Idris Elba has rekindled his relationship with his long-term lover Naiyana Garth after they reportedly split in February. The ‘Luther’ star sparked rumours he’d called time on his three-year relationship with Naiyana Garth, with whom he has 23-month-old son Winston, in February but the loved-up couple appeared to pour cold water on any split speculation at the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA TV) at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday night, May 8, 2016. The pair were all smiles as they strutted down the red carpet hand-in-hand, before putting on an affectionate display as they proudly posed for…
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Contrary to public opinion, former Choc City act, Brymo who turns 30 today has revealed that he did not win the case against his former label in court. ‘Even though it happened a long time ago and I am constantly trying to forget it. I feel like somebody needs to resurrect the case in court’ he said in an interview on Beat FM earlier today. He continued, ‘we had the opportunity to iron it out in court but they fried it up. I don’t know what they did but they definitely spoke to the judge and spoke to the lawyers…
The X Factor judging panel has been completely shaken up in recent years, with some household names leaving, and other returning. And it looks like there might be another change, as Rita Ora has pulled out of the ITV show. A source told The Sun: “Losing Rita is a huge blow – she’s one of the biggest stars in the country and Simon wanted her to return. “She was very keen to do the show but at the end of the day it didn’t work out with her other commitments around the world in music and acting. It means we’re…
Paul Pogba is the best-placed player in world football to establish himself at the top of the game, but Mario Mandzukic insists he must remain with Juventus for the foreseeable future to reach that level. France midfielder Pogba has been integral to Juve winning a fifth straight Serie A title, four of which have come since his move from Manchester United in 2012. Pogba has scored eight and assisted a league-high 12 from his 34 Serie A appearances, further fuelling rumours linking him with the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City, who were interested last season when he opted to…
Massimiliano Allegri believes Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala have no reason to leave Juventus as he feels the Serie champions are on par with Europe’s big guns. Pogba and Dybala have been linked with a move elsewhere in recent months, but Allegri is confident Juventus can hold on to their star players. “I don’t see why players should leave us,” Allegri said. “Juventus are now at the same level as the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Our own plans on the transfer market? The club has always assembled competitive and winning sides. “The solid spine…
Andrea Barzagli thinks Juventus’ shock loss at relegated Verona on Sunday could end up helping them. The Italian champions had won 25 and drawn one of their previous 26 Serie A matches, but crashed to defeat, with Luca Toni netting from the spot on his final professional appearance and Federico Viviani sealing the win prior to Paulo Dybala’s late penalty and Alex Sandro’s red card. Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra, Mario Mandzukic, Alvaro Morata and Paul Pogba were among the big names not in Massimiliano Allergi’s team, but Barzagli wants the loss to serve as a wake-up call. Juve still have…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he remained “positive” about their La Liga title chances following Sunday evening’s dramatic 3-2 win against Valencia at the Bernabeu. Madrid seemed in control against mid-table Valencia after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema made it 2-0 by half-time. But the visitors kept fighting and a dramatic second half saw Rodrigo Moreno pull one back, Ronaldo nab a second of the game, and Andre Gomes 20 yarder make it 2-3. Even after Rodrigo was sent off for dissent, the visitors’ 10 men kept pressing for an equaliser and Madrid were frantically defending their…
Louis van Gaal has admitted that Manchester United will miss suspended Marouane Fellaini on Tuesday at West Ham. The Belgian midfielder is suspended until the end of the Premier League season after a clash with Leicester City’s Robert Huth on May 1, and will be unable to repeat the match-winning contribution he made when United won 2-1 at Upton Park last month in the FA Cup. “We are normally the smallest team, so we have problems with set plays,” said Van Gaal. “We have to cope with it. I cannot deny that.” United need victory to push them a point…
Bacary Sagna believes Manchester City have only themselves to blame if they miss out on qualifying for the Champions League next season. Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal means that City’s hopes of finishing in the top-four of the Premier League are no longer in their own hands. If rivals Manchester United win their final two games of the season — away to West Ham United on Tuesday night and at home to Bournemouth — they are certain to finish above Manuel Pellegrini’s side. And Arsenal only need a point from their final game at home to rock-bottom Aston Villa to…
Jamie Vardy says he’s still at a loss for words when he tries to describe Leicester City’s improbable climb to the top of the Premier League. Leicester have been champions for a week following Tottenham’s draw on April 2, and they were finally able to lift the trophy on Saturday after beating Everton. In an interview with ESPN FC, Vardy was asked how to sum Liecester’s feat, but Vardy said: “You can’t. It’s hard to explain. “Obviously no one expected us to be within a shout and we’ve just kept going all season and made that come to reality. But…
