Transfer News!! Mino Raiola - " Why Matthijs de Ligt Snubbed Barcelona For Juventus"

Mino Riola the agent of De Ligt has revealed the reason why the Ajax defender snubbed Barcelona for Juventus

Mino Raiola, the agent of Matthijs de Ligt, has said the player chose Juventus over other clubs, because “for a defender it is important to come to Italy”.

De Ligt landed in Turin on Tuesday evening and underwent a medical on Wednesday, ahead of completing a €75million move from Ajax.

The 19-year-old had been heavily tipped to join Barcelona for much of the season and follow fellow Ajax youngster Frenkie de Jong to Camp Nou.

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But Juve have won the race to sign De Ligt and Raiola believes playing in Serie A will offer De Ligt the best chance to improve as a player.

“Barcelona? You all wrote so much bullsh*t!” he told reporters in Turin when asked whether De Ligt was making the right choice in joining the Italian champions.

“It’s not a question of who wanted him most, but Juve are the best team for him. For a defender, it is important to come to Italy. If you are to become the greatest in the world, it is a necessary stage.

“He’s the number one among the youngsters. He’s like [Pavel] Nedved, maybe more than him, for his mentality and he’s like Zlatan [Ibrahimovic] for his ambition. He has it all.

Arsenal Defeated Bayern Munich In A Pre-season Friendly

Arsenal have won their second pre-season friendly within three days, after defeating Bayern Munich 2-1 in the early hours of Thursday.

The Gunners, had on Tuesday, beat Colorado Rapids 2-0.

Unai Emery’s men took the lead against the Bundesliga giants four minutes after the break, thanks to Louis Poznanski’s own goal.

Robert Lewandowski made it 1-1, but Eddie Nketiah netted the winning goal with two minutes left.

Arsenal will continue their preparations for the new season, with another friendly against Fiorentina on Saturday, July 20.

Frank Lampard the Chelsea Boss has told the club to loan Ethan Ampadu this summer

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted that he is actively seeking a loan deal for Ethan Ampadu.

The 18-year-old has made 12 appearances for the Blues’ first team, having previously featured with Exeter City in League Two.

But Lampard feels that a temporary spell away from Stamford Bridge would benefit both the player and Chelsea.

Ampadu has not joined the first team in travelling to Yokohama, despite having played 45 minutes of the recent friendly draw with Bohemians.

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“We are looking at the possibility of Ethan going on loan for the season.

“I tried to sign Ethan on loan at Derby last year so I’m a big fan, but with the minutes he played last year, in the interest of Ethan and of Chelsea, the idea he can play a lot of games somewhere could be good for him. That’s not done yet, but we haven’t brought him here while that’s up in the air.

“I really wanted to work with Ethan this year. That’s a slight disappointment, but it’s to benefit of him. In midfield and defence, we have a lot of quality, so each player is a case by case,” Lampard told reporters

Philippe Coutinho Agress To Return To Liverpool After The Capture Of Griezmann By Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho has given his approval to an offer from Liverpool, to take him on loan from Barcelona, Calciomercato reports.

Coutinho has been linked with a move way, after struggling to nail down a place last season.

With the arrival of Antoine Griezmann’s arrival last week, his chances now appear to be slimmer.

Coutinho has been touted as a makeweight in a deal to lure Neymar back to Barcelona from Paris-Saint Germain, but it appears he is now heading back to Anfield.

It is understood that Liverpool want to take him on a two-year loan, with the option to buy at £88million.

Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, has already hinted that the Brazilian would find it difficult to play for any other Premier League club than Liverpool, who he left to join Barcelona for £142million in January 2018

The Chelsea Boss, Frank Lampard has told his club that he don't need new players for this summer

Chelsea are facing a transfer ban but new manager, Frank Lampard is confident the Premier League club do not need to bring in new players to taste success.

Lampard, who is the club’s record goalscorer from his time as a player, was appointed Chelsea’s new manager this month with Chelsea unable to add new players to their squad following a FIFA ban.

Lampard has been tasked with improving the players he inherited from predecessor Mauricio Sarri and promoting young players from the club’s academy.

Speaking shortly after arriving in Yokohama on Tuesday for the Japan leg of the club’s pre-season tour, Lampard said he was impressed with the attitude of his new charges.

“I think I have inherited very good players. We cannot bring in any new players, we know that this year. But I don’t need new players. I am very happy with the squad and determined for us to be successful.

“I have my own way that I want to work with the players.

” I have to say, in the one week we have been training, I have been very happy with the attitude and the qualities of the players,” Lampard said, ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Japanese champions Kawasaki Frontale on Friday.

