Yesterday morning, June 8, 2016 tragedy struck Nigeria as former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi was announced dead. Keshi reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in Benin City months after he lost his wife of 33 years to a prolonged battle with cancer. Since the announcement of his death, social media has been flooded with emotional tributes to the great legend from Nigerians. However, veteran comedian Ali Baba has reacted to the various tributes that have been made and he is clearly angered by them. According to him, most of the people who wanted Keshi fired last year are the same…
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Pop star Rihanna loves her body and is never shy to show it off. The 28-year-old and her best friend Melissa Forde has been taking snaps of the beauty while in her bikini, in Turks and Caicos. In one picture, the Bajan star shows off her cleavage as she reclines in the sea while holding a bottle of beer in her hand. Another shot showed her flaunting her pert posterior while wearing a green bikini and taking a shower outside. With that bottle of beer still in her hand, she can be seen drinking from it as her pal snaps…
Following the sad passing of Nigerian football legend, Stephen Keshi, Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD penned a moving tribute to the 54-year-old on his Instagram. He shared a photo of Keshi today, June 8, 2016 writing, “HERO!!! CHAMPION!!! LEGEND!!! My heart bleeds today, not for the Big Boss, but for my friend and brother. Stephen and I, We have a history. Besides being age mates, our paths crossed from time to time. I had the privilege of seeing him at his highest and lowest moments. I Recall when we both modelled clothes for our friend and brother Dakova in…
American rapper, French Montana, has opened up on his relationship with ex-girlfriend, Khloe Montana, stating that they are always going to be good friends. Montana revealed this on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, on an episode of “Wendy”, hosted by popular talk show host, Wendy Williams. He said, “We cool. I think we’re always gonna be friends,” “I’m cool with that whole family. I’ve got nothing but love for them.” The pair were once in a relationship that lasted for only eight months. Kardashian reportedly broke off relationship, and has now said she just wants to be alone. The reality TV…
Tiwa Savage is definitely going places! The songstress who recently met up with Jay-Z at the Roc Nation Headquarters in New York has just announced her mini documentary on entertainment channel E! “I am so excited, HUGE platform. I watch E all the time and now I’ll be watching my own mini documentary … When God says YES nobody can say no E! VIP. Airs on E! channel 124 on 12th June at 9pm CAT. ( this is 8 pm WAT),” she wrote. The Mavin music star was earlier announced by two respected Nigerian A&R execs, Tola Odunsi and Bizzle…
Popular Nigerian singer, D’banj is 35-years-old today and in celebration of his big day, the crooner took to Instagram today, June 9, 2016 to share a photo of himself with words of appreciation. He wrote, “As i turn a year older i want to thank the lord for my wonderful journey , life and story and for making my dream of Being a Vessel of Visible HOPE to my generation come to life. I am Grateful to you lord, mom and Dad ,family , loved ones and my die hard fans ,Ac’s, kokolets and mamalets .I won’t be here without…
Yay! D’banj, Tonto Dikeh and Basorge Tariah Jr are a year older today! Born June 9, 1985, Tonto Charity Dikeh-Churchill is a Nigerian actress and singer from Rivers State. She made an unforgettable appearance in the movie “Dirty Secret” and ever since the flaming actress became hard to ignore. Not only is Tonto known for her acting prowess, the actress also has a heart of gold as she runs a charity organisation called ‘Tonto Dikeh’s Foundation’. Well known for his entertaining personality, the ‘Emergency’ crooner made his big break with the now defunct pop group, Mo-hits. With his first album…
Popular rappers, Olamide and Phyno yesterday, June 8, 2016 met the Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the state house. Phyno shared the shots on his Instagram page with the caption, “@baddosneh Connects X #fadafada.” Seems like the close pals are about working on something with the Lagos state government. Recently, Olamide and Phyno collaborated on a thankful note to God counting their blessings in the song ‘Fada fada’. Their previous 2012 collaboration, ‘Ghostmode’ was a hit. Olamide’s last single ‘Abule Sowo’ and freestyle heat ‘Who you epp’ are currently dominating airplay across the streets. The label boss also recently…
For few months now, Lynxxx has been dishing spiritual advice to his fans on his Instagram page. Lynxxx has spoken on everything from premarital sex to plastic surgery leaving many wondering what led him to change his bad boy image. Now, the ‘Fine lady’ singer during a recent appearance on Frankly Speaking With Jola Sotubo opens up on his new found spirituality. According to him, he got tired of the life he was living, was not fulfilled and wanted more. He said, “I got tired of the life I was living. Life is not about partying, girls, it’s not about…
On Wednesday, Eric Bailly became the first signing under new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. The 22-year-old defender is a welcome addition for United supporters desperate for new defenders to be added to their squad. Having spent a season with Daley Blind in the centre of defence, Bailly will provide a stark contrast for the Old Trafford faithful. Not only is he over six feet tall, he’s fast, strong and thrives in one-on-one situations. Essentially, he’s the opposite type of defender to the Dutchman. So where does this leave Blind? There have been rumours that the arrival of Bailly spells…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described Wayne Rooney as England’s best player and said that the striker has owned that status for more than a decade. England will kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Russia in Marseille on Saturday, but there has been much debate about Rooney’s position in the side in the build-up to the tournament — whether he plays as a striker, midfielder, No. 10, or is even dropped from the starting XI. Rooney, 30, is looking forward to his 13th season as a United player and will be honoured with a testimonial against Everton at…
