“Your End Is Very Near”: TV Host Krystn Enem Blasts Burna Boy

Krystn Enem blasts Burna Boy – Africa Magic TV host Krystn Enem has taken to Twitter to blast superstar singer Burna Boy over a failed appointment.

According to Enem, who hosts the Krystn Enem show on Africa Magic Urban, tweeted about how the Soke singer made her and her team spend the whole day waiting for him, before blowing them off.
She ended her tirade by lambasting the singer and his unprofessional attitude. 

Zayn Malik Confirmed Dating Gigi Hadid:

Zayn Malik is dating Gigi Hadid – After months of rumors and speculations, former One Direction singer Zayn Malik has finally confirmed his relationship with Gigi Hadid.
The rumors had intensified after the two had starred in the steamy video for Pillowtalk, Malik’s first solo single since quitting the hugely popular boy band.

In a recent radio interview with Zach Sang & the Gang, Malik finally confirmed that the superstar model was his girlfriend.
A caller into the show had asked: “Was it cool to have your girlfriend in the video?,” and Malik responded: “Uh, yeah. That was cool. it was something different. We enjoyed it. It was fun.”
One of the shocked co-hosts confirmed it by further asking, “No one easier to make out with than your own girlfriend, right?” to which he replied, “Exactly.”

No BVN, No Salary – Gov Wike Warns Civil Servants

Governor Nyesom Wike has gifted the civil servants in Rivers state his first directive since the Supreme court upheld his election, that any worker who does not have their bank verification numbers will not be paid their salaries.
The Governor made this disclosure known on Tuesday, February 2, while addressing Civil Servants at the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt.
He said, ‘‘I will do everything possible to block every loophole for the development of the State as the amount of money we pay for salaries is so much. Therefore, I have directed the Commissioner of Finance to ensure that anyone without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) is not be paid salary so as to check excess payments”.
Governor Wike said that there is the need to ascertain the actual number of pensioners as according to him, the state government allocates N1.4 billion every month for pensions.

Chelsea Name CL Squad, Pato In, Falcao Out,

Chelsea have announced the 22-man squad to feature in the knockout stages of the UCL and Pato gets the nod ahead of Falcao.
Pato recently joined Chelsea on a six month loan, with the option to make the deal permanent. Falcao has only managed one goal for Chelsea and has been sidelined due to injury.
As well as Pato, another January recruit, defender Matt Miazga, has also been included in the Champions League squad, while he does not need to be registered for the 19-man strong Premier League squad as he qualifies as an Under-21 player.
Similarly, although not named in the 22-man Champions League squad, youngsters Ola Aina, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Bradley Collins all make the B List and are eligible to play.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD IN FULL:
Asmir Begovic, Branislav Ivanovic, Cesc Fabregas, Kurt Zouma, Baba Rahman, Oscar, Eden Hazard, Pato, John Mikel Obi, Thibaut Courtois, Bertrand Traore, Kenedy, Pedro, Loic Remy, Diego Costa, Matt Miazga, Nemanja Matic, Willian, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Jamal Blackman, Cesar Azpilicueta

Warning Graphic Photos: Wife Stabs Husband To Death During Domestic Dispute

Residents of Akobo estate, in Ibadan, Oyo state, were thrown into panic and consternation following the death of a certain man, identified as Oye Lowo Ajanaku Oyediran, who was allegedly stabbed by his wife Yewande Oyediran (Fatoki ), during a domestic fracas.
Yewande, a lawyer and a Staff of Directorate of Public Prosecution at the Ministry of Justice, Ibadan, Oyo state, is the daughter of one political bigwig, Honorable Fatoki and had been married to Oyediran for three years without a child.

A source close to the polity stated that on Monday evening, February 1, words got to the ears of Yewande that her husband had a son out of wedlock.

The hearsay generated into a heated argument between the couple which resulted in a fight and the eventual stabbing of her husband on the shoulder.
The source, Oye’s friend reported that he (Oye) was hospitalised following the stab wound as his right shoulder was stitched.
Still not satisfied, aggrieved Yewande, at the early hours of Tuesday morning, February 2 while he was still sleeping due to the effect of the drugs he had taken, slaughtered him.
Presently, a new twist to the scandal has emerged, as it was learnt that Yewande is allegedly claiming to be innocent, as her influential political family is currently using all their influence in trying to cover the death of the deceased.
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 It is reported that Yewande is now in police custody after being treated for a dislocated shoulder and bruises.

Supreme Court Sacks All PDP Lawmakers In Anambra

Strong indications have emerged that the Supreme Court has nullified the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislators including Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah from Anambra State in the upper and low chambers of the National Assembly over pre-election matters.
The Apex court immediately replaced both of them with Annie Okonkwo (Anambra Central) and Chris Ubah (Anambra South) respectively.
The Court of Appeal had earlier voided the election of the third Senators from the state, Uche Ekwunife.
Sahara Reporters confirmed the report via social media.

