Bayelsa APC Adopts Direct Primaries
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State has joined the bandwagon of states adopting direct primary in coming elections, saying the move is aimed at averting post-primary crisis that has plagued other political parties across the country. The leader of the party and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, said […]
2019: Atiku Visits Makarfi, Seeks Support
Former Vice President Of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday visited the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, at his residence in Kaduna. According to Channels Television, Atiku, who is a presidential aspirant under the PDP in the 2019 elections, visit was aimed at seeking the support of Makarfi, who is also […]
AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Beat Seychelles 3-0
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are back in contention for a place at the 2019 African Nations Cup after defeating Seychelles 3-0 at the Stade Linite Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Odion Ighalo, Chidozie Awaziem and Ahmed Musa gave the Super Eagles a comfortable win at the stadium in Victoria, Seychelles. Gernot Rohr’s men now have three […]
LADOL Part Ways With SHI, Alleges Serial Contract Breaches By Korean-Based Ship Building Yard
The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL) has terminated its sublease contract agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) following alleged “repeated uncautionable negative activities” and breaches of due processes by the multinational ship builders. The foremost Nigerian indigenous oil and gas service provider based in Apapa, Lagos, was local content partner to SHI in the just […]
We know our friends, our friends know themselves By Owei Lakemfa
In Africa, we welcome any visitor even if he is not a friend. We offer our visitors water and a sit. That is why the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, Theresa May was welcome when she came out visiting South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Also, for those who are our friends, we go looking for […]
Revealed! Why Cultism Thrives in Lagos
Reasons have been given for the seemingly intractable problem of cultism, leading to why the constant onslaughts against secret cults in Lagos State by the police have failed to yield the desired results. The development followed Thursday’s re-arrest of a notorious secret cult leader, Abel Okwo, in Lagos two months after he was charged to […]
Lukaku, Hazard Help Belgium Thrash Scotland 4-0
World Cup semi-finalists Belgium capitalised on a series of Scotland mistakes with goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and a Michy Batshuayi double to thrash the hosts 4-0 in a friendly at Hampden on Friday. Roberto Martinez’s men showed their class and no hangover from their exertions in finishing third in Russia to warm-up for […]
Harrysong ‘Getting Needed Help For Depression – Manager
Harrysong has been dealing with “slight emotional issues” and his receiving help for depression, says his manager, Desmond Ike-Chima. The singer on Wednesday posted a disturbing message on his Instagram page, leaving fans and colleagues worrying about his mental state. The AlterPlate Records founder had written: “Don’t cry (when) I die, celebrate, put up a […]
Buhari Returns To Abuja After His 6-day Visit To Beijing, China
President Buhari has returned to Nigeria after his 6-day visit to Beijing, China where he participated in the 2018 FOCAC and also met with partners for the Construction of Mambilla Power Plant. R
AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr And 47 Other Coaches
Seven French coaches are among 48 from 36 countries in charge of Africa Cup of Nations teams this weekend in 2019 qualifiers: Group A Equatorial Guinea (Juan Obiang Ndong), Madagascar (Nicolas Dupuis/FRA), Senegal (Aliou Cisse), Sudan (Zdravko Logarusic/CRO) Group B Cameroon (Clarence Seedorf/NED), Comoros (Amir Abdou), Malawi (Ronny van Geneugden/BEL), Morocco (Herve Renard/FRA) Group C […]
