Zinedine Zidane said that Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw at home to Tottenham set up a “final” where the Group H winner is likely to be settled at Wembley in two weeks’ time. Raphael Varane netted an own goal under pressure from Harry Kane and gave the Premier League side a lead midway through the first half, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalising from the penalty spot before half-time after Toni Kroos had been felled by Serge Aurier. “Now there is a return game at Wembley and we will go there to try and win it,” Zidane told a news conference after…
Author: David Folami
Robert Pires has described Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil as “a warrior who wants to win something” but believes he is pissed by the club’s lack of summer signings. “Ozil is a warrior who wants to win something, and currently he makes the impression that he’s annoyed Arsenal have not assembled a squad which can win something,” he said. “They only spent money on Alexandre Lacazette. That’s not enough to compete for the top spots.” “It’s incredibly difficult to consistently remain at the top in England,” he said. “But I still believe in Arsenal and first of all in Arsene wenger.…
He rose to fame after years of busking and playing gigs with his 2012 hit Let Her Go. But despite his huge success with the acoustic song, Mike Rosenberg, who goes by his stage name Passenger, said the film Frozen and its signature song almost clouded the triumph. ‘That flipping film has ruined my life’, the English singer-songwriter told The Project co-host Peter Helliar on Wednesday night’s show, referring to the Disney film’s track Let It Go. ‘You have a big song, you think “At least get the title right”… but thanks Frozen,’ he added sarcastically with a thumbs up…
Angelina Jolie will produce and lend her voice to Walt Disney Pictures‘ live-action/animated hybrid The One and Only Ivan, based on the 2011 Newbery Medal-winning book written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. She will voice the role of a baby elephant named Stella. Here’s the official book synopsis: “Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself. Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever…
She flaunted several risqué outfits to showcase her famously sexy physique on stages and red carpets throughout her glittering career. But Rihanna revealed on Friday that her outfit choices are frequently dictated by her ‘fluctuating’ body type – saying that from one week to the next she can go up or down a dress size. The singer confessed that she has to think about whether she is having a ‘fat week’ or a ‘skinny week’ when considering her wardrobe. “I actually have had the pleasure of a fluctuating body type, where one day I can literally fit into something that…
Beyonce was reportedly considered for a role in Disney’s live action adaptation of Beauty and The Beast, after she previously collaborated with director Bill Condon. 11 years ago, Condon directed Beyonce in the big-screen adaptation of Dreamgirls, which remains her only performance in a big screen musical to date. Now, he’s admitted that he tried to get her onboard once more for Beauty and The Beast for the role of speaking feather duster Plumette. “I even tried to get her into Beauty & The Beast, but it wasn’t a big enough part”, he said. “She would have made a good…
Benjamin Obadje popularly known as Spellz celebrated his birthday on Wednesday the 11th of October 2017. His wife and fashion Entrepreneur, Dije Obadje threw a special surprise party for him at their residence which was a star-studded event. It was a night of fun, drinks, laugh, food and dancing. Among the celebrities who turned up for the birthday party include Wizkid, Waje, D’Prince, Dammy Krane, Juliet Ibrahim, Iceberg Slim, Layole Oyatogun, DJ Exclusive, Legendary beats, Del B, Lilian Afegbai, Layole Oyatogun, Dr. Dolor.
