Manchester United defender Daley Blind is confident he can survive any squad changes at Old Trafford. The Dutchman’s future has been the subject of speculation following the arrival of Jose Mourinho. The former Chelsea manager spoke about a preference for “specialists” at his first news conference, with Blind having been used in a variety of roles by Louis van Gaal. But with Chris Smalling out injured during preseason, Blind has been played both at centre-back and in midfield by Mourinho. He has started all three games under the new manager so far, playing 74 minutes in the 2-0 win over…
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Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney thinks Paul Pogba has “unfinished business” at the club as talks continue over a world-record move to Old Trafford. Pogba, 23, left United when his contract expired four years ago and signed for Juventus, with the Premier League club only receiving a compensation payment of around £800,000. Now he is on the verge of signing for Jose Mourinho’s side with ESPN FC sources indicating a fee of €120 million has been agreed, and the move is set to be completed in the coming days — though agent Mino Raiola has denied any deal is in…
Manchester United have been rejuvenated under new manager Jose Mourinho and are poised to mount a strong challenge for the Premier League title, skipper Wayne Rooney has said. The 30-year-old forward, who secured his fifth league title with the club the last time they won it in 2013, scored eight top flight goals last season as United finished fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League. The 20-times English title winners have already signed striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, midfielder Henrikh Mkhityaran and defender Eric Bailly and, according to local media reports, have been negotiating with Juventus over the transfer of…
Speculation about a possible transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal has unsettled Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, manager Claudio Ranieri has said. The 25-year-old Algeria international, who signed from Ligue 2 side Le Havre in 2014, has become a hot property after scoring 17 league goals and winning the PFA Player of the Year during Leicester’s remarkable title-winning campaign. Leicester have already had to fight off advances from Arsenal to keep striker Jamie Vardy, but lost midfielder N’Golo Kante to Chelsea for a reported fee of 32 million pounds ($42.38 million). “Maybe Riyad is distracted a bit by all of…
The budget padding saga might not end anytime soon, following the allegations and counter-allegations making the headlines. The former chairman of the House of Representatives appropriation committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused Speaker, Yakubu Dogara of giving each member of the appropriation committee , $20,000 to tell lie against him. In a statement issued by Jibrin, titled: My response to the press conference addressed by 9 members of the 40-member appropriation committee of the house of representatives, the lawmaker said: All the accusations they levelled against me are not in any way different from the bunch of lies contained in the…
Governor Ayo Fayose told his supporters during a rally, that any government that rises up against him will surely fall. The Ekiti Governor also said the President Buhari led administration is a wicked government. He added that no amount of intimidation and harassment will shut his mouth, insisting that Buhari’s anti-corruption fight is one sided. Fayose, who described himself as the voice of the common man in Nigeria, wondered why the current administration is focusing all its energy on fighting corruption, while letting the economy get worse. The Ekiti Governor, in a video obtained from Vanguard, said the Chief of…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Mansur Dan-Alli (rtd.), has said there is a possibility that force will be used to flush out the militants if dialogue fails. Dan-Alli, in the company of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin and other officers, said he was in Bayelsa state to determine the capability of the military to contain any form of aggression. The minister also paid a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah. Punch reports that Dan-Alli said “One of the cardinal objectives that brought us here is…
Senator Shehu Sani has said that the Buhari-led administration has defeated the dreaded terror group, Boko Haram. Sani said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Algerian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Belkacem Smaili. The Senator said “Nigeria, just like Algeria, has been able to defeat terrorism. Algeria, as the first country in Africa to experience the worst form of terror and they were able to defeat it. “Also, Nigeria is the first country in the Sub-Saharan Africa, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, to be able to defeat and degrade terrorism. There is a lot to learn…
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) might have reached a compromise with the Federal Government in the ongoing talks. Recently, three militant groups in the Niger Delta region agreed to dialogue with the Federal Government. The groups are the Reformed Egbesu Boys of the Niger Delta, Egbesu Red Water Lions and Egbesu Mightier Fraternity. Vanguard reports that the government might release Charles and Henry Okah, the brothers who allegedly masterminded the Independence Day bombing in October 2010. Also MEND has asked that Tompolo’s case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), be suspended. Reports also…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth group known as PDP National Youth Frontiers (PDPNYF), has called on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene in the current leadership crisis rocking the party. The caretaker committee led by Ahmed Makarfi and the embattled chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff have not been able to make a compromise for the sake of the party, despite holding peace talks. They also called on the National Judicial Commission (NJC), to probe Justice Okon Abang, following a recent judgement declaring the PDP convention slated to hold in August 2016, illegal. The PDP youth also alleged that…
The Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole once again, has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the current economic challenges the country is facing. He also called on people of the state not to vote for the PDP in the upcoming governorship elections. Oshiomhole said the party misused the resources of Edo state, adding that “The people who bled the treasury are now coming to tell you, the victims, that rice is now expensive, naira has suffered devaluation. If one man took over N2 billion, in Edo alone, what they have confessed to EFCC to have taken is over…
96.9 CoolFM, the number 1 hit music station located in Lagos, Abuja, Porthercourt and Kano will be celebrating 1million followers on facebook at Ikeja City Mall, Rhapsody’s terrace on the 30 th July, 2016. Lagos 96.9 FM started operations in October 1998, followed by Abuja 96.9 FM in November 2001, Port Harcourt 95.9 FM in November 2008, and then Kano 96.9 FM in October 2011.Since its inception the radio station and its out-stations has grown immensely and is widely known across the nation as Nigeria’s No1 hit music station. This event will feature all the favorite CoolFM OAP’s and some…
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has dropped the visuals for his song titled ‘My PYT’ featuring Sam Sneak. The music video was directed by Colin Tilley. The colourful clip features the rapper playing the several roles from lifeguard to dancing in the company of beautiful ladies. ‘PYT’ stands for Pretty Young Thing. The single samples instrumentals from Michael Jackson’s ‘P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)’. Wale’s song is off his forthcoming album titled “Shine”. His project is scheduled for release later this year.
