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Why Buhari should take a deserved rest in 2019 - PDP

- PDP says President Muhammadu Buhari has done what he could do, but unfortunately, his best is not good enough for the country - Kola Ologbondiyan, the national publicity secretary of the PDP, urges the president to heed his doctors advice to rest, eat and sleep more - Ologbondiyan says the county needs a president who can work tirelessly to get the nation working The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to return to his home in Daura and take a deserved rest at the end of his tenure. The opposition party gave the advice when responding to Buhari’s plea on Monday, December 17, for more time to fix the nation shortly after a special parade organised in his honour by the guards brigade of the Nigerian Army to celebrate his 76th birthday. READ ALSO: FG places Ekweremadu, David Mark 27 others on travel ban The national publicity secretary of the PDP told the Punch that President Buhari had done what he could do, but unfortunately, his best was not goo...

Man United plot big move for £18m rated defender to solve Mourinho defensive woes

- Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak has emerged as a target for Manchester United - Jose Mourinho wants the 18-year-old player to be in his squad next year - The Portuguese is also said to have held discussions with representatives of Ozan Kabak Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Turkish club Galatasaray for the possibility of signing star defender Ozan Kabak. The 18-year-old central defender has been impressive this season for the Turkish club after breaking into the first team. And according to the report on Daily Star UK, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing an £18m move for the player when the transfer window opens. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Real Madrid tell Manchester City to pay €100m to sign Isco It was also claimed that Galatasaray chairman Mustafa Cengiz flew to England earlier this week to discuss a potential deal for Ozan Ka...

Good news as 236,864 IDPs return home in Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa

- Nigerian Army said that about 236, 864 IDPs have returned home in Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa - The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in charge of Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states, Maj.-Gen. Adeyemi Yekini, made this known on Monday, Decemeber 17 - He said that OPWS together with Operation 777 recovered over 20 assorted weapons, hundreds of ammunition The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) Maj.-Gen. Adeyemi Yekini, said that a total of 236,864 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have returned to their homes in Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states. Legit.ng gathered that Yekeini stated this on Monday, December 17, in Mbabai, Guma local government area of Benue when he led journalists to most villages affected by recent farmers/herdsmen clashes in the area. It was reported that the journalists visited Mbabai, Mbadwen, Umenge, Yogbo all in Guma local government and Keana town and Giza, in Keana local government of Nasarawa. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legi...

Alaafin of Oyo spotted with one of his young wives as she graduates (photo)

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Olori Memunat Adeyemi, one of the young wives of Alaafin of Oyo, graduated from the university. The young wife had graduated from the university on Friday, December 14. In a bid to celebrate the special day, Alaafin of of Oyo Lamidi Adeyemi III honoured his young wife by taking a photo with her on the graduation day. The couple looked regal as they sat on their thrones. The oba was spotted in a white lace paired with ileke and a blue cap. The young queen was dressed in a purple lace with her blue academic gown paired with a blue graduation cap. Olori Memunat shared the photo on her Instagram page. In the post, she thanked her husband for always supporting her. READ ALSO : Alaafin of Oyo welcomes yet another set of twins with one of his young wives She wrote: " If I would buy a special gift to appreciate your help and support, I would go bankrupt. For all you’ve done for me, thank you is all I can say.Love you sweetheart." ...

BMO dismisses Amnesty‘s report on killings as mischievous

- A president Muhammadu Buhari's support group has dismissed the recent report by Amnesty International on killings by security agencies - BMO said the AI's report was tilted to make it look like the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari did little or nothing to stem the tide of violence - According to the organisation, AI omitted vital details concerning the killings from its report The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused Amnesty International (AI) of carrying out a hatchet job for the opposition in the run up to the 2019 general elections. The group made this known in a statement jointly signed by the its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke on Monday, December 17, in Abuja. It said the report titled ‘ Harvest of Deaths’ which focused on Herders-Farmers clash in the last three years, was tilted to make it look like the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari did little or nothing to stem the tide of violence. “It is also suspicious ...