Harry Kane’s penalty ended Middlesbrough’s resistance as Tottenham’s 1-0 win on Saturday kept their flickering Premier League title challenge alive. Spurs are nine points off runaway leaders Chelsea thanks to Kane’s second half spot-kick — the players answering manager Mauricio Pochettino’s demand on Friday to maintain their hold on second place and pray for Chelsea’s form to slump. Tottenham lost precious ground after being held by Sunderland in their previous game and Middlesbrough were in danger of repeating the trick. That was until Kane struck in the 58th minute to give the hosts their seventh successive home win and leave…
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Juan Cuadrado broke his Serie A duck for the season with a sensational strike that sent Juventus six points clear of Napoli thanks to a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Sunday. Title hopefuls Roma, currently third at seven points behind, can move back up to second place with a win over Fiorentina in their delayed game on Tuesday. But the Giallorossi, still reeling from a 3-2 defeat to Sampdoria last week, are now under huge pressure not to drop further points following another defiant display from the 32-time champions in Turin. Inter travelled west hoping to build on a…
Lionel Messi struck another trademark free-kick as Barcelona moved to within one point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Madrid have two games in hand, the first of which was supposed to take place on Sunday at Celta Vigo. However, that match has been called off after strong winds damaged Celta’s Balaidos stadium and left it unsafe to hold the game, La Liga confirmed after a security evaluation was carried out by local authorities. Barca took their chance to apply pressure at the Camp Nou, but needed some wasteful finishing by…
Ayo Fayose has dismissed claims that he may be arrested after his tenure as governor of Ekiti state. Governor Fayose consistently opposes President Buhari’s policies and the All Progressives Congress-led federal government. Despite all comments and criticisms, Fayose enjoys immunity as a sitting governor; this protects him from arrest and prosecution. Referring to himself as “The Rock”, Fayose says anybody who plans to arrest him after his tenure will not be in power. “May I tell you that anybody that waits for me negatively to complete my tenure would not be in the office at the time,” Fayose said in…
Following Soma’s eviction from the Big Brother Naija house, Miyonse became the second housemate to be evicted. The 24-year-old housemate is a Lagos State indigene. A chef, he had promised viewers that he would be ‘showing off his skills. He has also hoped that his culinary skill would earn him a spot in the house for weeks. Until his nomination, Miyonse was romantically involved with Tboss, who unknown to him had nominated him on Monday 30, 2017, during the Live Nomination show. Following his eviction, it was revealed to him that Tboss had nominated him. Miyonse said he wasn’t shocked,…
AKA drops visuals for song ‘The world is yours’. The South African revered Hip-Hop act raps confidently about having it good. ‘The world is yours’ was performed by the rapper at Idols South Africa music show. The video was shot in Thailand, directed by Alessio Bettocchi and Prince Costinyo.
Sean Tizzle drops his “Moving Forward Vol. 1” EP today February 3, 2016, off which is this mellow Davido collaboration titled ‘Dide’. The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee. Listen and share thoughts.
Jamaican Olympic officials are likely to appeal the doping sanction of relay runner Nesta Carter that has cost Usain Bolt one of his nine Olympic gold medals. Carter failed a drugs test in a retest of a sample from the 2008 Beijing Games, testing positive for the banned substance Methylhexaneamine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that it had stripped Jamaica of the 4x100m relay gold won in Beijing. Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president Michael Fennell and an attorney representing Carter indicated there will be an appeal, most likely to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). “We…
Usain Bolt says he is looking to spread the Nitro team athletics concept globally after the success of the inaugural event in Melbourne on Saturday. The charismatic eight-time Olympic gold medallist led his Bolt All-Stars team to victory on the first of three Nitro Athletic meets in Australia and said he was looking for ways to make the event more popular with fans. Six teams of 12 male and 12 female athletes competed in a mixture of old and new events with the 30-year-old Jamaican superstar racing in the mixed 4x100m relay, which his All-Stars won. More than 7,000 fans…
The Ibaa community in Emohua council area of Rivers has commended Gov Nyesom Wike’s administration for awarding the contract for the construction of the Rumuji-Ibaa-Isiokpo road. Mr Adolphus Umesi, the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Ibaa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibaa on Sunday that the governor had fulfilled his promise by including the road in contracts recently awarded. The CDC chairman pledged the community’s readiness to support the contractor and the state government to ensure the completion of the project. “It is such cheering news that contract for our community road has been awarded; the…
