The race of who succeeds Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State is one that will draw the interest of political observers at Saturday’s governorship poll. Though there are five major contenders― Senator Emmanuel Bwacha of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kefas Agbu of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya of the … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has lamented the outcome of the last National Assembly election where several members lost. Mr Gbajabiamila, during an interaction with the House of Reps press corps on Tuesday, said several members were judged by religious and ethnic factors and not performance. “I used the word ‘lucky’ … Read more
Chelsea manager, Graham Potter has hailed Marc Cucurella after the defender was named man of the match for the Blues’ Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Potter said he was delighted for Cucurella, adding that the Spaniard put in a top performance during the encounter. Cucurella was … Read more
Cremonese manager, Davide Ballardini has showered encomium on Cyriel Dessers after the Nigerian impressive display in the defeat to Sassuolo. Dessers, who came in as a substitute for Ghana forward, Afena Gyan scored a brace in the 3-2 defeat at the MAPEI Stadium. The 28-year-old was injured for several weeks and was an unused substitute … Read more
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has singled out Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro and claimed he put in his worst performance so far during their 7-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds were only 1-0 up at half time, but went ahead to put six past their rivals after the break. It was the joint-heaviest defeat … Read more
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has congratulated the president-elect, Bola Tinubu on his victory at the last Saturday’s presidential election. The group, in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Chairman, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, expressed optimism that Bola Tinubu’s administration would perform beyond the expectation of Nigerians. SWAGA also assured Nigerians that … Read more
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has told his stars that they put in their “worst performance of the season” after losing 1-0 at Almeria on Sunday. The LaLiga leaders missed the chance to move 10 points clear of Real Madrid. El Bilal Toure scored the crucial goal in the match to end Barca’s 13-game unbeaten streak … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary and Legal matters, Opeyemi Bamidele have lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission on the peaceful conduct of the elections. Bamidele gave the commendation after casting his votes at Ward B, Unit 003, Eyelori compound, of Iyin-Ekiti alongside his wife, The All Progressives Congress Candidate in Ekiti Central Senatorial District … Read more
A stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as well as another from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, exchanged brickbats on Sparkling FM radio station in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on the poor governance and sufferings Nigerians have been subjected to. Both were guests at the flagship talkshow morning programme, Let’s … Read more
A Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party in Kachia Local Government, Mr. Moses Auta, on Thursday, counselled voters in the state not to be discouraged by the CBN directives on Naira redesign and other negative policies of the government, but be prepared to vote for a candidate of their choice during election. Moses Auta who expressed … Read more
Deeply concerned about the performance of Enugu Rangers International Football Club in the ongoing abridged Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed the Special Government Adhoc Committee on Enugu Rangers Int’l F.C to forthwith interact with the players, technical crew, management and supporters of the club including the state … Read more
Members of the Rangers International supporters club staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday to show their displeasure at the team’s woeful performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. The Flying Antelopes, seven-time champions of the NPFL are yet to record a win from three games this season. Rangers have drawn one and lost … Read more