Guardiola says he almost joined Man City long before now

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed he almost joined the Premier League outfit over ten years ago in the twilight stages of his playing career. 

Guardiola spent the majority of his time as a player at Barcelona after graduating through the youth ranks, before moving to Italy to play for both Brescia and Roma. 

After leaving the Serie A, Guardiola moved to Qatar with Al-Ahli, but after two years he set his sights on a move to England. 

Guardiola, then 34, had an offer from Stuart Pearce to link up with City ahead of the 2005-06 season, but decided it would not have been a good move for both him and the club.

Pandemonium in Benue as Police Car Kill Okada Rider

Irate commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, Sunday afternoon, burnt a police patrol vehicle in Makurdi, Benue State capital after one of their members was allegedly crushed to death by a car belonging to the police.

It was gathered that the police patrol team was on a routine assignment few metres from the Makurdi Federal Secretariat when the vehicle accidentally hit the commercial motorcycle rider, and he died instantly.

According to an eyewitness, “the police patrol Peugeot car was carrying police officers, who were on routine patrol when they crushed the Okada man to death. His (female) passenger, a staff of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, sustained a fracture.

Alex Ferguson says Mourinho right not to make Giggs his assistant

Sir Alex Ferguson has said Jose Mourinho was right, not to include Ryan Giggs on his Manchester United coaching staff.

Giggs left Old Trafford last weekend after 29 years at the club, after Mourinho offered him a reduced role. The Welshman had acted as assistant to David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, after Ferguson left United in 2013.

Mourinho will bring his trusted No.2, Rui Faria and Ferguson says the Portuguese needed someone he could trust.

Ohanaeze slams INEC, passes no vote of confidence on Uche Ogah

The Ohanaeze Youth Council passes no vote of confidence on Uche Ogah. They said this at a press conference it held at Abuja on Monday. They also accused Ogah of being desperate for power.

While noting that Dr Ogah was fronting for some elements who were opposed to Igbo political interest, they vowed to checkmate his antics.

The press conference was jointly addressed by Mazi Obinna Achuonye, the National Vice Chairman of the body in Imo State, Dr Kingsley

Chiedozie, the Deputy National treasurer of the body and Barrister Chika Nzelu, a stakeholder of the organisation.

Lagos State Arrest Hundred of Traders over Street Hawking

Hundreds of street traders were on Monday arrested in different parts of Lagos metropolis by men of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), for hawking on the streets.

The State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, had last week Friday announced the enforcement of the law banning street trading and hawking.

Ambode, who was speaking on a live TV interview, warned that the law stipulates six months jail term or N90,000 fine for offenders.

The governor said that the renewed enforcement is in line with Section One of the Lagos State Street Trading and Illegal Market Prohibition Law 2003 which restricts street trading and hawking in the metropolis.

CBN appoints new Skye Bank CEO

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Tokunbo Abiru, former commissioner of finance in Lagos state, as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of Skye Bank.

This was done, following the resignation of Timothy Oguntayo and the dissolution of the top management of the eighth-biggest lender in the Nigerian banking sector.

Abiru was Lagos commissioner of finance (2011- 2013) under the leadership of Babatunde Fashola, the current minister of power, works and housing.

GEJ helped Oshiomole win his Second term, but he betrayed him – Tomi Ikimi

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Tomi Ikimi, has disclosed why Governor Adams Oshiomhole won his 2012 re-election.

He said Oshiomhole won his second term because former President Goodluck Jonathan provided a level playing field.

Chief Ikimi disclosed that the party was set to drop Governor Oshiomhole after his first term but that Oshiomhole begged him to be given a second term ticket.

Ikimi noted that Oshiomhole won the election with a landslide victory, not because of his merit but because himself and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu took him to former President Jonathan to demand a level playing field.

Official White House Photographer shares his favorite shots with President Obama

Official White House photographer Pete Souza captured an estimated 2 million photos over 8 years while Obama was in office… And above are his most favourite photos with Mr President.

Jack Wilshere already preparing hard for the upcoming BPL Season

Jack Wilshere took to Instagram to share a picture of himself doing pull-ups on a shower cubicle in the preparation of the new season after England's disappoint in Euros.

