Vincent Kompany has said all of Manchester City’s attacking players have developed Sergio Aguero’s appetite for goals. He said: “These guys are just hungry for more. ‘Kun’ [Sergio Aguero] has always been inclined that way but I think everybody else now up front has a feeling of scoring goals, what it means to be the main man. It is something that doesn’t go away. “Everyone is working hard in training, you can tell, to improve whatever they can to score more goals. That helps the team ultimately. We are in a good position with a lot of guys that want…
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Antonio Conte has said that he has to make some difficult decisions when his players make mistakes, also telling the club website that he is glad he didn’t begin his managerial career by taking on a top job too soon. “As a player, I was very lucky to have so many good managers in my career,” he said. “I remember the first two at Lecce: Eugenio Fascetti and Carlo Mazzone. They were very important for me and my growth. “They used the carrot and the stick with me. I brought this type of management with me to use with my…
Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Henry has laughed off Zidane’s dismissal talk as ridiculous given Zidane’s accomplishments with the club since taking over from Rafa Benitez two years ago. “To even talk about Zizou getting the sack is comical to me with what he has done. “Can he not have a little pause on the run that he had with his team? It goes with the job, because when you don’t perform they ask questions, but come on, he has done a tremendous job.” But Henry defended his countryman’s tactics, pushing some of the blame back on the team for…
A potential return to Borussia Dortmund for Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not on the cards, according to BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke. Mkhitaryan is struggling to save his Manchester United career after being dropped by manager Jose Mourinho following a row between the two men during a video analysis session at the club’s Carrington training ground last month. “I know the economic details of his transfer to Man United like nobody else,” Watzke said. “Only if your imagination runs wild, a return is conceivable.” Inter Milan are keen to sign Mkhitaryan and could offer Portugal midfielder Joao Mario in an…
Jose Mourinho accused his players of being “childish” after Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw with 10-man Leicester. Mourinho was particularly sad at his team missing what he called “joke” chances to kill the game. Mourinho said: “We did everything to win but we lost big chances in front of the goal and not just big chances, also possession moments. I would say childish lost possession. “In the end, no maturity because Smalling was in trouble, he comes out of the game, they put Maguire as an extra man but the players on the pitch cannot react and…
Mohamed Salah is focusing on winning titles with the Anfield club after hitting the Premier League hard so far. In a recent interview, Salah said: “I want to win titles here, I came here to win titles — to win something for the club, for us, for the fans. “I love to win something here. We are working hard every day to win something. I am sure we are going to win something this year.” Salah, who joined in the summer from Roma, has formed a potent attacking partnership with Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Liverpool.
“Wives on Strike: The Revolution,” a sequel to the 2016 “Wives on Strike,” has premiered in Lagos, Nigeria. The premiere held on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Filmhouse IMAX Lekki. The star-studded event was attended by celebrities such as Omoni Oboli, Toyin Aimakhu, Ufuoma McDermott, Williams Uchemba, Alibaba, Alexx Ekubo, OC Ukeje, IK Ogbonna, Hilda Dokubo among others. In the sequel, after losing a member to domestic violence, a group of market women decide to take matters into their hands against their husbands in a bid to stir them into standing up for other victims. “Wives on Strike: The…
Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “ He was a man who enjoyed helping others; very caring and a good family man. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Also, veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani described the late Oloyede as a gem, a professional to the core. “He was a brother, friend and…
Toke Makinwa might have just admitted to almost having relations with Big Shaq? While on a car ride, the OAP shared a snapchat video of herself admitting to almost sleeping with MC Shaq who performed at the annual music concert, Rythm Unplugged, in Nigeria. It is difficult to tell if Makinwa attended the concert and/or met with the viral sensation. She shared other posts where she was seen reciting his lyrics religiously… like Skrrrrrrr… This just might be the beginning of a crush for Makinwa who seems to have a thing for ‘men of the moment’.
