EKITI DECIDES: Fayemi and Eleka go head to head

The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr Kayode Fayemi and the candidate of People's Democratic Party (PDP) are leading as counting is ongoing at the the Ekiti Gubernatorial Election. The both candidate won at there respective polling unit.
As it stand Fayemi may likely win the election.

Croatia 2 England 1 (aet): Mandzukic strike sets up World Cup final with France

Mario Mandzukic's extra-time strike completed an impressive turnaround as Croatia beat England 2-1 in Moscow to reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history.

England made an electric start with Kieran Trippier's early goal and for a large period of the game looked good value to book their passage to the final for the first time since 1966, but Croatia somehow battled through their apparent jadedness to tame the Three Lions, Mandzukic landing the decisive blow.

Gareth Southgate consistently downplayed the euphoria in his team in the build-up, and for a while England gave every indication they were going to take charge of their own destiny, as Trippier found the net with a delightful free-kick in the fifth minute.

But Croatia rallied and gave England's back three more of an examination upon the start of the second period, eventually restoring parity – Ivan Perisic providing a clever finish in the 68th minute.

England managed to hang on to force an extra 30 minutes and initially looked the more threatening of the two teams once again in the first additional period.

But Croatia kept their focus and Mandzukic struck in the 109th minute, ending England's dreams for another four years and setting up a final with France, as Zlatko Dalic's men move another step closer to a first World Cup title.

England's start was emphatic, as they swiftly put Croatia on the back foot through a driving Dele Alli run, which Luka Modric had to stop on the edge of the area by fouling the Tottenham star.

And from the resulting free-kick, Alli's Spurs team-mate Trippier sumptuously found the top-right corner.

Croatia did their confidence little good in the 22nd minute when Danijel Subasic's poor kick went straight to Raheem Sterling, who found Harry Kane, but he ultimately shot wide after straying offside.

There was promise for England again soon afterwards, though Kane struck the post from close range and was adjudged – seemingly incorrectly – to be offside following Alli's incisive pass.

Although they saw more of the ball, Dalic's side initially struggled to offer a significant improvement after half-time and England had a penalty shout turned down just after the hour – Domagoj Vida getting a slight touch on the ball before sending Sterling tumbling.

Finally things came together for Croatia at the other end soon after, as Perisic met Sime Vrsaljko's deep cross with a flying left-footed finish.

And they nearly went ahead with their next attack – Perisic slamming against the right-hand post before Ante Rebic put the rebound into Jordan Pickford's hands.

A late Croatia onslaught was unable to complete the turnaround in 90 minutes and England stepped things up again in extra-time, almost retaking the lead when John Stones had a header cleared off the line by Vrsaljko in the 98th minute.

Pickford was similarly heroic at the other end, denying Mandzukic at point-blank range after the striker met Perisic's cross.

But Mandzukic came out on top soon after the break, latching on to Perisic's headed pass and sending a left-footed effort across Pickford to find the bottom-right corner, securing Croatia a return to the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday for the final.

Buhari’s Govt incompetent, corrupt, not united — Atiku

Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday described the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal government as incompetent, corrupt and disunited in handling the affairs of country and welfare of Nigerians at large.

The former Vice President who stated this during enlarged Peoples Democratic Party, PDP meeting in Abakaliki emphasized that the present federal government was more corrupt than any government since the emergence of civil rule in the country.

“Our unemployment is accelerated high and there have never a time we had more than 11million people, young people, young women thrown out of job. Today, we have more than 11 million unemployed people. Today we have witnessed much insecurity in this country. Today, we are witnessing high inflation the APC government has brought to us in this country.”

Source: Vanguard News

FIFA: Today Fixture and Naijatalks Prediction

Croatia Vs England-07:00pm


Naijatalks Prediction: Full Time Draw.

Check our previous prediction is 100%

Coalition MoU Signals End to Negative Change in Nigeria-Atiku

Atiku Abubakar

The PDP on July 9, Signed an MoU with 38 political parties to wrest power in 2019 from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and form a national unity government.

The Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Says the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amongst the various opposition parties will end negative change in Nigeria

FIFA: Today Semi-Final Match and Naijatalks Prediction

France Vs Belgium- 07:00pm

Naijatalks Prediction: France to win and under 3.5

Nigeria Needs Atiku to make life more meaningful-Tinubu

APC National Leader

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria needs people like former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to make life more meaningful for Nigerians.

In a letter to felicitate with the former vice president on his 70th birthday, Tinubu described the Turakin Adamawa as a man of faith, saying faith has kept him going and waxing strong.

In the letter he personally signed, the former Lagos governor urged Atiku to accept that “there is a tide in the affairs of men”.

Tinubu wrote: “I write to felicitate with you on the attainment of the proverbial age of three scores and ten, 70. Your life has been a life of service to your people, your country and the causes you believe in. Nigeria has been well-served by your stewardship and leadership.

“Your steadfastness in walking the democratic path sets you apart as a leader with substance.

“Your passion for education has seen you invest your time and resources in education, knowing full well that when you educate people, you educate a nation.

“You are a man of faith. Your faith has kept you going and kept you strong. I urge you to accept that there is a tide in the affairs of men. You must continue to serve Nigeria well even as a private citizen and a notable leader.

“Do not relent because Nigeria needs you and others like you to continue to make life more meaningful. We must continue to explore common grounds towards promoting the common good.

“I pray for a long life and continued good health for Turaki Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar”.

Tinubu's prophecy two years ago.

Source: Daily Post