Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny will miss this weekend’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, it was confirmed Tuesday, after his appeal against a three-match ban was dismissed by the Football Association. The 31-year-old French central defender was sent off against Everton on Sunday for a reckless first-half challenge on Enner Valencia. Despite his absence, Arsenal still ended their Premier League season with a 3-1 home win, although results elsewhere meant they failed to qualify for Europe’s lucrative Champions League. Koscielny’s absence is a further setback for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, with the Gunners boss already having fitness doubts over two other defenders…
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A “numb” Manchester United will honour the victims of the Manchester bomb attack with a minute’s silence and black armbands at Wednesday’s Europa League final, the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said Tuesday. United flew out to Sweden with Manchester still reeling from an attack which left 22 people dead and 59 injured after a bomb went off following the end of a pop concert by American singer Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena on Monday. Woodward, asked for his reaction, told United’s website: “Words don’t really do justice for how we all feel. We’re numb. The events were sickening…
The Kano anti-corruption commission has said that the evidence against the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is still intact. A source at the commission also said “That the State Assembly stopped the investigation just two weeks after its commencement is like giving us the go ahead to continue where we stopped.” The Chairman of the commission, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado said “Our commission is empowered by section 6 of our laws to investigate whoever, no matter his position and as for this matter what I will say is that we have not destroyed our evidence. We have them intact,…
The Senate has condemned the increase in rape and domestic violence cases in the country. This is following the motion made by the Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah titled: Urgent need to investigate the alarming rate of rape and sexual assault against women, children and vulnerable people across the country. He said “The Senate notes the frightening increase in cases of sexual violence, notably rape, where more than half of the victims are minors, children below the age of consent. “The Senate further notes that in most of these cases, the perpetrators are usually familiar neighbours, employers of…
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said that President Buhari could not be treated in Nigeria because of the bond he has with his doctors abroad. The minister also called on Nigerians to pray for Buhari and not to make wrong insinuations about his health. Adewole also said that there is no cause for alarm, adding that Nigerians should respect Buhari’s choice to go abroad for treatment. According to Daily Post, he said “One thing we must realise is that health is a complex issue. There’s what we call patient-doctor relationship; there is also a bond between the…
Who needs a Hollywood pitch meeting when you’ve got the internet? A film that fans literally willed to happen is coming to fruition. A source close to the production confirmed to CNN there’s a forthcoming film starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o, helmed by “Selma” director Ava DuVernay and written by “Insecure” star Issa Rae. Things are still in the early stages, but here’s why we can thank Twitter for this bit of #BlackGirlMagic. It all began in April, when a photo of Rihanna and Nyong’o taken at a 2014 fashion show started making the rounds with the caption, “They look…
It may not be Halloween yet, but Future Zahir still had a frightening good time this weekend! The son of Ciara and her ex, rapper Future, celebrated turning 3 with a monster mash — er, bash — modeled after the animated movie Hotel Transylvania 2, along with face painting (the birthday boy’s first ever!), hula hoops, a bounce house and more. For the occasion, Future was decked out in a black-and-white outfit that seemed a clear nod to a skeleton, complete with matching makeup that showed off his face “stitches.” A balloon artist seemed to be on hand for the…
When The Voice crowned Chris Blue as the season 12 winner on Tuesday, it was a massive victory for his coach, Alicia Keys, as well. After weeks of putting up with boasting and jocularity from stalwart Voice coaches Blake Shelton and Adam Levine, Keys mentored Chris through a season of serious competition and became only the second female coach to win The Voice after Christina Aguilera in season 10. Blue and Keys opened up to reporters after the finale, and the “Girl on Fire” singer said she’s really most excited for beating Shelton. “I gotta be honest…it’s a great dream…
Kylian Mbappe has told Manchester United and the rest of Europe’s elite clubs that he needs to be guaranteed regular playing time if they want to sign him from Monaco this summer. The 18-year-old is reportedly on Jose Mourinho’s summer wishlist but the United manager will face competition from Real Madrid, who have already submitted a £103 million bid to Monaco ahead of the upcoming window. Mbappe, who only has two years remaining on his current contract with Monaco, has attracted interest following his stunning performances for the Ligue 1 champions this season. Having finished his breakout season with 26…
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann says he is willing to leave the La Liga club to win titles and will decide on his future this summer. On Monday, the France international said there was a “6/10” chance he could join Manchester United. But Griezmann, 26, told French outlet L’Equipe that England, Germany, China and the USA were all possible destinations should he leave Atletico. “Today, if I have to move it will be no problem,” he said. “I’m ready to go.” Atletico finished third in La Liga and were knocked out in the Champions League semi-finals by Real Madrid. “I…
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly made a bid to sign Monaco star Bernardo Silva, according to reports. Silva, 22, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks. French outlet Le 10 Sport claimed last month that Jose Mourinho made the Portugal international a priority transfer target for this summer. While Canal+ suggested this week that United have moved ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to sign Silva after holding advanced talks with the player himself. But France Football claim there has been another twist in the transfer saga with United now making an…
Nigerian DJ, Jimmy Jatt, shared this adorable photo with his graduating daughter, Oyindamola Amu. Oyindamola graduated from the State University of New York at Old Westbury on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Sources say she was studying Marketing Communications. “#prouddad #prouddaddy #fatherswithdaughters,” Jimmy Jatt captioned the photo.
