Nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun, became a year older yesterday, February 5, and shared new lovely photos to mark the special day. The Award winning actress turned 47 today, as she shared the day with Singer, Tiwa Savage, comedian, Ushebebe and singer, Samklef. Balogun looked stunning in the new photoshoot, rocking denims, patterns and prints in different catchy poses. The actress’ flawless Make up was done by I-posh, with photography by Squard Media Trick. Happy birthday to her once again.
Author: David Folami
Jamie Vardy pledged his future to Leicester after the best goal of his remarkable career inspired a 2-0 win over Liverpool that kept the shock Premier League leaders on course for the title. Vardy produced an absolute belter to break the deadlock in the 60th minute at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday when the England striker lashed home from 30 yards out. The 29-year-old struck again 11 minutes later to seal a win that puts Leicester three points clear of second placed Manchester City and a step closer to completing their incredible bid to win the English crown. With…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed media reports that injured striker Daniel Sturridge is unhappy at Anfield and wants to move at the end of the season. The England forward has been plagued by injuries, making 19 appearances last season and six so far this campaign. Sturridge has played only 108 minutes of football since Klopp took over from Brendan Rodgers in October and has missed the club’s last 15 matches in all competitions since the 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United on December 6. An irritated Klopp told reporters on Friday there was no merit in the speculation over the…
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has warned Reds fans to “be careful what they wish for” after a supporters group called for an Anfield walkout in protest at rising ticket prices. Supporters’ groups are planning to make their unprecedented protest in the 77th minute of Saturday’s Premier League match against Sunderland after Liverpool this week announced a new pricing structure for the 2016-17 season, which will see the most expensive match day ticket in the redeveloped Main Stand rise from £59 to £77. The new pricing structure will also see the cost of the most expensive season ticket price rise…
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has admitted that he often finds it difficult to remain positive in his constant battle against the injury problems that have hampered his club and international career. The England international has been plagued by ankle and foot problems since he made his Arsenal debut as a 16-year-old and has only once played more than 25 Premier League games in a season. The 24-year-old broke his calf bone in pre-season training in August and after undergoing surgery in September, has yet to play for the FA Cup winners during this campaign. “(My recovery is) going well. I’m…
Southampton’s Ronald Koeman has been named Premier League manager of the month for January, becoming the first Saints manager to receive the award on three separate occasions, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero won the players’ award. Koeman steered the Saints to three Premier League wins out of a possible four in January, beating Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United. Their only defeat came against Norwich City on Jan. 2. “I’m very pleased because it’s always nice to win awards,” said Koeman, who fended off competition from Manchester City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini, Tottenham Hotspur’s Mauricio Pochettino and West Ham…
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed he had a post-match row with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, but insists the bust-up won’t damage their relationship. Koeman and Wenger were reported to have exchanged words in the tunnel following Tuesday’s goalless draw at Emirates Stadium. Wenger, incensed that decisions went against Arsenal in a match that saw them lose ground on Premier League leaders Leicester, was said to have shouted at referee Lee Mason: “It’s always the same with you”, with Koeman responding to the Frenchman by saying “No, it’s always the same with you.” Koeman admitted the incident had taken place…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal appeared to need the sword of Damocles hanging over his head before he resorted to adopting the traditional fluid attacking style that served the team well in an impressive 3-0 win over Stoke City on Tuesday. Jeered off by disgruntled supporters after a 1-0 defeat to Southampton in their previous home outing pushed Van Gaal closer to the exit door, the 64-year-old Dutchman made a tactical U-turn which left Old Trafford purring with delight. “Yes, I am a happy coach,” Van Gaal told Manchester United television after seeing his team unleash 12 shots on…
Manchester United’s 3-0 Premier League win over Stoke City on Tuesday proves that manager Louis van Gaal’s men have rediscovered their freedom, winger Jesse Lingard has said. United’s victory was their second three-goal performance in a row after defeating Derby County 3-1 in the FA Cup on Friday. Lingard, who scored the opener against Stoke, also said the win had eased the pressure on the team, who have faced criticism following a series of tepid displays this season. Van Gaal was jeered off by supporters after a 1-0 defeat by Southampton in United’s previous home outing, but responded by making…
Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United can still force their way into the Premier League title race after playing “sparkling football” in their last two games. United manager van Gaal has been under pressure for much of the season due to his team’s dour performances and inconsistent results. But the Dutchman believes a victory at Chelsea on Sunday would underline why he is so confident and set United up for a late challenge to the top four clubs. United are still five points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and 10 adrift of league leaders Leicester, who play second-placed Manchester City on Saturday.…
