Pasuma pays Ooni of Ife homage

Multi-talented Fuji mega star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi, popularly called PASUMA WONDER on Wednesday paid homage to the Ooni of Ife – Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II in Ile Ife and Co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. The world famous Fuji mega star declared that he decided to pay homage to …

Mourinho says Shaw still has future at Man Utd

Jose Mourinho says England defender Luke Shaw still has a future at Manchester United despite the full-back’s lack of opportunities and controversy surrounding his comments about Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. Manchester United’s Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho reacts after the UEFA Europa League final football match Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United on May 24, 2017 at …

Over 5,000 graduates ride Okada in Ekiti, says Association

Ado Ekiti-‎ No fewer than 5,000 out of the 10,000 members of the Okada Riders Tricycles’ Association of Nigeria(ORTAN), Ekiti chapter, possessed between National Certificate of Education and‎ Bachelor Degrees. Governor Ayo Fayose Acknowledge the cheers for their supporters during his Thank you tour in Ado Ekiti on Friday The Association’s State Deputy Chairman, Olusola …

United States to supply power to Nigeria – US Energy Secretary

The United States of America, USA, has concluded plans to supply power to Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa, thus changing its status as a major energy importer to exporter. Rick Perry, United States Energy Secretary, disclosing this at the ongoing Africa Oil Week conference in South Africa said the plan is targeted at enhancing …

FG, Ogun convert Fela’s family house to Heritage Museum

ABEOKUTA—Ogun State government, in partnership with the Federal Government has officially converted the family house of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital into a museum. Fela The Minister of information, culture and tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who arrived the family house located at NEPA Road in Isabo, Abeokuta with Governor Ibikunle …

We may have killed Shekau’s wife in air raid —NAF

ABUJA—THE Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has said wife of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, might have been killed in air raids carried out by its troops engaged in the ongoing Operations Ruwan Wuta II,in the North-East. It said report from its official indicated that Mallama Fitdasi, wife of the terrorists’ leader, might have been killed …

Russia 2018 World Cup: I’m not Nigeria’s saviour – Rohr

Gernot Rohr has insisted he does not consider himself the saviour of Nigeria football, but instead a coach who won World Cup qualification for the country. This month the Franco-German coach guided Nigeria to a sixth World Cup after the three-time African champions failed to qualify for the last two AFCONs. Gernot-Rohr “I do not …

No automatic shirt for Enyeama – Rohr

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has taken out time to explain how the battle for the first choice spot of the Super Eagles will be like following the impending return of former goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama. Enyeama Enyeama is set to return to the team after talks with Rohr ended on a …

Wizkid vs Davido: Is the war over?

Yesterday, the internet was thrown into frenzy after Davido liked a video of Wizkid on social media! The duo have in the past, taken swipes at each other over different issues and fans have termed it a battle of supremacy, to confirm who is a better artiste. Wizkid and Davido A popular Instagram handle ‘@Wizkidnews’ …

Metuh’s trial: Jonathan must appear before me today — Abang

ABUJA—Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, insisted, yesterday, that former President Goodluck Jonathan must appear before him today, saying his summon was in line with a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that faulted his earlier refusal to grant Metuh’s request for subpoena to be issued against Dasuki.                                             Metuh …

Breaking: Jonathan refuses to appear before Justice Abang

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, insisted, yesterday, that former President Goodluck Jonathan must appear before him today, saying his summon was in line with a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that faulted his earlier refusal to grant Metuh’s request for subpoena to be issued against Dasuki.                             Jonathan …

Mbappe beats Jesus, Dembele to win Golden Boy

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has won the European Golden Boy award with Gabriel Jesus, Marcus Rashford, Christian Pulisic and Ousmane Dembele among the players to miss out. Mbappe The award, handed out annually by Italian newspaper Tuttosport to Europe’s top footballer under the age of 21, is decided by a panel of 30 journalists …

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Real Madrid’s FIFA awards triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning last season saw him win the 2017 Best FIFA men’s player of the year trophy as Real Madrid dominated a star-studded awards ceremony in London on Monday. The Portuguese ace, who has scored 44 goals in just 48 games for club and country so far this calendar year, played a major role …

Zidane wins 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year award

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was named the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year at a ceremony at the London Palladium theatre on Monday. zidane The Frenchman received the award after guiding Real to both Spain’s La Liga title and Europe’s Champions League trophy last season. Former France star Zidane was the first …

Breaking: Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year at a star-studded ceremony in London on Monday. The Portuguese forward, who won last year’s inaugural award, fired Real Madrid to the La Liga title and scored 12 goals as the Spanish giants won the Champions League.

Woman survives Cancer, dies after drinking all day

A middle-class mother died from alcohol poisoning after drinking wine all day while on a holiday to celebrate a break in her breast cancer treatment. Therapist Valerie Jones, 54, was taken to the Greek island of Santorini by her company director husband Nigel as a treat to recuperate from her illness. Valerie Jones An inquest …

Budget 2018: FG to spend N8.06 trn

The federal government plans to spend the sum of N8.6 trillion in 2018, going by the details of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, submitted to the National Assembly in the week. This indicates about 15.5 percent increase over 2017 figure of N7.44 trillion. The expenditure would be financed through an estimated federal government’s revenue …

Nigeria has twice sold us out — Cross River National Front

Cross River National Front, comprising of some of the most eminent personalities in Cross River State, has alleged the disproportionate discrimination of the state in Nigeria, saying that twice its people have been ceded to the Cameroons without consultation and protection. Nigeria The group, an offshoot of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, comprising leading …

EFCC to take over assets belonging to Patience Jonathan’s foundation

ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, filed a motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to take over assets belonging to Ariwabai Aruera Reachout Foundation owned by wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience. EFCC boss Magu and Patience Jonathan EFCC, in an ex-parte motion that was signed …