Benue State Government has increased the ransom placed on a terror gang leader and most wanted criminal in the state, Terwas Akwasa, aka Gana, from N10 million to N50 million. The fleeing suspect was declared wanted by the state security council in April 2017 and placed a N10 million bounty on him. Jimoh Moshood has said the man was responsible for the merciless killing of several innocent persons – 17 in Zaki Biam and about 50 in other different locations in Benue State. He is also said to have killed Denen Igbana, the Special Adviser on Security to the Executive…
Author: David Folami
Antonio Conte begged “all the people who work in Chelsea” to understand the mistakes that led to Wednesday’s shock 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, suggesting that his preparations had been compromised by the club’s deadline day transfer dealings. Asked if he was happy with the club’s business, Conte replied: “It’s not important. I’m not happy [with the result]. The transfer market is not important. Now we have to focus on the work. Players go, players come. It doesn’t change.” There were suggestions that Roma’s willingness to sell their star striker sprang from a need to raise funds to meet financial…
Pep Guardiola recently said it will be difficult to complete a deadline day deal for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. “Right now, it’s the same as [Alexis] Sanchez and Laporte, it’s not the place to talk about it,” Guardiola told a news conference when asked about Mahrez ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with West Bromwich Albion. “It’s so difficult. it happened with Laporte because it’s a buy-out clause, when you have to negotiate it’s always so complicated.” “I have interest in a lot of players, good players, there are many, the window is open until the 31st,” he said. “We…
Zinedine Zidane’s injury worries have reduced with Isco and Gareth Bale taking a full part in Wednesday morning’s training session, while Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane look closer to a return from their respective problems. Zidane could have all of his key men fit for the looming Champions League clash with Paris Saint Germain, the former galactico is unlikely to risk any players with injury issues in Saturday evening’s La Liga trip to Levante. The most pressing issue is the knock to Varane’s right knee that he picked up in last weekend’s pressure easing 4-1 La Liga win at Valencia,…
Juan Mata is targeting a longer stay at Manchester United after extending his contract until 2019. He said: “I still feel very happy and very proud to be part of this club. “I think everyone that belongs to Manchester United should feel privileged, and that’s how I feel. “I’m happy with everyone at the club and, obviously, with the manager and my teammates.” The Spaniard added: “We have had so many new players during my four years, but now we know each other and understand each other better. “We are creating a kind of stability that I believe is needed…
Bernardo Silva has begged referees to be stronger after some incredible challenges on Manchester City players during their 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. He told reporters: “It’s clear over the last few months — we’ve seen with Leroy it was a terrible accident and now he’s injured for two months and he is a very important player. “Today it could have been Brahim, it could have been Kevin on the second goal. I think, as the coach says, the referees have to do their job and if it’s a red card they have to give the red card. “They…
Mauricio Pochettino has refused to answer questions on new signing Lucas Moura after the 2-0 win over Manchester United, instead praising his players for “one of the best” performances at Wembley. “The performance was fantastic, we played so well. The team deserves credit, the level was fantastic. We played a great team and reduced the gap to the top four. “The team played so well. I’m pleased with that. I’m so happy. The team deserves a lot of praise.” “We prepare to play in the opposite half from the beginning. We try to be aggressive. We wanted to play in…
Claude Puel has said he will help Riyad Mahrez come back “with a smile” after he missed out on a deadline day move to Manchester City. “It was a difficult situation for Riyad,” Puel said. “I hope he can come back with a smile and with desire and happy to play with his teammates. There is perhaps disappointment for Riyad but I think all the players, all the squad will help him to come back.” “All the players we bought, it was £50m, £55m, £60m. It’s a lot of money but the big difference is that we need to buy…
Marouane Fellaini could be out for six to eight weeks at Manchester United amid concerns that the midfielder suffered medial ligament damage during his brief substitute outing against Tottenham on Wednesday, a source has said. Fellaini is due to undergo scans at United’s Carrington training base on Thursday, if swelling in the knee joint has subsided enough for a clear diagnosis. A possible damage to the medial ligament will require surgery to resolve, opening up the possibility of the 30-year-old being sidelined until the beginning of April. The Belgium international lasted just seven minutes of the 2-0 defeat at Wembley…
Mesut Ozil has ended speculation over his future by signing a new three-year deal with Arsenal, a source close to the player has said. Ozil, 29, was due to be out of contract at the end of the season but will now be tied to the club until the summer of 2021. The deal, worth £12 million a year after tax, comes on the same day that Arsenal announced the club-record signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. However, reports said Ozil’s decision was not related to the Aubameyang deal but that the German playmaker simply decided he wanted to…
Antonio Conte has said Chelsea are overachieving this season and insisted that a top-four finish in the Premier League would be a “great success” after Wednesday’s shock 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth. “Tough night, but if you remember very well, I predicted this tough night yesterday during the press conference,” he said. “If you remember, I said it would be very, very tough for a lot of reasons. It happened, but now we have to move on and see the next game. “Now it would be very simple to find a lot of excuses, a lot of alibis. This is not…
D’banj started the new year on a good note and this is a blessing on his path with him purchasing a brand new Range Rover. The Singer took to his social media page to reveal the picture of himself standing in front of the new purchased ride. New Year new things, Popular musician Dbanj also known as Koko master show off his new Range Rover ride in this adorable photo.
