Manchester United have unveiled a new away shirt for next season which is based on the one they used from 1990 -1992. For away games next season, Manchester United will wear a black adidas shirt which has a ribbed round neck. The mesh design of the new kit is made in celebration of the ’90-92’ Manchester United which is hated and impossible to ignore according to Adidas. “It’s no secret that the mighty Red Devils dominate and command respect from their opponents,” Adidas said in a statement. “Like the giants themselves, the ’90-’92 Man United away kit is celebrated, hated…
Author: David Folami
Cardiff beckons for Gianluigi Buffon and an elusive Champions League winners’ medal is not the only prestigious prize within the gangly reach of one of the great goalkeepers. At 39, Buffon feared his chance to win club football’s biggest competition might have gone after featuring in losing Juve teams in the 2003 and 2015 finals. But the 2006 World Cup winner has never been one to let anything slip easily through his fingers. His exemplary form this season has been a key reason for Juve’s irresistible advance on the Welsh capital, where they will face Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid…
The N29m (£60,000) of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho was damaged by a thug after he arrived for the club’s end of season bash at Anfield on Tuesday, May 9. Coutinho and his wife Aine arrived the bash in the luxury car which later had its window smashed by a thug. According to Daily Mail, the midfielder and his wife were already out of the car and inside the venue of the party when a man threw a rock at the car, smashing the window. The culprit was said to have gotten away before a police van arrived to investigate the…
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has revealed his gratitude to manager Antonio Conte for reviving his career. When Conte arrived in the summer, Moses was far from Chelsea’s first team having spent three seasons on loan away from the club. This season, however, Moses has made 27 starts in the Premier League as Chelsea look set to win the title. A tactical switch by Conte to his favourite 3-4-3 formation turned the Nigeria international into a wing-back where he has impressed so far. “He (Conte) didn’t say to me, “Do I fancy playing wing back?” He just put me in there,…
Britain and the United States on Friday said Boko Haram was preparing to kidnap foreigners in remote northeast Nigeria, which is in the grip of a food crisis caused by the conflict. The Foreign Office in London said it had received reports the Islamist militants were “actively planning” to seize foreign workers in the Bama local government area of Borno state. Both said in travel advice that the affected area was “along the Banki-Kumshe axis”, which is near the border with Cameroon. The US embassy in Abuja said in a message to its nationals that the report was “credible”. Boko…
Actress, Omoni Oboli has asked her fans to shower prayers on her family after losing her father who died in a car accident. The movie producer who recently celebrated her 39th year birthday wrote about the loss on Instagram yesterday as she hoped to find comfort in God. “The devil is a liar, pray for me and my family,” her post read. This is coming three weeks after another Instagram post where she reminisced about a good time she had with her father in Asaba, Delta State, where she was promoting her new movie, “Okafor’s Law”. “Throw back Tuesday with…
China Super League club Tianjin Quanjin have denied reports they signed Chelsea striker Diego Costa for a record-breaking 90 million euros ($99 million). In a statement posted to its Weibo social media account late Thursday, the team said “so far we haven’t communicated with Diego Costa about the transfer matter”. The comment followed reports by Spanish newspaper Cadena Ser that the Brazil-born Spanish forward had arranged a 30 million euro annual salary as part of the deal. Coached by Italy’s World Cup champion Fabio Cannavaro, Tianjin has tried to fill its roster with foreign talent in preparation for its move…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun says that his party has been given the responsibility of “patching up a very horrible situation which it did not create.” Oyegun made the comment while receiving a delegation of the South East Professional Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora (SEPWAND) in Abuja. “There is no question at all that it’s been for some time now a matter of considerable regret the way as a country, we have featured internationally, not just in the trans-Mediterranean human trafficking but also illegal adoption centers amongst other social ills,” he said according to Daily Trust. “There…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja woke up to a surprise — President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign posters. The campaign posters emerged amidst growing concerns on President Buhari’s health. President Buhari has missed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for three weeks in a row. President Buhari was also absent at the Workers Day celebrations at the Eagle Square, Abuja. We observed that President Buhari’s major supporters are bent on prevailing on the President to contest for a second term in office. President Buhari’s campaign posters were seen around Wuse, Garki, Airport Road and other major points of attraction…
The leadership crisis that is gradually sinking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will linger a while longer, it appears. The Supreme Court verdict which would have been a decider was on Thursday, May 4, shifted. At the resumed hearing on the application filed by the National Chairman of the Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, the apex court adjourned the matter to May 25. Sheriff had filed the application against the appeal filed by the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the party. On March 16, the Makarfi faction approached the Supreme Court, asking it to overturn the Appeal court judgment that declared…
Today is Nollywood actor Nosa Rex’s birthday! Nosa Rex is popular for movies like “Obioma the Slave Girl,” “Tears of Vengeance,” “Victims,” “Troubled King,” among others. He made his acting debut in 2010 in the movie “Gazza Treasure.” The actor graduated from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. In 2013, he won Best New Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards. He got married to Deborah Raphael Nwokocha in August 2015, and they welcomed a child in April 2016. Happy birthday Nosa!
