Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has invited 23 players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South African on June 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Zamalek midfielder Moruf Yousuf is the surprise inclusion in the team with Ogenyi Onazi, and Victor Osimhen also included. There is no place for Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye who are both based in China as captain Mikel Obi is out injured. Victor Moses is missing from the team but Olanrewaju Kayode, Moses Simon and John Ogu have been considered despite missing the Paris camp. Three goalkeepers, Daniel Akpeyi, Dele Alampasu…
Author: David Folami
Newly installed Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde vowed on Thursday to “deepen” and “revisit” the renowned slick passing game of the Catalan giants in a bid to lead the club to success in all possible competitions next season. “I know the style because I played here” between 1998-2000, Valverde said at his first press conference after being named successor to Luis Enrique on a two-year contract with the option of a further year. “I must adapt myself, or rather readapt, in a certain way. My goal is always to deepen the style, to revisit it once again.” Valverde, 53, has some…
Liverpool’s new chief executive Peter Moore is adamant the club can bring in talent for the right money and avoid over-spending on transfer targets. “There is money to back the manager and the sporting director,” the 62-year-old told British media. “The key ingredients are already in place at this club, you can expect the team to be strengthened, but we won’t be spending £100m just because Manchester City has spent £100m. “What I have learned over the years is that it is not how much you pay but what you get for your money.” City have spent over 150 million…
Three first-half goals by the Super Eagles ensured a 3-0 win over the Hawks of Togo in an international friendly on Thursday at the Stade Municipal de Saint Leu Le Foret in France. Nigeria began the game like a house on fire when Ahmed Musa got the Eagles going with the first goal in the third minute after Togo goalkeeper Fatao Alhassani spilled a cross from Alex Iwobi. The Eagles continued their dominance with Kelechi Iheanacho and Iwobi, the live-wires, and their effort was rewarded when Musa got his second goal of the game in the 17th minute from an…
Manchester City will close the gap on rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur next season, manager Pep Guardiola has said after the side secured a third-placed Premier League finish in his debut campaign. City endured an inconsistent season, finishing 13 points behind champions Chelsea and eight behind Tottenham as the Spaniard failed to secure a trophy for the first time in his managerial career. “Always the leagues are complicated to win,” Guardiola said during a Q&A with fans on Thursday. “But of course we are going to close the gap between especially Chelsea and Tottenham, trying to be close for the…
The cast and crew of “Isoken” were harassed by some area boys while filming certain scenes in Lagos, Nigeria. Speaking at a private screening on Thursday, June 1, 2017, Dakore Akande recounted her experience while filming with Marc Rhys in the busy Balogun Market in Lagos. “It was very stressful. You know for me I have moved around Balogun when I was younger, when it wasn’t as crazy as it is now,” said Dakore. “For Kevin [Marc Rhys, he was particularly brave. We had army escort and everything, but do you know these guys left us at a certain point?…
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the former bread seller who captured the world’s attention in 2016 is coming with her TV show. The model who was shot into fame by TY Bello announced today, Thursday, June 1, 2017, that she is about to start her vlog and reality show. “My Vlog & Reality show will be launched on June 25th on CruisenChillz boat cruise event. I need all your prayers & support. God bless you all” she wrote on Instagram. Olajumoke Orisaguna just wrapped up her tour of South Africa a few days ago. She recently held a photo shoot with top Nigerian…
Sound Sultan shows off his versatility on this Hip hop funky feel type of tune ‘Remember’. He features K01 a veteran indigenous rapper as they go in about the Nigerian music industry, reminiscing of the good old days when stuff was way better. Listen up.
Nollywood veteran Patrick Doyle says there’s an unnecessary conspiracy to pit the old actors against the young actors. Speaking at the private screening of the anticipated “Isoken” movie, Doyle said that for as long as storytelling exists, there would be old and young people in the same story. “I believe that there’s a conspiracy of pitting the old against the young and vice versa, and there’s really no need for that, because I also came into the industry and met people in it,” the actor said. “I don’t know any story that you’re going to tell that isn’t trans generational.…
Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu (now Toyin Abraham) has come clean about her drug use and battle with depression. In an interview with Broadway TV, the actress whose latest movie ‘Alakada Reloaded’ is out in movies spoke about her bout with depression and drug use. Revealing that her life has changed she said “I worked on the negativity around me. I tried to be positive and I had to deal with depression and drugs.” Toyin Aimakhu spoke about her failed marriage with Adeniyi Johnson which crashed in 2015. “I didn’t plan for a broken home. I didn’t plan for a broken…
Mavin boss Don Jazzy is having the time of his life. Don Jazzy is currently in Monte Carlo for the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix Race Day. The Don while there decided to try his hands at driving a classic private boat. Enjoying the views of The French Riviera, the music producer looked very relaxed behind the steering and controls. Onboard the boat was Mo Abudu and Richard Mofe Damijo alongside Indian TV Presenter, Rannvijah Singh Singha and Bollywood superstar, Sophie Choudry. Later in the day, he met with McLaren-Honda driver, Sergio Perez and F1 legend and former Champion, Mika Hakkinen.
