Manchester City have been charged in relation to the Football Association’s rules on anti-doping, the FA said in a statement. Clubs are required to provide accurate details of training sessions and player whereabouts so they are available for testing at all times. An FA statement read: “Manchester City have been charged in relation to the FA’s rules on anti-doping. It is alleged that the club failed to ensure that their ‘club whereabouts’ information was accurate, contrary to Regulation 14(d).” A source has told ESPN FC that a charge is brought if the FA allege it has not been kept up…
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Manchester United have secured Marouane Fellaini to a lengthened contract at Old Trafford after triggering the club’s option of a 12-month extension to his current deal. Senior figures at United and sources close to the player have confirmed that Fellaini, a £27.5 million signing from Everton in August 2013, signed the contract last month after being reassured by manager Jose Mourinho that he remained an important figure in his plans. As reported by ESPN FC, Mourinho had made it clear to Fellaini and the United hierarchy that he would not entertain offers for the 29-year, who scored the club’s second…
Lionel Messi broke Athletic Bilbao’s hearts with a late free kick as Barcelona’s big guns kept their Copa del Rey hopes alive. Messi struck with 12 minutes remaining at the Nou Camp to seal a 3-1 win on the night and a 4-3 aggregate victory to ensure Luis Enrique’s men made it to the last eight. Barca went into the second leg trailing 2-1 and knowing failure to end a run of two games without victory would spell disaster in front of a crowd of 71,445. However, Luis Suarez cancelled out Bilbao’s advantage with his 100th goal for the club…
Jurgen Klopp admitted he is relieved his Liverpool side are only one goal down in their EFL Cup semifinal with Southampton after the 1-0 defeat in the first leg on Wednesday night. The Reds’ hopes of reaching the final of the League Cup suffered a blow on the south coast, and they could have found themselves even further behind in the tie had it not been for a number of good saves from goalkeeper Loris Karius at St. Mary’s. Nathan Redmond’s goal in the 20th minute on the back of a Ragnar Klavan mistake gave the Saints a slender advantage…
Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi has been paid off by Chelsea with the sum of N1b (£2m). Mikel Spent 10 years at Chelsea before leaving to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda in the January transfer window. After leaving the club, the midfielder has been paid off with the sum of N1b (£2m). Mikel’s Chelsea contract was to run out at the end of this season and the sum they paid him off with is his wages for the last six months of his deal. This comes after Chelsea decided to let the midfielder for free despite still having…
It looks like Tee Billz is back to being a hands-on dad. The talent manager clad in all black and a snapback was spotted walking his son Jamil Balogun into his classroom. Jamil fondly called ‘Jam Jam’ by his mother, singer Tiwa Savage was sporting a white t-shirt, red pants, grey socks and toddler high top Converses. Tiwa Savage recently returned from a vacation in Dubai with her son. Meanwhile, on January 7, 2017, Tee Billz shared a post on Instagram stating that he wanted his family happy. “I’m at a point in my life where I want my family…
The Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam George, has urged the people of the State to set aside partisan interest and throw their unflinching support behind Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. In a press statement sent to us by the Commissioner, Tam George asked the people to protect the state from the claws of desperate politicians bent on destabilising the State. The Commissioner gave the urge at George Ama Community in Okrika Local Government Area, during a reception and award ceremony organized by the Community in his honour. He pointed out that Rivers State was passing through…
Impeached Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume has revealed that Senate President, Bukola Saraki was behind his removal. In a chat with Premium Times, Ndume explained why he was removed as Senate leader when he least expected. The Senator from Borno State also alleged that his statement over the Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu’s appointment as EFCC’s chairman angered Saraki and other leaders of the Senate. In his words: “What I said was that for us (Senate) to claim to have a rejected a nominee sent to us by the president, we have to follow the right procedure, and observe our…
The Convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Group, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday described the condition of IDPs as a humanitarian tragedy of immense proportion. The convener made this known while marking the Global Week of Action to mark 1000 days of the abduction of Chibok Girls in their school on April 14, 2014. “Our Chibok girls are themselves IDPs wherever they may be. “In further assessing the crisis, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that the crisis, coming into its eight year, shows no sign of abating and is adding to the long…
The Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday advised operators in the power supply industry to focus on improving the lot of electricity consumers. Fashola made the call in a communique at the end of the 11 monthly meeting of operators in the power sector. The communique was by Mr Hakeem Bello, Special Adviser on Communication to the Minister in Abuja. According to the document, Fashola encouraged the operators and service providers to enhance the experience of their consumers by improving metering and reduction of estimated billings. The meeting focused on identifying and finding practical solutions…
