Wednesday, 23 November 2016

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Leicester, Madrid Qualify, Dortmund Make History, Spurs Crash Out


English champions Leicester went through in the Champions League but Spurs are out, while history was made in Dortmund where Borussia beat Polish side Legia Warsaw 8-4 to set a new Champions League record for the most goals scored in a game in Match Day 5 action.

ONDO ELECTION POSTPONEMENT: INEC Gives Final Verdict

Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has no plan to postpone the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State.

The commission was reacting to the call by 20 out of 30
political parties participating in the elec-tion for a shift in
the poll date.

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC: How Racism And Envy Motivated Me To Succeed


Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that racism and envy have spurred him on to enjoy a phenomenal career. The Swede moved to Old Trafford prior to the 2016-17 season, having won titles with Ajax, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint- Germain in a glittering 17-year stretch. And Ibrahimovic has now revealed that he was motivated by the treatment he has been given by those who "never wanted [him] to make it".

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

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.

Monday, 21 November 2016

pop Singer Justin Bieber Takes To Football? He Scores In Barcelona's Training

Justin Bieber

Step aside Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, there's a new international superstar eager to strut his stuff at Barcelona's training ground – Justin Bieber!

Is Barack Obama Threatening Trump Presidency?

Obama and Trump

U.S. president Barack Obama has said he may speak out after leaving office if he feels his successor Donald Trump is threatening core American values.

24-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Threat To Kill US Elected President, Donald Trump

Zachary Benson

A 24-year-old man identified as Zachary Benson, from Fairview Park in Cleveland, Ohio has been charged in a federal court after tweeting a threat to assassinate U.S President-elect, Donald Trump on election night.

If You Don't Marry Me No Girl Will Marry You In Jesus Name, Young Lady Begs Don Jazzy On Instagram

Don Jazzy and Biola


This is a typical case of wonder they say never ends. Becuase how else would one explain the case of a young lady begging a celebrity for marriage.
A young simply ifentiffied as Biola has stunned many people with her posts on social media after claiming that Don Jazzy will walk down the aisle with her otherwise no other girl would marry him.

Andy Murray Beats Djokovic To End Year As World Number One

Andy Murray holding his trophy.

British Tennis player Andy Murray marked the end of his finest season in tennis in fitting fashion as he beat Novak Djokovic to retain world number one spot and seal his first ATP World Tour Finals crown.

How Ex-Minister Was Kidnapped In Kaduna

Bagudu Hirse

A former minister of foreign affairs, Bagudu Hirse, was on Sunday kidnapped in Kaduna by unknown gunmen.
According to reliable source, the ex-minister  had gone to the home of the late ex-Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji ibrahim Dasuki, to pay a condolence visit to his family and then decided to pay a visit to a relation of President Muhammadu Buhari,

Oshiomhole To Replace Odigie- Oyegin As APC chairman

Timi Franks and Oyegun

It is no news that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is currently having a difficult task managing the affairs of the party particularly when he is no longer in the good books of some party chieftains, what is however, news is that a name from the South-Soth zone has been penciled down as replacement.

Why Buhari Can't Sack Any Minister Now

Usman Ibrahim

With the seeming poor performance of the Muhammadu Buhari's Cabinet and the cry by Nigerians to drop some ministers, the National Coordinator of the Muhammad Buhari/Osinbajo Dynamic Group,  Honourable Usman Ibrahim says it is too early for Nigerians to ask President Buhari to drop some Ministers in his cabinet.

Victor Moses Speaks On How Delighted He Is To Be In Chelsea First Team


Chelsea forward cum Wing nack Victor Moses wants Chelsea to hold on to top spot for the rest of the Premier League season following their 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I Ve Done Everything Not To Be Robbed Of Ballon d'Or


Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has done everything possible to win the 2016 Ballon d'Or prize.

The 31-year-old is among the favourites to claim France Football's award for the world's best player after a stellar 12 months for club and country.

Orji Kalu Is Bringing Nothing More Than Confusion Into APC, Party Chieftain Cries Out


Former governor of Abia state and a new entrant into the fold of the All Progressive Congress (APC) should not shout hurray yet, as a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Paul Ikonne has criticized his association with the party, saying he (Kalu) joined the party to cause confusion.

There Is No Reason Why Buhari Won't Be Alone In 2019-Buhari's Associate, Buba Galadima

Buhari looking forlorn.

In the last one week alone, many political pundits and analysts have predicted that the current brouhaha facing the ruling All Progressive Congress APC would snowball into a wildfire and consume the party thereby making President Muhammadu Buhari a single term president.

We Ve Recruited 500,000 Graduates, To Begin Work In December- FG

Professor Osinbajo.

The Federal Government of Nigeria's  500,000 job intervention programme for unemployed graduates has finally kicked off, with successful applicants commencing work on December 1, 2016, this is according to a statement from the office of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
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