Roberto Martinez has said his players were deserving of their historic third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over England. “It’s all about that achievement. I think these players deserve that,” said Martinez after the match. “What we have seen in this World Cup is that the players did not want to rely on talent anymore, they wanted to rely on working as a team, becoming a group of players that would do anything to achieve results.” Belgium had only three days to recover from a devastating semifinal loss to neighbours France which ended their dream…
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Didier Deschamps has said the lessons of Euro 2016 will be crucial in guiding France through Sunday’s World Cup final against Croatia and says they must “do things differently” in order to lift football’s most vaunted prize. “There are nine players who are here today and were at the Euros, know what happened and unfortunately know how it ended,” Deschamps said in his prematch news conference. “What happened two years ago must serve us for tomorrow and those nine players know. Of course we want to do things differently, but it’s only once you’ve lived through this situation that you…
Born Omololu Adetokunbo Shomuyiwa, the ex-Big Brother Naija 2018 contestant has grown to be a toast of many during and after his time in the house. His poise, class and attitude made him a man to reckon with and this, undoubtedly, encouraged MisKay Men, Partick Slim and Mia Atafo to style him. In this interview with Tosin Clegg, he talks about his time in Big Brother Naija house, his career before then, future plans and a lot more That is making a very conscious effort to be successful. Lolu is pretty much that guy you call at 2a.m. and ask…
By now it should come as no surprise that the internet is a savage when it comes to turning photos of celebrities into memes. After poking fun at Jay-Z’s awkward jet-ski photo, and a tropical storm called Hurricane Chris, Twitter has now turned Cardi B’s childhood photo into a tattle-telling meme. The photo, which features a young Cardi B standing with her hand on her hip, has inspired fans to create jokes about bad kids and children with smart mouths. “My momma said y’all have to play with me,” reads one meme. “My momma said your daddy ain’t in college,…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken to social media to cry out after she spotted an outrageously edited photo of herself online. The beautiful mother and wife of a pilot who was evidently not finding it funny, shared the hilarious photo which she captioned; “’ I mean , Who did this? What’s wrong with you people? “ In a push to boost diversity, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is among the new members invited to join the group behind the Oscars film awards. The reports had been received by many Nigerians with shock and excitement as though the actress has never received the award up…
“Yesterday” a longstanding record from The Beatles felt the sting of a “Scorpion.” Drake’s “Scorpion” album set a record by posting seven simultaneous singles on Billboards Top 10. That toppled The Beatles record of five singles set in 1964. Billboard notes the band remains “the only act to monopolize the Hot 100’s entire top five in a week.” Drake’s rankings are as follows: “Nice for What” at No. 1; “Nonstop” at No. 2; “God’s Plan” at No. 4; “In My Feelings” at No. 6; “I’m Upset” at No. 7; “Emotionless” at No. 8; and “Don’t Matter to Me,” featuring Michael…
Wanna Thompson is a 26-year-old hip-hop fan who has opinions, just like everybody else, on her favourite artists and upcoming acts in the genre. She runs her own blog that focuses on music, culture, and lifestyle and she freelances for publications of the same vibe. One day Wanna hopped on Twitter and sent out a tweet that has effectively changed her life when she tweeted about Nicki Minaj saying the following: “You know how dope it would be if Nicki put out mature content? No silly. Just reflecting on past relationships, being a boss, hardships, etc. She’s touching 40 soon,…
Davido is about to fulfil his dream of performing at the iconic O2 Arena as he has announced the date of his Live concert. Shortly after Wizkid shut down the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena earlier in the year, Davido stated that it was also his dream to achieve the same feat, this he reiterated in an exclusive interview with Pulse. All is now set for his dream to become a reality as the Popstar has now released the date of his concert at the O2 Arena. Davido who recently delivered a memorable performance at the Wireless Festival in London on…
Idris Elba is reportedly in talks to play the main villain in “Hobbs and Shaw,” the “Fast and Furious” spinoff. Also starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham from the original series as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw, respectively, the spin-off will be directed by “Deadpool 2” director, David Leitch. The Hollywood Reporter also reports that Vanessa Kirby, popularly known for her role as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown, is also in final negotiations to join “Hobbs and Shaw.” She will reportedly be playing Shaw’s sister. Idris who was last seen in “Avengers: Infinity War,” will be seen next as…
Rihanna was recently spotted chilling with her boyfriend but it looked like they were having a fight. According to reports the couple while on holiday at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where spotted having a heated argument. In the photos shared online, Rihanna is seen pointing her fingers at her billionaire boyfriend, Hassan Jameel. Hassan, 29, was pictured explaining something to the Grammy winner and defensively gestured towards his chest as Rihanna pointed her finger in his direction. Obviously, there is trouble in paradise and it is not clear what these guys were arguing about. It would be recalled that in June…
