Mauricio Pochettino has once again insisted he has no qualms with Danny Rose despite him leaving the defender out of Tottenham’s squad for the North London derby. “I think you are trying to find some issue that is not an issue,” Pochettino said. “We analysed the player and we said to the player that we believed it was better to play another player, and [Rose] needs to wait. Like different players that are out, like [Georges-Kevin] NKoudou who was out of the squad today. “It’s not the same if you are training and trying to get fit. One thing is…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he hid the real extent of his injury, and added that if it was known there would be “shock” that he has managed to return to professional football. He said: “In my recovery, I have not rushed anything. I have been following protocol and my schedule day by day. The only secret has been working hard. “Those close to me know what I have been doing — I was working five, six hours a day. When it happened I said giving up was not an option. “I am very proud of the moment, and for everyone…
Antonio Conte said that Chelsea have found a “new balance and solidity” by switching to a 3-5-2 formation after seeing his team crush West Brom 4-0 at The Hawthorns. Eden Hazard capped an amazing individual performance with two goals, while Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso also found the net as Chelsea earned their fourth consecutive win in the Premier League to keep themselves on the fringes of the title race. “This season I think we’re changing something to find a new balance, a new solidity, to have a good balance when we are attacking and when we are defending,” Conte…
A new indigeneous movie, “Ireola.” has just been released. The 2017 movie stars Fathia Balogun, Damola Olatunji, Goodness Usman, Brutus Richard, Rotimi Salami among others. Plot Ireola just arrived from the overseas and the only person she wants to see is Oladipo who is serving a jail term for murder. What’s between these two? Who is Oladapo to Ireola? “Ireola” is written and produced by Goodness Usman, and directed by Okiki Afolayan.
The breakup between the Psquare brothers is now manifesting. Paul Okoye a.k.a Rudeboy begins his solo career with the release of this new single entitled ‘Nkenji Keke.’
Here is a hybrid mash-up from Nigeria to everyone who cares to listen. This is what it sounds like when you have three confident masters of their art in one place. Ladies and gentleman, we present Vector, Samklef and DJ Magnum in this new song, ‘Alhaji’ produced by the hit-making Samklef.
Between sold-out display and viral reviews, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty hardly needs more accolades. Ever since the singer launched her makeup line, fans have been shouting out the inclusive shade range and cool products nonstop. From red lipsticks to soft-focus foundations, the brand has delivered on every single release. And now, it’s been recognized in a major way by Time magazine, thanks to its spot on the 25 Best Inventions of 2017 list. The award will make complete sense to anyone who’s picked up one of Fenty’s Match Stix or Gloss Bombs, but if you haven’t gotten around to checking out…
Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s “Potato Potahto” has premiered in Lagos, Nigeria. The premiere happened on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Filmhouse Imax cinema, Lekki, Lagos. Potato Potato’s Afropolitan themed premiere was attended by cast members such as Joselyn Dumas, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Lala Akindoju, Nikki Samonas and Joke Silva. The premiere which was hosted by Ade Laoye, was also attended by Mo Abudu, Betty Irabor, Hilda Dokubo, Kate Henshaw, Uzor Osimkpa, Kunle Remi and Ufuoma McDermott. The movie was first screened at the prestigious Cannes International Film festival in May, and has since screened at several other festivals. Potato Potahto” tells the story…
Les Roses Rogues boss, Reminisce, has followd up the lovely ‘Ponmile’ single with this street jam. This is titled ‘Do you feel it?’ and features explicit lyrics of Remi saying to a certain female, ‘O n Ke, O n ka, O n Touch E, Do you feel it?”
Not more than twenty-four hours after its release, Mr Eazi shares the official dance video to his new single “Pour Me Water”. As usual, the reception has been great.
Following the breaking of news of Yvonne Nelson’s pregnancy and delivery, we have expected news of her baby daddy. Latest reports seems to have answered that. On Monday, November 13, the cute young man who was identified as Jamie is indeed a photographer based in London. As earlier reported, Yvonne Nelson welcomed a baby girl a few days ago but the Ghanaian actress is yet to confirm the news.
