Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is focused on enjoying his “journey” in professional football even if it means leaving the Premier League club, the 21-year-old England international has said. Alli was an integral part of Tottenham’s title challenge, netting 17 goals and providing five assists to help his side stay close to champions Chelsea until a 1-0 defeat at West Ham United on May 5 finally ended their chase. “You can never say what’s going to happen in the future,” Alli told Sky Sports. “No one knows. No one can predict it. “But for me, it’s important that I enjoy…
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Tottenham fans can look forward to at least another season under charismatic Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino after he committed himself to staying on on Wednesday. The 45-year-old — who cut his coaching teeth first in La Liga with Espanyol and then at Premier League side Southampton — told a press conference he could not leave even if he wanted to as there is no buy out clause in his contract. Pochettino, a former central defender who was capped 20 times including at the 2002 World Cup, guided Tottenham to a second successive title challenge — only to lose out to…
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says more than one million people are expected to benefit from his administration’s Free Health Missions introduced in 2010. Ajimobi disclosed on Monday at the flag-off ceremony of the scheme at Adeoyo Maternity Centre, Yemetu, Ibadan. He said “Free Health Missions” was one of the cardinal programmes of his administration. Ajimobi said that the ”Free Health Missions”, was in line with one of the cardinal programmes of his administration. “Provision of free medical services to all and sundry is a paramount responsibility of this administration and we will not relent on our oars in…
Banky W and Adesua Etomi sent social media wild after announcing their engagement via Instagram. This adorable duo who starred in hit movie ‘Wedding Party’ together are known for the plush red carpet looks but are they about to light up the red carpet with their infectious charms? Banky W is known for his dapper red carpet looks and sometimes cool laidback urban looks when he wants to get creative, Adesua Etomi also loves to look chic and for red carpet she’s mostly well put together but do the two look stunning together already? Oh yes! And combined they’ll probably…
The Kaduna State Government says it has recorded eight deaths since the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) was reported in parts of the country in January. The state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Dogo, confirmed this when he spoke with newsmen in Kaduna on Monday. Dogo said that the state had recorded the eight deaths from 11 confirmed cases of CSM as at May 5. He said that the state recorded 68 suspected cases in 15 local government areas, but 11 cases were confirmed to be CSM and eight among them died. He said the eight…
A court in Lagos State has warned Nigerians to avoid taking Vitamin C with Fanta and Sprite soft drinks. The Igbosere High Court also told the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to force the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) Plc to place a written warning on the drinks. The judgment was given on Monday, March 13, by presiding judge, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji. Justice Oyebanji also awarded damages of N2 million against NAFDAC for failing “to live up to expectations.” “In consideration of the fact that this case was filed in 2008 and has been in court for…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has reached a deal with the UK Government aimed at improving the commission’s service delivery to the Niger Delta. The Managing Director of the commission, Mr Nsima Ekere, disclosed this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on two programmes under the Department of International Development (DFID), in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The Facility for Oil Sector Transparency and Reform (FOSTER) and the Market Development Project in the Niger Delta (MADE) are the two programmes under DFID, a UK government aid organisation. Ekere said that NDDC sought assistance from FOSTER…
The Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has warned men in the state not to beat their wives. Fayose also said that he will make sure husbands who beat their wives are prosecuted. The Governor also said “We are against violence against women in Ekiti. If you do it and I have evidence against you, you will go to prison. “There are several ways of dealing with a woman. There is zero tolerance to violence against woman in Ekiti.” Fayose said this while meeting with Ekiti state beneficiaries of the N5,000 welfare initiative at the Government House. The Governor also…
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai says he has not ruled out plans to run for re-election in 2019. El-Rufai was reacting to a comment, supposedly made by his Chief of Staff, Muhammad Sa’idu, that he would support a younger successor in 2019. “What was reported was that I had no plans to run for another term of office and will be succeeded by someone below the age of 50. Both statements are misrepresentations of my position and the government,” the governor said according to Daily Trust. “I am of the firm opinion that nobody, no matter the position they hold,…
The House of Reps minority leader, Leo Ogor has debunked claims that most People Democratic Party (PDP) members in the Green Chambers support the Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Sheriff was declared as the chairman of the PDP by a High Court in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. According to Ogor, a large number of PDP Reps are solidly behind the factional chairman, Ahmed Makarfi. This is coming after a PDP member in the House, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma told reporters that all the party members are in support of Sheriff. Speaking further, Ogor said “Let Agbonayinma give you ten names of lawmakers that are…
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The 27-year-old was born to Nigerian parents, Jonathan, his dad who is half-Irish and his mum Yetunde. Joshua met with Arunma Oteh, who is the Treasurer and Vice President of the World Bank in London. The former Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shared the photo of their meeting on Twitter. “Anthony Joshua, unified world heavyweight champion. Proud as he said discipline of Nigerian parents is key 2 success,” Oteh wrote alongside the photo. The boxer has always embraced his Nigerian root; in the past, the British boxer has credit Nigerian dishes like Egusi and Pounded…
Odunlade Adekola’s facial expressions are comedy gold and these behind-the-scenes photos prove it. Popular for his role in indigenous movies, Odunlade is an actor that reflects emotions and mental situations with his facial exressions. These expressions which have inspired several memes have gone on to become a source of comic relief to Nigerians on social media.