Vidic Announces Retirement From Football

Former Manchester United defender and captain, Nemanja Vidic has announced his retirement from football.
Vidic started his career at Red Star Belgrade, but joined United from Spartak Moscow in 2005, enjoying a stellar career at the club.
The Serbian defender won five EPL trophies, three league cups and five community shields, he also won one UCL and one Fifa club world cup.
Vidic joined Inter in 2014, and made only 28 appearances in his debut season, making no appearance this season, with his contract terminated after a history of injuries.
“The time has come for me to hang up my boots,” he said. “The injuries I have had in the last few years have taken their toll.
“I would like to thank all the players I have played with, all the managers and staff I have worked with, and say a big ‘thank you’ to the fans for their support over the years.”

Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin ‘Bukar Abacha’ Captured In Sapele

Gallant officers of the 19 Battalion of Nigerian Army, Delta have apprehended a middle-aged man suspected to be a member of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Sapele, Delta state.
The suspect, Bukar Abacha, was captured shortly after he arrived the popular Hausa quarters in Sapele.
A senior army officer, who craved anonymity, disclosed on Thursday, January 28, that a member of the Arewa community gave the tip-off to “Operation Pulo Shield”, who then arrested and handed over the suspect – an indigene of Borno state – thereafter to the Army Headquarters in Abuja for further interrogation.
According to the officer, the suspect was on the wanted list of the Nigerian army.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Army had pasted lists of names, containing 100 wanted Boko Haram suspects in some strategic places in Sapele metropolis.

Neymar Wants To Play For Pep Guardiola Someday

Neymar has revealed he’d love to play under Pep Guardiola one day.
Considering Guardiola’s confirmation that he will coach in the Premier League, it’s sure to spark speculation the Barcelona man could make the move to England.
Here’s what he told Red Bull’s website when asked if there’s a manager he wants the chance to work with: “Yes, there is one. Guardiola is a guy who I really admire and who I would love to work with.
“It’s tough to say if I want to play in other countries. Nobody knows tomorrow, but I am very happy where I am right now at Barcelona.”

Payet Not For Sale - Bilic

West Ham coach Slaven Bilic has stated he will not sell star player Dimitri Payet at any price.
Payet has been brilliant for West Ham, and has now been loved at the club.
The forward is now being courted by Galatasaray, but Bilic says he is going nowhere.
“From my point of view there is no money in the world that we would let him go for,” the Croatian told reporters.
“He gives everyone a lift. The things he’s doing on the pitch during games, he’s doing the same stuff in training.
“It’s great to have him in the squad and at the club. He’s a really good professional, he does not skip training and he’s motivated in training. It’s what makes him a great player.”
Bilic revealed that a potential move for striker Emmanuel Emenike has been complicated by the fact that West Ham must negotiate with both Al Ain, where Emenike is on loan, and his parent club Fenerbahce.
“We are waiting for that, because it is a complicated situation,” Bilic added. “He is a Fenerbahce player, but he is on loan to Al Ain.
“We made contact, basically they called me from Al Ain and we thought we could do [the deal] with them, but Fenerbahce have to be involved and now we are talking to them.”

Conmebol Endorses Infantino For FIFA Presidency

Conmebol has joined the major federations that backed Infantino, with Europe and Central America already backing him.
Infantino became frontrunner in the Fifa presidency race, after he announced his intention in October and Platini dropped out after he was provisionally suspended from all football related activities.
The 45-year-old Swiss has revealed an 11-point manifesto on his website, which pledged to increase the number of teams at World Cup finals to 40 and improve transparency throughout Fifa.
Europe’s Uefa were quick to unanimously back Infantino, with Central America’s Uncaf and now South America’s associations putting him in a position of strength.
A Conmebol statement read: “The Executive Committee of the South American Football Confederation has decided to support the candidacy and the work plan of Mr. Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency.”
Infantino will contest the election against Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Jerome Champagne, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale in Zurich on February 26.

Chelsea Speculation Expected - Hughes

Mark Hughes has stated the speculation linking him with a coaching job at Chelsea is expected, due to the form of Stoke City.
Stoke are ninth and just four points behind Manchester United, who sit fifth on the table. Stoke City were later eliminated by Liverpool on penalties in the league cup semis.
And Hughes has been added to the list of coaches that Chelsea will look at, should they miss Allegri, Guardiola or Simeone.
“There is always speculation like that,” Hughes said ahead of his side’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Crystal Palace.
“When you have a decent spell your name gets mentioned and this week it is me, but it is what it is. There is so much speculation going around and people being linked with different jobs in the country.”
Hughes says Stoke are keen to add to their squad before the close of the January transfer window but will not be rushed into panic buys if they miss out on their preferred targets.
“We would like to add if the right person is available and we can bring him to the club,” he added. “There is a danger sometimes that you start scrambling around trying to do business if your ‘A’ targets fall by the wayside.
“There will be no hurried decisions and no last-minute deals which we have not done work on before and considered.”
Hughes continued: “I thought we did really well [against Liverpool] and obviously everyone is disappointed not to go through.
“Tactically our work was spot on, we played better football and created better chances. Unfortunately we lost the first tie, won the second tie but lost on penalties.
“It was the first time we have won at Anfield in 50-odd years so that is something to take from the game.”

