In 1977, Liverpool looked set to win an unprecedented Treble. The league title, the European Cup and FA Cup had never been won in a single season by an English team before and, having already been crowed champions, Bob Paisley’s side were favourites to become the first. The second phase of their treble quest took place at Wembley where they faced Manchester United, who had just finished sixth in the table, 10 points behind their hated rivals. Close to 100,000 fans turned out to watch the game, with half of them hoping they were about to witness a piece of…
Author: David Folami
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that PDP is still the strongest party in Nigeria. Jonathan also said that the PDP will bounce back to power in 2019. The former president made the comments on Monday, February 13, during a meeting with PDP delegates in Abuja. “PDP is still the biggest and the strongest party, irrespective of what happened in 2015 general elections,” Jonathan said. “Yes, we lost the presidential election but that doesn’t diminish us. Every other party still knows that PDP is a leading party. Losing the Presidency is something temporary. “We should be able to get that…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF), Babachir Lawal has somewhat confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari would run for second term. Lawal stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, February 14, while speaking with a group of pro-Buhari protesters under the auspices of Citizens Support for Good Governance in Nigeria (SGGN). He said the foundation being laid by Buhari is so solid that no one can destroy it long after the President’s eight-year term. Lawal said: “Baba Buhari didn’t anticipate the problem that we are in. The people who caused this problem are the one challenging the government. I…
Chief Tony Anenih, a former Board of Trustees Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has advised PDP members to reposition the party before considering to vie for elective positions. Annih gave the advice when the leadership of the Prof. Jerry Gana-led PDP Strategy Review and Inter-Party Affairs Committee visited him in Abuja on Monday. He said it was very shameful for members of the party to be struggling to be president or other elective positions when the party was not yet in order. “We have missed many opportunities right from 2014 to reorganise PDP. It is because of the selfish…
Timi Dakolo drops a fine tune in ‘Medicine’, produced by Cobhams Asuquo. Timi Dakolo dedicates this one to the love of his life, and it’s an amazing sound. It’s a love song for days.
CoCoIce became the third housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija house, February 12, 2017. In an interview on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the former housemate spoke on having a crush during her 21-day stay in the house. According to the rapper, she liked Bally. “We can’t call it a crush, but I liked Bally,” said CocoIce. “Who wouldn’t like Bally? Bally was cool, Bally was kind, Bally doesn’t talk too much.” “I liked Bally in the house, and I actually expressed it to him. I don’t think that was a bad idea,” she added. CocoIce was up for eviction…
Last week, You predicted CocoIce’s eviction. It’s week four and Gifty, Marvis and TTT are up for possible eviction. You can predict who you think will be evicted from the house this week by voting in the poll below. Check out how the housemates voted; 1. Bally Nominated Bisola and ThintallTony 2. Debie-rise – Marvis and TTT 3. Kemen – Debbie Rise and Gifty 4. Tboss – Marvis and Uriel 5. Bassey – Efe and TTT 6. Uriel – TBoss and Debbie-Rise 7. Gifty – Kemen and Bassey 8. Efe – TBoss and Gifty 9. ThintallTony – TBoss and Gifty…
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann says he will consider his future at the end of the season, but suggested the weather in England might put him off a move to the Premier League. Griezmann, 25, came third in the 2016 Ballon d’Or after finishing as top scorer at Euro 2016 and the France international has been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United, PSG and a host of other top European clubs. However, the player himself is not sure that he would be happy leaving for another club, especially one in England where the bad weather will play a…
Two goals from Angel Di Maria and one apiece from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani gave Paris Saint-Germain an unexpected and potentially unassailable 4-0 lead against Barcelona in their Champions League round of 16 first leg tie. The result equalled Barca’s worst in Europe, last achieved by Bayern Munich at the semifinal stage fours years ago, but could easily have been worse as they were outfought, outrun and outclassed. Former Real Madrid playmaker Di Maria opened the scoring with a fine free kick on his 29th birthday and curled home a second in between efforts from Draxler and another birthday…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s negative body language was behind Thomas Tuchel’s deicision to remove the striker from Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica, the Borussia Dortmund coach said. Aubameyang put in a nightmarish performance in Portugal, missing two clear-cut chances at goal before sending a penalty directly at Benfica keeper Ederson. Tuchel replaced Aubameyang with Andre Schurrle in the 62nd minute, with the coach saying he was not satisfied by his striker’s reaction. “Aubameyang is not fully fit after the African Nations Cup,” Tuchel said. “His body language did not suggest that he would do better after giving away the penalty.”…
