Cristiano Ronaldo has said he never imagined he would become the first player to score 100 European goals when he first started out, but he is thrilled and honoured to have achieved the feat. Ronaldo, 32, reached the milestone after netting twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback victory over Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg. The Portugal international was presented with a commemorative shirt by Real president Florentino Perez on Thursday to mark the accomplishment, and told the club’s official website: “It’s a great honour to reach 100 goals in Europe. Yesterday was a…
Author: David Folami
It’s safe to assume that Jose Mourinho would have had Manchester United’s Old Trafford clash with Chelsea this Sunday highlighted as a massive day from the moment that the Premier League fixtures were published last June. However, the United manager would not have expected the encounter with his former club to end up as nothing more than an inconvenience sandwiched in between the two biggest games of his team’s season. But after seeing United throw away a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 against Anderlecht in Brussels in Thursday’s Europa League quarterfinal first leg, next week’s return fixture has unquestionably become…
Nigerian star singer Davido is taking shots at his critics who say he has too many baby mamas. In an interview with Guardian Life Magazine, Davido said people who are criticising him are hypocrites. “All those people out there saying I have too many babies, do you know how many babies they have killed? At least I can confidently say I have never told any girl to have an abortion” said Davido in the interview. “I am not saying having a baby without marriage is good, but to me babies are blessings” he further said. Davido also spoke about the…
When it comes to Dele Alli, there is no rush. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder turned 21 on Tuesday and he has plenty of time to win trophies and personal accolades. Indeed, he is a shoo-in to retain the PFA Young Player of the Year award, having been confirmed on this season’s shortlist alongside teammate Harry Kane, and he could conceivably win it five years in a row. Burnley’s Michael Keane is also among the nominees, with Romelu Lukaku, Jordan Pickford and Leroy Sane. Even so, it’s an incredible injustice that Alli was not named as a contender for the senior…
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa says that she has been disconnected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since the 2015 general elections. Ita-Giwa made the comment following her defection from the opposition party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week. “First of all, I have been emotionally disconnected from PDP long before the General Elections because of impunity and the way the party trampled upon innocent human beings and killed people’s ambitions,” she said via a post on Instagram. “It was not about me and it’s still not about me. I even went to the then president and leader of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari says that the Federal Government will do everything within its capacity to secure the freedom of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls in captivity of Boko Haram. The President, who said this in a message to mark the 3rd anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls on April 14, noted that the administration was willing to bend over backwards to make the abductors of the girls release them. According to him, the Federal Government has engaged local and international intermediaries in reaching out to members of Boko Haram for the safe release of the Chibok girls. “Like I…
American music star Alicia Keys has won the prestigious Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2017. Alicia Keys has released a statement on her latest award. “To receive the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International is a huge honour. Especially as an activist, as a woman, here in this world, who is driven to recognise the injustice in the world and recognise the unfairness the inequality, the things that have to change, the ways that we as everyday people, all of us, have a part to play in that. It is one of the most proud moments of…
Chelsea have failed with an £85 million bid for Torino striker Andrea Belotti, according to reports in Italy. Tuttosport claim that the Premier League leaders have offered £51m up front along with another £34m in add-ons related to appearances, goals, Champions League qualification and trophies. But Torino have rejected Chelsea’s approach and are instead holding out for a club who are willing to pay the Italy international’s £85m release clause in full. Belotti is reportedly high on Antonio Conte’s summer shortlist as the Italian looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of Chelsea’s campaign in the Champions League next season.…
Today is Omawumi’s birthday and her best friend, Waje has some sweet words for her. Waje took to Instagram full of words of appreciation for a friend she met in 2009. She wrote, “I met her in 2009 and we connected immediately, so many years, many fights, many tears and laughter, yab and hailings….. husband, children and so many beautiful things I thank God for cos you are an example of that virtuous woman who burns her candle while everyone is asleep. I learn daily from you. Never afraid to tell me the truth. You ve taught me so much…
Omawumi Megbele, born April 13, 1982, popularly known as Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Born to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele, Omawumi attended Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a Law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family’s law firm called “O.S Megbele & Associates”. She also studied French at Alliance Francaise. Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa. Since then, she has…
