Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed that it would have been impossible for Ekiti governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to have engaged in vote-buying to win the Ekiti gubernatorial election. He said, “I was not in Ekiti so I can’t claim to be a witness to vote-buying and I did not participate in any decision to buy votes in Ekiti, and I have my doubts as to if votes were to be bought and sold. “No one can claim that Fayemi is a rich man. I know that he was struggling to find money to mobilise and sustain his campaign that he could…
Author: David Folami
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Osun state has no funds for Gboyega Oyetola, the All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship candidate, to steal if elected. The APC National leader said this during the campaign of Gboyega Oyetola ahead of the Osun state governorship election. Speaking in Yoruba language, Tinubu said the APC candidate and ex-Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola is trustworthy and dependable in a three minutes long video. “We would have said Rauf should continue but we have seen your son, who is equally illustrious, Gboyega Oyetola. I will hand him over to you. He’s trustworthy and…
France beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the Nations League on Sunday night and then proceeded to turn the postmatch into one giant celebration of their World Cup triumph. Playing at home for the first time since, Les Bleus staged a mass party at the Stade de France as the squad and fans caroused en masse. Of course, we were also treated to the now-obligatory Icelandic thunderclap in the terraces. Then came a wonderful moment as the entire Stade de France joined together once again to serenade a suitably bashful N’Golo Kante with his own song. All together now: “He’s small,…
Sergio Ramos believes Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric deserves to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s to the FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player award despite competing against “players with more marketing” for the prize. “We will see [who wins The Best],” Ramos said when asked whether Modric should win ahead of fellow nominees Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah. “There are few players that I am as proud of having in my team as him. “He is a great friend and a great player. He is one of the few players who [if he wins] would make me as happy as if they had given…
Real Madrid and Spain captain Sergio Ramos revealed that his family received “death threats” in the aftermath of the Champions League final against Liverpool. Ramos, 32, was reacting to the treatment he received from fans who jeered and booed him throughout Spain’s 2-1 victory over England on Saturday at Wembley. Los Blancos beat Jurgen Klopp’s side 3-1 in May to claim their third successive Champions League title, with Mohamed Salah being forced off with a shoulder injury midway through the first half following a challenge by Ramos. Ramos was also involved in a collision with Loris Karius before the goalkeeper…
Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the contenders in the reckoning to feature in FIFPro and FIFA’s World XI. FIFPro and its affiliated player associations asked professional footballers to pick a team from the best players in world football last season. It will include one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three attackers who were the best at their position in 2017-18. The XI will be unveiled by FIFA and FIFPro during the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on Sept. 24. Luka Modric is named after his stellar season in 2017-18, helping Real Madrid to…
Diego Simeone’s sister has said it is “only a matter of time” before the Atletico Madrid boss manages Inter Milan. Simeone played for the Nerazzurri from 1997 to 1999 and has never hidden his desire to one day return to the club. And Natalia Simeone, who also acts as Diego’s agent, insists it will happen in the future — adding that he also still cares about Lazio, who he won the Serie A and Coppa Italia double with in the 1999-2000 season. “Diego said it too, sooner or later, he’ll end up at Inter,” Natalia told La Gazzetta dello Sport.…
Manchester United are searching for a recruitment guru to give them an edge in the transfer market. The club are on the look out for an analyst to run the rule over potential additions to Jose Mourinho’s squad after a summer during which the United manager appeared underwhelmed by the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward’s transfer business. The Premier League side are keen to hire a recruitment analyst to “identify players who demonstrate the potential to play for the first team” according to a job advert posted on their official website. The successful candidate will work in the scouting and recruitment…
Jurgen Klopp has said Steven Gerrard’s start as a senior manager at Rangers has been “brilliant.” Klopp is keeping a close eye on Rangers’ progress this term, with Liverpool youngsters Ovie Ejaria and Ryan Kent spending the season on loan at Ibrox. “I have seen a few games because Stevie has three of my former players, two on loan and Flano [Jon Flanagan],” Klopp said. “He [Gerrard] is doing well. I am not sure what the Rangers fans expect but the start was brilliant actually. “Then you lose against Celtic. Wow, what a surprise! That is a top team in…
Antoine Griezmann has said France try to win games, not play like Spain or Barcelona, following their UEFA Nations League win over Netherlands on Sunday. Griezmann said earlier in the tournament that France play more like his club, Atletico Madrid, and they were again unspectacular but successful as they followed up a goalless draw against Germany on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Netherlands in Paris on Sunday. “The victory made things easier for the party afterwards,” Griezmann said. “We wanted to see our fans, to play at the Stade de France, and, moreover, in front of our families. We…
