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Hon. Segun Adekola, the chairman House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development, has scored President Muhammadu Buhari zero in human rights protection, This Day reports. The People Democratic Party lawmaker’s assertion comes on the heels of arrests and detention of many of the party chieftains who served during the last administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in Ikere Ekiti yesterday, December 28, during an empowerment programme for 500 people in his constituency, Adekola said the alleged selective way Buhari has been prosecuting his anti-corruption war which has seen many PDP chieftains in the former administration arrested and detained, attest to the fact that human rights abuses has evolved in his government. PDP Lawmaker Segun Adekola Scores Buhari Zero In Human Rights Safety He said: “You can see how opposition figures were being arrested-Sambo Dasuki, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Attahiru Bafarawa and many others of the PDP. "Is President Buhari telling Ni...

Sat Guru Maharaj ji, the spiritual leader of One Love Family, has called on pro-Biafra agitators to refrain from acts that could threaten the nation’s unity. Sat Guru Maharaj Ji expressed his opinion abouth the Biafra issue. Vanguard reports that Maharaj ji made the call in Ibadan during a press conference marking his 68th birthday anniversary. He urged Nigerians to learn from the insurgency in the North East, which had resulted in loss of innocent lives. Speaking on the actualization of Biafra, Maharaj Ji stressed that the issue needs urgent attention. However, he noted that Biafra had died since 1968 and called on all Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders. “The issue of bad roads and infrastructural decay in the country were responsible for this agitation and it needs urgent attention to avoid another Boko Haram insurgency in the country. “Igbo traditional rulers should be invited in finding a solution to this issue of Biafra. “The country is right now fully in control o...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that Nigerian Armed Forces had within the deadline given by President Muhammadu Buhari, crushed the Boko Haram sect and significantly destroyed its enclaves on Nigerian territory. He gave the assurance after his operational visits to troops locations in parts of Borno and Yobe states saying that North East will be a more peaceful region in 2016. Buratai said: “Going by the present pace and momentum of the military operation, no insurgent or group will be able operate freely by 2016. “Since Mr President’s mandate, we have done a lot to defeat these criminals; we have degraded them in such a manner that they can no longer hold any ground in our country. “They can no longer coordinate any attacks; we will, in the coming few days, completely close in on them, so the outlook for 2016 is bright. “I want to assure Nigerians, especially the Northeast, that 2016 will be more peaceful.’’ The Army chief stated that the army would ...

Chelsea interim manager, Guus Hiddink has vowed to return the London club to glory days, adding that any player who does not have the passion to play football can please excuse the team. Hiddink advised the players to learn from their mistakes in that past six months and strive to move up the English Premier League table. He said: “Yesterday I talked fully to the squad. I told them, things happen in football and I want them to look in the mirror, not just two seconds but longer, and see how they can contribute on the way up. “I told them as professionals to look in the mirror and be ultra-critical. There must be desire to play. If you don’t have it, knock on my door and we’ll talk…briefly. We have to show to ourselves, to the club and to the fans that the team has a big desire to wash away the last half year and go up to the next coming games. If we do that, the results will follow. “I know the fans will support the team as they did briefly during some executions of the last game. The...

Manchester United stars Ander Herrera and Juan Mata could quit Old Trafford if Louis van Gaal stays Manchester United stars could quit Old Trafford if LVG stays Ander Herrera and Juan Mata could leave Manchester United in January (Picture:Getty) Manchester United pair Juan Mata and Ander Herrera will reportedly consider their futures if Louis van Gaal manages to hold onto his job at Old Trafford. The 64-year-old is coming under increasing pressure at the Theatre of Dreams, with his side currently on a six-match winless run. Jose Mourinho’s availability has left United officials tempted to bring in the former Chelsea coach, while Ryan Giggs is another option. Mata’s been a mainstay in United’s side since last February but Herrera – much to the annoyance of supporters – has struggled to nail down a first-team spot since his £28.5million move from Athletic Bilbao in 2014. And the Times claim that the pair will consider quitting the club if Van Gaal’s still at the helm in January.

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22ND of December is the day i was given birth! Today i cerebrate me! The person i have grown to be! The person i will become! The brother, sister, friends, and girlfriend! I'm grateful to God for the gift of life, i am void without him. I also thankful to my earthly parents for nurturing me into the grateful, lovely and great man i am today. Happy birthday to me! I wish myself many more years of joy, happiness, love, laughter, blessing, healthy and prosperity. I also wish myself strength, wisdom, knowledge and technology for days to come and success with everything i do today and forever.

