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The Director-General of Jime – Ode campaign Organisation, Chief Tilley Gyado on Monday said there is no crack in the Benue state chapter of the All Progressive Congress ( APC). Speaking to journalists in his Makurdi residence Chief Gyado said APC is one big family and are going into Saturday polls as a united force. He dismissed report by The National Newspaper that there was a crack in APC, saying the key APC chieftain who made the allegations of division at the meeting failed to provide evidence. He called on APC supporters in Benue state to disregard the reports and vote massively for APC in all elections. Chief Gyado said Benue is going to vote massively for APC on Saturday.

Eden Hazard says he is more suited to the philosophy of Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri than former boss Jose Mourinho. Sarri admitted after Sunday’s 6-0 defeat at Manchester City that his position at Chelsea is under scrutiny, with his side dropping out of the top four after three league defeats in their last four games. The Italian also said after Sunday’s thrashing that he would welcome a call from club owner Roman Abrahmovic, but conceded it was unlikely as he never “hears from him” – raising questions over his future. Hazard, who was the subject of public criticism from Sarri in January, previously expressed his regret at how his time with Mourinho ended at Chelsea and said he wants to work with the coach again. However, the Belgium international forward admits he shares more similarities with Sarri, telling Chelsea’s official website: “All the managers I’ve played for have given me something. “From when I started with Claude Puel at Lill...

Former U.S President Donald Trump said he cannot the visit to Nigeria to witness the signing of a peace accord between President Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of fears that such visit may be politicized. Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar led National Peace Committee had in a statement issued over the weekend indicated that the former US President will be in Nigeria on Wednesday to deliver an address and witness the second national peace accord signing by some of the presidential candidates ahead of next Saturday’s presidential poll. However, in a statement on Monday, Angel Ureña, spokesperson for the former president said Clinton is putting off the visit because of fears that it might be politicized, contrary to the goals of the committee. “President Clinton appreciates General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Nigerian National Peace Committee’s invitation to travel...

After playing few games and getting up to full speed and loving the challenge in the league, Super Eagles captain and Middlesbrough midfielder, John Obi Mikel, can’t wait for the midweek clash with Sheffield United as he gets to grips with a ‘crazy’ division he believes is tougher than the top flight. The former Chelsea midfielder has been eased in to the first team as he gets to grips with the hectic schedule. He arrived at Boro in January after a three month lay-off following his exit from Chinese side Tianjin and been used sparingly. He played an hour in the first FA Cup clash with Newport then 75 minutes in the 3-2 win at West Brom. Mikel, 31, played the full 102 minutes of the enthralling and entertaining 1-1 draw with Leeds and admitted he was ‘blowing’ afterwards. “Yes, it was very tiring,” he said. “We will see if I am OK for Wednesday. I need an ice pack or two and let’s see what happens.” Asked if he was fully match fit yet he laughed and s...

Arsenal forward Aaron Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Juventus at the end of the season. The Wales international will end his long association with Arsenal after agreeing terms on a four-year deal which will reportedly pay him £400,000 per week. Ramsey’s deal at Emirates Stadium expires in June and he had already confirmed his intention to leave after negotiations over a new deal were ended by the club. The 28-year-old joined the Gunners from Cardiff City 11 years ago, going on to win the FA Cup three times under former boss Arsene Wenger. “As you may have already heard, I have agreed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus Football Club,” Ramsey – who becomes the third Welshman to play for Juve – posted on Instagram. “I wanted to issue a personal statement for all the Arsenal fans who have been extremely loyal and supportive.” “You welcomed me as a teenager and have been there for me through all the highs and lows I’ve encou...

Getty Images The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a thorn in his flesh. Ortom made the disclosure at Obagaji in Agatu LGA on Monday at the flag-off of his Benue-South governorship rally. He said the big guns in the APC never allowed him to operate to the benefit of the people of Benue State. According to the Governor, he was in bondage until his deliberate departure from the party. He explained that since joining the Peoples Democratic Party where he had his unlimited freedom, his government never owed salaries and projects were being executed. He listed Oshigbudu – Obagaji roads as well as some rural electrification projects as well as as construction of some class rooms in some primary schools across Agatu LGA as some of the projects executed by his government amongst others. He called on the people of the Local...

Now who's killing Benue? PDP thugs or Fulani? PDP thugs attacked Jime campaign rally in Gbajimba. This isn't right at all.

patience jonathan By Alex Enumah in Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of N1,000,494,000 (One Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety Four Thousand Naira) traced to a bank account allegedly belonging to wife of former President, Patience Jonathan. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, gave the order in a ruling on a motion ex parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking for the interim forfeiture of the money. According to a statement by the EFCC, the said amount was found in the Bank account of Magel Resort Limited, a company linked to the former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan and was  lodged in three deposits with Fidelity Bank Plc on May 20 and 25, 2015. Acting Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Tony Orilade, in the statement said the Commission had gotten an intel that a bank account domiciled in Fidelity Bank, had a huge sum of money that wa...

Alhaji Bala Bello Tinka (alias Tinka Point), the Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organisation in Gombe State has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He met with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, on Friday, where he pledged allegiance to the APC. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), made the announcement in a statement. Tinka also vowed to bring his political weight to bear on the election of the President for a second term in office. “Coming exactly a fortnight to the presidential election, the defection of Alhaji Tinka deals a massive blow to the PDP in Gombe. PDP currently governs the state, and has done so since 2003”, the statement added “President Muhammadu Buhari campaigns in Gombe Saturday, and Alhaji Tinka is expected to formally join the APC, alongside others, during the event,” he said.