Former Chelsea boss, Ancelotti eyes PL return

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he wants to work in the Premier League again and plans to return to management in January.

The former Chelsea boss has been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid in the summer and then undergoing a back operation.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, he said he hopes to be back in January and would like to manage again in England.

PHOTOS: Jurgen Klopp pictured enjoying a beer and a cigarette with his family on night out

Jurgen Klopp might not have had a game to take charge of on his first weekend as Liverpool manager, but that hasn't stopped him getting to know the city.

The German has taken full advantage of the majority of his squad being away on international duty by going on a night out with wife Ulla.

Having already been snapped enjoying a beer with fans since his arrival in Merseyside, pictures have now emerged of the former Borussia Dortmund boss having a pint and a cigarette.

Jesse Jagz buys car for his manager

Chocolate City rapper, Jesse Jagz has just toed the line of his elder brother, MI, by acquiring a BMW 2005 model for his manager Alahirah Dandonald. 

Confirming the news to NET, Dandonald who had no car before now said, ‘I really feel very happy, motivated and appreciated’. 

VIDEO: Surprise! Kanye West auditions for American Idol in San Francisco, California

The 38-year-old rapper decided he would try his hand at starting from the bottom in San Francisco, California, on Saturday.

Kanye West left Jennifer Lopez struggling to regain her composure after surprising her and her fellow judges by auditioning for American Idol.

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Jack Randhawa, 33, launched the policy in September after he became fed up of people buying small items so they could get change for the bus and ticket machines.

Lewis Hamilton closes in on title with Sochi win

Lewis Hamilton has moved potentially just one race away from a coveted third world championship after winning the Russian Grand Prix while Nico Rosberg retired.

Manchester City summer signing Kevin De Bruyne has a secret love for baking

Record Manchester City signing Kevin De Bruyne has a secret love for baking. The £54million man has reportedly been baking cakes and bringing them into the City Football Academy facilities for his pals to try.

After making the summer move to the Etihad, De Bruyne figured that one of the best ways to his team-mates hearts was via their bellies.

His hobby is partly inspired by his love for The Great British Bake Off, which he has watched religiously since sealing his big-money move to City.

I got vice-president prophecy in 2013 —Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said his election as the number two man in the country was prophesied in 2013.

Osinbajo said this on Friday night at the Pan African Gathering Conference for 2015 of the House of Revival Church, Brakpan, South Africa.

He said, “This prophetic gathering is very special indeed. One of the reasons why it is special is because it just shows you God works.”

Chelsea considering Diego Simeone as Jose Mourinho replacement

Chelsea are looking at Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone as a replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho was given a vote of confidence by owner Roman Abramovich last week. But he was made aware that he must now reassert his authority in the Stamford Bridge dressing room if he is to have a long-term future at the club.

That has prompted Chelsea to assess the possibility of prising Simeone out of Atletico.

PHOTOS: Justin Bieber fully NAKED in the revealing photographs which broke the internet

Pop brat Biebs, 21, dared to bare all as he went skinny dipping in a private pool while in Bora Bora recently and didn't realise he was being papped.

The pics show the star flashing his, um, tan lines, as he flaunts his hot bod and relaxes with rumoured British love interest Jayde Pierce, who was thankfully wearing a white robe.

I’m sorry, Enyeama begs Nigerians, holds meeting with NFF

Nigeria’s most capped footballer, Vincent Enyeama, on Saturday, apologised to Nigerians for the controversy surrounding his exit from the Super Eagles.

The goalkeeper, on Thursday, following a clash with the coach of the national team, Sunday Oliseh, had announced on Instagram that “I am out of the team. I am no more available for international duties.”

Barack Obama jokes Kanye West's US President bid is "CRAY"

President Barack Obama has issued Kanye West with some comical advice for his bid to become the next US President - and appeared to poke fun at Kim Kardashian .

Obama joked that Kanye's bid to become president, "or as he calls it, Peezy", was "CRAY" and made a quip by saying the star actually wants to be Speaker for the House.

While speaking at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in San Francisco, where the US rapper is set to perform later today, he told attendees: "A little bit later you're going to hear from a guy who I hear has been talking about launching a potential political career."

Jurgen Klopp gets to work as new Liverpool boss

Jurgen Klopp has wasted no time in his new managerial role at Liverpool by watching the U18 team on Saturday.

