Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic’s 7-1 Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain presented more encouragement than their seven-goal thrashing by Barcelona last season. He said: “We conceded seven goals in Barcelona when I first came in and I was very disappointed after that. “But in a strange way, I thought there were lots of good moments in this game. “We made a great start which gave us belief, we started the game well, defending strong with good focus and quality. “We gave the ball away in midfield and of course that gives them the opportunity to get the goal. “I was…
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Jose Mourinho says Manchester United were made to suffer for not taking advantage on a “perfect” first-half performance after Basel scored a late winner at St Jakob-Park. He told a news conference: “The first half was a perfect half without the goals. “It was perfect, and it was difficult to repeat in the second half. We knew that the opponent would try a different reaction. “Frustration starts in the first half. I was counting to my assistants, one, two and three, then four and five, then Martial, six, Fellaini, seven. “We go to half-time 0-0 and put ourselves in this…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the first player to represent seven different clubs in the Champions League when he came on as a 74th-minute substitute for Manchester United in their 1-0 defeat to Basel on Wednesday. It was the 36-year-old’s Champions League debut for United after helping them to win the Europa League last season. The former Sweden international made his Champions League debut for Ajax and has gone on to play for Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. Although he has won league titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France he has not won the Champions League.…
David Unsworth has said he does not need a timeframe to be put on his stint as Everton’s caretaker manager. When asked on Wednesday if he was aware of any update with regard to the managerial situation, Unsworth — who has expressed his desire to have the job permanently — said: “No, no change that I’ve been told. “We just continue to the next game and we do that as passionately as we have done from the start. No change at the moment.” Unsworth was then asked if he needed a timeframe put on how long the current arrangement would…
The Young King Nasty is here again with words to play with the Nigerian ‘Mad over you’ crooner and together, trust them to Run your Town with the brand new track ‘Said’.
John Legend and wife, Chrissy Teigen have announced that they would soon be having a new addition to their beautiful family. Chrissy Teigen who did the announcement, took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, where she posted a short video showing her baby bump with her little daughter obviously trying to know what’s in her mom’s belly. Chrissy Teigen took to her Instagram account where she celebrated her wedding anniversary with her husband and music star, John Legend. John Legend wasn’t left out as he too wrote about their beautiful marriage so far on his Instagram page.…
Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, one half of the defunct group P Square has announced the signing of a new manager. He shared photos of himself with his new manager Emem Ema on Instagram. Emem is a former rapper and singer. She was a part of the girl group Kush, with TY Bello and Lara George. After splitting from the group Psquare, Peter Okoye has quickly launched his solo career. He has two singles ‘Cool it down’ and ‘For my head.’
Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that he personally took 2Baba to see Kenny Ogungbe to sign him to Kennis Music. He said in reply to 2Baba’s earlier tweet where he asked Eedris and Blackface Naija to continue their ranting. According to Eedris, no matter what Blackface Naija must have done to him, 2Baba should have at least helped when he lost his kid, got divorced from his wife and got evicted. Eedris Abdulkareem went on to talk about the impact made by Blackface on 2baba’s career, revealing that he (Eedris) was persuaded by Blackface to introduce 2baba to Kenny Ogungbe, who…
Yemi Alade has released the album art and track-listing of her third studio album “Black Magic”. The damsel shared the art with a dramatic visual via social media. Effyzzie Music Group has also made the 15 track album available for pre-order on Apple Music/iTunes. The LP arrives after the enormous success of her sophomore album “Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman”, and her gigantic debut “King of Queens” which saw the electric performer embarked on an extensive world tour in support of these sets, won numerous awards, break records and achieved a number of feats for African and…
JAY-Z has given a little girl in the United States of America the hope of becoming a president in the future. “At this very moment America is way more sexist than they are racist, but you young lady, you got the potential to be the next president of the United States, you believe that,” the rapper said. JAY-Z’s latest 4:44 tour stop also saw him present hundreds of tickets to foster parents and children from the local area. Back in September 2017, it was reported that Jay Z and longtime friend business partner, Kanye West were in talks to resolve…
Mercy Johnson isn’t joking with anyone who is wishing that her marriage would crash like other celebrity marriages. The atunning actress revealed this when a fan posted a comment on her Instagram page after she had posted a video of herself and husband, Prince Odi in which she was singing for him. “This your husband dey shack you ooo, me u no go end up like Tonto dike ooo,” the fan had written on her page. Well Mercy Johnson wasn’t having any of those comments as she had some not really nice words for the fan. “bros go chop grass…