Jose Mourinho’s representatives have held talks with Manchester United about replacing Louis van Gaal as manager of the Premier League club, according to reports on Friday. Mourinho has been strongly linked with the Old Trafford post since being sacked by Chelsea in December and the BBC and Manchester Evening News claim discussions have started with a view to the Portuguese coach taking over at the end of this season. Van Gaal has endured stinging criticism from former United players and the club’s fans for his conservative tactics, with reports suggesting he was twice talked out of quitting by executive vice-chairman…
A Boko Haram commander has reportedly said that the over 200 girls who were abducted from Chibok in April 2014 are no longer in the sect’s custody. The terrorist commander, who chose to remain anonymous, made the disclosure to Vice News during an interview on HBO. “I know where they are,” the insurgent told correspondent Kaj Larsen of Vice. “You want to know where they are? They are not with us. If we can get what we want, we know where they are, we will get them,” he added. The commander also reportedly said that Boko Haram wants Nigeria to…
The on-going industrial action declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa has paralysed activities in courts in parts of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all the courts in Mararaba, a suburb of the state did not open for work since on Wednesday. The State High Court, the Upper Area Court, the Grade 1 Area Court, the Senior Magistrate’s court and the Chief Magistrate’s all located in Mararaba were under lock. Speaking on the development on Friday, Mr Jimoh Musa, the state Chairman, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), said that the union took…
Muhammadu Buhari has gone on leave. Buhari is expected to be on vacation for five days, a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said. “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution, President Buhari has dispatched a formal notice of his vacation to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,” the statement reads. Buhari has handed over to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo who will perform the functions of the president during the vacation period. The president’s leave will last from today, February 5 to Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
The Kaduna State Police Command on Friday confirmed that the three women kidnapped in Zaria on Jan. 31, had been released unhurt. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Zubairu Abubakar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna that the abductors released the women without any condition attached. NAN recalls that the women, Maimuna Abubakar, 25; Mairo Husseini, 20; and Hauwa Ibrahim, 20, were abducted by unknown persons in Dorayi village in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the release of the women followed intensified surveillance by the law enforcement agents in the…
The Presidency on Thursday, February 4, lamented the danger awaiting Nigerians by 2050 if optimal attention is not paid to farming. The Federal Government said the country’s population would rise to 509 million by that year, noting that the present mode of farming will not sustain the increasing population The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, noted this yesterday during the budget defence of 2016. He said it is imperative for major stakeholders to put all hands on deck and work towards improving mechanized farming and irrigation. Ogbeh said: “We have written to state governments to encourage them to develop…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ forum has called on Nigerians to pray for the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. This coming on the heels of made by Oyegun regarding the Supreme Court ruling upholding Nyesom Wike’s election. He expressed shock saying something is fundamentally wrong with the nation’s judiciary. PDP also accused the APC chairman of calling for the probe of Supreme Court justices. The PDP Governors’ forum, through its coordinator, Mr. Osaro Onaiwu said “Nigerians need to begin fervent intercession for the APC and its chairman for God to deliver them from…
Former aide to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has criticized the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun for allegedly calling for a probe of the Supreme Court. Oyegun had said, on February 4, 2016, that the apex court’s confirmation of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike’s election victory showed that something was wrong with the judiciary. In response however, Okupe, via a Facebook post, urged the APC Chairman to learn how to accept defeat. The post reads: “While Chief Odigie-Oyegun in his parochial and mercantile political effusion is beclouded by financial considerations, the respected judges of the Supreme Court…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the recent Supreme Court judgments which affirmed the election victories of some of its governor-members show that the party is popular. The remark was made by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus on Thursday, February 4, 2016. The statement reads: “The judgment has strengthened the belief of the people in the judiciary as the bastion of democracy.” “Indeed, the PDP and all lovers of democracy in the country commend the maturity and patriotism being displayed by the Supreme Court in dispensing justice.” This is a development which has strengthened…
7000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a bid to show their support for Senator David Mark who will be contesting the February 20 Senatorial rerun elections in the state, reports say. The mass defection is said to have occurred on Thursday, February 4, 2016, in Otukpa in the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state, according to Daily Post. The defectors were reportedly led to abandon the APC ship by PDP chieftain in the area, Matthew Ochigbo. “What over 7,000 of you have done today in…