Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick and Neymar grabbed four assists as Barcelona launched their Champions League campaign in style with a 7-0 thrashing of Celtic on Tuesday. Messi and Neymar were reunited with Luis Suarez from the start for the first time this season and took no time in getting reacquainted as all three were on the scoresheet. Two goals from Messi either side of Moussa Dembele’s missed penalty for Celtic gave Barca a comfortable halftime lead. And there was no let-up for the Scottish champions after the break as Neymar, Messi, Andres Iniesta and a Suarez double completed the…
Author: David Folami
The first goal of the 2016/2017 Champions League group stages came after a mere 42 seconds from the head of Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani at the Parc des Princes against Arsenal. The strike was PSG’s quickest in the Champions League, but the French champions, and Cavani in particular, were guilty of failing to convert a succession of golden opportunities. The worst possible start for Arsenal hinted at a potential lopsided affair but the Gunners got out of jail with Alexis Sanchez’s leveller inside the final quarter of an hour. Both sides ended a man down after Olivier Giroud…
Barcelona’s lethal MSN – Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar – dissected Celtic 7-0 while a deluge washed out Pep Guardiola’s eagerly awaited first Champions League game in charge of Manchester City on Tuesday. There was no rain but there was a flood of goals at the Camp Nou, where a sparkling Messi hat-trick with four assists and a goal from Neymar, Andres Iniesta and a Suarez brace humiliated Celtic. “There can be no embarrassment because they do that to better teams than ourselves,” said Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. “They are special players. It is a front three that can…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has attributed the current economic recession in the country to the loss of revenue as a result of pipeline vandals activities. Answering questions from journalists in Abeokuta on Sunday, September 11, 2016, Osinbajo said almost 60 per cent revenue has been lost due to the activities of pipelines vandals in the Niger-Delta. Osinbajo also disclosed that the nation has lost almost 40 per cent of the gas but expressed optimism that the country would soon overcome its challenges. He said: “One of the key reasons why we are in recession is the fact that we lost…
Borno Government has no plans to force Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), whose communities had been liberated by the military to return back home, Gov. Kashim Shettima, has said. The governor made the statement on Monday while speaking with newsmen shortly after performing the two rakaat Eid prayers in Konduga, headquarters of Konduga Local Government Area. “I want to say without any fear of contradiction that government has no plan to force any persons back home to his or her community. “We will not compel individuals to go back to their place,’’ Shettima, who was accompanied by the Director-General, National Orientation…
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Monday urged Muslim faithful in the state to pray for peace and unity of the country. Ikpeazu made the call in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Enyinnaya Appolos and made available to newsmen in Umuahia. He also said that Nigerians must be prepared to make sacrifices for the growth and development of the country. “The willingness to sacrifice what we love for greater good of our country would lead Nigerians to prosperity and help engender peace and love in the nation,’’ Ikpeazu was quoted as saying. The governor prayed that…
President Muhammadu Buhari has again blamed the depleted state of the nation on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said after 16 years that the party was in power, his administration inherited no savings and infrastructure. The President said this in statement signed by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu and issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, September 12. Buhari said: “We should thank God this year; the report I’m getting, which is very pleasing, is that we will have bumper harvest this year. “I want Nigerians to realise that what this government…
Thousands of Ogun State residents on Monday, September 12, were said to have trooped to the home of Senator Buruji Kashamu for Sallah largesse. Kashamu, who represents the Ogun East Senatorial District in the Senate, gave out bags of rice among other food items to Muslim faithful for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has opposed the idea of her accepting a political appointment from President Muhammadu Buhari. She said she has proudly served the nation to the best of her ability for seven years, and will not take any offer to serve in the Nigerian government again. Speaking as a guest on Al-Jazeera, Okonjo-Iweala said she has learnt to talk less as she has grown older. When was asked if she would take a position in the Buhari administration if offered, she said: “I served my country for seven years and it was a great honor. The…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to seize properties worth N3 billion from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, reports say. The properties are said to be located in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, according to The Nation. Officials of the EFCC are also said to have seized an asset worth N500 million and located in Abuja from Alison-Madueke who is being investigated for money laundering. “Based on latest intelligence, we have been able to trace more choice assets to Mrs. Alison-Madueke in Port Harcourt. We have drafted more operatives in Rivers State,” an EFCC source said.…
