Asari Dokubo has hailed retired General Theophilus Danjuma over his recent comments. Danjuma recently asked Nigerians to defend themselves against killers. The former minister of defence also said that the security apparatus in Nigeria has been compromised. Dokubo said “I’m so happy with Danjuma’s comment. Few weeks ago, I talked about some of our political elites including Danjuma and he has roared, there is an earthquake, everywhere is unsettled. “We have to appreciate some of this people that have conquered their fears. He spoke the mind of those who are too afraid to speak. “This is a challenge to people…
Author: David Folami
Three thoughts from Wembley on England’s 1-1 draw with Italy in England’s final friendly before the provisional World Cup squad is released in May. Two friendlies against the faded aristocracy of European football, a win and a draw, and Gareth Southgate will probably enter the last few weeks before he names his England World Cup squad with a sense of quiet satisfaction. The result was almost an afterthought, but it’s the progression of his team that will please Southgate, more than the 1-1 draw with Italy. Jamie Vardy had given England the lead, before VAR once again encroached into our…
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said that Robert Lewandowski will definitely remain with the club next season. Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern’s top scorer, and Real Madrid and Chelsea are also long-standing admirers of the Poland captain. “It’s well known that I like to make a bet every now and again,” Rummenigge said. “I’ll gladly take the bet that Robert is 100 percent playing for Bayern Munich next season. “Robert is an extremely important member of our team and, perhaps, the best striker in Europe.” “I like to recall 2008, when we received what was an amazing offer at…
David De Gea is excited about facing fit-again Lionel Messi in Tuesday’s friendly against Argentina. “We want to face the best players and Messi is one of them,” the Manchester United keeper said in Monday’s news conference.”As a goalkeeper it’s a challenge to face Messi.” “We are going through a good spell,” De Gea said. “We have to maintain this line and hope to arrive in the best form possible at the World Cup. “We have a wonderful group, we get on well together and that is also transmitted on the pitch. We have ambition, enthusiasm and a great group.”…
Lothar Matthaus is of the opinion that Jurgen Klopp can end Manchester City’s stranglehold on silverware in much the same way he did when Borussia Dortmund broke Bayern Munich’s dominance. Matthaus believes Klopp proved his methods have worked before and can do so again. “Maybe City has more money but I know the mentality of Klopp, I know the mentality of his team. They work very hard,” said the former Bayern midfielder after a 5-5 draw in the Legends match at Anfield which is set to raise more than £1 million for the LFC Foundation, Liverpool’s official charity. “Liverpool has…
Eden Hazard has said he is “good” at Chelsea and “for the moment, I’m there” despite speculation over his future. He has previously indicated that he would welcome a switch to Real Madrid to play for Zinedine Zidane, also suggesting he would be open to a reunion with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. He said he remained focused on his club’s Premier League and FA Cup campaigns. “I have always said I have two years left on my contract, that I’m good there,” he said ahead of Belgium’s friendly against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. “There are two…
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s second-half brace secured a 2-0 win for Serbia against a disappointing Nigeria at The Hive in London on Tuesday. The Super Eagles made four changes to the team that beat Poland 1-0 in Wroclaw on Friday, with the quartet of Tyronne Ebuehi, Chidozie Awaziem, Ogenyi Onazi and Ahmed Musa introduced to the line-up. Mitrovic might have opened his account in the first half, but his effort was ruled out despite his header appearing to cross the line before Francis Uzoho desperately scrambled to gather. Uzoho did well to save from Mitrovic, Dusan Tadic and Branislav Ivanovic, and the…
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has made no secret of his desire for his boys to emulate the Teranga Lions’ previous World Cup team and write their own history in the tournament, but is downplaying his side’s changes of reaching the quarter finals. After ending their 16-year wait for a return to the top table, Cisse is confident that they can make up for last time, as they begin their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Uzbekistan in Casablanca on Friday. “It’s already been 16 years!” he told FIFA, “and we haven’t qualified for a World Cup since then. “In…
Isco netted a hat trick as Spain romped to a 6-1 victory over Argentina in Madrid, where Lionel Messi again watched from the stands. Argentina, also without Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero because of a knee problem, should have gone ahead in the eighth minute. Romero also picked up an injury after being caught in the chest by Costa’s boot during the collision, and the Manchester United keeper was replaced by Chelsea’s Willy Caballero in the 24th minute. Argentina went close when Giovani Lo Celso played a neat one-two which released Meza into the Spain penalty area, but the Independiente…
Ronaldinho has said that he was “48 hours” from signing for Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson targeted the Brazil star after selling David Beckham to Real Madrid in 2003, and United were close to concluding negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain before Barcelona stepped in. “It almost happened with United,” Ronaldinho said. “It was a matter of 48 hours, but Sandro Rosell had told me way before I got the offer: ‘If I become Barca president, will you come?’ I said yes. “It was only a matter of details with United when Rosell called to say he was going to win the…
