Popular rapper, Zlatan Ibile recently showed off his brand new house and newly-bought cars he spoilt himself with. The indigenous lyricist jumped on Instagram to flaunt them as proof that anyone can be successful if he or she really wants it. See the photo, He was a former YBNL Records signee but he is presently with Davido’s DMW Records. He is also the originator of the hit dancemove, “Zanku.”
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A mini drama happened on Instagram today and it involved BBNaija’s ex housemate, Khloe and a beggar. The beggar simply attempted to be creative with his way of begging for money but failed miserably with the response he got. The beggar wrote on Khloe’s Instagram account, “When i die of depression, God will hold you responsible at least he know you would have saved my soul through helping me out, thank you.” Khloe’s response was lit, she said, “He would hold you responsible for not saving up the money you use for data to post this for establishing yourself honey.…
MI Abaga is of the opinion that women will make better leaders if they are actually given the chance to rule. At a recent event, the “Safe.” rapper revealed that he believes the ladies can lead better because of the conditions they were faced with during their formative ways and how it prepares them for leadership better than men. His words, “We are raised in a society that elevates men and oppresses women. Because women are oppressed, by the time they become like 17 or 18 years old, they are better suited to leadership than men are… By the time…
Warri singer, Victor AD has shed more light on his grass to grace story. He recently spoke about his journey so far after his major hit song and how it has been nothing short of amazing thus far. He took to his Instagram page to share a pic of himself in Dubai and then wrote, “God I still remember this time last year!! “I had no passport. But now Dubai be like backyard.” Victor AD became a household name last year when his hit track, “Wetin we gain.” took over our airwaves.
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has compared Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi after his dazzling performance vs Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Uefa Champions League. Ronaldo repayed Juventus’ faith in him by producing a masterclass before the Turin crowd to ensure his team reached the next round of the competition. Juventus ended up beating the Spanish team 3-0 via a Ronaldo hat-trick. Maradona said, “There are players who are touched by the magic wand,” “The truth is that us Argentines are proud that Messi is Argentinian and did not go with the Spanish. “The other is an animal. Ronaldo…
Arsenal boss, Unai Emery has said his team is expecting a difficult return leg against Rennes today as the English side hope to overturn a two-goal deficit to seal qualification to the next round. The London team succumbed to a 3-1 defeat in France after 90 minutes. However, Emery believes the match, like their last game against Manchester United which they won, can only bring out the best in his boys. His words, “For us, it’s one positive issue because we want to play big matches, tough matches against the best teams,” “I want to play matches that are difficult,…
Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri has come out to say that Chelsea will not force Eden Hazard to remain with the club if he decides to leave. The London club are readying themselves for a bid from Real Madrid in the summer especially after Zinadine Zidane returned to the Spanish club. Speaking recently in a press conference, Sarri said he is not focusing on the uncertainty of Hazard’s future but added that he is sure going to respect whatever decision he makes. Asked about the Belgian’s future, his words, “You have to ask Hazard, I think. I did not speak to…
PSG striker, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has come out to say the French club’s Champions League defeat to Manchester United is still on the mind of his teammates, but he also urged the fans to get the behind the team as much as they can. After defeating the Red Devils 2-0 in the first leg of their UCL tie, they ended up losing 3-1 at Parc des Princes which led to their exit from the competition. Moting said, “The only thing we can do is keep playing and give everything for this club, both for us and for the fans,” “Winning…
Wales manager and former Manchester United player, Ryan Giggs has said Cristiano Ronaldo could keep playing at the highest level until he is 40 years old. The Portuguese striker joined Juventus last summer and is currently 34, however, he has since maintained the amazing form the world has always known him with. He is currently hoping to win the UCL for a third different club after dismantling Atletico Madrid with a fantastic showing and a clinical hat–trick on Tuesday night. Giggs said, “He is no longer the player that he was when he was at 19, 20 but he has…
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has disclosed that some member states will start using one currency for regional trade by next year. ECOWAS consists of 15 countries and they are Benin, Togo, Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Liberia, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Guinea, Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Cape Verde. Member states see taking up one common currency as a means of enhancing trade and economic integration across the continent. On the agreement, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Moustapha Cisse Lo, said: “The single currency will make it possible to lift the commercial and monetary barriers,…
