Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return from suspension with a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday on another frustrating night at Old Trafford. Phil Jagielka’s first goal in almost two years looked to have caused terminal damage to United’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four. But right at the death Ashley Williams handled a shot from substitute Luke Shaw and was sent off, allowing Ibrahimovic to send Joel Robles the wrong way from the penalty spot. United might be 20 unbeaten in the league but it increasingly looks as…
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Leicester City moved within touching distance of Premier League safety and piled more misery on Sunderland manager David Moyes with a 2-0 victory over the strugglers on Tuesday. Craig Shakespeare now has five wins in five games as Leicester manager after substitute Islam Slimani and England striker Jamie Vardy struck in the second half. And Shakespeare seemed to have the Midas touch as two of his substitutes combined to break the deadlock with Marc Albrighton crossing for Slimani’s opener on 69 minutes. Albrighton then came up trumps again when he teed up Vardy to score the decisive second and lift…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned his under-achieving squad that they are playing for their futures at the Etihad Stadium. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach, tasked by the Abu Dhabi owners with establishing the club among Europe’s elite, has found his first season to be more demanding than he might have expected. City made an early exit from the Champions League last month, losing to Monaco in the last 16, the first time Guardiola has not reached the quarter-finals as a coach. Their 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Sunday, when they twice surrendered the lead and failed to…
DJ Xclusive rides with Runtown in this party song titled ‘Sexy girls’. This follows his collaboration with Timaya in ‘Vibrate’. Listen and enjoy.
They call him “Folly” for a reason. Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari named Mr. Folorunsho Coker the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). The announcement was made by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement from the presidency read in part: “As part of new appointments approved for government agencies and parastatals by President Muhammadu Buhari on March 31, 2017, Mr Folorunsho Coker, is the new Director-General for Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, while Mr Adedayo Thomas, is the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board, (NFVCB)”. Coker’s appointment has…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that he has no power to reverse the suspension of former Senate leader, Ali Ndume. Ndume was suspended on Wednesday, March 29, over a petition raised against Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye. “We should try and understand how the parliament works. I wish I had such powers these powers you give me I wish I had them. The President or Speaker is first among equals they are just presiding officers but unfortunately you know the legislative arm is the youngest people don’t understand, people give us this powers that we have, decisions that are…
Ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio has said Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has achieved more than President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government. The senate minority leader said this while addressing journalists on Monday, April 3, 2017 after he accompanied Gov Wike on a tour of on-going projects in Rivers State. “Governor Wike has done more work and projects in the last two years than the Federal Government. That is my considered opinion,” Akpabio began. Continuing, he said: “Performance is not necessarily an issue of the availability of resources. If your state gets N5billion, do projects of that amount. If…
Nollywood actress and her husband, Charles Billion, have welcomed a baby girl. The star revealed their child was born on April 3, 2017, without the aid of anesthetic and epidurals. She shared details from her natural childbirth on Instagram today, April 4, 2017. She wrote, “So last Sunday I didn’t get those Mother’s Day wishes gracefully. It was still mum to be wishes. Today is diff. Last night I became a mum 3/4/2017 .. And that was how I agreed to ve a supernatural childbirth. No anaesthetic no epidurals… Mums u guys didn’t tell me the real gist…. Well bodies…
Nigerian rapper JJC Skillz and husband of Funke Akindele is a year older today! In celebration of his big day, wife, Funke Akindele, threw a surprise for him early this morning. JJC woke up to happy birthday songs from his team alongside his wife’s video of herself singing for him. This comes after Funke Akindele woke fans up to a lovely photo of she and JJC accompanied with a lovely note calling him her ‘King’. She wrote, “If I had to do it all again, baby it will be with you happy birthday my king. Thanks for always being selfless,…
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie was inaugurated as the senior special assistant on entertainment, arts and culture to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on April 3, 2017. The actress was accompanied by her husband and colleague, Queen Nwokoye. Mercy was full of praise of her husband for supporting her in every step she takes. She shared a photo of the both of them together writing, “He supports my every move once its right and tells me not to move an inch once it’s wrong. Once again he has given me his blessings on this challenge. Odi, I worship the…
