Bukola Saraki has officially declared his intention to join the race for president in the 2019 general elections. The former Kwara State governor made his declaration in Abuja on Thursday, August 30, 2018, just weeks after he disclosed that he was making consultations. He declared his ambition at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, while meeting with young politicians and aspirants interested in running for public office in 2019 under the newly signed Not Too Young To Run Act. According to Saraki, his decision to run for president is in response to the calls by Nigerian youths who prompted him. He said…
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Borussia Dortmund twice hit the woodwork but could not score in their first-ever goalless Bundesliga draw against Hannover 96 on Friday. The Champions League club, who scored four goals in their season opener against RB Leipzig last week, lacked spark and were bullied by the hosts for much of the first half. Dortmund captain Marco Reus twice came close minutes before the break, including when he hit the bar with a shot from a tight angle. Maximilian Philipp also hit the woodwork after the break as Dortmund gradually increased the pressure. The hosts, however, almost snatched a late winner through…
Luke Shaw’s recall to the England squad is a result of the Manchester United defender becoming a “proper football player,” according to Jose Mourinho. Shaw was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for games against Spain and Switzerland on Thursday after a run of three straight starts for Mourinho’s side. The United manager has backed the 23-year-old’s inclusion and suggested he is benefitting from finding some consistency after two years on the sidelines. “In this moment he is feeling the good results of the hard work and the good results of many people that work with him and try to make…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has said it is “ridiculous” that his client did not win UEFA’s Player of the Year award. Ronaldo, now of Juventus, was nominated after helping Real Madrid win their third successive Champions League title, but he and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah lost out to Luka Modric. “Football is played within the four lines of the pitch and that’s where Cristiano won,” Mendes said. “He scored 15 goals, and carried Madrid on his back to win another Champions League. It’s just ridiculous; a disgrace. There is no doubt about the winner, he is the best in his…
Massimiliano Allegri has said Cristiano Ronaldo was “angry” not to have been named UEFA’s Player of the Year on Thursday, and that his decision not to travel to Monaco must be respected. “It was his personal decision and like all personal decisions, it is to be respected,” Allegri said at a news conference on Friday. “All I will say is that Ronaldo had a great season last year and tomorrow he is going to play [against Parma] with [Mario] Mandzukic, while I will decide on the third or fourth [forward] after training. “He was angry yesterday because he won the…
Jose Mourinho has found an unlikely ally in Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager jumped to the defence of the Portuguese coach. Mourinho and Guardiola had an acrimonious relationship when they were rival managers at Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, but the City boss defended his rival after his tough start. “Unfortunately it’s our job, it’s happened to me in the past, our job depends on results,” Guardiola told a news conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Newcastle. “When we win we are good, when we don’t we are not good, it’s simple like that. The quality of the…
The Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, has said the club “should win” the Champions League within the next 10 years after declaring the first decade of Sheikh Mansour’s ownership as an “extraordinary journey.” Sept. 1 marks the 10th anniversary of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan’s £210 million takeover of the club and Al Mubarak, speaking exclusively to ESPN FC, insists that the progress and success of the past 10 years is only the starting point of what can lie ahead for City. But while he believes it will be virtually impossible for Manchester City to replicate the domestic…
Jose Mourinho has branded himself “one of the greatest managers in the world” while launching a fierce defence of his record. “I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world but I am also one of the greatest managers in the world,” Mourinho told a news conference at Carrington on Friday, four days after asking for more “respect” for his CV following the dismal 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. He was then asked whether he would still consider himself a great manager if he fails to win the Premier League title with United. In his reply, the…
Unai Emery is hoping Henrikh Mkhitaryan will travel to Azerbaijan for an upcoming Europa League game despite the country’s ongoing conflict with the midfielder’s native Armenia. The recent draw paired Arsenal with Azerbaijani champions Qarabag and the Gunners will travel to Baku on Oct. 4 in the second round of group-stage matches. However, Mkhitaryan’s availability for the game is in doubt because of the dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia over over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In 2015, when Mkhitaryan played for Borussia Dortmund, the captain of the Armenian national team stayed home for a Europa League tie against Gabala because of…
