Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to serve a one-game Champions League ban, sources have told said, which would leave the Juventus forward free to face former club Manchester United at Old Trafford. He was sent off during the Italian champions’ 2-0 win over Valencia on Wednesday for tugging the hair of defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo, 33, is set to serve an automatic one-match suspension which will rule him out of the home game against Young Boys on Oct. 2. UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary body will meet on Sep. 27 to decide whether to extend the ban. But sources say it…
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Arsenal’s superb form continued into the Europa League as they thrashed Ukrainian side Vorksla Poltava 4-2 on Thursday. A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeng and goals from Danny Welbeck and Mesut Ozil eased them to victory at the Emirates Stadium. A slow start from Arsenal brought very few chances, with Mohamed Elneny’s first touch from twelve yards escaping him in their first sight of goal with over 20 minutes already played. The home side continued to be frustrated by Vorskla’s stubborn defending, with Alex Iwobi’s wayward shot from 20 yards a few minutes later summing up their fortunes of the opening…
Amaju Pinnick has been re-elected for a second four-year term as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Pinnick, 47, saw off the challenge of his predecessor, Aminu Maigari, and former NFF General Secretary and executive committee member Taiwo Ogunjobi to coast home by a landslide. Pinnick polled 34 of the 44 votes on offer, with Maigari a distant second with eight votes, and Ogunjobi managing only two. Chinedu Okoye, the fourth man in the contest, got zero votes. In the end, it wasn’t even close. Pinnick’s message of continuity and a self-sustaining football federation resonated with the NFF Congress.…
In spite of mounting opposition to his second term bid ticket, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s kinsmen and women have resolved to take the battle to God in prayers. An indication to this effect came from Mr Adeyemi Ikuforiji, a former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, as he urged Epe indigenes to pray for Ambode’s successful clinching of the All Progressives Congress’ ticket at the governorship direct primary scheduled for Sept. 29. Epe is home to Ambode and the late Gov. Michael Otedola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state’s Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making…
Sen. Ali Ndume has said that lack of updated membership register is a challenge to the adoption of direct primaries being advocated by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect its candidates for 2019 general elections. Ndume said such preparation was critical to ensure the adoption of direct primaries which guaranteed that every party member had opportunity to participate in deciding who would fly the party`s flag at various levels. “There are challenges in some states; first of all, we were not adequately prepared for the direct primaries nationwide. “There must be some recognition precedence before you implement…
The Osun state governorship election have ended with the result announced as inconclusive by the INEC. According to the returning officer, Joseph Abiola Afuwape, a date for the run-off between the All Progressive Congress candidate and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate will be announced later. The governorship election was declared inconclusive due to irregularities in two local governments – Orolu and Ife South. According to summation of the results, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of the PDP has 254,698 votes while Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola of the APC has 254, 345. The difference between both parties is 353 votes. ADP polled…
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has promised to be transparent, accountable and equitable if allowed to rule the country. “I promise to be transparent, accountable and equitable if allowed to rule the country,” Tambuwal said. He also promised to unite the country and always listen to the yearnings of the citizens, as well as accommodate the exigencies of the country. “I will build the needed bridge for the stabilisation of the country as well as respect the interest of women, youths and the elderly,” he said. He said at the current…
Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Osun governorship poll, Ademola Adeleke are not happy with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for declaring the election inconclusive. According to reports the PDP supporters moved en masse to the electoral body’s office in Osun to register their displeasure. The Osun state governorship election was declared inconclusive due to irregularities in two local governments – Orolu and Ife South. From the results announced, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of the PDP has 254,698 votes while Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola of the APC has 254, 345. Meanwhile, a staff of the Independent…
Election observer group, the Centre for Transparency Advocacy says with the “tremendous improvement” shown by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, the Commission has proved it is now well prepared for the 2019 general polls. Addressing journalists in Oshogbo on its preliminary report of the election, the executive director, Chima Amadi described as satisfactory the overall improvement of INEC in the Osun governorship election by being proactive and innovative. According to him, the 120 observers deployed by his group observed that INEC for the first time deployed men and materials to various polling booths…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the outcome of the Osun governorship election. The PDP called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare its candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke the winner to avoid crisis. This was made known in a statement by the party’s national chairman, Uche Secondus. Secondus said that the PDP will accept nothing less than a victory from Osun. The PDP chairman also accused INEC of working to benefit their pay masters, adding that the electoral body should be held responsible for any crisis. Secondus also accused INEC of taking instructions from the All…