"What's done is done, all I can do now is prepare for next season the best I can!" 

All you need to know about the man who replaces Kachikwu as GM of NNPC

President Muhammadu Buhari has on July 4, Monday, approved Dr Maikanti Kacalla Baru as the new group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

This move signals the sack of Ibe Kachikwu as the GMD of the oil corporation. Meanwhile, Kachikwu is now the chairman, board of NNPC. 

Nigerians, who are always quick with their reactions, took to different social media to express their feeling over the development. 

While some of them see the move as something sensible and necessary, others consider it as ill-wrong. 

Below are ten facts to know about the new NNPC boss as highlighted by naij.com

President Buhari breaks Ramadan fast with Physically-challenged, IDPs (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday broke his Ramadan fast with some Internally Displaced Persons as well as those who are physically challenged.

14 Nigeria Prisons officers Suspended

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board has approved the suspension of four senior officers while the Controller-General of Prisons, Ja’afaru Ahmed in his capacity, also approved the suspension of 10 junior personnel of the prison.

This followed the escape of two high profile inmates, Solomon Amodu and Maxwell Ajukwu  who were standing trial for culpable homicide from lawful custody in Kuje Medium Security Prison on June 24, 2016.

A statement on Monday in Abuja by the Prisons Service Public Relations Officer, Francis Enobore, said the  affected officers and men include, the Officer in-charge of Kuje Prisons, DCP Musa Tanko; SIP Buhari  Dogo; PIPs Stephen Edogbanya; Patrick Teru;  IPs Usman Peter and Dennis Makum.

Others are IP Fassan Akin; SPAs Daka  James; Adamu Luka; SPA Zakari Yunasa ; PAs Asnamal Samuel, Ejegwa Patrick, Isah Ibrahim and Ngede  Salifu

JUST IN: Buhari sacks Ibe Kachikwu ... appoints Baru as new GMD of NNPC

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointment of of Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

The appointment was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

With the latest appointment, Baru replaced Dr. Ibe Kachikwu who has been doubling as the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and GMD, NNPC.

Ahmed Musa confirms Leicester City move

Premier League champions Leicester City have agreed a deal with CSKA Moscow to sign Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa, the player’s agent disclosed on Monday.

The 23-year-old, who joined CSKA in 2012 and scored 54 goals in 168 games, is set to sign for a club record fee at the Foxes.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Leicester City stunned all last season on their way to the English title.

Chief Financial Officer of MTN Group resigns

The Chief Financial Officer of MTN Group is to step down in September after more than a decade at Africa’s biggest telecoms operator, the company said on Monday.

In a statement by the company in Johannesburg said Brett Goschen had held the position since 2013.

According to MTN, its Rwanda Chief Executive Gunter Engling will assume the position of Acting Group CFO on Brett’s departure until a permanent CFO is appointed.

Goschen leaves the company in the middle of a hunt for new revenue streams that includes convincing its more than 200 million users to use their handsets for everything from storing money to paying bills.

See Pastor Adeboye prophecy about the Later Part of 2016

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has declared that the later part of 2016 will witness a positive turnaround for Nigerians.

The General Overseer of the Reedemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) urged Nigerians to be prayerful and patient because God is capable of solving all the present challenges confronting Nigerians.

Official Statement from Skye Bank Over CBN Takeover

Following the takeover of Skye Bank Plc by Apex bank, Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN, the financial institution has issued an official press statement through its official Twitter page.

The statement reads:

The CBN has approved the appointment of Alhaji M.K Ahmad as the new Chairman of the Board of Skye Bank Plc.

WANPUTU! See the curves this South African Model is carrying

South African model Mpho Khati has an incredible figure .... 

Man burns his ex-wife's car and his own house after he was refuse from seeing his child

Photo credit: Muhammad Hatim M

A 29-year-old old man burnt his ex-wife's car and also burnt down his own house yesterday night, July 3 at Balai Panjang, Malaysia, after a demand to see his child was rejected.

The man had faced the court earlier in February for a previous incident of physically abusing his ex-wife. It is believed that last night, he had asked to see their child and when the request was denied, he decided to vent his fury on the ex-wife.

