Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka has joined Leicester City from Polish club Cracovia on a five-year contract, the English Premier League champions said on Wednesday. The 19-year-old, who has 11 caps for his country, made more than 60 appearances for Cracovia and was part of Poland’s Euro 2016 campaign. “Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka, subject to FA, Premier League and international clearance,” the club said. Although no financial details of the deal was released, British media reported that Leicester paid £7.5 million. Kapustka becomes the fifth signing for Leicester in the…
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Wayne Rooney has described Jose Mourinho’s low-key approach to life as Manchester United manager but insists the new Old Trafford chief has a fierce will to win. The United and England captain was talking after he marked his testimonial with a goalless draw against Everton, his team’s final preparation before Sunday’s Community Shield meeting with champions Leicester. It was also the first Old Trafford game in which Mourinho, United’s fourth manager in five turbulent seasons, has taken charge of the club. Two of his predecessors, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes, were in the stand to show their appreciation for…
Premier League champions Leicester City could strengthen their squad further before the transfer window closes at the end of August, manager Claudio Ranieri has said. Ranieri has made five signings since winning the title, bringing in midfielder Nampalys Mendy, goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler, defender Luis Hernandez, striker Ahmed Musa and winger Bartosz Kapustka. The Foxes fought off interest from Arsenal to tie down last season’s top scorer Jamie Vardy to a new contract but did lose influential midfielder N’Golo Kante to rivals Chelsea. Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez’s future remains uncertain, with a host of clubs reported to be vying for his…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he will not rush Cristiano Ronaldo back into action as he continues to recover from a knee injury he suffered playing for Portugal in the final of Euro 2016. Ronaldo sprained his left knee during Portugal’s 1-0 extra-time win over hosts France in Paris last month and Real have not set a date for his comeback. “Right now he (Ronaldo) still has his injury,” Zidane said following Real’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday in the International Champions Cup in New Jersey. “Obviously he wants to be back but we need patience and…
The Nigerian Olympic football team were initially scheduled to leave for Rio last Friday. Departure was then moved to Monday, and then Tuesday, and then Wednesday and at the last check (last night at 8pm), the players were still in their hotel rooms in Atlanta. To make matters worse, and as expected, the morale among the Dream Team as they are fondly called, [below] is at the lowest in a long while, with some players threatening to return to their various clubs if they fail to make the trip to Brazil today as again promised by the sports ministry. One…
The Ali Modu Sheriff-led People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday overturned the suspension of party members in Abia. This is contained in a statement jointly released to newsmen by Sheriff and his National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, in Abuja Sheriff and his scribe described the suspension of Chidi Nwosu (Umuahia South) Emeka Ejiogu (Umuahia North) and Chukwuemeka Osoagbaka (Ikwuano) as a witch-hunt. ”The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has been drawn to the purported suspension of some of our party members by the Abia State Chapter. ”The NWC frowns at a situation where party members…
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has upheld an order allowing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to seize Governor Ayo Fayose’s properties. The court also held that the seizure of Fayose properties by the EFCC did not violate section 308 of the constitution. Section 308 of the constitution, states that a sitting Governor has immunity from criminal or civil proceedings. According to Justice Dimgba, “It is my considered opinion that the order of court, made on July 20, 2016, in respect of some property of the applicant, and within the limited scope and duration…
According to Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria went into a recession during the Goodluck Jonathan regime, but the situation was hidden from citizens. Amaechi also claimed that then Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pleaded with him to keep quiet about the financial crisis in the country. The minister made the comments during a recent appearance on The Osasu Show. “People just pick up words without knowing what words mean. Even under Goodluck we went into recession,” Amaechi said when asked about the current state of the economy. “I am one of those who participated in the budget. We looked at…
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin has accused Speaker, Yakubu Dogara of plotting to kidnap him. According to Jibrin, he was only saved by the intervention of the Department of State Services (DSS). “The quartet of Speaker Dogara and others were determined to abduct or kidnap me until few days when my lawyers requested and got maximum protection for me from the DSS and police,” he said via a statement released on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. “I am confident that the party will do the rightful thing by throwing its weight to support our resolve…
The Islamic State (ISIS) has appointed a new leader for Nigerian terrorist sect, Boko Haram. ISIS announced, via the latest issue of its magazine, that Abu Musab al-Barnawi will now serve as Boko Haram’s leader, BBC reports. Al-Barnawi, previously a spokesperson for the group, takes over from Abubakar Shekau. Shekau became globally notorious due to his eccentric nature which was showcased in the sect’s videos. He however went underground in March 2015 after pledging allegiance to ISIS. Shekau resurfaced in March 2016 in a video which showed him looking weak and frail as he called on his followers to surrender…
President Muhammadu Buhari, today, August 3, 2016, met with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. The duo met at the State House in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a tweet from Buhari’s official handle said. The purpose of the meeting was however not revealed. Buhari took over from Jonathan on May 29, 2015, after winning Nigeria’s most keenly contested general election.
