Yesterday, Monday, June 13, 2016, rapper Lil Wayne suffered a seizure aboard a flight. The plane had to divert and land in Omaha. The plane was on its way from Milwaukee to California when Lil Wayne had a seizure. Lil Wayne initially refused treatment from medical officials but when the second seizure occurred the plane had to return back to Omaha and the rapper had to be rushed to the emergency room. Presently Lil Wayne is said to be stable and recuperating. For those familiar with Lil Wayne’s medical history, this incident should not be surprising. The Cash Money rapper…
Author: David Folami
It’s been back to work for Tiwa Savage as her marriage to Tee Billz smashed months ago. Recall that Tee Billz dragged his wife Tiwa Savage on Instagram, accusing her of cheating, emasculation and even witchcraft. Tee Billz who later attempted to take his own life accused her of having affairs with 2baba Idibia, Don Jazzy and Dr Sid. Now, Dr Sid has come out to refute such claims. He told Daily Post, “Tiwa Savage is, and will always be, a good friend of mine. She is a hard worker. All we need to do is to pray for them…
Manchester United forward Memphis Depay has sparked rumours of a move back to Netherlands after shipping his cars to his home country. Depay moved to Manchester United last summer from Eredevise side, PSV but has not been able to hold down a regular shirt. The 22-year-old scored just two goals as he struggled to make a mark in the Premier League. After the sacking of Louis van Gaal who signed the forward to United, it seems his time at the club is up with the arrival of Jose Mourinho. The forward according to Mirror have sent his Rolls Royce Wraith,…
They say whatever happens in Las Vegas stays in Vegas but tennis star Serena Williams is letting us know what she’s been up to in the city. The tennis star who recently lost in the final of the French Open ran into Barcelona forward Neymar while vacationing in Las Vegas. Serena shared a photo of their meeting on Instagram with the caption; “Always be ready for summer. You never know when. @neymarjr will show up. The sports stars were in their swimming trunks when they posed for the photos. Having been left out of Brazil’s Copa América Centenario squad to…
Gareth Bale has stoked the fires between Wales and England further ahead of their Euro 2016 clash on Thursday by suggesting none of the Three Lions squad would get into Chris Coleman’s team. The Real Madrid star has made headlines this week after claiming that his side have more passion and pride than their English counterparts. His comments brought a response from England boss Roy Hodgson and midfielder Jack Wilshere, but Bale insisted he was happy with his comments. And, when asked how many of Wales’ opponents are good enough to play for Coleman’s side, the 26-year-old replied: “None.” Hodgson…
Antonio Conte delivered the tactical masterclass of Euro 2016 so far to help Italy outwit Belgium on Monday night. Scepticism has long surrounded what some feel is the worst Azzurri squad in decades, but superior organisation and shrewd strategy underpinned a strong defensive display that quelled the underwhelming stars of Belgium’s so-called “Golden generation”. The Italian lineup was not a glitzy one, with Conte using a workmanlike midfield five in front of three robust centre-backs. They alternated between 5-3-2 and 4-4-2, and shuffled from side to side in order to reduce space for Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, who…
As we complete the first lap of the European Championships, the big guns are flexing their muscles. Germany were cool and effective against Ukraine. Italy were shrewd and resilient against Belgium. Spain made their usual mistake of believing that 500 completed passes could be exchanged for a goal voucher, but remembered the rules just in time to beat the Czech Republic. If hosts France are to emerge from the contenders and lift the trophy, they’re going to have to lift their game first. They can’t always rely on Dimitri Payet to save them with a heroic performance punctuated by a…
After the joy of the most utterly unexpected of Premier League title wins, the anxiety over the future of your best players. That’s been the experience for Leicester fans this summer, with Jamie Vardy possibly on his way to Arsenal and playmaker-in-chief Riyad Mahrez linked with… well, here, there and everywhere. But the Telegraph reports that the Foxes are doing everything they can to keep PFA Player of the Year Mahrez and have offered him a new contract worth £100,000 a week. The Algeria international has been a reported target for Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, amongst others. Leicester…
He’s one of the most sought-after players in German football — and now he’s heading for Manchester City, says the Sun. The paper says City have “sealed a £40 million swoop” for Schalke star Leroy Sane, with the Germany international all set to team up with former Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola once Euro 2016 is done and dusted. City have reportedly been watching winger Sane since last season, with officials having worked on a potential deal since the start of the year. Now, the Sun says, that work has paid off and he will join Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan…
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that a deal cut with the Spanish tax authorities over the signing of Neymar in 2013 should not be allowed as it stains the club’s image while “saving the behinds” of current leaders. Barca have announced that they have reached agreement with Spain’s tax authority, Hacienda, to pay €15 million in owed taxes and a €5.5m fine, while admitting the club was at fault in the complex transfer which brought Neymar to the Camp Nou. The deal also sees current Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu and predecessor Sandro Rosell cleared of any personal wrongdoing.…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi could be left on the bench again for his country’s final Copa America Centenario group game due to fitness concerns, according to national coach Gerardo Martino. Messi came into the tournament having picked up a back injury in a warm-up friendly against Honduras, while he also missed part of the team’s preparations as he was back in Europe facing charges of tax fraud in a Spanish court. The Barcelona star sat out his country’s opening Group D 2-1 win over Chile in Santa Clara on June 6, and then entered as a substitute and scored a…
