It was a long time coming but Monaco are finally up and running under Thierry Henry, courtesy of Radamel Falcao’s winner at Caen on Saturday. Monaco, champions in 2017, had drawn two and lost four of Henry’s first six games in charge but Falcao’s 54th minute opener was enough to see off fellow strugglers Caen. The 1-0 victory cut the gap on Caen to two points following Henry’s first win in seven matches as boss but it was not enough to lift Monaco out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone. Falcao broke the deadlock shortly after the restart following a…
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Kendrick Lamar has announced his first live dates of 2019. The ‘HUMBLE.’ rapper will headlining Lollapalooza’s South American festivals. He’ll perform at the Argentina and Chile festival on the weekend of March 29-31 at Hippodromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires and O’Higgins Park in Santiago, respectively. On the weekend of April 5-7, Lamar will take to the stage at Autódromo de Interlagos in Brazil, São Paulo. Arctic Monkeys, Post Malone, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots, St. Vincent, Kamasi Washington, and many others are also slated to perform the three Lollapalooza festivals. Earlier this month, Lamar and Pharrell Williams have…
Ini Edo used to be a regular face on the screens and a delight to film lovers but lately the actress cum producer has rather taken a back seat from being a role interpreter and now focuses more on movie production. Meanwhile, in recent times, Nollywood heavyweights, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde and Jim Iyke have said that the reason they no longer grace the big screens as they used to, is because movie directors can no longer pay their worth. However, in a chat with Potpourri, when asked if her reason for acting in few select movies of which most are…
It seems donning a comedy moustache and glasses isn’t enough for some celebrities looking to evade unwanted attention. Zayn Malik appears to have confirmed the suspicion that Taylor Swift is smuggled in a suitcase to avoid detection. In an interview with British Vogue, the former One Direction singer said Taylor was “always travelling around in a suitcase”. But she isn’t the only celeb who’s gone that extra mile in the name of concealment. Rumours about Taylor’s transportation were sparked last year after security guards were pictured carrying a large case in and out of her home. The photo agency that…
Rihanna stripped off to promote her Fenty brand’s festive “naughty-not-nice” range ahead of Black Friday, leaving her fans in a fluster. The Barbadian star went topless for her latest shoot wearing nothing but red knickers, black stockings and black velvet gloves. Her fans were left feeling very thankful on Thanksgiving as they rushed to comment on the “perfect” picture. Some hailed her a “queen” while others gushed over the “beautiful” and “hot” picture. Fenty also shared a shot from the photoshoot, with the same lingerie but a slightly different pose, writing: “Santa RiRi got gifts for the NAUGHTY-not-NICE!” But many…
Toronto did not welcome Pusha T with open arms. While performing at the Danforth Music Hall for his first show in Drake‘s hometown since their now-infamous feud began, fans started throwing drinks at Pusha. The madness escalated quickly, with security stepping in to seemingly stop some assailants from jumping over a barrier, The Blast reported. The angry fans were reportedly screaming about Drake when they started to attack. The drink-throwing brawl didn’t prevent Pusha from performing, and he ultimately came back on stage to perform two more songs: “I Don’t Like” and “The Story of Adidon,” all while blaming the…
DJ Cuppy is getting all inspirational on Instagram as she says she won’t be deterred from achieving all that she has been set to do. The billionaire heiress and disc jockey made this known via her Instagram page on Friday, November 23, 2018. In her long post, she also revealed that she is proud of all that she has achieved and have no regrets. “I normally don’t like to share too much of my personal feelings on social media, but I am in such a place of peace that I would love to inspire you… This morning, I stopped for…
BBNaija’s Khloe is still teasing fans with her curvy looks. The reality TV star shared some of her raunchy photos via her Instagram page on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Trust us guys, Khloe will definitely be getting a lot of people talking especially the guys. “he look on my face in that pic 1st pics means a lot. Only @paycancook @ngozimon @iamprincess__official knows what I mean ,” she captioned the photos. This will be the second time Khloe will be sharing tasty photos on Instagram in the last few weeks. Recall that at the beginning of November, she blessed her…
Wizkid’s Bodyguard, Emmanuel Obinna, has dragged DNA nightclub boss, Olufemi Olusanya and a bouncer, David Afari, to court over an alleged assault on him. Reports have it that the nightclub boss and his bouncer were arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates Court, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 for allegedly stabbing and assaulting Wizkid’s personal guard. The 38-year-old showbiz entrepreneur and his 29-year-old bouncer were slammed with a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful assault and grievous bodily harm by the Police after Obinna reported the matter. In the proceedings of the court reported by Vanguard, Starboy entertainment boss, Wizkid allegedly owes…
2Face Idibia was shading the Nigerian government over the state of its infrastructures as he landed at Ghana’s ultra-modern airport. In a video which has now gone viral, the music icon couldn’t hide his feelings as he walked into the beautiful and magnificent airport facility. “You dey see level abi, shame nor dey catch some people for that side, shame,” he said as he mocked the government. We all know 2Face Idibia has always been very vocal about the state of the affairs of the country. It would be recalled that back in 2017, the music star announced a planned…