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson has called out airline Arik air. The disappointed actress on May 29, 2017, booked a flight to see her family. But according to her, the airline disappointed her after canceling the flight without prior notice. An angry Mercy Johnson then took to Instagram to air her displeasure. She wrote, “So Arik Air @flyarikair kills my excitement of rushing home to celebrate Democracy Day with my family. After sending me a text confirming my flight,they move it to 4.40pm without sending any msg… So I rush to the airport and get a No Flight Now. Sad…What’s ur…
Popular airline Arik Air has apologised to actress Mercy Johnson over her delayed flight. We reached out to the airline following Mercy Johnson’s post on Instagram talking about her cancelled flight. The airlines Public Relations and Communications manager, Adebanji Ola said, “Mercy Johnson’s flight was not cancelled as alleged but rather, it was delayed for three hours due to a technical issue with the operating aircraft. Prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight, the operating aircraft had a snag and as a safety conscious airline, we had to ground the aircraft for our engineers to rectify the problem.…
Mercy Aigbe is having the time of her life in London. The Nollywood star is moving past all that domestic violence drama and divorce issues. Recall that Aigbe arrived the UK last week to see a maxillofacial surgeon due to the injuries allegedly inflicted upon her by her now estranged husband, Lanre Gentry. Mercy has moved on and on Sunday, May 28, 2017, visited a water park with friends and was pictured all smiles as she flaunted her body in a one-piece swimsuit. It’s obvious the movie star has picked up the pieces of her life and she’s moving on!…
Bigger and better things! Efe Ejeba has been announced as the “Youth Ambassador of Nigeria” by Youths and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the Big Brother Naija winner to the minister on Tuesday, May 30. In a Facebook post shared by Dalung, he wrote: “‘Who I be?’ the popular saying of the Big Brother Naija Winner Efe Ejegba is today a voice that reminds every young person that no matter your humble beginning, your dreams are valid! “On this note, Efe Ejeba the winner of Big Brother Naija is today pronounced &…
US pop star Ariana Grande will return to Manchester on Sunday to headline a star-studded concert in memory of the victims of the attack on her show, her publicist said Tuesday. Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Usher and Take That will join the “One Love Manchester” concert at the Old Trafford cricket ground to raise money for those affected by last week’s bombing, which left 22 people dead. “We will not quit or operate in fear. We won’t let this divide us. We won’t let hate win,” Grande said in a statement. “Our response to this…
After a few rounds of the guessing game, actress Anita Joseph says her friend is expecting twins and not her. In an Instagram post today, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, Anita Joseph wrote a miraculous story of how her friend who has been married for 19 years is expecting her first child- a set of twins. “I feel I owe you all this Testimony. My friend has been married for 19yrs going to 20. She has never been pregnant. And one faithful Day,i slept and saw her carrying Twins” wrote Anita Joseph, “I woke up told her,she said how? I said…
Top Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has defended Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim from an Instagram troll. The two actresses who have been close in the last few weeks were complimenting each other Instagram when a troll barged into their friendly conversation. The troll told Juliet Ibrahim to focus on getting married. Mercy Johnson was having none of it and slammed the troll. “You look foolish and you just showed everyone that you truly are foolish…May Gold help u to learn how powerful words are and how to mind your business.” Mercy Johnson surely gave him a piece of her mind. Yesterday,…
Babaeko is a writer, consumer behaviour analyst, brand development expert and motivational speaker. As a motivational speaker, the husband of acclaimed photographer, Yetunde Babaeko nurtures youths to be self-reliant. He was formerly the Business and Creative Director of an advertising agency called 141 Worldwide, one of the biggest advertising agencies in Nigeria with branches in many countries. While at 141, his team worked on several campaigns for brands including Etisalat, Tom Tom, First Bank and Multichoice. Before he joined 141, he worked with Prima Garnet Ogilvy for five years and close to 20 years at MC&A Saatchi & Saatchi. He…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has a few words for women in marriages. The actor took to Instagram on May 31, 2017, telling women to watch their mouth while talking to their husbands. He said, “Women have a very big role to play in making sure that these things won’t happen. And that’s respect. Respect your husband no matter what. We are Africans even if you don’t support him respect him.” “My father never hit my mum for one day. Not just because my father is a gentleman, my mum always knew when to zip up. They had a lot of…