Ex-Abia Governor Orji Kalu Decamps To APC, Oyegun, Oyinlola React

Orji Kalu

After several months of speculations about his political future, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria.
The move came barely 24 hours after he resigned his membership of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), a party he formed and nurtured for several years. Kalu, who was elected governor of Abia State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 1999, governed the state for eight years before he moved away to form the PPA. He contested the last Abia North Senatorial Election on the platform of the PPA.

Are We Giving Up On Jose Mourinho? See Who Has Come To His Defense

Gary Neville has defended Jose Mourinho in the wake of Manchester United's underwhelming start to the season and feels the Portuguese manager is being unfairly criticised. United sit sixth in the Premier League after 11 games and are already trailing leaders Liverpool by eight points.
Neville feels Mourinho deserves time to turn things around, though, even if he fears the former Real Madrid boss could be in for a difficult task.

Oshiomhole Joins The League Of Governors With Ridiculous Pension Package [See Details]

Oshiomhole and Odubu

The Edo State House of Assembly sitting in Benin city yesterday
approved a pension package for both the governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Pius Odubi.
The pension benefit showed that the Comrade governor would take possession of a residential building worth N200millio while N100 million was approved for his Deputy, Dr Pius Odubu.

Massive Protest Hits National Assembly Complex [See Details]

Protesters at the entrance of National Assembly, Abuja. Photo credit- Premium Times.

Scores of protesters led by popular Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa aslo known as Charley Boy, have blocked the main gate of the country's lawmaking institution, the National Assembly, Abuja.
According to a report by Premium Times, the protesters, erected five tents in front of the Assembly’s gate and stationed a van, preventing movement to and from the Assembly complex. Their demands include the death penalty as punishment for stealing public funds; a slash of salaries of political office holders by 70%; a stop of state/local government joint account; and public disclosure of details of National Assembly’s multi-billion naira budget.
The protesters – members of the “Occupy Unlimited,” described as a civil society group that advocates good governance and corruption free society – also want the National Assembly to review the constitution towards amending the clause that grants immunity to the president, vice-president, governors and the deputy- governors.
They want the law amended so the officials can be tried for criminal matters while in office. They also want a unicameral legislature, asking that the Senate be scrapped.

Why I Lost The Election, Hillary Clinton Finally Opens Up

Hillary Clinton, the former Democratic presidential nominee, has spoken out on why she lost the election. She blamed Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Director James Comey for her defeat in Tuesday’s presidential election.

At Last Mikel Obi Speaks Out On Relationship with Antonio Conte

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Antonio Conte is punishing him for his decision to play at the Olympics with Nigeria. The 29-year-old has not made an appearance this season, having been frozen out of the first team since his return from Rio de Janeiro, where he claimed a bronze medal.

Why Manchester United Players Are The Best Paid In The World

English Premier League giant, Manchester United have been adjuged as the best paying team in the world, but well behind NBA champions the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a new survey.
According to Sportingintelligence's Global Sports Salaries Survey (GSSS) for 2016, United sit fourth in the list. The Premier League giants rose from sixth,

Buhari Bows To Pressure, To Withdraw Ambassadorial Nominees

The raging war between the Presidency and the Senate concerning the Ambassadorial nominees seems to be letting off, as President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly caved in to pressure, by agreeing to withdraw the list of 46 non- career ambassadorial nominees recently submitted to the Upper Chamber for screening and confirmation.

Why FG Insists On Scrapping NNPC, DPR, PPPRA, Others

Osinbajo

The Federal Government’s draft National Oil Policy has proposed to consolidate Nigeria’s oil industry regulatory authorities into a single agency to be known as Petroleum Regulatory Commission, PRC, while scrapping all other regulators, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, and Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, among others.

Mikel Obi Warns Teammates, Says Don't Be Cocky

SuperEagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has warned his teammates not to get cocky following victory over Algeria, saying there was still a long way to go in qualifying for the 2018
FIFA World Cup.

FACEBOOK LOVE: How 35-yr-old Man Blackmails Lovers With Nude Photos

A 35-year-old man, Michael Atanda, who specialised in blackmailing lovers by threatening to display their nude pictures on social media, especially Facebook, if they refused to pay his monetary demands, has been arrested by operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of Lagos State Police Command.

Nobel K Skill Academy: Brands And Services Meet The Right Audience

Sponsored post

How could you light a candle and hide it under the table? Why have a business enterprise that nobody knows about? You have designed such an innovative product and left it to gather dust on your shelf? How could you have gotten such a top-notch professional profile with sizzling service-oriented acumen and it is not in the public glare?

P-Square Reveals Real Reason Behind Break-up

The gossip mill and innuendo surrounding the alleged break-up of popular Nigerian singong duo, P-Square seem to have died down, but it has not prevented the duo from reassuring fans of their togetherness.
Recall that months ago, Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, were ‘threatening’ to go their separate ways some months back, a lot of reasons were adduced for their ‘bizarre’ action.

Wole Soyinka Blasts Nigerians, Says He Won't Be Stampeded Tearing Green Card

Nigerian professor and literary icon Wole Soyinka, has spoken out about the pressure being mounted on him by Nigerians to tear up his green card over Donald Trump's win.
Criticisms on social media have trailed Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, vow to destroy his United States residency permit should Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump emerge President. Now, the revered professor has reacted to the criticisms.

Super Eagles Dispatch Algeria To Take Full Control Of Qualification

Chelsea duo Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel were both at their best as the Super Eagles of Nigeria took full control of  World their Cup qualifying group with a 3-1 home victory over Algeria in Uyo. Moses and Mikel were on target in the first half, before Nabil Bentaleb's goal after the break gave Algeria hope of a comeback. But Moses scored his second in the final moments as Gernot Rohr's side won their second straight game in the final stage of CAF qualification.

