Vintage News NG: January 2017

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Ayo Fayose: The Peoples' Defender?

Fayose

TEMITOPE OGUNBANKE writes on the series of face-off between Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and operatives of some security agencies in the course of their duties

There are 36 state governors in Nigeria, but Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State is regarded as one of the most vocal and people see him as someone who has remained steadfast in “fighting for his people.”

Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State seems to have stirred the hornet's nest as he has advised the people of South-East to forget contesting the presidency in 2019.
Okorocha, who was at the presidential villa yesterday where he met with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo behind closed door, said it was proper for the Igbo to support the North in its eight-year rotational tenure.

Jose Mourinho has revealed he turned down a "big offer" to coach in the Chinese Super League, citing the competition's financial influence as a cause for concern.

The Portuguese opted to stay in the Premier League after his dismissal from Chelsea, taking over at Manchester United, who are fighting for cup silverware on three fronts.

Reports emanating from Turkey suggest that Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike is in talks with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams about a potential transfer.

Oba Riliwanu Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, yesterday accused the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, one Daura and others, hastened his exit from the Nigerian Police in 2002.

Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi At It Again Over Helicopters

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and the governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike yesterday clashed over the two helicopters the Customs Service turned over to the Air Force at the weekend.

Nnamani

One-time Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani has declared that his joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) was neither pecuniary nor stomach-inspired but in the greater interest of the Igbo nation.

Nnamani made the statement weekend after being pronounced the South-East leader of the APC at the SouthEast Stakeholders’ meeting of the party held at the Imo International Convention Centre, Owerri, in the Imo State capital.

Justice Onnoghen

Tension has begun to rise in the judiciary as the three months in which a judge can act, as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) will end on February 10. President Muhammadu Buhari has not transmitted the name of the acting CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen to the Senate for confirmation as substantive CJN.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has laughed off suggestions that he got off lightly with his four-game touchline ban and has claimed his critics would still gripe if he got "locked up without any heating".

Former Manchester United winger David Beckham said he did not watch the club for three years after leaving Old Trafford for Real Madrid, with the ex-England captain "shocked and devastated" over his departure.

Suleman

The Presidency has frowned at some religious leaders that make hate speeches to fuel up crisis in the country.

It specifically took on the Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, querying while it has not condemned the hate speech made by Apostle Suleman that Christians should kill Fulani herdsmen.

Protesters during a march in Los Angeles .

Donald Trump came under fire from mass protests and global outrage over his controversial ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, facing the first real test of his nine-day administration.

Okorocha

Ebonyi state governor David Omahi has reacted to claims by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State that three South-East governors are in contact with him towards defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the governor does even inspire confidence.

LeBron James Compares NBA All-Star Picks To Trump´s Election

James

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James saw similarities between the All-Star picks of NBA players and the election of Donald Trump as president, suggesting "goofy votes" were prevalent in both processes.

Ighalo

Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri revealed the club were considering a "very important offer" for forward Odion Ighalo.

Ighalo, 27, was linked with a move to West Brom, while Chinese clubs are also reportedly interested.

Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe has kicked against the move by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to convince Everton teenage striker, Ademola Lookman to play for the Super Eagles.

Fascinated with the James Bond films? Then the character of Q is surely no stranger to you. But what may surprise you is that Britain’s intelligence agency has just revealed that the real-life equivalent of Q is a woman.

Balarabe Musa

Second Republic governor of old Kaduna state and firing critic, Alhaji Balarabe Musa has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is not radical enough to solve the problems of Nigeria.

Kanayo O. Kanayo

Popular Nollywood actor, Kanayo.O.Kanayo who recently enrolled to study Law at the University of Abuja, after bagging a Masters degree from the University of Lagos, few years ago, has explained why he took the decision to go back to school.

Diallo

Report says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have initiated talks with the parents of Ibrahima Diallo, whose is originally from Guinea-Conakry but was born in Nigeria.

Ebube

Ace Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo, has raised her game by joining the league of filmmakers. The mass communication graduate of the Nnamdi Azikwe University, in this chat with New Telegraph, she speaks about her move from acting to movie production, acting without the consent of her parents, how she ran away after her first movie and much more.

Charley boy

Ace entertainer and one-time president of the Permorming Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN, Charles Oputa, aka Area Fada or Charly Boy has recently spoken about Biafra crisis for the very first time.

The reckless spending of government officials in Nigeria is almost second to none and this is quite known to everybody. In this report, we seek to reveal and challenge some of the practices by most state governments which still result in wastefulness at a period that demands reduction of cost of governance.

Yaya Toure Blasts Mikel Obi, Tevez, Oscar

Mikel, Tevez amd Oscar

Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure has criticised fellow footballers who have traded Europe for China, saying he would prefer to follow Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s example and stay in a competitive league.