Having stated his ambitions to win a title with Liverpool within four years and describing himself as the 'normal one', it was probably no surprise to see him analysing the team's potential future stars play for the U18s on Saturday morning.

Alamieyeseigha dies of high blood pressure

 

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, died on Saturday at the age of 62.

It was learnt that he died of a high blood pressure.

No fresh Ebola case in Nigeria – FG

The Federal Government has cleared the air on the alleged outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Calabar, Cross River State.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Linus Awute, who made the clarification at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, said the EVD scare in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital resulted from the death of a patient, who was said to have manifested the symptoms of the killer disease.

He said, “It has been investigated clinically, also using laboratory tests. The young man was down with symptoms that are similar with that of Ebola. His temperature was 37 degrees. But he had not traveled outside Calabar. His family has a case of chicken pox.”

Liverpool new boss Jurgen Klopp tagged self as the 'normal one'

Jurgen Klopp may have labelled himself as the 'normal one', but Liverpool players have been told they are in for a special experience during the German's tenure at Anfield.

Klopp was appointed as Reds boss on Thursday, replacing Brendan Rodgers, and gave an impressive first press conference in which he said he was just a 'normal guy'.

Kashamu sacked as Tribunal orders fresh election

The Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday nullified the election of Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the red chamber.

I don’t want a retiring captain – Oliseh

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh on Wednesday explained why he opted for a new captain for the team – a decision that ignited a serious quarrel between the coach and his goalkeeper on Tuesday in Belgium where the Nigerian team are camping.

Oliseh said he chose Ahmed Musa as the new captain because he wanted a player that was not set to retire.

He said, “A lot is built around the captain and the way he carries on with the job means a lot to the team. A captain (Vincent Enyeama) who has said many times that he was retiring. From the onset he told me that and he has continued to say that. Now we are rebuilding a team to last over a long period of time.”

B’Haram attacks Buhari estate in Yobe, kills many

Police in Yobe State on Wednesday confirmed that suicide bombers attacked the state capital, Damaturu, in the early hours of the day and killed 18 persons and injured eight others.

It was however independently gathered that three out of the injured persons had been referred to Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Yobe State, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, who spoke to journalists a few hours after the attack, said the number of casualties stood at 18 persons while eight persons were wounded.

Jose Mourinho will continue in Chelsea job says Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti expects Chelsea to keep faith in manager Jose Mourinho and the Italian has ruled out his own return to work before next season.

The 56-year-old, who was sacked by Real Madrid in the summer, distanced himself from the vacant Liverpool job on Tuesday after he and Jurgen Klopp were approached to succeed Brendan Rodgers.

Diezani’s ally, Kola Aluko, faces extradition to UK

There were strong indications on Wednesday that Switzerland might extradite a Nigerian oil baron, Kola Aluko, to the United Kingdom.

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, in an electronic mail, confirmed that the UK had sought for mutual legal assistance from its country.

FIFA to suspend Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter has been told he is facing a 90-day provisional suspension from FIFA's ethics committee - a move which would finally spell the end of his time as president.

FIFA's ethics committee met this week after the Swiss attorney general opened criminal proceedings against Blatter over a £1.3m payment to UEFA President Michel Platini.

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Liverpool hope to appoint new manager Jurgen Klopp by Friday

Liverpool are in advanced talks to bring in Jurgen Klopp as their new manager and hope to confirm the deal within 48 hours.

Sky sources understand the German is expected to travel to Merseyside on Thursday to continue talks with the club over replacing Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday.

Manny Pacquiao ready to retire after one more fight!

Manny Pacquiao has given the strongest hint yet that he will retire from boxing after one last fight.

The 36-year-old (57-6-2-KO38) lost on points decision to unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather in May and having undergone rotator cuff surgery since, has been giving serious consideration to his future in the sport.

Pacquiao has been a congressman in his native Philippines since 2010 and confirmed earlier in the week his bid for a senate seat in national elections to be held in May next year.

Kim Kardashian lost her virginity at 14 to someone pretty famous!

Before RJ, Reggie Bush, Kris Humphries and Kanye West, there was another chap to steal Kimmie's heart.

You may have thought there was nothing left to learn about Kim Kardashian. But did you know she lost her virginity at the age of 14 - to a man also descended from celebrity royalty?

