Senator Isa Misau has alleged that a minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet is working on a move to remove Senate President Bukola Saraki from his position. “When we were on holiday, so many people were going behind that they should try and remove the senate president,” Misau announced. “During this holiday, a minister that was spearheading that thing. What is the reason? They said that the senate president would leave APC that they should create problems for him (Saraki). What kind of country is this? Everything is about religion and tribe,” he lamented. “So many appointments in this government…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with visiting Gambian President, Adama Barrow, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday. Barrow, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since his inauguration as Gambian President on January 19, 2017, arrived the presidential Villa at about 11.50a.m. PMB hosted Barrow to a lunch after bilateral discussions. Buhari played a key role in ensuring smooth democratic transition in The Gambia even when Jammeh refused to step aside.
Saul Niguez has said his team still believe they can turn the tie around, despite blowing a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 at home to Sevilla in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. “This was not at all what we wanted,” Saul said. “We went for the second goal to try and kill the tie. “Their equaliser was a bit of bad luck with the deflection. Then we must be more attentive with what happened in the second goal. “There is still 90 minutes to play in Seville, and we still believe. Fair or not…
Zinedine Zidane has said he cannot imagine Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club next summer but will stay out of any contract negotiations between the player and club president Florentino Perez. “I do not imagine Cristiano anywhere else,” Zidane said. “He is at his club where he should be. Everyone loves him here. I cannot see Madrid without Cristiano. I am most interested in the sporting side, and as always, in a difficult moment for the team, he is there. “We know that people can talk and debate outside, but inside, Cristiano must just think about playing — as he has…
Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Barcelona’s 29-game unbeaten streak was ended by rivals Espanyol 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. There were few real pluses for Barcelona on a cold, damp night on the outskirts of the Catalan city. If we’re clutching at straws, youngster Carles Alena should benefit from being involved in such a fiery game, while Rafinha made his first appearance in nine months after recovering from a meniscus injury. Once again, there were too many passengers. Denis Suarez and Aleix Vidal, in particular, were unable to step up after being included in a…
Paris Saint-Germain remain 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after disantling Dijon 8-0 at Parc des Princes on Wednesday. 8 — Emery sent out a strong starting XI but rotated in places and got a superb performance in return. The Spaniard’s decision to persevere with Giovani Lo Celso in deep-lying midfield was particularly inspired. GK Alphonse Areola, 6 — The French shot-stopper was not called into action too often but when he was, he was assured between the sticks. DF Thomas Meunier, 4 — The Belgium international was disappointing. Whether he was a bit rusty — unlikely,…
Peter Stoger has said he expects Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain at the club this month despite speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal. Stoger said “I’d like to think that” when asked if he thought the striker would remain at the club. Stoger also said “a lack of understanding” was behind Aubameyang’s suspension from the squad for Sunday’s draw against Wolfsburg. “Disappointment is the wrong word for it,” Stoger said. “It’s rather a lack of understanding, because I can’t really comprehend such a behaviour. But admittedly I am not the only one. “I actually got to know him as…
Gerard Pique has agreed a new contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2022. Barca announced the defender’s new deal has a release clause set at €500 million. Pique joined Barcelona as a 10-year-old in 1997 before leaving to join Manchester United in 2004. He returned to his hometown club in 2008 and has since won La Liga six times and the Champions League on three occasions. Pique was involved on Wednesday as Barca lost for the time this season since the Spanish Super Cup, going down to local rivals Espanyol in the Copa del Rey,…
Inter Milan and Sevilla are interested in signing Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge this transfer window, a source has said. Sturridge has made just five starts in all competitions this season as he looks to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad this summer. Sevilla and Inter have both registered their interest in the 28-year-old to Liverpool, the source said. Reports in Italy claim Inter would prefer a straight loan deal, which would enable them to strengthen their attack for the second half of the campaign and assess whether or not Sturridge could be a long-term option for them.
