Former Manchester United midfielder Nani said Portuguese countryman Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in helping him settle into life in England. The 29-year-old, who is now playing in Turkey for Fenerbahce, joined United from Sporting Lisbon for a fee of around €25million in July 2007. And Ronaldo, who had already been at the club for four years, welcomed the new recruit into the house he shared with another big-money, Portuguese-speaking import – Anderson. “I lived in his house to begin with – me, Ronaldo and Anderson,” said Nani. “That was very important for us, because we were so young…
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Roy Hodgson has told his England players that how they perform in the games against Germany and Netherlands will have a big bearing on their chances of selection for Euro 2016. England are in Berlin to play the world champions on Saturday, before the Dutch visit Wembley on Tuesday in the second match of the friendly double-header. Hodgson insisted that while the two games are not the final chance for his players to impress prior to the tournament in France, this international break would be a crucial period for him in assessing the performances of his key options. “I think…
Pep Guardiola believes Johan Cruyff’s legacy at Barcelona and across the wider football world is incomparable. Former Ajax, Barca and Netherlands great Cruyff died on Thursday at the age of 68, following a battle with lung cancer. Viewed by many as the finest European player of all time, Cruyff went on to coach Barcelona to a previously unprecedented level of success between 1988 and 1996. The club won four consecutive Liga titles between 1990-91 and 1993-94, along with a maiden European Cup, while establishing a footballing identity retained to this day at Camp Nou. Guardiola played under Cruyff for the…
Lionel Messi insists he would be proud to meet the family of US president Barack Obama should the opportunity arise. During a visit to Buenos Aires, Obama revealed that his daughters had asked him to arrange a meeting with the Barcelona star but that he had been unable to orchestrate it. Messi revealed his surprise when asked for his views on Obama’s frustration and said he would be happily spend time with the president’s family. “Obviously, I was surprised that he said that, but on the contrary, for me it would be completely the opposite,” Messi told TyC Sports. “For…
Roy Hodgson has never had it so good in his time as England boss – and he knows it. After winning all 10 of their Euro 2016 qualifiers, England’s preparations for the tournament in France continue against Germany and Netherlands with an array of attacking options at the manager’s disposal. “It’s always nice to announce a squad when you have got some riches in front of you,” said Hodgson after announcing his squad. “We have a lot of possibilities – some very good and different strikers – but we need to produce on the pitch.” Captain and record goalscorer Wayne…
Netflix has won the rights to thriller “Bright,” which stars “Concussion” actor Will Smith. According to a report by Deadline, $90 million is being set aside by the streaming service make the film, while over $3 million is going to screenwriter Max Landis. The above figure makes this by far Netflix’s largest movie deal. According to the report, Netflix is in talks to have “Fury” director, David Ayer, helm the film. Also expected to co-star in the film is “Exodus: Gods and Kings” star, Joel Edgerton. Netflix reportedly won the rights beating out Warner Bros., which just finished working with…
In 2015, “Batman vs Superman” director, Zack Snyder, announced that Ezra Miller would play The Flash in the upcoming 2018 film “The Justice League.” The decision to not cast Grant Gustin who plays the character in the popular CW series of same name sparked controversy. In a 2015 interview, Stephen Amell who plays “Arrow” in the CW series of same name, stated that Gustin should have been chosen for the role. Speaking to New York Daily News, the “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” director explained why the star of The CW series was never in the running to reprise…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has inflicted more pain on Ibinabo Fiberesima, by stripping the actress of her role as the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. This was made known by the National Secretary of AGN, Femi Durojaiye, who confirmed the latest development in a statement. The statement read, “The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, this morning 23/3/2016 at the application and argument of Counsel to Actors Guild of Nigeria, Barr. Peter Andor Oboyi, struck out Ibinabo’s and BOT suit challenging the nullification of her election to the Presidency of AGN and also challenging the…
Emeka Ike is now the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, following a court ruling that stripped actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, of her position. She was removed from the position after a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ruled on March 23, 2016, that Ike will now take the rein of power after a long legal battle. Femi Durojaiye, the National Secretary of the AGN, made this known in a statement that reads, “The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, this morning 23/3/2016 at the application and argument of Counsel to Actors Guild of Nigeria, Barr. Peter Andor Oboyi, struck…
Three years ago, Desmond Elliot directed the movie “Reflections” in Sierra Leone. It’s 2016 and he is set to premiere the movie this weekend on Saturday, March 26. Starring Bobby Obodo, Lydia Forson, Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot, Aisha Kamara among others, the premiere is set to hold at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos. Produced by Denzoit Productions, “Reflections” is the story of a woman who was accused of murdering her husband but claims to be innocent. In the bid to find out her husband’s true killers she is forced to confront her past, which has unpleasant circumstances. Desmond Elliot is…
