Man Utd transfers: Arturo Vidal appears to rule out a move to Old Trafford this summer

Juventus midfielder Arturo VidalPhoto: Football.ua/Wikimedia Arturo Vidal has dealt Manchester Uniteda blow by appearing to rule out a transfer to Old Trafford this summer. The Chile international has emerged as the Red Devils’ top targets in recent days as new manager Louis van Gaallooks to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new campaign. Liverpoolhave also been credited with an interest in the 27-year-old, who scored 11 goals and made five assists in 32 Serie Agames last season. However, Vidal now appears to have ruled out a move to United, although he stopped short of fully committing himself to Juventus. “I’m still on holiday at the moment,” Vidal toldGazzetta dello Sport. “Can I say I’m staying at Juve? I don’t know. On Monday I’ll talk to [Juve boss Massimiliano] Allegri then we’ll see. “I’m happy here. I’m calm. I believe Juve fans can be too. I still haven’t spoken to Allegri or my team-mates. And when asked if he is going to Manchester, Vidal replied: “No, no.” Vidal has won three Serie A titles since joining Juventus from Bayer Leverkusen in 2011.

Man Utd transfers: Arturo Vidal appears to rule out a move to Old Trafford this summer

Juventus midfielder Arturo VidalPhoto: Football.ua/Wikimedia Arturo Vidal has dealt Manchester Uniteda blow by appearing to rule out a transfer to Old Trafford this summer. The Chile international has emerged as the Red Devils’ top targets in recent days as new manager Louis van Gaallooks to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new campaign. Liverpoolhave also been credited with an interest in the 27-year-old, who scored 11 goals and made five assists in 32 Serie Agames last season. However, Vidal now appears to have ruled out a move to United, although he stopped short of fully committing himself to Juventus. “I’m still on holiday at the moment,” Vidal toldGazzetta dello Sport. “Can I say I’m staying at Juve? I don’t know. On Monday I’ll talk to [Juve boss Massimiliano] Allegri then we’ll see. “I’m happy here. I’m calm. I believe Juve fans can be too. I still haven’t spoken to Allegri or my team-mates. And when asked if he is going to Manchester, Vidal replied: “No, no.” Vidal has won three Serie A titles since joining Juventus from Bayer Leverkusen in 2011.

Today Is The National Hot Dog Day!

Today is National Hot Dog Day! Unfortunately, the president of the National Pork Producers Council is unavailable to celebrate, since he was arrested this afternoon in Washingtontrying to enter a Capitol complex office with his unlicensed 9mm pistol. He's probably being grilled by police.

Today Is The National Hot Dog Day!

Today is National Hot Dog Day! Unfortunately, the president of the National Pork Producers Council is unavailable to celebrate, since he was arrested this afternoon in Washingtontrying to enter a Capitol complex office with his unlicensed 9mm pistol. He's probably being grilled by police.

Lampard Joins New York City on Two-Year Contract

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has signed with new Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York City FC on a two-year contract, the team said on Thursday (July 24). Lampard, who was unveiled at a news conference in Brooklyn, became New York's second major signing following the arrival of ex-Barcelona and Spain forward David Villa to the club which will join MLS next year

Lampard Joins New York City on Two-Year Contract

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has signed with new Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York City FC on a two-year contract, the team said on Thursday (July 24). Lampard, who was unveiled at a news conference in Brooklyn, became New York's second major signing following the arrival of ex-Barcelona and Spain forward David Villa to the club which will join MLS next year

Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar – Who should host Bigg Boss 8?

For some time now we’ve been a part of the great debate as to who will host Bigg Boss 8? Buzz suggests that Akshay Kumar will be stepping into Salman Khan’s shoes as the host ofBigg Boss 8. However, rumours were also doing rounds that theKickactor is adjusting his dates to accommodate one more season of hosting this hit reality show on Colors. But, a fair feathered friend hints that Khiladi Kumar is indeed the front runner to hostBigg Boss. BollywoodLifers while the debate is on, who do you think should hostBigg Boss 8? Salman Khan:While the Dabangg has won us over on small screen with his hit innings as our dost and host, it seems like the last season wasn’t pleasant. Didn’t we see Sallu miyaan’s angry avatar. Also the eternal bachelor of Bollywood was accused of being biased towards friends Tanisha Mukerji and Armaan Kohli. Not just that, it was a war between Gauahar Khan’s lover Kushal Tandon and Salman Khan on social media. Clearly last season wasn’t smooth sailing and Bhai even threatened to quit hosting the show. However, we hear with his filmi calendar full, the actor has no dates to spare. But, if SK decides to leave his shoes empty, then it will indeed be a big gap to fill in. Akshay Kumar:Just like Salman the Rowdy Rathore too has committed his dates. His stint on mall screen too has been a hit. His sex appeal, sense of humour and stunts have impressed the TV audience. Not to forget like Sallu, Akki too has a great track record on both silver and small screen, Bigg Boss 8 might just be another delightful treat for his fans. BollywoodLifers, choose your pick between Akshay and Salman and vote in the box below…

Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar – Who should host Bigg Boss 8?

For some time now we’ve been a part of the great debate as to who will host Bigg Boss 8? Buzz suggests that Akshay Kumar will be stepping into Salman Khan’s shoes as the host ofBigg Boss 8. However, rumours were also doing rounds that theKickactor is adjusting his dates to accommodate one more season of hosting this hit reality show on Colors. But, a fair feathered friend hints that Khiladi Kumar is indeed the front runner to hostBigg Boss. BollywoodLifers while the debate is on, who do you think should hostBigg Boss 8? Salman Khan:While the Dabangg has won us over on small screen with his hit innings as our dost and host, it seems like the last season wasn’t pleasant. Didn’t we see Sallu miyaan’s angry avatar. Also the eternal bachelor of Bollywood was accused of being biased towards friends Tanisha Mukerji and Armaan Kohli. Not just that, it was a war between Gauahar Khan’s lover Kushal Tandon and Salman Khan on social media. Clearly last season wasn’t smooth sailing and Bhai even threatened to quit hosting the show. However, we hear with his filmi calendar full, the actor has no dates to spare. But, if SK decides to leave his shoes empty, then it will indeed be a big gap to fill in. Akshay Kumar:Just like Salman the Rowdy Rathore too has committed his dates. His stint on mall screen too has been a hit. His sex appeal, sense of humour and stunts have impressed the TV audience. Not to forget like Sallu, Akki too has a great track record on both silver and small screen, Bigg Boss 8 might just be another delightful treat for his fans. BollywoodLifers, choose your pick between Akshay and Salman and vote in the box below…

Is THIS the new look Chelsea first team for next season??

With plenty of speculation around on almost a daily basis as to who Chelsea are going to sign, could this be Jose Mourinho's first choice starting eleven next season?

In the coming days, Chelsea are expected to make as many as FOUR signings. Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Tiago and Filipe Luis are all expected to sign (if reports are to be believed) and I just wondered how our strongest eleven would line up.

I personally believe the signing of Fabregas would indicate a switch in formation for Mourinho to revert back to 4-3-3 to accommodate him as I do not believe he would be considered in one of the attacking three areas and isn't suited to playing a deeper holding role.

For Mourinho to get the benefit of Fabregas, he needs to play him in the same role as Frank Lampard had when he first came to manage the club. Playing with the freedom to push forward but also to dominate and dictate the game in midfield is what Fabregas is all about and it's my opinion that he would flourish in the role.

If all these reports and opinions are to be believed, Thibaut Courtois is to return to Chelsea as our new number one in goal with Petr Cech being sold so he starts.

Cesar Azpilicueta reverts back to his favoured position at right back in place of Branislav Ivanovic with the new signing Filipe Luis at left back, both either side of John Terry and Gary Cahill.

Nemanja Matic will start in the holding role and I believe Mourinho will deploy Ramires as the other midfielder with licence to get up and down alongside Fabregas.

Eden Hazard starts wide left and Willian wide right with Diego Costa leading the forward line.

So what do you think? Is that our strongest eleven and would that team have a chance of silverware next season?

Is THIS the new look Chelsea first team for next season??

With plenty of speculation around on almost a daily basis as to who Chelsea are going to sign, could this be Jose Mourinho's first choice starting eleven next season?

In the coming days, Chelsea are expected to make as many as FOUR signings. Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Tiago and Filipe Luis are all expected to sign (if reports are to be believed) and I just wondered how our strongest eleven would line up.

I personally believe the signing of Fabregas would indicate a switch in formation for Mourinho to revert back to 4-3-3 to accommodate him as I do not believe he would be considered in one of the attacking three areas and isn't suited to playing a deeper holding role.

