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While many thinks he is not the right face of the party, other party faithful believes his antecedents are questionable and as such can't be allowed to lead the party at this stage where reforms are necessary. However, Ali-Modu Sheriff still thinks he is the right person to lead the people's democratic party PDP to the land of complete El-dorado. For Sheriff, the sky is just a stepping stone for the PDP who now find self as the opposition party after so many years of her dominance in the political space. Ali-Modu Sheriff who believes his current status as chairman of the party will bring back her lost image and subsequently projects itself back to winning ways. Speaking at the victory thanksgiving of Gov. Nyesom Wike of river state, Sen. Sheriff underscores his projections “Last time when I spoke about 2019, people thought that Ali Sherrif wanted to be Chairman of the party in 2019, no, what I am saying is that PDP as a party whether Ali Sherrif is here or anybody, f...

The confederation of African football Caf has congratulated the latest pride of Fifa. Caf who spoke through it head Isa Hayatou extends their hands of fellowship to the newly elected Fifa president Gianni infantino.  "Be assured of the continued support of Caf, African members of the new Fifa Council, as well as our commitment to strengthening the excellent relationship between Caf and Fifa," Hayatou who has been on the interim as president of Fifa prior to the elections believes the emergence of infantino will reshaped the lost image Fifa.  "We are confident that you will restore Fifa's image backed by your career, skills, passion for football, understanding of the issues related to the future of football, and your desire to develop our sport around the four corners of the world," said the Caf President. Infantino takes over from ousted sepp blatter who has been president of Fifa since 1998.  Blatter together with fellow comrade at Uefa Michel Plat...

Marilyn Nevalainen a 15 year old born in Sweden recounts her ordeal in the hands of the dreaded radical Islamic sect group ISIS in  Mosul in northern Iraq   . According to Marilyn who spoke in an interview broadcast by TV channel kurdistan 24, the swede recounted how she met her boyfriend Moktar Mohammed Ahmed, a Moroccan in  2014 , who became radicalised after watching ISIS videos.    "Then he said he wanted to go to ISIS (another acronym for IS) and I said, 'Okay, no problem,' because I did not know what ISIS meant or what Islam was," she said. She was pregnant when they left Sweden in May 2015, taking trains and buses across Europe until they finally crossed the border from Turkey to Syria. They were then driven by IS jihadists to Mosul. - 'Very hard life' - "In my house we had nothing, no electricity, no water, nothing. It was totally different from how I lived in Sweden, because in Sweden we have everything, and when I was there...

Border patrol agents at the JFK international airport have successfully nabbed a woman reported to be carrying half pound of cocaine as she tries to sneak the stuff into New York. Shekira Thompson a US citizen arrived the JFK international airport on a flight from Jamaica. The custom agent who immediately took the US citizen to a secondary screening room found some white powdery substance which was stuffed in her vagina. Shekira though, a US citizen was born in Jamaica. She was however pulled aside by 1pm sunday by cops to to private search room where she admitted hiding the stuff in sensitive area of her body. Similarly, the Director of US customs and border protection operation New York Mr Robert Perez has applauded the process saying it's shows how the GBP officers are protecting the united states from allowing this kind of illicit drug to be found in the streets which according to him cost about $10,000. In the united states, a survey in 2006 on drugs usage shows that ...

PENDULUM “ So when they continued asking Him, He stood up and said to them, ‘The one without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her .”              – King James Bible, John 8: 7 Fellow Nigerians, anyone familiar with the Holy Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth would have come across one of his most famous quotes above. Jesus was not trying to promote, defend and encourage prostitution or fornication but he tried to show that none of mankind is without blemish. I’m yet to find any other quote more poignant than this. It sums up the hypocrisy of man and why we should be careful about judging others so violently without removing the speck in our own eyes. I love reading those verses in the Bible for saying it as it is. Everywhere you turn in Nigeria today, the hottest topic is corruption. Even lawyers who should know better are saying the magnitude of corruption in our nation makes it ...

