Pep Guardiola has said it is uncertain whether Gabriel Jesus can return for Manchester City this season after the forward underwent an operation on the broken bone in his foot. Gabriel fractured a metatarsal in his right foot during City’s 2-0 win at Bournemouth and is expected to be ruled out for between eight and 12 weeks. The 19-year-old had an operation in Barcelona on Thursday and, asked at a news conference whether he might play again this season, Guardiola indicated that was possible, saying: “Last night he had an operation — it was good, really good. “The most important…
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Nigeria imports not less than 189.5 metric tons of tomato paste and sauce in the last 12 months, an expert has said. The expert, Mr Duro Kuteyi, food manufacturer at Betamark Consulting, made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos, while reacting to issues of post-harvest waste of fresh tomatoes in major farms across the country. Kuteyi, food technologist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that there was a lot of waste of fresh tomatoes and pepper in Nigeria. He attributed the reasons to post harvest losses and lack of processing techniques which had made Nigerians…
The Ministry of Finance has denied claims by Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, that it is refusing to release the statutory allocation due to the state. Fayose had earlier accused the ministry of withholding the funds and causing his people to suffer. According to the ministry however, the governor failed to comply with requirements which would have qualified his state to receive the payments. “This is not the first time of non-compliance by the Ekiti State Government,” a statement released by ministry spokesman, Salisu Dambatta read. “His (Fayose’s) administration defaulted in meeting the conditions specified and agreed upon by the…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has revealed that the government wants to spend N40 million to feed wild animals when many Nigerians can’t eat. According to the senator, who represents the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, the sum is stated in the 2017 budget. He made the comments via Twitter on Thursday, February 16. “It breaks my heart that at a time when many Nigerians can’t eat we are budgeting N40 million to feed wildlife in Aso Rock Presidential Villa,” he tweeted. “At N510 to a dollar, BuyNaijaToGoTheNaira is no luxury, it is not even a necessity. Nigeria has reached the stage where…
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU) in Malete has extolled the virtues of Prof. Sunday Otokiti, its former Head of Department of Business and Entrepreneurship. Some officials of the university described his death as a big loss to the KWASU community as he had left a big vacuum. The university’s Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, expressed sadness over Otokiti’s death and prayed to God to accept him as one of His most favourite servants on earth. “I am hugely saddened by the death of Prof. Sunday Otokiti, a senior member of our university community, who served meritoriously as Director of…
It’s one week, one Fayose drama these days. Say hello to the new world order. This week, Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose boarded an Abuja bound plane with one aim in mind–take on finance minister Kemi Adeosun concerning why the Budget Support Facility (BSF) due his State, had been withheld. According to reports, Fayose arrived the premises of the finance ministry in the FCT at about 3pm, enraged and belching smoke from both nostrils. It has become a familiar Fayose sight. Adeosun was unavailable when Fayose stormed Abuja. She should thank her stars. The minister was attending the weekly…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that the president will be back soon. Adesina also said that there will be no special event to welcome Buhari back home. The presidential spokesman made the comments on Thursday, February 16, during an interview with Arise TV. “The fact that the president is receiving visitors, the fact that he has spoken with the American president and the fact that he has asked us to tell the world that he’s fine. I think that’s just enough,” he said. “I wish I could give you a definite date, I really wish but then…
Bill Cosby is free of a defamation lawsuit by Katherine McKee. A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed the lawsuit against Bill Cosby by Katherine McKee. Mckee, an actress, claimed the veteran TV host raped her in 1974, according to court documents. McKee’s sexual assault allegation first appeared in a New York Daily news article in 2014. After the article was published, Cosby wrote a letter to the paper denying the claim. His lawyer then asked the paper to retract the article, according to spokesman Andrew Wyatt. McKee went on to sue the comedian for defamation, seeking monetary and punitive…
Legendury Beatz is a Nigerian record producing and songwriting duo, composed of siblings Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko. Their production style is deeply rooted in afrobeat as well as in several other genres, including hip-hop, reggae fusion, moombahton and electro house. Legendury Beatz made international headlines in the Nigerian recording industry by producing the critically acclaimed single ‘Azonto’ and Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’. The duo have been noted for their extensive work with Wizkid. They have also been noted for writing and producing a consecutive string of hits. The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has just revealed the passing on of his grandmother. The “October 1” star took to Instagram today, February 17, 2017, to announce the news. He wrote, “My mother called me this morning and was crying, before I ask what happened, she wailed and said Maami ti ku. Then I said to her “Maami, sebi mama ti dagba, then she goes ” sebi iya mi si ni” then I said ok but she’s old so e ma ke mo. My grandmother should be about 100 years,the exact date of birth was not documented though but…
Seems like Toke Makinwa is ready for whatever legal battle Maje Ayida is bringing. The estranged husband of the popular media personality we reported hired lawyers to stop the sales and promotion of her memoir ‘On Becoming’. Ayida’s legal representatives sent Toke Makinwa a “letter of demand” to stop all forms of promotional activities and also the sales of the book. Toke shared this, “The gloves have come off let’s do this!!!!!” on Twitter today, February 17, 2017 which makes us wonder if she’s ready for the legal battle. Toke Makinwa’s estranged husband hired Carter-Ruck a top UK firm that…
Hollywood couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are splitting for good. Despite reports that the couple had put their divorce on hold, US Weekly reports Jennifer is getting ready to file for divorce from Ben Affleck. Garner and Affleck revealed in June 2015 that they were going their separate ways after 10 years of marriage. Now, Jennifer is not holding up but going ahead with divorce proceddings. Apparently, she can’t wait to be free. Following their split, Garner and the Oscar winner continued to travel as a family so the kids could be near both parents when one of them…
Reality star Kim Kardashian is back with more bootylicious photos. The 36-year-old mum of two has shared new photos on her personal website and they are sizzling hot! The shots which were shared on Thursday, February 16, 2017, were taken during the family’s recent trip to Costa Rica. In the images, you can see Kim in white bikini bottoms showing off her famous behind. In one photo she crouched down in the water with her perky bottoms and gazed seductively behind her at the camera.
