Man Utd 2-2 AC Milan: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Red Devils Earn Penalty Shootout Victory

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by AC Milan on Saturday evening, but prevailed on penalties after Daniel Maldini missed I Rossoneri’s final penalty, and Daniel James tucked away the winning spot-kick. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for the Red Devils in the 14th minute when he cut in from the left-hand side and drove a deflected effort over Gianluigi Donnarumma’s despairing dive, … Continue reading Man Utd 2-2 AC Milan: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Red Devils Earn Penalty Shootout Victory

Paul Pogba is committed to Man Utd and should play against Chelsea, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

But eight days is a long time in football.’ Solskjaer confirmed United are still looking for ‘one or two’ new signings before the transfer window slams shut next week, one of which is set to be Harry Maguire after an £80m transfer fee was agreed with Leicester. Pogba did not play for United in their penalty shootout victory over AC Milan on Saturday amid reports … Continue reading Paul Pogba is committed to Man Utd and should play against Chelsea, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Murder of Catholic priest ignites protest in Enugu

The murder of a Catholic Priest in Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Paul Offu, yesterday, sparked off protest in the state, as his colleagues marched around the city to press for improved security. Offu was the second Catholic Priest murdered in the state this year by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Another, who escaped death by whiskers, is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. Meanwhile, to contain the rising … Continue reading Murder of Catholic priest ignites protest in Enugu

IGP, northern govs oppose El-Zakzaky’s travel for treatment

Fresh facts have emerged that the Federal Government may not grant the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, be released for medical treatment in Tehran, the Iranian capital. A reliable government source told us that powerful forces within the government were not favourably disposed to the request. Although the meeting was held … Continue reading IGP, northern govs oppose El-Zakzaky’s travel for treatment

Team news update ahead of United v AC Milan11 hours ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given us an exclusive team news update ahead of Manchester United’s International Champions Cup clash against AC Milan on Saturday. Upon arriving in Cardiff, the boss has explained that Paul Pogba hasn’t travelled to South Wales as a result of picking up an injury late in Friday’s training session before the squad’s flight from Manchester. He also told us why Matteo … Continue reading Team news update ahead of United v AC Milan11 hours ago

Senate Presidency: How Buhari, Oshiomhole endorsed Lawan

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday night, endorsed the candidature of Senator Ahmad Lawan for the Senate Presidency ahead of the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly. The endorsement came at a dinner cum closed-door meeting the President and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held with the senators-elect of the ruling party at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting also had in attendance … Continue reading Senate Presidency: How Buhari, Oshiomhole endorsed Lawan

Minimum Wage: Slash Security Votes Of Political Officers, Workers Urge FG

A Cross section of workers in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to reduce security votes and cost of governance of political office holders to accommodate the new minimum wage. The workers made the call in Enugu on Tuesday in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while reacting to inability of some state governments to pay the current N18, 000 minimum … Continue reading Minimum Wage: Slash Security Votes Of Political Officers, Workers Urge FG

Nigerian envoy asks enslaved African descendants to reconnect with Africa

Nigerian’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Bande, has challenged people of African descent to reconnect with their African roots. Bande, who is Chair, African Group at the UN, made the call while delivering a statement at the UN headquarters in New York as part of activities in Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Nigerian envoy said … Continue reading Nigerian envoy asks enslaved African descendants to reconnect with Africa

APC may boycott Thursday’s supplementary election in Adamawa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has threatened to boycott the supplementary governorship election if INEC insisted on conducting it on Thursday. The State Organising Secretary of APC, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, made the party position known on Wednesday in Yola. Lawan told Journalist that the party had rejected the Thursday’s date and communicated its position to the electoral body. Newsmen report that INEC had … Continue reading APC may boycott Thursday’s supplementary election in Adamawa

Onnoghen: Why I’ve no case to answer

ABUJA — With the Federal Government closing its case in the on-going trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, where the prosecution failed to prove most of the allegation carried by the media against him, Onnoghen has opted to go for a no case submission. The Suspended Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen consulting … Continue reading Onnoghen: Why I’ve no case to answer

Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

1. Presidential Election: APC Demands Arrest, Probe Of Atiku, PDP The APC has called for the arrest and investigation of the PDP leadership and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over their alleged access to the server of INEC. The APC made this known in a petition written to the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of State Security Services (DSS) on Monday. 2. … Continue reading Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

POLITICS Bauchi guber: Saraki reacts as Sen Bala Mohammed wins

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has reacted to the outcome of the Bauchi State governorship election. Sen. Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged the new governor of Bauchi State after polling 515,113 votes to defeat the incumbent, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 500,625 votes. Announcing the results of Governorship elections on Monday, the Returning Officer,Prof. Mohammed Kyari, … Continue reading POLITICS Bauchi guber: Saraki reacts as Sen Bala Mohammed wins

Bauchi guber: How Atiku, Saraki reacted to Mohammed Bala’s victory

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the outcome of the Bauchi State governorship election. Sen.Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after polling 515,113 votes to defeat the incumbent, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 500,625 votes. Announcing the results on Monday, … Continue reading Bauchi guber: How Atiku, Saraki reacted to Mohammed Bala’s victory

Nigeria election: Buhari still military dictator – Amaechi blows hot

A First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has said that the present administration committed treasonable offence by deploying the military during the general election. A First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has said that the present administration committed treasonable offence by deploying the military during the general election. Amaechi maintained that the military should have no part to play in elections and internal … Continue reading Nigeria election: Buhari still military dictator – Amaechi blows hot