Marcus Rashford names favourite player in Chelsea squad

 

Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford has identified Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham as the best player in the Blues squad.

The England International stated this during a question-and-answer session on Twitter yesterday.

The young United striker was asked to identify his favourite current player in the Chelsea set up and his answer was “Abraham.”

Rashford chose Abraham despite the abundance of talents within Chelsea’s ranks and the other English stars at Stamford Bridge.

Abraham has been enduring a difficult time at Chelsea recently and has not played for the team since a 1-1 draw with Southampton on the 20th of February.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has omitted Abraham entirely from the matchday squad to face Rashford’s Manchester United the following weekend.

This has heightened the rumour of the Nigerian-born England International’s exit from Stamford Bridge.

NNPC can no long bear N120bn monthly subsidy – MD Kyari warns Nigerians

 

The Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC, Mele Kyari, says the corporation can no longer bear the over N120 billion monthly subsidy for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Kyari stated this during the weekly media briefing organised by the Presidential Communication Team at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday.

According to him, the actual cost of importation and handling charges amounts to N234 per litre, while the government is selling at N162 per litre.

He added that the NNPC absorbs the cost differential, which is recorded in its financial books.

Kyari, however, said that since NNPC could no longer bear the cost, sooner or later, Nigerians would have to pay the actual cost for the commodity.

According to the GMD, the NNPC pays between N100 billion and N120 billion a month to keep the pump price at the current levels.

He said that market forces must be allowed to determine the pump price of petrol in the country.

“Our current consumption (evacuation) from our depots is about 60million litres per day. We are selling at N162 a litre. The current market price is 234, the actual market price today.

“The difference between the two, multiplied by 60million, times thirty, will give you per month.

“This is a simple calculation you do. If you want exact figures from our book, I do not have it from this moment, but it’s between N100billion and N120billion per month.

“We are putting the difference in the books of NNPC, and we cannot continue to bear,’’ he said.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who also spoke at the event, expressed the hope that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) would be passed into law in April.

According to him, frantic efforts are being made by the legislators to complete work on the bill and pass it, in line with the aspirations of critical stakeholders in the petroleum sector.

“The National Assembly has expressed the intent to pass the PIB into law by April 2021. Every effort is being made to support the National Assembly to meet this target,” he said.

 

2023: Political experience failed Nigeria, we need compassion – Yul Edochie

 

A 2023 presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie has slammed those saying he has no political experience and as such can not run for Nigeria’s Presidency.

The veteran Nollywood actor said political experience should not be a determinant of who becomes Nigerian President, adding that those with the experience had failed despite their experiences.

The Anambra born actor made the assertion on Sunday in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle.

“They say I have no political experience, the ones with political experience see where they have kept us. From 1960 till now.

“We don’t need political experience anymore.

“We need one of us. A compassionate, visionary youth with integrity who hasn’t been corrupted by the system”, Yul tweeted.

Recall that his father, Nollywood icon, Pete Edochieh, on February 12, publicly endorsed his son, Yul to run for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.

Assurance in doubt as Davido allegedly dumps Chioma, kisses another lover

 

The news that popular Nigerian singer, Davido’s relationship with Chioma has crashed has again surfaced online.

This time around, the singer was found kissing his alleged new lover, American rapper, Young M.A’s ex, Mya Yafai.

In the viral picture on social media, Davido was seen in a cozy position with his new alleged lover.

This is not the first time they would be seen together.

Davido was spotted with Mya Yafai weeks ago while on holiday in St. Maarten with his team and at an event on the Caribbean island.

There have been rumours that Davido’s relationship to his fiancée, Chef Chioma allegedly crashed in 2020.

Recall that the popular singer in November revealed that he was under pressure to marry Chioma.

According to him, after the Assurance video, Chioma received hate messages from people and that affected their relationship.

However, the latest picture of Davido’s supposed new love has continued to stir reactions.

While some accused Davido of cheating and humiliating Chioma despite assuring her of his love, others were of the opinion that Davido made no vows, therefore, not obligated to stay loyal to one woman.