France got back to winning ways on Tuesday, beating Russia 3-1 in St Petersburg, but Kylian Mbappe and other players admitted that there is still a lot of work to be done to be ready for the start of the World Cup in June. Following the match, Mbappe said: “The most important was to win. It’s always important to break some records but I’m not chasing them. I played in the centre tonight [in a 4-3-3 formation] and I had players around me in Ousmane [Dembele] and Anthony [Martial] with whom it is easy to combine. “We need to get…
Kim Kardashian captured a sweet moment between her husband, Kanye West, and their daughter North while attending the March for Our Lives protest in Washington, D.C. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 37, shared a black-and-white photo of the duo, with the 4-year-old on top of her rapper father’s shoulders on Sunday, March 25. She captioned it, “What an amazing day yesterday to take my daughter to Washington DC to see our future leaders speak. Having my daughter march along-side her grandfather and parents was a day I hope she remembers forever.” The Wests were in our nation’s capitol…
Chrissy Teigen has stopped using Snapchat. The Sports Illustrated model – who is expecting her second child with husband John Legend, with whom she already has 23-month-old daughter Luna – has decided to avoid the social media app after Rihanna accused the company of shaming victims of domestic abuse. Chrissy – who is an avid Twitter user – wrote on the micro-blogging site: “I stopped using snap. The update, the constant complaints of people not being able to find me, plus the Rihanna poll…no bueno (sic)” ‘Work’ hitmaker Rihanna – who was assaulted by her then-boyfriend Chris Brown in February…
Jamaica me crazy in love! Beyoncé and Jay-Z were sitting in style during their trip to Jamaica on Friday. The heavyweight music couple was wearing colorful ensembles while being photographed on the sandy beach in Kingston. The pair has been busy filming content on the Caribbean island nation for their upcoming On the Run II Tour, which they announced earlier this month. It is believed that the PDA-filled moment is part of a photo shoot for a promo package for the tour, reports TMZ. During the oceanside sesh, Bey donned a multi-colored two-piece suit with a plunging neckline as she…
Known to excessively flaunt on his social media game, rapper Bow Wow‘s recent tweet has once again set off the platform. Posted earlier this evening, Bow Wow’s recent tweet implies that Drake has made the move over to the Three Stripes from Jordan Brand. “Shout out my family at @adidasoriginals and my boy Drake at adidas for hooking me up and keeping me fly in the latest,” reads Bow Wow’s caption. Bow Wow hasn’t been shy about trolling for some online attention, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him doing it again. Rumors of Drake leaving Nike’s Air…
Lil Wayne is back with “Vizine,” an introspective, head-bobbing cut from a music/shoe partnership with clothing brand Ethika. Weezy is one of many rappers on Ethika’s RGB Mixtape 2, the follow-up to the first tape that came out in February 2017 and featured Meek Mill, Lil Durk, 21 Savage and others. Each song comes with an artist’s signature pair of Ethika sneakers. “Vizine” — along with Lil Skies and Rich the Kid’s “Creepin” — is among the first peeks at this year’s mixtape, and so far it delivers. On the follow-up cut to January’s Dedication 6: Reloaded, Wayne gets personal,…
2Baba and Annie Idibia got hitched today, March 24, five years ago. Sound Sultan shared a photo of the celebrity couple, celebrating them on their special day. 2Baba and Annie are currently in Ghana after the Nollywood actress surprised the singer with the trip to celebrate their anniversary. Annie Idibia revealed earlier that she was about to surprise the music icon with the aid of Efe Omorogbe and a couple of other guys. She took to her Instagram stories where she posted how she was able to pull through the surprise getaway, with a video to go with it which…
Amber Rose and 21 Savage have gone their separate ways. Reports have it that Rose has confirmed the reports that she has broken up with the Atlanta rapper. According to the same reports tho, a reconciliation is very possible. The model turned mogul said this during an interview with “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” on REAL 92.3. “I love him, I really love him, and I miss him, I think about him every day,” she said. “I can’t say that I’m single because, in my heart, I still love him. For me to say, I’m single means I want to go out…
Davido has jetted out with girlfriend, Choima Avril, in what he describes as a “take bae to work” day. He shared a photo of himself and his girlfriend, seated in a private jet with friends around them, today. The love story between Davido and his girlfriend, Chioma might just be one fairy tale as they release cute photos they shared in London. Davido who was in the UK for the London edition of the #30BillionConcert, was spotted with Chioma Avril and it was clear that they are having a swell time. The beautiful Chioma can be said to be in…
After the wedding ceremony of Aliko Dangote’s daughter, Fatima and ex-police IG, Abubakar’s son, Jamil, it’s no surprise that we all want to be like the Nigerian billionaire and his cronies. Daddy Freeze wants you to know that listening to Christian leaders such as Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo, will not get you there. He said that the clerics cannot lead anyone to heaven as they do not know the way to get there. He also noted that the likes of Bill Gates, who was at Fatima’s wedding, and Aliko Dangote, are exceptional human beings. He was even…