Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick admits he doesn’t know if his future lies at Old Trafford despite being awarded a testimonial. Carrick’s contract expires at the end of the season but his continued importance to United was emphasised by a composed display as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s League Cup final victory over Southampton. The 35-year-old on Thursday announced details of his testimonial with the club he joined from Tottenham in 2006, but he knows that long service won’t guarantee him a new deal from United manager Jose Mourinho. “At the moment there’s nothing really to report,” Carrick said.…
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Arsene Wenger said he had no interest in succeeding Luis Enrique as Barcelona coach on Thursday, but admitted his future as Arsenal manager remains up in the air. Luis Enrique announced after Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon on Wednesday that he will step down from his role at the end of the season in order to take a break. Wenger, 67, is due to make a decision on whether to extend his 20-year association with Arsenal either this month or next, and he reiterated that his preference would be to remain at the Emirates Stadium. Asked if he would…
Midfielder Michael Carrick has been awarded a testimonial by Manchester United at the end of the season, with the former England international donating all proceeds to charity. The 35-year-old Carrick, who is also current vice-captain of the club, has spent 11 years at United and has won 16 major trophies with the club, including five Premier League titles. The match is to be held on June 4, with all money raised after expenses being distributed to selected charities through the newly created Michael Carrick Foundation. “I hope to raise as much money as possible for my Foundation to help make…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the South African government to arrest the people behind the attacks on Nigerians. According to Vanguard, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said refugees and asylum seekes should be welcome anywhere around the world. Wabba also condemned the Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba for allegedly blaming foreigners for the high rate of crime. He said “When he was widely quoted as blaming foreigners for crimes and asking them to leave the city. We consider the Mayor’s comment as careless, uncharitable and combustive. “Xenophobes find comment such as this as inspiration, especially as it…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has alleged that the failure of security agencies to arrest those responsible for the killings in Southern Kaduna was the reason the crisis remains endless. Pastor Bayo Oladeji, Special Assistant, Media and Communications, CAN, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The association urged security agencies to wake up to their responsibilities because despite the curfew and the presence of the Police in the volatile zone, the killings remain unabated. He said called on members of the association to continue praying for the permanent restoration of peace in the area. Meanwhile, speaking…
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo has said that the buhari administration has worsened Nigeria’s economy. Soludo also said he acknowledges that the current government inherited a bad economy, but said they made it far worse than it was. According to Daily Post, he said Nigeria is not just in a recession, but in a massive compression. Soludo said this on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at an event – Big Ideas Podium, organised by the African Heritage Institution. The former CBN Governor also said “Nigeria is now, some say a fragile state, some say…
The Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha has made a call for politicians to swear by deities before they take office. He also said politicians get away with anything because the Bible and Koran are too merciful. According to Daily Post, the Governor said this while speaking at the National Institute for Cultural Orientation Quarterly Public Lecture titled: Promoting Culture, Developing the Economy. Okorocha also said Nigerians have created a problem by abandoning our own cultures and embracing the western way of life. The Governor said “People that go outside their culture have automatically lost their identity. The removal of our culture…
The Senate on Thursday mandated its Committee on Customs, Tariff and Excise to investigate alleged unlawful raid of rice shops at Kayero Market, Sango Ota, Ogun by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that officials of the service were said to have raided the market on Feb. 22 and allegedly carted away goods and other commodities described as contraband. The senate’s resolution followed a motion by Sen. Gbolahan Dada (Ogun-APC), who alleged that the Customs officers broke into shops and made away with goods worth billions of naira. Dada argued that by the provisions of the…
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he does not know his real age. Obasanjo said this on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at an event program put together by the Centre for Human Security titled: Presidential Libraries Will Reduce Leadership Deficit in Africa. Speaking further, he said his mother only told him that he was born on a market day . Obasanjo also added that his mother was an illiterate and so, could not provide him with enough information regarding his date of birth. “When I continued to put pressure on my mother, she told me that she was…
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is happy and you can’t take that away from her. The ‘Sugar and spice’ star shared this video of herself dancing to her song ‘Marry me’ in a lobby on March 2, 2017. Meanwhile, Yemi Alade and Effyzzie Music Group will be releasing an extended play titled “Mama Afrique”. Yemi shared the news via her Instagram account, saying the project will contain remixes, new songs and remakes of original songs off the Mama Africa sophomore album. She adds also that the EP, will serve as a precursor to the third studio album which is billed to…
