France forward Antoine Griezmann says he would only leave Atletico Madrid if manager Diego Simeone also quit the La Liga club. Griezmann has flourished under Simeone, scoring over 50 goals since moving to the Vicente Calderon from Real Sociedad in 2014. The 25-year-old extended his contract with Atletico in June despite media reports he might move to Paris St Germain. Simeone has won the Europa League, King’s Cup and La Liga with Atletico. The 46-year-old Argentine also led the club to their second Champions League final in three years. “The only doubt would be if Simeone leaves for PSG or…
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Thomas Mueller was back to his ungainly best for Germany in their World Cup qualifying win over Norway, giving the sort of bafflingly effective display which makes him one of the game’s most enigmatic players. The German Football Federation, not always noted for its sense of humour, summed up Mueller’s style of play in a nutshell on its Twitter feed with its description of the first of his two goals in the 3-0 win. “The grace of a swan wearing ice skates, but he’s just so darn effective,” it said, followed by the hash tag “#muleteer”. Mueller has scored 34…
Attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet’s return to the first team will give West Ham United a major boost, manager Slaven Bilic has said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Watford. The 29-year-old had an impressive debut season in England, scoring 12 goals in all competitions since joining from Olympique Marseille in June last year. Payet, who has made just one appearance in the league this season, was also joint second-top scorer at Euro 2016 with three goals and was named in the team of the tournament after helping France reach the final. “It is key for us if he can…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to face the reality that Nigerians are suffering. Fayose also urged Buhari to listen to the advice of experts who know how to reposition the country’s economy. The governor made the comments via a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. The statement reads in part: “The reality the President must face now is that there is too much hunger in the land. Nigerians are hungry, they are suffering and the President should listen to those more knowledgeable than him in terms of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for calling for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. According to the APC, the PDP has no right to criticize Buhari because it is responsible for the current state of the economy. The ruling party’s comments were made via a statement released by National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni. The statement reads: The All Progressives Congress (APC) assures Nigerians that the President Muhammadu Buhari APC-led administration remains solidly committed to resuscitating the economy in the quickest possible time and in the best interest of the people. The statement by the Peoples…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his government will restore integrity to governance by fighting the scourge of corruption in the country. Buhari also said that the change the country needs cannot be achieved on a bed of roses. The president made the comments on Thursday, September 1, 2016, during an official visit to Osun State. “We are determined to implement our change agenda by curbing excessive waste in government. We shall restore integrity to governance through the fight against corruption,” Buhari said. “We are determined to deliver and rescue the country from bad governance,” he added. Buhari also…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of destroying Nigeria’s economy. The PDP also said that Buhari doesn’t have what it takes to rescue the country from recession. The opposition party’s comments were made via a statement released by new media spokesman, Deji Adeyanju. The statement reads: Yesterday, the minister of finance – Mrs Kemi Adeosun – stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will focus on two policies to remove Nigeria from recession – fiscal discipline and diversification. Firstly, we believe a recession is not reversed by diversification. A recession is reversed by implementing a stimulus package…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the Goodluck Jonathan administration set Nigeria up for the current economic crisis in the country. It said the poor handling of the economy, lack of vision and incompetence of the President Muhammadu Buhari government caused the current recession. The party urged the APC-led government to stop blaming Jonathan for its inadequacies, but rather “look inward towards resolving the recession by inviting economic experts irrespective of their political leaning to join hands with the administration at these trying times”. The PDP stated this in a…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the factional national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, for visiting former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Sheriff had on Saturday, September 3, held a private meeting with Obasanjo at his hilltop mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun State. After the meeting, the embattled chairman told newsmen that he consulted the former president, who is a former leader of the party, about the current power tussle in the PDP. Reacting to the Sheriff-Obasanjo meeting, Fayose said it was the “coming together of PDP enemies”, accusing both politicians of also collaborating to destroy the All…
Tom Marino, a United States Congressman has accused president Muhammadu Buhari of sliding towards his “former autocratic tendencies.” Marino, in a letter to the Secretary of State, John Kerry on Thursday, September 1, 2016, directed the State Department to refrain from selling warplanes and other military equipment to Nigeria until President Buhari establishes a track record of working towards inclusion. He decried President Buhari’s “selective anti-corruption drive” which according to him has focused almost exclusively on members of the opposition party, over-looking corruption amongst some of Buhari’s closest advisors. The six-paragraph letter which was obtained by Thisday reads in full:…