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has been selected to lead the African Union Elections Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Zambian general elections taking place on October 11, 2016. According to a statement posted on AU’s website on Tuesday, August 2, Jonathan will be leading members of the short term mission to join the continental body’s deployment of long term election experts who are already on ground in Zambia. The statement reads: “The Chairperson of the AUC has approved the deployment of African Union Elections Observation Mission, AUEOM, to the General Election scheduled to take place in the Republic of Zambia…
The Minister of Power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that when he promised to improve power generation in the country, he did not factor in vandalisation. Fashola, who spoke in an interview with Channels television, said it is senseless for people to expect electricity generation to improve and still destroy the equipment that will produce electricity. “Let us be careful when you claim that I made promises because I am ever so conscious of the things that I say and I believe that if I recollect correctly, it was when I was unveiling my ministries, probably sometime late…
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Governor Fayose Fayose’s aide, Abiodun Agbele in Kuje Prison. The judge remanded Agbele till Thursday, August 4, when he will rule on his bail application. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Agbele today, August 3, on 11 counts of money laundering involving the sum of N1,219,000,000 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Nineteen Million Naira). The money is believed to be part of N4,685,723,000 (Four Billion, Six Hundred and Eighty-five Million, Seven Hundred and Twenty-three Thousand Naira) allegedly transferred unlawfully from the account of the…
Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon on Wednesday, August 3, recalled how he became the Head of State 31 years ago, describing it as an accident. Gowon stated this in reaction to calls by some Nigerians for the reduction of age limit to contest for presidential position to 30 years. Speaking in Abuja when he hosted the Deputy Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, the elder statesman said he was chosen because of his reputation. “What happened was the accident of history,” he said. “When you have lost your leadership and there was crisis…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, August 3, said he has been visiting President Muhammadu Buhari more frequently than the public know. Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on the purpose of his visit to the President, Jonathan said he mostly visited Buhari at night as he has become a state property. “You asked why I came to see the president today; one key thing is that having been a head of government, a former president, you become a state property,” he said. “That’s the privilege you have but every privilege has its corresponding responsibility, and once…
Music star Dr Sid and wife Simi are celebrating their second wedding anniversary! The pair who have a little girl named Sidney exchanged some adorable words on Instagram yesterday, August 2, 2016. Simi wrote, “Ain’t nobody in the world but you & I. I remember our first dance like it was yesterday… Happy 2nd wedding anniversary baby! Couldn’t imagine my life without you in it… I look back today and I’m thankful!”. While Dr Sid said, “Happy Anniversary sweetie 2 years and is still feels like yesterday”. Recall the singer was recently accused by Tiwa Savage’s husband, Tee Billz of…
2Face Idibia is currently in Milan having the time of his life! The ‘Officially blind’ singer hit the streets of Milan, Italy yesterday, August 2, 2016. “Comé stai!!! Hello from the other side #milan,” he captioned a shot. “Rolling down the street …………….. without the other tins,” he wrote alongside another which sees him walking down a street. 2Face recently talked about growing up in Makurdi, his coronation, his life with Annie Idibia and more. When asked about his childhood in Makurdi and his fondest memory the ‘Officially blind’ singer said, “One of the memories I can never forget is…
Seems like Justin Bieber has waded into the Kanye West and Taylor Swift feud. The singer took sides on Tuesday morning, August 2, 2016. Bieber shared a screenshot of himself facetiming with rapper Kanye West, their joint manager, Scooter Braun, and a friend. That’s not what got our attention anyways, it’s his caption that’s serving some serious shade we first noticed. He wrote along side the black and white photo, “Taylor swift what up.” Recall that Taylor Swift and Kanye have recently had a vicious fight on social media followoing that infamous clip shared by Kim Kardashian of Kanye talking…
Nigerian dancehall singer, Patoranking was allegedly detained in Uganda yesterday, August 2, 2016 according to reports but his publicist exclusively told us this was fasle. Red Pepper reported that Patoranking, was briefly detained yesterday afternoon at the Entebbe International Airport in Kampala Road, Uganda for failure to adhere to check in rules. A source told the publication, “He failed to adhere to check-in rules and above all he had not secured his entry visa. He was just told to remove his cap for security check-up but he chose not to listen to instructions. He was denied entry and arrested for…