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Rivers rerun: Security agents in trouble as Wike takes drastic action - Governor Wike has decided to stop paying security agents in the state for turning against him - He accused the army and police of engaging in electoral fraud during the Rivers rerun election - The governor said come 2019, they will be prepared and such will not happen again Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has criticized security agencies in the state for their partisan role during the Rivers rerun legislative elections which held on Saturday. He said the situation where security operatives were allegedly involved in electoral fraud and intimidation of the people of the state during the election will not happen again in 2019, The Punch reports. Wike says Amaechi cannot win election in Rivers state He said this on Monday, December 12, at the government house after leading a victory march across the state. Governor Wike said: “W hat has happened today will not happen in 2019. Now they have told us, they...

Ridicule of democracy: APC fumes over Rivers rerun result - The INEC has been announcing results for the Rivers rerun election which held on Saturday - The APC in Rivers state is not happy with the Rivers East senatorial district result - The APC deputy leader in the state, Peterside, said the Rivers East senatorial result ridicules democracy Dakuku Peterside, the director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would reject the result of Rivers East senatorial district rerun election. Speaking to a news conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, December 10, he said the collation of the district’s election results was marred with irregularities, NAN reports. Peterside, the deputy leader of the party in the state, said the party had information that results of some local government areas in the district had not been collated. READ ALSO : APC's Abe makes special demand from Wike over election victory “ ...

Former Reps member quits PDP for APC, says opposition not united - Wadada decamped from PDP to APC - The former lawmaker says the main reason for this is the lack of unity in the opposition party Ahmed Wadada Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, the former House of Representatives member from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dumped the opposition and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Nation reports that the politician, who represented Kokona/Keffi/Karu Federal Constituency in Nasarawa state between 2003 to 2011, decamped to the APC on December 12, Monday. READ ALSO: Wadada faults PDP BOT for supporting Sheriff He was welcomed by the APC chairman of his Tudun Kofa ward, Tanko Sodangi, in Keffi town, Keffi local government area of the state. The former legislator speaking on his defection, said he decided to decamp to the APC due to the internal wrangling in the PDP. “What made me to leave PDP is the concern for my people and lack of unity in PDP; PDP is not unite...

Pogbas To Clash As Man Utd Draw Saint-Etienne Manchester United will take on Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League, with Jose Mourinho’s side hosting the French club in the first leg, after Monday’s draw. The tie will see United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, the world’s most expensive player, come up against his elder brother Florentin, the Guinea international defender. “That’s a nice thing,” said Mourinho at a press conference on Monday. “Paul was already laughing about it and for sure his brother is also laughing. “It has happened a few times in the history football and it’s a nice thing.” The teams met in the now defunct Cup Winners’ Cup first round in 1977, with United winning 3-1 on aggregate. On that occasion, United were forced to host the second leg in the southern English city of Plymouth, 450 kilometres away, following crowd trouble in the first leg in France. Mourinho’s men finished second in Group A behind Fenerbahce of Turkey while Saint-Etienne to...

It’s Official: Ronaldo Wins 2016 Ballon D’Or Award Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded the 2016 Ballon D’Or prize. The Real Madrid superstar beat off competition from rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, to claim his fourth Ballon D’Or. Ronaldo had previously won the award in 2008, 2013 and 2014. The 31-year-old enjoyed a brilliant year, winning the Champions League with Madrid, before captaining Portugal to European Championship glory in France, making him a hot contender to win this year. Messi is however still ahead of Ronaldo, as he has won a record five Ballon D’Or prizes. The Portuguese is however a strong favourite to win FIFA Best Player Award in January. Congratulations! The post It’s Official: Ronaldo Wins 2016 Ballon D’Or Award appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

JUST IN: PDP exposes Ali Modu Sheriff and his links with APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that its factional chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, is an agent of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sheriff left the APC and joined the PDP where he was made the national chairman. However, the crisis that followed later forced some of the members of the party to remove him. The PDP accused Sheriff of working with the APC Since then, the former governor of Borno state had been fighting the party now headed by Ahmed Makarfi, a former governor too. In a statement by Dayo Adeyeye, the national publicity secretary of the Makarfi-led faction, the party said: "We maintain that Sheriff and his co-travelers are agents of the APC. "We insist that they are paid agents of the ruling party to destabilize our great party, the PDP; as it is evident that they are all profiting from the unwarranted conflict. READ ALSO: Boko Haram caused its own defeat "While we ...

