The Federal Government will roll out Digital Switch Over (DSO) next month in Enugu and Osogbo in Osun as part of its efforts to transit broadcasting from analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television nationwide. Mallam Ishaq Modibbo-Kawu disclosed this recently. Alhaji Lai Mohammed also said that preparations for the launch in the two states were near conclusion. Modibbo-Kawu also disclosed that the process of installation of equipment for the roll out in Gombe and Delta states were near conclusion and the launch would hold before the end of the first quarter of the year. Speaking on the challenge of virtual coverage…
Author: David Folami
Diego Simeone has been handed a three-match touchline ban following his side’s defeat in the Copa del Rey this week. The Spanish federation (RFEF) announced the suspension on Friday, three days after Atletico fell to Seville 5-2 on aggregate. Simeone was sent to the stands by referee Martinez Munuera during the second leg, resulting in a one-game suspension, and the RFEF added an additional two games after the coach sarcastically clapped towards the official. The punishment will only come into effect in future editions of the Copa del Rey, allowing Simeone to be on the sideline as Atletico face Las…
Jose Mourinho has said Alexis Sanchez has already brought “maturity” to his Manchester United team and called him “an amazing addition” after watching the Chilean make his debut against Yeovil. “Everybody is happy that he comes because good players they want good players and Alexis is a fantastic player for us,” Mourinho told the BBC. “The question is always, which one is going to be out? Where is he going to play. “But it’s not about that for us. For us it’s about having a fantastic group of attacking players and he’s another one with a little bit more maturity.…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s national coach has said he will become “better and even stronger” after leaving Manchester United for Arsenal. Petrosyan said: “We are very happy with this transfer from Manchester United. His style of play will be better suited at Arsenal. “It is my impression that I think Henrikh had a problem with the coach [Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford] and, at Arsenal, it will be another thing and not the same situation. “There will not be so much pressure on him defensively.” He said Wenger liked Arsenal to play “better football” than United and added: “I think Wenger is…
Arsene Wenger has insisted Olivier Giroud has not been offered to Borussia Dortmund as part of a deal for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and says Arsenal are still “far from being close” to signing the Gabon forward. Wenger refused to be drawn on the prospects of signing Aubameyang, but answered with a flat “no” if Giroud had been offered as part of the deal. “I cannot tell you more, we have nothing to announce today and at the moment we stay where we are,” he told a news conference. “We keep our players. We have added [Henrikh] Mkhitaryan, we have lost…
Ernesto Valverde has said Philippe Coutinho and Andres Iniesta can play alongside each other ahead of what could be the Brazilian’s full debut against Alaves on Sunday. “Coutinho could start [against Alaves], yes,” Valverde said in a news conference. “He came through his debut the other day, so he’s available. We will see… “He has to get used to what his teammates have been doing this season. He will have defensive duties, of course, even though he has more of an attacking profile than Iniesta. They’re different players, but they can complement each other perfectly on the pitch. “Iniesta’s more…
Bayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger will return to the club for a testimonial match against his current club Chicago Fire in the summer. Bayern announced that former Germany captain Schweinsteiger “will officially say farewell to Bayern and the club’s fans” on Aug. 28 and play one half for each team. CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told the club’s official website: “Bastian Schweinsteiger had an extraordinary career and left his mark on a highly successful era for Bayern. “In addition he was an important member of the Bayern family with his strong personality, and will always remain so. “There was absolutely no doubt…
Michael Zorc has said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain at the club if Arsenal do not meet their transfer demands. Speaking ahead of BVB’s home match against Freiburg on Saturday, Zorc told Sky: “Either our demands are met and there will be a transfer, or they aren’t met and Auba will play in Dortmund until summer. “This is how we discussed it with his family [the player’s father is his agent] and how it is agreed upon. “We have a clear position. We’re ready, with certain conditions, to make a transfer happen, but only when all conditions are completely met. “So…
Alexis Sanchez’ defensive “fight” can make him stand out at Manchester United, says teammate Ander Herrera. “What I really like from him is the way he fights when the team loses the ball,” Herrera told MUTV. “He’s always ready to be the first defender for the team, and that’s big for us. “Obviously we know his quality on the ball, he’s amazing, but his fight, the way he defends, he’s the first player to defend — I really like it.” Michael Carrick captained United on his first showing since September, stabilising the midfield for Jose Mourinho’s side. And the former…
Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has laughed at recent reports that Neymar is unhappy in Paris and laughed off suggestions that he could be sold this summer. “Look how happy he is on the pitch,” Al-Khelaifi said. “He is very content. I have spoken with him and with his family. He is pleased to be in Paris.” Asked if the rumours could be a result of Spanish media trying to destabilise PSG ahead of their Champions League clash next month, Al-Khelaifi said: “Perhaps. Why not? We are not thinking about it, though, we are only thinking about our…
Zinedine Zidane has hailed an “important result” and performance after his team’s much-needed 4-1 La Liga win at Valencia on Saturday afternoon, touching on the “personality” the team had shown after recent shambolic displays. “I am very happy as it is an important result, not just the result, but we played very well,” Zidane said. “We had a lot of possession in the first half and when I see my players play like that I am happy. “This is a difficult stadium, a team which has done fantastic in this league, were ahead of us in the table. I am…
Samuel L. Jackson is set to join the cast of Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson’s directorial debut “Unicorn Store,” producer Rhea Films announced on Monday. Jackson, nominated for an Academy Award and four Golden Globes over a 44-year acting career, will play opposite Joan Cusack (“Working Girl,” “School of Rock”) and Bradley Whitford, star of Amazon’s “Transparent.” Based on an original script by Samantha McIntyre, “Unicorn Store” centers on a woman who moves back in with her parents and receives an invitation to a store that will test her ideas of what it really means to grow up. The comedy just…
The Soulful music queen and music damsel; Omawumi has gathered a superstar-studded cast of heavyweights in the Nigerian entertainment industry for stunning music video of her on-demand single ‘Somtin’ off her “Timeless” album.
I Go Dye has said President Muhammadu Buhari is too old to run for 2019 so he should allow the youths to take over the affairs of the country. “A clarion call to all tradition leaders,Ex-presidents,diplomatic communities elder statesmen,professional bodies,entertainers and Nigerian youths to lay their voices to end political recycling, because a future bequeathed to Nigerian youths today, will be the best legacy. Sir,with profound respect to your personality do I write this letter, Sir,with profound respect to your pe rsonality do I write you this letter, “Please allow me the privilege to politely take you through some of…
Zoro has released his first jam of the year as he features the petite songstress Chidinma. The new song is titled ‘Oyoko’ and was produced by Kezyklef.
Banky W has said that the rumoured reality TV show allegedly being put together by himself and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, is a scam He instantly refuting the claims that the rumoured show titled, “Mansions of Madness,” for which five thousand Naira is being demanded for auditions, is a 419 scam. He shared a photo of the alleged poster with 419 scam scrawled across it in red. Posters of the show, titled “Mansions of Madness” has, according to him, been circulating on Facebook.
Adekunle Gold has shared his two cents on those who have been shaming Dorcas Shola-Fapson since revealed her alleged attempted rape by a Taxify driver. The music star who said he was surprised at the way people were blasting Shola-Fapson over the sad incident stating that comments like this cause people not to speak out when they are in trouble. Adekunle Gold made this known via his Twitter page. “When someone narrates their ordeal these days, they get bashed and judged and you wonder why people don’t speak up when they are in trouble? I am reading comments on a…
Dele Momodu has revisited the Davido beef. He recently said that his clash with the popular singer was bigger than his battle with the ex-military Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha. He shared, “The Davido issue was my biggest battle ever. It was bigger than fighting Abacha because of the blistering popularity of David; he is an extremely popular guy and it was very unfortunate because a baby was involved; very beautiful girl, Imade. When it happened, I tried to avoid a collision with the family because I am very close to the family especially because of Ademola…
Daddy Freeze is 100% against an abusive marriage. In a recent clip, he discussed the dangers of remaining in a bad marriage, explaining that not wanting to leave because you’re afraid of starting over is not reason enough. According to him, it is better to leave a bad marriage rather than dying in it. Daddy Freeze who split from ex-wife, Opeyemi Olarinde, over domestic violence allegations amongst other things, is currently engaged to Benedicta Elechi.
Sarkodie has released the official visuals to his song titled “Light It Up”, taken from his “Highest” album that was released in 2017. The song features UK act Big Narstie and Ghanaian rapper and producer Jayso. The song produced by Jayso, and video directed by Dego Visionz & Chalky. Peep the visuals above.