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Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Erica has revealed why she’s currently not in a relationship with anyone. Erica during an Instagram live session on Tuesday was asked if her fame had affected her love life in anyway. In her response, she revealed that men get intimidated lately because of her success. According to her, “No one approaches me anymore or even asks me out again.” “A lot of people feel intimidated, so I don’t get toasters anymore,” she said. She further revealed that she misses all her toasters, adding that they shouldn’t worry as she’s still the same girl and nothing has changed about her. “All my toasters I miss y’all. Please come back, nothing has changed,” she added. Recall that Erica earlier announced that she will be having her own reality Tv show. According to her, the show will be about her daily activities with family, friends and how she journeys through life with her acting career. Erica announces plan to start reality show “Men are intim...

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Erica has announced plan to start her reality Tv show. Erica disclosed this during an Instagram live session on Tuesday. She revealed that her show will be about her daily activities with family, friends and how she journeys through life with her acting career. Erica said: “My new reality show called ‘Inside life with Erica’ will begin soon. “It will be airing on MTV base Africa. The show will make my fans understand me better I’ll be showing my time with family, friends, behind the scenes of my work life.” DAILY POST recalls that Erica who has a huge fan support was disqualified from Big Brother Naija season 5 after she got three strikes. However, her disqualification did more good than harm as she was gifted a house, shares and other things by her fans. BBNaija: Big Brother announces date for Season 6 audition, lists criteria Erica announces plan to start reality show https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 19, 2021 at 07:44AM

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has claimed N’Golo Kante was taken off as a precaution during their 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday. Kante was replaced by Mateo Kovacic after only 32 minutes of the encounter. It was Kovacic’s first game since April 10 due to a hamstring injury. Tuchel is now hoping Kante is not injured ahead of their last league fixture against Aston Villa and the Champions League final against Manchester City. “I hope that N’Golo is not injured. “He told me he went out before an injury. He felt his hamstrings, he was worried that he’d get injured if he continued to play. “So we put out Kova [Kovacic] . That was a huge risk but it was the moment to take risk as it was a game of highest importance. I am happy it worked out. “Hopefully NG [Kante] will come back, we are a different team with him,” Tuchel said. UCL: Kante reveals Chelsea’s chances of eliminating Real Madrid Tuchel gives update on Kante’s injury ahead of Aston Villa, Man City matches h...

Chelsea striker, Timo Werner, has claimed that this is his unluckiest season as a footballer. Werner arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer in a £47.5m deal from RB Leipzig. Although he started well for the Blues, he lost form and has scored only 12 times for the Blues. During the 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday night, the German striker saw two goals chalked off and was denied a penalty. Werner however won the spot kick that Jorginho converted to make it 2-0 in the second half. “The first half was the picture of the whole season for me. “I think it’s the unluckiest season I have ever had and will have maybe. Offside, a clear penalty and then I want to make a header, I get a little push and I head it against my arm. “But when you are so unlucky but you still reach the Champions League final and maybe reach the Champions League next season, everything is good,” Werner told Sky Sports. Champions League: Timo Werner sets two records as Chelsea eliminates Real Madrid Che...

Former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed has said he was not invited by the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged diversion of N9billion. Recall that Ahmed was alleged to have been grilled at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi over fraud. It was alleged that his invitation by the agency was connected to how funds to the tune of about N9billion were diverted from the coffers of Kwara State Government during his tenure as Governor of Kwara State, between 2011 and 2019. But writing on his Twitter page, Ahmed said he was invited over a contract awarded by the State government when he was commissioner for Finance. He further stated that he had been released on bail. He wrote, “In response to an invitation by the commission via a letter dated 26th April 2021, I voluntarily visited the EFCC in Abuja yesterday with regard to a complaint about a contract awarded by Kwara State Government while I was State the Commissioner for Finance. “I was not accus...

