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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Europa League: Peter Crouch predicts whether Arsenal, Man United could win trophy

Former Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, predicted that he wouldn’t put money on Arsenal beating Manchester United or Roma in the Europa League final this season. Arsenal booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals last week after eliminating Slavia Prague from the competition. Mikel Arteta’s side will face Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final next week, while Manchester United will take on Roma in the other Europa League semi-final fixture. “They [Arsenal] will not be qualifying for Europe through the Premier League. “I look at them sitting in ninth, with 46 points, and I don’t see how any Arsenal fan could say the domestic season has been positive. The 1-1 draw with Fulham summed up everything about the way the year has gone. “The Europa League offers a sh...

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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

What Mourinho Did to me at Chelsea – Wayne Bridge Opens up

  Former Chelsea left-back, Wayne Bridge, has opened up on what he went through playing under Jose Mourinho. The former England International recounted how the Portuguese hauled him out of the pitch at half-time on several occasions without telling him why. Bridge said it could be very difficult playing under Mourinho because of his sometimes “harsh” treatment of players. He suggested that Mourinho may no longer be contacted by top clubs in the Premier League because of his harsh treatment of players. Mourinho was recently sacked as Tottenham manager and there are speculations regarding which club or indeed country he will end up at next. “When things have gone wrong maybe he hasn’t handled it the best,” Bridge told Bettingexpert. “For me, personally, it could...

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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Wenger Explains What EPL will do to Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea after Super League Collapses

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has claimed that “damage” has been done between the ‘top six’ clubs and the 14 other Premier League teams, as the proposed European Super League falls apart. Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have all pulled out of the breakaway competition, in less than 48hours since they announced they were part of it The ‘top six’ had been threatened by the UEFA and the Premier League, as they forged ahead with their plans for the Super League. With their u-turn, Wenger feels something has already been broken. “The damage that has been done between clubs in the Premier League will be difficult to repair. “Every suggestion from the six clubs who wanted to join the Super League will now be very ha...

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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Mourinho’s Likely next Job Revealed

  Jose Mourinho is in the running to become Celtic’s next manager, the UK Sun reports. The 28-year-old was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, 17 months after replacing Mauricio Pochettino. Mourinho, speaking after his dismissal, insisted he wants to find a new job as soon as possible. According to the Portuguese who has coached Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the past, there is “no need for breaks”. Celtic are looking for a new manager following Neil Lennon’s resignation in February. Eddie Howe is, however, still considered the front-runner to take over at the Scottish club. Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry, has also been linked to the job.

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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Wenger Gives Reasons Super League Collapsed after all EPL Clubs Withdrew

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he is not shocked by the impending collapse of the proposed European Super League. The Frenchman also slammed the Premier League’s ‘big six’ for agreeing to the breakaway competition. The announcement of a new Super League that had 12 founding clubs, has been met with outrage and opposition, since the announcement was made on Sunday. The resistance appears to have triggered a climbdown from many of the clubs involved in less than 48 hours. Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City are preparing documents to withdraw from the Super League, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also set to walk away and Manchester United chairman Ed Woodward has resigned following the backlash. Wenger, who is FIFA’s chief of global footbal...

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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

George Bush Describes Republican Party as ‘Isolationist,Protectionist and, to a Certain Extent, Nativist’

Former US President, George W. Bush on Tuesday described the Republican Party, of which he is a member, as "isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist," his strongest and most direct criticism yet against the party since leaving office in 2009. The comment of Bush is sure to ring bells not only because he is a former Republican president but he has hardly made political comments since leaving the White House Bush recently talked about the need for a gentler approach to immigration by the Republican party,  but has not spoken negatively about the party even during the chaotic Trump era. Asked on Tuesday how he would describe the Republican Party as he sees it today, Bush told NBC's Hoda Kotb on the "Today" show, "I would describe it as ...

