Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder, Yaya Toure has officially retired from football at the age of 35.
His controversial agent Dimitri Seluk announced the news this morning and revealed the Ivorian superstar will now concentrate on a new career as a coach.
“I say this for the first time: Yaya decided to end his career as a champion,” Touré’s agent Dimitry Seluk told Russian outlet Sport 24 on Friday.
“The farewell match given to him by Manchester City, in principle, was the real end of his playing career. Not only in this team, but in general.
“Yaya is one of the best players in Africa and he had one of the brightest careers in the history of African football.
“We talked for a long time about this topic. Of course, every football player wants to play as long as possible. In terms of his physical condition, Yaya could do this at a sufficiently high level for another five years.
“But we came to the conclusion that he, the football player who played for Barcelona and Manchester City, could not lower the bar with his hands.
“We see many players who continue their careers at a sufficiently mature age, and this is commendable.
“But Yaya and I chose a different path: to leave as a champion and start a new stage in life – a career as a coach, in which, I am sure, Yaya will reach even greater heights than those he achieved as a football player.
“There are no African coaches in the English Premier League. I think.”
Touré who left Manchester City at the end of the 2017/18 season and became a free agent, joined Olympiacos in September 2018 for the second time in his career.
However, the former midfielder lasted just over three months at the Greek Superleague club before leaving by mutual agreement in December
Yaya Toure who started senior football career with Beveren in 2001, also played for Metalurh Donetsk, Olympiacos, Monaco, Barcelona and Manchester City.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it arrested popular singer Afeez Fashola aka Naira Marley this morning Friday, May 10th.
Confirming his arrest, the acting EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade, in an interview with Punch, said
“Yes, he is with us. He’s not the only person; he had some other persons also arrested alongside (him). They were arrested in relation to advance fee fraud — Internet-related cases and all of that. Give me a little time and I will get you the details.”
Naira Marley made news few weeks ago after he publicly endorsed Internet fraudsters also known as Yahoo Yahoo boys.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola.
The fast-rising singer is currently being questioned at the EFFC office in Lagos.
Although the reason behind his arrest is yet to be made public, it might be in connection with his statements on social media which glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.
The EFCC spokesperson could not be reached early on Friday, but a top source at the agency confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES.
Perhaps coincidentally, Naira Marley released the official video of his hit track, ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ featuring Zlatan on Thursday
Naira Marley during a recent Instagram live session, urged Nigerians to pray for internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) saying they are the reason money circulates to the common man.
He said: “All you guys, all the money in your pockets, all the money you spend, you think it’s the government that is making the money go round?”
The video has since stirred reactions from Nigerians who described Marley as a disgrace and bad example to young Nigerians.
However, a few Nigerians have supported Marley, saying that Yahoo boys are the reason some Nigerians can eat and survive.
The singer is popular for his 2017 hit song titled ’It’s a goal.’
A physically challenged Edo State rapper, Razaly, has been gifted the N10m as promised by Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki.
The governor was among those wowed by his performance at the Alaghodaro 2018 concert and promised N10 million to Razaly to assist him.
According to reports, the rapper was presented with 10 million naira and a 3 years management contract with slize entertainment as recommended by Edo State Government VIA the office of commissioner Osaze Osemwegie-Ero in presence of his permanent Secretary Edo State ministry of arts, Cultrue, tourism, and Diaspora Affairs.
The entertainment company will start immediately to project Razily as next best global artist from Edo State.
They will offer him an apartment, car, music production, music videos, collaboration, promo, and shows.
A new video has surfaced showing Shoki Shitta exposing how Davido paid 2 guys to go about abusing Wizkid whom he called his boss.
The video surfaced few hours after a video showed him getting beaten by some thugs in Shitta. This was in reaction to a video which showed Shoki Shitta insulting Wizkid with claims that people don’t want to listen to his songs in Shitta because Davido has taken over.
He was severely beaten by the thugs who used sticks, belts, brooms and even hot water on him. When the beating became unbearable, he had to scream out loud begging all those around to help him beg Wizkid.
However, Shoki Shitta and his gang has made a new video saying Davido is misbehaving against Wizkid whom he got his glory from. According to him, Davido is nothing without his father’s money.
He also revealed that Davido is an Island boy who can’t set foot in Shitta, a notorious neighborhood where he turn down an invitation to visit.
Professor PLO Lumumba has stated that Churches that have Husband and wife pastors are a pyramid scheme who gave turned the name of Jesus into an industry.
Posters and billboards of Churches these days often show a man and his wife whom are referred to as Pastor Mr & Mrs. In a video going viral online, the Kenyan professor stated that such set up is only done to profit from the tithe paid by members of the Church.