There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has turned its searchlight on the Igalas for a deputy governor, following the refusal of James Faleke, late Prince Abubakar Audu’s running mate in the November 21 Kogi state governorship election, to act as the deputy to governor-elect Alhaji Yahaya Bello. According to Leadership, the APC over the weekend allegedly met with some Igala stakeholders in APC to see how an Igala would emerge deputy to Alhaji Yahaya Bello. It was gathered that the Igala stakeholders, sons and daughters have indicated interest in the coveted position. Faleke, has insisted he will not betray Prince Abubakar Audu’ s political empire so soon by becoming the deputy to governor-elect Bello. APC-Moves-To-Replace-Faleke APC Moves To Replace Faleke as Bello’s deputy According to Faleke, he would not be available for swearing in ceremony of Bello on January 27. This has however triggered APC leaders in the state to search for a replacement to...

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor and Clifford Ndujihe, Deputy Political Editor *Tinubu, Jega, heroes of democracy *Ekwueme, Danjuma, Dafinone, Akande others win life time awards *Oshiomhole, Amosun, Dankwambo, Shetimma emerge Governors of the Year Muhammadu Buhari was focused in his persistent pursuit of the presidency. Having attained the maximum political office as a military head of state 32 years earlier at the age of 41, Buhari seemed determined to regain political office as president. President Buhari, Ex-President Jonathan, Ex-INEC Chairman, Jega and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu President Buhari, Ex-President Jonathan, Ex-INEC Chairman, Jega and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu He submitted himself to a democratic process that in its course projected the re-engineering of the political landscape. In the end and for the first time in the nation’s political history, an incumbent president was defeated in an election. In the run-up to the election, the Buhari persona became a major issue, bu...

Chelsea defender, Gary Cahill has explained that football fans should understand that the players are no robots, stating that Chelsea have had memorable times and will soon be back to their best. The defender further disclosed that last season was very though and as humans, the players cannot be expected to perform every week, but is confident of an upturn in their flagging fortunes. “There are some great memories and I don’t think we should forget the manner in which we won the Premier League, leading from the start, which was an unbelievable achievement for everyone at the club,” he told Chelsea magazine. “The flip side, as always with football, is that it’s a game of two halves – and we’ve had a difficult period. Last season was fantastic, this season has been tough, but we’re looking to turn that around. We’re working hard to make things right. “Not every single minute of your career will go well, individually and collectively, and not every season will go how you want it to, b...

By Jose Mourinho’s mathematics, Claudio Ranieri should be almost 80 years old. The Chelsea manager aimed a stinging barb at his counterpart when their hostilities were at their height in 2008, branding him ‘almost 70’ and ‘too old to change his mentality’ when they were at rival Serie A clubs. Ranieri, then in charge of Juventus, was 56. He only turned 64 in October. They are a combustion of styles and personalities and it has made for a lively relationship. Mourinho forever the outspoken antagonist with self-confidence brimming into arrogance. Ranieri older, more mature and with touch of class and self-awareness.

Wenger has told Giroud that he will not keep his place And the Arsenal boss admitted he wasn’t sure how Giroud would handle being left out. Giroud’s treble at Olympiakos on Wednesday booked the Gunners place in the Champions League knockout stages. But Wenger stressed the France star’s lack of pace means he will left out certain matches, with the pacier Theo Walcott selected as central striker instead. Wenger made the switch for the crucial 2-0 victory at home to Bayern Munich in October when he knew his men would be on the back-foot and would need to try to catch the Germans on the break. And although Giroud looks likely to keep his place at Aston Villa on Sunday, he faces being sacrificed for the visit of title rivals Manchester City eight days later “If you go on counter-attack of course he is not the kind of player that you want or select first” Arsene Wenger “If you go on counter-attack of course he is not the kind of player that you want or select first,” said Wenger....

Abuja – Nigeria and Qatar on Thursday commenced negotiation on a policy that would guarantee the general welfare of the migrant employees in both countries. Dr Clement Illoh, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Productivity, said this at an Inter-Ministerial Preparatory meeting on Bilateral Labour Agreement between Nigeria and Qatar in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Qatar, had in 2014, requested for the employment of manpower from Nigeria. Illoh said that the National Policy on Labour approved by the Federal Executive Council in October 2014, covered three broad objectives of promotion of good governance of labour migration, protection of migrant workers and promotion of their welfare and that of the families left behind. It also touched on optimising the benefits of labour migration on development while mitigating its adverse impact. “In this regard, the request by Qatar for employment of manpower from Nigeria is a validation of human resourc...

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been given a suspended one-match stadium ban and fined £50,000 by the Football Association for comments made about match officials. Mourinho had claimed officials were "afraid" to award his team penalties after Robert Madley denied Chelsea a spot-kick in a 3-1 loss to Southampton. The FA charged that his comment simply bias on the part of a match official". Mourinho's ban will only be enforced if he repeats the offence within a year. The home defeat by Southampton was Chelsea's fourth loss in the defending champions' opening eight Premier League games of the season and left them 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and four points above the relegation zone. Speaking after the game, Mourinho had said the Blues were "always punished" by officials because "there is always a question mark" from the media. "If the Football Association wants to punish me they can. They don't punish other manag...