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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

Former Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe’s Son Bolu and his Gay Partner Mfaome Reveal how they Met

Former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe’s son Bolu and his gay partner Mfaome have revealed how they met. The couple who agreed there's no way to know if someone is the right one, revealed that they met on Tinder and started dating in February 2021. They said that they decided to go public with their relationship to encourage other gay men not to hide theirs. According to him, no one tells straight people to hide their relationship. Doyin’s son said he asked Mfaome out first and also disclosed that they are same age. He further revealed that Mfaome makes him a better person and also compliments him. Watch the video below;

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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

European Super League: Rio Ferdinand suggests different reason for Mourinho’s sack by Tottenham

  Former Manchester United captain, Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Jose Mourinho might have opposed Tottenham Hotspur’s signing up for the European Super League, leading to his sack. According to him, the timing of the sack of the Portuguese tactician by Tottenham “doesn’t make sense.” The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho was sacked on Monday along with his coaching staff Sours took the decision six days before they face Manchester City in the EFL Cup final and few hours after the 12 big clubs in Europe(Tottenham included) announced their breakaway from UEFA Despite the fact that Tottenham endured a difficult campaign, Mourinho was expected to at least see out the season and attempt to guide Spurs to their first trophy since 2008. Asked whe...

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19Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Thank you for Everything – Harry Kane tells Mourinho

  Tottenham striker, Harry Kane has sent a message to Jose Mourinho, thanking the Portuguese who was axed by the club earlier on Monday. According to the Englishman, it was a ‘pleasure’ to have worked with Mourinho. Mourinho, who has also handled Premier League big boys Manchester United and Chelsea, was shown the exit door on Monday morning after a disastrous run of results. The former Real Madrid boss, who took over from Mauricio Pochettino in 2019, had vowed to make Kane ‘explode’ on the world stage. Despite speculations linking Kane away from the London Stadium, there was no suggestion that he had a strained relationship with Mourinho and the England captain showed his class with a nice message for his departing boss. “Thank you for everything Boss,” said Kan...

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19Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Super League: Why this Idea Will not go Far – Wenger warns Arsenal, Chelsea, Others

  Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said the idea of a European Super League is a bad one. Wenger had predicted a breakaway European league almost 12 years ago and condemned the idea back then. Now that the plan has become reality, the Frenchman is still against the proposal. “I would say that it’s a bad idea,” Wenger told talkSPORT. “Football has to stay united. That is the most important thing and based on sporting merits and overall to respect the history of European football.” England’s ‘top six’ clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have all signed up for the Super League. But Wenger warned: “I believe personally that this idea will not go far.”

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19Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Gaeme Souness Predicts Mourinho’s Future after Sack from Tottenham

  Former Newcastle manager, Graeme Souness has predicted the future of Jose Mourinho who was sacked as Tottenham boss on Monday. Souness said the Portuguese will be snapped up by a “big club” after his ‘surprising’ sack by Spurs. The Premier League side announced on Monday morning that the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager has been sacked alongside his coaching staff. The former Chelsea boss took over from Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham in November 2019 but has been axed after just 17 months in charge. But Souness was ‘surprised’ by the former Porto manager’s sack and says he will be “welcomed” at another “big club.” “He’s a big name, a big manager. He will be welcomed by other big clubs,” Souness told Sky Sports. “He’s got a track record that is ...

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18Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Sir Alex Ferguson slams idea of Super League, speaks on Man Utd’s involvement

  Former Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson, has said the idea of a breakaway European Super League, would be a departure from 70 years of football history. According to the Scot, fans love the Champions League as it is. There are reports that about 15 of Europe’s biggest clubs are in talks to launch a breakaway league. The league which is planned to start in the 2023/2024 season, already has a $6 billion (£4.3bn) fund backing the project. “Talk of a Super League is a move away from 70 years of European club football,” Ferguson told Reuters. “Both as a player for a provincial team Dunfermline in the 60s and as a manager at Aberdeen winning the European Cup Winners’ Cup, for a small provincial club in Scotland it was like climbing Mount Everest. “Everton ...

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18Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

EPL Told to Deduct Points From Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea over Super League Plans

  Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has urged the Premier League to punish the ‘big six’ clubs who are planning to join a breakaway European Super League. According to him, all the teams involved should be docked points. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are all believed to have signed up to the new breakaway league. The other clubs include Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. “In the wake of Covid, it’s an absolute scandal,” Neville said on Sky Sports. “Manchester United and the rest of the big six clubs who have signed up for it should be ashamed of themselves. “The European Super League – are Arsenal in that? They’ve just drawn with Fulham! “And Manchester United are drawing...