Friday’s clash with Kawasaki will be the third game of Lampard’s tenure, with Chelsea having secured a win and a draw during two pre-season matches in Ireland last week.

Lampard will be assisted at Stamford Bridge by former academy coach, Jody Morris and the pair are expected to utilise many of the players who have flourished in Chelsea’s youth teams and are on loan to other clubs.

Lampard worked with midfielder Mason Mount while he was on loan at Derby County last season and the 20-year-old signed a new five-year contract on Monday.

Mount, along with striker Tammy Abraham and midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi, have Chelsea fans salivating at the prospect of a young, English core prospering under Lampard.

However, Lampard, who made 648 appearances for Chelsea and scored a club record 211 goals between 2001 to 2014, warned his young players that hard work has just started.

He added that, “Now we have a batch of them that are fighting to get into the first team.

“But, to be clear, they now have to make the difference. It is a road, a pathway, that is given to them and now they have to be the ones that play well enough to get into the team.

“I don’t care about age, I just care about performance and how people train and play. Now it is up to those young players to show what they can do.”Lampard said of his young players.

Lampard will also rely on World Cup-winning French midfielder, N’Golo Kante to bring energy and experience to his Chelsea side.

Kante picked up an injury towards the end of last season but Lampard was confident the 28-year-old will be fit for Chelsea’s league opener against Manchester United on Aug. 11.

The Former Barcelona defender ,Dani Alves is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer

Brazil captain, Dani Alves is set to join Premier League giants, Arsenal as a free agent.

According to The Sun, the 36-year-old experienced right-back is willing to accept a £200,000-a-week wage to link up with his former manager, Unai Emery at Emirates.

Alves has also attracted interest from Manchester City, Tottenham and Inter Milan in recent weeks.

The former Juventus and Barcelona star is currently on holiday after winning the 2019 Copa America with Brazil earlier this month.

Speaking on his future, Alves recently said: “Now I’m free, but I still have a lot to accomplish in my career.

“The only thing that I can say i that the club that sign me will sign a true champions that the club that sign me will sign a true champion.

Neymar Jr. has finally reported back to Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar Jr. has finally reported back to Paris Saint-Germain a week late after controversially failing to show up for pre-season on time.

The Brazil star has attracted heavy interest from former club Barcelona after struggling both on and off the pitch since his staggering £198million move in the summer of 2017.

And talks of a move away from Paris intensified after he failed to turn up to pre-season when called upon last Monday.

But a week on, the 27-year-old has finally rejoined his PSG team-mat, s and he was seen taking part in an intense gym session at the club’s state-of-the-art training base.Neymar, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury that ruled him out of Brazil’s Copa America-winning campaign, was seen grimacing as he undertook conditioning tests on Monday afternoon.

The 27-year-old gave the update on his whereabouts by uploading pictures on Instagram of himself working out in the gym.

Woman stabbed to death by mother of daughter’s boyfriend

A trader at the Ughelli Main Market, Vivian Salamu, has been arrested by the
Police for allegedly stabbing to death the mother of her son’s girlfriend, during a fight over the teenagers’ relationship. Knife stab No going back on grazing reserves in Niger – SSG(Opens in a new browser tab) The deceased, Loveth Okagbare, was confirmed dead at the Ughelli Central Hospital, where she was rushed to. The suspect, who went into hiding after the incident, was arrested and held at the ‘A’ Division Police Station, Ughelli, and subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Asaba, for further investigation. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that, angered by the relationship between the two lovebirds, Loveth, dragging her daughter along, accosted the suspect at her stockfish shop to ask her to tell her son to stay away from her (Loveth) daughter, but the visit led to a confrontation between both women. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, “during the confrontation, a fight ensued, resulting to the suspect using a knife on the victim and her daughter, which led to her death while the girl also sustained knife wounds on her leg.” Confirming the incident yesterday, Delta State Police Public Relations Office, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said: “Yes, the suspect was arrested and brought to Asaba. For now, the matter is being investigated by the State CIID.

Last summer, the World Cup ran until 15 July. Chelsea players opted to take their fully earned rest afterwards, even if it meant joining preseason right at the end. Other teams, like Manchester United, saw many players rush back quickly. Those players spent a fair amount of time injured as Chelsea’s players survived nearly the entire season injury free.

Rape: Lawyers blame scanty dressing, dwindling family bonding, others

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[image: Rape: Lawyers blame scanty dressing, dwindling family bonding, others] Some lawyers, on Tuesday in Lagos, blamed moral decadence, seductive dressing, dwindling family bonding and children’s unrestricted access to electronic devices as some causes of rape and defilement. Continue reading Rape: Lawyers blame scanty dressing, dwindling family bonding.

