Mr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State says more than 900,000 Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) are still with the commission because the registered voters have not claimed them. Agboke made this known on Thursday in Ibadan when the House of Representatives Committee on INEC visited him as part of the committees’ oversight functions. He said that in spite of the fact that the commission adopted series of strategies, the number of uncollected PVCs had remained high. The commissioner gave assurance that the commission would continue to reach out to owners of the unclaimed PVCs so that the…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United have triggered an option in David De Gea’s contract that will keep him at the club until 2020, sources have said. The goalkeeper’s deal was set to expire in the summer but United have taken up their option to extend it for another 12 months. Negotiations are underway about a new long-term contract for De Gea, who arrived at Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011. Jose Mourinho said following the 1-0 win over Young Boys on Tuesday the 28-year-old is keen to stay but sources have told ESPN FC that progress has been slow. De Gea, who…
Sources have said that there has been no approach for Christian Eriksen amid reports Tottenham have quoted Real Madrid a €250 million fee to sign him. A report in Spain claims Eriksen, 26, is Real’s first choice as a long-term replacement for 33-year-old Luka Modric but that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has placed a massive price tag on the Denmark international’s head, even though the midfielder is entering the final 18 months of a deal that expires in the summer of 2020. Sources have said, however, that there has been no approach for the former Ajax man — from Real…
Unai Emery says teenager Emile Smith Rowe can serve as an “example” for the other academy players after the midfielder starred for a youthful Gunners side against FC Vorskla in the Europa League. Smith Rowe scored the opening goal of a 3-0 win and was one of several youngsters who impressed for Arsenal, who finished the game with six teenagers on the pitch. It was the third goal in his last four starts for Smith Rowe, who has emerged as one of the top prospects at the club. And Emery, who brought 12 academy products to Ukraine for this game,…
Nobody at Manchester United wants the club to be like it is now. Not Ed Woodward, busy with agents who represent some very fine footballers. Not the staff, many of whom are United fans from Manchester and just want their club to start punching its weight again. Not Jose Mourinho, who defends himself and his excellent historical record against his many detractors — or “lovers” as he calls them. Not the players who are seeing their reputations damaged by being so average in relation to their vast salaries and the expectations placed upon them. Nor the fans who’ve been bored…
Andrew Robertson has said Liverpool were left extremely frustrated by Paris Saint-Germain’s gamesmanship and, in particular, Neymar’s theatrics in the Champions League on Wednesday night. A 2-1 defeat for Jurgen Klopp’s side left them needing a 1-0 win or victory by two clear goals against Group C leaders Napoli in the final match to reach the knockout rounds. “I suppose they were in the lead and they were looking to waste time,” Robertson told Sky Sports. “You can use gamesmanship, playacting, you can use it all really. “I would like to know how much time they wasted. It was frustrating.…
Lucas Moura has said that stopping Lionel Messi in Spurs’ game at Barcelona will likely determine whether they qualify for the round-of-16 of the Champions League. Having beaten Inter Milan 1-0 at Wembley on Wednesday, Tottenham must match the Italian side’s result on the final matchday to qualify from the group. Spurs head to Camp Nou to face group-winners Barca while Inter host PSV Eindhoven, who have already been eliminated, and Lucas said dealing with Messi is a priority for his side. “We have to make a plan to neutralise Messi and play our game,” Lucas told Esporte Interactivo. “In…
The Spanish league has taken legal action against the country’s football federation in an effort to get approval for a regular-season match in the United States. A Madrid commercial court said Thursday the league filed a lawsuit accusing the Spanish football federation of unfair competition. The court said a decision is expected in two weeks, in time for the planned January match between Barcelona and Girona near Miami. The league confirmed it brought the matter to court but did not provide further details about the legal action. It said it is expecting a decision in the coming days. The Spanish…
Maurizio Sarri praised Callum Hudson-Odoi after the the 18-year-old marked his first Chelsea start with a goal in a 4-0 rout of 10-man PAOK but remains to be convinced that the academy prospect is ready for Premier League football. Hudson-Odoi beat PAOK goalkeeper Alexandros Paschalakis at his near post with a low shot in the 60th minute for his first senior goal and become the Europa League’s youngest scorer since 2009, celebrating the moment in front of a delighted Stamford Bridge. Two goals from Olivier Giroud had already put Chelsea in control against PAOK, who saw defender Yevhen Khacheridi dismissed…
James Milner has said it would be “foolish” to be surprised by the controversial performance of Neymar during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazil international helped inspire the French champions to a 2-1 win at Parc des Princes with a crucial goal, but while Neymar showcased the positive aspects of his game, he also infuriated Liverpool’s players and coach Jurgen Klopp with his theatrical reaction to challenges. Klopp said after the game that his team were made to look like “butchers” in Paris due to the number of times Neymar and his teammates were awarded free kicks,…
