Muhammadu Buhari played host to Olujonwo Obasanjo, the son of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, at the Presidential Villa two weeks after he officially joined the president’s re-election campaign team. The meeting took place late on Thursday, November 1, 2018, and the former president’s son pledged his commitment towards ensuring Buhari is re-elected in the 2019 presidential election. In a letter of endorsement he wrote to the president’s campaign organisation in September, Olujowon said the current administration has begun the process of laying a solid foundation for future generations and urged Nigerian youths to back Buhari for a second term in…
Author: David Folami
Peter Obi has denied the allegation that he demolished mosques and also sent Hausa people out of the state while he was governor. Responding to questions at an event in Lagos on Thursday, November 1, 2018, Obi said it was pitiful that rather than finding a way to resolve the plight of Nigerians, the opposition is spreading falsehoods in their desperation to be elected into public offices. Obi described the allegations as sheer fabrication, wicked and inhuman as he was accused of snubbing the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar and former Minister of Planning, Shamsudeen Usman in their attempts for…
Jose Mourinho is keen to make sure Anthony Martial develops into a “top player” at Manchester United and not somewhere else. The Frenchman is in talks with United about extending his current deal that is due to expire in 2020 if the club trigger their one-year extension. After a run of four goals in his last four games, Mourinho believes the 22-year-old is on the verge of becoming one of the best players in the world and the Portuguese coach wants to ensure United get the benefit of his peak years. “I hope they will agree,” Mourinho told a news…
Marco Verratti has admitted that “the last few days have been difficult” after he committed a drink driving offence in midweek. The Italy international was caught over the legal limit for blood alcohol content and now faces a lengthy ban from driving. Speaking in the mixed zone after Kylian Mbappe and Neymar goals helped PSG to a 2-1 home win over Lille that moves them 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, Verratti expressed his desire to make amends. “The last few days have been difficult because I made a mistake,” he said. “I have apologised to my…
Dele Alli has said manager Mauricio Pochettino was crucial to his decision to sign a new six-year contract and he believes he is in “a great place” to improve. Alli, who was already under contract until 2021, signed a new deal on Tuesday that commits him to Spurs until 2024. “He is a massive part of wanting to be at this club,” Alli said after setting up two goals in Wednesday’s 3-1 Carabao Cup victory at West Ham. “The fans are amazing, the chairman, everyone — the whole club’s amazing. But as players you work with the gaffer, you want…
With a goal and an assist, Paul Pogba played a key role in Manchester United’s win vs. Everton on Sunday. The 25-year-old is his club’s leading scorer this season and is just months off helping France win the World Cup. But is Pogba doing enough? In his third season since returning to Old Trafford following a successful spell with Juventus in Italy, he continues to trigger debate among fans and pundits alike. “Pogba is doing pretty well at Manchester United,” says Brian McClair, who scored 127 goals in 471 games for the club and was working as director of its…
Unai Emery has urged his Arsenal players to “write a new history” against their top rivals when they face Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday. Emery’s side face the toughest test since losing their first two games of the season against Manchester City and Chelsea. Last season, they won only one of 10 games against the other top six teams, at home to Tottenham, often struggling badly in big games during the last years of Arsene Wenger’s reign. But Emery is determined to start a new trend as Arsenal try to extend their 13-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. “We…
Pep Guardiola has dismissed Spanish media reports that he tried to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona last year in a world record deal. The El Mundo newspaper had reported the Argentine forward was offered a five-year, €250 million net ($285.55m) deal, with City also prepared to pay a €250m release clause. It said City’s chief executive Ferran Soriano, a former Barcelona general manager, and Messi’s father and agent Jorge discussed a deal at the height of a political crisis in Catalonia over a campaign for independence from Spain. Guardiola, a former Barcelona player and manager, said on Friday he had…
Paris Saint-Germain beat Lille 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Friday to break the record for the best start to a season in Europe’s top five leagues with their 12th successive win. France forward Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian Neymar scored the goals as PSG surpassed the 11 victories Tottenham Hotspur notched up to begin the 1960-61 English top flight campaign. The result left leaders PSG on 36 points, 11 ahead of closest challengers Lille. Montpellier, who are a further three points adrift in third, host fifth-placed Olympique de Marseille in the round’s other standout fixture on Sunday. Mbappe lit up the…
Dries Mertens scored a hat-trick to lead his side to a 5-1 rout of Empoli in Serie A on Friday, moving them back into second place in the standings. Lorenzo Insigne gave Napoli a ninth-minute lead before Mertens opened his account, placing a low shot past Ivan Provedal into the far corner from just outside the penalty area in the 38th minute. Francesco Caputo pulled one back just before the hour for Empoli only for Mertens to strike again, this time stroking a nonchalant effort over Provedal from the edge of the area. It was the Belgian’s 74th league goal…