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Buhari Demands Fuel Imports From Oil Marketers Implicated In Fraud

Facing a huge cash crisis, President Muhammadu Buhari has resorted to unusual strategies for recovering some of the funds stolen from Nigeria’s treasury through a series of shady deals between former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and a group of indigenous oil companies and oil marketers she and former President Goodluck Jonathan favored.

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, brought the part of the illicit deals to public attention when he alerted Nigerians that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had failed to deposit $20 billion of oil revenues with the CBN. In addition, Mrs. Alison-Madueke had inked some deals, with the blessing of former President Jonathan, involving oil swaps and the transfer of certain oil wells reclaimed from multinational oil companies to shady Nigerian operators, including Jide Omokore and Kola Aluko.

Boyfriend dresses up as his girlfriend to sit for her exams because she was too nervous

A loved-up guy has been fined for dressing up as his girlfriend to sit her exams. Ayan Zhademov's girlfriend was too nervous to sit her exams, and nothing he did could calm her down - so the smitten 20 year old decided to do the test for her, wearing women's clothing. 

Exam invigilators in Zhetisai in south Kazakhstan only twigged that Ayan was male when they heard his deep voice.

Jose Mourinho banned from driving for six months

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been banned from driving for six months for speeding.

The football boss was also ordered to pay £910 by magistrates in court on Wednesday for driving at 60mph in a 50mph zone.

Lawan’s group threatens legal action against Saraki’s election

Members of the Senate Unity Forum, on Wednesday threatened to take a legal action against the election of Senator Bukola Saraki, which, according to them, did not follow due constitutional procedure.

The leader of the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, stated this while addressing journalists at the National Assembly Complex, after he led members of the group to stage a walkout in the chambers.

Mali and Senegal reach last eight

Mali stunned much-fancied Ghana, while Senegal beat Ukraine on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup. 

Mali produced a superb performance to beat Ghana 3-0, brushing aside the 2009 champions who had gone into the game as favourites, having beaten Argentina and won Group B. 

The Eaglets began strongly and made the breakthrough after 20 minutes when Diadie Samassekou rifled a shot into far corner after exchanging quick passes with Adama Traore.

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho warns Arsenal transfer of Petr Cech may have to be part-exchange deal

Jose Mourinho will let Petr Cech leave Chelsea for Arsenal - if he can sign a Gunners star in part-exchange.

The Special One has reluctantly agreed to owner Roman Abramovich's edict that keeper Cech should be allowed to quit Stamford Bridge after 11 years in search of regular first-team football as recognition of his outstanding service.

But Mourinho will only part with a Blues legend on his own terms - and he is prepared to play hard-ball with Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger.

Luis Enrique extends contract with Barcelona

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has signed a one-year contract extension with the European champions.

The former Barca and Real Madrid midfielder agreed terms on a deal which will keep him at the Nou Camp until 2017.

Enrique enjoyed a glittering first season at the club after returning to the Catalan capital, winning the Spanish League and the Spanish Cup before completing the treble with a Champions League victory over Juventus.

President Muhammadu Buhari Reacts To Election Outcomes Of Leaders Of The National Assembly

Senator Bukola Saraki of Kwara State emerged as the Senate President while Yakubu Dogara was voted Speaker of the House of Representatives.

 

Both men are members of the All Progressive Congress (APC), but they are not backed by the Party according to an official statement by the APC.

How Saraki emerged as Senate President

The APC lawmakers had on Tuesday morning converged at the International Conference Centre in Abuja for a meeting in which they were to be addressed by Buhari.

The meeting which was called by the APC leadership was to take place at about 9am while the inauguration was scheduled to hold at 10 am.

However, as of 10.56am, the lawmakers were still waiting for the President when news filtered in that the Senate had been inaugurated and that Saraki had emerged unopposed as the Senate President.

Klopp open to England move

Jurgen Klopp would be interested in moving to an ‘exciting’ Premier League club when he returns to management, his agent has revealed.

South African park rangers search for missing lion

Game rangers are searching for a lion which escaped from a wildlife park in South Africa's Western Cape province.

It is believed to have left the park, near the small town of Beaufort West, through a hole under the fence.