FFK attacks El-Rufai over crisis in Kaduna - Chief Fani - Kayode has addressed the unstable situation in Kaduna state - The Ex-minister has asked Governor El-Rufai to address the situation properly - FFK said El-Rufai must stop issuing threats Governor Nasir El-Rufail has been lashed out at by former minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode (FFK), over the state of affairs in Kaduna state. FFK urged the governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El- Rufai to adopt dialogue in listening to the people of Southern kaduna rather than issue threats and go on the offensive side. Vanguard reports that Fani- Kayode made the admonition in a letter titled: "Nasir El Rufai and the blood fest in Southern Kaduna Part 2" on Sunday, December 11. stressed that the people were going through hell and certainly deserve better treatment from the governor and the government. Fani- Kayode who described Mallam Nasir El- Rufai as a friend, said, “I can feel the deep hurt and pain behind th...

BREAKING: Wilfred Ndidi In England For Medicals With Leicester City, Skips Genk Training Wilfred Ndidi proposed 15 million pounds move to Leicester City is reportedly a done deal as the Nigeria international is presently in England undergoing a medical. Ndidi was missing from Genk’s training ahead of their cup game against Eupen, and several sources in Belgium confirmed that, the 20 year old is in England for medicals with Leicester City. More on this story as it develops….. The post BREAKING: Wilfred Ndidi In England For Medicals With Leicester City, Skips Genk Training appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

Happy Birthday Victor Moses: Throwback Photo 16 Years Ago With First Nigerian Team On the occasion of the 26th birthday of Victor Moses, allnigeriasoccer.com has released a photo of the Chelsea right wing-back with the Nigerian club he represented before he relocated to the United Kingdom. Moses skippered BJ Foundation at several Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria(YSFON) organized tournaments and was the main man for them when they won the Oba of Benin Cup. He was dubbed the poor man’s Ronaldo de Lima after winning the top scorer awards in those tourneys. A Nigeria international, Moses has represented Crystal Palace, Wigan Athletic, Liverpool, Stoke City, West Ham and Chelsea. Happy Birthday Victor Moses The post Happy Birthday Victor Moses: Throwback Photo 16 Years Ago With First Nigerian Team appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal .

BREAKING!! Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez Wins BBC’s African Footballer Of The Year Award 2016 Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016. Fans from across the world voted for the Algeria and Leicester midfielder ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure. Winger Mahrez, 25, told BBC Sport: “It means a lot, it’s something big for African players so I am very happy, I am very proud. “It’s always good to receive awards and for African players it’s a huge honour. To all the fans, thank you very much.” He added: “Also I want to thank the Algeria fans and dedicate this to them as well and for my family. “I just have to carry on and keep going with my football and see what I can do.” The award caps an exceptional year for Mahrez, who had already won the English Premier League title and was voted Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year. It is further recognition for his outstanding form as Mahrez , whose...

I’ll fight Buhari in 2019 but today he is my president – Ben Bruce - Ben Murray-Bruce declared his ambition for the 2019 presidential election - The senator from Bayelsa expressed his support for the incumbent leader, but said he didn't want to destroy APC, Nigeria Ben Murray-Bruce Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has said that despite his current support to the incumbent government, he will run against Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 presidential election. The lawmaker, who represents Bayelsa East senatorial district, revealed this while speaking in an interview with Peace Hyde. He said: “ Buhari is the president today; he is my president. I must respect him regardless of what I feel. “In 2019 we can fight but right now I want the economy to grow. If I take the position that I want to destroy APC and destroy Nigeria, will there be any Nigeria for me to fix in 2019? READ ALSO: Human beings have no worth to Nigerian government – Ben Bruce reveals what he told OBJ “So it’s a dumb move t...

