Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has declared that Sadio Mane will stay at the club beyond the January transfer window amid reports of a likely exit. The Senegalese striker has been linked with Manchester United and speculation has been fuelled further by his exclusion from the their Barclays Premier League game at Norwich City last weekend. Manchester United have reportedly attempted to open discussion for the 23-year-old this week but the Saints have turned down the overtures and Koeman has further buttressed that the striker is “not for sale.” Koeman insisted that the Senegalese international is happy to stay at the…
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Gabon and Borussia Dortmund star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Thursday upstaged favourite Yaya Toure to win a first African Player of the Year Award. In a vote of coaches and technical directors of Confederation of African Football (CAF) member-nations, Aubameyang tallied 143 points ahead of Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Toure, who scored 136 points and was bidding for a fifth successive award. Swansea City and Ghana striker Andre Ayew was third on 112 points. It was sweet revenge for Aubameyang after he lost the 2014 prize to Toure who scooped the prestigious individual accolade in 2011, 2012, 2013…
The chairman of DAAR Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi said the ongoing probe into the purchase of arms, is just an attempt to rubbish the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is coming on the heels of the arrest of the PDP publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh. Dokpesi said “I wish to emphasise that the current ruling party is making efforts to impede our journey to political maturity through the manipulation of the federal system to serve purely partisan interest. “Our party is indeed experiencing a massive persecution, political reprisal and vendetta, of the kind never before seen on our shores and…
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that President Muhammadu Buhari does not dictate to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on how to do its job. Mohammed made the statement in response to claims that Buhari was trying to silence the opposition by ordering the arrest of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Chief Olisa Metuh. “I think the first point to make is that this government is not micro-managing any of the anti-graft agencies. I know for a fact that they don’t contact the President or anybody before they do their job,” the minister said…
A group loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stormed the national secretariat of the party in Abuja to protest the arrest of Olisa Metuh, the party’s national publicity secretary. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Metuh yesterday, Tues. Jan. 6 at his Abuja resident over his alleged involvement in the $2.1billion arms scam. The protesters were said to have carried banners and placards with inscriptions such as “No to selective justice” among others. They also condemned the arrest of Chief Raymond Dokpesi. It was gathered they spent about 25 minutes at the party’s secretariat.
The chairman of DAAR Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has described as false the $2.1b arms purchase scandal probe. He said “I must hasten to assure you that there is nothing like the much flaunted $2.1 billion armsgate. The competent courts of our land would sooner or later prove this coinage aimed at decimating the leadership and membership of our great party to be nothing but a hoax.” Dokpesi also said “Some of us are reminded of the events of 1984/85 which by any stretch of comparison are similar to the unfolding events of today. As I have said not…
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has denied allegations that he hosted Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka to an N82 million dinner while in office. The claim was made by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam-George on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, while addressing Government House correspondents in Port Harcourt. Amaechi made the denial via a statement released by his media aide, David Iyofor. It reads: “Wike must stop these silly distractions. Rivers people are not interested in his lies and witch-hunt. Rather, Rivers people want to know what will happen to their children that he stopped and…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he expects Bells University to produce a Nobel Laureate in 20 years of its existence. The University, located in Otta, Ogun state, was established by him in 2004. According to Vanguard, Obasanjo made this known while addressing the management team of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Efunrun, Delta State who paid him a courtesy call at his Abeokuta residence. He added that he instructed the management of the University to achieve the feat of producing a Nobel Laureate over time. Obasanjo also disclosed that part of the reason he established the school…
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest African after iconic South African leader, late Nelson Mandela. Ladoja reportedly made the comments while addressing journalists at his Ibadan home during a recent meeting. “Since he (Obasanjo) became Head of State in 1976, he has always had a hand in who becomes the president of Nigeria. It was said he had a hand in how Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the president of Nigeria in 1979. After Shagari, the next one we had was when he became president in 1999,” he said. “Look at this…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to detain the spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. The commission approached the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2 for an order to detain Metuh, who was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at his Abuja home. He was picked up over his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms purchase scandal in which former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki is facing trial for Metuh allegedly received N400million meant for arms purchase from the Office of the National Security Adviser, which was paid into the…