Juventus Wants To Keep Hold Of Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado

Juventus are trying to keep on-loan Chelsea midfielder Juan Cuadrado, according to the Italian side’s sporting director Giuseppe Marotta.
The Colombian arrived at Stamford Bridge in a £26m move from Fiorentina in February last year but started just four Premier League games in the second half of the campaign.

“He plays in a different way compared to all our other midfielders,” said Moratta. “Cuadrado could help us a lot and we are happy about his performances.
“We will try to hold on to him for the next campaign.”

Emmanuel Emenike Transfer Still Alive - Slaven Bilic

Slaven Bilic West Ham boss hopes to compete a loan deal for Emmanuel Emenike in the next couple of days.
Bilic wants the retired Nigerian striker, who has scored seven goals in 11 games for UAE side Al Ain this season, to boost his attacking options for the Premier League run-in.
“We are still waiting for that, it’s a complicated situation,” said Bilic. “Al Ain called me and basically we thought we could do a straight swap with them, but now we are talking to Fenerbahce, and we will see what happens.
“So at one moment it didn’t look good, but in last couple of days the deal is looks pretty much alive.”

NYSC Personnel To Declare Their Assets

Following the ongoing crusade against corruption by the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) has directed all its personnel whose assets declaration dates are due, to make such declaration immediately in line with the code of conduct for public officers.
 The directive was declared on Thursday, January 28, at the opening ceremony of its 2016 Annual Management Conference (AMC), in Asaba, the Delta State capital, by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig- General Johnson Olawumi.
 In a statement signed and issued by his Director of Press, Mrs Abosede Aderibigbe, Mr. Olawunmi said the management had been very consistent in ensuring strict adherence to policy guidelines in all aspects of the scheme’s operations.
The DG also commended that with great delight the participation of corps members in the successful conduct of the 2015 General Elections.
 He said: “I therefore wish to commend the political class, security agencies, and the electorate for their support to Corps members during the exercise. We assure all Nigerians that given such opportunity in the future, we will not disappoint the nation,”

Tyra Banks 42, Welcomes Her First Child

Tyra Banks welcomes her first child – Popular American supermodel Tyra Banks has welcomed a son with Norwegian boyfriend, Erik Asla.
 The boy, named York, was given birth to on Wednesday with the help of a gestational surrogate, and is the 42-year old actress’ first child.

“The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here,” she wrote on Instagram. “He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world.”
In an interview with People, Banks — who has previously spoken of her struggles with child-bearing — said: “As I gaze into the beautiful eyes of my son, I think about all the people who struggle with fertility or carrying a child and continue to pray for them every day. My hopes and dreams are filled with well wishes that they get to feel what my little treasure, York Banks Asla, feels like in my arms.”

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Saraki Replies Obasanjo’s Letter

Senate President Bukola Saraki has on Thursday, January 28, acknowledged and replied an extremely critical letter addressed to him and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, in which he (Obasanjo) accused the National Assembly of corruption, greed, impunity and lawlessness.
The president of the Senate, in the letter, averred that the 8th Senate was committed to good governance, transparency, accountability and due process.
The letter reads:

Yesterday, I acknowledged that I received a letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo in which he called the attention of the National Assembly to some issues.
I will want to assure President Obasanjo that the leadership and membership of the 8th Senate are committed to good governance, transparency, accountability, due process and responsiveness to the economic reality of our nation. It is for this reason that the legislative chamber has introduced bold and progressive reforms in the management of the finances of the National Assembly.
This is of even greater importance during a tough fiscal period for our country. Like I said during my closing address at the plenary after our debate on the 2016 Budget, the Senate must lead by example in terms of our own funding, budgets and accountability – showing, beyond doubt, value for money. I have canvassed that we must lay bare the budget of the Senate, nay the National Assembly and its affiliated institutions.
I equally canvassed the need to strengthen the capacity of the legislative institution to carry our effective oversight of the executive arm so that we can ensure the budget leads to the realization of the policy objectives of the Buhari Administration. Again, let me reiterate my position in the speech I made this morning on the need for us to work towards blocking all areas of revenue leakages while also strengthening the anti-corruption agencies so that the little resources that are now available will serve the interest of the overwhelming majority.
As a former president and a father of the nation that we all hold in high esteem, I intend to reply the letter and outline the actions the Senate is taking to address his concerns.
In conclusion, I appreciate President Obasanjo for his consistent role in always reminding those of us in government about our responsibilities to the general public and offering timely advice where necessary.
Signed
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki

2016 Budget: Saraki Warns Senators Against Financial Inducement

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has cautioned senators against financial inducement in the course of budget defence by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government, as the National Assembly on Wednesday, January 27, fixed February 25 for the passage of the 2016 Appropriation Bill.

