Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says 2016 has been his best year and that he has done everything he can to win the Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo, 31, won Euro 2016 with his country this summer and scored 51 goals in 48 matches for Madrid as they won the Champions League trophy. After his hat trick in the Madrid derby, coach Zinedine Zidane said there was no doubt about who should win the Ballon d’Or, and Ronaldo insists he has a great chance. “I’ve done everything for this season,” he told Telefoot. “We won the Champions League, I won…
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Barcelona will have to cope without talisman Lionel Messi for the visit of Malaga on Saturday after the Argentine was ruled out just hours before the game due to illness. “The Argentine player showed symptoms of lightheadedness and vomiting and will not be available for the game against the Andalusian side,” Barca said in a statement. Messi only returned to Barcelona on Wednesday after guiding Argentina to a crucial 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Tuesday. Barca are also without the suspended Luis Suarez as they aim to move top of La Liga for at least a few…
Barcelona will have to cope without talisman Lionel Messi for the visit of Malaga on Saturday after the Argentine was ruled out just hours before the game due to illness. “The Argentine player showed symptoms of lightheaded and vomiting and will not be available for the game against the Andalusian side,” Barca said in a statement. Messi only returned to Barcelona on Wednesday after guiding Argentina to a crucial 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Tuesday. Barca are also without the suspended Luis Suarez as they aim to move top of La Liga for at least a few…
John Mikel Obi’s huge salary at Chelsea has ended Marseille’s hope of signing the midfielder according to a report. Mikel Obi has been left out of Chelsea squad so far this season since he returned from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games where he won bronze in the football event with the Nigeria U-23 team. Mikel has already stated his readiness to leave Chelsea in January and Lique 1 side Marseille are interested in signing the midfielder. The 29-year-old’s reported £3.4m-a-year salary is, however, threatening to bring an end to the move. According to French outlet Le 10 Sport, Marseille manager…
DJ Zinhle has found love once again but this time, outside of the entertainment circle. The South African Dj took to her Instagram page to flaunt her new man, Brendon Naidoo, who is a successful entrepreneur and is super cute too. On a photo of the two of them, Zinhle wrote, “@brendonnaidoo you are everything. Thank you for being my light, for your support and beautiful heart. You are amazing and I am blessed to call you my man.” Back in September 2015, Dj Zinhle split up with rapper ex, AKA, following accusations that he was cheating on her with…
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have agreed on a settlement in their divorce, and they both had to declare income for 2014 according to TMZ. And from that declaration, Mariah supposedly raked in $6.3m while Nick’s income for that year was $2.7m. In their settlement, Nick is required to pay a monthly sum of $5,000 into a trust fund for their twins while Mariah isn’t required to pay a cent. The twins are not left out of the settlement, as neither Mariah nor Nick can allow them to address any future spouse with any endearment; mom, dad, mommy, daddy, father,…
Joke Silva is definitely giving younger women a run for their money as she looked stunning on Saturday when she attended the Project Fame finale in a breathtaking sheer dress made by Nigerian fashion brand, Havilah Davis. She accessorised with dropping earrings and bold rings. Her flawless make-up was done by Erumu creations and Pro spotted makeover while her hair was styled by Adenike Alegbe. The show’s voice coach, Dupe Ige Kachi also looked stunning in red as she posed beside ‘Mummy J’ as Joke is fondly called.
