Luke Shaw is content at Manchester United and the club are happy with him, according to his agent. The Independent had reported that Shaw, 21, is “almost certain” to be on his way out of the club, saying that United manager Jose Mourinho was frustrated at the left-back’s lack of development. However, agent Jonathan Barnett told IBTimes UK: “I am angry with these reports suggesting Luke Shaw will leave Manchester United in the summer. I am angry at the irresponsible journalism. “Luke Shaw is happy at Manchester United and, also, Manchester United are happy with him.” Mourinho publicly criticised Shaw…
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is “not surprised” that reported Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has plenty of suitors and says he will not stand in the France international’s way if he wishes to move on. Sources said in the summer that Jose Mourinho was keen on Griezmann and the rumours have persisted, with The Independent reporting this week that negotiations for the 25-year-old’s move to Old Trafford this summer are at “an advanced stage,” with United prepared to pay his €100 million buyout clause. When asked about those reports, Simeone said: “I don’t tie anybody down. I simply work…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has questioned proposed changes to the laws of the game, which include scrapping offside, put forward by FIFA technical director Marco van Basten. The former AC Milan and Netherlands striker has also suggested replacing penalty shootouts with eight-second run-ups and introducing orange cards to send players to sin-bins for 10 minutes. He has also proposed that players should be involved in fewer matches each season, that games should go straight to penalties without extra-time, children’s games to be limited to eight-a-side, stopping the clock every time the ball goes out in the last 10 minutes and…
Brazil legend Rivaldo has told Sky Sports that Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho could follow in his footsteps by moving to Barcelona at some point in the future. Rivaldo, who was crowned Ballon d’Or winner in 1999, played five seasons for the Spanish giants between 1997 and 2002, winning two La Liga titles. Coutinho, 24, has continued to be linked with a move to Barcelona in recent months, having established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. Rivaldo believes a move to Catalonia to play alongside Brazil teammate and good friend Neymar is a natural step in the…
Grammy award winning singer, Ed Sheeran has revealed that he had the shock of his life when he tried a drink called “shocker” when he visited Ghana in July last year. The pop star revealed the drink which was a mixture of weed,vodka and others knocked him off into a an imaginary little box for 6 hours. “I went to Ghana in Africa, which was a wonderful country, and they make this drink called Shocker, which is vodka, pineapple juice, coconut juice, and rum, and then they soak an ounce of weed in it, and I didn’t know this,” Sheeran…
Rita Ora has just hit 11 million followers on Instagram and celebrated the milestone with a sexy but cute photo. The singer shared a snap of herself sitting on a bed wearing sweatpants and a bra, while she posed as if offering her boobs in gratitude for the “11m” written on her chest. She wrote on her Instagram page: “This is for all 11M of you! Thank you so much! I have so much in store for you this year! Bring on 2017”. Rita seems to be a little obsessed with her boobs and has actually revealed that she has…
Popular singer, Alexander Abolore Adigun Akande aka 9ice is 37 years old today. 9ice grew up in Bariga in Lagos but he is from Ogbomoso in Oyo State. In 2014, 9ice revealed his political interest to contest for a seat at the Federal House of Representatives. The pop star lost out during the primaries but was later appointed as a Special Adviser to the Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. He is the founder of Alapomeji Records. Happy Birthday 9ice!
Photos of Ghanaian actor, Christopher Keith Nii Attoh popularly known as Chris Attoh have emerged where he has whitened his skin to look like an albino as part of a new movie project. The makeup was done by award winning makeup artist Onlilogbo Hakeem, a 38 years old native of Abeokuta, Nigeria but lives and work in Lagos. His current aim is to make a difference in Africa’s movie industry through special effects production. The 35 year old actor is married to Nigerian actress Demilola Adegbite with whom he has a son. He has featured in award winning movies like…
What’s life without beef? What’s an entertainment industry without theatrics? How would the history of American hip-hop be written if there were no hip-hop feuds? Imagine if there was no beef between Tupac and Biggie or Jay-Z and Nas? We the fans love the music, we love the movies, but we want more drama! And we promise we’ll love you more. It’s 2017 and all the Nigerian entertainers are behaving themselves. It’s only the 15th day of the year and everything is picking up slowly. 2017 started off “not saying boo” unlike 2016 which was fueled with hot exchanges from…
IK Ogbonna is so in love! The actor proves this in the loving message he penned to his wife Sonia Morales on her birthday, today, January 19, 2017. He posted an image of his wife alongside an affectionate message on Instagram: “I asked for a princess and God gave me a queen , a woman with the most beautiful soul , a heart of gold , a smile that makes the sun blush , words that creates stars in my heart,” he wrote. “You have held me through rough times and good times , you have encouraged me in times…
