Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage announced on Monday that she has renewed her deal with Pepsi. The expectant singer shared her news on Instagram minutes ago that she’s continued her affiliation with the popular brand.
The singer hints she’s renewed for an extra 2 years. She said “Blessing On Blessings with the Big Blue … Baby Billz is proud of mama. Another 2 years by His grace, ”
Wizkid also announced he signed an extension earlier today.
The striker, who scored only four times during his season-long loan at Manchester United last term, will wear the number vacated by Fernando Torres
Chelsea have confirmed that Radamel Falcao will wear the No.9 shirt for the new season.
The Colombia international completed his loan move to Stamford Bridge earlier in July, but will join up with his new team-mates during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States later this month, after being given an extended holiday due to his participation at the Copa America.
Chelsea’s No.9 shirt was last worn by Fernando Torres before the Spaniard’s departure to AC Milan last August.
The Premier League champions have also confirmed that new signing Asmir Begovic will take Petr Cech’s No.1 shirt following the 33-year-old’s move to Arsenal.
Thibaut Courtois will keep his No.13 jersey.
Jose Mourinho’s side will face New York Red Bulls, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona during their pre-season tour of the United States, while they begin the new Premier League campaign against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on August 8
Leicester City have appointed Claudio Ranieri as new head coach.
The Italian has signed a three-year deal at the King Power stadium and succeeds Nigel Pearson who inspired the club’s Premier League survival last season but was shown the exit door at the end of June.
“I have worked at many great clubs, in many top leagues, but since I left Chelsea I have dreamt of another chance to work in the best league in the world again,” Ranieri told the club’s official website.
“I wish to thank the owner, his son and all the executives of the club for the opportunity they are giving me. Now I’ve only one way for returning their trust – squeeze all my energies to getting the best results for the team.
The 63-year-old returns to the Premier League, eleven years after leaving Chelsea. He has coached Valencia, Parma, Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Monaco since then.
The ‘Tinkerman,’ as he is fondly called, led Valencia to the Spanish Cup title in 1999.
Ranieri was dismissed from his last job with the Greece national team last year
The former President was seen at the Gwarimpa branch of First Bank where he went to process his BVN…
Press statement from the Presidency…
President Buhari Monday in Abuja assured investors that his administration will implement far-reaching reforms to boost accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Speaking at a meeting with senior officials of Chevron led by the company’s President for Africa and Latin America, Mr. Ali Moshiri, President Buhari declared that his administration was ready to effectively address the myriad of challenges in the sector
We understand the situation in the industry and we will do our best to address the challenges affecting exploration, production and distribution of oil products in the country,’’ the President told the delegation.
Acknowledging the merits of the Amnesty Programme initiated by President Umar Yar’Adua to reduce violence in the Niger Delta region, President Buhari said that his administration will build on good aspects of the programme.
The President added that his administration will also implement other measures to enhance security in the Niger Delta and optimize investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Mr. Moshiri had urged President Buhari to restore the confidence of international investors in the industry.
He identified improved security in the Niger Delta as key to increased investment in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria.
Mr. Moshiri said that Chevron which has 36.7 per cent interest in the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited, was keen to support Nigeria’s gas sector and bring more electricity to Nigerian consumers.
Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has passed a medical at Fenerbahce, the Turkish club has confirmed.
The Netherlands international was mobbed on his arrival in Istanbul on Sunday, where he has now thrashed out details of his contract and completed a successful medical with final confirmation from the Prenier League side expected any time from now.
Fenerbahce have also confirmed that the official presentation of the 31-year-old striker will hold at the club’s Sukru Saracoglu stadium on Tuesday- opened to the general public and media.
Fener said on Thursday that they had began negotiations with United over the services of the former Arsenal striker, who has a year left in his contract.
Man United signed Van Persie from Arsenal in 2012 and he scored 26 goals to help the Red Devils win the Premier League title in his first season. Injury limited him to just 27 league matches and 10 goals last season.
He will become the second United player to join Fenerbahce this summer, after Portugal international Nani joined for £4.25m last week
Van Persie, who has scored 49 goals in 98 appearances for the Netherlands, joined Arsenal from Feyenoord in 2004 for £2.75m. He scored 132 goals in 278 appearances for the north London outfit.
The imminent sale of the Dutch striker would leave United with William Keane and Wayne Rooney as just two noticeable first-choice strikers.
