Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has added fuel to the fire for this weekend’s Manchester derby by suggesting that Pep Guardiola transformed an exciting Bayern Munich team into a boring one to fit his tactical approach to the game. Under Guardiola’s guidance, Bayern won three consecutive Bundesliga titles along with the DFB-Pokal twice. Having taken over from Jupp Heynckes, who took Bayern to the treble — Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal — the Spanish coach failed to win the Champions League in his time there. “He was okay at Bayern Munich. I have to say he was okay,” Schmeichel told…
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Eden Hazard took a swipe at former manager Jose Mourinho by praising his new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for “knowing how to treat players.” Mourinho suffered a bitter end to his Chelsea managerial career after losing nine of their first 16 Premier League games last season, before exiting Stamford Bridge. Hazard who had a dismal campaign last time out has found a second wind, and has been one of the star performers under Conte’s regime with two goals in three league games this season. “Conte puts trust in his players and now we are good after an ugly season last…
Nicky Butt has told The Times that Marcus Rashford can develop into Manchester United’s Thierry Henry, and that it’s only a matter of time before he forces his way into the team. Rashford, 18, burst into the first team at United just over six months ago with a brace against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, and his meteoric rise saw him named in the England squad for Euro 2016. Butt, head of coaching at United’s academy, said that the player’s best position is similar to that of Henry, who went on to be Arsenal’s record goal scorer. “He wasn’t…
David Luiz has said he is happy to play anywhere for Chelsea’s “amazing” head coach Antonio Conte. Chelsea confirmed the shock return of Luiz from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day. His erratic style of defending and flamboyant skill has prompted some observers to claim he is more suited to playing in midfield than at centre-back. Interim manager Rafa Benitez often deployed the Brazilian in front of the Chelsea back four during his first spell at Stamford Bridge. There are also suggestions that the arrival of Luiz could allow Conte to experiment with the 3-5-2 system that underpinned his success at…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is under investigation for money laundering. Ize-Iyamu is being probed for his alleged role in the distribution of N23 billion which was allegedly laundered by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund the PDP’s 2015 elections campaign. The PDP candidate was earlier questioned by the EFCC but was not detained leading to the assumption that he had been cleared of all wrongdoing. “I can confirm to you that he (Ize-Iyamu) is still under investigation,”…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, has alleged that Governor Nyesom Wike has turned the state into a river of blood where lives no longer matter. According to the party, Wike has shown that he is incompetent to handle the issues arising in the state. The Rivers APC also said the Governor is turning himself into an emperor in this democratic dispensation. According to the Chairman of the party in Rivers state, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, Wike should tender his resignation. Ikanya said “The evidence clearly shows that Wike is a terrible disappointment to both Rivers State and Nigeria.…
Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressive Congress flagbearer in the upcoming Edo State guber elections, has won himself another supporter. This time, the APC candidate has won over the hearts of singer, Sammie Cross, who recently recorded a song for the gubernatorial hopeful. The PM Records signee who released the visuals the song entitled “Obaseki” on Tuesday, September 5, 2016 said he is one of the many people that is happy for Obaseki’s candidacy. Sammie said: “I made this special gift for G.O and the APC, its an expression of my support for good governance,” he understands that less is usually…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has urged voters in Edo State not to be deceived by the promises of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Saturday, September 10 governorship elections in the state. Fayose also urged voters to cast their votes for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Saturday. The governor made the comments via a statement released by media aide, Lere Olayinka. The statement reads: “Edo people should not make the same mistake Nigerians made last year by enthroning the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari.” “The people should not just…
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has reacted to the call for the postponement of the Edo state governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The Department of State Security (DSS) and Nigeria Police had earlier called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election for security reasons. But Governor Fayose who spoke through his special assistant on public communications and new media, Lere Olayinka, alleged that the call was born out of fear that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may lose the election to Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “It is obvious that the…