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18Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

God help Arsenal – Roy Keane blasts Gunners after 1-1 draw with Fulham

Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane has blasted Arsenal, describing Mikel Arteta’s side’s performance in their Premier League 1-1 draw against Fulham as ‘shocking’ and ‘dreadful’. Eddie Nketiah came on from the bench to score an injury-time equaliser to save Arsenal’s blushes after Josh Maja’s penalty put the visitors ahead. But Keane was shocked by Arsenal’s poor display and said that only God can help Mikel Arteta’s team. Sunday’s result leaves the Gunners ninth in the league, nine points behind fourth-placed West Ham United. Keane told Sky Sports: “I don’t think Fulham deserved to win, they were poor. But the lack of quality from both teams, it was dreadful. “Arsenal were even worse. God help Arsenal going forward. I thought they were shocking, dreadful. “N...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Serie A: I Was Selfish but Celebrated with Teammates when I Didn’t Score – Luka Toni tells Ronaldo

  Former Juventus striker, Luka Toni, has said he was “not impressed” by Cristiano Ronaldo’s outburst after their game against Genoa last weekend. Toni questioned Ronaldo’s attitude after the Portuguese threw his shirt away after Juventus 3-2 win over Genoa. Dejan Kulusevski, Alvaro Morata and Weston McKennie were the goalscorers for Juventus The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward appeared unhappy despite the victory after he fired blank. Toni used himself as an example, saying that even when he failed to score during matches, he still remained on the pitch to congratulate those who did and celebrate with them. He said the 36-year-old was wrong not to stay on the pitch and celebrate with his teammates. “He’s very important for Juventus,” the form...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Former Bachelor star, Colton Underwood Says he feels ‘Awesome’ and ‘free’ after Coming out as Gay

American reality television personality and former professional football player, Colton Underwood says he feels 'awesome and free and happy' after coming out as gay. During a sit-down interview on Good Morning America, which aired Wednesday Aprol 14, the former Bachelor, 29, who documented his quest to find his perfect woman on three seasons of the ABC dating show franchise, said: "I've ran from myself for a long time. I've hated myself for a long time," Underwood told Roberts in a pre-taped chat. "And I'm gay. And I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it. And the next step in all of this was sort of letting people know." "I'm still nervous, but yeah," he continued. "It's been a journey for sure." When Roberts, who is also openly gay, said sh...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Chris Sutton predicts winner of Real Madrid vs Chelsea semi-final tie

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has tipped his old club to beat Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Both teams clashed in one of the semi-final ties of the League. Chelsea and Zinedine Zidane’s whites are due to clash in the competition’s semi-finals later this month. The West London Blues saw off FC Porto of Portugal to reach this stage whilst Real Madrid beat Liverpool to qualify for the last four. Manchester City also made it to the semi-finals and will face Paris Saint Germain. “It’s going to be a difficult team for Chelsea to beat, but you wouldn’t put it past them under Tuchel,” Sutton told BT Sport. “It’s an impossible one to call. If you are asking me, I think Chelsea may just edge it. One of my former clubs may just edge it.”...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

Former US VP Mike Pence has heart surgery to get pacemaker implanted after experiencing slow heart rate

Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence underwent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted on him on Wednesday, April 14, after experiencing "symptoms associated with a slow heart rate" over the last two weeks. Pence, 61, underwent the procedure at a Virginia hospital, Indiana, yesterday and is now recovering, his office released in a statement onThursday April 15. "The routine surgery was successful, and he is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days," the statement read. Pence added: "I am grateful for the swift professionalism and care of the outstanding doctors, nurses and staff at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, including Dr. Brett Atwater and Dr. Behnam Tehrani." "I also appreciate the consultation of my longtime Indiana physicia...

