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Thursday, 23 February 2017
Breaking News: 9 Months after winning the EPL, Leicester City sacks Claudio Raneiri
Claudio, appointed City manager in July 2015, led the Foxes to the greatest triumph in the Club’s 133-year history last season, as we were crowned champions of England for the first time. His status as the most successful Leicester City manager of all time is without question.
However, domestic results in the current campaign have placed the Club’s Premier League status under threat and the Board reluctantly feels that a change of leadership, while admittedly painful, is necessary in the Club’s greatest interest.
Vice Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “This has been the most difficult decision we have had to make in nearly seven years since King Power took ownership of Leicester City. But we are duty-bound to put the Club’s long-term interests above all sense of personal sentiment, no matter how strong that might be.
“Claudio has brought outstanding qualities to his office. His skilful management, powers of motivation and measured approach have been reflective of the rich experience we always knew he would bring to Leicester City. His warmth, charm and charisma have helped transform perceptions of the Club and develop its profile on a global scale. We will forever be grateful to him for what he has helped us to achieve.
“It was never our expectation that the extraordinary feats of last season should be replicated this season. Indeed, survival in the Premier League was our first and only target at the start of the campaign. But we are now faced with a fight to reach that objective and feel a change is necessary to maximise the opportunity presented by the final 13 games.”
First Team preparations for Monday’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool will resume on Saturday, with Assistant Manager Craig Shakespeare and First Team Coach Mike Stowell taking charge of the squad until a new manager is appointed.
Assistant Manager and First Team Coach Paolo Benetti and First Team Sport Science and Conditioning Coach Andrea Azzalin have also parted company with the Club and leave with our thanks for their service and best wishes for the future.
The Board will now begin the recruitment process and will make no further comment until that process is completed.
Photo: British-born Nigerian woman rocks traditional attire to visit the Queen of England
Anionwu was born by an Irish mother and a Nigerian father. She has lived all her life in London and has had an excellent career as a Nurse.
She met her father for the first time when she was 25 and has since embraced the Nigerian culture. She is most times seen in Nigerian attires. She looks beautiful.
Lol! See how a lady prevented another girl from coming near her man (video)
Talk about protecting what is yours! So this happened at a date auction where the ladies are supposed to try and seduce the men in order to get higher bidding.
A lady decided to seduce a man who came with his girl and got the shock of her life when the girlfriend raised a leg preventing her from coming near her man. The girl who was curved later took to twitter to confess that she actually wanted the lady and not the man. Watch the video and read her reaction after the cut..
A lady decided to seduce a man who came with his girl and got the shock of her life when the girlfriend raised a leg preventing her from coming near her man. The girl who was curved later took to twitter to confess that she actually wanted the lady and not the man. Watch the video and read her reaction after the cut..
Lagos state House of Assembly member asks FG to stop airing BB Nigeria, says its against our values as Nigerians
In a statement released today, Olulade who is the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services, said the show is not in anyway promoting the African values. According to him, the content of the show is aline to the values and culture of Nigeria. His statement in part reads;
“We have culture and tradition in this country that we must not allow to die. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and Culture, needs to reconsider the implications of Big Brother Naija on our culture and youths. The content of Big Brother Naija reality show is alien to our culture. This show is contrary to the rich cultural values we are trying to promote and bring to the front burner. It is sad that our young children including adults are made to watch such content. This kind of programme promotes obscenity and immorality. We must not encourage such if our hallowed cultural heritage would be preserved. We cannot prevent our inquisitive young ones from watching the obscene displays that permeate the show. I think the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) should, without delay, stop this programme if this government means business in the promotion of our cultural values. The show does not add any value to our education, social and economic life. It is a big mockery of Nigerian culture and tradition. I will want to urge all parents and guardians to be on their guard and guide their children and wards aright on what they watch on TV. The implication of allowing the children to keep watching this show can be negative. Our children should not be allowed to be corrupt because this may affect their future aspiration,”
Justin Bieber takes Kourtney Kardashian to Church but Kourtney's choice of outfit is what's got people talking
Justin Bieber, who has reportedly become born again and has been preaching Jesus to his crew members, recently took his evangelism to the Kardashian family by taking Kourtney to church.
Last night, the rumoured former flames were seen arriving a Los Angeles church at the same time, for evening prayers.