Nollywood actress Chika Ike shared this beautiful portrait of herself. Shot by Ty Bello, Chika Ike wrote praises towards God alongside the stunning shot. “I bow in awe of God…. He has shown me immeasurable blessings, unmerited Favour and Divine grace. He has continuously proven that he is God and comforted me when I was at my lowest point…. Even with my flaws and imperfections he loved me before my birth…. Most times I can’t wrap my head around how much he loves and cares for me. It just keeps getting better against all odds…. when he chooses to bless…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it will soon introduce electronic Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) system to help reduce fraudulent certificates. Mr Kola Okunola, Director ICT, FIRS, said this in a presentation at the ongoing training by Journalism.com Ltd., in collaboration with FIRS on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the implementation of the e-TCC verification system had reached an advanced stage, adding that it was undergoing user’s acceptance test before deployment to production. “TCC will be out in the next four weeks. It will provide an e-repository of all TCCs issued by FIRS.” “It will enable FIRS Staff…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday said that inflation dropped by 0.52 per cent in March, the second decline recorded on the year- on- year basis. The first decline was recorded in February when inflation dropped by 0.94 per cent. In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March released in Abuja, the bureau stated that the index, which measured inflation increased by 17.26 per cent year-on-year. It, however, stated that the increase was a slower pace in March when compared to February consumer activities, which was 17.78 per cent. “This is the second consecutive month of a…
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed optimism that the remaining kidnapped Chibok school girls would be freed as negotiations with their captors, Boko Haram is ongoing. “There is a lot of negotiation going on,” he said. He said the government has “gone quite far” with negotiations to free more girls. He said one of the major challenges that is stalling their rescue is the existence of two factions in the Boko Haram leadership. Speaking to journalists and activists on Tuesday, April 11, at the state house in Abuja, the Vice-President disclosed that the each faction is holding on to…
Chelsea stars Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante, as well as Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, are among the six candidates for this season’s PFA Player of the Year award. They are joined on the shortlist by Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. Both Kane and Lukaku are also nominated for the Young Player of the Year. Hazard, who was named best young player in 2013-14 and won the senior award in 2014-15, has bounced back from a poor season in the last campaign to be a crucial figure behind Chelsea’s march towards the…
Jose Mourinho has said that Manchester United can miss out on Champions League football for the next four years and still compete with the best. United are currently attempting to qualify for next season’s competition, either through finishing in the Premier League’s top four or winning the Europa League. However, Mourinho says that if United, who have been in the Champions League just once in the last three seasons, were to miss out again, it would not be too much of a problem given their stature in the game. “We need and we don’t need,” Mourinho told a news conference.…
As Diego Simeone prowled the touchline in the Vicente Calderon during Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg victory over Leicester City on Wednesday, the sense of unity between the coach, his players and the club’s supporters was tangible. Simeone understands the Atleti fans, who adore the Argentine in return, while the 46-year-old also has the players in the palm of his hand, with each one dancing to his tune and sacrificing individuality for the greater good of the team. Whether it be the golden talent of Antoine Griezmann or the understated excellence of Gabi, Koke and Juanfran, Simeone…
Ycee drops visuals for the new single, “Juice” and boy is it dripping juice. The track which is off his recently released EP titled “The First Wave,” the Tinny Entertainment front-line act came through with a very colourful and entertaining video for the song featuring Maleek Berry. The video was directed by Teekay. Enjoy!
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that no politician worth his salt would defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party also said that the APC has ruined Nigeria’s economy and brought it to an odious level. The comments were made by PDP South West leaders loyal to the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the party via a communiqué released after a meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The communiqué reads: “No politician worth his salt should consider decamping to the ruling Party that has ruined the economy and impoverish Nigerians to this odious level.” “We are resolved to…
Manchester City’s move for Alexis Sanchez would enable Pep Guardiola to rectify some of the problems he has faced so far in England. “We need to improve in both boxes, both offensively and defensively, to score goals and not concede,” has been a theme the City boss has returned to throughout his debut season at the club. While the defence will be the main focus of this summer’s overhaul, with at least two full-backs and a centre-half expected to arrive at the Etihad, Guardiola is determined to improve his forward line. And the Catalan knows all about the qualities of…