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- A coalition of south east youth has condemned the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Lawan Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila by APC as the leaders of 9th National Assembly - The coalition said the endorsement is against the principle of federal character and it is an act of corruption which the APC claims to be fighting - According to the Igbo youths, corruption is the process of nepotism, cronyism, patronage, parochialism and favoritism A coalition of south east youth has claimed that the APC is lopsided in its zoning position of the Senate president and speaker of House of Representatives to the north east and south west zones respectively. The coalition, in a statement jointly signed by its President Chief Goodluck Ibem, and Secretary Igwe Kanice, condemned the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Lawan Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila by APC as the leaders of 9th National Assembly, Independent reports. The statement read: “We condemn in strong terms the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Lawan representin

- Raheem Sterling has poked fun at his former club Liverpool - The Man City forward jokes that no one wants to see the Reds win Premier League this season - Liverpool are two points ahead of the reigning champions Man City who have one outstanding game Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has jokingly said that no one wants his former club Liverpool to win the league this season. Sterling’s comment came a day before Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League after an emphatic 5-0 win against Huddersfield on Friday, April 26. Jurgen Klopp’s men are two points ahead of the reigning champions Man City but have played one game more than the Citizens who have three games left to play. READ ALSO: Neymar gets 3-match UEFA ban for insulting referee after PSG defeat to United And speaking at the BT Sport Industry Awards on Thursday night, April 25, after picking up The Integrity and Impact Award, for his stance against racism in football, Sterling said: “It is exciting, to

- Governor Ortom has dismissed rumours of his plan to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress - Ortom said there is no basis for him to return to the APC as he is comfortable as a card-carrying member of the PDP - The Benue governor also addressed the issue of insecurity in the state, promising to ensure that all criminal elements are dealt with according to the law Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has dismissed reports claiming he was planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ortom said he has no plan to leave the PDP, adding that there is no basis for returning to APC, according to Sahara Reporters. Speaking with newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, on Friday, April 26, Ortom said the rumour that he was dumping PDP was the handiwork of mischief-makers. READ ALSO: 9th Senate presidency: Negotiation heightens as PDP reportedly plots Goje-Ekweremadu ticket He emphasised that there was no basis for l

- Neymar has said that he would love to play with Eden Hazard in the same team - Chelsea star Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer - But Neymar wants his team Paris-Saint-Germain to join the race in signing Hazard Paris-Saint-Germain star Neymar has made it clear that he would love to play with Chelsea star Eden Hazard in the same team in the future. Eden Hazard has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer with Real Madrid and other clubs said to be interested in his signature. The Belgium international is out of contract in 2020 and has been stalling over renewal talks with Real Madrid ready to spend £100 million to bring him to the Bernabeu this summer. But Brazilian star Neymar would love his club PSG to join the race in the signing of Hazard as he would love to play with him. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores READ ALSO: Ander Herrera of Manchester United agrees mega

American rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, popularly known as Offset, has reunited with his father after twenty-three years apart. The Migos rapper finally met his father who he saw last when he was only four years old. The rapper shared an intimate video of himself meeting his father after twenty-three years on his Instagram page. On the Instagram post, Offset, who has always made it known that he would love to reunite with his father, stated that his dream came true. Offset expressed that despite not seeing his father since he was 4 years old, he has always loved him. He stated that he wants to put the past behind him and live in the present. READ ALSO: Simi talks about meaning of her new album title, Naira Marley's rant on yahoo The 27-year-old rapper stated that we are human beings are not perfect in any shape or form. He also stated that he would love is father no matter what. He said: "DREAMS DO COME TRUE HAVENT SEEN MY FATHER IN 23 YEARS !!!!!! AND I STILL LOVE

