Lionel Messi has suggested he won’t get another chance if Argentina fail to win the World Cup in Russia this summer. Messi and his teammates have had a strained relationship with the Argentine media, feeling unfairly criticised, and he told La Cornisa TV: “It’s just the feeling that this group of players has. It seems that having reached three straight finals didn’t mean anything. Obviously, we depend on results and unfortunately, we reached three finals and we didn’t win them. “A lot was said about us. The criticisms hurt back then. But the demand is going to be there for…
Author: David Folami
Arsenal and Real Madrid will stage two legends matches this year, with former club greats getting together to raise money for charity. Arsenal said their side for the games is expected to include former “Invincibles” Robert Pires, Sol Campbell, Freddie Ljungberg, Gilberto Silva and Lauren, with Tomas Rosicky also set to play. Madrid’s team will include greats like Raul Gonzalez, Roberto Carlos and Xabi Alonso. Arsenal staged their inaugural legends match against an AC Milan side at the Emirates in 2016, which helped raise £1 million for the Arsenal Foundation. “This double-header against Real Madrid will help us use football…
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba has said he would love to play alongside Neymar one day. In an interview with La Liga’s website two years ago, Neymar sung Pogba’s praises and stated an ambition to play in the same side as the Frenchman. “I remember [what he said]. I really like him, too,” Pogba told the Argentine TV channel. “He is truly the definition of joy on the pitch. He also has this. “I know that in Brazil, football is everything. It’s life. Everyone plays football in Brazil. When I see him play on the pitch and enjoying himself, with his…
Mohamed Salah wants his feats in the Premier League to serve as inspiration for his fellow countrymen. Salah, who had stints at Fiorentina, Chelsea and FC Basel before his time with the Giallorossi, says that it has been a hard road to get to the upper echelon of world football — and hopes he can be the first of many Egyptians to make the journey. “It was difficult for us — for any Egyptian player — to be at that level and continue playing that level for many years,” Salah said. “I knew from the first day I went to…
Liverpool’s club-record signing Virgil van Dijk insists he still has improvements to make despite making an immediate impact on his side’s defence. Asked whether the settling in period had been easier than anticipated, he said: “Quicker than I might have thought? I don’t know. Obviously you come here with expectations and you want to play as soon as possible and as much as possible this season and be as fit as possible and quick as possible. “Now I’m getting better and better and the understanding with all of the players is getting much better. I’m just playing my game and…
Diamond Platnumz’s sister has endorsed Zari as her preferred choice for Diamond’s wife. Queen Darleen is not only Diamond’s sister but also a musician signed under Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB). She is Diamond’s half-sister. They both are Mzee Abdul’s children. Speaking to a Tanzanian media outlet, Darleen said she loves Zari and approves her as his brother’s wife. She stated that she liked Wema back when she was dating Diamond but for that particular time. On being asked about video vixen Hamisa Mobeto who has Diamond’s child, she said she knows her as ‘Mama Abdul’. Queen Darleen’s preferential sentiment has…
In an unexpected twist, Big Brother has decided to give two evicted housemates a shot at re-entering the #BBNaija house. At the end of the Sunday Eviction show, Ebuka announced that this week the public will be voting to bring back two of their favourite Housemates. The eligible Housemates are Anto, Leo, IfuEnnada, Ahneeka, Angel, Princess, Bitto, Vandora, Dee-One, Khloe and K.Brule. The current Housemates are not aware of the twist and will hold their usual Monday nominations, which will not be valid. The two Housemates that make it back into the House next week will be returning as individuals…
Apparently, the case between popular singer, Kiss Daniel and his former record label, G-Worldwide Entertainment is far from being over as opposed to reports that circulated on the internet last week. Some online platforms claimed that Kiss Daniel had won the court case filed against him by his former label, G-Worldwide Entertainment and the singer had been reportedly cleared of the allegation that he reached an agreement in the binding contract with his old label. In a chat with Saturday Beats, a representative of G-Worldwide Entertainment, Louisa, said that the report was totally false as the case had only been…
Wizkid has publicly revealed how his parents heard about the arrival of his third son. Wizkid said: “The crazy thing is this last one. My parents just kinda found out online. My Mom just wants me to get married, stay with one woman and have babies but I’m 27 years old. I’ve got three kids, three lovely boys that I love so much. I want a girl. I’m a private person. I like to keep my personal life out of the media as much as I can. There are superstars that have normal lives. You can control everything if you…
There were rumours circulating the internet about possible trouble in the romance world for Davido and his current girlfriend, Chioma Rowland. These speculations were backed up by the fact that the couple reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. For the ladies, there was hope once more to fill that luxirious position of being the girlfriend to one of the richest musicians in Nigerian. For the guys, Davido was just another bad sharp guy living up to his true nature. Due to the Davido’s constant show of love towards his girlfriend, some people believe the relationship is one to last. However,…
Ime Bishop and his wife Idara dedicated their daughter, Zoe in Church on Sunday, March 17, 2018. The actor and his wife also posted pictures on social media to celebrate the special occasion. The actor revealed in the past that he met his wife Idara at a wedding where he was the master of ceremony, and she was one of the bridesmaids. They got married on October 17, 2013, in Uyo. In May 2016, Imeh Bishop has been appointed as the Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor On Ethical and Social Reorientation.
