Afro-pop star and Sony/BMG Record new signee, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed he’s always happing spending a minimum of $30,000 (N5.9million) on any shopping spree. In a recent report by PM News, Davido disclosed that he’s always happy spending the fortunes acquired through his music career but stressed that he is not out to oppress anyone with his wealth. Davido, who was quick to note that he owes no one an apology for flaunting his expensive jewelry and automobiles saying “It is convenient to buy those luxurious items from money I earn from music”. Speaking further, he said, ‘I…
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Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich played out a goalless draw in Der Klassiker that leaves Pep Guardiola’s men five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Bayern had pulled clear of second-played Dortmund in the league in September and, as recently as last weekend, captain Philipp Lahm had suggested the reigning champions were already in sight of another title triumph. Bayern’s midweek loss to Mainz, though, meant Dortmund could pull within two points of their rivals with a victory at the Westfalenstadion. While there was much at stake on Saturday, both sides adopted an attacking approach from the outset…
Guus Hiddink has said he is confident that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will be fit to start against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. Costa missed the 1-1 draw with Stoke City on Saturday through injury but is expected to be back for the round-of-16 second-leg clash with the French champions. He had appeared likely to lead the Chelsea line against the Potters after Hiddink said on Friday that it was “difficult to put a brake on him.” The interim boss said prior to kick-off that Costa had suffered a “minor tendon injury” in training on Friday, and…
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri allayed fears of a possible injury to goal scorer Riyad Mahrez while refusing to accept his side’s path to the Premier League title is any easier following Saturday’s 1-0 win at Watford. Mahrez pulled up with what appeared to be an injury while chasing the ball down in the 78th minute. He stayed on the pitch for an additional seven minutes before being replaced by Daniel Amartey, but Ranieri said after the game that there was no cause for concern. “There’s no injury,” Ranieri said in his television interview after the game. “Just that he…
Arsene Wenger admitted he is unsure whether Arsenal can still win the Premier League title after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Arsenal were 1-0 up but then had to fight back for a draw with 10 men after Francis Coquelin was sent off in the second half and Spurs went ahead with two quick-fire goals. The result means leaders Leicester could go eight points clear of the Gunners with a win against Watford later. Asked about Arsenal’s title chances, Wenger said: “I don’t know because I don’t know what to say anymore about that. Everybody drops points so let’s see…
Ten-man Arsenal came from behind to take a point at Tottenham as the two north London clubs handed the Premier League title impetus to Leicester. The two sides could not be separated in what was billed as one of the biggest derbies in the history of the fierce rivals and had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring for the visitors with a cute flick but, after Francis Coquelin saw red for the Gunners, Toby Alderweireld and Harry Kane turned the game around inside two minutes. Arsenal, who lost from a winning position against Swansea on…
Zinedine Zidane said criticism from the Real Madrid fans helped players to “do more” after Cristiano Ronaldo responded to whistles with a four-goal haul in Saturday’s 7-1 La Liga win at home to Celta Vigo. Madrid, who won 3-1 at Levante in midweek, were making their first appearance at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu since last weekend’s 1-0 derbi defeat to Atletico, and many in the crowd took the opportunity to vent their frustration at the players. Zidane’s side broke the deadlock through Pepe shortly before half-time, but fans still whistled Ronaldo early in the second half when he misplaced a…
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has apologised to Gunners fans after his red card helped turn the North London derby in Tottenham’s favour on Saturday. Arsene Wenger’s men led 1-0 when Coquelin was given a second yellow card for a late tackle on Harry Kane, and seven minutes later they found themselves 2-1 down. Alexis Sanchez rescued a draw, but Arsenal are now eight points behind Premier League leaders Leicester City with just nine matches remaining. “I’m really sorry to all the fans for the red card, I think with 11 against 11 we could have won the game as we…
Sergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester City revived their faltering title challenge with a thumping 4-0 home win over bottom club Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. The victory ended fourth-placed City’s three-game losing streak in the league and took them onto 50 points with a game in hand over the clubs above them. “All the teams will lose points from now until the end of the season,” coach Manuel Pellegrini told reporters. “We need other teams to lose points, we are not just depending on what we can do. We are going to play every game as…
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with four goals in Real Madrid’s 7-1 mauling of Celta Vigo on Saturday after being jeered by certain sections of the home support. Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration with hand cupped to his ear after smashing home Madrid’s second after Pepe had headed Zinedine Zidane’s men in front before half-time. The three-time World Player of the Year added three more to surpass Telmo Zarra as the second-highest scorer in La Liga history with 252 goals in just 228 appearances. And there was further good news for Real as Gareth Bale scored Madrid’s seventh on his…
Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has sent a come-and-get-me plea to English Premier League side Arsenal. Leicester City have made attempts to sign the Nigerian in the January transfer window, but his Russian employers, CSKA Moscow, turned down the offer as they want to keep the winger till the end of this season. However, the 23-year-old has a £23-million release clause but has said he holds the hope of joining Arsenal because Nwankwo Kanu made the club dear to him. He also admitted that Leicester City tried to prise him away from his Russian club. “[Interest from clubs?] What club? I…
Riyad Mahrez scored a sublime goal to earn Leicester City a 1-0 win at Watford on Saturday that took them five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Leicester dominated the first half but could not break down a disciplined Watford defence until the 56th minute when Mahrez curled a sweet strike into the top corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area. Mahrez continued to torment the Watford rearguard and Foxes defender Robert Huth missed a good chance to double the lead. Leicester are five points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who drew 2-2 with…
Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has solicited the support of journalists in the fight against corruption in the country. He made the request when he visited the Correspondent Chapel at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on Thursday. He said the Commission found it necessary to seek for the support and cooperation of journalists in order to ensure the success of the crusade. He added that “what we are doing is for Nigeria and not for our personal interest, hence our decision as stakeholders to seek for your support. “We appreciate your support…
The Nigerian Army has destroyed Boko Haram’s spiritual power base in Alagarno Forest, Borno State. This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It reads: “The troops, based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.” “During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killed quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey…
Minister of Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar said Nigeria is looking for an alternative means for power so as to attract more investors in the country. Aisha stated this at the Kaduna International Trade Fair that even though the ministry of power was addressing the epileptic power supply, their administration is making efforts aim at finding an alternative means of power. “We are trying to look at how we can free up space where we can give free zones so that people can come in and do their business within a certain area. Investors would be protected and allowed…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in anticipation of the latter’s 79th birthday tomorrow, March 5, 2016. Buhari extended his congratulations via a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement reads in part: “President Buhari believes that Chief Obasanjo’s place in global history is assured for successfully handing over power to a civilian government in 1979 after serving as a military Head of State, and returning to power in 1999 through elections to stabilize the polity, during which he most remarkably negotiated a debt relief for Nigeria.” “The President warmly…
Senator Shehu Sani has condemned the violent clash which occurred between Hausa and Yoruba traders in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Sani, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, further described those behind the riot as “enemies of peace and harmonious coexistence”. The senator made the comment via a statement released in reaction to the incident. It reads: “The reported clashes between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Mile 12 stands condemned. The incessant violence is a threat to our peace, national unity and harmonious coexistence. The wanton killings and destruction of properties is…
The Mile 12 Perishable Traders Association on Friday appealed to the Lagos State Government to reopen the market to mitigate the financial losses that could accrue from produce wastage. Mr Femi Odusanya, spokesman for the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that reopening of the market would guarantee continuous food supply to the state. NAN recalls that Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on March 3 ordered a temporary closure of the market following violence within the communities in the area. The governor said the decision to shut the market and restrict movement on the streets…
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Friday urged accountants in the state to key into the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari and promote transparency in their duties. Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said this at the opening of the 8th Annual Accountants Retreat, organised by the state Ministry of Finance. The theme of the three-day retreat is: ‘Public Sector Accountants as Agents of Change’. The governor charged the accountants to promote accountability and support the state government’s efforts to reduce cost of governance. He urged them to be agents of positive change…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Ogbonnaya Francis Nwaifuru, for diverting N60 million constituency project fund, the Commission said in a statement. The operatives of the EFCC picked him up today, March 4, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State, at about 11a.m after he had shunned two previous invitations by the agency. Nwaifuru, who is representing Izzi West state constituency in the Ebonyi State Assembly, allegedly diverted and misappropriated the fund before he emerged speaker. He was still undergoing interrogation as at the time of filling…