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Ex-beauty queen, Sylvia Emechete and husband, Chris, celebrate 12th wedding anniversary

Former Miss Nigeria, Sylvia Emechete, and her husband, Chris, are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary today April 15th. Sylvia and Chris got married in 2006 and have two daughters. Celebrating their love on her IG page, Sylvia wrote; ''15 Wonderful Years With My Best Friend! 15years on... The joy of being able to experience this Earth life with this man is an amazing blessing that I will never take for granted. That our path crossed is no accident and whatever threads of fate binds us together, May it continue to bring us joy and happiness so that we can continue to transmit that joy to those who come into our space. 15th April 2006 - 15th April still counting...''

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

UCL: Stuart Pearce Predicts Teams to Win Champions League Semi-finals

  Former England defender, Stuart Pearce has tipped Chelsea to beat Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League. He also predicted an all-English final. Chelsea face Real Madrid in one of the semi-finals, while Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain will battle for a place in the final. Pearce described Thomas Tuchel’s side as a team to beat at the moment as they are set to face Spanish side. Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter-final to book their place in the final four. Chelsea got past Porto 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday night as they continue to thrive under Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel’s side will also face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday in what could be a precursor to an all-English Champions League final. “W...

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Champions League: Peter Crouch Names Man City Player that has no Fear in Big Games

  Former Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, has identified Phil Foden as the Manchester City player that has no fear in big games. Crouch said this on Wednesday night after Foden’s impressive displays in Man City’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Foden added a second goal against Dortmund to secure a place in the Champions League semi-finals for Pep Guardiola’s side after Riyad Mahrez had earlier equalised from the penalty spot. Man City will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final later this month. “He’s 20 years old, and he has absolutely no fear whatsoever [in big games],” Crouch told BT Sport. “Man City fans can relate to him, he’s a mainstay in the team, and that’s what fans want to see. He’s been fabulous this ...

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Michael Owen Names One Liverpool Player to Blame for Defeat to Real Madrid

  Former Liverpool star, Michael Owen has blamed Mohamed Salah for the club’s loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League last night. According to Owen, the Egyptian missed an easy chance to score against Real Madrid. After losing 3-1 in the Spanish capital last week, Liverpool needed to score at least two goals at Anfield to keep their silverware hopes alive this season. The Reds began brightly and created a number of good opportunities in the first-half, their first arguably the best of the game which was spurned by Salah. Sadio Mane found himself in space having ran in behind Real defender Eder Militao, squaring inside to the Egyptian. The former Chelsea and AS Roma star, however, played the ball too close to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who made the save with ...

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15Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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UCL: Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand Predict Teams that’ll Play Champions League Final

  Former England stars, Rio Ferdinand and Michael Owen have shared their separate opinions regarding which team will make it to the final of the Champions League. Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are the four teams in the semi-finals. Chelsea will play Real Madrid while Manchester City tackle PSG in the next stage. Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate and will go on to face Thomas Tuchel’s men. Chelsea had earlier beaten Porto 2-1 on aggregate with Mauricio Pochettino’s knocking out Bayern Munich. Manchester City joined them in the other semi-final after beating Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on aggregate, fighting back from a goal down to win 2-1 on Wednesday night courtesy of goals from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden. Former Liver...

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14Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

‘Cristiano Ronaldo has Never Been a Leader and Never will be’ – Former Juventus Player Mauro

Former Juventus midfielder, Massimo Mauro has claimed the time has come for the club to offload "individualist" Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, saying the Portuguese superstar "has never been a leader and never will be". Juventus signed Ronaldo in the summer of 2018, as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner called time on a record-breaking spell at Real Madrid in order to take on a new challenge in Italy. However, Ronaldo is now approaching the final 12 months of his contract and with Champions league glory and league glory looking impossible this season. Ronaldo has seemed frustrated this season  in Andrea Pirlo's squad. Criticizing Ronaldo's influence at Juve, Mauro told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Ronaldo has never been a leader where he has played and he never w...

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13Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Allegri tells Juventus Chief, Agnelli to Sell Cristiano Ronaldo

  Former Juventus boss, Max Allegri, told the club’s chief, Andrea Agnelli, to sell forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, before he departed from the Old Lady in 2019. Allegri was the manager of Juventus for five years, from 2014 to 2019. The 53-year-old won five Serie A titles in a row as well as four Coppa Italia trophies. The Italian worked with Ronaldo for a season, in 2018/2019, following his move from Real Madrid. According to Italian outlet, La Repubblica, in Allegri’s last meeting with Agnelli before his departure from Juventus, he encouraged the Turin club to sell Ronaldo as he was stalling the growth of the team. The report added that, in Allegri’s view, Ronaldo’s presence blocked the pathway for the club’s young players to progress into the first-team squad and ...

