Louis van Gaal admitted the furious reaction of Manchester United supporters to their side’s dismal 1-0 defeat against Southampton was the worst he has experienced in an increasingly turbulent season. Van Gaal’s side failed to score at Old Trafford for the seventh time this term and were eventually beaten by a late headed goal from Southampton debutant Charlie Austin. United are now five points adrift of a top-four place in the Premier League and their dejected players trudged off with boos ringing in their ears at fulltime. Inevitably, beleaguered boss Van Gaal was also subjected to renewed derision from disgruntled…
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Manuel Pellegrini insists Manchester City are more than a one-man team, despite again needing Sergio Aguero to dig them out of a hole in a 2-2 draw at West Ham. Aguero grabbed an 80th-minute equaliser for his second of the game at Upton Park on Saturday while Enner Valencia also scored twice – within the first 60 seconds and then on the 56th minute – for West Ham. Pellegrini’s side have only won one away game since September, and have not claimed successive league wins since October 17. On Saturday, it could have been a lot worse had it not…
Senator Shehu Sani has said that the ongoing war against corruption in Nigeria should not be mixed with politics. Sani, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, made the comments on Tuesday, December 2, 2015, at the 8th Forum of the laureates of Nigerian National Order of Merit in Abuja, according to Premium Times. “Corruption has consequences as seen in the arrest of those in charge of security in the last administration. Insurgency is for some industry, business enterprise and means of making money. Even Governors would say they allocate hundreds of millions to security but when you go there…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said in late Prince Abubakar Audu, its candidate in previously held governorship election in Kogi, it lost an irreplaceable politician. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Timi Frank in Abuja. According to the statement, the party had been in pain, shock and grief following the death of strongman of Kogi politics. “To say that we are shocked and dumbfounded at Audu’s death is to scratch our pains on the surface as the Kogi Prince typified what a real democrat radiates. “A politician…
At least 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly defected to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. The decamped members said after the PDP massively lost out in the last general elections, the state has received zero attention from the leadership of the party, adding that Benue is a leaking umbrella. Comrade Mark Akor, who led the defection process on Saturday, Dec. 19, said they have resolved to join hands with the APC to further the ‘change’ campaign of the party. Shortly after announcing their defection, Akor said:…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and a former governor of Ekiti State Kayode Fayemi has described Governor Ayodele Fayose’s allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari plots to unseat him as the “eruption of an infantile mind.” Fayose had claimed that Buhari ordered the military enquiry into the alleged use of soldiers to manipulate the June 21, 2014, governorship election in Ekiti State, as a plot to remove him as the state Governor. Speaking on on ADABA 88.9 FM, Akure, on Saturday, Dec. 26, Fayemi said Buhari had nothing to do with the probe, noting that it was the decision the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the 16 years of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) administration in Bayelsa state as a waste, urging the people to vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, in the forthcoming governorship election. Buhari who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this in the state during the APC governorship campaign. On Osinbajo’s delegation to Bayelsa were, the secetary to the government of the federation (SGF), the party’s national leader and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the governors of Edo and Sokoto States – Comrade Adams Oshiomole…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in high demand after another sublime performance for Paris-Saint Germain on Saturday against Reims, but team-mate Thiago Silva is hopeful the Swedish frontman will stay. Ibrahimovic scored twice and set up PSG’s other two goals as they thrashed Reims to take another step to a fourth-straight Ligue 1 title. The 34-year-old striker is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly a target of Manchester United, having told reporters that “big things will happen” when asked about his future midweek. But Silva is holding out hope that the Sweden international can be convinced…
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, Professor Itse Sagay (SAN) has urged former president, Goodluck Jonathan to confess any corrupt dealings he might be aware of to his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Prof Sagay said further that a confession from Jonathan could ensure that he would enjoy a peaceful retirement. The prominent lawyer made the comments during a recent interview with Punch. “To start with, the great reputation he (Jonathan) seems to have is the fact that he admitted defeat. There are thousands of actions that are negative actions so I don’t think that we should overplay…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fulfill all promises it made to Nigerians during its election campaigns. Obasanjo made the plea on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, during a visit to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Vanguard reports. The former president also reportedly appealed to the people of the state to support the governor to deliver good governance. “I believe that Governor Ortom is sincere. He wants practical development and I urge you people to constantly remind him of his promises and but support him to succeed,” Obasanjo said. Obasanjo was a strong supporter…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as an “expired” man. Fayose also accused Obasanjo of frequenting Abuja in order to beg President Muhammadu Buhari for political favours. The governor made the comments on Sunday, December 13, during a press conference in Lagos, according to Punch. “I was governor without a godfather. I was governor for three years but Obasanjo took me out. Obasanjo is now an expired man today and I am still more than relevant. He is expired. He goes to Aso Rock every week to go and beg,” Fayose said. “How many times…
