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President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to be on the alert and watch out for strange figures settling in their communities this new year. In his new year message to the nation, the president urged Nigerians to report to the nearest security agencies strange figures found in their communities as the armed forces intensify the pursuit of fleeing terrorists from the captured Sambisa Forest. ”I urge all Nigerians to be on the alert and watch out for strange figures settling in their communities, and report to the nearest security agencies, as our armed forces intensify the pursuit of fleeing terrorists from the captured Sambisa Forest. ”Misguided elements who decided to take up arms against constituted authorities must be brought to face the full weight of the law. ”The support of all Nigerians to security agencies to enable them successfully execute their mandate is crucial in our bid to effectively secure our country,” President Buhari stated...

Liverpool consolidated on its second position by beating Manchester City one nil in a hard fought encounter at Antfied to end the year with a win. Georginio Wijnaldum’s header was enough for Liverpool to defeat Manchester City and move clear in the pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea. In a poor game, Wijnaldum rose to meet Adam Lallana’s cross to score with the first half’s only effort on target. City improved slightly after the break, had more possession and more efforts on goal, but barely troubled Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet. Second-placed Liverpool are six points behind Chelsea and four ahead of City. Arsenal, in fourth, are two adrift of City before their game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

President Muhammadu Buhari In the discharge of his mandate as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator for The Gambia, President Muhammadu Buhari has activated the process for the execution of his task. A statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity) on Saturday revealed that one of the outcomes of the just-concluded ECOWAS Summit held on December 17, 2016 in Abuja was the decision to designate President Muhammadu Buhari as the Mediator for The Gambia with Mr. John Mahama, the out-going President of Ghana as Co-Mediator. The Summit also gave the terms of reference to include ensuring the safety of the President-Elect, Adama Barrow, the political leaders and the entire population; upholding the result of the Presidential election held on December 1, 2016 and ensuring that the President-elect is sworn into office on January 19, 2017, in conformity with the constitution of the country. On the direction of the P...

President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to defeat corruption, insecurity and revamp the economy in 2017. The president, in his New Year message urged Nigerians to be alert as fleeing insurgents might want to hide in their domains. saying that they must report such to security agencies in their area. READ FULL SPEECH My dear Compatriots, I am happy to welcome you to the beginning of a New Year in our beloved country Nigeria. I felicitate with you today at a time when our nation is witnessing a new and impressive turnaround in our security and socio-economic situation. I know you will join me to, once again, congratulate the heroic and gallant efforts of our military and other security agencies on their remarkable successes to rid the nation of terrorism. Following the successful capture of Sambisa Forest, spearheaded by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, we have entered a new phase in our battle against our common enemy, Boko Haram. When we see...

Robson-Kanu Hal Robson-Kanu scored a stunning winner on his first Premier League start since May 2013 as West Brom came from behind to beat Southampton. The Wales international spearheaded a well-drilled West Brom outfit, but they conceded possession all too easily in the first half and fell behind to Shane Long’s powerful header. They levelled within two minutes when Robson-Kanu turned Chris Brunt’s first-time pass into the path of Matt Phillips, who finished neatly. The Baggies were perhaps fortunate not to have Allan Nyom sent off before half-time, and they took full advantage when Robson-Kanu slammed left-footed into the top corner from 20 yards. Robson-Kanu was the only change to the side beaten at Arsenal, and boss Tony Pulis was rewarded with a show of determination and organisation as Saints had few clear-cut chances. Southampton, who made six changes following a 4-1 loss to Spurs, were blunt and ultimately exposed by their efficient visitors, their day made worse when V...

Slimani heads Leicester to a win Leicester City pulled six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone as Islam Slimani’s header ended West Ham United’s three-match winning run. Slimani had already headed against the post when he nodded home Marc Albrighton’s excellent cross. Home keeper Kasper Schmeichel twice denied Dimitri Payet with fine saves, while Michail Antonio hammered a shot against the Leicester bar. Schmeichel also did well to keep out Aaron Creswell’s deflected free-kick as champions Leicester ended a momentous 2016 with a first clean sheet in 12 league games. The win lifts the Foxes one place to 15th, while West Ham’s first league defeat since 3 December means they drop from 11th to 13th. Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha rewarded the club’s older fans with a free beer before the game. It was not to drown their sorrows despite a poor first half to the season, but to reward them for their backing during a historic year in which the 5,000-1 outside...

Andre Gray scores for Burnley Andre Gray became the first Burnley player to score a Premier League hat-trick as the Clarets comfortably defeated a poor Sunderland side. Gray, who was playing in the sixth tier of English football with Hinckley United in 2012, netted his first after a defensive mix-up between John O’Shea and Papy Djilobodji. The striker rounded Vito Mannone for his second before completing his treble with a low shot from Ashley Barnes’ pass. Barnes converted a penalty to make it 4-0, before a consolation goal from Jermain Defoe after good play from Adnan Januzaj.