Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Manchester United are in the midst of a “decisive moment” in their season after his hat trick secured a 3-0 Europa League win over St Etienne on Thursday. Ibrahimovic scored from a soft free kick that dribbled through the wall, the simplest of tap-ins and a penalty after a questionable decision to help Man United move closer to reaching the round of 16. “We created good chances. It was important to get a good win at home and we bring it with us for the second leg ,” Ibrahimovic told BT Sport. “It was a good game,…
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was critical of his players’ attitude after the Europa League victory over St Etienne, accusing them of lacking the necessary focus. United won the last-32 first leg at Old Trafford 3-0, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic notching a hat trick, but the hosts survived some nervy moments, particularly in the first half. And when asked afterwards if he was happy with the result, Mourinho said: “I am — especially because in the first half, we played so bad, and we managed to finish it winning 1-0 when we don’t deserve. It was down to lack of concentration.…
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said that the current recession was caused by former President, Goodluck Jonathan’s mismanagement of the economy. Tambuwal also said that he had nothing against Jonathan personally even though he didn’t agree with his policies. The governor made the comments on Wednesday, February 15, while speaking to journalists. “It is normal to have opposing views on policies and programmes as it affects the general expectations of individuals and group. That was my realistic view on my stand against the former president’s leadership,” he said according to The Nation. “As the Speaker of the House of…
The Federal Government is reportedly set to hand over Shiite leader, Sheikh Zakzaky, to the Kaduna State government for trial. It was gathered that the handing over was authorized by the Attorney General of the judgment (AGF), Malami Abubakar. According to Daily Trust, the State government had since requested Zakzaky to be handed but the Federal government refused until now. The Sheikh’s release is said to enable the state government to charge the cleric to court for offences allegedly committed for close to three decades. The development, however, is in contrast to a judgement of an Abuja Federal High Court.…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has given the final order for former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke to forfeit about N34 billion to the Federal Government. The money, in separate sums of N23.4 billion, N9.08 billion and $5 million, was linked to Alison-Madueke by the EFCC. The order was given by presiding judge, Justice Muslim Hassan on Thursday, February 16. In reaching the decision, Justice Hassan said that the EFCC has successfully proved that the funds were proceeds of illegal activity. Justice Hassan had, on January 6, issued an interim order of forfeiture of the sum of 153.3 million dollars…
Late gospel star, Eric Arubayi, 34, will be buried on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Arubayi died on Saturday February 11, 2017, after suffering complications from the consumption of an expired anti-malaria drug. An internment and praise and worship session will be held in Delta state where he would also be buried. Arubayi, who was a runner-up of the first season of Idols West Africa passed away at the Delta State Teaching Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Chinonso and a son who is the only fruit of their three years marriage.
Nollywod actress Tonto Dikeh has had enough of the rumours! Just yesterday, actor Uche Maduagwu claimed that the actress left her home because husband, Oladunni Churchill was gay. According to Uche, Churchill was having an affair with Bobrisky and celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry. We reported that Churchill denied these allegations. Now, Tonto Dikeh has come out to say she doesn’t know this actor and has never had a conversation with him. According to her, Uche should keep her marital problems out of his mouth and respect her baby’s privacy. Read her statement below: “Hi Uche it’s been brought to my…
Gospel singer, Benita Okojie has taken to her Instagram to mourn the death of her father who recently passed away. Though saddened by the loss, the demise of the elderly man wasn’t all sobs for the singer who chose to focus on the positive impact the deceased had on her. Okojie, who broke the news of his passing on Thursday, February 16, 2017 was quite thankful for the support her father provided in choosing a career. “My hero and father has gone to be with Jesus. He made such great impact in my life and in the lives of so…
Sen. Ahmed Markarfi, Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has challenged the National Assembly to review obsolete laws that cause confusion and delay justice. “Let us tidy up the legal system by making it as light as possible, and not choke it up,” Makarfi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Wednesday. He challenged the law makers to make the system efficient by reviewing or repealing any legislation obstructing the quest for a speedy justice system. Makarfi said that Nigeria could do better with fewer laws that were effectively implemented, and decried the…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola. The actress who now goes by the name Foluke Daramola-Salako made her big break in 1998 when she made her TV debut in the rested soap opera “Palace”. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, the Osun state actress got married to Babatunde Sobowale in 2005. After having two kids together their union ended in 2008. Foluke Daramola re-married in 2012 to Kayode Salako. They had a traditional wedding. Four years after consolidating their romance with a traditional wedding, Foluke Daramola Kayode Salako formally registered their affair in the Nigerian marriage registry…