Chika Ike releases new photos for the ad campaign for the third season of her reality TV show; African Diva. The Nollywood actress, producer/ entrepreneur shared the shoot as tease for the Season 3 of the reality TV show. Wearing natural hair in a soft pouf she chose a bronzy makeup featuring soft smokey eyes and pink ombre lips sporting a sequin monostrap dress going sans accessories showing off her soft features.Wearing natural hair in a soft pouf she chose a bronzy makeup featuring soft smokey eyes and pink ombre lips sporting a sequin monostrap dress going sans accessories showing…
Adekunle Gold has released the visuals for his collaboration with British-Nigerian singer, Moelogo. This release comes shortly after his exit from YBNL. Adekunle Gold jaunts through the city of London, UK with his love interest in the colourful visuals. The video was directed by Moe Musa.
Super stars Beyoncé and Jay Z threw a baby shower tagged “The Carter Push Party” for the upcoming birth of their twins. And was it lit? From the elaborate and colourful African-themed prints, to a star-studded guest-list, Queen Bey showed off her baby bump in a series of snaps on Instagram. The Queen Bee shared some romantic photos of herself and Jay Z rocking the dancehall. The ‘Sorry’ singer was dressed in a sarong and fruit-filled headpiece while her bare belly appeared to be painted with Henna. Jay Z, on the other hand, was dressed in an all-white outfit. The…
Yemi Alade shows off fierce double denim look and she’s showing major skin. The singer took to Instagram to show off the look; a body grazing playsuit with zipper down details paired with a brooch off her jewelry collection collaboration with Bland2Glam. She paired the look with fishnet stockings and knee high stiletto denim boots and a bold updo, red lips and glowing makeup look and dark sunnies while showing off skin in fierce poses.
Tiwa Savage has released the video of her new single ‘All over’. The BabyFresh-produced single which was released in April, has been receiving positive reviews. The colorful visuals which was directed by Patrick Elis, and shot in Miami, Florida, captures the singer in romance season, as she eulogizes her love interest with passion and sexiness.
Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated his commitment to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Speaking during a march against corruption in Abuja on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Magu said a ‘deadly cabal’ is bent on taking Nigeria back to the dark days of corruption. The EFCC czar promised to fight corruption with the last drop of his blood. “If we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria. But we will not allow that because we will fight it with the last drop of our blood,” Magu said. “More gains have…
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has refused to apologize to Senate President, Bukola Saraki and would prefer to remain suspended instead, reports say. Ndume was suspended on March 29 over a petition raised against Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye. According to The Nation, the Senate has assured Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima that it would recall Ndume, who’s from the state, if he apologizes. “The governor, the Emirs and our leaders have had audience with the key figures in the Senate but they gave us only a condition that Ndume must apologize or write a letter of appreciation,” a source…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode says “it is all over” for President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari is currently in London on an indefinite medical vacation after months of ill-health. Fani-Kayode made the comment in an article titled “The sons of perdition and the lamentation of the blind.” Read it below: Instead of responding to the words of Eric Joyce, the former British MP who told the world via his twitter handle on 19th May that President Buhari had died in a London hospital, Deacon Femi Adesina, the Special Advisor to the President on Media, in an essay titled “They Learnt Nothing…