While spending thanksgiving in Malawi, 60-year-old pop star Madonna, shares a rare picture of her children who have brought her more success. In the photo she displayed on Instagram on Thursday, November 22, 2018, is pictured her six children valued above any treasure in the world. Siblings Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy and twins Estere and Stella are captured in a loving image that has got their mum feeling thankful. “What I am Most THANKFUL for! My Children have led me down roads and opened doors I never imagined I’d walk through,” Madonna writes in a post on IG. In August…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is still under probe for his connection to the gang that killed 33 people during a robbery attack in Offa, Kwara State in April. Nine police officers and at least 24 others lost their lives when a group of around 30 armed robbers attacked Union Bank, Eco Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank, as well as the Owode Police Station in Offa, Kwara State, on April 5, 2018. After 22 suspects were arrested in connection to the robbery, Police authorities had paraded…
Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched the Minister of Defence, retired Brig-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali, to Chad for an emergency meeting with the Chadian President, Idris Deby, on the deterioration of security at the Nigeria – Chad border. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dan-Ali had on Thursday briefed President Buhari on security development across the country. He also briefed him about the recent killings of some Nigerian soldiers by the Islamic West Africa Province, a breakaway Boko Haram sect, operating along Nigeria – Chad border. AFP had quoted security sources on Nov. 21, saying no less than 44 soldiers were…
Muhammadu Buhari says leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. The president stated this when he received All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Benue State, led by Sen. George Akume, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari said the Federal Government’s bailout to states and Paris Club funds were basically to alleviate the sufferings of the people, describing misappropriation as unjust and unfair to workers. He said: “I honestly don’t know how people sleep when workers have not been paid. The workers have…
Goodluck Jonathan has been blamed for bringing about recession while in power. Jonathan lost an opportunity to retain power at the 2015 presidential poll after losing to the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari who blames him for mismanagement and a declining economy. Buhari makes his thoughts known in a statement released through Mr Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity. On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, President Jonathan launches a book “My Transition Hours” which mirrors his past exploits in government. “As evidenced from a fleeting look at the book, the former President had nothing to say about his…
Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that terrorist group, Boko Haram, wanted him to ditch his Christian faith and accept Islam while he was president. The 61-year-old made this disclosure in his new book, titled “My Transition Hours”, which he launched on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He said the group used Islam to achieve their own personal and group goals which he described as “not only heinous and dastardly but also political”. “At this juncture, it may be prudent to state that one of their demands was that I abandon my Christian faith and accept Islam. In other words, they wanted a…
Donald Duke thinks performing in office is a potential problem for any candidate representing the PDP because of the party’s “huge baggage”. According to Duke who is contesting at the 2019 polls under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform, there is an issue of massive corruption to deal with as the flag bearer of the PDP. “Even if I had emerged as the PDP presidential flag bearer, and win the election, the huge baggage the party carries will not allow me to do well. “The corruption is huge. You need to be completely unshackled to perform amidst such obstacles without…
A former president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has been described as “Nigeria’s worst political mistake” days after launching his book “My Transition Hours”. On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, he released the text to mark his 61st birthday. The publication highlights the experiences of Jonathan while occupying the role of president, a period M.K.O’s wife Zainab Duke-Abiola has described as the lowest moment of the country’s political history. According to The Cable News, Zainab released a statement on Thursday, November 22, 2018. In her comments, she blames the ex-president for poor decisions. One of which has ensured that he is only…
Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has described a new book by former president, Goodluck Jonathan, as full of hate speech. The former president launched the book, titled “My Transition Hours”, on his 61st birthday in Abuja on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. The book focused on the events surrounding his time in government around the 2015 presidential election which he lost to Buhari. Ahmad took to his Twitter account (@BashirAhmaad) on Friday, November 23, to express his disappointment with the content of the book. He posted, “Was reading that newly released book last night before I slept,…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has attributed the high rate of migration and human trafficking in Nigeria to maladministration of the government. Sanusi also described inequality to the globalization of the economic system established by Africa as being responsible for the high migration in the continent. The Emir made this remark at the launch of the Book titled “From Frying Pan to Fire: How African migrants risk everything in their futile search for a better life in Europe”, written by the former spokesperson to late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Olusegun Adeniyi. Sanusi said, “Instead of complaining about…