Southampton manager Claude Puel has urged his players to put the disappointment of their EFL Cup final defeat by Manchester United behind them and produce a positive end to the Premier League campaign. Puel’s side were beaten 3-2 at Wembley, having fought back from 2-0 down. They travel to Watford on Saturday looking to move up from 13th place and Puel told the club’s official website: “The journey in this competition was amazing, with young players at the beginning of the competition and after that experienced players. “We produced a great final. It was a good competition, but of course…
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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as Barcelona took Sporting Gijon apart at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Paco Alcacer, Ivan Rakitic and a Juan Rodriguez own goal completed a 6-1 rout, with Sporting’s lone goal coming from Carlos Castro. Upon the conclusion of the match, Barca manager Luis Enrique confirmed that he will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer. The fight for the title goes on. Despite all the noise that has surrounded the club following their 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Barcelona are now on an 18-game…
The Rivers Government on Wednesday said it had began the process of recovering government properties sold by some corrupt officials. Mr Anthony Nwey-Ilobu, the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry made this known to newsmen in Port Harcourt. Nwey-Ilobu alleged that a property belonging to the state government was sold by former board members of the Rivers State Cooperative Federation. According to him, the corrupt officials had since been sacked by the state government. “The ministry is currently working with the new board of the Federation to recover the property sold. “The new board must be…
Former Minister of State for Finance, Nenadi Usman, on Wednesday, asked Federal High Court Lagos, for an order to separate her charges from that of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned the two on a 17-count charge of laundering about N4.6 billion. However, they pleaded not guilty. They were charge along with former National Chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Yusuf Danjuma and a company, Jointrust Dimentions Nigeria Ltd. Usman is urging the court to allow her to be tried separately from Fani-Kayode, and for her trial to…
Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh, says plans have been concluded for the state visit of the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday. Udoh said in a statement on Wednesday that acting President Osinbajo would inspect the ongoing construction of the second runway at the Akwa Ibom International Airport shortly on his arrival by 1.00 p.m. According to him, the Acting President is billed to pay a courtesy visit to the royal fathers in the state. “Osinbajo is expected to also address a Town Hall meeting with stakeholders at the state Banquet Hall in Government…
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to revisit the report of the 2014 National Conference as part of efforts to address some election challenges in Nigeria. The governor said this during the South South Public hearing on Constitutional and Electoral Reform organised by the Electoral Reform Committee in Calabar. Ayade, who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Ivara Esu, noted that the 2014 conference was made up of Nigerians with proven integrity from all professional backgrounds. “The conference had people of proven integrity and they came out with a very good document, please ensure…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a payment guarantee assurance by the CBN for power generating companies (GENCOS) to solve liquidity problems in the energy sector. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, who announced this to State House Correspondents, said the CBN would hold N701 billion for regular payment for power generated onto the national grid. He said that the government’s bulk energy buyer, Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) had series of liquidity problems which made it difficult to fulfil its delivery obligations. “The liquidity problems that have characterised the market have affected the…
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has pledged that the Senate would partner with critical institutions in the country like the media, to ensure sustenance of its democracy. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr Chuks Okocha, made this known when the Board of Directors of Daily Times Nigeria, visited him in Abuja. According to the statement, the visit was to convey the decision of the Board to name him“ the Politician of the Year, 2016.” Saraki, who accepted the award said that it was the responsibility of every Nigerian to ensure that…
Nigerian actor, Gabriel Afolayan once again proves his versatility in his latest jam, ‘Gamululu’. The track is a cover of an original song released by Uganda’s Apass. Expressing his admiration for the song and why he is so smitten about it, Afolayan said, “From the first time I heard the song I knew I had to do a cover for it.” There is no stopping this singer who made his breakthrough in the Nigerian music scene with his song, ‘Kokoro ife’.
