Rooney, of course, is England’s record goalscorer. He is — or was — the team’s captain, and is only six caps away from equalling Peter Shilton’s record of 125. Since his breakthrough in 2003, Rooney has been England’s key man for over a decade and his nation’s chances at every major tournament seem to rest upon his ability to produce his best form. We don’t yet know whether Rooney’s omission from England’s squad is permanent, as it partly owes to fitness problems. “I have talked with Wayne and I think there is a chance he is fit for the weekend,”…
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Veteran actor Victor Olaotan is reported to be having both legs amputated. This comes as a result of the car crash he was involved in back in October 2016. Victor Best known for his role as Fred Ade-Williams in the long-running television drama Tinsel, Mr Olaotan’s legs may reportedly be cut off in order to save his life. Sources close to the family say his health status is being closely guarded. Although Victor is stable condition but his legs may have to be cut off to allow him any chance of recovery. The veteran was involved in a car crash…
The excitement continued on day 61 of the Big Brother Naija reality show as the housemates got on to another feisty test. A new week of eviction draws near for contestants, Bassey, TBoss, Debie-Rise and Bally. This is what you have missed. 1. Bassey’s determination for success saw him win the Payporte Friday Night Arena Games, edging out other contestants in the competition. What you might find very interesting is his increased desire to win. 2. A week after his eviction from #BBNaija, ThinTallTony is still a popular topic of discussion for the female housemates. Bisola laid it out in…
Popular Yoruba actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has just revealed he has an estranged son, Moyinoluwa. The actor took to Instagram today, March 24, 2017, in remembrance of his first son’s birthday. Apparently, Fabiyi has not set his eyes on his child for over six years now. He shared the photo above writing, “Happy Survival Day to my first seed MOYINOLUWA JEREMIAH OLUWAMETOMI YOMI FABIYI Jnr. You survived yet another year, you shall survive more. I wait for the day you are going to call me, introduce yourself or walk up to me and call me daddy. My son I can hear…
Ayomide Labinjo, the alleged babymama of pop singer, Davido has revealed that the Sony Music artiste refused to wear a condom the first time they had sex. The lady who met the singer at Club E-Bevande located in Ibadan, Oyo State claimed that music star showed an intense urge to get laid when they met. “The reason I slept with him the first time we met was because I just wanted to catch my fun. The day we met at the club, Ebevande, I was with my friends, I did not really know him then but I just knew he…
John Dumelo is reportedly being dragged into a corruption scandal involving two missing vehicles. Daily Guide reports that Government agents reportedly caught the Award winning Ghanaian actor with a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 at a spraying shop in Accra where it was going to be resprayed. According to the reports, the second vehicle is yet to be revealed. The reports revealed that the two vehicles are among a total of 200 vehicles the presidency declared missing following the departure of the previous administration led by John Mahama. Daily Guide also reports that Dumelo was spotted cruising around in a Toyota…
Tonto Dikeh is on to greater things and it would seem that she has moved on from her troubled marriage. The Nollywood Actress shared a powerful photo of herself and other NGO founders at a meeting in Kebbi state via her Instagram page on Ffriday, March 24, 2017. She was pictured with the wife of Kebbi state governor, Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu of Mallpai foundation amongst others. Tonto who is the founder of The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has been a great influence on those in need and seemed to be one of the few things she had in common with…
The Senate says it has been vindicated on its rejection of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Spokesman for the Upper Chamber, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the report and documents by the Department of State Service (DSS), which was leaked to the media on Friday, March 24, vindicated the Senate. The DSS had sent the report to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami to substantiate its earlier claims that Magu lacks the integrity required of a person expected to head an anti-corruption agency. In the…
At least thirteen persons have reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen near Kasaa in Zaki Biam Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants were said to have struck Tse Chia Mbarstev ward and wrecked havoc between Friday and Saturday in what is believed to be a retaliatory attack. Some gunmen had about five days ago invaded Zaki Biam town, destroying the International Yam market and killing over 50 persons, Punch reports. It was gathered that the latest attack occurred around 1 am on Friday, March 24 as the attackers set ablaze four buildings while a new set of gunmen…
President Muhammadu Buhari has canceled his visit to the Sambisa Forest, the former head quarter of Boko Haram sect. Buhari was initially scheduled to declare open the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship holding in Sambisa forest on Monday, March 27. The minister of defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, will now represent the President at the event, Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai disclosed this on Saturday, March 25. No concrete reason was given for the cancellation. Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri, Buratai said Sambisa forest was chosen for the event to consolidate Nigerian Army’s grip on the area. He said: “We have…
