December 2019

Ljungberg Seeks Wenger Advice As He Plots Arsenal Revival

December 3, 2019 4:56 pm

Freddie Ljungberg intends to tap into the knowledge of Arsene Wenger and Sven-Goran Eriksson as he prepares for his second game in charge of Arsenal.

The 42-year-old interim manager took over from Unai Emery at the Emirates last week after the Spaniard was sacked, with Arsenal languishing in mid-table in the Premier League.

Ljungberg said Wenger, who brought the Swede to Arsenal as a player back in 1998, and Eriksson could offer valuable experience as he looks to build his own career.

Asked if he had spoken to former Arsenal boss Wenger, he replied: “No (not yet).

“I would really …

Van Dijk Deserved Ballon d’Or, Says Liverpool Boss Klopp

December 3, 2019 4:56 pm

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Virgil van Dijk would have been a worthy winner of the Ballon d’Or but understands why Lionel Messi lifted it for a sixth time.

The Dutch captain came second to the Argentina forward despite playing a huge role as Liverpool won the Champions League last season, overcoming Messi’s Barcelona in the semi-final.

“I see it slightly different and a lot of people see it slightly different but that’s absolutely no problem,” said Klopp.

“Lionel Messi, I’ve said probably 500,000 times in my life already, is probably the best player I saw in my lifetime.

“But …

Evidence Of Trump Misconduct ‘Overwhelming’

December 3, 2019 4:56 pm

The evidence for impeaching President Donald Trump for misconduct in office and obstruction is “overwhelming,” the final report on the House investigation into the US leader said Tuesday.

The 300-page report, meant as the basis for articles of impeachment, accused Trump of endangering national security and of an unparalleled effort to stifle the probe into claims he pressured Ukraine for dirt on a Democratic election rival.

“The impeachment inquiry has found that President Trump, personally and acting through agents within and outside of the US government, solicited the interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, to benefit his reelection” next year, …

How Africa Was Enslaved With Foreign Religion

December 3, 2019 3:59 pm

“Here is the letter written by King Leopold II of Belgium to the missionaries traveling to the Congo in 1883 to spread Christianity:

“Reverend Fathers and Dear Compatriots; The task asked of you to accomplish is very delicate and demands much tact and diplomacy. Fathers, you are going to preach the Gospel, but your preaching must be inspired by first, the interest of the Belgium government state.

“The main goal of your mission in the Congo is not to teach the Negro the knowledge of God, because they already know him. They talk and commit themselves to their God. They …

IPOB Press Release On Invasion Of Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s House

December 3, 2019 2:24 pm

IPOB PRESS RELEASE IN RESPONSE TO ANAMBRA POLICE STATEMENT ON THE DEADLY INVASION OF BARR. EJIOFOR’S & ALLEGED DEATH OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS

3 December 2019

[Attached: Video of Barrister Ejiofor’s country home in flames in Oraifite]

The unprovoked Nigeria police and army invasion of the home of our lawyer Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor barely four days after the painful burial of his senior brother is proof that those running Nigeria have descended into the abyss of iniquity from which they may never recover. Not even during the darkest days of Abacha’s dictatorship did anyone witness such brazen intimidation of a …

Buhari Inherited $63bn Debt, BMO Tells Atiku

December 3, 2019 2:23 pm

The Buhari Media Organisation has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s assertion that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration took more loans in the last three years than the preceding administrations did in 30 years.

The group said the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections was a co-mixture of “outright lies and conjectures.”

In a statement signed by its chairman, Niyi Akinsiju; and secretary, Cassidy Madueke, the group said Atiku had “a penchant for twisting facts for political expediency.”It cautioned the former Vice President to always check his facts and figures before making them public.…

Councillor Donates Speedboat, To Students In Badagry

December 3, 2019 2:22 pm

A councillor, Mr Emmanuel Sokenu, representing Ward C, Badagry Local Government, on Tuesday donated a speedboat and 30 safety jackets to pupils from Gberefu Island, a riverine area in Badagry.

Sokenu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that pupils from Gberefu Island were passing through hard times crossing the river to their different schools.

“This will make students from my community to get to their different schools in Badagry as we do not have any school in Gberefu Island.

“I was born and brought up in the Island and I know what students pass through crossing …

FG Saves ₦1.3tr From CBN’s Intervention Programmes

December 3, 2019 2:22 pm

The Deputy Governor, Corporate Services of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Edward Lamatek Adamu has revealed that the plethora of economic interventions of the apex bank have saved the federal government about ₦1.3 trillion via import bills. 

He said the savings came from improving domestic supply of four commodities (rice, fish, sugar, and wheat), which hitherto consumed about N1.3 trillion annually.

Adamu made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the 28th Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

He said: “We have also improved access to markets for farmers by facilitating greater …

PRP Condemns Rising Debt Profile, VAT Increase

December 3, 2019 2:19 pm

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Tuesday, decried the country’s rising debt profile, stating that there is need for the federal government to take urgent steps to reduce the debts.

President Muhammadu Buhari in separate letters to the two chambers of the National Assembly last is seeking the lawmakers approval to borrow $30billion.

However, the National Chairman of the party, Falalu Bello, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, said it is unfortunate that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government has nothing concrete to show for the many loans, it has taken since its inception in 2015, …

I Want Ebere Eze To ‘Improve’ S’Eagles, Says Pinnick

December 3, 2019 2:19 pm

The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said that he will continue to persuade England under-21 player, Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles because he will improve the squad.

The NFF is hoping to convince the Queen’s Park Rangers midfielder to play for them rather than England at senior level and lately, his photo session with the young lad has received lashes on social media considering the fact that same thing happened when he tried to convinced the duo of Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori to switch nationality but in the end they remained with …

NAF Provides Free Medical Services To Osun Indigenes

December 3, 2019 2:18 pm

 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it would continue to impact on lives of the populace through its free medical outreach initiative aimed at tackling health-related issues.

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made this known during a two-day medical outreach for the people of Ikeji-Ile in Osun.

Abubakar, represented by the Director of Public Health and Humanitarian Services, Headquarters Abuja, Group Capt. Aliyu Tanko, said the outreach, which started since 2015, had impacted positively on the health of many Nigerians.

He said that NAF was fighting non-kinetic war without bullets by providing …

Ikhana Discharged From Hospital After Hip Surgeries

December 3, 2019 2:18 pm

Former Enyimba International Football Club and Super Falcons coach, Kadiri Ikhana has been discharged from Alliance hospital where he successfully underwent two hip replacement surgeries, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

According to BSNSports.com, an Abuja based hospital, Alliance hospital had offered to treat the former CAF Champions League winner with Enyimba FC for free when he cried for help following his hip injury without anyone coming to his rescue.

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Kadiri had the second hip replacement surgery on Friday and was released on Sunday.

Ikhana will be back to the Hospital today for …

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