Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists Paul Pogba has not been distracted by FIFA’s investigation into his £89.3 million move from Juventus ahead of Thursday’s crucial Europa League clash against Celta Vigo. World football’s governing body announced on Tuesday that it is looking at the deal through its Transfer Matching System (TMS), the online platform that monitors cross-border transfers. That news has interrupted the build-up to United’s Europa League semifinal second leg at Old Trafford. Asked if the stories had affected him or Pogba, the United manager told a news conference: “No. The question is simple. He asks the facts…
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Riyad Mahrez looks almost certain to head for the exit at Leicester City and spark a fire sale at the King Power Stadium, reports the Express. PSG will return to lead the chase for the £35 million-rated Algerian, though Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool have all shown interest in the 26-year-old.
It says as much about Arsenal’s rivals in the race for the top four, as it does for Arsene Wenger’s team, that the Emirates Stadium might still be hosting Champions League football next season. Ten days ago, Arsenal had dropped to seventh, eight points adrift of the Champions League positions — albeit having played one game fewer than fourth-placed Manchester City — after suffering a painful 2-0 North London derby defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. It felt like an era-defining loss. It was the day that Spurs cancelled “St Totteringham’s Day” for the first time in over 20 years by guaranteeing…
A Lagos Lawyer, Mr Shakiru Eletu, has described as “unproductive controversy” the debate on President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the Senate notifying the National Assembly of his trip to London. Eletu, also a law lecturer at the Lagos State University, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that semantics was no longer important since Buhari cited specific constitutional provision in the letter. “The president acted in line with the constitution; he needed not address the vice president as “acting president” in his letter since there are constitutional provisions. “What the president does normally is to coordinate affairs of government and,…
Reality star Kim Kardashian shared this adorable photo of little Saint. Looking like a pretty angel the Kardashian star accompanied the photo with a love struck emoji. The shot sees Saint, who looks so much like elder sister North, lying on a bed distracted by someone else. She also shared another photo of husband, Kanye West, carrying a sleeping North. “My baby boo,” she wrote alongside it. Meanwhile, the “Keeping Up With The Kardashian” star has revealed plans for a third child with husband Kanye West. In a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians the mum of two…
Chelsea will have to fight for the win they need to secure the Premier League title at West Bromwich Albion on Friday as the West Midlands club are determined to finish the season on a high after a woeful run, midfielder Chris Brunt has said. West Brom, winless in their last six, have lost their last three home games 1-0 and host Chelsea in their final match of the season at The Hawthorns. “It’s our last game at home, and we’ve done reasonably well at home, so it would be nice to go out and get a result against them…
Osun State says it owns just 14 percent equity in Omoluabi Garment Factory, located along Gbongan Osogbo road, Ede. Jayeoba Alagbada, a former commissioner for Commerce, Co-Op & Empowerment, made the disclosure. Alagbada is a commissioner-nominee in the State. His screening held at the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Recall that a certain highly placed person in government was rumoured to own the garment making company using Sam & Sara Factory Limited as front. But revealing the true status of government’s stake in the company, Alagbada revealed that government’s only contribution to the company was land, which secured for…
The ex-governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam, has withdrawn the fundamental human rights suit he instituted against the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking an order of unconditional release from detention. Suswam had also asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to order the DSS to award him N10 billion as compensation for unlawful incarceration and violation of his rights. When the matter was called on Wednesday, counsel to Suswam, Mr Joseph Daudu (SAN), told the court that his client had no further intention of continuing the suit. Daudu maintained that although Suswam’s doctor had placed him on strict bed…
Former Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has donated food items and cash to Internally Displced Persons (IDPs) In Edo state. The former Governor, who was accompanied by his wife, Lara Oshiomhole said taking care of the IDPs is not the business of government alone. According to Vanguard, he also urged the government to ensure that IDP camps across the nation are well equipped to properly cater for the children. Oshiomhole said “This is part of my wife’s commitment under the We Care Trust programme. We are happy to do more. We are really touched that so much can be done with so…
Kylie Jenner’s been spending a lot of time recently with Travi$ Scott. And, um, it seems like the Rob Kardashian/Blac Chyna relationship is finished. So, what’s next? Could it be a relationship reunion between Blac Chyna and Tyga? They do have a child together, and there’s some proof that they’ve at least been in close proximity to one another. According to Miami.com, the pair were spotted partying on Sunday night (May 7) at LIV. While not in the same camps at the time, Tyga reportedly looked up to the skybox where BC was and each smiled and waved to each…
