Jurgen Klopp says that Liverpool forward Sadio Mane’s shoulder injury is not as bad as first feared, but has refused to predict whether the attacker will be fit for the trip to Burnley on Saturday. Mane, a £34 million (approximately R596 million) signing from Southampton in June, marked his debut with an excellent solo goal as Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-3 on Saturday, but was taken to hospital on Wednesday after suffering an injury in training. “In the first moment it was not too good, but meanwhile I think it is all ok,” Klopp told journalists on Thursday. “It was a…
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Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal fans to be patient with their club’s relative lack of transfer market activity, and has reassured supporters that they are keen to recruit before the end of the month. Title rivals Manchester United and Manchester City have moved decisively and ambitiously in the market over the close season, spending over £320 million (approximately R5.6 billion). Arsenal have made one significant signing, adding Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach for £30 million (approximately R525 million). Their defence was found wanting in Sunday’s 4-3 Premier League defeat by Liverpool as a backline including youngsters Rob Holding…
Season six finale of “Game of Thrones” saw Cersei Lannister become Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. It was a night of both triumph and failure for the character who got her heart desire after seasons of fighting and scheming, but also lost her last child. Finally sitting on the Iron Throne, Lena Headly who plays Cersei spoke to Wrap on her character’s mental state, relationship with Jamie, and her future. On her mental state, the actress said “The thing that gave her humanity was her kids. They’re gone now. Her father is gone. Tyrion is gone. There’s no one to…
The Federal Government has issued stern warning to those using the name of President Muhammadu Buhari for fraudulent activities to desist from it or face heavy consequences. According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, some persons are using the name of the President and those of his family members to solicit contracts at government owned organizations. Mohammed, in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, August 17, by his aide, Mr Segun Adeyemi, disclosed that the questionable characters have been going from one government organisation to another with notes purportedly recommending them for contracts and other…
The Lagos State government is set to begin the construction of a flyover at Pen Cinema located at the Agege axis of the state to solve gridlock problem in the area, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Ganiyu Johnson said on Wednesday, August 17. Johnson, who spoke at a joint press briefing with Mr Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and other commissioners in Ikeja, said the bridge would be constructed within 18 to 24 months. He said: “The Pen-Cinema flyover has been a recurring decimal in this state to solve the gridlock there. “This flyover will bring to…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun has urged residents of Edo State not to vote the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into office during the September 10 governorship elections. Oyegun also accused the PDP of mismanaging the state during its tenure as the ruling party. The APC Chairman made the comments while speaking to residents of Jagbe in the Agbede community of the Etsako-East Local Government Area of the state, Punch reports. “Edo State suffered so much mismanagement under the Peoples Democratic Party,” Oyegun said. “What we need is a responsible government that will sustain the ongoing development…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its national convention. The convention, slated to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was stalled by security officials who sealed off Sharks Stadium, which was the proposed venue. Members of the party were redirected to the Government House where Governor Nyesom Wike presided over a meeting where the decision to cancel the convention was reached. The event has been the centre of controversy due to conflicting judgments from courts in Abuja and Rivers, one halting it and the other permitting it to hold. The PDP was expected to elect members of its National…
The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has said President Buhari did the right thing by asking the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to carry out oil exploration in the Northern part of Nigeria. The group said the move is part of the restructuring that it has been calling for, adding that it will boost Nigeria’s economy. According to Daily Post, the Secretary-General of Afenifere, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa, said “There is nothing wrong if they find oil in the north. That is why we are calling for restructuring, if that is his (Buhari) own restructuring agenda, it is okay. We already have…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, August 16, congratulated former military President Ibrahim Babangida on his 75th years birthday. In a congratulatory message, personally signed by Buhari and and addressed to Babangida, saluted IBB for his “commitment to oneness and indivisibility of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’’. President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, made the congratulatory message available to newsmen in Abuja. He prayed to Almighty God to grant Babangida many more fruitful years. The message read: “On behalf of myself, my family, the government and people of Nigeria, I wish to heartily congratulate you on…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed calls by different groups for the disintegration of Nigeria. Obasanjo said the actions of various armed groups has caused some fracture in the fabric of the nation. The former President also called on members of the press to use their platforms to preach peace and unity. The ex-President who was represented by Prof. Peter