MONACO star Fabinho is set to join Manchester United imminently after reports from Europe emerged it was a done deal. But just who is Fabinho? After starting his career as a full-back, he has blossomed in the centre of Monaco’s midfield and was crucial in helping the club clinch the Ligue 1 title. Fabinho has been converted from an attacking right-back to an athletic central midfielder over the last 18 months. He even played a key role in helping his side knock Manchester City out of the Champions League. His performances have seen several of European football’s elite clubs take…
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The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association of Nigeria (UGONSA) has commended Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State for footing the medical bill of a cancer patient, Maryam Abubakar. Malam Imam Imam, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Sokoto. Abubakar, a member of the nurses association suffering from cancer of the liver, is due to undergo surgery in India. Imam, in the statement said the association in a letter to Tambuwal, praised him for his `timely and invaluable support and assistance to save the life of Miss Abubakar’’.…
Everton have agreed a £30 million deal to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to British media reports on Tuesday. Pickford was Everton manager Ronald Koeman’s top target to take over from Maarten Stekelenburg and Joel Robles, who both endured inconsistent spells last season. Sunderland have accepted an offer from Everton which could rise to £30 million with various add-ons included in the package. England Under-21 international Pickford was one of the few bright spots as Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League last season. He earned a call-up to England’s senior ranks in October and has represented the country…
Today’s man crush is talented actor, Kunle Remi! Oyekunle Oluwaremi Opeyemi was born on October 18, in the early 80’s. Professionally known as Kunle Remi, an actor, model, dancer and a TV host, he started acting while in the University and by 2009, he had taken part in several soap operas and television shows across the country. Kunle also holds a degree from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles. Kunle emerged the season 7 winner of the Nigerian Breweries sponsored reality show, the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. The dashing actor is part of ISIS models, the biggest and…
Following Dammy Krane’s arrest for grand theft and identity fraud, Davido’s hypeman Special Ed came out to defend the pop singer. The former D’banj hypeman in a post shared via Instagram on Saturday, June 3, 2017, wrote, “WE DEY TOGEDA!!!!! #JETLIFE!!!! #DIAFADA WE ARE ALL SCAMMERS EVEN YOUR FATHERS ARE SCAMMERS AND CHEATS ONCE THEY SEE D OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AND GAIN EXTRA DEM GO PUT HEAD!!!!! ITS A NIGERIAN P!!!!!” Apparently, Edward Chukuma-Ijah also known as Special Ed was arrested in America back in 2011, according to the website mugshots.com. The hypeman was arrested on three counts of financial…
The main accuser in Bill Cosby’s trial gave emotional testimony in court Tuesday, delivering her first public remarks about the night he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her 13 years ago. In one of America’s biggest celebrity trials in years, the disgraced 79-year-old megastar faces three counts of aggravated indecent assault, which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine. Around 60 women have publicly accused the Emmy-winning television star and comedian of being a serial sexual predator for decades, ending his career and leaving him isolated by friends and celebrities. But his fate…
Tekno is back with more fire! The Nigerian pop star releases a new single titled ‘Samantha’, to continue his sprint to taking over the continent’s radio. ‘Samantha’ was produced by Krizbeatz.
