Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out a move for Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil. Mourinho, who worked with Ozil for three years at Real Madrid, has previously hailed him as “the best No. 10 in the world.” The Portuguese coach has struggled to find a player to fill the role at Old Trafford. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a £30 million signing from Borussia Dortmund 18 months ago, is expected to be left out of the squad again when Manchester United face Ozil’s Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday evening. Reports have it that Ozil has not made a decision about his…
Author: David Folami
Serie A leaders Napoli finally gave up their unbeaten start to the season as Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain returned to haunt his former club with the only goal in a 1-0 win. Higuain was a major injury doubt before the game after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left hand earlier this week, but was named in the starting XI by head coach Massimiliano Allegri. The visitors started brightly and Higuain – who left Naples for Turin for 90 million euros in July 2016 — almost broke the deadlock with just four minutes on the clock after being…
Jose Mourinho said he will still look to Romelu Lukaku to score Manchester United’s goals, despite the Belgian’s current goal drought that has seen him score just once in his last 11 games. Mourinho said: “He is going to score soon, no problem. He is going to score soon. “If it’s Saturday, Tuesday, next week, I don’t know but he is going to score soon. No problem at all. No problem at all. “For me the most important thing is team work and he is second to none in giving everything he has to the team, scores doesn’t score, it’s…
Jose Mourinho insists he is “not surprised” Pep Guardiola did not receive any punishment for encroaching onto the pitch during Manchester City’s win over Southampton despite being sent off for a similar offence earlier this season. Asked at a news conference on Friday whether he was surprised at the lack of consistency, Mourinho, who did not receive a touchline ban after his sending off at St Mary’s, said: “Surprised? No. Not surprised.” But asked to clarify why he was not surprised, the 54-year-old declined the opportunity, adding that he did not want to land himself in trouble with the FA.…
Keylor Navas is not bothered by reports that Real Madrid are lining up a bid for Athletic Bilbao’s rising star Kepa Arrizabalaga in the winter transfer window. “One doesn’t know what is going to happen in the future but I’m the one who is here now. I have to be calm and enjoy myself.” He said: “I hope we can continue to win many more titles and continue to enjoy this experience. “What is very clear to me is that through work I will continue to give my best, not to convince those that don’t believe in me, but rather…
Fresh off the release of his sophomore album – “High Star”, Hip-Hop force – Yung6ix dishes out the visuals to one of the standout songs on the LP – “Gbe Seyin” featuring raving afro-house singer – Niniola. The video was directed by Unlimited L.A
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed and thanked Wizkid for winning “The Best International Act” award at the just concluded MOBO Awards. “When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well. My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me. Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative.Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria. And the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more…
Amazing voicist and Next World Music artiste Jaywon follows up his single ‘Jomi Joromi’ with a solo performance, back just in time for the festive season with a new tune celebrating one of the biggest names to do indigenous Nigerian music, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. The collaboration which features Olamide is titled ‘Ayinde Wasiu,’ Produced by Emzo, mixed and mastered by Marqai with guitar by Henry Alabi.
Ice Prince is back in our faces with his latest single ‘Replay’. “Pass me the cognac, Pass me the Ice, Pass me your body, make I make you feel right,” he sings. The Masterkraft-produced song is an Afro Pop/Hip-Hop delight that should get you going from your very first sound.
After recent controversies in the Naija rap industry, Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga releases a follow-up for the titled ‘Your Father’. The song features hotshot Dice Ailes, who’s currently demolishing the charts with ‘Otedola,’ and is produced by Ckay.
