December 14, 2019

Ozekhome Criticise Buhari Over Seizure Of Ex-CJN’s Passport

December 14, 2019 4:45 pm

Outspoken legal practitioner, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has condemned the latest treatment meted out to the former head of the nation’s judiciary, Walter Onnoghen.

Reports show that Onnoghen and his family were barred from traveling to Ghana on Friday.

Reacting via a statement he signed on Saturday, Ozekhome asked President Muhammadu Buhari what else he wanted from the same man that was embarrassed out of office.

The senior lawyer said he advised the federal government to allow Onnoghen live in peace and stop kicking someone already on the floor.

He said: “The fresh news (of course usually very negative from this …

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Governor Abiodun Under Fire Over Commissioner-Nominees

December 14, 2019 4:44 pm

A coalition of over 50 women groups has issued a three days ultimatum to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to nominate more women in his cabinet or face occupation of Government House as from Monday.

 

An open letter to the governor on Saturday, also sent to the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly and Secretary to the State Government, insisted that more women in leadership is a prerequisite for sustainable democracy and development.

The letter was jointly signed by Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC); Ms. Kemi Asiwaju-Okeyondo, The Rule of Law and …

Abe Rubbishes ‘Ameachi’s Publicist’ Over Claim On Wike

December 14, 2019 4:44 pm

Magnus Abe, has lambasted Chukwuemeka Eze, whom he called “a publicist for the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and self-acclaimed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC)”, for making allegations against him over commissioners appointed by Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Abe, in a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, said Eze promotes lies, designed to promote hate and bitterness in the APC.

Senator Abe stated that to the best of his knowledge no member of the APC was nominated into Wike’s cabinet.

He said Eze’s lies were sorely to deceive innocent Nigerians as Rivers people and …

Atiku Abubakar And Bola Tinubu Meet (Photos)

December 14, 2019 4:43 pm

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, met on Saturday.

The leaders, who met in Minna, Niger State, were in a cordial mood as they exchanged pleasantries and chatted.

Atiku was the presidential candidate of Nigeria’s main opposition, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) while Tinubu is the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party.On arrival, Tinubu and his entourage were received by Governor of Niger State, Sani Bello.

Tinubu was in Minna to receive an award of Honorary Doctorate Degree today in Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai.

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Gunmen Shoots OAU Professor Dead In Edo

December 14, 2019 4:43 pm

A senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Prof. Jerome Elusiyan, was on Friday shot dead by unknown gunmen.

According to a family source, the incident happened at Iruekpen, a local government area in the Central District of Edo state where the deceased was attacked by some unidentified armed men and shot dead on the spot.

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It was learnt that Professor J.B.E ELUSIYAN was on his way back from Ekpoma where he went to invigilate medical students of the Ambrose Alli University when this …

A Man Jailed In Abuja For Killing A Cow – Femi Fani-Kayode

December 14, 2019 4:25 pm

The former Minister of Aviation, Nigeria, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode writes about the importance the Nigerian government places on cattle’s lives and how they impartially protect herdsmen on his verified Facebook page .

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“A man has been jailed in Abuja for killing a cow that strayed on his land. Meanwhile Fulani herdsmen who kill others and take their land go free.”

“Ten steps forward, twenty steps back. That is the story of Nigeria. Meanwhile, the whole world is moving forward.”

 

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode…

Real Madrid Not Thinking About Clasico, Says Zidane

December 14, 2019 2:22 pm

Zinedine Zidane has brushed off suggestions Real Madrid could be distracted by the upcoming Clasico when they play in-form Valencia in La Liga on Sunday.

Madrid face a difficult game at Mestalla, just three days before taking on Barcelona at Camp Nou in a match that could decide who goes top of the table.

But Zidane’s team cannot afford to underestimate Valencia, who have registered three consecutive victories, including one away at Ajax on Tuesday that secured qualification for the Champions League last 16 as group winners.

Valencia sit eighth, while Barcelona and Madrid are level on points in first …

Chelsea Rocked As Gosling Gives Bournemouth Shock Win

December 14, 2019 2:21 pm

Chelsea slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat against struggling Bournemouth on Saturday as Dan Gosling’s late goal extended the Blues’ recent poor run in the Premier League.

Frank Lampard’s side have lost four of their last five league games following Gosling’s clever strike six minutes from full-time at Stamford Bridge.

Gosling’s flick over his shoulder was initially ruled out for offside, but a lengthy VAR review eventually confirmed the midfielder was onside when he netted.

After reaching the Champions League last 16 with Tuesday’s win over Lille, Chelsea were hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s surprise loss at Everton.

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Salah stretches Liverpool lead to 10 as Leicester stumble

December 14, 2019 2:17 pm

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race thanks to two Mohamed Salah goals in a 2-0 win over Watford to extend their lead at the top to 10 points as second-placed Leicester were held 1-1 at home by Norwich.

Chelsea were also shocked 1-0 at home to Bournemouth to see their lead over the chasing pack in fourth further cut, while Sheffield United moved into fifth with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

At Anfield, Liverpool kept their first clean sheet at home this season but only thanks to Watford’s wastefulness in front of goal as the …

Inter Milan Cancel Conte Presser Over ‘Insulting’ Letter

December 14, 2019 2:17 pm

Inter Milan on Saturday cancelled coach Antonio Conte’s press conference ahead of their league game against Fiorentina because of “an offensive letter” published in a leading Italian sports daily.

“Yesterday (Friday), the Corriere dello Sport published an offensive letter towards our coach, justifying its aggression in the comment,” the Italian team said in a statement on Twitter as journalists were waiting for the start of the press conference.

“In order to send a signal to all media that they must ‘guarantee respect of people,’ we will not hold a press conference today.”

In the letter, a Bologna fan wrote he …

Klopp Happy To Win Ugly As Salah Punishes Wasteful Watford

December 14, 2019 2:16 pm

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his side’s resilience to keep winning during a draining December schedule as Mohamed Salah’s double beat bottom-of-the-table Watford 2-0 at Anfield to open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

The Hornets remain six points adrift of safety, but will wonder how they headed home empty handed after enjoying the vast majority of the chances against the European champions.

Salah produced the two moments of real quality from Klopp’s men by finishing off a rapid counter-attack from a Watford corner to open the scoring before flicking home a second a minute …

French Veteran Ribery Out For 10 Weeks After Ankle Surgery

December 14, 2019 2:16 pm

French midfielder Franck Ribery will be sidelined for 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, his club Fiorentina confirmed on Saturday.

Ribery, 36, had to be helped off the pitch after a clash with Lecce midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis on November 30.

The veteran underwent joint stabilisation surgical treatment in Germany and it “succeeded perfectly,” the club said.

The former Bayern Munich player will return to Florence on Sunday, to begin physiotherapy treatment and in two weeks time the active work will begin.

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“Ribery’s return to normal activity is …

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