An Australian Open final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could be the most important match in grand slam history, according to former world No. 1 Andy Roddick.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James' tone about the season changed after Monday's 124-122 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Before the game, James said he was not worried about his team's recent struggles, but, after the Cavs' fifth loss in seven games, he was extremely vocal about their problems.

Anichebe on the turf.

Sunderland's thin squad has been dealt another blow with the news that Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe will be out for up to 10 weeks due to ankle ligament damage.

Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday gave his support to the clamours by the South- East to produce the next president of the country. Obasanjo said irrespective of the thinking ahead of 2019 general elections, he believes that the Igbo too should have a shot at the Presidency.

Henry Onyekuru

English Premier League side Liverpool have joined in the race to sign prolific Eupen forward, Henry Onyekuru.

Other clubs reportedly on the fray are the likes of Fenerbache, Celtic, CSKA Moscow, RB Leipzig and Hoffeinheim.

Buhari and Saraki

The battle seems to have been drawn between the Senate and the Presidency concerning the indictment of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal over allegations of corruption. President Muhammadu Buhari told the senators that he won’t sack the SGF on the basis of an interim report which does not give fair hearing to the accused.

Ex- Manchester united legendary manager Alex Ferguson claims Jose Mourinho has found a solution to the problems he encountered early in his reign as Manchester United manager.

Atiku

With two years to the 2019 general elections, posters of former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as a presidential candidate are already circulating with his posters flooding Kebbi State.

Omokri

A former Special Adviser to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Electronic Media, Reno Omokri has spoken angrily about a statement made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed concerning the Goodluck Jonathan's response to the Chibok girls kidnapping, saying the minister’s attacks on the Ex-President will not go unchallenged.

Super Eagles and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is in danger of missing out of his club FA Cup tie with Liverpool.

Recall Ikeme was sent off in Wolves loss to Norwich City and could miss their FA Cup tie against Liverpool, if his club failed in their appeal to overturn the red card he was shown last weekend.

Dismissed police officers.

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has cried out over the sacking of police officers attached to him by the Poice high command, saying the six policemen were being punished for refusing to assassinate him.

Tunisia Advance As Algeria Crash Out Of AFCON

Tunisia cruised into the knockout rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations by thrashing Group B's rock-bottom Zimbabwe 4-2.

Henryk Kasperczak's side had put their destiny into their own hands by beating Algeria last time out and completed the job in emphatic fashion in Libreville.

A former Minister of State for Education, Alhaji Saka Sa’adu, who died and has been buried according to Islamic rites.

Lai Muhammed and Founders of Bringbackourgirls Group.

The Federal Government has asked the BringBackOurGirls group to see the government as a partner rather than a member of the opposition in the quest to secure the release of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.

Kassim Afegbua

One of the strongholds of the Buhari administration was anchored on the threshold of his anti-corruption crusade which also formed part of the reasons that made Nigerians to elect him as the President of the Federal Republic in the 2015 elections.

Fayemi

Minister of Solid Minerals Development and the immediate past governor of Ekiti state Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that he did not just find himself at the top of the ladder of life without paying necessary price. He said he reached a height after engaging in odd and menial jobs such as driving public taxis and working as security guard both in Nigeria and during his postgraduate days in the United Kingdom.

About 30 senior police officers retired in 2016 yesterday dragged President Muhammadu Buhari, Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police before the National Industrial Court (NIC) sitting in Abuja over alleged illegal retirement.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s dad, James Iheanacho has debunked insinuations that his prospect for a starting team place seems to have evaporated at Manchester City, saying that his son will not go on out loan to any other club.

Peter Obi

The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said governors under the Dr Goodluck Jonathan administration refused to save for a rainy day.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has decided to invite 24 year old Russian-Nigerian defender Brian Idowu to the national team following the defender's assurances of being available to the Super Eagles father than Russia as being speculated in the Russian media.

Antonio Conte: I Made The Best Decision

Costa

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte feels he was vindicated in recalling Diego Costa to the Chelsea starting XI after the controversial striker scored the opening goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Hull on Sunday.

Fayose and Kashamu

Following the announcement of Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose as the new chairman of the PDP Governors' forum the Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu, Sunday faulted the choice of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’

Super Eagles forward and Chelsea wing back Victor Moses is enjoying rave reviews as another football star pays glowing tribute to him following displays or Chelsea in their 2-0 win over Hull City in the English Premier League.

Iwobi

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has explained the rationale behind the substitution of Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi in Arsenal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley shortly after Granit Xhaka was sent off.

Table showing pension of ex- Governors

Former governors are exerting pressure on the finances of state governments with pension payments and other entitlements draining billions of naira every year from developmental funds for the states.

Fayose

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State yesterday described the abduction of more than 250 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State as a home theatre or movie” to frustrate the re-election of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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