[PHOTOS] Dele Alli’s Refusal To Speak To Me Hurts A Lot’ – Nigerian Dad Cries Out

Kehinde Alli, Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder, Dele Alli’s father has declared he is only interested in reuniting with his first-born son not his money.

Kehinde and Dele’s mother, Denise, split when the England midfielder was just a child but both have come out to voice their despair at playing no role in the player’s life.

Both parents say they have been unable to see their son since he signed for Spurs in February 2015. They were also absent when Dele, signed his first professional contract for MK Dons as a 16-year-old, as they were not invited or told about it.

You only condemn, Advice the Government, Laolu Akande tells Soludo

Laolu Akande, spokesman of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, says Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ought to have offered progressive ideas and join hands with the current administration.

Reacting to Soludo’s comment on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, Akande said the former CBN governor knows that Buhari has done well.

Soludo had said Buhari inherited a bad situation, but made it worse.

However, Akande opposed him, blaming the challenges of the current administration on “wrong-headed decisions of the past”.

King of Morocco Mohammed VI calls President Buhari in London

President Muhammadu Buhari has received a call from King of Morocco Mohammed VI, the presidency has said.

The president received the call at the Abuja House in London where he is presently on vacation.

According to Femi Adesina in a brief statement released today, March 2, the North African monarch called on Wednesday, March 1 to know about the Nigerian leader's state of health.

The statement said the King, who initiated the call, asked after the President's health and expressed satisfaction at his rate of improvement.

How I snubbed Barcelona move because of Guardiola – Ozil

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, has revealed that he snubbed a move to Barcelona in 2010, because their manager at the time, Pep Guardiola, showed lack of interest.

The German playmaker became one of the hottest players in Europe after playing for his country at the 2010 World Cup.

Barca were among the big European teams keen on Ozil, along with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Christian Pulisic, Ousmane Dembele turned down Liverpool approach

Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic and Ousmane Dembele have told FourFourTwo magazine that they both turned down approaches from Liverpool.

Pulisic, a long-standing target for Liverpool, said he was the subject of a €13 million bid in the summer, while Dembele says he met with manager Jurgen Klopp before agreeing his transfer to Dortmund from Rennes.

Klopp is an admirer of Pulisic, 18, who joined Dortmund's academy when the German was in charge, but the U.S. international recently extended his contract until 2020.

Man City's Sergio Aguero ignoring speculation over move to Real Madrid

Sergio Aguero says he is only focused on helping Manchester City achieve their aims this season amid reports the Argentina international could return to La Liga this summer.

El Mundo Deportivo and Marca recently reported that Real Madrid want to acquire Aguero at the end of the season to strengthen their attack.

The Sun on Sunday subsequently reported that the 28-year-old is eager to leave the Etihad and move to the Bernabeu having lost his starting place following the arrival of Brazilian winger Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras in January.

New Release Sweet Love by Wizkid

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PDP crisis: Jonathan asks Makarfi, Sheriff to step down

As part of measures to resolve the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has asked the two protagonists, Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi and Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, to step down.

Makarfi, the Caretaker Committee chairman, who is backed by governors elected on PDP platform and Sheriff, national chairman, who got a favourable judgment at the Court of Appeal recently, have been fighting for the control of the PDP, which has not only polarised the party but also weakened it.

After a meeting with Jonathan on Tuesday, PDP governors told the press they had resolved to adopt a political solution to the crisis. Sources at the meeting told Daily Sun that at the head of the political solution was Jonathan’s insistence for Makarfi and Sheriff to step down, for a new dawn in the party.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe turns 93; lauds Trump's nationalist stance

One of Africa's longest-standing leaders has voiced his approval for US President Donald Trump and his nationalist stance.
In an interview with state television broadcaster ZBC-TV to mark his 93rd birthday, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe praised Trump, saying that he agrees with Trump's isolationist position, while encouraging the world to "give him time."
"Well, America for America, America for Americans -- on that we agree," Mugabe said, during the interview, adding "Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans."
It is rare for the strongman to speak highly of any US leader. Although he said he was "surprised" by President Trump's election, he said he "did not like" Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton.

Police sergeant, others arrested for attempting to steal baby from hospital

The police have paraded a sergeant, Iseke Koradam, who was arrested at a hospital in Oke – Uvuru in Aboh, Mbaise Local Government Area while attempting to steal a baby.

The Imo State Police Commissioner, Taiwo Lakanu, said Mr. Koradam and his gang had confessed and would be charged to court soon.

“On February 22, Rev. Erancisco Emeh, Chinedu Ubah (30) and Ifeoma Joseph (27) were arrested at Orient Hospital in Oke-Uvuru Aboh Mbaise Local

Government while trying to steal a baby from the hospital.

Wenger set to replace Enrique as Barcelona manager

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has ruled himself out as a possible replacement for Luis Enrique.

On Wednesday night, Enrique announced that he will not continue as Barcelona coach next season after their 6-1 win at home against Sporting Gijon.

When asked about taking the job during his Thursday’s press conference, Wenger reiterated that he would prefer to continue at Arsenal.

Luis Enrique to step down as Barcelona manager at season's end

Luis Enrique has confirmed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in the summer.

The Barca coach has been constantly questioned this season about whether he would commit to the club beyond the current campaign but has always refused to respond.

On Wednesday, he announced his decision during his postmatch news conference after his side's 6-1 win against Sporting Gijon.

Alarm bells ring for charities as Trump pledges to slash foreign aid budget

The icy winds of US President Donald Trump's promise to cut and in some cases freeze US overseas assistance are blowing through the corridors of humanitarian agencies around the world.
Trump outlined his first budget proposal Monday, hiking military spending by $54 billion and slashing roughly the same amount from non-defense programs.
Foreign aid, which accounts for roughly 1% of the federal budget, is expected to be high on the list of areas to cut.
This includes military aid, debt relief, funds for long-term development programs, and also emergency aid.

Police: Indicted Baltimore officers '1930s-style gangsters'

Seven Baltimore officers were so unfazed by U.S. Justice Department scrutiny of abusive policing that they kept falsely detaining people, stealing their money and property, and faking reports to cover it up, according to a damning federal indictment.

Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against seven officers in Baltimore, where a consent decree approved in the final days of the Obama administration obligates police to stop abusive tactics and discriminatory practices, including unlawful stops of drivers and pedestrians.

Popular Illinois restaurant manager released from immigration detention

When Juan Carlos Hernandez-Pacheco walked out of immigration detention on Wednesday afternoon, he was greeted by some excited folks from his adopted Illinois hometown.
Tim Grigsby, who has been buddies with the married father of three for 10 years, told CNN his friend was happy to be out and overwhelmed by the support he has drawn from the residents of West Frankfort, a mining town of 8,000 people.
Grigsby and some other friends drove to Missouri to bring Hernandez home. Hernandez's family couldn't come to pick him up because one of his sons was sick, Grigsby said.
There was to be one stop on the way home, La Fiesta, the popular restaurant where Hernandez is a manager, for some Mexican food Hernandez has been craving.