Dear Manchester United fans, would you take Patrice Evra back? (Like you have any choice.lol)
An instagram post by Rio Ferdinand is suggesting the French International might be making a return to Old Trafford. The 35 year-old left the Red Devils in 2014 for Juventus where he made 52 appearances and netted 3 goals.
‘Throwing it out there…Patrice Evra I’m hearing thru social media u coming home bro?!? Talk to me!’ Ex England centre-back, Ferdinand wrote.
Former Spain coach weighs in on the Messi/Ronaldo debate
Former Spain coach, Javier Clemente has weighed in on the long-standing debate about who is the better player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spaniard opined that the Barcelona talisman is better than his Portuguese rival adding that the latter should be “happy and proud to be second.”
Speaking to Cadena Ser (h/t Sacha Pisani of Goal), Clemente claimed, “Messi is ahead of everyone. He does different things and the sum of those parts lifts him to first place. Cristiano should be happy and proud to be second in the word. Cristiano has better abdominals, a height advantage, and he headers better. There are thing that Cristiano does better, but Messi beats him in technique, ability and vision, and that’s that. He should be happy and proud to be second in the word, there’s no more noble thing in sport to recognize the quality of your rivals.”
Leicester sign Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi
Reigning EPL champions, Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, for £15m. The former KRC Genk player who has successfully completed his medicals will feature for the team as soon as he secures his work permit.
FA asks Bacary Sagna to explain Instagram post
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna may have bitten more than he can chew following a cryptic post on his instagram page. The message which read “10 against 12.. but still fighting and winning as a team″ after City’s 2-1 victory against Burnley on Monday is seemingly accusing referee of cheating. The Football Association (FA) has however asked him to explain the deleted post.
He has until 17:00 GMT on Friday to respond to the query.
Kate Henshaw, Fathia Balogun, others attend Funke Akindele's housing warming party.
New Year, New Crib!
So, celebrity couple, Funke Akindele and Rasheed Bello hosted family, friends and colleagues at their new home in Amen Estate, Ibeju Lekki. Spotted at the house warming party were Fathia Balogun, Dayo Amusa, Toke Makinwa, Kate Henshaw, Tara Durotoye, Iyabo Ojo, Tiwa Savage, to mention a few.
Bukola Saraki launches 'Made In Nigeria' Competition
If you are team ‘Made In Nigeria’ or ‘Buy Nigerian’, then this information should interest you.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has unveiled a contest to promote Made in Nigeria products. Aimed at showcasing the process and raw materials used in producing such locally made goods, the contest will last for 3 months and participants are enjoined to use the hashtag #MadeInNigeria in their submitted videos for the competition.
Bamikole Omishore, special assistant on New Media to the Senate President said in that the contest will identify the good products that could be matched with investors and relevant government agencies adding that such agencies or investors would drive the products to the extent that they compete favorably with any similar product being imported.
“Today, as promised, we kick-start the soft launch of the #MadeInNigeria Challenge.This campaign is organized to showcase everyday products that are used by Nigerians and produced by Nigerians locally that serve as an alternative to imported products.
“The next few weeks, we hope to identify products and ideas that can be matched with investors and government agencies. To wrap up the Challenge, in March, we will be inviting some of the finalists to a Made In Nigeria Roundtable at the Senate.
“This roundtable will allow us – legislators, government agencies, business owners, and everyday Nigerian consumers to review and update the report of the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER), which was held in 2016 to improve the ease of doing business in the country,” he said.
Saraki maintained that the roundtable would also be used to get feedback on the amendment to the Public Procurement Act passed by the Senate in 2016. The amended Act mandates government agencies to give preference to local manufacturers in the procurement of goods and services. The team believes that from feedback received from Nigerians, people want to see improved ease of doing business, access to funding, effective oversight on agencies to make sure they are actually giving preference to Made In Nigeria and most importantly to make sure clear guidelines that are accessible online are set by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigerian Export Promotion Council, etc.
Kindly share this information with those who can benefit from this.
Actress, Toyin Majekodunmi reportedly dies
Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Majekodunmi has passed on.
Albeit details are still sketchy, she reportedly died this morning. The news of her death was shared on social media by an actress identified as Bimbo Success. Fondly called Iya Kike, she has featured in more than 100 Yoruba films.
May her soul find repose. Amen!
I wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer – Diego Costa
About six months ago, Chelsea player, Diego Costa was not convinced Chelsea was the right club to be in and almost left the club for Atletico Madrid in the summer. Another factor that influenced his decision to leave England was his family. The 28 year-old said he however changed his mind having seen the amount of affection showered on him by colleagues and fans.
The Spain international said “Could I have gone in the summer? Yes, yes. I was about to leave. I was about to but, well, I am happy here as well and that’s that. I had the possibility to go to Atletico, because of a few things, the family, the life I have there.
“But not because of Chelsea, because, here, there is a lot of love with the supporters, with the people, so I am here very happy, I am very content.
“People love me a lot. There was one thing I wanted to change for family reasons but, well, it was not to be and I continue to be happy here. It was important too that the manager, from the very first minute, said he counted on me.”
These Photos of American Celebrities in African Wedding Outfits Are Going Viral.
Genius Artistry!
These photos of American celebrities; Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Drake ‘donning’ African attires have got people talking.
The brain behind them is an instagram user called FYB Craft. And he did an impressive job.
Oscar gets heroic welcome in China
Hundreds of fans and media men were on ground to welcome Brazilian midfielder, Oscar who got treated to a heroic reception in China. The former Chelsea footballer who completed his £60million switch from Stamford Bridge was given a bouquets of flowers. He also signed autographs of excited fans. He wiearn more than £500,000-a-week
Oscar willacross the four-year deal he has penned in the Far East.