Football managers often leave conflict and collisions to players on the pitch but occasionally those on the touchline are drawn into their own battles. Over the years, some legendary rivalries have been born and served up entertainment for fans. Read on as we revisit five classic grudges between some of the sport’s iconic faces. 5. Alex Ferguson vs Kevin Keegan The 1990s was a new era for football as the Premier League was born and with it came the iconic rivalry between Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan and legendary Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson. In 1996, the Magpies looked nailed on…
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PETER OBI SLAMS ALLEGED BUDGET PADDING AS BREACH OF PUBLIC TRUST Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Monday, expressed concern over the alleged padding of the 2024 budget with N3 trillion, it was shameful to read and a breach of public trust. However, describing the issue as a matter of grave concern, Obi called for a public explanation from both the senate and the presidency. Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, had alleged that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as the 2024 budget instead of the N28.7 trillion being implemented by…
Manchester United are aiming to do a deal worth £75million for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite regardless of whether Erik ten Hag remains at the club as manager. The Mirror report the club’s new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has already compiled a shortlist of summer targets, which Branthwaite tops. Ratcliffe is said to be keen to invest in young, homegrown talent who will provide a maximum return on investment. And the centre-back, 21, fits the bill despite having made just 44 appearances for the Toffees. Real Madrid are also thought to be watching one of the most highly-coveted defenders in world football after his breakthrough season at…
AIRBNB ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE BAN ON INDOOR SECURITY CAMERAS Airbnb has declared a global ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties, effective at the end of next month. The move, aimed at simplifying rules and safeguarding guest privacy, comes in response to concerns raised by users about the potential misuse of indoor surveillance cameras. Airbnb’s Head of Community Policy and Partnerships, Juniper Downs said in a statement “These changes were made in consultation with our guests, hosts and privacy experts, and we’ll continue to seek feedback to help ensure our policies work for our global community “As the…
Special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents, is now testifying at the GOP-run House Judiciary Committee. Right now, he’s reading his opening statement. According to a prepared copy of his remarks, Hur will say his assessment in the report of Biden’s memory was “necessary and accurate and fair.” After opening statements, Hur will be peppered with questions about his 388-page reportreleased last month. Read his opening statement in the link below: https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24476065/pages/special-counsel-robert-hur-opening-statement-p1-normal.gif?ts=1710244301410
NUPRC REFUTES REPORT ALLEGING NON REMITTANCE OF N151BN INTO FEDERATION ACCOUNT The NUPRC in a statement issued on Monday, in Abuja, signed by its Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Mrs. Olaide Shonola, stated that the media report clearly showed a lack of understanding of the composition and responsibility of the commission. The NUPRC argued that the audit report under reference was that of 2020, explaining that the commission was a creation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021 and was inaugurated in October 2021. The upstream regulator added that it is a regulatory body and not directly…
SON UNVEILS 80 FRESH STANDARDS FOR CNG POWERED VEHICLES The development marked the beginning of the journey towards safer, more reliable, cheaper, environmentally sustainable, and alternative fuel utilisation across road vehicles and other CNG-related appliances in the country. Standards and Guidelines for CNG road vehicles and related appliances were approved by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite. The move further reiterates SON’s commitment to excellence and innovation in line with international best practices which had culminated in developing and approving these standards. A statement issued on Monday, by SON’s Director, Public Relations, Mrs. Foluso Bolaji,…
In dueling video presentations, Democrats and Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee aired videos of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in an effort to showcase verbal gaffes and faulty memories – and their ages. The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee aired a video montage of recent moments during which Trump misremembered key facts. Included in the mashup was a clip of the former president from last year in which he incorrectly said Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, was the prime minister of Turkey. Another video showed Trump, in a taped video deposition from…
IT IS MY TURN TO BECOME GOVERNOR SAYS OLUSOLA OKE One of the leading governorship aspirants in Ondo State in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olusola Oke, SAN, on Monday, said it was his turn to become governor of the state. He however, tasked the National Working Committee (NWC) and State Working Committee (SWC) of the party to conduct a free, fair, credible and transparent election. The APC primary in the state had been slated for April 25 while the governorship election is expected to hold on November 16
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has explained why he is “controlling game time” for Kylian Mbappe as he closes in on a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe was omitted from PSG’s starting lineup for the third time in a month against Reims as the Ligue 1 leader’s were held to a 2-2 draw by the ninth-placed side. Manager Luis Enrique has now explained why he has been using attacking players like Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scarcely in the last few matches. Speaking to reporters ahead of a French Cup quarter-final tie against Nice, the Spaniard said: “We study every little detail for…
Ryan Gauld, who was once dubbed ‘Mini Messi’, is looking forward to facing Lionel Messi when the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Inter Miami. The Messi travelling circus, which has set up camp in Florida, will be passing through Canada on a couple of occasions this season. Inter Miami are due in Montreal on May 11, before heading to Vancouver on the 26th of that month. That trip will – fitness permitting – see Gauld line up against an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. The former Dundee United star, who was likened to Messi after moving to Sporting as a teenager, has told BBC Sport of facing the real thing…
CONFUSION DESPAIR AS LAGOS GOVT DEMOLISHES HOUSES IN HOPEVILLE ESTATE However, the residents claimed that the notice was insufficient, especially because there was a pending court case. They argued to be unprepared for the sudden destruction of their homes. A visit to the estate revealed a scene of devastation, with many buildings reduced to rubble, and debris scattered across the streets.
