“Tinubu’s victory is spiritual, you can’t win in court” ― Primate Ayodele tells Atiku, Obi

"Tinubu's election victory is spiritual, you can't win in court" ― Primate Ayodele tells Atiku, Peter Obi

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has told the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, to withdraw their cases against President Bola Tinubu, stating that Tinubu’s victory is spiritual, hence Atiku and Obi cannot win their cases in court. Primate Ayodele said this on Saturday in Lagos while also stating that Tinubu would put all the lawyers and judges in a calabash and throw it away.

Primate Elijah Ayodele According to Ayodele, Tinubu’s mantra of Emi Lokan carry’s spiritual and positive energy. He stressed that Atiku and Obi are just wasting their time trying to unseat Tinubu. Ayodele said: “Tinubu’s victory is more spiritual than physical, when he said ’emi lokan’, people didn’t understand. That ’emi lokan’ mantra has a lot of spiritual and positive energy. “Atiku and Obi are not ready, they think Tinubu will just sit down and fold his hands? He (Tinubu) will put all the lawyers and judges in one calabash and throw them inside water. “Tinubu is spiritually desperate and only God can take him out of the way. Atiku and Obi are just wasting their time, they are not ready to take the number one position. “They are just noise makers who go on the internet to rant, will the internet give them victory? Tinubu’s victory is totally spiritual.” He also maintained that the senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio would be a rubber stamp. “The Senate under Akpabio will be a rubber stamp, I don’t see anybody being serious; even the opposition will soon join the ruling party because the radical ones will be silenced,” he added.

Reaction as singer Libianca beats Asake to win BET Award 2023

"She sings in English, why she no go win?" - Reaction as Cameroonian singer Libianca beats Asake to win BET Award (Video))

International Nigerian sensation Burna Boy made history at the BET Awards 2023 by becoming the first artist to win the Best International Act award four times in a row. However, this year’s ceremony did not see any Nigerian artist joining him on the winner’s podium.

"She sings in English, why she no go win?" - Reaction as Cameroonian singer Libianca beats Asake to win BET Award (Video))

A photo of Asake, whose fans attribute his defeat to singing in his indigenous language, Yoruba. Photo Credit: @themixnaija Source: Instagram Among the Nigerian artists in contention for an award was rising star Asake, who ultimately lost to Cameroonian vocal diva Libianca in the Best International New Act category. Libianca’s victory in the Best International New Act category at the BET Awards 2023 has ignited a wave of reactions across Nigerian social media platforms, with many expressing their dissatisfaction and labeling it as “daylight robbery.” Asake, a talented artist signed under the YBNL label, was one of the contenders for the coveted award. However, his loss to Libianca has triggered a debate among fans and industry observers.

"She sings in English, why she no go win?" - Reaction as Cameroonian singer Libianca beats Asake to win BET Award (Video))

A photo of Cameroonian singer Libianca, to whom Asake lost the BET Award 2023. Photo Credit: @themixnaija Source: Instagram Some have speculated that Asake’s defeat could be attributed to his predominantly singing in Yoruba, his indigenous language. The controversy surrounding Libianca’s win has highlighted the subjective nature of awards and the various factors that come into play during the selection process. While fans of Asake argue that his music transcends language barriers and should not hinder his chances of winning, others believe that international recognition often favors artists who cater to a wider, more global audience. The outcome of this year’s Best International New Act category has sparked a wider conversation about the impact of language and cultural diversity on award shows. @___bbr007 said; “What did you expect? English songs will always thrive more than indigenous songs cause the majority of the world understands English, and people can really connect with Labianca song on different levels compared to Asake songs.” @mikemuller170 wrote; “Well deserved no be everybody like noise.” @bahdt_girl_annie1 said; “She dey sing song way everybody understand so I’m not surprised.” @damijo_charmlv wrote; “You all should learn to congratulate people, not everything you will say it was rigged, she deserves it abeg, let her breath go baby girl.” @es.vee.tea said; “Not surprised and this song blew up on social media as well.” @roy_billion said; “She sings with English, so I’m not surprised.” @___godwithus said; “How many of you voted for ASAKE? Even ASAKE self no post for him page. How fans wan take know say nomination dey somewhere…” @big_name_prince wrote; “I bet everyone on here havent heard her name before till today award shows are trash.  @rhi.ley16 said: “Asake no reach. Not be to dey sing Yoruba amapiano.” @mastertrizzy_ wrote; “I tot they stop giving backstage award.”

