Arsenal vs Manchester United: Mourinho won’t ‘park the bus’ against Arsenal – Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not expecting Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to set his team up defensively when the sides clash on Saturday despite his reputation for “ parking the bus” in big matches.

United travel to the Emirates Stadium sitting second in the Premier League and on the back of a 4- 2 win at Watford in midweek.

2019: Kwankwaso tells supporters to dump APC

A former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly asked his supporters in the state to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to his nephew, Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, who is also the Commissioner for Special Duties in Kano State, the former governor had asked his supporters to join the PDP ahead of the forthcoming local council election in the state.

US donates Vehicles to NDLEA

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has received donation from The United States Government to support the agency.

According to a statement on Wednesday by the US Consulate General in Lagos, the gesture was an extension of the US government’s support for the counter-narcotics agency.

Man in court for using N10m mistakenly deposited to his account

The Chief Executive Officer of an oil and gas company, Olukunle Owolabi, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Igbosere, for allegedly using the N10m mistakenly deposited into his bank account.

Owolabi, who resides in Ogudu GRA, Lagos, is facing a 1-count charge of fraud preferred against him by the Police.

Fuel scarcity looms in Lagos as oil marketers threaten shutdown

Independent petroleum marketers in Lagos have threatened to withdraw their services from December 11, over the alleged breach of agreement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

The marketers in the state, claim the NNPC has defaulted in a bulk purchase agreement to sell fuel to them at N133.28 per litre.

MOBO Awards 2017: Goodluck Jonathan, Ben Bruce hail Wizkid

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and the Senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district, Ben Murray-Bruce, have applauded music star, Ayo Balogun, otherwise known as Wizkid for defeating famous American rapper, JayZ and others to win the Best International Act at this year’s MOBO awards

The Nigerian artiste floored famous names like Jay-Z, Cardi B,Kendrick Lamar and others to

clinch the best international artiste award.

Libya slave trade: Use your private jets to repatriate migrants – Daddy Freeze tells Nigerian pastors

Controversial media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly called Freeze, has lashed out at Nigerian pastors over their silence on the ongoing alleged slave trade in Libya.

Freeze condemned pastors for maintaining sealed lips on matter while celebrities raised their voices against the inhumane act.

Banky W: Adesua’s alleged ex-boyfriend, Remi breaks silence

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has denied reports that he was once in a relationship with wife to Banky W, Adesua Wellington.

The actor’s social media platforms for last one week have been flooded with comments on how Banky W allegedly snatched Adesua from him.

However, the actor has finally broken silence on the issue, saying he was never in a relationship with the actress.

Meghan Markle quits acting, gives reason

Meghan Markle has retired from acting following

her engagement to Prince Harry.

Their wedding will take place in 2018.

Markle will no longer be seen on USA drama Suits after seven seasons on the show.

Premier League: Lacazette to miss Manchester United clash due to injury

Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette, has been ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Manchester United at the Emirates.

Lacazette, who opened scoring for the Gunners as they thrashed Hudderfield 5-0 on Wednesday, was taken off at half time and replaced by Olivier Giroud.

Atiku’s resignation: Senator Sani reveals what will happen to APC, warns Buhari of cabal

The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has warned that what destroyed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2015 could also tear the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC apart.

The Senator also pointed out that the APC governors, who recently endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for reelection acted on their selfish interest.

Biafra: Soldiers gave us human meat as Suya – Sobowale

A veteran journalist and professor of journalism, Idowu Sobowale, has revealed how he and other journalists were served human meat as Suya while covering the events of the civil war.

He said this while calling on people singing war songs to have a rethink, adding that war is not something to joke with.

Biafra: What Nnamdi Kanu should do – Gen. Gowon

A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has told Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to seek dialogue with the Nigerian Government rather than calling for secession.

Gowon advised Kanu to engage the Federal Government in talks to address issues affecting the South-East, and stop seeking disintegration as it could lead to loss of lives.

Atiku left APC for one reason – Festus Keyamo

Nigerian leading lawyer, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has revealed real reason former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party.

Keyamo who took a swipe at Atiku, wondered why the former Vice President could not be bold enough to tell Nigerians why he left APC.

New Zimbabwe president, Mnangagwa, praises ‘father of the nation’ Mugabe

Zimbabwe ’s newly sworn -in President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised outgoing leader Robert Mugabe as “ the father of the nation” during his inauguration address on Friday.

Mnangagwa sworn-in as Zimbabwe President

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans gathered at a stadium in Harare on Friday, as Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, took his oath of office as president.

He succeeded ousted Robert Mugabe.

Widely known as, “the Crocodile,” Mnangagwa was all smiles as he was sworn in.

Biafra: IPOB ‘new leader’, Okwudili reveals Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts

The new acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ezenachukwu Okwudili, on Tuesday disclosed the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu.

Okwudili claimed that the fugitive ex-leader of the pro-Biafra group fled to London using his British passport.

South East roads worst in the country – Nigerian government

The Federal Government, yesterday, described all roads in the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones as ‘worst in Nigeria.’

Disclosing this in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, headed by Senator Magnus Abe, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, noted that some of the major federal roads in the 11 states were constructed before the 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War, and that efforts were being put in place to fix the roads.

Atiku: Fani-Kayode reacts to ex-VP’s resignation from APC

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, on Friday reacted to report of ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

The two-time Minister commended the Waziri of Adamawa, saying it took courage to take such bold step.

Atiku resigns from APC [Full letter]

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress.

Abubakar confirmed this in a statement he personally signed on Friday.

He also gave reasons for quitting the party.

However, he did not state which party he intends to join, but said he is pondering on his political future.