Manchester City know that they’ll need to offer Borussia Dortmund a pretty sweet deal if they are to cash-in on highly prized asset Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon international is one of Europe’s very best strikers, having found the back of the net 35 times this season, and cash alone may not be enough to convince Thomas Tuchel’s side to sell. The Sun, however, says that there has been a breakthrough in talks between the two clubs, with Pep Guardiola reportedly prepared to offer 20-year-old wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho as a sweetener to get the £60 million deal across the line. Iheanacho…
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Vincent Kompany has said it is vital that Manchester City secure a Champions League place and predicted Pep Guardiola’s second season in charge could be “exceptional.” City have qualification in their own hands despite dropping points in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Middlesbrough. While Guardiola will finish a season without a trophy for the first time in his managerial career, Kompany believes a top-four finish will build anticipation. And the City captain said the players were desperate to secure a Champions League place for a seventh successive season. “I’d swing the hammer if I had to, if I thought there…
Yung6ix has revealed that he is far from threatened by his musical counterparts especially those within his own genre. During a chat with Sunday Scoop, the rapper also revealed the reason why he named his label Kash Kamp Trick Billionaire Music. Yung6ix said, “My ambition is to become a billionaire and I am consciously working towards that. That is why I titled my last EP, Billionaire Ambitions. “I have my eyes set on being a music mogul so that I can empower other young artistes out there. Even now, I try to do that as I regularly give out cash…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah shared this photo of her three sons, Robert, Brian and Clarence Peters. Born to different fathers, award-winning video director, Clarence is the son of Sir Shina Peters. The actress who now lives in the US with her newly married husband, Anthony Boyd said she raised soldiers. She wrote on Instagram, “Robert, Brian and Clarence. I raised Soldiers. Motherhood is LOVE beyond imagination, Loyalty beyond understanding. Fatherhood? LOVE beyond human definition, beyond Betrayal cause His Name is JESUS CHRIST. Deuteronomy 28, 1-14. Happy New Month…it’s a new day.” Meanwhile, the 51-yr-old veteran actress and her fiancé,…
On April 30, 2017, Sauce Kid real name, Babalola Falemi was reported to have been incarcerated in a US jail. His arrest was made known on Instagram by a friend, rapper Willy Bang, who posted a 2016 mugshot of the rapper with the caption, “#FreeSinzu Miss Ma G @chiefhunnitbands.” Further investigation revealed that the 32-year-old was arrested and booked on July 26, 2016, in Idaho for Grand Theft. His last post on Instagram was 20 weeks ago when he wished Dammy Krane a happy birthday. Meanwhile, just four weeks ago Tee Billz posted a picture of Sauce Kid and the…
GWorldwide artist, Kiss Daniel is also a year older today! Popular for his hit song ‘Woju’ and ‘Laye’, Kiss Daniel would definitely be having a party to celebrate!
Nigerian comedian Helen Paul also turns a year older today. “Thank God almighty for the gift of life. I love you, Jesus,” she wrote on Instagram.
