Entertainment

Little Taju Shows Swag In New Photos

The cute Yoruba kid became an instant social media hit the moment his video trying to speak English hit the internet because he hasn’t been to school before.

Celebrities started searching for him to send him to school, the likes of, AY Makun, Don Jazzy, Falz, Adeniyi Johnson, Mo Abudu, Funmi Awelewa, Alibaba and others.

According to comedian AY other celebs have also contributed towards Taju, to send him to school. A huge thank you actress, Funmi Awelewa who went through a whole of stress to make sure she finds Taju.

See his latest photos below..

Watch the video below;

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Football / Sports

I Used to Hawk Grondnut and wash Windscreens — Wilfred Ndidi

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that he sold groundnut and washed windscreens in Lagos before he became a professional footballer.

Ndidi is a key component of Gernot Rohr’s team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup as he played a crucial role for the Super Eagles in the qualification series.

The 21-year-old has also been a top performer for Leicester City in the Premier League

In an interview with ESPN, Ndidi revealed that his path to success was not an easy one as he had to go through difficult jobs for sustenance in Lagos.

He said, “Sometime ago, I was a jack of all trade while my mum was selling, I’ll go and hawk for her. I sold different types of fruits and not even only fruit; I sold peppers, tomatoes, I sold groundnuts. Sometimes, they call me ‘omo elepa’. That is groundnut boy.

“And then sometimes, when I finish selling, I go to do a quick one for myself. I go for wiping glass of cars, cleaning and If I see I’m not making money, I can quickly go to buy pure water and start selling there.

Asides the selling of foodstuffs Ndidi did other jobs while hawking in traffic and revealed that it was to purchase a new pair of boots.

He said, “My best, I would say was making N3000. I finished selling so quick. I went to do the wiping thing for myself, just four different things I did in a day.

“I was so happy going home because I was saving to buy my football shoes.”

Ndidi has come along way since his formative years and is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the World Cup, and will be expected to play a key role for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

“I was really doing so many things but it was okay,”

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Entertainment / Sports

Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa acquires latest Range Rover Velar

Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa has acquired the latest version of the Ranger Rover Velar currently valued at US$$65,195 (about N24m) in the US automobile market.

However, he didn’t share it on his page, it was Super Eagles right back Shehu Abdullahi who revealed the good news on his official Instagram account on Tuesday, June 12.

He shared a photo of the latest version of the Ranger Rover Velar and wrote:

“New baby arrive congrats brother @ahmedmusa718 #madman,” were the exact words of Shehu.

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Football / Sports

Psychic pig who predicted Trump’s victory picks Nigeria, Argentina for semi-final

The psychic pig Mystic Marcus that predicted President Donald Trump’s victory has picked Nigeria, Argentina as semi-finalists for the 2018 World Cup.

The psychic pig has a history of sniffing out winners – and is hoping to continue his unbroken record for this summer’s World Cup.

Mystic Marcus has a 100 per cent track record of predicting sports results according to his owner Juliette Stevens.

The black micro pig had previously guessed the winner of the 2014 World Cup and the Wimbledon tennis finals by picking apples.

 

And the eight-year-old prophesier even predicted Brexit and that Donald Trump would win the US presidential election.

Now Mystic Marcus is putting his skills to the test once more by forecasting the semi-finalists for this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

With bad news for England fans, Mystic Marcus expects Belgium, Argentina, Nigeria and Uruguay to make it through.

 

Farmer and micro pig breeder Juliette from Heage, Derbyshire, said: ‘Marcus is the seventh child of a seventh child and apparently they’re gifted with special powers so maybe that’s where it comes from.

‘A few years ago I was invited on a radio show because of Paul the octopus predicting results and they wanted to see if I had any animals that had the ability.

‘I hadn’t tried the seventh child theory out so thought I’d give it a go.

‘They used apples and oranges and Marcus predicted the football results, it was amazing.’

Juliette, 50, said after that first result they changed the method to make it more scientific.

Now Mystic Marcus, who has about 30 children and grandchildren, will pick from apples of a similar size and colour to make it as fair as possible.

 

The apples will include markers – such as pictures or flags – and Marcus will gobble down the winner.…

Football / Sports

I’m still learning how to dance Shaku Shaku – Alex Iwobi

Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi, who is with the squad in Russia for the World Cup, answered some fun questions in a short BBC Africa video.

Special goal

My goal for Nigeria versus Zambia (Iwobi scored the winner against Zambia in Uyo, the goal that sealed the Super Eagles Russia 2018 World Cup ticket).