Miley Cyrus opens up about her sexuality as she admits being 'open to every single thing'

Miley Cyrus has spoken up about her sexuality as she admitted being "open to every single thing".

The 22-year-old is known as one of the most openly sexual pop stars in recent years and admitted she told her mother Tish she was bisexual at the tender age of 14.

Fifa scandal: Italian FIFA executive turns himself in

An Argentine wanted by the US in connection with the investigation into allegations of corruption at Fifa has turned himself in to police in Italy.

Alejandro Burzaco was the president of Argentine sports marketing firm Torneos y Competencias and one of 14 current and ex-Fifa officials and associates indicted over the scandal. Interpol had issued an alert requesting his arrest.

APC rejects Saraki, Dogara’s victory

Saraki(L) and Dogara(R)

The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday kicked against the emergence of Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara as the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively.

Saraki, a former Kwara State governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, emerged unopposed shortly after the Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, proclaimed the eighth Senate into existence.

Senator Ike Ekweremadu of the Peoples Democratic Party trounced Ali Ndume of the ruling party to become Saraki’s deputy.

Dogara   defeated the   former Minority Leader of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, in a keenly contested poll.

Amir Khan 'closer than ever to Floyd Mayweather fight'

Amir Khan is convinced he could be less than two weeks away from landing his long-awaited super-fight with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather.

Khan says there has been "movement" in negotiations since his routine win over Chris Algieri in New York on Friday night, and the fight could take place in the United States in September.

Andy Murray beats David Ferrer to set up semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray became the first British man to reach three French Open semi-finals after seeing four sets to see off David Ferrer.

Novak Djokovic destroys Rafael Nadal in straight sets to reach semi-finals

Novak Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal's reign as the King of Roland Garros with a thrilling quarter-final win over the defending champion.

The Spaniard has won nine titles here since 2005 – and had lost only one of his previous 70 matches here. But the world No 1 showed he is now the best player on the planet on any surface with a 7-5 6-3 6-1 win in two hours 26 minutes.

Senators, Reps to leave with 109 jeeps, 360 exotic cars

Senators and members of the House of Representatives will go home with the operational vehicles of the National Assembly currently in their possession as the 7th Assembly winds down on Friday.

Each of the 109 senators has a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, commonly referred to as ‘jeep’, assigned to them for “operational” purposes like carrying out committee and oversight duties.

The story is the same at the House, where each member has a 2011 model Toyota Camry attached to them for operational duties.

Baby twins run over by 'drunk driver 10 times over the limit' survive crash

Baby twins were recovering in hospital today after being run down in their pram by a 'drunk driver 10 times over the limit'.

The one-year-old toddlers were being taken for a walk in the park with their mum, when the alleged drunk came hurtling towards them.

New Real boss 'admires' Raheem Sterling

Rafael Benitez said he "admires" Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling at the news conference to confirm his appointment as Real Madrid manager. 

The ex-Liverpool manager has ended a two-year stint with Napoli, signing a three-year contract at the Bernabeu with the promise of "quality football" which "wins trophies".

Buhari likely to head oil ministry in new cabinet

There are speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari will keep the petroleum minister portfolio for himself in the new cabinet rather than trust anyone else with the ministry, which currently contributes over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s revenue.

Reuters quoted some close associates of the President as saying this on Tuesday.

Roger Federer beaten by Stan Wawrinka at the French Open

Second seed and 2009 champion Roger Federer is out of the French Open after a 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-4) defeat to Stan Wawrinka in an all-Swiss quarter-final. 

Wawrinka, 30, had lost all four of their previous matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has formally served the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial district, Buruji Kashamu, a notice by the United States government, demanding his extradition for drug-trafficking offences.

The service was said to have been made on June 1 in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/479/2015 with a copy made available to the Chief Judge, Federal High Court.

The agency has been at loggerheads with the Ijebu-born politician over an attempt to facilitate his extradition to the US.

50 dead in Maiduguri suicide bombing

A bomb blast has hit a busy market in the city of Maiduguri on Tuesday, killing as many as 50 people, according to eyewitnesses.  

A man blew himself up at Gamboru cattle market, according to witnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. One said he counted at least 20 bodies.

Al Jazeera’s Yvonne Ndege, reporting from Abuja, said many reports are still coming in from eyewitnesses.