Buhari has failed-Falae
Olu Falae, national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says President Muhammmadu Buhari has failed to provide adequate security for Nigerians. Falae said although the president is his friend, he does not deserve to be re-elected in 2019. He said this on Tuesday after meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo […]
FIFA Probes Russia Over Racist Chants
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union over monkey chants heard during a friendly international against France, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele were allegedly targeted by racist chanting during the match in Saint Petersburg last month between the World Cup hosts […]
BREAKING: Senate Summons Dan Ali, Emefiele, Adeosun Over Purchase Of Helicopters
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Defence Mansur Dan Ali, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to appear before the Committee on Appropriation. Adeosun and her colleagues were on Tuesday summoned before the Upper Chamber to explain why 462 million dollars was released for […]
BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Keyamo As Spokesperson For 2019 Presidential Campaigns
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Festus Keyamo, as the Director, Strategic Communications in respect of the forthcoming 2019 presidential campaigns. Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation and director-general of the camapign, announced the appointment in a letter dated April 16, 2018. The letter said Keyamo’s appointment covers the period […]
2019 Elections: I’m Bothered More About Security And Economy, Buhari Tells Theresa May
While politicians are preoccupied with the forthcoming general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari told British Prime Minister, Theresa May, that he is more concerned about the security of the people and the growth of the Nigerian economy. The President said this on Monday when he held a bilateral meeting with the British Prime Minister at 10, […]
Buffon Should Watch His Mouth, Says Italian Referee
Italian referees’ Chief, Marcello Nicchi, said Monday that Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon should think before lashing out at officials as he did during last week’s Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. Buffon was sent off for dissent by English referee Michael Oliver after he awarded Real Madrid a stoppage-time penalty which sent the Spaniards into […]
FULL LIST: Headies Unveil Nominees For 2018 Awards
The nominations list for the 2018 Headies awards has been released. According to the organisers, the year in review is July 2016 to December 2017. Here are the nominees. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RECORDING (THAT MEETS THE JUDGES REQUIREMENTS OF EXCELLENCE; SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RENDITION) BY AN ARTISTE OR […]
Why Buhari Offers SIP Benefits To Supports States By Osinbajo
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE WHY BUHARI SUPPORTS STATES AND OFFERS SIP BENEFITS TO ALL WITHOUT PARTISAN CONSIDERATIONS, BY VP OSINBAJO “This commitment has meant two things. First; is President Buhari’s determination to break from the past where the Federal government only supported States where the party in office was their own. At […]
Last-Gasp Ronaldo Penalty Gives Real Victory Over Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Real Madrid from a shock Champions League exit as his injury-time penalty allowed the holders to edge out Juventus in the most dramatic of quarter-finals on Wednesday, taking them through despite a 3-1 defeat. Real had looked certain to make the last four following last week’s 3-0 first-leg victory in Turin, but […]
I don’t have a problem with JAMB candidates but their parents, says registrar
Is-haq Oloyede, registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday said parents of candidates sitting for the unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME), have been the board’s major challenge. He described as alarming the desperation of parents and level at which they go to ensure that their children get admissions at all cost, irrespective of […]