Speaking further, Lumumba stated that though he supports tithing which he pays at a Church not solely run by a single man, he however doesn’t support the system in most churches today. According to him, all the money goes into private jets and the running of the life of an individual who is not questioned.
The professor lambasted the modern churches of today in a way that can only be felt when watched in the video below.
Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo celebrates his father, Veteran actor, Adebayo Salami as he clocks 66, today, 9th of May, 2019.
The actor took to his IG page to celebrate his father with sweet words; saying
My confidant ! my friend ! You have built everything that matters – A wonderful family that I’m lucky to call my own and A good name that money can’t buy. You taught me everything I know. I am so honored to share in your wisdom. Happy birthday to the world best dad. I love you ! @adebayo.salami
Mother of Davido’s second child, Amanda has graduated from a US university and she shared very lovely photos from her graduation ceremony.
One particularly lovely photo shows her posing with her daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke, who turns two today.
Amanda graduated from Georgia State University on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. While celebrating her latest achievement, she told how everyone thought she wouldn’t make it because she had a child. But she said her child served as her motivation.
She wrote:
Beautiful. Black. Educated May 8th 2019 will be a day that i will forever remember, i officially graduated college with my bachelors degree in political science. It has been a long journey, i took a few breaks, people doubted me, or they thought because you have a kid you will not finish school. Little did they know that my kid gave me a source of motivation to be the best woman i can ever be, I have to pave the way and set the example for my daughter and my siblings. I am not where i want to be yet, but I’m sure not where i used to be! This is only the beginning…there is always light at the end of the tunnel, keep faith Everything God does in our lives is well done. Period #gsu19#georgiastateuniversity #therealGSU#bachelors #politicalscience#internationalaffairs #classof2019#collegegrad
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke aka Davido has taken to his social media space to celebrate his second daughter, Hailey Veronica as she clocked two today.
Sharing the photo below, he wrote;
‘Happy Birthday To my beautiful Princess Hailey Veronica Adeleke ! Can’t believe she is 2 already ������� Daddy loves you Forever ! Party this weekend !! ��’
Top actress, Juliet Ibrahim in a question and answer session via her Insta-stories has revealed that she lost her virginity when she was 30-years-old.
Juliet, 33, made this known in a question and answer session held via InstaStories on Thursday. When asked by a fan what age she was when she lost her virginity, she simply replied: “30 years old.”
However, Juliet Ibrahim was previously married to a businessman, Kwadwo Safo, from 2010 – 2014. The couple have a child named Jayden Safo, born n 2010.
A Nigerian man is currently in a state of dilemma after a lady he met on Facebook and proposed marriage to, did the unthinkable after they met, had sex multiple times and then he withdrew the marriage proposal.
Read the story below,
Dear Facebook In-laws, abeg make Una judge this matter! ??
Good Evening Bro! I met a girl on Facebook and promise her marriage out of play, i never meant it. We shared contact and began dating each other. She said that she was missing me and i said me too.
She lives in Port Harcourt while I lives in Abuja, She decided coming with her own transport fare. She arrived and we had sex and good time,she prepared food and also washed my clothes.
She was some how wife material,then she asked when am I coming to see her people for her hand in marriage. I said for your hand in marriage? For what? She said I thought you promised to marry me and that you said we will plan it when I come?
I said I was only joking and not ready for marriage yet. I told her point black that am not going to marry her but let’s put everything in God’s hand and see how it goes. She became angry and finally agreed,we had sex again and again.
I left for work only for me to come back home and discovered that she wasn’t home. She took all the money I have been saving this year about #240 thousand in the home wood safe, my home laptop and Samsung phone, all the wines and juice both the wines in the bar and in the fridge were also taking from her.
Then I dialed her number not reachable,i searched for her bag but couldn’tn’t see it.
The one that angered me most was that she packed all the whole soup and stew she cooked for me both the meats,chicken that I stored inside refrigerator and left the pot without washing it.
When her line finally went through,she picked it and told me that I can’t promise her marriage and later took it to for a play,after fucking me like harlot and made me to travel all the way from Port Harcourt to Abuja with my money and all I could get is to tell me that you are not marrying me! I asked her what about the things you took from my house,are you not going to return it back?
She said that she is not returning anything and that she forgot to take the refrigerators and flat screen and other valuables along with her for toying with her emotions. She also said that she has sold the ones she took.
I don’t know if I should expose her here on Facebook for doing this evil act to me,she is still active here and am still her friend on Facebook.
She said I should do my worst,that i scammed her and deceived her in the name of marriage. How can Facebook promise be something you take serious? Why would she take it serious.