Bez has confirmed his plans to release his third studio album in July 2018. His past efforts “Super Sun” (2011) and “Gbagyi Child” (2016), currently still have the attention of fans who will be looking to see him perform some of their favourite tracks at the “Bez Live Concert”, which will see the likes of Aramide, Johnny Drille, Maka and Ric Hasanni share the stage with him on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. “I always try to be the Super Sun in everything I do. My next album obviously will be way better…
This year has been a bittersweet one for Davido. Apart from releasing monstrous hits and bagging international awards, he also lost three of his close friends. He was even accused, allegedly, of knowing about the death of one of them. He had a thing or two to say about this. “Everybody knows what had happened to me this year, especially with the death of my friends. But I just had to overcome it and prevail. It is an amazing feeling when you are able to prevail. “I am happy and I thank God for the great things He has done…
Fans of the Yemi Alade might be aware she recorded a song with Sarkodie on her last album Mama Africa. Titled ‘Ego’, the song, claims Yemi Alade, was supposed to be released as a single with an accompanying video. That failed to happen as the Ghanaian star was “unprofessional and unkind”. “I can count three different countries and three different venues where my team and I had an agreement with the artiste [Sarkodie] in particular and he didn’t come through,” she said, speaking as guest on a chat show in Ghana. “I’ve really tried my best to really not go…
The verbal drama between music star, Kiss Daniel, and his erstwhile record label, G-Worldwide, has taken a new twist. However, the label said Kiss Daniel ignored his father’s funeral because he feared his relatives who were engaged in fetish practices would kill him. The statement read in part: “Immediately the news of his father’s demise filtered in, Emperor Geezy, CEO of the label, authorised that his personal car should be used to convey Kiss Daniel to Abeokuta to attend his father’s burial. “The singer only requested for two days’ leave, and N200,000 to send to his relatives, who had to…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is definitely not in the best of moods at the moment. The beautiful mother of three has cried out over the loss of her Iphone. She lost the phone at Eko Hotel while performing her duties as a judge during the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. The distraught damsel took to her Instagram page saying: “So Sad My New Iphone Red 128g, SN:- DNPT9PP8HX98 was stolen last Night During #MissNigeria at the Eko hotel just as I was rounding up with the Judging duties… Pls If you picked it or know Someone who did? Or someone’s trying to…
Kate Henshaw, “What Lies Within” and “A Trip to Jamaica” have emerged winners at the 2017 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. The 2017 edition of the event held on December 16, at the Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Bolanle Ninalowo won the Best Actor for his role as Jobe in “Picture Perfect,” and Michelle Dede for her role as Fiona in “What Lies Within.” Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) Bolanle Ninalowo – Picture Perfect Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) Niyi Johnson – Okun Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) Tim Ebuka – Akuko Uwa Best…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regret over the frustrating fuel scarcity across the country. The President said, “The fuel scarcity being experienced nationwide is regrettable. I sympathise with all Nigerians, on having to endure needless fuel queues. I’m being regularly briefed, especially on the NNPC’s interventions to ensure that there is enough petrol available during this period and beyond. “I have the NNPC’s assurance that the situation will improve significantly over the next few days, as new shipments and supplies are distributed across the country. “I have also directed the regulators to step up their surveillance and bring an end to…
Ayodele Fayose has asked for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari as Minister of Petroleum. Fayose said that “it is obvious that the President has failed in all ramifications, and he needs to do Nigerians a favour by relinquishing the portfolio of Minister of Petroleum.” He reiterated: “Like I said a few days ago, what the federal government is doing is to create scarcity so that Nigerians will be willing to buy at any price, provided the product is made available.” He explained that they purposely restricted supply of petrol to NNPC alone “to achieve this planned increment of petrol…
A non-profit organization with a United Nations consultative status, the National Rebirth Group (NRG), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting a premeditated script prepared by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aimed at stopping Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello from seeking reelection in 2020. Bekee Igwe has had something to say about INEC. “Why did INEC not react immediately the so called double registration took place? At whose instance did the indicted INEC officials carry out their nefarious act? “Since INEC was aware that Governor Bello was registered to vote, why would he seek a second…
Ike Ekweremadu, has charged the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure transparent and credible primaries, ahead of the 2019 general elections. He blamed the party’s defeat in the 2015 general election on lack of internal democracy that manifested in the imposition of candidates and disregard for the party’s constitution. Ekweremadu delivered a keynote address at the opening of a two-day retreat for the NWC and State Chairmen of the PDP in Abuja. He said: “Another election year is by the corner. The new NWC must ensure that the party does not repeat…
A group, the United Nigeria Group (TUNG), has dismissed as ‘puerile rubbish and detachment from reality’ the allegation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar “is too desperate for power”. A pro-democracy group, “Make A Difference (MAD”, had described Atiku as “a man too desperate for power”. The Executive Director of the group, Lemmy Ughegbe, also questioned Atiku’s integrity for leaving the APC to join the PDP. Responding to the allegations, TUNG said the allegations by MAD are “trashy and devoid of substance for serious political debate”. A spokesperson TUNG, Emenena Bright, said his group was amused by the sheer childishness…