Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool’s record-breaking start to the season is “outstanding” as they continue to keep pace with leaders Manchester City. Liverpool took this season’s points tally to 33 — the most the club have had at this stage of a Premier League campaign — with a 3-0 victory over Watford on Saturday. Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock in the 67th minute at Vicarage Road with his ninth goal of the season before Trent Alexander-Arnold made it 2-0 with a brilliant free-kick. Jordan Henderson was sent off for the visitors eight minutes from time, but Roberto Firmino secured the three…
Author: David Folami
In seasons gone by, this would have been a routine afternoon for United but not anymore. A home game against a team who have not won a league match at Old Trafford since 1989 arriving on the back of a winless run stretching back to September would have meant a comfortable 2-0 win. Not quite. Nothing is routine for United this season, and you can be sure of nothing other than it’s going to be a struggle. It’s the club’s worst start to a season in 28 years. Jose Mourinho has targeted a place in the top four by the…
Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre said that Bayern Munich are not their only rival in the title race after a 2-1 away win against FSV Mainz on Saturday. With struggling Bayern dropping two points at home in a 3-3 draw against promoted side Fortuna Dusseldorf, Dortmund have extended the gap to nine points to their main rivals in the Bundesliga table. But following the match, Favre told Sky Sports it wasn’t just Bayern that Dortmund had to worry about in Germany. He said: “It doesn’t matter if we play at home or away. It’s always really hard to win. That…
Juventus moved nine points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-0 win over SPAL on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo’s strike made him the league’s joint-top scorer. Goals either side of the break from the Portugal international and Mario Mandzukic earned Juve their 12th win of an unbeaten start to the league season, with Ronaldo joining Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek on nine goals. Massimiliano Allegri’s side have now collected 37 points from a possible 39 and hold a significant lead over second-placed Napoli on 28 points ahead of their game against Chievo on Sunday. Juventus appeared to have…
It was a long time coming but Monaco are finally up and running under Thierry Henry, courtesy of Radamel Falcao’s winner at Caen on Saturday. Monaco, champions in 2017, had drawn two and lost four of Henry’s first six games in charge but Falcao’s 54th minute opener was enough to see off fellow strugglers Caen. The 1-0 victory cut the gap on Caen to two points following Henry’s first win in seven matches as boss but it was not enough to lift Monaco out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone. Falcao broke the deadlock shortly after the restart following a…
Kendrick Lamar has announced his first live dates of 2019. The ‘HUMBLE.’ rapper will headlining Lollapalooza’s South American festivals. He’ll perform at the Argentina and Chile festival on the weekend of March 29-31 at Hippodromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires and O’Higgins Park in Santiago, respectively. On the weekend of April 5-7, Lamar will take to the stage at Autódromo de Interlagos in Brazil, São Paulo. Arctic Monkeys, Post Malone, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots, St. Vincent, Kamasi Washington, and many others are also slated to perform the three Lollapalooza festivals. Earlier this month, Lamar and Pharrell Williams have…
Ini Edo used to be a regular face on the screens and a delight to film lovers but lately the actress cum producer has rather taken a back seat from being a role interpreter and now focuses more on movie production. Meanwhile, in recent times, Nollywood heavyweights, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde and Jim Iyke have said that the reason they no longer grace the big screens as they used to, is because movie directors can no longer pay their worth. However, in a chat with Potpourri, when asked if her reason for acting in few select movies of which most are…
It seems donning a comedy moustache and glasses isn’t enough for some celebrities looking to evade unwanted attention. Zayn Malik appears to have confirmed the suspicion that Taylor Swift is smuggled in a suitcase to avoid detection. In an interview with British Vogue, the former One Direction singer said Taylor was “always travelling around in a suitcase”. But she isn’t the only celeb who’s gone that extra mile in the name of concealment. Rumours about Taylor’s transportation were sparked last year after security guards were pictured carrying a large case in and out of her home. The photo agency that…
Rihanna stripped off to promote her Fenty brand’s festive “naughty-not-nice” range ahead of Black Friday, leaving her fans in a fluster. The Barbadian star went topless for her latest shoot wearing nothing but red knickers, black stockings and black velvet gloves. Her fans were left feeling very thankful on Thanksgiving as they rushed to comment on the “perfect” picture. Some hailed her a “queen” while others gushed over the “beautiful” and “hot” picture. Fenty also shared a shot from the photoshoot, with the same lingerie but a slightly different pose, writing: “Santa RiRi got gifts for the NAUGHTY-not-NICE!” But many…
Toronto did not welcome Pusha T with open arms. While performing at the Danforth Music Hall for his first show in Drake‘s hometown since their now-infamous feud began, fans started throwing drinks at Pusha. The madness escalated quickly, with security stepping in to seemingly stop some assailants from jumping over a barrier, The Blast reported. The angry fans were reportedly screaming about Drake when they started to attack. The drink-throwing brawl didn’t prevent Pusha from performing, and he ultimately came back on stage to perform two more songs: “I Don’t Like” and “The Story of Adidon,” all while blaming the…