Please post to your friends I want to hear from the audience and confirm if it is mature for me to expose her here. Hide my ID please.
Veteran comedian Okey Bakassi has taken to his Instagram page to announce his daughter’s latest feat after she ran and won 200M race in Canada.
The comedian who couldn’t hold back his excitement took to his page to show off his daughter on the track field in Canada.
He wrote;
Congratulations to my darling daughter @chideraonyegbule 1st position in both 100m and 200m senior girls. She ran competitive 200m for the first time yesterday and won.??
Following the report that Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola defeated Senator Ademola Adeleke at an Appeal Court sitting in the state, the latter’s nephew, who has been soliciting for him for a while now, has reacted to the news.
Davido, who had over time, been soliciting for his uncle took to his IG page moments ago to share how although the recent development hurts him, he and his’ are not going to back down yet, as “delay is not denial”.
He shared the text image below with the caption,
?? Delay is not Denial I love y’all
The Appeal Court sitting in Osun state ruled in favor of Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, in the Osun 2018 governorship elections.
The election petition tribunal had earlier ruled in favour of Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The judgment which was delivered by Justice Hannatu Sankey set aside the entire proceedings of the Tribunal because of its “faulty composition”. The judgment was upheld by four justices of the five-man panel.
Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, AKA Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo says he now carts his tithe to God in trailer loads.
The popular Nigerian clergyman who has been declared one of the richest pastors in the world, said this recently while preaching in his church recently.
According to him, since 1982 when he started tithing till date, he has never failed in paying his tithe and has continued to prosper on all sides.
“You don’t have to steal to shine, you don’t have to rob to prosper. If it is pastoring/founding a church that makes people prosper, there are many pastors/church founders who are paupers.
“You can’t go up except by tithing. From 1982 till date, my tithe hasn’t failed once; now I cart it to God in trailer loads,” he said
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has defeated Senator Ademola Adeleke at Appeal Court sitting in the state.
The Appeal Court sitting in Osun state has ruled in favor of Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, in the Osun 2018 governorship elections.
The election petition tribunal had earlier ruled in favour of Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The judgment which was delivered by Justice Hannatu Sankey set aside the entire proceedings of the Tribunal because of its “faulty composition”. The judgment was upheld by four justices of the five-man panel.
This is all coming few days after Senator Adeleke was arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force and taken into custody on the evening of Monday, May 6, 2019.
Seems like Nigerian male cross-dresser, Bobrisky just might not be alone – after all – in his type of person as Nigerian actor cum comedian, Baba Tee, took to the gram recently to show us a side of him we’re not familiar with.
The actor, in a bid to celebrate his birthday in advance, took to the gram to share a photo of himself in makeup and a tied towel on his head, looking like a lady.
Being a comedian, it’s only safe to say that the actor was being funny. He captioned the photo,
Happy 40th birthday to me in Addy. Mr Kolovita ???? 10/05/79…… A confirmed kolomentalisticated soul was Born…
The Lagos state police has arrested Baruwa Eleniyan, the head of the touts who assaulted one Shoki Shitta for disrespecting Wizkid and praising Davido on Instagram.
The arrest comes barely 24 hours after a video of Baruwa Eleniyan and his boys beating Shoki Shitta went viral – Shoki was assaulted by the hoodlums for publicly criticizing Wizkid for not settling them in Shitta, Surulere in Lagos state.
According to reports, Baruwa was arrested on Wednesday night and put in Police custody – the Police allegedly obtained a text conversation between himself and Wizkid. The text included details to Wizkid on how Shoki was nabbed and being dealt with.
See video and screenshot of the texts below,
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Baruwa Eleniyan had in the video accused him of allegedly going to a shop owned by Wizkid’s sister, yesterday, after hearing that Wizkid was in Surulere for a short visit. Shoki Shitta could be heard denying the claim.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, has secured the conviction of Eric Ogbemudia at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.
A statement from the agency says that Ogbemudia was arraigned on a one-count charge of obtaining the sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Pounds Sterling by false pretence.
The charge reads:
“That you, Eric Ogbemudia (alias David Mark) on or about the 17th August 2015, in Benin within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did with intent to defraud obtained the sum of £18,500.00 (Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Pounds Sterling) from Mrs. Joan Gallyot, a British national under the pretense that she is one of the lucky winners of $852,000.00 (Eight hundred and Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars) Chevron/Texaco donation under its poverty reduction programme and that the money was for delivery charges of the cheque to her in the United Kingdom which you knew is false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1) b of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”
Upon his arraignment, the defendant pleaded “guilty” to the charge.
