Defender Serge Aurier could conclude his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Tottenham Hotspur as early as possible if his work permit application succeeds, reports have said. Aurier — who has had a summer exit agreed since the start of last month — has negotiated a five-year contract with Spurs. The transfer will cost €25 million if his application for a UK visa and work permit is successful. The source have said on Monday that Ivory Coast international Aurier will know whether or not that is the case in the coming hours. Spurs have been looking for a new right-back following…
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Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2018, according to multiple reports. The 22-year-old underwent a medical in England on Monday but will stay with Leipzig this season before joining Liverpool next summer, sources confirmed. Liverpool had been watching the Guinea midfielder all summer and had two bids rejected by the Bundesliga runners-up — the second of which was worth €75 million (£69.3m), Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz said. Leipzig’s stance — both publicly and privately — has been that Keita is not exiting at any price this summer as…
As Manchester United’s players loaded the penalty area for the corner kick that would break Leicester’s resistance, Jose Mourinho wandered over to Craig Shakespeare and patted him on the back. Perhaps it was the continuation of a private joke with his opposite number; perhaps it was to signal his admiration at the constant touchline cajoling that had, by and large, done the trick during 70 minutes of mounting frustration for the home team. Or perhaps, somehow, Mourinho knew what was coming. Within seconds Marcus Rashford had evaporated the nerves and most of the doubt, too. Nobody would cast this as…
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Arsenal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, reports have said. The deal was earlier reported by Monday. The 24-year-old will give Chelsea the required depth at wing-back and at the central and attacking midfield positions If a transfer is completed before the window closes on Thursday. Oxlade-Chamberlain is in the final year of his contract, but Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger had been resistant to let the England international leave this summer.
Former Manchester United striker Will Keane has said that he could have been the one to make his name on the night Marcus Rashford made his name. An injury to Keane meant Rashford was named on the bench for the Europa League game against Midtjylland in February 2016. Rashford, then 18 years old, was thrown into the starting XI when Anthony Martial suffered an injury in the warm-up and scored twice. Keane said: “That night was bittersweet for me. I was happy for Marcus, but I had been waiting for another opportunity and that had been taken away by another…
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will be fit to play in England’s World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia after being assessed by the Football Association’s medical staff,reports have said. The 25-year-old was seen as a doubt for the double-match, which starts with the game against Malta in Valletta on Friday, following claims by United manager Jose Mourinho that Jones has been troubled by an ankle injury during the club’s opening fortnight of the season. An injury sustained while training on England duty in March forced Jones to miss the final stages of last season as United ultimately won the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made it known that they fully desire to reclaim states in the South-West region of Nigeria. the South-West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo said that the party will prove this by winning the Ekiti state governorship election. He said “The South-West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party, under the able leadership of the National Vice-Chairman (South-West), Dr. Eddy Olafeso, hereby expresses profound gratitude to all our leaders and loyal members in the zone, especially for standing by the zonal executives throughout our struggles till this day. “The appreciation becomes imperative as your unalloyed…
The Movement for the Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned the Federal Government against re-arresting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group also said that Kanu’s agitations has been peaceful, adding that he has not gone against the law of the land in any way or manner. MASSOB’s leader, Uchenna Madu also described IPOB as a non-violent group that has no plan for conlicts. Madu also said “We, the people of Biafra, have never opposed or condemned the Arewa Shari’a police called Hisbah. Why should they get jittery of Biafra security consciousness?…
The coalition of Niger Delta militants has blasted calls for the re-arrest of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group also said that the eviction order which it issued to Northerners and Yorubas living in the region is still active. The militants also promised to announce the independence of the Niger Delta Republic on October 1, 2017. They also issued a statement saying “It is our avowed determination to ensure that the Niger Delta remains focussed on our demands for a total overhaul of the basis of our unity. We have therefore resolved to stand by…
The National Chairman of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), Malam Shittu Mohammed, says the party has no tolerance whatsoever for godfathers, but will give all members a fair ground to thrive on. “We have no godfathers, we have no moneybags; ours is a level playing field for all members,” Mohammed said. “We also believe in restructuring and devolution of power. I want to appeal to the National Assembly to revisit the issues,” he said. He assured the members that they were all automatic delegates in the selection of candidates for all elective posts.