Arsenal conceded three times in 10 second-half minutes as their Champions League hopes all but evaporated in a crushing 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 meeting. Arsene Wenger’s side were level at the break, Alexis Sanchez scoring after his initial penalty was saved, to respond to Arjen Robben’s scorching opener, but an injury to Laurent Koscielny early in the second half prompted a humiliating collapse which only adds to the intense debate about Wenger’s future. Thiago Alcantara scored twice, with Robert Lewandowski also getting on the scoresheet and Thomas Muller scoring late on to…
Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to the crossroads of his Manchester City career. Just before the beginning of the season, the Nigeria international turned down the chance to participate at the Olympic Games in order to focus on impressing new manager Pep Guardiola and secure his precarious place in the City first team. That decision proved to be a good one, as it not only allowed him to meet the boss ahead of the new season, but also to receive the reassurances he needed. A rosy beginning led to three goals in seven appearances, including the winner in the Manchester derby…
Two of the most predictable things in football happened in the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening. Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben cut inside on his left foot and scored a trademark goal that nestled in the top corner, and Arsenal lost a Champions League knockout tie. This was the movie “Groundhog Day” revisited, but what about the next most predictable thing in football? Don’t forget the part where the Arsenal hierarchy look back on another season of underachievement with Arsene Wenger as manager and then sign off on another year in charge for the Frenchman. Only Wenger knows how that one…
The Champs Elysees is just recovering. The most beautiful avenue in the world went through a special night on Tuesday, as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Barcelona 4-0 in the Champions League round of 16. As always when PSG or France win a trophy or claim a great result, it gets flooded with fans. Tuesday was one of those nights, maybe the greatest since PSG won the Cup Winners’ Cup back in 1996. People took the Champs Elysees by storm like PSG had done against Barcelona a few hours earlier at the Parc des Princes. “Prodigious” read L’Equipe’s headline on Wednesday morning;…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Frontier has urged Governors Nyesom Wike and Ayo Fayose to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The group also said that visiting Buhari should not be the exclusive right of All Progressive Congress (APC) members. Fayose, the governor of Ekiti, and Wike, the governor of Rivers, are members of the PDP. The PDPYF made the call via a tweet on Thursday, February 15, following a visit by Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to Buhari on Wednesday. Both Saraki and Dogara are members of the APC, which is currently…
A member of the House of Representatives, Bello Sani, from Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state has died. According to Daily Post, Sani, 51, died on Wednesday, February 15. The Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara described the deceased as compassionate, principled, and interacted freely with all members in his lifetime. “With great sadness, I receive the news of the death of Hon. Bello Sani, who represented Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state,” Dogara said while announcing Sani’s death. “Our colleague was compassionate, principled, and interacted freely with all members. Our heartfelt condolences go to his immediate family, government and…
For months on end, the grapevine didn’t exactly know what to make of feelers from the Presidency regarding a President Muhammadu Buhari re-election. Very little was given away by Aso Villa. But there’s finally some cast-iron proof from the Presidential palace that 73-year-old Buhari who is tending to his health in a London apartment, will seek four more years once he’s done with the first four. It’s a likely prospect now. The hint came from a most unlikely source, but a strong enough one no less. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, still retains the President’s trust…
Mercy Aigbe has shared a cute video of herself and husband celebrating Valentine. The movie star was gifted quality time with her hubby after dropping their kids off at school. The couple can be seen enjoying an early morning swim after dropping the kids off at school. “Happy Vals Day Everyone.Love yourself enough and value the smallest things. Lol even when I let him go first he still cheats. Awesome God,” she wrote alongside the adorable video. Who knows? Maybe they would be going out for lunch or dinner later in the day? Mercy Johnson got married to her husband…
Cobhams Asuquo has dropped the music video for single ‘Empty’ off his forthcoming debut album ” For You”. The soulful beautiful tune was written and produced by Cobhams Asuquo. The video directed by Paul Gambit for Kurlevra Productions has cameo appearances by his beautiful wife. Watch and enjoy.
The BAFTA 2017 awards held on Sunday, February 12, 2017. The awards ceremony which was hosted by Stephen Fry, held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. “La La Land” which was nominated in 11 categories, won five awards. Check out full list of winners.