Margot Robbie’s debut as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad saw the character infatuated with the Joker, though DC Comics fans know that Harley is also known to have a relationship with Poison Ivy. While it doesn’t sound like this relationship will be explored in the upcoming Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), the actress hopes a future film in the DC Extended Universe can bring the villain to life. “If you read the comics you know that Poison Ivy and Harley have an intimate relationship. In some comics they convey it as a friendship; in…
The Pot of Gold music fest is rushing back to Phoenix Arizona from March 15-17 with a star-studded lineup featuring some of hip-hop’s biggest names. Lil Wayne and Cardi B are headlining the Saturday show, with Jhené Aiko, Lil Baby, Tinashe, Young M.A., Doja Cat and Preme also hitting the stage. Post Malone and Young Thug are taking Sunday, with Lil Pump, Ski Mask the Slump God, Young Dolph, Saint Jhn, Tyla Yaweh and Asian Doll opening. Friday’s lineup is yet to be announced. The festival runs March 15-17 at Phoenix Steele Indian School Park. Tickets can be purchased at…
Beyonce is gearing up for a South African concert on Sunday by celebrating the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. The Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 will take place in Johannesburg and feature Jay-Z, Oprah and Ed Sheeran to honor South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, and his legacy a century after he was born. “It is an honor for me to travel to South Africa this week in celebration of you and your efforts to right so many wrongs,” Beyonce wrote on her website in an open letter to Mandela, who died in 2013 at age 95. “You were…
Captain Marvel is currently in the midst of reshoots, and Minn-Erva actress Gemma Chan gave a new glimpse of her character from the set. Chan will be portraying Brie Larson’s Kree Starforce teammate Minn-Erva in the film, but odds are the two will end up on different sides by the film’s end if the comics are anything to go by. Chan revealed a photo of her clenched fist, showing off her very blue hands. The photo included the caption “Back to work…” Minn-Erva first surfaced in Captain Marvel #50 and was actually seeking to obtain the secret to Mar-Vel’s genetic…
Rihanna and her billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel have shut down recent split rumours with a romantic public outing. The Bajan star, 30, and wealthy businessman, who started dating last summer, were spotted heading into celebrity hot spot Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday night. According to reports, the pair were accompanied by bodyguards who escorted them into a private dining room inside the popular eatery. E! News reports the pair dined for more than three hours. It was thought the couple had gone their separate ways after not being pictured together in months. A report also claimed…
Wizkid and Tiwa Savage will join the likes of Pharell Williams, David Guetta on the ”Global Citizen” project. The four-track collection being put together by the International advocacy organization, Global Citizen, in partnership with Warner Music Group’s U.K.-based Parlophone and U.S. headquartered Atlantic will be fully released on Friday, November 30, 2018 ahead of the Global Citizen festival holding on December 2nd in South Africa. Music and advocacy have always been at the core of the Global Citizen movement, and this year they have decided to put together an official soundtrack to accompany all the progress that’s being made in…
Stephanie Coker turns 30 today Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and she shared some cute photos on her Instagram page to mark the special day. The media personality and screen diva took to her Instagram page where she posted some cute photos which will definitely blow the minds of her followers and fans. “Extremely grateful to God for another year, everything and everyone in my life – been blessed with so much love! 20’s it’s been real real ♀ ♀… This new era is going to be nothing short of epic! Toasting to thirty and the journey ahead ❤,” she captioned…
Toke Makinwa says a lot of women have been able to find the courage to speak since she wrote her book, two years ago. The media personality made this known on her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, while celebrating the second year since the launch of her best selling book ‘On Becoming.’ “It’s been 2 years since I launched my first book “On Becoming by Toke Makinwa”, 2 years since I put my pain to paper and shared my journey with the world. It’s been such an incredible journey, it has sparked off so many conversations and ultimately…
DJ Cuppy’s benevolent heart has been recognised as she has been named a new ambassador for the international non-governmental organisation, Save The Children, UK. The billionaire heiress announced this on her Twitter page on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. According to her, she also joins the African advisory board of the NGO. “So proud to be announced as the newest Ambassador of @SaveChildrenUK and also to join as a member on the African Advisory Board! Looking forward to working around the continent to save children’s lives… #CuppyCares,” she tweeted. DJ Cuppy’s latest achievement isn’t coming as a surprise because it is…
Olamide has shared an animated visuals to his latest release, ‘Poverty Die.’ Days after announcing the release date for his label’s debut all star project, ”YBNL Mafia Family”, Olamide is out with a new single to bring the year to a close. ‘Poverty Die’ produced by Pheelz is a ‘wobe’ record; groovy and melodious, where Olamide admits to the presence of a spiritual being in his life as he calls upon death on any form of ‘poverty.’ The animated visuals is directed by Poka.