DJ Cuppy is getting all inspirational on Instagram as she says she won’t be deterred from achieving all that she has been set to do. The billionaire heiress and disc jockey made this known via her Instagram page on Friday, November 23, 2018. In her long post, she also revealed that she is proud of all that she has achieved and have no regrets. “I normally don’t like to share too much of my personal feelings on social media, but I am in such a place of peace that I would love to inspire you… This morning, I stopped for…
BBNaija’s Khloe is still teasing fans with her curvy looks. The reality TV star shared some of her raunchy photos via her Instagram page on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Trust us guys, Khloe will definitely be getting a lot of people talking especially the guys. “he look on my face in that pic 1st pics means a lot. Only @paycancook @ngozimon @iamprincess__official knows what I mean ,” she captioned the photos. This will be the second time Khloe will be sharing tasty photos on Instagram in the last few weeks. Recall that at the beginning of November, she blessed her…
Wizkid’s Bodyguard, Emmanuel Obinna, has dragged DNA nightclub boss, Olufemi Olusanya and a bouncer, David Afari, to court over an alleged assault on him. Reports have it that the nightclub boss and his bouncer were arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates Court, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 for allegedly stabbing and assaulting Wizkid’s personal guard. The 38-year-old showbiz entrepreneur and his 29-year-old bouncer were slammed with a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful assault and grievous bodily harm by the Police after Obinna reported the matter. In the proceedings of the court reported by Vanguard, Starboy entertainment boss, Wizkid allegedly owes…
2Face Idibia was shading the Nigerian government over the state of its infrastructures as he landed at Ghana’s ultra-modern airport. In a video which has now gone viral, the music icon couldn’t hide his feelings as he walked into the beautiful and magnificent airport facility. “You dey see level abi, shame nor dey catch some people for that side, shame,” he said as he mocked the government. We all know 2Face Idibia has always been very vocal about the state of the affairs of the country. It would be recalled that back in 2017, the music star announced a planned…
While spending thanksgiving in Malawi, 60-year-old pop star Madonna, shares a rare picture of her children who have brought her more success. In the photo she displayed on Instagram on Thursday, November 22, 2018, is pictured her six children valued above any treasure in the world. Siblings Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy and twins Estere and Stella are captured in a loving image that has got their mum feeling thankful. “What I am Most THANKFUL for! My Children have led me down roads and opened doors I never imagined I’d walk through,” Madonna writes in a post on IG. In August…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is still under probe for his connection to the gang that killed 33 people during a robbery attack in Offa, Kwara State in April. Nine police officers and at least 24 others lost their lives when a group of around 30 armed robbers attacked Union Bank, Eco Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank, as well as the Owode Police Station in Offa, Kwara State, on April 5, 2018. After 22 suspects were arrested in connection to the robbery, Police authorities had paraded…
Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched the Minister of Defence, retired Brig-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali, to Chad for an emergency meeting with the Chadian President, Idris Deby, on the deterioration of security at the Nigeria – Chad border. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dan-Ali had on Thursday briefed President Buhari on security development across the country. He also briefed him about the recent killings of some Nigerian soldiers by the Islamic West Africa Province, a breakaway Boko Haram sect, operating along Nigeria – Chad border. AFP had quoted security sources on Nov. 21, saying no less than 44 soldiers were…
Muhammadu Buhari says leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. The president stated this when he received All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Benue State, led by Sen. George Akume, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari said the Federal Government’s bailout to states and Paris Club funds were basically to alleviate the sufferings of the people, describing misappropriation as unjust and unfair to workers. He said: “I honestly don’t know how people sleep when workers have not been paid. The workers have…
Goodluck Jonathan has been blamed for bringing about recession while in power. Jonathan lost an opportunity to retain power at the 2015 presidential poll after losing to the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari who blames him for mismanagement and a declining economy. Buhari makes his thoughts known in a statement released through Mr Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity. On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, President Jonathan launches a book “My Transition Hours” which mirrors his past exploits in government. “As evidenced from a fleeting look at the book, the former President had nothing to say about his…
Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that terrorist group, Boko Haram, wanted him to ditch his Christian faith and accept Islam while he was president. The 61-year-old made this disclosure in his new book, titled “My Transition Hours”, which he launched on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He said the group used Islam to achieve their own personal and group goals which he described as “not only heinous and dastardly but also political”. “At this juncture, it may be prudent to state that one of their demands was that I abandon my Christian faith and accept Islam. In other words, they wanted a…