Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Abuja announced that the Peoples Democratic Party had returned from limbo and would reclaim power in 2019. Jonathan asserted this in his address at the party’s a special national convention. He said that the party’s achievements while in power would rekindle the confidence of the electorate to vote it back in power in the 2019 general elections. “The party is indeed back to reclaim its prime position as the party to lead Nigeria to greatness. “As a human institution, we cannot claim to…
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I Am Only Staying In London Because Of My Doctors – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he is in fine health and is only obeying the orders of his Doctors by remaining in London. Buhari said that there was a tremendous improvement in his health and wishes to return home, “but I’ve learnt to obey my doctor’s orders, rather than be the one issuing the orders. Here, the doctor is absolutely in charge.” The President spoke while receiving the presidential media team, and the Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, at Abuja House, London, on Saturday. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister…
Read More13-Year-Old Ghanaian Girl Beats Her 14-Year-Old Friend To Death Over Boyfriend
A 13 year old girl, Faustina Korankye has beaten her 14 year old friend named Maa Abena to death at Asamang in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency of the Ashanti Region in Ghana. The two engaged in a fight allegedly over a young man in the area. It was further disclosed that the deceased was stabbed by her friend Faustina Korankye, but thanks to the efforts of doctors she survived. The bad blood between the two rivals was so intense that they again engaged in a fierce fight on Thursday…
Read MoreWhy Delta Lawyer, Mbanefo Nwoko Was Arrested By Police; His Many Atrocities + His Real Paternity Unveiled
Controversial India trained lawyer, Barrister Mbanefo Nwoko who has been described as the architect and mastermind of the prolonged kingship tussle and the attendant killings in the intherto peaceful kingdom of Udumuje Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government of Delta State was this evening arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Mbanefo Nwoko was arrested at his secret lover’s house where he has been using as hideouts since man hunt for him began about few weeks ago. It was revealed that Mbanefo had been on the wanted list of…
Read MoreChampions Chelsea Suffer Defeat On Opening Day
Champions Chelsea suffered a nightmare start to their Premier League title defence, having two men sent off as Burnley claimed a superb win at Stamford Bridge. It would be easy but misleading to lay the blame for the Blues’ defeat on the decision to show a red card to new club captain Gary Cahill for a lunging tackle on Steven Defour midway through the first half. But that would deprive Burnley their due for a disciplined, energetic and ruthless first-half display that saw them score three times, with Sam Vokes…
Read MoreRogers Cup: Roger Federer Beats Roberto Bautista Agut In Montreal
Roger Federer extended his winning streak to 15 matches as he beat Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the Rogers Cup semi-finals in Montreal. The 36-year-old Swiss won 6-4 6-4 in 68 minutes to set up a meeting with unseeded Dutchman Robin Haase. Federer is aiming for the third Rogers Cup win of his career and sixth title of a remarkable 2017 season. Canada’s Denis Shapovalov plays Alexander Zverev of Germany in the other semi-final. Federer secured the decisive first break at 4-4 in the opening set, then got the…
Read MoreMcGregor Prepared To Win In Devastating Fashion
Conor McGregor says Floyd Mayweather is “scared” in the build-up to their multi-million dollar fight on 26 August in Las Vegas. Mayweather, 40, said on Thursday that the bout “won’t go the distance”. Speaking at a media workout on Friday, McGregor, 29, said: “You know what I heard him say yesterday? Nothing. I saw a man scared… I saw a man trying to talk himself out of it. “I’m preparing to win, and to win in devastating fashion.” UFC lightweight champion McGregor, who has never boxed professionally, is due to…
Read MorePolice Nab Delta Lawyer, Mbanefo Nwoko For Rape, Murder, Forgery Cases
A controversial India trained lawyer, Barrister Mbanefo Nwoko who has been described as the architect and mastermind of the prolonged kingship tussle and the attendant killings in the hitherto peaceful kingdom of Idumuje Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government of Delta State was this evening arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Mbanefo Nwoko was apprehended at his secret lover’s house in Auchi, Edo State, where he has been using as a hideout since the man hunt for him began few weeks ago. Mbanefo has been on the wanted…
Read MoreGiroud Secures All Three Points On Opening Day
Substitute Olivier Giroud headed in a dramatic late winner as Arsenal fought back to beat Leicester City in a thrilling start to the 2017-18 Premier League season. Alexandre Lacazette headed the Gunners ahead 94 seconds into his top-flight debut, Shinji Okazaki nodding in the equaliser just two minutes later. Vardy slid the visitors ahead from Marc Albrighton’s cross, only for Danny Welbeck to stroke level on half-time. Leicester took the lead again when Vardy headed in Riyad Mahrez’s corner before Arsene Wenger made an inspired double substitution which sparked Arsenal’s…
Read MoreLiverpool’s Coutinho Submits Transfer Request
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has submitted a transfer request, hours after the Premier League club released a statement saying he is not for sale. Coutinho stated his desire to leave via email. The club rejected the request. On Wednesday, the Reds rejected a 100 million euros bid (£90m) from Barcelona for the 25-year-old, who is out of Saturday’s trip to Watford with injury. In a statement on Friday, the club’s owners said its “definitive stance” was that “no offers will be considered”. Speaking at an earlier news conference previewing the…
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