She is one of the most famous female rappers in the world. And Nicki Minaj sparked some speculation that she is dating one of the greatest rappers of all-time. The 34-year-old Superbass hitmaker raised eyebrows as she shared a snap of herself cozying up to Nas on Instagram Tuesday. The 43-year-old had his arm around Nicki as they cuddled in the booth at Los Angeles restaurant Sweet Chick. The Pink Friday rapper – real name Onika Tanya Maraj – captioned the cute snap: ‘Only KINGS recognize QUEENS. @sweetchicklife has the best food congrats @nas.’ In it Nicki rocked a pink…
Kylie Jenner suffered from altitude sickness and received emergency oxygen during her trip to South America on Tuesday, May 9. The Life of Kylie star, 19, shared a series of Snapchat videos of herself receiving medical treatment and wearing an oxygen mask. In one clip, Jenner, wearing a red track suit, sits on a bed and works on her breathing, as her friends, including Jordyn Woods, gather around her. In another clip, Jenner’s doctor explains that the makeup mogul will be just fine. “At this altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level, you can feel nauseous, have headaches, feel like…
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is set to miss the remainder of the La Liga season after being banned for three games for telling the match officials to “put on some glasses” as he was sent off late in Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Eibar. With Atletico hanging on for victory following Saul Niguez’s second-half goal, Godin was booked in the 88th minute for arguing with a linesman over the awarding of a corner to the visitors. The Uruguayan then took the row to the fourth official and was shown a second yellow for making a “put on some glasses”…
Liverpool’s style of play has been feverishly debated throughout the season, with particular emphasis on their inability to get better results against lesser teams. Asked about the latest disappointment — a 0-0 draw at home to Southampton — Gary Neville offered up his views. There’s always a fraught relationship between the former Manchester United full-back and Liverpool supporters. David Beckham and Eric Cantona were renowned for their skills, while Neville was a steady enough defender. He was certainly no Dani Alves. Occasional comments about how much he disliked Liverpool often ratcheted up the rivalry and helped make him a United…
Antonio Conte wants to start his summer squad strengthening programme at Chelsea by signing Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, sources have said. Chelsea can seal the Premier League title with a win at West Bromwich Albion on Friday, but Conte, who remains a target for Inter Milan, is determined to move quickly in order to add to his squad ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next season. The former Italy manager is keen for defensive reinforcements due to John Terry’s planned departure from Stamford Bridge and Gary Cahill approaching his 32nd birthday later this year, as well…
The Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure the party wins all the 57 local council seats in the July 22 polls. The Governor said this at a stakeholders meeting which was held at the APC secretariat in Lagos, on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Ambode also thanked the party members for voting for him overwhelmingly during the 2015 governorship election. He said “We are meeting on a very happy note. I am able to look back and say that that confidence you reposed in me to defeat the PDP…
Ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the defection of ex-Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, to the All Progressives Congress as saddening and irritating. In a report by Punch, Fani-Kayode said it was unfortunate that Obanikoro would join the APC at the heat battle. He said, “My brother, Musiliu Obanikoro’s decision to join the APC irks and saddens me. I say this because I have always loved him and I care. You cannot fight evil by joining it. You cannot bring light by entering the darkness. You cannot find joy by partaking in the bread of sorrows. “You…
Ahead of the July 22 council polls in Lagos State, the Peoples Democratic Party says it is confident that its internal wranglings will be resolved for a “good showing” at the polls. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Saturday said the party was “closing ranks” for the forthcoming council elections. “The factions in the party in Lagos State are resolving their differences to put up a strong showing in the election. “The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)or any other party that had ruled out the PDP’s chances will be surprised at the…
Ahead of 2018 governorship election in Osun, Gov. Rauf Aregbesola said that he has not endorsed anyone to succeed him. The governor made the declaration in an all night interactive programme tagged: ‘Ogbeni Till Daybreak’ on Saturday in Osogbo. Aregbesola, said it was not true that effort to choose who would succeed him in 2018 was threatening his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The governor said APC in the state was as solid, strong and effective as any party could be. “There is no any aspect of our party’s organisation and management that have suffered in…
The report that the former minister of defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC), is false, sources say. According to Premium Times, a relation said that Obanikoro is still a bonafide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The source also revealed that the former minister went to see the APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu, in his home for reconciliation. Obanikoro’s associate however said that there is still a possibility that the former minister might decamp. The close political associate also told Premium Times that Obanikoro said he can never work with Ali Modu Sheriff. He…