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Speculation about the future of French starlet Paul Pogba  Has been rife since before the transfer window was open  with Barcelona, Manchester City and even Bayern Munich  being linked with. Although understandably,   Reports have now emerged that the Italian club are  entertaining the prospect of a deal in excess of £70 million  for their star man, if they can bring in worthwhile  replacement. Chelsea have now been proclaimed favourites  to seal the deal as Russian owner Roman Abramovich  apparently authorised a mega money second bid and a  salary in the region of £300,000 in an attempt to lure the  midfield ace to the Bridge. Jose Mourinho has also reportedly offered Brazilian midfielder Ramires as a  makeweight. Juan Cuadrado’s move to Turin could also  help relations between the two clubs in negotiating a deal  before deadline day.

Jose Mourinho takes charge of his 100th Premier League home game as Chelsea manager against Crystal Palace on Saturday.  The 52-year-old, who returned to Stamford Bridge  in 2013, is embarking on his sixth full season as  Chelsea manager with a home record that is  unrivalled in the Premier League era.  Stamford Bridge has been a fortress under  Mourinho. In total, he has won 76, drawn 22 and  lost only one of 99 Premier League home games  in the Chelsea hot seat.

Wolfsburg's director of sport Klaus Allofs says Manchester City have made an 'astonishing' offer to Kevin de Bruyne.

Here comes another banging Mixtape from the stables of iwonpopular and Benin city based DJ Ken .This mix tape is to wake up the dullness of music listeners and to promote good songs that are already trending on the dance floor in Nigeria. .:::::::::::::TRACKLIST:::::::::::: :.00. Dj Ken ft. K9 - Intro 01. Kuti Gee Creep ft.Mirblac - Non Stop Party 02. Jpblaze - Blessing 03. Reekado Banks - Sugar Baby 04. Olamide - Shakiti Bobo 05. Prince Banton - Sagbene 06. Lil Kesh ft. Viktoh - Efejoku 07. Yemi Alade ft. Selebobo - Na Gode 08. Tekno - Duro 09. Wizboyy ft. Phyno - Salambala 10. Korede Bello - Godwin 11. Kiss Daniel - Laye 12. Oritse Femi - Awoo Ewaa 13. Tophaa - Oyato 14. Patoranking ft. Wande Coal - MWME 15. Yungbille ft. Lerizy x Alh - Move It 16. Orezi - Shuperu 17. Dj Xclusive ft. Lil Kesh & CDQ - Dami Si 18. Dj Xclusive ft. Davido - Wo Le 19. Bracket ft. Tekno - Panya 20. Mc Galaxy - Komolop Cholop 21. Olamide & Phyno ft. Lil Kesh - Ladi 22. ...

Before Olamide become a success story in indigenous rap music he had to pay some sacrifices and learn the ropes. The YBNL Boss in an interview with Andre Blaize, My Africa podcast said that he had to spend six years in the studio with his former producer and mentor, ID Cabasa learning how to churn out hit songs . Growing up in Bariga, the rapper and singer from a humble family background had to decide on what he wants from life early and that was music even against the wish of his family. “I approached ID Cabasa with my group of a song that we were doing but he did not have time for us as he was busy with other artistes. I met Lord Of Ajasa at the Coded Tunes studio. Having loved music from church, I felt music was it for me and I hung around at the studio watching how songs were made. At a time, I practically lived in that studio having left home for good. It took me six years in the studio learning and being tutored all I could from ID Cabasa before I finally dropped Eni Dur...

According to the announcement which was made on Monday, August 10, the Google moniker and web experience will remain the same, but some ventures that were under the Google umbrella will be placed under Alphabet. Google will now be called ALPHABET following a restructuring of the tech giant’s business operations. According to the announcement which was made on Monday, August 10, through a blog post, the Google moniker and web experience will remain the same, but some ventures that were under the Google umbrella will be placed under Alphabet instead with a CEO running each business unit. It statement said that Google co-founder , Larry Page will serve as CEO of Alphabet, while fellow co- founder Sergey Brin as president. “Fundamentally, we believe this allows us more management scale, as we can run things independently that aren’t very related,” Page said. He added that Google is “operating well today, but we think we can make it cleaner and more ...

No official portfolio has been assigned to Aisha, the wife of president Muhmmadu Buhari, overruling what hitherto was known as “First Lady’s office”, the presidency has said. Renaming it “Office of the Wife of the President”, the presidency however stated that Mrs. Buhari would, for now, be saddled wi th women and youth related issues in the country. This was in reaction to allegations in some Nigerian media that the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has moved into the First Lady’s office in the Aso Villa. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu recalled that the time Mrs. Buhari had to make use of the office was at the beginning of the present administration. Shehu, affirming that change has come, said there will be no access to public funds by the “Office of the Wife of the President”, as it will be purely private and voluntary.