For Mourinho to get the benefit of Fabregas, he needs to play him in the same role as Frank Lampard had when he first came to manage the club. Playing with the freedom to push forward but also to dominate and dictate the game in midfield is what Fabregas is all about and it's my opinion that he would flourish in the role.

If all these reports and opinions are to be believed, Thibaut Courtois is to return to Chelsea as our new number one in goal with Petr Cech being sold so he starts.

Cesar Azpilicueta reverts back to his favoured position at right back in place of Branislav Ivanovic with the new signing Filipe Luis at left back, both either side of John Terry and Gary Cahill.

Nemanja Matic will start in the holding role and I believe Mourinho will deploy Ramires as the other midfielder with licence to get up and down alongside Fabregas.

Eden Hazard starts wide left and Willian wide right with Diego Costa leading the forward line.

So what do you think? Is that our strongest eleven and would that team have a chance of silverware next season?

Adamawa Acting Gov Sworn In, Says Dark Days Of Nyako’s Rule Over

           

Following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako yesterday, the former Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn in as the Acting Governor of the state by Justice Ambrose Mamadi.

In his acceptance speech shortly after he took the oath of office, Fintiri promised to pay the outstanding two months salaries owed the state civil servants by the ousted governor.
“The civil servants will get all their entitlements and benefits including the two months salaries they are yet to receive”.
The acting governor implored the people of the state to join hands with him as a team to bring back the state from the era of darkness that characterized the Nyako administration, adding that “This is a new beginning for the people of Adamawa State”.
Fintiri assured his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he would work for its victory in the coming election adding that he was on transition assignment.
Fintiri is to govern the state in acting capacity for a period not exceeding three months after which elections will be conducted by INEC for a substantive governor, who will complete Nyako’s tenure

Adamawa Acting Gov Sworn In, Says Dark Days Of Nyako’s Rule Over

           

Following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako yesterday, the former Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn in as the Acting Governor of the state by Justice Ambrose Mamadi.

In his acceptance speech shortly after he took the oath of office, Fintiri promised to pay the outstanding two months salaries owed the state civil servants by the ousted governor.
“The civil servants will get all their entitlements and benefits including the two months salaries they are yet to receive”.
The acting governor implored the people of the state to join hands with him as a team to bring back the state from the era of darkness that characterized the Nyako administration, adding that “This is a new beginning for the people of Adamawa State”.
Fintiri assured his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he would work for its victory in the coming election adding that he was on transition assignment.
Fintiri is to govern the state in acting capacity for a period not exceeding three months after which elections will be conducted by INEC for a substantive governor, who will complete Nyako’s tenure

Impeachment: We’ll Sanction Any Lawmaker That Develops Cold-Feet – Adamawa PDP Elders

           

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Adamawa State have threatened to sanction any PDP member of the state House of Assembly, who backs down from current efforts to impeach both Governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy Bala Ngillari.

The stakeholders handed the warning following media reports that the governor and the 20 PDP lawmakers met in Abuja during the week and amicably resolved their differences.
The spokesman of the PDP Elders and Stakeholder’s Forum and a former governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP, Dr. Umar Ardo, speaking to reporters yesterday in Yola, the state capital, said that the impeachment saga is a PDP affair and any lawmaker, within the party’s fold who retraces his step will be sanctioned.

Impeachment: We’ll Sanction Any Lawmaker That Develops Cold-Feet – Adamawa PDP Elders

           

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Adamawa State have threatened to sanction any PDP member of the state House of Assembly, who backs down from current efforts to impeach both Governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy Bala Ngillari.

The stakeholders handed the warning following media reports that the governor and the 20 PDP lawmakers met in Abuja during the week and amicably resolved their differences.
The spokesman of the PDP Elders and Stakeholder’s Forum and a former governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP, Dr. Umar Ardo, speaking to reporters yesterday in Yola, the state capital, said that the impeachment saga is a PDP affair and any lawmaker, within the party’s fold who retraces his step will be sanctioned.