GOAL breaks down how the player pool is shaping up ahead of the Summer Games in Paris The 2023 World Cup ended far too soon for the United States women’s national team. Fortunately for them, that’s in the past, and they won’t have to wait long for a chance to reassert themselves in the global arena. Just one year separates the World Cup and the 2024 Olympics, which is great news for a USWNT group that will no doubt be motivated by their stunning last-16 exit in Australia and New Zealand. The program is very much feeling the ramifications of…
WITNESS NARRATES HOW EMEFIELE ALLEGEDLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO WIFE IN LAW Appearing before the court on Monday in Abuja, the witness, Agboro Michael – an ICPC investigator – identified April 1616 Investment Limited, owned by Sa’adatu Ramalan Yero, a CBN employee and Emefiele’s associate, as one of the two beneficiaries of the slew of contracts. According to the witness, the other is Architekon Nigeria Limited, owned by Emefiele’s wife, Margaret Emefiele. One of Margaret’s brothers was also said to have benefitted from some of the contracts.
KIZZ DANIEL CELEBRATES HIS WIFE AS SHE BAGS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH MIKANO RECEIVES AN EXPENSIVE WHIP Popular Nigerian singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe professionally known as Kizz Daniel has taken to social media to celebrate his wife Mrs Anidugbe also known as MJ as she bags a mouth-watering endorsement deal.
Newcastle have been told that Jose Mourinho offers the only “guarantees of a trophy in football”, with the Magpies being advised to make a move. Eddie Howe remains at the St James’ Park helm for now, with a top-four finish and Champions League qualification overseen last season alongside a run to the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies have struggled to replicate those heroics in 2023-24, leading to suggestions that a change in the dugout could be made. Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss Mourinho is currently out of work after severing ties with Serie A side Roma. He has seen…
EFCC ARRAIGNS MAN FOR SELLING NAIRA NOTES One of the charges reads: “That you, Azubuike Manwu Obasi, on or about the 15th day of February, 2024, at Port Harcourt, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, acquired and retained the cumulative sum of N554,600.00 (Five Hundred and Fifty-four Thousand, Six Hundred Naira) which you knew or reasonably ought to have known, forms part of your unlawful acts, selling or trading in Naira notes and carrying on banking business in Nigeria without a valid licence, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (1) and (2) (d) of the Money…
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly set to take the No.9 shirt at Real Madrid, once his move to Spain is completed, with Vinicius Jr already filling No.7. The World Cup-winning France international is expected to head for Santiago Bernabeu this summer once his contract at Paris Saint-Germain comes to a close. A deal is said to already be in place that will see Mbappe become another ‘Galactico’ in Madrid. As things stand, the 25-year-old superstar has made the No.7 spot his own at PSG. That number holds a special place in football folklore – due in no small part to the likes…
Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed that Al-Nassr will “bounce back” after their exit from the AFC Champions League. Al-Nassr crashed out of the continental competition after they went down 3-1 in a penalty shootout against UAE Pro League side Al Ain in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Monday. While Ronaldo converted a last-gasp spot-kick in extra time to take the game to penalties, he also missed a sitter from three yards out after the Al Ain goalkeeper parried the ball directly into the veteran forward’s path. The 39-year-old took to Instagram to break his silence on the heart-breaking AFC Champions League loss,…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, is reportedly planning to form a new party to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Guru Trends learnt that Atiku, in collaboration with some members of the National Assembly, has set in motion the machinery for the proposed party. According to the Nation, Atiku’s camp is wary of the disunity in the leading opposition party, thinking that if it persists until 2027, the party may not be able to wrest power from the ruling party. A southern senator who spoke…