SIR ALEX FERGUSON AND NANI AXED BY UEFA

Sir Alex Ferguson has been fined £8,500 for refusing to speak to the media after Manchester United Vs. Real Madrid Champions League defeat. Wait a minute! People get fined for refusing to speak to the media?

Fergie felt the red card was unjustly meted out and was furious throughout the match, even his assistant Mike Phelan, Ferguson stated that he was too distraught to fulfil his media commitments after their loss to Madrid. But UEFA insists he was wrong.

Manchester United winger, Nani on the other hand has been banned for one match following the red card he received at the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid CF at Old Trafford on 5 March.

'Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson has been fined €10,000 for non-fulfilment of the post-match media obligations (Annex III, paras 2.6 and 2.7 of the competition regulations) at the same match.' A statement from UEFA reads.

EMINENT WRITER, PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE PASSES ON

Eminent Nigerian writer, Prof Chinua Achebe has reportedly passed on. He died last night in a US-based hospital after a brief illness.

Until his death, the award-winning novelist was the Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University. He was aged 82.

May his soul find repose!

THE BEST PLAYER JOSE MOURINHO HAS EVER WORKED WITH! GUESS WHO!

Ok, I know most of your guesses. C. Ronaldo right? Nope He isn't the one. During an interview on Real Madrid TV, Portuguese coach, Jose Mourinho was asked who the best player he's ever worked with is. "I have had a lot of truly special players, but if I had to choose one I might go for Didier, as a player he is out of this world. I would like to have him by my side, so just imagine."

Reacting to the report that he criticized Drogba after he learnt of his return to Europe, (Galatasaray). Mourinho defended, "Drogba knows who I am and what I feel in my heart for him, but maybe people could think they were true,"

"It's impossible that I would talk bad about Drogba. There is no problem because he knows that the last thing I would do is to say anything negative about my relationship with him."

Source: Yahoo

JESSE JAGZ AND CHOCOLATE CITY CALL IT QUITS

We probably had no idea he was having issues with Chocolate City record label, until he opened up last night via a press release. And right now, some of his fans have not recovered from the shock.

To whom it may concern:

I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as "Jesse

Jagz") an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.

After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation.

I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013. All for the best, Jesse Jagz.

BEYONCE NAMED FACE OF H&M CAMPAIGN

Giant fashion brand, H&M has named multiple award-winning American diva, Beyonce has the face of its new campaign.

The 32 year-old star who has recorded a new song, 'Standing on the Sun', which will feature in television adverts will also star in H&M print ads and billboards.

The most successful member of the Destinys' Child group revealed, "I've always liked H&M's focus on fun and affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements – fire, water, earth and wind. It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island. It felt more like making a video than a commercial."

The collection will be available in stores from May.

OSAZE ODEMWINGIE SLAMMED £70,000 FINE

If you're an active twitter user and following Nigerian footballer, Osaze Odemwingie, this news should not come as a surprise to you. One of the West Brom's striker's infamous twitter outbursts has landed him into some 'piece' of trouble.

Osaze's tweets few days ago insinuated that his club is trying to ruin his career and right now, one can be sure he will be sold in the summer. Meanwhile his club has slammed him a £70,000 fine.

"The club is aware of comments made by Peter Odemwingie which will be dealt with internally." A statement from West Brom reads.

Excerpts from his tweets, "If they like they shouldn't even give me 10 mins to play. Threatening to ruin my career? Career I closed already last summer? No harm to me. Want to treat me like an average player. The abuse and praise I get is it average? So get some extra from me too."

It would be recalled that the 31-year old player poured out his mind on that platform when he was not chosen amongst the footballers to play at the AFCON tournament. Shortly after that, he made an

effort to transfer to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) during January's transfer deadline but was turned back at the gate and fined £75,000 for another outburst.

ANOTHER FEATHER IN BASKETMOUTH'S CAP

Nigeria's celebrated comedian Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth's career is still growing in leaps and bounds. One great news recently linked to him is that he'll be hosting his show on Africa's only 24-hour comedy channel, Comedy Central in Johannesburg, South Africa.

"I am really buzzed to be reppin' for Naija at Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker's in April! So watch out: the Nigerian invasion has begun!" The elated comedian revealed.

Adducing reasons for choosing the Glo ambassador, Evert Van Der Veer, The Head of Comedy Central, Africa, said "It's been our long-held ambition to include Nigerian comedians and comedy in our programming line-up – and what better way to start than with Basketmouth – the king of Nigerian comedy himself."

The show will be aired exclusively on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on June 14 at 07:55 Nigerian time.

Source: Premium Times

D'BANJ'S SISTER NOW ENGAGED TO COOL FM'S DOTUN

Dotun Ojuolape, a popular On Air Personality with Cool FM finally proposed to D'banj's younger sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo yesterday in SouthAfrica. I remember vividly when this topic (dating or no dating) was broached on twitter, the guy denied it and became edgy at some point. (I don't get, why do some celebs deny true stuffs)

Now that he's proposed, does he still expect people to keep mum about it? Yes, we or some people love privacy but C'mmon its D'banj's sister we are talking about here.lol. Issues like this would always elicit reactions particularly when you're in the spotlight

Here's a previous post on them.

http://loladeville.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/meet-dbanjs-younger-sister.html

C-RONALDO, FRANK LAMPARD, ALEX SONG OTHERS TO STORM MICHAEL ESSIEN'S CHARITY MATCH

Ghanaian international, Michael Essien is organizing another star-studded match to raise funds for 5 charity organizations in Ghana. Tagged, "Essien Game of Hope", the game which will be played between Africa 11 and World 11 will take place at Accra Sports Stadium on 8 June.

Speaking on the forthcoming 3-day event, the dark-skinned Real Madrid midfielder revealed that "I am excited about the latest chapter in the work of the Michael Essien Foundation. 

"I have always aimed to provide hope and inspiration to ordinary people so they can make the most of their lives. Our aim is to bring world stars (past and present) to Accra just as we did in 2011 and to hopefully use the game to raise enough funds for those in need. 

He continued, "The Peace game was mainly to spread the peace message but the Game of Hope will be used to raise funds for the needy in our society."

Top-notch football stars who are expected at the event include C-Ronaldo, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba, Solomon Kalou, Emmanuel Adebayor, Asamoah Gyan, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Emmanuel Eboue, Kanu Nwankwo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Alex Song, John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Yaya and Kolo Toure, Casillas, Ricardo Carvalho, Sergio Ramos, Luca Modric, Xabi Alonso, Kaka, Peter Cech, Xabi Alonso, Emmanuel Frimpong and many more.

Source: MTNfootball

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