Controversial rapper, Kanye West makes it to the top of Time Magazine’s list of The 30 Most Influential People On The Internet. “The artist and entrepreneur has perfected the art of the Twitter spree, sharing candid thoughts that are often just as provocative—if not more so—than his music. His tweets can be controversial and confusing but many do offer constructive criticism of the fashion and music industries. West also used the Internet to shake up the idea of an album as we know it, treating his latest LP, The Life of Pablo, like a work in progress by refusing to…
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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, has successfully sought for help for a sick child found with his mother begging for alms around the bridge descent to Muson centre, Lagos a few days ago by Instagram user named Temeetee. The actress who solicited for financial support for the child, Michael yesterday, took to her Instagram page to announce help has come for the child. According to her, the doctors at LUTH diagnosed his illness as “Ulcerated Infected Facial Haemangioma” which is bening and congenital. She took to Instagram and wrote, “Good day all…. Thank you all for the calls, text, care and…
Ibinabo Fiberisima following her five year jail sentencing for manslaughter has reportedly submitted a bail application with the Court of Appeal, Lagos. The Court of Appeal in Lagos, today, Thursday, March 17, 2016, has reportedly fixed April 7 to hear the bail application submitted by Ibinabo. The Nollywood actress had earlier been to five years in jail by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi of a Lagos High Court, for reckless driving and causing death. Ibinabo is alleged to have recklessly driven a car resulting in an accident along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos, causing the death of a Lagos State government hospital staff,…
Rihanna is the sultry, stunning cover girl for US Vogue Magazine’s April issue. The 27-yr-old currently on her ANTI tour was super sexy as she covered the magazine’s latest edition, looking sultry in a multi-coloured sequin Tom Ford dress. Riri stuck to a sequin theme for all her outfits for the cover feature, looking sultry and sexy through out. The ‘Work’ singer talked her reasons for being single, blaming an increasingly choked schedule, as she is set to make bigger moves this year. Speaking on her tight schedule and relationship, Rihanna said: “I probably am going to have like four…
News reports have revealed that Ibinabo Fiberesima is presently recovering from a medical procedure which saw a tumour being removed from her breast. The revelation had been made in a bail appeal submitted to the Lagos state Court of Appeal today, Thursday, March 17, 2016. The Nollywood who recently bagged a five year jail term over charges of manslaughter, has appealed for an over turn of her sentence. NAN reports that a six paragraph affidavit of urgency deposed by one Victor Eden, revealed the deponent asserting that Ibinabo was currently recovering from a surgery in which a tumour had been…
Following actions which has led up to the conclusion that singing and dancing duo, Peter and Paul Okoye of the P Square brand, have split up, the formers new manager has denied the claims. Peter’s new manager, Olatunde Michael, have dismissed the claims that the duo have split up, despite the fact that his charge has revealed a new stage name and management. Olatunde made the revelation during a chat with WG, revealing that the duo were still together despite being at odds. While speaking with WG, the manager said: “Peter is still very much with his brother, Changing his…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is aware that his side will need to improve on their performance against AS Roma on Tuesday if they are to mount a serious Champions League bid after the Italians squandered several opportunities. Second half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez earned Madrid a 2-0 win at the Bernabeu and a 4-0 aggregate victory in the Round of 16 tie, yet there were plenty of signs that Zinedine Zidane’s men are far from the finished article. Bosnia international Edin Dzeko could have put Roma ahead on 14 minutes when he received the ball in…
Nigeria international striker Odion Ighalo says helping Watford knock out Arsenal, the reigning champions of the FA Cup, out of the competition was a “dream”. Ighalo scored once as the Hornets tore the form books to shreds to shock the holders at their stately patch and he is now looking to strut his stuff at Wembley. The Nigerian last scored for Watford on January 23 but Ighalo said he received words of encouragement from the club’s manager, Quique Sanchez Flores. “It’s a dream because I’ve never played at Wembley before. It’ll be a dream come true for me to play…
Manuel Neuer was bullish following Bayern Munich’s stunning comeback against Juventus in the Champions League, insisting victory was not necessary for his team-mates to know how good they are. Substitutes Thiago Alcantara and Kingsley Coman struck in extra time as Bayern fought back from 2-0 down on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals thanks to a 4-2 victory and 6-4 aggregate win at Allianz Arena. Thomas Muller had equalised in the 91st minute to force another 30 minutes of football in Munich, after Robert Lewandowski pulled a goal back 18 minutes earlier, as Bayern cancelled out goals from Paul Pogba…
Luis Suarez has returned to the Uruguay squad for the forthcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Brazil and Peru having served a nine-game suspension. Suarez was handed a four-month ban from all football and prohibited from representing his country for nine competitive matches as punishment for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during World Cup 2014. The striker was subsequently sidelined for the first few months of his debut season at Barcelona, while he was unable to feature at the 2015 Copa America, where Uruguay were eliminated at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners Chile. Suarez has been in sensational form…
