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Biafra: Why I can’t release Kanu – Buhari. on December 30, 2015 By Emmanuel Aziken, Emma Ujah, Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Charles Kumolu, Godfery Bivbere, Joseph Erunke, Nkiruka Nnoorom, Emmanuel Elebeke, Jonah Nwokpoku, Ediri Ejoh & Prince Okafor ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, explained why he cannot release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The President disclosed that Kanu has two passports, one Nigerian, one British and came to the country without using any passport. President Buhari also made a robust defence of the integrity of all 36 ministers in his cabinet challenging anyone with a contrary view to present evidence against such a minister. Speaking in his first media chat, the president said the first gains of the war against corruption would become evident by the end of March, next year, even as he accused erstwhile National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) of having allegedly committed atr...

Biafra: Why I can’t release Kanu – Buhari. on December 30, 2015 By Emmanuel Aziken, Emma Ujah, Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Charles Kumolu, Godfery Bivbere, Joseph Erunke, Nkiruka Nnoorom, Emmanuel Elebeke, Jonah Nwokpoku, Ediri Ejoh & Prince Okafor ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, explained why he cannot release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The President disclosed that Kanu has two passports, one Nigerian, one British and came to the country without using any passport. President Buhari also made a robust defence of the integrity of all 36 ministers in his cabinet challenging anyone with a contrary view to present evidence against such a minister. Speaking in his first media chat, the president said the first gains of the war against corruption would become evident by the end of March, next year, even as he accused erstwhile National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) of having allegedly committed atr...

FG declares tomorrow as public holiday on December 31, 2015   /   in News ABUJA—The Federal Government has declared Friday, January 1, 2016 as public holiday to mark the New Year celebration. The declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd).

Chelsea better without Mourinho – Mikel. on December 30, 2015   /   in Sports Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi says Chelsea are heading in the right direction after three games unbeaten since boss Jose Mourinho was sacked. Mikel believes the arrival of Guus Hiddink as interim boss has helped the Blues start to recover from a low of 16th place in the Premier League. “The atmosphere has improved since the change of manager,” Mikel said. “Jose is a fantastic manager, but sometimes football is a cruel game and you have to move on.” Mikel added: “He came back to the club a second time and won two trophies but now he is gone. Is it the right decision? We will only see in the future.” File: Mikel with his team mates under Mourinho as manager. The champions dismissed Mourinho on 17 December – at that moment they were only one point above the relegation zone – and turned to Hiddink to rescue their season.

Rio Olympics: U23 Eagles open camp February. The U-23 national team, the DreamTeam will start the first phase of camping ahead of the football tournament of the 2016 Olympics in February, head coach, Samson Siasia has disclosed. “We will start the first phase of camping in February, hopefully the clubs will release their players. We know how the Olympics is. Dream Team “We realise that clubs will need their players’ services but it is also a national service.