The assistant coach of the Indomitable Lions has revealed that they are targeting four points in their double header against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a double header in Group B of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the home and away games, Vandenbroeck has revealed that they want to be unbeaten against the Super Eagles. “We will need at least four points against Nigeria,” coach Vandenbroeck said in a radio interview on Monday, February 13. “They will be two difficult games. But August is still…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George has said that he is impressed with the performance of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. George made the comments on Monday, February 13, while speaking to journalists. “I have never met this young man but I must say that I am impressed with his performance so far especially in the area of infrastructural developments,” George said. “I don’t know everywhere in Lagos because I hardly go round but I must sincerely commend him on what he is doing in Epe Local Government. I am very proud of what he is doing there. I…
Adele has finally confirmed her marriage to partner of five years, Simon Konecki. In December last year the ‘Hello’ star was rumoured to have married her partner of five years in a secret wedding ceremony over Christmas. Adele finally confirmed that she is married to Simon Kanecki as she referred to him as her husband in her emotional acceptance speech for album of the year at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Taking to the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles the 28-year-old said, “Grammys, I appreciate it, the Academy, I love you, my manager, my husband and my son ,you’re…
Popular actor Bishop Imeh has been robbed in Warri. The star called his wife to let her know he was stranded at Warri on his way to an event. His wife, Idara Bishop took to Instagram today February 14, 2017, writing, “So pathetic that the more we pray for a better Nigeria, the more things become so sour, few minutes ago, I saw a strange number calling and the voice I heard was my hubby’s voice. I was surprised to see him used a strange number to call, I quote him “Baby pray for me,I’ve just been robbed by Robbery…
CoCoIce became the third housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday, February 12, 2017. But this comes after she was watched breastfeeding Bassey during a game of truth or dare. On Saturday, February 11, 2017, CoCoIce had pulled an epic stunt, by breastfeeding Bassey during a game of truth or dare. After that, she still got evicted! Don Jazzy then waded into the controversy after her eviction. The Mavin boss took to twitter yesterday, February 12, 2017, tweeting, “Eyaaa nipple wey dem suck no save cocoice?? There u have it young ones. Protect ur nips.” The tweet…
In what would be termed a rare occurrence, OBO singer Davido took to church on Sunday, February 12, 2017. The music star was spotted at the City of David, Redeem Parish at Lekki, Lagos. When called up by the Pastor Davido was heard saying “God has been so good to me. I usually wake up late on Sundays but today my friends were like “OBO wake up, let’s go to church.” This comes a week after the ‘The money’ singer took to Snapchat expressing his displeasure over missing church following a night bout with weed. The Mavin boss also spent…
Gov Samuel Ortom on Monday condemned recent attacks on security operatives in Agatu local government council of the state and called on leaders in the area to produce those that carried out such attacks. Ortom made the condemnation at the town hall meeting of Benue stakeholders at the Benue People’s House in Makurdi. The governor said that the attacks undermined the efforts of his administration at ensuring lasting peace between the herdsmen and farmers in the area. He wondered why security operatives posted to the area to maintain law and order would be attacked by the same people they were…
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has said that the president will be back in the country soon because he misses “his people.” Shehu also said that the president is no longer enjoying his vacation in the United Kingdom. He made the revelation on Tuesday, February 14, while appearing on Channels TV. “As a matter of fact, we should be getting ready to see the president in fresh and that will be soon as possible. The President (himself) is looking to being home to be with his people,” Shehu said. “I don’t think…
The Federal Government has released N844 billion for its school feeding programme in seven states. The funds will help to provide one meal a day for one million primary school pupils in the specified states. This was disclosed by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande on Monday, February 13. “In the States of Anambra, Enugu, Osun, Ogun, and Oyo, the feeding has actually started, while it is expected to start this week in the two other states of Ebonyi and Zamfara, that have been funded already,” Akande said. “That means, the Buhari Presidency’s Homegrown School Feeding Programme would be…
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has told Sky Sports that Anthony Martial can become a star at Old Trafford. Martial, 21, impressed in his 10th Premier League start of the season on Saturday, scoring one and assisting another as United beat Watford 2-0. The France international has struggled to recapture the form of his debut season at the club — when he scored 11 league goals — and has also been linked with a move away from the side. However, Neville said of the £36 million signing from Monaco: “He did really well. It’s a good start for him…