Zinedine Zidane has said he does not want to sign new players this month, instead urging his current squad to return to their best form now that they have “no room left for error” this season. He said that he would not be looking to the market for a quick fix. “As we all know, until Jan. 31, someone can come in — this is the market — but I do not want anyone as I am happy with my squad,” Zidane said. “I remember last year there were no problems like this, as Madrid was doing well, playing well,…
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Diego Simeone has said he could not dispute with the decision to show Diego Costa a second yellow card for celebrating a goal with the fans in Saturday’s 2-0 win at home to Getafe but added that the striker had “transmitted fear” on his first La Liga game since returning to the club. Simeone told reporters that Costa had got carried away after spending so long on the sidelines before his registration this month. “After being six months out [Costa] scores a goal and wants to celebrate with the fans,” Simeone said. “The referee cannot think about the emotional part…
Jose Mourinho has revealed he apologised to Henrikh Mkhitaryan after substituting the midfielder at half-time during the FA Cup victory over Derby County. Mkhitaryan, 28, was handed just his second start in two months against the Championship side at Old Trafford on Friday. However, Mourinho said afterwards his decision had been “unfair.” He told a news conference: “I didn’t like what I did, unfair, he didn’t deserve. “He was playing well, he was not playing bad, he had a couple of mis-possessions, but he was giving a good dynamic to the team and my feeling was that [Marcus] Rashford is…
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that he will make changes for Tottenham’s “magic” FA Cup tie against Wimbledon on Sunday. “We need to assess the players,” said Pochettino. “A lot of players played 90 minutes against Swansea and again tonight [a 1-1 draw with West Ham]. We have three days to recover but it is tough for some players to play again. We will make some changes.” “The FA Cup is special, a special game and special competition,” he said. “They are in League One, but they will be tough to play against. When we played Wycombe [in last season’s competition], it…
Cobhams Asuquo has recorded a very thoughtful song that captures the topmost desire in the heart of all aspiring musicians thus inspiring every talent who aspires to make a difference with their gift. He said: “Over the years I have watched many musicians come from nothing to become the stars that they are today. Last year in particular, saw many people become successful practically overnight; and not just once but many times over. “In the same vein, I also have the honor of meeting some of the most gifted individuals in my experience who have nothing but their talent, a…
Reekado Banks has picked up where he left off in 2017. He started 2018 on a high note by dropping the visuals to his previously released single – ‘Like’ featuring raving Mavin Records first lady – Tiwa Savage and Guitarist – Fiokee.
Lil Wayne closed out 2017 with a bang. After previously releasing a slew of freestyles throughout December, he dropped Dedication 6 on Christmas, a much-appreciated gift for his fans. Still beleaguered by label woes which are holding up his long-awaited Carter 5 album, Wayne didn’t bother throwing potential singles at the wall, he went back to the freestyle format that first ascended him into rap superstardom — and showed that he still has it. It’s fitting that with the dozens of freestyles on the project (and more to come), Lil Wayne, a champion of wordplay, was able to achieve a…
A mere 24 hours after a fabricated story leaked about how Rihanna’s boyfriend Hassan Jameel is “not a fan” of Chris Brown, the same untrustworthy site has made up another tale about how the rapper, in turn, feels the Saudi businessman “isn’t good enough for her.” Much like the first manufactured article, We have learned the outlet has again concocted another phony report, with bogus details about how Brown supposedly feels about the rumors Rihanna’s engaged to Jameel. We’re told no one “close” to Brown shared anything like that with the blog, which has been exposed on several occasions for…
Kim and Khloé Kardashian are known to fight here and there — but on Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, they took it to a whole new level. The argument first sparked during a discussion between Khloé, Kim and Kourtney. Khloé, 33, brought up the “craziest” videos that she had seen of a drunken girls’ night in which one of their friends was allegedly caught pleasuring herself on camera. Kim, 37, insisted that it hadn’t happened — even though she wasn’t actually present for the alleged act, and had already gone to sleep. “Weren’t you asleep that night?…
Tunji Balogun also known as Teebillz recently attempted a suicide which opened up issues relating to his marriage with Tiwa Savage. The label owner explained that a consumption of alcohol played a negative role in his depressed condition at the time. “Depression is a state of mind. I can only speak from my own experience. You start losing interest in a lot of things like your normal daily activities and approach to things you do changes. It will be difficult for you to sleep and concentrate. Depression has different stages depending on how deep it is. “A lot of people…
