I’ve high hope of becoming next governor of Lagos — Agbaje (Nation)
A Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Tuesday said that he had high hope of becoming the next governor of the Lagos State. Agbaje, a guest at the 2018 The Future Awards Africa in Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria that he had all it takes to displace the incumbent administration from the office. “I have high hope of becoming the next governor of Lagos State because I have promised… Read more
Good governance possible in Nigeria — Ezekwesili (Nation)
Prof. Obiageli Ezekwesili, the Presidential Candidate on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), on Tuesday said that good governance was possible in Nigeria if youths would be the agents of change. Ezekwesili, a guest at the 2018 The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) in Lagos on Monday, told the News Agency of Nigeria that youths should stand up to be counted among those that would change the country. “They need to know that they are the future of… Read more
‘NASS will not allow marginalisation of indigenous companies’ (Nation)
The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Sen. Solomon Adeola, says the National Assembly will not watch indigenous companies fold up as a result of marginalisation. Adeola made this known to newsmen during a visit of the National Assembly Joint Committees on Local Content to Solewant, an indigenous pipe coating company in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The lawmaker, who lamented reports of marginalisation of indigenous companies, particularly in the oil and gas industry, said local content initiative was introduced to… Read more
NASS Leadership directs Police, SSS to secure complex for plenary (Nation)
…as strike enters day two The leadership of the National Assembly ( NASS ) has said the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) should be held responsible if President Buhari is not allowed to present the 2019 Appropriation Budget schelded for Wednesday due to the four-day industrial action by the National Assembly workers. The workers have however vowed to continue with the warning strike as the main gate to the National Assembly remained partially locked. Though… Read more
Bakassi Strike Force surrenders arms (Nation)
The Bakassi Strike Force (BSF) in Cross River State has surrendered its arms to the government, with a promise by members to be law-abiding citizens. BSF’s leader Gen. Simply Benjamin, yesterday in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government, handed over the weapons during an amnesty for the ex-agitators witnessed by Governor Ben Ayade and the Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral A. O. Suleiman, among others. He said: “Today marks a memorable day in the life of the Bakassi Strike Force, of… Read more
Atiku promises youths 40 per cent appointments (Nation)
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said 40 per cent of the appointments will go to youths, if elected. Atiku, who spoke yesterday in Lagos at a youth town hall meeting, said his administration would focus on job creation and infrastructure development. He added that the youths must be given the opportunity to serve and develop their leadership skills. The former vice president said as future leaders, the best way to get them… Read more
One soldier dead as troops kill four Boko Haram terrorists (Nation)
The Nigerian Army has said troops eliminated four Boko Haram terrorists and recovered weapons from them. Army spokesman Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman said the terrorists were killed when they engaged troops at Maibukarti village on Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno State. In a statement yesterday, Usman said the troops operated alongside the Air Force, which provided air support. Read also: Fayose squandered N18b Paris Refund to Ekiti, says Fayemi The spokesman added that a soldier was killed during the attack. He said: “Troops… Read more
National Assembly workers’ strike threatens 2019 budget presentation (Nation)
NATIONAL Assembly’s workers yesterday made good their threat to begin a four-day warning strike to press home their demand for a better welfare package. It was, however, gathered that the workers’ action may threaten 2019 budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari scheduled for tomorrow. The workers, under the auspices of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigerian (PASAN), paralysed activities at the National Assembly by cutting off water and power supply to the assembly complex. They also said they would not stop… Read more
Presidency: we’ve created 12m new jobs (Nation)
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has created 12 million jobs since it was elected into government, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu said yesterday. Shehu stated this on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television, while discussing National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data indicating millions of jobs have been lost. Disputing the figures about the number of unemployment released by the NBS, the presidential aide said the NBS Director-General, Dr. Yemi Kale, had admitted to the Federal Government… Read more
Osun election dispute: PDP, Adeleke tender result sheets from 27 local govts (Nation)
The petitioners – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last governorship election in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke – opened their case yesterday tendered documents, mostly result sheets, at the Election Petitions Tribunal. Lead petitioners’ lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), during proceedings, which lasted from 10 a.m till a little past 5 p.m, tendered 492 documents comprising the result sheets (EC8A and EC8A – VP) for 27 local government areas. The local governments are: Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West,… Read more
Minister to quit politics over sex scandal (Nation)