Seyi Shay officially releases the video to her soulful ballad ‘Airbrush’. The video was shot by top Nigerian video director, Matt Maxx in South Africa. After a very eventful 2016 which has seen her go on tour and showcase herself around the world, the soulful singer for the first time wanted to create a song that forced her to reach deep in her self and her emotions. ‘Airbrush’ enjoyed a strong reception when it first hit the airwaves due to a leak in 2015, many important people came out to show their appreciation for this soulful ballad that has become…
From “Iya Ibadan” to “Iwere Ina,” we have shared a star-studded 2016 movie titled “Ijanu.” Starring Muyiwa Ademola, Sola Fosudo, Afeez Eniola, Esther K Eniola, Mercy Aigbe among others, the movie is produced by Esther K Eniola, and directed by Adebayo Tijani. About movie: A man is being kept in the custody of EFCC while they carry out their investigations. While he is there, his bestfriend woos his wife to bed. We are collaborating with the popular YouTube channel, Yorubahood, to bring you lots of interesting indigenous movies.
Emeka Ike, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has criticized the cancellation of the film village project in Kano, calling its antagonists hypocrites. According to Ike, it is regrettable that the project was prevented by clerics in the state on the basis of immorality. The actor mentioned that the people of Kano State have failed to see the advantage of having an establishment like the cancelled project. Ike thinks it can help with the spread of Islam. He said, “I think it is ignorance on the part of anybody who kicks against the establishment of a film…
Bimbo Akintola, who starred in “93 Days”, an adaptation of a true life story has revealed that she plans to act for a very long time. Akintola, who played the role of late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, alongside Hollywood veteran actor, Danny Glover, said she felt to be casted in the inspirational movie. “I feel honoured to have been given the opportunity to play such a great woman. Everyone I met had something good to say about Adadevoh, and that helped me to have a good understanding of the character.” “While shooting some scenes at First Consultant Hospital Obalende, I…
Jamaican dancehall singer, Beenie Man, has reportedly contracted the Zika virus. As a result, he could not perform at the OVO Fest concert happening in Toronto, Canada. According to an Instagram post published on Saturday, July 30, 2016, the singer was denied access into the country due to the virus. It was also disclosed that he has dengue fever. Beenie Man wrote, “Jah know…dah week ya deal wid me a way!! No visa fi mi Canada show (I apologize again to my fans in case you haven’t seen the press release) Zika Virus hol’ mi”. “The same Zika mosquito gi…
Nollywood actress, Halimah Abubakar, has told her critics that she is not concerned about their negative comments. Abubakar was reacting to recent criticism she got after posting on her Instagram that she is a virgin looking forward to having children. In an interview with Punch News on Saturday, July 20, 2016, the “Men In Love” actress disclosed that she just doesn’t care about what critics say. “People always comment on most of my posts. You know Nigerians like to criticise whether they understand the language or not.” “I just want to believe that they just want to talk. I don’t…
Halimah Abubakar, who recently got involved in a controversy concerning a comment she posted on Instagram, has revealed that she cannot act in soft porn movies. In an interview published by Punch News on Saturday, July 30, 2016, the actress disclosed she is looking forward to acting as a cripple or swimming in an ocean in a movie. As far as revealing her body in a movie is concerned, it is a no. “I love all challenging movies and I accept any kind of roles. If I am not comfortable with anyone, I will not accept it.” “I will not…