Days after flaunting a brand new 2017 Range Rover, Davido has added a Mercedes 2017 GLA250. Worth over N10.5m, the DMW boss took to Snapchat to show off his latest ride. This means under 13 days, Davido has gotten two cars worth millions of Naira. Davido continues to prove the recession has got nothing on him. When he showed off his white gleaming car, he wrote alongside it, “Zero recession”. Meanwhile, the singer took to Snapchat on Christmas day sharing various videos of himself and one-year-old Imade on a lunch date. Just recently, he was captured dressing up his little…
Nigerian star Davido has just revealed his new year’s resolution…..sort of! The singer took to Instagram on January 10, 2017, sharing a new photo of himself with five fingers raised. “Think Big. Be Positive. Know your shit. Mind your Business. Pray to God … 2017,” he wrote. Meanwhile, Davido has added a Mercedes 2017 GLA250 to his collection of luxurious rides. Worth over N10.5m, the DMW boss took to Snapchat to show off his latest ride. This means under 14 days, Davido has gotten two cars worth millions of Naira. 14 days ago, he flaunted a brand new 2017 Range…
What did we say about 2017 the year of ballers in the entertainment industry? From Davido buying two cars within 13 days to Kcee always flaunting wads of dollars, comedian Koffi has also bought himself a petrol station. The jester took to Instagram today, January 10, 2017, to share the news with fans and followers. “#BeastMode Just bought me a station. New Year New Hustle. We going in. Hit the ground running.” Apparently, Koffi was just joking around as he edited the caption to read, “#BeastMode Just bought me a ‘play’ station. Master of ceremony FatgbemsUnveiling New Year New Hustle.…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has identified Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko as his priority midfield summer target, but could accelerate a move for the youngster this month once Morgan Schneiderlin completes his £22 million transfer to Everton. Sources familiar with United’s recruitment plans have told ESPN FC that Mourinho sees Bakayoko, 22, as possessing the qualities to complement the more attack-minded Paul Pogba in midfield. The France under-21 international is also regarded as a potential long-term successor to Michael Carrick who, at 35, has become a key figure under Mourinho, but is nonetheless regarded as approaching the twilight of his career…
Manchester United are one step from Wembley Stadium thanks to a comfortable first-leg win, which was secured by goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini. Mata’s strike, his seventh of the season, once again highlighted his importance to manager Jose Mourinho’s team, while substitute Fellaini’s late header prompted a touchline bear hug with his manager and gave United control of the tie ahead of the second leg at the KCom Stadium on Jan. 26. When Mourinho took charge at Old Trafford last summer, Mata was deemed to be one of the most likely victims of a clear-out by the new…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has indicated that the club are unlikely to bring in defender Victor Lindelof or any other player in January. Speaking after his side’s EFL Cup semifinal first leg win over Hull City, Mourinho told Sport TV he felt United would focus on another major summer transfer push. The club brought in Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan before the start of the season. “I think that in this winter market we will only sell and not buy — it is my feeling,” Mourinho said. “Let’s build pounds to attack the market next…
Olisa Metuh’s N400million fraud trial was reportedly delayed on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 as the former PDP spokesman failed to show up at court. In a report by SaharaReporter, the ex-Peoples Democratic Party’s National Publicity Secretary, failed to show up for the trial due to his ill health. The case which is to be presided over by Justice Okon Abang at the Federal High Court of Abuja was brought forward by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Explaining to the court during the proceeding, Metuh’s attorney, Onyechi Ikpeazu, disclosed that the politician was hospitalized this past Sunday. “My Lord,…
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu have been described as fraudsters by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike. According to a recent report by Punch Newspaper, Uwazuruike, the Leader of the Biafra Independent Movement and Founder of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra made this known while dismissing allegations that he is planning to testify in the on-going treason case against Nnamdi Kanu. Uwazuruike reportedly noted that he needs not be masked to give evidence against the Director of Radio Biafra if he wishes to do so. Describing the tale being purportedly…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari over the sack of the Executive Secretary of the Financial Regulatory Council (FRC) of Nigeria, Jim Obazee. In a statement by Lere Olayinka, Fayose described the sack of Obazee as a ploy by President Buhari led administration to draw more attention come 2019. Fayose said, “When they realised the implication of their action on President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 ambition, especially the personality like Pastor Adeboye that’s involved, they quickly sacked an innocent man who must have acted on instruction. “Obviously, their attention is more on 2019, not on justice and…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) will begin a three-day warning strike on Wednesday, January 11, its National Executive Committee (NEC) has said. NUPENG is embarking on the strike to protest “anti-labour practices” in the oil and gas sector, according to its president, Achese Igwe. The organization’s leaders made the decision after a meeting of NUPENG’s NEC on Tuesday, January 10. “The NEC held a meeting today to review the three-day warning strike that was scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday),” Igwe told Punch after the meeting. “However, as you are all aware, it is not…