Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri insists he has buried the hatchet with Jose Mourinho and any issues are “prehistoric.” The Foxes go to Manchester United on Saturday with Ranieri and Old Trafford boss Mourinho having had a rocky relationship in the past. Mourinho has previously criticised Ranieri for his achievements — before the Italian won the Premier League last season — and his use of English. Ranieri has mainly remained quiet, but did defend himself in 2008 when he said he did not need trophies to be sure of himself. But the Leicester boss said any problems are behind them and…
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said football is “full of Einsteins” in a retort at criticism he has received following a poor run of form. United ended a three-game losing streak as they beat Northampton Town 3-1 in the EFL Cup to set out a fourth-round tie against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Mourinho, who referenced Albert Einstein when in charge of Real Madrid, is quoted by the Manchester Evening News as telling MUTV: “We have three home matches now in a row and it is always good to be at home. “I can understand clearly the disappointment. If the…
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has called recent criticism of his performances “rubbish,” and has vowed to continue giving his best for the team. Manchester United suffered through a string of three defeats over eight days before returning to winning ways in a 3-1 EFL Cup defeat of Northampton Town on Wednesday. Rooney, 30, has suffered increased criticism as he struggles to find an ideal role within Jose Mourinho’s team. Though the England international says he’s not paying it any attention. “I think I’ve had that [criticism] my whole career — a little bit more of late, I think, but…
After a studs-in tackle to Atletico left-back Filipe Luis, new matchday video from Spain shows that Barcelona striker Luis Suarez also taunted his rival on the pitch by saying: “You dived, clown,” according to Spanish media reports. The two players clashed in the 83rd minute of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw between Barca and Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou, with Suarez cautioned as a result. After the encounter, Suarez can be seen exchanging words with both Filipe Luis and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, who called the Uruguay international “a wimp” several times. Within minutes of the match ending, Luis posted a photo…
Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza on Thursday blasted Barcelona for not taking care of Lionel Messi and doubted he would be fit in time for his country’s World Cup qualifying matches next month. Messi was injured on Wednesday in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, and the club reported that he has a torn right adductor and will be out for three weeks. Bauza was critical of Barcelona for playing Messi in four games in 12 days despite a groin injury in his other leg that limited him earlier in the season. “Barcelona always sends us messages saying that we must…
The First lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has assured Nigerians that President Buhari will make Nigeria great again. The first lady in a Tweet, said “Yesterday, I listened to my dear husband @MBuhari address Nigeria’s key issues at the 71st session of the #UNGA. “I am more convinced of his intentions for Nigeria and I am certain that Nigeria will be great again under this administration #UNGA.” Mrs. Buhari also spoke with the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation on issues concerning women and children. She said “Its interesting to know that @melindagates is also as passionate as…
Social media went agog recently when it was reported that President Buhari went to the United Nations General Assembly meeting with over 80 delegates. Another issue that was on the front burner was the presence of Buhari’s daughters at the sessions with their mother and first lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari. The presidency has however come out to debunk claims that the President’s daughters’ tickets were paid for, by the Federal Government. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, on his Twitter timeline, said “None of President @MBuhari’s children now with the family in New York traveled on government tickets.” Buhari met with…
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the long history of economic relationship between Nigeria and France. He also lauded Nigeria’s relationship with Switzerland. Buhari made the commendation on Wednesday at separate bilateral meetings he held with President Francois Hollande of France and President Johann Schneider-Ammann of Switzerland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meetings were held on the sidelines of the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Buhari, who welcomed more investment and economic partnerships from France, said that Nigeria was a fertile ground for handsome return on investments. “Apart from your country’s close relationship with…
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has vowed that his successor will not come from the political family of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion. Oshiomhole also said that the Igbinedions have been in pain since he became governor. The governor made the comment on Tuesday, September 20, while speaking to journalists in Benin City. “I want to make it clear to Lucky that the next governor can never be from the Igbinedion family. The next governor will be a people’s governor and that person, by the special grace of God, is Godwin Obaseki,” Oshiomhole said. “I am aware that they are in…