Antonio Conte Says Playing Victor Moses As Wing-Back Was Plan D, See His Other Plans

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte has revealed that Chelsea's success with a 3-4-3 formation has come about by accident after actually being his plan D. Chelsea began the Premier League season well as they recorded three successive wins, but a draw with Swansea City and two defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal in September proved they still had a long way to go. Conte's first four months in charge of the club have seen him tinker with various tactical set- ups, but following the loss to Arsenal the Italian set on 3-4-3.

Is 2019 On The Card? Atiku, Aregbesola, Fayose Spotted Together In Abuja [Photo]

Though the 2019 General elections are still more than 2 years away, but however far away it might seems, Nigerian politicians are the types not to be caught off-guard.
According to photos posted on Twitter by Lere Olayinka, the Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, was seen exchanging pleasantries with Governor Ayo Fayose, and Governor Rauf Aregbesola, of Osun state, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday.
Outspoken PDP chieftain, Fayose and APC politician, Aregbesola, have been seen together publicly in recent times, but the meeting with the former vice president should not be taken lightly.
It might just be steps to herald the dreams and aspirations of Poli icians towards 2019.

NIGERIA VS ALGERIA: Victor Moses Speaks On Preferred Position

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria get set to trade tackle with Algeria in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Chelsea forward, Victor Moses has affirmed his readiness to play in any position he might be assigned by Coach Gernot Rohr if it will help the team beat the north Africans.

Moses, an attacker, has been converted by Chelsea coach Antonio Conte to play as a wingback in a 3-4-3 system that has yielded results for the London team. Moses also has been doing quite well much to earn the praise of the Blues manager and colleagues.

Wole Soyinka Reacts To Trump's Victory, Reassures Nigerians On His Pledge

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Wednesday, stated that he will not destroy his United States’ residency permit just yet; while he warned that the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race could jeopardize U.S. support in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram.

In an interview with Newsweek, Soyinka stated that Trump’s ‘bunker mentality’ could see the U.S. withdraw support for counter-terrorism operations in West Africa.

Why Obanikoro Can’t Pay His N100m Bail [WATCH]

An insight into why politicians who had controlled and squandered Billions of Naira cannot raise N100million for their own bail in a new policy of anti-corruption is shared by the National President of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), Yusuf Zambuk in Lagos. Find out the opinion here.

Please watch this video after cut and tell us if you agree with him. 

I Need My Haters To Succeed- Cristiano Ronaldo

Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is adamant that he is not worried about getting jeered and has made it clear criticism only inspires him to get the best out of himself. The Portugal international has endured a difficult start to the 2016-17 campaign and was recently booed by his own fans after failing to find the net in the 2-1 LaLiga win over Athletic Bilbao.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Messi Is Not My Friend But...

Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed the significance of his rivalry with Lionel Messi and stressed that there is a mutual respect between them, even though the two are not friends. The Real Madrid star and his Barcelona counterpart have dominated the Ballon d'Or election over the past eight years and they are widely regarded as the two best players in the game.

How We Plan To Spend Loan- FG Gives Breakdown

Kemi Adeosun

The Federal Government has given details into how the widely reported loan it plans to borrow, will be spent. The FG had revealed that within the next three years, it plans to borrow $29.96bn from the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Japan International Co-operation Agency.

Alex Ferguson: Why Chelsea Will Not Win EPL Title

There is no doubt that former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was involved in his fair share of title races during his illustrious managerial career, and it seems he has ruled one massive club out of this year’s battle for the Premier
League trophy.

FOOTBALL STATS: See Unbelievable Contribution Of MSN To Barcelona

Saturday 25 October 2014, Barcelona's fearsome trio of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, Uruguay star Luis Suarez and Brazilian poster-boy Neymar - MSN for short - played together for the first time. The South American trident made their mark just four minutes into a clash Luis Enrique's side would eventually lose 3-1 to old rivals Real Madrid, Suarez - making his Barca debut following a four-month ban picked up for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup -

Is Real Madrid About To Sack Zidane? See The Coach They Are Eyeing

Thomas Tuchel

Borussia Dortmund Manager Thomas Tuchel feels it is "dangerous" to be flattered by links with Real Madrid, as his sole focus is on Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke claimed at the weekend the Champions League holders are "tracking" Tuchel but stressed he was not concerned about the prospect of the coach leaving Signal Iduna Park, where he is under contract until 2018.

Pep Guardiola: Why Yaya Toure Is Still Not In My Team

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims he would like to pick Yaya Toure for the EFL Cup derby against Manchester United but says there has been no change in their impasse. Guardiola announced last month Toure would not feature for the first team until he apologised for his agent Dimitri Seluk's outspoken criticism after the former Ivory Coast star was left out of City's Champions League squad.

Does He Know How Poor Nigerians Are? See Minister's Advice To Nigerians

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has called on Nigerians to make conscious efforts at eating well always, stating that the benefits of eating healthy cannpt be over-emphasised.

Aisha Buhari Set To Star In Blockbuster Movie? [Photo]

The reactions following President Muhammadu Buhari's chauvinist comments about his wife - Aisha Buhari's kitchen and bedroom role has seem not to be letting off as Nigerians creatively churn out more memes to mock the situation.

How FG Is Using Satellite To Cut Running Cost Of Government

With the increasing recession across the country, many federal government agencies have started to think out solutions creatively as against the hitherto trend of waste akin to the agencies.