Crisis HITS BENUE NYSCCAMP

The Islamization agenda is real! If you think these people are joking then you are wrong. The agenda is being pursued on all fronts.

After their plan to set up Ruga settlements in Benue crashed, they have now hatched another plot.

Just last Saturday, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Ibrahim Shuaibu visited the scheme's camp at Wannune and expressed anger that there is no mosque in the camp. The NYSC DG told the Benue State Coordinator that there must be a mosque built in the camp immediately.

When he returned to Abuja, he removed Benue from the list of states which will host the Batch B Stream 2 of corps members which is to commence on July 16 and last till August 5, 2019. According to the DG, Benue is not safe for corps members.

DG Shuaibu has vowed that no new corpers will be deployed to Benue State till a mosque is erected in the Wannune camp.

As we speak, the building of a mosque is almost completed in the camp on directives from the NYSC DG.

Ironically, there is no church or even a chapel for Christian corpers in the Wannune camp.

In all NYSC camps, the practice is that Christian and Muslim corps members use halls to worship on Sundays and Fridays.

There are no mosques or churches built in NYSC camps anywhere in Nigeria, not even in DG Shuaibu's home state Nasarawa. Yes, you heard me. He is from Nasarawa local government area of Nasarawa State.

So why is DG Shuaibu insisting that there must be a mosque in Benue's camp?

Benue people, this matter has become real. If you keep quiet, it will soon happen before your very eyes. In no time, that mosque in Wannune camp will become the centre for all muslim extremists from Nigeria and other parts of West Africa to converge and plot evil.

DG Shuaibu should also order for the building of a church in the camp not just a mosque. He is not DG only for muslims. He is DG for all.

Say no to Islamization agenda!

Signed:

COALITION FOR PEACE & JUSTICE

Afcon

Egypt clash out of the afcon losing to South Africa by a lone goal 0-1 the host nation of the African confederation cup 2019  has been defeated by the Bafanabafana of South Africa, meeting Nigeria in the quarter final

Nigeria SupPer Eagle Progress

The Nigerian supper  Eagle progress to the next round quarter final beating the indomitable lion of Cameroon by 3-2 goals scored by Odion Igalo and Alex Iwobi

Man Ready To Relocate To Sambisa Forest

Bodejo announced.

He continued: ”The Fulani people do not fear Sambisa or any forest. The Fulani are ready to stay anywhere there is bush but number one is that there must be water which their cows can drink and there must be grasses for their cows to eat.

“If Sambisa has all those facilities, you do not need to introduce it to the Fulani; they would go there and herd their cows. If you see any place where the Fulani do not go to, it is because such a place does not have water and grasses for the grazing of their cows.

“All the places like Enugu, Benue and Taraba, if Fulani don’t go there to fertilize their land, nobody will go there to farm. The Fulani have settled in many places including the Federal Capital Territory before the farmers came there.

“So, if the Federal Government could introduce the Fulani to the Sambisa forest, we are ready to go there. I will be the number one person who will go there,” he added.

Bodejo also dismissed claims that President Muhammadu Buhari was given the Fulanis preferential treatment compared to other ethnic groups in the country.

Located in Borno state, Sambisa forest is home to the dreaded terrorists sect, Boko Haram.

Although the Nigerians Amy claims to have degraded the Boko Haram sect destroying their hideouts in the forest, there are still patches of attacks on citizens by some members of the sect who seek refuge in the area.

Liverpool have been named Club of the Year in the Premier League's

Liverpool have been named Club of the Year in the Premier League's VisitFootball Stadium Scheme awards.

It is the fourth successive season that Anfield has been ranked first by assessors, who visit stadiums to rate the experience for home and visiting supporters.

A series of recent developments has changed the face of one of the Premier League's most iconic grounds.

These include the main stand and stadium surrounds, fan zones and a new retail store.

Special people

It is, however, the club's investment in its people that helps make Anfield such a special place for fans of all teams to visit.

Liverpool's emphasis on people also earned the club the Warmest Welcome award, given to the club whose staff are rated first for service, welcome and friendliness.

"We are extremely proud to be awarded Best Club for the fourth consecutive season," said Peter Moore, Liverpool's Chief Executive.

"It is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes across the club, to deliver a truly memorable matchday experience that fans will never forget."

Katherine Allen, the Premier League's Head of Policy and Supporter Relations said: "VisitFootball helps to make our grounds vibrant, welcoming places to watch and enjoy football by providing advice and support on everything from ticket purchasing to stewarding and stadium facilities to entertainment.

"Many clubs are achieving higher scores, so we congratulate Liverpool on continuing to provide such a memorable match day and winning two categories this season."

