Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said striker Alexandre Lacazette has “similarities” to Ian Wright but still has to improve on his aggression to really [erform like] the Gunners legend. “Yeah, there are similarities,” Wenger told Arsenal’s official website. “Maybe Lacazette is a bit less aggressive than Ian Wright but hopefully he will get that because in England you have to survive. “Up front is a very difficult position because you get harsh treatment sometimes. But he looks to have shrewdness and overall I believe if the team plays well he looks always to be at the end of some interesting…
Author: David Folami
Jose Mourinho will not face further FA sanctions after being dismissed during Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday. The United manager was sent to the stands by referee Craig Pawson in the closing stages at St Mary’s after being told by fourth official Mike Jones that he had strayed onto the pitch. Mourinho had been trying to reshape his team as Southampton launched an attack and briefly stepped over the touchline. However, the FA has decided Mourinho will face no further punishment. Bryan Robson had previously said in response to the incident it would have been “a disgrace”…
Jurgen Klopp has said Philippe Coutinho’s reemergence into the Liverpool side has been made easier by the nice reaction from fans. Coutinho did not feature in the first six matches of Liverpool’s season as he looked to clinch a move to Barcelona in the recent transfer window, but has since returned to Klopp’s side and received a great reception from the Anfield crowd when he made his return as substitute in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla earlier this month. “It’s not about Coutinho’s character but it says a lot about the relationship with our supporters and Phil Coutinho,” Klopp said.…
Wizkid has entered the Guinness book of world records. He has added his name to the few Nigerians in the Guinness book of world record after his collaboration record with Drake, “One Dance” became the most streamed song on Spotify globally. Wizkid played a key role in the creation of the single. Nigeria’s name was first put on the list in 2006 after Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy) got the record for longest dance in the world. After this, Harrison Chinedu, Chidra Annemega and Obi Ajuanumo also earned records for different achievements. Drake’s “Views” was streamed 2.6 billion times on Spotify in…
Eedris Abdulkareem believes that D’banj was not wise to leave Don Jazzy. The rapper tore into Dbanj for his 2012 separation from Don Jazzy. “The biggest mistake someone like D’banj made was to be so stupid and leave Don Jazzy. You know why? Dbanj no get talent. Na razzmatazz he get,” he said. ‘Don Jazzy has the technical backup to produce D’banj and make him sound very nice. I love Don Jazzy for that.’ Eedris Abdulkareem, during the failed protest proposed by fellow musician, 2Baba, earlier in the year, accused the artist of chasing all the good people around him…
Gbenro Ajibade, an actor who made his directorial debut with the Ice Prince Biopic, will be the host of this year’s Best of Nollywood Awards. Alongside him would be Rahama Sadau, an actress who became popular in the mainstream movie market after a ban from Kannywood in 2016. “Not only do they have the requisite physical demands for such an assignment, they surely do possess the intellectual gravitas to steer it to a safe habor,” Seun Oloketuyi, executive producer of BON said. The nominees for the awards were announced on September 7, 2017, including Sambisa Nzeribe, Gabriel Afolayan, “What Lies…
Lizzy Anjorin is back to her controversial self again. This time around she is saying that most women are born as witches, stingy and also heartless. The devoted Muslim once again took to her Instagram page to give a very lengthy message to support her claims. “99% of women are born WITCH, STINGY & HEARTLESS; moment u ve one woman, stay away from another women, stay away from friends /family, if possible take her to everywhere like your mobile phone.. if u can do all this u will be at peace for the rest of ur life but if u…
Move it on guys, Toke Makinwa might not be interested in getting married anytime soon. She was asked on her Twitter page on September 19, 2017, by a fan if she would ever get married, to which she replied “Been there done that” She recently said that she misses intimacy in her life. In what seemed like a picture from a movie scene which she was watching, the OAP captioned the screenshot as “I miss this #intimacy”. So we kind of wonder how she’s going to get all that intimacy she so desires when she no longer plans to settle…
The end is almost here for “Game of Thrones,” we will see it after just six episodes in either 2018 or 2019. Fans expect the end to happen in so many ways, combined with the fact that the show may never have a satisfying ending. For seven seasons, the people of Westeros have kept fans thinking, speculating how it would end. Here are five possible ways that could happen. 1. The White Walkers end up victorious. As at the latest episode, the Night King is outplaying everyone. The last time we saw the White Walkers, they were set to wage…
Juliet Ibrahim will not back down in her aim to assist the victims of the flood that destroyed major parts of Benue state in August. Thankfully, she is not alone as she is collaborating with another organization, Education as a Vaccine (EVA). She revealed this during her visit on September 16, 2017, to the IDP Camp at the International Market and Akor, one of the communities that were flooded. She met with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Camp Commandant of the Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons, Makurdi, James Iorhuma. She shared that the visit came as a need…
DJ Cuppy has found Mr. Right and isn’t letting him go anytime soon. DJ Cuppy took to her Instagram page where she posted a picture of herself all cozy with an inflammable mannequin, the photo had a caption “Finally Found Mr Right And I’m Not Letting Go.” This of course is a joke. But in In 2016, DJ Cuppy was reportedly in a relationship with Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe. However, Dj Cuppy’s sister, Temi might have found her Mr Right as she is presently in a relationship with Mr. Eazi. The two were recently spotted together at a wedding in…
Oritsefemi released a picture of his mother and his wife (Nabila Fash) on Instagram where he said they both look alike. The singer quoted the picture as “My wife and my mum #lookalike”. Oritsefemi and his sweetheart, Nabila Fash got married on April 20, 2017. He and his woman decided to hold the ceremony at his home in Lekki. Oritsefemi’s wife, Nabila is reported to be a PR expert. It we can remember, the singer went to London in May 2017, to reunite with his wife who had been away from the country since their wedding, back in Nigeria.
