Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi   The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday, commended the immediate past administration of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan for embarking on massive projects that have been beneficial to Nigerians, according to DailyPost.   While speaking at a Town Hall meeting in Abuja, the former Rivers State governor said his Ministry did not meet any comatose project on assumption of office.   Instead, he announced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration continued the projects of the previous administration because  “We realised the impact of the recession.’’   Amaechi noted that the Kaduna-Abuja railway was nearly 80% completed by the Jonathan’s administration.   He said,  “In the ministry of transportation, we did not meet anything comatose. We met an attempt to bring back our rail services.   “The Kaduna-Abuja railway was nearly 80% completed which we commission...

No fewer than 30 persons watching the Europa League football match between Manchester United and Anderlecht perished in Calabar on Thursday evening. A survivor told one of our correspondents that a transformer near the viewing centre located in the Iyang-Esu area of the Calabar Municipal Local Government Area exploded during the match and this caused a high-tension cable to drop on the viewing centre. The survivor said amid sobs, “It happened during the match between Manchester United and Anderlecht. I heard a deafening bang. I rushed out to see what was happening. When I turned back to go inside the viewing centre, I saw a cable coming  down on the centre and this electrocuted the viewers in the hall. “It was a horrible sight to behold. I wish I didn’t come out to watch the match. Come to think of it, I have DStv at home but I enjoy watching matches at viewing centres. I could have been dead. I can’t believe that the people I was chatting and joking with...

The players before the match   Chelsea defender, Ola Aina made his first appearance for Nigeria in a closed door friendly between two teams formed from the Super Eagles squad at the Hive Stadium in London, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.   Also making an appearance at your in the encounter were Eberchi Eze from Queens Park Rangers, Chuba Akpom, Noah Bazee, Tyronne Ebuehi and Manchester City defender Nathan Oseni.   The match was played in place of a botched friendly against Burkina Faso at the same venue after seven Stallions players failed to secure entry visas to fly into the United Kingdom.   The game ended 1-1 with Kelechi Iheanacho and Kayode Olanrewaju on target for both sides.   Stand-in skipper Ogenyi Onazi led a Team 'A' side comprising of Daniel Akpeyi, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, William-Troost Ekong, Elderson Echiejile, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi.   The Team 'B' side cap...

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  Victor Moses   The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has told Chelsea wingback, Victor Moses, to be more committed to the national team or miss out on winning the African Footballer of the Year award.   Moses reported to the team’s camp ahead of the friendly against Senegal, but returned to the Premier League club, after claiming he was carrying a knock.   It is understood that coach Gernot Rohr was visibly angry with the player , who had previously pulled out.   In an interview with The Guardian, NFF President Amaju Pinnick, said:  “Moses needs to understand that with his current performance with Chelsea, he stands a chance of becoming the next African player of the year, especially if his club should win the EPL title. “But he needs to play regularly for the national team to make such dream come true. To be honest, Moses is one of the best African players at the moment, but as I said, he needs the Super Eagles.”   Speaki...

Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi, has said he could influence a move for his international team-mate Kelechi Iheanacho, from Manchester City to the Emirates. Iwobi however said although he wants the Gunners to go for the “funniest guy I know”, he is not sure a deal can happen soon. “I tell you, you should see us [him and Iheanacho] on Snapchat! Always bantering,” Iwobi said. “We’re roommates right now and he’s just the funniest guy I know. ‘We do get on well off the pitch as well as on the pitch. “Maybe I can try to convince Arsenal to sign him – but I don’t think that’s going to happen.” Iwobi shocked football fans, after a video of him speaking fluent Pidgin English was posted on Twitter by another team-mate Ogenyi Onazi. The 20-year-old who grew up mostly in the UK, explained how he learned the language. “Everyone could speak English, I’d get along fine, but they’d all say, “come on, you need to learn your language”. So yeah, I’ve learned a bit, which helps. “When ...

Marvin, the father of ADO Den Haag defender, Tyronne Ebuehi, has expressed his delight over his son’s decision to finally commit his international future to Nigeria. Ebuehi has a Dutch mother, but his father is from the African country. He was named in coach Gernot Rohr’s squad to face Algeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifier last November, but the 21-year-old rejected the call-up explaining the time was not right . Ebuehi was in line for his debut against Burkina Faso in an international friendly on Monday, but the game has been called off. “I must confess to you that I am glad that he has finally committed to Nigeria. I am very proud as a father. The first call-up, there was a misunderstanding and things went the way they did, unfortunately,” the Nigeria Football Federation’s official website quoted Marvin as saying on Sunday. “I apologise for that misunderstanding. I have always said that he would have to play for Nigeria at senior level, because I am proud ...