Unbelievable! Cow with two heads spotted in Abuja (photos) Just few hours ago, a reporter in the Federal Capital City (FCT) Abuja, identified as Rariya took to her Facebook account to reveal a mysterious cow that was born with two heads. According to the Facebook post which was written in Hausa, it was disclosed that: “ Wonderful, a cow was seen double. A two headed cow was seen in Guru town but she has been burnt to death. These are the pictures .” PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App See more pictures below: Cow with two heads spotted in Abuja. Nawa o!

RIP! Legendary Super Eagles Player Dejo Fayemi Dies At 83   Former Super Eagles and Shooting Stars player who is the first Nigerian to play at the old Highbury Stadium of Arsenal Football Club of England, has passed away. According to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), former IICC Shooting Stars and Red Devils (now Super Eagles) striker, Dejo Fayemi is dead. He died on Friday morning at his residence situated at Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan, at the age of 83. He was part of the National team when they were referred to as the Red Devils, and was among the first set of Nigerians who travelled to England to play football just after Independence. In 1961, Fayemi wrecked the Independence celebration for Sierra Leone with his goal in a match to mark the country’s attainment of a republic. He had seven goals to show after his last international cap against Morocco in 1964 where Nigeria lost 2-1. Pa Fayemi inspired the Ibadan Lions to win the then Challenge Cup in 1959 and...

Premier League!! Sunderland Vs Chelsea This Wednesday!! (Drop Your Predictions!!) League leaders Chelsea overcame a tough test against West Brom on Sunday, but the Blues will now be looking to continue their remarkable winning run when they travel to take on rock-bottom Sunderland on Wednesday. The Baggies made life difficult for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but Diego Costa’s 12th goal of the season ensured that Antonio Conte’s men still sit three points clear at the top of the league standings with a midweek test against Sunderland to come. David Moyes’ side languish in 20th place in the table after they were beaten 3-0 by fellow strugglers Swansea on Saturday, and it will undoubtedly be a big ask for the team to try and secure a win over a rampant Chelsea side, who have now won nine straight games. Team News Conte will put Chelsea captain John Terry through a late fitness test after the defender missed the win over West Brom with a muscular injury. Sunderland , meanwhile, w...

Now that I have won in Rivers, Governor Wike must fulfill his vow to me - Magnus Abe - Out of the three senatorial districts in Rivers state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) only won one - Senator Abe of the APC is now calling on the state governor, Nyesom Wike, to fulfill his promise during the campaign Soon after he was declared winner of the Rivers East senatorial district, Magnus Ngei Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Nyesom Wike to fulfill his vow made during the campaign. Abe reminded Wike that the governor promised to congratulate him if he won the election. APC's Abe wants Wike to congratulate him over election victory Out of the three senatorial districts in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won two while Abe won the third. Reacting to his victory at the poll, Abe said the exercise was a titanic struggle. READ ALSO: Again, PDP floors APC in Rivers senatorial re-run In a statement he personally made available to NA...

BREAKING: Bjuhari jets off to save Gambia from crisis Emerging reports suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari and other West African leaders will travel to Gambia on Tuesday, December 13, in a bid to end the political crisis in the West African nation. An anonymous senior government official reportedly told BBC, that the visit is due to the refusal of authoritarian ruler Yahya Jammeh's to accept defeat at the hands of former estate agent Adama Barrow.

Shocking! Lagos pastor accused of sleeping with church members, escapes through the fence (photos) A Lagos-based pastor who has been accused of sleeping with female church members has been discovered but the man of God took to his heels, on hearing about the arrival of police officers. Lagos pastor who was accused of sleeping with church members. Someone who was present at the scene disclosed that, this incident took place mins ago at Fadeyi, Lagos, where the church (an uncompleted building) is located and the pastor of accused of sleeping with women in the church. PAY ATTENTION : Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App Lagos pastor who was accused of sleeping with church members. The eyewitness further recounts that the whole incident occurred when the pastor beat up a girl an even cut her hair. The girl got angry and decided to release an intimate video of her and the pastor because she was scared that, the man of her hair been used for rituals as other church memb...

