Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid is assured after new coach Zinedine Zidane praised the Welsh winger on Tuesday. Bale joined Real two-and-a-half years ago for a world record transfer fee but has struggled at times in the Spanish capital. Despite renewed interest from Manchester United, the 26-year-old was thriving at Real under Rafael Benitez and Zidane moved quickly to reassure Bale that the former Chelsea and Liverpool manager’s sacking would not affect the Welshman. “I can understand that he might feel aggrieved by Benitez’s departure but I will show him the same affection that he had from Rafa,” said…
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could enter the transfer market after Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren suffered hamstring pulls to deepen the club’s injury crisis, British media reported. The duo suffered first-half injuries in the League Cup semifinal first leg match against Stoke City at the Britannia stadium on Tuesday. “In this moment with no centre-backs fit I would say in this situation maybe we should think about that,” Klopp said, in response to questions about whether Liverpool would add to the squad in January. Coutinho and Lovren join Daniel Sturridge, Martin Skrtel, Divock Origi and Jordan Rossiter at the treatment…
Jordon Ibe came off the bench to drive home the winner as Liverpool took a big step towards reaching the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory at Stoke City in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday. Ibe was summoned into the action early and the winger fired home left-footed in the first half as Juergen Klopp’s side grabbed a narrow but potentially priceless advantage ahead of the return leg on January 26. Liverpool’s hopes of a record-extending ninth League Cup title were given a stern examination in the second half as Stoke piled forward in search…
The Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, Jan. 4, disclosed that no less than 149 drug dealers were convicted in 2015. As contained in a statement, the anti-graft agency said three of the offenders were jailed for life. “One of the convicts will spend 25 years behind bars and another will spend 17 years in prison,” a statement by agency’s spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju. “Four others got 15 years each. Another four convicts were sentenced to 10 years each while 19 others got five years each,” the statement said. Reacting to the convictions, acting…
FR. Ejike Mbaka’s prophecy stating that there is a plot to assassinate President Buhari is really causing a stir in the nation. After the man of God’s revelation, Nigerians from all around the world stormed various social media platforms to condemn, commend or analyse the audacity of the controversial Priest. The latest group to air their stern opinion is the Buhari South-East Youth Movement (BSEYM). The group has threatened to shut down Nigeria, if anything happens to Mr. President. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the group said Nigeria will not know peace, if Buhari is harmed, while calling on anyone that…
ccording to reports, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode over claims that he accepted N1.7 billion in cash from former president, Goodluck Jonathan. According to Sahara Reporters, Fani-Kayode used the money to buy an unspecified number of vehicles. “EFCC operatives said they are investigating a petition alleging Femi Fani-Kayode @realFFK received N1.7b cash from GEJ & bought SUVs,” the platform wrote on Twitter today, January 5, 2016. Corruption under Jonathan’s government has been a major subject of discussion in recent times after it was alleged that officials misappropriated funds meant for Nigeria’s…
The Bring Back Our Girls group will march to the Presidential Villa on January 14, 2016, to discuss the continued captivity of the abducted Chibok girls with President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed by the group via a statement released by its coordinators, Aisha Yesufu, Oby Ezekwesili, and Hadiza Bala Usman. The statement reads: “The Bring Back Our Girls Group, families of our Chibok girls, the Chibok community, and all sympathisers to the cause will be marching to re-engage with the president on Thursday 14 January 2016 at the State House. This date will be exactly 21 months since their…
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, through his counsel, Mr. Chibuike Nwokeukwu said he will head to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling annulling his election as Governor. Nwokeukwu also assured resident of the state that the Governor was very much in charge. Also speaking on the ruling, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Emmanuel Adaelu said “We feel very distressed, embarrassed, highly annoyed and we feel that the judgment was a total deprivation of our fundamental human rights particularly when we found out that the reason given for declaring the opponent of the PDP…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh has reacted to reports in the media alleging that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). There were reports that the anti-graft agency was investigating the PDP National Publicity Secretary over allegations that he received N400m from