Binta Diamond Diallo, Wizkid’s rumoured baby mama has shared an adorable photo of her son on her instagram page. Diallo professed her love for the new born, whose paternity has been questioned after she claimed Nigeria’s pop star fathered the baby with her. Sometimes in January 2016, reports surfaced online that the pop star welcomed a new bundle of joy with his US based lover. Shortly after the story went public Wizkid denied fathering a child with Binta Diamond Diallo. The next day she spoke with a US celebrity site The Shade Room and said Wizkid was a dead beat…
9ice throws shade at Linda Ikeji in latest tune ‘At the moment’. The singer just dropped a new song titled ‘At the moment’ in which he name-dropped popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, with an insinuation that she’s spending money that she got from the embattled former National Security Adviser, Dasuki. The lyrics of the particular part of the song goes thus: “At the moment, I want more prosperity. I dey feel like Linda Ikeji. Spending money wey dey come from Dasuki.”…. Linda Ikeji has recently been called out also by Don Jazzy for still being single, using her to promote the…
Following reports that Halle Berry might be trying to reach out to ex, Olivier Martinez, the former couple have been spotted vacationing together with their kids. The former couple who had separated last year, had been spotted leaving the Los Angeles International Airport for a flight down to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with their 2-year-old son, Maceo and Halle’s 8-year-old daughter, Nahla. Berry and Martinez have now been spotted at the beach in Puerto Vallarta with their kids, looking like the perfect family. Don’t get your hopes up, as TMZ reports that the couple are definitely going through with their divorce…
Rappers, Naeto C and Lynxxx have lost their endorsement deals with Nigerian telco, Glo to pop star, Wizkid. According to reports, the young pop star have inked an undisclosed multimillion Naira deal with the Otunba Mike Adenuga Jr. owned telco after failing to renew his endorsement deal with rival telco, MTN. Sources disclosed that Wizkid inked the deal with telco shortly after Naeto C and Lynxx – who haven’t been doing so well in the music industry in recent time – were dropped by the company for reasons undisclosed. Currently, Timaya and Sean Tizzle, D’Prince were dropped as MTN brand…
Looks like life after the music video, ‘My Place’ is great between rapper Lynxxx and MTV Base VJ, Stephanie Coker. Both stars were spotted partying hard in Jorhannesburg, South Africa as the “Change your Parade” hit-maker clocked another year. In a short video posted on instagram by Coker earlier today Nov, 27, the two could be seen hanging out and having a great time together. So much so that they seem not to stay away from each other. The TV girl also posted a photo showing them both rocking a night club in JoBurg and captioned it: “About last night…was…
Lynxx has shared some very powerful words of encouragement and advice for the ladies via his Instagram page today. The rapper shared a cartoon photo of a heart broken lady in tears, with relationship advice on bad experiences ladies go through. Lynxx encouraged ladies to seek God’s face when looking out for a life partner, while advising that heartbreaks be seen as lessons learnt. He shared the photo, commenting thus: “Every Queen has A King (And Vice Versa) before your parents met, God knew you, before they thought of Conceiving you, he had ur destiny and gender laid out and…
Desmond Elliot has shared new cute photos of himself and his twin sons, Desmond and Denzel via his Instagram page. The actor turned politician shared the cute snaps today, March 25, 2016, taken inside a car with his sons, as he wished his fans happy good Friday from the three of them. Elliot shared one of the photos, commenting: “Happy good Friday. .folks from Desmond, Desmond and Denzel”. He shared another where the trio were pictured making funny faces, as he commented: “We love you….” The Veteran Nollywood actor and Honourable Member of the Lagos State House of Representatives, has…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he travels to foreign countries regularly in order to present Nigeria’s case personally. Buhari gave the explanation on Thursday, March 24, 2016, during a meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. “For globetrotting, sometimes, you need to present your case on personal basis to your economic colleagues and neighbours,” Buhari said. “Nothing is better than personal touch and I believe that we are learning a lot and eventually, the nation will realize so. “I don’t envy you on the harassment you are going through from your constituencies. Take it with…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase said he needed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice before enforcing the resolution of the National Assembly to seal Kogi House of Assembly complex. Arase disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday at the sidelines of an exercise tagged ‘Walk Against Crime ‘, organised as part of activities to mark the police week. The Senate had directed the Inspector-General of Police to seal the Kogi Assembly complex, pending the resolution of the political crisis in the house . He said that the position…
A mid-night fire has for the second time gutted the popular Sabon Gari market in Kano, destroying property worth millions of Naira. Eye witness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday that the fire which started around 12:30am, destroyed several shops in the market. According to the witness, the fire had also razed the footwear section of the market. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at the time of filing this report, men of the state Fire Service were still battling to control the inferno. When contacted, the Director of the state Fire…