Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says Alexis Sanchez is the only current Gunner who could get into Tottenham’s starting lineup. Merson, who has been a frequent critic of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, delivered a harsh assessment of the Frenchman’s squad on Sky Sports, where he works as a pundit. “I don’t know where they would be [without Alexis Sanchez],” Merson said. “He’s their one player. “I was talking to someone the other day and I said that if you put Tottenham’s best XI that they can get on the football pitch and put Arsenal’s best XI next to it, Sanchez…
Author: David Folami
The Grammy Awards have long been the gold standard for musical artistes all over the world. Every musician craves the iconic gramophone trophy and the lucky ones that have won it always show it off. However, a number of artistes have not been fortunate enough to pick up a Grammy – and it’s not because they’re not good. The Nigerian Afrobeat legend has been nominated four times in the world music category but has not won any yet. He has said in several interviews that he no longer particularly cares for the Grammys anymore.
While the world is still talking and celebrating the news of Beyonce and George Clooney’s twins, another celeb we should also be talking about is Madonna. The pop star recently announced that she’s adopted twin sisters from Malawi named Estere and Stelle. Madonna posted a photograph of her and her new daughters to Instagram with this message: ‘I can officially confirm I have completed the process of adopting twin sisters from Malawi and am overjoyed that they are now part of our family. ‘I am deeply grateful to all those in Malawi who helped make this possible, and I ask…
Nigerian movie experts have had several arguments on the influence of Odunlade Adekola in the entertainment industry, but they haven’t reached a consensus. Some believe the Yoruba actor is one of the best that ever did it, while others say he can only be applauded when he starts featuring on mainstream movies. Now here’s a chance for you to decide what you think.
Nollywood filmmaker and Lagos “socialite” Olajide Oluwaseun Kareem aka “Seun Egbegbe” has been charged with 36 counts of advance fee fraud in Lagos. The former boyfriend of Toyin Aimakhu was paraded before a judge in Ogudu today, February 10, 2017, for his recent crime, the alleged scam of N10million naira and has been charged of 36 counts of fraud. Further information on the trial hasn’t been released yet. Recall that Vanguard reported Egbegbe was arraigned before Magistrate Aje Afunwa on a one-count charge of stealing back in November and granted bail. Story still developing… Meanwhile, Egbegbe was recently accused of…
Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage was a guest on this weeks ‘African Voices’. The star shared her journey with the programme from her humble roots in a church choir to singing in Los Angeles with some of the industry’s biggest stars. Although, Tiwa’s musical career began at 16 years old, when she was singing backing vocals for the late pop star George Michael, she actually had her first audition here in Lagos. According to the ‘Eminado’ singer, she had her first audition as a singer at the City Mission Methodist Church. The programme reports from Lagos, where ‘African Voices’ also…
Nollywood actress and producer Chika Ike is quite busy with her real estate investment. The star shared photos of herself on inspection of her site. “Whatever you set your mind to do can be achieved with hard work, prayer and determination. #realestate #entrepreneur #workhard #worksmart,” she wrote alongside a photo. According to her, “These past few weeks has been super hectic for me. When I’m not filming I wear my real estate developer hat… I love it, but it’s not an easy venture. Nothing good comes easy.” News of Chika joining the real estate sector was first broken by her…
Lagos State Government on Thursday said that Private Sector Participation – PSP -operators would not lose business to involvement of foreign firms in waste management. Involvement of foreign firms in waste management in the state was proposed by the executive arm under Cleaner Lagos Initiative which is part of the Environmental Management, Protection and Sustenable Development Bill, 2017. The state Commissioner for the Environment, Mr Babatunde Adejare, gave the assurance in Lagos at a public hearing on the bill. The commissioner was reacting to protests earlier on Thursday by some of tbe operators over the bill. The News Agency of…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed as an unrepentant liar. Fani-Kayode also described Mohammed as wicked, irresponsible, foul-breathed and pamper-wearing. The former minister made the comments via an article titled “Lying Lie Mohammed.” Read it below: The greatest evil that plagues our land today are not Boko Haram or the Fulani militias. The greatest evil are those so-called moderate Muslims and practicing Christians who pretend that the terrorists don’t exist, who turn a blind eye to their evil and who sit back silently and watch them. Consider the foul-breathed, pamper-wearing lying Lai Mohammed, Buhari’s…
The founder of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh Worldwide, Theophilus Olabayo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s time is up. Olabayo also said that God told him that Nigeria’s presidential seat is currently vacant. The cleric made the comments on Thursday, February 9, while speaking to Premium Times. “God told me that the president has done well but his time is up, Aso Rock is vacant, nobody is there. And God told me that he will raise up a man who loves Nigeria to take over,” Olabayo said. “It’s not going to be business as usual, God is taking over…
Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri,Borno, on Friday said on Friday they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Maiduguri on Friday. He said, “Our prayer is what President Buhari needs from Nigerians rather rumours. “President Buhari deserves payers from the people of North-East, for not allowing Borno to go on extinction when almost all the territories in the state were taken over by Boko Haram. “We are going to fast, supplicate and…
]Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari. Atiku also urged Nigerians to stop mocking the president or wishing him evil as anybody could be in the same position. The former VP made the call via a statement released by his media office on Friday, February 10. “We deserve the care and support of one another in trying times,” Atiku said. He also reminded Nigerians that President Buhari needs all the prayers and goodwill that he can get at this time, to enable him return from his medical vacation in the UK and continue…
Security has been beefed up in Yenagoa, as the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, visits Bayelsa on Friday in continuation of his fact-finding tour of the Niger Delta region. Armed soldiers, policemen and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel deployed for duties were visible on the streets and strategic parts of the Yenagoa, the state capital. Traffic was diverted from the roads leading to Bayelsa Government House, Ovom area, where Prof. Osinbajo is expected to hold an interactive session with stakeholders on the ongoing peace process in the region. Pedestrians were, however, allowed to pass through the road…
Manchester United announced record quarterly revenues and profit for the last three months of 2016 on Thursday despite the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. Revenues climbed to £157.9 million ($198.3 million, 185.6 million euros), up 18 percent on the previous year, with broadcasting revenues up 40.8 percent and match-day revenues up 27 percent. Debt for the period surged 27.1 percent to £409.3 million, but United blamed it solely on the collapse of the pound following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union last June. “The robustness of our business model continues to be reflected in our strong…
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said that Nigeria is suffering a leadership crisis because its leaders are selfish. Sanusi also condemned the idea that public office is a place for people to enjoy themselves. The Emir made the comments in Abuja on Wednesday, February 8, while presenting the award for Most Security Conscious Governor to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state. “The bane of leadership in Nigeria is that the leaders are selfish; they only think of their families. Those of us who think that public office is a place to enjoy ourselves should think again,” he said…
Afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy releases new single, his first of 2017. The new song titled Hallelujah is a mid-tempo inspirational track with lyrics that cut across many demographics; it is a song everyone can relate to because every human has a reason to be thankful. Sampling Victor Angel’s 2007 hit song If no be God on the Killa beats produced song, Burna boy tells a story of how he has survived different challenges, thanking God for his achievements and the little things people generally take for granted. Burna boy is currently on the third leg of his Underrated club tour…
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemates Soma and Miyonse were recently guests at a Media House. During an exclusive interview, the housemates shared their reasons for signing up for the reality show. According to Miyonse, he signed up to challenge himself and ended up discovering himself during his two-week stay in the Big Brother House. On why he signed up for Big Brother Naija “I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to do things out of my comfort zone. I felt like I was restricting myself, so, I wanted to let loose.” ” I discovered myself in the Big Brother House, I…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is proving herself to be a very good step mum! The newly married star took to Instagram to wish her step-daughter, Tamira, a happy birthday. “Happy birthday darling wish you many more happy years. Have fun,” she wrote alongside a photo of Tamira. JJC Skillz also gave her a loving shoot out on his page. “Happy birthday to my darling daughter. @tamirabello 20 years ago I was given the best gift you came along and gave me focus and determination to be somebody that you can look up 2. Keep making me proud. #somebodylovesyou.” JJC and…
Reports have it that Beyoncé had first given up trying to have another baby after Blue Ivy. The pop diva, who revealed Wednesday, February 1, 2017, that she is expecting twins with husband Jay Z, “had given up” trying to get pregnant before she got the good news. US Weekly reports the ‘Sorry’ singer and hip-hop mogul, Jay-Z, “had been trying and trying to conceive.” The 35-year-old singer, who shared in her 2013 HBO documentary, Beyoncé: Life Is but a Dream, that she suffered a miscarriage before Blue Ivy was born, was “frustrated” after unsuccessful in vitro fertilisation treatments. A…
Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), London chapter has denied staging any protest against the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. The group in an electronic statement signed by its U.K coordinator Adeka Onyilo, said though it is aware that “some unscrupulous Nigerians are in the United Kingdom looking to recruit uninformed persons and foreigners alike to go out and embarrass the Nigerian government in an attempt to taint its anti-corruption crusade and for known corrupt persons to escape justice.” Onyilo said no member of the group, or any other groups staged protests in the U.K at anytime over the health…