Real Madrid's Pepe suffers broken ribs

Real Madrid’s Pepe fractured two of his ribs; his 7th and 8th, during a clash following his side’s Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese who scored his side’s only goal of the game is now a doubt for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Bayern.

Madrid later confirmed the sad situation in a statement.
“After the examinations carried out today on Pepe at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with fractures in seventh and eighth ribs on the left side,” the club said.

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Adewale Ayuba to open music museum in UNILAG

Fuji music maestro, Adewale Ayuba has disclosed plans to open a music museum at the University of Lagos. The alumnus of the institution made the revelation during a courtesy visit to the university on Monday. He said the gesture was his own way of giving back to his alma mater.
Chairman, Unilag Alumni, Lagos branch, Dr. Lukumon Adeoti, stated that there was the need for alumni to develop the university so that it could be ranked with top-notch international universities. He also added that it had been engaging members to invest in the academic and infrastructural development of the school.
Prof. Rahmon Bello, the Vice Chancellor of the university while commending Ayuba for the donation, said the music museum would be utilized for the benefits of lecturers, students and other visiting scholars to the university.

Meet the Bellos! Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz and his kids celebrate his 40th birthday (Photos)

So Funke Akindele’s husband, Abdulrasheed ‘JJC’ Bello turned 40 today, April 4, 2017. Her birthday message is the most heartwarming message you’ll read all day. Here it goes.
‘If I had to do it all again, baby it will be with you, happy birthday my king.
‘Thanks for always being selfless, you are forever ready to share your knowledge with anyone. God bless and protect you always BOLARINDE, I love you boo.’ she wrote on Instagram.
Meanwhile the couple alongside JJC’s three children took a family picture to celebrate the man of the house. Meet The Bellos!

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JJC thanked his family members saying “I thank God for my life. I have had many awards and accolades but my greatest achievement is my family. MY wife & My children AKA THE BELLOS. To my friends and fans. God bless you all. You’ve all made my first 40 years on this earth a daily blessing. “




Photos: Mercy Johnson sworn in as Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor

Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson looked all shades of elegant as she was officially inaugurated as  the Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello on Entertainment, Arts and Culture.
Mercy Johnson Sworn In As Kogi Entertainment SA By Governor Bello
The mother of three who was appointed last month thanked her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie for his support.

‘He supports my every move once its right and tells me not to move an inch once it’s wrong. Once again he has given me his blessings on this challenge. Odi, I worship the very ground u walk on. Thank you for every opportunity, love, honesty and words.’

Ghana’s first lady, Rebecca Addo hosts Omotola-Jalade

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.
 

Funke Akindele is gracious on the cover of ThisDay magazine.

The cover star of ThisDay magazine, The March 2017 issue has been unveiled and it is none other than delectable actress and producer, Funke Akindele-Bello.

Photographer extraordinaire, TY Bello, who captured the beautiful shots spoke about her experience on the set.
“I was really looking forward to Jennifa’s shoot for @thisdaystyle .I figured I was just going to spend the entire session rolling on the floor with laughter.. Boy did she deliver.. she walked in with Jenifa in all her glory.. we laughed till water was coming out of our eyes ni.
But she also brought in Funke Akindele .. It will take more than ten women to do the work this woman does . I listened to her talk about upcoming projects with passion. He described the day she had before our shoot and I wondered how she was sitting so graceful in front of my camera at all. Funke Akindele deserves all our respect on top of the love we have for her.She’s A super Smart . ..beyond Intelligent .. crazy Creative .. Nigerian human machine warrior . Beni!
Funke is making us laugh but she’s not playing . She’s putting food on countless tables and changing the terrain of culture one production at a time. She’s a beautiful woman too and it’s awesome to watch her glowing and absolutely in love . God bless JENIFA ..I DORF MY HART”



Photography -Ty Bello
Hair – Bernard smiles
Styling – Ayo Van Elmar

Press Play: 2baba celebrates 4th wedding anniversary with remix of African Queen remix

2face’s hit track, African Queen, from his Face 2 Face Album in 2004 now has a remix. The award-winning singer released the video to commemorate his fourth wedding anniversary with his wife, Annie Idibia
African Queen is one of the official soundtracks of the movie “10 days in Sun city” produced by Ayo Makun (AY). 2Baba stars in the movie alongside Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) and Adesua Etomi and Uti Nwachukwu amongst other actors.
The video, which was shot on the set of the movie in South Africa, feature clips from 2Baba’s 2013 Dubai wedding with his wife Annie. The original song was the hit track of his 2004 ‘Face to Face’ album when he still went by the stage name 2Face before he eventually announced in 2014 that he should be addressed as 2Baba.
 