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The Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has been in the business of charity and isn’t backing out anytime soon. Some days back, one of his twitter followers lamented over his inability to pay his tuition fees and how he was going to be expelled from school for failure to pay up at the stipulated time. The twitter follower wrote; “Baba Don, abeg for Christ’s sake, I need your help to pay my school fee. I go do anything in return, sir.” Surprisingly, the Don replied to his tweet by asking: “Sorry, bro. How much is it?” The fan again replied thus; “95k per session. And I have not paid for last session and this year. I’m in my final year, sir.” To everyone’s utmost surprise, the Don finally replied the young man saying; “Okay. Send me your account details.” That was how Don Jazzy paid for a stranger’s N95k tuition for two years; a total of N190k. Fans who witnessed the deed by Don Jazzy have since carried the news around, spreading it on every social media platform they registe...

Governor Olusegun Mimiko   There are indications that Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has perfected plans to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor on Friday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.   Checks by  Leadership  newspaper reveal that Mimiko is looking for a soft landing hence the purpose of his visit to the president. However, speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with the president, he expressed reservations over the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible election in the state. The governor based his assertions on the announcement on Thursday by the electoral body that Jimoh Ibrahim is the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. According to him, the action of INEC is potentially dangerous as it can cause a ...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed concerns that Paul Pogba is struggling to find a role in his tactical system and told Sky Sports he was signed "for the next seven or eight years. " Pogba, who returned to United from Juventus for a world-record fee in the summer, has not produced his best form since his return and questions have been raised as to his role.  Mourinho has recently pushed Pogba into a No. 10 position and former United captain Gary Neville said after a poor showing in Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Chelsea that the France international appears "confused." However, former Inter Milan boss Mourinho argued that Pogba was still adapting after four years in Serie A, saying: "He can play in so many positions. The problem is not the position. The problem is not the tactical system. "The problem is, in my opinion, somebody that comes from a different style of football and needs this time to be at his best level in ...

Nigerian international, Osaze Odemwingie Rotherham United have completed the signing of striker Peter Odemwingie on a deal until January, subject to FA and EFL ratification, SkySports reports. 35-year-old Odemwingie became a free agent after he was released by Stoke in the summer. He becomes new manager Kenny Jackett’s first signing, just days after taking charge The former Nigerian international was delighted after the signing and said:  “Rotherham and Bolton showed interest over the weekend. Time is not on my side at my age and the Championship is a bit closer to where I wish to be." “Thanks to Bolton for their interest in me but I’m really pleased to join Rotherham. Kenny showed some interest in me a few months ago and we have been in touch since then. I am pleased he got a job and he offered me a contract. “My intuition said I’d be fine and that something would come along eventually. Playing well in the Premier League is still helping me now. Class is p...

Jose Mourinho The Portuguese coach, Jose Mourinho has apparently shocked his players by not leading training himself, preferring to sit in his office and watch from a distance Manchester United's stars are shocked at Jose Mourinho's "cold" and "distant" approach in training following their 4-0 loss at Chelsea, according to The Times. The Portuguese suffered his heaviest-ever Premier League defeat on Sunday at Stamford Bridge and blasted his side's "incredible defensive mistakes" after the result. Mourinho kept up his line of accusation ahead of their EFL Cup fourth round clash against Manchester City in midweek, calling the players "boys", and it appears his approach in training reflects his attitude towards his squad at the moment. It is claimed that it is Rui Faria, Mourinho's assistant, who is leading training at the club's Carrington complex. Mourinho, meanwhile, is alleged to watch from a distance or work...

