A Spanish judge says fraud and corruption charges brought against Neymar could merit a prison sentence of up to six years when the Brazil forward stands trial. Prosecutors were seeking a two-year sentence for the Paris Saint-Germain player for alleged irregularities related to his transfer to Barcelona five years ago, but the court said on Wednesday a sentence of four to six years could be handed down if Neymar is found guilty. The decision is a setback for Neymar because in Spain sentences of two years or less for first offences are usually suspended, meaning he would avoid any jail…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United chiefs are prepared to veto Jose Mourinho’s transfer targets for a second transfer window in a row despite the Portuguese coach’s criticism of the club’s summer business, sources have said. Mourinho is hopeful of having money to spend in January with a new centre-back top of his shopping list. Milan Skriniar, Alessio Romagnoli and Nikola Milenkovic are among the candidates being considered. However, United are prepared to pull the plug on any deal they believe is not in their long-term interests. The club were reluctant to pursue Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng in the summer because of concerns…
Paul Pogba has said he regards Turin as “home” as he prepares to return to Juventus in the Champions League next week. Pogba, who rejoined United from Juve in what was then a world record deal, played for the Serie A club between 2012 and 2016, winning four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias. The France international said he had predicted that United would be drawn in the same Champions League group as Juve, who beat them 1-0 at Old Trafford last month. “I expected it, it was mad,” he said. “I’d spoken about it with my brother last…
Argentina have recalled Tottenham Hotspur forward Erik Lamela for this month’s double-header of friendlies against Mexico, the country’s football association said on Thursday, while Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi remain out. Lamela, who has 23 caps, last played for the national side against Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier in 2016 but missed much of last season and the Russia World Cup with a hip injury. Interim coach Lionel Scaloni also gave a first call-up to Racing’s 20-year-old attacking midfielder Matias Zaracho. There was no place for Barcelona’s Messi, who announced he was taking a sabbatical from international football after…
Raheem Sterling has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, sources have said. Sterling, 23, is the final two years of his deal but is set to sign a new contract that will make him one of City’s highest earners. Coach Pep Guardiola has made no secret of his desire to keep the England forward, who has developed into one of his most reliable players. However, with his deal running down there had been concerns that his value would decrease, with other clubs, including Real Madrid, monitoring the situation. Both club and player were keen to agree a…
Xavi Hernandez has voiced concern about the direction of the club’s famous La Masia academy after the departure of director of methodology Joan Vila. Vila was a key figure behind the development of Barcelona’s passing game, with a number of academy players promoted to the senior team. Xavi and Carles Puyol have spoken of Vila’s influence, but the 64-year-old left in the summer when the club decided not to renew his contract. “I am concerned about the situation of the Barcelona academy,” Xavi told Cataluny Radio. I am very worried about the departure of Joan Vila. “If you take Joan…
Arjen Robben has said there isn’t a “single reason” for the German champions’ struggles this season. On Tuesday, the Bavarians edged past fourth-tier club Rodinghausen with a 2-1 win in the German Cup. Bayern took an early 2-0 lead, but conceded after half-time, leading to a nervy finish. This was their fourth win in a row, but this run has come on the of a four-match winless streak — which included 3-0 loss at home to Borussia Monchengladbach — and saw them slip down the Bundesliga table. Their recent turnaround helped them climb back up to second, but they have…
Ini Edo would not kiss an actor with a foul mouth odour while on a movie set. In an interview, the actress and producer said she won’t kiss an actor with a mouth odour for a movie scene that entails her to do such. She said, “I think I will talk to the director to talk to his cast because I ain’t kissing anyone with mouth odour. I will politely tell the director that there is a problem and they will sort it out.” When asked if she had once been in such situation, she said, “Sometimes, you just find…
The beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B is not ending anytime soon. On Monday, October 29th, Nicki Minaj appeared on Beats 1 ‘Queen Radio’ show, a program she hosts, where she called out Cardi B and made several allgeations against her fellow rapper, this immediately sparked a response from Cardi B, who took to her Instagram page to share several videos with her version of the story. While on the radio show, Nicki discussed their much publicised altercation at a Fashion Week party in September, with Nicki stating that Cardi had been attacked by Rah Ali, a friend of…
For two years straight, Davido has remained the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram with 7.2 million followers. As at October 30, 2018, the most followed Nigerian celebrity on social networking platform, Instagram remains the 25-year-old award winning singer. As 2018 winds up and Davido inches at turning 26 on November 21, 2018, it won’t be wrong to say the music graduate of Babcock University has had a memorable 10 months on Instagram. Either for his feeds – which has remained a one stop gist palace – or just the most loyal fans, Davido’s activities on social media, especially Instagram…