Now that I have won in Rivers, Governor Wike must fulfill his vow to me - Magnus Abe - Out of the three senatorial districts in Rivers state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) only won one - Senator Abe of the APC is now calling on the state governor, Nyesom Wike, to fulfill his promise during the campaign Soon after he was declared winner of the Rivers East senatorial district, Magnus Ngei Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Nyesom Wike to fulfill his vow made during the campaign. Abe reminded Wike that the governor promised to congratulate him if he won the election. APC's Abe wants Wike to congratulate him over election victory Out of the three senatorial districts in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won two while Abe won the third. Reacting to his victory at the poll, Abe said the exercise was a titanic struggle. READ ALSO: Again, PDP floors APC in Rivers senatorial re-run In a statement he personally made available to NA...

BREAKING: Jubilation as PDP floors APC again to get second senatorial seat in Rivers There is jubilation in parts of Rivers state as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Rivers West senatorial district, Osinachukwu Ideozu, was declared winner after he defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the re-run, Otelemaba Amachree. Again, PDP floors APC in Rivers senatorial re-run Ideozu was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the election that held at the weekend after polling a total of 107,166 votes against Amachree’s 48,898 votes. Premium Times reports that with this development, the PDP has won two senatorial seats while the APC won one. While George Sekibo of the PDP won one seat, Magnus Abe of the APC was declared winner of one of the ditricts after beating Olaka Nwogu of PDP. The report says Ideozu, was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, representing Ahoada West between 1999 and 2003. He...

Buhari gives warning as Rivers boil following election re-runs - Top 12 quotes There has been so much noise regarding the just concluded election re-run in Rivers state, and for a greater part of the passing week, the exercise shaped the other of things. Below are are 12 quotes that tell of events as they affected Nigeria in the passing week. 1. "The rerun elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair to the extent that people will be killed, maimed and property destroyed in a mindless display of crude primitive instincts. Innocent blood should never be sacrificed on the altar of political contest for temporary power.” Rivers boils as President Buhari gives serious warning President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, December 9, said t he River state rerun election should not be seen as a do or die affair. 2. “Unfortunately, it is clear that there were first steps since we came into office which created problems and the very nature itself of the amalgamating parties, created...

You Failed As A Manger!! Don’t Criticize My Players!! Liverpool Boss Klopp Mocks United Legend Gary Neville Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has questioned Gary Neville’s suitability as a TV pundit by making a reference to his short-lived career as a manager. Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius has been criticised for his recent displays by Neville and the ex-Manchester United defender’s brother Phil. “He showed he struggled with the job to judge players so why do we let him talk about players on TV?” Klopp said. Gary Neville was sacked by Valencia in March after only 28 games. The ex-England right-back returned to his role as a television pundit for Sky Sports after his unsuccessful period managing the La Liga club. Karius’s mistake led to Nathan Ake’s late winner in the 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth and the German, 23, was out of position when West Ham’s Dimtri Payet scored a direct free-kick in Sunday’s 2-2 home draw. Klopp added: “The pundits, former players most of them, hav...

BREAKING: Jubilation as PDP floors APC again to get second senatorial seat in Rivers There is jubilation in parts of Rivers state as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Rivers West senatorial district, Osinachukwu Ideozu, was declared winner after he defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the re-run, Otelemaba Amachree. Again, PDP floors APC in Rivers senatorial re-run Ideozu was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the election that held at the weekend after polling a total of 107,166 votes against Amachree’s 48,898 votes. Premium Times reports that with this development, the PDP has won two senatorial seats while the APC won one. While George Sekibo of the PDP won one seat, Magnus Abe of the APC was declared winner of one of the ditricts after beating Olaka Nwogu of PDP. The report says Ideozu, was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, representing Ahoada West between 1999 and 2003. He...

