Barcelona and coach Luis Enrique have agreed to put off talks on a contract extension until early next year, club President Josep Maria Bartomeu said. Luis Enrique is in his third season in charge of Barca and recently said he would only consider his future at the end of the campaign when his current deal runs out. Barca are determined to keep the 46-year-old, who has won eight trophies out of a possible 10 in his two years as coach, beyond next year. “We will not discuss Luis Enrique’s renewal now or at Christmas,” Bartomeu told local radio station Catalunya…
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Bastian Schweinsteiger wants to continue playing for Manchester United this season, even though manager Jose Mourinho said last week that the former Germany captain is unlikely to figure in his plans. “My dream is to play for Manchester United,” the 32-year-old told reporters at a Germany news conference on Tuesday, reflecting on his bad luck with injuries last season. “I believe in my ability. I have spoken to Mourinho and have no problem with him. I know what his goals are but I also know what I want. We will have to see what happens in September. But I will…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has yet to watch Manchester United play as the two teams prepare to meet at Old Trafford on Sept. 10. Both Manchester clubs go into the game having won all three of their league games this season. And looking ahead to the game, Guardiola — who will resume his rivalry with United boss Jose Mourinho — told reporters: “Still I didn’t see Manchester United playing, so now I have 10 days to see United, Borussia Monchehgladbach and other teams. “We have to make an amazing performance to win at Old Trafford. I…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will deploy 18,511 personnel to Edo for the State’s September 10 governorship election. The Commission said the number will comprise one Returning Officer, 18 Local Government Area Collation Officers, 192 Registration Area Collation Officers and 263 Supervisory Presiding Officers. The information was contained in its daily bulletin issued on Thursday, August 25, in Abuja. Others who will make up the number include 2,627 Presiding Officers, 12,036 Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) I, II and III; 2,530 Assistant Presiding Officers and 728 Reserve APOs. Also on the deployment list are 19 LGA Supervisors,…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Chief Jamiu Afolabi Ekungba has promised to fix the economy of the state in 45 days if elected into office. Ekungba also said that he would turn Ondo into a food market for Nigeria within the first 18 months of his administration. The APC aspirant made the comments during a recent interview with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State, Vanguard reports. “As a forensic auditor, banker, and an accountant, I can tell you that within my first 45 days, I will be able to know the state of the economy of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has postponed its governorship primaries to August 31, 2016. The primary elections were initially scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 27. The Ondo APC is said to have moved the polls in a bid to calm the rising tensions in the party. The postponement has reportedly been confirmed by the State Secretary of the party, Rotimi Rahman. The party has been thrown into crisis by a leadership tussle and APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of one governorship candidate, Dr Segun Abraham. Ondo APC Chairman, Chief Isaac Kekemeke had earlier promised that…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih transferred N100 million to him on the orders of former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Falae is being investigated for money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he was accused of benefitting from the arms deal fraud. The former SGF made the disclosure to the EFCC by submitting email correspondence between him Anenih to the agency, Punch reports. “In the email, Anenih told Chief Falae, who is the Chairman of the SDP that N100m had…
The Lagos State Government on Sunday issued a 14-day ultimatum to owners of illegal structures, shanties and street hawkers in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki areas. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, who gave the ultimatum in a statement ordered that they should remove them or face the law. It also ordered those who had converted walkways into commercial use in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and the Lagoon Front of Lekki area of the state to remove such them. Bello warned that after the expiration of the ultimatum, the state Special Task Force on the cleanup of the…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria will overcome the current challenges it is facing. The former President said this at a book launch in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Jonathan also called on Christians in the country to continually pray for the good of the nation. Adding that Nigerians must be prepared to serve, protect and defend the country at any point in time. Former President Goodluck Jonathan was accused of sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers.