former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Metuh in a statement, said “If indeed, the report (about his investigation) is from the EFCC, then they should note that only in a period of tyranny are people investigated on the pages of the newspapers as a prelude for abuse and violation of their…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday assented to the 2016 Budget, saying it will be primarily driven by Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Ambode said this while signing into law the 2016 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. It was presented to him by Mr Rotimi Olowo, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ambode had presented the budget of N662.588 billion to the Assembly for consideration on Dec. 17. “Consequently, I appeal to all tax payers to fulfil their civic obligations as we…
Goodluck Jonathan has thanked Nigerians for contributing to the success of the country’s 2015 general elections. Jonathan also expressed joy that Nigeria had shamed all the prophets of doom who said the country wouldn’t survive the polls. The former president made the comments on Monday, January 4, 2016, via Facebook in reaction to The African Sun Times naming him the International Person of the Year 2015. “I thank The African Sun Times for naming me as its International Person of the year, 2015. I am indeed humbled by this honour,” Jonathan said. “When I think about it, I understand why…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The PDP spokesperson was arrested today, January 5, 2016, in Abuja after allegations of fraud were levelled against him. The party has responded to the arrest via a statement released by Metuh’s Special Assistant, Richard Ihediwa. “Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived the Abuja home of the spokesman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh this morning, inviting him to follow them to the commission’s headquarters.” “Upon enquiry on the…
The couple got married on January 4th 2014. Bez wrote on his instagram “2 years today! Yayyy!! 2015 was our best year, can’t wait for the adventures and blessings in 2016, love you to the moon and back!”. Congrats to them.
JLo was in her element as she sizzled in a photoshoot for InStyle magazine. Speaking to the publication about marriage, the thrice-married performer revealed that while she has not written off marriage, it certainly isn’t a priority anymore. ‘I need to be happy on my own,’ she explained. ‘If someone fits into that, great. But if they don’t, that’s OK too. As girls, I think we are taught from a very young age that someone else is going to bring us our happiness. I was waiting for Prince Charming. Everybody I met was going to be the guy I was…
Celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred says her 14-year-old client has been forced to reveal her identity after Tyga repeatedly contacted her, and then OK! ran a story about it, claiming Kylie Jenner busted him. Allred held a news conference in NYC with the teenager, a model named Molly O’Malia … who claims Tyga initiated the convo with her, and not the other way around. Molly O’Malia spoke about what was published in the magazine, saying “Even though OK magazine pixelated my face and did not use my name, a lot of people could tell it was me.” The ninth grade girl…
The beautiful actress posted these pictures on her instagram page and some of her fans think she has lost so much weight. I think she looks stunning!
Amber Rose took to twitter to share her ambition and trolls started to call her all sorts of names. “My one dream in life is to have my tits out at a Guns N Roses concert. I shall fulfil this dream”.
According to E! News, Ciara’s people have responded to Future’s rants on twitter yesterday, saying he likes to use Ciara to promote his music and that she’s never stopped him from seeing his kid A source close to Ciara tells E! News exclusively that the “I Bet” singer has never prevented Future from seeing his son and that he does not and has not paid $15,000 in child support. As to why the rapper would go on Twitter with such bold statements, our source claims Future is jealous that Ciara has moved on and “that Future uses the situation to…
The series of beef in 2016 is getting hotter by the day. While some fans may have been a bit disappointed that the beef between Olamide and Don Jazzy ended too quickly, another one may have just started. This time, indigenous rapper, CDQ has taken what many term as a subtle shot at R&B singer, Praiz for grabbing 6 nominations at the 2015 Headies and winning none of the categories. He also feels the organizers of the award should create another category for ‘Most Humble artist’ of the year. Praiz however seems to have taken it in good faith, as…
The social media space is now filled with different drama almost on a daily basis with celebs now hitting back at fans who call them out for one reason or the other. The latest episode is that of Iyanya, who yesterday posted the photo above while making a reverse peace sign with his pose. A fan and Instagram user identified as Papoose Money however called out the ‘Oreo’ singer asking him to stop using the sign as it is allegedly a sign used by ‘Illuminati’ members. Papoose however stood his ground while encouraging Iyanya to portray himself more appropriately as…