Vintage News NG: March 2017

Monday 27 March 2017

Certificate Scandal: Dino Melaye's School Mate Finally Reveals The Truth

Dino Melaye

A schoolmate of embattled Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District Dino Melaye, Abdussobur Salaam, at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, has said the certificate scandal rocking the senator is a retribution for his past sins.

Salaam‎ who now works at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), spoke against the backdrop of the certificate controversy in which the senator is currently embroiled.

Henry and Wenger

Arsenal great Thierry Henry is unsure whether he is ready to replace under-fire boss Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman weighs up a career in management.

Wenger is out of contract at the end of the season and his future is far from certain amid increasing pressure from fans with Arsenal struggling in the Premier League and out of Europe.

France and Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante revealed he wanted to join Marseille from Caen instead of heading to the Premier League.
Kante, 25, ended up at Leicester City, winning the title before joining Chelsea, where he is on track to repeat the feat.

But the midfielder said he felt making a switch to Marseille may have been better for him, before he ended up in England.

Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated his prisons experience, saying that he did three things while he was in Yola and Kirikiri prisons serving a jail term for a phantom coup charges by the late military dictator, Sani Abacha.

He also said there should be no position that a man should find himself in life where he should not be useful to God.

He also posited that the major challenge in life was not how to stay alive but “what to live for and what to live with.”

Buhari

The Presidency has reacted to claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is enmeshed in a certificate scandal, saying nothing could be further from the truth.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated this in a statement made available to journalists.

The Super Eagles

Different reasons have been given as to why the proposed friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Burkina Faso counterparts was called off, but impeccable source reveals the reason for the cancellation was due to issues surrounding FIFA regulations on travelling distance for friendly games.

FIFA rules states that matches across two continents can only be played after a four days interval, and Burkina Faso were in action against Morocco in Marrakesh on Friday.

Buhari

This piece was triggered by a tweet I stumbled on recently. Emanating from the tweeter handle of one George Okusanya, it read, ‘Femi Adesina: “The president is not sick”. Lai Mohammed: “The president is hale and hearty”. GMB: “I couldn’t recall ever being so sick”.’

Clearly, the tweet juxtaposes the words of Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, and Lai Mohammed, the President’s Minister of Information and Culture, on the one hand, and those of the President on the other hand.

Magu

The fate of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will be decided by the legal advice of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami.

According to a Vanguard report, President Muhammadu Buhari is weighing two options on the fate of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

What Gernot Rohr Must Do To Fix Eagles-Mutiu Adepoju

Gernot Rohr

Ex-international, Mutiu Adepoju has advised Nigeria technical adviser, Gernot Rohr to use the friendly matches in London to fix his side’s weaknesses ahead of the African and World Cup qualifiers later this year.

Ashley Cole has risked antagonising Arsenal fans by claiming it is amusing to watch their continued lack of success.

The former England full-back left the Gunners for Chelsea in 2006 in a deal that infuriated supporters of Arsene Wenger's side.

Okeowu

It is no news the Super Eagles of Nigeria are currently having a goalkepper crisis ahead of their friendly game against Senegal, hence coach Gernot Rohr hand a shock call up to a former Nigeria U-17 goalkepper.

The Senate, yesterday, declared the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) unfit to hold public office in the country and, therefore, urged him to resign and vacate the office.

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the closure into the search of the body of Allwell Orji, the medical doctor who jumped into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, weekend, saying the body has been recovered yesterday.

Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa receiving her prize

Lagos State University LASU, Ojo has announced a pregnant woman, Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa as the best graduating student in 2015/2016.

The heavily pregnant student, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.74 in Accounting Education.

Wyclef

Wyclef Jean, the Grammy-winning ex-member of the Fugees, said he was “appalled” after being handcuffed and questioned by police in Los Angeles.

Haitian-born Jean, 47, came to the United States as a child with his family and grew up largely in New Jersey. That is where the rapper-singer played with a group that evolved into the Fugees — a pun on the word “refugees.”

Theresa May

The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May was on Wednesday bundled out of the division of Westminster Bridge into a car and taken off the scene after a car attempted to run down a number of pedestrians just as an assailant was also reported to have shot at the parliament after stabbing a police officer outside the

Why Two-German Born Terror Suspects Are To Be Deported To Nigeria

Germany says it will deport two men born in the country but whose parents are foreign – the first such case in German history.

The men, a 27-year-old Algerian and a 22-year-old Nigerian, were arrested last month on suspicion of planning a terror attack.

Gernot Rohr

Information emanating from the Super Eagles camp says technical adviser Gernot Rohr is not a happy man following the withdrawal of Victor Moses from the national team squad days leading up to their first friendly against Senegal.

Eagles in training

Super Eagles and Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho says he is pleased to see his Super Eagles colleagues looking sharp in their first training session at the Barnet Ground in London, England ahead of friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

The camp of the Super Eagles appears to be bubbling as many of the players are upbeat about the match. They are in the mood to soar over Senegal, who they confront in tomorrow’s high-profile international friendly match in London.

President Trump and Obama

Britain and the US on Tuesday banned laptops and tablet computers from the passenger compartment of flights from several Middle East and North African nations.

