The Bayelsa Government recently said that it created over 7,000 direct and indirect jobs through the release of N1.88 billion loan to Small and Medium-scale to entrepreneurs and cooperatives. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this at a recent event. Represented by his Deputy, Rear Admiral John Jonah (rtd), the governor said that his administration achieved that in partnership with the Bank of Industry and other relevant agencies. He explained that in 2015, the government opened Izon Microfinance Bank to provide small businesses and serious minded entrepreneurs with access to capital. “This is important for us because funding is crucial, if people…
Author: David Folami
Santos president Modesto Roma Junior has confirmed that PSG will pay the Brazilian club nearly €9 million in solidarity money after Neymar’s €222m summer move from Barcelona. “We have received an email [from PSG],” Roma told UOL Esporte’s Rodrigo Mattos. “The club have apologised for their delay in getting in touch, claiming they have a lot to resolve, and they are making arrangements to make the payment. They are very serious people, who are not in football for fun.” According to reports, Santos contacted PSG at the time of Neymar’s move from Barca to remind the Ligue 1 giants of…
Harry Kane says Tottenham made a “statement” with the 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley and showed they have what it takes against one of Europe’s best teams. Kane scored twice, both with his weaker foot, after Son Heung-Min’s opener as Spurs recorded a landmark win in the Champions League and enjoyed a significant boost after their struggles at Wembley. “It is a statement — and that is what we wanted to make,” Kane said after Spurs won for just the second time in 12 matches at Wembley. “Everyone knows Dortmund are one of the best teams in Europe…
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has apologised to the club’s fans for his teams’ terrible display in the 3-0 Europa League defeat to Atalanta and mentioned he was responsible for what had happened. Koeman had said in the build-up the need for Everton to “react” in Italy after lacking “the right aggression” against Spurs, as well as his confidence they would do so. The Dutchman said: “Yes of course. I’m really sorry for the fans.” Koeman also posted a message on Instagram, in which he said: “A really poor first half in all aspects, without the right attitude and I am…
Andreas Pereira has come out to say Jose Mourinho’s disappointment at his decision to quit Manchester United temporarily for Valencia is a good sign. He told Marca: “It didn’t hurt me. I spoke to him before I came here. I’m happy that he wants me and I think to myself that if I wasn’t a good player he wouldn’t have wanted me to stay. “I look at the positives. If I thought negatively those comments could have hurt me but for me it’s something good. I spoke to him before I came and I wanted to work hard and stay…
Marco Silva has said Saturday’s clash with Manchester City is just another game. Watford will put their unbeaten record to the test when Pep Guardiola’s free-scoring City arrive at Vicarage Road. “We are happy with everything we did until now, we have got important points for our fight but nothing more,” he said. “It’s important to be unbeaten. We had good performances in some of the matches as well and we need to continue to work hard to win in the right way. “Is this our biggest test? No. It’s one more game, against a great, great team. We have…
Sadio Mane has insisted the red card he was shown for kicking Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in the head has only made him more determined to be even quicker. The quick footballer was sent off in last weekend’s 5-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium but it was widely accepted by fans and pundits his challenge was accidental as he raced through but was beaten to the ball by Ederson charging out of his area to head clear. “Honestly, I think in the next time I will get the ball before him,” he said. “My intention was not to hurt the…
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) appeals committee on Thursday reduced Marcelo’s two-match ban for kicking Levante’s Jefferson Lerma to one match. The World CLass left-back will only miss the match on Sunday against Real Sociedad, and will be available to return again next Wednesday for a La Liga match against Betis. The good news came hours after a news conference with Marcelo and Madrid announcing that he had added another two years to his contract, previously due to expire in 2020. Real Madrid had filed an appeal on Wednesday. Marcelo, 29, has won 17 trophies since joining from Fluminense in…
Celtic defender Mikael Lustig has said Neymar has to curb some of his behaviour if he wants to be like Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. “It was the same as usual from Neymar,” Lustig said. “He is an unbelievable footballer but we have seen the other stuff before and we will see it again. “I have said before that it is part of his game. He tries to overreact a bit to make the defender step off. We will see it again and again. “If he wants to be liked as much as Messi, maybe he needs to stop that.” “He…
Arsene Wenger has begged his players to forget about the club’s struggles at Stamford Bridge and instead focus on their recent results against Chelsea. Chelsea face Arsenal on Sunday, with the Gunners having failed to win at Stamford Bridge since a 5-3 victory in 2011. Wenger said: “In recent years, Chelsea had great teams always, and it was always difficult to win there. “But our record against Chelsea recently has been good. We won last year here [at the Emirates], we won in the FA Cup final, we won on penalties in the Charity Shield. “So let’s just continue to…
