Opinion: Buhari, Tinubu And The Mega Party Brouhaha

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Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has suddenly become the main issue in Nigeria’s politics.   No issue seems complete until his name and stance, real or imagined, have been dropped into the mix.   He has become the Obafemi Awolowo of our time, apologies to former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, who once described the late sage as the main issue in Nigerian politics. To be sure, the late Chief Awolowo and Asiwaju Tinubu share many things in common. Like Awolowo,

Investigation: How Delta State Government Paid James Ibori N250m While Still In UK Prison

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James Ibori was regarded as being very powerful, but not to extent of commanding key decisions with governmental circles. Investigations have revealed that the Delta State Government paid former Governor James Ibori N250m while he was in jail in the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2016.

Seven Governors Implicated In plot To Remove EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu

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Seven state governors are believed to have been part of the plot to stop the Senate confirmation of   Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), The Nation can now reveal.

Three of them are from the South-South, two from the South-West, two from the North and one from the South-East.

Is Frank Lampard About To Make A Return To Chelsea?

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Frank Lampard admits he would love to return to Chelsea, but is in no rush to make a decision on his future.

The 38-year-old is a free agent after leaving New York City last month following a fruitful spell in MLS.

Chelsea Is Mikel Obi's Last Club In Europe, In Talks With Shanghai SIPG, Al-Ain

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel won’t be joining any team in Europe when he leaves Chelsea in January, according to Owngoalnigeria.com.

Mikel has been linked to a host of European clubs including top sides like Valencia, Marseille, Inter-Milan, AC Milan and even Turkish giants Besiktas and Galatasary, but the 29 year old won’t be joining any of the aforementioned clubs.

Too Bad: MMM Participant Reveals How She Was Duped By A Fellow Member She Was Paired With [Photos]

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A young lady identified as Berriee Ij, has revealed how she was duped by fellow MMM participant on social media.

According to her, she was actively involved in the popular ponzi scheme, MMM but ended up being duped a fellow member.

Onigbinde: Nigerian Football Will Collapse In 2017 If...

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Former Super Eagles coach and ex FIFA and CAF Technical committee member, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has warned the football house to brace up to the various responsibilities to repair all the dents on the fortunes of football in Nigeria urgently in 2017 or risk the danger of having a total collapse.
It is no news that Nigerian football experienced one challenge or the other in the outgoing year.

Again, PDP and APC Trade Blame

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it is high time the ruling All Progressive Party APC started ruling and stop blaming the PDP for its current woes and difficulties in steering the nation out of recession.
 The news of the ruling party still blaming the previous regime of Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP even after one year in office still reverberates across the country.

2017 Budget To Be Delayed Again As National Assembly Announces Date

The passage of the 2017 Appropriation bill will not be coming  soon as widely expected by most Nigerians as the National Assembly on Wednesday said it was set to pass the 2017 Budget on March 17.
The National Assembly Joint Committees on Appropriation made this known in Abuja.

Governor Wike To Rivers Workers: No BVN, No Salary

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, yesterday threatened not to pay workers’ salaries except they provide their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN).

The governor said his administration will carry out this threat beginning from the end of this month if workers in the state fail to get their BVN, declaring that the move was aimed at knowing the real number of workers in the state’s employ.

Why Kelechi Iheanacho Is Suing Manchester Lawyers

Super Eagles and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has dragged two lawyers based  Manchester to court over image rights.

Iheanacho, claimed that he was lured into signing over rights to his name to area attorneys Robert Zanicky, of Drums, and Raymond Hassay, of Exeter.

I Don't Want To Hear The Word 'Iceland' Again- Ex England Manager Roy Hodgson

Former England manager Roy Hodgson admits he "never wanted to hear the word 'Iceland' again" following his team's Euro 2016 elimination at the hands of the international minnows.

England were beaten 2-1 by Iceland in the last 16 in France earlier this year, despite taking the lead through an early Wayne Rooney penalty, with Hodgson promptly resigning post-match.

Pep Guardiola Finally Puts To Rest Age-Long Rivalry Between Lionel Messi And Ronaldo

Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola showed his loyalties remain in Catalonia when it comes to the debate over who is the best footballer in the world.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo pipped Lionel Messi to the Ballon d'Or last week, leaving him one behind his Barca rival in terms of his career tally in football's most coveted individual award.

How James Okwuosa Could Be Nigeria's Joker In Defence Against Cameroon

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A South African based journalist Robert Sinkal has advised Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr to call up Chippa United skipper James Okwuosa, when Nigeria take on Cameroon next year.

Why I Can Never Marry An Entertainer- Sotayo

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Popularly known as Sotayo, Tayo Sobowale is emerging as one of the most notable actors in the Yoruba section of Nollywood. A free spirit, as she likes to call herself, she made her ambitious streak known when she set up her own production house, Sotee Entertainment, last year. She spoke to New Telegraph about her journey so far as well as her views on relationship and others in this interview.

