Recent reports have suggested that Manchester United are looking to add not one Brazilian midfielder to their ranks, but two. Much has been written about Fred, acquired from Shakhtar Donetsk, but Chelsea’s Willian could prove an even more versatile signing. It is unclear why Chelsea would contemplate letting him go, but if United have a chance to buy him they should take it. Willian is the perfect Jose Mourinho player: in the sense that he is tactically intelligent, works extremely hard in defence and attack, and does not need to be integrated into complex attacking systems in order to thrive.…
Author: David Folami
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli took full blame for Argentina’s embarrassing 3-0 loss to Croatia in their second Group D game on Thursday. The South Americans crumbled after an awful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero led to Ante Redic’s second-half opener in Nizhny Novgorod. Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic then added two more goals late to put the game out of reach, with Argentina defenders appearing to give up on Rakitic’s stoppage-time strike. Speaking to reporters after the match, Sampaoli said the responsibility for his side’s below-par performance falls squarely on him. “I am the only one responsible for making the…
Gerard Pique has said he is willing to speak with the Barcelona hierarchy about his role in a documentary in which Antoine Griezmann turned down an offer from the club. Griezmann revealed he would stay at Atletico Madrid last week in “The Decision,” which was produced by Kosmos Studios, a company owned by Pique. Barca vice-president Jordi Mestre said earlier this week that the club planned to speak to Pique and Samuel Umtiti, who publicised his France teammate’s programme via social media, about their involvement after the World Cup. “They have my number, they can call me to talk,” Pique…
Luka Modric said Croatia “cut off” Lionel Messi from the ball but insisted his side’s 3-0 win over Argentina was not as straightforward as it appeared. Croatia limited Messi to only one shot after the Argentina talisman took 11 in their first game, a 1-1 draw with Iceland, and Modric said it all went according to plan. “This result and Argentina’s poor display was due to our good game, our compact block all over the pitch, particularly when we didn’t have the ball,” Modric said in his postgame news conference. “We cut off Messi, stopped him receiving the ball. He’s…
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi says he will play anywhere on the pitch if that is what it takes to help the Super Eagles win. Chatter in the media and among fans after the Croatia loss has been that Gernot Rohr wrongly deployed Mikel as an attacking rather than a defensive midfielder in the 2-0 defeat. José Mourinho, who coached Mikel through his formative years and all the way to maturity while at Chelsea, added more fuel to the fire by saying that Nigeria “lost a great 6 to get a bad 10”. In response to a question by KweséESPN…
Dayo Adeyeye on Monday accused Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State of promoting violence in the state. The former Minister of State for Works said in Ado-Ekiti that the governor should be held responsible for the destruction of the campaign materials of the APC candidate in the July 14 election, Dr Kayode Fayemi. He said in a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Omoniyi Ojo, that the governor was also heating up the polity with the threats to the perceived enemies of the administration.
Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared open the 2018 International Press Institute World Congress with a call on journalists worldwide to address the menace of fake news and hate speech for the good of humanity. “It is satisfying, therefore, that you have chosen an appropriate theme for your conference: Why Good Journalism Matters: Quality Media for Strong Societies. “In a world where the borderline between hate speech and free speech has become blurred, good journalism matters. In an environment where fake news dwarfs investigative reporting, Good Journalism Matters. For survival in an increasingly competitive field, Good Journalism Matters. Good journalism promotes…
Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has announced the collapse of a bridge linking Jalingo and Wukari at Maraban Gassol in Taraba State. Fashola, in statement signed by Mr Theodore Ogaziechi, the Director of Information in the ministry in Abuja said the incident occurred after downpour on Wednesday evening. Here urged motorists to use alternate route through Jalingo – Garba Cheda – Bali – Takum – Katsina Ala adding that palliative work would commence on Thursday. He said the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi had deployed Road Marshals to the scene of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Buhari lacks the capacity to implement the 2018 budget. The PDP spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said this in Abuja on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The President signed the 2018 budget on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa. He however expressed dissatisfaction following alterations made by the legislature, stating that it will drastically affect the executives’ policies and projects. Ologbondiyan said “President Buhari, in picking holes on items that would directly impact on economic productivity, infrastructural advancement, rural development as well as those that would provide urgent palliatives to the plight of Nigerians, shows…
Mr Solomon Dalung on Wednesday called for the reorientation and change in psyche of youths to curb drug abuse and all forms of crimes. Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems including academic difficulties, health related problems, poor peer relationships and consequences for family members, community and society. “The negative impacts on youths range from physical disabilities to mental health issues, an increased risk of death through suicide, homicide, accident among others,” he said. According to the minister, the campaign will play proactive role in ensuring that all young people stay away from illegal drugs…
