He expressed confidence that with the appointment, the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two states will blossom.

He lifted the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, won 89 caps for Nigeria and helped the Super Eagles win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

However, in his clarification, he was curiously silent on the key issue, which is whether Ayu should go or not.

Ortom Reaffirmed confidence in Ayu’s ability to lead the party to victory.

THISDAY predicts inconclusive poll at first ballot if elections were held today and will launch major poll in October with renowned global partner.

Also missing is Lai Mohammed, who is allegedly no longer in the good books of Tinubu, his erstwhile benefactor.

He said international buyers can tell where the oil they are buying is from.

Buhari gave kudos to the Nigerian military and other security agencies

They will represent Team Europe against Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at London’s 02 Arena.