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has told the people of Nigeria that he has a very vial strategy that will determine if he will end up retaining his position as governor after the supplementary election or not. The Kano state governorship election was declared “inconclusive” by the Returning Officer Bello Shehu, due to the high number of cancelled votes that were more than the margin of win between the candidates of PDP and APC in the state. After the election, PDP’s Abba Yusuf attracted 1,014,353 votes while Ganduje received 953,522 votes, revealing a margin of 26,655 votes. However, the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Government is doing all it can to rectify and ensure the bad mismanagement Nigeria has battled with in past governments do not repeat itself. He revealed that the country was attempting to live within her means to aid its improvement. He added that his own government is looking to upgrade Nigeria’s profile in Africa and the world at large. Buhari also said there is no excuse for a government that does not take care of its ambassardors, so he is concentrating on paying undivided attention to Nigeria’s foreign missions. INEC recently named President…
APC chairman in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke, has said the ruling party might challenge PDP’s victory in the Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Mr Akin wants a peaceful battle though as he also begged party members to stay calm and supportive before the party decides on its next step. His words, “I want to thank our party members, particularly those of them who supported and voted for the party. “I ask them to be courageous; we will do all that is needful. If we discover that there is something unlawful in the process of…
All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ebonyi state, Senator Sonni Ogbuoji has come out to say he expects Governor David Umahi to dump PDP for APC anytime before the May 29 inauguration or after that date. David Umahi who sealed his re-election for second term in office days back was the state chairman of the PDP in Ebonyi State before he first became governor in 2015. Senator Sonni Ogbuoji however believes the election that reelected Umahi was a joke. He said the polls saw the people of Ebonyi State reject a joyful future. His words, “We therefore reject in…
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand is tipping Manchester City to win the Champions League this season. After the English team’s 10-2 dismantling of Schalke over two legs, the ex England defender could not help but praise the amazing performance. He told Talksport, “They’re the favourites for me,” “In terms of depth, quality and the variations they possess, I think they’ve got the best squad. Former City striker Paul Dickov also praised the strength in depth of Pep’s side and talked up their Quadruple chances. His words, “It’s like five-a-side stuff they are playing at the minute. When they were 3-0,…
Chelsea defender, Emerson Palmieri has come out to say that Chelsea players are actually scared of losing a player like Eden Hazard this summer. He however said he thinks the Belgian will eventually stay with the cub he loves. Hazard has been the subject of recent speculations linking him to Real Madrid especially after Zinadine Zidane returned to the club. Emerson said, “He shows every day how important he is,” “Obviously we have many players of quality in our team but he is on another level, and is one of the best in the world. “I personally cannot see him…
Arsenal legend, Robert Pires believes Arsenal can win the Europa League and will also end in the top four this season. The Gunners are on the verge of crashing out after losing to Rennes 1-3 in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie last week. His words, “I’m confident and positive, like the players. All of the players and Unai Emery know that they played bad against Rennes, but this is football,” “Maybe it’s because Rennes played well. The atmosphere was very good, the fans added pressure and unfortunately Sokratis [Papastathopoulos] was sent off, but we have a…
Both Manchester United and Arsenal will end the season in the top four according to Dion Dublin. Arsenal recently defeated bitter rivals, Manchester United 2-0 to move a step ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to become fourth in the table. Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson begs to differ though as he believes Tottenham will do just enough to still make the UCL spots ahead of next season. Merson said, “Tottenham, Arsenal [will finish in the top four],” Dublin disagreed by saying “I’m going to go Man Utd, Arsenal,” He also gave his reasons for not including Spurs, mentioning that…
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has come out to say that he wants Bayern Munich to defeat Liverpool in tonight’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg clash at the Allianz Arena. The former Barca manager was in charge of three successful seasons at the German club before he exited the cllub to join Manchester City. His words, “I’m sorry for the English people but I want Bayern to go through,” “I love Munich, I love Bayern. I have a lot of friends there. It’s a demanding game for both but I feel I like Bayern Munich and hopefully they can go…
Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has urged believers of Christ to see divorce as a good thing. Freeze, who is a divorcee as well, jumped on Instagram today to share with Nigerians the reasons why divorce should not be rejected by Christians in the country. His words, “We as Christians need to embrace divorce in situations where it becomes inevitable. Although our teachers taught us otherwise, it is now clear that those teachers are untaught when it comes to the true meaning of Christianity, teaching traditions of men instead. A person in an abusive marriage would have a higher tendency…