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  The management of Enyimba Football Club has dismissed the report alleging that the Abia State Government had refused to fund the club for years.  learnt that a publication by an online platform recently alleged that the Abia State Government had “starved Enyimba, Nigeria’s most successful club side, of funds in the past year”. Reacting, in a statement issued and made available to  on Monday, the Chairman of the club, Felix Anyansi Agwu described the report as a “monstrous falsehood” meant to damage the image of the club and the Abia Government. He demanded the withdrawal of the report, stressing that the state government has been supportive in issues regarding the club. The statement reads in part: “If there is one state with a government that supports football, that state is Abia State, which is why we are the most successful club in the country today. We have always had the support of this Government, salaries have been up to date and bonuses are paid...

  Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, has said his team is 95 per cent assured of winning their first Serie A title since 2010. This follows a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday. Matteo Darmian came off the bench to grab all three points at San Siro. The result leaves the Nerazzurri 13 points clear of AC Milan and Juventus at the top of the table. Inter have 79 points from 33 games, with Milan and Juve on 66, although their city rivals have a game in hand. “I see 95 per cent of the Scudetto conquered. It has not been achieved yet. “But winning against a team that had nothing to lose and came to play openly brings us not three, not six, but nine points,” Conte told Sky Italia. An Inter triumph would end Juventus’ nine-year stranglehold on the league title, a run that Conte started as coach in Turin between 2011 and 2014.  

  Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has asked his Blues players to be focused as they prepare for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg tie against Real Madrid. Tuchel wants Chelsea to play at the highest level against Zinedine Zidane’s side when both teams clash at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Spain. Chelsea head to the game following a 1-0 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League over the weekend. Asked about the forthcoming clash against Real Madrid, Tuchel told his post-match press conference after Chelsea’s win over West Ham: “All the performances are a new benchmark for us. “If we do it now, we want to do it on Tuesday again, and if we do it on Tuesday, we want to do it on Saturday again. “This is how we approach our team, and this is how you approach high-level sports. You cannot be distracted by visions that are too far away. “I’m very happy with the consistency of our quality and the level we can deliver every three days. It...

  Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has named the untouchable in his squad ahead of the Blues’ Champions League semi-final first leg tie with Real Madrid on Tuesday night in Spain. According to Tuchel, captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, will always be on the pitch for Chelsea, adding that the Spaniard is everything the west London club means because he is reliable. “He [Cesar Azpilicueta] is everything Chelsea means,” Tuchel said at his post-match press conference following Chelsea’s 1-0 win against West Ham in the Premier League over the weekend. “He is fantastic, and I want him absolutely to be on the pitch because he is a fantastic captain and a fantastic sportsman. “He’s everything Chelsea means in my point of view – he is humble, he’s a fighter, he constantly thinks about winning, and he does everything to be in shape every three days. He is a true professional, and there is no work too hard or distance too long for him. “We used him as a wing-back, and it was a bit hard...

  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he is looking past their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and now has one eye on their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday and the Premier League, which he has labelled “the most important title of the season.” City beat Spurs 1-0, but were utterly dominant at Wembley, recording 21 shots compared to Spurs’ two. The victory marks the first piece of the jigsaw, in what could end up being a Treble-winning season for Guardiola this campaign. City are 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League with five matches left and also face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the Champions League final. “We cannot deny it, you have one eye on the Champions League,” Guardiola said. “[But] Every game we take seriously, or it is impossible to win four Carabao Cups in a row. “Now we rest and prepare the semifinal against PSG, after that we are two wins away from trying to win again the most imp...

UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, has insisted that all 12 teams that joined the European Super League, will face consequences. However, he noted that some clubs might face lesser punishment, for quickly opting out. Six teams from England and three from both Spain and Italy, announced on April 18 that they would be forming a rival competition to the Champions League. Following fan protests and threats from governing bodies, all six English teams dropped out within 24 hours. They were followed by Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan on April 20. As things stand, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have not formally withdrawn from the competition. “Everyone has to take consequences for what they did and we cannot pretend nothing happened. “You cannot do something like that and just say: ‘I’ve been punished because everybody hates me.’ “They don’t have problems because of anyone else but themselves. It’s not OK what they did and we will see in next few days what we ...

  Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has vowed to ensure that popular actor, Olarenwaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, rots in jail for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had disclosed that the actor started sexually assaulting the teenager when she was seven-years-old. The actor confessed to the crime after he was captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant. Speaking on his arrest, Tonto in a post on her Instagram page, vowed to ensure that Baba Ijesha is not granted bail if found guilty of rape. Her post read, “If the allegations are true, I hope he rots in jail and they do the same thing to him when his soap drops. If it is true, I will personally make sure he never sees the light of day.” Dikeh also urged women to show solidarity over the matter, stressing that Baba Ijesha must not be released on bail. “We will come together as women, stand up and use our voices to make aware...

  Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has said no lady who is financially unstable should consider marriage. The actress said this in a recent interview with BBC Yoruba revealing that she got married at 18 because she was a millionaire. According to her, any woman who is considering marriage without being financially stable is automatically preparing herself to be imprisoned in the union. The actress said: “One should not marry a man when one is not financially stable. If one does that, one would be going into slavery or better still, prison. “One must apply wisdom or common sense in everything one does. People cannot say that because I married at 18, therefore they can also do the same. The question is, ‘are you ready for marriage’? When I was 18, I was ready. “I had been working since I was 15-year-old and I became a millionaire at the age of 18. That is a fact that a lot of people do not know. “I had my own money. I was not dependent on any man. Moreove...

  Nollywood actress, Charity Eke, popularly known as Chacha Eke, has welcomed a child with her husband, Austine Faani amid reports that their marriage crashed due to domestic violence. Chacha had in a viral video announced that her marriage to her husband had ended. Although, she did not give details of what led to the end of her marriage, the mother of two said she was leaving the 7-year-old union while she’s still alive. This led to the rumours that she suffered domestic violence in the marriage. Following the development, the actress in a video denied claims that her husband beats her. She further stated that she was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder which was attributed to her pregnancy and that she was receiving treatment at a hospital in Delta State. However, the Actress on Saturday took to her Instagram account to announce that the family had welcomed a baby girl. “I am the one that the lord has blessed tremendously. “The almighty continues t...

  Veteran musician, Eedris Abdulkareem has responded to the revelation by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo about him. Kayamo had accused Eedris of blackmailing him in his new song ‘Jagajaga Reloaded’ because he refused to give him money in 2018 to campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari. But Eedris responding on his Instagram page said in 2018, he looked up to Keyamo as a brother and a comrade who loved Nigeria and demanded for money because his mother was dying. His post read: “Did Festus Keyamo join the cabal or not? When he was in prison, I stood by him, I fought Obasanjo on behalf of all the comrades in prison, I released Jagajaga. “When my mother was dying, I reached out to a brother, or the one I thought was a brother and a comrade. Could he have helped? Yes, did he help? No. Such was the wickedness of Keyamo’s heart that he munched and kept personal details for three years. Real Hallmark of a Blackmailer! “In 2018, I still thoug...

  Hollywood actress Helen McCrory, popularly known for her roles in Harry Potter movies has died at the age of 52. Her husband and “Homeland” actor Damian Lewis, announced her death in a tweet via his Twitter account on Friday. Lewis said his wife died after a “heroic battle” with cancer. “I’m heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. “She died as she lived fearlessly and we loved her because we knew how lucky we were to have had her in our lives. “She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you,” he wrote. Before her death, McCrory won a string of acting awards for her work on the stage and on television. She also starred in the James Bondfilm “Skyfall” and the “Peaky Blinders” television series.

  American rapper, Cardi B has reacted to the 90-day jail sentence handed to Ghanaian actress Akuapem Poloo over a nude photoshoot she had with her underage son.   Recall that the actress had shared a nude picture with her son on her social media platforms in June 2020 to celebrate his son’s seventh year birthday.   She was condemned for the post while the Director of Child Rights International Ghana, Bright Appiah, filed a petition seeking her prosecution. Following the development,  on Friday reported that Poloo, was sentenced to three months in prison for posting nude pictures online.   Reacting, Cardi B in a tweet via her handle said she believes Akuapem Poloo should not have been imprisoned adding that the jail term was harsh.   She further stated that a social media probation or community service would have been a better option. “I have seen a lot of Americans do photoshoots like that.   “Even though it’s not my style I don’t...

  Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke has confirmed that her relationship with Ike Onyema has crashed. MAKE COOL MONEY ONLINE Recall that Ike and Mercy started a romantic relationship on the reality show. The relationship became stronger up until sometime later in 2020. There were rumours that the lovebirds broke up after the couple had an argument. However, Mercy during a question and answer session with her fans on Instagram confirmed that they have decided to part ways. She said breakups happen and this time she’s done being in the relationship. She further said the relationship has truly ended adding that it wasn’t a publicity stunt as speculated by many. “A lot of people keep asking me this question and I think it’s time I made it clear that I and Ike are no longer a couple. “This time we are done. Like done, done and it’s not a publicity stunt. “He has moved on and I have equally moved on and this ship sank a long time ago. “I real...

