June 2004. And Ferdinand is in another United dressing room hearing a speech showcasing another quintessential Ferguson character trait. There are no tears this time, however. Rather than losing his head and delivering the hairdryer, this time Ferguson was showing his bullish side. An unwavering belief that he could, and would, rebuild the Reds – even in the face of …

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was so angered by the performance of Cristiano Ronaldo that he brought the Portuguese forward to tears. Watch Sir Alex on iPlayer from Thursday 26 December. To get more stories and insight, listen to Sporting Giants: Sir Alex Ferguson on Sounds. Available to UK users only.

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HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegbusi Kusenla III of Ikate Kingdom, Lekki in Lagos State  made a surprise stop over visit recently to the scintillating,newly completed Richmond Pearl Estate located in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos. A statement issued by Mr Tayo Sonuga ,the Chief Executive Officer of Haven Homes,the famed Lifestyle developer and promoter of the project,announced that the Kabiyesi was …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, December 23, defended his decision to maintain a 48-member cabinet, dismissing criticisms that it is “bloated” and emphasizing the need for efficiency in governance.   “I am not ready to shrink the size of my cabinet,” Tinubu stated during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. He argued that “efficiency” guided his …

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has been offered to Barcelona by his agent, Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Newcastle could be forced to accept summer offers for Sandro Tonali. The agent of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has offered the services of the 22-year-old Frenchman to Spanish giants Barcelona. (Sport – in Spanish), external …

If you’re ready to swap your everyday hustle for the magic of the big screen? This week, Nollywood is bringing the heat with an exciting lineup of films guaranteed to entertain, thrill, and maybe even leave you a little teary-eyed. From laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers and heartfelt dramas, there’s something for everyone hitting the cinemas right now. Whether you’re …

A 38-year-old man identified as Bill Jallah has stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Princess Zuo, to death in Liberia.    Witnesses detailed that the incident occurred late Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at a local Entertainment Center in Paynesville.    It was gathered that the attack occurred after Zuo refused to reconcile with him.    Further reports indicated that the relationship between …

President Bola Tinubu stated he has no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy during his first presidential media chat on Monday, December 24.    Tinubu emphasized that the subsidy was detrimental to Nigeria’s economic future, describing it as an unsustainable expenditure.   “Nigeria was spending its future and was not investing,” Tinubu said. “We were spending the fortune of our …

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a corps member, Ojo Caleb Temidayo.      It was gathered that the corps member serving in Owerri, Imo State, was kidnapped while traveling to his hometown, Ogotun Ekiti, Ekiti State, for Christmas celebrations.     A family member, Ojo Johnpaul Kolawole, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Sunday, December 22, 2024, said …