Whoever said being a baby mama was fun? Sophia Momodu, Davido’s baby mama, has been receiving some heat from critics for being a single mum. Sophia took to her Snapchat account on Monday, November 28, to blast her critics, warning them to back off as her move to keep her child was a wise one unlike those who commit abortions. Sophia noted that most of her critics have had multiple abortions, adding that she would prefer to have a baby out of wedlock. She wrote: “First of all!!!!! Half of these hoes judging you about being a single mom get…
Author: David Folami
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will sit out the Copa del Rey match against La Cultural Leonesa to prepare for Saturday’s Clasico at Barcelona. But Zidane said midfielder Casemiro would return from injury in the last 32 second leg game at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. Madrid are defending a 7-1 advantage, giving Zidane a chance to field youngsters including his son Enzo. Casemiro broke a bone in his leg at Espanyol in September, and Zidane told a news conference: “He will get minutes. It will be his first game back, and we’ll have to see…
Tekno has got some wild fans in Liberia! The singer who recently inked a deal with Sony visited Liberia and they just can’t get enough. Fans could be heard screaming “we love you” as he chilled in a car. Meanwhile, the ‘Pana’ crooner shared a video clip via his Instagram page on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, showing him signing documents which puts him on the Sony roster of Nigerian artists. It’s not surprising the singer has achieved such feat with him been on fire this year with his hit song ‘Pana’ and winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the…
Toke Makinwa in her new book says she watched her mother burn in a fire accident at the age of eight. According to her a gas explosion ended up killing her cousins, mum, dad and scaring her one year old brother. “In movies, you sometimes see a scene with someone burning from head to toe, screaming and trying to fight the flames. It happened right in front of me. Everyone ran back trying to figure out who it was and how to put out the flames, shouting advice from a safe distance. It took me a moment to realise that…
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool are regularly monitoring the transfer market as injuries continue to mount up, and believes the team will be able to survive any absence of Philippe Coutinho. Coutinho was stretchered off during the 2-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, with a source telling ESPN FC at the weekend that the “likelihood” of the Brazilian’s injury was ankle ligament damage. Sources told ESPN FC earlier this month that Liverpool were among a host of the clubs that were monitoring FC Rostov’s Sardar Azmoun after Klopp had previously admitted he may be forced to dip into the January…
Manchester United have sent a letter to supporters to remind them their safety will be at risk if they wear club colours for the Europa League game away to Zorya Luhansk amid fears of further violence. The club told fans travelling for the game in the Ukrainian city of Odessa on Dec. 8 to avoid drawing attention to themselves as “due to political sensitivity in the region it is not just opposition football fans who may potentially pose a risk to your safety.” Fenerbahce fans and Feyenoord supporters were reportedly attacked during their group-stage matches, and United, who had issued…
Antonio Conte knows it won’t last forever. A run of seven wins in seven games has catapulted Chelsea to the top of the Premier League, and it coincided with his switch to a 3-4-3 (or, if you’re a touch more pedantic, a 3-4-2-1). But the success was also made possible by the fact that his first-choice XI more or less stayed healthy. And there’s a learning curve to how opposing coaches adjust to it. Over time, you’d imagine, they’ll find countermeasures. For much of the first half against Tottenham on Saturday, it appeared that time was now. Mauricio Pochettino unleashed…
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez, the golden boy of Colombian football, has struggled to establish himself at Real Madrid since he burst into the limelight at the 2014 World Cup. However, with Toni Kroos, Alvaro Morata and Gareth Bale all out until next year with injuries, the door has opened for the 25-year-old winger to try to win over coach Zinedine Zidane. James came under scrutiny on Saturday after failing to muster a shot on goal during his third Liga start of the season in the 2-1 win at Sporting Gijon but Zidane defended him. “I don’t consider him to be…
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says his side will be out for “revenge” when they welcome West Ham United back to Old Trafford in the League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. West Ham held Herrera and his teammates to a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a Premier League match that saw United manager Jose Mourinho sent to the stands for angrily kicking a water bottle. United have made their worst start to a league season since 1989, drawing their last four home games, and Herrera warned Slaven Bilic’s West Ham players to brace themselves for a backlash. “It’s positive that we…
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock move to bring his former midfielder, Mikel John Obi to Old Trafford from Chelsea. Super Eagles captain, Mikel, has not played under new Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte and there are no plans to renew his contract which runs out this season. The Sun reports that Mourinho is ready to take advantage of the situation with a cut-price New Year offer for the Nigeria international midfielder the Red Devils thought they had signed 10 years ago. Mikel had just turned 19 when the Old Trafford outfit announced on their website…
Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA) after being sent to the stands during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Sunday, it was announced on Monday. It is the third time this season the 53-year-old Portuguese has been charged by the FA – he was suspended for a game and fined after an altercation with referee Mark Clattenburg and previously received a hefty fine for critical remarks about the appointment of another referee. Now he faces an almost definite touchline ban after Jon Moss sent him to the stands during the…
Andres Iniesta’s injury comeback cannot arrive soon enough for Barcelona who head into the first ‘El Clasico’ of the season on Saturday trailing La Liga leaders Real Madrid by six points. The 32-year-old midfielder damaged knee ligaments in a 2-1 win at Valencia on October 22 and returned to training on Friday. Spain international Iniesta did not feature in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad but is expected to play this weekend against Real Madrid who are unbeaten in 31 games in all competitions. “I’m hopeful of having him available,” Barca coach Luis Enrique told reporters. Barca have dropped four…
Manchester United centre-back Phil Jones has defended Jose Mourinho following the manager’s latest dismissal, saying it was just an indication of his “passion”. Mourinho left himself exposed to the risk of sanctions from the Football Association after being sent to the stands for kicking a water bottle during United’s 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United on Sunday. Having picked up 20 points from their first 13 games, United have made their worst start to a league campaign since 1989-90, but Jones said Mourinho’s latest outburst was not a sign of frustration. “No, I think that’s just passion,” said…
A former Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the governorship election with the help of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Punch, Olanusi, who was Mimiko’s deputy, was impeached in 2015 for decamping to the APC. APC candidate, Akeredolu won the Ondo governorship election which was held on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He said “Without the input of the defectors, there is no way the APC could have won the election and we PDP members that defected to the APC are notable politicians in the 18…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will on Tuesday, Nov.29, present the Year 2017 appropriation bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) for approval. A statement signed by Miss Bose Lambo, the Director, Public Affairs of the Assembly, said the presentation would commence at 10a.m., and urged invited guests to be punctual. She said, “Year 2017 Budget Estimates Presentation by His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State will hold on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Assembly Chambers, Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ambode presented the 2016 budget of N662.58…
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed 30 members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram in Nguro-Soye, Borno state. The terrorists were said to have been killed after an attempt to ambush a convoy of local government officials went wrong. The civilians were being escorted by troops from 121 Task Force Battalion. “I must commend the gallantry of the troops led by the patrol commanders of the 121 Battalion, Captain S. Suleiman, and Lt. N. Ayuba,” Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Gwoza Local Government Area, Hon. Saeed Salisu Sambo said according to PR Nigeria. “The incident happened at about five kilometres into…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo chapter, has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for donating farm equipment worth N14 million to the association. The branch chairman of AFAN, Chief Emmanuel Odigie, made this commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Sunday. Odigie said that the farm machineries including two tractors, a harrower, a planter and a harvester, were donated to the association a month ago. He said that the use of the equipment would promote large scale farming and make it attractive to youths in the state. “I want…
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of its 8th Division in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai, disclosed this in Sokoto on Sunday. Buratai spoke during a condolence visit to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal over the recent demise of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki. The COAS said that officers and men of the new Division were, however, currently operating in the North East. ”As soon the security situation in that region is fully stabilized, the Division would move to Sokoto. ”The move is part…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his election as Ondo State Governor-elect. The felicitation message is in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Turaki Hassan, the Speaker`s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs. Dogara maintained that the victory of the APC in the election was a proof that the party was loved by Nigerians. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Akeredolu as winner in the Ondo State Nov. 26 governorship election with a total of 244,842 votes, ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party…
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has said that it would clampdown on hotels without sign post across the state. Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, the Permanent Secretary and also the Acting Commissioner for the Ministry, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. She said that any hotel operating without displaying a sign-post was operating illegally. “It is an offence for a hotel to be operating without signage. The state government is committed to monitor and hunt any hotel operating without a sign-post. “Any hotel found wanting will be brought to book and…