Thursday, January 15, 2015

Wilfried Bony One Of Most Expensive African Footballers

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony became one of the most expensive African players in history after he had been bought for $38m by Manchester City. 
Wilfried Bony of Swansea.
Wilfried Bony of Swansea.

The 26-year-old, already a former player of Swansea, January 14 signed a 4-and-a-half-year deal and will wear the number 14 shirt.
Details on BBC.

Boko Haram: Jonathan Tasks Military On Saboteurs

President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Nigerian military authorities to identify the officers and soldiers who are sabotaging the ongoing counter- terrorism and counter-insurgency campaign in the North-east.
President Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan
The President, who told the military authorities on Wednesday to identify the soldiers and officers that are committed to the country’s war against the sect members, directed the military to remove saboteurs.

ACF, NEF Back Buhari, Reject Interim Government

As elections are approaching, so many groups are getting identified with their own choice of presidential candidates.
Gen. Buhari
Gen. Buhari
The Northern Elders’ Forum, and the Arewa Consultative Forum, have endorsed the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for the February 2015 election.

New Jobs: Buhari And Osinbajo Provide Different Figures

http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Muhammadu-Buhari-360x225.jpgThe All Progressives Congress (APC) seniors seem to be providing seriously contradictory figures on the number of jobs they will create in Nigeria.
According to The Herald, in the party’s Christmas message released in Abuja and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, they promised to create 3million year in, year out.

Lagos APC Flags Off Campaign

 The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressive Congress(APC), yesterday flagged off its statewide campaign at the Old Airways Ground (AVMCC) field in Ikeja.
The mega rally which had in attendance big wigs of the party in the state witnessed a massive crowd that came from all the nook and crannies of the mega city.
Present at the rally were former Governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babatunde Fashola and his wife, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Lagos state Deputy Governor, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, former Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Olufemi Pedro amongst others
See pictures below (Photos courtesy Nairaland.com, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and Twitter):
Governor Fashola introduces APC Governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to the crowd
Governor Fashola introduces APC Governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to the crowd

Egwuekwe eyes Europe

Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe has confirmed to sl10.ng that he is eager to secure a move away from the Nigeria Professional Football League,

2015: Jonathan will win without run-off

The 2015 presidential election is around the corner. Men of God had foretold the outcome of the election, holding diverse views. Joining others, the Gen­eral Overseer of Revolution Fire Christian Ministry Incorporation, Prophet Emmanuel Ezenwa Nwazuo, said the result of the election has been determined in the spiritual realm.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...