The right of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, was violated by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) during the December 2015 Army/shitte clash in Zaria, Kaduna state. This is contained in the report of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Special Investigation Panel (SIP) on the clash released in Abuja on Wednesday. The panel Chairman, Mr Anthony Ojukwu, who presented the report to the NHRC Executive Secretary, Prof. Bem Angwe, said the blocked public highway by IMN infringed on the freedom of movement of the Chief of Army Staff, Ojukwu’s five-man committee said also that…
Patience Jonathan’s personal account, titled ‘Patience Ibifaka Jonathan’, which is domiciled in Skye Bank Plc with a balance of $5million has been frozen by the EFCC. According to a report by Punch Newspapers, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission froze the account as a result of the prima facie case established against the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife. Following claims that she owns the four companies’ accounts in Skye Bank with a balance of $15,591,700, the anti-graft body reportedly said it had been able to establish that the monies were proceeds of crime, hence the need to freeze her personal…
Members of the Nigerian Senate have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to find the best brains to help the country out of the current recession. The senators made the call on Wednesday, September 21, and also advised Buhari to sack or redeploy Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun over the economic crisis. “The minister for finance can do much better in another ministry. At this critical time we need somebody who is more experienced to man the ministry of finance so that he can be able to coordinate the strategies for this recovery,” Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu said. “We need to…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, September 21, invited the United Nations (UN) to join negotiations to secure the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Buhari told UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, that his government would welcome intermediaries from the organization to aid the exchange of the girls for Boko Haram prisoners. According to a statement released by Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, the president made the comment while speaking at a bilateral meeting with Ban on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York. “The challenge is in getting credible and bona fide leadership of Boko Haram…
Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is highly respected by world leaders. Ban also said that Buhari’s leadership has given Nigeria a positive global image. The UN boss made the comment during a bilateral meeting with Buhari on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, a statement released by the president’s media aide, Femi Adesina said. “You are highly respected by world leaders, including myself. Your persona has given your country a positive image,” Ban said. US President, Barack Obama also met with Buhari on the sidelines of…
Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has denied reports that she slumped at an Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Adamawa State and had to be revived with a bottle of Coca Cola. Reports had it that Alhassan collapsed at the IDP camp on Monday, September 19, after an episode of hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar. Mrs Alhassan made her denial via statement released by her Director of Information, Hassan Dodo. The statement reads in part: “When I went into the stores to inspect the items, it was quite stuffy and I had to sit down, I even…
Northside Music Inc. singer, Cynthia Morgan drops hot visuals for latest single ‘Bubble bup’ featuring fellow Ghanaian dancehall singer Stonebwoy. Both dancehall stars showed no signs of establishing chemistry for the collaboration. Check video out directed by Unlimited L.A.
Kanye West unveiled his new Yeezy collection with Kim Kardashian at the New York Fashion Week, with family and friends in attendance to show support.
Widely touted as Africa’s biggest act in 2016, Wizkid has added to his long list of accolades by snagging a nomination in the ‘Best African Act’ category at the 2016 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Other Nigerian stars like Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Tekno, who have all had a big year on the African music scene, are also in contention for the coveted award, while Davido misses out on yet another major award nominations list. Davido is yet to release a solo song in 2016 as he waits for Sony Music authorisation and pundits believe it is…
South African comedian and host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’, Trevor Noah has edged out Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth and Hollywood actor, Idris Elba to host the sixth edition of the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Noah will preside over the live two-hour telecast at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on October 22, 2016 with performances from African stars like Alikiba, Babes Woduma, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade. In the past, Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson have all hosted the MTV MAMA.
An aftermath of the publicised divorce between Hollywood stars, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been a separation of their wax figures by popular museum, Madame Tussauds. The famous wax museum, in reaction to the couple’s shocking marriage collapse, sought to quickly replicate the split by separating their wax statues. ‘Following the news that has shocked celebrity watchers worldwide, we can confirm we have separated Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s figures,’ it announced with a tweet showing a photo of the two wax figures standing apart. ‘We reacted quickly to yesterday’s news of the separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad…