France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has hit out at the fans who jeered Manchester United’s Paul Pogba during the 3-1 friendly win over Italy in Nice. Pogba was jeered after misplaced passes and was also barracked when he was taken off to be replaced by Steven N’Zonzi towards the end of the match. Tolisso told reporters his fellow midfielder “had a good game” and urged supporters to stick with the team, whose win was secured by goals from Samuel Umtiti, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele. “Personally, when you witness this kind of whistling — and I also noticed some for Florian…
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Brazil will start Sunday’s friendly against Croatia without Neymar, but the Paris Saint-Germain striker will make a second-half appearance and return from a three-month injury spell, coach Tite said on Saturday. Neymar has been sidelined since Feb. 25, when he fractured a metatarsal and sprained his ankle in a Ligue 1 match against Marseille. “He’s on the bench because he is still recovering,” Tite told reporters in Liverpool, where Sunday’s game will take place. “He will come on at half-time. Whom he replaces, I don’t know, but that is the idea.” Tite said Neymar must be “a protagonist” for his…
The Benue House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill to prohibit marriage contract between persons of same sex in the state. Cited as Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Law, 2018, the bill was passed at plenary after a clause by clause consideration by the Committee of the whole presided by the Speaker, Mr Terkimbi Ikyange. According to the bill, “a marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex shall not be solemnised in a Church, Mosque or any other place of worship in Benue’’. The bill also prohibited the registration or recognition of gay clubs, societies…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed Senator Dino Melaye to its fold. According to reports, the Senator defected to the PDP during plenary on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Melaye said that he could not sit with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his ordeal with them. Though he did not publicly declare his defection, the spokesman of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan issued a statement on Twitter welcoming him. He said “This Morning, @Sen_Dino_Melaye crossed the aisle of the Red Chamber to the “Comfortable” and “People-Oriented” @OfficialPDPNig side. “As a party, we welcome him and await his final…
Senator Dino Melaye accused the Police of attempting to kill him twice while in their custody. Melaye stated this upon his return to the Senate on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after weeks of absence. He appeared at plenary in a neck collar. Melaye accused the Police of attempting to inject him with a poisonous chemical. He appreciated his colleagues and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their support while he was away. “The national chairman of PDP and the executive of the PDP in Kogi state I salute you. I thank Nigerians for their support. The battle…
Governor of Rivers said on Tuesday that he was committed to delivering more developmental projects to the people of the state. Wike said this in Port Harcourt while rendering his third anniversary scorecard as part of activities marking 2018 Democracy Day celebration. Noting that he had provided people-oriented governance, Wike said he had introduced a revolving loan scheme for civil servants as well as an interest free monthly loan of N200 million for traders and young entrepreneurs in the state. “We believe that we have to encourage young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses; they will have access to funds.” He…
Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance, as the country works towards a stable and improved economy. The president gave the assurance when he received the Sierra Leonean President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. President Buhari congratulated Bio on the successful elections and the transition that had ushered in a new government in the country. “We will continually stand by you to ensure stability in your country. We believe security in the West Coast region, Africa and the world should be a collective concern,’’ he…
The former Governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Ramalan Yero has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Yero has been under investigation by the anti-graft agency over his involvement in the disbursement of N750m used by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2015 election campaign. The ex-Governor was detained on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 when he went to the Kaduna zonal office of the EFCC. According to Punch, an EFCC source said that they will be arraigned in court tomorrow, Thursday, May 31, 2018. The source said “The case is coming up tomorrow so I can…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement wishing Senator Dino Melaye well. This is following reports of the Senator’s defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports say Melaye, during plenary on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, said he was not going to sit with members of the APC. He then moved over to the PDP side of the Red Chambers and took a seat. Speaking on the issue, the APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the party respects Melaye’s right to associate with anyone. He said “We respect his right of association and wish him goodluck.” Several reports have…
The Police Command in Delta says there is no cause for alarm over the stay-at-home order issued by the terrorist group, IPOB, to reinforce their demand for a sovereign state. The command Spokesman, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, told the News Agency of Nigeri (NAN) on Wednesday in Asaba, that the police had been able to neutralise any attempt to breach public peace in the state capital. “Let me say generally here that in Delta, there is utmost peace and the residents are enjoying it. Regarding the threat or order by the IPOB, the police have taken care of that. “We have…
