Thursday, 22 December 2016

Crystal Palace Sack Manager Alan Pardew

Pardew

Alan Pardew has been sacked as Crystal Palace manager with the club just above the relegation places, the Premier League side’s chairman Steve Parish said on Thursday.

Pardew, 55, guided Palace to last season’s FA Cup final where they lost to Manchester United in extra time but their Premier League form this term has been poor.

Atiku Blasts Buhari, Says FG Can No Longer Meet Their Obligations

Atiku

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the policy frameworks of the Muhammmadu Buhari Administration, saying that the current economic situation being experienced by Nigerians has exposed the weaknesses of the federal government.

South Africa Fires National Team Coach Over Insults

Mashaba

South Africa coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba was fired Thursday for insulting top football officials last month, the national association said.

The sacking was expected after heated exchanges between the 66-year-old and South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan following a World Cup qualifier.

'It Is A Shame That Nigerians Are Celebrating Release of James Ibori Who Stole Millions from His State'


Some Nigerians on Thursday expressed displeasure with the celebration of the release of James Ibori, a former Delta Governor, from a prison in London. They said that such celebration was condemnable, unfortunate and uncalled for. The former governor of Delta was on Wednesday released from prison in London, U.K.

Why I Am Under Severe Pressure To Contest The 2019 Presidential Election-Jonathan

Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Nigerians are mounting severe pressure on him to throw his political hat into the 2019 presidential election.

The ex- president stated this while speaking with his kinsmen who paid him an end of year visit in his hometown, Otueke in Bayelsa State on Wednesday.

Should James Ibori Be Prosecuted Upon His Return To Nigeria? See What Senior Lawyers Have To Say

James Ibori

Following the the release of James Ibori from a London prison, senior lawyers in the country have been giving their views on the possibility of the Federal government prosecuting him on fresh charges upon his return to the country.

However, many of them were divided with their comments while speaking with Premium Times.

Opinion: Buhari And The Fight Against Corruption By Chidi Odinkalu

President Buhari, EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu and Senate President Bukola Saraki.

President Buhari’s much-advertised fight against corruption has degenerated into a demolition derby. As happened with many previous efforts to fight corruption in Nigeria, different outposts of power and influence in the president’s coterie appear determined to use anti-corruption as a cover to settle  intra-palace scores.

Six Reasons Why Federal Government Can't Shut Down MMM In Nigeria


MMM a Ponzi scheme no doubts has gotten many Nigerians talking with many putting staggering sums into the it despite clear warnings from the Central Bank of Nigeria, House of Representatives and a threat from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to desist from it.

Six Common Mistakes To Avoid When Sending Money Abroad


International payments are complicated. With the math involved, you can easily be losing out on thousands of naira unnecessarily, via poor exchange rates and hidden fees.

According to medium.com, there are six common mistakes to avoid when making and receiving international payments.

Confession Of Life: Lady Narrates How She Slept With Ex-Boyfriend And Husband The Same Night

Illustrative photo.

A young lady battling with guilty conscience after having s*x with her ex-lover, and later, her husband on the same night has decided to spill it in no uncertain terms.

Below is how a lady identified simply as Cynthia, shared her secret on a popular online platform and titled it - "My Confession."

Yahya Jammeh: 'Who Are They To Tell Me To Leave My Country'

Jammeh

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has lashed out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Jammeh to honour his initial pledge to accept electoral defeat.

Corruption: Attorney-General Says $1.30m Was Discovered At Ex-Panel Member's Home

Umar

The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has disclosed how over $1.30million cash was recovered from the Abuja home of a member of the committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces, Air Commodore Umar Mohammed (retd).

I Have Offers From Anderlecht, Fenerbahce But I Want To Play For Only Arsenal- Prolific Nigerian Forward Onyekuru

Onyekuru

Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru who plays for Belgian clubside KAS Eupen says he must realise his dream of playing for Arsenal football club.

The 20 year old is can play as a winger and striker also confirmed he has received offers from teams across Europe notably Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, RB Leipzig and CSKA Moscow.

Former Super Eagles Striker Utaka Doing Exploits In Japan, Wins Top Award


Former Super Eagles striker Peter Utaka has won the highest goal scorer award in the Japanese League after scoring 19 goals for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

32 year old Utaka joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season from relegated Shimizu S-Pulse where his nine goals couldn’t keep the team in the top flight league.

Nollywood Actress Nkiru Sylvanus Speaks On Hate, Advises Her Fans

Nkiru Sylbanus 

Popular Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, has taken to Social media to advise her fans against indulging in hatred and other nasty acts.

In a Facebook post, the actress said life would be much better if people could stop hating others and getting soaked in pride.

Why Britain Is Demanding Huge Sum Before James Ibori Can Return To Nigeria


Following the release from prison of former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, yesterday in the United Kingdom, but the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, did not intend to deport Ibori to Nigeria until he handed over £18 million (about N7 billion at interbank rate) of “proceeds of crime” to the government.

How 22-Year-Old Man Was Stabbed To Death Over N50 Loaf Of Bread


A 22-year-old man was, Tuesday, stabbed to death by a new military recruit over a N50 loaf of local bread known as Madiga, at Ozizebiri in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The incident was said to have triggered violence in the area, leading to the burning of three houses.

Why Mikel Obi Will Be Good Signing For Olympic Marseille- Ex- Liverpool And Toteenham Chief


Damien Comolli a former Sporting Director of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool reckons that Nigerian international and out -of -favour midfielder, John Obi Mikel will be a good signing for Marseille in the winter transfer market.

Reports say Marseille are in the market for a defensive midfielder to compensate for the likely departure of Lassana Diarra.and Mikel Obi fits the bill.
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