Marcelino will have to watch Sunday’s game against La Liga leaders Barcelona from the Mestalla stands. The 52-year-old was handed his marching orders in the 62nd minute for protesting too much to referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) banned him for two matches and although Valencia presented evidence to have the punishment reduced, their appeal failed. Marcelino will be absent from the dugout on Sunday and for next week’s encounter at Getafe. A statement from the Competition Commitee of the RFEF read: “Having evaluated the visual and written allegations presented by Valencia CF, we consider that…
Author: David Folami
Jupp Heynckes has quickly ruled out staying beyond next summer at Bayern Munich, despite president Uli Hoeness saying that he might extend his stay. Asked if Heynckes could stay on at the end of the season, Hoeness said on Friday: “I believe it is possible, yes — nothing is ruled out.” Heynckes said: “I don’t know why Uli said what he said. “We have an extremely clear agreement and that runs until June 30, 2018, and that is the way it is staying. I don’t want to comment on this every week. That’s pretty clear.” Bayern slipped to their first…
Arsene Wenger has said that Mesut Ozil has a “more determined attitude” since returning to form for the Gunners in recent weeks. “Mesut Ozil has worked hard and he’s extremely fit at the moment,” Wenger said. “That’s why you see him sharp, the quality of his technical aspect is always there but he has added a more determined attitude and that’s what you want from him. “Football today is very demanding on the mental and the physical aspect. Mesut today is in a much better shape than he was before.” But Wenger knows that coming away with three points at…
Terry G returns with this new tune entitled “Ori”. Vintage Terry G is on display on the street-tailored tune. The track was produced by P Minor.
Yomi Fabiyi has explained why he refused to meet the woman who accused him of sexual harassment. A meeting was reportedly scheduled by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs, between Fabiyi and his accuser, Eniola Omoshalewa Eunice. However, the actor failed to show up. According to Fabiyi, who had earlier promised a prize for whoever could find his accuser, he only wants to meet her for the first time when she has been arrested by the police. He also added that he was not ready for any mediation that will jeopardize his reputation. On November 12, 2017,…
Ufuoma McDermott has explained that sexual harassment has everything to do with power and nothing to do with gender. She also said that sexual harassment, a scourge which must be removed, exists everywhere. There’s no saying that it belongs to one sector or one group of people. “I think sexual harassment probably exists everywhere, not just in Nollywood and not just in Hollywood. It exists in the medical world, it exists among the politicians. It’s a scourge and we need to stop it. There’s no saying that it belongs to one sector or one group of people.” “A lot of…
Ali Nuhu will receive a special recognition award at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON). According to the executive producer of the Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, Nuhu deserves the recognition for being the only Northern actor to cross over to mainstream Nollywood. “Apart from that, he has inspired an entire generation of Northern youths to see a career in Nollywood. He is a true and constant Northern legend, not just a star,” he said. Oloketuyi also described Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as a bankable actor, who broke into the industry at an early age. “There was no contest in her choice…
It’s a bold assertion to make that Rihanna had the best year of any pop star in 2017 considering Rihanna didn’t do much related to the actual vocation of pop stardom. She didn’t tour. She didn’t release an album. There wasn’t even a single and there’s no hint that we should expect one anytime soon. She’s far removed from the days where she was releasing records at an almost annual rate. Yet, while other stars increasingly take time between album cycles to enter some sort of fame-hibernation, Rihanna has kept herself both in the public eye and busy with other…
With Maleek Berry set to go on his First Daze of Winter European tour, the talented UK-based singer and producer unleashes the first single off his forthcoming #FDOW mixtape titled ‘Pon My Mind“.
Burna Boy who has been linked in an investigation being conducted by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) concerning the robbery of Mr. 2kay is not on the run from law enforcement officers, his rep has revealed. The individual spoke to interviewers stating that the dancehall sensation is currently focused on his music. The ember months are times when a demand for musicians go on an increase and that has been occupying him according to the source who disclosed this on a condition of anonymity. His father had earlier represented him after he was summoned by the police but the force…
X3M power vocalist, Praiz unleashes new music for the end of year festivities. As expected at this time of year, the talented singer serves up something on the commercial spectrum titled ‘Show Me Love’.
