The Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has declared June 12, 2017, as a work free day. The Governor made this known to newsmen on Friday, June 9, 2017. According to Punch, the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Semiu Okanlawon issued a statement saying “In line with its established policy of observing June 12 of every year as Democracy Day, the State Government of Osun has declared Monday, June 12 as public holiday.” This is to remember the 1993 presidential election which was reportedly won by late MKO Abiola. The 1993 election, according to reports, was said to be the…
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Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim on Wednesday extended his contract with the French champions until 2020. The Portuguese, 42, had been linked with jobs in the English Premier League after inspiring Monaco to their first French title since 2000 and the Champions League semi-finals. “I’m very happy to continue my work with Monaco,” Jardim said, adding that the “future looks very bright”. “The last three seasons have been exceptional, crowned by becoming French champions in May.” Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev added: “He is one of the best coaches in European football and despite solicitations has chosen to continue his adventure at…
The seeds of Chelsea’s Premier League title triumph were sown at the end of their dismal 2015-16 campaign, former assistant coach Steve Holland has revealed. Incoming manager Antonio Conte’s mid-game switch to a 3-4-3 system during Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Arsenal last September was widely identified as the pivotal moment in their season. Holland says discussions about the tactic between himself and Conte began shortly after Chelsea had slid to a disappointing 10th-place finish the previous campaign. “Antonio said to me at the end of last season: ‘I think the team can play 4-3-3 with wingers wide. I also think…
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has added their latest Champions League trophy to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu museum. Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 on Saturday, June 3 in the final of the Champions League to win their 12th Big Ear trophy. On Wednesday, June 7, Perez had a photoshoot with Real Madrid impressive trophy cabinet which now has their latest Champions League trophy. It was a brilliant season for Real Madrid as they won the La Liga and Champions League double, their first since 1958. They also became the first club in the modern era to win the Champions League…
The Ivory Coast must beat Guinea on Saturday to “honour the memory of Cheick Tiote”, the former international who died in China this week, according to Elephants coach Marc Wilmots. “We must do it, we have no choice, I hope to win it for him,” Wilmots said ahead of the game that is the opening qualifying fixture for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. “When you lose one of your own, it hurts very, very much. We will obviously go to play the match in Bouake and the next day we’ll return and will go and see Tiote’s family.…
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future at Manchester United is in some doubt after he was listed as being released by the club on an official list published by the Premier League on Friday. The 35-year-old — who starred for United last season scoring 28 goals in 46 matches before a knee ligament injury ended his campaign prematurely — could still be retained by United should they decide to renew his contract which is up on June 30th. “Premier League clubs from the 2016/17 season have submitted the lists of players they will be keeping in their squads, and the…
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa is on the verge of joining Turkish giants Fenerbahçe after a torrid stint with Leicester City. After just one season with Leicester City, Musa is expected to leave the club where he has failed to impress following his £18million move from CSKA Moscow in 2016. According to reports, the forward has agreed a deal in principle to sign for Fenerbahçe. Turkish national newspaper, Gunes claim that Musa who is keen to leave Leicester City has kicked off negotiations with Fenerbahçe. Musa had an underwhelming first season at Leicester City scoring just four goals in 31…
Brazil manager Tite says he is considering changes for Tuesday’s game against Australia after blasting his side’s poor finishing in the loss to Argentina in Melbourne. The world’s number one ranked team wasted several scoring opportunities as Argentina hung on for a 1-0 win in their Superclasico at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. A goal from Sevilla defender Gabriel Mercado just before half-time proved the eventual winner as Argentina gained a morale-boosting victory under new manager Jorge Sampaoli. The two-time world champions and second ranked team are struggling outside the automatic qualifying positions in fifth spot in the South…
Former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama dropped by to see his former teammates in Uyo camp ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Saturday, June 10. Enyeama who quit the Super Eagles in 2015 is in Uyo, the capital of his home state and decided to pay a visit to the Super Eagles who also camped in the city. The 34-year-old during his visit spoke to the players and encouraged them ahead of the game. The Super Eagles have never…
Harry Kane marked his first game as captain with a stoppage-time equaliser as England denied Scotland a famous victory in Saturday’s 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in Glasgow. England were heading for a first qualifying defeat since October 2009 after Leigh Griffiths struck two glorious late free-kicks to wipe out substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s 70th-minute opener. But in a breathless denouement, Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane dispatched a deep cross at the back post to preserve England’s unbeaten record in Group F and deny Scotland a first win over their oldest rivals since 1999. “The end for me is a significant moment…
Superstar Lionel Messi will skip a friendly against Singapore next week for “personal reasons”, organisers said late Saturday. Gonzalo Higuain and Nicolas Otamendi will also be absent from Tuesday’s “Superclassico” match, UNICESS said in a statement. “While we share the disappointment of football fans in Singapore and elsewhere at the absence of these players, we still very much look forward to what will be an exciting football match against a team that will continue to feature a world class line-up of players,” UNICESS said. Messi and defender Otamendi were earlier reported to be missing the game to prepare for their…
Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh better known as Tonto Dikeh, is a Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist. Tonto Dikeh rose to fame following her role in the then controversial movie “Dirty Secret” which generated controversy amongst Nigerians because the movie contained numerous adult scenes which at then was quite alien in the Nigerian movie industry. While some criticised her role for being untraditional and un-African, others said that Dikeh was merely being professional.