Day 38 of the Big Brother Naija show was about IK’s visit to the house, return of Bally and Bisola and more. In case you missed some of the interesting moments of Wednesday, March 1, 2017, check out five things that happened on show. 1. Bisola and Bally who were ushered to an ‘island’ during the Live Eviction Show on Sunday, where they were wined and dined, while they watched the other Housemates on the TV screen, returned to the house after three days. 2. TV personality IK Osakioduwa was the latest celebrity to visit the housemates. IK ushered Bisola…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh through her foundation has awarded 200 students in Delta state a scholarship. The Tonto Dikeh Foundation in Warri, Delta state Nigeria in collaboration with Cheeno HR, on February 24, 2017, have assisted young students, through their nationwide project tagged: TTDF BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT. The National coordinator of the Tonto Dikeh foundation, Mr Bunmi Fagbuyiro unveiled the plans of the foundation, by pledging the renovation of some schools, free white board donation, School Uniforms for students and books. According to him, the foundation will continue in other parts of the country in the coming months, and…
Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, on Thursday advised other celebrities to be careful about the personal information they post on social media. Wright said in a social media post that such information could be so sensitive that it could hinder their careers in the future. “I am a perfect example of one out of many celebrities who never post private life affairs on social media. “I’m very careful about what I post on social media. I post what is needed to be posted and not frivolities. “I don’t have to post, especially, if it has to do with my private life.…
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has lost her father, Pa Badmus, aged 85. The “Omo Ghetto” star took to Instagram on March 2, 2017, to announce his passing. “RIP Daddy,” she wrote alongside a photo collage of her father. RIP Pa Badmus. Pulse has reached out to the actress’ reps. So far no word back. This comes after Eniola survived a fire scare at her Lagos residence. The actress took to Snapchat today, October 5, 2016, writing, “Thank you Lord for saving my life. Fire outbreak in my house.” Thank you Lord and thank you to my neighbours, I’m hail and…
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Suzanne Emma, have finally parted ways. A Lagos Island Customary Court, South West Nigeria on Thursday, March2, 2017, dissolved their 17-year-old marriage. The panel dissolved the marriage in a judgment following a petition filed by Suzanne. “From all evidence before the court, the marriage between the couple had broken down, and it is irreconcilable, consequently, the marriage is hereby dissolved,” said the court. The court then proceeded to grant Emeka the custody of their four children, but ordered that Suzanne should be granted unhindered access to them. Either Suzanne or Emeka Ike has…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hoping to win a new two-year deal at Manchester United and the club remain confident of keeping him at Old Trafford, sources have said. Ibrahimovic has been an instant hit at United since joining on a free transfer last summer from Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 26 goals in all competitions so far this season, including two in last weekend’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton. The 35-year-old signed a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months upon his arrival at United and Jose Mourinho has urged the club to resolve the striker’s future and even…
Arsene Wenger has warned younger managers that they have to live like “a football priest” and “sacrifice your life” in order to cope with the high demands of the job. The 67-year-old Wenger has insisted he has no plans of retiring any time soon, but said he can understand younger colleagues like Barcelona’s Luis Enrique who say they need a break from management. The 46-year-old Enrique announced on Wednesday he would leave the post after this season, in part because he felt tired after working such long hours. Wenger celebrated his 20th anniversary at Arsenal in October and hasn’t taken…
From a Premier League perspective, the immediate reaction to Luis Enrique announcing he will step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season has centred solely on the managers who could be lured to Catalonia to replace him at the Nou Camp. Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger, perhaps? Or Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, the former Espanyol player and coach, whose blossoming reputation will have been noted by the Barca hierarchy? Jurgen Klopp also enjoys a lofty reputation in Europe following his achievements with Borussia Dortmund, while Ronald Koeman’s iconic status as a former Barcelona player ensures that the Everton manager’s…
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna, though the result was marred by a late head injury to Fernando Torres. With Pepe Mel overseeing his first game since taking over as coach earlier this week, Depor took the lead in the 13th minute when Florin Andone capitalised on a mix-up between Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak and defender Jose Maria Gimenez. But though Depor greatly controlled the first half, Atletico were able to equalise through Antoine Griezmann’s spectacular strike in the 68th minute, as he caught out Depor keeper German Lux from 30 yards. However,…
Michael Carrick has ruled out a move to another English team if he leaves Manchester United this summer and told ESPN FC he will face a decision as to whether to call time on his career if the club chooses not to offer him a new contract at the end of the season. Carrick, 35, won his 10th major medal as a United player in Sunday’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton at Wembley on Sunday and will be honoured with a testimonial at Old Trafford on June 4, 11 years after arriving at the club for £18.3 million from…