Zinedine Zidane admitted Real Madrid may have paid the price for their Clasico exertions in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Wolfsburg. Madrid suffered a surprise 2-0 loss in Germany just four days after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win at Barcelona in La Liga. And head coach Zidane feels that victory at Camp Nou could have had a negative impact on their display at the Volkswagen Arena, although he remains hopeful of a comeback in the second leg of their quarter-final tie next week. “Perhaps physically, yes,” Zidane told a news conference when asked if Madrid had struggled to play at…
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Alessandro Nesta says the Serie A title race is over after Gonzalo Higuain was sent-off during Napoli’s defeat to Udinese on Sunday. Higuain – who had scored a first-half equaliser at the Friuli – was dismissed after 75 minutes during the 3-1 defeat, the Argentina international subsequently banned for four matches after putting his hands on referee Massimiliano Irrati on his way off the pitch. With only seven games remaining of the season the suspension will deplete Napoli’s striker options, and Nesta feels that hands the Scudetto to leaders Juventus, who are six points clear at the top. “The championship…
Manchester City must not start dreaming of the Champions League semi-finals just because they scored two away goals at Paris Saint-Germain, says Manuel Pellegrini. City rescued a 2-2 draw at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday thanks to Fernandinho’s second-half strike, the midfielder adding to Kevin De Bruyne’s opener just before the interval. In between the two City goals, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was gifted an equaliser by Fernando, before Adrien Rabiot gave the French champions a 2-1 lead in the quarter-final first leg. City recovered and go into next week’s second leg in the ascendancy, but Pellegrini is not getting carried…
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has hailed the signing of Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny, believing the pair are forming a formidable partnership in the Gunners’ engine room. Elneny joined Arsenal in January from Swiss side Basel and has performed strongly alongside the Frenchman in recent weeks, with central midfielders Jack Wilshere, Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey all out injured. “It’s going well, he’s a great addition to the squad,” Coquelin told British media. “He’s settled really quickly, because don’t forget he’s only been here for two months. “We are getting stronger each game, and if it can carry on this way…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane urged his side to remain calm after their Champions League hopes suffered a setback with a shock 2-0 loss at VfL Wolfsburg in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie on Wednesday. The Frenchman, who took over from the sacked Rafael Benitez in January, said the 10-times European Cup winners could still turn the tie around in Madrid next week against Wolfsburg, who are playing in their first quarterfinal. “It is always disappointing to lose a Champions League game, especially the way we lost it,” he told reporters. “But we need to remain calm and…
Nothing usually fazes an ice cool Zlatan Ibrahimovic but the Sweden striker was taken aback when he failed to score a penalty during Paris St Germain’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday. According to statistics published last year by French sports daily L’Equipe, Ibrahimovic, along with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, has the best success rate from the spot over the last 10 years in the five big leagues. Hence when the Swede’s 14th minute penalty strike was denied by Joe Hart, the keeper he beat four times in 2012 when Sweden tamed…
The Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El Rufai has disclosed that a new deadly terror group, Gausiyya has started operating in the state. El Rufai also stated that the purpose of the religious censorship bill is to curb deadly groups like this from growing. He said “We had a security report that a new Islamic organization called GAUSIYYA is springing up in one of our local government areas, precisely Makarfi,” the governor said. “After studying the group’s activities, we understand that it is not a sect that we should allow to stay in our state. They preach contrary to the teachings…
Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state has given N29m to family members of the Zaria bomb blast victims. Leadership reports that those involved in the blast that occurred on July 7, 2015, in the Sabongari Local Government secretariat , were civil servants. El Rufai, while presenting the money said “We all need to continue to be vigilant, continue to protect civilized values from all sort of extremists.” “What is within our power is to perform the obligations that we owe our deceased staff.” He also said “The group life insurance death benefit cheque that will be presented today cannot…
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Wetkast on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, revealed how the Senate President, Bukola Saraki diverted Kwara state funds for his personal use. Wetkast told the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) that Saraki used funds from the Kwara state coffers to purchase choice properties in different locations. The EFCC agent also revealed how payments were made into Saraki’s accounts. He said “Mr. Dauda informed investigators that the cash were handed to him by the defendant. He said he used to go to the Government House Ilorin to collect the cash. Most…
The minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu has revealed that the Federal Government will increase fuel price by next month. This is despite the current scarcity of fuel Nigerians have been made to face lately. Daily Post reports that the minister made the announcement when he visited the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) in Abuja. Kachikwu also promised that the fuel crisis will end in Lagos and Abuja on Thursday, adding that it will end by the end of the week in other states. The minister said “The reality is that in the first three months…