Cardiff go extra mile

Cardiff City were named Extra Mile winners, a special merit award given to a club who have adopted an innovative approach to enhancing its match days.

Assessors were impressed by the club's thoughtful approach to prioritising the needs of fans in areas such as ticketing, staffing and stadium logistics.

One example was Cardiff's designated seating section, which ensures visiting supporters always have the option of unrestricted seated views of the match.

This scheme was representative of Cardiff's creative and flexible approach to new ideas that improve their fans' match day experience.

"I'm thrilled that our behind-the-scenes matchday efforts in the Premier League last season have been recognised with this 'Extra Mile' award," said Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo.

"Irrespective of division, it's our aim to continue building the matchday experience and improve every level of our fan engagement delivery.

"We'll do that in the Championship this coming term and hope to take our unique matchday experience back to the Premier League in the near future.

"I'd like to thank our staff at Cardiff City FC for delivering to the very highest of levels."

Waite honoured

Delivering outstanding services and match days is a team effort but each season the assessors from LiveTourism, who complete the stadium visits and club debriefs, encounter individuals who have excelled in improving the experience for supporters.

This year's Unsung Hero is Jonathan Waite, who sadly passed away in November 2018.

As Head of Supporter Services at Tottenham Hotspur, Jonathan was instrumental in managing the relationship with fan groups as the club transitioned from White Hart Lane to its new stadium.

Jonathan won the same award in 2015 and worked on every VisitFootball season since its inception almost a decade ago, most recently helping to shape changes to the scheme that will continue to benefit clubs and supporters for years to come.

The Premier League is pleased to announce that in future years the Unsung Hero award will be named in Jonathan's honour, marking his outstanding contribution to delivering the level of high-quality experience that VisitFootball seeks to inspire.

Norwich City have completed the signing of German goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann on a season-long loan from FC Schalke. #sports

Norwich City have completed the signing of German goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann on a season-long loan from FC Schalke.

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30-year-old will provide competition for the Canaries' No 1 'keeper last season

"I'm really glad and proud to sign here," Fahrmann told Norwich's official website. "To be a part of the Premier League, I think it's a wonderful thing for all, not only for me but also for the fans and supporters of Norwich City.

"There were a few clubs who showed interest in me but Norwich gave me a very familiar feeling and that was the reason why the decision was easy for me

I Want You But Not In The office House -Mercy Flirts With Ike After

I Want You But Not In The office House -Mercy Flirts With Ike After 

In the ongoing bbn recently, Our bootilicious anty Mercy flirt with Ike after getting drunk. In her statement she said she wants Ike outside bbn house. Do you think any kind of relationship can occur among this two because she said she's not drunk when Ike was trying to cation her. Watch Video below *Gist From Praizenews ;* http://www.praizenews.com/bbni-want-you-but-not-in-the-house-mercy-flirt-with-ike-after-getting-drunk

I thought I was underrated till my song with Wizkid, Tiwa

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I thought I was underrated till my song with Wizkid, Tiwa — Mystro] Having paid his dues on the Nigerian music scene with almost a decade of music-making, multi-talented singer/songwriter and producer, Segun Michael Ajayi, a.k.a Mystro still struggled to hit limelight till his collaboration with Wizkid, 'Immediately', hit the airwaves. Continue reading I thought I was underrated till my song with Wizkid, Tiwa

Get all the latest news About 2019 Post Utme Dates

Information like the 2019 Post-UTME cut-off, eligibility, screening date and registration details of all schools (Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of education) will be on this thread the moment they are announced.

All you need to do is to click on the link indicating the name of your school of choice and you will have access to the Post-UTME details.

Below is the list of schools that has so far announced their Post-UTME registration for 2019/2020 academic session.

Before you proceed, we advise that you get the official Post-UTME Past Questions And Answers of your school of choice. This will enable you prepare adequately for the screening exercise of your school of choice. You will equally be subscribed to our SMS alert system that will notify you concerning other important updates like the release of the Post-UTME screening result, admission lists etc. of your school of choice. Click here now to do so.

This list will be updated as other schools announce their 2019 Post-UTME registrations. You are therefore advised to visit this thread regularly to know when your school of choice has been added to the list.

To make it easier for you to locate your school of choice, we have categorized the list under three (3) different sub-headings to cover universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education. 

Why i killed my husband -Mother of Four

Why I killed my husband —mother of four

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  Why I killed my husband —mother of four] 41-year-old mother of four, Douglas Ajemine, who was arrested recently by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, in Abalama area of Rivers State, has revealed why she killed her 40-year-old husband, Inedugoba Tyger and buried his corpse in a shallow grave within the area. Continue reading Why I killed my husband —mother of four at