So many people would actually think EME Record boss, Banky W, discovered Wizkid, who became so popular while he (Wizzy) was under Banky’s label. But in a recent exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, Producer, OJB Jezreel has decided to set the records straight. OJB said he hadn’t spoken about it before now because he is too old to be blowing his own trumpet at 50. The beat maker said that he went to Wizkid’s family house to convince his parents to allow him pursue his music career. “To set the records, I discovered Wizkid’s talent. We basically started his career and I remember when we had to push Wizkid around and take him for shows but nobody was ready to allow him to perform because they were not ‘feeling’ him at that point in time. When he had the chance and said he wanted to move on and try other things, we were behind him then too. If we did not discover him, he would not have been with us. I was the first person to go to his family house to tell them that i...

Controversial actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh, is known for her love for animals; especially dogs. The Nollywood actress went on her Instagram page to announce the death of her puppies. She also shared a photo of the dog as she reveals the dog, named Muzik will have to undergo a surgery to be better. She wrote: – My baby #MUZIK put to birth 4days ago and she lost all her kids.. #So sad I thank God she is strong n better now but need surgery soon as she still has some left in her.. #Picture taken 2mins Ago, I pray she bounces back to been the mother of the home and goes thru surgery successfully

In anticipation of His MIXTAPE dropping soon , Davolee premiere a New Single Titled "IRIRI" (Experience). Download

West Ham striker Diafra Sakho has been called up by Senegal for the first time since he missed the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. He is set to face Namibia in a 2017 Nations Cup qualifier on 5 September. The 25-year-old angered Senegal by pulling out of their squad ‎for January's tournament in Equatorial Guinea because of a back injury. But while the tournament was proceeding, he played for his English premier league club. ‎ Also in the squad is Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been called up for the first time. The Napoli defender committed to an international future with the Teranga Lions after winning junior caps for France, where he was born.

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is still available for Nigeria duty despite not being involved since November, according to the player's representative John Shittu. New Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh said he omitted Mikel from his first squad because the player was uncontactable. However, Shittu told BBC Sport: "Mikel will never turn his back on Nigeria. "He loves playing for his country and this is just a miscommunication between coach and player." On Thursday, Oliseh explained to local media in Abuja why Mikel was not part of his plans for next month's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania . "I was in England early this month and I put a call through to Mikel. I called him four times, the phone kept ringing. I sent him a text message, I got no response," Oliseh revealed. "I called his Chelsea team-mate and compatriot [Victor] Moses and we met after the Community Shield. "I didn't hear from Mikel to acknowled...

  Wizkid announced on social media yesterday that he’s in the studio with the Norwegian singing and songwriting duo composed of Kahouly Nicolay “Nico” Sereba and Vincent “Vinz” Dery, to produce good music. ‎

  After weeks of anticipation after the confirmation that American R&B sensation, Ne-Yo will feature on Coke Studio Africa for the new season, he finally touched down in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. He was involved in some thrilling sessions in the studio where he met with African stars like Ice Prince, Sauti Sol, Ali Kiba, Mayonde, Everlyne Ndunge Mutua and many others. Ne-Yo will be the guest star alongside Wangechi (Kenya), Ali Kiba  (Tanzania), Maurice Kirya (Uganda), Dama Do Bling (Mozambique) and Ice Prince (Nigeria) for a mega mash up. Through an official statement, the American music star said: ‘It’s a true honor to return to Africa and celebrate artists from all over the continent. By creating this musical fusion through Coke Studio Africa, people of all races, ethnicities and religion will come together through this remarkable opportunity. I’m so excited to build lasting moments with all of these incredibly talented artists ...

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza was sworn in for a controversial third term in power Thursday, the presidency said, following elections last month, weeks of protests and a failed coup. Nkurunziza took the “oath for a new term of five years”, the presidency said in a statement, in a surprise ceremony on Thursday, announced only a few hours in advance. His third term has been condemned as unconstitutional by the opposition and provoked months of protests. There have been a string of killings since his reelection, including of a top general, killed in a rocket attack last month. No foreign head of state was present, and only South Africa was represented at ministerial level. Several African countries, as well as China and Russia, sent their ambassadors. The ambassadors of European Union nations and the United States did not attend, but were represented by lower ranking officials. The United Nations observer mission said the vote last month was not “inclusive free and ...

