2018 W/Cup Qualifiers: Chipolopolo relies on fans support against Eagles

 

One of the most experienced players in the Zambia’s Chipolopolo, Collins believes the support from the fans would spur them on when they battle Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers on October 9.

Mbesuma told The Post of Zambia that it is time for Chipolopolo to step up and put a smile on fans’ faces following the team’s failure to qualify to the 2017 AFCON.

Aregbesola advocates innovation for good governance

THE only route to good governance, and meeting the yearnings of the people is through innovation, Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has said.
He spoke on Sunday night after being presented with an award: “Most Innovative Governor of the Year”, by organisers of the Media Nite Out Award, in Ikeja, Lagos.

Buhari, Dogara, Tambuwal meet in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed-doors with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The duo came together in one vehicle to the forecourt of the Presidential Villa and spent over 45 minutes in the President’s office.

Photos: Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari stops to rescue accident victims

Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari came to the aid of victims of a crash which occurred today. Governor Masari, who was on his way back from Adua immediately ordered vehicles on his convoy, to convey the injured to the hospital. He also directed officials to buy whatever is needed for their treatment. More photos after the cut.

Tinubu’s allegations not true – Odigie-Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said he will not take  issue with the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

He, however, said “most” of the allegations in the media report were “not true,” noting that the party would focus on the September 28 governorship election in Edo State, which he said was his “priority”.

Odigie-Oyegun said this on Monday in Benin in response to the call by the former Lagos State governor for his removal.

Edo election: NSCDC deploys 15,250 personnel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said that it deployed 15, 250 personnel to Edo for the governorship election in the state on Wednesday.
The acting Deputy Commandant-General (Operations) of the corps, Mr Hillary Madu, made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Benin.

Champions League: Madrid face Dortmund rematch, Leicester host Porto

Last year’s Champions League winners Real Madrid go to Borussia Dortmund and Premier League champions Leicester City host Porto looking to claim a second win in as many games.

Ali Bongo sworn in as Gabon president

Ali Bongo was sworn in Tuesday as Gabon’s president after the country’s top court controversially validated his fiercely contested election win, taking his family’s reign over the oil-rich country into a fifth decade.

“I pledge to devote all my efforts for the good of the Gabonese people and to ensure their well-being… and respect and defend the constitution and the rule of law,” the 57-year-old said.

Cannons were fired during the ceremony in the seafront presidential palace in Libreville, as fears of fresh violence resurfaced.

Germany blocks WhatsApp data transfers to Facebook September 27, 2016

German data protection authorities on Tuesday said they had blocked Facebook from collecting subscriber data from its subsidiary WhatsApp, citing privacy concerns.

Facebook and WhatsApp promised in the wake of the Silicon Valley giant’s 2014 acquisition of the messaging app that they would not share data, Hamburg’s Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Johannes Caspar recalled in a statement.

Messi, Bolt pay tribute to Roma ‘legend’ Totti

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt joined a long list of global sports stars in offering birthday tributes to Roma legend Francesco Totti.

Totti, who made his Roma debut in March 1993 and hit his 250th goal for the club on Sunday, celebrates his 40th birthday on Tuesday.

Why we passed revised 2016 budget – Ekiti Assembly

The Deputy Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Segun Adewumi, on Monday said the passage of the revised 2016 budget was aimed at accelerating the development of the state.

Adewumi made the clarification in Ado-Ekiti while commenting on the budget earlier presented to the assembly by Gov. Ayodele Fayose.

#EdoDecides: INEC receives sensitive materials amid tight security

The Independent National Electoral Commission has taken delivery of sensitive material ahead of the September 28 governorship election.

The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Sam Olumekun, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin, on Monday.

‘How I got $4m from Jonathan’s aide

A witness has told the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how he got $4 million cash from for President Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-aide Waripamo-Owei Dudafa.
It was during the trial of the former Senior Special Assistant of Domestic Affairs to the ex-President on a 23-count charge of concealment, retention of proceeds of crime, and failure to furnish information, before Justice Mohammed Idris.

Promasidor plans over N8b expansion

Promasidor Nigeria Limited, has concluded arrangements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),  to inject about  $25 million  (over N8billion) into its production with a view to increasing efficiency and increase production for the benefit of Nigerians.

APC criticises Fayose for crackdown on banks

EKITI  State All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Ayo Fayose for his crack down on some banks.
The party said such an action constitutes a threat to the economic survival of the Fountain of Knowledge.
It described the governor’s action as “a wrong signal to the investing community and a recipe for job losses among workers in the bank, majority of who are Ekiti indigenes.”

Robbers attack Balogun Market, one killed, three injured

Armed robbers have attacked Balogun Market on the Lagos Island, hacking three security men with machetes, in a failed attempt to burgle some shops in the market.

news men learnt that in the attack on Friday at about 5am, one of the robbers, a Nigerien identified only as Saidu, was also hacked to death by a mob.

Tinubu, Oyegun row splits APC NWC members

The call for the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, by the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has divided the APC’s National Working Committee, The news men learnt on Monday.