It was a strange admission by Arsene Wenger, following Arsenal’s midweek 2-1 defeat at home to Watford, that the result was due, in no small part, to a flaw in the mentality of his players. “We were not mentally prepared, not mentally ready to deal with the duels,” Wenger told a news conference. “You don’t make 47 points from 23 games if you have no physical power, but you have to switch it on at 100 percent every time in Premier League. That is what it’s about.” Wenger was undoubtedly speaking a truth, making reference to the frailty that many…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played down Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic’s heroics at Old Trafford, instead blaming poor finishing from his own side for Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. United are now four points off a place in the top four of the Premier League after they were held to a stalemate by Hull, who moved off the bottom of the table thanks to a hard-earned point. Jakupovic made six saves, including efforts from Juan Mata and Paul Pogba, but Ibrahimovic insisted that United’s shortcomings helped him keep a clean sheet. “I did not see any…
Jose Mourinho wants to add two forwards to his Manchester United squad during the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN FC, due to concerns over the ability of his current strikers to make the team competitive in every competition. The United manager admitted earlier this week that he has already identified targets for the summer and sources said that Mourinho has made it clear that he needs two proven goal scorers. Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is United’s No. 1 target and Mourinho is confident that the club’s spending power and ambition has put them in pole position to…
The Kogi state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Governor, Yahaya Bello of lavishing N230b in one year. The party also said Governor Bello is financially reckless, adding that he runs a non-inclusive government. According to Daily Post, they also gave Governor Bello four weeks to pay all the entitlements of civil servants and pensioners in the state. The leadership of the APC in Kogi, speaking in Abuja, also threatened to carry out a peaceful revolution in all the Local Government Areas if the Governor does not heed to their demand. Those at the meeting were…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Charles Soludo has denied being a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Soludo made the comment after the Chairman of the APC in Anambra listed him as a governorship aspirant on the party’s platform. “I wish to clarify that I am not a member of the APC and cannot therefore contest for its party nomination,” Soludo said via a statement released on Thursday, January 26. “I have received hundreds of calls, texts and emails on the matter. Because of the pressure, I sought and obtained the phone contacts of the party chairman…
Here’s one alternative fact I think we can all agree on: Every Premier League fan is absolutely certain of his team’s fate and the future of the title race. If you’re a Chelsea supporter (and thanks to manager Antonio Conte, I’ll permit that), you’re already making plans to mock Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger mercilessly. And while it certainly seems that the trophy is Chelsea’s to lose — they enjoy a robust eight-point gap over second-place Arsenal with 16 games remaining — reality won’t stop optimistic Gooners or delusional supporters of Spurs, Liverpool and Manchester City from dreaming Pollyanna dreams. Well,…
Blac Chyna has an unconditional love for her kids, King Cairo and Dream Kardashian and she wants you to know that! The model cum reality star shared an adorable family portrait of her kids with a love emoji and the words, “Unconditional.” Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian welcomed their bundle of joy, Dream Kardashian, on Thursday, November 10, at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has again talked about leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season — with the Spanish league his most likely destination. Last month Aubameyang, the Bundesliga’s top scorer this season with 16 goals in 16 games, told sports daily Fussball Bild he could leave Dortmund in June, but insisted he would never join German rivals Bayern Munich. The Gabon hot-shot has repeatedly said he wants to eventually join Real Madrid to fulfil a promise he made to his grandfather shortly before he died. Aubameyang has a Dortmund contract until 2020, but the 27-year-old is pondering…
Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio has denied reports that he is sponsoring the planned nationwide protest against the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The nationwide protest has been slated to hold on February 5 and is being championed by popular musician, 2face Idibia. Akpabio made the denial via a statement released by his spokesman, Anietie Ekong. The statement reads in part: “Is it not idiotic and senseless for anyone to imagine that Senator Akpabio will sponsor a protest against the same arm of government that he is serving as a leader.” “As the Minority Leader, Senator Akpabio has consistently maintained that Nigerians…
The Nigerian Navy, on Wednesday, February 1 said that it seized 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude in 2016. It said is has also seized were 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel and destroyed 181 illegal refineries during the same period. The Navy put the financial worth of the seized crude oil and diesel at N420.1billion, excluding the value of vessels, boats and vehicles seized by the NN. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, disclosed the figures in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Navy to defend the NN’s 2017 budget proposals. Ekwe-Ibas,…
Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the death of serving Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Mr Francis Odesanya, is shocking and a great loss. Peterside made this known in a statement by his Media Team in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The director-general said that the demise of police commissioner has robbed Nigeria of a fine officer and gentleman, who rose through the ranks before being posted to Rivers to help curtail the activities of criminals. “Indeed, our state and the entire nation have lost a fine officer and gentleman who weathered it through the…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has signed the state’s anti-kidnapping bill into law. The bill provides a death penalty for kidnappers where the victim dies in their custody. “Security is of utmost importance to our administration and we are confident that this law will serve as a deterrent to anybody who may desire to engage in this wicked act within the boundaries of Lagos,” Ambode said while signing the bill. “Why we use this law to address the challenge and punish the criminals, we are also putting in place appropriate measures particularly in our schools and other vulnerable targets to…
American pop diva, Beyonce has announced that she is expecting a set of twins. The singer made a post on her Instagram on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 expressing joy that her family will be welcoming two new members along with a picture showing what appears like a baby bump. She wrote, “We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. “We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters.” The expectant mum, who already has one daughter, Blue Ivy…
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has promised to give two of her fans a sum of N50,000 each if they can answer questions relating to her work. According to Dominic who was celebrating reaching the two million followers mark on her Instagram, the gesture was an attempt to empower some of her followers. “#2millionkisses to you and you.., she wrote. “I was meant to do this weeks ago but I was on set. Thanks for hanging in there with me, I appreciate it greatly. “Times are rough now my people but I would like to sow a small seed in the…
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to stop the planned protest championed by pop star Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia. The singer has in the past days rallied the support of his fans via his social media platforms to join his march against the crippling state of the nation. The protest is slated for February 5. But the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the command will not let the protest hold. Speaking on Wednesday, February 1, Owoseni said intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process. “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the…
Jose Mourinho urged journalists to “tell the truth” in an emotional news conference, saying the “rules for me are different” regarding his treatment from officials — in a clear reference to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The United manager’s outburst came when he was asked if Hull’s Oumar Niasse should have been sent off by referee Mike Jones in his side’s 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The former Everton striker had appeared to stamp on United midfielder Michael Carrick and later foul defender Daley Blind. The Portuguese told journalists to write about it themselves — then spoke about the…
Luis Enrique says you can always rely on Lionel Messi to perform when it matters after the Argentine helped Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday. Messi scored Barca’s second goal in a 2-1 win, crashing the ball home off the inside of the post from outside the area in the 33rd minute. A super save from Miguel Angel Moya prevented him adding a second via a free kick, before he beat three men only for Neymar to miss from close range. Luis Suarez had opened the scoring at the Vicente…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to begin full enforcement of the installation of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles nationwide on Wednesday. Spokesman of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that sector and field commands of the agency had been fully mobilised for the exercise. Kazeem said that the army, police, civil defence, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies were on standby to provide security support. Adding that the “Enforcement of the speed limiting device commences tomorrow (Wednesday) and there is no going back. “In readiness, the…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, met with the leadership of the National Assembly. According to Punch, the VP had a meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to discuss the 2017 budget and the economy. Reports say the meeting which held at Osinbajo’s office in the Presidential Villa, had Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma and the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun in attendance. After the meeting, Saraki praised the economic team led by the VP for their efforts, reports say. He also debunked reports that lawmakers are already…
The Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on those spreading rumours of President Buhari’s death to confront God. Ortom said it was God who made Buhari to be President at this time in Nigeria’s history. The Benue Governor said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa on Monday, January 31, 30, 2017. According to Punch, Ortom said he was at the Villa to show solidarity for Osinbajo and wish Buhari a safe return back to Nigeria. He said “Those that are wishing Mr. President dead should go and confront God who…