Jose Mourinho is keen to maintain his team’s momentum against Reading in the FA Cup third round on Saturday even though it could jeopardise their league form in the process. Manchester United ended a 12-year wait to win the FA Cup last season, although that was still not enough to save Louis van Gaal’s job after he failed to get them into the Champions League. A run of six successive Premier League victories has put United into a good position to challenge for Champions League qualification over the second half of the season. Ironically, the biggest threat to league progress…
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When Police personnel raided the home of former Nigeria First Lady, Patience Jonathan, it was because they expected to find a stash of illicit cash in the apartment. The raid was carried out by the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) headed by a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ali Amodu, Punch reports. On Thursday, Pulse had detailed how the apartment located on Igbeti Rock street in the Maitama District of Abuja, was ransacked and vandalised. At the time of the raid, the property was said to belong to Mrs. Jonathan’s brother, Afeminaso Nyingieresaka. There were reports that the former First Lady…
The Imo State government has said that the protesters who marched to the Government House on Thursday, January 5, were not pensioners. Some protesters alleged that Governor Rochas Okorocha had not paid them their pensions in 77 months. The government’s comments were contained in a statement released by Okorocha’s media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo. The statement reads: “No pensioner in the state was part of that protest. Those involved in the exercise were between the ages of 40-45. And we challenge those involved to prove us wrong by publishing their names, their autonomous communities, local government areas, years of retirement, where…
First Lady, Aisha Buhari has said that her meals are only provided at the Presidential Villa when necessary. She also revealed that she takes personal responsibility for her children’s meals. The First Lady made the revelation while dismissing claims that the Nigerian High Commission in London spent a total of £49,000 in entertaining her during her visits to London. A statement released by Mrs Buhari’s media aide, Adebisi Olumide Ajayi read in part: “The State House in Abuja caters for her meal when necessary, and other healthy food or variety needed by her children are her personal responsibility.” “It is…
Rapper, Sarkodie, brings on a bit of romance on his first song of the year 2017, titled ‘Just incase’. He featured music producer, Masterkraft, in a special number believed to directed to Tracy Sarkcess, his partner. The Ghanaian rapper introduced a sample of his ‘Because of you’ track, which he released in the year 2015. Enjoy!
Yung L aka Mr Marley drops a new upbeat tune titled ‘This year’ as he marks his birthday today December 6, 2017. The dancehall singer is all about positivity in the new song, which follows his well received ‘Pass me the aux’. The Grip Musik act revealed to notjustOK that he’d be dropping his debut album titled “Better Late than Never”. Enjoy this fix from the dancehall singer.
Kelly Hansome is out with new and first single of 2017 titled ‘Investment’. This is a single off his forthcoming EP “4Play” set for release in January 2017. Check on the track Investment’.
Manchester United have not been in either “heaven” or “hell” this season in Jose Mourinho’s eyes — though he believes his team bonded in the face of adversity during their indifferent start. An FA Cup clash with Reading on Saturday presents an opportunity for United to win an eighth-consecutive fixture, something they have not achieved since the 2009-10 season, with the club appearing to have rediscovered some of their old swagger. That was not the case when Mourinho first arrived at Old Trafford as they lost three successive games in September, were beaten 4-0 at Chelsea and drew four games…
There are a host of contenders but who has set himself apart so far this season? Of some TV pundits, Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno are united in their selection of Diego Costa, the Chelsea striker who has 14 goals and five assists in 19 Premier League games this season. Steve Nicol, meanwhile, opts for Costa’s Stamford Bridge teammate Eden Hazard. The Belgian struggled for much of 2015-16 but has been back to his best in this campaign, with nine goals and two assists. Also getting mentions were Liverpool duo Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane, as well as Tottenham’s man-of-the-moment…
John Terry has sparked a huge debate on Twitter and among football enthusiast by refereeing to John Mikel Obi as a Chelsea legend. Following Mikel Obi’s move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA, Terry took to his Instagram to share a message for his former teammate where he called him a legend. “I would like to wish this LEGEND of a player and man all the very best with his move to China,” the Chelsea captain wrote. “Gutted to see you go “Old Boy” gonna miss you both on and off the pitch,so many great memories together,” the veteran…
The Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose has slammed the Buhari led administration over what he termed its knee-jerk reaction to solving issues. According to Daily Post, Fayose criticised the government’s decision to divert flights from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the Kaduna International Airport. The Federal Government had earlier announced that it will be carrying out repairs on the Abuja Airport and instructed airlines to use the Kaduna Airport during the period of the repairs. According to Fayose, the Buhari administration always acts before consulting stakeholders on important issues. He also said “They act before they think and…
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Ghana on Saturday, January 7, 2017, to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo. This was disclosed by Special Adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, via a statement released on Friday, January 6. According to the statement, Buhari would join other Heads of State and Government to witness the swearing-in of Akufo-Addo and Vice President-elect, Mahamudu Bawumia. The president will return to Abuja at the end of the inauguration ceremonies.