France captain Hugo Lloris is hopeful that, unlike Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, having home advantage can inspire rather than put pressure on his team during Euro 2016. Brazil struggled to cope with the huge expectation two years ago and they were eventually hammered 7-1 in the semifinals by Germany, who went on to win the tournament. France claimed the 1998 World Cup as the home nation and also won the European Championship when they last hosted it in 1984, and Lloris, 29, feels that playing at home can help rather than hinder his side. “Every country has a…
Antoine Griezmann has said that France fans who jeered Olivier Giroud in recent weeks hurt the whole team when they boo the striker. Giroud, 29, came under fire from a section of the French support during their friendly against Cameroon late last month despite scoring in the 3-2 win. The Arsenal striker then bagged a brace in a 3-0 victory over Scotland last week to bring his tally to six goals in his last five starts for Les Bleus. After being backed by France coach Didier Deschamps and feeling the need to defend his own record, Giroud has now received…
Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez says Luis Suarez will not feature in the Copa America clash against Venezuela due to his ongoing hamstring problem and suggested he may not play any part in the tournament. Uruguay face Venezuela in Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. local time on Thursday in need of a positive result after a 3-1 loss to Mexico in their group opener. Suarez missed that game with the injury he picked up while representing Barcelona in their Copa del Rey final victory over Sevilla on May 22, and Tabarez told a news conference the 29-year-old is “still in recovery.” He…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the highest-paid athletes in the world, according to US business magazine Forbes. Real Madrid star Ronaldo tops the list having earned $88 million (£60.9m) over the past 12 months, with Barcelona talisman Messi in second with earnings of $81.4m (£56.3m). Golfer Tiger Woods and boxer Floyd Mayweather had dominated proceedings over the past decade, but with Woods struggling with injuries and form and Mayweather having retired, Ronaldo and Messi have stormed to the top. Ronaldo becomes only the second team athlete after basketball legend Michael Jordan to rank as the highest-paid since Forbes began…
While these are very early days in the transfer window, Tottenham fans may have been feeling a little impatient over the last few weeks. It is generally an unhelpful trait in the modern-day supporter and is often premature — there is, of course, plenty of time for Spurs to strengthen their squad and prepare themselves for a return to the Champions League. But, then again, this time last year they had already signed Kevin Wimmer, and on the other side of north London, arch-rivals Arsenal have been quickly out of the traps, spending £30m on Switzerland international Granit Xhaka before…
Philippe Coutinho hit a hat trick as Brazil coasted to a 7-1 Copa America Group B victory over Haiti in Orlando. Renato Augusto hit a brace for Dunga’s side, while Gabriel Barbosa and Lucas Lima also netted for the rampant Brazilians with Haiti’s solitary reply coming from James Marcelin. The defeat means that Haiti are the first team to be eliminated from this year’s tournament. Romain Genevois was fortunate not to be sent off just two minutes into the contest when he pulled back Coutinho after he had been put through on the goal. Willian sent the resulting free-kick just…
Lower-league footballers can take inspiration from players like Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy, who plied his trade in various tiers of the game prior to his England call-up for Euro 2016, Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington has said. Vardy, who started his career at non-league sides Stocksbridge Park Steels and FC Halifax before moving from League One club Fleetwood Town to Leicester in 2012, scored 24 Premier League goals during the side’s title-winning season. Washington, who joined Queens Park Rangers from Peterborough United in January, also hailed the impact of fellow lower-league graduates Charlie Austin of Southampton and Andre Gray,…
Highly-rated Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly became Jose Mourinho’s first signing for Manchester United on Wednesday from Spanish outfit Villarreal. The 22-year-old – a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winner – signed a four year contract subject to being granted a work permit and will cost a reported £30 million. Bailly, who moved to Spain aged just 17 when he joined Espanyol, impressed last season as Villarreal conceded just 35 goals in 38 league matches and also reached the Europa League semifinals. “Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent,” purred Mourinho, who replaced Louis van Gaal last…
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling paid tribute to former manager Louis van Gaal on Wednesday for helping him to become a first-choice pick for both club and country. United said farewell to defensive stalwarts Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic prior to Van Gaal’s arrival in 2014 and when it came to constructing a new back four, the Dutchman made Smalling a central component. With Smalling a virtual ever-present, United had the joint-best defensive record in the Premier League last season and although Van Gaal was sacked, to be replaced by Jose Mourinho, the England defender remains grateful for his efforts.…