Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has been ruled out for six weeks after picking up a groin injury in Saturday’s friendly win away to Lippstadt. Robben, 32, limped off in the 4-3 win in Carlo Ancelotti’s first game in charge and will now miss the early part of the Bundesliga season which starts on Aug. 26. A statement on the Bayern website read: “The injury to the player’s right leg was diagnosed after an examination conducted by the club’s medical unit in Munich on Sunday. Robben will be sidelined for approximately six weeks.” Robben will hope to be fit for…
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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has downplayed his departure from the club’s coaching staff and says “nothing will change with my love for” the club. Henry opted not to take a job as an assistant coach with Arsenal’s under-18s in order to continue working as a TV pundit for Sky Sports during the upcoming season. The former striker, Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, had been helping the youth team during the last campaign while working toward his coaching badges and had been in the frame for a permanent role. But he confirmed last week that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger felt he couldn’t…
Paul Pogba’s arrival at Old Trafford could herald a new era at Manchester United, says former defender Rio Ferdinand. United allowed Pogba to leave to Juventus in 2012, and have now been linked to a move to bring him back for a world-record fee. Ferdinand told Copa90 that Pogba could be worth the expenditure in the long run. “I think €120 million is a lot of money, for any player. You’d expect 40-plus goals per season for that figure,” Ferdinand said. “But Pogba is going to be the best midfielder in the world in the next couple of years. He…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho revealed that Luke Shaw gave up a summer holiday to work on his fitness and also admitted to being surprised at the speed of the left-back’s progress. Shaw made his comeback in the 2-0 preseason friendly win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday after 10 months out of action following a double fracture to his right leg. The 21-year-old England defender looked untroubled by fitness or injury issues and regularly pushed forward down the flank. Mourinho said: “When I found Luke at the training ground, it was a surprise for me because I thought he couldn’t…
Liverpool assistant coach Peter Krawietz believes the tough preseason schedule the side are being put through can only help them in their search for success this season. Manager Jurgen Klopp is often running three sessions a day for his players at the club’s training ground, Melwood, as he looks to fully imprint his mark on the team in his first summer on Merseyside. As well as the training, Liverpool will taken have taken part in nine friendlies before the start of the Premier League, and Krawietz feels this period is crucial ahead of the demands of a long campaign. “We’re…
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes that the club’s players can improve a lot and eventually reach the level of the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League table after a terrible defence of their title and the Italian coach has insisted he will do his best to improve the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Willian, the club’s reigning Player of the Year. “Chelsea have players who can become top, top, top players,” he said after a 2-0 preseason defeat to Rapid Vienna. “These players, with work, can still improve a…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors have warned the Senate to throw out its alleged plan to impeach President Buhari. There were reports that the lawmakers were planning to impeach the President, as a result of the face-off between the legislators and the Executive. The Senators alleged that the Executive arm was dabbling into the affairs of the Upper Chambers. This is following the charges of forgery slammed on the Senate President. Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu by the Federal Government. Speaking further on the purported impeachment plot, the Governors under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum on…
An Abuja High Court on Friday, reserved ruling till July 19 on a bail application filed by Abiodun Agbele, an aide to Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti. Agbele was alleged by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to have laundered N1.2billion from the office of the National Security Adviser. The judge, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi, reserved ruling after listening to the submissions from the counsel in the matter on the bail application Agbele through his counsel Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) filed a suit alleging breach of his fundamental human rights by EFCC. Ozekhome told the court that the application was…
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi on Friday said there was need to automate the Nigerian seaports to reduce congestion and corruption. Amaechi said this during the project presentation by the National Freight Information and Transportation Hub (NAFITH) in Abuja. He said that the proposed project was aimed at decongesting the ports to enable residents of Apapa have free flow of movement within the area. According to him, if the project can work independently outside the national single window, it can be approved. “We need to automate the seaports so that corruption and congestion can be drastically reduced. “I…
Doyin Okupe, a former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was recently questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC grilled Okupe following revelations from their investigations, that the he got N162m from the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki has been in court over allegations that he misappropriated funds meant for the purchase of arms for the military. The anti-graft agency alleged that money was paid by the NSA into bank accounts of companies belonging to Okupe. Daily Post reports that the former special adviser was granted bail on health grounds and asked to report to…