If there’s one thing Unai Emery thinks he can learn from Jurgen Klopp, it’s to smile more. The Arsenal coach will go up against Klopp on Saturday for the first time since besting the German in the 2016 Europa League final with Sevilla, knowing that this Liverpool side has come a long way since that game. Emery has been tasked with essentially emulating Klopp’s success at the Emirates — turning a sixth-place Premier League finisher into a genuine title contender — and he’s aware that he may need as much time as Klopp has been afforded. But he wants to…
Jose Mourinho believes the pressure on Marcus Rashford is “too high.” The striker has scored three goals in four games for England this season but his club form has been questioned after finding the net just once in 10 appearances. In the week that saw Rashford turn 21, his development at Old Trafford has again been the source of debate. It has led to suggestions he may have to leave the club he joined aged seven to realise his full potential. But Mourinho has insisted Rashford is in the right place to nuture his talent while issuing a warning that…
Jennifer Lopez exposed her infamous curves in a photo shoot that shows her posing half-naked in a metallic green Valentino Haute Couture that is fit for a queen. Age had nothing on the actress who is approaching 50 but still has so much elegance and has stayed woke. Her awareness covers having the knowledge to stay fit and gorgeous at 49. Reports confirm that three things have been responsible for her nice appearance — “no caffeine, no alcohol and lots of sleep.” She was featured on InStyle Magazine and talks about what a person’s attractive features mean in her family.…
Deyemi Okanlawon and Bimbo Akintola have been spotted on the set of a new movie project, Demurral. The movie is being shot in different locations in Lagos by actor and director, Elijah Tolulope Rotimi. Deyemi and Bimbo have been joined on the movie set by other notable Nollywood acts like Jide Kosoko and Toyin Alausa. Other movie acts featured in the project are Yinka Alabi, Toyosi Fasae, Folorunsho Adeola, Mimisola Olamide Daniels, Debo Adedayo, Kiitan Bukola and Ayobami Ojo Badejoko. This is the second time Deyemi and Bimbo have been spotted on the same movie set.
Linda Ejiofor is definitely not ruling out the possibility of meeting or finding a husband and life partner in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Linda neither hesitated nor shied away from the question when she decided to talk for a total of 10 minutes during the promotion of DSTV’s new campaign, I Am, in Ikeja, Lagos. “I don’t know, wherever the heart finds love, I will go to. I am not ruling it out,” the pretty actress and model simply dropped. The Tinsel actress, who became popular for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in the Africa Magic production, said she had…
Kizz Daniel is set to release new music this Friday, titled ‘One Ticket’ off his much anticipated ”No Bad Songz” album and it features DMW boss, Davido. As his fans eagerly continue to await the release of his sophomore project, the Flyboy Inc boss will be dropping one of the songs from the project this week as he teams up with pop icon, Davido on ‘One Ticket.’ This he has severally announced on his Instagram page, as he asks his followers to anticipate ”New Music this Friday.” Davido also took to his Twitter page and shared a picture of himself…
Wizkid has teamed up with R2Bees on their latest single, ‘Supa.’ The Ghanaian duo who in the past worked with Wizkid on the hit single, ‘Slow Down’ and ‘Tonight’ link up yet again for another mega record for 2018. ‘Supa’ is a mid-tempo jam and it is produced by Killmatic.
Chimamanda Adichie has been honoured by the Action Against Hunger organisation for her fight against hunger and malnutrition. The internationally acclaimed author of Nigerian descent joins Late President Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as recipients of the award. Adichie was presented with the award at the organization’s 19th annual gala, which took place in New York City on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The Action Against Hunger, an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), explained why the Half of a Yellow Sun author was selected for the award. The NGO also said the author is part of a large community…
Blac Chyna has concluded plans to visit Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for a sum of N10 million to attend a private pool party. The curvy mother of Rob Kardashian’s only son confirmed her readiness to visit Nigeria and attend the private pool party as a host in an Instagram post on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She wrote, “Hello Nigeria!!! I’m visiting the motherland finally to party with the @playnetworkafr in Abuja…” In a report by NAN, a representative of Blac Chyna’s host company confirmed that a deal worth $30,000 (N10 million) has been struck between the model’s management and…
On Monday, October 29, 2018, ex-Big Brother Naija 3 housemate, Khloe turned 25 and fellow ex-housemates, Cee-c, Nina and Vandora had things to say to her. Leading the pack was one of the most talked about housemate, Cee-c, who said Khloe understands the meaning of loyalty and laughter. She wrote, “The one that understands the meaning of loyalty and friendship, thank you for everything including bringing laughter when I needed it the most. I wish you a very happy birthday as you reach another milestone. You are a unique individual, and I have great hope for your future. May you…