Former Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has informed close associates that he is interested in taking over at Manchester United.
Current United boss, Jose Mourinho is under intense pressure after public outburst with Paul Pogba and other players.
He is also not happy with Executive Vice-Chairman, Ed Woodward.
The Portuguese gaffer only brought in...
2019: Ex-governor Jonah Jang joins presidential race
Former Governor of Plateau State and serving senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Senator Jonah Jang has declared his intention to contest for the presidential primary on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
A close associate of Senator Jang, who was a former Secretary to Plateau State Government, Professor Shedrach...
2019: You are daydreaming, can’t allow takeover from Buhari – Adebanjo tells Tinubu
A chieftain of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Bolaji Tinubu must be naive to think that the North will allow him to succeed Buhari in 2023.
Adebanjo further called on the people of the South-West not to allow themselves to be fooled by Tinubu a second time.
“Tinubu is daydreaming if...
Melania Trump announces plan to visit Africa in October
The First Lady of the United States of America has announced a solo visit to Africa in October. The trip is going to be Melania’s first big solo international visit and she intends to visit several countries in the continent. President Trump who was criticized earlier this year for his ‘shithole countries’ in Africa will not accompany the...
Outside help not wanted, says DR Congo as key elections loom
Mountainous hurdles face the Democratic Republic of Congo as it prepares for elections, just four months away, that will shape the future of one of the world's powder-keg countries.
Organising elections among some 40 million voters in a troubled, impoverished state nearly five times the size of France is a huge challenge.
But, prickly about intrusion,...
APC crisis: Buhari, Lai Mohammed at war over Minister’s move to sack Kwara exco
The Publicity Secretary of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sulyman Buhari has tackled the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed over the call for dissolution of its executives.
Buhari said Mohammed does not have the locus standi, adding that Mohammed easily forgot that Nigeria was running a democratic...
Senate President is the cause of APC’s problems – Itse Sagay
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay has said that Senate President Bukola Saraki has been the cause of the problems in the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2015.
Sagay said this while reacting to reports of the Senate President’s resignation from the ruling party.
The Senate President, on...
Breaking! Army opens fire on protesters in Harare
Soldiers and police fought running battles with hundreds of protesters in Harare on Wednesday, firing live ammunition, teargas and water cannon as rising tensions over Zimbabwe’s presidential election spilled into violence.
The army was deployed in the capital after police proved unable to quell demonstrators...
Futo post utme date fixed
The post utme of futo (Federal university of technology owerri) which was to start July
23rd but was postponed has now been fixed to 30th
Of July candidates are been told to go carry out the reprinting to know their exam date
...
My father never took a bribe – Ex-CBN Deputy Governor, Moghalu
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has claimed his father never took a bribe in his 35 years in the civil service.
Moghalu, who is also a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), stated this while speaking with reporters in Lagos.
He said his father, who worked as diplomat...
We will fence Nigeria, change its name if elected into power - JMPP
Justice Must Prevail Party says there are people outside Nigeria printing the nation’s currency
The acting national chairman of the party, Olusegun Ijagbemi, states that the CBN six months ago revealed to the National Assembly that more than 20% of Nigeria’s currency is fake
An aide to the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Ekong Sampson, says the late Chief...
MKO Abiola: I tried thrice to make Jonathan confer GCFR on my father – Kola
Kola Abiola, the oldest son of the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, has claimed that he made three attempts to make former President Goodluck Jonathan bestow the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, GCFR, title on his late father.
He said this during a programme titled, ‘Question Time’,...
Trump, America's oldest first-time president, turns 72
President Donald Trump turned 72 on Thursday, having returned to the fray of Washington politics after his grueling trip to Singapore for the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump in 2016 was the oldest person to assume the US presidency -- he was 70 then -- although Ronald Reagan was 73 when he was re-elected in 1984.
Trump's health,...