Nigeria vs Senegal: See The List Of Players Already In Camp

A total of six players are already in the Super Eagles lodge at the Crowne Plaza hotel in London ahead of the upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

Rescue workers, comprising officials of Marine Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA and local divers, yesterday, combed the lagoon section at the Third Mainland Bridge in search of the medical doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped into the lagoon on Sunday.

Tinubu

Former Lagos state governor and the national leader of All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dismissed rumour making the rounds in some quarters that he rejected a chieftaincy title offered him by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ajeogungunniso I.

Paris-London Loan Refund: Nigerian Governors' Forum Opens Up

Nigerian Governors' forum

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, has last night, cleared the air on claims that a large chunk of cash meant for the refund to states from the Paris and London clubs had been diverted and shared by some unnamed governors in the country.

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante admits he is thriving at Stamford Bridge but denies he is the best player in the Premier League.

The France international was the heartbeat of the Leicester City side that claimed a shock title triumph last season, with his performances earning him a move to Chelsea last July for a reported £32million.

Orji's car

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Sunday searched for a medical doctor, who jumped into a lagoon on the Third Mainland Bridge, in the Adekunle area of Lagos State.

EFCC officials with Adesola Amosun

A hospital containing state-of-the art facilities worth about $2.15m which was seized from a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), has been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force.

Ryan Sanusi

Nigerian is at the risk of losing prolific midfield maestro Ryan Sanusi to Belgium if feelers reaching us at VintageNewsNG are anything to go by.

El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor,Mallam Nasir El- Rufai, in a 29-page memo dated September 22, 2016 and entitled: “Immediate and medium term imperatives for President Muhammadu Buhari,” wrote on the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to meet expectations of Nigerians

Late Abacha

Son of the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Mohammed, had begun a legal battle to reclaim the $1.3 billion Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, which was allocated to Malabu Oil Gas Limited. Mohammed Abacha is a Director and the largest shareholder of Malabu Oil Gas Limited.

Ex England captain and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has lambasted Arsenal players not giving their best for manager, Arsene Wenger, saying Alexis Sanchez is the only player still playing for the manger following the defeat by West Brom.

Cossy Orjiakor: Please Read My Story

Cossy

Queen of boobs Cossy Orjiakor, is not a happy one at the moment. Not because she’s no longer in the spotlight, or getting the attention she desires as the queen of boobs, but more to that, she’s angry because she does not know who to trust any longer.

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte has provided update on the injury situation of Super Eagles forward Victor Moses who is a doubt for Nigeria upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London seems to have paved the way for Alex Iwobi to take his spot in the team.

Ramsey Nouah

Prolific actor, Ramsey Nouah, is not only an interviewer’s delight, he’s viewers’ delight too. He’s transformed to be many things in many movies but chief of all is the ‘lover boy’ role which he plays with astounding ease. He speaks about his career, marriage and more in this interview with the New Telegraph

Buhari

There are strong indications last night that panic and uncertainty may have gripped some cabinet members, including ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was gathered that the panic-stricken ministers were apparently scared by the recent memo written by Kaduna State Governor,

Amaju Pinnick

In the space of three years, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has gone full circle in the ladder of football administration, that sees him now occupying a seat in the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football.

Nura Abdullahi is one of the most talked about teenager defenders from Nigeria playing for an European side, and the 18 year old who plays for Roma has been rated as one of the best emerging full backs in European football.

Ali Ndume

Erstwhile Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, has berated the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, saying he ought not remain in office as head of the Upper Chambers, if the senate could refuse to confirm Ibrahim Magu, as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, based on allegations levelled against him.

Another Premier League Side Fires Manager

Karanka

Premiership side Middlesborough has fired mamager Aitor Karanka as the Premier League strugglers made a last-ditch effort to avoid relegation.

Karanka paid the price for Middlesbrough’s slump into the relegation zone after a miserable run of 10 league games without a win.

Ahmad, new CAF President

Madagascar’s football chief Ahmad Ahmad has been elected president of the Confederation of African Football Thursday, ousting veteran leader Issa Hayatou after 29 years in office.

Antoine Griezmann hailed Jan Oblak as the best goalkeeper in the world following his performance against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Davido

Pop singer, David Adeleke aka David shocked has fans days ago when he purportedly quit the music scene, saying his father is too rich for him to still be in the music business.

Etebo

Report reaching us at VintageNewsNg says top scouting officials of Leicester City have concluded plans to watch Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, during Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso next week in London.

Players of Rangers

Nigeria CAF Champions League representative Enugu Rangers who lost scandalously to Egyptian side Zamalek have been given a lifeline by the Confederation of Africa Football ahead of their return leg tie in Nigeria this weekend.

Snoop Dogg

United States President Donald Trump took aim Wednesday at Snoop Dogg, saying the rap star would have gotten “jail time” had he pointed his gun at Barack Obama rather than the current US president in a video.

Let me seize this opportunity to bid our President, Muhammadu Buhari, welcome back from his medical trip to the United Kingdom. I am happy he is back on his feet instead of lying inside a life support machine even dead as earlier rumoured.

Ali

With the failure of Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (retd), to appear in the Senate again yesterday, the Upper House did not only insist that he appears today but also threatened to issue warrant of arrest on him should he fail to appear.

Hayatou

Confederation of African Football CAF President Issa Hayatou and his loyalists to today’s CAF elections have promised to do something dramatic if the Septuagenarian turns back the hand of the clock to win the CAF Presidential election against his Madagascar opposition, Hamad.

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