Spains defeat Croatia on penalties to win UEFA Nations League title

Spains defeat Croatia on penalties to win UEFA Nations League title

Spain has won their first title in 11 years after defeating Croatia 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Nations League title on Sunday, June 18. The final at the Feyenoord Stadium ended goalless after extra time, leaving the trophy to be settled on spot-kicks with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon emerging as the hero.

Spains defeat Croatia on penalties to win UEFA Nations League title

Spain crowned UEFA Nations League winners. Source: Getty He saved Croatia’s fourth kick from Lovro Majer giving Spain’s Aymeric Laporte the chance to win the shootout but he hammered the ball against the bar. Simon then saved again from Bruno Petkovic to hand Spain a second chance to win, which Dani Carvajal took with a chipped finish. Spain’s last title was the 2012 European Championship and the Nations League will help make up for a disappointing World Cup in which they were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Morocco. Croatia, who were runners-up at the World Cup in 2018 and third in 2022, have never won a major trophy and were hoping Nations League success would cap a glittering international career for captain Luka Modric, who played his 166th international game. Spains defeat Croatia on penalties to win UEFA Nations League titleDejected Croatian players at the Nations League final. Source: Getty Spain winning the Nations League is a confidence boost for their new coach Luis de la Fuente after heavy criticism in March following a defeat to Scotland in a Euro 2024 qualifying game. It also avenged their 2021 final defeat by France. Real Madrid defender Carvajal told Spanish broadcaster TVE; “For us it was a unique opportunity, we went out early in another tournament (at the World Cup in Qatar) and today we had to take advantage. “We had confidence with the penalties and it went well, I knew how I was going to shoot it, and I knew I was going to be sixth… I wanted to take it Panenka style and it went well.” It remains to be seen whether this was Modric’s final chance to deliver a trophy for his country, with the 37-year-old former Ballon d’Or winner set to make an announcement on his international future this week.

Guardiola shares details of text he got from Alex Ferguson before UCL win

Guardiola shares details of text he got from Alex Ferguson before UCL win

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed that he got a touching message from Sir Alex Ferguson on the morning of the Champions League final against Inter Milan which his team eventually won. The Citizens became the second side in English football history to win the treble after securing their first Champions League title on Saturday night, beating Inter 1-0 in the final.

Guardiola shares details of text he got from Alex Ferguson before UCL win

Guardiola sharing a moment with Alex Ferguson. Source: Getty The only other team to achieve such a feat was Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United team of 1999, who also won the Premier League and FA Cup before beating Bayern Munich with two late goals in a stunning Champions League final in one season. Manchester United had the chance to scupper their noisy neighbours’ treble dreams in last week’s FA Cup final, but they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Wembley. Ilkay Gundogan’s opener, the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, was cancelled out by a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, but the German midfielder managed to ice the game with another goal in the second half. For Guardiola, the victory on Saturday, June 10, marked the third Champions League triumph of his managerial career after winning the competition twice during his time at Barcelona. Nevertheless, to have won it again in a Treble-winning campaign made it all the more special for the Spaniard.

Guardiola shares details of text he got from Alex Ferguson before UCL win

Manchester City team celebrate winning the Champions League title against Inter Milan. Source: Getty Asides from sharing details of the text he got from Alex Ferguson during an interview with reporters, Guardiola also noted that the Champions League is one difficult trophy to win. He said; “I was so happy to get a message from Sir Alex Ferguson on my phone this morning. It touched me. I am so happy to be sat alongside Sir Alex. Winning the Treble is so difficult, but it was written in the stars that we would win this season. “This trophy is so difficult to win. This competition is a (toss of a) coin. But now it belongs to us. We knew it would be hard and we were anxious in the first half. It was a question of being patient – and we also had to be lucky with Ederson at the end. “The momentum came from winning the Premier League and FA Cup and now we have this. I am tired, calm and satisfied. I have no energy to think of next season, when we will start from zero. We’re going to celebrate in the hotel with family and friends and on Monday the parade is in Manchester.”