Peter Okoye of Psquare has joined in on the Don Jazzy and Linda Ikeji wedding bants. The pop star shared a photo of top blogger Linda Ikeji and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy with the caption “@DONJAZZY and @officiallindaikeji in case that movie finally happens I, Mr.P will sponsor the wedding. #loveisabeautifultin #NaCollabo.” Since Banky W broke the news that he proposed to actress Adesua Etomi on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Don Jazzy has been trending on social media. The award-winning producer is now seen as the last standing eligible bachelor left in the entertainment industry. More wishful thinking than…
Fresh out of the Soundbwoy music lab, is another banger by the acclaimed Soundbwoy of Africa, Timaya. Titled ‘Dance’ the song featuring Rudeboy of P-Square was produced by Orbeat.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Marcus Rashford’s desire to improve after the 19-year-old’s brilliant free-kick handed the English giants a 1-0 Europa League semifinal, first leg win at Celta Vigo on Thursday. One moment of magic from the England international settled a tight encounter as he pulled his strike across Celta Vigo goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez into the far corner 23 minutes from time. “The free-kick is work. He works every day. Sometimes the training session finished and he keeps working with my assistant,” said Mourinho. “The free-kick is fantastic and I don’t think the goalkeeper has any…
Manuel Lanzini left Tottenham’s Premier League title challenge in tatters as the West Ham forward sealed a 1-0 win that put Chelsea within touching distance of being crowned champions. Mauricio Pochettino’s side paid the price for a lethargic display at the London Stadium and Lanzini’s second half strike may well have ended their hopes of winning the title for the first time since 1961. Second placed Tottenham remain four points behind leaders Chelsea, who can extend that advantage to seven if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Tottenham don’t play again until they host Manchester United on…
Tottenham’s hopes of winning the Premier League title are nigh on impossible after their 1-0 defeat by West Ham on Friday admitted Spurs defender Eric Dier. A goal by Manuel Lanzini — his ninth in 14 London derbies — condemned Spurs to a costly defeat when they were hoping for a 10th successive league win to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea. However, Chelsea can extend their lead to seven points if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at home on Monday and clinch the title if they defeat West Brom away next Friday. “It was already going to be hard and…
Future releases official visual for track ‘Mask off’ which is off his February 2017 self-titled “Future” album. The video co-stars model and talk show host Amber Rose. Future is currently on tour tagged “NobodySafeTour” in the US to promote the albums, “Future” and the recently released “Hndrxx” album.
9ice releases a remix of single ‘Living things’ and features Davido. 9ice recently released a video for new single ‘Glass house’.
Super Cool Cats Hip Hop rapper Ice Prince shares the video for ‘Stand out’ a track off his “Jos To The World” album released in 2016. The track features actress and rapper Bre Z from the “Empire” FOX TV series fame.
Big Brother Naija winner Efe has been given a chieftaincy title in Delta state. Efe Ejeba is now the Prince of Okpe kingdom, in Delta. The honour was bestowed on him on Thursday, May 4, 2017, by Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo who is the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. According to Daily Independent, Efe came in a convoy from Benin. He was welcomed by the Orodje and six other traditional rulers. One of the rulers was Ovie of Ughelli. The traditional ceremony had other dignitaries such as traditional chiefs, politicians and former minister of information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire in attendance. The…