Trey Songz has been arrested for assaulting a woman after an incident at a party. The singer surrendered to the LAPD to face a felony domestic violence charge early Monday, March 19, 2018. The singer turned himself in, with his attorney Shawn Holley, for the alleged incident involving a woman he was out within L.A. last month during NBA All-Star weekend. He was booked at 6 AM, and released shortly after 8 AM. He posted a $50,000 bond. Trey Songz is alleged to have beaten up the lady, Andrea Buera, at a Hollywood Hills party after he had accused her…
Toke Makinwa is said to have reportedly gone out on a lunch date with ex-husband, Maje Ayida. According to reports, the former celebrity couple was seen together at the high brow restaurant, Wheatbaker at Ikoyi in Lagos state. It is not clear what the reason behind the date was but fans and lovers of Toke will be hoping that this turns out well. As we all know Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida have been divorced for less than a year now. The couple tied the knot on January 15, 2014, in a very private ceremony which was attended by close…
Diddy has revealed that he is working on an app that will promote black businesses in the United States. According to him, the app will help users identify businesses owned by black people in their community. Diddy also revealed that he is talking to Jay-Z about the app, adding that it is part of their black excellence agenda. Reports have it that the business mogul said that it is time for blacks to stop march, adding that it is time to start charging. He said “We’re into psychological warfare. The difference is, we’re not trying to hurt nobody.” “This is…
Don Jazzy has hinted of a reunion tour by the defunct label, Mo’Hits Records. Don Jazzy posted a video of the Mo’Hits crew doing shows, with a caption, ‘Mo’Hits reunion tour, coming soon’. This is good news for fans of the famed Don Jazzy and D’banj label. In December, the Mo’ Hits crew came together recently to perform at Davido’s 30 Billion Lagos concert. D’banj had earlier talked about the reunion concert, according to Temy Dee. He said “When I got the call from Davido, I knew it was not going to be easy, in fact, he gave us N15Million…
Godsday Orubebe has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Orubebe stated this in an open letter to the PDP national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. He noted that the PDP needs new ideas to ‘bounce back to power.’ “PDP is still lost in depression and suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)… the platform has crossed the bridge from pride to shame,” Orubebe announced. “We have gone from a party of pride to a party of shame and gradually receding into the abyss of political reality. For the simple reason that the nation is…
Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that the recent announcement of the withdrawal of police officers from protecting politicians is an attempt by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to make him an easier target for political killers. Shortly after the announcement, Senator Melaye, representing Kogi West senatorial district, took to his official Twitter page (@dino_melaye), to allege that the IGP wants to expose him after his string of public clashes with the police and the Kogi State government. He posted, “Withdrawal of police from VIP I am the target. IG want to expose me so I can be killed. Having…
Toyin Ojora-Saraki has been named as special adviser to the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO). The Media Office of Toyin Saraki, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the appointment was made earlier this month by WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti. “This move is intended to bring Mrs Saraki’s considerable frontline experience to bear on WHO’s strategy and policy.” Toyin Ojora-Saraki had since accepted the appointment based on the Advisory Group’s focus on women and children’s health and in view of her role as a global…
Nasir El-Rufai has disclosed that secondary school teachers across the state will be subjected to a competency test like the one primary school teachers did last year. He said, “We are doing our best to restore the integrity of the teaching profession. We have finished tests for primary school teachers and we are going to administer competency tests for secondary school teachers.” The governor also revealed that urban teachers will be paid 27.5% higher than average civil servants while rural teachers will be paid 32.5% higher to attract the best to the sector. El-Rufai has been involved in a bitter…
Chief John Odigie Oyegun has declared that the forthcoming July 14, 2018 Ekiti governorship election is a must win for the party. According to him, the party will deploy every available resources to win the election which he described as a litmus test ahead of 2019 general elections. Oyegun hinted that the delegates’ list to conduct the primary had been compiled and would be made available to aspirants with good financial standing for verification. “We will work hard to ensure that Ekiti returns to the progressive fold after the July 14 election. “Though, we are in power at the centre,…