Aguero will not be fit to face Juventus on Tuesday, according to Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini. The Argentine striker suffered a knee injury in a challenge from Crystal Palace’s Scott Dann during Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win at Selhurst Park. “Aguero is not fit for tomorrow,” the Chilean said in his pre-match press conference. “He has an injury to his knee. “I hope he will be OK for the weekend but we must wait to see the result of the scans.” He also confirmed that midfielder David Silva and winger Raheem Sterling will be available for selection after they…
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Popular Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, has just turned a year older. The single mother celebrated her birthday party with close friends and associates on set of a new movie. Monalisa added a year on September 13, 2015. See more photos below: –
Legendary Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia is set to drop his biography. The title of the book is ‘A Very Good Bad Guy‘ and would be published by an online media site. The book was edited by Ayeni Adekunle Samuel and would be released on Friday, September 18, 2015. The biography is to be a part of 2face’s 40th birthday celebrations that would include a concert, a flag off party at club Rumours, and more. 2face Idibia will be 40 on September 18, 2015. The celebration concert, which he has themed the ‘FORTYfied All-Star Tribute Concert’, is the subject of huge planning and…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho argued with Everton boss Roberto Martinez after his side’s 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park on Sartuday. The Portuguese felt managerial protocols were not taken into consideration when Martinez spoke to the media first following the Toffees’ first home win of the season. He, after their weekend’s post-game pressers, then interrupted the Spaniard as he addressed another group of journalists. “Roberto, next time tell me to go before you because we have to travel,” said Mourinho, who swore as he left. Martinez replied: “I don’t control that, Jose. I don’t control that.” After Mourinho left abruptly, Martinez…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is currently making preparations towards her white wedding ceremony. Tonto has now revealed that her close friend and popular stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo aka Swanky Jerry, would be her chief bridesmaid. She defended her move with proof of the research that indeed spurred her daring move, backing up the fact that a man is allowed to serve as her chief attendant for her wedding. Tontolet who’s yet to set an official wedding date wrote on Instagram “@swankyjerry get ready Can’t get over this find Super proud of my bestie for understanding me the way he does and standing for…
Man Utd skipper Wayne Rooney has been omitted from the trip to PSV Eindhoven because of injury. The England international missed Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Liverpool through a ligament injury and manager Louis van Gaal has opted against rushing him back into the squad. As expected, Rooney will now miss Tuesday’s Uefa Champions League opener against Dutch champions Eindhoven, but could return for Sunday’s league game at Southampton. Marouaine Fellaini and Anthony Martial, who made his Premier League debut and scored a superb goal against the Reds, have both been included in the 20-man squad. James Wilson and Andreas…
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has expressed worries over the lack of modern and well-equipped hospitals in the South East geo-political zone. Underscoring the need for modern health facilities in the zone, Mr. Ugwuanyi noted that the diagnostic centre being built by the state government was meant to reduce the current craving of the people for medical attention abroad. Speaking when the management team of Star Deep Water Petroleum Ltd, a Chevron and Agbami co-venture, paid him a visit in Enugu, the governor appealed to the group to come to the aid of the area by establishing a befitting hospital.…
Police operatives yesterday recovered nine pump action guns and 42 live ammunition from two fleeing suspected robbers in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. The weapons were recovered by men of the Area E command led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Frank Mba. It was learnt that the weapons, which were hidden in a sack, were abandoned by a fleeing motorcyclist and his passenger around Seventh Avenue in Festac, during a chase by a patrol team. According to a source, patrols have been intensified around the neighbourhood to curb crime. Narrating how the incident occurred, the source said the patrol team sighted…
Ekiti State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Governor Ayo Fayose for his outburst over the search of the Akwa Ibom State Government House by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). In its reaction to Fayose’s advertorials on the issue, the party maintained that the constitution provided no immunity for any Government House. It said only embassies, high commissions and other diplomatic missions enjoy diplomatic immunity. In a statement, yesterday, APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said that the DSS operatives acted in the nation’s interest. “Let us educate Fayose that a Government House is not the same…
Wife of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, said the difficult times the country was going through would soon end if everyone contributed towards making a difference. Mrs Tinubu spoke in a keynote address at the Women of Vision International Conference organised by the Christian Pentecostal Mission (CPM) International, with the theme Go! Make a difference. “The theme is very apt at this point in time in our nation Nigeria. There is no better time for such charge than now. These are indeed trying times, with…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Lagos businessman, Alhaji Mohammed Gobir, for allegedly defrauding foremost outdoor advertising company Afromedia of cash estimated to be N1.7 billion in various currencies. Gobir was picked up at his Ikoyi home and put in detention. “The mega heist allegedly fetched Gobir $3,500,000, N514,457,151.87, $2,102,740 and 51,000 pounds sterling at various times,” The Nation quoted a source in the commission to have said. “Gobir, a 55–year-old father of two, was picked up by EFCC operatives early Saturday at his Ikoyi residence and is still being interrogated at the Lagos office of…