Favourite boy band

Kelechi (Iheanacho) has some low-key songs. I’d probably have (Ikechukwu) Ezenwa on the chorus or something like that.

Favourite Okocha goal

It has to be against Middlesbrough. He bent it in. I was with dad that day and it was amazing.

Best dressed: you or Aubameyang?

I believe I’m the best dressed. He’s a bit too flash. I don’t really like too much flash.

Weirdest item from camp mate

Kelechi actually brought a microwave when we were in London, of all things. But I found it useful because he was in my room and we could warm up our food.

Barcelona or Real Madrid on FIFA 18

Barcelona.

Best and worst roommates

Both have to be Kelechi. He has this tendency to be late and I don’t like to leave him behind because we’re roommates and I feel we’re in this together. But at the same time he’s fun, he’s always enjoyment. He’s the best and the worst at the same time.

Most difficult dance move

ShakuShaku. I’m still learning it and I have to learn it before the World Cup by force. I’m still learning the footwork.…

Football / Sports

Wizkid to perform at opening of Russia 2018 World Cup (details)

Viral reports say Nigerian singer, Wizkid, will be among the artistes who will perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup today.

He will reportedly be performing alongside with Nicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi, who will be performing the official world cup theme.

The World Cup will kick off with a Russia and Saudi Arabia match on the 14th of June.

At this year’s ceremony, the artistes will perform 30 minutes before the start of the game.

If true, then this is a big one for Wizkid as the whole world would be watching him.

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Vote Your Favorite Underground Song For June 2018

Underground music is Good music that hasn’t reached it’s pinnacle in the entertainment industry. Most of these songs are actually great so Swift Wave Radio is looking to support these artists and expand their reach by sharing their good music with the world….. But they need your votes!

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He Collapsed Inside The Lagos Aiport – New Details Emerge About Ras Kimono’s Final Moments

Ras Kimono, the Nigerian reggae star, died yesterday, sparking sad reactions from around Nigeria.

New details have revealed some of the things what happened during his final moments. According to Punch Metro, it was gathered that the dreadlocked musician had slumped at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while waiting to board a flight to the United States, on Saturday night.

According to sources close to him, Kimono was immediately rushed to an unnamed hospital in Ikeja and then taken to another hospital on Lagos Island where he later died on Sunday morning.

The death of the artiste, who was a native of Onicha Olona in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State and who recently clocked 60, was confirmed by the President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Pretty Okafor and the Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji.

The event has since thrown members of the Nigerian music and culture community into deep mourning.…

Football / Sports

Super Eagles en route to Russia rocking matching green and white regalia

With all the rave going on about the Super Eagles world cup jersey, the Super Eagles of Nigeria make another fashion statement as they prepare to fly to Russia for the 2018 FIFA world cup tournament.

The super Eagles stepped out in a lovely green and white traditional matching attire coupled with matching shoes and fedora hats. So far so good, all the outfits worn by the team have been on point. This green and white native was first rocked by NFF Chairman, Amaju Pinnick during a FIFA summit held in Lagos.Their jerseys have been named the best for the tournament. The jerseys designed by Nike immediately sold out hours after they were launched for sale with Nike stating that they have no plans of restocking. The native attire was designed by Warri based designer, GT Stitches.

The players took to their social media spaces to flaunt their attire. Mikel shared some of the photos writing;

“Russia here we come #Naija”

Below are pictures showing the Super Eagles of Nigeria rocking the lovely outfit: 

The Super Eagles are drawn in group D alongside, Croatia, Iceland and three times champions Argentina.

Their first game will be against Croatia on Saturday.…

News

Federal Government declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays To Commemorate Eid-el-Fitri

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 15th and Monday, 18th June as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Fitr.

This was confirmed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Monday, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr M. B. Umar.

He congratulated the Muslim faithfuls on a successful completion of the Ramadan.

The Minister also enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the nation.

