Juventus Coach: We Could Have Played Barcelona For A Whole Day And Not Conceded

Juventus Manager Massimiliano Allegri boasted Juventus could have played for an entire day without conceding after a goalless draw at Camp Nou secured a 3-0 aggregate win over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Barca's Luis Enrique failed to win for the first time at home in Europe during his three-year reign as Juve held their hosts at bay to progress to the semi-finals on the back of a stunning victory in the first leg in Turin.

Serena Williams Announces Pregnancy, Set To Miss French Open

Record-breaking grand-slam tennis champion and former world number one Serena Williams is expecting her first child.

Williams sent social media and the tennis world into frenzy on Wednesday when she posted a photo of herself on Snapchat with a caption that read simply "20 weeks" before the 23-time major winner deleted the post.

Steven Gerrard Set To Play For Liverpool Again

Gerrard in Liverpool's colour

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will wear the iconic red shirt once again when Jurgen Klopp's men travel to Australia in May.

Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Steve McManaman will be part of the Liverpool team who will play a post-season friendly against A-League side Sydney FC next month as part of the club's 12th anniversary celebrations.

Gernot Rohr Explains His Difficulties At Having Enyeama Back In Super Eagles

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr has explained his frustration at his inability to get former Super Eagles Captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to return to the National team due to issues with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) according to coach of the team Gernot Rohr.

Recall Vincent Enyeama quit the team after a row with former coach Sunday Oliseh , who stripped him off his role as captain of the team, but according to Rohr his main issue lies with someone in the NFF.

Again, Naira Makes Major Gain Against The Dollar

The Nation's currency, the naira recorded a major gain on Wednesday, closing at 390 per United States dollar at the parallel market, up from 405/dollar on Tuesday.

This came barely 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria announced the injection of $280m into the various segments of the forex market and the commencement of its weekly $20,000 sale to licensed Bureau De Change operators.

16 University Students Beheaded In Edo Cult Clash

Police IGP, Ibrahim Idris

At least, 16 students of Edo state-owned University, Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, have been beheaded in the ongoing cult war ravaging Edo State. Rival cult war involves high profile kingpins including senior lecturers of the university.

The statistics was released by the Police Commissioner, Mr. Haliru Gwandu. Briefing journalists in Benin, Gwandu disclosed that 61 suspects such as armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists and rapists were arrested in the last three weeks.

EFCC Is Entertaining Nigerians With Comedy-PDP

The People Democratic Party, PDP, has described the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as comedy and bunch of entertainments, noting the agency had drifted from the focussed body established in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo, who became President on its platform.

Leicester City Manager Shakespeare Finally Opens Up On Relationship With Claudio Ranieri

Shakespeare and Ranieri 

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare has rejected the suggestion that a falling-out with Claudio Ranieri led to the Italian's exit from the club.

Ranieri left in February less than a year after guiding Leicester to a shock Premier League title triumph, with a number of reports at the time suggesting that senior players had called for him to be sacked after growing disillusioned with his methods.

Dogara Blasts El-Rufai, Says Governor Undermining Buhari, National Assembly

Dogara

The war of words between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru el-Rufai has continued unabated as the speaker yesterday accused the governor of undermining the parliament and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recall El-Rufai had, two days ago, published his security votes in reaction to a challenge from the speaker.

See What Barcelona Manager Luis Enrique Has To Say After Mauling By Juventus

Enrique

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique compared the poor performance of his Barcelona side in their 3-0 loss at Juventus to the team's defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the previous round.

Paulo Dybala struck two brilliant goals and Giorgio Chiellini headed a third goal to put the Serie A leaders in full control on a stunning night in Turin.

Nigeria Will End Up In A Very, Very Bad State If… – Osinbajo

Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that Nigeria is at the risk of plunging into more crisis, if the present war against corruption fails.

The Nation's number two citizen noted that corruption was fiercely waging reprisal attacks in states, but assured the public that President Muhammadu Buhari was committed to sustaining the anti-corruption fight to ensure the system was cleaned up and government business done the right way.He also called for a re-orientation of Nigerians.

Certificate Scandal: Dino Melaye's School Mate Finally Reveals The Truth

Dino Melaye

A schoolmate of embattled Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District Dino Melaye, Abdussobur Salaam, at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, has said the certificate scandal rocking the senator is a retribution for his past sins.

Salaam‎ who now works at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), spoke against the backdrop of the certificate controversy in which the senator is currently embroiled.

Finally, Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Opens Up On Links As Wenger's Replacement

Henry and Wenger

Arsenal great Thierry Henry is unsure whether he is ready to replace under-fire boss Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman weighs up a career in management.

Wenger is out of contract at the end of the season and his future is far from certain amid increasing pressure from fans with Arsenal struggling in the Premier League and out of Europe.

N'Golo Kante Speaks On Career, Says He Wanted To Join Top French Club

France and Chelsea  midfielder N'Golo Kante revealed he wanted to join Marseille from Caen instead of heading to the Premier League.
Kante, 25, ended up at Leicester City, winning the title before joining Chelsea, where he is on track to repeat the feat.