The Lagos State Government says the demolition of Owonifari Market in Oshodi area of the state was done to further ensure security and bring sanity to the area. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, gave the explanation at a news conference on Thursday while clarifying issues involved in the demolition exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Government on Tuesday shut the market and ordered relocation of affected traders and shop owners to the newly built Isopakodowo market stalls at Bolade in the area. The market was demolished from Tuesday night till…
If you doubted that things are back to good between media celebrity Toke Makinwa and her husband Maje Ayida well the Rhythm 93.7FM presenter wants you to know she is officially back with her hubby. Today (January 7) Toke Makinwa showed off her new nails on her Instagram. What she really wants us to see is her wedding ring which looks beautiful by the way. “Finally got my nails did!!!! My fingers were not sexy over the christmas holidays.. Nothing like fresh nails.Yum #holidaywithoutnails #TMwasabusygirl #pink #Agirlsbestfriend” she wrote as the caption. We all know what a girl’s best friend…
A singer by the name of Portah claims that pop act Sean Tizzle stole a chorus of his that was used in his hit song ‘Perfect Gentleman’. Portah who is an Ibadan based act has come out to say he is the composer of the ‘Perfect Gentleman’ hook, but was not informed by Sean Tizzle or D’Tunes. The upcoming act made this claim during an exclusive interview with THE NET. In the story, Portah recollects how he met D’Tunes in STAR FM in Ibadan when the producer and Sean Tizzle were making promo rounds for their hit single ‘Sho Le’.…
Yesterday, Wednesday January 6, 2015 actress Annie Idibia made one of 2face’s baby mamas Sunmbo Ajaba Adeoye her ‘WCW’ for today. Annie Idibia shared a picture of Sunmbo holding Olivia Idibia and praised her for making her daughter’s birthday a huge success. This is a lovely act from Annie Idibia. She later deleted the post though. This is not the first time Annie Idibia is showing love to Sunmbo. Back in October Annie Idibia shared a promo flyer of Sunmbo’s business outfit on her Instagram page.
CEO of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) Ubi Franklin does not suffer cyber bullies gladly. Today (January 6) dedicated a post to his wife Lilian Esoro on Instagram. The post was to mark the first year anniversary of when he first met her. A few people on Instagram criticized his post, but the talent manager did not hold back as he went in on them. “There are a lot of SAD pple On the Cyber space. I celebrate my wife it’s a problem, I don’t celebrate her it’s a problem. It’s 2016 make money and stop gossiping and make…
Yesterday (January 6), 35 year old rapper M.I Abaga reacted to the latest episode of #FactsOnly by Osagie Alonge. In the latest episode of Facts Only, Osagie Alonge spoke about M.I’s speech at the Headies when he won the Best Rap Album category. According to him, M.I seemed to be taking shots at fellow rap star Olamide. Reacting to what he said, M.I shared a photo on his Instagram account that took shots at Osagie Alonge. In the caption M.I wrote “Hahahaha.. Here’s to all the stupid people in the world who speak about you without knowing the facts.. Cc…
And the drama continues… Yesterday (January 6) pop star Davido shared a video clip on SnapChat. In the video he previewed his verse on the remix of the hit single ‘Osinachi’ by Humblesmith. In the song Davido mentions his baby mama Sophie Momodu and her uncle Dele Momodu. The song is dropping today (January 7), and we will get to hear other things Davido said about his baby mama drama. Davido spent some quality time with his daughter Imade Adeleke yesterday. The ‘Owo Ni Koko’ singer shared snaps of him with his daughter in her nursery. Davido drove his daughter…
Galala creator and veteran singer Daddy Showkey in an interview with Hip TV revealed how assassins made an attempt on his life but fortunately he wasn’t killed. In the brief interview he spoke on how he suffered an injury to his spinal cord and had to go abroad for treatment. When he returned to Nigeria, assassins unsuccessfully made an attempt on his life. “After I returned, I had to go back again for further treatment. As soon as I fully recovered and ready to hit the music scene again, assassins were after me. They came to my house to kill…
Actress Genevieve Nnaji yesterday night (January 6) met the Managing Director of International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde. Genevieve Nnaji also had dinner with the Christine Lagarde and other inspiring women. The actress shared a picture of her with Christine Lagarde on her Instagram today (January 7) and captioned it “The beautiful #christinelagarde MD, IMF.” About the dinner itself, Genevieve wrote “So honored to have been in a room filled with strong, inspiring, and impactful women. What a way to kick off the year.” Yesterday Genevieve Nnaji shared a picture of her at a block of apartments in Abuja. New reports…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian actor Yul Edochie. He turns 34. Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie is the son of legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie. Yul was named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner. Yul who is the last of six children attended University of Port Harcourt and graduated with a degree in Dramatic Arts. He entered the movie industry in 2005 with the movie ‘The Exquires.’ His big movie came two years later when he starred in the movie ‘Wind of Glory’. Yul Edochie is married to May Aligwe. He has three kids, two sons and a daughter.