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…
Author: David Folami
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…
Mathew Ekiende recently turned 50 with his wife, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrating him. The veteran actress took to her Instagram page on Friday, March 23, 2018, where she posted photos of herself with her pilot husband and wished him a happy birthday. “Happy 50th to A Unique, Different, One in a Lifetime Man. King Matthew Ekeinde. President of Aquatic Jungle Inc. Capt of Many planes and My heart. I usually forget it’s Our Wedding Anniversary too…WOW! 22years! Thanks for My wakeup Gifts Hb! This picture captures How we started and where we still are. In his presence. I love you Honeyboy.…
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the actions of some African leaders that failed to attend and sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement as criminal. President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa and nine other countries failed to sign the deal, with an excuse to consult more stakeholders on the agreement. Obasanjo, who attended the event criticised African presidents who refused to sign the trade pact, saying their excuse is ‘mere flimsy excuse and criminal. “I am surprised that any African leader at this point in time will be talking about either not understanding…
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has said he is a promoter of internal democracy in political parties’ activities and will not compromise on it. He was reacting to what is happening in Ekiti where Gov. Ayo Fayose, has declared that his deputy is Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the July governorship in the state. Fayose had foreclosed the party’s primary election for the candidate, claiming that God had directed that the deputy governor would succeed him. “Even when politicians say we want internal democracy, they are coming with their own agenda. “The internal democracy is to the extent that you…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has urged supporters of PDP and APC to embrace transparency in the ongoing councillorship by-election in the state. Mr Kola Ajayi, the Chairman, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of allegations of electoral malpractices witnessed in some polling booths in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area. Ajayi said that such development was retrogressive. “It started well, but what I hear now is giving me some concerns. “I learnt that there are some polling centres where people that are not supposed to vote are casting votes. “LASIEC has been preaching…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State said it had set up a four-man committee to recover properties of the party from unauthorised persons. Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya said the committee was constituted by the State Working Committee (SWC) to recover properties of the party and take inventory of such properties for proper documentation. The statement named Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya as the Chairman of the committee, while Prince Femi Osedimbola, Mr Olutayo Babalayo and Mr Raphael Adetimehin are members. It said that the step was to ensure accountability and transparency in the party. “The party admonished the committee to diligently…
Northern elders have rejected President Muhammadu Buhari as their candidate for the 2019 general elections. They said Buhari’s leadership has failed the region and, therefore, must be replaced by competent persons. The northern leader also said the current administration lacks strong will to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, rural banditry and herdsmen/farmers clashes that have claimed many lives in the region. “We demand immediate and decisive steps to improve the security of lives and economic assets in the North by the federal and state governments. Too many communities are at the mercy of attacks from sundry groups of criminals who…
Aisha Wakli popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ recalls how she relentlessly pleaded with the abductors of the 110 Dapchi girls to release them. She said, “I mounted pressure, I keep on begging them. I really pleaded. “They promised me they were gonna release them that I shouldn’t bother myself, I shouldn’t cry, so I was very happy [when they did]. I thank God.” Multiple reports claimed that four of the girls died in captivity from trauma while Boko Haram failed to return one, Leah Sharibu, because she refused to denounce Christianity and convert to Islam. The Inspector-General of Police,…
Dino Melaye has rejected reports that he fled Nigeria over his issues with the Nigerian police. Reports have it that Melaye, whom the Nigerian police said may be declared wanted, fled the country and plans not to return until there is a change of government at the federal level and his state, Kogi. The report also said Melaye warned the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other senators to fight for him, failure of which he would bring down at least 30 senators. He said, “For the records, I did not flee Nigeria and have no reason to flee my country…
Ibrahim Idris has said that the remaining Dapchi girl, Leah Sharibu, who was not released because she refused to convert to Islam, is on her way back home. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Saturday, March 24, confirmed that Sharibu’s release is imminent. He stated this an interview with journalists at the Military Command and Control Center in Maiduguri where he visited the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole. “As of 3pm, we heard that they were 20 kilometres from Dapchi,” a resident who pleaded anonymity was quoted as saying. Another source said; “The news that they are bringing back…