That is the question I have been pondering about since Kelechi Iheanacho was dropped from the Manchester City squad for their 2-2 home draw against Tottenham on Sunday, January 22. As iIheanacho was dropped for the game, Pep Guardiola named his new signing Gabriel Jesus and the Brazilian was a live-wire in the little minute he played in the game. Jesus found what the net in what could have been the winner for and offer a glimpse of his all-star qualities that have scared lots of Nigerian football fans. The Nigerian football fans are scared because a reality has hit…
Author: David Folami
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admitted that while the news of more injuries had him “annoyed,” he is confident the squad will play well under pressure for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal second leg at Celta Vigo. Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to feature despite a painful foot problem, but James Rodriguez was ruled out with another calf muscle issue and Zidane said that the mood was low after Marcelo and Luka Modric limped out of Saturday’s underwhelming 2-1 La Liga win over Malaga. Zidane’s side travel to Vigo with an injury list which also includes first teamers Gareth Bale, Luka…
Arsenal are hoping the Football Association will decide on Arsene Wenger’s punishment for allegedly abusing and pushing a fourth official before this weekend’s FA Cup game against Southampton so that it can be part of a likely touchline ban, a source has said. Wenger has been charged with misconduct against fourth official Anthony Taylor after being sent off for protesting a penalty decision towards the end of Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley, and faces a likely fine and touchline ban. Wenger has until 6 p.m. GMT on Thursday to respond to the charge. Arsenal would not comment on whether Wenger…
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has launched “Imo Air”, an airline which is the initiative of the state government. The first “Imo Air” flight landed at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Owerri on Tuesday, January 24. The airline is currently being operated on the government’s behalf by Dana Air because the state does not have the license to operate a full – blown airline yet. “This is a happy moment in the State. The aim of going into the Air business is because I want to drive traffic to Imo State as Imo is genuinely becoming the fastest developing…
The Presidency on Tuesday said that the report of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East “lacked the principle of fair hearing”. The Senate report indicted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal. This is contained in a letter from the presidency to the Senate, which was read by the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, at plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the call for Lawal’s resignation followed alleged contravention of the provisions of Public Procurement Act and the Federal Government Financial Rules and Regulations…
The Kwara State Government has released the sum of N2, 163, 367, 825.19 to contractors handling various infrastructure projects across the state. The fund was released to the contractors under the Kwara state Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K). The State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu made this disclosure on Tuesday. Alhaji Banu said the money was released to ensure that ongoing and new projects are completed on schedule, as well as pay for completed projects. The Commissioner listed some of the sixty beneficiary projects to include Gerewu road in Ilorin, Ilesha-Baruba-Gwanara road, Awolowo-Bubu-Oke odo road, Ilorin, Egbejila road, Ilorin, Ogbondoroko…
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the 8th National Assembly’s focus would remain on the economy until the country exited recession. Saraki, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sanni Onogu, made this known at a dinner with the theme “Investing and Localization” organized by General Electric (GE) and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment. He said that Nigeria was ready for business in spite of the current economic recession and reiterated that the 8 assembly was determined to ensure that businesses thrived in the country. “The National Assembly has also opened its…
The Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff’s faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded immediate release of Mr Inuwa Bwala, media aide to Sheriff. Bwala was reportedly arrested with his driver on Jan. 17, at his office in Garki, Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, National Legal Adviser of the PDP faction, Mr Bashir Maidugu, condemned the continued detention of Bwala since his arrest. Maidugu said that the “unwarranted arrest and detention” of Bwala, who was an infringement on freedom of press. He said that after his arrest, Bwala was taken first to Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) detention centre…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday adjourned till Feb. 13 for continuation of trial of a former aide to ex President Goodluck Jonathan, Warampo-Owei Dudafa, who is facing fraud charges. Dudafa was charged alongside one Iwejuo Joseph Nna (alias Taiwo A. Ebenezer and Olugbenga Isaiah) before Justice Mohammed Idris on 23-counts of conspiracy and concealment of crime proceeds. They are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The allegations against the accused border on conspiring to conceal proceeds of crime amounting to over N1.6billion on June 11, 2013. They pleaded not guilty to all the…
When Big Brother Naija opened two nights ago, the host Ebuka, made jaws drop with his second outfit, this superlative agabada that people simply cannot talking about. It was made by Vodi Tailors, a men’s fashion line owned and run by Seyi Adekunle. The Abuja based tailor has been into men’s clothing for 16 years now and his company has grown from a one man machine establishment to a group comprising a fashion line, a textile retailing company, a laundry and a tailoring group. He started making clothes as a corp member in 2001 and has never needed his University…
Reality star, Kim Kardashian is usually portrayed as a talentless slut who rose to fame on the back of the role she played in a sex tape. But is that really all the beautiful mother of two has to offer?
