Guus Hiddink will attempt to maintain Chelsea’s improved form at Southampton on Saturday after a week in which Antonio Conte appeared to move close to becoming the Dutchman’s successor at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea remain unbeaten in domestic competition since Hiddink was installed as interim manager in December, a 12-game run that has taken the Blues into the FA Cup quarterfinals and helped the club move closer to mid-table in the Premier League. Hiddink has brought much needed stability, with the only blemish on his record the last 16 first leg Champions League defeat at Paris Saint Germain which he hopes…
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri wants an “angry” response from his players against Norwich City at the weekend after the leaders lost to Arsenal following a last-gasp goal in their previous Premier League outing. City were beaten 2-1 by title rivals Arsenal at The Emirates on February 14, thanks to a stoppage-time effort from England striker Danny Welbeck, and Ranieri is demanding more focus from his team when they host fourth from bottom Norwich. “I told my players it will be a big battle on Saturday. It will be harder than against Arsenal,” the Italian told a news conference on…
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin is expecting an underperforming Manchester United to rise to the occasion when the sides meet at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. United, 20-times English champions, are fifth in the league, 12 points back of leaders Leicester City and have been booed by their own fans this season after some indifferent displays. “I think it’s been a difficult (season) for Man United but in big games like this, we know that they’re going to turn up, because everyone loves these kind of matches,” Coquelin told the club’s website (www.arsenal.com). “It would be a massive…
Arsenal will look to put their Champions League woes to one side when they continue their quest for a first Premier League title in more than a decade away to a revived Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Gunners’ 2-0 last-16 first-leg defeat by reigning champions Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday all but ended their dreams of winning a maiden Champions League title for yet another season. But Arsene Wenger’s men, currently two points behind shock leaders Leicester and level with north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, could yet end the week at the summit of English…
Senator Shehu Sani has said that the missing Chibok girls are alive and can be rescued. Sani, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, made the comment on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, while speaking at a symposium in Akure, Ondo State, Premium Times reports. “Something that has bothered some of us here in line with the insurgency is, when will the Chibok girls be freed?” he asked. “Someone said the Chibok girls will never be free, but I can tell you that they will be free and they are alive. “There are two ways to get them: the first is…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a case filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh against the Federal Government. Metuh had taken the FG to court over his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case was dismissed by presiding judge, Justice Okon Abang on Thursday, February 25, 2016 because neither Metuh nor his lawyer showed up for the hearing of the matter. The judge further ordered Metuh to pay six agents of the federal government N20, 000 each as trial costs. The PDP spokesman is being tried for money laundering and destruction…
The senate senate committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions may issue a warrant for the arrest former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, after shunning its invitation. The committee had summoned Lamorde three times over an alleged diversion of N1trn recovered by the commission under him, but he failure to turn up. The senate today, February 25, directed the committee’s chairman, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to request warrant for Lamorde’s arrest from the senate president, Bukola Saraki. In its report, the committee had earlier asked the senate to adopt its resolution for the arrest of…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff will be consumed by the fire he is trying to start in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode made the comment while speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, after a meeting of former PDP ministers in Abuja. “First of all, my first question is who is he? Who is Ali Modu Sheriff? Is he a Nigerian or a Chadian? Or is he both? That’s the first thing,” the former minister said. “The second thing is that you come in as National Chairman or claim you are…
The Ministers Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its rejection of Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s National Chairman. The forum’s resolution is contained in a communique issued after a meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. It reads: We the Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 (hereinafter refered to as ‘The Forum’) met on Tuesday, 23rd February, 2016 in Abuja and deliberated on recent developments in the party among other issues. The forum reiterates and affirms our commitment to the ideals and core values of the founding principles of our great party. Having considered the decision of…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has reportedly begged for forgiveness from the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Saraki is said to have apologized to Tinubu today, February 24, 2016, during a meeting which held in the office of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, according to Sahara Reporters. The Senate President was reportedly accompanied on his mission by former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku and Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume while Tinubu was accompanied by Chief Bisi Akande and other APC chieftains. Saraki fell out with Tinubu after he contested for and won the position of Senate President in…
