The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says he divulged a letter which a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor and now Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, wrote to former President Goodluck Jonathan on oil revenue theft in order to check corruption. Amaechi said the claim that he ‘clandestinely’ leaked the letter was not true. Sanusi had on Wednesday claimed that Jonathan threatened him for writing a letter to inform him (Jonathan) that $49bn was missing from the account of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Sanusi said that Amaechi, who was then the Rivers State governor, had confessed to leaking…
Author: David Folami
Daniel Sturridge said that his goal in Liverpool’s 3-0 Europa League semifinal triumph over Villarreal on Thursday was a reward for his perseverance during a personally complicated season. Injuries kept Sturridge on the sidelines in the early stages of manager Jurgen Klopp’s tenure and in Liverpool’s recent games in the competition, he found himself on the bench due to Klopp’s preference for Divock Origi. But with Origi currently out due to an injury of his own, Sturridge seized his opportunity against Villarreal, scoring Liverpool’s second goal — which prompted an explosive celebration — and having a hand in their two…
Paul Pogba is set to stay with Juventus, according to his agent Mino Raiola, who has cooled talk of a move to Chelsea. Pogba is likely to be one of this summer’s main transfer targets for Europe’s top clubs, but Raiola has dismissed reports of him joining former Juve coach Antonio Conte at the Blues. “Pogba’s not going to Chelsea,” he told Italy’s GQ magazine. “At least not yet, but I don’t want to rule anything out.” Raiola added that he was lucky to stumble across the France midfielder when he acted on a tip from a friend. “He told…
Louis van Gaal would lose out on more than £1 million if Manchester United fail to qualify for the Champions League, though he would earn £5m if he’s sacked, according to a report in The Times. The newspaper states that the Dutchman is on an £8m salary, based on a series of performance-related, loyalty and image rights clauses — but only £3.3m of that is guaranteed basic pay. It also reports that there will be a £5m payoff — 66 percent of his salary — if he is sacked before his contract runs out after next season, unless he should…
Following his break out season with Manchester United, Marcus Rashford is reportedly attracting the interest of American rapper, Jay Z. Jay Z has a sports management company called Roc Nation Sports and his looking to signing Rashford. According to Sun, Roc Nation Sports have got in touch with the 18-year-old about taking over his representation duties from his family. The 18-year-old is still being managed by his family as he is yet to be signed to any management outfit. Jay Z is hoping that he can get sign the striker who has the potential to be the next big thing…
Marcus Rashford’s emergence at Manchester United has convinced goalkeeper David de Gea that the 18-year-old can go on to etch his name into the club history. The teenager has impressed since being promoted from the club’s academy this season, scoring seven goals in 12 appearances, including the winner in Saturday’s Premier League win over relegated Aston Villa. “It’s unbelievable, no?. This player is really young and he’s scored many goals. Hopefully, for many years, he’ll be in this club and can make history for the club as well,” De Gea told MUTV. “He’s a shy guy, he is a really…
Brazil great Ronaldo is reminded of himself when watching teenage Manchester United star Marcus Rashford. Rashford, 18, has burst onto the scene this season, scoring four goals in nine Premier League appearances. A two-time World Cup winner and second highest goalscorer in the competition’s history, Ronaldo can see Rashford’s talents. Now 39, Ronaldo said there was plenty in Rashford that was comparable to him as a player. “He’s a very good young player. I see some of myself in him for sure – he has courage and he’s fast and is very good with the ball,” Ronaldo told SunSport. “I…
Former Bayern Munich striker Ivica Olic has branded Pep Guardiola’s tenure at the Allianz Arena “a failure” after they exited the Champions League at the semi-final stage for a third successive season. Trailing 1-0 from their first leg with Atletico Madrid, Bayern started well on Tuesday and went on to record a 2-1 victory, but Antoine Griezmann’s away goal saw the Spaniards progress. Bayern have dominated the Bundesliga under ex-Barcelona boss Guardiola – who will join Manchester City in 2016-17 – and could still win the double this season, but their lack of progress in Europe has led to Olic…
Jurgen Klopp hailed a wonderful night after what he felt was a fully deserved Europa League semi-final victory for Liverpool over Villarreal at Anfield. Liverpool will take on record four-time winners and holders Sevilla in Basel on May 18 after their 3-0 win in the second leg on Thursday. Trailing by one goal on aggregate, an early own goal from Villarreal’s Bruno levelled the tie before second-half strikes from Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana proved decisive, thrilling Klopp. “Wonderful night – a brilliant game from my side,” he told BT Sport. “What power, what a performance, what attitude with the…
There was no love lost between Jurgen Klopp and Marcelino after Liverpool trumped Villarreal to reach the Europa League final. Liverpool overturned a one-goal semi-final first-leg deficit as they defeated the Spanish visitors 3-0 at Anfield on Thursday. The return leg was a feisty affair on and off the pitch, with Klopp and Marcelino – who questioned Liverpool’s tactics afterwards – clashing on the sidelines, a similar scene to what was seen at El Madrigal last week. And Klopp did not hold back post-match, telling reporter of his counterpart: “I would not be like him one second in my life.…
Marcelino claimed Liverpool pushed the boundaries of the rules as Villarreal lost their Europa League semi-final tie, while suggesting the referee aided the English hosts. Villarreal saw their 1-0 first-leg lead overturned by Liverpool, who triumphed 3-0 at Anfield on Thursday. An own goal from Bruno put Villarreal on the back foot early, before Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana completed the comeback in the second half. But Marcelino was left frustrated by Liverpool and the officiating after seeing Victor Ruiz sent off with 19 minutes remaining. “It was tough against an opponent who played with huge amounts of intensity, maybe…
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has announced the passing of his manager yesterday, Thursday, May 5, 2016. The singer took to Twitter to mourn his ‘late friend and senior brother’, Francis Kertekain. “With deep sorrow and sadness, I regret to announce the passing of my long time friend, senior brother, manager Francis Kertekian. RIP! We will miss u. I pray the Creator gives your family the strength to deal with your passing. We love you. ” Femi Kuti started out in his father’s band Egypt 80. In the ’90’s he started his own band known as The Positive Force. With a…
Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda is the cover star for the May 2016 issue of Genevieve Magazine. And the actress who recently got married again opened up on finding new love after she had almost given up. Monalisa Chinda shares her emotional journey to finding love again in the arms of her childhood love Victor Tonye Cole after her very public divorce. “Truthfully I had categorised all men as the same useless idiots (pardon my French),” she told the magazine, adding, “I am happy that I feel differently now. Marriage is always a better option for any woman who is single…
Tee Billz, troubled husband and former manager of Pop queen Tiwa Savage, has tested negative to cocaine in a recent drug test, a reliable source close to the talent manager says. The source also exclusively revealed the drug test. Tee Billz also tested negative to other hard drugs, Cannabis, Ecstasy, and Oxycodone. The result of this drug test was revealed after allegations from Tiwa Savage that Tee Billz takes cocaine. She made this allegation in her explosive interview released on Friday, April 29. A pathology test run by Clina Lancet Laboratories located at Tafewa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, showed that…
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry today met with the Lagos state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The actress shared a photo from a meeting she had with the Commissioner, Hon (Mrs.) Lola Akande. According to her, she’s working with the Commissioner on something that would soon be revealed. She captioned the photo as, “Quick meeting with Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Hon ( Mrs) Lola Akande …cooking something! Watch this space.”
Amber Rose opens up her home as People Magazine featured her son, Sebastian who is fathered by Wiz Khalifa. The model showed off the three-yr-old’s stunningly colourful room in the feature piece, while reiterating on the lengths she would go to protect her son, and of course, talks shoes. Its funny how Amber’s rapper ex, Kanye West, had chosen yesterday to apologise all over again for dragging Sebastian into the twitter exchange between himself and Khalifa in January this year. Amber who is fiercely protective of her son had been quick to clap back at the rapper after he had…
Recent reports have now revealed what may seem to be a funny reason for Beyonce’s solo MET Gala appearance on Sunday, May 2, 2016 in New York City. E! Online reports that Jay Z had not attended the annual event in a bid to promote his pop star wife’s surprise album, “Lemonade”, by fuelling the rumours of adultery and divorce. Of course, Beyonce’s solo appearance had done just that, as it gave rise to the various speculations which have been making the rounds since the album dropped, increasing sales and publicity. E! Online reports that Jay Z had appeared at…
The ever famous Kardashians do know how to keep all attention to themeselves and thats the whole point of a dramatic entrance, right? The reality TV family plus extras in the form of husbands, baby daddies, boyfriends and friends, have all taken Cuba by storm in an entourage pf pink vintage convertibles. If there’s anything the Kardashians are good at, it would be dramatic entrances! The reality TV family are set to vacation in the Caribbean island notorious for white-sand beaches, rolling mountains, cigars and rum. And the Kardashian sisters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloe were quick to sample those famous…
Following the worldwide criticism of his insensitive and mocking video of autistic boy and his public apology, 50 Cent has reportedly donated the sum of $100,000 to autistic foundation, Autism Speaks. 50 Cent had yesterday, May 5, 2016, issued a written apology to 19-yr-old, Austin Farrell and has now donated the sum of a $100,000 to Autism Speaks, as demanded by Austin’s family. TMZ reports that 50 Cent had referred to the video he posted of Farrell, explaining: “I want to turn this misunderstanding into an understanding. There are people that are ignored, mistreated and neglected with disabilities that need…
Are we about to witness a full blown rivalry between these two singers? Yesterday Seyi Shay reacted to Tiwa Savage’s snub during a recent interview. In the Urban Superstar Top 10 interview by Urban96FM the Mavin singer snubbed Seyi Shay when asked about her. Instead of talking about Seyi Shay, Tiwa Savage praised Davido for his new Pepsi endorsement. When asked about Seyi Shay being a Pepsi ambassador with her Tiwa Savage said “You are so…ugh…having an interview with this girl is crazy. See I knew you were going to drop this in anyway, everybody has heard! What? Am I…