The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Sunday promised to mobilise additional support towards assisting victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. Dangote made the pledge shortly after visiting the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Dalori and Bakassi in Maiduguri. He described the situation on ground as “pathetic’’ promising to make contact with partners towards alleviating the problems of the IDPs. Dangote was accompanied on the trip by Mr Paul David-Hewson, a former British pop star, and other philanthropists. He also promised to offer more financial and moral support to the state government in…
Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has called on unemployed Nigerians to register at the online job portal of the Social Intervention Scheme of the Federal Government. Ngige’s call is contained in a statement issued by Mr Samuel Olowookere, the Deputy Director, Press in the ministry on Sunday in Abuja. The minister made the call over the weekend, while inaugurating the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) School-to-Work Programme in Calabar. He said that it was imperative for all unemployed Nigerians to register at the online job portal in order to benefit from different categories of programmes which…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has accused Governor Adams Oshiomhole of using 65% of the state’s capital vote to develop his village. According to the PDP guber candidate, Oshiomhole’s village alone has about 39 tarred roads. Ize-Iyamu also added that the PDP will chase the All Progressives Congress (APC) out of power in Edo state. Speaking to his supporters at a rally in Ukpenu Community in Esan West Local Government Area, he said “This is a local government that produced Governor Ambrose Alli who developed all parts of Bendel State and did…
The Nigerian Police have debunked allegations levelled against the Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris. There were reports that the IG had auctioned vehicles belonging to the police force to members of the public and also diverted funds. According to The Guardian, a police source said “It is public knowledge that most auctioned cars are those recovered by the police from armed robbery suspects, purchased with stolen fund or from accident scenes. “After some time the authority would secure a court order to auction unclaimed vehicles in order to decongest its environment after which it would place a public…
A few weeks ago, music star, Sean Tizzle, whose real name is Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele, blasted Nigerian blogs for ruining his relationship with DJ Cuppy, daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Odetola. According to him, after the false news of a supposed relationship between he and Cuppy was blogged about, the 24-year old DJ got uncomfortable and decided to distance herself, thereby ruining their chances of ever being together. He says he’s been single ever since the incident which happened over two years ago. This revelation however, did not sit well with a certain lady who claims to be the singer’s…
Organisers of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), have released the list of nominees for the 2016 edition, with Nigeria leading the nominations with 10 names. Wizkid and Tiwa Savage are among the Nigerians nominated, alongside Tekno, Flavour, Seyi Shay, Temi Dollface and more. Despite having the most number of nominees, a number of high profile Nigerians failed to make the list, including Olamide and Davido. Public voting for the awards will begin August 30. The awards ceremony will hold on Sunday, November 6 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Mavin Records singer, Tiwa Savage graced the MTV Video Music Awards that held on Sunday night in a smashing pear-coloured dress. Tiwa was styled by a top New York-based designer, Muehleder in a $295 (N93k) dress. The Roc Nation signee graced the red carpet with Jidenna and DJ Khaled.
Adele was favourite to be the biggest winner at the 2016 MTV VMAs behind Beyonce, who led the nominations with 11 nominations. ‘Hello’ is the most nominated video, appearing in seven categories, but Adele sadly wasn’t called from the other side during the ceremony. Beyonce however became the most decorated star of the night for winning eight awards, including Vidoe of the Year for ‘Formation’. She also broke the record for most VMAs with 24 wins, surpassing Madonna’s record of 20 victories, at Madison Square Garden last night, August 28. Categories Adele lost out include Best Female Video, Best Pop…
Top Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage, yesterday, joined Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o, music stars Jidenna, Janelle Monae and others at the inaugural Fem The Future brunch hosted by Janella Monae at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in New York. The event is aimed at bringing leading women together to discuss the importance of women in the entertainment industry.
Following her over a decade sabbatical from acting, Grace Amah has returned to movie screens opening up on the difficulties she faced. The multi-talented actress disclosed during a recent interview with Sunday Scoop that she fasted and prayed before making the return. Amah who hails from Ebonyi State first made her debut on the big screens in the hit TV series, Superstory’s ‘One Bad Apple’ after which, she seemed to have disappeared. Speaking with Sunday Scoop, Amah said: “Actually, it was a lot of work. It wasn’t easy. A lot of fasting and praying went into my decision to return…
Global pop icon Beyonce appeared at the MTV VMAs with not only her adorable daughter Blue Ivy but with the mothers of four black men killed by the police in the United States of America. Mothers of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant and Eric Garner who were all killed by the police appeared alongside Beyonce on the white carpet of the award ceremony held on August 28, 2016, and posed with her. The four mothers also appeared on Beyonce’s latest effort ‘Lemonade’. The death of Trayvon Martin inspired the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement in America. Beyonce…