Pele believes Brazil’s lack of “ginga” — individual flair — has allowed the Selecao’s South American rivals to surpass them in playing “beautiful soccer.” In an interview with ESPN FC’s David Hirshey, Pele said Brazil are still haunted by the 7-1 defeat at Germany in the World Cup semifinals as they prepare for this summer’s dual tests of the Copa America Centenario and the Olympics. ” I am sad just talking about it,” Pele said while promoting his new film “Pele: Birth of a Legend.” “I cried watching that game and not just because of the score. I cried because…
Lionel Messi has said that Barcelona got over their dip in form just in time to salvage two of the three titles they sought. The Catalan club were clearly atop the Spanish Primera Division title race until mid-April when they lost to Atletico Madrid in the defence of their Champions League crown and also lost three straight La Liga games for the first time since February 2003. Now past the disappointment over not becoming the first team to win back-to-back Champions Leagues or seek the Treble, Messi said that Barcelona remain focused on the Copa del Rey and La Liga…
The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Saturday described the continued detention of a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Warimopei Dudafa, and Friday’s siege on the home of a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as the height of “executive rascality”. Mr. Fayose said the EFCC operatives must understand that the nation is currently running a democratic system in which rule of law is sacrosanct. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Mr. Fayose condemned the invasion of Mr. Fani-Kayode’s home despite an…
The Federal Government says it is set to open the process for prospective investors interested in exploring the country’s vast bitumen deposits to bid for allocation of operational licenses. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, who disclosed this on Friday during a working visit to bitumen bearing communities in Agbabu area, Ondo State, said only serious investors with proven work and financial plans would be allowed to participate in the bid round. The minister, who assured the communities of government’s readiness to protect their interest through the right policy and regulations, said the licencing process would be completed…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has banned the launching of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, RPA, in the Nigerian airspace without its permit and that of the Office of National Security Adviser, ONSA. This is contained in a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Sam Adurogboye, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Lagos. The statement said the move was part of the safety guidelines issued by the regulatory agency to drone operators following the proliferation of the technology in the country. “In recent times, RPA/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being…
A Catholic cleric has cautioned the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, not to drag itself into politics. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Kayode Odetoyinbo, stated this on Sunday in Abeokuta during an interactive session with journalists as part of the SS Peter and Paul Church’s activities to mark the World Communication Day. “CAN is not a political party and should not be turned to a political party,” he said. “Let God choose the right person for the association.” Mr. Odetoyinbo also declined to state whether or not he would seek election to become the president of the…
The 2016 Appropriation Act signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday will run until May 2017, an official has said. The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly (Senate), Ita Enang, stated this on Sunday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. “The Act provides that the budget takes effects from the date assented to by the president, and run a full course of 12 months,” said Mr. Enang, a former lawmaker who once chaired the Senate Committee on Rules and Business. “So, as the president assented to this budget on the 6th of May, 2016, this budget will…
An aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted receiving funds from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Doyin Okupe, who served as Mr. Jonathan’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, however denied the funds he received were part of the $2.1 billion arms fund allegedly misappropriated by Mr. Dasuki. Most of the funds are believed to have been used as slush funds for the 2015 elections. The Ex- NSA as well as other members of the past administration are currently being prosecuted for their roles in the scam now known as #Dasukigate. On Sunday, Mr. Okupe,…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday said it would begin to confiscate vehicles with expired or substandard tyres. Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal of the agency, stated this at a stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, organised by the FRSC to enlighten motorists on the dangers of bad tyres. Mr. Oyeyemi said the measure became necessary to curb incessant road accidents usually caused by poor tyre usage in vehicles. “What we’re going to commence immediately is that any vehicle that has expired tyres or substandard tyres, we’re going to impound the vehicles,” Mr. Oyeyemi said. “Enough is enough to this.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with elder statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan on his 80th birthday. “On this special occasion, President Buhari commends his immense contribution to national peace and development which he has exemplified as an accomplished administrator, astute businessman and patriot,” Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the President on media & publicity, said in a statement Monday. “The President believes that the historic role played by the octogenarian in forging and maintaining the unity of Nigeria will continue to endear him to many. “He assured that his administration would…