Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has launched the Biafra Secret Service (BSS). Speaking to newsmen, IPOB’s Directorate of State, represented by Chinasa Nworu said that the group is ready to go to war to actualise its dream for a Biafra nation. Nworu also said “We ask for a referendum to go our separate way, but you, Okorocha and your Hausa Fulani brothers are conversing for war. “If it comes to that, Biafrans shall defend themselves, we have done it before and we shall gladly and happily do it again. “Remember that 2017 shall never…
Author: David Folami
Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti has said Manchester United target Ivan Perisic is “determined to stay.” Croatia international Perisic has been linked with a move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, but Inter have refused to sell less than their £48.5 million valuation. “There was a moment [when he considered moving], but then he spoke like a footballer who is interested in doing the right thing for his professionalism and he drew a conclusion.” No hints or signs yet on what the Croatians’ next move might be.
Roberto Firmino has said it would be “awful” for his Liverpool teammate and close friend Philippe Coutinho to leave Anfield. Coutinho submitted a transfer request on Friday as he seeks to secure a move to Barcelona, while Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has said the Brazil international “cannot play for Liverpool” currently. “I prefer to not think of this [Coutinho leaving] because it would be awful. He’s a great player but also a great friend to me,” Firmino said. “It is normal that great teams are interested in his football but my concentration is now on the team. “My objective is…
Sergio Busquets has said it is “clear” that Barcelona need to improve the team with new signings following the departure of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. Barca have signed Marlon Santos, Gerard Deulofeu, Nelson Semedo and Paulinho this summer but Busquets believes they still need to add to the squad, especially in attack. “Obviously Neymar’s position is where we’ve lost something. It’s clear signings are needed. We have to strengthen the squad. We need attacking players to compensate for Neymar. “But every position can be strengthened, and the more quality players that come in the better. I hope the best players…
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has blasted Douglas Costa over his demands for more cash while at the Bundesliga champions. After joining Bayern from Shakhtar Donetsk for €30 million in 2015, Costa had a decent solid first season in Germany, scoring four and assisting in 14 goals in 27 Bundesliga appearances under Pep Guardiola. He also scored the decisive penalty in the DFB Pokal final shootout against Borussia Dortmund as Bayern secured the double in Guardiola’s final game in charge. However, Costa, who had to fight for a place on the flanks with Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Kingsley Coman,…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he remains optimistic that Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Barcelona — despite his five-match ban for being sent off in Sunday’s first leg. Ronaldo was shown a second yellow card late on in Madrid’s 3-1 win at the Camp Nou after referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea ruled he had dived to try and win a penalty. Zidane told a news conference that he would wait until an appeal was heard on the morning of the game before deciding on his squad. “The committee will…
Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the three shortlisted players for the UEFA Player of the Year award. The award, which was created in 2011, will be presented at the Champions League group stage draw on Aug. 24, with Real Madrid star Ronaldo expected to win it for the third time in four years after his outstanding performances helped Los Blancos to become the first club to retain the trophy. Buffon would be a popular choice, but the 39-year-old would have had a better chance had Juventus beaten Madrid in the Champions League final. Juventus did complete the…
Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £45 million for Swansea player Gylfi Sigurdsson, according to multiple reports. The Iceland international will undergo a medical on Wednesday to finally complete his protracted transfer to Goodison Park, reports said. The saga has dragged on for most of the summer with Swansea initially valuing the 27-year-old at £50m. But Everton are finally set to secure their No. 1 summer target at a price slightly lower than the selling club had wanted. “The objective and the aim is that at some point the two clubs will meet,” Paul Clement said ahead of…
