BET award winning act, Davido has just made an announcement that’s got social media buzzing. The HKN boss took to Twitter to announce a trip to Kenya on March 28, 2015, a day that falls on the new date of the presidential election which INEC earlier scheduled for February 14, 2015. . Since his announcement, however, Davido has been subjected to the Basketmouth treatment. . Recall that Basketmouth was in the eye of the storm recently following the announcement of his Valentine show fixed for February 14, the initial date for the presidential elections, for which many labelled him ‘unpatriotic’ and insensitive to happenings in Nigeria.…
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BET award winning act, Davido has just made an announcement that’s got social media buzzing. The HKN boss took to Twitter to announce a trip to Kenya on March 28, 2015, a day that falls on the new date of the presidential election which INEC earlier scheduled for February 14, 2015. . Since his announcement, however, Davido has been subjected to the Basketmouth treatment. . Recall that Basketmouth was in the eye of the storm recently following the announcement of his Valentine show fixed for February 14, the initial date for the presidential elections, for which many labelled him ‘unpatriotic’ and insensitive to happenings in Nigeria.…
Nationwide auditions for popular TV music reality show, Nigerian Idol, which commenced in January 2015 in Benin City, Edo State has been successfully concluded as the last leg was held at Dream Studios, Lagos last weekend. . The auditions were held in five designated Nigerian cities between January 10 and February 9, 2015, and it featured the celebrity judges: Afrobeat singer, Dede Mabiaku; renowned vocalist and singer, Yinka Davies and R’n’B star, Dare Art Alade alongside show presenter and OAP, Ill Rhymz. . The auditions presented windows of opportunities for first-hand assessment of thousands of young Nigerians who had thronged the…
Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy, will today, Friday February 13, 2015 officially premiere the video of his latest single titled ‘Rockstar.’ . The premiere of the video will be done at Quilox Nite Club, Victoria Island, Lagos. Produced by Chopstix, ‘Rockstar’ was released on January 17, 2015 and the video was exclusively premiered on MTV Base’s spanking new yesterday, February 12, 2015. . The event will hold at Quilox to be hosted by MTV VJ Ehiz of MTV.
Jaycee Chan, who pleaded guilty to sheltering others to use drugs – left Beijing’s Checheng prison shortly after midnight. Photo: Filed . Jaycee Chan, the son of movie legend, Jackie Chan, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for drugs offences. . Jaycee Chan – who was sentenced to six months in jail at the beginning of January after pleading guilty to sheltering others to use drugs – left Beijing’s Checheng prison shortly after midnight this morning, Friday, February 13, 2015 – after completing his sentence, which took into account time already served since he was detained by police…
Josep Maria Bartomeu, president of Spanish giants Barcelona, was interrogated Friday by National Court judge Pablo Ruz about alleged tax evasion in the signing of Brazilian forward Neymar from Santos in 2013. . Also indicted is Bartomeu’s successor Sandro Rosell, who stepped down as Barca president in January 2014 because of the case. Rosell and Bartomeu have denied any misdemeanours in the signing. . Bartomeu has refused to resign and has said he will be a candidate in the club’s presidential elections which will take place at the end of the season. . When the indictment of Bartomeu was made…
Months ago he could not score but the Emmanuel Emenike has earned praises upon glory for his rejuvenated form » for Turkish club Fenerbahce. . After scoring in the game against Karabzurspor » , the 27 year-old Nigerian again scored in the club’s 4-1 win over Rizespor in the Turkish FA Cup. . Emenike’s club coach, Ismail Kartal calls him brilliant. . ‘Emenike was brilliant, I want to congratulate him and the team,’ Kartal said. . He added by saying that he does not mind if the player stops scoring for the team, so long as he puts up spectacular…
Out-of-contract Super Eagles head coach,Stephen Keshi has confirmed reports he has been approached by the Burkina Faso Football Federation (Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball,FBF) to replace former Les Étalons (The Stallions) manager Paul Put, who was fired in the aftermaths of Burkina Faso first round exit at the Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015. . The 2013 AFCON runners-up only managed a single point in their Group A, losing 0-2 to Gabon before securing a goalless draw against Equatorial Guinea and suffering another 1-2 defeat to Congo. . FBF president,Colonel Sita Sangaré had early this week revealed at a press…
Nigerian international, Christian Obiozor is enjoying his five-star performance for four-time Nigerian champions and perennial Caf Champions League campaigners Kano Pillars. . In only seven matches for the Kano aristocrats, Obiozor has scored five goals to underscore his goalscoring prowess. . It is no surprise that Obiozor has wormed his way into the hearts of the ever-crazy Pillars fans. . The 2014 Chan bronze medalist, who switched from Enugu Rangers, emerged top scorer at the recently concluded Super Four Invitational competition with four goals against Dolphins, Under-23, Warri Wolves and Enyimba. . “I’m happy with my start at Pillars and…
In the battle for TV rights, Bundesliga bosses say German football will have to look at new kick-off times in order to compete with the English Premier League – at the risk of alienating fans. . The Premier League’s new multi-billion pound television rights deal is causing concern in German football that the Bundesliga’s leading teams will no longer be able to compete against their English rivals. . Bundesliga chief executive Christian Seifert says the league may now have to consider “unpopular options” if it is to improve marketing opportunities. . This could include changing kick-off times and spreading the…