Nigerian singer, Timaya has revealed he’s been passing through some challenges lately. The Bayelsa singer disclosed this on his Instagram page. Timaya emphasized that he has been through a lot even though he cannot share details to the public because he’s not the type of man that shares his challenges. Sharing a video of himself singing on Instagram, he wrote, “Been through a lot and back. “I’m not a man dat spill shit out, but GOD is good.” Timaya started his music career in 2005 and has since then released hits such as ‘Dem Mama’, plantain Boy, etc. The 40-year-old singer who has joined the trend of baby mamas recently celebrated his daughter’s one year birthday with his third baby mama. The singer already has three children from two previous relationships. I got married 18 years ago – Don Jazzy makes shocking revelation I’ve been through a lot – Timaya https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 19, 2021 at 07:06AM

Ten, 10, suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office The suspects identified as Ben-Ihedi Lucky, Akam Abraham Odinaka, Kanu Chinemerem, Ben-Ihedi Victor and Okechukwu Kelvin were arrested for various offences bordering on cybercrime in Enugu State. Others are Emenike Michael, Godswill Nkemjika, Emmanuel Samuel and Ethasor Emmanuel. A statement issued by the commission said their arrest at Monarch Avenue, Maryland, Enugu, was sequel to actionable intelligence obtained by the Commission on their alleged fraudulent activities. “At the point of arrest, two Lexus RX 350 cars with registration numbers BDG- 736-GX and BDG-146-GX were recovered from the suspects. “Mobile phones and a laptop computer was also recovered from them,” he said. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Yahoo: EFCC arrests 24 suspected Internet fraudsters in Ogun EFCC arrests 10...

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has hit out at Video Assistant Referee (VAR), after several decisions went against them during their 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday night. Timo Werner saw two goals ruled out and was denied a penalty when he appeared to be kicked by Youri Tielemans inside the box. Although goals from Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho sealed the victory in front of fans at Stamford Bridge, Tuchel was left frustrated by the decisions. He said: “It’s a clear penalty. They [VAR] are horrible against us and it’s the third time in a row. “We have a goal against Arsenal denied with handball, we have a goal against Leicester in the cup with a hand and today, it is a penalty but the foul goes against us. “This has to stop of course but we were not worried at half-time. We just said ‘let’s do it again and force it’.” Premier League referees to make changes to VAR EPL: This has to stop – Tuchel blasts ‘horrible’ VAR after Leicester win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 19, 2...

Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has been named the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for the second successive season. Fernandes is the Reds’ top scorer this season and has contributed 11 assists in the Premier League and five more in Europe. The Portugal international also broke Frank Lampard’s goal record for a midfielder in the Premier League era with his goal against Liverpool last week. Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani emerged as the main rivals for the award, but Fernandes clinched it after polling 63% of the votes. Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford finished in fourth and fifth respectively. EPL: I want to be Man Utd manager – Bruno Fernandes EPL: Bruno Fernandes named Player Of The Year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 19, 2021 at 06:50AM

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hinted that he might sign a new striker this summer, despite Edinson Cavani extending his stay for one more season. Solskjaer was asked about his plans for the transfer window, after it emerged Tottenham centre-forward Harry Kane wants to leave the North London club. Although Cavani has signed a one-year extension, Solskjaer admits there could be room for another striker in his squad. “Of course I can’t [rule out signing a striker]. “Yeah, Edi signed but how many good strikers have we had at this club? “I can’t say we’re not signing a striker, of course not. Because we’re building towards a better squad, we’re top three two years on the bounce but not where we want to be. “Hopefully we end up with a stronger squad when we start next season and be more consistent to challenge the one in front of us,” said Solskjaer following the 1-1 draw with Fulham on Tuesday. EPL: Harry Kane’s preferred move revealed Solskjaer hints at si...

Manchester United have suffered four injury blows ahead of their Europa League final clash with Villarreal on May 26 in Poland. Scott McTominay and Fred sustained injuries in Man United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham on Tuesday night. McTominay went down the tunnel after he was forced off in 62 minutes against Fulham and Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, revealed Fred, who completed 90 minutes against the visitors, was injured. Solskjaer also admitted captain Harry Maguire’s chance of recovering for the Europa League final ‘doesn’t look great’, while Anthony Martial – supposedly due to featuring against Fulham – failed to make the match-day squad. “This was the end of season team selection,” Solskjaer said at his post-match press conference. “Players need minutes, some players need rest and recovery. We have had a couple of players that have got injuries with Scott and Fred, so I’ll see how they are. “Unfortunately, Scott had to come off, and Fred doesn’t look great while he’s wa...