In view of his plea, the prosecuting counsel, Immaculate Elody, prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendant, accordingly.
However, the defence counsel, I.E. Oriazuwale, pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy. He said the defendant had shown remorse and had promised never to return to the crime.
Justice M.J. Umar, thereafter, convicted and sentenced Ogbemudia to six months imprisonment without an option of fine. The judge also ordered that all assets recovered from the defendant be disposed with the proceeds transmitted to the British High Commission for onward transmission to the victim of the crime.
A suspected serial rapist and blackmailer, Knakumo Aniso has been apprehended by a team of Bayelsa State Volunteers led by Mr Godwin Avidi.The suspect, 27, who hails from Odi, Kolokuma, Bayelsa state, was trailed to his hideouts, after Bayelsa State Volunteers got a report of an incident on Tuesday.
The victim, Gesiere (surname withheld), a 4-month-old pregnant married woman narrated that the suspect broke into her home two weeks ago, and raped her at gunpoint, while her husband was away.She added that he was very ruthless and even when she pleaded with him that she was pregnant, he refused to halt the act.
She also stated that after raping her, the suspect consistently blackmailed her by threatening to report the incident to her husband, family members and her neighbors. When she got tired of the threats she reported the incident to Mr Godwin Avidi.
The suspect has been handed over to men of the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa Command, for further investigation and prosecution.Another victim, Peace also narrated her ordeal in the hands of the suspect. She stated that she was raped two days back by the suspect and his gang under the popular Tombia bridge, where her phone was also forcefully taken.
She also added, that she was accousted along the road while trying to board a tricycle (keke), and at gunpoint, made to accompany them down the bridge.Another victim, a married woman, who heard of his arrest, also narrated how he and his gang raped her two years ago.
Avidi in his statement to newsmen who were present at the scene, vowed to ensure the arrest of the other gang members. He noted, that the insecurity at the popular Tombia roundabout and the entire state, was of serious concern to the Governor, who he said, has lost sleep over the issue.
Singer Simi has replied a fan who stormed her page asking her to take off her nose ring because he feels she’s way better than having such on.
According to the fan, if his girlfriend dare put a nose ring on, he would instantly break up with her.
Sighting the comment, Simi pointed out that the person behind the comment must be sick to have made such a suggestion. See screenshot below. In the caption of the photo;
The singer further ordered the troll out of her page for condemning her for wearing a nose ring.
Popular Media Personality, Toolz who welcomed her first child in the United Kingdom, some months back recently had a funny clash with a ‘Christian troll’ on Instagram.
The OAP, who is naturally endowed and happily married to her husband Captain Tunde Demuren gave the troll a piece of her mind.
The social media confrontation started after the troll cautioned her for flashing her cleavage in this dress.
Singer, Davido, has appealed to Nigerians and his fans to pray for his family as his Uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who is challenging the September 2018 governorship election in the state, will know his fate at the Court of Appeal Abuja, today Thursday, May 9th.
Adeleke is challenging the emergence of APC’s Gboyega Oyetola, as the winner of the election
On March 22nd, the Osun state Election Tribunal declared Adeleke winner of the election. The state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, immediately filed an appeal over the judgement at the Appeal court in Abuja.
The judgement for the Appeal will be heard today by 9am.
Dubai based Nigerian Big Boy, Mr. WoodBerry, whom many may have envied after he went viral on social media due to his ‘Whip Shopping activities’ and display of good life and affluence has taken to his Instagram stories to reveal that he is currently suffering from having suicidal thoughts.
He wrote ;
My suicidal thoughts are back!!!
7 years after, i thought all this money would bring me the uptimost happiness. I was wrong!!! Oh God, help me through this night, in my lone moments.
Prayers from my dear mother, completes my entire life!
There was a mild drama at a morgue in Kenya, after four women fought over the body of a man, they all claimed is their husband.
The ladies; Janet Wambui, Lydia Wanjiru, Susan Wakuthii; the fourth’s identity is yet to be established, all showed up to claim the body of the deceased. However, the deceased who was identified as Peter Mwangi Gichobi was said to be a Taxi driver a.k.a boda boda rider, and he reportedly died in an accident which occurred at Nyangati-Embu road a month ago.
Police officers from Kerugoya police post later intervened in the matter, after they all fought over the body of their husband at the Kirinyaga County Funeral Parlour.
While the Morgue authorities revealed that the death certificate would be given to the deceased’s next of kin who was his uncle, Kanyekiini MCA, Harrison Ngiria, promised the angry ladies that they would be included during the distribution of the wealth left by the man. It was further learnt that the 32-year-old man had a son with each of the women.