Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has shrugged off suggestions of a potential conflict of interest after signing with Premier League’s Manchester City for next season, saying he was quite capable of mult-tasking. Guardiola, who won back-tack German league titles with Bayern and is on course for a third after joining in 2013, agreed a three-year contract with City this week. Although he is chasing a treble with Bayern this season he will also need to plan for City’s next campaign and the teams could face each other in the Champions League with both through to the last 16. “I am…
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Napoli maintained their two-point advantage at the top of Serie with a 2-0 victory at Lazio on Wednesday in a game suspended due to racist chanting as Juventus beat Genoa 1-0 to break a club record for consecutive league wins in a single season. Gonzalo Higuain scored his 23rd goal in 23 league games for Napoli this season when he finished from close range after fine work from Marek Hamsik in the 24th minute. Jose Callejon added a second when he lobbed the advancing Federico Marchetti after Lorenzo Insigne’s exquisite long ball. The match was halted for three minutes in…
Gary Neville could take charge of Valencia for the final time should he fail to deliver a league win at the ninth attempt when his side travel to fellow strugglers Real Betis on Sunday. Neville’s terrible run of five points from eight La Liga games since taking charge in December was compounded as Valencia suffered their heaviest defeat in 23 years with a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday. “I need to make sure everything in the players’ minds now shifts to Betis. Be clear, we have to deliver on Sunday,”…
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said that small margins between the teams in the middle of the Premier League table mean every point carries an “extra significance” ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Stoke City. Everton, lying 12th, could go as high as seventh to move into contention for a European place or drop as low as 14th and risk getting dragged into the relegation dogfight. “We are looking at the small margins between the teams in the table, from now till the end of the season, every point is going to have an extra significance, especially when you…
European clubs should be worried by Chinese football’s display of economic might in the January transfer window, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday. The Chinese Super League out-spent Europe’s elite with a series of high-profile signings that could still increase before the local transfer window closes on February 26. Jiangsu Suning smashed the league’s transfer record for a third time in 10 days by signing Liverpool target Alex Teixeira from Shakhtar Donetsk for €50 million on Friday. Asked at a news conference ahead of Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth if Premier League clubs should be concerned by China’s willingness to…
The Supreme Court will, tomorrow, February 5, rule on the case of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on whether he will face trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) or not. Saraki had challenged the decision of the Appeal Court, which upheld the decision that tribunal has the authority to try him for corruption-related charges. On December 4, 2015, a 3-man panel of the Supreme Court, ordered a stay of proceeding by the CCT, pending the determination of the appeal and asked the counsels to exchange their brief of argument within 14 days. The senate president argued that the…
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says his victory at the Supreme Court will enable his administration to focus more on initiating people-oriented projects. A statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by Mr Yomi Layinka, his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, quoted the governor as saying that “now that the distractions are out of the way, the good works will continue in earnest.’’ ” I thank the people of the state for their support and resilience over the years and I promise to redouble my efforts at taking the state to greater height,” he added. The governor dedicated the…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has lamented the “loss” of very important states in the country to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Oyegun made the remark on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, while receiving a delegation of APC members from Rivers State in Abuja, Vanguard reports. “The APC National leadership has not neglected party leaders and supporters in Rivers State. The state has always been in the front burner of discussion and decision in the party. There is obviously something fundamentally wrong in Rivers State which needs to be investigated and addressed,” he said. “Your visit…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said that something is fundamentally wrong in the judiciary. Oyegun made the comment in reaction to the Supreme Court’s recent confirmation of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike’s April 11, 2015 election victory. “I still find the judgment on the Rivers State governorship election totally astonishing. There is something fundamentally wrong in the Judiciary,” the APC Chairman said in Abuja on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, while receiving a delegation of party members from Rivers. “We have lost very important resource-rich states to the PDP. No matter how crude oil prices…
The police in Jigawa State have reportedly arrested the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Salisu Mamuda. Mamuda was said to have been invited by the police on the orders of the state government, Daily Trust reports. In explaining the incident, an inside source reportedly said that the arrest was connected with the PDP Chairman’s criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led state government for spending over N400 million to receive defectors from the PDP. “This singular statement from the PDP did not go down well with the state government, and that is why it threatened court…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reduce the number of political parties in the country. The comment was made by NURTW President, Alhaji Najeem Yasin during a visit to INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in Abuja, Punch reports. “We are of the opinion that some of these challenges that must be tackled include the streamlining of the existing political parties to a number that is manageable,” Yasin said. “We also call for the speedy revision of the voter register so that future presidential, governorship, national…
Osun State government today, February 4, played host to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Ameachi, who was in the state on official capacity. He was said to have embarked on a tour of federal roads in the state following a private meeting with Governor Rauf Aregbesola.