Chairman of the National Unity Party (NUP), Chief Perry Opara has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died the day former president, Olusegun Obasanjo tore his membership card. Opara also said that the former ruling party is “gone and gone forever.” He made the comments on Wednesday, February 15, to counter claims by former president, Goodluck Jonathan that PDP is still Nigeria’s strongest party. “I totally disagree with former President Jonathan. In the first place, he caused PDP’s defeat in 2015. He should not have contested in 2015,” Opara said according to Leadership. “He should have allowed Dr. Tafawa…
Mauricio Pochettino was at a loss to explain Tottenham’s Europa League defeat to KAA Gent but he admitted his team are in a “bad period.” Jeremy Perbet’s second-half goal gave the Belgian side a deserved 1-0 victory in the round-of-32 first leg, leaving Tottenham with one win in four matches. They play the return leg at Wembley Stadium next Thursday, needing a first goal from open play since the 4-3 win against League Two Wycombe Wanderers on Jan. 28 to progress. “That is only the first leg and the tie is open. It was an even game from the beginning.…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Manchester United are in the midst of a “decisive moment” in their season after his hat trick secured a 3-0 Europa League win over St Etienne on Thursday. Ibrahimovic scored from a soft free kick that dribbled through the wall, the simplest of tap-ins and a penalty after a questionable decision to help Man United move closer to reaching the round of 16. “We created good chances. It was important to get a good win at home and we bring it with us for the second leg ,” Ibrahimovic told BT Sport. “It was a good game,…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was critical of his players’ attitude after the Europa League victory over St Etienne, accusing them of lacking the necessary focus. United won the last-32 first leg at Old Trafford 3-0, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic notching a hat trick, but the hosts survived some nervy moments, particularly in the first half. And when asked afterwards if he was happy with the result, Mourinho said: “I am — especially because in the first half, we played so bad, and we managed to finish it winning 1-0 when we don’t deserve. It was down to lack of concentration.…
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said that the current recession was caused by former President, Goodluck Jonathan’s mismanagement of the economy. Tambuwal also said that he had nothing against Jonathan personally even though he didn’t agree with his policies. The governor made the comments on Wednesday, February 15, while speaking to journalists. “It is normal to have opposing views on policies and programmes as it affects the general expectations of individuals and group. That was my realistic view on my stand against the former president’s leadership,” he said according to The Nation. “As the Speaker of the House of…
The Federal Government is reportedly set to hand over Shiite leader, Sheikh Zakzaky, to the Kaduna State government for trial. It was gathered that the handing over was authorized by the Attorney General of the judgment (AGF), Malami Abubakar. According to Daily Trust, the State government had since requested Zakzaky to be handed but the Federal government refused until now. The Sheikh’s release is said to enable the state government to charge the cleric to court for offences allegedly committed for close to three decades. The development, however, is in contrast to a judgement of an Abuja Federal High Court.…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has given the final order for former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke to forfeit about N34 billion to the Federal Government. The money, in separate sums of N23.4 billion, N9.08 billion and $5 million, was linked to Alison-Madueke by the EFCC. The order was given by presiding judge, Justice Muslim Hassan on Thursday, February 16. In reaching the decision, Justice Hassan said that the EFCC has successfully proved that the funds were proceeds of illegal activity. Justice Hassan had, on January 6, issued an interim order of forfeiture of the sum of 153.3 million dollars…