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Thursday, 20 April 2017
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.
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
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.
Monday, 27 March 2017
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 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.
Thursday, 23 March 2017
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 |
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
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.
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