Skales is out with the official music video of his latest song ‘Agolo’. Directed by Lucas Reid, the video displays the streets of Ojota in Lagos and hints about the energy of youths and children dishing out street dance moves. ‘Agolo’ is a blend of Yoruba traditional sounds and acoustics that makes it suitable for contemporary and traditional dance steps. On the release of the song, Skales said “I decided to do something truly African, something dance, something hip, with a tinge of the culturally old school.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband, Matthew just cannot stop dazzling fans. The Nollywood actress and her hubby took some time out to relax but they did more than that after pics showed them having lots of fun all by themeselves. Omotola shared photos of her fun day with her hubby via her Instagram page on Sunday, October 15, with the caption: “Sunday sweetness… work hard, play harder.#thecaptain and the leading Lady. #Honeyboy n #Omosexy” In some of the snaps, Captain Matthew seemed unable to keep his hands to himself as they frolicked in the pool, with wide smiles plastered on…
Davido has declared that he has forgiven those who accused him of wrong. This might be him referring to media houses and persons who commented about the unfolding matter. The singer was however full of appreciation to people who pray on his behalf as raised brows were directed at him by the police. “Thank you to everyone that prayed for me!! And to those that didn’t maybe you forgot lol … We thank God in all … now let’s get back to the music !! burn demmm!!!.” In another post specifically directed to media agencies, he wrote, “Any media house,…
Amidst all the drama, Tonto Dikeh is still celebrating her son, King Andre who she had for the estranged husband, Churchill Oladunni as he turns 20 months old. “Dear Lord Jesus thank you for the best 20months of our lives…King, you are my miracle, my jewel, my love, my everything.Am dangerously selfishly in love with you.The bond and love share . I only can pray wish and command the best for you my darling…You are a blessing to your generation, You are a light to this world!!!Keep been super amazing Son!!!Mama Loves you #KINGY #JUICYMAN #20months,” she wrote. This affectionate…
Ed Sheeran was recently knocked down by a car in London. The young music star was riding his bike when he got ran over by a car in London and has broken his right arm. Ed Sheeran shared the latest development with an Instagram post showing his right arm wrapped in a white plaster cast, and his left arm strapped up in a navy shoulder bandage. “I’ve had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news. Ed x,” he wrote.…
Peter Obi has confirmed he led campaign to vote out Governor Willie Obiano because the current governor has failed the people. Obi said that Oseloka Obaze would perform creditably, if elected as governor on November 18, 2017. “If you followed my campaign for Gov. Willie Obiano of APGA about four years ago, I promised to lead the campaign to vote him out, if he failed the people. That is what I am doing now,” he said. Obi said that Obiano had so far received N409 billion, including internally generated revenue.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that he’ll never go back to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for any reason. Obasanjo told journalists, “I have told the Chairman that I was in PDP before but not now, God forbid, say when a dog vomits, it will go back to eat its vomit, no. “I have said no partisan politics for me again and not partisan politics, but Nigeria is my passion until death do us part and anything that concerns Nigeria; the good of Nigeria, you will see my involvement.” While maintaining that the meeting with Makarfi was nothing but a…
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja has confirmed it will soon begin full cardiac surgery. Prof. Adewole Oke shared the good news on Tuesday in Lagos that the teaching hospital was working towards to be the hub of qualitative healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Oke said the hospital was focusing on effort to put a stop to the treatment of diseases that could be treated locally; hence, there it was ready to do its best. “We have a government that is interested in the health sector; that is ready to move the sector forward. It has provided enough infrastructure…
Yahaya Bello of Kogi has said his administration will ensure they bring ”no work no pay” policy into practice as workers in the state vowed to continue with the industrial action embarked upon since Sept. 22. He, however, described those workers still not working in the state as “political civil servants’’, saying that only workers who resumed work would be paid their salary. “Those workers that are still on strike are political civil servants; real civil servants are coming to work. “We are trying our best to keep up with the payment of salaries. “There is no denying the fact…
Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, October 17, received three young kids who prayed for his recovery when he was being treated in the United Kingdom. One of the children, Mary Jammal, 12, parted her lunch and pocket allowance of N5,785 to Buhari’s campaign in 2015. Another girl, three-year-old Maya Jammal had made a video, where she prayed for the President’s recovery – the video went viral at the time. Also, Aisha Gebbi, 10, wrote a personal letter to the President, describing herself as his “biggest fan.” Buhari hosted the girls at the State House in Abuja.
Yahaya Bello has described workers who are currently on strike as ‘political civil servants’. Governor Bello said that the state was up-to-date with salary payment. “The civil servants who are on strike are political civil servants,” Governor Bello announced. “The real civil servants have been coming to work. “Everybody know that we have been up to date in terms of salary payment. We are currently owing August and September as we speak. “Those that come to work shall be paid while the no-work-no-pay order of the federal government would surely be applied to those that do not come to work,”…
Adams Oshiomhole has defended President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged World Bank request. Oshiomhole said: “It is a matter of fact that I was present at the meeting of President Muhammadu Buhari with the World Bank President Dr Kim Jong on July 21, 2015, at the Blair House, Washington DC. “It is rather unfortunate that a patriotic request made by Mr President and borne out of altruistic motivation is now being twisted, manipulated and politicised to suit certain political end. “Mr President made the request against the backdrop of the devastation of the Northeast zone and the need for international…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that the best possible way for the Federal Government to properly check corruption is to strengthen the country’s institutions. She said, “In terms of the fight against corruption, incentives and institutions matter. My experience has been that people in one place are no more corrupt than the other; but if the institutions are not there or they are very weak, then the incentive to be corrupt is stronger. “So, if you have a financial management system that is still cash-based, you open the door for people to manipulate or be able to intrude into the system.…