Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says it will be “impossible” to take Neymar from Barcelona, and that it would be “absurd” for him to ask the Old Trafford club to try. Neymar has recently put in a string of dazzling, match-winning performances for club and country as he’s begun to deliver on the promise that compelled Barcelona to spend upwards of €88 million to bring him in from Santos in 2013. The Brazil No. 10 signed an improved contract with the Blaugrana in October. The deal will keep Neymar at the club until 2021 and raised his buyout clause to…
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Barcelona forward Neymar has said that the Selecao are back to playing “the Brazilian way,” and credited coach Tite for turning the team around as they became the first nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, alongside host Russia. The former Corinthians coach has led Brazil to nine consecutive wins since taking over as manager, and the team have scored 25 goals and conceded just two. They won 4-1 against Uruguay in Montevideo last week, and they bested Paraguay 3-0 on Tuesday to seal their passage with four games still left to play in CONMEBOL qualifying. On Tuesday in…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has described All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a great product of Nigeria. Ambode made the comments on Tuesday, March 28, at the 9th Bola Tinubu Colloquium in Lagos. “Like the coconut, some by-products/fruits will get bad along the way or after being sold in the market; in actual fact, the political product may not be the favourite of some other people,” the governor said. “The bottom line, however, is simple. If Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were a coconut; I dare say, with all simplicity, I would be among the forefront liners…
One-half of the Psquare duo, Paul Okoye is expecting twins with his wife Anita Okoye. The duo will be welcoming their patter of tinyThe couple who tied the knot 3 years ago are already parents to 4-year-old Andre. Insiders tell us that Anita should be four or five months along and will be having her twins in the United States. Anita that would usually share full photos of herself on her social media pages has gone quiet since last week. foots anytime soon. She has also stopped sharing full shots probably hiding her bump from the public. Also, their older…
Veteran Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah recently walked down the aisle with her US-based lover Anthony Boyd. And ever since then the both of them have never looked back! The duo are currently on what we could call a honeymoon. They’ve been spotted at the Times Square in New York before moving to Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland. The loved-up couple then went fishing at the Savannah River in the United States. We are so happy for them. Old and in love…. Meanwhile, the actress who got married to her U.S. based boyfriend in a small and intimate outdoors ceremony took to Facebook on…
Jesse Jagz of Jagz Nation drops a new record on his listeners – a mid-tempo groovy R&B type of joint titled ‘Midnight vibes’ featuring rapper AO. Jesse is expected to be out with his “Odysseus” album this year, and also a planned joint project dubbed as The JV album with Vector tha viper. Enjoy Jesse Jagz on this.
A former Personal Assistant to Governor Ayo Fayose during his first tenure, Goke Olatunji was on Tuesday arraigned at an Ado Ekiti High Court over alleged double murder. The offences were allegedly committed 11 years ago. Also charged with him is a member of House of Representatives, Mr Thaddeus Aina, but was absent in court. The two men were charged with the murders of the then Holland-based Mr Tunde Omojola and a World Bank Consultant, Dr Ayodeji Daramola. The trial was however stalled because of the absence of Aina, said to have gone abroad for medical treatment. The two murder…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday inaugurated the boards of five agencies, with a call to the members to see their appointments as a call to service. “You should see your appointment as an opportunity to serve Benue and not a money making opportunity,” he said at the inauguration held in Makurdi. He urged them to be committed to the core values of fair play, justice and the fear of God which, he said, had remained the guiding principles of his administration. The governor advised women to participate actively in politics and be ready to compete with their male…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the two names of two ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The two nominees are Prof. Stephen Ikanyo Ochenyi (Kogi) and Suleman Zamah Hassan (Gombe). The two nominees are expected to serve as replacement for Late James Ocholi and Amina Mohammed, former minister for environment, who is the current United Nations deputy secretary- general. A Kogi-based lawyer, Daniel Makolo, recently called on President Buhari to appointment a Kogi indigene to replace the Minister of State for Labour, late Ocholi.