MUSIC : VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance Finally! We have the much awaited video for the hit single ‘Real Dance’ by Calebin who was recently crowned Artist of the year in the just concluded Africa Diaspora Merit Awards [ADMA 2016] held in Amsterdam, Netherlands and also got 3 nominations for Afrobeat Music Awards organized by Youngblizzy Radio, Italy Real Dance video was shot in Finland and to be premiered on HipTV on Wednesday 5:00pm… stay tuned! Song produced by Jay Pizzle and mix & mastered by Suka Sounds… Enjoy. Subscribe to notjustok TV The post VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance appeared first on notjustOk .

VIDEO : VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance Finally! We have the much awaited video for the hit single ‘Real Dance’ by Calebin who was recently crowned Artist of the year in the just concluded Africa Diaspora Merit Awards [ADMA 2016] held in Amsterdam, Netherlands and also got 3 nominations for Afrobeat Music Awards organized by Youngblizzy Radio, Italy Real Dance video was shot in Finland and to be premiered on HipTV on Wednesday 5:00pm… stay tuned! Song produced by Jay Pizzle and mix & mastered by Suka Sounds… Enjoy. Subscribe to notjustok TV The post VIDEO: Calebin – Real Dance appeared first on notjustOk .

MUSIC : Benna Riki – Oge Adiro (No Time) Benna Riki – Oge Adiro (No Time) Tobenna JohnPaul Ikeh (born February 27, 1999), better known as Benna Riki, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, born and raised in Enugu, Nigeria. He first garnered recognition doing local gigs and competitions in the eastern parts of Nigeria. He later rose to prominence as a singer, releasing several independent singles before signing to Unseen Records in 2015. He has worked with several artistes in Enugu, Owerri, and PH. Many has dubbed Benna Riki as Enugu’s favourite kid and the new Tekno. Benna Riki, is Unseen Records’ lead artiste, and we are pleased to bring you his first single, titled Oge Adiro (No Time), produced by Lil Stound, and mix and mastered by Extraordinaire (George Nathaniel). The song saw Benna Riki delivering new rhymes, catchy hooks and verses as he tells the story of his music journey and priding his hometown 042 (Enugu). Facebook: @bennariki Instagram:@bennariki Twitter: @bennar...

MUSIC : Big Slim ft. Dr Jazz – Killing It Big Slim ft. Dr Jazz – Killing It The interesting thing about this song is that the Nigerian artist Big Slim Bandit had recorded this track a year and over ago before he recorded his recent track titled Ile where he featured the hottest naija artist based in South Africa Bolo J…. Now he is here with this fresh, club banging track and he calls this one Killing It. In this song he featured his producer Dr. Jazz whom Slim calls his sound god…. Dr Jazz will be performing in an even in the Capital of Nigeria (Abuja), while recording this track he told his producer Dr Jazz that they going to make history…….Lovely song but very addictive, too much of it will high you, because its KINGSTON Muzick #puffpuffpass… Hope ya’ll enjoy. DOWNLOAD AUDIO The post Big Slim ft. Dr Jazz – Killing It appeared first on notjustOk .

Tough Draw For Tottenham And Man United In Europa League Draw As Villarreal Will Face Roma (See Full Fixtures) Manchester United will face Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in the Europa League round of 32, while Tottenham have been drawn to play Belgian team K.A.A Gent. United’s tie will pit midfielder Paul Pogba against his older brother Florentin , who is a defender for the French side. Saint-Etienne won three and drew three of their qualifying encounters , and Christophe Galtier’s team beat Anderlecht in their final Group C game to pip the Belgian outfit to top spot. European Cup runners-up back in 1976, they are currently eighth in the Ligue 1 standings. Spurs qualified for the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group and will now tackle an K.A.A Gent side who finished second in Group H. Gent were Belgian champions in 2014-15 and are currently fifth in the standings , albeit just three points behind the leaders. Spurs will be meeting Gent in a competi...