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Senate Wants Ibadan Airport Upgraded To International

The Senate on Tuesday canvassed for the upgrading of Ibadan airport to international standard like those in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.

It also tasked the federal government on the need to complete the abandoned multi-million naira Ajaokuta-Oturkpo railway project.

The upper legislative chamber at plenary urged the Federal Ministry of Aviation and other relevant authorities to upgrade the Ibadan domestic airport at Alakia to the status of an international airport with modern facilities.

This was sequel to a motion to the effect moved by Senator Kola Balogun and 37 other senators cross political parties and geo-political zones of the …

Rohr Wants Contract Extension Resolved

Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr, has said his contract is not a distraction for him, as the team started their AFCON 2021 qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Benin.

However, the former Burkina Faso coach revealed that it would be good if it were resolved quickly, so he can draw a long term plan.

The 65-year-old contract expires next year, but he has not been offered a new deal yet by the NFF. Speaking to reporters at a press conference, where Soccernet.ng was present, Rohr revealed he would love if the contract issue is resolved quickly.

“A coach has to …

Drought

AgriSA Wants Limpopo To Be Declared A Drought Disaster Zone

There are fears that the situation might worsen if heavy rainfall is not experienced soon.

On Tuesday, AgriSA released their 2019/2020 drought report which highlights the effect drought has had on agriculture over the past five years.

According to Polokwane Review, the report suggests: “The current hot temperatures in major parts of the country have plunged three provinces to stress levels as their dam levels dropped to below half in the past two weeks.”

The department of water and sanitation recently reported that the dam levels in Limpopo, Eastern Cape and North West have dropped to below 50%. There are

Why Aso Villa Cabal Wants VP’s Aides Out – Sources

Claims by the Presidency that presidential aides sacked in the Vice President’s Wing of the Buhari Presidency were disengaged to cut down on government’s expenses simply stands logic on its head. That is another view from Presidency sources

Totally at variance with the altruistic reason advanced by the Presidency, is the fact that more than half of the affected aides are donor-funded, including donors from well-known international development agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom, a source added.

Sources maintained that “what is happening in Aso Villa is an attempt by the President’s Chief of Staff, Abba

Plateau Killings: Berom Wants Sen. Gyang’s Apology

Plateau Killings: Berom Wants Sen. Gyang’s Apology

A group under the aegis of Berom Political Frontiers in Plateau State has urged the senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Sen. Istifanus Gyang, to tender an unreserved apology to the Berom nation for begging killer herdsmen on the perennial attacks suspected to have been carried by the Fulani in Plateau North.
Chairman of the group, Mr. David Choji and Secretary, Pam Markus while briefing journalists in Jos on Friday on the forth coming Berom Unity Service “WUSAL Berom” said nobody had directed Sen. Gyang to speak for and on behalf of the Berom nation on such a
Buhari Must Step On Toes If He Wants To Succeed –Osibote

Buhari Must Step On Toes If He Wants To Succeed –Osibote

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to add more bite to the on-going war against corruption by ensuring that those who are found to have looted the nation’s treasury are given appropriate punishment without delay.

The national President, Oodua Peoples Congress,OPC, Aare Prince Osibote who made the remark, implored the President not to hesitate to step on toes if he wants the campaign against corruption to succeed. Osibote who succeeded the late Founder of OPC, Dr. Fredrick Faseun  as the new OPC leader in this interview spoke on other national issues.

What’s the way out of  the present state of

Justin Bieber Wants Fans To Prove They Need New Music

Justin Bieber Wants Fans To Prove They Need New Music

It’s been four years since fans got new music from Canadian singer Justin Bieber but that might soon be changing as the ‘Sorry’ hitmaker has revealed that he might release new music if fans can prove how much they want it.
The 25-year-old ‘What Do You Mean?’ crooner took to his Instagram page to share a post asking fans to give him 20 million likes on his post if they really need new music from him.

Bieber shared a post with a purple and pink ombre background, featuring a message that read, “If this gets 20 million likes Justin Bieber

Ghosn Wants Case Dismissed Over ‘Prosecutor Misconduct’

Ghosn Wants Case Dismissed Over ‘Prosecutor Misconduct’

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Thursday called for the case against him to be dismissed, saying the charges were politically motivated and accusing Japanese prosecutors of a “pervasive pattern of illegal misconduct”.

The claims, made in two filings to the Tokyo District Court, allege prosecutors colluded with Nissan and effectively subcontracted out their investigation to employees of the automaker who were trying to oust Ghosn.

“The prosecutors’ case, which was politically motivated and poisoned from the start, is fundamentally flawed and contradicted by the evidentiary record,” Ghosn’s lawyers said in a statement.

Ghosn is out on bail in Tokyo, awaiting …

La Liga Wants El Clasico Moved From Barca’s Nou Camp

La Liga Wants El Clasico Moved From Barca’s Nou Camp

La Liga has asked for El Clasico on October 26 to be moved from Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu over fears of civil unrest.

There have been days of protest in Barcelona after nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed on Monday. More protests are expected in the city on the day of the match.

La Liga made the request to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), citing “exceptional circumstances beyond our control”.

The request has not been made to Barcelona or Real Madrid. BBC Sport has contacted both clubs for comment.

Both clubs will be asked by the

TICAD 7: No nation wants to do business with Buhari - PDP

TICAD 7: No nation wants to do business with fake Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday described the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Japan as a disgraceful outing, adding that it was evidential of the poor attention given to President Buhari by world leaders and investors at the seventh Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD)

This, the party said, has further confirmed the rejection of Buhari’s government by the international community.

The party in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, also described as a national embarrassment and shame that President Buhari “could not seal any meaningful economic agreement at the conference but only came home …

U.S. Singer O’Day, wants Obama's sperm for kids

U.S. Singer O’Day, wants Obama’s sperm for kids

U.S. singer and reality star, Aubrey O’Day has professed her love for former American President Barack Obama, saying that she needs him as her sperm donor for kids.

O’Day declared in a recent interview that she was now ready to be a mother but would need Obama to be her sperm donor to make her dreams come true.

“I would like to do a show about inseminating me with some brilliant man’s sperm so I can have a child,” O’Day recently told Page Six.

She further said: “Dream donor, Barack Obama.

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China wants US to ‘immediately cancel’ arms sale to Taiwan

China wants US to ‘immediately cancel’ arms sale to Taiwan

China urged Washington Tuesday to “immediately cancel” the potential sale of $2.2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, including battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles.

The US State Department’s decision to greenlight the first big-ticket US military sale to the self-ruled democratic island in decades comes amid already strained ties between Washington and Beijing.

“The sale of weapons by the United States to Taiwan… seriously violates the one-China principle… grossly interferes in China’s internal affairs and undermines China’s sovereignty and security interests,” said foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang.

Geng said that China has already lodged formal complaints through diplomatic channels expressing “strong …