5 Reason Davido is far better than Wizkid.

1. ARROGANCE – WIZKID Wizkid, from what we know, he came from a middle class family but he acts like he’s been living the life of gold already. He’s been making dumb comments to his fans who made him. He once said “when broke people think they have a say” to a fan who inquired about his next album. These same fans made him and just like a typical African star. We’ve heard bad rumors about the kid star concerning his fans. 2. PLANLESS – WIZKID Wizkid is just following the footsteps of D’Banj who rose to the sky and dropped like God kicked him back to earth. He is rushing for international fame just typical of most African musicians thinking that is the way to heaven. Truth is, you need to conquer your world first. Currently Davido is popular all over Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Zimbabwe and his home country, Nigeria. He seems to have a plan, trying to conquer his continent before moving to the world. Wizkid is forgetting that the foreign world doesn’t have anything for him. All his crap lyrics “lelelele and yaaga” and things won’t make the cut. If I was him, I would learn a lot from D’Banj’s failure. Even Kanye West couldn’t help D’Banj, what more can a douchebag like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber do for you as an African artiste? 3. WIZKID – ACTS LIKE HE’S MADE IT Davido is a son of a billionaire, if not, a millionaire and he’s been probably living a lavish life since childhood but he has defied that fact and trying his best to join his dad. Davido makes a whopping $50,000 per show and has made his own money, unlike Wizkid, he goes to instagram and twitter just to act like he’s a millionaire already when I’m perfectly sure he’s far from that. We are not surprised, poor people always want to be something they are not. No doubt, Wizkid has made it but even Mike Tyson who was once worth 300 million dollars plus is now broke how much more a musician from Africa who is not worth a million dollars SMH! 4. DAVIDO – MADE IT ON HIS OWN (VERSATILE) Davido started it all off with his “HKN Gang” unlike Wizkid, he came through Banky W who made sure the world knows about Wizkid‘s talents. Just like most of our African artistes, he felt cheated and decided to form his own StarBoi label and even planned to leave Banky W’s label. Greediness You tell us? 5. WIZKID IS JUST LUCKY, DAVIDO IS THE BUSINESS If you listen to Wizkid‘s songs very well, his songs lacks substance, it’s the same usual “one word chorus” like Ginger, The Matter, Caro but Davido spans through all the genres from Highlife, Dance, Afrobeats like Skelewu, Aye, Gobe, One Of A Time and more hits in his short time of being in the industry. Davido also take advantage of all artistes (both underground and made artistes in different countries) and work with them unlike Wizkid, even if you invite him, he would have to like your product first before he feature on it. Davido immediately shot another video to his hit song ‘Skelewu’ after fans complained about it, if it was Wizkid, he would have insulted the fans. Davido has songs with Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Diamond, Mafikizolo and counting. Not forgetting most of Wizkid‘s hit songs were freestyles and unplanned. Personally, I will choose Davido over Wizkid. Everyone is entitled to their own point of view.. What’s your take on this, who do you prefer?

5 Reason Davido is far better than Wizkid.

1. ARROGANCE – WIZKID Wizkid, from what we know, he came from a middle class family but he acts like he’s been living the life of gold already. He’s been making dumb comments to his fans who made him. He once said “when broke people think they have a say” to a fan who inquired about his next album. These same fans made him and just like a typical African star. We’ve heard bad rumors about the kid star concerning his fans. 2. PLANLESS – WIZKID Wizkid is just following the footsteps of D’Banj who rose to the sky and dropped like God kicked him back to earth. He is rushing for international fame just typical of most African musicians thinking that is the way to heaven. Truth is, you need to conquer your world first. Currently Davido is popular all over Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Zimbabwe and his home country, Nigeria. He seems to have a plan, trying to conquer his continent before moving to the world. Wizkid is forgetting that the foreign world doesn’t have anything for him. All his crap lyrics “lelelele and yaaga” and things won’t make the cut. If I was him, I would learn a lot from D’Banj’s failure. Even Kanye West couldn’t help D’Banj, what more can a douchebag like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber do for you as an African artiste? 3. WIZKID – ACTS LIKE HE’S MADE IT Davido is a son of a billionaire, if not, a millionaire and he’s been probably living a lavish life since childhood but he has defied that fact and trying his best to join his dad. Davido makes a whopping $50,000 per show and has made his own money, unlike Wizkid, he goes to instagram and twitter just to act like he’s a millionaire already when I’m perfectly sure he’s far from that. We are not surprised, poor people always want to be something they are not. No doubt, Wizkid has made it but even Mike Tyson who was once worth 300 million dollars plus is now broke how much more a musician from Africa who is not worth a million dollars SMH! 4. DAVIDO – MADE IT ON HIS OWN (VERSATILE) Davido started it all off with his “HKN Gang” unlike Wizkid, he came through Banky W who made sure the world knows about Wizkid‘s talents. Just like most of our African artistes, he felt cheated and decided to form his own StarBoi label and even planned to leave Banky W’s label. Greediness You tell us? 5. WIZKID IS JUST LUCKY, DAVIDO IS THE BUSINESS If you listen to Wizkid‘s songs very well, his songs lacks substance, it’s the same usual “one word chorus” like Ginger, The Matter, Caro but Davido spans through all the genres from Highlife, Dance, Afrobeats like Skelewu, Aye, Gobe, One Of A Time and more hits in his short time of being in the industry. Davido also take advantage of all artistes (both underground and made artistes in different countries) and work with them unlike Wizkid, even if you invite him, he would have to like your product first before he feature on it. Davido immediately shot another video to his hit song ‘Skelewu’ after fans complained about it, if it was Wizkid, he would have insulted the fans. Davido has songs with Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Diamond, Mafikizolo and counting. Not forgetting most of Wizkid‘s hit songs were freestyles and unplanned. Personally, I will choose Davido over Wizkid. Everyone is entitled to their own point of view.. What’s your take on this, who do you prefer?