Yemi Alade has stated that she is at the same level as the likes of Wizkid and Davido and anyone who thinks otherwise can go ask the show promoters who have all the numbers. In an Interview on Hot 98.3 Fm, Yemi Alade spoke on a number of topics ranging from happenings in the country, adjusting to stardom and comparisons within the music industry. The Mama Africa first came to prominence when she emerged winner of the Peak Talent Show in 2009, but she really hit the limelights with the release of Johnny in 2013, which elevated her into a…
Chinedu Ikedieze has added another feather to his cap as he has been honoured as a distinguished visitor to the city of Miami, Florida. The actor shared photos from the ceremony which took place in Miami, Florida on his Instagram page on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was full of thanks to the Mayor of Miami for bestowing on him the prestigious title. “WHEN THE WORLD BELIEVED IN YOU “Believe in yourself also! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy “- Norman Vincent Peale. From the…
Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that he will stand up to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 14, 2018. He said “It is an abnormality to block the gates of the government house. “If they say I gave instruction to drivers unions to withdraw their services, let the APC give a counter-instruction to them if they are popular. “They (security agencies) blocked gates of the government house because they don’t want people to come in but you shamed them by still coming. “They brought them from Ondo, Kogi, Osun and other neighbouring states, they are all foreigners.…
Yakubu Gowon has defended President Muhammadu Buhari against allegations that he’s tolerating the actions of killer herdsmen through his inaction. Gowon said it’s impossible that Buhari will encourage the killing of Nigerians as being alleged. “The Buhari I know will not be involved in such things. Certainly, no leader will encourage his people to be killed,” he said. Gowon also advocated that the perpetrators arrested in connection to the killings should be investigated and prosecuted in the state and not in Abuja as the military has suggested. “People arrested should be investigated and prosecuted in Jos where the crime was…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the people of Ekiti to vote for the party in Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu said: “We thank the people of Ekiti for being kind and hospitable to us all along. We, the leaders of APC are here to greet Ekiti people and commend them for being tolerant to the maladministration of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) before the emergence of the APC at the Federal level and Ekiti, in particular. “We have had 16 years of maladministration, bad governance, misrule and series of complaints on our economy, education, non-development and several other segments…
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at a political rally of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Monday, July 9, 2018. Supporters broke into wild jubilation when Obasanjo briefly appeared at the rally being held for Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. Obasanjo arrived at the rally in his Toyota jeep in a convoy of other cars and exchanged pleasantries with Adebutu who is reported to be his in-law. “I am just passing by and decided to say hello and wish you well,” Obasanjo told Adebutu before he left for…
Bola Tinubu has accused the People’s Democratic Party of being a party of destruction and tagged them the ‘Poverty Development Party’. He said, “We promised you almost four years ago that we’re coming for change and change we’re making. That change that we’ve been making is bothersome to the treasury looters. “They say prices are up. Yes, we’re not disputing that. We’re saying you’ve eaten the breakfast of your children. “They stole all the money, they are now talking about the exchange rate. Who stole the money? What do you have left in the treasury to exchange? PDP is a…
Buhari was at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally which held in Ekiti state on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The rally was organised to rally support for the APC guber candidate in the July 14, 2018 Ekiti governorship election, Kayode Fayemi. “I am happy to be here in Ekiti State, and among the good people of Ekiti. Ekiti State people are dear to me. My earliest interactions with people of this State dates back several decades ago, and I have always found them to be very intelligent and honourable people. For those of us with a background in the military,…
Muhammadu Buhari has urged residents of Ekiti State to reclaim their future by voting for Dr Kayode Fayemi in its July 14 gubernatorial election. He said Fayemi’s political experience, both as the state’s former governor and a federal minister, will translate into development for the state if he’s elected. He said, “I therefore call on Ekiti people, don’t allow yourself to be insulted by stomach infrastructure. Your future and the future of the upcoming generations are in your own hands today. Vote for APC and grow beyond stomach infrastructure. “The time has come to correct historical injustice and restore Ekiti…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in the upcoming Ekiti state governorship election on Saturday, July 14, 2018, Kayode Fayemi has explained why he wants to be Governor again. Fayemi was Governor of Ekiti state from October 2010 – October 2014, and he was defeated by Governor Ayo Fayose. According to him, he wants to return to power so he can deliver the people of Ekiti from poverty. The former minister of solid minerals and steel development also said that Governor Fayose has impoverished Ekiti people. He also thanked the people of Ekiti state for coming out to welcome President…