Liverpool can challenge for the Premier League in 2015-16 - Origi

Divock Origi says he expects Liverpool to challenge for the Premier League title next season as he prepares to link up with the Reds this summer. Liverpool agreed to sign the Belgium international in a deal worth close to €13 million from Lille in July but immediately loaned him back to the French club. Brendan Rodgers' side subsequently finished sixth but Origi believes his new employers should be setting their sets higher in 2015-1...

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Corey Hill's Wife My Husband's Not Dead ... Please Pray For Him

The wife of former UFC fighter Corey Hill tells TMZ Sports ... her husband is still alive and fighting for his life ... despite statements from family, friends and the UFC saying he passed away this morning. Hill's close friends and family members had told the media earlier today that Hill died after a bout with pneumonia. But Lauran Hill says Corey is "resting and still alive" and they're praying he makes a full recovery. "My husband is a strong...

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Mourinho texted me the good news' - Schurrle to receive Premier League winners' medal

Former Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle was delighted to hear from Jose Mourinho that he will receive a winners' medal despite leaving Stamford Bridge for Wolfsburg during the Blues' triumphant campaign. The Germany international struggled for form and playing time in the first half of 2014-15, something on which he feels that his World Cup exploits played a big part, but will be recognised for his efforts. Harbouring no grudge over his exit from...

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Chelsea have given Cech permission to leave - agent

Chelsea have given Petr Cech permission to seek a transfer this summer, the goalkeeper's agent has confirmed. The Czech Republic international has been No.2 to Thibaut Courtois this season after the young Belgian returned from his loan at Atletico Madrid, with Jose Mourinho keen to keep two excellent keepers on his books. But Viktor Kolar, Cech's representative, says that his client is keen to seek first-team football elsewhere and the Blues...

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Higuain said he would retire if Napoli lost'

Gonzalo Higuain threatened to quit football if Napoli failed to beat Dnipro in the Europa League, according to defender Artem Fedetskiy. A solitary goal from Yevhen Seleznyov gave the Ukraine side a 1-0 win in the semi-final second leg and booked a place in their first ever European final with a 2-1 aggregate triumph. Higuain was defended by head coach Rafa Benitez following a poor display on Thursday but Fedetskiy says the Argentine should...

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Schalke 04 sack Sidney Sam

German side Schalke 04 have fired Sidney Sam and Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng. According to Schalke’s sporting director, Horst Heldt the decision was taken as a result of their 2-0 defeat to FC Cologne at the RheinEnergie Stadion. Sam was not listed for the game while Boateng was replaced by Jefferson Farfan in the 59th minute of the encounter. “Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt announced there would be consequences after Sunday’s defeat...

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Jordan Ibe wants to emulate Steven Gerrard

Jordan Ibe is hoping to emulate the lofty achievements of captain Steven Gerrard as well as follow his path to greatness. The Liverpool legend is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season as the club's third-highest appearance maker of all-time and fifth-highest scorer ever. Ibeh, who moved to Merseyside 2011 revealed how the former English international has been a role model to upcoming players while lamenting his department from the Reds...

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OJB Jezreel says he hasn't relapsed

Hi my name is Babatunde okungbowa a.k.a OJB Jezreel. I'd like to set the record straight, am at home and healthy with my family going about my normal business. Obviously bloggers don't research before they post. If they did they would know that a transplant patient will always do routine checkups cus of infections etc. Mmmm nuff said am sure hiptv, orisun tv,encomium,el tv and black jerzie seeing and speaking with me in the past 2 weeks....

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Japanese porn industry hit by shortage of men. 70 men to 10,000 women

Japanese $20billion porn industry is under threat as their men have refused to participate. According to reports, there are about 70 male actors to 10,000 women. Lol. Below is a report from Punemirror For a man carrying a nation's libido on his shoulders, Japanese "porn king Shimiken" looks as fresh as a daisy. The 35-year-old cult hero, described by one director as the Cristiano Ronaldo of sex and famed for his Herculean powers between...

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Mother's Day surprise from President Obama to some lucky mums

US President, Barack Obama yesterday surprised three mothers by calling them on the phone to wish them a Happy Mother's Day. According to a White House source, Pres. Obama called Stephanie Tarr from Minnesota, Dawn Miller from Arizona and Patricia Church from Florida, who had at one point or the other written letters to the president. "Hi. This is Barack Obama. Your President." Obama said "I know how tough it is to raise kids and do right by...

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Messi's matured a lot since World Cup, says Martino

Lionel Messi has matured a lot since the last World Cup, according to Argentina head coach Gerardo Martino. The Barcelona forward skippered the national side to the final of the tournament in Brazil, with his goals in the group stage proving particularly important. Messi will be back in international action this summer at the Copa America in Chile, this time under the guidance of Martino – his former Barca boss who replaced Alejandro Sabella...

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HAPPY NEW MONTH

With let’s twist a fresh sheet with the perfume of fresh rainwater. Let’s overlook earlier period errors making punishment for this month. Transfer you these good wishes to carry you trust and joyfulness Happy New mont...

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Lagos Govt to provide Wi-Fi services for residents (in parks only)

The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos state Ministry of Information Communication Technology, ICT, Mrs Nike Animashaun, has revealed plans by the state government to provide Wi-Fi services to residents of the state. Speaking at the state ministerial briefing in Alausa recently, Mrs Animashaun said the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be installed in parks within the state. She listed the first parks to benefit from the WiFi installment...

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GEJ sacks NHIS CEO, confirms Gwarzo as DG SEC & Peter Obi as chairman of SEC

State House press statement President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment with immediate effect. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NH...

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Boko Haram is a fraud - Buhari

A statement from Gen Buhari signed by his media aide, Shehu Garba. "The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base," General Buhari told visiting leaders of Nassarawa State who came to congratulate him on his emergence as President-elect. No religion allows for the killing of children in school dormitory, in markets and places of worship. They have nothing to do with religion. They are terrorists and we are going...

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