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Saturday recently praised the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as he turned 89, praying to God to renew his strength and continue to grant him peaceful reign. Ajimobi, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr Yomi Layinka revealed this to the public. “It is by divine arrangement and not sheer coincidence that Olubadan’s birthday is coming at a period Ibadanland is witnessing a major transformation and boost in royalty, which is aimed at enhancing the status of the ancient city,” he said. “Kabiyesi, on behalf of the good…
The fierce battle against corruption is being disrupted by Nigeria’s slow judicial system and delay tactics by defence lawyers, the (EFCC) said on Sunday in Ibadan. Mr Kazeem Oseni, the Deputy Head of its Ibadan Zonal Office, stated this recently. “The EFCC is committed to the anti-corruption war; we have made some progress but the operating environment has not been very encouraging. “Issues bordering on legal technicalities, lack of cooperation from States and local governments and public attitude towards corruption keep undermining our efforts to tame the menace,” he said. “We want to ensure that every investigation is properly carried…
An ex Boko Haram commander, Abdulkadir Abubakar has come out to say that the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau has left Sambisa Forest, and is now hiding in Mandara Mountain. He said “I am cooperating with the military and I am ready to provide information on the whereabouts of Shekau. Shekau has left his enclave in Sambisa and moved deep into Mandara Mountain. I know the area where he is hiding and willing to provide a guide to the military. “The intensified military offensive has weakened Shekau’s position and that of the other groups.” He said “Shekau is not willing to…
mGov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Sunday begged for financial assistance from the Federal Government toward reducing the effects of flood disasters in the state. “The damage by flood disaster so far is massive; the state alone cannot bear the financial burden involved in tackling it. “Many communities have been washed away, while farms have equally been swept off. The level of destruction is heavy and we want the Federal Government, individuals and organisations to assist,” he said. The governor appealed to victims of Saturday night’s flood in Makurdi, especially the management of Radio Benue, where a transmitter was submerged.…
Ayo Fayose, on Saturday promised that all projects started by his administration would be completed and handed over to his successor in good condition next year. He said no single development project embarked upon by his administration would be left uncompleted; the biting economic recession notwithstanding. He listed his administration’s projects to include the N5.7 billion over-head bridge (fly- over) in Ado Ekiti as well as the N3.8billion ulltra-modern Kings Market in Ado Ekiti. Fayose also cited the new High Court Headquarters project in Ado Ekiti and the local government headquarters dual road projects across the state, among others. He…
The 2 Division of the Nigeria Army said it would start Annual Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency competition on Monday in Benin. A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Capt. Mohammed Maidawa, on Sunday in Benin, said the event was set up to boost leadership qualities of Junior Commanders. Maidawa said the competition which would be hosted by the headquarters of the 4 Brigade, Ekehuan Military Cantonement, Benin, was also meant to prepare the junior commanders for bigger responsibilities. He said the competition which would feature five events, is expected to have all the formations and units under the…
Jay-Z has dropped a new video for a song titled “ManyFacegod” inspired by the “Game of Thrones” fantasy series. The message in the song talks about treating people with respect, celebrating black excellence. Watch the peculiar visual interpretation for this song starring Kenyan Hollywood actor Lupita Nyong’O.
Starboy Wizkid has a collaboration South African group Uhuru on this song titled ‘Duze’. The song rich in African sound has that typical Uhuru sound and Wizkid flavor for your listening pleasure. Wizkid borrows some lines from previous songs, as Uhuru also uses a familiar beat.
Starboy Wizkid is out with a freestyle tune titled ‘Trap King’. The song sees Wizkid go out of his element and talk with the confidence of a successful musician. Omar Sterling mof R2Bees also lends his rap voice, repping the Star Boy movement.
Solidstar finds himself falling for this lady in ‘International woman’. The Achievas Entertainment act knows how to make love songs sound so good. ‘Shokor’ his previous effort is as much a lovely tune as this current one. ‘Popito produced ‘International woman’.