Ben Murray-Bruce has welcomed Senator Dino Melaye to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye, during plenary on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, reportedly defected to the opposition party. Senator Murray-Bruce, in a Tweet, said “Great to have @dino_melaye at the @NGRSenate today and hearty welcome to our great party, @OfficialPDPNig. We will treat you good – no trauma or intimidation whatsoever.” The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it has not received any formal notification from Dino Melaye following his reported defection to the PDP. According to the APC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party respects Melaye’s right to associate with…
Bukola Saraki has said that Senator Dino Melaye has not decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Saraki, today’s incident is not an issue, adding that it did not concern a change of party alliance. The senate President also said that as far as he is concerned, Melaye is still a member of the APC. ”As far as I’m concerned, Dino Melaye is still a member of the APC. “I don’t think at any time in his contribution the issue of change of allegiance or party ever came up. It’s not an issue that has come up today…
When Drake was a teen-ager, he spent two hundred dollars on a microphone that he believed was signed by Pusha T. Since then, the men have become messengers of two different rap paradigms. Drake is an invincible god of the Internet, a puckish tinkerer of its tropes. A lyric like “I only love my bed and my mama, I’m sorry” is, spiritually, an Instagram caption. The pastel video for “Hotline Bling” is, essentially, a sequence of gifs. Pusha T, by contrast, is a forty-one-year-old drug-rap classicist who first formed the group the Clipse, in Virginia Beach, with his brother, in…
Multi-gifted ABC chief economics correspondent Emma Alberici has launched a spectacular new career as some kind of tax-funded ghetto queen hip-hoppin’ rapster. Sadly, as Quadrant reports, Emma’s “talents with rhyme are on a par with the capacity to read and understand a corporate ledger”. Check Miss A’s dreezy word bombs, yo: Galling! That’s how some feel now I’m scribbling about things like tax Give companies more, The government roars ‘Don’t worry about things like facts’ Bullies, they tried to put me down, ‘Girls shouldn’t have so much front!’ But I’m not going anywhere Because they’re just a bunch of ……
Chris Brown has responded to the ongoing beef between Drake and Pusha T. Yesterday (30th May), DJ Akademics posted a screenshot of the controversial cover art for Pusha’s diss track ‘The Story Of Adidon’, which featured Drake appearing in ‘blackface’. In response, the ‘Questions’ singer took to the comments section to wade in on the explosive feud. “Hip hop is back,” he wrote, adding “Where’s the popcorn.” On his new album ‘DAYTONA’, Pusha T accused Drake of using a ghostwriter – which is an ongoing rumour – by alluding to Quentin Miller’s influence on his new song ‘Infrared’. Last week,…
Last week, children, wives, and mothers were brought into a long-brewing beef between Drake and Pusha T. Not only were diss tracks released, but also, Drake sent an invoice to G.O.O.D. Music for $100,000 and Pusha T posted a photo of Drake in blackface. According to Kanye West, all that is done with now. Early Saturday morning, after the release of his album, Kanye tweeted that he’s “never been about the beef” and that he is “about love.” Over the past few weeks, Kanye has repeated that he is all love, even amidst his insistence that slavery was a “choice.”…
As youth across the country are currently redefining the nature of prom, Jaden Smith tapped into the mood of the moment on social media yesterday. As Smith and girlfriend Odessa Adlon headed to Adlon’s prom in Los Angeles, the couple presented a modern vision of eveningwear for the Gen-Z set. The look was coordinated yet offbeat, with Adlon in a sparkling black fringed skirt worn with a matching sequin-covered crop top and Smith donning a dapper tux with silver stitching running down the sides of his slacks. The traditionalism of Adlon’s pink corsage found its compliment in Smith’s ripped-from-the-runways mix…
Portland, Oregon might be getting a new MLB team courtesy of Ciara and Russell Wilson. The Seattle Seahawks player made the announcement on Twitter. “MLB to Portland! Let’s Go!!! @Ciara & I are pumped to be Owners, Investors, and Partners in bringing @MLB to Rip City!” read his tweet with a link to a lengthy letter by him to explain their latest money move. In the letter, Wilson revealed he and Ciara will be part owners of the Portland Diamond Project, an effort to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. He also spoke about his personal memories of going to…
After its wide release Friday morning, Kanye West has revealed the credits for his new album, ye. Guests on the record include Ty Dolla Sign, Jeremih, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, and 070 Shake, as The New York Times points out. Nicki Minaj leaves a voicemail at the end of closing track “Violent Crimes.” Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon was also involved. He said the track “Wouldn’t Leave” started off as a jam with Phil Cook. “Phil on piano and Jupiter synths and me on some op-1 gospel samples,” he tweeted. There have also been rumors swirling about unconfirmed guests. For example,…
According to a new report, Rihanna is no longer seeing Saudi businessman, Hassan Jameel. Reports claims that Rihanna called off her rumored relationship with the billionaire, because she “gets tired of men sometimes.” Whether or not this is the actual reason for the break-up remains to be seen, but it’s pretty relatable, nonetheless. The site’s source also alleges that “Rihanna and him were together for a while,” but that it was the Fenty Beauty creator that ended the relationship.: “It was a good relationship, but now it’s over. Of course Rihanna broke his heart. That’s what she does: break[s] men’s…