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PHOTO:Louis van Gaal drops huge title-winning gaffe for the second time since becoming manager! LOL

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Manchester United manager dropped a huge clanger during his press conference by claiming David De Ge had never won the Premier League. Leicester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday knowing that a win would seal them the most unlikely of Premier League titles, Louis van Gaal was asked if it was a strange feeling to host the potential champions with the club so used to being in that situation. Instantly denying the question, the Dutch manager was left red-faced when he claimed De Gea – who won the title in 2013 – had never had his hands on England’s top-flight trophy.

PHOTO:Paul Pogba hints at Chelsea move, as he's keen to "emulate Chelsea legend Frank Lampard"

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According to news report, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he wants to emulate Chelsea legend Frank Lampard. Fresh from winning his fourth Serie A title in a row, the 23-year-old is keen to add even more trophies to his burgeoning collection. ‘I’ve only won four Scudetti,’ the France international told La Repubblica. ‘They’re not enough for me. I’ve always been like this, people called me crazy but I want to make history and become the strongest midfielder ever.

PHOTO: Buhari move to peg Board Meetings to Save N1 Billion Annually, to cut cost!

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According to news report, the Federal Government has pegged the frequency of meetings for part-time Chairmen and members Committees, Boards of Statutory Corporations and Government-owned companies from eight to four times annually, with savings of over N1 billion per annum, in continuation of its cost cutting drive The reduction in the frequency of meetings by such bodies followed a review by the Unit and the discovery that the average annual expenditure on honorarium and sitting allowances between 2012 and 2014 was N12.8 billion.

PHOTO: Arsene Wenger urged Arsenal fans to grow up and be more like Liverpool fans! LOL

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The Frenchman is currently enduring one his most difficult spells as Arsenal boss, battling fan protests as yet another Premier League title bid collapses mid-season leaving fourth place the only target remaining. The Emirates stadium can be seen with thousands of empty seats as the season continues to wind down but Wenger, who has insisted his plans to see out his contract, has called for the fans to follow in the footsteps of Premier League rivals Liverpool.

PHOTO: I never cheated on my husband, Tiwa Savage, as she breaks silence

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According to unconfirmed new s report, Tiwa Savage has finally broken her silence over the series of  infidelity allegations leveled on her by husband, Tunji Balogun, aka, Tee Billz. The talented singer who spoke on the troubling issues during an interview with an online news site, Pulse.ng , in her Lekki,Lagos home emphasized that she never cheated on her husband. She was quoted to have said : ”I have never cheated on my husband…not with Don Jazzy, not with Dr Sid, not with 2face..and I am willing to take a lie detector testI have never cheated on my husband. Not with Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, 2face Idibia or anybody.

PHOTO:Michael Hector and Lucas Piazon return to Chelsea from Reading loans

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Chelsea have confirmed that Michael Hector and Lucas Piazon will return to the club for the remainder of the season. The duo were on loan in the Championship with Reading but are now working alongside Guus Hiddink back at Cobham. Defender Hector, 23, only joined Chelsea from Reading last summer but was immediately loaned back there.

PHOTO:Game Of Thrones’ Jon Snow might be dead but his incredible doppelganger lives on

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You might be mourning the loss of Jon Snow after his savage death in Game Of Thrones, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of man. No, it really does. Zak McIntosh, 22, looks so much like Jon Snow he’s been mobbed by fans of the fantasy show when he dresses in the grand cloaks of The Night’s Watch. The psychology student from Fresno, California, attended Sacramento’s Wizard World Comic Con wearing a $500 replica costume and was soon surrounded by fans. But we know what happened when Jon Snow was surrounded by his supposed ‘friends’ – watch your back, Zak.

PHOTO:Manchester United approach Leicester City over a possible transfer move for N’Golo Kante

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The Foxes travel to Old Trafford knowing three points will guarantee the Premier League title, but their success is sure to see big-name clubs come in for their star players. Kante 2015/16 stats (PL rank) 4.5   tackles per game (1st) 4.2   interceptions per game (2nd) 7.59   overall rating (6th) United are now reportedly ready to join the likes of   Arsenal   and   Chelsea   in the race for Kante, 25, who has been one of the top performers in England this season.

PHOTO:Manchester United ready to offload Memphis Depay for s Sadio Mane transfer!