Andres Iniesta will not feature in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid through injury as Barcelona attempt to stage another miraculous omeback a 3-1 deficit from the first leg. Iniesta didn’t train on Tuesday due to a thigh problem and will not travel to Madrid with the rest of his teammates for Wednesday’s game. Barca have not confirmed how long their club captain will be sidelined, but the injury is not thought to be big. Thomas Vermaelen and Rafinha will also miss the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu due to ongoing injury problems. Portuguese midfielder…
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes he has returned from Juventus as a man and is prepared to achieve the one goal that matters: winning the Premier League. Pogba, 24, left Old Trafford for Turin on a free transfer in 2012 and spent four trophy filled years at Juventus before making his return for a world-record fee of £89m and with something to prove. “I came here to win the Premier League and to challenge myself as well. Winning the Premier League is what matters,” Pogba told the Manchester Evening News. “My dream was to play for this club and…
Kenyan songstress, Victoria Kimani was recently at the United Nations office in New York, USA. She talked on a number of issues which were on being heard, social inclusion and creative freedom as a female, and turning the tide as it were. “At the UN headquarters…..I touched on having creative freedom in Africa, being a diverse woman in an otherwise judgemental space…..shifting the culture one day at a time! Rome was not built in one day” she wrote on Instagram. “An African female voice. So important! Girls…..support your fellow woman….it takes nothing away from you,” she added. Victoria Kimani released…
Fuse ODG is all about uniting Africa to the UK in positive light with this music video for song ‘No daylight’. The song has got all the positive happy vibes.
The video features TV personality Tyra Banks as Drake’s girlfriend who found caught him cheating. Not seeming to be care much, Drizzy blows it off and goes on to have a party at the strip club. Drake has 99 problems but a crying chic ain’t one.
Hip-Hop god Jay-Z has released the video for ‘Moonlight’ off his “4:44” album. The song which talks about diversity in Hollywood does a remake of the “Friends” sitcom where an all black cast is depicted. Moonlight” features some of the fastest-rising stars such as HBO’s Issa Rae in comedy reenacting, line for line, scenes from a classic “Friends” episode. It also makes reference to the “La La Land” “Moonlight” Oscars gaffe, and what it represents on a wider scale.
From Olamide to Lil Kesh, Young John dropped another beat for Mr YAGI’s new tune ‘Baby favour’. This follows up Lil Kesh’s ‘Love story’.
Timaya has released his longawaited collaboration with Phyno and Olamide in song ‘Telli person’. The lovely African beat was produced by Kenny Wonder. The message in the song was on point as well. Enjoy.
Bisola and Jeff Akoh have collaborated on a song titled ‘Water and fire’. Both TV reality show stars were recently revealed as signed artists under the newly floated Temple Music Ltd record label. Other talents signed were DJ Jimmy Jatt, Tee-Y mix who produced this record ‘Water and fire’, ‘Juice’ producer Adey and singer 9ice among others.
Charly Boy and his ‘Resume or Resign’ protesters have experienced attacked in Abuja. The group was attacked by thugs with stones after they protested at the famous Wuse market in Abuja on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. A twitter user tweeted “We just went to Wuse market for mobilization against 100 days event tomorrow & a regular face at Unity Fountain brought thugs to attack us.” Another tweet confirmed that Charly Boy’s car was damaged by the thugs that attacked the group. Charly Boy is not the only prominent celebrity who has been at the protest. On Wednesday, August 9, 2017,…
Davido is showing off his many cash. The singer flaunted bundles of 100 dollar bills via Snapchat. Early this year he got himself two cars, a brand new 2017 Range Rover and a Mercedes 2017 GLA250, worth millions of Naira.
Uche Jombo is making her small screen debut with “Boys Are Not Smiling.” Jombo has said her debut TV series which is created by her and produced by her brother Nelson Jombo, for Uche Jombo Studios. She is also giving upcoming actors the opportunity to feature in the production, which is casting five lead actors and 10 sub-leads. Jombo took to Instagram to announce auditions for actors between 19 to 25 years old. She also shared monologues that should be used to partake in the online auditions. No further details have been revealed about the plot of the upcoming “Boys…