Jose Mourinho has insisted Manchester United never thought of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. Ronaldo had been linked with a move back to Old Trafford after stories in Spain that the winger wanted to leave the Bernabeu following accusations by authorities that he has committed a £14 million tax fraud. But Mourinho is adamant it was never an option, describing a move as “mission impossible.” He told a news conference after the 5-2 win over LA Galaxy: “We have never thought about it because he is such an important player for his club, of great economic power. We have not…
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Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has played down speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona. Herrera’s former Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has taken charge at Camp Nou, leading to the speculation, but he says he is happy at Old Trafford. “There is nothing certain about Barcelona because I am very happy at United and I feel valued and focused here,” he told journalists after Man United’s 5-2 win over LA Galaxy, in quotes reported by Marca. Herrera also expressed regret that a move to sign Alvaro Morata didn’t come off. United failed to reach an agreement with Real…
Wayne Rooney has said Romelu Lukaku must be mentally strong to succeed at Manchester United and warned it is increasingly difficult to live up to the high standards set at the club during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign. Rooney, United’s all-time record goal scorer, believes Lukaku has the ability to become a success at Old Trafford but said that is not the deciding factor. “Playing for Manchester United is a test of character,” Rooney told reporters. “You’ve got to be strong enough mentally to accept the challenge. United are a football club that demands success. Romelu has to be strong enough…
Prophet Elijah Ayodele, the founder of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said that Nnamdi Kanu will not actualise Biafra. Kanu, who is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been at the at the forefront of the struggle for an Igbo nation. According to Daily Post, the prophet also cautioned the IPOB leader to watch his utterances. The man of God said “Nnamdi Kanu’s life is at risk especially because of the way he talks, his misuse of words. “Forget about all he is doing, let him continue to pray to the dead souls. “Kanu will…
On July 14, 2017, Yemi Osinbajo visited the N-Power Situation Room in Abuja. The acting President was there to observe progress on the Federal Government’s job creation and empowerment initiative, which is part of the Social Investment Programme of President Buhari’s administration. He was taken on a tour of the room. This was led by Mr Afolabi Imoukhude, the SSA to the President on Job Creation/Youth Empowerment. During the tour, tablets procured for N-Power beneficiaries through the Bank of Industry were presented to him. These Made-in-Nigeria tablets are given to each beneficiary. They are preloaded with training and delivery content.…
The presidency has said that the picture of President Buhari that is being circulated online, is not new. On Saturday, July 15, 2017, a Voice of America correspondent, Saleh Shehu Ashaka, posted a picture of the president on Twitter. Ashaka said “President Buhari’s first picture in 68 days, since he departed Nigeria for medical treatment in London.” In a swift reaction, the President’s Personal Assistant (New Media), Bashir Ahmad, said “Salam Ashaka, apparently this picture like many of its kind that are being shared is not new, this particular one was taken late Feb., 2017.” President Muhammadu Buhari has been…
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has said that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is considering calls from various groups, for restructuring. Ojodu also said that Osinbajo is considering the various positions that have been put forward. The presidential aide said that the Acting President believes that the agitations of Nigerians should not be ignored. According to Daily Post, Ojodu said “The Acting President’s stance is that the debate must continue, that he is listening and he is hearing them loud and clear. “For him, debating and talking about restructuring is better than going to…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has threatened to drag Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to court. Fayose made the threat while calling on Osinbajo to release the report of the panel that investigated two top officials of Buhari’s government. The Acting President was the chairman of the panel that looked into the allegations of corruption against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal and Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke. According to Daily Post, Fayose, in a letter dated July 11, 2017, asked Osinbajo to act on the report. He said “I dare to…
A group known as the Middle Belt Volunteers is spearheading calls for ex-Senate President, David Mark to run for President in 2019. This is coming after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly zoned the presidency to the North. According to Daily Post, some posters of Mark have been seen around Abuja, Igah Ikeje, Okpo in Kogi State, and some parts of Kaduna State. Speaking to newsmen, an official of the group said “Yes, we are presenting him (Mark) as our candidate in 2019. He is the man to beat.” Senator David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark (GCON) is a retired Nigerian Army…
Of all the things to get energised about in football, whether or not a player celebrated a goal scored by a teammate in a preseason friendly with sufficient gusto does not come anywhere near the top of the list. Especially when said player did actually celebrate the goal, just not at the moment the ball found the net. Nevertheless, that was the reaction in some quarters to Olivier Giroud’s response to Alexandre Lacazette’s first goal for the club in the 2-0 friendly win over Sydney FC. But then Arsenal’s signing of Lacazette this summer was not just a standard squad…
Riding fresh off his Esquire Magazine cover, Idris Elba strips for Essence Magazine. The 44 year old actor who recently showed off his boyish looks for Esquire Magazine poses shirtless for Essence Magazine cover feature. Styled by foremost celebrity stylist Ade Samuels, Idris Elba chose a black on black look with his shirt button undone with flattering pants with banded waist that fits perfect sporting dainty wrist bands. In another shot, he goes completely shirtless choosing a denim with his Topman briefs peeking out. He snags his second cover just a few days apart. What do you think of his…
The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku. The presidential aide was suspended for alleged misconduct and anti-party activities, reports say. Reports say the deputy chairman of the party, Adolphus Ude, who was also suspended, and his group allegedly invaded the APC secretariat on July 3, 2017. Speaking to newsmen, Joe Orji condemned the invasion of the APC secretariat, while endorsing Ben Nwoye as the Enugu State Chairman of the APC. Orji also said that “the APC promised change in the country and it…
DJ Lambo has come out with her first song since becoming Choc Boi Nation president. The tune titled ‘Bebe’ features Skales and Victoria Kimani is quite a good listen, housed on briliant production courtesy in-house producer cum artist Ckay.