But the midfielder said he felt making a switch to Marseille may have been better for him, before he ended up in England.

I Did Only Three Things In Prison-Obasanjo

Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated his prisons experience, saying that he did three things while he was in Yola and Kirikiri prisons serving a jail term for a phantom coup charges by the late military dictator, Sani Abacha.

He also said there should be no position that a man should  find himself in life where he should not be useful to God.

He also posited that the major challenge in life was not how to stay alive but “what to live for and what to live with.”

Buhari Not In Certificate Mess, Says Presidency [See List Of Prominent Nigerians With Certificate Scandals]

Buhari

The Presidency has reacted to claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is enmeshed in a certificate scandal, saying nothing could be further from the truth.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated this in a statement made available to journalists.

Real Reason Why Nigeria Vs Burkina Faso London Friendly Was Cancelled

The Super Eagles

Different reasons have been given as to why the proposed friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Burkina Faso counterparts was called off, but impeccable source reveals the reason for the cancellation was due to issues surrounding FIFA regulations on travelling distance for friendly games.

FIFA rules states that matches across two continents can only be played after a four days interval, and Burkina Faso were in action against Morocco in Marrakesh on Friday.

Opinion: The President’s Handlers And His Health

Buhari

This piece was triggered by a tweet I stumbled on recently. Emanating from the tweeter handle of one George Okusanya, it read, ‘Femi Adesina: “The president is not sick”. Lai Mohammed: “The president is hale and hearty”. GMB: “I couldn’t recall ever being so sick”.’

Clearly, the tweet juxtaposes the words of Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, and Lai Mohammed, the President’s Minister of Information and Culture, on the one hand, and those of the President on the other hand.

Why Osinbajo, Malami Will Decide Magu's Fate As EFCC Boss

Magu

The fate of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will be decided by the legal advice of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami.

According to a Vanguard report, President Muhammadu Buhari is weighing two options on the fate of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

What Gernot Rohr Must Do To Fix Eagles-Mutiu Adepoju

Gernot Rohr

Ex-international, Mutiu Adepoju has advised Nigeria technical adviser, Gernot Rohr to use the friendly matches in London to fix his side’s weaknesses ahead of the African and World Cup qualifiers later this year.

Why I Still Laugh At Arsenal- Ex-Arsenal Star

Ashley Cole has risked antagonising Arsenal fans by claiming it is amusing to watch their continued lack of success.

The former England full-back left the Gunners for Chelsea in 2006 in a deal that infuriated supporters of Arsene Wenger's side.

Goalkeeper Crisis: Gernot Rohr Hands Surprised Call To Unknown Goalkeeper

Okeowu

It is no news the Super Eagles of Nigeria are currently having a goalkepper crisis ahead of their friendly game against Senegal, hence coach Gernot Rohr hand a shock call up to a former Nigeria U-17 goalkepper.

Customs Boss Must Resign, Senate Tells Buhari

The Senate, yesterday, declared the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) unfit to hold public office in the country and, therefore, urged him to resign and vacate the office.

Why We Closed The Search Of The Body Of Dr. Orji-Police

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the closure into the search of the body of Allwell Orji, the medical doctor who jumped into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, weekend, saying the body has been recovered yesterday.

I Wrote JAMB For Seven Years, Says Best LASU Graduating Student

Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa receiving her prize

Lagos State University LASU, Ojo has announced a pregnant woman, Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa as the best graduating student in 2015/2016.

The heavily pregnant student, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.74 in Accounting Education.

Real Reason Why LA Police Arrested, Handcuffed Popular Singer Wyclef Jean

Wyclef

Wyclef Jean, the Grammy-winning ex-member of the Fugees, said he was “appalled” after being handcuffed and questioned by police in Los Angeles.

Haitian-born Jean, 47, came to the United States as a child with his family and grew up largely in New Jersey. That is where the rapper-singer played with a group that evolved into the Fugees — a pun on the word “refugees.”

Update: Prime Minister Theresa May Bundled Out As Gunman Shoot At UK Parliament

Theresa May

The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May was on Wednesday bundled out of the division of Westminster Bridge into a car and taken off the scene after a car attempted to run down a number of pedestrians just as an assailant was also reported to have shot at the parliament after  stabbing a police officer outside the

Why Two-German Born Terror Suspects Are To Be Deported To Nigeria

Germany says it will deport two men born in the country but whose parents are foreign – the first such case in German history.

The men, a 27-year-old Algerian and a 22-year-old Nigerian, were arrested last month on suspicion of planning a terror attack.

Revealed: Why Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Is Angry

Gernot Rohr

Information emanating from the Super Eagles camp says technical adviser Gernot Rohr is not a happy man following the withdrawal of Victor Moses from the national team squad days leading up to their first friendly against Senegal.

Kelechi Iheanacho Speaks On Camp Experience, Says Good To...

Eagles in training 

Super Eagles and Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho says he is pleased to see his Super Eagles colleagues looking sharp in their first training session at the Barnet Ground in London, England ahead of friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

Super Eagles' Camp Bubbles As Players Speak On Beating Senegal

The camp of the Super Eagles appears to be bubbling as many of the players are upbeat about the match. They are in the mood to soar over Senegal, who they confront in tomorrow’s high-profile international friendly match in London.