Mr. 2Kay has gotten himself a brand new Mercedes Benz sedan car and is super excited about it. The singer took to his Instagram page Wednesday, November 29, 2017, where he shared a photo of the brand new car and captioned the photo with a quote “God’s blessings I see everyday………P R A Y F O R M E……..#graftonstreetz #betterlife #prayforme>” This is coming after the drama which the singer has been surrounded by over the last two months. It would be recalled that Mr. 2Kay was robbed and beaten to a pulp after he performed at the “Buckwyld ‘n’…
Stella Damasus has steppped forward to recount how she was abused mentally and psychologically in her past relationship. “I wrote a blog a while ago called DATING MY ABUSER, and was shocked at the number of women who sent emails talking about the abuse they had faced. My heart was so heavy as I realized how bad things have gotten and how silent we have been over the years. One woman’s email really touched my heart and that is why I decided to share another experience. “Stripping myself naked in front of the world is not an easy thing to…
Caroline Danjuma has come out to say she is disappointed that Nigerian celebrities skipped the protest on the slave trade in Libya. “So highly disappointed .. you are the voice of the masses .. those of you here in Lagos couldn’t spare 15 min of your time. posting one or two pictures because you want followers .. if you can’t fight for the masses then stop seeking for their attention … you only shout when you need them but when they need you , you keep mute .. SHAME. I hope the masses will wise up to really know who…
Once famous singer, producer and songwriter Kelly Hansome recently teamed up with African music icon 2Baba for a greatly inspiring track titled ‘Open My Way’ produced by Kelly himself with some help from Zippy a member of his Ugly Beatz production ensemble. The track is a cool blend of Afro-pop and R&B which both singers have mastered well over the years. Since Kelly Hansome unleashed the fire beat for Mr Senator by the African music icon 2Baba, fans have been asking for a collaboration between both stars. 2017 has been a good year for Kelly Hansome who dropped the well-received…
Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated hip hop artistes, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly called Wizkid, and David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, on their award wins at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO). Via Femi Adesina, the president praised both for bringing pride to the country with their hard work. The statement read, “President Buhari joins the teeming fans of the artistes in Nigeria and all over the world in celebrating the highly deserved and meritorious recognition, which saw WizKid winning “International Best Artitse” award, while Davido picked the “Best African Act”. “The President affirms that both singers have showcased the rich talents in…
The Libyan government has rejected responsibility for the alleged slave trading of trafficked human beings going on in the country, describing the media coverage as “fierce and blind campaigns”. After a CNN report uncovered the dehumanising abuse of African migrants in Libya who are being reportedly sold for around N145,000 ($400), the international outrage has grown to deafening heights. According to a statement released by the Embassy of Libya in Nigeria, the Government of National Accord said the issue of human trafficking is one that the government has been battling for years. The government claimed that the country itself has…
Muhammadu Buhari has left the country again for Jordan to attend the a 2-day counter-terrorism summit tagged Aqaba Retreat. The summit will take place in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba between December 2 and December 3, 2017, hosted by King Abdullah II of Jordan. The tweet read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for Jordan to attend the #AqabaRetreat Counter-Terrorism Summit from 2-3 December 2017.” A statement by Femi Adeshina also read The statement read, “At the meeting, the President is expected to share Nigeria’s experience on terrorism and its spread across West Africa, with a view to soliciting…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has dumped the rulling party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Baba-Ahmed, however said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was “corrupt and incompetent.” When asked about the government’s effort to check corruption in Nigeria, Baba-Ahmed said: “The government is lying”. “The government of Buhari was established by looted funds and over 80 per cent are from the PDP; his so called fight against corruption is a ruse,” he said. Baba-Ahmed Alleged that the “APC administration lacks principle and vision” and “came to power without any concrete plan for Nigeria”. He said he has moved back to…
Kashim Shetima recently discussed call for restructuring. His words: “People are talking about artificial intelligence, other nations are talking about nano technology or robotics engineering but unfortunately, the topical issue in Nigeria is restructuring. Restructuring my foot! To hell with restructuring. “Let us improve on governance, let us work for the people, invest in education, create jobs for our people, this madness will stop. “Restructuring my foot! To hell with restructuring,” the governor exclaimed during his remarks at the event which took place in Abuja on Thursday, November 30, 2017. “Let’s focus on governance . Let’s invest in education, let’s…
Former militants in the Niger Delta have hailed President Buhari for allocating N65b to the amnesty program. The ex-militants also passed a vote of confidence on Buhari, following what they termed his commitment to develop the Niger Delta. According to reports, they also hailed the commencement of work on the Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State. Mr. Bull Ifiemi, the spokesman of the ex-militants also said that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s efforts to empower the youths of Niger-Delta, is yielding result.