Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho deserves his title of The Special One as he can make challenging decisions to get wins and has won three trophies in his debut campaign at the Premier League club, midfielder Paul Pogba said. Mourinho won the Community Shield, Europa League and League Cup titles but drew criticism after an abject league performance, where United finished sixth in his first year in charge. Pogba has defended the Portuguese manager, citing his decisive formation switch against Chelsea that helped United beat the North London side for the first time in five years, as an indicator of…
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Former Sunderland manager David Moyes was fined 30 000 pounds ($38 307.00) by the Football Association on Friday for telling a reporter that she “might get a slap”. Moyes, who made the comments to the BBC’s Vicki Sparks after Sunderland’s goalless Premier League draw against Burnley in March, apologised for his remarks but was still judged by the FA to have brought “the game into disrepute”. “You were just getting a wee bit naughty at the end there, so just watch yourself. You still might get a slap even though you’re a woman,” the Scot was filmed telling Sparks over…
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Swedish international centre-back Victor Lindelof from Benfica, the Europa League champions announced on Saturday. “Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms,” United said in a statement. “A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.” United did not disclose how much they will pay for Lindelof, but British media reports said the fee would be around £31 million. Lindelof, 22, joined Benfica from home-town club Vasteras SK in…
Bafana Bafana claimed their first competitive victory over Nigeria as they won 2-0 in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday evening. Bafana Bafana, in their first match under new coach Stuart Baxter, put in a superb display marked by a resilient defence and speed on the counter attack, with second-half goals from Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau taking them to a famous victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Nigeria enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in the early stages and they created the first clear chance in the 11th minute when Wilfred Ndidi picked up…
Manchester United have released top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a year at Old Trafford, with the injured Swedish striker’s name appearing on a list published by the Premier League on Friday. The 35-year-old joined United on a year-long contract from Paris St Germain before the 2016-17 campaign and was vital to their League Cup and Europa League triumphs. He scored 28 goals in 46 appearances before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in April that could keep him out until next year. Ibrahimovic, who underwent surgery in May and will be out of contract on June 30, was the only player…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ali Kano has described those leaving the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as ‘cowards’. The PDP chieftain noted that all the defectors would be disappointed and subsequently return to the party. “They (defectors) are trying to destroy the foundation of our party – the PDP,” Alhaji Kano said according to DailyTrust. “We are not fools; those that decamped may make a U-turn one day and history will beckon on them because they are cowards. “Besides, Nigeria’s democracy will never grow when people lack the discipline and political ideology…
Sen. Shehu Sani (APC-Kaduna Central) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for rescuing the country from the abyss. Sani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Zaria, Kaduna State, that the APC government was striving to restore dignity of the country at different levels. He spoke on the side lines of the 10th National Conference of School of General Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria. Sani noted the tremendous achievements recorded by Buhari in the areas of security, corruption and changing the image of Nigeria abroad. The senator expressed satisfaction that the APC-led government had moved Nigeria…
Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez have jetted out on holidays with their futures still uncertain. Ozil and Sanchez both have just a year remaining on their Arsenal contracts and negotiations over renewals have snagged. Just immediately after winning the FA Cup on Saturday, May 27, both Arsenals have jetted out to their holidays to get a deserved rest after a turbulent season. Ozil was on Tuesday pictured in Los Angeles visiting a Japenese restaurant Matushisa in Beverly Hills. The midfielder in an all-black attire was with a couple of friends for his visit to the restaurant. Ozil’s teammate…
Real Madrid and Juventus players have arrived Cardiff ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday, June 10. The European giants will square up at the Principality Stadium (National Stadium of Wales) in Cardiff. Both teams arrived Wales very relaxed on Friday, June 2 ahead of the final. The Real Madrid team choose a suave blue suit for their trip to Wales while Juventus players were in semi-casual in plain blue shirts. Defending champions Real Madrid shared a video of their players arriving to catch the team bus to the airport. Real Madrid legends Roberto Carlos and Raul were on…
An Olivier Giroud hat-trick helped France brush aside Paraguay 5-0 in an international friendly at Rennes on Friday. The Arsenal striker became the first France international to score a treble since David Trezeguet achieved the feat in 2000. He opened the scoring for Didier Deschamps’s team in the sixth minute, doubling up in the 13th and getting his hat-trick and his 16th international goal in as many games in the 69th minute. The scoring was completed by Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann to give France the perfect confidence booster ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against…
