As part of his summer vacation in the United States, Marcus Rashford pitched up at the Nike World Campus in Oregon where he mingled with another name that looms large in Manchester United folklore. Indeed, the young striker met with NFL star Odell Beckham Junior, who was helping to host an open day for talented high-school football players. The pair kicked off proceedings with the obligatory cross-code shirt exchange — Beckham Jr receiving an England shirt and Rashford receiving a New York Giants jersey into the bargain. Rashford then demonstrated his American football prowess, tossing a few tight spirals back…
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Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s preseason work will lay strong foundations for the campaign ahead. Players who have not had international commitments over the summer will report to Melwood for training later this week to begin the preparations for the 2017-18 campaign. Following two local friendlies, the Merseyside club will take part in the Premier League Asia Trophy in Hong Kong and then move on to Germany for three warm-up matches. They will conclude their preseason schedule against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin. “Apart from the games during the season, it’s the most important thing and it has a big influence on…
Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgian teenager Largie Ramazani and they are set to follow it up with the capture of French midfielder Aliou Badara Traore, sources have told said. Ramazani, 16, has arrived from Charlton Athletic while Traore, also 16, who was being chased by Juventus, will join from Sarcelles after spending time in Paris Saint-Germain’s youth system. United have already signed Northern Ireland Under-17 captain Ethan Galbraith this summer. Ramazani, a striker, has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford while Traore, who has captained France U17s, is set to agree a three-year contract. It is…
Toke Makinwa is living the life! The media personality who recently switched homes showed off a part of her walk in closet. While sharing some selfies on Snapchat, she gave fans and followers a glimpse of her closet filled with her designer shoes and bags. Just off her ‘On Becoming’ book tour in South Africa, Toke Makinwa was recently spotted on a private jet with singers Tekno and Banky W. Meanwhile, Makinwa recently gifted a fan who needed money to purchase school handouts some cash so he can buy the items. The fan who goes by the Twitter ID, “@godsown99″…
Today is the birthday of Norbert Young, Soji Ogunnaike, and Chuks Chyke. Norbert Young, is a veteran Nigerian actor and has been in several hit TV shows and movies, making him one of the truest movie stars in the country. Many cannot forget his role in the classic early 90’s soap opera “Check Mate” by Amaka Igwe. The movie turned him into a national star.
Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma Okoye, are expecting a baby boy. The proud dad-to-be threw his wife a baby shower on Saturday, July 1, 2017 and it was a wonderful event filled with laughter and joy. The duo will be welcoming their second child anytime soon. In July 2016, Jude Okoye celebrated his second year anniversary with his wife Ifeoma. “Happy 2nd anniversary my darling. May the good Lord keep blessing us with all his favours. You are one in a million and I am grateful to be the lucky man. Blessings upon blessings” Jude and Ifeoma tied the…
Nollywood actress Chika Ike just got accepted to the prestigious Harvard Business school. The businesswoman who has been trying to get into the prestigious Harvard Business School for about 5 years finally got accepted and she couldn’t contain her excitement as she took to Instagram today, Monday, July 3, 2017, to share the news. “That unfathomable joy you feel when you get accepted into Harvard for your Executive MBA,” she wrote. Adding, “I finally got accepted into Harvard business school for my masters. After trying for 5 years and getting rejected.Yes ! The prestigious Ivy League University… Yippee….I’m super excited….The…
Popular rapper and Instagram comedian, Falz, is the cover star for Guardian Life Magazine. The lawyer turned entertainer talks about his opinion on the Nigerian legal system, his dream girl, dealing with fame and his alter ego. On his idea of the perfect girl, “It has less to do with the looks and more to do with the personality. So intellectually sound, really smart, very ambitious with a great sense of humour and just really caring.” When asked how he deals with fame, “It gets very hectic and stressful, sometimes you just want to be by yourself and have a…
Proud father or two Davido just shared this photo of his little girl, Hailey Adeleke. The music star took to Snapchat with an adorable photo of his daughter. “Omo Obo! Hailey Adeleke! Ready for them,” he wrote. The music star and girlfriend, Amanda, welcomed their bundle of joy on May 9, 2017, and named her Hailey Veronica Adeleke. The ‘If’ crooner also shared a shot of himself cuddling a pretty Hailey in the hospital after watching the miracle of her birth. “SHES HERE!! HAILEY VERONICA ADELEKE HAS COME TO BALL!!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!! SHES TOO BEAUTIFUL!!” he wrote on Instagram.…
An NGO, Society for the Empowerment of Young Persons (SEYP), on Monday called for more public awareness against human trafficking and stigmatisation. The Executive Director of SEYP, Mrs Jennifer Ero, made the call during a sensitisation workshop on human trafficking held at Auchi, headquarters of the Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo. Ero said that the rural area had been identified as a source and destination for the recruitment of young females for sexual exploitation, and young people for labour exploitation. She said that the programme was to enlighten the community on the negative effects of journeys taken by Edo…