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, musician, entrepreneur and TV host. He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007,Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards, Evolution award at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards. He recently welcomed his first son, Daniel III last month.
Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite is now a sex councellor. The star took to Instagram to give men tips on how to please their ladies. Sharing a photo with the inscription, “Did you know? The only purpose of the clitoris is to bring women pleasure. It has no other functional value for the female body.” Meanwhile, after months of not acknowledging her husband, Chris Attoh, on all social media platforms, Damilola Adegbite is back with a beautiful post. In no ordinary way, the actress took to Instagram on May 17, 2017, in celebration of his birthday. Sharing her take on love…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh turned a year older today, June 9, 2017, and she got the surprise of her life. Her estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill, sent her a birthday shout out in celebration of her day. “Happy birthday to the mother of my king. I wish you God’s blessings today and always,” he wrote alongside a photo of her and their son, King Andre. This comes after her back and forth with her husband on social media. The actress accused Churchill of domestic violence and emotional abuse. According to her, her husband Oladunni Churchill physically assaulted her on numerous occasions…
)Nigeria may officially export its first consignment of certified yams to the UK and U.S. by the end of June, Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has disclosed. The minister made this disclosure in a statement signed by Mr Olukayode Oyeleye, Special Media and Communication in the ministry in Abuja on Friday. He said that the Federal Government was committed to restoring Nigeria’s place in agro-commodities export market, which had been lost for decades as a result of poor quality control. According to Ogbeh, Nigeria would officially export its first consignment of certified yams to the…
Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the Friday’s verdict of the Court of Appeal concerning his state’s governorship election on September 28, 2016. According to The Nation, the governor is happy with the verdict because it proves that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot deny the truth that he won the election square and fair. He said, “I had no doubt in my mind that given the quality judiciary we had, it would go straight to the matter.” “One thing you must always know is that the truth never changes. I won the election. God has affirmed…
The Federal Government is to initiate measures to strengthen the four cardinal segments of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme which include primary assignment and community development service. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Zakari Kazaure, gave the assurance on Friday in Nkwerre LGA of the state. Kazaure was on an inspection tour of the Imo NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Eziama Obaire in Nkwere LGA. The director-general, who addressed the 2017 Batch A, Stream 1, corps members posted to the state, mentioned the other segments as orientation and passing out. He said that the government would pursue…
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Saturday said Nigeria would only attain greatness in unity. Saraki told newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday that Nigerians, irrespective of political, ethnic and religious affiliations, must shun calls for disintegration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Saraki, in company with Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari(APC-Oyo North), was in Ibadan for the wedding ceremony of the daughter of APC chieftain, Chief Bisi Akande. The Senate president was reacting to the ultimatum issued by some northern youths to Igbos to quit the north by Oct. 1 and the counter threats by some other ethnic groups. But Saraki…
Borussia Dortmund have signed the attacker Maximilian Philipp from Bundesliga rivals Freiburg for a fee German media reports have put at around 20 million euros ($22.5m, £17.4m). “Welcome to Dortmund, Philip!” wrote Dortmund on their Twitter account on Wednesday alongside a picture of Philipp holding a BVB shirt. Philipp, 23, scored nine goals for Freiburg in the season just finished to help them finish seventh in the Bundesliga and qualify for the Europa League. The signing, on a five-year deal, comes 24 hours after the German Cup winners announced the appointment of Dutchman Peter Bosz as their new coach. He…