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12Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Europa League: Arteta Gets Warning to either win Trophy or be Sacked

  Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has warned Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, that he could be sacked if he fails to win the Europa League this season. The Gunners are struggling to qualify for Europe through the Premier League, as they currently sit ninth place and four points behind Spurs who occupy the last spot. However, they could qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa League outrightly. “Yes, this season has been really inconsistent. But I don’t want Arsenal to become a club where they keep sacking managers. At some stage you’ve got to give someone a little bit of time. “The FA Cup win papers over a lot of cracks and if Arsenal go out of the Europa League and finish 10th or 11th, I think he could be out of a job,” Bent told talkSP...

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12Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Gary Neville Predicts Likely Outcome of Liverpool vs Real Madrid

  Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville has predicted that Liverpool will be knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday evening. Liverpool were beaten 3-1 in Spain by Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-final ties and now have a mountain to climb at Anfield in the return leg. Although Jurgen Klopp’s side won their weekend Premier League clash 2-1 against Aston Villa, Neville believes Liverpool’s injury-time victory against Villa suggests that they will be unable to pull off the rest they require to knock Zinedine Zidane’s side out of Europe. Neville said on Sky Sports, “They [Liverpool] were really poor in Madrid in midweek, and they’ve given themselves a lot to do and I’m not sure they have got it in them to do it because at Anfield ...

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11Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

There are Many Pedophiles in Nigeria. Every Family has One – Singer Temmie Ovwasa

Former YBNL signee, Temmie Ovwasa, is of the opinion that paedophiles are on the rise in Nigeria and that every family has one. She shared this opinion on her Twitter handle. It reads; ''There are many pedophiles in Nigeria, We're not addressing it as we should and it's stressing my brain out, Every family has one, Almost every Nigerian women I've met has been sexually harassed/abused by an uncle.. Where are these uncles? In their homes, "Head of the house". What do you expect from a country where it's legal to marry children in some parts? That grown man with a younger wife and a baby they had when she was obviously a minor? You know him? Yeah, I know a lot of them too. Keep pretending it's not happening right under your noses.''her tweets read

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11Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Why Mourinho May Never Be ‘The Special One’ Again

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore says for Jose Mourinho to be regarded as the ‘Special One’, again he has to adopt a different approach in terms of man-management. It has been a tough season for Mourinho and his Spurs players as they are in danger of missing out of top-four as they are currently seventh. They’ve since been eliminated in the Europa League but will feature in the League Cup final. Poor results have seen the former Chelsea manager criticize his players in public. And Collymore believes Mourinho needs to take a different view to get back to his best. “If Jose Mourinho is ever going to be the ‘Special One’ again, and he’s still young enough to do it, then he has to realise his old-school approach to man-management is a problem,” he wrote on The Mirror....

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11Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

The Idea That Governor Yahaya Bello Should not Run for the Presidency is Absurd – FFK

Former Aviation Minister, Yahaya Bello, has described as ''absurd'' the idea that Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, should not run for the presidency. Bello who is a member of the APC has since signified interest to run for Presidency in 2023. In a tweet posted this morning, FFK said it is also absurd for some Nigerians to kick against the North Central producing the next democratically-elected president. His tweet reads ''The idea that Gov. Yahaya Bello should not run for the Presidency & that the NC zone, which has never produced a democratically-elected President,ought to settle for another position is absurd. Nigeria needs strong & decisive leadership, a generational change & a bridge-builder.''