United States president, Donald Trump thinks the 2017 Oscars Award was a sham because much focus was placed on his policies. According to business mogul turned politician, the award ceremony which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, didn’t feel quite as glamorous as it used to. “I think they were focused so hard on politics that they didn’t get the act together at the end.” “It was a little sad. It took away from the glamour of the Oscars. It didn’t feel like a very glamorous evening. “I’ve been to the Oscars. There was something very…
Don Jazzy has made known his intention to venture into the movie making business while he suspends any plan to release an album for the time being. The Mavin Records boss stated this in a chat with reporters at the launch of Flobyt, a new initiative that offers free Wi-Fi to users seeking to access entertainment contents. According to the music producer, his sight is currently set on promoting some more artistes, a NotJustOk News report disclosed. “I am not releasing an album anytime soon because I have other artistes whom I need to promote but filmmaking is definitely in…
Wizkid wants us to know that he is dominating the music scene, within and without the country and the visuals for his latest single, “Sweet Love” is all the proof we need. The Starboy announced his new label deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International in style on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, releasing the visuals for Sweet Love which shows the love fans show Wizkid whenever he goes on tour. A bunch of fan can be seen crying and chanting his name during his performances while on tour, which is simply mindblowing. Wizkid told FADER magazine that “Sweet Love” is “an…
Popular YouTube channel Yorubahood has released the a new indigenous drama, “Asa”. Directed by Afeez Abiodun, “Asa” stars Odunlade Adekola, Afeez Abiodun, Toyin Afolayan, Joke Jigan, Tayo Amokade among others. Official synopsis Bamidele faces problem in his matrimonial home from his own mother, mother-in-law and his wife. He loses his infant son in the process. This upsetting situation makes him consider his concubines but trouble from his home finds him……and kills him.
Rihanna is Harvard University’s humanitarian of the Year. On Monday, February 28, 2017, the pop star made an appearance at the Ivy League school to accept a plaque given to her by Allen Counter, the director of the Harvard Foundation. The 29-year-old, who never graduated high school, earned the prestigious award following her various charitable efforts, including her role in creating an oncology centre in Barbados. In a video posted by The Shade Room, the ‘Work’ star expressed her excitement in a speech given to attendees. “So I made it to Harvard. Never thought I’d be able to say that…
Franck Ribery starred in his return from a thigh injury to help Bayern Munich reach the DFB Pokal semifinals with a comfortable 3-0 win over Schalke on Wednesday. The French winger made an immediate impact, setting up Robert Lewandowski to open the scoring with a chip over goalkeeper Ralf Faehrmann in the third minute. Ribery was involved again for Bayern’s second, sending Lewandowski through, and the Pole drew Faehrmann away from goal and then crossed for Thiago Alcantara to head into the unguarded net in the 16th minute. It got worse for the visitors when Ribery pulled the ball back…
John Terry has said he used transfer interest from Manchester City to wrangle a better contract out of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. City had a formal bid for Terry rejected in the summer of 2009 as they ramped up their spending, only for the Chelsea captain to sign a new five-year deal at Stamford Bridge worth a reported £150,000-a-week. The contract made the defender one of the highest earners at Chelsea and he has said that while he never intended to leave, City’s interest strengthened his hand over the new deal. Asked during an appearance on ITV panel show “Play…
England manager Gareth Southgate is considering allowing Marcus Rashford to be selected for the under-21 friendlies against Germany and Denmark this month, sources have said. The games come ahead of the Manchester United forward’s potential involvement in the European U21 Championships in Poland this summer. Southgate is assessing options for the senior team before naming his squad for the forthcoming friendly against Germany in Dortmund and the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley. And sources said Rashford could yet be overlooked for the full team in order for him to be given guaranteed action with Aidy Boothroyd’s U21. Rashford,…
Josep Maria Bartomeu says Barcelona’s search for a new manager begins now after Luis Enrique confirmed he would leave the club in June. The Barca coach made the shock announcement after Wednesday’s 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon, explaining that he needed a rest from the pressure which comes with the job. It will bring to an end three years in the Camp Nou hot seat — which have seen the Catalan club win eight trophies so far — and thoughts will immediately turn to who could replace him. Blaugrana president Bartomeu has already suggested Barca will begin to look for…
Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to ease into the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 5-1 win over Championship Huddersfield. A mistake by goalkeeper Claudio Bravo allowed former City youngster Harry Bunn to fire the Terriers into a surprise early lead at the Etihad Stadium, but the hosts roared back with three goals before half-time. Leroy Sane equalised before an Aguero penalty and Pablo Zabaleta effort put Pep Guardiola’s men firmly in command. Aguero and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho completed the job in the second half. City will now play Middlesbrough for a place in the semifinals…
Las Palmas held on for a thrilling 3-3 draw against 10-man Real Madrid that kept Barcelona at the top of La Liga after the Catalans’ 6-1 defeat of Sporting Gijon earlier on Wednesday. Luis Enrique’s side went two points clear with their win at Camp Nou, putting pressure on Los Blancos to win in order to reclaim their lead at the top of the table. And Isco looked to have set them on their way after eight minutes when he collected a through ball and calmly slotted his shot past Javi Varas. However, the visitors immediately struck back with a…