As the race for the white house gets highly competitive, candidates are becoming more antagonistic as some of their views repeals the opinion of the other in a bid to get the people's heart and becomes the beautiful pride endorsed by the American people for a stay at the white house. While the atmosphere seems a little bit calm at the doorsteps of the Democrats, same cannot be argue for the Republicans who have continually made headlines in the wake of primaries and social debate contest. With Front-line billionaire Republican candidates Donald trump taking the contest to a different scene of political drama, social entertainment filled with Political stunts tossing, the battle continues on a more epic front as all five Republicans fights to become the party's face for the General elections. The GOP debate at the moores school of music in the university of Houston, Texas saw all five republicans sweating it out, trying very hard  to convince Americans why they remain the...

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Jamb starts her exams today as candidates gets their different centres been effected by the exams board. Candidates will have to jostle and hustle very hard if they must secure a place with the over 800, 000 admission slots available in our tertiary institutions. According to Jamb, a total of 1,589, 175 candidates who applied for the unified tertiary matriculation exams will start their exams today in over 521 centres nationwide in a simultaneous fashion as this will also will also take place in about nine different foreign centres viz; cotonou in Benin republic, Beau in the republic of cameroon, Accra in Ghana, Johannesburg in South Afica, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Abidjan in ivory Coast and London in the united kingdom which is expected to last for two weeks. Similar the board revealed statistics shows a declining rate of students registration since 2013 where about 1.7 million candidates entered for the exams....

No doubt the world football house has witnessed the election of a new head for the Fifa body ever since her last election in 1998 that saw the emergence of sepp blatter who took the world governing body by storm with some of his masked policy.  However, the sky which eventually came down on blatter saw the former Fifa ruler been entangled with series of scandalous investigations which eventually led his nightmare and possible waterloo as head of the Zurich kingdom.  However, with the new head of Fifa now announced after his emergence as winner of the elections held in zurich, Switzerland, ousted and ban former Fifa president blatter has claimed playing a major role in the emergence of Gianni infantino as president of Fifa.  Blatter who insisted he had  gluhwein [mulled wine] with him around the christmas period gave him some "Tips" he told ZDF The ousted president who welcomed the emergence of fellow countryman infantino has however opined that the ...

Following the surprising exit of sunday oliseh as head coach of the Nigeria National team, the Nigeria football federation NFF appointed Samson siasia alongside Emanuel Amuneke as  interim handlers of the team as they prepare for an all win important AFCON qualifier against the Pharaoh's of Egypt. The combination became necessary according to the NFF following the resignation of coach sunday oliseh who at the wee hours of Friday resigned his position. Siasia who was formerly head coach of the super eagles between December 2010 - October 2011 got his contract terminated due to his inability to qualify the team for the 2012 African nations cup. Similarly, Amuneke was the hero in the just concluded Fifa U-17 world cup held in Chile 2015 where the golden Eaglets of Nigeria against all odds defeated all her opponents to emerge champions of the competition. Meanwhile, chairman of the NFF technical and development committee Chris Green  told thenff.com that  the encount...

The much anticipated FIFA general elections which was held in zurich today has produced Gianni Infantino as winner of the election.  Infantino who now takes over from the disgraced Blatter who is currently been ban from all football related activities by Fifa would have his term expired in 2019.  Infantino who was until now UEFA secretary general got a total of 115 votes in the second round of the election which is fairly above the required 104 needed majority from its 204 member country.  Gianni infantino who holds both a swiss and Italian nationality becomes the 9th elected president of Fifa which has been occupied by sepp blatter since 1998. The other favourite, Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain, had 88 votes. Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan had four and Frenchman Jerome Champagne none. According to an ecstatic infantino, after been announced as the winner, the swiss administrator had this to say.   "We will restore the image of FIF...

The supreme court has convicted one Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo alias Rev. King to die by hanging. Delivering his judgement in a unanimous decision by a seven man panel led by justice Walter Onnoghen, the apex court upheld the judgement delivery first by justice Joseph oyewole of a lagos high court and that delivered by the appellate court in lagos. Subsequently, in a lead judgement by justice sylvester Ngwuta, he stressed that apart from the fact that Rev. King's case lack merit which invariably affirm the decision of the appellate court, he likened the case thus  "the fact of the case should have been lifted from horror film". The lagos state Attorney  General and commission for justice Mr Adeniji Kazzem alongside  Mrs Idowu Alakija of the lagos state directorate of public prosecution and other senior counsel  who appeared before the apex court, urged the court to dismiss the appeal by Mr king and upheld the judgement of the lower court. It will be recalled th...

