Jose Mourinho hopes Manchester United’s players will shrug off the effects of the stormy FA Cup loss to Chelsea when they resume Europa League hostilities with a depleted Rostov on Thursday. Ander Herrera’s 35th-minute dismissal in Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final obliged United to toil with 10 men for an hour as they succumbed to a sapping 1-0 defeat at the hands of Mourinho’s former club. United have the upper hand against Rostov, having netted an away goal in a 1-1 draw in last week’s last-16 first leg in Russia, but their heavy schedule means freshness remains a concern. “We have…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee said that the party would not hold any National Convention under the leadership of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff. The Publicity Secretary of the Committee, Mr Dayo Adeyeye briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that the party could not trust Sheriff with its leadership. He added that given the“ lawless and untoward behaviour of Sheriff so far“, it appeared that there would be no meeting point in resolving PDP crisis. Adeyeye, who described Sheriff –led National Working Committee (NWC) as illegal, urged him to immediately stop operating on behalf of the party.…
Olamide rolls out video for his deeply reflective single ‘Journey of a thousand miles’ off his latest studio album “The Glory”. The Pheelz produced song’s visual was directed by Mr Moe Musa. Check on it.
The accusation was made by Deputy Chairman of the Sheriff faction, Cairo Ojougboh during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, March 13. “The reason why the caretaker committee members are protesting is that they have seen that the table is now crumbling fast under their feet,” he said. “All the organs of the party are cueing into the reconciliation and when the reconciliation pulls through, they are out and Senator Makarfi can only come as member of the Board of Trustees and so the N50m monthly subvention from governors will stop. “They get subvention from the governors every month…
Christian Pulisic set Borussia Dortmund on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over third-tier Sportfreunde Lotte on Tuesday that took them into the semi-finals of the German Cup. All the goals came in the second half, with Ousmane Dembele and Marcel Schmelzer netting after Pulisic’s opener to take Thomas Tuchel’s team into a last-four tie against Bayern Munich. “It couldn’t have been a better evening for us,” Dortmund midfielder Gonzalo Castro told ARD after the game. “Lotte are a very good team, and we said before the game that we just wanted to get to the semi-finals.” The original…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) has endowed an Education Fund for the children of his late aide, Dr Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo . The former Vice President`s Media Coordinator, Mr Paul Ibe, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, Ibe was on a condolence visit on behalf of Atiku to the deceased family during the 8th Day Fidau prayer. According to him, the purpose of the Education Endowment Fund is to support the education of the deceased children up to University level. “His Excellency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked me to announce to…
The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign, Oby Ezekwesili has accused the Federal Government of making mockery of its fight against corruption. This is coming on the heels of the Senate’s refusal to confirm the appointment of Ibrahim Magu, as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ezekwesili, in a series of tweets, said the rejection of Magu by the Senate for the second time, is a national disgrace. She said “A Govt that campaigned on Anti-Corruption is making a MOCKERY of its war. PITIFUL. @MBuhari @NGRSenate @bukolasaraki @officialEFCC. “Between Presidency of @MBuhari &…
Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals for a fourth consecutive season but had goalkeeper Jan Oblak to thank for avoiding defeat in a 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Oblak produced a remarkable triple save midway through the second half as Atletico held on to their 4-2 first-leg advantage to take their place in Friday’s draw for the last eight. And the home fans didn’t even get to cheer the return of hero Fernando Torres two weeks on from being knocked unconscious in a sickening head clash as Atletico boss Diego Simeone left the former…
Premier League giants, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester United have been put on alert as Romelu Lukaku has turned down a new contract from Everton. Lukaku who has become Everton highest ever Premier League goalscorer has turned down a £130,000 a week contract from the club. Negotiations over a new contract have been going on since the summer with the striker expected to sign the contract which would have made him the highest paid player in Everton history. After training at Everton’s Finch Farm base on Tuesday, March 14, the striker, however, inform the club that he won’t be signing…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at the mounting criticism being heaped upon Paul Pogba, saying the French midfielder is the victim of jealousy from former professional players now working in the media. Pogba has been under an understandably intense spotlight since his world record £89.3 million ($108.9 million, 102.4 million euros) pre-season return to United from Italian side Juventus. In recent weeks his form has been widely criticised, especially after Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final loss at Chelsea where Pogba seemed to shoulder much of the blame for what was just United’s second defeat since early November. But…
Sarkodie wins with this song ‘Gboza’ produced by M.O.G Beatz and mixed by Possigee. The hook and melody is everything. Enjoy.