A publicist to actress Funke Akindele, has dismissed rumours suggesting that she had given birth to twins. The representative, Mr. Biodun Kupoluyi claimed it would have been obvious if she indeed delivered new babies. According to the spokesperson, her body will have manifested signs that she was expecting. “Don’t mind those people. They’re only imagining. You can not hide a pregnancy for long. And when you deliver, people must surely know. So, delivering a set of twins in London is not something one can hide at all.” Akindele got married to rapper and filmmaker, JJC Skillz, in the year 2016…
Davido is in form, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Here’s the video for ‘Like dat’, shot by DAPs.
Lauretta Onochie, the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari has said former Vice President Abubakar Atiku has only returned to his vomit by resigning from APC. She wrote, “No matter where we go, our hearts are always at home. It’s not different for Alh. Atiku Abubakar Home for him is PDP. Wherever he goes, just like footballers on loan, who can decide to stay or return home, Atiku always returns home, just that this time, he’s returned to his vomit” In the early hours of Friday, former second man in Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar had officially resigned his membership with the…
Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the people and government of Egypt over the Friday attacks on a mosque in North Sinai that left 235 worshippers dead. He said the attack further highlighted his position that terrorism has no relationship or respect for any religion, and should be visited with the full wrath of the law. “The President reiterates that the workable panacea to such mindless and irresponsible attacks on citizens would be a global joint action that continually shares intelligence, simulates scenarios and regularly updates on both local and international threats. “President Buhari prays that the almighty God will receive…
Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom finally presented 2018 budget of N651.50 billion to the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly for consideration. Reports have it that the budget is higher than 2017 figure 0f N485.79 billion with N165.71 billion. Emmanuel said that the total projected recurrent revenue for the year was N289 billion as against N188.50 billion estimated in 2017. He said that the Bill christened “Budget of Consolidation on Industrialisation” , was expected to drive the state government’s industrialisation policy to logical conclusion. The governor said that the preparation of the budget was guided by the International Public Sector Accounting…
Rilwan Akiolu was in Zaria recently where said that training and re-training of teachers was important to keep them at par with their counterparts worldwide. “For instance, this issue of teachers failing examinations in Kaduna, for me, there should be training and retraining of teachers. “This will make us get the best of them that can compete anywhere with their counterparts,” the royal father said. Akiolu urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of genuinely praying for the country as this would help solve a lot of problems in the country. “My opinion on the government of the day is that…
Prof. Ben Ayade, has advised the National Assembly to live up to its responsibility of repositioning the country’s economy. “The way Africa is driven is a function of our leadership and governmental structure which is what we are to discuss today – restructuring.” “Therefore, you are in position in history to make or mar Africa because Africa is looked through the windows of Nigeria.” “I want to use this opportunity to thank President Muhammadu Buhari who came to carry out the ground-breaking of the construction of the deepest sea port in Africa.” “In all of these great expectations, none of…
Femi Falana, has debunked claims that he purchased a property in Maitama District, Abuja, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by lawyer and human rights activist on Saturday, November 25, 2017, Falana gave a response to reports which quoted Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) as saying the said property worth N1 billion was sold to “a Lagos lawyer”. Explaining what he posited as true facts, the senior advocate of Nigeria said the property was one of the assets used as collateral of a loan obtained from Bank PHB by A Group Properties over…
Dr Orji Kalu, said on Saturday that President Muhammadu Buhari might not be interested in getting an automatic ticket to re -contest. “Buhari himself is not even looking for automatic ticket. “He is a man that is very fair and free in what he does. “And his feeling is that if any candidate is willing to contest against him, he should come out. “So President Buhari is also feeling that an automatic ticket for him is not right. “He believes that the political space should be opened up for other people who also want to contest and he wants an…