The independent national Electoral commission INEC has schedule sept 10 and Nov 26 as schedule dates for both Edo and Ondo gubernatorial elections. In line with the provisions of the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral body has issue out several dates of activities that will line in as follow up to the election in both states. According to INEC,  all elections campaigns for the various political party in Edo state is slated to begin on June 12 The conduct of party primaries in Edo, including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries will take place from June 2 to June 4 2016 The commission announced that it will publish the official voters register for Edo on August 11 2016 as names of nominated candidates from their various political platforms will also be published. The commission time table states the last day for all campaign activities in Edo as sept 8 while elections for the poll stands at 10 Similarly, Ondo state kicks off her own electoral activ...

Sensational super eagles tactician and chief coach of the Nigeria National team Sunday Oliseh has resigned his position as head coach of the team. The ex- eagles captain who have been in a major uproar with the Nigeria football federation in recent times has decided to throw in the towel as he could no longer contend with the big issue from the glass house. Sunday oliseh who took to his official twitter handle at the wee hours of Friday resigned his position as chief coach stating obvious reasons of fact why he could not continue to live beside the river bank and still continue to use his spittle to wash his eyes. He however thanked Nigerians for finding him worthy to toll this path as he was indeed grateful for such honour bestowed on him. No doubt, sunday oliseh was the Pep Guardiola as he was fondly referred to by his employers. Nigerians who had banked on his soccer magic come march when the super eagles takes on the pharoah's of Egypt in an all important AFCON 2017...

The Libya states have been in a continuous turmoil ever since the forceful and successful  dethronment of the Libyan war lord and ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The country which is obviously now fragmented with different rebel group and a militia backed parliament is currently been viewed according to a latest UN documented reports as a hub for various human rights abuses and untold torture. The chaos situation have invariably given advantage to the dreaded Islamic state to gain a grip on the country. According to the report, with the various rebel groups trying to gain control of the country, several human rights violations are been melted out on people on a daily basis which amounts to war crimes. Victims of this unholy act includes detainees, journalist and various human rights activist who clamoured for a better state as scores of persons have been reported to be killed. The libyan judicial system has failed to delivered justice in fairness as this had made it wors...

Following the FG resolve to get rid of the dreaded Boko haram sect especially from the north east region, and in pursuit of the momentum already sustained so far by the military, the troops of the 7 division carried out a major onslaught in some strategic locations believed to be a hotspot for the sect. In a statement issued by the acting director, army public relations colonel Sani Usman during a joint operations between the 7division and the cameroon ian forces along the banki-kumshe axis in Borno state, it was revealed that 20 of the sect members were killed. Also, the troops destroyed several ammunitions and equipment believed to be owned by the sect group. Among this items includes 4 AK 47, a gun truck mounted with an anti- aircraft gun (AA), 60mm Mortar, a dane gun among others. The troops during the operation, rescued about 150 hostages been held by the dreaded Boko haram sect in their hideout. The  Nigeria/Cameron ian forces have been working ceaselessly to seeing ...

It may have been five years ago, but the gunners boss hopes that result can have an effect on his current crop ahead of Tuesday night’s encounter. Of course, we have been here before. Back at the same stage in 2011, the Gunners defied expectations to claim an unforgettable first leg win at the Emirates thanks to late goals from Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin. The decision to win today's encounter will rest solely on the focus and style of the players as nothing can stop the gunners to claiming their victory at home soil.  “We are excited about playing it, but on the other hand, you want to win it. That creates worry and you want to think about what is the best way to beat them. I think we have a chance to achieve that. “Of course they are the best team in Europe at the moment, because they are the holders of the trophy, and they are top of their league by a big margin. That means the task is difficult but as well very exciting. “I expect an open game, because they a...

