Zlatan Ibrahimovic released by Man U

Manchester United has released striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Swedish star became the only first-team player to be released by Manchester United this summer when his name appeared on a list of players available for free transfers.
The list was published by the Premier League this afternoon.
Ibrahimovic, aged 35, is at the end of the one-year contract he signed when he moved to Old Trafford on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

 

United had an option to extend his deal into a second season, but have declined to do so. Ibrahimovic is currently recovering from surgery on a serious knee ligament injury sustained during the Europa League quarter-final win over Anderlecht and is expected to be sidelined until 2018.
But the Red Devils will allow the former Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan man to stay with them and work with the club’s medical team as he continues his rehabilitation from the knee injury.

Details of Conte’s text message to Costa revealed

The text message that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sent to Diego Costa, has leaked online.
On Wednesday night, Costa told reporters that he received a message from the Italian telling him to find a new club.

The Spain international went on to share screenshots of the text with his team-mates and staff, in a move that will anger Conte.
Costa is understood to have originally replied to a message from Conte to his players, telling them how to stay fit during the off-season. His reply was apparently cheeky and Conte did not like it.

 

The message from the Italian boss to the player, confirmed by MirrorSport, read:

New Arsenal player, Sead Kolasinac pens emotional farewell to Schalke 04

Arsenal’s first summer signing, Sead Kolasinac, has bid an emotional farewell to Schalke 04, after he completed a move to the Emirates.
The Gunners announced the transfer on Tuesday.

 

Kolasinac will finalise the switch when his contract expires at the end of June and has said his goodbyes to the Bundesliga where he spent the last six years.
In a message posted on his Facebook page, the 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international wrote: “There has been a lot of discussion written and around lately,” his post began. “My contract with my friends at Schalke expires at the end of the month and I have spent many long sleepless nights in the last few months with the considerations on how to continue.
“Because, honestly, you’re amazing! As you have confessed to me in the last few years, it is indescribable! I thank you for that.

“In the last six years, starting from the Under-19s until today, I’ve become one of you. Anyone who once left his heart in the [club] will be a part of it and never forget this second home.

 

“As I said, I’ve been very torn in the last few months. But now I have decided and I owe it to you that you know it: I will continue my football career in London, at Arsenal. It hurts me to go away from Gelsenkirchen, but Arsenal and Arsene Wenger offer me the great chance to prove [myself].
“In the last winter, I have had many, many financial offers from large European clubs. I rejected everything then. I have always spoken with my club about it and finally [made a decision] as to how I should go on with my career.

“I fought [every] game to play for my club in order to achieve the maximum success [for] Schalke.
“Schalke 04 stays in my heart. I thank you for your encouragement, your love, the strength you gave me. I won’t forget it all my life. I promise.
“And if I’m lucky enough to be on the road with the Gunners and come to Germany, I’m definitely going to pay you a visit.”

Joint poly unions agree to suspend ongoing strike in Delta polytechnics for one month

The Joint Unions of Polytechnic Staff in Delta State have agreed to suspend their ongoing strike in the three State Owned Polytechnics in Delta State for one month, beginning from Thursday, June 8 to enable the Delta State Government consider and meet with their demands with a view to restoring industrial peace and harmony, DAILY POST can report.
The agreement was reached at a meeting held at the Conference room, Ministry of Higher Education with the Commissioner for Higher Education, Engr. Jude Sinebe and the Chairmen of the Board of Governing Councils, Rectors, Joint Union Executives of the Delta State Owned Polytechnics, Directors and Permanent Secretaries from the Ministry of Higher Education in Asaba.

 

A statement signed by Mrs. S. U. Agbeyeke, Director Higher Education and Comr. Thomas Ojuye, Joint Union Chairman of the three Polytechnics after theIR meeting in Asaba reads thus,” At the end of discussions, all the parties reached an amicable understanding that the ongoing strike be suspended in the three (3) Polytechnics by the Joint Union for one month with effect from Thursday 8th June, 2017 to enable Government consider the afforelisted issues for possible resolution in order to foster industrial peace and harmony.

It would be recalled that the three trade unions, ASUP, NASU, SSANIP in the three State owned polytechnics had earlier embarked on indefinite strike due to government’s failure to meet the demands of the Unions.
Some of the demands of the trade Unions include, “The non- implementation of the Revised Scheme of Service for Polytechnics and other similar tertiary institutions in Nigeria and resumption of promotion from CONTESS 11 to 13 that was abruptly stopped without recourse, and unlawful dismissal of the ASUP and NASU chairmen of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku”.

Others includes, “The non- implementation of Migration of Technologists on CONTISS 12 and above since 2009, non implementation of Migration of staff on CONTISS 11 and below, non-payment of promotion arrears since 2014, unlawful withholding of cooperative cheques and union dues as well as the acquisition of Ph.D as prerequisite for promotion to the post of chief lecturer even without prior notice”.
Meanwhile, the Joint Chairman of the three trade Unions in the three polytechnics, Comr. Thomas Ojuye has commended members of ASUP, NASU and SSANIP in the three polytechnics for complying with the directives of the Joint Union during the strike, urging them to bear with them as they await government’s approach to their demands.

Calabar man rapes 13-year-old girl, infects her with HIV

The Cross River State Command has arrested a certain Edet James Asuquo for allegedly raping and infecting a 13-year-old girl with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, on Tuesday said Asuquo has been charged to court.
Inuwa said Aauquo confessed that he was aware of his HIV status and had vowed to spread the virus as much as he could.
Inuwa disclosed that the girl was confirmed HIV positive after a routine medical test.

 

The police commissioner, who briefed newsmen on the achievements on the state police command in the last two weeks, said during the period under review a total of 25 suspects were arrested for various offences ranging from armed robbery, attempted murder, assault on police officers, possession of fake currencies and unlawful possession of firearms, among others.

Items recovered included five AK 47 rifles, seven magazines and 200 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, four locally made pistols, one locally made single barrel gun, one battle axe, eight live cartridges, one Mercedes Benz truck with registration number DAL 222 XA loaded with suspected stolen wheat and N380, 000 cash.

Arsenal confirm signing of Kolasinac from Schalke

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Schalke 04’s Sead Kolasinac, who has joined the club on a free transfer.
In a statement on Tuesday, Arsenal announced that the 23-year-old will join the club “on a long-term contract” and will link up for pre-season training in July, “subject to the completion of all regulatory processes.”

The Gunners had been keeping tabs on the player since the start of the 2015-16 season.
The left-back completed a medical and agreed personal terms with the club at the end of April.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international can play at left-back, center-back and in midfield and emerged as a key player for Schalke in recent seasons, featuring for the club in the Champions League and Europa League.

The defender netted three times in 25 Bundesliga appearances last term as Die Knappen finished a disappointing 10th on the table.