Leg-weary Liverpool were far from their best as they dropped two points to relegation-threatened Sunderland in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light on Monday. Perhaps that was to be expected given how little time they’d had to recover from their win over Manchester City on Saturday and how few changes Jurgen Klopp made to his team, but having twice held the lead, they will be disappointed not to have picked up maximum points. Positives The players dug deep and put plenty of effort in despite having less than 48 hours rest since an energy-sapping victory over Man City.…
Author: David Folami
Workers in Osun State returned to work on Tuesday after the Monday public holiday declared to mark the New Year day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the civil servants reported at the state secretariat in Abere and were seen carrying out their routine duties. Some of them were also seen exchanging greetings and prayers for a prosperous new year. NAN reports that federal civil servants in the state also returned to their duty posts. Similarly, commercial banks in Osogbo opened for the usual transactions with customers. A correspondent of NAN, who visited local government secretariats…
The Nigerian military has said that the war against terrorist sect, Boko Haram has been won. The comment was made by Acting Director, Defence Headquarters, Brig. Gen. Abubakar Rabe during an interview. “The war on Boko Haram insurgency is over, I can assure you of that. We have won the war against the terrorists, but from this year, we will concentrate on post-conflict repairs in the Northeast; that is the next chapter in our history,” Rabe told The Nation. “We will also intensify our mop-up operations against the remnants of the terrorists, we are focusing on eliminating them in their…
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has promised that the upper legislative chamber will investigate the recent killings in Southern Kaduna. Saraki gave the assurance on Monday, January 2, 2017, after a Twitter user brought the situation to his attention. “Once @NGRSenate resumes, this issue will be addressed to get a clearer picture of what the real situation is and find a lasting solution,” Saraki said. “Every Nigerian life matters, and @ngrsenate will work to ensure that rule of law is always upheld as prescribed by Nigerian Constitution,” he added. The killings in Kaduna have led the state government to declare…
The Federal Government has begun the payment of the N30, 000 monthly stipends for participants of the N-Power scheme, a programme aimed at job creation by the FG. The N-Power programme is a scheme by the federal government aimed at employing the teeming and massive numbers of unemployed Nigerian graduates from tertiary institutions across the country. Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, revealed this to news men on Friday, commenting that “all successfully verified beneficiaries who have provided bank accounts are being processed for payment. `some beneficiaries will receive their first…
Bishop Simeon Okah, the principal patriarch of the Flock of Christ Mission, Enerhen-Effurun, Delta State, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to forget about contesting in 2019. Bishop Okah claimed that the president is already too old to pilot the affairs of the country. He also denounced President Buhari as the most unfavourable Nigerian President to the people of Niger Delta region. “The man is an old man, old man is old, I am quite younger than he is. I am 64 years old, do you know that without the younger ones around me, there are some things about this generation…
Ciara is starting the New Year with a huge baby bump! The singer has just shown off the latest unborn addition to her family. The 31-year-old pregnant entertainer took to her Instagram page to share some adorable selfies showing off her growing bump. “1st Selfie Of The #NewYear #GoHawks,” she captioned a photo while wearing her husband Russell Wilson‘s Seahawks football jersey. Ciara also added a photo showing off her bump from the side while relaxing in bed and a family portrait with Russell and her two-year-old son Future. “And Now We’re Talking To #2017….” she wrote along the family…
Funke Akindele is currently hosting a house warming party with her hubby, JJC Skillz at their new home. The newly wedded couple moved into their home in Amen estate, Lagos state in December 2016. Amongst the guests who graced the event are, Falz, DJ Spinall and Toke Makinwa, to name a few. From the Instagram posts shared by guests at the party, the Bello’s throw a mean party and according to Falz The Bahd Guy, their new home is out of Nigeria, if not out of this world. The pair got married secretly in August 2016, and have been serving…
Seems like music stars Jennifer Lopez and Drake are officially an item. The duo have been dropping hints of a relationship since late last year. Now J Lo was seen rocking Drake’s chain as they hit Las Vegas together. The 47-year-old actress and 30-year-old rapper were also spotted gambling at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 1, 2017, after she supported him at his New Year Eve gig. The pair started fuelling rumours on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, when they posted a pretty intimate photo of them all snuggled up on a couch, looking like a…
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia is celebrating her little girl, Olivia, as she turns three. The actress took to Instagram today, January 3, 2017, sharing a video of Olivia’s moments. “The joy she brings…. 3years ago i was blessed by the Most High with this Remarkable blessing…. i have the most incredible amazing 3 year old..A Rare Child.. A Rare blessing…. 10boys in one lil girl.. my Olivia.. the one that sparkles n bring everyone closer.” God bless you with wisdom and knowledge my child.. Oh baby oh baby i see love in your smile..” she captioned the video shared to…
