Barcelona icon Xavi has revealed his honest opinion of Jose Mourinho’s ‘defensive’ tactics at Manchester United, admitting that he ‘doesn’t enjoy’ the manager’s style. Mourinho is under intense scrutiny at United after only five wins in all competitions since the…
Tambuwal gets Sokoto’s PDP gov ticket (Punch) * My VP position won’t clash with Obiano – Obi (Punch)
Tambuwal gets Sokoto’s PDP gov ticket (Punch) The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has rewarded the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, with the party’s governorship ticket for the 2019 election, an investigation by SUNDAY PUNCH has…
Shehu Sani quits APC (Punch) * Those who called me ‘Okoro-Hausa’ cannot rule Imo – Okorocha (Independent)
Shehu Sani quits APC (Punch) The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress. The Senator in a letter dated October 19 and addressed to the chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole,…
N4.65bn ONSA fund: EFCC moves Fayose to Lagos (Nation) * EFCC keeps mum about Ganduje’s corruption allegation (Punch)
N4.65bn ONSA fund: EFCC moves Fayose to Lagos (Nation) There were indications last night that the trial of ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose at a Federal High Court may begin on Monday. The ex-governor is facing trial in connection with N1.299 billion…
Why the Buhari administration engages foreign media – Lai Mohammed (Punch)* Fayemi dissolves boards of agencies, parastatals (Nation)
Why the Buhari administration engages foreign media – Lai Mohammed (Punch) The Federal Government says it is engaging foreign media organisations, networks and think tanks to shape their opinion on the true position of things and to also correct the…
Senate urges Nigerian government to secure release of Leah Sharibu (Guardian) * Why Buhari declined assent to bill seeking professionalisation of social works (Independent)
Senate urges Nigerian government to secure release of Leah Sharibu (Guardian) Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged the Nigerian government to secure the release of Leah Sharibu in captivity of a Boko-Haram splinter loyal to the Islamic State. Leah was amongst…
Scott McTominay set to leave Manchester United on loan
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to let Scott McTominay leave the club on loan in January. The 21-year-old has started just twice so far this season and one was in an unorthodox centre-back position in a chastening 3-1…
Carrick hails Mourinho as managerial ‘great’ alongside Ferguson (Guardian)
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick says Jose Mourinho is in an elite group alongside Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest managers of the past 30 years despite his current problems at Old Trafford. The former midfielder, 37, took up…
Man Utd players have to stand up – Rooney (BBC)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is an “easy target” and the players “have to do better”, says former Old Trafford striker Wayne Rooney. Mourinho has come under pressure after United made their worst start to a league campaign for 29…