Pep Guardiola was very pleased with the performances of his young players despite Manchester City suffering their first defeat of the season. “Congratulations to Shakhtar, it was a good game,” Guardiola said. “Their first goal was magnificent, and the second goal we didn’t defend that well. “We fought and I’m so pleased for Tosin, Phil and Brahim and how well they played against a good team like Shahktar Donetsk. “The people saw it, we came here to win and we were there until the end. We couldn’t do it but I’m happy for the performance.” Holders Real Madrid are among…
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Juan Mata has issued Manchester City warning that they are destined to get a blip in this season’s title race and he is hopeful Manchester United can land the first blow this weekend. He said: “It’s very difficult to win every single game and we need to be ready if they drop points. “Physically, December is a very tough month. We play at Christmastime every two or three days and we need to be ready for that. “If we can get out of the Christmastime with all the points then we could be happy because it means we will be…
Jurgen Klopp is of the opinion that a team “will not be happy” to draw Liverpool in the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their 7-0 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday. “I think it’s really strange this year,” Klopp told his postmatch news conference. “In the last 16 of the Champions League there are only strong teams, but this year it’s quite special. I don’t think you can often face Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the last 16 if you win the group. That’s quite interesting. “Antonio Conte said it yesterday, there are no easy opponents.…
Mauricio Pochettino praised Tottenham’s progress in Europe and encouraged supporters to “dream” of the Champions League final after Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Apoel Nicosia. “It was so important and it is fantastic achievement and it is a thing to [give] pride to the team,” Pochettino said of Spurs’ tally of 16 points from a possible 18. “But now it is a long way, still a long way. We need to wait until the end of February to play again, we need to see the draw and I hope that we keep that level and of course more motivation and everything,…
Dr Bukola Saraki, has stepped in as regards the tuition fees crisis rocking Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The students union of the institution had serially protested in Ilorin against what it described as outrageous tuition fees, insisting that the authorities must revert the tuition fees to the old regime. But Saraki yesterday in a statement he personally signed, agreed with the students’ position, saying information at his disposal showed an upward review of the tuition fees by the Polytevhnic’s management. The Senate President, who appealed to the students and their parents to remain calm, assured them that Kwara State government…
Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has finally intervened in intractable crisis that has engulfed 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in Lagos State. Reports had it that the crisis, which has been raging shortly after the state local government elections, arose from the decision of the party’s state executive council to address lopsidedness that characterised the constitution of LGA/LCDA executive councils in the state. Several APC chieftains revealed at the weekend how the clash of interests compelled the APC national leader to organise meetings with the party leaders in the state on the need to respect the…
The controversy that began after comments made by Borno State Governor, Kashmir Shettima, at a book launch in Abuja saying how and why former President Goodluck Jonathan lost the 2015 election, have taken a new turn with northern leaders warning the former president’s aide not to insult Shettima over his comments. Kashim Shettima had chided Jonathan for blaming him over the kidnap of Chibok girls and for not doing enough to rescue the young women. Shettima also shut down those calling for the restructuring of Nigeria, saying he did not find any merit in the advocacy. Reno Omorki claimed that…
CAMPAIGN for Democracy, CD, yesterday accused the Federal Government of contributing to the death of the Nigeria’s Second Republic Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme in London Hospital, and warned that it should take responsibility for his death. According to CD, “the Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, SGF, made a press statement that Federal Government would not take the responsibility of the medical bills of late Dr Ekwueme, forgetting that he was a former Vice President of Nigeria. “By the virtue of Section 180 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigerian, as amended, his medical bills must be taken…
Doyin Okupe, has described everyone in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as reckless and crooked. Okupe further stated that he was aware that the current President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was going to destroy the economy, adding that he is not disappointed so far. According to him, “The information below translates thus: The world’s longest bridge cost $36m per kilometre. “Now ponder this: According to then Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge cost Lagos State government a whopping ₦29 billion. The bridge is just 1.68km long, meaning it cost about ₦17b per kilometre. “In dollar terms, that would mean…
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Abia State, Engr. Nwabueze Onwuneme has attacked a former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri over an article credited to him in a national daily, where he tried to draw similarities between the wife of ousted Zimbabwe President, Grace Mugabe and Mrs. Aisha Buhari, saying Omokiri got it wrong as there is way to compare the two. According to Onwuneme, the comparism clearly portrays Omokiri as “a confused man suffering from memory loss”. He said Omokri’s failed bid to draw similarities between Mrs. Grace Mugabe and Mrs.…
