Manchester United are set to complete a deal for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata this weekend and will announce the transfer next week, according to reports in Spain. United had an opening bid of £52million rejected by Madrid for the Spaniard but the Red Devils are confident of reaching in agreement in the coming days. Morata, 24, is keen on leaving the Bernabeu after making just 19 starts under Zinedine Zidane last season and he’s been promised an important role at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss gave him his debut in Madrid and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s departure means…
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Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid, according to reports in his native Portugal, in a decision that has been described as “irreversible”. The 31-year-old former Manchester United winger is reportedly angry at his treatment by Spanish tax authorities and wishes to leave the country, according to the front page of Portuguese daily A Bola on Friday. Ronaldo is the subject of a lawsuit brought by Spanish prosecutors over tax that they believe he should have paid on image rights income. The winger is being accused of defrauding nearly €15m from the taxpayer. Real Madrid issued a statement fully supporting…
Members of the Plateau House of Assembly on Tuesday in Jos decried the non-execution of constituency projects by the state government. The lawmakers, at a special plenary to mark the end of the first half of the 8th Assembly, regretted that no constituency project had been executed “in the last two years”. “This is our second year and nothing has been said about constituency project; this is not healthy for us. I have been a member of this House since 2007; this is the worst scenario,” Ibrahim Baba-Hassan (APC/Jos North) said. Baba-Hassan, who led the discussion, said that the non-execution…
A chieftain of the APC, Timi Frank says Senate President Bukola Saraki has been vindicated by God. Frank’s comment is sequel to Saraki’s victory at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The CCT dismissed Saraki’s case of false asset declaration following his no-case submission on May 4, 2017. Frank said the ruling by the CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, that the prosecution team failed to prove the allegation against Saraki showed that “it was initially a mere political victimization engineered by a section of the ruling class.” While commending the tribunal for allowing justice to prevail,…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Tuesday reaffirmed that the party-led Federal Government would not disappoint Nigerians. He said that the party was conscious that Nigerians reserved the power to vote it out in 2019 if it failed to meet their expectations. The chairman stated this when Mr Okoi Obono-Obla, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, presented his book to him at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja. The book titled “APC: The Making of a Change Agent’’ was reviewed by the Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode…
The Comptroller of Federal Operations Unit (FOU) ‘A’, Mohammed Uba Garba has said the agency intercepted smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N330million. According to Garba, the officers and men of customs service intercepted smuggled goods with a DPV of N334,042,396.8 between the months of April 1, 2017 and June 12, 2017. He further said the Unit also recovered Two Hundred and Seventy Three Million, Six Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty Eight Naira, Seventy Five kobo (N273,675,138.75) from duty payments and demand notices on goods that tried to beat the system. Giving…
In line with the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. Ibok-Ette Ibas’ effort to reposition the Nigerian Navy, 21 senior officers were redeployed on Thursday to head different formations and commands. The Director, Naval Information, Capt. Suleiman Dahun, Spain in a statement in Lagos that the posting was to re-organise the upper echelon of the Nigerian Navy. He stated that “the new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command is Rear Adm. SAG Abbah, formerly Navy Secretary. “Rear Adm. V.O Adedipe, formerly Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, moves to Eastern Naval Command as FOC. “Rear…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has pledged the senate’s commitment to ensure speedy passage of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA),the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and the Financial Reporting Council Act. Saraki made the pledge when the Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Mounir Gwarzo, led his team on a visit to the Senate on Wednesday in Abuja. The senate president assured that the bills would be looked into as soon as possible as they would help create an enabling business environment for the country when passed. “The most important thing is to see that we carry out…
Tyga should really just be grateful that Kylie Jenner put up with him as long as she did, and that the world seems to have overlooked the fact that he was dating a minor when he was already old enough to rent a car. Instead, it looks like he’s spending his time taking cheap shots at his ex. What a class act. That Instagram photo is almost fine on its own — well, except that Tyga’s in it — right? Except that his caption, “Better Dayz,” seems like he’s bragging about how much “better” his life is since Kylie finally…
The feud between Lil Wayne and his former surrogate “daddy”/label head Birdman has been raging for over two-and-a-half years, with a high-stakes legal battle still being waged behind closed doors. Despite that one-off OG Cash Money reunion track early last year, Weezy has continued to express his disdain for Baby. At a Las Vegas concert this weekend, any rumors that the two had squashed their beef were apparently once again put to rest, as Weezy kicked into a song with an emphatic “Birdman, you can suck my dick!” Watch below, courtesy of DJ Akademiks: As he always has, Birdman continues…
She posed in a sheer bra to promote her latest Kylie Cosmetics lip color in an Instagram picture she shared Wednesday. And one day later, Kylie Jenner swapped out the lace for a skintight tank top and cropped sweater. The 19-year-old flaunted her full chest on Snapchat Thursday while wearing the curve hugging look. In 2015, the teenager revealed on her website KylieJenner.com that she uses the Bombshell bra by Victoria’s Secret to rock a fuller look on top; That particular bra by the lingerie company adds two full cup sizes. Kylie chose a cream colored top that featured a…
Mr 2Kay is out with a lovely tune titled ‘Gifty’. His love interest is played by the recent Big Brother Naija 2017 house member Gifty.