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11Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Graeme Souness Identifies club with Best Squad in Premier League history

  Former Liverpool manager, Graeme Souness has named the current Manchester City squad as the best in the history of the English Premier League. Souness hailed Pep Guardiola, City manager, for having assembled and parading an ‘incredible’ array of players. City were defeated 2-1 by Leeds United at the Etihad on Saturday but still maintain 14 points lead on the Premier League table. Apart from the Premier League title, City are still in the race to clinch the Champions League, League Cup and FA Cup trophies this season. And Souness, who noted that Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea have the second best squad in the league at the moment, insisted that City are simply operating on another level. “They’re in a great position,” Souness told Sky Sports of Chelsea. When you look a...

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10Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Victor Moses Names Club to Win Champions League this Season

  Former Super Eagles attacker, Victor Moses, has named his parent club, Chelsea as best positioned to win this season’s Champions League. Moses, who is on loan to Spartak Moscow from Chelsea, noted that the Blues are doing very well this season. Chelsea defeated FC Porto 2-0 in the first leg of the quarter-final of the competition, giving themselve a huge advantage going into the second leg slated for next week at their neutral grand, Sevilla. The Blues have been in fine form since the coming of Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Frank Lampard who was sacked in January following a series of poor results. “Chelsea they are doing very well at the moment. Hopefully they can go all the way to win the Champions League,” Moses told Spartak Moscow’s YouTube channel. “I...

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10Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Berbatov Names Three Players that will Take Over from Messi, Ronaldo

  Former Bulgaria striker, Dimitar Berbatov has named three players that will dominate world football in the coming years. They are Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) and Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain). Rashford has scored 20 times this season and provided 10 assists. Haaland, 20, has become the hottest property in Europe and is expected to leave Germany this summer. He has netted 32 goals this season. Mbappe, 22, scored a brace against Bayern Munich in midweek to match Haaland’s tally. Berbatov told Betfair: “Rashford is still a very young player and he is a superstar in world football. “He has been leading United’s attack for a while now too, I think he is getting the credit he deserves and hopefully he is only just ...

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9Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

Imo State Government Accuses former Governor, Rochas Okorocha, of being behind the attacks in the state

The Imo state government has accused a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, of being the mastermind of the recent attacks on some state-owned facilities in Owerri, the state capital. According to Sahara Reporters, the state Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba, in a statement released, alleged that the former governor employed the services of thugs whom he had granted amnesty to unleash violence on the state. He said the state government was also in possession of information on how a Special Adviser to the former governor procured the thugs that invaded Owerri on Monday April 5, attacking the state police headquarters as well as the Owerri Custodial center. Emelumba said the aim of the former governor is to cause the state to be so troubled that the Federal gov...

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9Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

BBNaija Star, Uriel Oputa has Some Words for Men who Make their Wives feel Insecure about their Weight after Childbirth

Uriel Oputa has slammed men who make their wives feel insecure about their weight after childbirth. The former Big Brother Naija housemate called such men "complete ignoramus" and asked them to take a back seat and give their wives time to "work through this sensitive period". She added that, after all, some of the women are stuck with the men's  "smallie". Read her post below.

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9Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Rashford is a blessing to Man United – Owen Hargreaves

  Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has described Marcus Rashford as a blessing to the club after their Europa League victory over Granada. Rashford fired United in front in the first-half to set the English side on their way to a comfortable 2-0 win in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Bruno Fernandes scored the second from the penalty spot for United, who now have one foot in the Europa League semi-finals. “Marcus Rashford has been absolutely fantastic, he’s been magic for Manchester United,” Hargreaves told BT Sport. “He looks like he prefers that position off the left-hand side where he can run into space. “He just gives Manchester United so much. His touch is good, he can run in behind or come short. Marcus is a blessing for this ...

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9Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Why I’ll always be grateful to Harry Redknapp – Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Former Everton striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has disclosed he will always be grateful to former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, for believing in him and allowing him to play. Redknapp signed Aiyegbeni from Israeli club Maccabi Haifa to then Championship side Portsmouth in January 2003. Aiyegbeni eventually led Portsmouth to promotion to the English Premier League, EPL. The former Nigerian international went on to become a prolific striker, scoring 95 EPL goals while starring for the likes of Everton, Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough under different managers. “I will always be grateful to Harry Redknapp for giving me the opportunity to play,” Aiyegbeni told Planet Football. “He always believed in me. He always motivated me, and his man-management was unbelievabl...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