  Kei  Ansu Kamara Kei Ansu Kamara is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer as a striker.  The footballer who recently scored in New England’s 3 – 0 win over Montreal Impact on Sunday was so ecstatic that he celebrated his goal in a funny way. The man actually got down and began to twerk on the pitch, giving the fans something different from what they've been seeing on the pitch before. However, this got him a yellow card as the referee was not pleased with it. Watch the funny video below:

The four Nigerian brothers charged with fraud (Efetobore Sodje on bandana) Four Nigerian brothers, including 34-years-old former Super Eagles player, Efetobore Sodje, have been charged in the UK for alleged fraud by the National Crime Agency (NCA). The others are Bright Sodje, 50, Samuel Sodje, 37, and Stephen Sodje, 42, were charged with fraudulent trading. They were arraigned on October 21 and were granted bail at the Westminster Magistrates’ court in London. They are to appear on 14th November 2016. The brothers were arrested on 13 July after a three-year NCA’s investigation into alleged irregularities at the Sodje Sports Foundation. According to NCA, Sodje Sports Foundation was registered on March 1, 2010 and disbanded on January 22, 2015. The foundation has a motley of clearly unrelated aims, according to its record retrieved UK Charity Commission. The aims are poverty reduction, advance good health in people through the provision of facilities ...

Odion Ighalo A Granada Spanish publication, Marca, is reporting that Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighalo, faces a two-year jail term having been fingered in a bribery scandal while he was playing in Spain. The alleged that the provincial district attorney’s office of Granada has requested a two-year prison term and a fine of 3,000 Euros for Ighalo, his ex-Granada teammate, Diego Buonanotte, and 93 others for allegedly bribing their way to pass a driving test.  According to the provisional writing of the prosecution, in 2012 and 2013 someone was hired to write the exams for Ighalo and the other accused. After the test was written, the errors made on the sheet were deleted.  Investigation further revealed that three syndicates of Íllora (Granada), Mengíbar (Jaén) and Ciudad Real who moved to Granada allegedly recruited students to help write exams for clients who wanted to pass the driving license exams, and were charged between 1,500 and 2,500 Euros....

Asisat Oshoala Nigerian Super Falcons footballer, Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Arsenal FC Ladies as a forward, has taken to her social media page to flaunt her newly purchased Christian Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti luxury sneakers. "I'm not your girlfriends mate,"  the player who was named best player and was the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, captioned one of the photos she shared on Snapchat. When Oshoala signed for Arsenal "This is actually 3 iPhone7's in one picture",  she captioned another photo shared on her Snapchat page. See more photos of Oshoala's new shoes below;

Wayne Rooney Jose Mourinho is open to selling Wayne Rooney, sources have told ESPN FC, as the Manchester United manager plans to continue an overhaul of the squad in the wake of a chaotic start to the season. Mourinho no longer sees United captain Rooney as having a primary role in his side, and is looking to make further changes in January that will require further sales. The Beyond the Pitch podcast had reported on Monday night that Mourinho - who denied that he wanted to sell Rooney on Sunday - has told the 31-year-old's agent he will have to leave to secure regular football, and sources have said the Portuguese would welcome the funds to refresh his squad. Mourinho wants to bring in at least one full-back - initially prioritising the right side, with Everton's Seamus Coleman and Monaco's Fabinho the top targets - as well as the commanding centre-back he did not get in the summer, and more pace up front. United now see Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezm...

Chuba Akpom Arsenal's young striker, Chuba Akpom is set to be out until the new year after suffering a setback while recovering from a back injury. The 21-year old took to Twitter to announce that he would be facing a longer spell on the sidelines, and the Independent newspaper have reported that he will be missing until the start of 2017. Akpom, who's injury is expected to be a stress fracture, was not loaned out by Arsenal in the summer due to the club's lack of options in attack. His last start was the EFL Cup game at Nottingham Forest on 20th September. He has made 10 appearances in total for Arsenal since making his debut in September 2013 aged 17. The Gunners are left with Alexis Sanchez, Lucas Perez and the returning Olivier Giroud as their striking options in the absence of both Akpom and Danny Welbeck, the latter out with a long-term knee injury. Yaya Sanogo could be an alternative, but the Frenchman is not currently in Arsene Wenger...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Wayne Rooney to leave Old Trafford if he wants to continue playing regular first-team football.  Source: The Sun Manchester City are lining up a £20 million move for Bayern Munich defender Juan Bernat as Pep Guardiola looks to bring in a host of new full-backs. Source: The Sun Chelsea are set to make another move for Roma defender Antonio Rudiger in January after an injury prior to Euro 2016 ruled out a summer switch. Source: Daily Mail Jose Mourinho is willing to let midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin leave Manchester United in January, with the France international having dropped down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Source: The Sun Watford are willing to listen to offers for striker Odion Ighalo, with Napoli interested in the Nigeria international. Source: Daily Mirror