Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham are a bigger club than Manchester City but he suggested that Saturday’s opponents are better-placed to win trophies in the near future. Tottenham can move six points clear of Pep Guardiola’s City and surely end their title hopes with a win at the Etihad Stadium. The two clubs go into the match in very different moods, with Spurs seeking a club-record seventh straight Premier League win and City still reeling from a 4-0 defeat at Everton last time out. Spurs beat City 2-0 at White Hart Lane in October and the managers met 10 times in…
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Jose Mourinho has no intention of allowing “equally important” goalkeepers David De Gea and Sergio Romero to leave Manchester United. The post-Sir Alex Ferguson era teething problems could have been so much worse were it not for the inspired form of De Gea, whose performances have led to him being crowned United’s Player of the Year for the past three seasons. Such form has done little to cool reports of interest from Real Madrid — a club he was on the brink of joining in 2015, only for the transfer to collapse on deadline day in Spain. Backup Romero has…
The Presidency has said that it cannot release the leader of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky despite a court order to that effect. This was disclosed to journalists in Abuja by a top presidency source, who chose to remain anonymous, on Thursday, January 19. “The major constitutional policy objective of government as stated in section 14 (2) (b) is public and not individual security. The issue of the release of Zakzaky is not exclusively legal. It has security and public interest as against individual interest undertone,” the source said according to Daily Trust. “Public interest…
The Nigerian police have released the publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi, amid public outcry. On Thursday, January 19, policemen stormed the Abuja office of the online news portal at 5:00 pm and arrested Olorunyomi and the medium’s judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu. The journalists’ arrest was said to have been an “order from above.” The police said it received a complaint from the lawyer to the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, accusing the medium and the journalists of defamation of character. Olorunyomi and Okakwu were however released on bail later on Thursday but were asked to report at the…
Nigeria’s immediate ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, has visited elder statesman, Olusegun Obasanjo in his Ibogun residence. According to multiple reports, Jonathan, who was allegedly invited for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th American president was spotted with the former President on Friday, January 20, 2017. It was further reported that Jonathan visited Obasanjo, at his residence at noon and was received by community leaders, members of the Ibogun community. The two ex-Presidents reportedly went into a closed door meeting, which had in attendance former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and others. The ex-Presidents have not been on…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to be more committed to the right values of hard work, integrity and faithfulness. Osinbajo, who gave the advice at the 27th Annual Minister’s Leadership Conference at the Men of Issachar Vision Incorporation, Olororo-Ojoo in Ibadan, on Friday, said such values were the `principles of the gospel.’ “The principle of the gospel has transformed countries in Europe, America and many others. These principles are hard work, integrity and faithfulness. “Our people must have commitment to the right values. We must address the issue of integrity. “Imagine, someone stole 2.5 million dollars and the whole…
The Akwa Ibom Agency for the Control of AIDS (AK-SACA) says 262,447 persons living with HIV in the state do not take any anti-retroviral therapy (ART). The Project Manager, AK-SACA, Dr Nkereuwem Etok, disclosed this on Friday in Uyo while presenting situation reports at the Akwa Ibom 2017 HIV/AIDS Summit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit has the theme, “HIV/AIDS in Akwa Ibom State: Taking charge of our destiny”. Etok explained that out of the 304,447 persons identified as having HIV in the state, only 24,000 patients are on anti-retroviral therapy (ART). He lamented that the…
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has told ex-President Goodluck Jonathan that there are more opportunities for him outside the country. Obasanjo made this known when the immediate ex-President Jonathan paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Ibogun village, Ogun State. Obasanjo said: ” I have said to you before and I will say again that there are plenty of opportunities out there, within the country, within West Africa, within African and indeed in the larger world where people will want you to make contributions.” Speaking further, Obasanjo said: ”The first point I want to make is to thank you very…
CW has released an extended official trailer for the midseason of the third season of “The Flash.” “The Flash” midseason premiere is titled “Borrowing Problems From The Future” and is set to air Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Synopsis Barry is tormented by his vision of the future where Iris is murdered by Savitar. When a criminal named Plunder (guest star Stephen Huszar) shows up in Central City, Barry recalls the villain’s presence in his vision of the future and fears that if he catches Plunder, it will cement Iris’ fate. Confused about Barry’s hesitation to stop Plunder, Wally decides to…
Afro pop singer Mr 2Kay isn’t wasting anytime this year thrilling his fans. His first offering this year is an official dance remix to his well-received single, ‘In the morning’ from his acclaimed “Count it all joy” EP. The upbeat love song attracted international attention from fans and fellow artistes as well. This led to the release of an afro version which was remixed by UK based producers Team Salut. And now, demonstrating his versatility yet again, the Grafton records act releases an electronic dance version that shows there are many ways to enjoy the same song.
