Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is “like Indiana Jones,” succeeding wherever he goes. Ibrahimovic, 35, took his goal tally to 23 in all competitions on Thursday as he netted a hat trick in a 3-0 Europa League round-of-32 first-leg victory over St Etienne. United are favourites to win the competition with the bookmakers, just as they are for the upcoming EFL Cup final against Southampton, and the former Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain striker is determined to win more silverware. Ibrahimovic has already won the Community Shield since joining United, and he compared…
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Arsene Wenger insists he will still be managing next season — whether it is at Arsenal “or somewhere else” — but refused to shed any more light on whether he will walk away from the Emirates Stadium. Wenger confirmed on Friday that he will make his decision on whether to stay in the job in March or April, but said Wednesday’s 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich would not lead him to retire. “No matter what happens, I will manage next season, whether it’s here or somewhere else. That’s absolutely for sure,” Wenger told a news conference ahead of Monday’s FA…
Former AC Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi said he believes Barcelona have hit a brick wall after their 4-0 Champions League humiliation at Paris Saint-Germain. The thrashing left the Catalan side facing a round-of-16 elimination for the first time since 2007. Sacchi — who spent time in Spain as Real Madrid’s director of football and also coached Atletico — praised Barca’s success over the last decade but suggested losing their principles had led to the humiliating defeat. “For some time, Barcelona have not been the old Barcelona,” he told Sport. “Even in La Liga they beat the weak clubs with ease…
Paul Scholes has said Manchester United should make an attempt to sign Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann in the summer. France international Griezmann, the top scorer at Euro 2016, is one of world football’s most sought-after players. Although the 25-year-old is under contract at Atletico until 2021, there has been regular speculation that United are among the clubs considering paying the €100 million release clause in his contract. And former United midfielder Scholes told German football magazine kicker: “If Griezmann is within reach, why wouldn’t we take advantage and try to sign him, especially if our youngsters aren’t at the…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was “refereed as a star” in the Europa League win over St Etienne, the French club’s coach has suggested. Ibrahimovic scored a hat trick as United won 3-0 to put themselves in command ahead of next week’s return leg. His first came from a free kick St Etienne felt should have been given to them, while his third was from the penalty spot after a contentious award by referee Pavel Kralovec. “He was refereed as a star,” St Etienne coach Christophe Galtier told his postmatch news conference. “He was refereed as a star, but it…
Pep Guardiola has said it is uncertain whether Gabriel Jesus can return for Manchester City this season after the forward underwent an operation on the broken bone in his foot. Gabriel fractured a metatarsal in his right foot during City’s 2-0 win at Bournemouth and is expected to be ruled out for between eight and 12 weeks. The 19-year-old had an operation in Barcelona on Thursday and, asked at a news conference whether he might play again this season, Guardiola indicated that was possible, saying: “Last night he had an operation — it was good, really good. “The most important…
Nigeria imports not less than 189.5 metric tons of tomato paste and sauce in the last 12 months, an expert has said. The expert, Mr Duro Kuteyi, food manufacturer at Betamark Consulting, made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos, while reacting to issues of post-harvest waste of fresh tomatoes in major farms across the country. Kuteyi, food technologist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that there was a lot of waste of fresh tomatoes and pepper in Nigeria. He attributed the reasons to post harvest losses and lack of processing techniques which had made Nigerians…
The Ministry of Finance has denied claims by Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, that it is refusing to release the statutory allocation due to the state. Fayose had earlier accused the ministry of withholding the funds and causing his people to suffer. According to the ministry however, the governor failed to comply with requirements which would have qualified his state to receive the payments. “This is not the first time of non-compliance by the Ekiti State Government,” a statement released by ministry spokesman, Salisu Dambatta read. “His (Fayose’s) administration defaulted in meeting the conditions specified and agreed upon by the…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has revealed that the government wants to spend N40 million to feed wild animals when many Nigerians can’t eat. According to the senator, who represents the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, the sum is stated in the 2017 budget. He made the comments via Twitter on Thursday, February 16. “It breaks my heart that at a time when many Nigerians can’t eat we are budgeting N40 million to feed wildlife in Aso Rock Presidential Villa,” he tweeted. “At N510 to a dollar, BuyNaijaToGoTheNaira is no luxury, it is not even a necessity. Nigeria has reached the stage where…
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU) in Malete has extolled the virtues of Prof. Sunday Otokiti, its former Head of Department of Business and Entrepreneurship. Some officials of the university described his death as a big loss to the KWASU community as he had left a big vacuum. The university’s Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, expressed sadness over Otokiti’s death and prayed to God to accept him as one of His most favourite servants on earth. “I am hugely saddened by the death of Prof. Sunday Otokiti, a senior member of our university community, who served meritoriously as Director of…