Good character has been identified as the basis of achieving good governance in Nigeria. Ezekwesili who was the keynote speaker, noted that the world is suffering from leadership famine and it can only be redeemed by the moulding of good character. “Whether it is a male or female leader, the character is the underlying factor that will define how our nation will make progress. If you want competency, capacity you can buy them but character is not available to be bought. In this fourth industrial revolution of biotics, stimulations, signs and all kinds of science solution driven, all we need…
Chief Ayodele Fayose, yesterday told the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state that it should be ready to wait for more years in the trenches as Ekiti people would not vote for it in the July 14, 2018 governorship election. The governor asked,” How can the APC win? How can it convince Ekiti people that it will do better if it gets back to power ? What meaningful project does the Fayemi administration has to its credit for the APC candidate to campaign with? May be the huge debt it plunged the state into. Certainly, no teachers will like…
Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has said the government is gradually, but sustainably, addressing power sector problems to achieve uninterrupted supply. In a recent interview, he explains how the government is resolving tariff issues, generation, transmission and distribution challenges, milestones achieved and consumers’ responsibilities in making the sector work. He was told Tariff is a major problem of the power sector. And then asked What the government was doing to resolve the issue? “People must understand that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) doesn’t fix tariffs. NERC approves tariffs. How do you set tariff? Under the multi-year tariff order (MYTO), there…
Nyesom Wike has said he has no intention to run for Vice President in 2019. He said, “I am a first term governor. How can I leave my state to go and vie for the post of Vice President?” Wike further spoke against call for micro zoning of office of the national Chairman at the convention, while insisting that all the party needed now were leaders that would drive it to victory in 2019. He added, “No region has been left out. PDP is not in power. PDP is an opposition party. “We are working for a chairman that will…
Dbanj recently partnered with Dugout in UK today that will see football fans across Nigeria and Africa get exclusive BTS actions live at their favourite clubs in Europe as well as present the fans opportunities to meet their favourite superstars in locker rooms. Dugout offers best unique & exclusive behind the scenes content from the world’s best clubs & players, all in one place. has was created by some of the world’s biggest footballs – Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan, Juvetus, Paris Saint-Germain and about 20 other major football clubs Dbanj quest for megadeals and success…
Ubi Franklin, CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), has revealed the two dreams he desires to accomplish before he quits the entertainment business. The young entrepreneur said he would love to manage 2face Idibia as an artiste and also sign a gospel artiste to his record label. Franklin made this known in a recent chat. He said “My dream is to manage 2face as an artiste and signing a gospel artiste to my record label. 2face will never lose relevance, till he dies. He is a good guy” When asked about his relationship with his former business partner, Iyanya…
Shatta Wale has subbed Nigerian singer, Timaya calling him a shame. Shatta Wale says it is a shame that the music industry has an artiste like Timaya, adding that he should be out there, selling plantain chips. This is sequel to a fan’s comment calling Timaya the king of african dancehall following controversies that trailed Wale’s statement on Wizkid. The fan @teolee_ wrote”Wizkid alone is more than a whole Ghana….Timaya alone is more than all Africa dancehall..Timaya king of Africa dance hall king.” Shatta Wale in response tweeted “This poultry farm nonsense before i use you for indomie and chicken…
It is December, which means rapper, philanthropist and businessman Ludacris is firing up his jet, punching holes in the atmosphere and torpedoing through the Caribbean or Western Europe. This year, Luda and his love, Eudoxie, took a crew of folk into the Caribbean paradise known as Barbados. Before they revved up the jet, Luda’s pals posed for a photo and said adios to last year’s companions, Kevin Hart and wife Eniko. For obvious reasons, they cannot attend, as Eudoxie noted in her caption of the above photo: “Annual Vacation time! @kevinhart4real and @enikonhart we miss you and understand nothing right…
Last month, Meek Mill (born Robert Rihmeek Williams) was sentenced to two-to-four years in prison following a judge’s ruling that he violated his probation. On November 15, his lawyers filed a motion to appeal the sentencing. The next day, they filed another motion for the modification of his bail. Later that month, Meek’s team filed an emergency bail motion. On the 28th, the Pennsylvania Superior Court denied the motion but ordered Judge Genece Brinkley to rule on the bail petition. In a December 1 ruling, Brinkley has denied Meek Mill a bail hearing. In her official opinion, obtained by Pitchfork,…
As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, Kylie Jenner is pregnant with her first child. Of course, she has yet to confirm the news, which is strange and sort of impressive, considering she usually documents every second of her life on social media. Kylie hasn’t stopped posting, mind you, she’s just very strategic in terms of what she reveals to her followers. Yes, the never-ending flood of Kylie nudes has continued unabated, despite the fact that Kylizzle is several months pregnant and doesn’t want anyone to know. As you can see, Kylie has discovered a way to go naked and…