Bukola Saraki has faulted the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the election results were inconclusive. He said “In my lay man’s opinion, the INEC was wrong in declaring the election as inconclusive because the votes in certain polling units were cancelled. The decision of INEC to cancel the election in those areas after voting had taken place means INEC had already excluded the votes in these areas from the election process and therefore those units should have no place in the overall results. My opinion would have been different if the election in the affected units…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun for taking the lead in the inconclusive Sept. 22 governorship election in the state. Ortom gave the commendation in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. Ortom said that the conduct of the Osun election reflected the resolve of many Nigerians to give their mandate to the PDP in the 2019 general elections. The governor also commended the people of Osun for the peaceful manner they conducted themselves during the poll. Ortom urged them…
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has said that Sen. Stella Oduah was never a part of them and were not fazed by the recent drama of returning to the Peoples Democratic Party. The Ogbaru council chapter of APGA declared this position at a stakeholders meeting organised by their Chairman, Mr Arinze Awogu, in Ogbaru on Sunday. Awogu had called for a meeting of the 16 ward chairmen of the party in the council to forestall any unfriendly development within the rank of the party in the council due to Oduah’s sudden open declaration for the PDP. He said no…
Passenger may have recorded Runaway in the UK and Australia, but its roots are firmly in America. The English troubadour’s tenth album in 11 years, is a “concept record” – essentially a sonic love letter to the land of Uncle Sam, full of widescreen romance and bluegrass-flecked melodies. While there are no tunes to rival the Ivor Novello-nominated ‘Let Her Go’, there’s enough heart-on-sleeve emotions to ensure that Mike Rosenberg’s transition from folk to country is a smooth one. A banjo-driven, wistful effort filled with stirring strings and cinematic dynamics, ‘Hell Or High Water’ opens proceedings strongly. ‘Why Can’t I…
African music legend, 2face Idibia, recently celebrated his 43rd birthday and was celebrated by many people, including Basketmouth’s wife, Elsie. Elsie posted a photo she took with 2face at Basketmouth’s recently held 40th birthday party. Her comment however attracted an interesting reaction from media personality Toolz who used emoji to ask if 2face was her lover. 2Face’s wife, Annie Idibia liked the post and even dropped a playful comment about being jealous of the photo.
Rihanna has been given a new ambassadorial role by the government of Barbados, which will see her promote education, tourism and investment. The artist, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, said she “couldn’t be more proud” after being named “ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary” on Thursday 19 September. “Every Barbadian is going to have to play their role in this current effort, and I’m ready and excited to take on the responsibility,” she said. “I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mottley and her team to reimagine Barbados.” Rihanna is one of the best-selling singers of all time, with…
North West is following in her parents’ footsteps! The oldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West strutted down a kid-friendly catwalk on Saturday as part of the L.O.L. Surprise Fashion Show, a star studded event with other famous kids, including Busy Phillips’ daughter Birdie. North was dressed as the character “Thrilla,” wearing a red pleather skirt and jacket and black zip-up shirt, accessorized with sunglasses, a black Cult Gaia Ark bag, black shoes, and her hair in a cute top knot. The model to be also nailed her turn on the runway, prompting mama Kim to write, “Northie came…
All partied out? No way. Kylie Jenner and bestie Jordyn Woods continued celebrating the latter’s 21st birthday on Friday. The two enjoyed a meal at home with the Kardashian-Jenner family and later partied at the Pinz bowling alley in Studio City, California, a night after the BFFs celebrated at a West Hollywood restaurant and a Los Angeles nightclub. The events were also held to mark the launch of the Kylie Cosmetics x Jordyn collection. Kylie, who turned 21 last month, celebrated on Friday with Travis Scott and their baby girl Stormi Webster and other loved ones, including sister Kourtney Kardashian…
It looks like the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) might extend Davido’s service by 90 days for participating in politics. According to the revised NYSC bye-laws, section 4, a Corps member is not supposed to take part in partisan politics. The section also stipulates that any member who takes part in partisan politics is liable to extension of service for a period not less than three (3) months without pay. Davido has been campaigning for his Uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, one of the top contenders for Osun state’s number one job. The pop star had to cancel his US tour…
Davido has called out the Independent National Electoral Commissioner over the results from Oshogbo local government in the Osun governorship polls. “We have the original results for oshogbo ! @inecnigeria don’t try shit !!,” the singer wrote in a tweet while results were being announced. The singer’s uncle, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, who is the PDP flagbearer at the governorship polls is battling numbers of voters with the APC candidate, Gboyega Oyetola. While there have been speculations about who has the highest number of votes, the Oshogbo local government results are expected to change the eventual result of the elections,…