Okebukola, also said “The press should mobilise the masses to strengthen the democratic process and play a crucial role in promoting a culture of tolerance, non-violence and mutual co-existence “For me, this Summit will only be successful if we find…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former Ebonyi State governor, Martin Elechi on allegations of fraud, reports say. The agency is also said to be probing Elechi’s son, Nnanna over the alleged approval of fraudulent contracts during the former’s tenure, according to Punch. The investigation has led to the arrest of a former Commissioner for Public Utilities in the state, Benjamin Okah. This was disclosed by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren via a statement. It reads: “The EFCC on Monday arrested a former Commissioner for Public Utilities in Ebonyi State, Benjamin Okah, for alleged abuse of office and…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that in order to move Nigeria forward, his government must avoid the mistakes of the past. Buhari made the statement on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, while meeting with members of the Association of Africa Automotive Manufacturers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to a statement released by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said: “We must avoid the mistakes made in the past by both government and manufacturers, and we are ready to get investment from all quarters, so that we can improve the lives of our people.” Buhari…
According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the convoy of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike was attacked by security agents to prevent him from attending the party’s National Convention. The PDP made the claim today, August 17, 2016, via its official Twitter handle. The opposition party tweeted: “BREAKING NEWS!!! Security agents attack the convoy of Governor Nyesom Wike whilst trying to prevent him from leaving his official residence.” “BREAKING!!! Security agents use an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) to smash into Gov Nyesom Wike’s convoy.” The PDP convention, which is currently holding in Port Harcourt, has been the subject of much…
Veteran legendary singer Daddy Showkey in song titled ‘One day’ drops a thoughtful note to inspire his listeners to keep at it inspite of any setbacks on their way, assuring of victory coming around someday. The singer who has been away for a long time is signed to Lionclan records and currently being managed by Plantashun Entertainment Management Company. The song is also very catchy and melodious as the ‘Galala’ singer seems not to have aged a day with an impressive rendition. Check it out and share.
The Voice Nigeria first runner-up, Chike Osebuka recently spoke on his audition, being nervous, among other interesting topics. According to Osebuka, Patoranking taught him what he needed to appear as a complete artist. He also spoke on his thoughts as regards winning the competition, and his plan for the future. On his audition: There is this thing about when you get to a place where they want to select singers, and there are a lot of other talented singers, and sometimes you’re distracted by listening to every other person around you. It can be very scary, but all I did…
Tyga can’t stay out of trouble! The rapper has reportedly prompted a lawsuit from a Los Angeles based jeweller who claims the rapper owes him almost quarter of a million dollars after he settled his landlord. A celebrity jeweler has hired lawyers to collect the $200,000 owed him by Tyga. TMZ reports bespoke jewellery designer Jason Arasheben has been granted a $200,000 judgement after failing to receive payment for a diamond studded Pantheon watch and solid gold neck chain. This comes after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, after he failed to show…
Will Smith has just revealed he and his wife actress, Jada Pinkett Smith, have had marriage counselling to save their relationship. The “Suicide Squad” actor revealed he and his wife sorted out their marital problems by attending couples theraphy together. He told The Sun, “I’ve done a lot of marriage counselling. What happens in a marriage once you do counselling, the truth comes out. And you sit across from your wife and you’ve said all of your truth and she has said all of her truth. You look at each other and you can’t imagine you could ever possibly love…
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star, Khloe Kardashian has revealed she once had a skin cancer scare. She took to her app yesterday, August 16, 2016 writing about how she had eight inches of skin removed. She wrote, “There was one mole I had on my back that was skin cancer. I had eight inches of skin removed. It was definitely painful because it was a lot of skin, but most of the time, the removals haven’t been that bad. A couple years ago, I noticed one growing under my breast. I immediately looked it up online and found out…
Popular singer and internet sensation, Falz The Bahd Guy is on a roll this year! From nabbing a big win as the 2016 BET Viewer’s Choice Best International Act, singer, Falz has gotten a million followers on Instagram. He took to the photo sharing app yesterday, August 16, 2016 writing, “As a thank you gesture, 10 lucky fans ave shanze toe ‘ang out wit me! Stay tuned for the simpu taks u wee do toe qualivy!” According to him, 10 lucky fans will get a date to hang out with him in appreciation of the new feat. Falz has continued…
Controversial media personality, Charly Boy airs his opinion on homosexuality. According to him, times are changing and what is evil to him are the men in uniform who sold Nigeria and rendered most people hopeless, future less, obnoxiously poor in a land filled with plenty. He wrote on his website, “Judge Not. Recently, there was this trending story of an American who married his Nigerian gay partner, David Shoen-Ukre, in New York on July 30, who accused Nigerian bloggers, of causing the couple harm by publishing their stories without permission. The rain of curses/abuse, and the terrible judgemental comments that…