Senator Sani asks Buhari to apologise to families of Ken Saro Wiwa, others
Senator Shehu Sani gave a list of pominent Nigerians he thinks President Buhari should apologise to
Senator Sani said the families of late Ken Saro Wiwa and his kinsmen
The senator also advised the president to honour Shehu Musa Yar’adua, Beko Kuti and Chima Ubani
Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Muhammadu...
2019: I haven’t seen anyone who can defeat President Buhari – Alao-Akala
President Muhammadu Buhari have a bright chance in winning next year's presidential election
This is the prediction of a former governor of Oyo state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain boasted that President Buhari has both electoral and political value
A former governor of Oyo state, Otunba...
2019 elections: APC will 'abduct' Senator Aduda - President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari is known for throwing light banters during official functions
The president displayed his funny side again on Friday, June 15 when he played host to senior government officials from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
The only senator representing the FCT in the National Assembly, Philip Aduda was the subject...
Country imposes equal tariffs on US imports in retaliation
China Friday swiftly retaliated by imposing "equal" tariffs on US products following a decision by Donald Trump to slap duties on $50 billion of Chinese products.
"We will immediately launch tax measures of equal scale and equal strength," the commerce ministry said in a statement on its website which also called on other countries to...
Former presidential candidate reiterates support for Buhari ahead of 2019 general elections
More supports are coming President Muhammadu Buhari's way ahead of the 2019 presidential election
A former presidential candidate, Rafiu Salau, said Buhari is still the best option for the Presidency
Salau was the presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democracy in the 2015 general elections, but later withdrawn from the race to support Buhari
Rafiu...
Why I returned to Labour Party – Mimiko
Former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, has explained why he returned to the Labour Party (LP).
He had on Wednesday, written to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, informing them of his resignation from the party.
In his declaration on Thursday at the Civic Centre in Ondo, Mr Mimiko, said he left the PDP out of the conviction to...
What I did when Buhari was attacked – Kalu
Former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that he took permission from President Muhammadu Buhari, to go and defend him when a particular region in Nigeria was attacking him.
Kalu, speaking on Friday during a courtesy call on Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina, insisted that Buhari deserves a second term.
“When they started attacking...
Conviction of two ex-governors; Jolly Nyame, Joshua Dariye rekindles hope for better Nigeria – NACOMYO
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO) on Friday declared that conviction of two ex-governors; Reverend Jolly Nyame (Taraba) and Chief Joshua Dariye (Plateau), and their sentencing to 14 years imprisonment each by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Federal High Court, Abuja has rekindled hope of a better Nigeria in the hearts of...
UK appoints new High Commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom has appointed Ms Catriona Laing, CB, as its new high commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The development was made public on the UK government’s website, gov.uk, on Wednesday, June 13.
Emiratco.com notes that Laing is taking over from Paul Arkwright who will be transferring to another diplomatic service appointment.
Ms...
Kenya police arrest 53 Ugandans in Busia after Ugandan soldiers arrested 3 officers on Lake Victoria
Kenya police say the Ugandans had sneaked into the country illegally
The Ugandans were arrested in Bunmala as they headed to Nairobi
Most of them did not have legal documents while others had forged theirs
The arrest came shortly after Ugandan soldiers arrested 3 Kenyan police officers on Lake Victoria
Kenya has intensified...
Kim, US President commit to restart repatriating remains from North Korea
When President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a statement Tuesday committing to establishing new, peaceful relations, they also agreed to resolve an issue as old as the Korean conflict itself.
Trump and Kim said they "commit to recovering" the remains of US service members killed in the war of 1950-1953, "including the immediate...
BATTLE OF THE BEAUTIES Portugal vs Spain World Cup 2018: Battle of the wags as Cristiano Ronaldo faces Sergio Ramos in the opening Group B match
CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s girlfriend looks ready for football’s biggest knees-up as she poses in a nude leotard ahead of his first World Cup match.