It’s not news that Will Smith is from Philadelphia: the TV show that launched him into the Hollywood stratosphere mentions West Philadelphia in the first three words of its iconic theme song. But despite being Hollywood royalty now, Smith is still a Philly kid at heart. And he showed just that on Facebook recently by posting a poem in support of the Birds’ Super Bowl bid. The sentiment is good, but the execution is a bit simple if we’re being picky. Needless to say, Smith is not Robert Frost but he can make a heck of a movie. He is…
Brie Larson is ready for her superhero career to take flight. The Oscar winner, 28, was photographed in costume as Captain Marvel for the first time Wednesday afternoon while filming in Atlanta. Larson is signed on to play Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who gains superpowers after her DNA is fused with that of an alien following an accident, in the 1990s-set “Captain Marvel.” It will be the first Marvel solo film to focus on a female character. The movie, which will be directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, is expected to hit theaters on March 8, 2019.…
Davido had an cool 2017 career-wise and he sure has got the right to spoil himself with the good things of life. The music monster has reportedly purchased a 2018 Bentley Bentayga worth N94m. Well, looks like the exotic car is on its way to Nigeria as the singer posted a photo of the car on his Instagram page on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 with the dealer with a caption “Thank you @bentley_atlanta ❤️for making this a smooth purchase !! My baby off to the port way !” Congratz.
Obafemi Martins who played for Nigeria super eagles as always been showing his love for Wizkid, he is definitely a huge fan of the Afro pop artiste as they are seen having a great time together in a seaside lounge. Obafemi Martins caught up with music star Wizkid at Oniru private beach in Lagos where they both partied. The Shanghai Shenhua talisman has been having a nice vacation in Nigeria, he has always shown he is a huge supporter of one of the most celebrated music stars in Africa, the person of Wizkid. Aside his social life, Martins has been…
Selena Gomez has been feeling ‘very empowered’ after undergoing treatment for depression and anxiety. The 25-year-old singer recently spent two weeks in New York City taking part in a program where she was given therapy, ate healthy and practiced Pilates and meditation. A source said: ‘She felt like she needed to get away and focus on herself with no distractions. She came back feeling very empowered. She wants to go again later this year.’ The insider added: ‘She feels and looks great. She’s still working on new music and is excited about it. The Come And Get It singer according…
Angelina Jolie has asked NATO to help stop the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, as the Hollywood star broadened her international efforts to protect women’s rights. “Violence against women and children, particularly sexual violence, is an increasing feature of conflict,” Jolie told a news conference at NATO headquarters alongside the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “This is rape used as a weapon to achieve military or political goals. It affects men and boys as well as women and girls,” Jolie said. NATO, which counts 29 members and has missions from Kosovo to Afghanistan, has agreed to help…
Sunday night had a number of standout moments due to the 60th annual Grammy Awards. Bruno Mars won big, SZA got arguably snubbed and Blue Ivy was doing the absolute most, being the cutest thing in the audience and apparently the most tweeted about celeb during the whole event. But across the country, over in Las Vegas to be precise, Lil Wayne was making musical headlines for other reasons. The seasoned entertainer skipped the Grammys all together and played what we would describe as nothing short of a memorable set at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. The event, which brings…
Tiffany Haddish created the perfect storm. In December, the actress posted a selfie of herself and Beyoncé to Instagram with a caption that left fans wanting more. “@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping…. But for real she told me to have fun and I DID!” The “Girls Trip” actress on Wednesday elaborated on the events that led up to the adorable pic with an elusive caption while speaking to reporters. “Okay, so what had happened was, something had went down with somebody at the party, right? I’m not at liberty to say what had went down at…