Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as front-line politician who built lasting political bridges and alliances across divides in the country. Malam Bolaji Abudulahi, its National Publicity Secretary on Wednesday in Abuja, said this while felicitating with Tinubu on his 66th birthday. He stated that “we attest to Tinubu’s progressive and patriotic contributions toward efforts to deepen democracy and ensure good governance in the country. “As national leader of our great party, APC, we particularly reference his contributions to our growth and electoral successes.” He assured Tinubu of the party’s leadership support to enable him to succeed in the…
Author: David Folami
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Major League Soccer debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy could come as soon as Saturday, said Galaxy manager Sigi Schmid who described the Swede as “not a normal, mortal human’. Schmid didn’t rule out the possibility that he’d be ready to play a role on Saturday when the Galaxy take on their new cross-town rivals Los Angeles Football Club, at StubHub Center in suburban Carson. “You’re talking about Zlatan Ibrahimovic,” Schmid said in comments posted on the team’s website. “You’re not talking about a normal, mortal human. I’m sure he’ll tell you the same. “He’s a competitor. He…
Arsene Wenger has said he often substituted Alexandre Lacazette this season because the France striker was “a bit less sharp” toward the end of games. The manager said the frequent substitutions were down to a number of factors but felt the striker’s levels dropped a bit later in games as he adjusted to the Premier League. “I must say that he plays in a position where you sub more than, say, a defender,” Wenger told the official Arsenal website. “You substitute a striker more than you would a defender because they always have to provoke, to defend, to attack, you…
Bernardo Silva has said Pep Guardiola’s drive to keep winning has helped Manchester City open up their huge lead at the top of the Premier League. “What I think is the most impressive thing about [Guardiola] is the way he always wants to win more and more,” the 23-year-old said. “When you win 10 times in a row, he wants to win the 11th and then the 12th. And when you win 20, he wants go for the 21st, so his ambition and his hunger to win things are something impressive.” City set a new Premier League record for the…
Jack Butland’s talent and temperament make him the right man to be England’s No. 1 goalkeeper, according to his club manager Paul Lambert. “England have got some good goalkeepers but if you said to me Butland was going to start and ask me if I had any problem with that, no I wouldn’t,” said Lambert. “He has the temperament to handle that and I think he’s a really good goalkeeper as well. “He’s a brilliant guy and the thing that struck me with him is that he’s a great pro. He’s a quite intelligent guy and he’s humble. Whether Jack…
Ernesto Valverde hopes Lionel Messi’s hamstring injury is not serious with the forward due to undergo tests on the injury when he returns from international duty on Thursday. Valverde said the problem is ongoing and that Messi played through the pain in Barca’s game against Athletic Bilbao two weekends ago, but he’s not overly concerned. “I’m not worried because Leo knows himself very well, but we still won’t know too much until we see him [on Thursday],” Valverde said at a book launch. “He ended the game against Athletic well. It’s true he had a small problem, but it was…
Liverpool will need to upgrade from Simon Mignolet this summer and ideally find someone who can push Karius to be their No. 1 goalkeeper, according to former Anfield defender Steve Nicol. “I think Liverpool should go and see if they can either get a No. 1 or have somebody who’s on a level with Karius because Mignolet isn’t,” Nicol said. “He … is clearly the No. 2, and I think what Mignolet’s doing is waiting to see if he can get a game in the World Cup. “[Thibaut] Courtois has had a couple little injury nicks recently, and a good…
Adam Lallana remains confident that he will be given a place in England’s World Cup side, despite missing large chunks of the season with injury. “It’s been a bit stop-start,” Lallana said. “It’s been a different challenge for me this season. I’ve had a long layoff, but I’m back at the business end of the season, and I’ve got to look at the positives. “We’ve got the World Cup, some really important league games and the Champions League. If you’re going to be back for one part of the season it’s this. “I just need to get that rhythm, and…
Roma’s transfer market guru feels like he owes fans an explanation as to why he sold Mohamed Salah for what now seems like a bargain price. Salah has already nearly doubled his output of 15 goals for Roma in Serie A last season — which was a career-high for the speedy Egypt international. Overall he has 36 goals in 40 matches in all competitions since joining Liverpool. “On Salah there are two important things to understand,” Monchi said at Rome’s Foreign Press Association on Wednesday. “First, Salah was sold before the Neymar effect revolutionized the market. Second, we had a…
Marcos Alonso has said he is fully committed to Chelsea and also hopeful of cementing his place in Spain’s squad after making his national team debut on Tuesday. “[Spain coach Julen] Lopetegui told me to enjoy this experience, to be calm. I’m very happy and grateful that he gave me this opportunity. It was an important moment for me and I’m delighted and proud to be here.” Alonso could not have asked for a better debut. “We have played the perfect game against Argentina,” he said. “It’s been incredible how we controlled the game, how we scored six goals against…
