Dimitar Berbatov has told The Times that he admires Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ability to perform to the highest level at Manchester United despite his veteran status. Ibrahimovic, 35, has scored 13 Premier League goals so far this season, a record that is only bettered by Chelsea’s Diego Costa on 14 goals. The former Sweden international said on Thursday that “it took three months” for him to conquer England, and Berbatov — who also praised Everton midfielder Gareth Barry — believes it is proof that age does not always matter. “I don’t think anyone said that [age would be an issue for…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government will not reveal details of its plans to rescue the remaining Chibok girls from Boko Haram captivity. Buhari however assured that the government would not relent in its efforts to ensure the girls’ safe return. The president made the comments while responding to a letter written to him by the Co-Founder of the Malala Fund, Ms. Malala Yousafzai. “Be rest assured, however, of the doggedness, commitment and sincerity of Nigeria’s Federal Government towards ensuring the safe return of the Chibok girls and, indeed, all others still in captivity,” Buhari wrote. Buhari also…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a new list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. A letter sent to the Senate, along with the list, by President Buhari was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday, January 12, 2017. The Senate had, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, rejected an earlier list of non-career ambassadors. This was based on the recommendation of Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. “I suggest we return the list of non-career ambassadors to the executive so that they can re-present it,” Sunmonu said. “There about 200 petitions…
Borno Government on Thursday said it discovered a baby factory where children were being sold in the state. The Commissioner for Justice, Mr Kakashehu Lawal, stated this at a press conference in Maiduguri. Lawal said that four women alongside the principal suspect were arrested for taking part in the crime. He said that the “trend is a notorious fact which occurred in Galadima area in the state capital.’’ “After the restoration of relative peace in state capital and its environs, a lot of anti-social activities started to emerge ranging from drug addiction, lawlessness and prostitution. “On Sept. 12, 2016, we…
Gov Kashim Shettima of Borno on Thursday apologised to the United Nation (UN) over alleged disservice to the state. The governor offered the apology after he had earlier accused the UN agencies of feeding fat on the plight of victims of violence with little to show in the state. Shettima made the apology when the Head of the UN mission in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kollon, paid him a courtesy call in Maiduguri. The governor explained he was referring to the indigenous local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) who are only interested in posing, snapping and taking data of IDPs to claim funds…
The Governor Shettima led administration in Borno state has announced the ban on the sale of alcohol and prostitution in the state. According to a report by Daily Trust, the move is part of the government’s efforts to curtail criminality and social vices, The Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Kakashehu Lawan, made the announcement while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Maiduguri. Lawan noted that the mobile courts would be set up to try violators of the new law. “The sale of alcohol is hereby banned throughout the state with effect from Jan. 20. “All brothels and other spots where prostitution, immoral…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo will visit the Niger Delta region on Monday, January 16, a Presidency source has said. Osinbajo will pay a confidence-building visit to the troubled region which has been hit by several militant attacks. The Vice President will make the trip despite threats by some militants to resume violence in the area. “The Vice President was taken aback by the threats, but he had since been reassured that the discontent in the region was caused by the same notion that will be created if the planned visit is cancelled,” a Presidency source told Vanguard. Osinbajo will reportedly…
Emem Isong has just shared an adorable photo of her little orobo’s. The Nollywood movie producer who dedicated her kids on, August 28, 2016, at the House On The Rock Cathedral, Lekki took to Instagram today with a photo of her twin babies. “Orobo’s club….” she captioned the cute picture. Isong welcomed her twin babies, Jewel and Divina in May this year with Cameroonian husband, Misodi Akama, in the USA. The couple got married in December of 2014 in Akwa Ibom State. Congrats to the new parents.
One of five men suspected of taking part in the armed robbery of US reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in October has been charged, a prosecutor said Thursday. Yunice A., 63, has been charged with robbing Kardashian at gunpoint and leaving her bound and gagged in a bathroom in her luxury residence in the early hours of October 3, the prosecutor said. Nine suspects are still in custody including four other men ranging in age from 54 to 72 who are suspected of direct involvement in the spectacular heist in which they made off with jewellery worth around…
Today is the birthday of veteran Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko. He turns 63. Born into the royal Kosoko family in Lagos, Jide Kosoko studied Business Administration at the Yaba College of Technology. At the age of ten he started acting. He first starred in a TV production called ‘Makanjuola’. With over forty years in the movie business, Jide Kosoko is one of Nigeria’s biggest and most celebrated Nigerian actors.