Power couple, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett revealed to fans and the world that they have never considered getting a divorce despite the dark times in their 21-year-old marriage. Red Table Talk, a reality TV show by Jada on Facebook Watch afforded the couple and their first child together, Williow, to speak on their rumoured plans to end their marriage. The couple aired all that had gone down in their marriage in the last 10 years when the Bad Boys star and his daughter, Willow Smith, appeared on Red Table Talk. On the rumours about the couple, Will and Jada…
Two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts has been picked by HBO for the lead role ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel. The prequel, according to reports by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, is set 8,000 years before the ‘Game of Thrones.’ According to Deadline’s report, Naomi Watts signed on to lead the ensemble cast of the prequel after lengthy negotiations. In a tweet, HBO confirmed the choice of Watts for the prequel’s lead role. Deadline further reported that the yet-to-be titled project from creator Jane Goldman and George R.R. Martin will see Watts playing the character of a charismatic socialite hiding a dark…
Miracle Igbokwe reunited with former housemates, Nina and Cee-c as Khloe turned 25 on Monday, October 29, 2018. Also spotted at the birthday venue are other former housemates of the 2018 edition of the reality TV show, Tobi Bakre and Vandora. The ex-housemates were all smiles when they honoured Khloe, who threw a bash to celebrate her birthday in Lagos. Other celebrities that joined the reality TV stars at the birthday bash are Toke Makinwa, Dammy Krane, Noble Igwe, Beverly Osu, Sophie Alakija and Broda Shaggi. Obafemi Martins has spent millions of Naira purchasing a brand new car for Big…
Beyonce has got social media – most especially Twitter and Instagram – buzzing after she spotted a Toni Braxton look for Halloween. The multiple award winning singer shared the picture of herself spotting the same look as Toni Braxton on the cover of the legend’s single, ‘Another Sad Love Song,’ on her Instagram page on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. “Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends. Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens,” Beyonce wrote…
Rita Dominic is heartbroken as you read this. And this is as a result of the reports of the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl, Ochanya Ogbaje, to death. ‘The Meeting’ actress expressed her sadness over the alleged rape incidence that has since caught the attention and sympathy of the Nigerian populace. In an Instagram post, the AMVCA winner said ‘callous doesn’t even begin to describe this dastardly act.’ The ’76’ star further said that it is sad that the system failed the late Ochanya Ogbaje and hopes the culprit will be brought to book. “This is heartbreaking.. callous doesn’t…
Kanye West is seeking a separation away from politics coming weeks after his publicized meeting with President Donald Trump as he claims that he has been used. The controversial rapper who recently paid a visit to Africa to continue work on his upcoming album, ”Yhandi”, on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, said on Twitter in a series of tweet that he plans on “distancing” himself from politics, alleging he’s being “used to spread messages I don’t believe in.” “I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative!!!” he shared. Kanye who earlier in the week was associated with…
Patoranking is out with a new single that he titles, ‘Everyday.’ Off the back of the success of the video to his inspirational song, ‘Heal The World’ and performing at the Tidal X Concert in the United States alongside the likes of Lil Wayne and Meek Mill, Patoranking is back with one for the lovers and the dance floors in ‘Everyday.’ ‘Everyday’ is that up tempo ragga vibe that fits into your dance playlist with a bit of EDM feel to its rhythm. The song was produced by Alvaro.
Yemi Osinbajo has commended Goldcoast Developmental Foundation, a Bayelsa based non-profit organisation, for distributing relief materials to flood victims in Bayelsa and Delta States through the foundation’s ‘All Lives Matter Flood Relief Programme’. Osibanjo, who visited one of the camps where the foundation distributed relief materials, said “the reward for the good work you young people are doing, is the smiles you put on the faces of others”. Goldcoast which works with a team of volunteers made of up of doctors, nurses and pharmacists, visited temporary campsites of displaced flood victims in Yenagoa, Igbogene, Seibokorogha, Igbedi, Okoloba, Angiama, Toru-Orua in…
Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has no plan to sell the Ajaokuta Steel Plant. He confirmed this at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, October 18, 2018, following a meeting with the Kogi State Governor, Yahaha Bello. Bello revealed the details of their discussion in a report by The Nation News. “First of all, the Vice President, being the Chairman of the National Economic Council, we came to make some enquiries from him over the purported sale of Ajaokuta Steel Complex and he has indicated that there is nothing like that. “He said there is no…
Timi Frank has urged the United Nations to investigate the recent clash between security personnel and Shiite members in parts of Abuja. Frank, in a letter to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, condemned the killing of some Shiite members during a protest in demand for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Also copied in the letter as seen by reporters was the United State of America (USA), British High Commission, Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria, France and Germany through their embassies in Nigeria. Frank accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of “total disregard for human lives…