President Buhari has revealed that Boko Haram is being funded by the International terror group, ISIS also known as Islamic state or ISIL. Buhari also said that it is clear that the sect’s material resources are strong. Mr. President, in a statement released by his media aide, Femi Adesina said ‘‘Terrorist activities always have financial sponsorship and this can be seen in their acquisition of weapons, their movements and other logistics.” ‘‘Here in Nigeria, we saw that Boko Haram had strong material resources and they had a close link to ISIL. ‘‘We need a whole cultural orientation in order to…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday said that the state’s experience and success with Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was a sign that state police would succeed. Amobode spoke at the 6th Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Annual Lecture in Abuja with the theme “State Road Traffic Management Efforts: the LASTMA’s Experience.” He said LASTMA was established as a traffic management agency in the state to curb traffic issues and carry out the required enforcement responsibilities.. He said prior to the new regime of traffic management in the state, an estimated loss of N42 billion worth…
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva has accused Governor Seriake Dickson of trying to destabilize the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Sylva made the claim on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, via a statement released by his media aide, Doifie Buokoribo. It reads: “Of late, Dickson and his party, Peoples Democratic Party, have re-enacted their pastime of spreading falsehood about APC and its leaders in Bayelsa State and trying to create dissension where none exists. “They had tried that before and during the last governorship election in the state. When they failed miserably, they turned to forces external to…
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appealed to members of the party to follow the party’s constitution in pursuing their political ambition and other related matters. Sheriff gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja, while inaugurating four special committees, ahead of PDP May 21 national conventions, scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt. The committees are national convention, reconciliation, zoning and finance. He said that there was need for members to be united and address party issues internally. “Every PDP members has the right to demand for what he intends to achieve within…
A former governor of Ogun, Chief Olusegun Osoba, said on Tuesday that two prominent traditional rulers in the state were instrumental to his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated this in Abeokuta at the public presentation of a book authored by a leading politician, Chief Alani Bankole. Osoba, who was the special guest of honour at the programme, acknowledged the mediatory roles played by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The former governor, who commended the two monarchs, described them as “bridge builders.’’ The News Agency of Nigeria…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on proffering solution to the series of problems confronting the nation rather than blaming the PDP for its failure. Sheriff stated this on Tuesday, April 5, while inaugurating four committees of the party – the convention, Reconciliation, Finance and Zoning committees. “The leadership of the party shares the pains of Nigerians after one year in office of the APC. Nigerians now have an opportunity to compare the PDP and the APC and Nigerians are the ultimate judges. Instead…
The Kardashian/Jenner clan are surprisingly silent over Rob Kardashian’s engagement to Blac Chyna, Tuesday morning, April 5. None of the members of the famous family have said a word on social media since the former stripper announced she’s getting married to the former reality TV star. Instead, reports have confirmed that Kris Jenner took the family on a quiet vacation right about the same time Rob was proposing to his girlfriend… who happens to be rival with Kylie Jenner who is currently dating her ex, Tyga. However, in an interview with an Australian radio Kiss FM, Jenner said she’s happy…
Embattled Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu is currently in Maryland, Washington DC filming her reality series which would focus on her everyday activities titled “Keeping up with Toyin Aimakhu. The actress in a recent unscripted video of herself, yesterday April 4, 2016 via her reality TV series YouTube channel ‘KUWTA” revealed she would not be walking down the aisle very soon except its with a whiteman. According to her,”married women are trying, may God give me the strength to marry again. I don’t think I can go through it anymore.” “I will remain single or marry a whiteman,” she continued. Speaking…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu in a recent unscripted video of herself, yesterday April 4, 2016, via her reality TV series YouTube channel ‘KUWTA” reveals she’s still in love with her former husband. Toyin Aimakhu is currently in Maryland, Washington DC filming her reality series which would focus on her everyday activities titled “Keeping up with Toyin Aimakhu.” Speaking on her estranged relationship with ex-husband, Adeniyi Johnson, the ‘Iya Ibadan’ actress disclosed she got married to a Yoruba guy who had an unsatiable appetite for the ladies. She said, “I got married to a Yoruba guy but I packed my load…
Kylie Jenner may have experiences a huge financial success with her sold out lipkit but the company producing the lip gloss has been slammed with outrageous claims by it employees for being a “sweat shop”. According to Radar Online, the 18-year-old Jenner’s lip gloss line is produced at Spatz Laboratories in Oxnard, California. And while conditions at their other facilities in Nanjing, China, are not known, people claiming to be Spatz employees in California are now posting about their poor working conditions on employment site, indeed.com. Bad comments like “a lot of employees, not enough space” is been littered on…