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun; Minister of finance, Udo Udoma, Minister of budget and national planning; and Godwin Emefiele, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Melaye, who lamented the deplorable living condition of Nigerians, said these top officers must be fired for their incompetence, as he is scared of being stoned by his constituents. “The president must immediately transit from mere rhetoric to drastic but positive action to save the economy and Nigeria from total collapse. The hunger in the land is real, pervasive,…
Olusegun Abraham, the candidate endorsed by Bola Tinubu in the Ondo State governorship primary election has admitted defeat. Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Rotimi Akeredolu, had on Saturday, September 3, defeated Abraham and other aspirants at the APC primary election held in Akure, to emerge as the party’s governorship candidate. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 4, the aspirant congratulated Akeredolu for victory. While thanking his supporters for their sacrifices, Abraham commended the election committee headed by Mohammed Abubakar, Jigawa state governor, over the smooth conduct of the exercise, promising not to turn his back on…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Sunday declared that every single community in the state would be allowed to have input into the 2017 budget so as to make it people-oriented. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti. The statement quoted Fayose to have said that traditional rulers, local chiefs and community leaders would be consulted to offer suggestions before the final ratification of the budget.] The governor said he has already commenced collating the views and opinions of community leaders in the preparation of the…
Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has found love again, seven years after separating from her ex-husband, Dejo Richards. Following their traditional marriage rites in February, the Port Harcourt native had her white wedding with her new beau, Victor Tonye Coker, in Santorini, Greece on Thursday, September 1st. READ: Nollywood stars, Daniella Okeke, Oge Okoye, Ebube Nwagbo at Monalisa Chinda’s traditional marriage Among the guests at the private ceremony were actresses Chinyere Wilfred and Daniella Okeke.
Ailing Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie was visited by some of his colleagues as his battle with kidney issues continue. The thespian reportedly needs over N10m for a transplant and a call has gone out to the public to help raise the sum. Newly engaged actress, Yvonne Jegede was one of the movie practitioners who visited Mezie.
The duo enjoyed a perfect relationship in the early 2000s, making hit songs like ‘Safe’ and ‘Overkilling’. Only for them to have a falling-out about five years ago. Remember Djinee of ‘Ego’ fame? Djinee once squatted M.I Abaga when he came to Lagos from Jos many years ago. Back then, Djinee was a popular VJ and OAP before he began singing. And the duo enjoyed a perfect relationship in the early 2000s, making hit songs like ‘Safe’ and ‘Overkilling’. Only for them to have a falling-out about three years ago. Last night at the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless concert however, they…
6 Nigerians have been honoured with the prestigious 2face Peace Awards at the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless concert in Eko Hotels, Lagos. The recipients were presented their honours by Nigerian music industry veteran Kenny Ogungbe, who was a recipient of the award last year. The award, in its third edition, saw Fatima Askira, founder and director of Borrow Omen Development among this year’s recipients. Others are freelance journalist Jack Vincent Fidelis, NGO specialist Ubimago Williams, photo journalist Fati Garangan, Priscilla Achakpa; who is a conflict resolution specialist, and Rachel Begonet. The six individuals have contributed immensely to the peace in the…
Seriously, a Mini Cooper car was driven by Cobhams Asuquo few metres to the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless stage. It is difficult to really explain, but it happened.# We learned that the BMW Mini Cooper is owned by a Lagos based production consultant named Lolu Durojaiye. It’s one of the several props they used for the big budget concert. During the music show, music producer Cobhams played and sang ‘Dance Floor’ like it has probably never been done before.
OJB’s first son, Ayokunle Okungbowa has launched a music career and he chose the perfect night to do so. Late Nigerian music producer, OJB Jezreel, who died on June 14, 2016, a few days before his 50th birthday, has not been forgotten in the music industry. His first son, Ayokunle Okungbowa has launched his music career and he chose the perfect night to do so. At the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless concert held on Saturday , 2face Idibia brought on Ayokunle as the duo delivered a classic performance of OJB’s hit song ‘Searching’ in a way that would have made OJB…
“Bukas and Joints” returned for a second season on August 7, 2016, and a teaser for new episode is here. The Nigerian travel food doc-series explores African cuisine and African delicacies. “Bukas and Joints” is hosted by media personality Olisa Adibua, and features him traveling around Nigeria in search of the most authentic Bukas and Joints. In an upcoming episode, Olisa heads down to the affluent Lekki to try an alternative of one of his favourite meals, chill at a popular hotspot and ‘talk food’ with a celebrity guest, Banky W. The creator of the docu-series, Biola Alabi, explained that…