Jamie Vardy has criticised the way VAR has been implemented, after England were denied victory in their friendly against Italy on Tuesday when a penalty was given on review. “I think that’s the worst thing about it, for the fans too,” said Vardy. “You don’t know what’s going on, and you’re just standing there waiting. “They use it in other sports when they can put it on the big screen so everyone can see what the video ref is looking at. “It’s still down to the referees to get the right decision in the first place. There’s pressure on them…
Ruth Kadiri celebrated her birthday over the weekend and had a number of friends come out to celebrate with her. The beautiful and voluptuous actress was all smiles as friends trooped out to celebrate with her, among those who came to celebrate with her is Ghanaian actor, Eddie Watson. Ruth Kadiri took to her Instagram page where she shared photos of her birthday dinner. In one of the photos, Ruth is seen cutting her birthday cake with what looked like a sword. It is not clear if her mysterious fiancé was in attendance since Ruth has refused to show who…
Kiss Daniel and Chidinma Ekile might be an item but with this new matching tattoos, they both got, it could be more serious than we thought. The “Mama” singer went to instagram to post photos of himself and singer, Chidinma with matching tattoos. In one of the videos, Chidinma is watching a clip on her laptop with Kiss Daniel in the background saying ”She’s rehearsing” while she smiled back at him. It would be recalled that a couple of weeks ago, the news of Kiss Daniel’s relationship with Chidinma began to filter the air. According to Linda Ikeji, the singers…
Ifu Ennada has revealed how poverty drove her family out of Lagos back to the village. “My name is Iheme Faith Uloma Adanne, popularly known as Ifu Ennada – The Ifu Ennada. As a child, I always had massive dreams, but the challenges I experienced “so many times” were overwhelming that I contemplated suicide several times and lost myself along the way… I remember when I was 9yrs old, my whole family moved to the village, while my dad stayed back in Lagos to hustle… Our rent had been long overdue and the landlord could only but kick us out.…
Dr Sid has been spotted at a wedding with his wife, Simi Esiri and the couple looked happy together. Dr Sid took to his Instagram page on Sunday, March 25, 2018, where he posted a photo of himself looking dashing with his wife, Simi who looked gorgeous in her outfit. The couple was guest at the popular wedding of the daughter of Alhaji Aliko Dangote which took place last weekend. Dr Sid captioned the photo with a cute caption “I caught one of the bridesmaids at #famil2018. Looks like all is finally well and back to normal in the Esiris…
G-Worldwide Entertainment’s superstar Sugarboy continues his 2018 buzz with the visuals of the irresistible single ‘Chop’. The new single features Nigeria’s prominent rapper, Ycee, and together they bring on a new sound, new style, and just the right vibe to improve your playlist, as well as serve as a dance tonic The video was shot by Clarence Peters, and features crisp, cinematic visuals, the best of women, and picturesque locations. ‘Chop’ is an Afro-fusion record, which has elements of House and Highlife, blended together in the most syrupy way, Sugarboy layers some of the most romantic lines, describing his love…
Ik Osakioduwa is back saying things exactly the way he sees them. And he is all about people living fake lives in his latest post which he shared on Monday. He took to his Twitter page to address those pretending to be who they aren’t or living fake lives on social media. Of course, he made it hilarious which is really his style. The 35 year old radio and television on air personality is a presenter on M-Nets Studio 53, and is best known as the official presenter of Big Brother Africa. The University of Lagos graduate of economics graduate…
Tonto Dikeh has revealed that former president Obasanjo isn’t her son’s grandfather. Now the gist is that Tonto Dikeh got triggered when an Instagram page dedicated to celebrity kids made reference to her son as Olusegun Obasanjo’s grandson with a photo of the two “The former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo and his grandson 100% cute,” they wrote. Tonto swiftly replied the blog, correcting the insinuation that Obasanjo was actually, King’s granddad. “Excuse me that’s my son and that’s not his grandfather in any way. Baba is a great man and has been wonderful to me and my son but…
It’s Banky W’s birthday today and yes, he has been feeling the love but there is something to be said about self-love. The luxury duplex the singer just bought for himself and his Nollywood actress wife, Adesua Etomi, says it all. Banky W shared photos of the spanking new building on Snapchat and it was beautiful. Big congrats to him on his new home.
Adesua Etomi has penned down a very cute letter to Banky W to mark his day. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, where she described him as the best ride she has ever had in her life. “Bubba @bankywellington, you know I love rides (rollercoaster rides, car rides, bike rides) and boy have i been on some amazing rides but life with you is by far the best ride I’ve EVER been on. It’s a ride I never want to get off. You are a reflection of God’s deep love for me. You…