Massimiliano Allegri has called his side “a great Juventus” after qualifying for the Champions League semifinals 3-0 on aggregate over Barcelona, while adding his side looked like never conceding even if the match lasted all day. Juve’s formidable defence held mighty Barca to a 0-0 stalemate in Wednesday’s quarterfinal return match at the Camp Nou, after the defending Serie A champions stunned the Catalans 3-0 in the first leg. And Allegri told Mediaset Premium that only only the very best version of the Bianconeri could’ve accomplished the feat. “We have to compliment the lads for all they are doing this…
Author: David Folami
Since their comeback against Paris Saint-Germain last month, there’s been a huge poster outside Barcelona’s stadium which reads “Welcome to Camp Nou, history happens here.” There was no history made on Wednesday, though, at least not as far as Barca were concerned as they were held to a goal-less draw by Juventus and elimination from the Champions League. Barca coach Luis Enrique had called for “another magical night” but the damage had already been done last week in Turin. But even one goal proved too hard to come by against a Juve side that have now gone 531 minutes without…
Luis Enrique was left frustrated with Barcelona’s wastefulness in front of goal as they came up short in their bid to overturn a three-goal deficit against Juventus, held to a goalless draw and exiting the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage for a second consecutive year. Juve have conceded just two goals in Europe this season but the Barca coach had confidently insisted before the game that his side could score five times at Camp Nou on Wednesday. They created enough chances to score five, too, but their accuracy was lacking. Lionel Messi missed a string of opportunities as just…
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says 30,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who fled the state at the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency have returned home. Malam Abdullahi Umar, the Spokesman of the agency, said in a statement issued in Maiduguri on Wednesday that the figure was part of the 78,000 IDPs that fled the state to Cameroon during the period. Umar said that the returnees were part of the 43,000 of the IDPs that signified interest to return home. He said the IDPs were being kept in a camp at Banki in Bama Local Government Area of…
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday began a special military exercise in Southern Kaduna code-named “Operation Harbin Kunama II” – Scorpion Sting-, to checkmate farmers/herdsmen and ethno-religious crises in the area. The three-decade-old crisis mostly occurred in Kaura, Kafanchan and Zango-Kataf Local Government Areas. The operation, which is also to flush out bandits and cattle rustlers, will be extended to parts of Plateau, Kano and Bauchi states. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai called on the people of the area to maintain the peace and avoid reprisal attacks. Buratai said the operation was to ensure…
Comedian AY has apologised over his insensitive TBoss and Kemen joke over the Easter weekend. The actor who was dragged on social media over a joke he told at his annual comedy show AY Live 2017 took to social media today, April 19, 2017, to apologise. According to him he is no way, shape and form a supporter of assault on women. “I know a lot of people did not see the joke before lashing on me… and no amount of me trying to explain myself would do me any good which is why I am uploading it so Nigerians…
Whoop! Whoop! Look who finally let the cat out of the basket! Adekunle Gold has just revealed he wrote his hit song ‘Orente’ for Simi. A fan asked the songbird if she inspired Adekunle Gold to write the song ‘Orente’. Before she could reply, the YBNL artist immediately jumped on the tweet with a reply saying, “I wrote it for her.” Recall that Simi and Adekunle Gold have been rumoured to be in a torrid romance. The duo are currently in a relationship but are keeping it away from the public eye. Adekunle Gold has just confirmed that romance with…
Tekno is currently on his way to the United States of America for an urgent treatment of Acid Reflux. The music star in an Instagram post shared today, April 19, 2017, revealed he has been sick for over a month and it has worsened. Acid reflux is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. He however apologized to his fans and promoters for all inconveniences, adding that all refunds will be made. Meanwhile, in our just concluded poll, Tekno was voted as Pulse female readers favourite. We asked…
Nigerian star Davido has just asked a blogger to kindly unfollow him after the duo went head to head over a concert. It all started when Davido shared a short clip of himself at a concert writing, “BIGGEST SONG ON THE CONTINENT!!!! CLEAR D HIGHWAY!! NAH MEN DEY HERE!!! MY BOYS @compozers KILLING IT!!” A blogger with the handle @officialblogger2017 called it a wack performance with low turn up. While another with the handle @9jamitv supported him saying, “And he is still deceiving himself and others.” Unknown to them, Davido had all the time in the world to reply them…