Michelle Obama stepped out at ESPYs on Wednesday 12th July 2017 wearing a Cushnie et Ochs dress and the look is unforgettable. The look that has since got rave reactions saw the 53-year old in the black dress featuring an asymmetrical cutout neckline in form fitting style modified from the brand’s Fall 2017 R-T-W Collection. She chose the elegantly flattering customized look with black pumps with diagonal strap details that matches the cutout detail on her dress to present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Timothy Shriver at ESPY Awards. She wore bold silver earrings with her signature sleek hair…
Gone are the days when celebrities take body-shaming lying down, and definitely not this actress. The feisty Hollywood actress took to her Instagram page to share a sexy snap of herself and some troll tried to dull her shine. With Henson showing off ample cleavage in her new snap, the troll tried to body shame her, commenting on the post, “Saggy.” “Cookie” as she is popularly known was quick to reply, “Like Your balls.” In recent times, celebrities have been going savage on Internet trolls as should be and maybe, just maybe they might be able to turn the tide…
Supposed awardees of ‘YouWiN’ under the administration of president Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the empowerment program has left them worse off and frustrated. Former President Goodluck Jonathan launched the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN) program with plenty of fanfare circa 2012. YouWiN was fashioned to help young entrepreneurs and women float their own businesses, given Nigeria’s huge unemployment figures. To achieve this goal, the government was going to hand beneficiaries grants, technical support and guidance through mentors. At the launch of the 4th edition of YouWiN in 2014, Jonathan claimed that the government’s empowerment project had created…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed grief over the death of another serving member of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Mohammed Wamakko. Wamakko died on Friday in Abuja at the age of 50. The lawmaker represented Kware/Wamakko Constituency, Sokoto State and was serving his first term. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, on Friday in Abuja, Dogara expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State. “Hon Wamakko was a dedicated lawmaker who had the progress of Kware/Wamakko federal constituency, Sokoto…
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has faulted the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s position on Nigeria’s unity. At the commemoration of 50years after the Biafra Civil War, Osinbajo had declared Nigeria’s unity was non-negotiable saying ‘we are better together than apart.’ But, speaking at a colloquium tagged ‘A day with the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka and Ijaw literary icons,” on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Kaiama, Bayesla State, Soyinka noted that anything – including Nigeria’s unity – is negotiable. “We must stop confusing and mixing up the argument, we are mixing up the argument,” Soyinka said. “It is very unfortunate…
Nelson Semedo didn’t think about any other offers once he learned of Barcelona’s interest, the Portuguese said after joining the Catalan club from Benfica in a deal worth an initial €30 million on Friday. Semedo, 23, moves to Barca on a five-year deal as the Camp Nou club hope they’ve finally ended their search for a new right-back following the departure of Dani Alves last summer. Both Manchester United and Manchester City had also been linked with the Portugal international, but he was determined that his destination would be Barcelona. “Barcelona was always my first option,” he said at his…
Leonardo Bonucci has taken out a full-page advert in Gazzetta dello Sport to thank Juventus after leaving the club for AC Milan. Bonucci, 30, had a strained relationship with Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri and it has been noticed that the defender failed to mention him in the farewell note, also posted on Instagram, that was entitled “A splendid story.” “Seven seasons have passed,” the statement read. “Seven seasons of victories, of dreams come true, of growth achieved via an empathic and exceptional bond with Juve, in its absolute entirety. “Six Scudetti, all experienced and earned by fighting. Naturally, there remains…