Lilian, the second daughter of veteran Nigerian actress, Liz Benson-Ameye will be walking down the aisle today.
She and her heartthrob, Promise will be having their traditional wedding today March 31st while the white wedding will hold on April 8th, 2017.
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out ever managing Barcelona FC due to his link with Espanyol. Pochettino was spotted with Spanish club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week, sparking reports that he could replace coach Luis Enrique, who is stepping down at the end of the season.
The 45 year-old said, “I don’t like to speak about rumours, but it was true that I saw Bartomeu by coincidence in a bar in Barcleona, last Tuesday, I have known him for a long time before he became chairman of Barcelona. There were many people around us, who saw us to say hello and we spent five minutes together – that was the reality. You know the rumours after it’s impossible to stop, but I am an Espanyol supporter and I don’t speak too much.”
The Argentine has also shut the door on any potential move to the Emirates saying, “If Daniel Levy sacked me in a few years, it would be impossible to manage Arsenal. In football it’s difficult to keep values, to stay loyal with heart and emotion. But, for me, it’s more important to be loyal. I am an Espanyol fan, I love Espanyol and now Tottenham. For me, it would be impossible one day to move to Arsenal. It would be impossible.”
Just so he knows, the internet never forgets incase he changes his mind.
In what can be described as an astounding feat, a Nigerian pilot; Ademilola ‘Lola’ Odujinrin has become the first African pilot in history to take Africa on its very first round-the-world solo flight. He completed the journey on Wednesday afternoon, landing safely at Washington Dulles International Airport. The flight is part of Project Transcend, a foundation which aims to inspire young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal circumstances.
Ademilola, a staff of Air Djibouti, completed the entire circumnavigation in a Cirrus SR22, stopping in more than 15 countries on five continents, returning to Washington DC, where his journey began in September.
On his accomplishment, Ademilola said, “Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of one day flying around the world. We have a responsibility to lead by example and follow our dreams. I want African children to think: ‘I can do this too!’ I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Air Djibouti’s Chairman, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, and Cardiff Aviation’s Chairman, Bruce Dickinson, who have supported me throughout this journey. Without them, this would not have been possible.”
Bastian Schweinsteiger completed his move to Chicago Fire and was unveiled today. During his first press conference as a Chicago fire player, a mischievous journalist asked the Germany international if thought his addition to the MLS side could help the team win a World Cup.
https://twitter.com/ArmorGashi4/status/847454251039080448
Huh? The greatest moment of confusion in sports in 2017, perhaps. A competition exclusively for international clubs? Change of club not change of nationality. Anyways, the former Manchester United player laughed it off!
Emanuel Santos, the sculptor behind the widely criticized Ronaldo statue has defended his work, maintaining that he and the Real Madrid star are happy with it. The Airport in Madeira was officially renamed after the ex Manchester United star at a a ceremony which took place yesterday, but pictures of the 32 year-old’s bronze bust took the internet by storm with many suggesting that it resembles former Arsenal forward Niall Quinn or The Head from BBC television programme ‘Art Attack’ than Ronaldo.
Arsenal fans come in here! MVV Maastricht forward, Kelechi Nwakali believes that Nigeria has the most Arsenal fans in the world because of one of it’s club legends, Kanu Nwankwo. Do you agree with that assertion?
The Nigeria U-20 captain who recently made Goal.com’s list of the 50 best under-19 talents in the world revealed in an interview how a phone call from his mentor, Kanu inspired his move to London.
“Kanu called me after the U-17 World Cup and said Arsenal wanted me; that the boss Arsene Wenger called him about me, He’s been my mentor, a brother and a friend. He advised me to go and develop and prove who I am. He calls me every day and I get advice from him every time. From a young age I’ve dreamt of playing for Arsenal. I think God made it easy for me because that has been my dream team.”
Earlier today, Cristiano Ronaldo had the Madeira Airport in his hometown named after him but a statue of the Portuguese unveiled in the ceremony has been stealing the headlines. The bust which sadly looked nothing like him has been tagged a horrendous piece of art on the internet. See our best reactions from the topic.
What we know is that chill has departed from the land of the living!
When they hire the lowest bidder to create Cristiano Ronaldo's bust. pic.twitter.com/hI1NOifOXQ
— Scott McGrew (@ScottMcGrew) March 29, 2017
The ronaldo statue looks like the head from art attack
— Ryan Carroll (@rjcarroll_) March 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/RichLawidge/status/847087419807711232
When you send the statue guy a picture of Niall Quinn instead of Cristiano Ronaldo #Awkward 😂 pic.twitter.com/0VR8qPskVF
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) March 29, 2017
I feel bad for Cristiano Ronaldo. The fact that some metal men actually thought that he looked like that… https://t.co/oTnmG1ac7p
— Caleb Tallquist (@tallquist10) March 29, 2017
Is it too late to get their money back? https://t.co/PaAHpGmcst
— Sport Monkey (@SportMonkeyIRL) March 29, 2017
It's a real privilege knowing that the artist behind the Ronaldo statue took inspiration from my own self sculpture that I made in year 7. pic.twitter.com/NM3nN0GQaX
— Jack Rogers (@JackMRog) March 29, 2017
The lucky thing about Ronaldo and his new bust is that he isn't the type of person to care too much about superficiality and image.
— Tim Stannard (@LaLigaLoca) March 29, 2017
Ronaldo shouldn't go back to Madeira after this. pic.twitter.com/czP1EWMCwn
— Victor (@FutboIVictor) March 29, 2017
That new Ronaldo statue is amazing. Incredible likeness. pic.twitter.com/lXLPsfQnvH
— John Sheehan (@johnsportraits) March 29, 2017
That statue look more like sloth from the goonies than Ronaldo https://t.co/GaOUE8P6O4
— Josh DeCaro (@Josh_decaro) March 29, 2017
RT I defy you not to feel better after viewing this picture of Cristiano Ronaldo alongside his portrait bust. pic.twitter.com/nB1ONWsaeg
— Steve Tansowny (@steve_tansowny) March 29, 2017
Looks more like Ronaldo at 50 when he's piled on the pounds and stopped training https://t.co/C1TiSHt8w9
— KERMZ (@93KRISH) March 29, 2017
The new Ronaldo statue looks very familiar… pic.twitter.com/G77nqxsmq0
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) March 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/SportDictatorHQ/status/847070920757829632
Say what you want about Ronaldo's sculptor – somehow he's managed to make an international sex symbol look like @cpray86. Hats off to him. pic.twitter.com/mFC9gI7M6I
— Tom Clee (@tomclee13) March 29, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo presented with embarrassingly bad head statue. The worst we've ever seen! 😂 https://t.co/AIXcWG3SX9 pic.twitter.com/8KY2dh24pN
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) March 29, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo has had the Airport in his hometown of Madeira, the Madeira International Airport named after him. It is now called Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo. A new sign with the Portuguese’s face and name has been placed on the front of the airport.
Reacting to the huge honour, the La Liga star said, “Seeing my name being given to this airport is something very special, everyone knows that I am proud of my country and my country. I know some people do not agree, but I am not a hypocrite and I assume that some are here right now. We all have the right to have an opinion. I always prefer people who voice their positions to those who hide behind them.”
Nigerian silverscreen goddess, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana’s first lady, Rebecca Addo over the weekend. Both women touched on gender-related issues .
“I was pleased to receive a courtesy call from human rights advocate and actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde on Thursday. During the visit, a range of topics were discussed, including the importance of visible, accessible, and positive role models for girls and young women as they make important choices for their future.” She wrote.