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said that he has witnessed draws for European football competitions that were rigged using the “hot and cold balls” method. Blatter claims no draw for any FIFA event has ever been fixed in his 18 years as the head of the world’s governing body, but the same cannot be said about European competitions. While he did admit he had the power to affect such draw fixes, Blatter insisted it was never carried out at FIFA, even though he knew of the method which was used in such cases. “There was only one person who had…
French central defender Aymeric Laporte has pledged his immediate future to Athletic Bilbao after signing a new four-year contract at the La Liga club. The under-21 international had been strongly linked with a move to Premier League side Manchester City by the Spanish and English media but the 22-year-old has opted to remain in Bilbao. “I’ve had to think about it a lot in order to choose the best option for me and I have arrived to the conclusion that Athletic was the best solution,” Laporte told the club’s official website (www.athletic-club.eus). “I sign for four years and I’m thrilled…
Dutchman Ronald Koeman became the new manager of English Premier League club Everton on Tuesday after his previous club Southampton reluctantly agreed to release him a year early from his contract. The 53-year-old — who guided Southampton to their highest finish in the Premier League of sixth last term and a place in the Europa League — signed a three-year contract with Everton and replaces Roberto Martinez, who was sacked just before the end of the Premier League campaign. Koeman — who had said earlier this year he would see out the last year of his three-year contract with the…
The immediate past governor of Niger state, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu, has called on the Federal Government to fast track the process of diversifying the economy in order to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. Aliyu made the call on Sunday in Abuja in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society 2016 national unity Ramadan lecture titled “Ramadan: Modelling Change.’’ He decried the current economic crunch in the country and stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to remedy the situation instead of indulging in blame game. ”For many years we have…
Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi, on Sunday distributed free gas cookers to rural women as her contribution to promote Campaign for Safe Cooking Environment. Ugwuanyi made the donation during the June edition of Enugu State Women Prayer Network held at Okpara Square in Enugu. “This gesture is my modest contribution to the campaign for safe cooking environment among women especially rural women in the state. “It is an established fact that the use of gas cookers poses less danger to the health of the women and their family. “This gesture will continue by the grace of God;…
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday urged the Federal Government to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. Obasanjo made the plea during a courtesy visit by the management of NIPCO Plc to Obasanjo Hilltop Estate in Abeokuta, on the need by the the Federal Government to promote use of CNG as a vehicular fuel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CNG is natural gas under pressure which remains clear, odourless, and non-corrosive. According to Obasanjo , in a bid to promote cleaner environment, the idea why the…
In line with its commitment to stop estimated billing of electricity consumption, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) will soon distribute 200,000 smart meters to its customers. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Emeka Ezeh EEDC Head of Communications and issued to newsmen on Sunday in Enugu. Ezeh said that EEDC had awarded contract to three companies to procure the smart meters. He said that the meters would be distributed to its“Maximum Demand” customers as well as customers who wish to obtain their meters under its Credited Advance Payment for Metering Implementation (CAPMI). He said that EEDC had…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said the installation of a viable federal structure was the only way to drive true democracy in the country. Ambode, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, made the assertion at the 23rd anniversary of the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential Elections. The programme was organised by the state’s Office of Civic Engagement under the Deputy Governor’s Office with the theme: “Democracy and Inclusiveness — Basis for Good Governance’’. “We still have a long way to go in our country today and that is because we are…
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Sunday urged Nigerians to seek divine intervention in order to overcome the present economic challenges in the country. Okowa gave the admonition at the Divine Way Baptist Church in Asaba at the thanksgiving service of the Sixth Assembly of the Delta House of Assembly to mark its first anniversary. “ The only way out of the present situation of the country is to look unto God. “As we continue to partner with God and seek solution from God, things will get better.’’ He also urged Nigerians to repent their sins, saying that with…