Maleek Berry might still be enjoying life as he took a nice picture with football living legend, Ronaldinho recently. Maleek Berry rise to stardom over a short period of time has been as a result of his hard work and zeal to break into an already established music industry in Nigeria. This can be seen a recent TEDx Talk in Peckham, London where the artist was privileged to participate and speak .Maleek Berry posted the video from the conference where he was able to speak to little kids about his life, journey to music and stardom. The British-born recording producer…
Shatta Wale wants the world to know that he is done with Nigeria. He took to Snapchat to talk about President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian music industry. In the video clip he shared on social media, Wale promises never to return to Nigeria. Shatta Wale went on to rant about being considered cheap in Nigeria, calling out Wizkid and refusing to acknowledge him as a superstar. Of course, the news has now led to the usual Nigeria versus Ghana argument on social media, as Nigerians and Ghanaians trade words.
Mrs Rita Maduagwu, The Speaker, Anambra House of Assembly has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election . The speaker, who said that the turn out of electorate was impressive, commended voters for complying with all electoral laws during the electoral process in the area. Maduagwu said that the voters had done their beat and advised INEC to ensure that the electorate’s votes count. She also begged relevant agencies to work towards ensuring satisfactory democracy in the state to maintain the peace which exists in the state.
Alhaji Garba Umar, former Acting Governor of Taraba said he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) because there was no justice in his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I under studied APC over the few years and I have come to the conclusion that it is a place where Justice is done to all manner of people” he said. Garba also said he decided to join APC to help in restructuring it to enable the party capture power in Taraba, come 2019. He urged to the people of the state to stand with APC in the build up…
Peter Kishira recently said that the era of money politics is done for with the way local government election was conducted in Kwara state. He noted that for the first time money was not circulated to mobilise the electorate. The deputy governor blamed the poor turn-out on the inability of politicians to dish out money to the people. “When we talk of the low turn-out, it could be as a result of what we experienced in those day where people were mobilised with money, which forced people to vote and all that. “But as you can see, money was not…
Hon. Duben Onyia has endorsed the candidacy of Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel for the office of National Chairman of PDP. He mentioned that the electoral success of the People’s Democratic Party in the forthcoming elections depends largely on its choice of Chairmanship at the National Convention slated for December 9, 2017. He also said any attempt to impose anyone by whatever means, without being pessimistic, will be the end of the party. “As far as I’m concerned, I will stand against any form of imposition and should allow the people to make their choice,” Onyia said. Welcoming Otunba Daniel to…
Ike Chidolue, spokesman of Tony Nwoye, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra has said everyone knows about the tension in the state as the governorship election nears an end. He also talked about the ongoing election, also said there are “some questionable incidents going on”. “Well it’s an election, we expect it to be how it should be. Everyone is aware of the tension – the members of IPOB’s threat. There are some questionable incidents going on,” Chidolue said. Continuing, he said: “INEC is doing the best they can. On paper, they did the best they…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has asked for support for the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Dr Gani Adams whom he described as the symbol of Yoruba unity. The monarch said his part is done in addressing the division among the Yoruba race by doing what the people wanted in giving them the Aare Ona Kakanfo of their choice. He said it is now left to the people to give the Aare the necessary support that will make him deliver on his mandate. He expressed his joy over his choice of Gani Adams as the Yoruba Generalissimo, declaring that…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers said yesterday that he would ensure he brings all his electoral promises to pass by completing all ongoing projects in the Ahoada local government area. “We are making promises because the people of Ahoada deserve projects, I can assure you that all the projects awarded in this area must be completed before the end of our first term,” he added. Wike mentioned that all the developmental projects that hs started under his administration across the state were designed to improve the living condition of the masses. He stressed that Eze Ekpeye Logbo remained the key traditional…