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Pogba reveals what Solskjaer did after Man United's defeat to Everton

- Paul Pogba has revealed the manager expressed his displeasure with the players' performance - Man United lost 4-0 to Everton to have their hopes of finishing in the top four dented - The result forced Solskjaer to tender a passionate apology to Man United fans Paul Pogba has revealed Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disappointed with their lackluster performance during the side's 4-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday, April 21, at Goodinson Park. Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Digne and Theo Walcott scored a goal apiece to gift the Toffees a memorable victory over United. READ ALSO: Jurgen Klopp reveals he is not expecting any help in the Manchester derby The Red Devils' embarrassing defeat saw them fail to break into the top four as they currently sit sixth on the log with 64 points. Pogba, who was widely criticised for his performance during the defeat has now opened the lid on Solskjaer's hard-hitting comments in the dressing room. "[In the

Just in: NSCDC reacts days after officer killed 11 in Gombe, sends delegation to state

Barely 48 hours after the Easter day tragedy that resulted in the death of 11 people in Gombe state, the commandant general of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has reacted. A statement from the media office of the law enforcement agency made available to Legit.ng on Tuesday, April 23, said Muhammadu had sent a high-powered delegation to condole with the government and people of Gombe state over the incident that involved members of Boys’ Brigade of ECWA Church, Bamusa, Barunde, Madaki, and the St Peter’s Anglican Church in the state. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “Gana, who is away to attend to the international civil defence meeting abroad, has ordered investigation into the tragedy and ordered the commandant of the corps in the state take necessary actions. “The commandant general further assured the general public of his readiness to personally handle the case on his ret

Husband and wife bag PhD in Mathematics, Nigerians react (photo)

Academic achievement is a source of joy to those who have toiled hard to achieve such feat. Aqeeb Sabr and Raqia Mohammed will be flooded with euphoria as the couple recently bagged doctor of philosophy in mathematics. A PhD degree is a significant achievement which many lovers of books and knowledge hope to achieve. Aqeeb Sabr bagged a PhD in Mathematics while his wife Raqia Mohammed bagged a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Legit.ng notes that a Twitter user identified as Kwankwason Tuwita made the disclosure on his page on Monday, April 22. READ ALSO: Nigerian newspaper review for April 23: Three governors, ministers in race for Buhari's cabinet See his tweet below: Nigerians on Twitter have given funny reactions to the academic achievement of the couple. A Twitter user identified as Ibrahim said: "Next time a lecturer asks you to find X.. pls arrest this couple coz they must be holding X hostage." Nunga Thanos said: "They'd probably give birth to a mat

Former European Cup-winning star and club icon dies at 79

- Billy McNeill, former Celtic legend and skipper of European Cup-winning captain ,Billy McNeill, died on Monday, April 23 at the age of 79 - He suffered from dementia for a number of years and fought bravely to the end - McNeill enjoyed a successful association with Celtic as a supporter, player, manager and more recently club ambassador Celtic legend and European Cup-winning captain, Billy McNeill, has died at the age of 79, family sources confirmed on Monday, April 22. According to Sky sport, McNeill became an iconic figure in Scottish football after captaining Celtic to their European Cup success in 1967, a performance that saw the club enter the record books as the first British club to achieve such feat. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. READ ALSO: James Milner claims he’ll support Man United when they face Man City "He passed away late on Monday (April 22) surrounded by his family and loved ones. He suffered fro

Liverpool boss Klopp reveals what the outcome of the Manchester derby would be

- Jurgen Klopp will not be putting his hope on Man United ahead of the Manchester derby - Pep Guardiola's side will play Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men in a blockbuster at Old Trafford - Liverpool will be expecting the Red Devils to win or draw to hand them an opportunity Jurgen Klopp is not relying on Manchester United getting a result against city rivals Manchester City in their midweek clash at Old Trafford. Liverpool are looking to clinch their first Premier League title in 29 years but their hopes lie on their greatest rivals getting a result against City. The Red Devils are the highest-placed team remaining for Pep Guardiola's side to play in the remaining three Premier League matches left. READ ALSO: Super Eagles set to play Morocco after Ghana friendly canceled But United who lost 4-0 to Everton at Goodison Park last weekend have now lost their last five matches in all competitions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Speaking to Sky Sports after Liverpool's 2-0 w