But model Georgina Rodriguez, 24, won’t be too upset if the Portugal ace, 33, loses tonight — as she is a native of opposition Spain.
Model Georgina Rodriguez, 24, poses in a nude leotardPilar Rubio...
IEBC chair Chebukati suspends Chiloba again, hours after resuming offic
The Labour Court had earlier lifted his previous suspension
Chiloba had suspended him pending an audit of the commission after 2017 elections
Chiloba has suspended him again to allow the audit to continue
He accuses Chiloba of contravening the law by IEBC while he’s still in employment
Chiloba's fate will be decided...
IEBC chair Chebukati suspends Chiloba again, hours after resuming offic
The Labour Court had earlier lifted his previous suspension
- Chiloba had suspended him pending an audit of the commission after 2017 elections
Chiloba has suspended him again to allow the audit to continue
He accuses Chiloba of contravening the law by IEBC while he’s still in employment
Chiloba's fate will be decided after the investigations are complete
Independent...
Secondus reveals FG, EFCC ‘plot’ against PDP states
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for their alleged bias in the execution of the anti-corruption war in the country.
Secondus said that the recent arrest and harassment of contractors handling projects in only PDP states had exposed the anti...
Secondus reveals FG, EFCC ‘plot’ against PDP states
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for their alleged bias in the execution of the anti-corruption war in the country.
Secondus said that the recent arrest and harassment of contractors handling projects in only PDP states had exposed the anti...
Court orders Kogi senator to vacate National Assembly
The Senator representing Kogi east, Atai Aidoko, has been ordered to vacate the National Assembly.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, ruled that the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which Aidoko supposedly won was illegal.
The presiding judge, Gabriel Kolawole said the senator was wrongly presented...
MKO Abiola: What Abacha did to us after June 12 annulment – Ex-lawmaker, Nze Esiaga
A former member of the Federal House of Representatives, and a victim of the June 12 annulment, Hon. Nze Esiaga has revealed what the military government did during the June 12 presidential election annulment saga.
Esiaga explained that shortly after the annulment of the presidential election which was adjudged as free, fair and transparent, the then...
I won 2015 election – Ohakim tells Okorocha
The former governor of Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim has described Governor Rochas Okorocha as a ‘liar’, while revealing why he lost the 2015 governorship election in the state.
The former governor, who was reacting to Okorocha’s claim that Imo people hated him and kicked him (Ohakim) out of office, said the governor had lost credibility.
Okorocha...
Buhari is laying foundation now, will complete building Nigeria from 2019 - Tony Momoh
Tony Momoh says President Buhari will complete the foundation he has started in the last three years
Momoh says impatience is making some Nigerians criticise the government of Buhari
The former information minister adds that Buhari's background speaks volume about his love for Nigeria
A former information minister and chieftain of the All Progressives...
INEC suspends CVR in 2 LGA’s in Kogi, following outbreak of violence
INEC has suspend ongoing Continuous Voter Registration in some communities in two LGA’s in Kogi state after violence broke out in the areas
Officials will go back and capture the particulars of eligible voters and replace lost voter cards when normalcy is restored to the areas
AS 2019 approaches, the Commission has also disclosed that it is making...
Former APC chieftain advises Ortom to re-contest under another party to win re-election
A house of representatives aspirant, John Akperashi, has advised the governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, to leave the All Progressives Congress
He said that the governor should defect from the party if he wants to win re-election
Akperashi claims that Ortom is no longer comfortable in the ruling party
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has...
Choose between MKO Abiola , Abacha, stop confusing us – Soyinka confronts Buha
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has called on president Muhammadu Buhari to take a stand between late MKO Abiola and former military president, Sani Abacha.
Soyinka, speaking on Tuesday during the Special National Honours Investiture at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urged Buhari to stop confusing Nigerians and take a stand.
He was one of the speakers...