The chicken may have finally come to roast at the end of day as the former minister of interior affair Mr Abba Moro turns special guest to the Economic and financial crimes commission EFCC. It would be recalled that the Nigerian Immigration service under his watch in 2014 organised a mass recruitment exercise around the nation which unfortunately turned sour at the end of the day. The recruitment  wasn not only an exercise in futility for the over 600,000 vibrant graduates who entered for that scheme, but also led to death of over 20 young graduates who obviously because of the uncontrollable stampede gave up the ghost at an instant. The incidents which was later brought at the committee level as set up by former president goodluck jonathan really didn't produce any meaningful results as the eventual reports never saw the light of day. However, Abba Moro who has been at peace with self ever since the distasteful incident got a coastal ride during the previous administratio...

As the rift between the newly appointed chairman of the people's democratic party PDP Sen. Ali-Modu Sheriff and former aviation minister Mr Femi Fani Kayode gets to a crescendo, the war of words seems to know no bounds as both parties continue to trade words at each other. For the former aviation minister, the newly appointed chairman of his party  in all its ramifications remains one wrong choice capable of causing disaster in the nearest tomorrow. FFK has not only criticised his emergence as the party Front-line head but has seemingly made certain allegations which according to him can't be denied on the part of the newly appointed chairman . The former aviation minister who questioned the character And personality of Sen. Modu Sheriff indicates that such an individual should not be given any serious position needless to say that of been the face of any responsible party. Fani kayode who alleged some kind romantic ties between the current chairman and that of the dread...

Frontline Amnesty beneficiary and ex-militant of the Niger Delta struggle high chief government Ekpemuopolo alias tompolo has taken a swipe on rumours making the rounds that he gave the president an ultimatum to withdrew soldiers from the creeks else he will blow up FG oil installations. Tompolo who spoke through his media aid Paul Beneminebo debunked such reports calling it ill conceived.  “We wish to state categorically that the report that Tompolo gave the President ultimatum is not from him, rather it is the work of those that have sworn to kill him by all means, but Jehovah God forbid. “Tompolo has stated before now, that he will not resort to violence or destroy oil facilities because of the issue he is having with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. “No amount of provocation and persecution can make him to destroy the country that he has helped to build in recent time. He will wisely continue to pursue his course legally.” “It is T...

Outspoken member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former minister for aviation who handled the former president Goodluck Jonathan campaign as spokesperson Mr Fani Kayode has lashed out on the newly appointed chairman of the PDP Sen. Ali-Modu Sheriff. FFK as he is fondly called didn't mix his words when he referred to the newly appointed chairman as " intrinsically linked with boko haram". The former minister opined that such person with a questionable character shouldn't be allow to head aserious party. FFK who was a guest at a program on channels television "sunday politics today" attacked the newly appointed chairman as bad a example who shouldn't be given the green light to operate on any serious platform most especially as a face or figure head. "In terms of his person he is intrinsically linked with boko haram. At the inception, he was one of those who created the boko haram and terrorised our nation" FFK continued thus...

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger though optimistic of a victory when the gunners entertain the cat alan giants at the Emirates, the gunners boss has however charged his lads to remain focus ahead of the game.  Wenger believes the trio of Messi, Neymar and suarez are the most efficient strike force in the world, but remains confident that if his wards could keep this individuals silent with collective resilient, then achieving a positive result won't be much of an herculean task.  Arsenal plays Barcelona in a UEFA champions league round of 16 game on Tuesday as the two teams will be looking forward for a win as that gives an edge for the second leg encounter.  The two teams who are not new to knockout stages have met on previous occasions as this makes it easier for them to play good football with the best team coming out top at the end of the day.  "They are the most efficient,” he said. "They are top, top class. Individually they have exceptional talent. The onl...