Three Female Suicide Bombers Shot Dead Just Before Detonating Bombs At IDPS

According to a statement signed by Sani Usman, the acting spokesman of the Nigerian Army, three female suicide bombers were shot in Monguno in Borno states, while they were getting ready to attack internally displaced persons (IDPs).

The Nigerian army said that the bombers were targeting some IDPs who were fetching water at a borehole along Marte road, on the outskirts of the town.

Aisha Buhari Gift Cows To Youth In Bauchi Ahead Of Eid Festivities (PHOTOS)

The Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has donated a number of cows to youth organizations in Bauchi State in view of the upcoming Eid festivities.

Delivering the gift to the beneficiaries, the First Lady of Bauchi state Hajia Hadiza M.A Abubakar ably represented by Alh. Ahmed Zalanga Perm Sec Government House, stated that Aisha Buhari is happy and pleased with the support President Muhammadu Buhari is enjoying from the youths in the State, adding that their love and support for the President has come a long way and it is highly appreciated.

Cristiano Ronaldo Signs and Take Selfies with Fans

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo took some time out to take selfies with fans in France and even addressed them after the Portuguese football team took part in training at the French national rugby team’s camp in Marcoussis, near Paris. Portugal is set to play Wales in the semi-final of Euro 2016 on Wednesday.

(Extremely Graphic Photos) Troops Foil Suicide Bombers Attack In Monguno

The Nigerian Army on Monday said its troops have detected and gunned down three Boko Haram female suicide bombers, killing both instantly.

The troops said the three female suicide bombers attempted to attack Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the outskirt of Monguno town along Marte road.

The Army spokesman, Sani Usman made this disclosure in a statement issued on Monday, disclosing that two civilians were injured by explosive the suicide bombers were strapped on when it exploded.

Nqobile Danseur of CEO Dancers wants you to see her derrière (PHOTO)

That's one sexy dress ...

See Resemblance between Nollywood Iyabo Ojo and Daughter

Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter Priscilla stepped out in matching pink gowns designed by Toyin Lawani, for the African Fashion Week Nigeria Gala night which took place yesterday, 3rd of July at Eko Hotel in Lagos.

President Buhari returns to Abuja after holidaying in Daura

After spending the weekend with his family and friends in his village, Daura in Katsina, President Buhari this morning departed for Abuja.

Checkout These Photos of President Buhari's grandchildren

Pictured are President Buhari's grandsons, granddaughter and his daughter Halima.

Iranian Hulk pledge To quash ISIS after Announcing Plans To Join The Army

The weightlifter who has been dubbed the Iranian Hulk will take to the battlefield to fight the Islamic State as a volunteer soldier. Sajad Gharibi, 24, from Iran, is said to weigh nearly 24 and a half stone and almost all of it is muscle. He announced on social media to his 127,000 followers he is joining Iranian forces fighting ISIS extremists occupying Syria.

SO SAD! Nigerian Teenager Stabbed To Death In London (PHOTO)

According to a report on Evening Standard, a 17-year-old Nigerian student, Fola Orebiyi, who was studying at Chelsea Academy after completing his GCSEs at Holland Park, was stabbed to death yesterday, July 3, in Notting Hill in front of horrified tourists and passers-by after fleeing from a gang of youths on bikes.

It was gathered that some customers and staff from the near-by Portobello Star pub rushed to help him as he staggered down the street. Paramedics and doctors attempted life saving treatment in the road but the teenager died at the scene after loosing so much blood.

Man who impregnated 10 years old girl and fled to Haiti finally arrested months later

Raymond Vincent, a 46-year-old Florida resident, impregnated a 10-year-old girl, earlier this year and fled. According to the Sun Sentinel, when he heard that his victim was pregnant, Vincent fled Florida and headed to Haiti, but on Friday afternoon, July 1, U.S. marshals were able to capture him in Port-au-Prince.

Once Vincent was apprehended, marshals returned him to South Florida, where he was turned over to detectives at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s Career Criminal Unit. 

Golden said U.S. Marshals in the Dominican Republic worked with Haitian National Police and U.S. State Department investigators for several months to lovate Vincent.