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Punch Playing Partisan Politics Not Journalism –Presidency

December 11, 2019 11:35 am

The Presidency has accused the Punch newspapers of playing partisan opposition politics and not journalism in its decision to address President Muhammadu Buhari as Major General, to protest his “disregard” for the rule of law.

In a second statement from the presidency on the matter, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described Punch newspapers’ decision as absurd particularly when it never changed former Olusegun Obasanjo’s title to General, even when he disobeyed Supreme Court order withholding local government funds of Lagos State.

It said: “It is unprecedented and absurd in our recent political history. The Punch …

Saraki: EFCC Playing Politics, Witch-Hunting Enemies

December 3, 2019 9:27 am

Bukola Saraki, former senate president, has kicked against court judgement ordering the forfeiture of his houses to EFCC, saying that it is an abuse of the court process and a violation of a subsisting order of the federal high court in Abuja.
It should be noted that a federal high court in Lagos had ordered the forfeiture of two houses of Saraki in Ilorin based on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement, Yusuph Olaniyonu, his special adviser on media and publicity, alleged that the claim that the property were built with …

Vardy Playing With A Smile, Says Leicester Boss Rodgers

November 4, 2019 3:41 pm

Jamie Vardy is playing with a smile on his face after “little adjustments” helped him rocket to the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts, according to Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.

The 32-year-old former England marksman took his tally to 10 league goals with the Foxes’ second goal in their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday which took them back into third place in the Premier League.

Leicester is ahead of Chelsea on goal difference and six points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal, whom they host next weekend, in the early battle for a place in next season’s Champions

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Semi Ajayi: Playing Against Brazil Boosted My Confidence

October 19, 2019 1:10 am

West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi admitted his confidence has received a boost after helping Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Brazil last Sunday.

The 25-year-old was handed a starting role in the encounter, partnering William Troost-Ekong at the heart of the Super Eagles defense.

The former Rotherham United defender shone in the game, keeping the star-studded attack of the South Americans at bay to help the West Africans secure a famous draw against the five-time world champions.

Ajayi, who returned to West Brom on Tuesday after the international break, is looking to carry on with the impressive showing for …