The former Tottenham Hotspur attacker joined Real Madrid in 2013 for a world record fee and has since notched up 54 goals in 96 appearances, winning two Champions League titles in the process. Madrid travel to Italy on Tuesday to take on Napoli in the second leg of their round of 16 Champions League match where they hold a 3-1 advantage from the first leg. While Los Merengues are expected to make it through, the same cannot be said of English teams like Arsenal and Leicester, who lost 5-1 to Bayern Munich and 2-1 to Sevilla in the first leg…
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United face FC Rostov in the first leg of their round-of-16 encounter this week, ahead of the second meeting back at Old Trafford on March 16, and the club are reportedly covering the cost of Russian visas for fans making the journey. The Premier League club are concerned about the safety of their supporters, having issued a similar warning when they travelled to Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk in December. “For you safety and security you are advised not to wear Manchester United colours when in Rostov, or attract attention to you presence in the city,” a letter sent by United’s…
Goals in each half from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa were enough to secure Chelsea an 18th victory in 21 Premier League matches since Conte’s decision to switch to a 3-4-3 formation in late September, with Manuel Lanzini netting a consolation for the hosts in the final seconds. Conte admitted that Chelsea went into the match feeling pressure after Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool all won over the weekend, and criticised his team only for failing to score more goals at the London Stadium. “Today was not easy, to play after your opponents and know they won, so if you…
The pair clashed shortly before half-time, with Mings seen to stamp on Ibrahimovic’s head before the striker then caught his opponent with his elbow. Neither player was dismissed by referee Kevin Friend during the game. A statement from the FA said the incidents “were not seen by the match officials at the time but caught on video.” It continued: “Furthermore, The FA has submitted a claim that the standard punishment that would otherwise apply for the misconduct committed by the Bournemouth defender is ‘clearly insufficient.'” Ibrahimovic and Mings have until 6 p.m. on Tuesday to reply to their respective charges.…
United paid about £89.3m to bring Pogba back from Juventus in August, and though he’s played consistently for Jose Mourinho, the 23-year-old has come into criticism since a underwhelming display in the EFL Cup final last month. Pogba has scored just four times in 25 appearance in the Premier League this season, and Lampard said United should be expecting a bigger return on their investment. “It was a signal of their intentions to spend £90m on player who I wouldn’t say is the finished article,” the former Chelsea star said on Sky Sports on Monday. “He’s got fantastic attributes. He’s…
Paul Play Dairo is also a year older today. Paul Play Dairo, is the son of notable afro juju musician, IK Dairo. His genres ranges from western world R&B and rap to traditional highlife and juju music. He joined “Le Griffe” an R&B group with his brother and cousin, Banji and Henry Dairo (both late now) in the late eighties, He vowed to keep the dream alive. He moved on to join other groups which include “De Klan”, “Oxygen” and Pure Heart Impression. Paul started as a music producer, later became a songwriter and a backup vocalist.
Nigerian comedian Owen Gee is also our birthday boy today. A native of Benin, Edo state, Owen Gee was born in Lagos on March 6, 1976. He attended Yaba College of Technology where he obtained his Higher National Diploma certificate. His foray into the entertainment industry started at the age of 7 when he formed the group, The Dynamic which was not commercially successful. Owen Gee later delved into comedy in 2001 and within a short period became a household name. He began his comedy journey at MBI’s Circle of Stars and has over the years remained one of the…
Tara Fela-Durotoye, professional Nigerian makeup artist and lawyer is a year older today. Tara made a name for herself by being a pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria, she launched the first bridal directory in 1999, set up international standard makeup studios and established the first makeup school in Nigeria. She heads her own company House of Tara International and created products Tara Orekelewa Beauty Range, inspired perfume and the H.I.P Beauty Range. The award winning make-up guru was listed by Forbes as one of the 20 Young Power Women In Africa.