The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Uche Secondus, has been arrested by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to multiple reports. Secondus was said to have been picked up today, February 24, in connection with alleged 25 exotic cars he received from the embattled promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited, Jide Omokore, and distributed to top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party “It is true; he is right now (4:30pm) in our office for interrogation’’, the Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujiaren, told ThisDay. According to Vanguard, a top EFCC source…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for the quality of cabinet members he has appointed to drive the Change Agenda of the Federal Government. Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), made the commendation on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello who paid him a courtesy visit. He said that the calibre of appointees like the FCT Minister would move the Federal Capital Territory to enviable heights considering his pedigree. “The economy of the country was plunged into a sorry state by the previous governments. “This is in addition to the…
Some top officials of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) met in Abuja on Wednesday to dialogue on certain matters concerning the party. The meeting, which took place at the conference room of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Rock Villa, lasted for about four hours. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laoulu Akande, said the meeting also dwelt on resolving some national issues. In the two paragraph statement, Akande said those in attendance were select leaders of the All Progressives Congress drawn from the party’s National Headquarters and the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Federal Government is targeting its members. The PDP’s comment comes after its former chairman, Uche Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The party’s remarks are contained in a statement released by its National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwon. It reads in part: “We are also aware that plans have been perfected by the Federal Government to arrest and detain the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other leaders of the party on imaginary charges.” “Indeed,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Federal Government is planning to arrest and detain Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The party’s claims are contained in a statement released by its National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwon. It reads in part: “We are also aware that plans have been perfected by the Federal Government to arrest and detain the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other leaders of the party on imaginary charges.” “Indeed, intelligence available to the party shows that the Federal Government, using…
Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are planning to head to court to challenge the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s Chairman, reports say. The aggrieved chieftains, who are members of the PDP Ministers Forum, might go to court to secure an injunction to prevent Sheriff from functioning as chairman, The Nation reports. “We have weighed all options. Some of our members have decided to go to court to seek an injunction because the process leading to his nomination and selection was illegal,” a source said. “We will file our application in court any moment from…
Following the controversy generated by the January 29 judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the leadership dispute in the Anambra chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the court dismissed reports that it sacked Senators Andy Uba and Stella Oduah. The apex court explained yesterday, February 24, that judgment did not resolve the question relating to the legitimacy or otherwise of the list of candidates submitted for the National Assembly election by the factions of the PDP in Anambra State, because the issue was not before it. According to the court, this means it ruled that Uba and Oduah, and…
Pop star Wizkid alongside media mogul Mo Abudu, Olamide, JJ Omojuwa and others have been listed by Guardian Africa network among the most influential personalities in politics and entertainment in Lagos. The list, done in collaboration with YNaija and Sahara Reporters seeks to identify 21 people to watch as Lagos continues to grow – both in population and as an international powerhouse. Check out the first 11 most influential personalities below: Mo Abudu Kene Mkparu Olamide Adedeji Wizkid Don Jazzy Japheth Omojuwa Ikhide Ikheloa Tunde Odewale Ayo Obe Rudolf Okonkwo (Dr Damages) Bolanle Austin-Peters
Believe it or not but Nigerian singer Waje, 35, has an Instagram account dedicated to her breasts. The name of the account is called Waje Melons, and it presently has 751 followers. To add a bit of authenticity singer Waje reportedly follows the account dedicated to her boobs. “This page is dedicated exclusively to Waje’s voluptuous melons. Waje followed. Liked x6 and reposted x1″boasts the profile of Waje Melons. There is no indication on who created the account but it is more than likely that a fan who is a huge admirer of the singer’s ample breasts. The last post…
Today is Nigerian actress, Ebube Nwagbo’s birthday. Born the eldest in a family of six, Nwagbo grew up in Warri, Delta State. She attended Federal Polytechnic, Oko and later Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka both in Anambra state where she got a degree in Mass Communication. The star actress begun her acting career at the young age of 20 and has since then risen to fame. For her role in the 2013 movie Widows Cult, Ebube Nwagbo was paid N7million to shave her hair. Ebube who won the award for most fashionable actress in 2014 was once in a romantic relationship…