A former Deputy Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adetunji Orisalade, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the judiciary ensure just prevails in the alleged rigging of the June 21, 2014 governorship election in the state. Orisalade stated this in a statement released to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, today, February 4. He said in view of the revelation made by Dr. Tope Aluko, a former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Fayose’s election must not be allowed to stand. He added that Aluko should not be criticised for coming out with the…
The election petition tribunal sitting in Kogi state has ordered Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh senatorial election in 14 local government areas of the State on February 20. According to the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Mallam Haliru Pai, the re-run election will hold in 1, 988 polling units of the 14 local government. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting today, February 4, Pai disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not participate in the Kogi Central and Kogi East senatorial election following the court ruling which barred the two candidates and the APC from contesting.…
The National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, today, February 4, appeared in court exactly one week after he was released from Kuje Prison. He had been detained for his alleged involvement in the $2.1million arms funds meant for the procurement of arsenals for the military for the fight against Boko Haram, but was allegedly looted by the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki and others. In January while still in detention, he appeared at a federal high court in Abuja three times in handcuffs, and fully bearded. He regained freedom on January 28. However,…
Award winning soul singer Asa, 33, has caught the #fitfam bug. Today Asa posted a couple of videos on Instagram of her burning the calories in the gym. In one of the videos she worked out (and danced) to Kiss Daniel’s hit single ‘Laye’. After working out Asa quenched her thirst with a bottle of water. She shared the photo of her drinking the bottle of water with sweat dripping all over her. Asa captioned the picture ‘Drink. Pure Life’ Last month Asa shared a photo of her fit body on Instagram, and we have to say it is quite…
Nigerian rap veteran Ruggedman, 39, has written an open letter to 9ice, bloggers and journalists concerning the 6-year-old rumour that he slept with Toni Payne (9ice’s wife in 2010). In the open letter Ruggedman said 9ice’s apology came late but he still accepts it nonetheless. You can read his open letter below; “In 2010 9ice released a song that made a lot of people wrongfully drag me into a terrible situation. People who misconstrued the song and it created a rumour . A terrible false rumour that was fueled by journalists and bloggers who were only after hits on their…
Yesterday (February 3) Nigerian singer Sound Sultan, 39, shared a photo of him leaning on a Rolls Royce phantom on his Instagram. Sound Sultan who can be considered as a veteran act in Nigeria captioned the photo “Thank you God for my new …………………………………watch .lol” While many sites are reporting that Sound Sultan is now the proud owner of a Rolls Royce Phantom there is no evidence to suggest that he has one. Judging from the caption maybe Sound Sultan was teasing his fans. The singer is not known to show off his cars. However there is a first time…
Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, who turned 42 today, January 4, was thrown a surprise birthday party at his office. The Lagos state legislator and staff at the Lagos state House of Assembly arrived at the office to meet a surprise birthday party waiting for him. Elliot was showered in gifts and was pictured with at least 4 cakes on his table amidst birthday cards and gifts. The actor looked dapper in a blue agbada over white native and matching hat. Elliot shared the photo via his instagram page, commenting: “Greatest shocker,awesome amazing birthday ever. I got a surprise…
Rihanna and George Clooney gave Ellen DeGeneres an amazing show on February 3, trying to be as honest as they could with the deep questions they were been asked. RiRi wanted the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth but Clooney had a bit to hide. During a game called ‘Never Have I Ever,’ Rihanna wouldn’t let George play coy after she, 27, owns up to texting a nude selfie (sheepishly, mind you). She challenges Clooney’s claims of modesty. “Yeah right, George,” she tells the ‘Hail, Caesar!’ star. When Ellen asked, “Never have I ever swam naked in…