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Tuesday warned Nigerians against using grinding machine to grind vegetables. Ogbeh, who gave the warning at the launching and National Dissemination of Food and Nutrition Policy in Abuja, said that the machine was not good for such purpose. According to him, the machines which are being used to grind tomatoes, pepper and other vegetables, contain some elements which were harmful to the body. “The elements in those machines are produced in ordinary steel not stainless steel. As a result of that, a great deal of granules get into our…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has requested redeployment of some police officers attached to the state’s Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit for arresting innocent citizens. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday that the governor had sent the request to the state commissioner of police. Ayorinde said Gov. Ambode asked for the redeployment following raids carried out in different parts of the state by officers of the taskforce on Friday. “The governor has sought an immediate redeployment of several of the taskforce officers from the unit,…
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bayo Onanuga has said that reports of economic hardship in Nigeria are being exaggerated by the media to discredit the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Onanuga also dismissed the news reports of economic crisis as “mere propaganda” being sponsored by the opposition. The NAN MD made the comments via a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He said: “I was in Bauchi and Jos at the weekend, I also found that food was cheap everywhere. In our hotel, we paid about N700 for a plate of semovita, or eba with a…
Prominent lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba has said that Nigeria might be in recession till 2020 if the Federal Government doesn’t take urgent steps to resolve the situation. Agbakoba also urged the FG to take hold of the banking sector and exert more regulatory control. The lawyer made the comments while speaking to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. “We must spend our way out of recession. When you go to the hospital and the doctor says you’re anaemic, only one thing is done – transfusion. So, how can the government present an austerity programme?” he said. “The government…
In a dramatic twist, journalists and photojournalists assigned to report President Muhammadu Buhari’s engagements ‘abandoned’ him for his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. Ex-president Jonathan, former heads of state, Abdusalami Abubakar, and Ernest Shonekan were at the Villa today, September 7, 2016 for President Buhari’s first Council of State Meeting. The council comprises all former presidents and heads of states, as well as vice president, governors, Senate president and House of Representative speaker. President meeting which is currently ongoing is being chaired by President Buhari. Jonathan stole the show as journalists and photographers turned their attention on him. This is the first…
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock at the death of business mogul, Olorogun Michael Christopher Onajirevbe Ibru. Ibru died in the United States on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, where he was receiving treatment, at the age of 86. Saraki, who also condoled with Ibru’s family, described him as a trailblazer who impacted lives positively. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said “Olorogun Ibru, as he was fondly called, was a pioneer of great repute who contributed immensely in entrenching private entrepreneurship and business development in Nigeria. “Simply put,…
On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, the Council of State approved the appointment of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. President Buhari appointed Idris as the police IG on June 21, 2016, to replace ex IG, Solomon Arase, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60. The Council also approved the appointment of six Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and five National Population Commission (NPC) commissioners. Reports say the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, were absent when the meeting started around 11:08 am. An interesting incident took…
After three months of dating, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have called their whirlwind romance quits. A source reveals to Us Weekly that the 26-year-old singer is behind the split saying, “She was the one to put the brakes on the relationship. Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with. Taylor knew the backlash that comes with public displays of affection but Tom didn’t listen to her concerns when she brought them up.” Following the split, the source reveals that Hiddleston is “embarrassed that the relationship fizzled out.” Although things had started out hot and…
A drama about a family dynasty, the third season of “Empire” will premiere its third season on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Titled “Jamal Lyon is Back,” a new preview for the show features new scenes from the anticipated third season of show. “Empire” centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. “Empire” which revolves around the Lyon family and their media company, Empire Entertainment, stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey,…
Comedian Ay Makun’s first produced movie “30 Days In Atlanta,” has been officially recognized by the 2017 Guinness World Records. The comedy movie has been recognized as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood, listed alongside “PK” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The actor took to his Instagram page to share the news with his followers. “This is the first time ever that the Nigerian film industry which is one of the largest in the world, will be achieving such a tremendous success that will be registered by the…
Popular comedian, Basketmouth was robbed at gunpoint in his home in Lekki today September 7, 2016. According to Bovi, the father of two was robbed between the hours of 2am-4am at gun point. He took to Instagram writing, “Basketmouth was robbed this morning in his home in lekki phase 1 between the hours of 2am and 4am, 7th of September 2016. He and his family were held at gun point while the sad episode lasted. Nobody was hurt. Valuables were taken including the CCTV device. A report has been made at the police station. He can’t be reached at the…