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann could seriously improve his off-pitch earning potential by joining one of Europe’s top clubs, according to Prime Time Sport CEO Esteve Calzada. Griezmann’s emergence as a top player on the pitch for both Atletico and France in recent years has been accompanied by a marked increase in the scope and prestige of the off-pitch deals agreed by his advisors. However according to Forbes, the 25-year-old remains well behind the world’s top two earners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in earnings, and has not yet reached the rung occupied by established figures like Barcelona’s Neymar, Real…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Monday, March 13, 2017, received communication from President Muhammadu Buhari on his resumption to duty. Speaking shortly after the letter was handed over to him by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (House of Reps) Hon. Suleiman Abdurhaman Kawu Sumaila, Dogara said he will read the letter to his colleagues in plenary on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, since the communication was meant for them. “Tomorrow (Tuesday) I will read this to my colleagues on the floor of the House and thereafter make comments from there,”…
When it was announced that Paul Pogba had re-signed for Manchester United, it was fairly predictable what would follow. Having starred for Juventus and then become the most expensive player in the world, expectation became unrealistically high. If Pogba had scored and assisted more goals so far this season, he probably would have been given an easier time by the media and rival fans, but it’s hard to imagine that in just seven months of re-adjusting to football in England, he would have ever been able to do enough to justify the price tag. Frank Lampard hinted that Pogba may…
“Empire” returns from its winter hiatus on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, and we have the perfect video to refresh your memory while you wait for next week. The last time viewers saw the Lyons was on December 14, 2016, when Cookie hosted a free park concert to help Angelo appeal to the masses and win his bid to become mayor. In the same episode, the FBI continued investigating Lucious and also freezed Empire’s assets. When “Empire” returns, it will feature new cast including Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, Eva Longoria, Taye Diggs, Phylicia Rashad and Nia Long. “Empire” centers around a…
Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson has said he never supported the candidacy of Ali Modu Sheriff until after the court ruling. “Secondly, everyone especially in the PDP governors forum can testify that I never supported Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as national chairman. I strongly canvassed against his choice because he was new to our party,” he said explaining his position in the PDP crisis. In a recent statement by Daniel Iworiso-Markson, his chief press secretary, Seriake disclosed that his decision to submit his report to Sheriff was in accordance with his belief of looking for possible solution to resolve the…
Over the past 24 hours, there has been a rumour that TBoss is married with a child. Her family took to her official Instagram page to respond to the reports by releasing the statement. According to them, the supposed husband is just a friend of the Big Brother Naija housemate, and the child in question isn’t hers. Read statement below; “Headline of the day. Is TBoss hiding a baby or possibly a man? The correct answer is NO NO NO NO NO NO. The man in question is a friend of TBoss and has a wife and that’s his baby.”…
Obviously pained by the level of domestic violence in the country, fake Big Brother Naija housemate, Eriata Ese, has declared that she would not fall a victim. She would kill her husband first. In an open note to her future husband which she shared via Snapchat a few weeks back, Ese advised her future husband not to be a wife beater because he would have to kill her or be killed.# The housemate who was evicted along with Jon two weeks ago made it clear that she has been blessed with strength just like her husband and she would not…
Seems like Don Jazzy and Olamide have put the past behind them after that infamous 2016 Headies fight. YBNL star Olamide is a year older today, March 15, 2017, and former ‘enemy’ Don Jazzy gave him a shout out on Instagram. “Shout out to the man of the people. Happy birthday @baddosneh More blessings bro. Amen,” he wrote. Recall that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote called a peace meeting between Don Jazzy and Olamide after the Headies fight. Olamide publicly expressed his displeasure when Lil Kesh, failed to win the coveted Next Rated award at the Headies. The rapper used swear…
The Senate has rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The upper legislative chamber reached the decision on Wednesday, March 15, after screening Magu. The Senate explained that Magu was rejected because a majority of senators voted against his nomination. “Ibrahim Magu’s nomination and confirmation as Chairman @officialEFCC has been rejected by majority of Senators,” the Senate Twitter handle said. Magu’s confirmation suffered a setback due to a fresh letter sent on Tuesday, March 14, by the Department of State Services (DSS) questioning his integrity. The letter from the DSS, which…