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Manchester United are reportedly ready to swap Memphis Depay for Southampton’s Sadio Mane in the summer transfer window. It’s understood Mane has been a target for the Red Devils since last summer but the 24-year-old remained at St Mary’s for the 2015/16 campaign.

PHOTO:Manchester United sets to land Barcelona star ready Sergio Busquets, transfer amid contract row!

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Manchester United are reportedly ready to seal the transfer of Sergio Busquets as Barcelona struggle to meet his contract demands. Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are also mentioned as potential suitors for the Spain international, who is widely regarded as the best player in the world in his position.

PHOTO:Ronald Koeman has been named to succeed Arsene Wenger!! Finally!!!

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According to news report from London, Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is reportedly top of Arsenal’s list of replacements to succeed Arsene Wenger. The pressure on Wenger’s position has been growing in recent weeks and there have been calls for the 66-year-old to leave the Emirates this summer with a year remaining on his contract. Koeman, 53, has impressed during his two seasons with the Saints but, like Wenger, has just 12 months remaining on his current deal. The Gunners have seen previous targets Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola agree to join Premier League rivals in the last 12 months and there’s a a growing sense that the club cannot afford to miss out again.  

PHOTO:Tahith Chong has confirmed that he has sealed a transfer to Manchester United.

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The quality Dutch youngster was expected to stay at Feyenoord but has pulled a dramatic U-turn and will now move to Old Trafford. And he said that he had a good feeling about the club. ‘It was my intention to stay at Feyenoord, but no plan was made for me’ he told Elf Voetbal. ‘When I said I wanted to leave, they made a plan. That was too late. ‘At Manchester United I had a better feeling.

PHOTO:AMERICAN IDOL' PARENT COMPANY GOES BANKRUPT!

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The media giant behind " American Idol " and " So You Think You Can Dance " has filed for bankruptcy, and part of the problem is ... 'Idol' was hemorrhaging money in its final seasons.  Core Media Group   filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday morning saying it's several hundred million dollars in the hole, and needs to reorganize its debts. Core and all its subsidiaries say they have $73 million in assets, but more than $512 million in debt. 

PHOTO:Nigerian Navy declares suspected pirate,one Charles Parker, wanted

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According to the Nigerian Navy   one Charles Ekpemefumor, also known as Charles Parker, has been declared wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS off Cote d’Ivoire waters on Feb. 11, 2016. The statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Navy Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe. Said:  “In the course of investigations, it was revealed that one Mr Charles Ekpemefumor also known as Charles Parker, is the mastermind of the hijack attack on the MT MAXIMUS. “He was alleged to be responsible for the leasing of mother ship MT DEJIKUN used for the hijack from one Mr Mustapha Kenny Gani through a third party called Mr Steve Paul.

PHOTO:Kendall Jenner calls out brother Rob over his engagement to Blac Chyna!

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According to media report, the Kardashians remained mum when Rob got engaged to Blac Chyna ,  seemingly out of nowhere, but the famous family proved on Tuesday they have no problem talking smack on camera.  In new teaser for Season 12 (yes, really) of   “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,”Kendall and Kylie figure out that Rob regifted Kendall’s Christmas gift to him (an iPad) and gave it to Chyna. Kendall, of course, freaks out at Rob and ends up calling him about the alleged swap. She tries to explain the family’s relationship with Chyna with words, but her face says it all. 

PHOTO:Liverpool fans slam Mamadou Sakho for getting banned as Kolo Toure makes error for Villarreal goal

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Liverpool fans were devastated as they conceded a late goal against Villarreal from Adrian Lopez. The Reds looked to have sealed a 0-0 draw away from home but Lopez struck late on to put them in real danger of missing out on the Europa League final.

PHOTO:Villarreal fans pays tribute to Hillsborough victims ahead of Europa League clash with Liverpool!

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Villarreal have paid a touching tribute to Hillsborough victims ahead of their Europa League clash with Liverpool. Fans of The Yellow Submarine unfurled a banner showing their support for the families of the victims that said ’96 You’ll Never Walk Alone’ prior to kick-off at the Estadio El Madrigal.

PHOTO:Jurgen Klopp confident Liverpool can reach Europa League final despite Villarreal loss

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Jurgen Klopp is still confident Liverpool will reach the Europa League final after a 1-0 defeat to Villarreal. Adrian Lopez scored late on to give the La Liga side the lead on aggregate and to put some real pressure on the Reds. But the German coach was in a defiant mood following the match and believes his side can progress despite frustration at the defeat. ‘I was not too happy with the goal we conceded in the last second,’ he said.