Alibaba Warns Against Airing Relationship Issues On Social Media

When things go south, celebrities take to their social media to air their marital problems, pulling their partners down in the process. Nigerian comedian, AliBaba has advised couples against going public about their relationship issues. This comes in the wake of  the revelations by Tonto Dikeh and her estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill. Read his piece below.
 
 
The person who is reading your story now will not make you happy after the person reads the story. The people who run your story are trying to drive traffic with your story. Your story is just a tool to drag visitors to their site. What happens after the story has become a trending topic? ON TO THE NEXT STORY. Go check the lives of those who have thought by going public with a story calculated to wreck an ex, because of a love gone sour… most of them, if not all, hug fame and disappear below the radar of attention. Some settle down but many just can not get up to something that can top that story that trended.
Don’t get me wrong, rape and domestic violence is not what I am talking about. If he or she raised a hand to hit you,  break that hand or at least, you must warn others. That’s all. Same goes for rape. But when they are personal issues usually associated with relationship differences… just can it. I am not a saint. Just as many people that I know. If you hear stories you go weak. I know of couples that have overcome issues WORSE THAN WHAT MANY go public about. While you are thinking you have issues, there are some who would give an arm, I mean, a complete arm, to enjoy what you call pain. I get several direct messages that rip my heart apart.
The couples affected went their different ways and found love. Do you know that when you go off on an ex, there are some watching in the wings and trust me, they are not throwing a pity party for you, they are actually saying good for you. Were you blind? Did they put a gun to your head? Why are you telling us now? I am the first to admit that we all have different tolerance level. So what I can take another can’t. I know a lady, who was just 2 months in a marriage, who left her matrimonial home in Ikeja, at 10pm, and went to her parents house in Gbagada. What happened? “Nosa refused to eat and when I asked him why, he shouted at me!’ What did he say, “Don’t disturb me!!” And she went to her father’s house. The Mum said go back, he is not hungry yet. Some other ladies will go and sleep. No need to stress themselves. As they say, one man’s meat is another man’s poison.

Stephanie Linus’ Foundation carries out 35 repairs of VVF patients in Kebbi State

The Extended Hands Foundation, a non-governmental organization with sponsorship from NNPC/SNEPCo has completed the successful repair of 35 Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients in Kebbi State. The pool effort took place at the Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development VVF Center in Gesse, Birin-Kebbi and received the co-operation of the Kebbi State Government.


Led by the founder Stephanie Linus, the Extended Hands Foundation team was received by the Governor of the state Dr Abubakar Bagudu and the First Lady Dr Zainab Bagudu. They both paid visits to the women at the VVF Center, showing their support for the cause.

All the repairs have been completed successfully and the women are recovering well.

Stephanie Linus, who spent some time with the women at the VVF Center during the course of the exercise, expressed her appreciation to the sponsors of the pool effort – NNPC/SNEPCo for investing in this cause. She also added that this was the second time the foundation was carrying out such an exercise in Kebbi state.


The team of medical staff was led by Dr Sa’ad Idris, a seasoned VVF Surgeon and former Commissioner for Health in Zamfara State with over 20 years experience in the field. He was assisted by Dr Abubakar Bawa, and other doctors and nurses at the VVF Center.


Against the backdrop of her Child Bride and Fistula advocacy movie, DRY, Stephanie Linus has been taking the message of restoration and hope to real women suffering from VVF. This pool effort goes a long way to show that DRY is more than just a movie, but a tool for touching the lives of women actually living with this condition.



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