The chance to go second in the Premier League looked gone, as boos rang around the Emirates. Referee Jon Moss was the target, for awarding the penalty that Andre Gray converted in the third minute of injury time. Moss had also sent a raging Arsene Wenger down the Emirates tunnel for his complaints. Arsenal’s anger was understandable, yet misplaced. Francis Coquelin’s rash foul on Ashley Barnes had given Moss no choice, and neither had Granit Xhaka when committing a similar foul on Steven Defour in the 65th minute that led to his dismissal. And yet, there was a twist, and…
Author: David Folami
On a weekend when the rest of the Premier League elite looked lost, uncertain and confused, Chelsea opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the table with a sometimes-tricky 2-0 win over Hull. Naturally, after a fortnight when either a back problem, interest from lands afar or a combination of both kept him out of the first team, Diego Costa seemed dead set on making an emphatic point, and he did so by scoring Chelsea’s opener and performing as you might expect an annoyed Costa to perform. This was an edgy, relentless Costa who seemed set on either…
Big Brother Nigeria is back for a second season as Big Brother Naija, and will launch tonight, January 22, 2-17. Kom Kom singers Yemi Alade and Flavour will perform at the event which will reveal the 12 contestants and kick off the 78-day reality series. The reality series will run for 78 days kicking off on January 22, 2017, with a two-hour live, televised launch and end on April 9, 2017, with a two-hour live, televised finale. There will be a total of 12 housemates, but unlike its counterpart Big Brother Africa, Big Brother Naija will have no shower hour.…
Praiz is out with an emotional love song titled ‘Folasade’. The song follows the sensual ’69’ featuring Burna Boy and Ikechukwu ”Killz”. ‘Folasade’, a song birthed from his personal experience, sees Praiz’s heart breaking over a split with girlfriend. This track comes in anticipation for his highly anticipated album which is due for release in the first quarter of this year. The song was produced by Praiz himself bringing forth his other talent in quality music production. The video, directed by Clarence Peters will be released shortly. It’s another fine R&B rendition from the ‘Sisi Nene’ singer. Enjoy listening.
Koker drops video for ‘Bokiniyen’, a love song produced by Krisbeatz. The video sees Koker making a move on an attractive lady and love interest. Watch visuals directed by Director Q.
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Saturday said the state government had concluded arrangement to build a Sea Port at Agenebode to fast track economic activities in the area. Obaseki stated this during All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally for the January 28, 2017 Etsako Federal Constituency by-election. The election is billed to hold in Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seat for the Etsako Federal Constituency was declared vacant after the occupant, Mr Philip Shaibu became the deputy governor. The governor said government have concluded arrangement…
The Nigeria Custom Service has drafted armed personnel to prevent the smuggling of imported vehicles through land borders in Kwara, the Area Comptroller, Alhaji Garba Kabiru, has said. Kabiru, who is in charge of Niger, Kogi and Kwara State Command, said customs personnel had been mobilised to prevent smuggling of vehicles and other goods into the cuntry. “We have since issued effective operational order to our officers in the border areas on how to prevent the illegal business and deal with smugglers,” he said in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna. “We have blocked all…
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged all Nigerians, regardless of ethnic or religious backgrounds, to live in unity with one another for a stronger, better nation. Gbajabila spoke in Lagos on Saturday at the“New Year Luncheon`he organised for members of the Igbo communities in his Surulere 1 Constituency. He said the dreams and aspirations of the country`s founding fathers would be realised if all citizens put their differences aside and work in unity for the progress of the nation. “Nigeria will be a better place if all Hausas, Ibos, Yorubas and the other…
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has alleged that the Senate rejected the confirmation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu, because most of them are corrupt. CACOL also confirmed that President Buhari has re-submitted Magu’s name to the Senate for confirmation, Daily Post reports. According to the Executive Chairman of CACOL, Debo Adeniran, “Let us drop all drop pretences; the main reason Magu was rejected in the first place by the Senate is the reality that he truly qualifies for that job and will really be thorough in his operations regardless of whose…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said that the nation’s power generation capacity dropped from 3,959 megawatts on Jan. 4 to 2,662 megawatts on January 22, 2017. The Nigerian Electricity System Operator (SO) website, a sub agency of TCN, disclosed the figure in its daily forecast on power generation data in Lagos on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that TCN attributed the drop to low water levels at the hydro power stations and dearth of gas to the power generating companies. TCN said the total output of 2,662.20 megawatts from all the generation companies on Sunday had…
The Presidential spokespersons on Saturday night in Abuja described as ”evil rumours” the social media reports on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health conditions. In their separate posts, published on their Twitter handles, Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President and Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, dismissed the reports as false and clear case of mischief. Adesina said: “Best wishes to all who wish PMB well. “As for those who carry evil rumours, may they receive grave to repent.’’ Shehu also dismissed the rumour that President Buhari…
Nigerian author and women’s right activists Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie was at the Women’s March held in Washington which saw thousands of women gathered as they fought for equal rights as citizens for all women, an action promoted by the just-concluded inauguration of President Donald Trump, a renowned sexist who made several derogatory comments about women during the campaign that produced him as the new President of the United States. Adichie was joined by millions of women around the world who held similar marches to protest against President Trump and his comments that have severally disparaged women.