 The bill, which scaled second reading in the Senate, was committed to the Committee on Appropriation to coordinate budget defence by MDAs.

The senate president said: “This to me and to all of us is the most important area of this budget in the sense that it will be a great foundation not only for today but for the future if this can be achieved.
“Also, with the pegging of Capital Expenditure at 30 per cent, a number of comments were made about the level of borrowing but I think what matters is what the money is used for.
“As of the percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), we are still within the limits and parameters but what is important is to ensure that the money is judiciously used for what it is meant for.”
“It is important that the issue of blocking leakages is key and from the experience of the past we must learn from the past to work towards the future.
“The committees should scrutinise these estimates and ensure that they are estimates that we can all put our names to.
“The Zero budgeting of which the budget is premised on means some of the projects would be critically assessed to ensure that the projects were justified.”

Speaking after the conclusion of the debate on the bill, Senator Saraki vowed to deal with any lawmaker found to be involved in any form bribery in the course of budget defence, which would commence on Jan. 28, as ‘‘the current assembly would not tolerate conducts capable of undermining the integrity of the Chamber’’.
While briefing pressmen, the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Danjuma Goje, said that the Senate would adjourn to allow for the budget defence to take off.
He said that the report would be laid before the Senate on February 24 while the Senate would consider and approve the budget on Thursday, February 25.

Jonathan Breaks Silence On The Ongoing $2.1billion Arms Deal Scandal

Former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has finally made some comments with respect to the ongoing $2.1 billion arms deal scandal, which is currently a threat to the peace and economic stability of the nation, and has gotten prominent Nigerians captured in the net of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
An ebullient looking Dr. Jonathan, on Wednesday, January 27, in Switzerland, defended his administration and stated why he would not comment on the current arms probe scandal allegedly involving his National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, and some top politicians in the country.

 Addressing a press conference in Geneva on Security, and Development in Africa, Dr. Jonthan maintained that he would not like to comment on the arms probe matter now because his comment could affect witnesses and the judicial proceeding that had been initiated by the current administration.

He said: “I would not like to comment now because the matter is in court. I cannot comment. Definitely, I will speak. My Comment now may affect witnesses and the judicial process.
“When I was President, I tried to build institutions like the Judiciary and separation of power and the electoral bodies. I should not be the one undermining the process.”

 Dr. Jonathan also attended to a host of issues such as the abduction of the Chibok Girls, Boko Haram, the economy and corruption.

Faleke: I Was Not Invited To Bello’s Inauguration As Kogi Gov

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Kogi state election, Mr. James Faleke has on Wednesday, January 27, revealed that he was not invited to the swearing-in of Mr Yahaya Bello as governor.
 Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Mr. Faleke, who was the running mate to Abubakar Audu, the late APC Kogi governorship candidate, averred that he would not accept the position of deputy governor of the state, describing what happened in the Kogi state chapter of the APC as a coup d’etat.
 He added that contrary to reports that the party was making efforts to reconcile aggrieved parties in the election, nobody had reached out to him.

Faleke said: “I am speaking before Nigerians and I am making it very clear that nobody reached out to me. Nobody from our party’s national secretariat or the state secretariat of our party ever reached out to me on this issue.
“The only time they every reached out to me was on November 30… when the chairman of our party announced the decision of the National Working Committee to all of us to say the NWC had adopted Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the governorship candidate for the December 5 suplementary election.
“Thereafter, there was no consultation until today. I want to make it clear that the party chairman, Chief John Oyegun, that we saw as a father has decided to champion a cause that is anti-people. That is why we were not invited (for the inauguration).”
“For me I see what has happened in the party as a civilian coup d’état. It is a civilian coup d’état because if such a situation happens in the military, those behind it will face the firing squad,” he said, adding that the best way forward was to head to the court.
“It was Alhaji Yahaya Bello that worked against the party. He took the party to court before the election, took our late leader, Audu to court before the election and he lost his polling unit to PDP, lost his ward to PDP and lost his local government area to PDP.
“And I made it clear that day (during the meeting) that if 50 per cent of us seated in that hall had lost our polling units, lost our wards and our local governments, there would have been nothing for us to celebrate.”