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  Popular Nigerian singer, Peruzzi has described rumors that he slept with Chioma, Davido’s fiancée as absurd. Amid Davido’s breakup with Chioma and an affair with Mya Yafai , there were reports online alleging that Peruzzi slept with Chioma. However, Peruzzi in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonnwo, said it is crazy to cook up stories of him having sex with the wife of a man who changed his life. “Someone said I had sex with the wife of the man who helped me. Do you know how crazy that is? ” According to the 31-year-old singer, the rumors have made him more careful about what goes on around him. “Even if you hate me as a person, what did Davido do to you? Anyway, right now, I am careful of every pin that drops near me,” Peruzzi added.  

  American-based singer Denzel Oluwafemi Adeniyi, also known as Shizem, has declared his unwavering love for celebrity blogger, Ms. Linda ikeji. Speaking with , the 33-year-old Shizem, specifically said he wants to marry the 40-year-old millionaire-blogger. The 33-year-old hit maker, who became popular after the release of his hit song ‘For Me’, said this while talking about his relationship status. “As an artiste, we try to keep our relationship out of social media. Of course, we all deserve that one person that makes us feel special. “It might be surprising but I have this attraction for Linda Ikeji. I love her and would like to marry her,” the singer said of the 40-year-old mother of one. “Despite everything she had gone through, she still manages to stay positive and build a successful career for herself,” he added. Speaking further, he said, “I believe every woman needs to be appreciated. I see lately most people celebrating Ngozi okonjo-Iweala for her recent...

  South African rapper, AKA’s fiance, Nellie Tembe fell to her death on Sunday at the Pepper Club Hotel in Cape Town. The rapper whose real name is Kiernan Forbes and Nellie got engaged in February 2021. A statement from the Tembe and Forbes families said Nellie fell from one of the upper floors of the hotel. “It is with the deepest regret that we, Tembe and Forbes families, confirm the untimely passing of our beloved fiance, daughter, sister and daughter-in-law, Anele Tembe. “Anele who was just 22 tragically passed on in the early hours of Sunday morning. “We are still in shock and are dealing with our emotions as she was a gifted young woman who was always nurturing those around her. “Her fiance, Kiernan Forbes, is currently inconsolable and is surrounded by family and closest friends. “At this hour of our grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal,” the statement said. Meanwhile, Western Cape police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van...

  Nollywood screen diva, Rita Dominic, has explained why she will not be rushing into marriage institution. The 45-year-old in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, said she wants to get married but wants to get it right once and for all. She, however, noted that the thought of marriage becomes annoying at some point because of how much importance people have placed on it. “I respect the institution of marriage as my parents were married till they died, and they had a beautiful relationship. “The problem is at some point, it begins to annoy you because of how much importance people have placed on it. “I do want to marry, and I want to get it right once and for all but in honesty we make such a big deal of it and also pressure people into it. “When they eventually rush into this union, they make mistakes because they were only trying to please people,” she said. Recall that the actress earlier revealed that she’s currently in a relatio...

  Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is dead. The Duke of Edinburgh died on Friday at Windsor Castle in England. According to Nytimes, the Buckingham Palace said he passed away peacefully. Recall that Philip had been hospitalized several times and recently in February. The 99-year-old also had a successful surgery for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s hospital and was discharged last month.

  When Justin Beiber appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for an interview with guest host Demi Lovato, he told fans on the show that his marriage to Hailey Baldwin was “arranged” by her parents. Did the couple really have an arranged marriage? Justin and Hailey Believe in Marriage First Before Moving In Together Hailey revealed that she and Justin “wanted to move in together” but both of them believed that they should tie the knots first. She further explained, “Moving in together and living together, and getting to share space with each other and just keep learning more about each other, just took away all the scary p...

  Marc Anthony is a superstar in his own right, but fans can't deny that his fame became even more intense when he married Jennifer Lopez and subsequently welcomed twins with her. What fans may not realize is that before he wooed J.Lo, Marc already had four children (and one ex-wife). Unfortunately, things didn't work out for Marc with any of his children's moms -- there are a total of three -- and his marriage to recent flame Shannon De Lima ended after about two years, in 2017. ...