Author: David Folami

Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite Attoh took to Instagram today, November 22, 2016, writing an inspirational message to fans. According to her, she’s trying to stay strong for her two year old son. She wrote, “I had a very scary dream last night. I have had quite a number of dreams similar to that this year. I woke up panicking, heart beat racing, very afraid. Fast forward to a few minutes ago, I was taking my son to school. Sitting in the back seat with him, he reached out and lifted my hand to his face, as if he knew something…

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November 21, 2016, was the birthday of DMW boss, Davido. The singer turned 24 and celebrated with a birthday dinner with friends and family in Atlanta, USA. He also got a sweet birthday shout out from his little girl, Imade. Popularly known for his hit single ‘Dami duro’, David Adedeji Adeleke, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Davido relocated to Lagos at a young age. He released his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012, which housed the singles ‘Back when’ featuring Naeto C, ‘Dami duro’, ‘All of You’, and others.

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Ghanaian actor Van Vicker’s young boy is a year older today, November 22, 2016. The actor in a post shared on Instagram celebrated his swag king. “Swag has nothing on you Mr. V. It’s like when u were born you said ‘yo ma ba’ lol. My only son, I am proud of you. I know how daddy’s with sons feel. I can’t explain it. You are 8years. Happy birthday my boy. Copy me as much as you want and even add on to it Mr. SWAG,” he wrote alongside a photo of him. The prominent Ghollywood actor recently marked his…

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Seyi Law has a lot to be thankful for after being attacked by hoodlums on his way home at Apongbon, Lagos Island. The comedian shared his harrowing experience via his Instagram page on Tuesday, November 22, thanking God for keeping him safe. According to Seyi Law, himself and his friend were attacked after his car broke down at Apongbon and his friend was stabbed multiple time by the hoodlums in their bid to extort them of their valuables. He shared a photo of hands bloodied from injuries sustained during the attack, assumed to be those of his friends. On the…

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Rapper Kanye West was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after his doctor called the emergency services to report he was suffering a mental breakdown, news reports said Tuesday. The musician’s personal physician Michael Farzam told police that his 39-year-old patient was “acting erratically” due to sleep deprivation and dehydration and he was concerned about his well-being, the celebrity gossip website TMZ said. He was taken from his personal trainer’s home to UCLA Medical Center handcuffed to a gurney, as is standard procedure for psychiatric patients, TMZ said. The “Fade” rapper’s health scare took place after he abruptly cancelled…

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Brad Pitt has been cleared after a probe into allegations he mistreated one of his children in a mid-air altercation, the FBI said on Tuesday. The claims centered on an alleged incident with his 15-year-old son Maddox in September on a flight from France to Los Angeles. Pitt’s wife Angelina Jolie claimed he had struck the boy. “In response to allegations made following a flight… carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation,” the agency said in a statement. “No charges have been filed in this…

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Yesterday, November 22, 2016, Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, was accused of stealing 10 iPhones from Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos. In earlier reports, eyewitnesses said Egbegbe went to a certain Keelcech Innovations Store, took some iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 plus mobile phones, told the sales girl he was coming, and then crossed to enter his car. Following this, the producer was beaten by a mob and taken to the police station. Egbegbe released a statement denying this, his publicist also denied the allegations. According to her, “Seun Egbegbe was at Keelcech shop, located at no 9, medical road, ikeja,…

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Seems like Justin Bieber is training as a boxer if his latest antics is anything to go by. The controversial star while arriving for his concert in Barcelona left a fan with a bloodied lip after throwing a punch at him. In a video shared online, the 22-year-old hit the fan through the open window of his car as he was driven by a chauffeur. In the video, you can see the excited fan reaching out to touch the singer while the car goes at slow speed, but the Canadian star reacts with a jab that left the male with…

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Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro Franklin has shared another cryptic post on Instagram today, November 23, 2016. The new mum who has been plagued with news of marital woes took to Instagram saying she has learnt a lot in the past few weeks. According to her, “This past week I have learned and finally understood the meaning of dis saying “you only know yourself” people (family,strangers,’friends) will talk, n even judge you like they are God. hate on you, crucify you, set meetings with others just to run you down, spit on you, your picture, esteem and set it ablaze…. Humans….…

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that the club’s “lucky” period will come and other sides will eventually suffer from refereeing mistakes. United have been denied penalties in their last two home games — a 1-1 draw with Arsenal and 0-0 draw against Burnley. Matteo Darmian fell against Burnley after an attempted challenge by Jon Flanagan, while Antonio Valencia went to ground after Arsenal’s Nacho Montreal put an arm across him. Mourinho was visibly upset at both decisions, receiving a touchline ban for his reaction to the Burnley incident. “Some of the teams who are having everything in their…