Nigerian singer Skales in a recent interview opens up on his difficult childhood. The ‘Shake body’ singer in a recent chat with Saturday Beats, says growing up as a tough one. According to him, he used to sleep in a shopping complex with his mother and has had to deny her several times in the past. “My father left us when I was really young. I do not even know how he looks like. My mother and I used to sleep in a shopping complex at a time. I am talking about during my primary and secondary school days in…
Music star Davido is balling with his father Pa Adeleke! The businessman and one of Nigeria’s richest was a year older on March 5, 2017. Davido took to Snapchat and Instagram to celebrate with his father. Pa Adeleke bought himself a Bentley to celebrate his birthday too. An excited Davido shared a video of himself in his dad’s new Bentley. According to the singer, his dad is worth 30billion naira. “HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!! YOU ARE TOO BLESSED DADDY !!! 30 BILLION FOR D ACCOUNT FOR REAL NO BE MOUTH !!” he captioned the video. The family also took portraits…
Lupita Nyong’o is living the life! The “Queen of Katwe” star knows how to throw a stylish party. On March 5, 2017, the Oscar Award winning actress and Kenyan activist celebrated her 34th birthday with friends, all of them dressed up as their favourite character from the movie “Coming to America”. Dressed as one of the ladies-in-waiting, Lupita struck dramatic poses with her amazing costume complete with a wig. Some of the stars who attended the private affair include her best friend Danai Gurira (who was dressed as the betrothed bride of Prince Akeem) and Chadwick Boseman. Lupita Nyong’o and…
Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said that having a honest man like President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the country is an opportunity Nigerians should not miss. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Celestine Ogugua, Head Media, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Uja stressed the need for Nigerians to support President Buhari to deliver on his campaign promises and laid solid foundation for the country’s growth and development. He said a nation like Nigeria with all the symbols of greatness can only be built to last by those who…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared three-day prayers for the quick recovery and early return to Nigeria of President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement signed by NANS President Chinonso Obasi and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said that the prayers would start on Wednesday. Obasi said that Nigerian students would join other patriotic citizens to intercede on behalf of the President, who has been on extended medical vacation in the UK. He said “As leaders of tomorrow and champions of a better Nigeria, we should not be left out in…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has said that the death of Adinoyi-Ojo, who he described as a veteran journalist, as a big loss to the government and people of the state. Bello, in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Petra Akinti-Onyegbule, said that he was particularly sad that Adinoyi-Ojo’s death came at a time the state needed the services of the late media executive. He, however, commended Adinoyi-Ojo’s contributions to journalism profession, saying that the deceased departed the world with good character, integrity, honour and intellectual sagacity. The governor prayed God to grant the reposed soul of…
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has revealed that the activities of Boko Haram members in the state bore 52,301 orphans in addition to 52,911. The Gov made this revelation on March 6, 2017 in Maiduguri in a meeting with the United Nations delegation at his council chambers. Shettima also added that the terrorists destroyed over 5,335 classrooms , 665 municipal buildings, over 956, 456 houses, 776 power stations and 201 health facilities comprising clinics, dispensaries and general hospitals. Governor Shettima explained that only good governance, quality leadership, transparency, job creations, education and agriculture will reverse the havoc wrecked by…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed March, 7, to rule on the provision of a witness statement, in the trial of a former governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu, charged with money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Oct. 31, 2016, preferred a 34-count charge bordering on N3.2 billion fraud against Kalu and his former Commissioner for Finance, Jones Udogu. Also charged is a company, Slok Nig. Ltd. The accused had pleaded not guilty to the charges. When the case was mentioned on Monday, counsel for the prosecution, called it’s first witness, Mr…
Outspoken Nigerian lawyer, Mike Ozhekome has thrown his legal weight behind ex-First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan in her case against the EFCC. According to a report by SaharaReporters, Ozhekome has insisted that the frozen accounts of the ex-First Lady by the EFCC is unjust as the monies in question remains hers. Ozhekome insisted that as the fictitious companies recently convicted by Justice Babs Kuewumi have not done any profitable business, the money in their accounts belongs to Patience Jonathan. “She has the card. She at all material times operated the accounts. The companies never operated it,” Ozhekome said. Labeling…
Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis warned the Premier League giants against complacency in next week’s Europa League last 16 first-leg clash against unfancied Rostov. Last year’s Russian league runners-up are competing in their first full season in Europe and claimed a stunning victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stages before dropping down into the Europa League. They have lost just once in their past seven European home games — a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in October — and recorded a thumping 6-0 win at Tom Tomsk on Friday in their first game after the long…
Veteran Fuji artiste, Adewle Ayuba, keeps it fresh in his new music video, ‘Je ka rira’. The video is a depiction of a romantic relationship between a young lady and an older lover who seemed quite smitten about her. Ayuba provided a modern flow of his highly entertaining music style, a factor that has made him relevant throughout the years. This is another timeless performance from the vet.
Germany winger Marco Reus will miss Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League, last 16, second-leg clash at home to Benfica on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, coach Thomas Tuchel said Saturday. Reus limped off on 44 minutes of Dortmund’s 6-2 rout of Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with a suspected tear in his left hamstring. “It’s sad news, he (Reus) has been playing very consistently for weeks and at a high level,” said Tuchel. “It’s an enormous loss which tarnishes the win.” Dortmund are looking to overturn a 1-0 defeat from the first leg at Benfica. The 27-year-old Reus missed Germany’s…