France coach, Didier Deschamps has explained why he omitted Manchester United’s Anthony Martial and included Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema in his squad for the upcoming European Championship. Deschamps said he was unwilling to take a risk on Martial, who has been out of action for two months due to injury and will not be bringing him to the competition. He also said that he spoke at length with Benzema before making the decision to include the striker in France’s squad for this year’s Euro. “Anthony Martial would have been here but he isn’t available,” Deschamps explained on Tuesday at a press conference as he revealed his expanded 26-man squad. “His condition does not allow it.” Deschamps added, “I think the squad list a year ago would not have been the one I’ve today.” “We [I and Benzema] met, we spoke at length and I then thought very hard and came to make this decision. “I needed this chat, he needed this chat. I don’t want to make this a specific case. As national team boss, ...

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has issued a strong warning to his players after their 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday. Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho fired the Blues into third place in the Premier League table, while Kelechi Iheanacho pulled one back for the visitors. Another win for Chelsea over Aston Villa in their last league game on Sunday will guarantee them Champions League football next season. Tuchel acknowledged the importance of the win but was quick to point out there is more work to do before the west London side can celebrate. ‘It’s a big step, but it’s only a step,” he told Sky Sports. “It’s not done yet, we have to push it over the line on Sunday. “But it’s not the time for celebrations, it’s not the time for praise, it’s not the time for thinking it’s more than three points. “It’s actually only three points and there’s another three to get on Sunday and we have to be prepared and aware to finish the job.” Chelsea’s next game is on Sunday away at Villa Park ag...

Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, on Tuesday night made history following his side’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea. Chelsea defeated Leicester at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho. Iheanacho’s goal wasn’t enough to give Leicester a point against Thomas Tuchel’s men. According to OptaJoe, Iheanacho’s strike against Chelsea means the Nigerian international has now become the first player in Premier League history to score a goal on all seven days of the week within a single season in the competition. Iheanacho will now hope to lead Leicester to victory when they tackle Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in their final Premier League tie of the season. Leicester are now in the fourth position on the Premier League table log with 66 points from 37 games. FA Cup: Iheanacho reacts as Leicester City eliminate Man United EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho makes history as Chelsea defeat Leicester City 2-1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 19, 2021 at 06:23AM

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has told his forward, Timo Werner to shut up and do his job, declining to give extra praise to him or any of his team-mates. Tuchel said the forward and the whole of the squad must focus on finishing the job after the Blues win over Leicester City on Tuesday night. Chelsea’s last game of the season will be against Aston Villa where they must win in order to cement a top four finish. Thomas Tuchel’s side got revenge for their FA Cup final defeat to the Foxes on Saturday by beating them at Stamford Bridge and leapfrogging Brendan Rodgers’ side up to third place in the Premier league table. Chelsea took the lead through Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho doubled their lead from the spot. Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed a goal late on but it was not enough as Chelsea held on to claim a massive 2-1 victory. Asked about Werner’s performance, Tuchel told Sky Sports, “It’s his job to be involved in everything and he needs to be involved on Sunday again. It’s no time now f...

The Anambra State government, on Tuesday, said that the deductions being made from salaries of state workers are to stabilise the capital of Ndiolu Micro Finance Bank (NMFB) Limited. Ndiolu Macro Finance Bank, established more than ten years ago, is owned by Anambra State Workers. Mr Harry Udu, Head of Service in Anambra, who briefed newsmen in Awka, said that the deductions were made after due consultation with labour unions. Udu explained that it was rather unfortunate that some opposition political parties were playing politics with the issue. The HoS said the board and management of the bank presented the challenge to stakeholders and leaders of the workforce, after which they agreed that deductions be made according to grade levels to facilitate capitalisation. According to him, the bank was solely owned by workers of Anambra and not the state government as insinuated by the party. He said, “Some parties accused the government of deducting varying percentages from workers’ t...