Dambazau urged all Nigerians to be inspired by the virtues gained during the Holy Month of Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.…

Sports

Nadal Wins 11th French Open Title

Rafael Nadal claimed an 11th French Open title on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 demolition of Dominic Thiem despite a worrying injury scare in the closing stages of the final.
The 32-year-old world number one now has 17 Grand Slam titles, just three behind great rival Roger Federer.
Nadal endured a nervy conclusion to the final, however, when he needed treatment in the fourth game of the third set for a finger injury before sealing victory on a fifth match point when Thiem fired a backhand long.
“It’s really incredible. I played a great match against a great player,” said Nadal.
“I had tough moment in the third set with cramps in my hand. I was very scared but that’s sport — it was very humid.
“To win 11 times here — it’s fantastic and not something I ever dreamed of.”
Nadal joins Australia’s Margaret Court as the only player to win 11 titles at the same major.
Victory also took Nadal’s record at Roland Garros to 86 wins and just two losses.
For Thiem, playing in his first Slam final, it was a tremendous letdown for a player who is the only man to have beaten the Spaniard on clay in the last two years.…

Football / Sports

Eagles Off To Russia Monday

The Super Eagles will fly out of their Avita Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria to Russia on Monday for the 21st FIFA World Cup finals – their sixth appearance in seven finals since making a memorable debut in the USA in 1994.
Since emerging from an appropriately-styled “Group of Death” in the African qualifying series, becoming the first African team to reach the finals in Russia, the Eagles have played against Argentina, Poland, Serbia, DR Congo, England and Czech Republic in friendlies, winning two, drawing one and losing three.
Sweet victories over two-time world champions Argentina (finalists at the last finals in Brazil) and Poland were followed by defeat by Serbia, a draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and losses to England and the Czech Republic.
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Football / Sports

MFM FC Retain Lagos FA Cup

for the consecutive third time after cruising to a 3-0 win over Smart City FC at Agege Stadium on Saturday.
The Olukoya Boys had a shaky start, as Smart City FC dominated the early minutes of the first half, until Joshua Abah rounded Smart City FC goalkeeper, Timi Adeyoruju, to put the defending champions ahead in the 38th minute.
Smart City had clear cut chances to level the scoreline before the end of the first half, but squandered their chances allowing MFM FC to take their slim lead into the break.
MFM FC started brightly in the second half, scoring three minutes into the half.

Abah got his brace from a solo effort in the 48th minute as Smart City FC’s defence was all over the place.
The Olukoya Boys were in cruise control and soon got the third goal in the 68th minute, from a counter-attack, which saw Alade Balogun scoring a stunner which hit the underside of the crossbar before nestling in the net.
Speaking to newsmen after the game, MFM FC assistant coach, Alli Suleman Obinna, said the win is dedicated to the club’s media officer, Olawale Quadry, who got married same day in Lagos.
“It’s a very good feeling, winning this title once again. I dedicate this title to our media officer, Olawale Quadry, who got married today,” he said.
MFM FC will host El-Kanemi Warriors in Lagos in a Match Day 23 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Monday.
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News / Sports

Super Eagles Know How To Deal With Argentina, Croatia, Iceland – Rohr

Super Eagles Technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has said the team remains focused to the task at the hand at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Having been pitted alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in a group D, Nigeria is expected to face Croatia on June 12. However, Rohr insists that they would take each game as they come before thinking about the knockout stages.
The former German defender says his wards know how to get their spring back when the whistle goes for kick-off at the Kaliningrad Arena on Saturday.
Rohr said; “We will take it one match at a time. I love this group because we know how to rise to the occasion together. Nigeria will be ready for Croatia.”
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Sports

Fury Eases To Victory In Comeback Fight

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has won his long-awaited comeback fight in Manchester, defeating Sefer Seferi across four one-sided rounds.
The Albanian fighter’s team pulled him out of the contest before the fifth round could commence, with the 39-year-old having soaked up a number of punches.

Fury, who did not appear in prime shape after more than two years away from the ring, toyed with his opponent in the first round but landed a flurry of blows before the bell.
Seferi held onto his rival at every opportunity to buy time, but the punches that the Gypsy King landed in the fourth left him on shaky legs, sinking back onto the ropes and unable to face another round.
Fury and his promoter Frank Warren are yet to confirm who his next competitive bout will be against.
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Entertainment

Legendary Raggae Artiste, Ras Kimono Dies At 60

Legendary musician, Ras Kimono is dead. He passed away in the morning of June 10th, on Sunday morning in Lagos.

Metro News reports that he was scheduled to travel to the United States on Saturday night, but complained of not feeling too well.

He was rushed to a hospital in Ikeja, Lagos, then later taken to Lagoon Hospital on the Island.

Music veterans, Tony Okoroji and Sir Shina Peters have confirmed the incident.

Ras Kimono was one of the veterans from the 90’s who continued to remain relevant on the music scene, mentoring and contributing to the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Ekeleke Elumelu, popularly known as Ras Kimono was born in Delta State, Nigeria. He started out his career, firstly as a student of Gbenoba Secondary School Agbor and later as a member of the legendary Jastix Reggae Ital, alongside Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie.

