Falz the bahd guy has now won the Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award at the 2016 BET Awards and we couldn’t be prouder. The rapper earlier nominated for the Award, was named the winner at the awards holding in Los Angeles, today, June 25, 2016. The official Twitter account for BET made the announcement a few hours ago. Falz has continued to stand out in terms of his creativity and ingenuity, and has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian industry. He is known for his funny skits on social media, breaking out into a fast rising entertainer…
Author: David Folami
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has reacted angrily to criticism of his team selection and stories of disagreements in La Roja’s Euro 2016 squad. The 2008 and 2012 winners made a strong start to their title defence, beating Czech Republic 1-0 and Turkey 3-0 before going down 2-1 in their final Group D game against Croatia. And, in an interview with Radio Marca, Del Bosque, who is set to retire following the tournament, questioned the motives of those directing criticism at his squad as they attempt to win the European Championship for the third time in a row. “It is…
Football players are very superstitious. As France travelled to Lyon yesterday to face the Republic of Ireland in a Round of 16 tie at Euro 2016, Les Bleus will know that l’Olympique Lyonnais have not lost at the beautiful Parc OL stadium since the opening of the stadium in January. It is a good omen even if the two Lyonnais of the squad, Samuel Umtiti and Christophe Jallet, will start on the bench on Sunday. But the winning spirit, the unbeaten feeling will be there. This should be the game where France really kick off their tournament; it all starts…
Arsenal will face a battle to maintain Alexis Sanchez once he returns from the United States after the Copa America, as Juventus are keen on the Chilean to replace Alvaro Morata after Real Madrid activated their buy-back clause. The Express reported that the former Barcelona star is the Old Lady’s preferred target to replace the Spaniard, though Romelu Lukaku and Edinson Cavani have also been mentioned as targets. Juventus have already added Miralem Pjanic as they prepare to strengthen to launch a bid for the Champions League. Paulo Dybala has enjoyed a sensational start to his Juventus career, while Mario…
Manchester United appear to be imminently preparing their summer overhaul to appease Jose Mourinho, with the Sunday Star reporting that a £30 million bid has been submitted for Germany international Julian Draxler. The Wolfsburg star has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, as Mourinho looks for attacking talent to revitalise the Red Devils, with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan also a target. Talks have taken place already for the 22-year-old, though Wolfsburg seem reluctant to sell just a year after capturing Draxler from Schalke for £25.5 million. Mourinho might prefer Draxler to Mkhitaryan, due to the former’s versatility, which…
Cesc Fabregas has described the United Kingdom leaving the European Union as “a mistake” that will “create many complications.” Fabregas, 29, has spent the majority of his career in the Premier League, first with Arsenal, for whom he played between 2003 and 2011 and now for Chelsea, whom he joined from Barcelona in 2014. The Spain international believes it will not only affect the economy and everyday life in England but also have a major effect on football and the ability to sign players. In quotes reported by Sport, he said: “It’s a very disappointing decision and I think very…
Daniel Sturridge has backed England teammate Raheem Sterling to defy his critics and described him as “one of the most talented players in the world.” Sterling, 21, has failed to show his best form for England or Manchester City this season, even leading to reports that Pep Guardiola contacted him to inform him he remains part of his plans at the Etihad in an attempt to boost his confidence. But Sturridge, who played alongside Sterling at Liverpool, insists he has achieved a lot for a player of his age and has the talent to come through this difficult period. He…
Ricardo Quaresma scored in extra time as Portugal defeated Croatia 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals at Euro 2016. The game was a cagey affair in which neither team put a shot on target in regulation time and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did not line up a single attempt until setting up the game-winning goal in the 117th minute. Moments after Croatia hit the post at the other end of the pitch, Portugal struck on the counter-attack, and keeper Danijel Subasic could only parry Ronaldo’s shot into Quaresma’s path. Croatia controlled the ball in the early stages but rarely pushed…
Defender Mike van der Hoorn will travel to Wales this week to settle personal terms with Swansea City after the club agreed a €2.5-million transfer fee with Ajax Amsterdam, the player told Dutch media on Sunday. Van der Hoorn said he would conduct his own negotiations over salary and bonuses after agreement between the two clubs was reached. He told reporters he was delighted with the chance to move to the Premier League, adding: “Swansea are a great club.” The 23-year-old Van der Horn, a former Dutch under-21 international, cost Ajax four million euros when he moved from Utrecht three…
With an expert swish of his left foot, Gareth Bale demonstrated against Northern Ireland that even when he does not shine, he can decide matches for Wales at Euro 2016. The Real Madrid star, the tournament’s joint-top scorer with three goals, was shackled for much of Saturday’s last 16 game in Paris, mustering a single shot on target with a second-half free-kick. But with 15 minutes remaining, his wicked, low cross from the left forced Northern Irish defender Gareth McAuley to prod the ball into his own net, sending Wales into a quarterfinal against Belgium or Hungary. “One quality delivery…
