Goalkeeper: The days of Simon Mignolet playing second fiddle to Loris Karius at Liverpool seem long gone, even more so after his stunning performance against Stoke City. Liverpool were made to work hard to secure their 2-1 victory on Saturday, but without some fine saves from Mignolet, particularly to deny Saido Berahino, the visitors could have left the bet365 Stadium empty-handed. A special mention goes to Paul Mariner’s selection of Fraser Forster, but there’s no seeing past Mignolet for our goalkeeper — and as Steve Nicol puts it: “Mignolet shut up his critics perfectly.” Right back: Kieran Trippier created a…
Author: David Folami
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Jason Njoku announced that password-sharing is no longer allowed. This new development automatically makes password sharing among friends and family impossible. The announcement sent users on the Internet into a panic, as people freaked out that they might not be able to use their friend’s password. What the new development means is that no two persons can stream from the same account at the same time. This means that you can share your password, but you just can’t be online at the same time with whoever you’re sharing the password with. We reached out to…
The anticipated 2017 movie, “Lotanna; Remember Your Father,” held an old school themed premiere on April 8, 2017. The event which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, was attended by Adesua Etomi, Somkele Idhalama, Osas Ighodaro, Kiki Omeili, Michelle Dede, Linda Ejiofor, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Eku Edewor, DJ Spinall, Ini Dima Okojie among others. Directed by Toka Mcbabor and produced by stylist Ifeanyi ‘Ifan’ Michael, “Lotanna” stars Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Beverly Naya, Chris Attoh, Jide Kosoko, Chris Okagbue, Joseph Benjamin, Kaptain Tony Akpon, Kemi Lala-Akindoju, Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Sandra Okagbue, Seun Kentebe, and Adaeze Ocean Agbasi.…
Wizkid is on a definitely roll, no wait, that doesn’t really cover it. Wizkid has blown beyond measurable proportions and he will not be slowing down anytime soon. In the wake of the explosion of his single, “Come Closer” featuring Drake, which got over a million Youtube under 24 hours, comes two new hits which he shared via his Sound Cloud page. Now, the Starboy boss has released two remixes, the first song is British rapper, Yxng Bane’s stellar “Fine Wine” and the second is South African hip-hop artiste, KLY’s monster hit, “Scrrr Pull UP”. Of course, both songs will…
Mavins’ Tiwa Savage drops new song titled ‘All over’ produced by in-house producer Baby Fresh. “Because of you I get goosebumps….,” she sings. The song is smooth, lovable and easy on the ear. Get downloading.
Brymo is known for his reserved nature which is in sharp contrast with the depth he exhibits in his music. One other attribute that makes him stand out is his rebellious, ‘I don’t care’ attitude that makes you want to hate but and love him at the same time. This is made evident in the controversial statements he has been making in recent times. During a recent interview with Sunday Scoop, the “Klitoris” crooner explained the rationale behind his statements. When asked about his statement about wanting to go to hell because that’s where all good people go, Bbrymo said:…
Efe has won the Big Brother Naija prize money of 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento car. The housemate was announced the winner after Ebuka confirmed the name in the envelope from Deloitte representative, Steve. The result was announced during the Live Eviction Show which held on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Marvis was the first housemate amongst the finalists to be evicted, followed by Debie-Rise, then TBoss. Bisola emerged the 1st runner up of the reality show which ran for 11 weeks.