'There Will Never Be A Governor Like Him Again'

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It appears that ex-convict and former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, was a larger than life figure and still very influential within the political circle, if feelers from a serving senator are anything to go by.

In a video that had gone viral on the social media, the Chairman, Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who was a political adviser to the former governor was seen discussing with Ibori and some of his associates, talking about the political prowess of the man who made him a senator and how he wielded so much influence even while he was behind bars.

I Have No Relationship With The Ex-Convict James Ibori - Speaker Yakubu Dogara

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Following the statemnts credited to James Ibori's associate and Chairman, Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi that even in prison, Ibori made many politicians includeing the imcumbent Speaker Of The House Of Representavives, Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker has responded saying he had no relationship with the ex- convict Ibori.

I Don't Feel Threatened By Anyone, Not Even Asa- Singer Aramide

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There is doubt that Aramide is slowly turning out to be a huge entertainer in the industry. The Afro/soul singer, songwriter and guitarist, Aramide Sarumoh, who recently bagged an award for Best Female Artiste in West Africa in an award category that had the likes of Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Seyi Shay, at the recently concluded AFRIMA.

Kelechi Iheanacho: Why Pep Guardiola Wants Me To Play Like Lionel Messi

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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed that his gaffer at Manchester city Pep Guardiola  has ordered him to study Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski in his bid to displace Sergio Aguero at  Manchester City.

The Nigerian international has only managed cameo appearances under Guardiola so far – and is set to face further competition up front when Brazilian striker  Gabriel Jesus  arrives in January.

South- East Summit: Buhari Did Not Bow To Threat From IPOB-Presidency

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Aso Rock last night debunked media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari snubbed the south-east economic and security summit held in Enugu on Thursday due to the threat from The Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB not to step foot on the soil of any South-Eastern state.

It however stated that the president couldn’t attend because the date of the event was not convenient for him.

Amokachi Releases Bomb, Says Footballers Pay To Get Into National Teams

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Former Super Eagles captain and Assistant coach Daniel Amokachi has confirmed the practice of local coaches taking bribes from invited players into the national team, saying that the malaise is endemic to say the least.

Though no coach has been found guilty of taking bribe, but the rumour that it exists is very common among players and coaches alike.

Why President Buhari Is Failing

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Mr. (General) Muhammadu Buhari is a simple man. Spartan by nature, he rarely smiles but when he does, one can see that behind his taciturnity might be hiding a jovial man. He stands ramrod straight, which is an achievement for a 74 year old man, and in private moments you can see that he might even be a warm man. This is the picture that was sold to us in 2014 before the elections; as he wore a sexy urbane suit and sat behind a presidential table, while interacting with his adorable

Ten Reasons Why Ladies Find It Difficult To Remain Virgins Till Marriage

It is widely believed that finding a virgin bride these days has become more difficult than ever before. These are some of the reasons why ladies can't keep themselves for their husbands.

Jay Jay Okocha: Most Nigerians Don't Know Why I Retired From Football

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Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha has attributed his early decision to retire from active football to lack of enough playing time.
The ex-Paris saint Germain and Bolton midfielder who was the cynosure of all eyes during his playing days made the shock decision to leave the game in 2008. According to the Olympic Gold medallist, reduced minutes on the pitch of play triggered his exile from the round leather game, at the age of 34.

Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Social Media King For 2016

2016 seems to be the year of Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Real Madrid forward has added another accolade his title collections at the end of a remarkably successful year for club and country.

The 31-year-old was this time voted social media king for 2016.

Obasanjo To Ndigbos: Develop Your Zones, Stop Waiting For The Federal Government

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, admonished the Igbos and their governors to take their destiny in their hands by developing the South-East geographical zone rather than waiting for the federal government.

Obasanjo said there was no need for the governors to wait for the Federal Government to develop South-East when they already had the instruments already.

I Almost Committed Suicide- Ex- Arsenal Defemder

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Emmanuel Eboue has admitted that his struggle to cope with his year-long ban from football has driven him to consider suicide.

The Ivory Coast international is serving a one-year suspension from football imposed by FIFA as part of a dispute with an agent over an unpaid debt.

Governor Ayo Fayose Goes Prophetic, Gives 22 Predictions For 2017 [ See List]

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The governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose is at it again with what has become his yearly predictions. Just like 2015, when he predicted 20 things that will be experienced in 2016, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has once again predicted about 22 things that would happen in Nigeria in 2017.

Why FIFA Won't Allow Mikel Obi To Leave Chelsea

There seems to be stumbling blocks against the impending transfer of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi from London club Chelsea as revelations have emerged that the out -of- favour midfielder cannot leave Chelsea on loan due to Federation Of International Football Association FIFA rules and regulations.

How James Ibori Almost Ruled Nigeria

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The story of how James Ibori went from convicted thief in London in the 1990s, to become governor of a wealthy oil-producing Nigerian state and then to a British prison is a remarkable one.

It is the story of a wily political operator, backing the right political horses and shifting allegiances when expedient.