Davido has received nothing short of a Presidential Welcome as he touched down in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. The singer was received by the President of Gabon himself, Ali Bongo, with Akon alongside the Davido Music Worldwide crew. A video clip shared on Instagram shows Davido and President Bongo, share enthusiastic handshakes at the airport shortly after he arrived today, Thursday, January 12, 2017. This is hardly the first time Davido has been treated like royalty during a visit to an African country, including Nigeria his home country, with fans trooping out to welcome the singer while chanting his…
The animosity between Terry Tha Rapman and Ikechukwu is far from over. After Terry and his younger sister, Joy Madaki dragged the rapper-cum-actor on Instagram on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, for mentioning their family during an interview on the “Loose Talk” podcast on Monday, January 9, 2017, Terry says he has no beef with Ikechukwu. During an interview with Hip TV, Terry said he has had enough of being told to keep calm and ignore when a shot is thrown at him. He called Ikechukwu out for bringing up forgotten issues and dragging his ex-fiance, Sarah Ofili, who is a…
“Luther” and “The Wire” actor Idris Elba has offered fans a chance to “pound my yams” during a date with him to raise money for an African charity. “Hi there. Idris Elba here. I’d like you to be my Valentine. That’s right love, just you and me, no one else around, just us,” he said in an online video. The British star of west African origin is offering a fan and their guest a chance to share a meal with him at his undisclosed favourite restaurant. “Once we’re feeling comfortable, we can order whatever your heart desires,” he says, quaffing…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is convinced he has already proved a success in English football. Ibrahimovic, 35, has scored 18 goals since joining United on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. With 13 of those strikes coming in the Premier League, the former Sweden international trails the competition’s top scorer Diego Costa by just one. But he insists winning that race is not a concern because he feels he has already made his mark. Ibrahimovic told the club’s website: “I’m chasing the head trophy — the Premier League. That is my aim. “The individual things come as…
Jurgen Klopp has said the note he handed to Daniel Sturridge in Liverpool’s EFL Cup loss to Southampton was simply to explain the switch to a 3-5-2 formation. Liverpool lost out 1-0 at St Mary’s in Wednesday night’s semifinal first leg, with Nathan Redmond scoring the only goal on a night when Southampton could have established a more substantial advantage. Sturridge appeared nonplussed by a change of tactics in the second half, with other Liverpool players also bemused by Klopp’s switch. The former Borussia Dortmund manager said he had failed to get his message across to his players quickly enough.…
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes N’Golo Kante is better suited for the Foxes than current club Chelsea, but admits he’s not surprised at the midfielder’s early success at Stamford Bridge. Kante spurned Leicester for a £30 million move to Antonio Conte’s Blues last summer, and has been a fixture in the Chelsea midfield since arriving in London. Kante, 25, was one of the key figures in Leicester’s improbable run to the Premier League title last season and has seen his absence felt strongly this term as Ranieri’s men currently sit just 15th in the table. And Ranieri told the…
Everton have completed the signing of midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United. Schneiderlin had fallen out of favour at United under Jose Mourinho and has now sealed a four-and-a-half year deal that ties him to the Toffees until 2021. Everton confirmed a transfer fee of an initial £20 million fee rising to £24m for the France international. United paid Southampton £24m for Schneiderlin in 2015. The 27-year-old should be available to play against Manchester City on Sunday after reuniting with Everton boss Ronald Koeman, for whom he previously played at Southampton. “Everton is a big club in the history of…
Karim Benzema scored with the final kick of the game to give Real Madrid a 3-3 draw at Sevilla in the Copa del Rey and extend their unbeaten run to 40 games, breaking Barcelona’s record for Spanish clubs. Zinedine Zidane’s men have not lost since a 2-0 defeat at Wolfsburg in the Champions League last season, going on to record 30 wins and 10 draws. Madrid broke the previous record for a Spanish club of 39 unbeaten games in all competitions, set last season by archrivals Barcelona. With Real enjoying a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Zidane chose to…
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo said his team had never doubted that their record unbeaten run was about to end, even as they came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 in Thursday’s Copa del Rey last-16 second leg at Sevilla. Sevilla went into the game 3-0 behind from last week’s first leg, but Jorge Sampaoli’s supercharged side unsettled Madrid from the start and were ahead early through visiting right-back Danilo’s own goal. Even after Madrid youngster Marco Asensio equalised after an 80-yard solo run, Sevilla went back in front with goals from debutant Stevan Jovetic and Vicente Iborra. Madrid were two…
2 weeks after Olamide‘s sixth studio album, The Glory, was released, it has made its way to the number six spot on the 2017 Billboard World Albums chart. He joins the likes of Adekunle Gold, Kiss Daniel, Patoranking and Reminisce who have previously appeared on the chart. The Glory, was released on December 26 during his OLIC 3 concert.