One of the reasons Antonio Conte left Juventus was the team’s inability to sign big-name strikers like Alexis Sanchez, but now that the manager is at a club that can afford the Chilean marksman, there’s another hurdle: should he leave, Arsenal would certainly prefer he go to a club abroad. According to the Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano, Conte has placed Sanchez at the top of his wish list for the attack next summer, and while it looks likely Sanchez will be leaving Arsenal, Chelsea will have to compete with Paris Saint-Germain and Inter, among others. As alternatives, Conte could push to…
New Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has told the New York Times he viewed his struggles at Manchester United as a test of character and that he achieved his “dream” when he forced his way back into the team. Schweinsteiger, 32, agreed a move to Major League Soccer this month after a difficult few months under Jose Mourinho, who sent him to train with the reserves after taking over at United last summer. The former Germany international had spent his entire career with Bayern Munich before joining United, then managed by Louis van Gaal, in 2015 and he said last…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted he will remain at Old Trafford by saying he will “never leave a job unfinished.” Ibrahimovic’s current contract at United expires in the summer but manager Jose Mourinho has said he is confident the attacker will extend his stay at the club. The former Sweden international, who has been linked with a move to LA Galaxy, has already won the EFL Cup with United, although the club have failed to mount a Premier League title challenge this season. Regarding his time at United, Ibrahimovic, who has scored 15 top-flight goals this campaign, said…
The role of second-choice goalkeeper at a Premier League club can be a thankless task, with hours spent sitting on the bench and appearances often limited to token outings in the cup competitions. But which No. 2 is the best and most reliable back-up in England’s top flight? 20. Adam Federici (Bournemouth) The experienced understudy to Artur Boruc has his erratic moments and was playing this season when Eddie Howe’s team suffered embarrassing cup defeats against lower league opponents Preston and Millwall. 19. Kristoffer Nordfeldt (Swansea) He has made just one league appearance in almost two years and failed to…
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have shown themselves as a selfless leaders, exemplifying teamwork and unity of purpose. He spoke in Lagos at the 9th Bola Tinubu Colloquium` organised by his friends and well-wishers, to celebrate his 65th birthday coming up on March 29. The colloquium had the theme, `Use What We Make, Make What You Use`. Tinubu applauded Buhari for briefly transferring power to Osinbajo during his medical vacation in London. He said the president, by so doing, had acted…
There’s a sequel to the 2012 “Mr and Mrs” movie titled “Mr and Mrs Revolution.” The upcoming movie features Chidi Mokeme, Rita Dominic and Akin Lewis, Yaw, Tana Adelana and Munachi Abii. Directed by Teco Benson, the movie is produced by Chinwe Egwuagu, who produced the 2012 movie of same name which starred Nse Ikpe-Etim and Joseph Benjamin. The second movie in the series tells the story of a couple, Sharon and Kobi, who attempts to tell a truth about some of the conflicts, confinement, independence, and struggles in marriages. The pursuit to keep their marriage intact and save their…
In week 9, Efe informed the Housemates that for the week’s Task, they were required to compose a song, shoot the song’s music video, and also make a short film. During the Live Eviction show on Sunday, March 26, 2017, a teaser for the short film “The Gathering” was aired. The short film which features Bassey, Marvis, Efe, Bisola, Debie-Rise, TBoss and Bally is a whodunnit which follows a group of friends, who gather to celebrate their friend’s upcoming wedding. Written and shot by the housemates, “The Gathering” was edited by Big Brother.
While Beverly Osu thinks it’s sad the way the other Big Brother Naija housemates gossip about TBoss, Pokello Nare thinks she is simply being hypocritical. Pokello who was her fellow housemate in the Big Brother Africa: The Chase house, shared her thought after Osu took to her Twitter account to express her dissatisfaction at the way the housemates talked about TBoss. Pokello called her out, asking why she found it sad since she had treated her the same way during their stay in the Big Brother Africa house in 2013. According to Pokello, Beverly alongside Nando and Bimp had gossiped…
After a UK and USA premiere, the movie “Basira in London” finally premiered in Nigeria. A hilarious comedy-drama, “Basira in London” tells the story of an African woman (Eniola Badmus) who relocates to London with great expectations. The culture clash and her efforts in trying to fit in make this film ‘unmissable’. The premiere which held on Friday, March 24, 2017, was attended by Eniola Badmus, Malcom A. Benson, Chinedu Omorie, Gloria Odiaka, Abby, Dapo Abbey among others. The movie stars Eniola Badmus and is produced and directed by Philippa Chiedu Abraham, who also features in the movie. ‘Basira In…
The presidency has reacted to the Nigerian Senate’s call for the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu’s sack. Senators had earlier suspended the screening and confirmation of the 27 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) over the issue. The lawmakers also complained that President Buhari’s cabinet members have shown to respect for the Senate. Speaking on the issue, the Senate liaison officer to Buhari, Ita Enang said the Senate is an independent arm of govt and its decision will be respected. According to Premium Times, Enang also said “We will not question the power of…
Bishop Joseph Bagobiri of Kafanchan Diocese, has called on the Federal and Kaduna State Governments to find a lasting solution to the crisis in Southern Kaduna. Bagobiri made the call in a statement during a visit by Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama who led a delegation of the Bishops Conference on an official visit to the diocese, recently. The statement was signed by Rev Fr. Chris Anyanwu, Director of Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Also, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), urged the Federal Government to…