When Kris Jenner initially met her ex-Husband Caitlyn Jenner, she was cool and a bit distant but as they talked more, she began to relax. The pair posed for a selfie and Caitlyn caught her ex-wife by surprise when she kissed her on the cheek just as Kris took the picture. ‘Are we going to start hanging out together?’ Cait asked during the 103-second clip. ‘Sure, you can come over for a drink,’ Kris responded. But she drew the line at shopping together, saying: ‘Let’s not get carried away.’ Looking a little sombre, Kris continued: ‘I just want to get to…
According to a report by PUNCH newspaper, we might just have gotten a glimpse into the ministerial list submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Department of State Service (DSS) for screening. According to the report, a former Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, Odimegwu Festus Odimegwu; renowned economist, Prof. Pat Utomi; former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; and a human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) are among the ministerial nominees that have been screened by the DSS. The report also confirmed that a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazu (retd.); the immediate past chief executive of the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a governorship campaign council for the Kogi state November 21 governorship election, the state party chairman has said.Haadi Ametuo, who announced this in Lokoja on Sunday, said the council is headed by Isah Daniel. Mr. Ametuo, who is also a member of the council, listed other members to include Halima Alfa, Lincho Ocheje, Salihu Akawu and the APC woman leader, Rabi Haruna. Others are Ibrahim Atodo, the youth leader, while Ibrahim Ahovi will serve as the Secretary. He said all serving and former members of national and state assemblies as well as governorship…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said he left over N287bn consisting of $2bn, £100m and N10bn in cash and property, being the loot recovered from the late dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, in the national treasury. Obasanjo completed his two terms of eight years in 2007 and handed over to the now late President Umaru Yar’Adua. The N287bn figure was arrived at using an average exchange rate of N125.88 to a dollar in 2007 and an average exchange rate of N247.99 to a pound in the same year. According to Obasanjo, the funds were remitted to the treasury through the Central Bank…
Following the premiere of her movie “YOU & I” and her role in Rukky Sanda’s movie “Dark”, famous Nigerian Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda clocked 41-years yesterday Sunday, September 13. Monalisa, who was very busy on her birthday, was left with no choice than to celebrate her birthday while in prison. The beautiful actress, celebrated her birthday in a prison outfit with her colleagues while on a movie set. In order to make her day a memorable one, friends and colleagues on the movie set gathered around her to share part of her day. See more pictures below: Monalisa was born September…
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to clinch his second US Open title. The victory means Djokovic has now won his third Slam of the year, while appearing in all four major finals, following successes in Australia and Wimbledon and a defeat in the final at Roland Garros. “I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m dominating, but I definitely am very proud of all of the achievements,” Djokovic said. “You know, winning Grand Slam is very special for any tennis player when you are dreaming of becoming a professional tennis player. When you are kind of finding…
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday declared that the Federal Government under his watch would guarantee Nigerians freedom of worship. Buhari who has been described as a religious bigot by some Nigerians, made the declaration at the second plenary meeting of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. He affirmed that the business of the Nigerian government was to protect the “lives, livelihood and property” of the citizens regardless of ethnic, religious or political affiliation. Buhari, who was represented by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, also said by the constitution of possession to which he…
Chairman, Kaiama Local Government Council of Kwara state, Alhaji Alhassan Bagudu has lamented the seven months power outage in the area, which he said had crippled economic activities. In a statement he issued on Sunday in Kaiama, the chairman appealed to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to restore electricity in the area. According to Bagudu, the blackout persisted in spite of the fact that the council had committed a lot of funds for the replacement of damaged cables and other electrical materials. However, he commended the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Omar, for donating a 50 KVA power generating plant…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Sunday that it would begin the registration of marketers of aviation fuel to check the alleged supply of adulterated Jet-A1 to airlines. According to a statement from the NCAA Director-General, Capt. Muhtar Usman, the move was to regularize the supply of Jet-A1 by oil marketers to the airlines. “This action is connected with the recent controversy and cross allegations concerning the Jet-A1 supply and usage by the airline operators. “In view of this allegation, NCAA has signed all the necessary modalities and prerequisites in readiness for the exercise that will commence in…