The Federal Government on Tuesday started a move to return the country back to a predictable January to December fiscal year with early preparation of the 2018 budget proposals. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem in Abuja. Udoma said that the ministry held an event, tagged: “Flag of the 2018 Budget Preparation Process’’ to inform the relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the processes and procedures of the budget preparation. The event came up less than 24 hours after Acting President Yemi…
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday began consultations with leaders of thought from the North. Osinbajo also warned that the government would deal decisively with persons who make hate speeches or attempt to disrupt the peace of the country. The meeting was sequel to the calls for secession by youth from different ethnic groups in the country resulting in some asking some asking others to vacate their enclave before Oct. 1. The Acting President noted that the country does not desire such comments at this time, adding that those involved to desist or face the full weight of law.…
The Defence Headquarters has set up a high-powered committee to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent clash between personnel of the Nigerian Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche on Tuesday, noted in a statement that the committee was mandated to recommend appropriate sanction or sanctions to anyone or group found culpable. Personnel of the navy and police clashed in Calabar in May during which two policemen and a naval rating were said to have died. It was reported that trouble started when police traffic controllers attempted to stop some officers, who…
Victor Lindelof became Manchester United‘s first major acquisition this summer when his transfer was confirmed on Saturday evening. The 22-year-old Swedish international relocates to Old Trafford for a reported £31m ending a five-year association with record Portuguese champions Benfica. A central defender by trade his arrival strengthens manager Jose Mourinho’s defensive options as he looks to fight on four fronts next season. Lindelof’s presence could spell trouble for Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, with Mourinho all-but guaranteeing Eric Bailly a starting berth, and reports suggesting Lindelof and Bailly will be the Portuguese tactician’s first choice central defensive pairing. And there’s…
The Arsenal manager is on the hunt for defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season, according to The Gambling Times. Starsport understand Jose Mourinho is set to ditch Smalling as a result of Victor Lindelof’s impending arrival while Jones will be reduced to a back-up role. Mourinho has decided Smalling is not good enough and will sell him to the highest bidder this summer. He managed just 18 appearances in the league last term and the United manager has concerns over his mental toughness. Arsene Wenger has asked to be kept in the loop on Chris Smalling and Phil Jones’…
Manchester United’s need for a new striker was evident long before the decision to discard Zlatan Ibrahimovic was announced last Friday. Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata is the man Jose Mourinho wants but to explain exactly why United fans can gain so much encouragement from this prospective transfer, it serves to look back further than last season at the Bernabeu, when he scored 20 times but was a back-up to Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and when fit, Gareth Bale. In the summer of 2016, United were not the only side to shell out on a player they had let go to…
9ice wants you to celebrate this Friday with the song inspired by the popular phrase ‘TGIF’. The indigenous talent’s earlier single ‘Living things’ has been getting major airplay on the streets. Enjoy this celebratory number from the ‘Alapomeji’ singer.
Ecleftic Entertainment front runner and one of Nigeria’s fastest rising artists, Pepenazi is out with the visuals to his latest hit single, titled ‘Ase’ which features, Mavins records’ Tiwa Savage and one of Africa’s finest music producers, Masterkraft. The exciting video which was shot in Lagos has some Trado-urban feels in it and was shot by creative music video director, Frizzle N Bizzle.
Bolanle Olukanni does a chic pixie haircut and sultry glowing makeup look for a new editorial. The red carpet host fronts Jumia’s periodic ‘Trend Alert Series’ donning stylish get ups in the playful styling edit. She makes an effortless muse for the second edition taking on bold styles like trendy cold shoulder top paired with short skirt with slit details, bodycon dresses paired with perspex heels, crop tops paired with matching pants. She also did monostrap jumpsuit, bandage 2-piece, mini skirts and more were the looks she chose for the lookbook.
On Monday, June 13, 2017, AY Makun and CEO, Oasis Med Spa Freda Francis’ were in the news after the comedian’s wife, Mabel posted a chat between the two. AY Makun’s wife, Mabel warned Freda Francis to stay away from her family after a photo of AY and Freda surfaced. AY shared a photo of himself and Francis at the event. His wife Mabel Makun, re-posted the photo and she captioned it, “I think I have had enough of the ridiculing. Freda Francis stay away from my family and I mean it.” Mabel then went on to share screenshots of…
Toyin Aimakhu has announced that “Alaka Reloaded” will premiere in London this June. The movie which is still showing in Nigerian cinemas will debut in London on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Lighthouse Hall, 254-272 Camberwell Rd, London SE5 0DP. The star-studded series which features Toyin Aimakhu alongside , Woli Arole, Nedu OAP, Helen Paul, Lilian Esoro, Annie Idibia, Bidemi Kosoko, Liz Da Silva and Gabriel Afolayan, premiered in Nigeria on May 26, 2017. “Alakada Reloaded” revolves around Yetunde Animashaun, a young girl who is from a poor family background. As a result of her inferiority complex, she engages…
Friday, June 2, 2017, was a dark day for Dammy Krane after the singer was jailed in Dade County, Miami for credit card fraud. This is Dammy Krane, the cool , happy kid and ‘humble’ guy. Nigerians loved him even though he had failed to produce a hit since his 2014 song ‘Amin’. However, after a grand theft, credit card and identity fraud case against him, the 24-year-old’s clean-cut image has taken a hit. Goodbye to that young boy everybody was rooting for to become like his pals Davido and Wizkid. Dammy Krane in the eyes of Nigerians is now…
The Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning on Tuesday in Abuja began the process of preparation for the 2018 budget proposals. The early preparation is to meet up with a resolution that the Executive will submit 2018 budget proposals by October to the National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that an event, tagged: “Flag of the 2018 Budget Preparation Process’’ held behind a closed-doors at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event came up less than 24 hours after Acting President Yemi Osinbajo signed the 2017 Appropriation Bill into law.…