Xherdan Shaqiri hopes his experience of winning honours with Bayern Munich can be used this season to help end Liverpool’s six-year trophy drought. He moved to Liverpool from Stoke City this summer and has stated what it will require for the Reds to win their first trophy under Jurgen Klopp. “The aim is for the club to win something — that has to be the goal of our team,” he told Liverpool’s official magazine. “We have to take every game and try to win it, then close out from your mind the last game you won and think: ‘OK, we…
Zinedine Zidane who has been heavily linked to a move to Manchester United as Jose Mourinho’s replacement, said he expects to be back in charge of a club in the near future. Zidane left Real Madrid in May after winning a third consecutive Champions League title, and Mourinho has been engaged in disputes with the club hierarchy over transfers. “Surely I am going to return to coaching soon, because I like it and [football] is what I have done my whole life,” Zidane told RTVE as he watched his son Elyaz playing for Madrid’s youth team. Zidane, 46, had also…
Eniola Badmus is year older today and she says the last one year has been the most eventful with a lot of turnarounds for her. The busty actress took to her Instagram page on Friday, September 7, 2018, where she shared with fans a number of photos and a really interesting experience over the last one year. “MY 365 JOURNEY. I can’t even lie, the last 365 days has been a major turnaround and the most eventful part of my life/career. Within the last 365 days, I produced two amazing movies – “GHETTO BRED” and just recently “HOUSEHELP”, these project…
Harrysong has revealed that he is getting back to his feet following his decision to get help over depression. The music star took to his Instagram page on Friday, September 7, 2018, where he shared a photo of a therapist and himself after a section. He went on to thank fans for their support as he gets back to his feet. “Thank you so much, guys. My session with Miss. Oyinkansola Alabi went well and I am gradually getting my feet back. Always show love and be kind to people. Depression is a silent killer, learn to unburden your mind…
Wizkid appears to be a good soul as he asks fans to help him in making a decision concerning where to build a public school in Lagos. While waiting for a feedback, his babymama Oluwanishola Ogudu sends a subliminal response concerning the singer’s noble plan. Her comment suggests that a child’s school fees has not been paid. But this did not dampen the support from the fan’s section where a comment about Ogudu’s lack of goodwill became part of the conversation. The conversation took a new turn from this as others think Wizkid should pay child support. With all his…
Davido joined Nas, Big Sean and Miguel as they light up the 2018 edition of the One Music Festival in Atlanta, US, over the weekend of September 8-9th. Over the weekend, the eight edition of the annual music event which brings together a galaxy of International artists continued the element of musical brilliance with performances from the likes of Nas, Big Sean, Miguel, 2Chainz, T.I, H.E.R, Big Boi and more. Flying the African flag was Nigeria’s Davido, whose appearance was one that will go down as a memorable moment in this years’ event. The crowd was ecstatic and chanted along…
Omotola Jalade has shocked her fans saying she loves singing more than acting. The AMVCA Best Actress 2018 made this disclosure in an interview with Punch where she referred to music as her first love. “I know a lot of people get shocked when I say that I love singing more than acting, but that is just the truth and I would have to speak my truth,” the actress said. She also hinted that she would be returning to the music studio to churn out more melodies. Continuing, “You can call that my first love if you want. I know…
Teebillz has for the first time come out to speak about the relationship between Wizkid and his estranged wife, Tiwa Savage. The music executive took to his Instagram page on Monday, September 10, 2018, where he posted a photo of Wizkid and himself. He went on to reveal that he believes Wizkid will never cross the line with Tiwa Savage. “Weather you like it or not Ayo is my lil bro and he knows not to cross me on blood Gang ❤️….. we don’t play that shit on 400 blocks! That’s my lil Nigga and is Big Hommie Sauce kid…
Guys, it looks like Wale might be falling into depression again as he breaks down on Instagram saying he can’t explain the pains he is going through. The US-based rapper made this known via his Instagram and Twitter pages on Sunday, September 7th and 9th 2018 respectively. According to him, he is going through a lot and can’t even deal no more with people who just want to take photos with him and care less about his well being. “The people i “vent” to just “damn man” me to death. I can’t go to the airport without getting faded cuz…
One person who is familiar with depression is media mogul, Betty Irabor and she is sending an inspirational message to Harrysong who recently revealed he was depressed. Betty Irabor took to her Instagram page on Sunday, September 9, 2018, where she wrote quite a long note encouraging Harrysong and any other person going through the ailment. According to her, apart from going for therapy, she wants the singer to pray like his life depended on it. “Dear @iamharrysong (And To others whom it may concern) I don’t know you but I know of you. I became curious about you after…