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Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has called on the people of the state to address him as Malam instead of His Excellency, Umar Namadi. He made the call in his Inaugural Speech on Monday, at Malam Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse. According to him “My dear good people of Jigawa State, with all sense of humility, I would use this opportunity to call you to do me a favour by addressing me as MALAM UMAR NAMADI instead of His Excellency, Umar Namadi. “This is in the spirit of modesty which I believe will also increase our sense of humility and…
Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has revealed that he and his colleague, Bamike Olawunmi, aka Bam Bam, were “fighting” for about two weeks before he proposed marriage to her. He said he almost broke up with Bam Bam before he later changed his mind and proposed to her after advice from his personal assistant and brother. Teddy A disclosed this on the latest episode of the The Honest Bunch audiovisual podcast co-hosted by actor, Nedu. He said, “We [Bam Bam and I] were fighting for about two weeks. Yeah, we were almost…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has identified two clubs that can stop or challenge Manchester City from winning the Premier League title next season. Manchester City will try to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title next season, having won it for the fifth time in six years this season. Pep Guardiola’s side trailed Arsenal for much of the 2022/23 season but took advantage of their wobble to storm to win the title again. Asked about the clubs he feels will challenge Man City for the Premier League title next season, Carragher told Sky Sports: “I think Manchester United and Liverpool.”…
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has said the club can raise £100million by selling four players this summer. Ferdinand listed the players as Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Anthony Elanga. United manager, Erik ten Hag, is looking to add to his squad this summer with Harry Kane and Mason Mount seen as top targets. There are speculations that Ten Hag will only have £100m to spend in the transfer window. But Ferdinand believes the club can raise more funds through player sales. “Scott McTominay hasn’t played much football, not as much as he would like. “If I…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would take Nigeria to the next level of good governance. Gbajabiamila, who insisted that he has no doubt in his mind, noted with delight how Tinubu has resolved to unite Nigeria, coming out of a highly contested election, where he emerged victorious. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the Speaker said Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are well prepared for the task ahead, hence, he expressed confidence that the president would not disappoint Nigeria and Nigerians. Gbajabiamila said, “It gives…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the founder of Daar Communications, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. Dokpesi died on Monday at an Abuja hospital. In a statement issued from his office Monday evening, the president described the death of the media mogul as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country. “The death of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is a blow to the media industry, where he has played pioneering roles in private broadcasting. His pacesetting investment in the industry is an inspiration to many…
New Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has agreed with the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly on three priority transfer signings the west London club must make this summer. Pochettino is keen to bolster his squad this summer ahead of next season after he was confirmed as the club’s new head coach on Monday. The Argentine signed a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option for a third. Many players are expected to leave Chelsea this summer, but there will also be some new faces too at the west London club. It appears that Pochettino and co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence…
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, could be on his way to Saudi club side Al-Ittihad. The France international is close to joining Al-Ittihad and this is after Rudy Galletti previously reported the SPL champion’s interest in the Frenchman. The Frenchman was said to have turned down the initial offer and now the Tigers have reportedly improved their offer. They have now tabled a €200 million contract for two seasons and the deal is hard for the 35-year-old to resist. Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009 from Olympique Lyon and has gone on to score 353 goals and has provided 165…
Arsenal are more interested in signing 19-year-old Brazilian youngster Maheus Franca than Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio in the summer, according to the Express. Asensio is set to leave Real Madrid as a free agent this summer. While Arsenal have previously been linked with Asensio, the Gunners reportedly prefer signing Franca instead of the Spaniard. Franca currently plays for Brazilian club Flamengo. He has scored three goals in 26 appearances for Flamengo this season. A Asensio, meanwhile, scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 50 games for Real Madrid this season. However, the reason behind Arsenal’s decision to choose Franca…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has reacted to the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of Nigeria. According to the apex Christian body, the inauguration is a new dawn for the country. Tinubu, who was declared as the winner of the 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was sworn-in at the Eagles Square today, May 29 2023. And in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN congratulated the former Lagos helmsman, wishing him well as he takes on the responsibilities of leading the nation. The body noted that the country is facing…