The African mindset in terms of leadership and governance seems to be in absolute contraction when compared to global best practices as seen in other climes of civilised democracy. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan Leadership to them is perceived as not only an avenue for them loot the the nation's treasury, but also a tool for intimidation and gross abuse of office to the detriment of the electorate. The African view remains one archaic concept relevant to only those an irrational world. They clung to power as if they were made for the position as nobody else seems to matter once elected. Their approach to policy and implementation is only right when it appeals to their whims and caprices as ideas from outside the chains of circle  are considered either irrelevant or counter productive. Truth be told, African leaders have lost focus in governance as majority now resort to dictatorial ruler ship which obviously contravenes the laws of a modern state. Some stay 10, 15, 20, 30, 4...

No doubt, with the economy needing a revitalisation and the current  dwindling state of oil prices in the country, it has become unavoidably imperative  for more strident steps to be taken in other to curb this very menacing state capable of crumbling the growth of any nation. Written : Dickson Eyinmosan Most ailing economy in the world that has survived this kind of startling economy embarrassment didn't just folds their arms to relying on some sort of mother luck to do the magic. The turning point for them wasn't because they noticed such economic hiccups and did nothing, but because they noticed it and worked harder to averting such impending disaster. Secondly, what has seemingly worked for any nation who obviously got knocked down but gallantly survived economic hardship, is the ability of both her leaders and the led in keeping  home grown industries alive by patronising her locally made product which in turn boast economic growth as more money will be inject...

Following his win back to the senate house at the just concluded benue south senetorial re-run elections, major opposition candidate Mr Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressive Congress APC has indicated his interest to seek the help of tribunal in what he has described  as a "Flawed Process". Mr Onjeh has challenged the Feb. 20th 2016 re-run of the benue south senetorial poll contest that eventually saw Sen. David mark as winner of the keenly contested position.  According to Onjeh, he cited the case of the recently conducted kogi state election where the electoral umpire INEC declared the governor ship election inconclusive on the grounds that the number of cancelled votes far exceeds the margin in which one party was leading.  The APC candidate who apart from his claims of a fraudulent  process as witnessed, is also alleging a case of voters inducement during the process. Mr Onjeh indicated that voters were given tips in some local government areas which ...

Yesterday witness the collections of the cream de la creed of the society all in one events as the chairman of silverbird group, owner of rhythm fm, silverbird cinemas, silverbird mall and silverbird entertainment Sen. Ben Murray Bruce turns 60. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan It was an event of mix breed as both the old and young strikes a balance of rare resemblance, the mixture got more scintillating with the combination of political elites and that of top-notch stars cum celebrity in the entertainment industry. Mr Ben Bruce alias the commonsense senator have indeed carve out a niche for himself as he no doubt displayed his importance in yesterday's event with both international personalities in attendance. With the much talk book launch, the senator got personalities like the sensational Donald Duke(a former governor of cross river state) standing in for former president Olusegun Obasanjo in absentia for both a short review and onward unveiling of the book title "Commo...

The good people of benue state stands to make today decision day for both senator David mark of the people's democratic party PDP and Mr Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressive Congress Party APC. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan Mark whose April 2015 electoral victory was annuled by a court of competent jurisdiction will go healong into yet another test of strenght in a keenly contested battle with another strong opposition as they both vie for the position of who respresent the good people of benue south senatorial district. Popularity and mission statement might just be the decider of today's challenge across the nine local government of benue south senatorial district amidst speculations of who the possible winner should be. Though, the two political bigwigs and heavy weight seems to share same political home base, the decision on who survives the uptenth test now resides solely on the moral ground of that candidates who they think has met the requirement of both commonsense...

While some may argue on the veracity of an overnight silver spoon, others might indicate an indifferent opinion while some more might just resign their conclusion to fate and destiny. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan Be that as it may, believe it or not, call it an "arangee" or give a different dimension, one thing is clear and very certain and that remains the proverbial saying which goes " in anything thou hand fineth, do it well with pride and dignity. No doubt, hard work might seems difficult requiring determination and more determination, requiring painstaking efforts and long term suffering, yet the gains far much more outweighs the pains when glory comes knocking at the door. Well, not too many might be familiar with the name OLAJUMOKE ORISAGUNA, but fate had given her a lifeline that she be known after a split second unplanned "WAKA PASS" on a photo shoot session set by TY Bello. Though, she wasn't part of the arrangement ab -initio, but like t...