An Australian Government Minister Andrew Broad, who resigned from his role over allegations of improper behaviour with a younger woman, on Tuesday said he would quit politics in 2019. Broad resigned from his role as assistant minister to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Monday after a tabloid magazine claimed the lawmaker, who is married, used a dating website to meet younger girls during government travel. “After recent media stories about my private life, it is clear that the people… Read more
Arrest warrant issued for David Schwimmer lookalike suspect (9News)
A British judge has issued an arrest warrant for an alleged shoplifter whose striking resemblance to David Schwimmer made international headlines, after he failed to show up for a court appearance. Abdulah Husseni failed to appear in court in Blackpool, northwest England, on Tuesday to face charges of theft and fraud. The CCTV image shows an alleged thief bearing a striking resemblance to actor David Schwimmer….Read more
Trump wishes Michael Flynn ‘good luck’ before sentencing for lying to FBI (The Guardian)
Donald Trump has wished Michael Flynn, his first national security secretary, “good luck” just hours before Flynn is due to be sentenced for lying to federal investigators about his conversations with a Russian ambassador. “Good luck today in court to General Michael Flynn,” Trump tweeted. “Will be interesting to see what he has to say, despite tremendous pressure being put on him, about Russian Collusion in our great and, obviously, highly successful political campaign. There was no Collusion!”…Read more
‘The Best Minister Award’ reflects future government philosophy: Mohammed Al Gergawi (Emirates News Agency)
The Best Minister Award reflects future government philosophy and the plans of the World Government Summit, WGS, for shaping a better future for mankind, asserted the Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future and the Summit’s Chairman as the WGS organisation signed a partnership agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC, Middle East….Read more
Who Can Bring Back the Glory to Glory, Glory Man United After Mourinho Sacked? © Sputnik / Alexander Vilf (Sputnik News)
Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho two days after losing 3-1 to their arch-rivals Liverpool. Sputnik looks at who the club could turn to in an effort to bring back the glory days. Mourinho, 55, walks away from Old Trafford with a £24m pay-off after failing to repeat the success he had enjoyed at Chelsea and Real Madrid. “A caretaker-manager will be appointed until the end of the season while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager,” United said in a statement. Mourinho is the third manager at United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — following the equally unsuccessful David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal….Read more
Uefa investigate Chelsea over racist chanting in Hungary (Irish Times)
Uefa has launched an investigation into the conduct of a section of Chelsea’s supporters as it seeks to determine whether they were guilty of an antisemitic chant during last week’s Europa League tie in Hungary. The governing body has confirmed that, according to Article 31 (4) of the Uefa disciplinary regulations, it has commissioned an ethics and disciplinary inspector to look into “the alleged racist incidents”, having scrutinised reports submitted last week by its officials, including the Macedonian referee and his assistants, at the game against Vidi in Budapest which ended in a 2-2 draw….Read more
Sam Curran becomes IPL millionaire as Kings XI swoop in wake of India exploits (ESPN)
Sam Curran has reaped the rewards of a stellar Test series against India last summer, after being picked up by Kings XI Punjab in the IPL auction for Rs 7.2 crore (approximately £800,000). Curran, who turned 20 midway through his Test debut against Pakistan at Headingley last June, was named Player of the Series in England’s 4-1 win over India, after an explosive series of interventions with bat and ball….Read more
Michael Hixon, Andrew Capobianco Victorious On Third Day Of 2018 USA Diving Winter Trials (Swimming World Magazine)
The 2018 USA Diving Winter Trials continued Monday at the McAuley Aquatic Center on the campus of Georgia Tech with the men’s 3-meter synchro and women’s platform preliminaries and finals. Andrew Capobianco (Holly Springs, N.C./Bloomington, Ind.) and Michael Hixon (Amherst, Mass./Bloomington, Ind.) won the men’s 3-meter synchro with 854.34 overall points, while Murphy Bromberg (Bexley, Ohio/Austin, Texas) and Katrina Young (Shoreline Wash./Tallahassee, Fla.) clinched the women’s platform with 601.32 total points. Read more
Coronation Street spoilers: Shock new love interest revealed for Billy Mayhew as he commences ‘sexy’ relationship (Metro)
Billy Mayhew is about to get a new love interest and there are set to be sexy fireworks between the two in Coronation Street. Billy’s been on the market since the end of his romance with Todd Grimshaw, so it’s about time the vicar gets a little attention. Especially after a traumatic few months dealing with the likes of Josh and having to go against his moral code and betray Sinead’s confidence. But his new found love interest will come in the form of Gemma Winter’s brother Paul, who will rock up in the street over the New Year and will instantly take a shine to Billy. Read more
Man arraigned for allegedly aiding drug trafficking (Nation)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has charged one Afeez Alade before a Federal High Court Lagos for allegedly aiding the trafficking of a restricted narcotics called Ephedrine. The accused was arraigned before Justice N. Ayo-Emmanuel on a two count-charge of conspiracy to export 25 kg of Ephedrine which is classified as a prohibited substance listed in the schedule of the NDLEA Act. The accused had previously pleaded guilty to the charges alongside some co-accused when they were arraigned… Read more