Celebrated global music artist and activist Alicia Keys and the inspirational movement of Indigenous Peoples fighting for their rights in Canada have been honoured with the 2017 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award at an evening ceremony in Montreal, Canada. The award is the organization’s highest honour for human rights work. This is the first time the award was given to a Canadian recipient. “Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience awardees this year stand in the tradition of past winners such as Vaclav Havel and Malala Yousafzai – people who have shown exceptional leadership and courage to champion human rights, often…
American singer Ariana Grande made a surprise visit with fans injured in last month’s terror attack at her concert in Manchester. The pop star surprised youngsters Friday night at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital ahead of a benefit concert Sunday for victims of the attack. “Ariana brought everyone a sunflower and a teddy bear,” Lauren Thorpe told CNN. “It was unbelievable.” Thorpe’s eight-year-old daughter, Lily, suffered a shrapnel wound in her back and is currently recovering from surgery. “Lily’s face lit up and Ariana was amazing with her,” Thorpe said. “She knelt by her and sat on her bed with…
American King of R&B Robert Kelly cooks up a remix of ‘IF’, the chart topping song by Davido and produced by Tekno. “The Omo Baba Olowo shared some bits of the music via social media, playing the tune in hisw car with caption “I’m dreaming”. Crazyyy!!!!!!! THE LEGEND R KELLY REMIXED ‘IF’ !!Whaaaaaaat!! iI’m honored!! Backtobasics, stay true to your culture!THEY WILL COME!” This goes to show the reach with which Nigerian and African Afrobeat sound has got. The same trend has been witnessed on songs of fellow Afrobeat stars Wizkid and Tekno, and is still growing. Davido’s ‘If’ since…
Nigeria’s top singer Wizkid has scooped several honours with Canadian Drake in the 2017 BillBoard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Wizkid’s collabo with Drake and Tyla won for Top Streaming Strong(Audio) for the song, One Dance. One Dance also won the Top R&B song and also the Top R&B collaboration. However, Wizkid and Drake’s One Dance failed to win the Top Selling Song. The work lost to Justin Timberlake, “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” . Drake and Beyonce were big winners in the night. Drake won Top Male Artist, beating Justin Bieber and Weeknd. Beyonce won Top Female Artist, edging out…
“Emotionally, yeah it was extremely tough.” Amber Rose held nothing back in a recent interview on The Domenick Nati Show. The model/host covered a variety of subjects, including a man breaking into her home earlier this month. “[The police] said they could possibly know who it is. They didn’t send me the picture or video yet, so I personally didn’t see anything yet,” said Rose. “Emotionally, yeah it was extremely tough. I’m a lot more paranoid.” Rose also said that there are now armed guards and an alarm system at her residence. Not long after the house intrusion, Rose’s Twitter…
Nigerian pop singer, Dammy Krane was arrested today in Dade County, Miami, Florida. The singer is currently in jail for grand theft, credit card and identity fraud. The mug shot of Dammy Krane appeared on the Internet not too long ago. Dammy Krane’s name on the mug shot is Johnson-Hunga Oyindamola Emmanuel. His bail has been set for $5,000. In February 2017, Dammy Krane floated a non profit outfit called the Amin Foundation. According to the singer, the organisation is an anti-malaria campaign which renders help to children and old people. He said: “The Amin Foundation has been running for…
Bolanle Olukanni does a chic pixie haircut and sultry glowing makeup look for a new editorial. The red carpet host fronts Jumia’s periodic ‘Trend Alert Series’ donning stylish get ups in the playful styling edit. She makes an effortless muse for the second edition taking on bold styles like trendy cold shoulder top paired with short skirt with slit details, bodycon dresses paired with perspex heels, crop tops paired with matching pants. She also did monostrap jumpsuit, bandage 2-piece, mini skirts and more were the looks she chose for the lookbook.
The CEO actor, Wale Ojo has starred alongside Sylvia Edem and Mary Uranta in a new movie, “Sands Castle.” Sands Castle delves into the challenges of a physically challenged lady adored and married by a 50-year-old businessman. Sylvia plays the role of Timi, a young blind girl who finds favour in the eyes of a prominent man Ayade, Wale Ojo. Esosa-Mary Uranta, upwardly mobile lady and every man’s dream, yet not satisfied tries to compete for the attention of Ayade, the blind girl’s love interest. Also starring, Shirley Igwe Bassey Okon Bassey, Charles Okocha and Akiri Gift, Sands Castle is…
Hypertek Music artiste, Dammy Krane who was reportedly arrested by the police in the United States of America has made some comments regarding his alleged incarceration. The singer in a series of Twitter posts today made subliminal remarks regarding the incident in a confrontational manner directed at his critics. According to his posts, times of difficulties are usually one of the certain ways of finding out who truly supports one. Krane being the subject in this scenario. “See ehn… Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth. Make dem talk. “In weird situations like this, you…
Dr Judith Giwa-Amu, an emergency training expert with UNICEF, has urged school authorities to establish `Disaster Management Committees’ for quick response to emergency. Giwa-Amu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that schools should monitor their environments so as to identify those factors that could predispose their students to disaster. According to her, lack of information and communication before and during any disaster can lead to worst emergencies. “When there is an emergency or a disaster, people are always confused not knowing the right action to take; they may even end up running into the disaster.”…