For the religious outing, mother-of-three, Kourtney, wore a sheer top that showed off her black bra beneath. She also had on a leather aviator jacket on top of her blouse but made no effort to try to conceal her bra with the jacket which was left hanging open.
Rumours began to circulate that Kourtney and Justin were in a romantic relationship after the pair were caught cuddling late one night in early 2016. Justin joked off the rumors while Kourtney insisted that they were just friends. Since her split from her partner, Scott Disick, Kourtney and Justin have become closer again and were spotted earlier in the year as they enjoyed a night out in each other's company.
Last night, the rumoured former flames were seen arriving a Los Angeles church at the same time, for evening prayers.
For the religious outing, mother-of-three, Kourtney, wore a sheer top that showed off her black bra beneath. She also had on a leather aviator jacket on top of her blouse but made no effort to try to conceal her bra with the jacket which was left hanging open.
Rumours began to circulate that Kourtney and Justin were in a romantic relationship after the pair were caught cuddling late one night in early 2016. Justin joked off the rumors while Kourtney insisted that they were just friends. Since her split from her partner, Scott Disick, Kourtney and Justin have become closer again and were spotted earlier in the year as they enjoyed a night out in each other's company.
Is this even healthy or safe? Viral photo of a woman breastfeeding a puppy
"So my dog died and she had just had pups. So they were hungry and my aunt decided to do this to try and help them."
Photo: Lol...this Nigerian tomboy is not here for jokes...
Hian, take am easy. Lol. I have no idea what caused the rant but read her post below. She goes by the Facebook name Peche...probably short for Patience
"I told you before say your tomboy dey learn. But some idiots didn't get the post. I finished from army day school and the blood was still in me. That thuglife. I insult and fight with irresponsible teachers. the only pple I was scared of were my school soldiers,
BBC compares President Buhari's absence to Big Brother Nigeria competition....lol
In this article published on its page today, BBC compared President Buhari's vacation to the UK with the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria competition currently taking place in South Africa.
According to the article, while Big Brother Nigeria gives updates, President Buhari who has extended his stay in the UK, does not give updates. Read the article after the cut.
As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was beginning his latest visit to London more than a month ago, a new series of Big Brother Nigeria was getting under way.
A former military ruler known for his no-nonsense style would appear to have little in common with a reality TV show where contestants engage in attention-seeking behaviour.
But both subjects were soon generating headlines for the same reason - neither of them were in Nigeria.
It turned out that Big Brother was actually being filmed in South Africa - a decision that led Nigeria's information minister to launch an investigation.
While the howls of protests from outraged Big Brother fans soon died down, the clamour over Nigeria's leader's extended medical stay in London is not going away.
President Buhari's absence comes as Africa's most populous nation is gripped by its worst economic crisis in decades, and faces the threat of famine in north-east Nigeria, which has been devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency.
And unlike Big Brother, there are no constant updates - in fact, President Buhari, 74, has not given a single interview since arriving in the UK.
Instead, the Nigerian public is relying on pictures - posted on Twitter - of their leader meeting senior UK officials as proof that he still is alive.
The latest statement issued by the government said there was "no cause for worry" about the president's health but his medical leave was being extended.
Nigerians have now heard their leader's voice for the first time since he left for the UK after a telephone conversation with the governor of the northern state of Kanowas played out loud at a prayer meeting.
His month-long stay so far has angered some Nigerians after he promised to crack down on "medical tourism" by officials.
Last June, President Buhari spent nearly two weeks in London receiving treatment for an ear infection.
But the bigger issue this time is that officials have repeatedly refused to disclose his illness and are not saying when he will return to Nigeria.
'Urgent decisions'
In a country where rumours are rife, the presidential statements have done little to dampen the speculation about the leader's health.
Nigerians are acutely sensitive to leaders travelling abroad for medical reasons afterPresident Umaru Yar'Adua died while in office in 2010.
For months, the public was kept in the dark while he received treatment in Saudi Arabia.
The period of uncertainty created deep political instability in the country.
The current president's supporters say that is emphatically not the case this time.
They point to the fact that President Buhari constitutionally handed over power to his vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, as he has done on previous trips, rather than governing from afar.
He did take one phone call while in London, however, from the US President Donald Trump - the first between the two leaders.
"There is no vacuum at the top," says political analyst Jibrin Ibrahim.
"President Buhari takes his constitutional role seriously, and has not personalised power, unlike other African leaders.