The Director General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mrs Juliet Chukkas-Onaeko, said the allegation that she used the agency’s N700 million to fund former President Goodluck Jonathan’s election campaign was untrue. Speaking at a media roundtable in Abuja on Thursday, Chukkas-Onaeko described the accusation allegedly made by some members of staff of the organisation as “ridiculous and painful’’. She stated that those peddling the ‘falsehood’ should have known that it was impossible for her to sign off such huge amount of money without appropriation. She said, “I am sure that when they wrote that thing they expected me to go and…
The election of the controversial Ogun State Senator, Buruji Kashamu, has been upheld by the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Though details of the court’s judgement are still sketchy, his mandate was upheld on Monday, December 7.he election of the controversial Ogun State Senator, Buruji Kashamu, has been upheld by the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Though details of the court’s judgement are still sketchy, his mandate was upheld on Monday, December 7. Theinfostride recalls that the election tribunal sitting in Ogun state had in October nullified the election of Kashamu, who is representing…
Rapper, Reminisce, has shared a photo of rapper, Ola Dips, welcoming him to the family, and it only spells good things for the upcoming star. He posted the photo, commenting: “Welcome to the family Oladips! @ola_dips . #LRR #EDGE.#KingDips.” Dips also shared the same photo of himself, via the repost app from Reminisce’s post on his welcome. “THANK GOD! We Made It Yall! Adura Iya Bode Tigba… From The Streets Of AGBADO OPE ILU,ABORO To #LRR #EDGE #Repost @iamreminisce with @repostapp.” Congrats to the rising star.Congrats to the rising star.
Despite Rihanna being too busy recently promoting her brand new movie, new music and flaunting her ‘Dior’ self, she still manages to find time to insult her ex, Chris Brown, calling him a beast. During an interview with Time Magazine, Rihanna was joined by her Home cast members, Jim Parsons, 41, and Steve Martin, 69. The three were asked what animated movies they fell in love with while growing up. Now, RiRi’s answer might have been about the hairy monster from ‘Beauty And The Beast’, but she managed to turn it into a subtle dig at her ex: “I fell…
Rihanna has revealed her busy schedule cannot allow her date any man, not even alleged boyfriend, Leonardo DiCaprio. The singer dismissed the dating rumors in a new interview with Hello Magazine. When asked by her interviewer “how does Rihanna DiCaprio sound to you?” Rihanna responded: “It sounds to me like you should stay away from the blogs because they will screw you every time.” RiRi hinted that her extremely busy schedule leaves her with little or no time devoted for romance. “I’m so busy right now that I just don’t have a lot of time to offer to a man…
Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio were photographed sharing a pssionate kiss in a nightclub of Paris despite both denying they are not dating! According to TMZ, Leo and RiRi ran into each other at L’Arc Nightclub in Paris early Sunday morning, January 17 and pictures gotten from the meeting made it seem like they did some tongue wrestling. However, the site reported that eyewitnesses say nothing intimate went down between the pair. Others claim it was just a bad angle in the photo. Leo’s reps said it was just a light peck as they bumped into each other…. But from this…
Is Tyga dating another girl after reportedly being dumped by Kylie Jenner? The ‘Stimulated’ rapper stepped out with a Kylie-look-alike this week resulting to fans asking if his relationship with Kylie is finally done! The chick really looks like she could be Kylie’s body double. Is she a Kylie-authorized stand-in or is Tyga staffing up on his own? She could be a potential singer for his label –like that 14-year-old-girl who sued him for assault. If so, at least he’s not texting this one. Best to keep it in the open Reports say Kylie and Tyga have decided to give…
Nigerian recording artiste Tilla (Prince Adetona Adeyemi) who is an Oyo state Youth Ambassador has called for peaceful co-existence among musical artistes. He made this statement in an interview after the video unveiling party for label-mate Que Peller’s new video ‘Eleniyan’, at the prestigious Club Quilox. “All our younger ones want to grow up to be like the people they see on TV. Their role models are the Davidos, the Tiwa Savages, the Olamides, the Wizkids and so on. Apart from this very important reason, our industry is about the fastest growing in the world as a result of the…
Hollywood actor and singer, Tyrese Gibson, has made his stand clear as pertains to the Oscars boycott, going on to plead with the host for the Awards, comedian, Chris Rock, to step down from hosting the event. Gibson is not the first celebrity to ask this of the veteran comedian since the Oscars boycott began following actress, Jada Pinkett’s call for it, which has long gone viral and gathered momentum over time. Rapper, 50 Cent, had also appealed to the comic actor, via instagram saying: “Chris, please do not do the Oscars Awards. You mean a lot man, don’t do…