Ban On Laptops And Tablets On Flight-All You Need To Know

President Trump and Obama

Britain and the US on Tuesday banned laptops and tablet computers from the passenger compartment of flights from several Middle East and North African nations.

Nigeria vs Senegal: See The List Of Players Already In Camp

A total of six players are already in the Super Eagles lodge at the Crowne Plaza hotel in London ahead of the upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

My Son Will Be Rescued Alive- Mother Of Doctor Orji

Rescue workers, comprising officials of Marine Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA and local divers, yesterday, combed the lagoon section at the Third Mainland Bridge in search of the medical doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped into the lagoon on Sunday.

I Didn't Reject Any Chieftaincy Title From Olubadan- Tinubu

Tinubu

Former Lagos state governor and the national leader of All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dismissed rumour making the rounds in some quarters that he rejected a chieftaincy title offered him by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ajeogungunniso I.

Paris-London Loan Refund: Nigerian Governors' Forum Opens Up

Nigerian Governors' forum

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF,  has last night, cleared the air on claims that a large chunk of cash meant for the refund to states from the Paris and London clubs had been diverted and shared by some unnamed governors in the country.

N'Golo Kante: I Don't Deserve EPL Best Player, I Know Who Does

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante admits he is thriving at Stamford Bridge but denies he is the best player in the Premier League.

The France international was the heartbeat of the Leicester City side that claimed a shock title triumph last season, with his performances earning him a move to Chelsea last July for a reported £32million.

Real Reason Why Doctor Orji Jumped Into Lagoon

Orji's car

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Sunday searched for a medical doctor, who jumped into a lagoon on the Third Mainland Bridge, in the Adekunle area of Lagos State.

EFCC Hands Over Amosu's Hospital Worth $2.15m To Air Force

EFCC officials with Adesola Amosun

A hospital containing state-of-the art facilities worth about $2.15m which was seized from a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), has been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force.

Nigeria At Risk Of Losing Prolific Midfielder To Belgium

Ryan Sanusi

Nigerian is at the risk of losing prolific midfield maestro Ryan Sanusi to Belgium if feelers reaching us at VintageNewsNG are  anything to go by.

Again, El-Rufai Bombs Buhari, Says His Government Failing Nigerians

El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor,Mallam Nasir El- Rufai, in a 29-page memo dated September 22, 2016 and entitled: “Immediate and medium term imperatives for President Muhammadu Buhari,” wrote on the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to meet expectations of Nigerians

See The Staggering Amount Abacha's Son Is About To Reclaim As Oil Bloc

Late Abacha

Son of the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Mohammed, had begun a legal battle to reclaim the $1.3 billion Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, which was allocated to Malabu Oil Gas Limited. Mohammed Abacha is a Director and the largest shareholder of Malabu Oil Gas Limited.

Alan Shearer Blasts Arsenal Players, Says Only One Player Is Still Giving His Best For Wenger

Ex England captain and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has lambasted Arsenal players not giving their best for manager, Arsene Wenger, saying  Alexis Sanchez is the only player still playing for the manger following the defeat by West Brom.

Cossy Orjiakor: Please Read My Story

Cossy

Queen of boobs Cossy Orjiakor, is not a happy one at the moment. Not  because she’s no longer in the spotlight, or getting the attention she desires as the queen of boobs, but more to that, she’s angry because  she does not know who to trust any longer.

Nigeria Vs Senegal: Chelsea Manager Conte Gives Update On Victor Moses Injury

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte has provided update on the injury situation of Super Eagles forward Victor Moses who is a doubt for Nigeria upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

Gernot Rohr Hands Mikel Obi's Number Ten Role To Another Player

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London seems to have paved the way for Alex Iwobi to take his spot in the team.

Interview: I Sweep, Wash Dishes And Cook At Home- Ramsey Nouah

Ramsey Nouah

Prolific actor, Ramsey Nouah, is not only an interviewer’s delight, he’s viewers’ delight too. He’s transformed to be many things in many movies but chief of all is the ‘lover boy’ role which he plays with astounding ease. He speaks about his career, marriage and more in this interview with the New Telegraph

Ministers In Panic Mood, As Presidency Considers El-Rufai's Memo

Buhari

There are strong indications last night that panic and uncertainty may have gripped some cabinet members, including ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was gathered that the panic-stricken ministers were apparently scared by the recent memo written by Kaduna State Governor,

CAF Election: How Amaju Pinnick Rised From Grass To Stardom

Amaju Pinnick

In the space of three years, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has gone full circle in the ladder of football administration, that sees him now occupying a seat in the Executive Committee of the  Confederation of African Football.

Meet Nura Abdullahi, Much Talked About Nigerian Teenager In Roma

Nura Abdullahi is one of the most talked about teenager defenders from Nigeria playing for an European side, and the 18 year old who plays for Roma has been rated as one of the best emerging full backs in European football.