Here are some reactions gathered by  from Twitter:

@Osas-Bigengine “ Before you judge Davido of cheating on Chioma, make sure you’re innocent. It’s either you must have cheated on your partner or on God or on your friends or even cheated on yourself. Everybody is a cheat except a few of us.”

@ Horlatunboshift “ Davido promised Chioma assurance, then went behind and cheated on her. I guessed na only Wizkid Made in Lagos album true love dey now.”

@Ajehswag “ It was Peruzzi that wrote assurance. So technically, Davido wasn’t the one that promised Chioma assurance.”

@Oye440 “ No cap but this Davido and Chioma thing just made me come to the conclusion that a rich man can never be loyal to one woman.”

@Bigdaddyvinz “ Davido is not yet married to Chioma so he didn’t break any marital vows…y’all rest!

@Bagofnuts_ “ After Chioma cooked for the whole 30BG and friends. Assurance in the mud.”

@Luz “ Assurance don turn Endurance like this ooo. Chia my Igbo sister don join the baby mama league. Davido, why you do Chioma like this.”

@Iamseunalaofin “ Davido and Chioma relationship is more of a business relationship. Davido used her for PR and she used him to become famous and popular so if they break up today, there is no winner or loser ami them. They both understand this and they are playing their roles very well!

@Horluwartomiwah “ So make we they wait for the water wey go carry Davido go.

“If I ever leave o, make water carry me go faraway” He carry Chioma handicap!

@Phikki1 “ Offset cheated on Cardi, Jay Z cheated on Beyoncé ,If Davido is going to cheat on chioma, there is nothing y’all can do about it.”

@Oyindamola “ People kiss well in musical videos , even movies too. Flavor kissed chidinma in a musical video, nobody said anything , why’s Davido different? He’s a singer and an actor but he’s also human. Give the man some breathing space, he is not cheating on Chioma!

30 cows die mysteriously in Ondo

 

No fewer than 30 cows have mysteriously died in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Though the cause of the death of the cows is still unknown, residents of the community have become apprehensive following the discovery of the dead cows.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday night at the Ibaka area of the community where the state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University is located.

A similar incident had occurred in the state in 2019 where 36 cows were killed by lightning in Ijare community, Ifedore Local Government Area of the state.

Also, eight cows were killed by lightning in Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government.

According to an eyewitness in Akungba, Asiwaju Ojumo, the cows were seen falling without any clue as to what was killing them.

Meanwhile, residents of the community have been advised against buying or eating meat from unknown sources for the tie being.

Arsenal’s Elneny refuses to play as substitute, asks Egypt coach not to invite him again

 

Arsenal midfielder, Mohammed Elneny, has rejected the Egypt coach, Hossam El Badry’s request for him to warm-up at half-time during their African Cup of Nations qualifying game against Kenya.

The Arsenal star went ahead to tell the national team coach that he would not play and demanded that he be not invited to the team again.

The 28 year-old was frustrated with the coach’s decision not to field him in the starting line-up, hence his refusal to come on as a substitute.

Elneny remains as one of the biggest names of the Egypt squad despite that he does not play regularly for the Gunners.

El Badry was said to have overlooked the Premier League star after promising to start him in the game.

“After the first training camp under Hossam El-Badry, Elneny asked not to be called up again, because he wasn’t starting,” Egyptian journalist, Ahmed Abdelbaset told OnTime Sport TV.

“He was constantly on the bench during the previous qualifying matches, and even though he was promised to start he was still benched against Kenya.

“El-Badry asked Elneny to warm-up during the half-time because he was planning on subbing him on but he refused and told him he wasn’t going to play,” he added.

Buhari not sick, no emergency – Presidency

 

The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari did not embark on medical trip to the United Kingdom to treat any particular disease.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media Garba Shehu, who made the clarification while speaking on Channels TV programme on Tuesday, noted that there was no serious condition that prompted the President’s trip.

“It is a medical trip and there is absolutely no urgency, no emergency; the President is not in any sick condition.

“It is a routine medical check-up; the President has undertaken this with a set of doctors that he has retained over many years,” said Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.

Recall that the president, departed the Presidential Villa for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 2:30pm after which he proceeded to London for a routine medical check-up.

The Presidency said the President, who met with the service chiefs before he travelled, was expected back in the country in the second week of April.