PHOTO:Wole Soyinka slams Buhari over Herdsmen, calls 'too slow'!!! LOL

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According to a media report,   Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka following the steps of other prominent Nigerians, have also given his voice to the helpless Nigerians being killed daily by senseless ‘herdsmen’.  In   his address to the National Conference on Culture and Tourism, Soyinka said the Buhari -led government   have been too slow to nip the menace in the bud, and if not careful, could snowball into something big even bigger than the Boko Haram the country is currently facing . Soyinka said:  “I have yet to hear this government articulate a firm policy of non-tolerance for the serial massacres that have become the nation’s identification stamp.” “I have not heard an order given that any cattle herders caught with sophisticated firearms be instantly disarmed, arrested, placed on trial, and his cattle confiscated. The nation is treated to an eighteen-month optimistic plan which, to make matters worse, smacks of abject appeasement and encouragement of violence on in

PHOTO:5,000 Megawatts for Nigeria as a nation, is a huge joke-Fashola

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While speaking at the organized Town hall Lagos meeting, the Minister   of Power, Mr Fashola, said, the current power generation in Nigeria is hugely inadequate for a country with over 170million people.  He said: “I acknowledge that we are in a result-driven business and perhaps today results are measured by ‘in my ministry, how many roads have been finished? How much power do you have, how much housing can you get?’ “Those results are not yet delivered but I assure you they will be delivered. “Some results are becoming evident to us in government and they may seem intangible to those outside government and I understand that. They are results of clearly understanding why we are where we are.

PHOTO:“Be patient with us” Dr Ibe Kachikwu begs Nigerians in Lagos town hall

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According to media report, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu apologized and begs on the present state of the economy, and promised something is been done to bring situations to normal.    The minister   made this statement on Monday at a Federal Government town hall meeting held in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. He said : “Be patient with us, lose not your calm yet. We are getting there very quickly,”  The Minister also offered assurances that the nation’s refineries would work in full capacity under the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. “I am happy to say for the first time in seven years, we commissioned the crude supply pipelines both in Brass, from Brass to Port Harcourt refinery and from Escavos to Warri refinery.

PHOTO: Gaz Beadle QUITS Geordie Shore as the sexual tension between him and Charlotte Crosby boils over in sneak preview

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Gaz has made is pretty clear that he’s seriously struggling to manage his developing feelings for Charlotte Crosby this series, especially with his oblivious girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg sat at home. But in a sneak preview of next week’s episode Gaz makes a swift, shock exit from the show. The Geordie Shore original takes off into the night and can be seen driving away from the Geordie Shore house in his slinky (and very expensive) white Bentley. ‘Enough is enough. I’m off,’ he tells the cameras. In another scene the cast can be seen sitting around the breakfast bar rather forlornly as they’re presumably dealt the news that Gaz has done a runner.

PHOTO:Liverpool being lined up for £700m Middle Eastern takeover by ‘secret’ Sheikh billionaire

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Liverpool have become the latest Premier League club to be targeted by a Middle Eastern billionaire eyeing a £700m takeover, according to reports. Despite the Merseyside club having established an aspect of stability under current owner John W. Henry and his American sports investment company Fenway Sports Group, a mystery bidder, thought to be from the United Arab Emirates, is confident of landing a mega deal. A number of Europe’s leading football clubs have successfully overseen a takeover from wealthy Arab owners, most notably Manchester City who are already owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.

PHOTO:Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sets to sign Riyad Mahrez come summer!

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told friends Riyad Mahrez is his top priority in the summer transfer window, according to reports. Mahrez, 25, has had a barnstorming campaign for Leicester City this season and is one of six candidates to be named PFA Player of the Year, along with Foxes team-mates Jamie Vardy and N’Golo Kante.

PHOTO:We bought only 36 SUVs at 36million naira each, not 108 —Nigerian Senators

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The Nigerian Senate has refuted the claims that the house bought 108 SUVs but rather said it was only 36.  The senate also said that senators unanimously rejected the proposed loan to purchase their vehicles, saying none of the 109 lawmakers was interested in it. The  Chairman, Senate Committee on Senate Services, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, said the upper chamber never spent over N4 billion to purchase 108 cars for lawmakers, as only 36 SUVs were bought at the cost of N36.5 million each.

PHOTO: Groups comes for APC Chairman, Oyegun for his alledged Statements on the trial of Senator Saraki!