Kayode Salako, the husband of Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, has told those out to destroy his marriage to stay out of his business. In an interview with Punch News, Salako lashed out at his critics who reportedly inform his wife whenever he is sighted with another woman. He said his detractors, who are mostly men, will never achieve their goal, which is to destroy his marriage with the actress. “The truth is that all these people that want our marriage to crash are not strong enough because I married my best friend. “Our marriage is stronger than whatever plans they…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been baring her mind on the much controvertible issue of cheating in a relationship. Writing a lengthy post on Instagram she said: ‘Ladies, Not every man who cheats on u is bad! it’s in their nature to cheat as some men has a bit of it deposited in them. He may love u but still cheat on u, as long as he respect, care n keeps it far away from u. it’s a twisted world my dear but that’s just d fact. if u find one who doesn’t cheat on u then u are extremely…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has played down boos at the Bernabeu during the 2-1 La Liga win against Malaga on Saturday but urged Los Blancos supporters to get behind the team. Ramos scored twice to seal victory and end a tough week — that had seen him booed by supporters of his former club Sevilla before scoring an own goal against them to contribute to Real’s first defeat in 41 games — on a high note. “I’ve always said that we can never change the Bernabeu,” Ramos said. “I’ve spent many years here and like Marcelo said after the…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was left lamenting his side’s struggle to convert their chances after a 1-1 draw at Stoke. United dominated possession in the Premier League encounter at the Bet365 Stadium and carved out a host of goalscoring opportunities. But having failed to make the most of them thanks to a combination of their profligacy and some heroics at the back from Stoke, they went into stoppage time still trailing to Juan Mata’s 19th-minute own goal. Substitute Wayne Rooney then swept in a superb free kick in the fourth additional minute to become the club’s outright all-time leading…
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has backed his side to recover from their shock defeat to struggling Swansea at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds’ only win of 2017 so far came against League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay, and the 3-2 defeat to the Swans showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with fatigue. Jurgen Klopp’s side have already played six matches this month and have three more to come — an EFL Cup semifinal second leg against Southampton, an FA Cup tie at home to Wolves and the visit of Premier League leaders Chelsea. With their unbeaten…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has not given up on winning the Premier League title this season, despite Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur leaving his side nine points behind Chelsea having played a game more. Guardiola appeared to rule City out of the title race following the 4-0 defeat against Everton but denied that following a game in which his players gave up a two-goal lead to draw. “I didn’t say that,” he said. “My answer was they [the media] said we have been ruled out of fighting for the trophy. “But I’m never going to give up ……
Thierry Henry has told the Sun that Mesut Ozil should commit his future to Arsenal and become a club legend by winning major honours with the club. Gunners legend Henry, the club’s all-time record goal scorer, speculated that Ozil’s reason for not committing his future is because of a desire to win silverware or concerns over Arsene Wenger’s future. The Germany international has won two FA Cups with Arsenal but not the Premier League or Champions League. However, Henry insists he can win that level of trophy if he stays. “I’m desperate for him to stay,” Henry wrote in his…
Ruud Gullit has told the Daily Mirror that Paul Pogba must focus on his football career before any off-field distractions or he could follow a similar path to Memphis Depay and end up leaving Manchester United without fulfilling his potential. Pogba, 23, is known for his ever-changing hairstyle and has recently launched his own emoji but as the world’s most expensive footballer he comes under increased scrutiny for his contribution to United. And Gullit, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1987, believes the Frenchman cannot allow himself to become distracted. “He may be the most expensive player in the world,…