Since February when the first attack on police men commenced, rather than abate, there have been increasing cases of such attacks, in all the South eastern states, and this has spiralled into the South South, with states like Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River getting its own share of the ugly incident. What began as attacks on policemen on checkpoints in remote areas of states in the South East zone has further moved to taking battles right to the stations of policemen, killing them and burning down facilities, and most worrisome is that it is now happening in urban areas, some of the places deem to be the most protected. DAILY POST reports that this has now become a worrisome trend in the zone, and has moved from just police facilities to other government institutions, with offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) being burnt down in some states of the zone. More worrisome is that no one or group has owned up to the attacks, nor have they been any reaso...

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, yesterday, launched a new security operation to address rising insecurity and secessionist agitation in the South East. Baba disclosed that the campaign was in line with the directive given to the Police, by President Muhammadu Buhari, to restore peace and security in the zone. 2. Nigeria’s debt profile, yesterday, hit N35.48trillion as President Muhammadu Buhari sought approval from National Assembly for an additional loan request of $6.183 billion (about N2.343 trillion), provided in the New External Borrowing in the 2021 Appropriation Act, to part-finance the budget deficit of N5.602 trillion. 3. The British government has said the world’s spotlight would be on Nigeria during the 2023 general elections and concerted efforts must be made to improve the country’s democracy. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, disclosed this yesterday after a closed...

An expanse plot of land belonging to the Nigerian Army in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger is harbouring armed bandits terrorizing the state, PRNigeria reports. The Nigerian Army is mapping out new ways to curb the activities in the area and in neighbouring communities. The bandits have established camps at Matan Kari, Fagai, Ozowo, Bihima and Kan Libo, among other mountains inside the Army land. The camps, PRNigeria reports, are mountainous areas, within the massive hectare, where gangs first gather their abducted victims, before moving them to Kaduna, Zamfara and other Northern States, via forests. They are also being used by bandits operating within the axis to congregate herds of rustled cattle, before ferrying them beyond the State’s borders. The ‘flat and levelled surfaces’ on top of the mountains, according to an undercover security officer and some locals, is where a yet-to-be-identified private helicopter often ‘touches down’. They could not tell who owns the hel...

Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has told Senate President, Ahmed Lawan that Nigeria cannot survive beyond 2023 without restructuring. According to Bamgbose, people such as the Senate President who are opposed to restructuring or national dialogue would have themselves to blame later. He noted that in the face of insecurity and aggressive ethnic agitations, restructuring had become inevitable, adding, “I seriously doubt if Nigeria can survive beyond 2023 without holistic restructuring.” The lawyer believed that the Senate President has a very narrow understanding of what restructuring of the country is all about. Bamgbose was reacting to a recent statement by Lawan that State Governors should first and foremost restructure their States before canvassing for restructuring at the Federal level. Lawan made the comment while reacting to the deliberations of the Southern Governors. And Bamgbose said it was expected of the Senate P...

The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the lower chamber of the National Assembly is set to legalize the use of Indian Hemp in Nigeria. Kalu made this known during a press conference on the benefits and opportunities of Cannabis, in Akure, Ondo State. He said the decision would be made in the interest of the country’s economic growth. He explained that countries such as South Africa and others are currently benefiting a high revenue from cannabis which they export to other countries. “It is worrisome that Nigeria has not made use of the financial advantage that her oil reserves can provide to generate collective investment and revenue sources. “The coronavirus pandemic exposed our weaknesses when global oil prices fell below $0 a barrel on 20 April 2020. “Agriculture has always been a major strength of Nigeria and cannabis provides interesting prospects. “The crop, once harvested, has a high yield of edible proteins and fibres with more t...