Media personality Charly Boy is down with the blues. The eccentric star has penned a sweet note to his wife, Lady D, and we’re getting butterflies. Charly Boy who recently staged a shirtless protest in the city of Lagos took to Instagram on June 14, 2017, to serenade his sweetheart. He wrote, “My Wife, I trust that our togetherness over the years have taught some people about perseverance, tolerance, discipline and friendship. Though our marriage has not been a bed of roses like that, but we have managed to stay loyal to one another. I have been our soldier, protecting…
A deadlocked Pennsylvania jury battling to reach a verdict in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial was to deliberate a fifth day Friday as to whether or not he drugged and molested a woman more than 13 years ago. The 79-year-old pioneering black actor could face the rest of his life in prison if convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault against 44-year-old Andrea Constand at his Philadelphia mansion in January 2004. The 12-member jury informed the court that after nearly 30 hours of deliberations, they had been unable to reach a unanimous decision. Judge Steve O’Neill ordered them back…
Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been listed among the most valuable U-21 players in world football. In the list compiled by the reputable CIES Football Observatory, Ndidi is 10th most valuable U-21 player in the world. France and Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe leads the list with Ousmane Dembele (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) and Gabriel Jesus making up the top five. Renato Sanches (Bayern Munich) Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan) Frank Kessie and Ndidi completing the top 10. Ndidi who is valued at €30.3m by CIES Football Observatory has enjoyed a steady…
AC Milan were left fuming Thursday when their highly-rated 18-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he would not sign an extended contract with the Italian giants. Considered the heir to Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, Donnarumma is a target for a number of top clubs and making him the pillar of the club’s future with an extended contract had been Milan’s number one priority. “Mino Raiola (the player’s agent) has just told me there will be no extension with Donnarumma and that the decision is definitive,” the club’s general manager Marco Fassone told reporters after a 40-minute meeting with Raiola.…
Ronaldo reacted to accusations that he evaded paying taxes of 14.7 million euros ($16.4 million) by saying that remaining silent was the “best answer”. “Sometimes the best answer it’s to be quiet,” the Real Madrid star forward said on Instagram with a photo of himself in a Portugal polo shirt and right forefinger raised to his lips. Ronaldo insisted Wednesday that he had a “conscience clear, always”, as he arrived at Lisbon airport to fly out to the Confederations Cup in Russia. Real Madrid have given their backing to Ronaldo, saying they had “full confidence in our player Cristiano Ronaldo,…
France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has moved to Bayern Munich from Lyon for a record fee that could reach €47.5 million, the Bundesliga champions announced on Wednesday. The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon. Before bonuses Bayern paid €41.5 million, making Tolisso the most expensive player to be signed by a Bundesliga club, breaking the previous record set when Javi Martinez joined Bayern from Athletic Bilbao in 2012. It is also Lyon’s most expensive sale, ahead of Michael Essien’s departure to Chelsea for €38 million in 2005. Tolisso, who made…
Feelers from the Nigeria Football Federation suggest that there will be some changes as regards how players are invited for national assignments as well adding more specialised hands to the Super Eagles back-room staff. The 2-0 reversal against South Africa in Uyo last weekend sent shockwaves throughout the Nigerian football fraternity which necessitated a meeting between Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and the Federation. Tuesday’s meeting, which saw the Minister of Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung in attendance, saw a list of proposals tabled for Rohr which includes a proper scrutiny of his team selection for games and recommendations by the…
Manchester City have the talent to compete on all fronts if they cut down defensive mistakes next season, winger Raheem Sterling has said. Manager Pep Guardiola ended his debut campaign without a trophy as City finished third in the league after sloppy defending cost them crucial points to end their title hopes. Their Champions League campaign was dogged by similar issues as City failed to protect a two-goal lead against French side AS Monaco and were knocked out in the Round of 16, but Sterling remains hopeful for the future. “With the team, the players and the manager we have,…