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The Coalition of Civil Society and the All Progressives Congress Democratic Vanguard have condemned statements credited to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Dr John Oyegun.   The group alleged that Dr. Oyegun had said that the APC would not hesitate to sacrifice the position of the Senate President for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the case of an eventual conviction of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Senator Sarki is facing trial for alleged false declaration of assets. In a statement by the Coalitions’ convener, Olugbenga Olumegbon and Secretary, Olufemi Akindele, the groups said:  

PHOTO: FG prohibits Payment for Civil Service jobs in Nigeria

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According to media report, the Nigerian government has proscribed any kind of payment for forms for civil service jobs, a government official said on Tuesday The Director for Legal Services and Prosecution from the Federal Character Commission, Oluwatosin Bodunde, gave the government’s position during a public hearing in the House of Representatives. He had come to the House of Representative on a one-day public hearing focused on two resolutions of the House on extortion of employment seekers by government agencies’ recruitment firms and called for state of emergency and legislative intervention on the employment crisis in Nigeria.

PHOTO: After being locked away for years’Disabled woman freed from house!!

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A 26-year-old woman has been freed from her house after being held there by her own mother, possibly for years. The woman, who is reported to be mentally disabled, was found in a ‘physically run-down and neglected state’ in a rubbish-filled flat in Rosenheim, Germany. A police spokesman said she had been sent to a psychiatric hospital. Police discovered the woman  by chance while carrying out an eviction order. As they sought to enter the apartment, the 54-year-old tenant, who is believed to be the woman’s mother, threw herself down the stairwell shaft from the second floor in an apparent suicide attempt, the spokesman said.

PHOTO: Europe’s beach resorts are the next targets for Isis who plans to use bombs under loungers!

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According to media report, the Islamic State terrorists are planning to attack tourists at European beach resorts, according to new intelligence. It’s believed that Boko Haram terrorists, who pledged allegiance to Isis, would bury explosives under sun loungers and pose as beach sellers to get close to tourists before detonating suicide belts. Popular holiday resorts in Spain, Italy and France have been identified as potential targets. The BND – Germany’s answer to MI6 – learned of the disturbing intelligence from Italian authorities.

PHOTO:For advocating Special Anti Corruption court, EFCC honours Senator Ekweremadu as their anti- corruption ambassador!

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EFCC on Tuesday, made the Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, their new Anti-corruption Ambassador, following the Deputy Senate President continued call to have a Special Anti corruption court, separate from the normal court, where corruption cases can be tried, speedy and reduce the burden on the regular court.  Speaking on this the Deputy Senate President said:   “I have been an advocate of special courts for the trial of corruption cases and I believe that other countries, who have enacted laws establishing such, are not fools because there are benefits to be derived there from.

PHOTO: Jeff Van Gundy is leading the race to land Rockets’ top job as head coach!

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With the Rockets’ season all but over (they got blown out in Game 1 of their series against the Warriors and things aren’t getting much better for them going forward), they’re starting to turn their attention to filling their head coaching vacancy.  And they have a name in mind: Jeff V an Gundy, who’s currently scheduled to interview this week for the Timberwolves opening, along with Tom Thibodeau. Jeff Van Gundy is at the top of the Houston Rockets’ list of potential candidates along with Thibodeau, league sources said. Jeff Van Gundy resigned as Rockets coach in 2007 after four seasons and still lives in Houston.

PHOTO:Stephen Curry to sit out Game 2 of Warriors-Rockets series

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The Warriors blew out the Rockets in Saturday’s series opener, and they did it with only 20 minutes from  Stephen Curry   Curry played just three minutes in the second half after turning his right ankle near the end of the second quarter, and he’s not taking any risks Monday night in Game 2 of the series.

EPL: Fabregas: Players let down Mourinho trust in them!!

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According to news report, Cesc Fabregas has opened up a bit about what went wrong. After leading the Blues to the Premier League title in 2014-15 in historic fashion, Chelsea found themselves in a relegation battle in December this season, which lead to Mourinho’s dismissal. Many wondered how a team that  was so dominant could fall so quickly, with Mourinho often blamed in the press for pushing his players too hard. However, according to Fabregas’ recent comments speaking to the media, it was the players who let down their manager.

