerner is elected the next President of Nigeria, DailyTrust reported. He stated this while delivering a keynote address at the maiden Maitama Sule Leadership Lecture Series organised by the students wing of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, at the weekend. According to Baba-Ahmed, northerners are not second-class citizens and will not accept to serve as a second fiddle in 2023, when the region has the population to go to clinch the first position. "The North is not for sale and northerners will surprise those waiting for them to queue up in 2023 and be given money in exchange for their votes.” he said. He said anyone who d...

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17Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Plateau unrest: Community urges FG to build police barracks, training camp

Sequel to the recent attack at Yelwa Zangam community of Jos North LGA of Plateau State, where over 30 people were killed, several others injured and many properties destroyed, Anaguta Development Association (ADA) has called on the Federal Government to establish a police mobile post at Yelwan Zangam and Kunga communities of the area. The ADA also said a mobile police training camp should be opened at the hills East of Bauchi Ring Road, around Atagir Zangam, Jos North LGA, so as to prevent the area from becoming a kidnapper’s den or militia camp. The ADA equally called on the government to construct an alternative safety route during emergency situations for students and staff of the University of Jos. The association stated this in a press statement, signed by its President, Hon...

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15Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Bishop Oyedepo shares how a worshipper ran mad after trying to steal from his church

Bishop David Oyedepo, president and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has revealed how a worshipper ran mad while trying to steal from the church. The clergyman said the person had participated in the church’s Shiloh programme but had an ulterior motive and it backfired. Speaking at the ongoing International Youth Alive Convention 2021 in Canaanland Ota in Ogun State, Oyedepo warned that the church is "a dreadful place". He said: "In one of the Shilohs, I warned people and somebody was found trying to pick something that was not his and he ran mad immediately." Oyedepo warned youths participating in the programme to deviate from such theft. He said: "I waited so as to sound this note of warning. ‘How dreadful is this place. This is none other but the house of...

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14Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Zambia’s President-elect lauds Commonwealth’s role in peaceful election

President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has attributed peaceful polls to roles played by the Commonwealth under the leadership of its Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. In an interview with journalists at the Commonwealth on Tuesday, he recalled how his release was secured by the Commonwealth Secretary General in 2017 as well as her effort that stabilised Zambia. Hichilema said he was imprisoned on trumped-up charges, but was released in 2017 after the intervention of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. “Patricia Scotland didn’t give up. The Commonwealth didn’t give up as they came back before the election”, even though the situation didn’t improve before she left in 2018. Hichilema said Zambia was confronted with numerous political and social challenges of ...

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12Sep By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Barcelona has ‘inferiority complex’ around Real Madrid – LaLiga President, Tebas

LaLiga president, Javier Tebas, has claimed the Barcelona board has an “inferiority complex” around Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Tebas described the two clubs’ alliance in opposing the CVC investment deal as a “psychological kidnapping.” His comments were published in Sport on Sunday. Tebas has consistently kicked against Real Madrid and Barcelona’s support for a proposed European Super League, calling it “a joke”. He blamed Madrid and Barca’s rejection of the €2.7 billion investment deal with CVC Capital Partners on the Super League row. Tebas said: “I have the feeling that at Barca there’s a ‘psychological kidnapping’ regarding Florentino, like an inferiority complex. “Florentino is a very intelligent guy and Jose Angel Sanchez, his director-general, is the...

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10Sep By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Koeman: I should be in charge of who plays for Barcelona, not Laporta

The 58-year-old insists the club's president should not be able to dictate who gets a place in the starting XI at Camp Nou Ronald Koeman has stressed that he must be the one who decides who gets a place in Barcelona's starting XI and not president Joan Laporta. Barcelona are prepared to offer the Dutch coach a new contract before his current one expires at the end of the season, but it has been reported the president wants guarantees that Riqui Puig will be given a role in the first team. Laporta clarified this week that Koeman has "all the power in sporting matters" and that he has the confidence and respect of the board, which the 58-year-old took as a good sign.

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9Sep By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

AGN President, Emeka Rollas, prays for celebrity marriages under attack by Demons using “Blackmailers/bloggers to Hack voicenotes”

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria AGN, Emeka Rollas, has offered prayers to God concerning the marriages of celebrities. Taking to his Instastories, the veteran actor prayed against the "demonic forces using blackmailers and bloggers to hack voice notes and private conversations of celebrities."

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8Sep By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

LaLiga: I want to remain at Barcelona for many years – Koeman

Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has said he wants to remain in the role for many years to come. Koeman’s position looked uncertain after last season as Barca president, Joan Laporta, suggested they could replace him. The Dutchman is, however, still in charge of the Catalan club. His current deal at Camp Nou expires next summer, but the club will offer him an extension if the team meet their targets for the season. “Yes, of course, I am open to renewal. I am very excited to continue as Barca coach for many years, despite the difficult moments at the club today,” Koeman told Sport. “But I think that thanks to our decisions, coach and technical staff, Barca has young players with a huge immediate future and hopefully within three, four or five years I can continue to be their...

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7Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Messi could not have stayed even with Griezmann’s exit’ – Barcelona president Laporta reflects on ‘sad’ departure

The Liga giants bid farewell to a club legend over the summer, with it "strange" to see the iconic Argentine turning out for PSG Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi could not have been retained even if Antoine Griezmann's return to Atletico Madrid had been pushed through sooner, with those at Camp Nou still coming to terms with the "sad" events of a hectic summer. The Blaugrana knew that they were being backed into a corner when it came to Messi's future, with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner running down the final year of his contract. Fresh terms were agreed with the iconic Argentine, but paperwork was never signed and Laporta - who has overseen a serious cost-cutting exercise in Camp Nou - admits it is "strange" to see the club legend turning out for Paris Saint-G...

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