Mr Daniel Onjeh, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue South Senatorial candidate has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is not a threat to President Muhammadu Buhari’s chances of re-election in 2019. He noted that Buhari`s exemplary qualities and leadership disposition informed his recent adoption by the African Union as the continent’s Anti-corruption Champion. He said on the other hand, Atiku who was also a former Deputy Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), had been mentioned in tales of corruption, shady and underhand deals. Atiku is a man whose source of wealth is a mystery hidden in…
Author: David Folami
Barcelona have announced that they will tour Asia next summer, bringing to an end a run of two consecutive years visiting the United States. The La Liga champions have confirmed that they will visit Japan and China, but have not yet revealed details of the matches they will play. Barca had spent the last two summers in the U.S playing in the International Champions Cup (ICC). Sources have confirmed that the club still plan to take part in the ICC, which hosts games across North America, Europe and Asia every preseason. The Catalan club are also studying the possibility of…
Arturo Vidal is scheduled to appear before a Munich district court on Wednesday after he was charged with aggravated battery following a dispute at a disco last year. Vidal, 31, was part of a group that allegedly attacked another guest at Crown’s Club with a three-litre bottle of vodka in September 2017. That guest reportedly suffered a laceration and concussion in the incident. Vidal, who left Bayern Munich for Barcelona in August, has been summoned to the district court alongside half-brother Sandrino, who was also part of the group that day. “Nobody ever apologised to me,” the victim, identified only…
Edin Dzeko’s two goals in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on Monday saw him reach two personal milestones. The first goal saw Dzeko pass the 300 career goals mark for club and country, while the second strike put him among the top 10 European international goal scorers off all time with 55 for his national team. The Roma striker overtook two players — including England’s all-time top scorer, Wayne Rooney — to go joint seventh. That means Rooney will drop out of the top 10 the next time a new player enters…
The father of Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was elected as the first black mayor in Belgium after winning support in a Brussels commune. Pierre Kompany, 71, is a mechanical engineer who was born in Congo and serves in the Brussels Regional Parliament. He ran for election in Ganshoren as a non-partisan candidate on a platform dedicated to cleaning up the environment and won 28.38 percent of the vote in results tallied on Sunday. “Just for the guys abroad, he’s the first black mayor in Belgium,” Vincent Kompany said in a video he posted on Instagram. “It’s never happened before.…
Two constants for Manchester United in the post-Alex Ferguson years have been the form and the future of goalkeeper David De Gea. The club’s Player of the Year in four of the last five seasons, no previous United goalkeeper, not even the great Peter Schmeichel or Edwin van der Sar, had ever won that award. The focus was firmly on the trophy-winning players in front of them. As De Gea’s stock rose to the level where he was considered one of the best three goalkeepers in football, so did the speculation about him leaving. That speculation dips when he signs…
Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for his comments made to television cameras following Manchester United’s win over Newcastle on Oct. 6. United won 3-2 having trailed 2-0, with Alexis Sanchez’s injury time winner sparking scenes of jubilation at Old Trafford. Prior to the match, Mourinho was under intense pressure following a report he would lose his job whatever the result against Newcastle. Mourinho was pictured on camera after the victory as he walked towards the dressing room at full time. It is alleged his comments were “abusive and/or insulting” following the victory. A Football Association spokesperson…
Sadio Mane has become the latest injury concern for Liverpool after it was confirmed the forward has broken a bone in his hand. Mane is the third Liverpool player to give Jurgen Klopp an injury concern during this international break, with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also withdrawing from national team duty early. Sources said that Liverpool believe it is too early to determine whether any of the injured players are doubts for Saturday’s trip to Huddersfield Town. Mane fractured his left thumb during Senegal’s 3-0 win over Sudan on Saturday and will miss Tuesday’s return fixture, according to…
Usain Bolt has been offered a two-year contract to play for Maltese club Valletta FC and spearhead their charge to the Champions League. Valletta managing director and CEO Ghasston Slimen said on Monday that they hope to sign the eight-time Olympic sprint champion in time for him to participate in their Maltese Super Cup match on Dec. 13 against Balzan. “A champion is always welcome and at Valletta FC we believe nothing is impossible,” said Slimen, adding that he hoped Bolt could pave the way for more athletes to switch sports. Bolt captured worldwide attention this weekend when he scored…
Liverpool are sweating on the fitness of Naby Keita after the midfielder sustained an apparent injury on international duty with Guinea. Keita was substituted at half-time in Guinea’s African Cup of Nations qualifier with Rwanda on Tuesday. The severity of the 23-year-old’s injury remains unclear at this stage. Liverpool have had a number of injury concerns over this international period, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane all withdrawing from their national teams early.
