Rostov coach Ivan Daniliants said Friday’s 6-0 rout of Tomsk served as a warning to Manchester United that they won’t roll over when they face Jose Mourinho’s English giants in the Europa League. Rostov showed no signs of rustiness after the long winter break to trounce the Russian Premier League’s bottom club with a perfect warm-up for next week’s European clash. “The first match after the break is always a very special game. Besides, it wasn’t difficult to gear up the players for the match against bottom-placed rivals,” said Daniliants. “On Thursday, hopefully we will be at our top both…
Author: David Folami
This was two points dropped by Manchester United and one gained for Bournemouth, but that hardly tells the story of a stormy afternoon at Old Trafford. The mood turned on an incident shortly before half-time when Bournemouth’s Andrew Surman was dismissed after a clash involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings. It was, for once, not the Swede’s afternoon and that was confirmed when he missed a second-half penalty that would have lifted United to fourth in the table. Marcos Rojo had jabbed United, who had already created enough chances to be out of sight, in front from close range midway…
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has given up on the Premier League title race after Saturday’s loss to Liverpool and criticised the team’s lack of defensive organisation. Arsenal lost 3-1 at Anfield to fall out of the top four and remain 13 points behind leaders Chelsea. And Cech conceded that it leaves the Gunners fighting only for a top-four spot from now on. “With the three points we would have still been in the chase for the title, but now I think we are too far away,” Cech told the club’s website. “I don’t think Chelsea will lose so many points,…
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday commended leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their support to ongoing efforts toward resolving the differences in the party. In a statement by Mr Ikechukwu Eze, his Media Adviser, in Abuja, Jonathan urged the party faithful to ignore rumours and false information being peddled as the outcome of ongoing dialogue in the party. He promised to address the public on the outcome of the consultations at the appropriate time. He said that there had been media speculations since the meeting between him and the PDP Governors on Tuesday and stated…
There have been several reports that some top members of the Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are seeking to register a new party. According to the Sahara Reporters, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP’s faction have applied for the registration of a new party called Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDP). Reportedly, these PDP members were prompted to make this move after the Makarfi-led caretaker committee was sacked by the Port Harcourt High Court and replaced with Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff’s faction of the party. A statement from a PDP chieftain in Abuja…
The President of Guinea and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Alpha Conde on Friday called President Muhammadu Buhari on the telephone. Conde wished Buhari “good health and speedy recovery,” the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement. The AU chairman, according to Adesina, said the call was on behalf of African leaders, who are praying for the Nigerian president. The statement said: “President Conde, who said he was calling on behalf of leaders of member countries of the AU, assured the Nigerian President that all African leaders stand with him in prayers at a time like this.…
The Acting President, Mr Yemi Osibanjo says violence and enmity will never solve any problem. The Ag President said this on Friday in Kaduna during an interactive session with prominent community leaders at the Government House. NAN reports that, those at the meeting included traditional rulers and religious leaders. According to the Acting President, so many lives and properties were lost a result of crises among various communities in the country. “I must say that, there is no question whatsoever that violence and enmity will never solve any problems that we are experiencing. “There is no way that it will…
Senator Ben Bruce was among top politicians who attended the inauguration of the former president Olusegun Obasanjo Library. The lawmaker representing Bayelsa East constituency was seen taking pictures with some of the officials of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration whom he has at one time or the other criticised. Bruce shared photos from the event on his Twitter page with the caption; “No enemies! The youth of Nigeria should learn from this, that to create a formidable force, you have to stand together.”
