Mourinho sacked!

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Everyone saw this coming!
 Jose Mourinho has been fired by Chelsea following a disastrous premier League campaign. The Portuguese who won the premier league title for the Blues just 7 months ago. Chelsea have lost 9 of their 16 games and have found themselves in the 16th position on EPL standings, in the relegation zone.  
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His successor is yet to be named but the list of possible replacements features names like Pep Guardiola, Juane Ramos, Brendan Rogers, Guus Hiddink and the likes. The 52 year returned to Stamford Bridge for his second spell as coach on June 3, 2013. His first reign was in 2004 and he left in September 2007.
“Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure. Both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough… in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.” The club said in a statement

Ironically (or not), he remains Chelsea’s most successful manager. During his managerial spells, he won 3 Premier League titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and 3 League Cup wins

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The last straw 
Abramovich pulled the trigger after the team’s loss to Leicester on Monday. Hours after that, he was said to have been locked up in a meeting with the club’s directors to decide the fate of the Portuguese.  

Ambode presents N662.588 billion budget for 2016

Photo published for Ambode presents “The Peoples Budget,” of N662.588 billion for 2016 fiscal yearGovernor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State today presented  the 2016 budget to the Lagos State House of Assembly. He also added that a meal-a-day programme will begin in Lagos schools come next year. 
N662.588bn is proposed for 2016. The budget is N172.898bn bigger than the 2015 budget and represents an improvement of 26% over the budgets of 20154 and 2015. With Capital Expenditure proposed at N383.678bn as against N278.909bn for Recurrent Expenditure, this gives a ratio of Capital to Recurrent of 58:42 as against 51:49 in 2014 and 2015.

Photos: Chelsea players visit sick children at the hospital

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An awful season won’t stop the tradition! Chelsea players, including Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa, John Terry and the likes paid a festive visit to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and brought some Christmas cheer to young, sick patients there. They brought gifts and posed for photographs with the kids who were beaming with smiles.
‘The visit is something we do every year and it’s brilliant to see the smiles on the faces of the children when we arrive, especially with it being so close to Christmas,’
‘Having a child in hospital means it’s obviously a really tough time for the families as well, so if we can help give them a little lift it makes a difference.
‘The children all seemed really happy to see us and one boy even gave us all a little present, which was a very nice touch and really meant a lot. It’s always a day the players look forward to every year.’ Gary Cahill told chelseafc.com,
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They also hosted few young fans at Stamford Bridge.
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"Pay outstanding bonuses and allowances before Christmas". Sports Minister tells NFF

Nigeria’s sports minister, Solomon Dalung has ordered the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay all outstanding allowances and bonuses to Golden Eaglets, the Super Falcons and the Falconets, and various officials of diverse teams. He gave the directive during the 71st General Assembly of the NFF which took place yesterday at Transcop Hilton Hotel, Abuja., . 
“I have heard series of complaints from players and coaches of how their salaries and allowances were not paid. From previous reports of crisis from the players’ camp, the issue has always been that officials took players money! Please pay them their money. 
“An angel said to the three wise men behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. This is Christmas season. Bring glad tidings to the players. Pay them all outstanding bonuses and allowances before Christmas.” He  stated

Ronaldo, Ramos, Marcelo, others attend Christmas dinner

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Real Madrid players Real Madrid players; Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, James Rodriquez, others  enjoyed the club’s annual Christmas party on Wednesaday  at Fox restaurant on Calle Hernández de la Hoz, Spain.
 Just like in past editions, their coaching staff- Manager, Rafa Benitez and his technical team were not invited.
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Luis Suarez makes history in the Club World Cup

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Luis Suarez is balling! 

The Barcelona player’s hat-trick in Barcelona’s 3-0 semifinal win over Guangzhou at the Club World Cup today did not only ensure that Catalans are in the Club World Cup final (against Argentine giant River Plate) the Uruguayan also went down into the annals of history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the history of the FIFA World Club. He was awarded Man Of The Match.

He has now scored 19 goals in his last 17 games for Barcelona.

Wow! This post-wedding shoot will make your heart skip.

Bride and groom Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman on the White Mountains of New Hampshire. See Ross Parry copy RPYEDGE: Meet the photographer who makes newlyweds feel sky-high after their nuptials ñ by snapping them 350ft in the air. Daredevil Jay Philbrick offers couples a truly unique wedding album by encouraging them to put their lives in each otherís hands and suspend themselves from a sheer clifftop. In these jawdropping images, bride and groom Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman can be seen testing their new marriage to the limit as she holds on to her husbandís hand for dear life while dangling from a rocky ledge.

I won’t care about the photographer’s plans, I will certainly not buy this idea. What? I am not even at the venue yet my heart has skipped a billion times. Been seeing unique wedding photo shoots, i think this takes the cake. The ‘what ifs’ have not stopped coming in droves, What if she stepped on her gown and…., what if the guy’s hand suddenly becomes sweaty and her hand slips away. oh No!

If you're tired of the standard wedding photos, call this guy

Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman tied the knot in the US recently and so, their 62 year-old 
photographer convinced them to go for this unique but really scary post-wedding photo shoot. 
They were tied to a hidden anchor on the side of the cliff in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, 
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A bride is lowered into place for the photoshoot on the White Mountains of New Hampshire. See Ross Parry copy RPYEDGE: Meet the photographer who makes newlyweds feel sky-high after their nuptials ñ by snapping them 350ft in the air. Daredevil Jay Philbrick offers couples a truly unique wedding album by encouraging them to put their lives in each otherís hands and suspend themselves from a sheer clifftop. In these jawdropping images, bride and groom Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman can be seen testing their new marriage to the limit as she holds on to her husbandís hand for dear life while dangling from a rocky ledge.