PHOTO:Jay Z, Kanye and Tidal are being sued and it's Kanye's fault!LOL

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According to news report by Yahoonews, Jay Z and Kanye are being sued over album, and according to the news:  If you've been paying attention to news about Jay Z's streaming music service Tidal, you could have seen this coming. After Kanye West surprised fans earlier this month by releasing his album  "The Life of Pablo" on every other streaming platform, a California man is taking legal action. Chicago law firm Edelson PC has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Justin Baker-Rhett, who accuses Tidal of using the promise of West's exclusive album as a way to boost membership—which is exactly what it did.  It is unclear who at Tidal, including Shawn Carter (Jay Z), knew West would make the decision to fully release the album. On Feb. 15, West  said on twitter that his album 

EPL:Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford ready to sign new contract after stalled talks

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Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is ready to increase his salary ten times by signing a new contract at Old Trafford, according to reports. The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene for the Red Devils this season and has already scored seven goals in 12 appearances for Louis van Gaal’s side. 

PHOTO:Fabio Cannavaro sets to make a shock move to Leeds United as a Manager!

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According to news report, Leeds United are reportedly set to appoint World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro as their new manager. Despite current boss Steve Evans guiding the Whites to two wins in a row – which has seen them rise to 12th in the Championship – owner Massimo Cellino seems keen to replace him.

PHOTO:Boko Haram stage deadly attacks on Nigerian soldiers!- Sani Usman

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Boko Haram fighters attacked Nigerian troops early on Monday, the army said, after two suspected suicide bombers were shot dead near military positions. Army spokesman Sani Usman said in a brief emailed statement: “Boko Haram terrorists attack troops of 113 Battalion at Kareto, northern Borno state. “The troops have been battling the insurgents since the early hours of today.” A soldier with the regiment told AFP the troops were ordered to the town of Damasak near the border with Niger and took up position in Kareto, some 38 kilometres (24 miles) away. “Today at about 6:30 am (0530 GMT), two suicide bombers approached us and we shot at them and they exploded,” he said.

PHOTO:HILLARY CLINTON I ROLL WITH HOT SAUCE!!

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Hillary Clinton   went into her bag of tricks -- literally -- on "The Breakfast Club," telling   Charlamagne The God she always carries hot sauce in her purse ... a clear attempt to snag New York's black vote. Charlamagne asked the Prez hopeful what's in her purse, and she went for the sauce ... clearly a reference to   Beyonce 's " Formation ," in which she sings, "I keep hot sauce in my bag, swag."

PHOTO:Oyegun Oni and co have no Moral right to complain over the criticism of Buhari over China loan deal- Fayose SA, Lere

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The thing is, if the news is not coming from the Governor Fayose, it is the Assistant! Ekiti I hail oh!! While speaking on the Nigeria-China loan deal, and responding to the criticisms leveled against hi s Boss, Governor Ayo Fayose, the Special Assistant on News Media to the governor, Mr Lere Olayinka, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s non-signing of any direct loan agreement with the Chinese government during his visit as a vindication of the governor’s position, maintaining that “what Nigeria needs is the collaboration of the Government of China in the area of technology transfer, rather than granting loan that will be mismanaged under the guise of building infrastructure.” He also said:

PHOTO:Roma Spalletti- I never had any run-in with Francesco Totti!

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Francesco Totti’s fallout at Roma continues, with the latest reports stating that the striker got into an argument that turned physical with manager Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti denied the claims and it is believed he met with both Totti and club executives to discuss the matter. According to reports, the two got into a heated exchange in the dressing room following Roma’s 3-3 draw with Atalanta over the weekend, a match in which Totti scored a late equalizer off the bench.

PHOTO:Chibok girls are still missing, is just a case of ‘class difference’ –Senator Shehu Sani

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According to one Senator Shehu Sani of the Nigerian Senate, the missing Chibok girls, would have regained their freedom, if  not for their class difference, and if the previous governments have continued their negotiation with the Boko Haram group for their release!! I know and I have liste ned to this same Senator talked about the Boko Haram insurgent on international news channel some years back.  Then he spoke about how he can facilitate a negotiation between the then President Goodluck Jonathan administration and the Boko Haram group to halt hostilities and release the girls! This was him then as a “negotiator” or “mediatior”, and since that did not work out, I did not hear from him again, until just now!! Yes just now with the above headline!! also, he is now a Senator!!!! My thought on this whole issue is, why is the government not looking into those who have connections in whatever way with this Boko Haram group? Clearly somebody knows something that we do not k