Lack of authority?
"My chief criticism is that his government has been acting like it has all the time in the world, when in fact urgent decisions needed to be made in regard to the economy."
But, perhaps, one of the most striking things about President Buhari's absence has been the go-getting style of the acting leader.
Yemi Osinbajo is preparing to launch an economic recovery plan.
He also led a high-profile delegation to the Niger Delta to voice support for a government agreement with local militants groups that have seriously disrupted the region's oil production.
But critics say that despite all his activity, the vice-president has no real authority.
"He cannot perform because ministers and other political appointments are not obliged to be loyal to him as he didn't appoint them," said Isuwa Dogo, a political analyst, and a member of the opposition party.
"President Buhari is a public figure and there is no need for him to hide behind his health issues.
"I want him to be back in the county. If there are successes, he will get the credit. If there are failures, he will get the blame."
So, while Big Brother fans will know in April who has been crowned the series winner, for now, no-one seems to know when Nigeria's president will come back home.
According to the article, while Big Brother Nigeria gives updates, President Buhari who has extended his stay in the UK, does not give updates. Read the article after the cut.
As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was beginning his latest visit to London more than a month ago, a new series of Big Brother Nigeria was getting under way.
A former military ruler known for his no-nonsense style would appear to have little in common with a reality TV show where contestants engage in attention-seeking behaviour.
But both subjects were soon generating headlines for the same reason - neither of them were in Nigeria.
It turned out that Big Brother was actually being filmed in South Africa - a decision that led Nigeria's information minister to launch an investigation.
While the howls of protests from outraged Big Brother fans soon died down, the clamour over Nigeria's leader's extended medical stay in London is not going away.
President Buhari's absence comes as Africa's most populous nation is gripped by its worst economic crisis in decades, and faces the threat of famine in north-east Nigeria, which has been devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency.
And unlike Big Brother, there are no constant updates - in fact, President Buhari, 74, has not given a single interview since arriving in the UK.
Instead, the Nigerian public is relying on pictures - posted on Twitter - of their leader meeting senior UK officials as proof that he still is alive.
The latest statement issued by the government said there was "no cause for worry" about the president's health but his medical leave was being extended.
Nigerians have now heard their leader's voice for the first time since he left for the UK after a telephone conversation with the governor of the northern state of Kanowas played out loud at a prayer meeting.
His month-long stay so far has angered some Nigerians after he promised to crack down on "medical tourism" by officials.
Last June, President Buhari spent nearly two weeks in London receiving treatment for an ear infection.
But the bigger issue this time is that officials have repeatedly refused to disclose his illness and are not saying when he will return to Nigeria.
'Urgent decisions'
In a country where rumours are rife, the presidential statements have done little to dampen the speculation about the leader's health.
Nigerians are acutely sensitive to leaders travelling abroad for medical reasons afterPresident Umaru Yar'Adua died while in office in 2010.
For months, the public was kept in the dark while he received treatment in Saudi Arabia.
The period of uncertainty created deep political instability in the country.
The current president's supporters say that is emphatically not the case this time.
They point to the fact that President Buhari constitutionally handed over power to his vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, as he has done on previous trips, rather than governing from afar.
He did take one phone call while in London, however, from the US President Donald Trump - the first between the two leaders.
"There is no vacuum at the top," says political analyst Jibrin Ibrahim.
"President Buhari takes his constitutional role seriously, and has not personalised power, unlike other African leaders.
Lack of authority?
"My chief criticism is that his government has been acting like it has all the time in the world, when in fact urgent decisions needed to be made in regard to the economy."
But, perhaps, one of the most striking things about President Buhari's absence has been the go-getting style of the acting leader.
Yemi Osinbajo is preparing to launch an economic recovery plan.
He also led a high-profile delegation to the Niger Delta to voice support for a government agreement with local militants groups that have seriously disrupted the region's oil production.
But critics say that despite all his activity, the vice-president has no real authority.
"He cannot perform because ministers and other political appointments are not obliged to be loyal to him as he didn't appoint them," said Isuwa Dogo, a political analyst, and a member of the opposition party.
"President Buhari is a public figure and there is no need for him to hide behind his health issues.
"I want him to be back in the county. If there are successes, he will get the credit. If there are failures, he will get the blame."
