Sergio Ramos will face a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a calf muscle injury in training, the club announced on Friday. Ramos, who was rested in Real’s 3-0 midweek win at Numancia in the Copa del Rey round-of-16 first leg, reportedly got hurt during Thursday’s training session. He had tests on Friday morning, after which Madrid released a statement that said: “Following tests carried out on Sergio Ramos by the Sanitas Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury in the soleus of his left leg. His recovery will continue to be assessed.” Ramos could…
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Ross Barkley will undergo a medical on Friday before completing a £15 million move to Chelsea, a source close to the deal has said. Asked about Ross Barkley on Friday, Conte told a news conference: “I think that if there is news, the club will inform you. This is the right way. “For sure we’re talking about a young player, an English player. He can have good prospects for Chelsea. I think the club decided on this investment also for his contract. “He’s very young. He has a lot of space for improvement. He’s very strong physically, good technique. He’s…
Radja Nainggolan has been dropped for their clash with Atalanta on Saturday after breaking club rules on New Year’s Eve. “Before you ask me about Radja, I’ll tell you about it,” Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco said at the start of a news conference on Friday. “What I have to say is important, but the game against Atalanta is even more important. “Given the club’s policies, and these are completely shared by me, and shared and accepted — and I repeat the word ‘accepted’ — by the player, who will not be called up to play Atalanta tomorrow. “This is…
Jurgen Klopp has insisted that the speculation around Philippe Coutinho’s future is not a distraction for his Liverpool side as they prepare to take on Everton in the third round of the FA Cup. He has stressed that the saga will have no impact on his players against Sam Allardyce’s side. “They are professional football players. Sometimes they are in the middle of the story and sometimes they are sat next to the guy in the dressing room who is in the middle of the story,” he said. “These young boys are used to this from a really early age…
Lukasz Piszczek has said he believes his injury absence played only a minor role in Borussia Dortmund’s struggles since September. “I don’t think the team depends on me. “A lot of things happened at that time, and all of them led to us not being that successful any more. “We never were at 100 percent, not even in the beginning when we still won matches. In the second phase of the first half [of the season], we then ran out of luck.” He said. Piszczek, who joined Dortmund from Hertha Berlin in 2010, is set to return when BVB restart…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka that the party is unconcerned with his prophecies about President Muhammadu Buhari’s chances in the 2019 presidential election. Bolaji Abdullahi said the party cannot base its political decisions on prophecies which is a “matter of personal conviction”. He said, “We cannot run a political party by prophecy. Prophecy is a matter of personal conviction or personal belief. The party cannot act based on any kinds of prophecies because we are not operating on that. “We only act based on what is politically correct.…
Dr Ibe Kachikwu has denied news reports that the Federal Government is planning to increase the pump price of petrol, which is currently being sold at N145 per litre. A statement issued on Thursday night, January 4, 2018 by the Director of Press in the ministry, Idang Alibi clarified things up. “The Ministry of Petroleum Resources would like to categorically state that the Honourable Minister never mentioned nor insinuated the need or plans by the Federal Government to increase the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)”, Alibi said. “The Committee has been in rounds of deliberations in the…
Nasir El-Rufai has blasted Senator Ben Murray-Bruce over the rail line that traverses Abuja and Kaduna. President Muhammadu Buhari recently commissioned 10 new coaches and two additional locomotives at Rigasa train station in Kaduna State. Photos were seen of President Buhari and Governor El-Rufai sharing a laugh and then some, as they embarked on the train ride on the new coaches; while basking in the Kaduna sunshine. Senator Bruce was not amused and sent out a tweet that read; “I hope President Muhammadu Buhari remembers to say thank you to former President Goodluck Jonathan for the train ride he enjoyed…
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has promised to campaign against the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections. She said, “I have a political agenda for 2019 elections. It is that neither APC nor its twin brother (yes, how does 6 differ from half a dozen?) PDP should win the 2019 state and federal legislative and executive elections. I am totally committed to this agenda. “I am committed to this political agenda because we must disrupt and end the political and governance stagnation & retrogression that our cyclical low equilibrium political Russian…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to resign from his position amid reports that he has been appointed as President Muhammadu Buhari’s national campaign coordinator for his 2019 reelection bid. The statement read, “If APC has any strand of dignity, then Amaechi must resign as the Minister of Transportation having been appointed and already functioning as the DG of President Buhari’s Campaign. “Under the constitution of Nigeria, Mr. Amaechi cannot combine the job of a minister of the Federal Republic with another responsibility such as the DG of a campaign organisation. “Amaechi’s action…