Arsene Wenger dismissed protests from Arsenal fans seeking his removal as manager and called on his players to focus instead on the club’s push for Champions League football next season. An emphatic 4-1 win at Stoke kept the Gunners in contention for a top four finish and a 21st consecutive season of elite European football. But while Wenger’s name was sung out heartily by supporters inside Stoke’s stadium early in the game a plane flew overhead carrying a banner calling for the Frenchman not to return next season. “When you say fans, who do you mean? The rich ones?” said…
Usain Bolt’s imminent retirement is a blow for athletics, but a new generation of Jamaican sprinters is ready to try to fill his golden shoes, Olympic champions Elaine Thompson and Omar McLeod said Friday. Thompson, the Olympic women’s 100m and 200m champion, and 110m hurdles gold medallist McLeod will be among the marquee performers in Saturday’s Shanghai Diamond League competition, which will feature rematches of key Rio Games battles. Bolt, the greatest sprinter in history with eight Olympic golds, 11 world titles and three world records, will retire from international competition after the world championships in August. “It’s saddening that…
The Premier League have released a shortlist of eight for the Player of the Year award. This award is different from the PFA (Professional Footballers’ Association) Player of the Year and the FWA (Football Writers Association) Player of the Year. Chelsea midfielder Ngolo Kante has already claimed both awards and is favourite for the Premier League Player of the Year. Kante leads the shortlist for the award with teammates Eden Hazard and full-back Cesar Azpilicueta. Tottenham have three players in the shortlist, Harry Kane, Dele Alli and defender Jan Vertonghen. The trio has been fantastic for Tottenham this season which…
Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was voted French players’ player of the year on Monday with Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe winning the under-21’s title. Cavani has flourished in the absence of departed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and has notched up 35 league goals so far since moving into the centre forward slot from the wing where he was exiled while the giant Swede was around. With two games of the season to go, Cavani has 48 goals for PSG in all competitions, two short of the French record of 50 set by Ibrahimovic last season. The award comes during a tough…
After clinching the Premier League title with Chelsea, Victor Moses partied with Nigerian pop star Peter Okoye of the P-Square fame. Moses was in action for Chelsea on Friday, April 12 as they clinched the Premier League title with a 1-0 win at West Brom. The following day, the Chelsea was at the One Africa Music Festival at Wembley to let his hair down. Backstage at the event, Moses met up with Peter who is a huge fan of Chelsea. “Chelsea we won the game last night, I got my brother here,” Peter said in a video he shared on…
Pablo Zabaleta deserves a victorious finale to mark the end of his nine-year Manchester City career, manager Pep Guardiola said Monday. The Argentinian full-back is leaving the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season, with Premier League rivals West Ham the 32-year-old’s likeliest destination. Zabaleta joined City from Espanyol for £6.45 million ($8.3 million, 7.6 million euros) on August 31, 2008, a day before the Abu Dhabi United Group, led by billionaire Sheikh Mansour, completed a takeover that transformed the club’s fortunes. Because of the timing of his arrival, and the service he has given…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects departing captain John Terry to play beyond the end of the season, despite the former England centre-back hinting he may retire. Speaking after scoring in Chelsea’s 4-3 victory over Watford on Monday, their first outing since winning the Premier League, Terry said: “I still haven’t ruled out Sunday being my last game and retiring.” Chelsea finish the season at home to Sunderland on Sunday, before tackling Arsenal in the FA Cup final, and while Conte has come to terms with Terry’s decision to leave, he believes he will not hang up his boots. “No, absolutely…