So, while Big Brother fans will know in April who has been crowned the series winner, for now, no-one seems to know when Nigeria's president will come back home.
Actress, Grace Ama celebrates her birthday with stunning new photos
Nollywood actress, Grace Ama turned a year older today and she shared these stunning photos to mark the day. She captioned one of the photos;
"Who am I that you should care for me, endow me with your great grace. Yes, you formed me in my mother's womb and of course I could as well have died in the womb and if I did, it would not change who you are as God.
Kenyan model who claimed she was assaulted by her Nigerian baby daddy admits she used to slap him during arguments (Video)
“Hey everyone. My account was hacked by Bola Gold. He took my phones and is using my WhatsApp to talk to people.The allegations were so serious that Bola was arrested and locked up and he had to beg for his release. And when it happened, he packed up his things and went back to Nigeria never to be heard of again.
I don’t have a phone right now. He beat me last night at B-Club and has been harassing my family and I. If you have me on WhatsApp, block the number. This man is a psycho.” She posted on Instagram. See the previous report here: here
That story was water under the bridge up until recently when Francene sat down for an interview. She spoke about the issue for the first time and in an interesting twist events admitted that she was actually the one initiating the violence.
She spoke of how they would go out, end up drunk and in the process of it all get into an argument. Sometimes these arguments would really escalate and she would end up slapping Bola who would in turn retaliate.
And on whether they still talk, apparently yes since they have a child together. She also spoke of how she started dating some Kenyan guy after the incident and how it didn’t work out. Apparently Kenyan men don’t make the best men for a number of reasons which you can find in this video below:
Watch the video below...
Photos: Peddlers are using Quran to smuggle drugs
Saudi authorities are now vigilant to eradicate drug peddling as smugglers around the world are adopting new innovative methods to carry drugs into the country.
According to Al Arabiya, the peddlers now smuggle drugs using the Quran. Pictures shared by the website also show drugs hidden in a Quran.
Drug peddlers are also using condoms for smuggling. Despite the huge risk of package splitting, smugglers do not hesitate to swallow bundles of drugs wrapped in condoms.
According to Al Arabiya, the peddlers now smuggle drugs using the Quran. Pictures shared by the website also show drugs hidden in a Quran.
Drug peddlers are also using condoms for smuggling. Despite the huge risk of package splitting, smugglers do not hesitate to swallow bundles of drugs wrapped in condoms.
They previously used sheep's intestines, tangerines, tomatoes, peanut kernels, auto parts, gas cylinders, lamps and books for smuggling. One of the most common substance smuggled includes Captagon tablets. The drug acts as a mental and physical stimulant and is known to be used by Daesh to keep them awake during gun fights.
More photos below...
Youths injured in communal clash between Okrika youths and Eleme Youths in Rivers state (Graphic Photos)
Open Letter: Dear Bisola, we the association of single parents are disappointed with your act on national TV
A concerned fan @fumsky penned an open letter to Bisola, one of the housemates in the on-going Big Brother Naija, on instagram. Read what she wrote after the cut...
Dear @iambisola, we the association of single parent are disappointed with your act on national TV few days ago.. I followed you because of your presence on social media.. Anytime I go through your page whenever am tired from work or bored, I can't help but laugh and still praise you... When I now found out that you are a single mother and doing well for yourself with over 100,000 thousands loyal followers I said to myself, Funmi, when will you get here?
After what you did, I wonder what you do on a good day when no one is watching.. While you were giving someone a head on national TV, weren't you thinking of throat cancer?Don't you love the daughter you hustling for that much how she will feel when she grows up? (Even the so called married man doesn't even know if you have epileptic diseases and he left his private part to a total stranger..)after 10years when your princess is all grown up, someone somewhere will bring this act of yours and she will never forgive you for this stupid act.
Bisola, once you are a mother or father, your life, and what you do doesn't belong to you 100percent.. again . You must live a good legacy for your children to follow.. What will you tell little princess if she comes home and tell you she gave someone she just met at a party a BJ when she grows up?
Bisola, I dunno know how you were brought up but you life can be better and you can make it better than your parent.
Dear Bisola, the deed has been done. When you get out of big brother Nigeria, just go to GOD and ask him for forgiveness he's ever faithful and merciful.. He will cleanse all sins and make your part straight again.. Just keep doing what you good at.. Make us laugh again.. GOD loves you and am still a loyal fan
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