It’s one week, one Fayose drama these days. Say hello to the new world order. This week, Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose boarded an Abuja bound plane with one aim in mind–take on finance minister Kemi Adeosun concerning why the Budget Support Facility (BSF) due his State, had been withheld. According to reports, Fayose arrived the premises of the finance ministry in the FCT at about 3pm, enraged and belching smoke from both nostrils. It has become a familiar Fayose sight. Adeosun was unavailable when Fayose stormed Abuja. She should thank her stars. The minister was attending the weekly…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that the president will be back soon. Adesina also said that there will be no special event to welcome Buhari back home. The presidential spokesman made the comments on Thursday, February 16, during an interview with Arise TV. “The fact that the president is receiving visitors, the fact that he has spoken with the American president and the fact that he has asked us to tell the world that he’s fine. I think that’s just enough,” he said. “I wish I could give you a definite date, I really wish but then…
Bill Cosby is free of a defamation lawsuit by Katherine McKee. A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed the lawsuit against Bill Cosby by Katherine McKee. Mckee, an actress, claimed the veteran TV host raped her in 1974, according to court documents. McKee’s sexual assault allegation first appeared in a New York Daily news article in 2014. After the article was published, Cosby wrote a letter to the paper denying the claim. His lawyer then asked the paper to retract the article, according to spokesman Andrew Wyatt. McKee went on to sue the comedian for defamation, seeking monetary and punitive…
Legendury Beatz is a Nigerian record producing and songwriting duo, composed of siblings Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko. Their production style is deeply rooted in afrobeat as well as in several other genres, including hip-hop, reggae fusion, moombahton and electro house. Legendury Beatz made international headlines in the Nigerian recording industry by producing the critically acclaimed single ‘Azonto’ and Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’. The duo have been noted for their extensive work with Wizkid. They have also been noted for writing and producing a consecutive string of hits. The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has just revealed the passing on of his grandmother. The “October 1” star took to Instagram today, February 17, 2017, to announce the news. He wrote, “My mother called me this morning and was crying, before I ask what happened, she wailed and said Maami ti ku. Then I said to her “Maami, sebi mama ti dagba, then she goes ” sebi iya mi si ni” then I said ok but she’s old so e ma ke mo. My grandmother should be about 100 years,the exact date of birth was not documented though but…
Seems like Toke Makinwa is ready for whatever legal battle Maje Ayida is bringing. The estranged husband of the popular media personality we reported hired lawyers to stop the sales and promotion of her memoir ‘On Becoming’. Ayida’s legal representatives sent Toke Makinwa a “letter of demand” to stop all forms of promotional activities and also the sales of the book. Toke shared this, “The gloves have come off let’s do this!!!!!” on Twitter today, February 17, 2017 which makes us wonder if she’s ready for the legal battle. Toke Makinwa’s estranged husband hired Carter-Ruck a top UK firm that…
Hollywood couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are splitting for good. Despite reports that the couple had put their divorce on hold, US Weekly reports Jennifer is getting ready to file for divorce from Ben Affleck. Garner and Affleck revealed in June 2015 that they were going their separate ways after 10 years of marriage. Now, Jennifer is not holding up but going ahead with divorce proceddings. Apparently, she can’t wait to be free. Following their split, Garner and the Oscar winner continued to travel as a family so the kids could be near both parents when one of them…
Reality star Kim Kardashian is back with more bootylicious photos. The 36-year-old mum of two has shared new photos on her personal website and they are sizzling hot! The shots which were shared on Thursday, February 16, 2017, were taken during the family’s recent trip to Costa Rica. In the images, you can see Kim in white bikini bottoms showing off her famous behind. In one photo she crouched down in the water with her perky bottoms and gazed seductively behind her at the camera.
Chairman of the National Unity Party (NUP), Chief Perry Opara has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died the day former president, Olusegun Obasanjo tore his membership card. Opara also said that the former ruling party is “gone and gone forever.” He made the comments on Wednesday, February 15, to counter claims by former president, Goodluck Jonathan that PDP is still Nigeria’s strongest party. “I totally disagree with former President Jonathan. In the first place, he caused PDP’s defeat in 2015. He should not have contested in 2015,” Opara said according to Leadership. “He should have allowed Dr. Tafawa…
Mauricio Pochettino was at a loss to explain Tottenham’s Europa League defeat to KAA Gent but he admitted his team are in a “bad period.” Jeremy Perbet’s second-half goal gave the Belgian side a deserved 1-0 victory in the round-of-32 first leg, leaving Tottenham with one win in four matches. They play the return leg at Wembley Stadium next Thursday, needing a first goal from open play since the 4-3 win against League Two Wycombe Wanderers on Jan. 28 to progress. “That is only the first leg and the tie is open. It was an even game from the beginning.…