Author: David Folami

Nollywood power couple, Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo have finally made their union a legal thing after getting married at the Ikoyi Registry yesterday. And to make it double dose celebration, the couple’s only child also turned one on the same day. The couple held their traditional wedding in March 2014. Their union has however been filled with controversies after Tchidi’s ex-wife and mother of his three kids, Sophie Chikere alleged that the actress started dating her former hubby even while they were still married.

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Top Nollywood actress Doris Simeon has said that she is no way against getting married again. The cross-over actress who was once married to filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan recently opened up in an exclusive chat that she isn’t closing the door on marriage. ‘I am not God, only God can say. I might just say I don’t want again but what if God says its time for you to settle down again. So it’s not a closed door for me when it comes to marriage,’ Doris said. When asked if she is currently in a relationship, she went comical. ‘Yeah, I…

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Five years ago, legendary musician and producer Cobhams got married to Ojuolape Veronica Olukanni at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Camp. On December 2, 2010, the General Overseer of the RCCG Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife were not only present at the ceremony and but also played a major role in the proceedings as they prayed for the couple and helped ease them into married life. After their church ceremony, Cobhams and Ojuola proceeded to their wedding reception at the Redemption Resort in the Redemption Camp. Happy anniversary guys!

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Fast rising star, Patoranking claims he wanted to sign top Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie some years ago. The singer revealed this during an interview with the Drive Time Show on Ghana’s Live FM, where he said he’s been following the ‘Illuminati’ rapper’s exploits for sometime. ‘I wanted to sign Sarkodie for 6 months. I wanted us to do an inter-state tour in Nigeria.’ Patoranking said. He added that listening to Sarkodie spit bars on Edem’s ‘You Dey Craze’ made him a fan. It is believed that the 2011 street anthem is one of the songs that pushed Sarkodie into mainstream appreciation.…

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For several years, popular musicians including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child { Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams}, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and more have performed at the NFL Super Bowl half time show, which is one of the most watched event in the world. . Bruno Mars’ performance with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2014 was the most-watched halftime show ever with 115.3 million viewers, until his record was surpassed by Katy Perry’s performance on February 1, which was seen by 118.5 million viewers. . The 50th edition will hold on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi’s…

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Mavin act, Korede Bello was recently named a ‘Police Youth Ambassador’. The new honour makes him the first ever Nigerian musician to hold the position. The ‘Godwin‘ singer who is currently a Glo ambassador was presented with the plaque at an event in Abuja today December 2, 2015 by the Inspector general of Police, Solomon Arase.

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Everton’s strong League Cup run can act as the perfect platform for the club to build on their Premier League form and fight for European positions, left back Leighton Baines has said. Baines, who underwent two ankle operations, made his first competitive appearance since early May in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over second tier side Middlesbrough in the quarterfinal of the League Cup. “We’re excited about where we are at the moment and we’re looking forward,” Baines told the club’s website (www.evertonfc.com). “This (League Cup) run is something we’re all excited about… There are no easy rides and we are prepared…

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Chelsea are the latest Premier League club reported to be chasing Germany forward Thomas Mueller, but as far as Bayern Munich are concerned their vital star is ‘irreplacable’. According to UK media reports, Jose Mourinho’s Blues want to sign Mueller to replace Diego Costa, hardly surprising given the German’s current goal-scoring prowess. Mueller netted Bayern’s opener in Saturday’s 2-0 win at home to Hertha Berlin to claim his 13th league goal, just four months into the season. It means he has scored in each of his last five competitive outings, taking his astonishing personal haul to 20 goals in 21…

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French winger Franck Ribery admits he was delighted to take part in team training at Bayern Munich on Wednesday for the first time after nearly nine months out with injury. “It’s a super day for me and very emotional,” said Ribery after 264 days out with the persistent ankle injury he suffered on March 11. The 32-year-old hopes to make his comeback on December 12 in a league game at Bavarian neighbours Ingolstadt. But this Saturday’s key clash against fourth-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach or next Wednesday’s Champions League game at Dinamo Zagreb are definitely too soon. “It was the first long…

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All guns blazing champions Juventus travel to crisis-hit Lazio on Friday looking for a fifth consecutive victory that would reduce the gap on leaders Napoli and possibly cost Stefano Pioli his job. The champions’ trip to the Italian capital has been brought forward a day due to Juve’s Champions League trip to Sevilla next week and, going on recent form, the smart money is on the Bianconeri. Juve’s 3-0 win at Palermo on Sunday, their fourth consecutive league victory, hoisted Massimiliano Allegri’s men up to fifth place in Serie A. They may be seven points off the pace but it…

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Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville is the new boss of Valencia — his first managerial post. Neville, who is also part of Roy Hodgson’s England coaching team, was named first-team coach at the Mestalla — where his brother, Phil, is a coach — for the rest of the season in a surprise announcement by the club on Wednesday. “Valencia Football Club has reached an agreement with England coach Gary Neville to be the coach of the first team until June 30, 2016,” the club said. Nuno Espirito Santo stepped down ‘by mutual consent’ after Sunday’s 1-0 La…

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Four-time World Player of the Year and counting,Lionel Messi has spoken of his admiration for retiring NBA legend Kobe Bryant after a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant announced his decision to retire at the end of the season earlier this week having won five NBA titles and two Olympic gold medals in a hugely succesful career. “It’s always sad to hear when a sportsman is retiring. But Kobe Bryant will always be in the history books as one of the greatest,” Messi wrote on his official Facebook page. “It was he who helped me become interested in…

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Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson has said his old skipper Gary Neville has the leadership skills to be a success as manager of Spanish side Valencia. Neville replaced former boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who quit on Monday, and the 40-year-old’s first match in charge will be Wednesday’s must-win Champions League tie against Olympique Lyonnais. “His leadership skills are strong, he’s honest and he’s hard working,” Ferguson told Sky Sports on Wednesday. “He is the type of character who is not afraid of making big decisions, which is a vital skill when leading. I think he’ll do well and I wish…

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Diafra Sakho’s latest injury news is a big blow for West Ham United, manager Slaven Bilic said, after the striker suffered a muscle strain in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with West Bromwich Albion. The 25-year-old, who won the free kick which led to Mauro Zarate’s first-half opener, was forced off in the 74th minute. Sakho, who has scored three goals in 12 league appearances this season, returned to first-team action in the 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on November 22 after more than a month out with a thigh injury. He joins Dimitri Payet on the treatment table and…

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Victor Valdes wife has gone hard on Manchester United for failing to invite the Spanish goalkeeper to a high-profile charity event at Old Trafford. The Premier League club held its annual dinner for Unicef on Sunday and many United players were in attendance, but Valdes, who is still not in good terms with boss Louis van Gaal, was not on the guest list. The 33-year-old’s wife Yolanda Cardona took to Instagram to criticise the club for their conduct. Underneath a picture taken at the event of Juan Mata, Marco Rojo, Sergio Romero, David De Gea, Ander Herrera and their partners,…

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Premier League champions Chelsea have submitted a planning application to re-develop their Stamford Bridge ground into a new 60 000-seater stadium, the club said on Tuesday. The current ground, which dates back to 1877 and has been home to the west London club since 1905, holds only 41 600. “A planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity has been submitted,” the club said on their website (www.chelseafc.com). “This follows a successful consultation process during which we received very helpful feedback.” Billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich has prioritised increasing the club’s match-day revenue since…

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The return of former club captain Steven Gerrard to Liverpool’s training ground has put a smile on everyone’s faces, manager Juergen Klopp said ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup quarterfinal at Southampton. Gerrard has finished his first season with Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy who he joined after 17 years at Anfield, and has been training with his old teammates. “It’s a good situation. Everybody had a smile on their face when they saw Stevie,” Klopp told a news conference on Tuesday. “It’s good to have him here and we hope we can help him, and he can help us…

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Liverpool are glad with the form of Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and are not looking to replace him, manager Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday. Regular starter Mignolet, whose performances have come under scrutiny this season, will be rested for Wednesday’s League Cup quarterfinal at top-flight rivals Southampton, with Adam Bogdan set for a rare start. “Simon Mignolet is one of the smartest keepers I’ve had. He’s still young enough to develop. He is very open,” Klopp told reporters. “It was not the easiest situation before I came here but since I came here, nothing to criticise. “I’m absolutely satisfied with…

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and goalkeeper Joe Hart could be fit to return from injury in time for Saturday’s Premier League game against Stoke City, manager Manuel Pellegrini has said. Aguero, City’s leading scorer with seven league goals this season, left the field in the second half of last weekend’s 3-1 win over Southampton and missed Tuesday’s 4-1 quarter-final win over Hull City in the League Cup. Hart, who missed both games, injured a hamstring against Juventus in the Champions League on November 25. “Hart could be fit for Saturday. If not, Tuesday, while Kun (Aguero) has pain in…

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Dutch club Utrecht are taking Swansea City to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the Welsh side’s transfer of keeper Michel Vorm to Tottenham Hotspur in 2014. Utrecht are claiming a sell-on fee for the Dutch international, who they sold to Swansea in 2011 for a reported 1.5 million pounds ($2.3 million), while the Premier League club are not having that. The claim on the ground is that Vorm moved to Spurs on a free transfer. The matter is scheduled for hearing on January 29, according to the CAS website. Vorm moved to Tottenham at the same time…

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