Drake might have started a new relationship with upcoming actress, Bria Vinaite. Drake was seen romancing the beautiful actress, who just clinched her first role in a movie “The Florida Project” which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. Maybe that is why Drake has been giving the movie a lot of promos, he even took it one step further by sharing a promo photo of the movie on his Instagram page. Reports have it that the pair spent an evening together at Toronto restaurant, Sotto Sotto, and didn’t leave each other till the following morning, September 12, 2017. Drake…
Chief Martin Elechi has said he was really prepared for probe by his successor, Governor David Umahi, alleging that he had been under investigation since 2015. “I handed over to Umahi on May.29, 2015, participated in his thanksgiving service on June 7, 2015, but received a letter of summon from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 9, 2015. “The petitions, which EFCC sources said were more than 50, were written by the present Ebonyi government through the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. “We visited the anti-graft agency regularly since and the last time I visited there…
Simon Lalong of Plateau has said in Jos that the social media was aiding hate speeches and instigating insecurity in the country. Represented by Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to the Government of Plateau, Lalong alleged that rumours steadily spread all over the social media had often led to bad blood and cause massive confusion. He blamed the tension and confusion that took over Jos, last week, to such news in the social media, and wondered why the war in the South-East could help pandemonium in Plateau “of all places”. “Last week, I initiated dialogue sessions with communities and groups to…
Solomon Dalung has advised youths in Nigeria to be soldiers of peace. “It is therefore expected that we all, especially young people should take it upon ourselves to do all at our disposal to entrench peace in all we say, where we go and in all we do,” Dalung said. “It is in light of what we are discussing, that I encourage every young person to be seen as a Soldier of peace, to ensure peace globally. This is the sacrifice required from us all.” Dalung told Nigerian youths to embrace dialogue rather than war. He also mentioned that the…
Nasir El-Rufai has said the Federal Government has to reconsider and return powers and resources to the states. “The APC set up a Committee on True Federalism to help give structure to the debate, remove the bile and bitterness colouring the matter and transform the discourse into a nation-building opportunity. “The preponderance of opinion is that the Federal Government needs to shed weight and return powers and resources to the states where most government functions can be more efficiently undertaken. For the states to take on these powers, they need to access a greater share of the nation’s resources. And…
Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived the United Kingdom after leaving New York on Thursday, September 21, 2017. This was made known by Femi Adeshina recently. Adesina said Buhari, who left New York where he attended the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, has arrived the United Kingdom safely. “One thing is sure; the trip was to last between last Sunday and next Sunday/Monday. “Though he is going to the UK, everything will still be done within the timeframe of the trip,” Adesina had said.
The Kogi Government has come out to say that the state was now peaceful and safe following its partnership with security agencies to stop the high rate of insecurity that had been experiencing since 2016. The Special Adviser (SA) to Gov. Yahaya Bello on Security, Jerry Omodara disclosed this recently. “Due to government collaboration with security agencies, Kogi is now peaceful and safe because kidnappings, armed robbery, cult activities, assassination and other forms of crime which have been increasing since 2016 have been reduced to the barest minimum. “If the atmosphere is not peaceful there won’t be any meaningful development,…
Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned new police constables against acts capable of rubbishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force. Idris said that the constables must perform their duties in total obedience to the rule of law; while ensuring that human rights of any member of the public would be duly respected. “You must put in your best to ensure that you discharge your duties faithfully as the expectations of the public from you are high. “The police cannot afford to disappoint the public by allowing crime and criminality to thrive. “You will be confronted with a lot of challenges,…