His music was greatly influenced by the poverty, inequality and hardship he witnessed in his early life. He released his solo debut album “Under pressure” on the Premier Music label in 1988, which propelled him to instant continental stardom. The album had hits like “Under pressure”, “Rasta get jail” and the massive hit “Rhumba style”.…

Entertainment

MURIC Backs Down From Suing Falz Over ‘This Is Nigeria’ Video

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has backed down on its plans to sue popular Nigerian rapper Falz over his controversial This is Nigeria video.

The Muslim group had earlier given Falz a 7-day ultimatum to take down the viral video. However in a new statement released by the group, they are backing down from the threat and want the case to be handled by the censor’s board.

Read the statement below:

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) last week resolved to sue Folarin Falana (Falz the Bahd Guy), a Nigerian artist, who produced the video song titled ‘This is Nigeria’ in which a Fulani man was seen beheading somebody. The video also featured hijab-wearing female choreographers dancing the ‘shaku-shaku’ (a dance associated with drug). A seven-day ultimatum was given for the withdrawal of the video and an apology failing which a legal tussle would be launched.

Our office has since been inundated with solidarity visits, while our telephone lines have been flooded with a deluge of calls from members, friends, well-wishers, journalists and other concerned Nigerians, majority of whom are of the Islamic faith.

In view of the intervention of these well-meaning Nigerians, counseling from several quarters and commitments given by us to those who interfaced with us on this matter, an emergency meeting of MURIC’s Think-Tank was convened on Sunday, June 10, 2018 to review the situation.

In deference to pleas made by well-meaning Nigerians, in order to keep faith with our avowed motto (Dialogue, Not Violence) and to further confirm that MURIC is a listening, mature and responsible organization committed to promoting peace in Nigeria, the Think-Tank resolved to drag the artist to government agencies saddled with the responsibility of censoring films and videos. It is not a U-turn but a sudden change in tactics.

This will have a more enduring impact not only on Falz but the entire entertainment industry. It will also make the agencies sit up to their responsibilities and inject a huge dose of discipline in the music and film industries in general.

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News

Photos: Moroccans file out to give President Buhari a rousing welcome

President Buhari yesterday departed Nigeria for Morocco on a two-day visit. Moroccans filed out to give him a rousing welcome.

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According to a statement on Saturday by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, the visit, which is at the invitation of His Royal Majesty, King Mohammed VI, will see the two leaders discuss socio-economic matters affecting their countries.

It follows prior engagements in December 2016, during the official visit of His Majesty to Nigeria.

In Rabat, discussions will focus on strengthening existing agreements on the fertilizer industry, education cooperation, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project and establishing a basic chemical platform to harness Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources and support Morocco’s diammonium phosphate industry.

“It is noteworthy that following the signing of a collaboration agreement between Nigeria and Morocco in December 2016 to revive the abandoned Nigerian fertilizer blending plants, 14 plants have been revitalized so far under the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI); with a total capacity of 2.3 million MT of NPK fertilizers.

“The President will be accompanied on the trip by Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State and other senior government officials,” the statement read in part.

The President also shared via his Twitter page, upon arrival the below:

I arrived the Kingdom of Morocco earlier today, on a 2-day Official Visit at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Nigeria’s relationship with Morocco is a very important and mutually beneficial one, and we will continue to work to deepen it and expand our cooperation.…

News

Man Buries His Father In A N32M BMW In Anambra (Photos)

A Nigerian man simply identified as Azubuike has proven his love for his late father in a legendary manner after burying him in a brand new BMW car.

According to reports, the car which is worth about N32 million was used in place of a casket and planted into the already dug ground.

The burial took place over the weekend at Anambra state, where the late father was allegedly residing.

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Turkey based Nigerian footballer, Ofoedu gifts mom a Porsche car at house warming (photos)

A Turkey-based Nigerian footballer, Chikeluba Ofoedu reportedly gifted his mom a Porsche car during his house warming part that took place on Saturday, in Enugu State.

Ofoedu who plays as a forward for Eskişehirspor knelt down holding tightly to his mum as she prayed for him.

It was also gathered that Chikeluba Ofoedu Francis held a charity game, before the main event. Uhama Kingsley who shared photos from the event wrote;

Enugu born player and Turkish International “Chikeluba Ofoedu” Gifted his mother #Porsche Sports Car #Assurance, during his house opening ceremony.

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