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said it registered 3,000 births among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the past six months. The SEMA Chairman, Satomi Ahmad, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Satomi said that the births were registered at various camps located in the state capital between January and June. He explained that the birth records showed significant increase in view of the high number of couples staying at the camps. He added that “we recorded 3,000 births among IDPs in the last six months. The mothers…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, said 700 Boko Haram insurgents around the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno surrendered to troops. Buratai disclosed this during a Photo/Arts Exhibition which was part of activities to mark the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The army chief said “a short while ago, I received the good news that about 700 Boko Haram terrorists within the fringes of Sambisa Forest have surrendered.” “Some others are in the process to surrender, This is a clear indication that the Boko Haram war is clearly being won.” “The situation is being…
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulfatah Ahmed, has approved the composition of a Judicial Commission of Enquiry into Iloffa/Odo-Owa communal clashes. According to a statement released in Ilorin today and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold, the Commission is composed of Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinlorun Kawu, Chief Judge, Kwara State as Chairman while HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Ndanusa Haliru Yahaya, Emir of Shonga; Mrs. Funsho Dada Lawal, Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice; Barr. Taiye Oniyide, Professional Arbitrator, Bayo Ojo & Co.; Representative of Commissioner of Police; and Representative of Director, Dept. Of State Security…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has mourned the death of Nigeria’s former Minister for National Guidance Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule who died today, Monday, July 3, 2017. The former minister died in Cairo, Egypt, 24 hours after he was rushed to a hospital according to his son Alhaji Mukhtar Maitama Sule. Relaying his condolences through the government handle @NGRPresident, Osinbajo extended his “deep & heartfelt condolences” to the deceased’s family. The handle tweeted, “On behalf of Pres MBuhari, AsoRock and the people of Nigeria, AgP expresses heartfelt condolences on the death of Alhaji Maitama Sule.” In another tweet, it posted, “AgP…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Monday denied allegations that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu budgeted N795 million on gift items, donations and guests in 2017. Its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, made the denial in a statement issued to journalists in Lagos. Adesanya described the allegation as an attempt to rubbish the ongoing “transformation programmes’’ of the APC administration in the state. “It is important to set the record straight. In 2016, the former administration spent N253 million on donations, while Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu reduced it to N160 million in the 2017 budget,’’ he said. Adesanya alleged that the…
Finally, after years of trying, Arsenal are on the verge of signing a top striker. Alexandre Lacazette is expected to complete a move from Lyon to the Emirates in the coming days, with Arsenal set to break their transfer record to the tune of around €52 million to land the coveted forward. Though the deal isn’t done yet, here’s a look at the impact the France international is expected to have on the Gunners: How will Lacazette fit in at Arsenal? Lacazette is expected to lead the line as the Gunners’ new central striker, regardless of whether Arsene Wenger sticks…
Wayne Rooney is likely to be included in the Manchester United squad for their tour of the United States when it is announced this week, sources have said. United captain Rooney said immediately after the Europa League final in May that he had “more or less” decided where he will play next season. But with just a week to go before Jose Mourinho’s squad depart for Los Angeles, there has been no official announcement from either the player or United. It means Rooney, under contract until 2019, is expected to report back to Carrington on Saturday to undergo medical tests…
Alexis Sanchez must leave Arsenal if he is to fulfil his ambition of winning the Champions League, Chile legend Ivan Zamorano has told SFR Sport. Sanchez, 28, is heading into the final year of his Arsenal contract and, with no Champions League football for the Gunners next year, has been widely tipped to leave. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Confederations Cup final defeat to Germany, Sanchez, who scored 24 Premier League goals in 38 appearances last season, said his future is “clear” but would not be drawn on details. And Zamorano, 50, said he believed the attacker needed to leave if…
Everton have completed the signing of striker Sandro Ramirez from Malaga on a four-year contract. The Premier League club announced the deal on Monday after triggering the 21-year-old’s release clause of €6 million (£5.25m). Everton have been looking to bolster their attacking options this summer, with Romelu Lukaku appearing likely to leave Goodison Park, and have now signed the former Barcelona player until 2021. “I’m very happy, this is a big step in my career,” Sandro told Everton’s website. “I know I’m signing for a massive club in England. Everton is the ideal place for me, I’ve got the ideal…
Neymar has said that he was too shy to speak to Lionel Messi after arriving at Barcelona in 2013. The Brazil international star now shares top billing at Camp Nou alongside Messi, but making the step from Santos to Barcelona was harder than it might seem from the outside for Neymar. In an interview with Brazilian television show Caldeirao do Huck, he explained his nerves at stepping into a star-studded squad. “I came into the dressing room, looked to one side and there was Messi, I looked the other and there was Xavi [Hernandez], [Andres] Iniesta, [Gerard] Pique, Dani Alves…