The Lagos State police command has said it’s unaware of the reported bail granted to embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Recall that the legal team of the ace comedian had on Monday evening announced that Baba Ijesha had been granted bail on health condition. His lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana, who made this known also noted that they were yet to perfect his bail. However, while reacting to the reports, the spokesperson to the police in Lagos, Muyiwa Adejobi, during an interview with newsmen, said the command did not receive such notice. “We just saw reports that he has been granted bail. Well, I am not aware of the bail and the command has not received any notice based on the issue. “I am not aware and it is not in my knowledge,” he said. No allegation of rape made against Baba Ijesha – Police frown at ‘newspaper trail’ Police not aware of Baba Ijesha’s bail – Spokesperson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 18, 2021 at 08:31AM

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Dean of the University College, London (UCL) Faculty of Population Health Sciences. Abubakar is a world-leading scholar in the field of infectious disease epidemiology. Buhari, in a statement by his Spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday, expressed delight for the unflinching support Abubakar had provided to public health institutions in Nigeria. He noted that Abubakar’s contributions had helped in achieving tangible results in the area of control and prevention of communicable diseases in the country. Abubakar holds a Master of Science degree from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He also holds a DPH from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of East Anglia. According to the president, the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) trained medical doctor, will bring his extensive wealth of experience and skills in public health to his new role....

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional operatives and crime prevention assets to ensure public safety on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Baba said that the deployment followed the disruption of other means of transportation in the state, occasioned by the strike embarked upon by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). According to him, the directive is a proactive measure to protect communities and travellers in anticipation of increased traffic on the Kaduna – Abuja expressway. The acting I-G said that the idea was to enhance police visibility, prevent and neutralise possible criminal activities targeted at citizens plying the road. He also directed the Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in zonal and state commands with jurisdictions straddling Kaduna – Abuja Highway ...

Some kidnappers collected a ransom of N30,000 before the release of a Beninoise, who was abducted in Imeko/Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, DAILY POST learnt. The kidnappers were said to have initially demanded the sum of N200,000, but they ended up going away with N30,000 when they realised the abductee could not raise the money, a source from the palace of the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamen Olanite, told our correspondent. It was gathered that the man was kidnapped on Thursday along Imeko-Matale road, Okuta Wewe area of the town. The Balogun of Imeko Isale, Chief Ganiu Akinleye, who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST, said the Beninoise had visited the Ogun border community for menial jobs during the last Eid-el-Fitri. Akinleye narrated that the victim was captured by a five-man gang of kidnappers said to be Fulanis, who he said inflicted injury on his head. According to him, the man was released on Saturday after the payment of the N30,000 ransom. “Another kidnappin...

Hisbah Command says it has confiscated seven hundred and sixty one bottles of alcohol and arrested six person in Jigawa State. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Command`s Public Relations Officer, Malam Muhammad Saleh Korau, issued to DAILY POST in Dutse. He said the arrest was in two separate raids carried out in two local Government areas of Birnin kudu and Gumel. The statement said three hundred and eight bottles of alcoholic drink were confiscated at Gumel, while four hundred and fifty three was confiscated at Birnin kudu towns. It said six person have been arrested out of which three were male and other three were females. Korau said the Command had handed over the arrested persons and the alcohol to the Police for further investigation and prosecution of the suspects. The state Hisbah Commander, Ustas Ibrahim Dahiru Garki said the Command will not hesitate to confiscate and arrest anyone found involving in acts capable of ruining the society. Jigawa: H...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has redeemed his pledge of N280m to families of the 14 security personnel killed by gunmen during a recent attack on security formations in Rivers State. Governor Wike had during a condolence visit to the State Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka last week Monday, announced the donation of N20 million (twenty million) to each family of the officers killed by gunmen. On Monday, the Governor presented the cheques to 11 widows of the late Police officers at the State Police Command, two bereaved family members of the Nigerian Airforce at the Nigerian Airforce Base and one widow of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NCDC) official in Port Harcourt. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, who presented the cheques on behalf of the Government, said the gesture was in fulfillment of the Governor’s earlier promise to alleviate the plight of the widows and their children. He said “His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike deeply sympat...