Jurgen Klopp did not expect Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini to receive a retrospective ban for appearing to catch Liverpool midfielder Emre Can with an elbow during last week’s Europa League tie. Fellaini and Can clashed during the final moments of the Anfield match, where Liverpool claimed a dominant 2-0 win that they will defend in the second leg of the last-16 tie at Old Trafford on Thursday. UEFA confirmed on Monday that Fellaini would avoid punishment as the match officials did not mention the incident in their reports. Speaking at his pre-match news conference, Klopp took the opportunity to make…
Jordan Henderson is confident that Liverpool are primed to qualify for the Europa League quarter-finals at Manchester United’s expense. Liverpool hold an imposing lead after seeing off their fierce rivals 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie at Anfield last week. And following a Premier League-free weekend due to Chelsea’s FA Cup commitments, Henderson feels a freshness in the squad will see them through. “The last few weeks we’ve been building momentum and building confidence,” Henderson said. “I think the performance levels have been getting better each week. Last week was obviously a big result but it’s only…
Ander Herrera has warned his Manchester United team-mates they should not get overzealous in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie with Liverpool at Old Trafford. United face a tough task to turn things around after their 2-0 defeat at Anfield last week, but Herrera has warned they cannot simply adopt a gung-ho approach??if they are to reach the quarter-finals. “We cannot go crazy. We have a half of 45 minutes, then another half of 45 minutes,” Herrera said at a media conference. “Since I’ve been here, we’ve played five times against them and we’ve won…
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has no doubt winning matches is easier with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi in your team, but remains steadfast in his belief that the group takes precedence over the individual. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has won a staggering 26 trophies during his senior career with Barca, including four Champions League titles. The Catalan giants are on course to reach the quarter-finals of the Europe’s premier club competition for the ninth straight season, heading into their last-16 second leg against Arsenal at Camp Nou on Wednesday with a 2-0 aggregate advantage. Mourinho believes…
Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants his team to prove last week’s 3-0 defeat to??Borussia Dortmund was a one-off on Thursday. The first leg of the Europa League last-32 contest proved a one-sided affair, as Pochettino opted to rest a number of first-choice players and Dortmund ran riot at Signal Iduna Park. However, the Argentinian has urged his players to respond at White Hart Lane. “Our mentality needs to be right. We need to show that last Thursday was an accident,” Pochettino said at Wednesday’s pre-match news conference. “For me sometimes it is difficult, but I accept the criticism. If…
Bayern Munich’s breathtaking comeback victory over Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday will forge an even stronger bond between the players as they chase a repeat of their 2013 treble, skipper Philipp Lahm said. The German champions were 2-0 down in the last 16 tie before two late goals, including a 90th minute equaliser from Thomas Mueller, took the match to 30 minutes of extra time during which they scored twice more to secure a famous 4-2 victory. “This win brings us closer together, it welds us together,” Lahm told reporters. “It was important to see that everyone, everyone…
Jaap Stam is hoping he can one day fill the role of Manchester United manager. The Dutchman, 43, played at Old Trafford between 1998 and 2001, winning the Premier League in each of his three full seasons. The retired centre-back has been involved with the coaching teams of Ajax’s first and second sides since 2013. But Stam will leave Ajax at the end of the season and believes he is ready to become number one at a club, with the United job a future dream as he sets out on his managerial career. “First it would be for me to…
Former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit wants Arsene Wenger to quit as coach of the club to allow a former player to take over. Petit played under Wenger in Monaco and Arsenal where they won the Premier League and FA Cup double together 1998. Under Wenger, Arsenal have not won the league since 2004 and are currently on the verge of finishing the season trophy-less, putting the manager in intense pressure. Fans and pundits have urged the manager to step and Petit has re-echoed their sentiments. The ex-France international feels that the time has come for Wenger to become a director…
Kylie Jenner has shared a new photo revealing her campaign for sports wear brand, PUMA, and it is everything. The photo shows the 18-yr-old looking sexy in PUMA sport wear complete with trainers and she is fierce! Kylie was pictured rocking a blue PUMA bra top with blue leggings and a pair of black PUMA trainers. The model shared the photos, commenting: “Excited to reveal my campaign for the @PUMA Fierce, a lightweight trainer with zero excuses, available starting 4/1 on PUMA.com, PUMA retail stores, and select retailers worldwide. The next level starts here #ForeverFierce.” Kylie had bagged the PUMA…
Khloé Kardashian has revealed that she had never cheated in any of her relationships because of what her mother, Kris Jenner’s infidelity did to her marriage to her father, Robert Kardashian. Khloe revealed that she had vowed never to be unfaithful in a relationship because of what infidelity did to her parents. The reality star made the revelation while speaking on her TV show, Kocktails With Khloe, saying that NBA ex boyfriend, James Harden “wasn’t committed” and she has “the receipts to prove it.” Explaining further, Khloe added that watching what infidelity did to her father convinced her never to…