United have signed Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger, Dutch winger Memphis Depay, and Italian full-back Matteo Darmian.
Van Persie netted 58 times in 105 appearances for United
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, came down from his vehicle around 8 this morning to assist in the rescue of an accident victim. The lady, Anukam Angela, lost control of her car and hit a median along Osborne road in Ikoyi.
Ambode, who was on his way to work, asked his convoy to stop and ordered the ambulance attached to him to take the lady, who was in a state of shock, to Lagos Island General hospital. Angela was treated for minor injuries and discharged free of charge on the order of the Governor
Manchester United have completed the signings of midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin from Bayern Munich and Southampton respectively.
The Premier League side announced on Monday that French midfielder, Schneiderlin, was having a medical but have now confirmed a four-year contract with the option for another one year for the 25-year-old.
Schweinsteiger, who will become the first German player to done the colors of the Red Devils at senior level, has penned a three-year contract.
Both players will travel in the company of their new team-mates, including fellow fresh signings Memphis Depay and Matteo Darmian, on United’s pre-season tour of the United States.
Morgan Schneiderlin told the club’s official website: “Once I learned that United were interested in signing me, it was a very easy decision to make. I have enjoyed seven very happy years with Southampton and it’s a club that will always be in my heart. But the chance to be part of this squad to help this great club be successful was too good to miss.
“I’m excited to be starting that journey on our trip to the USA. I know what Manchester United means to fans all over the world and I’m looking forward to experiencing the love
Schweinsteiger added: “Manchester United is the only club that I would have left Munich for. I feel ready for this new and exciting challenge in what I regard as the most competitive league in the world and I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal again.
“I will never forget my time at Bayern Munich and I would like to thank everyone at the club and the fans for the great memories.”
Schneiderlin, who made 30 appearances for Ronald Koeman’s side last season, joined the Premier League club from Strasbourg in 2008 for £1.2m and has played over 250 games for them in League One, the Championship and the Premier League.
Schweinsteiger joined the Bavarians as a youth player seventeen years ago and won the Uefa Champions League, eight Bundesliga titles, seven German Cup winner’s medal and the Fifa Club World Cup with the Munich club.
He has been capped 111 times by Gemany since earning his debut in 2004, scoring 23 goals. He was instrumental to Die Manschafft’s triumph over Argentina in the final of the 2014 World Cup, bossing the midfield and orchestrating swift forward play for the German attack.
He made 500 appearances and scored 70 times for Bayern since his debut in November 2002.
Louis van Gaal said: “Bastian is, of course, no stranger to me. I worked with him during my time at Bayern Munich and I am truly delighted he is joining Manchester United. His record speaks for itself; he has won every honour at club level and was a major part of the successful Germany World Cup-winning team last summer.
“Bastian is the ultimate professional and there is no doubting his talent and his ability to control games. He brings a wealth of experience and is an excellent addition to our squad.
“I am very pleased that we have been able to complete this deal before the tour to the United States. That training camp will be very important in our preparations for the new season and gives Morgan and the other players a chance to show our fans what they can achieve together.
Male fans at Nicki Minaj’s concerts must really enjoy themselves…she gives them a show! The rapper performed last night at Splash! Festival in Germany, wearing a sheer costume comprising of black lace veil and a sheer wrap skirt, which she later peeled off. See more photos after the cut..
The Premier League champions has moved in time to fill the vacuum left by the departed Petr Cech, who has since joined Arsenal, by adding the Bosnia-Hercegovina international in a deal believed to worth £8m.
The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract, and is their second signing of the summer following the arrival of Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from French club Monaco.
Begovic told the club’s website: “I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC. After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team. I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour..
Begovic joined Stoke from Portsmouth in January 2010 and made 172 appearances for the Potter. His first-minute goal from 97.5 yards against Southampton in the 2013-14 Premier League season helped him earn an official world record in Guinness Book for the “longest goal scored in football.”
Begovic, who played for Canada at U-20 level between 2004 and 2007, has made 41 appearances for Bosnia-Herc at full international level, four of which came at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil.
Meanwhile, Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois will retain his No. 13 jersey, while the in-coming Begovic inherits the No. 1 jersey previously won by Cech
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This happened this morning at Itakpa -Ito village beside Otukpo town, Benue State. A man was found with the head of an elderly man he’d killed at his farm… he was apprehend by youths in the village who took him to the station. The picture was taken inside the police station. Why he beheaded the man has not been confirmed..
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