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has decided where he wants to go — and it’s Chelsea, according to the Telegraph. Sanchez is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium next summer, with Arsene Wenger having said that talks about a new deal are on hold until the end of the season. Speculation is growing that the Chile international could be off this summer, and the Telegraph said he “has put Chelsea at the top of his list.” However, Sanchez will “face a battle with Arsenal” to make that happen because they are not keen to sell him to a Premier League…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been linked with a move to LA Galaxy in recent weeks. The Swede has been non committal about his future and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admitted last month he is still awaiting the striker’s decision. However, American TV station Fox Sports claims Ibrahimovic’s move to MLS club LA Galaxy is already a done deal. They posted a photo of the 35-year-old wearing an LA Galaxy shirt on their official instagram account. And the caption read: “Confirmed from Europe. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play for Galaxy.” Ibrahimovic has been a sensation since joining United on a free transfer…
Jose Mourinho is to recommend a contract extension for Marouane Fellaini to the Manchester United board when the Old Trafford manager finalises his plans for summer rebuilding, sources have said. United triggered a one-year option in the midfielder’s contract in January in order to secure the 29-year-old to the club until the end of the 2017-18 season. But with uncertainty surrounding the Old Trafford futures of Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney beyond this summer — both players are expected to leave the club at the end of the campaign — Mourinho is keen to reward Fellaini for his contribution this…
Day 71 of the Big Brother Naija show was more about positivity and bonding as the reality show comes to an end this weekend. From Davido’s visit to Bisola and TBoss’ bonding moment, check out five things you probably missed on day 71 of Big Brother Naija. 1. It’s the housemates last week in the house and the theme for the week is Nostalgia. Biggie took the Housemates down memory lane with a challenge called the Memory Box. The Housemates were blindfolded and had to figure out what was inside the boxes that were placed in front of them. At…
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has hushed talk of a possible reunion with Gareth Bale, calling the rumours linking him to the German giants ‘a myth’. Ancelotti prised the forward away from Tottenham on deadline day in the summer of 2013 to bring him to Real Madrid. The Welshman was signed for a then-world record fee of £85million, a title which was usurped by Paul Pogba’s £89million switch to Manchester United last summer, and has formed a key part of Los Blancos’ attack since. And the Italian, who took over at the Allianz Arena at the beginning of the season,…
The Premier League is too fast, too physical and at times too dangerous. There is a potentially career-ending challenge in almost every game and for the safety of the players, it has to stop. Saturday’s Merseyside derby had a handful of X-rated tackles. Ross Barkley was the main offender with a particularly menacing lunge at Dejan Lovren. The Everton midfielder was not the only culprit; players from both sides threw themselves into challenges with a reckless disregard for their opponents — and themselves. The problem was not just at Anfield. Harry Winks may be ruled out for the season after…
Benue women on Monday staged a peaceful protest to Government House, Makurdi, to demand for more political appointments and elective positions in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the women held placards some of which read: “Give more political appointments to women”, “Women are tested and proven’’, “Gender justice or no votes’’ and “Women are critical stakeholders too’’. NAN also reports that women in various positions, including Mrs. Ngunan Addingi, a member of the State House of Assembly, and Mrs. Keziah Agundu, a member of the Benue State Civil Service Commission, were among the protesters Mrs.…
Laurent Koscielny could be sidelined for weeks with a “serious” Achilles problem, Arsene Wenger has warned, potentially dealing Arsenal a massive blow entering the final months of the season. Koscielny had to come off at half-time of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday after the recurrence of an Achilles injury that has kept him sidelined several times in the past. Wenger said the France centre-back still needs to undergo a scan, but that he could face a lengthy layoff. “It is certainly serious,” Wenger said Tuesday at his news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League game against West…
Saeon drops the video for remix to ‘Aii’ featuring Hiphop acts Vector, Ycee, Iceberg Slim and Terry Apala. Saeon is expected to release the mixtape “Birth of the Boychick”.
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has sympathised with the victims of a fire incident. The fire ravaged the popular Baboko market in Ilorin West Local Government area of the state. In a statement made available to Pulse by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, the Governor expressed concern over the recurring fire incidents in the market. According to him, the incessant fire outbreaks in the market have become worrisome. Ahmed promised that government will dialogue with stakeholders in the market toward finding a lasting solution. Governor Ahmed also called on market men and women to be extraordinarily…