South Carolina shooter identified as Ex-NFL Player Phillip Adams

The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina, has been identified as former NFL player Phillip Adams. 32-year-old Adams played for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets in a five year career that began in 2010. He was drafted in the seventh round in 2010 by the 49ers.  He also suffered multiple injuries in the NFL, including concussions and a broken left ankle. It was learnt that after after the shooting, Adams was found by police in a home near the shooting site. After police surrounded the home, Adams is believed to have killed himself, law enforcement sources said. The York County coroner’s office said Dr. Robert Lesslie, 70, and his wife, Barbara Lesslie, 69, were pronounce...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Arsenal Given Names of Five Players to Sign for Arteta

  Former Arsenal midfielder, Michael Thomas, has urged the club to sign five new players for their manager, Mikel Arteta, this summer transfer window. The five players are Achraf Hakimi, Ryan Bertrand, Yves Bissouma, Martin Odegaard, and a left-winger. Thomas stated this ahead of Arsenal’s Europa League clash against Slavia Praha on Thursday night. “I don’t think Arsenal need to be thinking about a new manager just yet,” Thomas told CaughtOffside. “A new manager will experience the same issues until they have their own team of players in place to produce what they want. “I think Arteta needs to finish the season on a high with the Europa League and try and get more of his own players integrated into the team. “If then he cannot get his group of players to perf...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Morrison tells Tuchel Chelsea player that shouldn’t make starting XI again after 2-0 over Porto

  Former Premier League star, Clinton Morrison, has told Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel to keep Timo Werner out of the team. Morrison said the Germany International ‘needs time out’ of the Chelsea team after the striker struggled again in the game against Porto in Sevilla last night. Werner has endured a difficult season at Chelsea, scoring just eight goals in 38 appearances for the Blues in all competitions. The 25-year-old was subbed off by Tuchel in the second-half of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Porto on Wednesday. “Chelsea have got other attacking options – it just depends on how long Tuchel wants to stick with Timo Werner,’ Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live. “Listen, Werner is not a bad player. You don’t become a bad player overnight. It’s just at the moment, he’s gett...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Joe Cole Hails one Chelsea Player after 2-0 Win at Porto

  Former England midfielder, Joe Cole, was full of praise for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, after his superb performance during their 2-0 Champions League win away at Porto on Wednesday. Mount scored his first goal in the competition, with a fantastic piece of skill and finish from Jorginho’s pass. Ben Chilwell made it 2-0 in the second half, giving the Blues a big advantage ahead of the second leg at home. But Cole was most impressed by Mount and said on BT Sport: “He’s a manager’s dream, he has the natural ability to impact a game. “He does the tactics to a ‘T’ off the ball, in the difficult spell just before Tuchel came in, he stood up, he is a leader.”

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

Over 6 Million illegal weapons are in circulation across Nigeria – Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar

Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar has said that there are over 6 million illegal weapons in circulation across Nigeria. Abubakar who is the chairman of the National Peace Commitee (NPC), made the disclosure during a dialogue session of the committee with key stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday April 7. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; John Cardinal Onaiyekan; Ekiti State governor and chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi; Plateau State governor and chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong; religious leaders, the service chiefs, top military brass, police and other security agencies. He said the proliferation of weapons has heightened insecurity in t...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

At Federal Level, We Don’t Even have a Government – Jerry Gana Says as he returns to PDP

Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana has alleged that there is no government at the federal level in Nigeria. Gana who said this as he returned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with his supporters on Wednesday April 7, had dumped the party for the Social Democratic Party in 2018. Addressing party members in Bida, Niger State during a reception to mark his return to the party, Gana averred that the country is nosediving and needs urgent rescue. He said;  “Today is not a day for lecture. It is not a day for campaigns. We just want to rejoice that we are back together solidly; and we are going to work together solidly, that we are going to work together effectively, that we are going to campaign powerfully. “I tell you, we are going to go around strategical...

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Former Ondo Varsity Lecturer Found Dead inside his car

A former lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba (AAUA) Akoko, Dr Olatunde Adegbuyi, has been found dead inside his car. A source, who spoke to The Nation, said the former lecturer was found dead by some persons outside the university premises on Tuesday, April 6. The deceased's car was found parked along Permanent sites street in Akungba, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The spokesman for the university, Victor Akinpelumi, who confirmed the death, said the institution sympathised with the family.