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has revealed that he would have become a fuji singer if he was not educated. The Osun state Chief Executive also accused the media of publishing false reports about him and his administration. He said his administration has achieved a lot in Osun state, adding that no matter of falsehood will deter him from developing the state. Daily Post reports that he said “I am happy that our state continues to survive in spite of the mischievous, desperate and malicious contents in some sections of the media against our government. Unfortunately, media in recent…
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has narrated his ordeal in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Fani-Kayode, who was full of thanks to God and his family, said he missed his five month old baby so much. The former minister also said his detention was a calculated attempt to silence, discredit and break him. He added that he is not guilty of the allegations which were levelled against him by the anti-graft agency. Fani-Kayode also said ” I am innocent of all charges and I look forward to defending myself vigorously in court. “These charges…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that he is not moved by the allegations levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He also described the accusations of fraud against him as a media trial, saying the anti-graft agency will fail. Fayose said he is more resolute and focused, adding that he will not be distracted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) spin doctors. The Ekiti Governor, in a statement issued by Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said “The EFCC is at liberty to continue to use the APC media…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has told the African Union that over 110 million Nigerians are living in poverty. Osinbajo said this during a program on Africa and Sustainable Development Goals, organised by President John Mahama of Ghana. The VP also called on African nations to work out ways of raising the living standard of their citizens. Osinbajo also shed more light on the social protection program of the Buhari-led administration. The Vice President, in a speech made available to newsmen by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, said “In Nigeria, in the current budget cycle,…
Melaye was involved in a verbal war with Senator Oluremi Tinubu on the floor of the Senate during a closed door session. Reports alleged that the Kogi Senator threatened to beat up and impregnate Senator Tinubu. Melaye in a statement, however denied the allegations saying it was impossible to impregnate the wife of the APC leader, because she had approached menopause. The Senator who arrived Lagos early on Saturday, July 16. 2016, posted pictures of himself walking on Bourdillion in Ikoyi on his social media page. He also posted tweets of his visit on Twitter saying “Dino on bourdillon street…
The Edo state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag-bearer, Godwin Obaseki has promised to create 200,000 jobs. Obaseki also said he will empower women in the state if he is elected as the Governor. He also told newsmen that he will make Edo state the agricultural hub of the nation. Adding that the focus of his administration will be to create jobs and promote industrialisation and entrepreneurship. Obaseki said this while launching his governorship campaign at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Benin. The governorship aspirant also promised to ensure constant electricity supply in the Edo…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has proven that hard work and a resilient spirit is all that is needed to guarantee success in any chosen endeavour. Using herself as an example, Ojo made a post on her Instagram on Saturday, July 16, 2016, encouraging fans to explore any opportunity possible, menial jobs inclusive to ensure their survival. According to the actress, it has not always been rosy for her. She faced several economic challenges, before her rise to stardom. She wrote, “Be grateful! It helps u appreciate d little u have knowing fully well that there are better days ahead! A…
In November 2009, the United Nations declared July 18 of every year as a day to be celebrated annually as the Nelson Mandela day, the date which is the birthday of the late South African legend. As Nigerian superstars arrived in South Africa to perform at an event marking the special day tomorrow, Mavin singer, Tiwa Savage shared photos from her visit to the home of former South African president, late Nelson Mandela. She was received by Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba Mandela. She captioned the photos, ‘FBF to this incredible moment when we were invited to the Late Great Madiba…
Comedian Ay Makun, Peter Okoye, Osita Iheme are currently trapped in Turkey as a deadly military coup goes on in the country. The Nigerian celebrities are in the country for Cameroonian footballer, Samuel Eto’o‘s charity match which is set to hold on Saturday, July 16. AY has however moved to douse concerns for their safety, assuring that he and his colleagues are safe. ‘Thank you for all the love and concern from back home. We are fine where we are in Turkey. Keep praying for us and Turkey. #etocharitymatch,’ AY shared.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid turns 26 today, July 16, 2016. To celebrate the award winning Starboy whose international rating has spiked tremendously, here are 26 impressive highlights of his career so far… 1 Wizkid was born in the Surulere part of Lagos which has inspired a lot of his lyrics. He started music at the age of 11 while understudying notable producer, OJB Jezreel. 2 Wizkid’s first musical effort is a 7-track mixtape in 2001. He was then known as Lil Prinz. 3 As a frequent visitor to OJB’s PointBeat Studios at Gbaja Street in Surulere, Wizkid…