Today on May Day, Dr Sid of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty is 36 years old. The ‘Surulere’ singer took to Instagram writing, “I am truly blessed, this year we shall all move on to #GreaterThings thanks for all the birthday wishes. I am humbled.”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he did not declare his assets publicly. The former President said he did not make his assets public , because it was not the right thing to do as President. Jonathan also revealed that he did not want to declare his assets publicly when he was Vice-President, adding that President Yar’Adua asked him to do it. The former President also said that the public declaration of his assets will not reduce corruption. He said “It is not the President declaring his assets that will end Boko Haram and whether I am criticised from…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for showing support for their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The Ekiti state Governor was seen in court with the IPOB leader during his bail hearing in Abuja. The spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, who said Fayose is a honorary Biafran, was full of praises for Governor. He said “We also acknowledge the immense contributions of Femi Fani-Kayode and the honorary Biafran, Governor Ayodele Fayose, who did what no South-East or South-South governor had the courage to do.” Powerful also said it takes courage for a prominent figure…
Ekiti state workers have opposed plans by labour union leaders to honour Governor Ayo Fayose. The aggrieved workers under the aegis of Enlightened Workers Forum (EWF), say they have suffered a lot due to the non-payment of their salaries. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) are planning to honour Fayose with the Comrade Governor Award. The workers also allege that the unions met with the Governor, who promised to donate N10m to their cause. The EWF co-ordinator, Mike Bamidele, in a statement made available to Daily Post, said “By the way, why ths…
The author of the new book, Against the Run of Play, Segun Adeniyi has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan did not discredit his book. Jonathan, in a statement which he posted on Twitter, said that most of the accounts in the book were distorted. The former President also vowed to give an undiluted account of what really transpired before, during and after the 2015 elections. According to Premium Times, Adeniyi, who is also the chairman of the editorial board of ThisDay, said Jonathan debunked claims made by other respondents. Adeniyi also said “The respondents President Jonathan was referring to…
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has promised to spare no effort in ensuring that the state clears the four months outstanding salaries of workers in the state. He made the disclosure in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr Yomi Layinka on Sunday, ahead of the commemoration of 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state owes the workers four months salaries, having cleared the backlog till December 2016. Ajimobi urged the workers to continue to put in their best and key into the state government’s reform agenda aimed…
Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has denied reports that the president is being fed through tubes. Ahmad’s denial follows a report by Sahara Reporters that Buhari’s health had so deteriorated that he was receiving food and drink intravenously. “The story like many of its kind is untrue, as @GarShehu said on Thursday, there is no need for apprehension over President Buhari’s health,” Ahmad wrote via Twitter. He was referring to a statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu who urged Nigerians not to worry about the president’s health. Buhari’s health has been a major topic…
Cesare Prandelli believes that Mario Balotelli would be the best footballer in the world — if he wanted to be. Prandelli worked with the Nice forward during his time as manager of Italy with the pair enjoying a successful run to the Euro 2012 final together. Balotelli peaked during that tournament with his brace helping Italy beat Germany in the semifinals, but his career has not followed the expected path since. He was loaned out to AC Milan by Manchester City just six months later and while he scored 12 goals in 13 games for the Rossoneri in the second…
It is an open secret that Manchester United want to flex their financial muscles this summer by prising Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, but targeting the apparent heir to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world’s top footballer is as much to do with his impact off the pitch as on it. The 26-year-old would seem to be the answer to Jose Mourinho’s prayers in that he scores goals, makes them and, after three seasons working with Diego Simeone, is a player whose work-rate and team ethic makes him an ideal fit for a coach as demanding as United’s…
Manchester United are set to head into their Europa League semifinal first leg at Celta Vigo on Thursday without seven first-team players. Manager Jose Mourinho saw United’s injury problems grow during Sunday’s 1-1 home draw with Swansea as defenders Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly were forced off. Bailly’s absence means Mourinho does not have a recognised senior centre-half available, with Chris Smalling and Phil Jones also injured. But midfielder Juan Mata was back on the bench against Swansea after missing eight games with a groin problem. He underwent a training session on the pitch following the match, increasing his chances…
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin’s thigh injury is not serious and he will return to action within 10 days, manager Ronald Koeman said after the Frenchman missed Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League loss to leaders Chelsea. Everton have lost just one league game that Schneiderlin has been involved in and the 27-year-old was ruled out of the Chelsea game after sustaining the injury in training. “It’s not really bad. It’s not the end of the season for Morgan. Maybe (he will be available for) next week, maybe not – but it will not take longer than 10 days,” Koeman told the club’s…
Manchester City’s hopes of finishing in the top four hinges on their three remaining home games in the Premier League, manager Pep Guardiola said after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with second-bottom Middlesbrough. Fourth-placed City are level on points with third-placed Liverpool and are a point ahead of Manchester United, who also drew against a relegation-threatened side Swansea City on Sunday. City have lost just one league game at home this season and play three of their four remaining league games at the Etihad Stadium. “Our qualification depends in our home at the Etihad with the three games that we have,” Guardiola…
Jurgen Klopp has said it is harder to be a centre-back for Liverpool than it is for other clubs including Manchester United. Liverpool have struggled defensively this season, conceding 42 goals in 34 matches, although they are third in the Premier League table with four games to play. Klopp indicated he is in the market for reinforcements at the back this summer but is targeting a player who suits Liverpool’s higher defensive line. He said: “If you defend deep then you have a lot of legs and help around, that’s how it is. The first goal last week, this is…