Editors’ note: The writer of this piece, Buchi Obichie, argues that instead of planning towards a Muhammadu Buhari University in honour of her husband, the president’s wife, Aisha, should use her unique position to push for an upgrade of Nigeria’s education sector, so the nation can be poised for future success. It’s usually a foregone conclusion that spouses should be each other’s closest confidantes and most trusted allies; and that their words and advice would carry more weight than those of any other. And it is for this reason that a person seeking a favor would usually go through the spouse of the person the favor is being sought from, in a bid to get a favourable response. When a spouse is in government, the position of privilege becomes even greater as the other half of the union has an advantage which can be used not just for the betterment of the immediate family unit, but for the larger constituency, depending on one’s position in government. Thus, we expect our first lad

- President Buhari presented awards to 168 ex-corps members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s NYSC Honours Award - The president who was represented by VP Osinbajo also announced automatic employment to the awardees - The awardees were also given scholarships up to Doctorate level in any Nigerian universities President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, April 26, presented awards to 168 ex-corps members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s NYSC Honours Award held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also announced automatic employment to the awardees in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships up to Doctorate level in any Nigerian universities. Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, who created the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 1973, was also in attendance. READ ALSO: 9th Senate presidency: Negotiation heightens as PDP reportedly plots Goje-Ekweremadu ticket 15 ex-corps members who suffered disabili

- Neymar has been punished by UEFA for his comment after PSG 3-1 defeat to Man United in the Champions round of 16 - The Brazilian described the VAR officials in the game as a disgrace and claimed they know nothing about football - Neymar's comment came after VAR awarded Man United a late penalty as Marcus Rashford converted to send his club through to the quarterfinals Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been banned for three games in the Champions League following his comments in the aftermath of his club’s 3-1 surprise defeat at the hands of Man United, Mirror football reports. Neymar who only recently made his return to the pitch after a long injury lay-off, furiously posted a message on social media, after Man United’s controversial penalty awarded against Presnel Kimpembe late on at the Parc des Princes. READ ALSO: Jose Mourinho to rival Man United for Coutinho amid rumour of Inter Milan return The referee had initially given a corner kick, before VAR intervention subs

Every couple has something they do to make their relationship work. It could be through communication, trust, intimacy, forgiveness and so on. A Nigerian man has revealed how he improved his won relationship with his wife. The man shared his own relationship guide on his Twitter account. The man identified simply as @FrankZephyr1 expressed that he taught his wife the guide while the were still dating. He noted that this particular thing has helped them improve their communication and relationship. According to him, he had taught his wife not to start conversations with him by being on the offensive. READ ALSO : Pastor Oyakhilome’s ex-wife Anita writes on dead marriage @FrankZephyr1 sexplained that he taught her not to call and ask him why he did not call her since. He said he told her to just go ahead with the gist and banter rather than being on the offensive. PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app He wrote: "There's something I taught my wife when

- Ander Herrera of Manchester United has reportedly agreed deal to join Paris-Saint-Germain - The Spanish football star will be joining PSG on a free transfer after refusing to sign a new deal - Manchester United are currently occupying sixth position on the Premier League standings Manchester United star Ander Herrera has reportedly agreed to join French champions Paris-Saint-Germain this summer after refusing to sign a new deal at Old Trafford. The 29-year-old Spanish midfielder and PSG chiefs are said to have agreed terms but are still yet to decide on the length of the deal according to RMC Sport. Report added that Paris-Saint-Germain have not decided whether Ander Herrera will be offered a four or five year contract. Ander Herrera who switched to the Premier League from Bilbao for £29 million could not come to an agreement with United over his contract renewal. He has made 20 appearances in the Premier League this season for the Red Devils scoring twice and making three ass

Some Nigerians have been arrested in the United States for their alleged involvement in multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme. Geoffrey S. Berman, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James C. Spero, Special Agent in Charge of the Tampa, Florida, Field Office of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), announced this in a press release on Thursday, April 25. Legit.ng gathers that the nine defendants, Oluwaseun Adelekan, a/k/a “Sean Adelekan,” Olalekan Daramola, Solomon Aburekhanlen, Gbenga Oyeneyin, Abiola Olajumoke, Temitope Omotayo, Bryan Eadie, Albert Lucas, and Ademola Adebogun, were arrested for defrauding businesses and individuals of more than $3.5 million through business email compromises, a Russian oil scam, and a romance scam. READ ALSO: 9th Senate presidency: Negotiation heightens as PDP reportedly plots Goje-Ekweremadu ticket Berman said: “As alleged, these defendants deployed three different email sche

