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Buhari campaign Group faults European Union’s election report

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign team has faulted the European Union Observation Mission’s report on the 2019 general elections. The campaign team spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, faulted the EU for not reaching a definite conclusion in the post-election report. “If you were an observer you should come to a definitive conclusion,” Keyamo…

2019 elections: INEC results collation process not transparent ― EU

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

The European Union Election Observation Mission on the 2019 general elections formally unveiled its report and recommendations at the weekend in Abuja. The Chief Observer of the EU team, Maria Arena read to newsmen, excerpts of its…

Metro

Peter Obi Washes Hands off Fraudulent Empowerment Scheme

Odunsi Odunsi Jun 15, 2019 0

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has washed his hands off a fraudulent empowerment scheme advertised in the social media by scammers using a fake Peter Obi account.…

Sports

Nigeria Vs Senegal Friendly: Super Eagles To Adopt 3-5-2 Formation

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will adopt a 3-5-2 formation in Sunday’s pre- 2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly encounter against the Terangha Lions of Senegal at the Ismaila, Stadium, Completesports.com reports. The three-time time champions…

Metro

UPDATED: Ekiti State University Investigates, Queries Don Over Sex For Marks

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

The Management of Ekiti State University,(EKSU), Ado Ekti says it has begun investigations into allegation of sexual misconduct involving one of its lecturers, Dr O.O Aduwo. Mr Bode Olofinmuagun the Head, Directorate of Information and…

Metro

Ekiti State University lecturer caught pants down while attempting to have sex with female student

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

A news report has it that a lecturer in the Accounting Department of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr O.O Aduwo, was caught pants down attempting to have sex with a female student of his department simply identified as Nike.…

Politics

Buhari’s ex-Minister attacks PDP over Bayelsa Assembly leadership composition

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Immediate past Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the composition of the leadership of Bayelsa State House of Assembly. According to him, it was sad and…

Politics

Ganduje appoints new Head of Service

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Governor Ganduje has approved the appointment of Dr Kabiru Shehu as the State Head of Service. The appointment is with immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the…

Politics

Gov. El-Rufai makes new appointment

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. This was confirmed in a series of post on his official Twitter page. El-Rufai noted that some of the Special Advisers were reappointed to…

Sports

Drogba, Makelele to join Lampard at Chelsea

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Frank Lampard is set for an emotional return to Chelsea, as the club prepare to formally offer him the manager’s job and will bring some of his former team-mates, SportsMail reports. Derby County will not stand in Lampard’s way, provided…

Sports

Brazil Open 2019 Copa America With Win Vs Bolivia

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Brazil kick off with resounding 3-0 win over Bolivia at the Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium in Sao Paulo on Friday. The Copa America host nation came into the game as favourites, even with Neymar’s absence, as Bolivia had lost their last…

Sports

Transfer: Higuain takes final decision on his future

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Argentine Striker,Gonzalo Higuain is determined to see out his contract at Juventus, his brother and agent, Nicolas Higuain, has said. The Argentine striker was loaned to Chelsea in January of last year, appearing in 14 Premier League…

Politics

I will lead Kwara to greatness – Gov AbdulRazaq

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday said the state was poised for greatness on all fronts, having turned the page on decades of socio-economic stagnation. “Let me reiterate that my government will carry the good people of…

Politics

I will not play politics with church, religion, Ihedioha tells Anglican church leaders

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has said that his administration would not play politics with things concerning church and religion, emphasizing the role of religion in achieving sustainable peace, unity and progress in any society,…

Politics

Lawyer abandons client who seeks to sack Gbajabiamila as lawmaker, Speaker

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

It was an unusual development at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday as a lawyer abandoned his client and informed the court that he was no longer interested in representing him. Akeem Olasupo had always represented Philip Undie, the…

Politics

JUST IN: Senator Babayo Gamawa, former PDP deputy chairman, dies

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 15, 2019 0

Barely one month after the death of onetime Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, another prominent son of Bauchi State and former Deputy National Chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator…

Politics

We’ll pass budget within 3 months – Lawan

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan says henceforth the National Assembly (NASS) will ensure the passage of the nation’s appropriation bill within three months of its submission by the Executive arm of government. Lawan stated this known…

Metro

JUST IN: Five rescued from Kano collapsed building

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Kano State Fire Service on Friday rescued three children and two adults trapped in a building, which collapsed at Dandago Babban Baki in Gwale Local Government Area of the state. Alhaji Saidu Mohammed, spokesman of the service, who said…

Politics

INEC set to commence legal reforms ahead of 2023 polls —Mahmood

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has again reiterated the commission’s determination to reform the country’s electoral process. Yakubu who spoke on Friday in Abuja said steps are…

BREAKING

JUST IN: Another Building Collapses In Lagos As Three escape Death

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

A one-storey Building has collapsed at Kayode Aliko Olokun Close, Shangisha, Magodo Lagos, trapping three workers. It was gathered that the building which collapsed at Kayode Aluko Olokun Close, Shangisha, Magodo was under construction…

National

Just In: NYSC to communicate payment of N30,000 allowance to corps members

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said the scheme will communicate to corps members when the payment of N30,000 new allowance would take off. The DG stated this on Friday at a workshop/ training on…

Politics

8th Senate didn’t perform to capacity – Lawan

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

The new Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Friday assured that the Ninth Senate will move fast to cover lost grounds and support President Muhammadu Buhari to implement people-oriented projects and programmes. He spoke with State House…

Politics

I’ll easily Win the Election with Wide Margin, Yahaya Bello boasts

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday declared that he is losing no sleep over winning his reelection in November. According to him, he will easily win the election with wide margin. He spoke with State House correspondents after…

BREAKING

JUST IN: Two storey building collapses in Warri

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

An uncompleted two storey building, still under construction, in the Marine Quarters axis of Warri, collapsed to the ground on Friday, leaving a huge heap of rubbles. Although there was no casualty, as there was nobody within the walls of…

Politics

Breaking: Tribunal strikes out petition challenging Faleke’s victory

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State has struck out an application challenging the victory of James Abiodun Faleke of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Faleke is the member of House of Representative representing…

Sports

Super Eagles Drop Three Places In Latest FIFA Ranking, Still 3rd In Africa

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Nigeria’s Super Eagles slipped three places to 45th spot in the latest World Ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association on Friday. The three-time African moved up four places in the previous (April) ranking…

Politics

Breaking: Supreme Court sacks Umaru of Niger East ‎Senatorial district

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

The Supreme Court on Friday declared Mohammed Sani Musa the winner of the last election for the Senate held in the Niger-East Senatorial District of Niger State. The court set aside the April 8, 2019 judgment of the Court of Appeal,…

Sports

Transfer: Manutd finally shortlists names of strikers to replace Lukaku

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, has finally shortlisted the names of strikers to replace attacker, Romelu Lukaku, at Old Trafford. According to Daily Mirror, Ed Woodward wants either Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser,…

Sports

Transfer: Adrien Rabiot speaks on Joining Man United

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Paris Saint-Germain star, Adrien Rabiot says he could decide to leave the club for Manchester United in this summer’s transfer window. According to Mundo Deportivo, Man United have tabled a “high” lucrative terms offer to the France…

Sports

Nigeria Vs Senegal friendly to be played behind close door

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 14, 2019 0

Sunday’s International friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal, will be played behind closed doors. This was confirmed by the Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, who also stated that the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…

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