Atiku Abubakar has expressed his dissatisfaction with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari as he vowed that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will unseat the current government soon. He said this while paying a visit to former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in Bayelsa State on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. According to the former vice president, Nigeria is experiencing difficulties on a scale previously not exprerienced in the country. He said Buhari’s administration has failed to solve security challenges, strengthen the economy, or fix rising unemployment rate. He further noted that the PDP is the best-placed party in the country that can…
Dino Melaye has blasted the leadership of ruling party, the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), for allowing the presidency to control it and making it a lifeless party. The lawmaker representing Kogi West took to his Twiter account (@dino_melaye) on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, to criticise the party despite being a member himself. He posted, “A party in power is suppose to guide the presidency in implementing party manifesto, policies, programmes & promises. Instead the presidency controls the party like a car steerin the weak leadership of the party became lifeless. The story of APC. There was a party called APC!!!”…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern with changes made by the National Assembly to the 2018 appropriation bill which he signed into law on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He said, “I am however concerned about some of the changes @nassnigeria has made to the budget proposals I presented. The logic behind the Constitutional direction that budgets should be proposed by the Executive is that, it is the Executive that knows & defines its policies & projects. “Unfortunately, that has not been given much regard in what has been sent to me. The National Assembly made cuts amounting to N347 billion in…
Dayo Adeyeye has accused Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State of promoting violence in the state. The former Minister of State for Works said in Ado-Ekiti that the governor should be held responsible for the destruction of the campaign materials of the APC candidate in the July 14 election, Dr Kayode Fayemi. ” The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, should be held responsible for the present state of insecurity in the state. “ People who are familiar with his antics cannot sleep with their two eyes closed anymore. ” He was chased out in his first term in office when…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that there may be at least 100 political parties contecting for elective positions in the 2019 general elections. The commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this while speaking at an election stakeholders’ summit in Abuja. “As at June 8, 2018, we have received requests from 138 associations to register as political parties to join the already 68 registered political parties. So, we may have more than the 68 registered political parties before the 2019 general elections,” he said. While he expressed concern that the additions could prove problematic and have a significant…
Ludacris and Eudoxie’s baby girl, Cadence, is another year older and the birthday party they threw her was one to remember. The little one turned the big 3 on Sunday so the proud parents hosted a tea party in her honor and it looked pretty in pink and very picture perfect. “Today is a special day. I couldn’t imagine life sans you Cadence Gaëlle Bridges. This little girl is the angel God has blessed us with,” wrote mom Eudoxie. “She reminds me of myself. Wise beyond our years. I’m 32 going on 65 as my husband likes to say and…
After making an unexpected appearance on Pusha T’s DAYTONA album, Wingstop mogul/rapper Rick Ross now appears to be gearing for a new album. Today, the MMG boss presumably shares the project’s first single titled “Green Gucci Suit” featuring long-time collaborator and recent Superfly soundtrack executive producer, Future. On the track, you’ll find the rap duo exchanging stories about their longevity in the rap game that entails lawsuits, business ventures and investments. The single is currently available for stream in select markets, while it officially goes live at midnight in the U.S.
It looks as though the romantic relationship between former Big Brother Naija housemates, Lolu and Anto has met its end after the intense chemistry they’d put on while in the house. Not long ago, Lolu took to his Twitter page to declare that he is now single and people are welcome to shoot their shots. He wrote: “Excuse me.. I am SINGLE and if/when that status changes, I would be the FIRST to tell the world. However, I would not tolerate any name calling in my mentions. You have been warned.. Ps: Shot shooters are welcome.” It can’t be forgotten…
Father’s day might have come and gone but we can’t get over the cute message Nadia Buhari sent to her hubby to mark the special day. The beautiful Ghanaian actress took to her Instagram page on Sunday, June 17, 2018, where she posted quite a long cute message for her hubby to mark the day. She went on to reveal that she welcomed their fourth child in 2018! Surprising right? “My dearest… Here comes one of those moments when I find myself reminiscing about the richest and most congenial memories of the past decade of our relationship. Along this journey…
Amid the current border crisis that has stripped countless children from their families, several celebrities have used their platforms to stand up for immigrant rights, including Nicki Minaj, who joined in on the conversation with a heartfelt message about her personal experience as an immigrant in America. “I came to this country as an illegal immigrant @ 5 years old. I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5,” Minaj — who came to America from her birthplace of Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad…