EPL team, Watford have completed the signing of Rennes forward, Ismaila Sarr in a deal worth a reported club-record fee of €35 million (£32.3m/$39.2m) plus add-ons. The youngster had been targetted by Watford throughout the summer and was a member of the Senegal team that reached the final of the recent Africa Cup of Nations. He joins after Danny Welbeck also penned a three-year deal with the Premier League club following his release from Arsenal. Sarr has signed a five-year contract with Javi Gracia’s side after a brilliant campaign in France during which he scored 13 goals and laid on…
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The Peoples Democratic Party has begged the Department of State Services to voice out on accusations that its men were involved in the violent abduction of a social activist and PDP new media personality, Abubakar Idris, a.k.a Abu Hanifa Dadiyata, since Friday, last week. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a recent statement said the DSS could not keep mum on the matter because there were reports in the public domain that its men allegedly partook in the abduction at the behest of interests linked to APC. Kola said that Idris was popular for his intense criticism of…
Fuji musician, Pasuma has shared his birthday message to co Fuji singer, Saheed Osupa after they ended their long beef. In the birthday message, Pasuma hailed Saheed Osupa and wished him many more years on earth. His words, “HBD to yhu omo olatokunbo”JACKEE” @kingsaheedosupa Age gracefully,more power to yhur elbow,igba odun odun kan niiii oooo(LLNP)” This is coming after Sheik Muyideen Ajani Bello revealed that the reason for Pasuma and Saheed Osupa’s beef is the seed planted in them by their fans. His words, “This is very sad as muslims. We have been waiting for this opportunity to come. Pasuma…
Manchester United may have parted with £80 million ($97m) on Harry Maguire, but ex-player, Paul Parker has said “everyone knows he is not worth that money” and the coach is under intense pressure after the transfer. So far, Man Utd have reached transfer deadline day with only 3 new players added to the team. Maguire, Daniel James, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have come in, and Herera and Lukaku have both exited Old Trafford. The former Red Devil, Parker has now said more proven stars are needed in order to make Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team more competitive and the scot is now…
Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has reached out to Nigerian Christians to pray against several challenges facing the country. The Executive Secretary, NCPC, Rev Tor Uja disclosed this during a courtesy visit by Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (CLFN) to the Commission today in Abuja. Rev Tor said Christians must pray for God to take the nation to a greater glory His words, “We have no other country but Nigeria. “So, we must put in our best in building and developing this great nation. “We must pray and stand together until we get the change we are praying for. ”We…
After a full year of rumors, Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna and his now ex-wife, Sonia Morales are now officially divorced. Sonia herself disclosed this through her Instagram page today. She wrote that even if she cried her way through breaking the news, it was about time. Her words, “This is a hard letter to write as I am pretty sure I will cry my way through this post. I know I should have said all these a long time ago, but back then, I was just weak and could not think straight because I was busy struggling to make things…
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that Sadio Mane is prepared for their EPL game vs Norwich City on Friday. The Senegalese featured in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which ruled him out of Liverpool’s pre-season tour since he had to rest. He recently returned to Melwood on Monday and has begun to train with his co-players and Klopp believes he can play tomorrow. His words, “He already had two weeks off, so he didn’t lose a lot. He looks fit. Yesterday was the first session with the team. He looks absolutely OK, in good spirits, looking forward to…
Human rights lawyer and National Legal Adviser of African Action Congress (AAC), Inibehe Effiong has said the lawyers of detained convener of ‘Revolution Now’ movement, Omoyele Sowore have been working on upturning the Court ruling which directed the Department of State Services, DSS, to detain him for 45 days. Inibehe disclosed that the team recently wrapped up plans to review the decision of the presiding judge and the documents filed before him by the DSS, and they plan to persuade the Court to reverse it. In a recent interview with Vanguard, Effiong said Sowore’s legal team were also disappointed by…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has come out to say that she will not lower her standards for anyone again. She revealed that she has forgiven herself for lowering her standards for somebody at one point in her life and still getting played. Tonto shared this via her Instagram page today, “I FORGIVE YOU TONTO…DONT DO THAT AGAIN…#Post&Delete” The movie star did not disclose the name of the person who played her, but a lot of fans have suggested her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, and humanitarian. She was featured in…
Crystal Palace coach, Roy Hodgson is expecting Wilfried Zaha to return to the club after failing to secure a move out of the club. Everton turned down a £70 million ($85m) plus players bid for the Ivorian while Arsenal was interested in his services. The London team eventually signed Nicolas Pepe and after a brief interest from Everton, it appears Zaha is set to stay. Hodgson has now said he expects the Ivorian to shake off the disappointment and remain committed to his present club. His words, “It’s been well documented that he’s wanted to leave but it has not…
Ex past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his successor, Emeka Ihedioha is only dismantling projects executed by his government to tarnish his achievements and the All Progressives Congress legacy in the South-East. He also said the PDP government in Imo are ganging up on him because of the defeat that the party suffered in the 2011 and 2015 general polls, when he was victorious on the platform of the APC. Rochas, currently representing Imo West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri today by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo. It…
Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has reacted to Sonia Morales’ official statement on the end of her marriage to IK Ogbonna. Sonia recently disclosed in a long Instagram post that the divorce is now official. According to her, they simply could not make things work. Reacting to the divorce announcement, Freeze revealed that even if he has never been against divorce, it is sad for it to happen because he loved the couple together. His words, “I have always been, out of sheer experience, very pro divorce if shit don’t work……. – But this is one couple I genuinely loved…
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has shunned rumors that Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the club. Philippe Coutinho joined Barcelona from the English club in a deal worth €160 million ($179m, £148m) midway through the 2017-18 season but has been bang average at Camp Nou. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham have been tipped as potential next destinations for Coutinho, but as he spoke ahead of Friday’s season opener against Norwich City, Klopp kept mum about all speculations. His words, “To part one of your question, no answer,” “How we deal with things like this in…
Ex Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has begged the Federal Government to tread carefully with Mr. Omoyele Sowore, because doing anything against the constitution can threaten Nigeria’s democracy. In a recent chat with Vanguard, Gbagi bared his mind on the battle between both parties. His words, “The circumstances of this matter is volatile and as such the government must tread very carefully as any step contrary to the intendment of the constitution will open a floodgate of abuse, suppression and this is not good for a nascent democracy such as ours.” “First, it is pertinent to emphasize…
Popular entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani is marking the 10th anniversary of her mum’s demise today. Toyin revealed that even if it has been so long, she still has not been able to get over it. Her words, “It’s my moms 10years Remembrance today, can’t believe it’s been that long and I haven’t even healed. Anyways Going to do a lot of prayers and charity today ,let’s say a prayer for her in heaven , cause she Raised this super Entrepreneur, For that I’m Grateful. Rest on princess Atinuke Babalola , you Are loved by many. she was the Business mogul of…
Arsenal have finally wrapped up the signing of left-back Kieran Tierney from Celtic, for a fee of £25 million ($30m). The 22-year-old Scottish player has signed a five-year contract at the Emirates, and will compete with Sead Kolasinac for the left-back spot. He joins Nicolas Pepe, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal’s permanent signing of this transfer window. Unai Emery had this to say, “We’re delighted Kieran is joining us,” “He’s a very talented player who will continue to improve. He increases our options defensively and I look forward to him joining our group.” Celtic coach said, “This is…
Ex Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari has threatened legal action against some media organizations for publishing fake news about him. He made this known in a statement today in Gusau by his spokesman, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara. This is coming after the recent search on Yari’s Talata-Mafara residence by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dosara said 3 media outfits (names withheld) were hell-bent on tarnishing Yari’s image. He revealed that these media outfits captioned their posts like this, “N2.35 billion IDPs fund was misappropriated by the former Gov.” “N3. 51 billion ecological fund was misappropriated by the…
Ex Presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore has had his say on the RevolutionNow protests which happened in parts of Nigeria. The recently released Nigerian also said he is finally in good health after his arrest experience. Omoyele, who turned down meals given to him by the secret police, thanked Nigerians and the international community for their support, begging them to storm the street in protest against bad governance in Nigeria. His words, “I would like to assure everyone that I am being treated well and in very good health. “I am pleased that the peaceful #RevolutionNow protests went ahead. “However, knowledge…
American singer, Rihanna attracted attention to herself when she arrived at her hometown of Barbados yesterday, ahead of the yearly Crop Over festival. The superb businesswoman dazzled in a stunning sexy black co-ord that flaunted her figure as she exited a private jet. The black blouse exposed her flat tummy and the matching maxi skirt she was putting on showed off her hot legs. Rihanna spiced up her appearance with a pair of barely-there heels while carrying a black hang bag. See pictures, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, born February 20, 1988, is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, fashion designer, actress, and philanthropist.…
Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has told new Manchester United signing, Harry Maguire that the “world’s most expensive defender” tag he now has will add to the pressure he’ll be under at his new club. Van Dijk is speaking from experience after moving for a big fee from Southampton to Liverpool years back. Maguire recently joined United from Leicester City for £80 million ($97m) and it broke Van Dijk’s 20-month record as the world’s most expensive center-back. Now the Holland defender has given his advice to the English international. His words, “Good luck to him,” “I can’t say anything about…