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai recently announced a partnership between the Army and Innoson Motors, an indigenous vehicle manufacturing company, the production of locally made military equipment for the fight against Boko Haram. The Army would acquire 100 variant of utility vehicles from the company to support its operations, especially in the northeast. The South East Revival Group (SERG) has commended the COAS over this move. Charles Mbani from the group said the partnership further shows the commitment of the Army towards the growth of business in the Southeast. His words: “The patronage of Innoson Motors Manufacturing Company may appear insignificant, or…
Okezie Ikpeazu has said he would only seek re-election in 2019, after successful completion of projects initiated by his administration across the state. “There are a few things which I am saying if we are able to finish by the grace of God, in the future I would think that we can answer the call to seek for re-election in 2019,’’ he said. He named some of the ongoing projects as the construction of Ifeobara basin, the reconstruction of Arochukwu road, the Osisioma interchange as well as the revival of the School of Nursing in Aba. He also said that…
Ibrahim Idris has said the country is well secure after holding crisis talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, January 5, 2018. “I think Nigeria is well secure. I have to be frank. I think what we should be praying for is for Nigerians to learn to live in peace with each other, I think is very important,” he said. He said, “Every time we meet with the President, he gives a charge. He said that we should go and take care and ensure that we tighten our security. “Definitely we are doing all we can to see we maintain…
The family of Salomi Pagu, the Chibok schoolgirl who was rescued by Nigerian troops on Thursday, January 4, 2018, has thanked the Nigerian Army for securing her freedom. Ayuba Aloson, a relative to Pagu, said her rescue is evidence of the army’s commitment to rescuing all the abducted girls. He said, “I am happy over the development; our abducted daughters are still with their captors. This demonstrates the commitments of the military to the rescue of the girls.” The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) activist group that has campaigned relentlessly for the return of the girls confirmed Pagu’s identity hours…
Femi Fani-Kayode has been accused of constantly beating his wife, Precious Chikwendu. According to reports, Fani-Kayode constantly deals with his wife over alleged infidelity. Reports have said that Mr. Fani-Kayode started physically abusing Precious from the first year of the marriage, a fate that befell her three predecessors. “The violence increased as the years went by. He was said to have ordered her to abort the pregnancy that resulted in their son. Precious ignored him but got savage beating, including on her belly, for the recalcitrance. “It has grown worse with the allegation of infidelity. A source said when Mr.…
Yung6ix had a decent outing in 2017 with the release of his sophomore album “High Star” which was received with rave reviews. With his current single – ‘Gbe Seyin’ featuring raving Afro-House singer – Niniola still burning up the airwaves, Yung6ix has decided to start off the year by letting go of another single off his “High Star” album entitled ‘Ferragmo (Ankara)’.
Ciara might be mistaken for a model as the singer has released some seductive braless photos. She took to her Instagram account on Thursday, January 4th, 2017 where she released some really seductive but cute photos. Ciara who was once in a relationship with rapper, Future, after the relationship failed moved on. She later got engaged and married Russell Wilson in a very beautiful wedding. The couple welcomed their first child in April 2017. Ciara shared the happy news via her Instagram page, revealing that she was delivered of her baby girl on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Ebuka-Obi Uchendu is filled with excitement right now; His little girl, Jewel Obi-Uchendu, who is barely one-year-old is talking! Some of her first few words were however weird. “Up Nepa” is one of them and according to her actor dad, she hasn’t even said mummy yet! He shared the information via a series of tweets and apparently, his daughter’s nanny and PHCN are to blame for this. She says daddy very well so Ebuka can just chill.
Toke Makinwa is saying she was assaulted at a restaurant, Crossroads, in Lagos by the bodyguard of John Boyega. She appeared to be really angry over the incident took to her Instagram page on Thursday where she wrote a really detailed account of what happened at the said restaurant which is situated in the premises of Eko Hotel and Suites. She said she had an early flight to catch, she wanted to make clear her experience in the hands of the bodyguard to Hollywood actor, John Boyega. She feels that if she was a guy she wouldn’t have been treated…
Wole Ojo and Kehinde Bankole have featured in Bachelor’s Eve, a romantic comedy, with a blend of twist, suspense and visual opulence. The movie, which was directed by Rotimi Raji and produced by Adefajo Ayobami, tells the story of a handsome player, Uche, who is ready to finally tie the marital knot with the love of his life. Their relationship is made in Heaven and married life is destined to be great. ‘24’ hours before d-day, Uche hangs out with his team of Casanovas to bid bachelorhood good bye. All goes well until a dark secret rears its ugly head…