Manchester United are still capable of winning the Premier League title this season, despite trailing Chelsea by 15 points with 12 games to go, according to former utility player Quinton Fortune. Man United are sixth on the table, but have built some impressive momentum over the past two months, culminating in Sunday’s League Cup success over Southampton. And ex-South African international Fortune, who played more than 100 games for the club between 1999 and 2006, says that United are certainties for the top four and will fight with Chelsea until the last day of the season for title honours. “One…
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is the first player in the Premier League to complete 1,000 passes in the opposition half this season. Statistics from EA Sports show that Pogba, who is currently on 1,029 passes with a completion rate of 83.05 percent, is ahead of Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson (987), Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil (954), Manchester City’s David Silva (930) and Eden Hazard (875) of Chelsea, while Ander Herrera (871), in sixth place, is Pogba’s nearest competitor at Old Trafford. The France international moved to United from Juventus in a world-record £89.3 million transfer in the summer and has impressed in…
Manchester United are to cover the cost of Russian visas for fans travelling to their Europa League game against FC Rostov on March 9, according to reports. United will make the trip to Rostov, located almost 2,000 miles away just east of Ukraine, for the round of 16 clash and around 500 fans are planning to travel to the game. The club have reportedly offered to refund the £118.20 processing fee for the Russian visa as a gesture of goodwill given the three-week timeframe between the draw and the tie. United play Chelsea in the FA Cup quarterfinal on Monday,…
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the Abuja-Kaduna road which was given an emergency facelift with the sum of N1.1 billion. Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, who inaugurated the road, commended the contractor for completing the project on schedule. He said the project was awarded on Jan. 7 with completion period of 50 days. The minister, who was represented by Mr Yemi Oguntominiyi, the Director of Highway Construction and Rehabilitation in the ministry, said the emergency repair was necessitated by the plan to close Abuja Airport. The Federal Government had in January announced the plan…
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged Northern State Governors’ Wives to consider the empowerment of women and youths. The First lady stressed that this is the best way to eradicate the increasing rate of drug addiction in the north. Buhari made the call when the governors’ wives paid her a visit at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday to brief her on the progress made in efforts to tackle drug addiction in Northern Nigeria. She said that drug addiction was a major challenge facing women and youths in the region. Buhari said she intended to…
The Senate will on Wednesday, March 1, confirm Justice Walter Onnoghen as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), The Nation reports. The newspaper cited Senate President Bukola Saraki to have confirmed the development. On Tuesday, February 21, the Senate had announced the receipt of a nomination letter from the acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, asking the Senate to confirm Justice Onnoghen as the CJN. Onnoghen was nominated following the retirement of former CJN, Justice Mahmoud Mohammed. “Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), I hereby notify you of the appointment of Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday waded into the boundary demarcation dispute among Ebonyi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. Although the outcome of the mediation was not made public, the stakeholders in the states attended a meeting which Osinbajo presided over at the State House. The Vice Presidential Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, simply wrote that the meeting was “to review updates on boundary and boundary demarcation issues’’. The Governors of Cross Rivers, Sen. Ben Ayade, Akwa Ibom, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Ebonyi, Mr Dave Umahi, and the Deputy Governors of the states were in attendance. Also in attendance were officials…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, and the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Yusuf, are to be summoned by the House of Representatives. According to multiple reports, the resolve to summon the police chiefs came as a result of the alleged constant harassment of the supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. In a report by Daily Trust, the House resolved to constitute an ad hoc panel to ascertain the reasons for the harassments and intimidation of supporters of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The committee will report back in three weeks for further legislative action. Rep member, Aliyu Sani…
The National Assembly has denied reports that it’s against the Federal Government Exclusive Picture of Senate President, Saraki and DSP Ekweremadu at Court[/caption]’s Social Intervention Fund. The lawmakers also said that they are working hard to ensure that the programme is successfully implemented. This was contained in a statement released by Mohammed Isa, the Special Assistant to Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Public Affairs. The statement reads: “Contrary to such mischievous and unfounded rumors, the National Assembly is fully committed and working hard to ensure that all impediments to the successful implementation of the programme are removed.” “Let it be…
During Gifty’s stay in the Big Brother Naija House, photos of the former housemate and supposed husband surfaced online. In an interview, Gifty addressed sex tape and marriage allegations saying, “I don’t have a sex tape, I don’t have a husband, I don’t have nothing.” (Watch interview below). Recently, Augustine Akuma who claimed to be a cousin to her suppossed husband, David Sorochukwu Akumah, released more photos from the reality star’s wedding. According to Akumah, the couple had irreconcilably differences over Gifty’s ‘cheating Life while still in her husband’s house.” “It’s a Pity that Gifty is still a very big…
2Face Idibia has explained that the reason for his donation of N3.5 million to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was motivated by a desire to improve their living condition. The R&B singer who made the contribution through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Lagos revealed this while presenting the cheque the Daily Post News reports. “The conditions I met the internally displaced persons, when I visited their various camps were terrible. They were really terrible. “The 2Face Foundation has, therefore, decided to enter into partnership with the UNHCR to see how we can help put smiles on the faces…
Sunkanmi Omobolanle is a Nollywood actor and son of veteran actor, Papa Aluwe. Born to the family of legendary Yoruba actor, Sunday Omobolanle popularly known as Papi Luwe decades ago, Sunkanmi followed his father’s path by taking to acting at a tender age. The actor graduated from the Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun state after studying Business Administration and has over the years risen to become a popular face in the Yoruba movie industry. On June 30, 2011, Sunkanmi got married to the love of his life, Abimbola.