Bride and groom Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman on the White Mountains of New Hampshire. See Ross Parry copy RPYEDGE: Meet the photographer who makes newlyweds feel sky-high after their nuptials ñ by snapping them 350ft in the air. Daredevil Jay Philbrick offers couples a truly unique wedding album by encouraging them to put their lives in each otherís hands and suspend themselves from a sheer clifftop. In these jawdropping images, bride and groom Christie Sulkoski and Kevin Coleman can be seen testing their new marriage to the limit as she holds on to her husbandís hand for dear life while dangling from a rocky ledge.

Ozil's arrival gave Arsenal a massive lift- Jack Wilshere

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Arsenal player, Mesut Ozil has gotten a rare appraisal from fellow teammate, Jack Wilshere who described his arrival at the Emirate two years ago as a massive lift for the club. He told the club’s website that it was hard to believe that manager, Arsene Wenger had managed to sign the German. 
” I watched Ozil for years. He started off young and went to a big club like Real Madrid. I think we knew what sort of player Mesut was. His history as a player and the clubs he has played for… to bring him in to play with us was massive,” 
“I remember watching (the TV on) transfer deadline day and seeing that Arsenal were interested in Mesut Ozil, and you almost didn’t believe it. When he arrived, the players were buzzing and the fans were buzzing and I think that gave us all a massive lift.
“I remember watching him a few times and thinking that this player really understands football. You can tell he really understands football and to play alongside him is something special.” 

Real reason Mourinho accused his players of betrayal

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Honestly, I knew there was more to the ‘betrayal’ statement. I knew he just couldn’t spill it to the media at that moment cos (probably) that would look like another big excuse/reason for his failure  the club’s recent woes.
 The Times have claimed that Mourinho’s anger /verbal attack on his players wasn’t triggered by the club’s 2-1 loss to Leicester on Monday, it actually sprang from the blues’s champions league clash with Porto last weekend. He was said to have been shocked beyond wits to find out from a contact at his former club that  his starting line-up for the Champions League game had been leaked. 
Hence the statement “One of my best qualities is to read the game for my players and I feel like my work was betrayed.” Simply put, the ex Real Madrid coach is convinced there is a mole within the squad. Recall that he said that during his spell at Madrid.
To be honest, any manager will blow his top after such revelation.  And Mourinho who is usually not generous with kind words kept that part from the media, like i mentioned earlier, that wouldn’t shoot their rank on the standings up.
Chelsea’s game against Sunderland this season might determine the Portuguese’s fate at the club. 

Google reveals top searched terms in Nigeria in 2015

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This list is better. Far better. Unlike last year or two years ago that some funny topics like ‘how to kiss, how to make money’ appeared on the list. Google has released its annual global Search results and below are lists of top search terms in Nigeria for the year 2015. 
Top 10 Trending Event Searches
  1. Xenophobia in South Africa
  2. 
Elections
  3. Nnamdi Kanu arrest
  4. Under 17 World Cup
  5. 
Charlie Hebdo attack
  6. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
  7. 
Muna Obiekwe dead
  8. Ooni of Ife dead
  9. Lara Fortes & Oshiomole Wedding
  10. 
Diezani Alison-Madueke arrest

Top 10 Most Searched People

  1. Muna Obiekwe
  2. Muhammadu Buhari
  3. Lamar Odom
  4. Bruce Jenner
  5. Bobbi Kristina
  6. Nnamdi Kanu
  7. Bukola Saraki
  8. 
Jidenna
  9. 
Kiss Daniel
  10. 
Attahiru Jega

Top 10 Most Searched Songs

  1. Melo Melo – Olamide
  2. Woju Remix- Kiss Daniel ft. Davido & Tiwa Savage
  3. Bobo – Olamide
  4. Hello – Adele
  5.  Woju – Kiss Daniel
  6. Shakiti Bobo – Olamide
  7. Fans Mi – Davido ft. Meek Mill
  8. Godwin – Korede Bello
  9. Laye – Kiss Daniel
  10. Ojuelegba Remix – Wizkid ft. Drake & Skepta

Top 10 Most Searched Fashion Brands

  1. 
Gucci
  2. Chanel
  3. Versace
  4. Michael Kors
  5. 
Louis Vuitton
  6. Armani
  7. 
Prada
  8. Cartier
  9. 
Tom Ford
  10. Givenchy

Top 10 Most Searched Football Clubs

  1. Arsenal FC
  2. Chelsea FC
  3. FC Barcelona
  4. Manchester United FC
  5. Liverpool FC
  6. Real Madrid FC
  7. Real Madrid FC
  8. Juventus FC
  9. AC Milan
  10. Manchester City FC

Top 10 Most Searched Movies and Series

  1. Furious 7
  2. 50 Shade of Grey
  3. Empire
  4. The Flash
  5. Game of Thrones
  6. Avengers: Age of Ultron
  7. 2015 Grammy Awards
  8. Straight Outta Compton
  9. American Sniper
  10. 30 Days in Atlanta


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