Germany coach Joachim Loew has called on his side to finally start taking their chances as they enter the Euro 2016 knockout phase against Slovakia in Lille on Sunday. The world champions eased through to the last 16 as winners of Group C by beating Ukraine and Northern Ireland and drawing with Poland. But while they kept three clean sheets in those games, they found the net just three times. Against Northern Ireland in Paris, they won 1-0 despite having 26 attempts on goal. “I was not satisfied against Northern Ireland, that is very clear, and neither were the players.…
Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari may assassinate Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state. Governor Fayose in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Idowu Adelusi alleged that Mrs Buhari was indicted in the Halliburton scandal. Reacting to Fayose’s claim, the presidency and former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde dismissed reports that the President’s wife participated in the bribery scandal involving the United States Congressman, Williams Jefferson. The argument took a dramatic turn when Mrs Buhari took to Twitter describing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that former Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff is its enemy. The party made the comment via a statement released by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, a member of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The statement reads: It is now very clear that Senator Ali Modu Sheriff is working very hard for the enemies of our great Party. First, the Edo Primary Election and all the processes leading to it thereof were properly conducted, monitored and observed by INEC. Edo PDP Chairman has warned Sheriff to stay clear of their affairs as…
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has accused the embattled party chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff of creating Boko Haram. Makarfi said Sheriff is known everywhere as a violent person, that is why the police withdrew his orderlies. This is coming after Sheriff accused the caretaker committee chairman of hiring Fulani herdsmen to stop him from entering the PDP secretariat. Makarfi said “Sheriff is the one known to have created Boko Haram, therefore, he is continuing in similar direction. “I’m never known to be associated with violence. He made same malicious allegation before the former…
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, has criticized Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose for his ‘shameful conduct’. Sheriff made the comment on Thursday, June 23, 2016, during a media briefing in Abuja, The Nation reports. “I am ashamed at the way and manner Fayose is conducting himself in the country. I was once a governor so I know that the position of governor is a very serious one that demands responsible behaviour,” Sheriff said. “I never told anybody I wanted to run for president and I did not promise anybody the vice presidential ticket. I have decided…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will mark the maiden edition of the `INEC Day’ at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), orientation camps across the country, on Monday, June 27. INEC’s daily bulletin issued on Friday in Abuja stated that the decision was in furtherance of the commission’s “Voter Education drive.’’ It stated that INEC would use the occasion to engage NYSC members, 2016 Batch A stream II, on various topics such as Voter Education/INEC Ambassador; and role of youth corps members. “Corps members will also be engaged on corps welfare at elections; role of security in elections;…
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday said that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) would advance government’s efforts in ensuring that Nigeria attained the hub port status in West and Central Africa. Osinbajo said this in Abuja at the launch of the SOPs and the PSSP. He said that SOP’s and PSSP would not only streamline processes of port operations, adding that they would also serve as important instruments in driving economic growth and development of Nigeria. “The ports must play the role of making it easier to trade across borders as well…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to Nigerian elites to be more patriotic and partner with his administration in making life more meaningful to ordinary Nigerians. The president made the appeal at the breaking of fast dinner with retired and serving Justices of the Supreme Court at the Aso Rock, Villa, Abuja. Buhari criticised the selfish attitudes of some individuals whom, he said were bent on strangulating the nation’s economy through illegal and sharp practices. According to him, God has been good to Nigeria in terms of material and human resources, “but the elites have failed woefully in translating this…
Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent, Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in view of the current challenges the country is experiencing. Kumuyi, who gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, stated that because God answers prayers, the country will experience national renewal, restoration and revival’. “I do not think we should lose hope; there is God in heaven, who answers prayers. “There is Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, who wants the best for every one of us. “And there are some of us who are praying and we believe…
Several groups in Ekiti state held a protest today, Friday, June 24, 2016, calling for the resignation of the Governor, Ayo Fayose. The protests were led by Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) in conjunction with other civil society organisations. The CNPP called on Fayose to explain his involvement in the arms purchase scandal. The group also asked the management of Zenith bank to explain the role they played in the funding of the Ekiti Governor’s election. Also, the Executive Director of Be the Change Organisation (BCO), Omotunde Fajuyi, said Fayose’s conduct since he became Governor has only brought shame…