A director of a personal injuries law firm has apologised to Blackpool FC’s owner Owen Oyston and chairman Karl Oyston for comments he made on the internet. . Tim Fielding, who specialises in civil litigation and employment law, had been sued for defamation by the Oystons. . Mr Fielding resigned as chair of the Blackpool Supporters Trust last month. . He posted his apology on Facebook, saying he withdrew his allegations “unreservedly”. . Mr Fielding, a director of Blackpool-based BBE Law, wrote: “In recent months I have made several postings on fans’ websites and social media (in my own name…
Katie Chapman returns to the England side for Friday’s friendly against the United States in Milton Keynes after a four-year absence. . The Chelsea midfielder’s exile came after a dispute with former boss Hope Powell over childcare issues. Head coach Mark Sampson said: “We’ve got a difficult game against the USA, but we’ve not brought Katie back just for one match. . “The idea was to bring her back as she might have a World Cup part to play.” . The visit of the Americans is another chance for Sampson to refine his plans ahead of this summer’s tournament in…
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says big teams are becoming scared of his in-form fourth-placed side. . The 51-year-old has been named Premier League manager of the month for January following a period in which they beat Arsenal and Manchester United. . “Maybe they thought it would be very difficult for Southampton to keep that spirit, but we are fourth in February,” Koeman told BBC Radio Solent. . “They now take us seriously. They are a little bit afraid now, I think.” . Koeman was also named as the manager of the month for September, after four wins from the first…
Sacked Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert was given money to spend but produced a team that was not “fun to watch”, claims club director General Charles Krulak. . Krulak, 72, also described suggestions that American owner Randy Lerner had not invested in the squad as “hogwash”. . Lambert was dismissed on Wednesday after Villa slipped into the Premier League relegation zone. . “Paul was just not bringing the team together,” Krulak told the Sun. (external) . Scot Lambert, 45, described managing the struggling West Midlands club as “the toughest challenge” of his career. . He said his “initial remit” was…
West Ham striker Andy Carroll will be out for at least four to six weeks after tearing a ligament in his knee. . Carroll, playing for the first time since 31 January, picked up the problem in Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at Southampton. . “The medial ligament on the inside of his knee has a little tear from a fairly innocuous collision,” said manager Sam Allardyce on Friday. . “If we’re lucky it could be four to six weeks. It’s a big blow for him and us but one we’ve got to cope with.” Carroll, 26, was forced to stay on…
Chelsea and Everton have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players, but Branislav Ivanovic won’t face punishment over his clash with James McCarthy. . Blues defender Ivanovic tangled with Everton midfielder McCarthy during a mass brawl after Toffees star Gareth Barry was sent off in the 86th minute at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. . A panel of former referees studied the incident, in which Ivanovic was accused of butting McCarthy on the back of his head, but decided it was not worthy of a red card. . The FA also investigated claims made on social…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has called some of the football his old club are playing under Louis van Gaal “miserable”. .. Despite Van Gaal taking United to third in the table in his first season in charge, some critics have had issues with the style of play employed by the Dutchman. . Another ex-player, Gary Neville, caused a stir when he compared them to a pub side earlier this season, while Scholes also has issues. . Writing in the Independent in the wake of the midweek win over Burnley, he said: “Part of being a Manchester United player…
Manchester United target Miranda in the summer transfer window. . Man United have repeatedly been linked with a move for Miranda this season but reports emerged last month that suggested Atletico wanted to keep the defender. . That now appears to have changed with the Spanish club reluctant to extend Miranda’s contract. . Miranda has a wealth of experience at the highest level and played a vital role in Atletico’s La Liga win last season alongside defensive partner Diego Godin. . He also helped the club earn a runners-up spot in the Champions League in what was one of Atletico’s…
Nigeria international striker Brown Ideye has been named in the Barclays English Premier League team of the week for the first time after his sensational display on Wednesday night helped West Bromwich Albion record a 2-0 win over Swansea City at the Hawthorns. . Ideye scored one and provided the assist for the other as the Baggies won comfortably and he has now been rewarded with a place in the prestigious team of the week. . The 26-year-old was one of two WBA players named in the list (defender, Craig Dawson was the other). . Robert Green of Queens Park…
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard could become “one of the best players in the world” if he gets protection from referees, according to former Blues star Pat Nevin. . Hazard, 24, who has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract at the club, is the most fouled player in the league this season, with opposing players being penalised 74 times. . “If he’s going to last his five-and-a-half years he’s got to get a bit more protection than he’s getting just now,” Nevin told BBC Sport. . “If he gets that then he could turn out to be one of the best players…