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to allegation that he’s engaging in extramarital sex affair with a UK lover. A report making the rounds on social media said the controversial former aide allegedly abandoned his wife in America while welcoming new baby with a UK-based lover. The Publication also claimed that Reno who is still married to his wife Tope went ahead to welcome his fourth child with his lover in the UK outside his marriage. Reacting, the former aide in a statement released on Monday night, debunked the news. He also blamed elements in the Buhari-led administration for being behind the false allegations, adding that the news started flying the moment he declared his intention to convene #Harass Buhari Out of Paris peaceful protest. “I just read the scandalous story about me, that I will not even want to repeat. “A Nigerian proverb says the bird flew at night, and the baby died in the morning. “The story is false. If you look at the platform that origin...

The Kaduna State Government led by Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has described the five-day warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress as a campaign of economic and social sabotage. The state government said that the conditions that compelled its decision to right-size its work force had not been altered by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC’s) five days warning strike. The Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, in a statement, explained the government’s firm commitment to using all the resources it can generate to serve the interest of the majority of its citizens. The statement pointed out that the government’s resolve was only reinforced by the desperate actions undertaken by the NLC to unlawfully trespass on government facilities, and prevent officers from signing attendance registers. The statement noted that despite these actions, the state government has guaranteed access to the state secretariat and other government offices. It noted that the government int...

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 40-year old woman, Salomi Jerome, and her husband, Igina Salomi, 50, for allegedly trafficking a baby from Delta to Kano. The Commander General of the board, Dr. Harun Ibn-sina confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Lawan Ibrahim in Kano. Ibn-Sina disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Monday by Hisbah officials attached to motor parks after careful observation in Kano metropolis. According to the statement, “before confessing to the crime, Salome had claimed to have given birth to the baby. “Both confessed to have bought the baby from a nurse at a hospital in Delta at the sum of N900,000,” he said in the statement. The Commander-General said the suspects had been handed over to the Kano State police headquarters, Bompai, for further investigation. He urged the general public to report any suspected character to relevant authorities and reiterated the agency’s commitment...

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to exercise calm and restraint in its engagement with the Kaduna State Government. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who made the call, urged the NLC to explore the already open avenue of rapprochement provided by Kaduna State government to resolve the matter. DAILYPOST had reported that activities in Kaduna State were paralysed due to the NLC strike on Monday. Reacting, Fayemi, who also called for cautious introspection on the part of labour, noted that no meaningful progress had ever been achieved in an atmosphere of conflict and chaos. He said NLC actions can become counter-productive, especially as the last year 2020 has adversely affected workers socially and economically. He urged NLC to join the State to evolve a convivial working environment that would be befitting for all. The NGF further called on NLC to be open-minded toward the altruistic intention ...

British former professional boxer, David Haye has predicted an early knockout when Anthony Joshua takes on Tyson Fury in August. Haye said he is expecting Joshua to secure a knockout early in the fight. The showdown has been fixed for August 14 in Saudi Arabia, when a unified heavyweight champion will be crowned. Nigerian-British boxer will present his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles to the party, while Fury will come with his WBC and Ring Magazine belts. Fury, the unbeaten Gypsy King, has been tipped by many to claim the day, but Haye feels Joshua will pull off the upset in spectacular style. “I like the dedication of Joshua and I think he has a good chance of winning it early,” Haye told the Press Association. “People think I’m crazy but that’s just the way I see it. I loved his fight against Wladimir Klitschko. “I think it’s a great fight and I really see it being won by stoppage. “Tyson isn’t so much of a one-punch specialist. He puts his punches together and his style is that...

Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru el-Rufa’i was on Monday tongue lashed by renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, for his alleged assault on Qur’anic students in the State. The revered cleric lambasted the governor when he received a former Emir of Kano and the leader of the Tijjaniya sect in Nigeria, Khalifa Sanusi Lamido, who paid him a courtesy visit in his Bauchi residence. Sheikh Bauchi said he thought the Kaduna State governor would be in Lamido’s entourage to his house, declaring that if that was the case, the governor would have been prevented from entering the house. Speaking in Hausa language, the elderly cleric stated that he would have instructed his guards to refuse the governor entrance into his residence. He alleged that el-Rufa’i chased Qur’anic students away and came to his (Sheikh’s) house to harass its occupants. “Where is el-Rufa’i? I thought he would be in your entourage. I would have asked my guards not to allow him to step into this compound...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has described the boast of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State that it will win the next gubernatorial election as fallacy, deceptive and a figment of their imagination. In a statement from the party’s Directorate of Publicity, Research and Strategy, signed by its Director, Barr Kunle Oyatomi and made available to DAILY POST in Osogbo, the party said that Osun PDP and its agents were on a frolic mission and their dream can be best described as mirage. The APC claimed that the achievements made by the Gboyega Oyetola administration in the last 30 months had drained the PDP in the State to the extent that only few expired politicians were left in the already dead party. According to Oyatomi, “Osun PDP is cancerous and it is beyond radiotherapy and it will be foolhardy for the cancerous PDP to deploy an already dead structure against the highly spirited Osun APC in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. “It is no longer ne...

Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has vowed to get justice for the 14-year-old allegedly molested by embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, AKA Baba Ijesha. Iyabo Ojo said this in reaction to bail granted to Baba Ijesga by the Lagos State Police Command. Recall that Baba Ijesha, who has been in detention for weeks after he was arrested for alleged sexual molestation of a 14-year-old girl was granted bail by the police on Monday. His Lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana said he was granted bail on health grounds. He explained that his client was granted administrative bail by the police in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties. ”The terms of the bail include two reliable sureties- a blood relation and a level 10 civil servant,” he said. Reacting in a video, Iyabo Ojo said Nigerians were the problem of the country and not the government. According to her, Nigerians are not bothered about other people’s issues and the country will only get better when people are concerned about othe...

Popular Comedian, Princess has reacted as the Lagos State Police Command granted bail to Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, AKA Baba Ijesha accused of sexually assaulting her foster child. Recall Baba Ijesha who has been in detention for weeks after he was arrested for alleged sexual molestation of a 14-year-old girl was granted bail by the police on Monday. His Lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana said he was granted bail on health grounds. He explained that his client was granted administrative bail by the police in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties. ”The terms of the bail include two reliable sureties- a blood relation and a level 10 civil servant,” he said. Reacting, Princess in a post on her Instagram page said she would definitely win the case. She wrote, “I won’t win right away, but definitely. “#Goddoesnotsleep #Godloveschildren #Saynotochilddefilement #Saynotorape #Saysomethingifyouseesomething.” My foster child is 14-year-old defiled by Baba Ijesha – Comedian Princess C...

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has admitted their whole season will be judged on the next two matches. The Blues host Leicester City on Tuesday, days after losing to them in the FA Cup final. The game will be crucial to their hopes of finishing in the top four. Chelsea are away to Aston Villa on the last day of the Premier League season. Tuchel has said finishing fifth and missing out on a Champions League title, will not be enough to satisfy his ambitions. He said: “I am not afraid to talk about my ambition. These are the two decisive weeks of the whole season. That is very clear. But sometimes you have to accept that you don’t have full control over the result. I know very much what could be the best case. “Then I will have the feeling that we pushed certain things together to the limit and reached our limit in a very short period of time. If not, then we obviously found some boundaries which are hard to accept but we would have to accept them and bounce back and try to do it be...

Frank Lampard is in advanced talks with Crystal Palace to become their new manager. This is according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano also claimed that Slavia Praga’s Abdallah Sima could be one of Lampard’s first signings if he arrives at the South London club. “Crystal Palace are still in contact with Frank Lampard and his agent as potential new manager – talks progressing. “Abdallah Sima from Slavia Praga is among the options as new signings, also in case Lampard will be appointed,” he tweeted. Lampard has been out of job since he sacked at Chelsea in January. Roy Hodgson, who is the current Palace manager, has a deal which ends this summer. The 73-year-old looks to leave Selhurst Park after six years. EPL: Lampard speaks on rejecting new jobs since he was sacked at Chelsea EPL: Lampard in ‘advanced talks’ with Chelsea’s rivals to become new manager https://ift.tt/eA8V8J May 18, 2021 at 07:01AM