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Tuchel vs Lampard: Michael Essien Names right Manager for Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien, has named Thomas Tuchel as the ‘right’ manager for the Blues ahead of his predecessor, Frank Lampard. Essien disclosed this ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against FC Porto on Wednesday night in Sevilla. Tuchel replaced Lampard at Stamford Bridge after the Englishman was sacked by Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, last January. “I have to be proud of him [Frank Lampard] for what he did because I think he did a very good job [at Chelsea],” Essien told talkSPORT. “He brought several young players through, so I think he did a good job. He did very well. “But it’s the business of football. If the results aren’t coming, then the manager pays for it, but he should be very proud of himself. “Knowing Fr...

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Mikel Arteta Reacts to Arsenal midfielder’s plea to leave Emirates

  Mikel Arteta has responded to Lucas Torreira’s emotional public plea to leave the club. Arteta is calling on the midfielder to remain calm after the Arsenal midfielder requested to be sold this summer following the death of his mother. Torreira joined Arsenal in the summer of 2018 and made a positive impression under former manager, Unai Emery. The Uruguay international, however, found life much difficult during his second season at the club, after Emery put him in a more advanced role. He then featured prominently during the early weeks of Arteta’s reign but was hit by an ankle injury and he is now struggling to win his place back in the team upon his return to fitness. The midfielder was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid following Arsenal’s decision to sign...

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7Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Champions League: McManaman Names clubs to Qualify for Semi-finals

  Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star, Steve McManaman, has named three clubs that will qualify for the Champions League semi-final this season. Real Madrid will host Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie in Spain on Tuesday night, while Manchester City will face Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium. Reigning champions, Bayern Munich, will tackle Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, while Chelsea will take on FC Porto in Seville. But McManaman believes all three Premier League clubs, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, will eventually progress to the semi-finals later this month because they are stronger. Providing his predictions, McManaman told Horseracing.net, “I have said it all year long that I believe the English sides are f...

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6Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Owen Predicts Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Man City vs Dortmund

  Michael Owen, a former Manchester United striker, has predicted tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Owen also predicted Manchester City’s clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium. Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor, “Manchester City welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad ahead of a match, which on paper has the potential to be a classic. “Although a few years have passed, Pep Guardiola is no stranger to the Germans after going head-to-head with them on multiple occasions whilst manager of rivals Bayern Munich. “This time around, Guardiola’s City side are on the cusp of greatness as they remain on course in all competitions. It’s 26 wins in their...

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6Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Former Chelsea Striker, Alexandre Pato Becomes one of the First Footballers to get the First Covid Vaccine

Former Chelsea and AC Milan, Alexandre Pato has revealed he's received the first Coronavirus vaccine in the US. The 31-year-old Brazilian footballer who plays for Orlando City, Florida, in the MLS, shared photos of himself and his wife Rebeca Abravanel receiving the first dose on Monday, April 5. The caption read: 'Today me and my wife got the first vaccine shot, it's great to see that better days are coming! 'If you live in Florida and are 18+ (16+ for Pfizer vaccine) you can now register online to get the COVID-19 vaccine'' 'Go get yours and let's get through this together.'' he wrote Pato scored 63 goals in 150 appearances for AC Milan between 2007 and 2013. He also scored one goal in two appearances for Chelsea in 2016 and earned 27 caps for Brazil, in which ...

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6Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Gary Neville reveals some Arsenal players have become ”mafia” against Artet

  Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has claimed a group of Arsenal players have constituted themselves into “a little mafia” under Mikel Arteta. Neville was speaking about the Gunners’ 3-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend on Monday Night Football. According to him, he felt “uncomfortable” with what he saw at the Emirates on Saturday night. Neville singled out their front six – Dani Ceballos, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette for criticism. He said: “I have to say, coming out of Saturday, we don’t know what goes on behind the scenes at Arsenal but there were a few of those players on the front part of the pitch, it looked like a little mafia. “It looked like a little group of players who w...

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