Eccentric media personality, Charly Boy Oputa is back with another one and this time, it’s directed at the ‘yahoo’ pastors. The music star took to Instagram on January 19, 2017, writing about Pastors scamming their congregations, the economic situation in Nigeria and how laws are not made to favour indigenous business and more. It reads, “Pastor’s Abegi make una stop all this Wayo. Jesus is not a gangster. Stop making people “offers they can’t refuse”. You promise Heaven if they accept your nonsense propaganda and threaten spiritual torment if they don’t. Na only una know God, Na only una God…
Tunde Ednut is also a year older today. Born in Katstina to a family of 5, Tunde started his University education at the University of Lagos but later proceeded to Kingsland University of London where he studied Graphics Arts. Tunde Ednut started out as a comedian and was once one of the most popular stand up acts in the UK before returning to Nigeria to pursue a career in music. Some of his popular songs include ‘Catching Cold’, ‘Baby Boo’, and ‘Jingle Bell Bell’.
Lola Rae, real name Rachel Akosua Funmilola Garton is a Nigerian-born British-Ghanaian recording artist and dancer. She gained recognition following the release of her debut single ‘Watch my ting go’. Lola Rae in 2016 signed a recording deal with Davido’s imprint Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe was called out by a fashion designer, Phoonmy Afrika, on Instagram for failing to fulfill an agreement. The seamstress on January 20, 2017, put up a picture of the mum of two in an Ankara blouse and skirt accusing her of rocking one of her designs without giving her credit as agreed. According to her, she reached an agreement with mercy and fellow actress Jumoke Odetola, Jumoke fulfilled her part of the agreement and Mercy didn’t but instead tagged another designer on Instagram. According to her, Mercy has refused to give the dress back after everything.…
A short while ago, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bought a new house in Dortmund, a massive one with an underground swimming pool connecting two separate buildings. At least that’s what Bild claimed, hoping to give a new spin to the story of the wantaway striker. But there is no way to spin this story. As things stand, and as all recent interviews with the Gabon international suggest, the 27-year-old is set to leave the Westfalenstadion this summer, after four years with over 100 competitive goals in less than 200 games. He will go down as one of the best players in Borussia…
French international Dimitri Payet’s refusal to play for West Ham has led to his car being vandalised according to English tabloid The Daily Mail on Friday. The 29-year-old – who along with his wife Ludivine are keen to return to the south of France and are demanding he be allowed to join former club Marseille – has also been effectively closed out by his teammates who have deleted him from the team’s WhatsApp group. He has also been barred from team bonding sessions and dinners effectively being sent to ‘Coventry’ – the English term for shutting someone out and refusing…
Ycee serves up visuals for raving single ‘Link up’ featuring Mavin singer Reekado Banks. The video features shades of spookiness coming from the ladies. Watch video as directed by Mex and share your thoughts.
Manchester United’s visit to Stoke on Saturday offers the chance to exorcise some bad memories as Jose Mourinho’s side look to reel in the Premier League’s top four. United’s lowest point of last season came in this fixture when, amid fevered speculation about Louis van Gaal’s future as manager, they performed woefully and slipped to a 2-0 Boxing Day defeat. Van Gaal, as it turned out, held on to his job for another five months before he was sacked to make way for current United boss Mourinho. United are actually one place lower in the Premier League now than they…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has been called out by a fashion designer, Phoonmy Afrika, on Instagram for failing to fulfill an agreement. The seamstress on January 20, 2017, put up a picture of the mum of two in an Ankara blouse and skirt accusing her of rocking one of her designs without giving her credit as agreed. According to her, she reached an agreement with mercy and fellow actress Jumoke Odetola, Jumoke fulfilled her part of the agreement and Mercy didn’t but instead tagged another designer on Instagram. According to her, Mercy has refused to give the dress back after…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness and regret over the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno, by the Nigerian Air Force. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday, the president condoled with families of the dead. The president, who expressed sympathy to the Borno Government, also wished those wounded during the incident divine succour, leading to full recovery. He pledged the Federal Government help for the state government in attending to “this regrettable operational mistake”. Buhari, who pleaded for calm, prayed God to grant…