19-year-old Kylie Jenner might be on a semi-nude photos spree as she’s kept fans happily entertained with racy photo after racy photo the last coupe of days. The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, who recently revealed her online shop with a photo of her dressed in a lingerie, took to the ‘gram to wish her rapper beau, Tyga a happy 27th with what might be her boldest photos of both of them yet. The cute couple, both dressed in nothing but a pair of jeans each, snuggled close to each other, looking so at peace and in love. The first…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov Akinwunmi Ambode, Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf Aregbesola have reportedly shunned the APC campaign rally in Akure ahead of the Ondo governorship election. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and the three of the APC governors were absent at the campaign, which had the presence of the President, Muhammadu Buhari. It was further reported that present at the campaign alongside President Buhari were governors of Imo, Plateau, Kano, Ogun, Jigawa, Edo States. Though no reasons were given for their absence at the rally, the Chairman the APC…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Akure, Ondo, lauded Ondo All Progressives Congress gubernatorial aspirants for their loyalty to the party. Buhari also lauded them supporting Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the party’s candidate for the Nov. 26 elections in the state. Speaking at a meeting with the gubernatorial aspirants, APC elders in the state, and national officers of the party, President Buhari said the unity of the party was crucial for the outcome of next Saturday’s election. “I am very pleased that those of you who lost the primaries are still very much in the party. “That you lose elections doesn’t mean…
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress [APC] in Kaduna State, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to drop non performing ministers. Baba-Ahmed gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna on Sunday. He also urged the President to quickly push through, policies that would reduce current high level of poverty in the country. “If you go by the opinion of a lot of Nigerians, some of the ministers are just filling up space. “There is a case to be made for the argument that the president should critically assess his ministers…
One of the close allies of President Muhammadu Buhari, Alhaji Buba Galadima, has said the ruling party, APC has been raped aground by the PDP. In a recent interview with Daily Trust, Galadima said the ruling party is only claiming to be in power but it is actually being controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party. He said: “The APC has been raped aground, and it is only claiming to be in government because it is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that is actually controlling power.” Continuing, Galadima, who worked with President Buhari in the 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015 general…
The Federal Government has been advised to tax Nigerians for every call above three minutes. The advice came from the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, who says it will cushion the effect of the economic recession. Speaking at the Annual Bankers’ Dinner in Lagos on Friday, November 18, 2016, Emefiele said the government could raise about N100billion as additional revenue by introducing the charge. In his words, “There are several ways we can raise additional revenue to finance the increased expenditure that is needed to engender fast and sustainable growth in the economy.” Speaking further Emefiele…
Bishop Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, the leader of the Diocese of Lagos West, Methodist Church of Nigeria, has said religious leaders have the right to reprimand politicians if they are on the wrong path. In an exclusive chat, Olawuyi explained that the politicians are humans who have the duty of giving account of their activities not to only voters and citizens but religious leaders in whom they had shared their ambition with. Olawuyi said: “As church leaders, we should be courageous enough to correct our political leaders and put them right where it is required. “I don’t believe we should only…
World’s richest black woman, Folorunsho Alakija has revealed the source of her industrious nature. Alakija recently revealed that her late mother was the inspiration behind her doggedness and ability to strive hard in her pursuit of success. The billionaire made this known at the Wealth Creation platform organised by KICC in Lagos, when she spoke about how wealth can be created and managed. She said: “I can tell you my mum was an inspiration for me, she was industrious till her dying days. My mum died at the age of 92 and till her death she was a businesswoman. My…
Barely a month after the FG dropped Senate orders forgery charges against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, another report has reportedly reared its head. According to Punch Newspaper, the police under the Special Investigation Panel have reportedly submitted another report on the investigations. It was reported that the report, which has been received by the to the National Prosecution Coordination Committee, has indicted the Senate President and Deputy Senate President. The report also revealed that the Special Investigation Panel, headed by the retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ali Amodu, explained that Salisu Maikasuwa, a former Clerk…
Finance minister, Kemi Adeosun has explained why the Federal Government has decided to reflate the Nigerian economy to cure the current economic recession. In a recent chat with Pulse, Adeosun disclosed that reflation of the economy by the FG will create more job opportunities and encourage the Nigerian businesses to favourably compete with international counterparts. She said: “We are trying to reflate the economy and get it back on the period of growth. And the strategy we are adopting is to inject more money and funds into the economy particularly in the area of capital projects. This is because we…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar might have scaled the first hurdle as he aims at contesting as a Presidential candidate in 2019. In a recent report by Punch Newspaper, the United States Department of Justice has denied having any record that indicates that Atiku has a pending lawsuit in the US. It was also reported that a spokesperson for the US DOJ, Peter Carr said, “Thank you for reaching out to us. I have checked the public court records, and they do not show cases filed against a defendant named Atiku Abubakar.” On the allegations about being wanted in the…
Idris Elba plays a former rugby player, Max whose life is spiralling out of control in “100 Streets”. The film’s trailer released by Samuel Goldwyn Films shows Elba’s character, a sports star who seems to be losing it all as he gets involved with drugs, alcohol and womanizing. The trailer gets intense when Max finds out his wife is cheating on him and he eventually gets violent. “100 Streets” is directed by Jim O’Hanlon. It also stars Gemma Arterton, Franz Drameh, Ken Stott, Kierston Wareing and Charles Creed-Miles. Here’s the synopsis shared in the description box of the trailer: “100…
The annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has rounded off its sixth year of cinematic celebration with Izu Ojukwu’s “76.” The movie screened on Friday, November 18, 2016 at FilmhouseIMAX Cinema, Lekki, Lagos, with a Festival Party at Boat ClubAwolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, by 10pm. Celebrities spotted at the event include RMD, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Noah, Toni Tones, Hilda Dokubo, Chioma Ude, Kiki Omeili, Deyemi Okanlawon, Blessing Egbe, Izu Ojukwu, among others. Speaking at the event, Ojukwu said of the props: “We had to search for them for about two years. This project started in 2009. Some of…