West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, subject to a medical. The 27-year-old Cameroon international made 31 appearances for the Hammers during a loan spell last season.‎ Song, who played for Arsenal between 2005 and 2012, will sign a three-year contract if he can prove his fitness. "We just hope the medical shows he's in a sufficient state for us to gamble," West Ham co-owner David Sullivan told the Knees Up Mother Brown ‎podcast. "He couldn't physically pass a medical tomorrow, but if the medics say it's just a technical thing and he's only a couple of weeks away you'd take that gamble and hope they're right." Sullivan said signing Song on a three-year deal would be a "huge commitment", adding: "He's a big earner."

Ibrahima Traore looks set to reject a call-up to the Guinea squad for September's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Zimbabwe. Reports in France suggest the Borussia Monchengladbach winger will stand by his decision at the 2015 Nations Cup to take a break from internationals. The 27-year-old made the announcement after a quarter-final loss to Ghana. "The time has come for me to reconsider my international career in order to focus on my club," he said. Guinea squad: Goalkeepers:  Naby Yattara (Unattached), Abdul Aziz Keita (AS Kaloum), Nouhan Conde (Satellite) Defenders:  Florentin Pogba (AS Saint-Etienne, France), Fode Camara (Horoya AC), Issiaga Sylla (Gazelec Ajaccio, France), Oumar Diop (El Hoceima, Morocco), Ibrahima Sory Bangoura and Ben Sékou Camara (both Horoya AC) Midfielders:  Mohamed Diarra (Odense, Denmark) Lanfia Camara (Patro Esden, Belgium), Naby Keita (Salzburg, Austria), Boubacar Fofana (Madeira, Portugal), Kevin Constant (Tra...

Chidinma spoke about her relationship status during a recent interview. She mentioned that she is still single because she has not seen the right kind of man. In her words; “Why I am still single? Maybe, because I’m yet to see the man who is made for me or the person is yet to find me. So I am single and happy. The fact is I had few friends and some wanted to take the relationship seriously, but it never worked out. Though, I have a lot of male friends around me, but there has never been anything serious. Several stars have been crushing on me, in fact, I thought I would have been crushed by now. But to be honest, am dating none of them”. She said. She further revealed that, “For Adams, if I start telling you about him, we won’t leave here. He’s my good friend. We both insult each other every time. When the story came out, I was not surprised because we both are very close.” She was then quizzed about her alliance with pop singer, Flavour that has sparked dating rumours sever...

South African Paralympian  Oscar Pistorious , who was charged with manslaughter for killing then girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is set to be released soon, having served 10 months of the five-year sentence. Pistorius, 28, will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, in a luxurious mansion belonging to his wealthy uncle, National Post reports. He will wear an electronic tag and report to a police station close to his residence, as required. Also, he will be allowed to leave the house for mandatory work and important family events, NY Daily News reports. Meanwhile, prosecutors pushing for a murder conviction against Pistorius launched a fresh appeal on Monday.

President Buhari yesterday ordered a probe on the sale of NITEL to private investors in 2014 by the last administration, stating that he wants to know if Nigeria was short-changed. The president said this while receiving members of the Ministry of Information at the presidential villa. The permanent secretary of the ministry Tunji Olaopa who spoke to state house correspondents after the meeting, President Buhari said the documents for the privatization should be handed over to him “The president was also concerned about the liquidation of NITEL. He is not opposed to its privatization but he wants to know… and he wants us to bring a memo on how the whole transaction was undertaken so that he would know whether Nigeria was short-changed,” NITEL and its sister company, MTEL, were bought by a consortium owned by Skye Bank’s chairman, Tunde Ayeni, the founder of Sahara Energy, Tonye Cole, and two other companies for $242.3 million (about N42.4 billion) in December 2014.

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has said it is wrong for some Nigerians to call President Muhammadu Buhari “Baba go slow,” adding that such a derisive appellation demeans the office of the President in the eyes of the international community. Speaking during a news conference at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, Dickson said that calling the President derogatory names was bad politicking. He also condemned those who referred to former President Goodluck Jonathan as “clueless,” saying it was wrong to demean the occupier of the highest office in the land. The governor, whose tenure expires on February 28, 2016, has yet to formally declare his intention to seek re-election in the December 5, 2015 governorship election coming up in the state. He said, “What are you saying when you call President Buhari ‘Baba go slow?’ In what light are you putting the President before the international community? When you refer to someone as ‘clueless’,...

18 year old Adigwe Anointing Jessica Obiageli (pictured above) has been declared missing by her family. She is a diploma Actuarial student of the University of Lagos. She was last seen at Ikotun roundabout on Friday August 14th at 4:30.pm. If seen anywhere, please call 08082365621 or report to the nearest police station.

The 29-year-old Spain defender signed a new five-year deal on Monday to keep him at the Bernabeu until 2020.

Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins capped his return to action after almost three months with a bang when he scored twice as Seattle Sounders ended their six-game winless streak with a 4-0 mauling of Orlando City at the CenturyLink Field on Sunday night. The forward suffered a serious injury in Seattle’s US Open Cup loss to the Portland Timbers in June and returned to the Seattle Sounders starting line-up for the first time in ten weeks. He gave his side a deserved lead in the 17th minute. He then sealed the win in the 62nd minute after debutant Nelson Haedo Valdez had doubled the advantage ten minutes earlier. Martins has now scored nine goals in 13 MLS games this season. Sounders’ next game is against Olimpia in the CONCACAF Champions League on Thursday.

Songstress, Waje, looked lovely in this red jumpsuit, as she stepped out for a recent event

Still in Mali making Boss move. Where is the six packs na?

Sultry singer, Seyi Shay was spotted at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin for the Star Trek concert. She showed off her Chinese tattoo which means “Music” in English.

HKN chief  Davido  sophomore album ‘ The Baddest ’ was initially billed to drop on June 8, but to our suprise the album was postponed. Last weekend’s announcement makes it the second time he’s letting fans down. However, we came up with 5 solid reasons why we think Davido must have postponed the release at the last minute.. Peep below 1. The rivalry with Wizkid tops the list. With Wizkid hoping to drop his 3rd album in September, Davido must be pushing for a competition of some sort, with hopes both releases could coincide. No? 2. Last week, Davido was spotted partying with American rapper, Future which made tongues wag over a possible collaboration between both acts. We think Davido could have postponed the album release to accommodate a collabo with Ciara’s baby daddy or any other International guest act. 3. In July, Drake and London rapper, Skepta jumped on Wizkid’s Ojuelegba. We believe again this must have made Davido return to the drawing board as the song h...

Forty-eight hours after President Muhammadu Buhari directed the Military High Command to ensure the end of Boko Haram in the next three months, Nigerian Airforce fighter jets recently deployed to the North East, have commenced air bombardments of Sambisa forest to decapitate the remaining terrorist’s camps and bunkers of the group. A statement signed by the Director of Airforce Public Relations, Air Commodore dele Alonge said, “The Nigerian Military in its resolution to incapacitate and further degrade the fighting spirit of Boko Haram Terrorist Group (BHT), has carried out several bombings and air strike missions in Sambisa Forest. “The strike missions came after several weeks of tactical reconnaissance by the reconnaissance/ surveillance aircraft. “The air strikes carried out by F-7NI and Alpha Jet fighter aircraft, as well as attack helicopters have resulted in the degradation of the terrorist’s capabilities and destruction of some of their strong holds. “Intelligence r...

To further fight Boko Haram and tackle terrorism, the Federal Government has been reportedly monitoring the social media accounts of Nigerians who are suspected of having links with various terrorist groups. The report by The Punch revealed that through covert operations, which have been going on for a while, security agencies hack into the Facebook and Twitter accounts of personalities that are been monitored by the Federal Government. The project, which is costing the country millions of dollars and is being managed by the Office of the National Security Adviser, is meant to frustrate terrorist attacks on the country. It was further revealed that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan approved the request by security agencies to spy on targeted sections of the population, mainly religious extremists and radicalised individuals. It was gathered that the project is being coordinated by some foreign firms, including an Israeli firm, Elbit System. Our cor...

Bovi was reportedly calling out AY for copying a joke he did in 2008? Well, it seems like the drama from that whole fiasco has not yet died down, especially for Bovi. The popular comedian took to Instagram to send a very harsh reply to a fan who accused him of stealing jokes from Alibaba. Take a look at Bovi's comment for yourself after the jump

After the release of #BadsonGoodfada which went viral by Oladipupo Samuel Oladele a .k. a Xamoel Popularly  Known As Iya Samu Son Is One Of The Industry Next Problem, The guy Is Too Dope And I Can Say He Is One Of The Best indigenous Rapper Naija Have Ever Produced as his Hit is been love by street and fanz .       DOWNLOAD

R&B queen, Beyonce oozes sex appeal in her stunning photo shoot for the September issue of Vogue Magazine, of which she is also the cover star.   The 33-year-old mother of one looks incredible in the shots, taken by famed photographer, Mario Testino, for the fashion tome's annual big-fashion autumn issue. On choosing Beyonce as the cover star, Vogue says: "There’s only one September issue, and there’s only one Beyoncé. It used to be that the great pop stars with fashion and style gave us small variations on one grand theme. Tina Turner: minidresses and honey tresses. Janis Joplin: boas, bangles, and bell-bottoms. Cher: spangled striptease getups with mythic Third World touches.  Nowadays fashion isn’t about the grand theme, it’s about juxtaposition, and it’s filled with allusions to movie and art history; to music and dance styles; to iconographies of race and ethnicity, religion and gender. Madonna opened the door to this collage approach. Today we see it ...