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Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal to send a statement out to their European rivals with a victory over French champions Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. Wenger, whose team have been eliminated at the last-16 stage for the past six seasons, said the competition was more open this year, citing Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat of Barcelona in the last round of fixtures as an example. “When you play at home against a big team, you want to win. It sends a statement out,” the Frenchman told a news conference. “I think we are ready to compete. We…

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Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits Bayern Munich are now the hunters – rather than the hunted – as they attempt to reclaim top spot from surprise new Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig. Bayern flew to Russian side Rostov for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with the Bavarian giants already through to the last 16, but needing a win to challenge Atletico Madrid for top spot in Group D. Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Dutch winger Arjen Robben are both out with injury, while Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, Spain’s Javi Martinez and French winger Kingsley Coman are also set to miss out with knocks.…

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Marco Reus was delighted to have netted a hat-trick on his comeback in Borussia Dortmund’s record 8-4 hammering of Legia Warsaw in the Champions League after six months out. “That was an important step for me, it’s how you imagine your first day back will go,” said Reus with a grin. “I’ve worked hard for this moment and I am pleased that I could help the team.” The Germany winger led the way in a record-goal haul for a Champions League game. The 12 goals in Dortmund on Tuesday bettered the competition’s previous record of 11 set when Monaco beat…

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Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale will miss his side’s blockbuster clash with Barcelona next weekend due to an ankle injury, Spanish media reported on Wednesday. Bale was forced off just before the hour mark of Real’s 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday as the European champions secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League for a record 20th consecutive season. “Gareth Bale…has been diagnosed with a traumatic dislocation of the peroneal tendons in his right ankle,” Madrid said in a statement on Wednesday without stating how long Bale will be sidelined. However, Madrid sports dailies Marca…

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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised their battling display against Sporting Lisbon as they claimed a place in the Champions League knockout stages with a scrappy 2-1 win on Tuesday. Karim Benzema’s 87th minute header gave Real victory after they let 10-man Sporting back into the game following Joao Pereira’s red card – the third time in five Champions League games this season a late goal has got them out of trouble. “We had difficult moments but that’s what you expect and what we knew could happen, but once again we refused to give up,” said Zidane. “We kept playing…

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His team had been sucker-punched by Arsenal, but Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could not resist one last dig at his opposite number Arsene Wenger. “Finally, I lost against Arsene,” Mourinho declared as he left the Old Trafford press conference room following a 1-1 draw he said felt “like a defeat”. “Finally, I lost against Arsenal.” Saturday’s result in fact extended Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Wenger’s Arsenal to 12 league games, but that was of little consolation after a contest United dominated. Juan Mata gave them a deserved 69th-minute lead, but with a minute to go, substitute Olivier Giroud headed…

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Manchester United will trigger an option to extend Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s contract by a year, manager Jose Mourinho told a press conference on Wednesday. Ibrahimovic, 35, joined United from Paris Saint-Germain in July on a one-year contract with an option for an extra year. “Zlatan’s situation is simple,” Mourinho told reporters at Old Trafford ahead of United’s Europa League meeting with Feyenoord on Thursday. “He has one plus one. We are happy with him. We are going to execute the option of a second season. After that he can do what he wants.” Mourinho previously spent a season working…

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Jose Mourinho’s announcement that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at Manchester United for a second season was a bold statement of faith in a striker still trying to prove himself in England. United’s manager swatted away questions about the 35-year-old’s pace and suitability, effectively tying their fates together as they seek a way to turn around United’s season. “We are going to execute the option of a second season,” said Mourinho. “After that he can do what he wants.” While it is not hard to see why Ibrahimovic would re-sign a one-year deal reported to be worth £260 000 a week,…

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Burnley must recover quickly from Monday’s 4-0 defeat by West Bromwich Albion to prepare for Manchester City’s visit to Turf Moor this coming weekend, midfielder Johann Gudmundsson said. Burley, however, can take encouragement from their previous encounters against the top sides in the Premier League, having beaten Liverpool at home, drawing at Manchester United and only losing to Arsenal due to a controversial last-minute goal. “We need to pick ourselves up. It’s a massive game next weekend and hopefully we can get some points from that. This was definitely our worst game of the season,” Gudmundsson told the club’s website…

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