Supreme Court Sacks All PDP Lawmakers In Anambra

Strong indications have emerged that the Supreme Court has nullified the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislators including Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah from Anambra State in the upper and low chambers of the National Assembly over pre-election matters.
The Apex court immediately replaced both of them with Annie Okonkwo (Anambra Central) and Chris Ubah (Anambra South) respectively.
The Court of Appeal had earlier voided the election of the third Senators from the state, Uche Ekwunife.
Sahara Reporters confirmed the report via social media.

Vidic Announces Retirement From Football

Former Manchester United defender and captain, Nemanja Vidic has announced his retirement from football.
Vidic started his career at Red Star Belgrade, but joined United from Spartak Moscow in 2005, enjoying a stellar career at the club.
The Serbian defender won five EPL trophies, three league cups and five community shields, he also won one UCL and one Fifa club world cup.
Vidic joined Inter in 2014, and made only 28 appearances in his debut season, making no appearance this season, with his contract terminated after a history of injuries.
“The time has come for me to hang up my boots,” he said. “The injuries I have had in the last few years have taken their toll.
“I would like to thank all the players I have played with, all the managers and staff I have worked with, and say a big ‘thank you’ to the fans for their support over the years.”

Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin ‘Bukar Abacha’ Captured In Sapele

Gallant officers of the 19 Battalion of Nigerian Army, Delta have apprehended a middle-aged man suspected to be a member of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Sapele, Delta state.
The suspect, Bukar Abacha, was captured shortly after he arrived the popular Hausa quarters in Sapele.
A senior army officer, who craved anonymity, disclosed on Thursday, January 28, that a member of the Arewa community gave the tip-off to “Operation Pulo Shield”, who then arrested and handed over the suspect – an indigene of Borno state – thereafter to the Army Headquarters in Abuja for further interrogation.
According to the officer, the suspect was on the wanted list of the Nigerian army.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Army had pasted lists of names, containing 100 wanted Boko Haram suspects in some strategic places in Sapele metropolis.

Neymar Wants To Play For Pep Guardiola Someday

Neymar has revealed he’d love to play under Pep Guardiola one day.
Considering Guardiola’s confirmation that he will coach in the Premier League, it’s sure to spark speculation the Barcelona man could make the move to England.
Here’s what he told Red Bull’s website when asked if there’s a manager he wants the chance to work with: “Yes, there is one. Guardiola is a guy who I really admire and who I would love to work with.
“It’s tough to say if I want to play in other countries. Nobody knows tomorrow, but I am very happy where I am right now at Barcelona.”

Payet Not For Sale - Bilic

West Ham coach Slaven Bilic has stated he will not sell star player Dimitri Payet at any price.
Payet has been brilliant for West Ham, and has now been loved at the club.
The forward is now being courted by Galatasaray, but Bilic says he is going nowhere.
“From my point of view there is no money in the world that we would let him go for,” the Croatian told reporters.
“He gives everyone a lift. The things he’s doing on the pitch during games, he’s doing the same stuff in training.
“It’s great to have him in the squad and at the club. He’s a really good professional, he does not skip training and he’s motivated in training. It’s what makes him a great player.”
Bilic revealed that a potential move for striker Emmanuel Emenike has been complicated by the fact that West Ham must negotiate with both Al Ain, where Emenike is on loan, and his parent club Fenerbahce.
“We are waiting for that, because it is a complicated situation,” Bilic added. “He is a Fenerbahce player, but he is on loan to Al Ain.
“We made contact, basically they called me from Al Ain and we thought we could do [the deal] with them, but Fenerbahce have to be involved and now we are talking to them.”

Conmebol Endorses Infantino For FIFA Presidency

Conmebol has joined the major federations that backed Infantino, with Europe and Central America already backing him.
Infantino became frontrunner in the Fifa presidency race, after he announced his intention in October and Platini dropped out after he was provisionally suspended from all football related activities.
The 45-year-old Swiss has revealed an 11-point manifesto on his website, which pledged to increase the number of teams at World Cup finals to 40 and improve transparency throughout Fifa.
Europe’s Uefa were quick to unanimously back Infantino, with Central America’s Uncaf and now South America’s associations putting him in a position of strength.
A Conmebol statement read: “The Executive Committee of the South American Football Confederation has decided to support the candidacy and the work plan of Mr. Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency.”
Infantino will contest the election against Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Jerome Champagne, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale in Zurich on February 26.

Chelsea Speculation Expected - Hughes

Mark Hughes has stated the speculation linking him with a coaching job at Chelsea is expected, due to the form of Stoke City.
Stoke are ninth and just four points behind Manchester United, who sit fifth on the table. Stoke City were later eliminated by Liverpool on penalties in the league cup semis.
And Hughes has been added to the list of coaches that Chelsea will look at, should they miss Allegri, Guardiola or Simeone.
“There is always speculation like that,” Hughes said ahead of his side’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Crystal Palace.
“When you have a decent spell your name gets mentioned and this week it is me, but it is what it is. There is so much speculation going around and people being linked with different jobs in the country.”
Hughes says Stoke are keen to add to their squad before the close of the January transfer window but will not be rushed into panic buys if they miss out on their preferred targets.
“We would like to add if the right person is available and we can bring him to the club,” he added. “There is a danger sometimes that you start scrambling around trying to do business if your ‘A’ targets fall by the wayside.
“There will be no hurried decisions and no last-minute deals which we have not done work on before and considered.”
Hughes continued: “I thought we did really well [against Liverpool] and obviously everyone is disappointed not to go through.
“Tactically our work was spot on, we played better football and created better chances. Unfortunately we lost the first tie, won the second tie but lost on penalties.
“It was the first time we have won at Anfield in 50-odd years so that is something to take from the game.”