Josep Maria Bartomeu has again said that Lionel Messi’s father has signed a contract renewal on Messi’s behalf that will keep him at the club until 2021. Barca came out to say in July that Messi had agreed a four-year extension to his deal and it would be “signed soon, when Messi returns to the team for preseason training.” Since then there has been no official confirmation and reports began to spread about the 30-year-old’s future at the club, leading Bartomeu to claim a deal had been signed earlier this month. Bartomeu has now come out to say again that…
Tyga wil not stay far away from the Kardashian camp! He talks about and samples his ex Kylie Jenner’s brother-in-law Kanye West on a new track. “They come at me sideways, I might go Kanye,” Tyga, 27, raps on “My Way,” which dropped today, Sept. 11. In case you weren’t sure who he’s referring to, it’s followed by a sample of Kanye West, 39, repeatedly shouting, “AH!” While it might come off to some as a jab — especially considering that Tyga and Ye’s family member Kylie Jenner, 20, have ended things — the way Tyga blends the sample comes…
Kevin Lyttle has opened up about working with Chris Brown on his new single ‘Questions’. “Chris Brown’s team contacted my team, I heard the record the same day, I listened to it and I loved it,” he told Manny Norté exclusively on Capital XTRA. “The US is ready [for a Turn Me On remix] and I’m going to say no? Because this is all revenue for me,” he continued. “I’m very happy with it and Chris Brown – more power to you bro.” “The US is ready [for a Turn Me On remix] and I’m going to say no? Because…
Drake is back in the booth, and no one is safe. The Toronto rapper revealed as much in a new Instagram post last night. Drake might be a walking showcase of versatility, but he’s never strayed too far away from his mic. For the last two years or so, the streets have never had to go too long without new Drizzy music. In the winter of 2015, he dropped off his If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late project. The following two springs, he dropped Views and More Life. Now, it seems he’s back to the studio to keep his…
John Mayer might be free falling for a rapper. The singer engaged in a flirty Twitter exchange with Nicki Minaj, which all started when Mayer wondered — seemingly out of nowhere — about what the “Anaconda” artist would think of him. “I spend an inordinate amount of time per day wondering if Nicki Minaj would like me or not,” Mayer tweeted. Minaj responded shortly after with an endearing reference to one of Mayer’s biggest hits. “Would my body be your wonderland?” she wrote, before later adding in a separate tweet, “Asking for a friend.” Naturally, Minaj’s response hit quite the…
Alicia Keys posed for her first Elle Brazil cover – not once but four times. And the 36-year-old singer did the shoot with the minimum of make-up, after launching the #nomakeup campaign last year to encourage self-acceptance. ‘It can seem silly, but I think that many of us are caught in this trap. We worry about what the others are thinking about us, and we forget to think by ourselves. Actually, this is not only about using makeup or not. It is more about living, being as you feel really comfortable and exploring all of it,’ she explained in an…
Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta found that in mouse studies compounds derived from solenopsins — the toxic component of fire ant venom — eases skin thickening and inflammation associated with psoriasis. The chronic autoimmune disorder affects 7.5 million Americans, including TV reality star Kim Kardashian. Current treatments include topical steroids. While current options are effective in soothing red, flaky skin, side effects include skin thinning and easy bruising. For the study, researchers tested two solenopsins on mice with psoriasis. Solenopsins are chemically similar to ceramides — molecules found in skincare products to maintain the barrier function…
Among the Kardasian sisters, Khloe Kardashian always seems like the most easy-going of the crew. But after 10 years on the air, even this Keeping Up with the Kardashian sibling has some regrets about just what has made the final cut of their E! series. To commemorate a decade on the air, Kardashian recently sat down with Glamour and broke down some of the show’s highs… and lows. “Now our lives have evolved. We film six days a week, 12 to 18 hours a day, every single day. When you compile that much footage into 13 or 14 44-minute episodes,…
Jesse Jagz has dropped his fourth studio album “Odysseus”. Jesse Jagz who was signed to Chocolate City left the label in 2013, rejoined in 2015 and split again in 2016 to concentrate on his Jagz Nation imprint. The album is his first body of work since his second exit. It contains guest features from Burna Boy, Styl-Plus, Cynthia Morgan, Melon, R2Bees, and Hot Ice. Before the album release, Jagz released a number of singles in 2017 including ‘Midnight vibes’, ‘Best in you’ and ‘New world’.
After his close call with the prison, Dammy Krane is giving all the glory to the Most High. Dammy Krane and his mum attended the Cherubim & Seraphim Church of Houston in Texas. The pop singer posted clips of him and his mum in the church on his SnapChat account. Dammy Krane sang songs of praises during the service. This could just be a way of him showing appreciation to God for his recent troubles. Dammy Krane released a new song titled ‘Hallelujah’ on August 23, 2017, to celebrate his freedom.