Day: February 11, 2019

PDP spokesman, Ben Bako arrested by DSS for ‘hate speech’

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PDP spokesman, Ben Bako arrested by DSS for ‘hate speech’

The Director, Media and Publicity, Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation, Ben Bako, has been arrested by security agents. It was learnt that Bako has been taken to Abuja headquarters of the Department of Security Service, DSS,for questioning over what it referred to as hate speech made during the PDP campaign in Kafachan last week. The PDP’s Spokesperson told their supporters in Southern Kaduna during one of the opposition’s campaign rallies to attack anyone who…

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FG denies reports that Leah Sharibu is dead

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FG denies reports that Leah Sharibu is dead

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described as ‘absolute fake news’ the reports on social media that abducted Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu, has died in captivity. “It’s absolutely fake news. There is nothing like that,” the Minister said at a press briefing in Ilorin, Kwara State He said the rumour of Sharibu’s death, which surfaced just a few days to the presidential election, is another ploy by the political opposition to tarnish…

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I will never contest again after 2019 election, this’ll be my fifth and last election, I’ll not abuse constitution – President Buhari

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I will never contest again after 2019 election, this’ll be my fifth and last election, I’ll not abuse constitution – President Buhari

On Sunday, President Buhari vowed that the forthcoming 2019 presidential election would be the last he would contest. Speaking at a meeting with the royal fathers in the Government House, Buhari promised not to abuse the constitution, noting that he would stop contesting after this coming election.  He said the 2019 election would be the fifth time he is contesting for Presidency after he ran for the office of the president under All Nigeria People’s Party…

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We are winning the war against Boko Haram, IS unholy alliance -Buratai

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We are winning the war against Boko Haram, IS unholy alliance -Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the military is winning the war against Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State West Africa or ISWA. The Army Chief said this when he declared open the two-day maiden “Career planning and management’’ seminar for senior officers in Abuja today February 11th. Represented at the occassion by Maj.-Gen. Aliyu Nani, the Chief of Policy and Plans, Buratai maintained that the army was making gains in the counter insurgency…

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‘Marriage shouldn’t be your priority if you’re not financially independent’ – Alibaba

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‘Marriage shouldn’t be your priority if you’re not financially independent’ – Alibaba

NIgerian comedian, Ali Baba in his advice to ladies said, ‘if as a lady, you are not financially dependent, marriage should not be your priority’. He went on to say, ‘that era of being financially dependent on a man expired many years ago. Sadly, very few women started late to realise that they also had the equal personal requirements to make themselves financially independent’. Many of the men who also believed that women should not…

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EPL: Carragher, Souness single out two Chelsea players over 6-0 defeat to Man City

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EPL: Carragher, Souness single out two Chelsea players over 6-0 defeat to Man City

Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness blasted Marcos Alonso and Kepa Arrizabalaga, for their roles in Chelsea’s 6-0 drubbing at Manchester City on Sunday. A first-half brace from Sergio Aguero and goals from Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan saw City race into a 4-0 lead by half-time. Aguero completed his hat-trick in the second half, before Sterling added City’s sixth. Speaking at half-time of the embarrassing defeat, Carragher and Souness slammed the performances of defender Alonso…

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EPL: Sarri reveals why Chelsea lost 6-0 to Manchester City

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EPL: Sarri reveals why Chelsea lost 6-0 to Manchester City

Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said Raheem Sterling’s early goal, ruined their plans of going toe-to-toe with Manchester City on Sunday. The Blues were crushed 6-0 at the Etihad, with Sergio Aguero netting a hat-trick. Sterling scored one more, while Ilkay Gundogan also got on the scoresheet. Sarri, speaking to Sky Sports after the match, insisted he had good feelings about the game and motivation was good. “My feeling this week was really good. It…

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EPL: Cesar Azpilicueta reveals who caused Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat to Man City

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EPL: Cesar Azpilicueta reveals who caused Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat to Man City

Chelsea defender, Cesar Azpilicueta has blamed Maurizio Sarri’s men following their humiliating 6-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League encounter on Sunday. Goals from Sergio Aguero (3), Raheem Sterling (2) and Iikay Gundogan (1) gave Pep Guardiola’s men all three points against Chelsea at Etihad. Azpilicueta, who gave away the penalty for Sergio Aguero’s third goal, blamed the Blues players for not playing well against Pep Guardiola’s side. The Spaniard also believes Sarri’s…

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EPL: Sarri accused of turning Chelsea into “the new Arsenal”

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EPL: Sarri accused of turning Chelsea into “the new Arsenal”

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has accused Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, of turning the Blues into “the new Arsenal”. Speaking at half-time of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Carragher said the visitors’ performance was a “disgrace”. Sarri’s side trailed 4-0 at the interval as goals from Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan put City in complete control. Asked to assess the opening 45 minutes at the Etihad, Carragher on Sky…

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EPL: What Sergio Aguero said after Man City’s 6-0 win over Chelsea

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EPL: What Sergio Aguero said after Man City’s 6-0 win over Chelsea

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero has spoken on his side’s Premier League 6-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Goals from Sergio Aguero (3), Raheem Sterling (2) and Iikay Gundogan (1) gave Pep Guardiola’s men all three points against Maurizio Sarri’s side at Etihad. Aguero said he hopes to continue his good form after matching Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer’s Premier League career record of 11 hat-tricks. “I have to continue the same way, but it’s important…

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