American actress Kenyan Moore in a recent interview opens up about the Oge Okoye dog saga. Moore who owns the dogs Oge Okoye posed as hers, in an interview with Juliana Richards on Jules Uncut Said, “why would anybody fake dogs being theirs. I thought it was a joke but it was no joke. She put it on social media where everyone can see. It was definitely a photo of my dogs.” She, however, gave Oge a reference to her breeder to get a dog. “I can definitely provide references for a breeder should she choose to buy a dog.…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday hailed the timely completion of the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed said that the timely completion showed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration could surmount daunting challenges. He expressed delight that the airport was reopened for flight operations on Tuesday after it was closed for six weeks for the runway repair. ”Indeed, the closure of the Abuja airport and the logistic nightmare it triggered must rank among the most intimidating challenges faced by this administration.…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Mr Matthew Urhoghide, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal. The lawmaker told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that the move was evidence that the president was ready to fight corruption irrespective of who was involved. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who announced the suspension in a statement on Wednesday, said Buhari also ordered investigation into allegations of violations of law and due process against the SGF. The…
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday hailed the talent and resilience of Nigerians wherever they are. The Vice President said this when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa Capt. Lola Odujinrin, the first African to fly round the world as a solo traveller. He said: “The country (Nigeria) is blessed with great talents and Nigerians are among some of the most creative and smartest persons around the world. “Your story is really fascinating and I am extremely proud of what you have done and more that you are a Nigerian. “And I am very…
Five Star Kcee drops new music and video titled ‘Desire’ on his birthday April 18. The song produced by Mystro sees Kcee sing of his affection for a special lady, who’s also crazy about him. This is a feel good song with cool visual directed by Zacky. Enjoy.
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that some people in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet buried loot in the presidential villa in Abuja. Fayose said this in reaction to the statement by the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, that looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, deep forests and burial grounds. Mohammed stated this to stress the importance and success of the Federal Government’s whistle blowing policy. In a statement released by Fayose’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, the Governor discredited the minister’s statement, adding that looters in the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) enjoy presidential…
The Osun State Chairman of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Wole Adedoyin has commended the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Adedoyin lauded the governor’s recent appointment of the state’s Local Government Caretaker Committee on Tuesday, April 12, 2017. The party chairman also advised Aregbesola to immediately constitute the state independent electoral committee who would organize masses oriented local government election after the tenure of the just constituted local government caretaker committee. Reiterating his party’s support for the Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration Exercise, Adedoyin said HDP is ready to…
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state has blamed Nigeria’s current economic downturn on the ‘immaturity’ of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kabiru Aliyu, the state secretary of the PDP stated this on Monday, April 17, 2017. Aliyu blamed the ‘poor performance’ of the APC-led government on the immature relationship between the executive and legislature. He said: “Should the Senate and the Presidency be insensitive to the plight of the people and continue with the selfish fight among themselves? This is an act of immaturity. They do not have the people at heart. “We expected the…
The rain came down in a humdrum town and Sir Matt Busby Way was a sea of umbrellas. Under one, former player Phillip Neville walked by a fanzine seller. “Man United, 2-0,” he said confidently. “Today is all about [Marcus] Rashford.” Given that, at the time, Manchester United had yet to name their team to face Chelsea and had not won a home league game for over two months, let alone one against top-of-the-table opponents against whom they had lost twice this season, it was a bold prediction by the former Old Trafford defender. But it proved to be the…
While you would never describe Liverpool as underdogs when travelling to face Stoke City or West Bromwich Albion, only the most naturally optimistic of Kopites would have confidently predicted their side would emerge with six points from those two fixtures, especially as the Reds were without three of their most important players. Having also recently dropped two points at home to Bournemouth, Liverpool went into those two physically demanding fixtures with their top-four hopes in serious jeopardy. But taking maximum points against Stoke and West Brom has given them an excellent chance of securing Champions League football for next season.…
Mesut Ozil was overdue a big contribution in an Arsenal shirt and he finally delivered with the winning goal in his side’s 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough. The German midfielder was serenaded by the 2,955 travelling Arsenal supporters for the remainder of the game after his 71st-minute strike, but his decisive goal should not mask the reality of his performance at the Riverside Stadium. For lengthy periods of this encounter, Ozil was a passenger, spending more time running away from the ball than looking for it, but he at least came up with the goods when it mattered. When Arsenal are…