North African giants Egypt and Tunisia have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Eswatini and Niger respectively on Tuesday. Goals either side of half time from Ahmed Hegazy and Marwan Mohsen were enough for Egypt, who were without injured Mohamed Salah, to down Eswatini 2-0 in Manzini. The Pharaohs defeated the Southern Africans 4-1 in Cairo on Friday and have taken nine points from their opening four fixtures, taking them ahead of Eswatini and Niger (both on one point). Tunisia, who defeated Egypt in their first qualifier in June 2017, boast a 100-percent record after four…
It’s official guys! The royal family is about to get a new addition into its already large fold as Meghan Markle is expecting her first child with Prince Harry. The good news was shared on Twitter on Monday, October 15, 2018, by the royal family’s official account, Kensington Palace. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019,” the tweet read. They went to thank everyone for supporting and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, saying they are delighted…
This isn’t a gossip or rumour but its just a reflection of the comments credited to Cardi B on her Twitter page that is making us think she might be hinting on baby number two. The music star and mother of one took to her Twitter page on Sunday, October 14, 2018, where she sought her fans reactions if she decided to have a second child. “Would ya be mad at me if I get pregnant again? ,” she tweeted. So guys would you all love if she gets pregnant again? We love you Cardi B and it doesn’t matter…
Is there trouble in paradise as IK Ogbonna’s wife’s decision to drop his name on Instagram? Sonia Ogbonna has reverted to her maiden name Sonia Lareinaa on her Instagram page which has got everyone talking. If you check the Instagram pages of this couple, you’d realise that they haven’t been sharing photos of themselves together lately. It is not clear if these guys have gone their separate ways but one thing is for sure which is we will keep you post as events unfolds. The family was reached out to for a response to no avail. Recall that a few…
Halima Abubakar says she is a virgin and can’t wait for the time she will start experiencing sex. The voluptuous actress made this surprising revelation on her Instagram page on Monday, October 15, 2018. According to Halima, she can’t wait to experience sex once she gets married. “Can’t wait to experience sex when I get married We virgins need special love too #protect your vibe#positivevibes,” she wrote. Before we all jump into conclusion guys, what if she is actually right? As they say, do not judge a book by its cover. We just pray that Halima finds love so she…
There is no disputing that Olamide’s signing of young rapper, Picazo Rhap to YBNL has sparked excitement in the activities of the label. The talented rapper Picazo, whose freestyle video of Chinko Ekun’s ‘Able God’ featuring Lil Kesh and Zlatan went viral online and got the attention of the music community got signed to YBNL alongside his friend, Yomi Blaze on Sunday, October 14th. Picazo, however, did not get to this point by chance, his social media pages is littered with one minute clips of freestyles and covers that has helped him nurture his skill and win the attention of…
John Dumelo is now a father as he welcomes a son with wife. The Ghanaian actor announced the good news via his Instagram page on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. John Dumelo in an open letter to his son couldn’t hide his joy over his arrival and promised to be a great dad. “John Jnr @johnd_jnr I’m glad you have finally arrived. It’s been months, weeks, days and hours of waiting…..You look just like we imagined. Infectious smile, bright eyes, curly hair, and chocolate skin. Before I get all emotional and write a whole book, lemme let you have these few…
Tonto Dikeh is about to expose the dealings of a 5 star hotel over its plan to cover up an alleged murder. The actress made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, where she posted a message on her Insta Stories. According to Tonto, if things don’t go s planned by the end of the day, she is going to spill a lot. “Working on a case that breaks my heart and making me lose my appetite. A case of how these luxury hotels in Nigeria would go to cover up evil deeds been done in…
Maleek Berry is in Uganda and there are unconfirmed reports that he is likely to work with US rapper, Kanye West. The Nigeria singer, on his Instagram page, posted a picture of him and music executive, Bankuli saying “Divine connections! May God bless these two OG’s for me! When certain people speak! You listen!!!! CHE x OSHA.” Kanye is currently in Uganda to work on his upcoming album, Yandhi. According to XXL, Ye has also set up a pop up studio to enable him carry out his work while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Kanye had earlier told TMZ that he…
Seun Kuti is shaking a table that has a lot of singers on it following his comments where he said everyone wants to be Fela because they want to smoke weed and chase women. The music star and son to the late music icon, Fela Kuti made this known via his Instagram page on Monday, October 15, 2018. According to Seun Kuti, everyone wants to be Fela without taking the sacrifice and the call to duty. “People will never understand you without going through the education you have tried to promote. Every Tom Dick And Ashy is the new Fela…