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Friday urged Nigerians to assist families of servicemen who died defending the country. Wike made the call at the Emblem Appeal Launch for the 2017 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration in Port Harcourt. The governor called on Nigerians to “make direct investments” in the lives of legionnaires and servicemen who lost their lives defending the country. He said that the families of such servicemen and legionnaires deserved all the support they could get from the people. “There is the need for us to give them the required support. We must take legionnaires and…
The embattled acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, reportedly observed the Juma’at service with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, January 6 at the State House mosque. According to Daily Trust, Magu, whose sack was rumoured last week, was clad in a white babaringa and left the Presidential Villa without speaking to newsmen. The Senate had refused to confirm Magu as the anti-graft agency’s chairman due to a report from the Department of State Security (DSS) which indicted him. Buhari has since directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubabar Malami, to…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, issued an interim order of forfeiture to the Federal Government of 153.3 million dollars belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke. The monies were said to be domiciled with three Nigerian banks. Justice Muslim Hassan gave the order following exparte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission averred that out of the total sum, about N23 billion was domiciled with Sterling Bank Plc, N9 billion with First Bank Plc and about 5 million dollars with Access Bank Plc. After issuing the interim orders, the…
Following the decision of the Aviation Ministry to divert flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Kaduna International Airport, the state government has pledged its commitment to ensure smooth flight operations from the airport. Gov. Nasir El-Rufai made the pledge on Friday in Kaduna when the Minister of state for Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika visited him. The minister was in the state to assess the readiness of the management of Kaduna Airport to receive the large number of flights if Abuja Airport is eventually shut down. el-Rufai, represented by Alhaji Aminu Shagali, the Speaker of the State Assembly, commended…
Vivica Fox and 50 Cent were once together as boyfriend and girlfriend as far back as 2003. Post-breakup, they had a messy feud in 2015. It started when Vivica appeared on Watch What Happens Live and insinuated that 50 Cent was gay. However, on Tuesday, Vivica revealed on The Wendy Williams show that they have ended the feud when they ran into each other at a New York Knicks game. She said, ‘Someone has to be the bigger person. I walked over to him. We sat down. I gave him a hug, we talked for a few minutes and that…
Kim Kardashian was a social media queen but she left social media in fear for her safety last year October following a robbery in Paris. However the New Year brought the return of Kim to all her social media accounts, seemingly actively. There is however a change to the reality star’s accounts as she appears to be more grounded and all about family in her new photos on Instagram. As seen by her posts in recent times, she has been all about family (nuclear and extended) and business.
Ed Sheeran took a gap year, no tours, no singles, no albums for the whole of 2016 but its just six days into the year and we already have two singles and an upcoming album tease from the singer. The ‘Thinking Out Loud’ singer released two songs saying on his Instagram: “Cause I’ve been away for a bit here’s two singles rather than one – Castle On The Hill & Shape Of You.” While the singer is yet to announce the name of the new album, fans are already speculating it would be called Divide. This is because of the…
Viola Davis, who is popular for her role as Annalise Keating in “How to Get Away with Murder” is the first 2017 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. EMMY award winner is the first honoree of the New Year. Meryl Streep who spoke at the ceremony on Thursday, January 5, 2017, also assisted Hollywood Chamber President in presenting Davis with the 2,596th star to be placed. Speaking at the ceremony, Streep said, “Viola Davis is possessed of a blazing, incandescent talent. And she is the most generous, present person I know.” “The thing Viola can’t do…