- An ex-corps member named Modupe Ogunleye Ishola has shown the beauty of a kind spirit - Ishola who completed her NYSC service in Akure, Ondo is one of the corps members who left the place better than she met it - After securing a loan from the bank, the young lady started and completed the project of renovating and equipping Fanibi community primary school The essence of life is for every human to learn to live beyond themselves, to charge up and make a difference in the lives of others. In fact, those who live for ever are those who impact lives and take on project that are bigger than themselves. The story of Modupe Ogunleye Ishola is an inspiring and insightful one in which one learns that there is something great to be made from every bad situation. Ishola chose to stand out when the nation called her to serve and now, her name is forever imprinted in the walls of history. Ogunleye served in Akure, Ondo and took pity on a young girl who she enrolled in Fanibi Community Prima

- A member of the Lagos House of Assembly, Yakubu Balogun, says APC leader, Bola Tinubu, is not a fascist - Balogun expresses his appreciation to Tinubu who he describes as his political mentor and leader A member of the Lagos House of Assembly, Yakubu Balogun, has faulted claims suggesting that APC leader, Bola Tinubu, is a fascist and power grabber. The lawmaker who was reacting to claims by Yakubu Dogara that Tinubu wanted to control all levers of government, told journalists on Thursday, April 25, that the APC leader is a builder of men, Business Day reports. READ ALSO : 4 more states declare readiness to pay new minimum wage “I will to express my sincere appreciation to my political mentor, my indefatigable, resourceful, visionary, compassionate, God anointed political leader-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a fisher and builder of men (and women) from nothing to something, the helper and elevator of the downtrodden and above all, a non-fascist and non-power grabber,” Balogun said

- Nigerian pastor celebrates as he gets a brand new car after trekking to church for three months - The pastor had revealed that he had sacrificed his Lexus and SUV after God asked him to - Igwe Ogbonnaya said he obeyed God and he has been rewarded for doing so A Nigerian pastor identified as Igwe Ogbonnaya has narrated the story of how God blessed him with a car. The pastor explained that he had received the reward for obeying God's commands. The Dominion Ministries International pastor, who shared his story on Facebook, also posted photos of the brand new Toyota SUV he got. Ogbonnaya explained that God had commanded him in October, 2018, to sacrifice his Lexus car, and later commanded him again to sacrifice his Sequoia SUV in March, 2019. Nigerian pastor who trekked to church for 3 months after giving out his Lexus and SUV gets new car Facebook source: Igwe Ogbonnaya Source: Facebook READ ALSO : I’m of the firm opinion that God isn’t with Pastor Adeboye and son - Daddy

- 36 suspected criminals have been arrested by the police in Kaduna state - The police also recovered 486 livestock from cattle rustlers in the process - Nine of the suspects were arrested for alleged criminal conspiracy and armed robbery - Most of the suspects were between the ages 20 and 30 The Kaduna state police command on Friday, April 26, said it had in the last few weeks, arrested 36 suspected criminals and recovered 486 livestock from cattle rustlers in the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Malam Ahmad Abdurrahaman, made the disclosure while speaking with Journalists on Friday in Kaduna. He attributed the feat to the recently launched ‘Operation Puff Adder’ by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar and ” the subsequent confidence building campaign the Command vigorously carried out under my supervision particularly along Kaduna – Abuja Expressway.” READ ALSO: Governor's media aide raises alarm over alleged death threat to life The CP said the effo