Senator Dino Melaye’s certificate scandal has deepened as his name is not on the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) alumni website. On Monday, March 20, an online news medium, Sahara Reporters, had reported that Melaye did not graduate from ABU. The lawmaker had claimed that he obtained B.A in Geography from the institution. He said he also got degrees from the London school of Economics (LSE) and Harvard University, United States – both schools have said they have no record of Melaye obtaining a degree from their institutions. Harvard, however, noted that the Senator did attend a one week programme in…
The Federal Government on Saturday said it was ready to support states to generate `captive power’ as a permanent solution to the problem of electricity in the country. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State in Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a captive power plant is a facility that is dedicated to providing a localised source of power to energy users. Such users are typically industrial facilities or large offices. The plants may operate in grid parallel…
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to completing road projects across the nation. Fashola said this during an inspection tour of road projects in Lagos state. He listed the Truck Park in Apapa, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Tin Can Island/Oworonshoki Expressway, Warff Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction and the Mosimi/Sagamu as some of the roads in the state receiving attention. He said that the ongoing road projects across the country was to develop the nation’s infrastructure which will improve commerce and bring the nation out of recession in line with President…
The United manager was in Zagreb for Croatia’s 1-0 win in World Cup qualifying — a result which saw them retain their place atop the Group I table. His visit elicited suggestions he was on hand to meet with the representatives of Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic, who did not play due to suspension. However Mourinho denied the idea after the match, telling HNTV: “I have no hidden cause, I just came to enjoy my free days and visit some friends like Predrag Mijatovic and Davor Suker. “I know everyone believes I came to watch some players, but in today’s…
Lingard, 24, likes to look on the lighter side of life, celebrating goals in a variety of novel ways, including the “dab” dance move and playing an imaginary flute in honour of a track by rapper Drake. He also filmed from inside the Manchester United team bus when it was attacked by West Ham fans last season, with his comical version of events amusing some while discomfiting others. Lingard insists the footage was only ever meant to be seen by friends, joking that one of them “snaked me out,” but makes no apologies for his outlook. “I think fun plays…
This has been a chastening year for the 31-year-old forward as restricted playing time has led onlookers to not only query his role for the Three Lions and Manchester United but his future at the top level. Talk of a possible Old Trafford exit rumbles on, so too whether there is a place for the country’s all-time record scorer in Southgate’s remodelled England set-up. Lukas Podolski’s farewell match in Germany on Wednesday sparked talk of a warm Wembley send-off for Rooney — a conversation that Southgate says is far too premature. “He’s absolutely [in my thinking],” the England boss said…
Chris Smalling and Phil Jones were supposed to be their replacements, with Sir Alex Ferguson claiming the latter could one day become the club’s greatest ever player. Sir Bobby Charlton even likened him to Duncan Edwards, one of United’s great defenders who was killed, at the age of 21, in the Munich air disaster of 1958. To say that it hasn’t quite worked out like that is a massive understatement. While they’ve both had good periods when playing for United, it’s safe to say that neither has fulfilled their potential or is a patch on their predecessors. They are no…
Netherlands are in danger of failing to qualify for a second straight major tournament after losing 2-0 to Bulgaria in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday. After finishing third at the 2014 World Cup, the Dutch missed out on Euro 2016 and now find themselves in fourth place midway through their campaign to reach Russia, six points off the lead in Group A and three back of a potential playoff spot. Danny Blind handed a first cap to 17-year-old Matthijs de Ligt, but the centre-back misplayed a long ball into the box, allowing Spas Delev to score just five minutes…
Today is Nollywood actress’, Ruth Kadiri and Somkele Iyamah’s birthday! Ruth Kadiri, born March 24, is a Nollywood actress and a scriptwriter. Kadiri studied Business Administration and Mass Communication at the Yaba College of Technology and University of Lagos (UNILAG) respectively. In 2013, Ruth Kadiri (AKA Puchu) was endorsed and certified as a great actress by actress Uche Jombo because of her script-writing skills and acting prowess. Asides acting, the actress also dabbles into charity and started a charity foundation called Ruth Kadiri Kids.
Miguel has finally reacted to the claims by a university student who took to Instagram accusing him of sexual molestation. TMZ caught up with the singer at the LAX airport and asked for his own side of the story. The ‘Adorn’ crooner brushed it off calling the student’s claim as simple attention-seeking. “I think we’re just in a time where people are really looking for attention in the wrong ways,” he said. Adding, “It’s kind of sad actually. You’ve always got to be more aware of how things can be and how things can be spun. It’s a crazy time.”…