Patoranking: How the journey begin.

” This article about Patoranking was featured on MTV Iggy somedays ago ” Nigerian music is on a RISE!! and the young talented Patoranking is fast rising. Read article below “ Name:Patoranking Where He’s From:Lagos, Nigeria When He Started:2009 Genre:Dancehall/Hiplife For Fans Of:Tiwa Savage, Davido, Shatta Wale, Samini Sounds Like:Lagos pon de dance floor This summer, dancehall-reggae deejay/singer Patoranking (born Patrick Nnamemeka Okorie) has one of most popular tunes in Nigeria, “Girlie O (Remix),” which features the vocal stylings of Naija pop queen Tiwa Savage .Prior to this year, he had been recording for years in the underground, gaining a reputation for thoughtful, spiritual lyrics over airy dancehall riddims and one-drop reggae. His peek through the door before his big break came in 2013, when his collaboration with singer Timaya, “Alubarika,” made a few ripples. The reggae jam, whose title can be translated to “god’s blessings,” features a sunny melody and Patoranking’s magnetizing patois. He said in an interview that the song was about “the transition from ghetto to hero and grass to grace”. In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released the original verson of “Girlie O” produced by WizzyPro. In its video,Patoranking comforts a woman affected by domestic violence. Tiwa Savage was so impressed by the track that she reached out to him to jump on the remix, which adds some spit and polish to the song’s minimalist dancehall beat. All and all, Patoranking’s romantic charm, positivism and spirituality makes him a promising rising star in the global dancehall scene.

Patoranking: How the journey begin.

” This article about Patoranking was featured on MTV Iggy somedays ago ” Nigerian music is on a RISE!! and the young talented Patoranking is fast rising. Read article below “ Name:Patoranking Where He’s From:Lagos, Nigeria When He Started:2009 Genre:Dancehall/Hiplife For Fans Of:Tiwa Savage, Davido, Shatta Wale, Samini Sounds Like:Lagos pon de dance floor This summer, dancehall-reggae deejay/singer Patoranking (born Patrick Nnamemeka Okorie) has one of most popular tunes in Nigeria, “Girlie O (Remix),” which features the vocal stylings of Naija pop queen Tiwa Savage .Prior to this year, he had been recording for years in the underground, gaining a reputation for thoughtful, spiritual lyrics over airy dancehall riddims and one-drop reggae. His peek through the door before his big break came in 2013, when his collaboration with singer Timaya, “Alubarika,” made a few ripples. The reggae jam, whose title can be translated to “god’s blessings,” features a sunny melody and Patoranking’s magnetizing patois. He said in an interview that the song was about “the transition from ghetto to hero and grass to grace”. In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released the original verson of “Girlie O” produced by WizzyPro. In its video,Patoranking comforts a woman affected by domestic violence. Tiwa Savage was so impressed by the track that she reached out to him to jump on the remix, which adds some spit and polish to the song’s minimalist dancehall beat. All and all, Patoranking’s romantic charm, positivism and spirituality makes him a promising rising star in the global dancehall scene.