- Negotiations have intensified as both APC and PDP plot to get key leadership positions in the ninth Senate - APC and President Buhari have already endorsed the outgoing Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan, to for the Senate presidency seat - There are, however, speculations that the PDP is plotting to negotiate with some APC senators-elect to get Goje-Ekweremadu ticket The battle for the leadership of the ninth Senate took another dimension on Friday, April 26, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegedly kicked-off negotiation with some aspirants from the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to The Nation, the opposition PDP is negotiation with some APC lawmakers-elect to plot a joint ticket with Senator Danjuma Goje, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the outgoing deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu. The newspaper further reports that some leaders of PDP are suggesting either Senator Ali Ndume-Ekweremadu mandate or Sen. Abdullahi Adamu-Ekweremadu ticke

- An aide to the governor of Kogi state said some people are not comfortable with the way he exposed their maladministration in the past - Kingsley Fanwo claimed that he was recently attacked by his political opponent - Fanwo has called on security agents to unravel the mystery behind the attack on him The director-general of media and publicity to the Kogi state governor, Kingsley Fanwo, has claimed that his political opponent planned to assassinate him after exposing “the corruption that almost ruined the state for 13 years”. Vanguard reports that Fanwo made this known while reacting to the attack on his official car in Lokoja, on Thursday, April 25. He said some people are not comfortable with the way he exposed their maladministration in the past. He said: “It is unfortunate that those who accuse others of violence without proof are now after my life. I have touched their corrupt sore and they are responding violently. READ ALSO: 4 more states declare readiness to pay new mi

- There will be restriction of movement in Ajeromi /Ifelodun areas of Lagos state on Saturday, April 26, according to the police - This is as a result of the rerun elections for Ajeromi/Ifelodun federal constituency scheduled to take place - The police insisted that violators of this restriction order will be arrested and prosecuted The Lagos state police command says there will be restriction of movement during Saturday’s federal constituency rerun elections in Ajeromi /Ifelodun areas of the state. The Spokesman for the command, DSP Bala Elkana, in a statement on Friday, said that the movements restriction would be in force between 6a.m. and 3p.m. on Saturday, April 27. READ ALSO: Governor's media aide raises alarm over alleged death threat to life “In view of the rerun elections for Ajeromi/Ifelodun federal constituency scheduled to take place on Saturday, Lagos state Police Command has placed restrictions on vehicular and mass movements of persons from 6a.m. to 3p.m. in A

- Liverpool vs Huddesrfield ended in favour of the Reds as they move back to top of the league - Sadio Man and Mohamed Salah scored a brace each while Naby Keita also added to the goals - Jurgen Klopp's side have gone back to the top of the Premier League for the 29th time this season Liverpool vs Huddersfield ended in a 5-0 thumping of visitors as the Reds return to the summit of the Premier League. Naby Keita scored Liverpool's fastest goal in Premier league's history as an error by the Huddersfield defence found left the Guinean little to do to fire his side 1-0 up after just 34 seconds. Another came form Sadio Mane who was on hand to head home Andy Robertson's cross to make it 2-0 in the 23rd minute. READ ALSO: AFCON 2019: Super Eagles get N93m from CAF for preparation And just before half time the Reds went 3-0 up as Mohamed Salah scored his 20th Premier League of the season from a Trent Alexander-Arnold's through ball, finishing with a beautiful lob.

- Some gunmen reportedly attacked some Shell workers in Rivers - The staff were coming from neighbouring Bayelsa state - Two policemen were also killed in the ambush Two senior oil workers of Shell Nigeria have been kidnapped after they were ambushed by unknown gunmen in Rivers state. The Nation reports that two police escorts were also killed in the attack. READ ALSO: Governor's media aide raises alarm over alleged death threat to life It was reported that the incident happened on Thursday, April 25 along the Ahoada-Ndele-Rumuji-Emohua axis of the East-West road. The duo was returning from an official trip from the neighbouring Bayelsa state when they were attacked by the gunmen. A source in Shell who spoke on the condition of anonymity also confirmed the attack. Meanwhile, some unknown gunmen have abducted two Chinese nationals who were working on a road project in Ohaozara local government Area of Ebonyi. The two Chinese nationals, identified as Sun Zhixin and Wang Q