Supermodel, Kendall Jenner who has had an astonishingly successful modelling career in the last few years looked astonishingly beautiful as she walked Paris Fashion Week for Chanel Haute Couture SS17. The stunning model, joined by colleagues, Bella Hadid, Lily-Rose Depp and others, strutted her stuff in a bold silver dress that glittered and drew attention to her slender frame and gorgeous face. The dress, adorned with feathery frills at the bottom, was worn with matching pumps and a large belt.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has directed that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) investigates shooting of the Big Brother Naija in South Africa. In a statement, the minister asked that NBC ascertain weather Multichoice is violating the National Broadcasting Code by shooting outside Nigeria. “As a country of laws, only the outcome of the investigation will determine our next line of action,” he said. According to Mohammed, concerned Nigerians have bombarded his office with calls to complain about the shoot holding in South Africa. He however asked that they should remain calm while the NBC investigates the…
Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu will be arriving the country in a few days. Julius who posted his first picture from Houston, Texas on Instagram 20 weeks after a death hoax, will be walking into the country better. We reached out to the jester’s manager, Bishop who said, “He is doing pretty well. Should be in Naija in few days.” When our correspondent asked if he’s had all the rest he needs after that infamous health scare, Bishop went on to say, “Yes, and most importantly have spent more time with his wife and kids than any other time in years.…
Timaya would be smiling to the bank pretty soon if this picture is anything to go by. The crooner shared this photo of himself on Instagram today, January 24, 2017, signing a deal at the Hennessy office. “Another one! Son of Grace…” he captioned the shot alongside manager, Osagie Okunkpolor. More details of his signing hasn’t emerged yet.
Ivory Coast failed to make it past the group stage in their defense of the African Nations Cup, crashing out without winning a game after Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco. The Elephants needed to beat Morocco in the last round of matches in Group C to make the quarterfinals but instead followed fellow giants Algeria out of the tournament. Ivory Coast were outsmarted by Morocco coach Herve Renard, who guided the Ivorians to the title two years ago. On 24 minutes, Renard’s side went close to taking the lead as a free kick from Faycal Fajr hit the underside of…
On Monday, Jurgen Klopp revealed that he could sense that the mood among Liverpool supporters isn’t as positive as it was a few weeks ago. It was surely no coincidence then that fans woke up the next day to reports that the club are in talks with star player Philippe Coutinho about a new contract. Sorry Liverpool, but you’re going to have to do better than that. Supporters are no longer fooled by the propaganda — they’ve seen it all before. For example, when the summer transfer window closed with supporters frustrated that the Reds had failed to add the…
“The treble is our objective, but it’s still a long way off,” manager Zinedine Zidane said ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to Sevilla for the Copa de Rey last-16 second leg against Sevilla earlier this month. At that time, Real had just matched the Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions and were travelling to Seville with a 3-0 advantage from the first leg at the Bernabeu. Talk of trebles and further records was an almost daily occurrence. Madrid duly bettered the mark set by Luis Enrique’s Barcelona by going one more game without tasting defeat, albeit in…
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he does not believe anybody will beat Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United goal scoring record. Rooney, 31, superbly notched his 250th goal for the club on Saturday, bending home a free-kick to secure a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Stoke and move clear of Sir Bobby Charlton’s landmark. The World Cup winner called Rooney a “true great” after he broke a record that has stood since 1973. The forward, who has been at Old Trafford since 2004, is in a period of transition and speculation about his future — but Ferguson believes his record could well stand…
Jose Mourinho should be inspired by the progress his Manchester United team have made — and they are “unfortunate” not to be challenging Premier League leaders Chelsea, according to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at Stoke, the equaliser coming courtesy of a Wayne Rooney free kick which saw the England captain pass Sir Bobby Charlton’s mark to become the club’s all-time record scorer with 250. United sit in sixth in the standings — two points behind Manchester City and four adrift of Liverpool, although…