Many vehicles were damaged on Wednesday in Kano following a clash between operatives of Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and some illegal motor park operators at Gyadi-gyadi area in Kano metropolis. An eye witness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the clash started around 11:00 a.m when the KAROTA officials stormed the illegal motor park. The eye witness said that trouble started when the KAROTA officials wanted to stop the park operators, who were members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), from carrying passengers at the park. It was gathered that many vehicles belonging to…
Lai Mohammed, the minister of information has condemned the bombing at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Rann, Borno state by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. According to Doctors Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the accidental strike carried out by the NAF killed at least 52 civilians and about 120 persons injured. Mohammed in a statement by his spokesman, Segun Adeyemi on Wednesday, January 18, 2016, said he was saddened as the accidental bombing is not a true reflection of the level of professionalism that he witnessed during the visit. His words: “One of…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Osinbajo left Nigeria on Tuesday, January 17, and is the leader of the Nigerian delegation to the event. “At the forum the Vice President would lead a discussion on Business in Nigeria, where ministers from the Federal Cabinet who are members of the Nigerian delegation would also feature,” a statement by the Vice President’s office read. “Besides, the session on Business in Nigeria, the Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo, will feature in a number of other discussions alongside world leaders including presidents and prime ministers. “For…
John Obi Mikel is not enjoying a fine start to his career in China, losing his third game for new club Tianjin TEDA. Although it’s just pre-season, Mikel has now lost two games for the side he signed for in the January transfer window. Mikel joined Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea in a £140, 000 per week deal. The midfielder who is now the captain of the side led the team to another defeat on Tuesday, January 17. Tianjin TEDA lost 1-0 to Dinamo Bucurest in a pre-season game as coach Jaime Pacheco continues to work on…
Manchester United are set to make another world recording signing as they increasingly confident of signing Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid in the summer. United last summer splash a world record fee for Paul Pogba and are set to repeat that feat for Griezmann. The Premier League giants are ready to match Griezmann’s buy-out clause that is set at €100m. According to reports from England, United are in advanced talks with reps of the forward and a verbal agreement has been reached between the two parties. Weekly wage and prospective shirt number have also been agreed as United look to…
Bayern Munich veteran midfielder Xabi Alonso has revealed his plans to retire at the end of the current season. Alonso has had a magnificent career that spanned 18 years filled with trophies at several clubs that include Liverpool and Real Madrid. According to German newspaper Sports Bild, the 35-year-old informed Bayern Munich of his decision to retire at the end of the 2016/2017 season. Although the club has accepted his decision, they are however reportedly kept the door open for the midfielder in the case that he changes his mind. Alonso started what turned out to be a prolific career…
Tiwa Savage’s estranged husband, Tee Billz in a post shared on Instagram on January 17, 2017, talks about mental health again. The manager who has been undergoing therapy took to the photo sharing app talking about stigmatisation of people suffering from mental disorder. He shared a photo of Jay Z carrying a placard with the words, “I got 99 problems and stigma is 1.” He wrote alongside it, “Mental illness is not a life choice, but ignorance and stigma are…. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #14daysMentalHealthAwareness #14daysMHW #Day9 #SayNO2IgnoranceandStigma. Tee Billz recently revealed he’s undergoing therapy. Although not your usual therapy sessions, it…
Tonto Dikeh’s husband, Oladunni Churchill has just proved they are very much together thank you! Last week, various media outlets reported the end of Tonto Dikeh’s marriage but the couple are still together. The businessman and philanthropist shared the photo above of himself and Tonto at a charity match recently. “Rise to the challenge with confidence. #bigchurchfoundation,” he arote alongside the photo. Apparently, no side chick can hold him back from his true love…. This comes after it was reported that a certain woman stepped into the picture. Tonto Dikeh also fuelled the rumours when she removed her husband’s surname…
Days after flaunting a brand new 2017 Range Rover and a Mercedes 2017 GLA250, Davido is showing off his ‘hard earned’ cash. The ‘Omo baba olowo’ showed off bundles of 100 dollar bills on Snapchat. Davido has been on a roll since last year always flaunting cash and his expensive lifestyle on Snapchat. In a space of 13 days, he got himself two cars worth millions of Naira and was the opening act at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Meanwhile, Davido continues to prove the recession has got nothing on him. When he showed off his white gleaming…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was unable to inspire Gabon to a first win of the African Nations Cup as the hosts drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso in Group A. The Borussia Dortmund striker converted a first-half penalty, cancelling out Prejuce Nakoulma’s opener at Stade de l’Amitie, as Gabon had to settle for a second successive draw. Their further participation in the tournament now depends on Sunday’s final group game against Cameroon, when even victory may not be enough. Burkina Faso have now drawn nine of their last 22 African Nations Cup group games. They next face Guinea-Bissau. Aubameyang struck a third-minute free…