2face Idibia announced his intention to lead a protest against bad governance on January 25, 2017. In a call to action, the music star stated his reasons for the march, set to hold on Monday, February 6th, adding that the march was important because the Nigerian government had failed its people. This got threats from the Police, boycott from some celebrities, however, there were still a lot of people that supported the cause and were ready to march with the singer. Unfortunately, these supporters have been sorely disappointed as 2face has just cancelled the protest, stating security concerns as his…
2face Idibia is facing major backlash after cancelling the proposed protest, slated for Feb 6, 2016. He made the announcement in an Instagram video, where he stated security concerns. Unfortunately, this has not stopped people from coming for him. Thankfully, fellow singer, Bez Idakula, has risen to 2face’s defense. In a series of tweet, the singer showed his support, while urging people to stop attacking the legendary music star. He started by saying, “Nigeria’s biggest problem is Nigerians, and only a small population is in leadership…” Bez rested his case with this, “That’s why I like to mind my business.…
Afrobeat musician Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has once again denied claims of him being against 2baba’s proposed nationwide protest. The eldest son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti took to Instagram today, February 4, 2017 to clear the air for the last time. According to the ‘Sorry Sorry’ singer he is only being careful with what he take parts in. In his words, “People have misinterpreted and even gone as far as editing a video fabricating what I said. I tried to clear this on twitter. Some have even insulted me calling me names etc. I am NOT upset or angry but feel the need…
Gov Ayodele Fayose has revealed that he will occupy the seat of the Nigerian President someday. The Ekiti State governor made this known on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Ado Ekiti while speaking to journalists. In his words: “It is according to God’s will that I will one day become the president of Nigeria “Do not bother to ask me questions as to how this will materialise, I also do not know how it will happen but all I know is that I shall one day occupy the presidential villa, not as a visitor but as president,” he said. Gov…
Senator Andy Uba has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uba announced his defection on Wednesday, February 1, during a press briefing at his home in the Aguata Local Government Area. Below are three reasons Uba gave for his defection: Uba said he joined the APC because it has ideology and focus which he needs to tap into to provide quality representation to his constituents. He added that he joined the APC because of other personalities in the party with sound ideas and whom he looked up to in politics. He also said that…
Wilfried Zaha believes Crystal Palace have shown what it takes to succeed in the relegation battle after registering their first Premier League win under new manager Sam Allardyce. Palace will face Allardyce’s former side Sunderland at home on Saturday in a crucial fixture that pitches two of the current bottom three side against each other. Buoyed by the midweek victory at Bournemouth, Zaha and his team-mates will go into the game with renewed belief and strengthened by the addition of deadline day signings Luka Milivojevic and Mamodou Sakho. And Zaha believes Tuesday’s 2-0 win laid down the blueprint Palace must…
A politician in Delta State, Andy Asavwota has reportedly likened ex-Governor James Ibori to Jesus Christ. The ex-Secretary of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, reportedly made this known as he expressed delight at the return of ex-governor of Delta State. In a report by Daily Trust, Asavwota had said: “He (Ibori) is just like Jesus Christ because he is a man who does not want anyone to suffer.” “Ibori is the man on ground, either here or in limbo, he has affected all and takes everybody along without discrimination. “With his coming around, the politics in…
Former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has been added to Manchester United’s Europa League squad after fighting his way back into the first-team picture at Old Trafford. Schweinsteiger, 32, was frozen out following Jose Mourinho’s arrival as manager last year and was even written off as an asset in the club’s accounts. But he has come in from the cold, making two substitute appearances and crowning his first start in over a year by scoring in United’s 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Wigan Athletic last weekend. The former Bayern Munich stalwart has been rewarded with a place in the updated…
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is a summer transfer target for Real Madrid after reportedly falling out with Pep Guardiola. Aguero is likely to lose his first team shirt to new arrival, Gabriel Jesus, as he has failed to adapt to Guardiola’s system at City. Photos emerged a few weeks ago of the striker and his agent in a meeting over his future at City at a restaurant. As speculations continue to grow about his future at City, Real Madrid are ready to swoop for the former Atletico Madrid. Real have been known to be long-term admirers of the striker…
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, aka K1 De Ultimate has reason to celebrate as he welcomes another grandchild. The Fuji legend took to social media to share the happy news, announcing that his daughter, Sekinat Olatanwa and her husband have welcomed a baby boy in Florida, USA. K1 wrote, “To the glory of God, newest addition to the family of Ojushagbola, as K1 De Ultimate’s daughter, Mrs Sekinat Olatanwa Ayoka & Fuad Adeyemo welcomed a new baby boy in Miami, Florida, USA”. The singer who has a number of children can only expect so much more grandchildren. KWAM 1 recently received…