Ronaldo has backed Jose Mourinho to turn things around at Manchester United, although he believes the Champions League will be staying at Real Madrid this year. He takes United to Burnley on Sunday with his future hanging in the balance, but Ronaldo believes a knee-jerk reaction would be wrong. “I don’t know what’s happening in Manchester, but wait before criticising Mou — he’s special and he’s won a lot,” he told Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. United have been drawn against Juventus, Valencia and Young Boys in the Champions League, with Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo facing their respective former…
Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil he will have to play out of position at times to help the team — and insisted that the German is happy with that. “I spoke with him about his best position on the pitch, and I know he can play on the right and as a No. 10 player, and he wants [me] to use him for two positions,” Emery said. “Mesut in his career, he played as No. 10 and he played on the right. When he played in Spain [for Real Madrid], I remember a lot of matches with him playing…
Seyi Law has a lot of things to be thankful for this year, as he shares a testimony of how his shaky home remained strong because of his faith in God. The comedian took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, where he shared photos of his new house. He went on to reveal how he had just N63K in his account just before he bought his house because he had lost a lot of money during his last show. “God is my rock and my refuge whom shall I fear. Our testimony is huge and no man…
Anto has got everything to be thankful for after surviving a ghastly car accident which would have turned out to be a tragic incident. The former reality star took to her Instagram page on Monday, August 27, 2018, where she posted a photo of the ruined car. According to her, while everyone was celebrating the Muslim holiday she was having a near death experience. “When people were celebrating Eid with their families, I was having a near-death experience. But I thank the Almighty Allah for life. I wrote about the incident in my latest blog post on @stylevitae. I charge…
Yesterday was Mercy Johnson’s birthday and you’ve got to read the cute message her husband sent on her special day. Prince Odi Okojie took to his Instagram page where he wrote a very cute message to his wife. In his message, he said he has observed over the years of Mercy’s in and out beauty while praying to God to give her good health, prosperity, and joy. “Beauty they say, Lies in the eyes of the Beholder…….As Your husband, I observe that you are BEAUTIFUL in and out. Today, I pray that of your increase there shall be no end.…
Djinee is presently recuperating from injuries sustained after getting involved in a ghastly car accident. The accident occurred on Monday, August 27, 2018, in the Lekki axis of Lagos Island. According to movie director, Abinibi who posted a video and photos from the accident scene on his Instagram page, he presently receiving treatment and recovering at an undisclosed hospital. “My friend @djinee was involved in a ghastly accident Monday morning around 1 am somewhere in Lekki. It’s a miracle he survived! He’s currently receiving treatment and recovering accordingly. Please keep him in your prayers. His phones lines are not available…
Jim Iyke has come out to deny the reports going around that he was arrested at the airport. In a telephone conversation recently, the talented actor said he was shocked by the news filtering the air about his arrest. According to him, he only had a delayed flight and was only being escorted by his two personal assistants and police escort. “I am surprised at this news. I am presently seating at the Dana Air office about to board my flight. I missed my flight and when I got to the airport, I wanted to try and see if I…
Kim Kardashian recently faced backlash for her trim figure, but her sister Khloé Kardashian’s personal trainer, Gunnar Peterson, is not concerned. “[Kim has] never looked less than perfect, and I don’t think you look at the number on the scale,” Peterson, 56, told Us Weekly exclusively at the Rolls Royce X Technogym event at his home in Beverly Hills on Thursday, August 30. “If she’s happy and she’s healthy, then why would anybody weigh in on that? All puns intended.” Kim, 37, made headlines in July when she bragged about losing weight. Her sister Kendall Jenner said in a Snapchat…
2Baba Idibia has shared his thoughts on the forthcoming general elections in Nigerian. “My advice to the youths is that we should begin to celebrate what is right. We should stop celebrating criminals; we should stop hyping people that have done nothing to benefit us. Imagine, someone wakes one morning and suddenly becomes a Senator with a lot of money; people will begin to celebrate him/her even when he has done nothing for his people. When you campaign for votes and you finally win, you’ve to have something to show for those votes. So, we need to begin to celebrate…
Pete Edochie’s son, Yul Edochie is not out to fill his father’s shoes in the Nigerian movie industry. Yul, one of the sons of the veteran actor made this known in a chat with Punch. Yul said, “It is not my plan to fill my father’s shoes; I have just set out to play my part in the society.” Continuing, the actor cum politician stressed that he’s under no pressure to surpass his father’s achievements. “I am not under any pressure to surpass my father’s achievements in the movie industry. I am just here, being myself. I have always loved…
Mercy Aigbe was all emotional as she saw her daughter, Michelle off to the airport as she leaves for school abroad. Filled with mixed feelings, the mother of two took to her Instagram page on Monday, August 27, 2018, where she shared a photo of her daughter, son and herself at the airport. She went on to write about how they have been a strong force together for 17 years and how she was going to miss her. “I am super emotional right now……see who is off to school @michelleio__ …..Permit me to scream Jehovah Overdo!!!!!!!! All sufficient God! Thank…