MKO Abiola: Shehu Sani lists other names Buhari should apologize to
Shehu Sani, Senator representing Kaduna Central, on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to apologize to the family of late President, Musa Yar’Adua.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain also urged Buhari to also apologize to the families of late activists, Ken Saro Wiwa, Beko Kuti and Chima Ubani.
In a tweet, the lawmaker further...
Kaduna Polls: PDP speaks on KADSIECOM’s ‘double standard’
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State chapter, has condemned in strong terms what it called the double standard being demonstrated by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, KADSIECOM, in the conduct of the local government election in the state.
“In the whole, we condemned in strong terms, the double standard being demonstrated...
Why Buhari should sack Service Chiefs, INEC boss – Southern, Middle Belt leaders
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum, SMBLF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu and the Service Chiefs.
The Joint Secretary of the forum, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, spoke in a chat with Punch.
The forum said there were indications that Yakubu might...
Happy Birthday! Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Of Lagos Celebrates His 55th Birthday Today
Akinwunmi Ambode (born June 14, 1963) is the Governor of Lagos State. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office as Governor of Lagos State in 2015. (Wiki)Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state’s ruling party. He...
SEE HOW A PASTOR MAKES HIS CHURCH MEMBERS S UCK HIS P.ENIS IN CHURCH, SAYS HIS S.PERM IS HOLY MILK
An evangelical pastor arrested for raping his faithful, after convincing them that his penis contained “sacred milk”
Sobrino Valdeci Picanto, an evangelical pastor from Brazil, persuaded his followers that he practiced oral sex because it was the way he preached the word, saying that his ‘milk’ was sacred.
And this pastor said his penis was blessed...
Yes, She Seduced And Grabbed Me” – Man Who Impregnated Daughter
Want us the world turning into where a my will impregnate his own daughter and come out and say she seduced me this is not the first time it happened I kept on happening so what will Nigerians say about such a parent who slept with his daughter and got her pregnant...
Burning Of US And Israel Flags By Nigeria Entity Is A Clampdown To International Peace - Activist Writes
PERSISTENT BURNING OF US AND ISRAELITES FLAGS IN NIGERIA, DISRESPECT FOR SOVEREIGNTY OF NATIONS
The persistent defiance of the Nigerian government to accord respect to the sovereignty of the United States of America and Israel, calls for concern. State-sponsored instigations for the burning of the flags of these two nations call for...
BUHARI deserves second term and we must support him, He has changed Nigeria automatically " - Tinubu Tells Nigerians
A national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said President Muhammadu Buhari deserved a second term and that he would work for his victory in the 2019 presidential election.
While highlighting some of Buhari’s achievements, Tinubu claimed that Nigerians are no longer paying for darkness, giving an indication that...
35 containers of restricted tramadol seized across ports – NAFDAC
Efforts by the Federal Government to end drug abuse by youths has yielded fruit as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has seized 35 containers of restricted tramadolat various ports in the country.The Director General of the agency, Moji Adeyeye disclosed this while speaking withthe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
NAFDAC demands relief for local pharmaceutical coys
National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is currently working with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on the issueof tax relief for local pharmaceutical companies, and they are optimistic that a smooth deal would emerge.Speaking yesterday in Abuja, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Moji Adeyeye, elucidated that...
BREAKING:- FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 15th and Monday, 18th June as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Fitr.This was confirmed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Monday, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr M. B. Umar on Monday.He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful...
RCCG Pastor Declares For Presidency Under Obasanjo’s ADC
A Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has declared his intention to run for the office of the Presidentin 2019.Declaring his intention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ikechukwu disclosed that his mission wasto rescue the nation from ‘economic doldrums.”Ikechukwu, a Pastor at Rivers state Province 10 of the RCCG,...
“APC Is Sick”- Dino Melaye Blast President Buhari, Tinubu & Others
The Senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Dino Melaye has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is sick.Melaye stated this while speaking on Channels TV programme on Friday.The lawmaker, who is a member of the APC, saidthe party is“suffering from what I call a dreadful continental abnormality.”This comes after one week,...
