Manchester City missed the chance to go within one point of leaders Chelsea, after they gave up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Burnley. David Silva gave the hosts the lead, before Fernandinho doubled the lead with a spectacular volley from the edge of the box. George Boyd pulled one back for the visitors […]EPL Watch: Chelsea, City drop points, Arsenal beat West Ham

Former Political Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, has spoken on events that led to his ouster from the top job. Confirming reports that his clash with some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors prompted the president to remove him, Gulak recalled while in office, he said things as they were because he isn’t an […]APC, Amaechi are rabble rousers; Governors told Jonathan to sack me – Gulak

A former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Bolaji AkinyemI has reacted to presidency’s dismissal of his call for an anti-violence agreement by both the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC. The eminent diplomat, in an interview with Sunday Vanguard, said he is not moved by the downplay of his advise. President […]Anti violence agreement call: I have done my part – Professor Akinyemi

G overnor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Saturday urged for the continued sustenance of peace in Modakeke in the Ife East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Aregbesola made the call in a message he sent to the 29th Modakeke Akoraye Day Celebration and launching of N500 million Community Development Fund at Modakeke. The […]Governor Aregbesola calls for sustenance of peace in Modakeke

Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State on Saturday in Billiri promised that his administration would deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state next year. Dankwambo, who made the promise at the 9th Tangale Cultural Festival “Pissi Tangle”, said “I want to assure you that we will continue to do our best […]Dankwambo promises more dividends of democracy to Gombe people

In his most recent column for Saturday Sun titled ‘Press Clips’, veteran Nigerian journalist Mike Awoyinfa chronicled Redeemed Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye’s explosive sermon last Sunday in which he appeared to be canvassing support for the APC Buhari-Osinbajo ticket come February 2015. In his message, Pastor Adeboye’s close confidant and touted to be among the favourites […]“There would be a pleasant surprise in 2015 elections” – Pastor Kalejaiye

Shehu Dikko has been appointed as the new Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). A press statement revealed that the new leadership has been unanimously adopted by various stakeholders, including the NFF general congress, club representatives, as well as the Corporate Affairs Commission. Dikko will also assume the […]Shehu Dikko appointed new League Management Company boss

As Gareth Bale continues to be linked with a sensational move for Gareth Bale, Real Madrid are now believed to be ready to demand goalkeeper David De Gea in part-exchange. The Red Devils have put aside about £100million for Bale, who they lost to Madrid in the summer of 2013. But the La Liga giants […]Real Madrid keen on Bale-De Gea swap deal

Chelsea have confirmed that Fernando Torres has completed a permanent transfer to AC Milan. The Spanish striker, who is the most expensive player in the history of the English game, cost the Blues a hefty £50million, but never got going at Stamford Bridge. He initially moved to the Serie A club on a two-year deal, […]AC Milan and Chelsea agree permanent deal for Torres

The President of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, says his church has six million members in 147 nations across the world. Oyedepo made the disclosure on Saturday at a breakfast meeting with members of Omu-Aran Government Secondary School Old Boys Association (OGSSOBA) at the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara. Oyedepo, the Chancellor of […]Living Faith Church has six million members spread across 147 countries – Oyedepo

Alhaji Abba, son of late Head of State, Gen Murtala Mohammed, has emerged running mate of Alhaji Sagir Takai, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kano State in 2015. Faruk Iya, the Campaign Coordinator of Takai 2015, announced the nomination of Abba at a news conference in Kano on Saturday. Iya said the […]Kano: Murtala’s son, Abba emerges Takai’s running mate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP-led Federal Government of trying to suppress the audit report on the missing $20 billion oil money, saying the deadline for the release of the report, which was set by the government itself, has come and gone. In a statement, Saturday, in Ilorin by its National Publicity […]APC accuses FG of suppressing report on ‘missing’ $20billion oil money

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan on his warning to leaders of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and some former office holders to desist from sowing seeds of discord among the people with their incendiary utterances. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in a […]Unguarded utterances: PDP backs Jonathan, insists APC is a violent party

Kano Elders Forum has elected Prof. Ibrahim Khalil Umar as its new chairman. This followed the death of the former chairman, Malam Magaji Dambatta, OFR, CON, sometime this year. The appointment took place during a meeting at the Government House, Kano which had in attendance, Gov. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and other prominent sons of the […]Kano Elders Forum appoints Professor Ibrahim Umar as new chairman

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State says it is morally wrong for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)-led government to solicit votes from Nigerians in the forthcoming 2015 general elections, since they failed to perform the most important responsibility of securing lives and property of citizens and protection of the territorial integrity of the nation. Disclosing […]Fashola upbraids PDP for losing parts of Nigeria to terrorists

Immediate past minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has handed a seven-day ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to correct irregularities recorded in the party’s governorship primary in the state. Maku, who gave the warning on Saturday while addressing youths in Wakama Village of Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, disclosed that he […]Maku gives PDP 7-day ultimatum to correct irregularities in Nasarawa primary

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says 30 billion dollars is not missing from the Excess Crude Account as speculated by Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo. This is according to a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, the spokesperson to the minister. “The widely published comment by Gov. Adams Oshiomhole […]$30bn not missing from Excess Crude Account – Okonjo-Iweala replies Oshiomhole

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, has tackled the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) for their penchant in mouthing insecurity as a means of undermining the present administration. Mu’azu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press secretary, Tony Amadi, stated that if it was that easy, terrorism would have been […]Mu’azu says Afghanistan would have been free if terrorism is easy to defeat

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday visited the former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, Niger State. The President was accompanied by the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki; his Chief of Staff, Gen. Jones Arogbofa; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Muhammed; former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and Senator Ahmadu Ali […]Jonathan visits IBB, says “I needed to see my father to know how he is feeling”

Nosike Ogbuenyi, the special assistant on media to the FCT minister, Sen Bala Mohammed was on Christmas eve shot by suspected robbers in Abuja. The shooting occurred close to Dantata overhead bridge along the Umaru Yar’Adua Way at about 7pm when he was returning from work. The chief press secretary to FCT minister, Muhammad Hazat […]FCT Minister’s spokesman shot In Abuja