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Africa’s renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday. The President’s congratulatory message to Dangote is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. Adesina said President Buhari joined the business world, Dangote’s friends and family in congratulating the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man for his “patriotism and kind heartedness’’ The president noted with delight that Dangote was always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions. According to…
Nigeria will not retaliate against South Africa or any other country over xenophobic attacks by their nationals against Nigerians living in those countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this on Sunday at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. Nigerians living in South Africa have been attacked up to four times since Feb. 5, while those living in India suffered similar attack on March 27 over the death on an Indian student. Onyeama said “It has not been something that has been part of our way of behaving. “I would often say that Nigerians, we tend to…
The Borno Government said on Sunday that it plans to evacuate 78,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back home from Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] reports that the affected IDPs fled to Cameroon at the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency in the state. The IDPs had a week ago, urged the state government to facilitate their return home or they will trek back to Nigeria. Ahmad Satome, Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) told newsmen in Maiduguri that government plans to shelter the returnees in four temporary satellite camps. “The issue of the 78,000 Nigerian IDPs…
Some unidentified gunmen on Sunday abducted Mr Gabriel Odu-Orji, the Cross Rivers Commissioner for Water Resources at Effionawan street in Mayne Avenue area of Calabar South. An eye witness, Mr James Ibri, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that five gunmen came in a blue Audi car and picked Odu-Orji away as he stepped down to eat in a restaurant. “At around 12 noon today, I was in front of one restaurant waiting for a friend when the Commissioner for Water Resources stepped down and was approaching the restaurant. “Those guys were kidnappers because they wore mask to hide…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday said that his government never plotted to kill former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd ) as claimed by Bamaiyi in his book. Obasanjo said this while playing host to members of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun Chapter, at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta. The former president explained that his administration only asked Bamaiyi to respond to accusations that he was responsible for some killings, saying that the decision was legitimate. “That I wanted to kill him? What of the people he killed? My government did not plot…
Mr Inuwa Bwala, the Special Adviser on Media to the National Chairman of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday announced his resignation. Bwala in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja stated that the recent developments in the polity,especially as it affects his duties made it imperative for him to step down as the official spokesman of Sheriff. He added that he was stepping down for personal reasons to enable him face his personal challenges, especially his health. Bwala also said “I wish to apologise to Nigerians, especially our political leaders and professional colleagues,…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted fielding an unpractised formation in the 2-1 win at Stoke City on Saturday. Liverpool had to come from behind to win at the bet365 Stadium, with Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino both needed from the bench to net second-half goals and secure the victory. A switch to a 3-5-2 formation for the game seemed to provide instability to the visitors in a wretched first half in which they were lucky to go in at the break only trailing to Jon Walters’ opener. “The first half was actually not as good as we thought we…
Gabriel Jesus is in a race to be fit for Manchester City’s pivotal week of the season. City face Arsenal in the FA Cup semifinal on April 23 followed by the Manchester derby against United four days later, but Pep Guardiola has said those games may come too soon for the Gabriel. The Brazil international returned to training earlier this week as he continues his recovery from a fractured metatarsal bone in his right foot, which he suffered in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Feb. 13. Guardiola said City’s medical staff had originally expected the striker to return in…
Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal at home to Real Madrid because of an ankle injury. The Bundesliga leaders say the 28-year-old Hummels pulled out of training Sunday with a ligament injury in his right ankle and will be “out for the time being.” Hummels said in a tweet, “Very sad to be out for at least the next week.” Manager Carlo Ancelotti will turn to Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez for the first leg against Madrid. Both played in Bayern’s 4-1 defeat of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Madrid…
Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to keep their group of British players together this summer, and said it would be “a big damage” to the club if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was to leave. Arsenal face a summer of important contract negotiations as Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and Aaron Ramsey are among a group all with deals that expire after next season, meaning the club will have to decide whether to give them long-term extensions, sell them or risk losing them for free. All four were part of the “British core” that penned long-term deals in 2012 — a moment that at…
Jose Mourinho says Manchester United are still committed to trying to secure a top-four Premier League finish following Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League victory over Sunderland. Mourinho, who takes his side to Anderlecht for the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, had said United could switch their focus from the Premier League to their European campaign if they were to lose sight of a top-four finish this week and then saw his side held by Everton. United, though, reduced the gap to fourth-placed Manchester City to four points, with a game in hand on their rivals, after a…
Marcos Alonso has warned that Chelsea have “seven finals” left in the Premier League title race after scoring from a 25-yard free kick to wrap up the Blues’ 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Alonso found the top corner with a curling shot in the 68th minute to ensure that Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead over Tottenham, who had applied pressure on the leaders with a 4-0 rout of Watford in Saturday’s early kick off. Bournemouth are the visitors to White Hart Lane next weekend while Chelsea take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, but Alonso dismissed the suggestion that…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says the club will need to spend big this summer to improve their squad ahead of next season. United currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, seven points off the top four, but could also qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League this term. Mourinho splashed out £157 million on transfers following his appointment at United last summer, and he says they will need to do something similar this year if they are to really challenge for the top honours next season. “We had just one transfer window, we didn’t use…