GLO CAF AWARDS: Mikel Obi, Toure Miss Out As CAF Shortlists 5 Finalists [See List]

The Confedetation of African Football CAF has released its final Five-man shortlist for the coveted African Footballer of the year, 2016.
A statement by CAF reads: 'The top five was decided by votes from the members of the CAF Media Committee, CAF Technical & Development Committee and half of the 20-member Panel of Experts (10 persons).

PEP GUARDIOLA: The Huge Mistake I Made About Yaya Toure

Toure and Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has admitted he may have made a big mistake in freezing Yaya Toure out of the team.
Toure scored a brace to ensure Manchester City defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday, after being left out for almost three months by the Spaniard.

Why Social Media Is Buhari's Greatest Nightmare-Lai Mohammed

Lai Muhammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described social media as a nightmare to image makers because of its disinformation through fake and distorted news.

The minister who stated this on Monday in Lagos at the opening of the 4th Commonwealth Public Relations Congress, noted that image makers in both public and private sectors were victims of the trend. He, therefore, charged PR practitioners to devise innovative ways to ensure a better, charged-way communication network between their employer and the people.

FG Directs JAMB To Adopt Seperate Cut-Off Marks For Admission Into Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has been directed by the Federal Government to consult with the relevant stakeholders and come up with new and separate cut-off marks for admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education from next year.

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Explains His Strategy Against Cameroon

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has allayed fears that the team will be match rusty before the next 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in August 2017.
The German who gave this insight insight, saying the  World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Cameroon next year insisted that the players will have enough time to prepare, adding that he will also use the opportunity of the 2019 AFCON qualifying matches which will also commence in March 2017 to prepare the players.

Football Coach Involved In Sodomy, Gives His Own Side Of Story

The 49-year-old football coach, Frank Darlington accused of sodomy has given his own side of the story, saying he was just having fun.
The coach who operates a popular football academy in Agege area of Lagos State, has told police that he was just having fun, when he was arrested for allegedly having anal sex with four of his players.

D'banj N100m Debt Scandal: You Won't Believe His Reaction

D'banj

Following widespread reports that singer D'banj is indebted to a tune of N100 million, the entertainer has broken his silence over the development, saying such reports are fallacious and untrue.

Recall that some days ago, popular online news platform, Pulse.ng released a report implicating the singer in a N100 million unpaid debt scandal.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Is Sick

Tinubu

Rumours amd imnuendos were flying around as to why the National leader of the APC and ex- governor of Lagos state was not at any of the rallies of the APC in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo state.

See What Beckham Has To Say About Ibrahimovic, After He Was Voted Swedish Best player For The 10th Year Running

Ibtahimovic

Swedish and Manchester United big forward may not be firing on all cylinders, but he has caught the eyes of long-time team mate and admirer David Beckham.
The ex- Manchester United and England captain paid tribute to former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, insisting the Manchester
United striker is still one of the greatest players after the veteran was named Swedish Player of the Year yet again.

Why The U.S Sacked Coach Jurgen Klinsmann

Klismann

Following a coaching stint that lasted more than five years, United States' coach, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired on Monday after a pair of embarrassing losses.

Why Real Madrid Players Dominate UEFA 40-Man-Team Of The Year nominees [See Full List]

Ronald and Bale

Spanish giant Real Madrid could well lay claim the UEFA Team of the Year nominees, with the Laliga club dominating the list announced on Monday.

Jose Mourinho Gives Reasons Why Mkhitaryan Is Not In His Plans

Mkhitaryan

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Henrik Mkhitaryan is not ready to play in big matches, revealing the out-of-favour Armenian missed last week's Arsenal clash as it was too pressurised.

Okorocha In Another Controversy, Explains His Role In A House Demolition

Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State is explaining himself again, this time he has challenged the ex-Minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, to prove to the public that his house was demolished and not his fence.

Orji Kalu Is A Liability, Confusionist- PPA

Kalu

Following the resignation of ex-Abia State governor Orji Uzor Kalu from the Progressives People's Party PPA and his subsequent association with the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, the Chairman of the PPA in Abia state, Chief Emeka Okafor has said good ridance to bad rubbish, saying the ex- governor was a liability after all.