Mercy Johnson has debunked the speculation going around that there is a crisis in her marriage. “Okay ooo…there is God ooo..in this new year? Hmmmm wish me better na.thats not happening is it your delete?#imustaskpermissiontopostnewpictures#icarryb****tforunaooo#,” she captioned the photo. This latest development is coming on heels of the story that there might be trouble in paradise after Mercy Johnson deleted all her husband’s photos from her Instagram page. Mercy Johnson has one of the most lovely celebrity marriages in the country at the moment because of the public display of love and affection between her and her husband on social…
Dr Sid and his wife, Simi were spotted together at the naming ceremony of Dolapo Oni’s baby. Dolapo Oni and her husband, Prince Sijuwade hosted friends and family for their baby’s naming ceremony and Dr Sid and his wife, Simi where among those who showed up to support the couple. This bold move by the couple shows that they might have put their differences aside and are back together. Simi was also seen wearing her wedding ring at the occasion. It would be recalled that when the news broke of the couple’s separation, Simi was reported to have stopped wearing…
Mr Ibu isn’t one of the happiest people at the moment as armed robbers stormed his residence and got away with his properties and cash. He disclosed what really transpired at his house and said his wife was at home when the robbers invaded his house. He, however, has reported the matter to the police. “According to my wife, the operation started at about 3 am and lasted till about 4:25 am this morning after which they left with all my property and cash,” Mr Ibu said. Sad one for a man that makes everyone happy.
Brad Pitt has bid $120,000 to watch “Game of Thrones” with Emilia Clarke who plays Daenerys in the HBO series, but he lost. He made the offer during the 7th Annual Sean Penn & Friends Haiti Rising Gala. The auction began at $20,000, but got intense as Pitt announced that he would pay $80,000. Pitt made his final bid on the prize, offering to pay $120,000. However, his excitement was short-lived as an unidentified individual outbid him by offering $160,000 to watch the hit TV show with Clarke. The last time fans saw the people of Westeros, Cersei had betrayed…
Tukur Buratai has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun terrorism and other violent acts and channel their energies to productive ventures. Buratai vowed that the Nigerian army would continue to provide opportunities for the youth to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents. “To this end, I call on the youth of northern Borno and indeed the youth of the North East to shun and reject terrorism. “The youth, who are the future leaders, should continue to cooperate with the authorities, army and indeed other security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious persons within their midst…
Chris Ngige has said that President Buhari’s administration has created 8 million jobs since it came into power in 2015. According to Ngige, “There are no white collar jobs any longer. If you are waiting for one, you will wait for a long time. “People are now finding employment in the blue collar jobs, and it is even more profitable. How many of you are aware that the day pay for carpenters and other artisans have increased? “In Abuja they collect as high as N10,000. If they get jobs even if it is five times a month, do you know…
Nasir El-Rufai was a shock guest at the church auditorium of the Latter Rain Assembly headed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s potential opponent in the 2019 presidential election, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday. He had earlier revealed to his congregation on January 1, that God wants him to run for president despite his plan to quit politics for good. The pastor told the Kaduna governor, “I have missed you. It is a good time to come.” Pastor Bakare was notably picked as the running mate of President Buhari when he contested on the platform of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change…
Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to “quietly retire” from politics. Okojie described President Buhari’s reelection campaign as an insult on Nigerians. Okojie accused Buhari of failing to fulfil his 2015 campaign promises to Nigerians. “What has he (Buhari) done in the years he had been in the saddle?” the Cleric asked. “He has performed woefully; that’s the verdict of Nigerians. Let the president respect himself and retire quietly. Coming out to talk of 2019 is insulting not only to those who voted him to power but to all Nigerians. “There are so many problems confronting the…
Yemi Osinbajo has revisited the government’s responsibility, through the armed forces, to defend the territorial integrity of the country. He said the government had the burden to defend the peoples’ rights of existence, religion and other human rights. He, however, noted that some of the rights had in recent times, been challenged by the criminal group Boko Haram, which had killed and maimed innocent people including women and children. According to him, the Armed Forces of the country have lost personnel in various battles to keep the country together, leaving behind widows and children who the populace should cater for.…
Samuel Ortom has blamed the negligence of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for the spate of killings orchestrated by Fulani herdsmen that has led to the death of over 50 people in the state. He said, “Let me be frank. The Federal Government has not done enough. When this incidence started with the threat from the president and secretary of Miyetti Allah, Kauta Hore, who addressed a press conference and issued threats that they will do everything possible to frustrate the Benue State Government from implementing the anti-open grazing law, we quickly drew the attention of the Inspector General of…