Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat at Sevilla on Saturday in a La Liga match. The Catalan giants were without their mercurial player, Lionel Messi, who is out injured for about eight weeks. Tenth-placed Sevilla went two goals up in the second half, but Neymar pulled one back for the European Champions from a spot kick.…
Day: October 3, 2015
Chelsea Will Regret Sacking Me—Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says if Chelsea decide to remove him as manager, especially now they are passing through fire, they would have sacked the best manager in the club history. The Portuguese, in his post-match interview, said he will not walk away from his responsibilities and urged the club and players to also take responsibilities for…
There Are Brighter Days Ahead, Says Igbuya
By Njamanze Fidel Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Ovwigho Igbuya has advised politicians to jettison selfish interest and think more of what they could do for the country. Igbuya who urged elected and appointed officials to see the occasion of the country’s 55th independence as reminder of their obligation to develop the people, also…
Southampton Compound Mourinho’s Woes
Jose Mourinho’s side lost to a tactical Southampton team in a late-Saturday EPL fixture that ended 3-1. The Blues went ahead in the 10th minute through a Willian free-kick, but Steven Davis levelled for the Saints one minute before half time. Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle gave Southampton the needed advantage in the 60th and…
Aguero Inspires City’s Win With 5 Goals
Sergio Aguero scored five times against a troubled Newcastle on Saturday in an EPL game that ended 6-1. Newcastle scored first in the first part of the game, but a rejuvenated Manchester City bounced back in the second half to claim the win. City’s win has now lifted them to the number one spot on…
NAFDAC Donates Drugs To IDPs Camps
Some drugs were given out on Saturday to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Adamawa by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. Director-General of the agency, Paul Orhii, during the presentation at the Malkohi camp, said NAFDAC made this gesture because of its concern to the plight of the people.…
NEMA Confirms 15 Dead In Abuja Bombings
Not less than 15 persons were killed in Friday night’s multiple bomb explosions in two separate areas of Abuja, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, says. The agency further said about 41 people were also injured in the unfortunate incident, which has been condemned by many Nigerians. Last night, suspected Boko Haram members detonated explosive…
Over 500 Children Killed In Yemen War—UN
More than 500 children have been killed in war-torn Yemen since March, the UN children’s agency said on a day the United Nations passed a watered down resolution backed by Saudi Arabia to set up a national inquiry into human rights violations. During the six months since Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels began in…
FIFA Main Sponsors Want Blatter Out
Coca-Cola, Visa and McDonalds, three leading sponsors of the FIFA World Cup have called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president, Sepp Blatter. The sponsors made this known on Friday, saying their call is for the “benefit of the game.” Blatter’s reign has been plunged in corruption allegation, though he has not been personally linked…
NEMA Rescues Victims Of Abuja Explosions
Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have arrived scene of Friday night multiple explosions in two separate areas of Abuja. Suspected members of Boko Haram struck in Nyanya and Kuje on Friday night, killing several persons and injuring many others. Rescue teams were promptly deployed to the scene to evacuate victims to various…