How Jide Sanwoolu stuck a dagger in Akinwumi Ambode’s back (ThisDay)
Some men would spurn their intelligence for a bottle of champagne; many more would cheerily shun the grey matter to engage in a dance of folly – particularly if they are errand boys. If he were bird, Jide Sanwoolu, would probably be a peacock. The man many have touted as the incoming governor of Lagos State in 2019, like the flightless bird, is so stuck up on ego and the support of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that he may have begun to over-estimate his own worth. Read more
How Adeosun lost anti-graft battle to fake NYSC certificate (Vanguard)
According to erstwhile Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, “When you fight corruption, it fights back.” When Mrs. Kemi Adeosun assumed office as Minister of Finance on November 11, 2015, she exuded such confidence that she would make a significant mark in the economy which was, at the time, heading into recession. Read more
Those who don’t see the good works of Buhari are pretenders – Femi Adesina (Vanguard)
Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, in this interview, speaks on what he describes as the slanting of news negatively against the President Buhari, his government and spokesmen. Adeshina also speaks on his principal’s second term bid. Read more
IPOB’s sit-at-home order hurting South-East economy — Ohanaeze (Punch)
The apex socio-political body of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said the ‘sit-at-home approach’ in the agitation for Biafra was not good for South-East economy. Shops and markets in parts of the South-East were closed on Friday following the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra. Read more
Sad! Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s wife robbed, beaten (ThisDay)
When men of the underworld strike, they hardly take into consideration the status of their victims. In most cases when they do not leave a trail of blood, they leave behind an indelible scar of losses and psychological trauma. In fact, in some cases, the higher their victims’ status, the likelier they are to pounce on them and wreak havoc. Not even being a former wife of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo could rescue Madam Oluremi Obasanjo a couple of days ago when her Ikeja GRA home was besieged by armed robbers. Read more
China’s most famous actress vanishes without a trace (CNN)
Imagine if one day Jennifer Lawrence was walking the red carpet in Los Angeles and the next she vanished completely with no word about where she was. It might sound ludicrous, or terrifying, but it’s the reality in China, where one of the country’s most famous actresses has disappeared without a trace amid an uproar over tax evasion by celebrities. Read more
Cautious optimism greets Nigeria-China trade deals (ThisDay)
Though Nigeria’s participation at the just-concluded Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, was widely celebrated particularly in government circles, analysts have expressed the need to review some of the trade deals, as they appear inimical to the country’s economic aspirations, writes James Emejo. The recent trip to China has been adjudged as highly successful given that several trade deals were signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, who led a high-level delegation consisting ministers and other key cabinet members to the summit. Read more
Nigerian team debuts at African Floorball tourney (ThisDay)
Nigeria is among the five countries taking part at the maiden edition of the African Floorball Nations Cup tournament which commenced saturday and will end sunday evening at the Le Palais desi Sports de Treichville Centre, Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire. Team Nigeria is being represented by seven players and three officials namely; Hello Muiz, Hello Musa, Ogunruku Sunday, Sikiru Salawu, Offa Condition, Asuma Samson and Sulaiman Games while the officials are the President of Nigeria Floorball Association (NFA), Ms. Maduka Edith Chinenye, a board member, Mr. Agbai Akanu James and team coach, Freeman Ekundayo. Read more
Ekundayo to Establish Boxing Academies in Nigeria (ThisDay)
European International Boxing Federation champion, Larry Ekundayo has vowed to continue putting Nigeria in good light in the boxing world by winning more laurels. The boxer, who defeating John Thain in London in a fight that lasted 12 rounds to win the European International Boxing Federation title on 13 July this year, is presently on a six-day tour of Nigeria. Read more
Hat-trick Hero Hazard Puts Chelsea Top of Premier League (ThisDay)
Chelsea and Liverpool continued to throw down the gauntlet to Premier League champions Manchester City as all three were victorious on their return to action yesterday. Chelsea made it five wins from as many games under Maurizio Sarri thanks to the brilliance of Eden Hazard, who scored a hat-trick in a convincing 4-1 win over Cardiff to edge ahead of Liverpool on goal difference. Read more
Ibrahimovic scores 500th career goal (Punch)
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made history on Saturday by scoring his 500th career goal in stunning fashion against Toronto FC. The 36-year-old Ibrahimovic became just the third active footballer to reach the milestone, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more
Ageing but not infirm: Getting geriatric care right in Nigeria (Daily Trust)
“Although age is a risk factor for a lot of diseases, it is not a disease.” Dr. Ogugua Osi-Ogbu, Chief Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, National Hospital, Abuja. I was away at boarding school when my mother brought my 68-year-old grandmother to live with us. When I came home, her eyes lit up in recognition as I walked into the sitting room and I ran to hug her. I saw nothing unusual in her welcome. After all, I was her favourite grandchild, but my parents were overjoyed that she recognized me. Read more
We won’t be bothered if after death we discover God exists –Atheists (Punch)
An engineer, Alfred Ayodele, is one of the atheists in Nigeria. He said he started doubting the existence of God when he was in senior secondary school at 18. He said, “Although I was a born-again Christian in the Assemblies of God, a time came that I questioned some of the beliefs in Christianity. For example, when I prayed to God and I didn’t receive answers, my pastor would tell me to exercise patience that God would answer my prayers when it was the right time. At the time, I discovered that given enough time, most of the things I didn’t pray for but wished and worked for came to pass…” Read more
My wife taught me how to be romantic — Chidi Nwokeabia (Vanguard)
Popular Nollywood actor cum producer, Chidi Nwokeabia, has seen it all. After his first marriage failed, he didn’t want to give marriage another chance because of his sad experience. But when destiny brought him together with his sweetheart, Onyinye, Nwokeabia had no choice but to fall in love again. To him, Onyinye is a consolation prize for his failed marriage. He describes her as the queen of his heart and one who has returned peace to his soul. Read more
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: On beauty, blitz and bliss (ThisDay)
The shimmering gown, the luxuriant tresses, the supple lips, the glassy visage and enchanting figure are an introduction to the enthralling persona that lies beneath. Her polished nails, delicate fingers and glowing skin punctuated by her gently heaving heart remind you she is not a caryatid that took decades to sculpture. The klieg light understates her beauty, her person. The screen goddess, perhaps the best and most beautiful that has ever graced Nollywood, is a fusion of class and camaraderie. Read more
Ariana Grande breaks silence over ex Mac Miller’s death (Daily Independent)
Ariana Grande has opened up about the loss of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller in a touching Instagram post a week after the rapper’s death. Miller, real name Malcolm McCormick, was found dead after suffering an apparent overdose on 7 September (18), and now, seven days later, the No Tears Left to Cry singer, who dated the late rapper for almost two years before they broke up in May, has broken her silence about the tragedy. Read more
Rihanna celebrates as Fenty beauty line turns one (Guardian)
Singer, actress and beauty mogul Rihanna has been having quite an amazing year. In celebration of her Fenty Beauty company, which turned one yesterday, 30-year-old Riri threw an anniversary party! It held last night (September 14) at Sephora in JCPenney at Kings Plaza mall, Brooklyn, New York. She showed up in a pink Calvin Klein By Appointment dress, looking ravishing as ever. Read more