Mr. 2kay has finally spoken about Burna Boy’s involvement in the robbery and battery assault he experienced in the hands of armed robbers. According to the music star who spoke through his manager, James Silas, while granting an interview with E-Daily, he had called out Burna Boy over his views on pastors in Nigeria during an interview. “The arrested suspects confessed that Burna Boy contracted them through a third party to teach Mr. 2Kay a lesson because he granted Hip TV an interview, where he corrected Burna Boy for saying negative things about Nigerian pastors. 2Kay said Burna Boy shouldn’t…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has some few words of advice for the latest celebrity couple in town, Banky W and Adesua Etomi. “Dear Banky and Adesua, After Capetown, everyone leaves…it’s just you two. My darlings if possible, stay off social media a bit. Communicate continuously. Preserve your friendship not just your love. Even as you two have now become one, don’t forget to respect your individuality. We love you and are rooting for your special Love,” she wrote. This is coming a few days after the wedding between Banky W and Adesua Etomi which was held on Sunday, November 19, 2017, in…
Juliet Ibrahim has stepped forward to reject claims that she has tied the knot with boyfriend and rapper, Iceberg Slim. “Wow! @iamicebergslim and I have received so many congratulatory messages and well wishes, we must say the love and support are unbelievable! However, we will like to inform the general public that we are not married yet. When we decide to go down that path together, we will certainly be the ones to let the world, our friends, family, supporters, and fans know. “The image circulating isn’t a court wedding photograph, it is a leaked behind-the-scenes image which was taken…
Yakubu Dogara has asked the Nigerian and Italian governments to enforce drastic measures to fight human trafficking as the Mediterranean has become a death trap for many people in pursuit of greener pastures in foreign countries. He said, “Anyone forced into deep retrospection over these multiple regrettable tragedies cannot but ask these questions: What makes a young boy or girl leave their families and subject themselves to this terrible ordeal? What are the possible solutions to this inhuman trafficking in persons? Have the relevant authorities in Nigeria and Italy done enough to stop this crime against humanity? “The Mediterranean has…
Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday said that Nigerians possessed the most talented entrepreneurial attributes globally. According to him, such important aspect of providing the right entrepreneurship industrial base as the missing link that has retarded the growth of the nation’s entrepreneurship sector. He said the entrepreneurship sector presently lacked the required certification tailored toward the specific need of the society. “It took into account the most important features of our lives as Nigerians. We are the most talented young people any where in the world. “Our young people are talented, they are ready to learn and they are prepared to be entrepreneurs.…
Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that oil producing communities in Nigeria have experienced untold hardship. Wike also begged the lawmakers to ensure that the bill sorts out critical issues so there will not be problem after it is passed. He also revealed that the Niger-Delta environment has been corrupted as a result of crude oil exploration operations. Wike said “Our people have suffered so much. When people do not understand what we experience, they criticise needlessly. I don’t think you will take our challenges lightly. I think this bill will cure a lot of environmental challenges in the…
Senator Biodun Olujimi has blamed the clash between four security agencies in an attempt to arrest Ayo Oke and Ita Ekpeyong in Abuja on the President Muhammadu Buhari’s “lack of control” over his government. His words: “The EFCC went to the residence of the former director general of the SSS Ita Ekpeyong to effect an arrest and the Director of State Security stopped the EFCC from arresting him. That created environmental brouhaha. The whole environment and neighbours were stopped from lawfully gaining entrance into their homes because of this confusion. “Same yesterday, the EFCC wanted to arrest the former DG…
Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the bloody terrorist attack that has claimed the lives of over 50 victims in Adamawa state. A press statement signed by President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described the attack as “very cruel and dastardly”. The statement read, “The President enjoined the people in the entire North-east to be more vigilant and report suspicious persons to security agencies in order to avert further attacks on soft targets by the terrorist group.” The president has also ordered the deployment of more police officers to combat the scourge of unknown gunmen terrorising the…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made known its plans to support Nigeria to access Crop Insurance, to fasten the impact of climate change in the country. The President of the AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina revealed this recently. “When it comes to Climate Financing, what we will do is to support Nigeria, especially to have access to Crop insurance.” “A lot of pastoralists actually needs to have insurance as well because lack of access to water can become a big problem because of drought.” “Also, I have being a big supporter of the need for the global climate financing mechanism…