Music star Chris Brown shared this adorable video of his little girl, Royalty, busting some moves. According to him, she saved what was left of his heart. Awwww! “THE ONLY LIGHT IN MY DARKNESS! You are here to learn grow and love! you saved what was left of my heart!” he captioned the clip. Seems like she’s his beacon of hope in this trying times. Recall the singer is under investigation for threatening a woman with a gun and tested positive for drugs while in jail. Meanwhile, TMZ recently reported that the “Liquor” singer has banned guests from his mansion…
2016 came to an end with a bang as award winning Nollywood actress Beverly Naya hosted fans, friends, and celebrities to a barbecue party. The event went down at Sao Cafe, Lekki, Lagos on Friday December 31, 2016. Rapper, Lynxx, and MTV Base video jockey, Ehiz, were a couple of the celebrities present at the event. The event was also an opportunity to encourage youths to be the best they can be through her #Fiftyshades campaign. She rewarded her fans by giving out cash prizes to those who participated in the #FiftyShades and #WhyAddMore challenge. #FiftyShades is a campaign developed…
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he gave the opportunity for players to sit out Monday’s match at Sunderland given the tight turnaround from the Manchester City win. The Reds drew 2-2 with David Moyes’ side just less than 44 hours after their “intense” 1-0 victory over Premier League title rivals City on New Year’s Eve. The Liverpool manager made just one change for the encounter at the Stadium of Light — replacing the injured Jordan Henderson for Daniel Sturridge — after none of his players informed him they did not want to play. “I told the players if nobody wanted to…
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are the equivalent of Spanish side Villarreal, according to renowned Spanish journalist Lu Martin. Martin, who co-wrote a book with the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach, also said he is not surprised that Guardiola said he is already thinking about the end of his coaching career. Guardiola’s City are 10 points behind leaders Chelsea and Martin believes that he is ready for the challenge of making them the best sides in the Premier League. “At the moment his challenge is Manchester City, who are a team like Villarreal in La Liga, for example, a…
Harry Kane says the chance to stop Chelsea breaking a Premier League record of 14 straight victories is added motivation for Tottenham when they host the league leaders on Wednesday. Chelsea have won 13 league consecutive matches, including a 2-1 win over Spurs at Stamford Bridge in November, and they will break Arsenal’s record, set in 2002, with another victory at White Hart Lane. There is no love lost between the two sides, particularly after the Blues’ ended Spurs’ title hopes last season, but Kane says stopping Chelsea making history is firing them up. “Definitely, we don’t want to be…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has criticised the Premier League’s holiday fixture schedule, calling it “absolutely unbelievable” that leaders Chelsea get more rest than other teams. Arsenal travel to Bournemouth on Tuesday just two days after hosting Crystal Palace at home on Sunday, while most teams that played on Saturday also had games on Monday. However, Chelsea — who are nine points ahead of the third-place Gunners — were given three days’ rest between Saturday’s win over Stoke and Wednesday’s key clash at Tottenham. “It is, in 20 years, the most uneven Christmas period I have seen on the fixture front,”…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola says he does not see himself managing into his 60s, telling NBC that he is “approaching the end of my career.” In a taped interview with the American television station released on Monday, the 45-year-old said he was already nearing the end of a coaching career that is less than a decade old. “Of course when we win, I am so happy, I am so satisfied,” Guardiola said. “And I drink a good glass of wine and enjoy. “But what I like is to imagine the next step can be better. If not, I will…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has dismissed speculation that any of James Rodriguez, Alvaro Morata or Pepe will be leaving the club in January, saying all are committed to working hard at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid ended 2016 by winning the Club World Cup in Japan, spent the winter break clear atop the La Liga table, and begin the New Year by hosting Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. However, much of the talk at the pregame news conference on Tuesday centred on the future of players rumoured to be interesting other clubs — especially out-of-favour playmaker James,…
Three points from Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday in the Premier League. Sir Alex Ferguson, 75 on New Year’s Eve, was at Old Trafford to see Manchester United stage the type of late show that defined his glorious reign as manager. Current manager Jose Mourinho appeared almost apologetic at the end of a dramatic finale, as he consoled his beaten former colleague, Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka. But deep down, when Mourinho reflects on this, he should be filled with pride at his side’s late fight to score twice in the final five minutes. Mourinho has been tasked…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been out of Nigeria for a short end of year vacation, Pulse can exclusively report. Mr. Laolu Akande who is the VP’s spokesperson told Pulse that “Osinbajo is on a short end of year vacation abroad with his family. He left after Christmas and is expected back in Nigeria early next week”. Pulse has been able to independently verify that Nigeria’s Vice President is holidaying somewhere in the middle East..in one of the smaller Arab nations. Osinbajo who heads the economic management team within the Presidency, is sure to have his plate full upon his…