The General Overseer Worldwide of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said elections may not hold in Nigeria next year if the killings in the country continue. Adeboye, who stated this during the church’s May Holy Ghost Service on Friday titled, ‘Stronger Than Your Enemies 5’, however, said his position was borne out of reasoning and not a prophecy. He said he was in Germany when his wife of over 50 years asked him what the problem was since he was unusually quiet that morning, noting…
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West Brom stave off drop, Stoke relegated
Jake Livermore kept alive West Bromwich Albion’s slender hopes of avoiding relegation as his last-gasp strike clinched a dramatic 1-0 win over Tottenham, while Stoke were relegated after a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Albion knew only three points at the Hawthorns would be enough to stave off relegation for a few hours at least. With Darren Moore’s side just minutes away from dropping into the Championship, Livermore sparked wild celebrations when the midfielder prodded home after a goal-mouth scramble two minutes into stoppage time. Incredibly, Albion…
Read MoreAPC cancels Ekiti governorship primary
The stalemated All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship primary in Ekiti State, which was earlier in the day marred with violence over alleged fraud being perpetrated by one of the leading aspirants, has been postponed indefinitely. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that before the decision was taken, there was a serious violence at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, venue of the exercise, as agents of some strong contenders accused some security agencies of allegedly compromising the process in favour of former Governor Kayode Fayemi. The Chairman of the APC Primary…
Read MoreDavido, Wizkid, Small Doctor, others win 2018 Headies awards
Popular entertainers Davido and Small Doctor are among the numerous artistes that won the 2018 Headies awards early on Sunday. While millionaire Davido won the award as Best Pop single and artist of the year, Small Doctor won the 2018 best street hop artiste. Others are MI- Best rap single; Teni- Rookie of the year; Reminisce- Best rap album. Others are – Innocent Idibia (2face) and Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid). The awards on Saturday night, stretching into the early hours of Sunday were given at the 12th edition of HEADIES which…
Read MoreChairmanship candidate killed at Delta APC ward congress
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed that a chairmanship candidate died in the All Progressives Congress ward congresses in Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The command’s spokesman, Mr Andrew Aniamaka, said Mr Jeremiah Oghoveta, was stabbed to death during the exercise at Jeremi Ward 3, Okwagbe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the deceased was stabbed to death by one Tete Pippah. Pippah was said to have attacked Ogheveta during an argument that ensued when the deceased accused him of hijacking the electoral materials meant…
Read MoreAlex Ferguson goes for brain surgery
Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage, his old club announced on Saturday. “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage,” said a United statement. “The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.” Ferguson’s son, Darren, the manager of English third tier club Doncaster, missed his side’s League One match against Wigan on Saturday. “Darren Ferguson will not be at Saturday’s…
Read MoreAiling McCain organises own funeral, bars Donald Trump
Sen. John McCain, who was a former U.S presidential candidate, is organising his funeral and has barred President Donald Trump from attending when he dies. The Arizona Republican Senator loathed Trump so much that he planned to dish him from beyond the grave, reports said. The ailing Arizona Republican, who has brain cancer, is organising his funeral – and close associates have reportedly told the White House that Trump would not be invited. Trump Instead, Vice President Mike Pence, who served with McCain in Congress, would be asked to attend…
Read MoreDoyin Okupe: Ex-President Obasanjo coalition’s candidate will defeat President Buhari
A former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has said the Coalition for Nigeria Movement will present a candidate who will defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. He, however, said the group was not formed to either attack the Buhari government or to discredit the APC. Okupe, in a statement on Saturday, said since it would be difficult to defeat an incumbent, the CNM was created as a broad platform with a view to presenting a candidate who would contest against Buhari with the hope of defeating the…
Read MoreMo Salah: We’ll win Champions League
Mohamed Salah has reacted to Liverpool’s qualification for this season’s Champions League final. Salah helped Liverpool to beat AS Roma 7-6 on aggregate in the semifinal to book a show down with Real Madrid in Kiev. Speaking with Norwegian TV, Salah said “I said at the beginning we will try our best to win the Champions League.” Salah had a relatively quiet evening as Roma bounced back to beat Liverpool 4-2. The 4-2 defeat in Rome was enough for the Reds to sneak through 7-6 on aggregate, with Salah having…
Read MorePresident Buhari’s impeachment: Mission impossible
he Chairmen of the Committees on Public Accounts in the National Assembly – Kingsley Chinda (House of Representatives, PDP Rivers, Obio/Akpor Constituency) and Mathew Urhoghide (Senate, PDP Edo South) – have both had cause to ask the respective Chambers of the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the withdrawal of $496 million from the Excess Crude Account, without prior approval of the National Assembly and/or appropriation. This has caused much partisan rowdiness in the National Assembly and an aborted clash between PDP supporters of…
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