Gabriel Afolayan also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh is a Nigerian actor and singer. He studied Theater Arts at University of Ibadan and is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan. As an actor, Gabriel won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing “Tavier Jambari” in Hoodrush (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for his hit songs, “Awelewa” and “Kokoro Ife”.
Tonto Dikeh’s husband, Oladunni Churchill, says he was never involved with actress Roseline Meurer. Contrary to reports, Churchill through his spokesman Mr Paul, said that Rose is not his personal assistant and he has no intimate relationship with Roseline Meuer. The philanthropist in an interview says Roseline is a Women and Child ambassador of the Churchill Foundation and what they share is just business. According to Mr Paul, “The foundation is all about empowering people. Our purpose is to be a blessing to the people of the world. Starting with Nigeria. We have brand ambassadors as you can tell. Rose…
Today is the birthday of Kanayo O Kanayo, Gabriel Afolayan and Sunkanmi Omobolanle. Kanayo O Kanayo, real name, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In 1992, Kanayo made his debut film appearance in the film Living in Bondage. The veteran actor has starred in over 100 films.
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho insists the FA Cup remains a priority for his side despite their bid to advance in the Champions League. Last week’s thrilling 5-3 victory over French side Monaco has left Pep Guardiola’s side in a strong position to advance to the quarterfinals in a competition in which the coach has excelled throughout his career. But before the return leg, City must face second tier side Huddersfield Town in an FA Cup fifth round replay, with a place in the last eight of that competition at stake. And Fernandinho insists City are keen to add to their…
Jose Mourinho has challenged his Manchester United stars to use their dramatic League Cup final win against Southampton as a springboard to bigger prizes. Mourinho lifted the first major trophy of his United reign on Sunday after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late header clinched a 3-2 victory at Wembley. The 54-year-old is the first United manager to win a major competition in his maiden season at Old Trafford and the 19th trophy of his glittering career made him only the third boss, after Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough, to enjoy four League Cup triumphs. Now Mourinho wants his players to learn from…
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said everyone at the Premier League club was playing for his future following Monday’s 3-1 loss by struggling champions Leicester City. The Merseyside club, who have managed just one win in 2017, have seen their title bid falter as they have dropped to fifth, 14 points behind leaders Chelsea, with 12 games remaining. “We are all playing for our future – myself included,” Klopp told British media, taking much of the blame on himself. “I don’t think (the players) are not as good as I think they are, but they need my help to show it…
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge’s future at the Merseyside club will be assessed at the end of the season, manager Juergen Klopp has said. The 27-year-old player, who has not scored in his last seven appearances for the club, has struggled with injuries and, according to media reports, could headline a list of potential departures from Anfield. “I have no idea what happens in the summer. It is not only Daniel but a lot of players,” Klopp told British media. “We will make decisions and speak about Daniel and any other players about what will happen at the end of the…
Claudio Ranieri will not have to wait long for another job following his sacking by Leicester City, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday. Leicester’s decision to sack Ranieri less than 300 days after he took them to the Premier League title reverberated around world football and surprised Guardiola. “Yes of course (it was a surprise),” the Spaniard, whose side face second-tier Huddersfield Town in an FA Cup fifth round replay on Wednesday, told reporters. “But I think Claudio has to be proud. He is going to find immediately a new job.” Leicester rediscovered their form on Monday in…