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the current financial crisis in the country is temporary. Tinubu also said that the economic downturn wasn’t caused by the ruling APC. The APC leader made the comments in a Sallah message released by his media office in commemoration of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. The message reads: During this Season of Eid-el-Kabir, I wish to felicitate with the Muslim brotherhood. We must give thanks to almighty Allah for keeping us alive to celebrate this Eid. This spirit of sacrifice and unselfish giving that defines this celebration must…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his government is working to bring the Niger Delta militancy to an end. Buhari also said that only guilty people will be prosecuted in his administration’s war against corruption. The president made the comments on Monday, September 12, after observing Eid prayers in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. According to a statement released by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the president said: “Nigerians can see what we have done on Boko Haram and what we are doing to resolve the problem in the Niger Delta. Before the elections,…
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s recently launched “Change Begins With Me” programme. According to Ladoja, change must start from Buhari and members of his cabinet. The former governor made the comments while speaking to journalists at his home in Ibadan, Oyo State, after observing the Eid prayers. “I think the change starts with President Buhari. Look at what INEC said about the change in date in Edo State election. They said it is colossal waste and nobody has convinced us about the postponement. They cited security reasons. Billions of naira has gone down the…
Yesterday, September 11, 2016, Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Xclusive set fire to the city of Lagos as he held his all white party at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. A concert designed to bring together phenomenal performances, Xclusive sure didn’t disappoint with his jaw-dropping entrance as he enthralled the audience. Carefully conceptualised and executed, the concert prides itself as being the biggest of 2016. Harrysongz, Falz the Bahd Guy and Skales set the place into a frenzy when they performed their hit songs. Meanwhile, Olu Maintain took us way back thrilling the crowd to his old musical ‘Yahooze’. Not too…
Nigerian singer Lami Phillips has given birth to a baby girl. The soul singer announced the good news on her Instagram page on September 10, 2016. “Thank you Lord. Our#sunshine joined us yesterday and she is way more perfect than my mind could have conceived . We are all well. It’s time to sit back and enjoy the moment so excuse me for a few days. @labillion#bestie and I thank you and appreciate your prayers. We the Gbadamosi family are simply blessed. #GUnit1#LamiBun2016 no longer INFANTICIPATED..” she wrote on her page. Lami Phillips has been married to Labo Gbadamosi for…
Seems like Wizkid has confirmed his relationship with US singer, Justin Skye. The ‘Ojuelegba’ star shared a loved-up photo of himself with Justin Skye disabling Instagram comments along with it! Apparently, he doesn’t want fans asking him confirmation questions but this is all the confirmation we need! In June 2016, rumours began to surface that Wizkid, 26 and Skye, 20 had started dating. According to music industry sources, the pair are in a romantic relationship. He once shared a photo of him and Skye with the caption, “No questions!” Meanwhile, the female singer signed to Roc Nation had previously expressed…
A photo of pregnant Janet Jackson has surfaced on the Internet over the weekend. Janet who should be about 7 months pregnant now going by reports was spotted running going out dressed casually. Meanwhile, Doctors have ordered the 50 year old pregnant star to remain on bedrest due to unknown pregnancy complications. A source told E! News that Janet is under “doctor’s orders to rest” until her baby arrives. “She is doing okay and resting until she is due for her baby,” the source told E! explaining that the order came after Janet experienced some unknown pregnancy complications. “As of…
Following his recent troubles with the police, Chris Brown is taking care to avoid any more run-ins with the force as he’s on a very thin leash. TMZ reports that the “Liquor” singer has banned guests from his mansion which is on a strict no alcohol and drugs policy. Weeks after his arrest on assault charges, Chris has maintained his innocence in the accusations levelled against him by a former beauty queen, Baylee Curran following an altercation at his home. The pop star has now enforced a strict law surrounding guests at his Calabasas mansion with no ‘randoms’ allowed. His…
Moments after revealing the sex of their baby, Blac Chyna has shared an ultrasound of her baby girl. She shared the photo on Instagram yesterday, September 12, 2016, writing, “@robkardashian and I can’t wait to meet our baby girl.” You can tell they are pretty excited about their first child! “It’s an emotional moment. Me wanting to have a boy, it definitely stems from my dad but I’m sure I’ll have the same relationship that I had with my father with my daughter,” Rob was reported saying yesterday. “I’m just happy that the baby’s healthy and I’m gonna be super…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood star actress and producer Monalisa Chinda. Born in Port Harcourt, Monalisa Chinda is known as one of the most sought after actors in Nollywood. The actress who also doubles as a television presenter is 42 years old today. She was born on September 13, 1974. She hit the movie scene with an appearance in the 1996 movie, “Pregnant Virgin” and later returned to school and graduated in 2000, after which she ventured fully into the movie industry. In a successful run, the Nollywood beauty has starred in excess of 100 movies, upgrading her skill…