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has described arrest of Mr Dickson Akor, the National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, as illegal and unconstitutional. Falana said the Corps is operating legally. The lawyer stated this on Saturday, March 4, while speaking to newsmen in Abuja after securing the release of Akor from police custody. In a combined operation with the Depart of State Services (DSS), the police on February 28, raided the headquarters of the Peace Corps of Nigeria in Abuja. Akor and 48 other members of the corps were arrested during the operation. Justifying the raid, the police had alleged…
Can somebody just ask Iyanya what is going on? The ‘Kukere’ star has deleted all photos from his Instagram page leaving over 1.5 million fans and followers in the dark. Its uncertain if his account was hacked but investigations revealed that the photos disappeared on Friday, March 3, 3017. So far, there has been no word from the artiste nor his handlers, Mavin Records and management, Temple Management Company. Recall that in October last year, the singer announced his signing with Mavin Records with the release of the hit song ‘Up to something’ featuring Don Jazzy and Dr Sid. This…
Toke Makinwa has opened up on her pending court case with her estranged hubby, Maje Ayide. The TV host and Vlogger in her latest Vlog titled ‘Daddy Issues’ shot during her recent ‘On Becoming’ tour in London, said her lawyers are on it. According to her, “As you guys might have heard, there’s a lot going on in the news and the little that I have, let’s just hope I have it after a while. For all the people that reached out to me, my lawyers are on it. I don’t think you have anything to worry about, that’s all…
Imeh Umoh Bishop has won the best actor in a comedy at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for his role in “The Boss is Mine.” The actor beat Ayo Makun – A Trip to Jamaica, Amechi Munagor – It’s Her Day, Blossom Chukwujekwu – Ghana Must Go, Mike Ezuruonye – Brother Jekwu, Okey Uzoeshi – The Life of a Nigerian Couple and Amechi Munagor – Meet the In-Laws to win the award. An enterprising young man comes to a decision to employ a maid and a cook in order to ease his fiancée’s return. What he did not…
Chimamanda Adichie has been chosen as a foreign honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. A press release issued by the Academy revealed that the honorary members will be inducted during the annual induction in May. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inductions will make the Award Winning Author the second Nigerian to be inducted into the academy after Wole Soyinka. The Nobel laureate was inducted into the Academy back in 1986. According to the Academy, 14 others will be honored alongside Adichie. “When the American Academy of Arts and Letters holds its annual…
Oge Okoye is in for it, big time! The Nollywood actress shared an adorable photo of two cute puppies, announcing via her Instagram page that her babies had arrived. This would have been everything cute, except, the picture was stolen! Okoye shared the photo of the adorable pups sitting in the back of a car, commenting, ” Yippeee, my new babies just arrived. #Rob#Rosy#.” Cute right? Except, Rob and Rosy are actually King and Twirl and belong to Hollywood actress, Kenya Moore. Moore had shared the exact same picture earlier on, with the caption: “Did you say you had treats…
Rumors of drug addiction have continually trailed Chris Brown and a new investigative report published on Thursday, March 2, 2017, by Billboard on the America star’s struggle with substance abuse further buttresses this point. The father-of-one has now shared his opinion on the reports via his Instagram stories on Friday, March 3, 2017, and contrary to belief, he assured his fans that he is in good health. Brown, however, lamented over the fact that his progress in life is constantly marred by controversial issues like a report on drug addiction. He said, “I’m tired of reading about some s**t soon…
Lionel Messi was in top form as he scored twice and set up two more goals to help Barcelona cruise to a 5-0 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. Neymar, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti were also on the scoresheet as Barcelona restored their spot atop the table by one point ahead of Real Madrid, who still hold a game in hand. Messi had already hit the post before he opened the scoring at Camp Nou with a masterful solo effort against a good Celta side who have already beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid this season. He received the ball…
Jose Mourinho said Manchester United had only themselves to blame after being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. United had 20 shots, seven on target, and although Marcos Rojo opening the scoring they were pegged back when Josh King struck from the penalty spot shortly before the break. And they missed a great chance to win the game in the second half when Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw his penalty stopped by Artur Boruc. Mourino told Sky Sports: “What happened was that we played phenomenal in the first half and should have been winning 3-0…
Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic denied deliberately elbowing Tyrone Mings in the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, saying the Bournemouth defender “jumped into my elbow.” Ibrahimovic — who saw a second-half penalty saved by Artur Boruc as United failed to make the most of a series of chances — clashed with Mings at the end of the first half. Mings slid in on Wayne Rooney and then stamped on Ibrahimovic, who appeared to elbow the defender in the face at a corner seconds later. Mings has denied that he intentionally stamped on the striker. Both avoided red cards from referee…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester United were held 1-1 by Bournemouth and missed the opportunity to move ahead of Liverpool and into fifth in a feisty game at Old Trafford. United missed a host of chances but made the breakthrough after 23 minutes when Antonio Valencia’s low strike was stabbed in by Marcos Rojo to secure a deserved lead. Bournemouth’s Andrew Surman clattered Luke Shaw to pick up a yellow card — but on 38 minutes his side were level when Phil Jones fouled Marc Pugh to concede a penalty that was slammed home by Josh…
Arsene Wenger says he does not “regret” his choice not to start Alexis Sanchez against Liverpool on Saturday evening and revealed he made the decision because he wanted a more “direct” approach from his Arsenal side. Arsenal fell 3-1 to Liverpool at Anfield after goals from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum knocked Wenger’s side out of the top four in the Premier League. Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck started ahead of the Chilean, who came on after half-time and provided the assist for Welbeck’s goal shortly before the hour mark. Having earlier told BT Sport that his choice…