Popular actress, Funke Akindele and sweetheart, JJC Skillz were present at the just concluded Headies awards. The event which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, saw the couple step in hand in hand. Looking so perfect together, the duo barely left each other for a second making everyone around jealous. The lovebirds who whisked themselves away for a private wedding back in August, were obviously smitten with each other and could barely let go. On August 30, 2016, the couple released a press statement explaining why Funke Akindele opted for a private ceremony with her new husband…
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Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has said he is looking forward to the Boxing Day home game against Sunderland — even though he would rather have “a little rest” over the Christmas period. Rojo told United’s official website he was aware of the tradition of festive football matches in Britain and was anticipating a “special” atmosphere. The Argentine was at the centre of controversy in United’s last two games when he was fortunate not to be sent off for strong challenges on Everton’s Idrissa Gueye and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace, but was backed by manager Jose Mourinho. Looking ahead…
John Obi Mikel’s agent has confirmed that the Nigeria international is “very likely” to leave Chelsea in January after spending the first half of the season on the sidelines. Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has not selected Mikel in a single match day squad this season, and back in September the 29-year-old said that he will talk to interested clubs in January, when he enters the final six months of his current contract. Mikel is not expected to be offered an extension by Chelsea, and the player’s agent, John Shittu, says the odds are against his client completing the season…
As we approach the turn of the year, it’s time to take a look at how Liverpool have fared so far in 2016-17. Is this the year the Reds finally end their long wait for a league title? Here’s how the season has gone so far. Second in the table at Christmas is the most obvious positive, but how Liverpool got there also provides great encouragement for supporters. The Reds have dominated almost every game they’ve played this season — even the two they’ve lost — and they’re the Premier League’s top scorers as well as the most entertaining side…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reckons Jose Mourinho has finally found the position that best suits star midfielder Paul Pogba. Pogba, a United youth product, moved back to Old Trafford for a world record fee this summer, but had struggled for form early as the Portuguese manager assessed how to get the most of the former Juventus man. However, United have gone unbeaten over their past 10 matches — with Pogba beginning to deliver on his prodigious price tag — and Ferdinand feels Mourinho’s decision to field the Frenchman ahead of holding midfielders Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera has…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Sky Sports it will be “very difficult” to catch Chelsea this season as they are unlikely to drop many points due to their defensive tactics. Mourinho once had a reputation for playing defensive football but he has instilled a more positive, attacking style into United this season. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been efficiently churning out clean sheets in recent months — including three 1-0 wins in a row in the Premier League from their last three games — and are first in the table, 13 points clear of United. When asked if sixth-placed United…
Oscar will complete his move from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG in January, the Premier League leaders have announced. The deal will see Oscar, 25, massively increase his £90,000-a-week wages at Stamford Bridge and become the Blues’ record sale at £60 million, according to our sources, eclipsing the £50m fee received from Paris Saint-Germain for David Luiz in the summer of 2014. The fee will be the fourth-largest ever paid to a Premier League club. The current world record is the £85m Real Madrid paid to Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in 2013, exceeding the £80m Manchester United charged the Spanish…
Timi Dakolo has just shared his family’s Christmas picture on Instagram. The singer is known for sharing pictures of himself and his family which he fondly calls his ‘yard people’. This time, the Dakolos are in a festive mood for the upcoming celebrations as they smile for this fun snap he posted today, December 22, 2016. Posing in the picture are Timi his wife Busola and their three children Alex, Zoe and Hallel; all dressed in white with beautiful smiles. He captioned the post: “Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous ne year… We the yard…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Alexander Mwolwus, says that his party members defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will regret their actions later. The PDP stalwart spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Pankshin on Wednesday while reacting to the defection of Sen. Joshua Dariye to the APC. NAN reports that Dariye, a one-time governor of the state, alongside the Deputy Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Yusuf Gakdi, and many others defected to the APC at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos on Wednesday. The APC…
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he was frustrated not to have scored more than once in the impressive 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Thiago and Xabi Alonso struck in Munich on Wednesday before Lewandowski slotted home a penalty to round off what Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti described as a “perfect” first-half performance from his side. Leipzig had been reduced to 10 men after 30 minutes and Lewandowski felt he should have scored again after the break as Bayern moved three points clear of their visitors at the top of the Bundesliga. “I’m a little annoyed because I…
The Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to detach itself from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose said this while countering the INEC boss, Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s comments on the reason for renewed electoral violence in Nigeria. The Governor said Yakubu should stop lamenting and return the electoral body to the w ay it was before he assumed office. According to Daily Post, he said “Violence returned to our electoral process because of INEC partisanship and manipulation of the electoral process in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” Fayose, in a statement…
An aide to former Delta State Governor, James Ibori has said that he was released from a United Kingdom (UK) prison unconditionally. Ibori was released on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, following a court order to that effect. “He was released unconditionally by the court, I have been monitoring the situation in the UK through his lawyers,” the aide, Sunny Areh told The Sun. “That case was on before now, it was a different trial. But it has nothing to do with the present release because even the judge handling that case had declared that there was no evidence that his…
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Wednesday signed the State’s 2017 budget of N94 billion into law. Fayose said the harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government enhanced speedy passage of the budget. He commended the lawmakers and the people of the state for their support. “We are one of the four states whose budgets have been passed into law before the end of the year which is a sign of efficiency in governance. “It is a budget of the people, to give the best to our people and I deliberately made it to be so because…
It was the last Industry Nite of the year and for this special edition, DMW boss, Davido was the headliner. The show held at the Grand BallRoom of the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island and was hosted by media personality Olisa Adibua. In attendance were several celebrities like DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Spinall, DJ Nana, DJ Consequence, Ikechukwu, Jaywon, Seaon, and Tillaman. Other members of the DMW group like Dremo and Mayorkun were also at the event to support Davido.
Rihanna has caught the Christmas bug after being spotted rocking an oversized red Santa Claus belt round a long black coat on boyfriend jeans. The music superstar, who hosted her employees to a Christmas party, complemented the outfit with a Santa hat reading ‘I’ve been good’ and stilettos. The party held at Nice Guy in West Hollywood, California. Indeed, she’s been good this year, or more appropriately, she’s had a good year, after seeing her Fenty Creepers sell out every time while making good music. Riri joins Beyonce as a music superstar that’s hosted their employees to a Christmas party.…
Nigerian pop star Tekno is no longer in contention for the Headies Award. According to reliable information obtained by Thenetng, the jury took the decision to withdraw his nomination because he failed to participate in all of the required activities by organisers leading up to the event. Official e-mails between the organisers and the singer’s reps confirm all nominees for the category were required to take part in promotional activities including photoshoots, interviews and more. An insider says all other nominees were available for all the activities. ‘We reached out to them repeatedly, using personal contacts and official channels. They…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho played down reports he is set to be offered a new contract in a television interview broadcast on Wednesday. Mourinho, 53, signed a three-year contract when he succeeded Louis van Gaal as United manager in July. Several British newspapers reported United were already considering offering Mourinho a new deal, but he said the stories were news to him. “They didn’t (offer a new contract) and I’m not expecting them to, because they gave me a three-year contract and were being super supportive,” he told Sky Sports News. “They always gave me the feeling three years…
Robert Lewandowski led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 triumph in their Bundesliga showdown against ten-man RB Leipzig that opened up a three-point lead over their rivals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed a “perfect” first half in which Bayern’s Thiago Alcantara and Xabi Alonso scored early goals before Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle. That left the visitors to play an hour at Munich’s Allianz Arena a man down. Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi then conceded the penalty which Lewandowski converted on 45 minutes to put Bayern 3-0 up at the break. The result put Munich…
After the world record signing of Paul Pogba this summer, Manchester United are eying another huge transfer. Jose Mourinho aims to steadily Manchester United into a formidable side again and is eyeing the signing of Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann. The forward signed a new deal this summer at Atletico, but Manchester United are said to be monitoring his situation. The 25-year-old has scored nine goals so far this season, contributing six assists in all competitions. With a move in January almost in impossible, United are hoping to make an offer in the excess of £60million to bring Griezmann to…
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday imposed a 24-hour curfew on three local government areas to protect lives and properties of the people. A statement by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to Gov. Nasir El-Rufai on Media and Publicity in Kaduna, listed the areas as Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema’a. The statement stated that the State Security Council also endorsed ban on processions and unlawful assembly in any part of the state. It stated that the council took the step based on credible intelligence reports about risks to lives and property in the affected areas. It said that after an emergency…