Jose Mourinho will sign a new contract at Manchester United. The club says an announcement is not “imminent,” while Mourinho’s representatives are more optimistic. The bottom line, though, is that it will get done. Mourinho is still dealing with the problems that come with chopping and changing. The team he picked to play Stoke on Monday included players signed by four different managers. There are members of his squad he would not have signed; others he would have kept have been sold — Angel Di Maria and Javier Hernandez to name two. An extended stay at Old Trafford should allow…
Antonio Conte has insisted that the video assistant refereeing (VAR) system must be improved after watching his nine-man Chelsea team narrowly overcome Norwich City in a dramatic FA Cup third round replay at Stamford Bridge. He said “I think that we need to improve if we want to use this new system. “The referee took quickly a decision to book Willian. That means you don’t have doubt. If we want to improve we have to wait to check with the person who is watching the game and then, if this person is sure 100 percent that it is simulation, go…
Arsene Wenger has said that a swap with Manchester United of Alexis Sanchez for Henrikh Mkhitaryan is “likely to happen” in the next 48 hours — but didn’t rule out the deal falling through and having the Chilean play for Arsenal on Saturday. Wenger said: “It can happen, it can as well not happen. … If it doesn’t happen, he [Sanchez] will play on Saturday. I’ve worked on transfers for 30 years, so it is likely to happen. But at any moment, at any minute, things can break down. “That’s how the transfer market is. As long as it’s not…
Mr 2kay has announced the title of his upcoming sophomore album along with the cover photo, the track list and the pre-order link on iTunes. The singer made this announcement via his Instagram page. The album is titled “Elevated” and contains 14 tracks, with a bonus song. Some of the songs on the “Elevated” album include his earlier released singles – ‘Belema’, and ‘Pray for me’.There are a number of collaborators on the project. They include Reekado Banks, Cynthia Morgan, Efya, Harrysong and Lil Kesh. Mr 2kay will be sending a special gift to everybody that pre-orders the album on…
Cassper Nyovest agrees with M.I Abaga that the Hip-hop movement of South Africa is leading the continent. He said “Yes, South African Hip-hop is in the forefront of African Hip-hop in general. It might not be as popular as it is in South Africa in Nigeria. But I know for a fact that the rappers from Nigeria are kinda unknown in SA,” he says. “If we talk about crossing over, I know that a lot of people in Nigeria know about my music. I know that in Kenya and Ghana it’s the same thing. “I’m not just talking about me,…
Kemi Adetiba has announced a host of talented actors starring in her sophomore movie, “King of Boys.” “King of Boys” reunites Adetiba with Adesua Etomi and Sola Sobowale, after they worked together in her directorial debut, “The Wedding Party.” The movie also features popular rappers Ill Bliss and Reminisce in their movie debut roles. Others include Paul Sambo, Osas Ajibade, Toni Tones, Sani Muazu, Demola Adedoyin, Akin Lewis and Omoni Oboli. Kemi Adetiba’s first feature film “The Wedding Party” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), as the opening film of the City-to-City Spotlight. After years of directing great…
Gifty is interested in returning to the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house as a contestant. The former housemate said she doesn’t mind returning to show as a fake housemate. “I crazily missed being in the Big Brother Naija reality show. If I am going to make a wish, it is definitely gonna be going back to the house, even if na to be fake housemate joo. Me no get shame ooo. Cuz as I don talk my own, make God hear persin prayer.” On Sunday, February 19, 2017, Gifty became the fourth housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija show.…
In the past one year, Cassper had not taken a break. In May 2017, the rapper dropped “Thuto,” his third studio album which was a follow-up to 2015’s “Refiloe.” The album went gold on the first day, physical copies sold-out from all the stores. In a few months, it hit platinum status. “It kinda showed people a different side of me, a side that I have always had, but people didn’t know I could write and rap like that,” Cassper says. “It was very personal, mellow, and very musical, with less club joints…it’s 7 months later and people are still…
Banky W and his wife, Adesua Etomi have taken time out and are relaxing in Jamaica. This might be the pair’s official honeymoon. The cute couple posted photos of the amazing city, Montego Bay in Jamaica. Banky W posted a photo on his Instagram page on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 while chilling beside the sea of the beautiful Island while Adesua also posts a photo of the same place on her Instagram page on the same day. They are already enjoying the joys of marriage and the fun didn’t start in Jamaica as they had earlier stayed back in South…
2face has paid a condolence visit to the government of Benue state over the attack on herdsmen which led to the death of over seventy people. He also took some photos with the state governor and his cabinet. 2face Idibia has been vocal about the herdsmen crisis that has been going on in the state. At the Soundcity MVP Awards he spoke about it while on stage. This will not be the first time that 2face will be visiting his state to either pay condolence or assist in helping the plights of his people. It would be recalled that in…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde turns forty soon and she is planning on making the celebration a big one. The beautiful actress who will be turning forty on February 7th, 2018 has a number of events lined up to mark her birthday. The birthday celebration which will be a five-day event kicks off on the 7th of the February with a ‘Give And Let Give To Widows And Orphans’ event. This would be followed by Couples Retreat themed “Reciprocative, Respect, Mental Health And Avoiding Slavery In Marriage” on the February 8th, 2017. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is one of the most talented actors to…