Manchester United won’t win Premier League even with Osimhen

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Former Manchester United striker, Andy Cole, has said that the club won’t be able to win the Premier League title even if they sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Osimhen is said to be one of the top priority players the English club wants to sign as soon as the transfer window reopens. Manchester United won't win Premier League even with Osimhen - Andy ColeAndy Cole at a match for Manchester United. Source: Getty The Nigerian international has been in incredible form this season, scoring 25 goals in 31 appearances in Serie A. His goal against Udinese, helped Napoli win the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years. Speaking to BoyleSports ahead of an FA Cup final match between Manchester United and Manchester City, Andy Cole stated that his former club won’t be able to win the Premier League next season even if they succeed in signing Victor Osimhen. He said; “No, Manchester United can’t win the league next season. It frustrates me when people think that buying two more players, we can then win the league. So why are Manchester City in such a good position if all it takes is buying two players? Make it make sense. Two players, including Victor Osimhen, can’t help Manchester United compete for the league title.

Manchester United won't win Premier League even with Osimhen - Andy Cole

Victor Osimhen at a match against Bologna. Soure: Getty “Unless Manchester City don’t buy anyone this summer and say ‘we’ll let everyone catch us up.’ Football doesn’t work like that, so I’m honest when people ask if Manchester United can compete for the league title next season, I say no.” Also commenting on Jadon Sancho’s form, Cole said; “Sancho should do whatever he feels comfortable to do. Everyone knows he can be a great player, but sometimes you’re up and sometimes you’re down, that’s football in general. Once you go back to basics, like Marcus Rashford has done this season, you can be fantastic again. Only Erik ten Hag will have the final say on whether he has a long-term future at Manchester United or not. Manchester United need better players to compete for the title, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens in the summer.”  

“I didn’t plan to win AMVCA best dressed; it came as a shock” – Beauty Tukura (Video)

"I didn't plan to win AMVCA best dressed; it came as a shock" – Beauty Tukura

Former beauty queen and BBNaija housemate, Beauty Tukura says she was shocked when she was announced the Best Dressed Female at the 9th African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA event. She made this known while speaking on a recent interview as she revealed that she had simply dressed for the event, with no plans on winning.

Beauty Tukura reveals she didn’t plan to win AMVCA best dressed. Photo Credit: Beauty Tukura. Source: Instagram. According to her, she had heard that the best dressed usually takes home five hundred thousand but she didn’t know that there was usually expected to be an elaborate celebration for the winner. It was shocking for her when she was announced the winner. She said that at first she had refused to walk up stage as she was too stunned. She added that when she mounted the stage still in shock, she noticed that it was expected of her to give a speech which she couldn’t as she was too stunned to believe she had won. Watch her speak below: Reacting to the post, one netizen zazzie.of.the.goodlife wrote: “Beauty shut tf up!!!” a.d.e.b.i.m.p.e wrote: “You didn’t deserve it period &3we saw better ones” realchisok wrote: “I Just remember how she went crazy on national TV”

Chelsea women win fourth successive Women’s Super League title after victory over Reading

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Chelsea have won their fourth straight Women’s Super League title after a 3-0 win over Reading today, May 27, which led to the relegation of the home side. Chelsea opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Guro Reiten crossed for Australia international Sam Kerr to steal a march on her defender and head home. Reiten netted the second in the 42nd minute.

Chelsea women win fourth successive Women's Super League title after victory over Reading

Chelsea players celebrating a goal against Reading. Source: Getty Kerr netted again in the 88th minute to complete the rout and add the Women’s Super League title to the FA Cup Chelsea won on penalties against Manchester United on May 14. Following the defeat, Reading have been relegated to the second-tier Championship as they finished bottom of the 12-team league. It brings to an end an eight-year stay in the top flight, with them finishing as high as fourth in the 2017-18 season.

Chelsea women win fourth successive Women's Super League title after victory over Reading

Sam Kerr at a match against Reading today. Source: Getty Chelsea’s main challengers to the title this season are Manchester United, who won 1-0 at Liverpool but finished two points behind in the table. The London club’s dominance in English women’s football remains strong and a fourth league crown in a row is a significant achievement.

“Why I wasn’t nominated at AMVCA, the only award I wish to win is…”

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Renowned Nollywood actor and movie producer, Ibrahim Chatta, has finally addressed the issue of being snubbed at the 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In an interview with an Ibadan radio station, Chatta expressed his disappointment at not receiving an invitation to the prestigious award ceremony.

"Why I wasn’t nominated at AMVCA, the only award I wish to win is…” - Ibrahim Chatta breaks silence (Video)

Oscar awards loading by God’s grace. Photo Credit: @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis Source: Instagram During the interview, Ibrahim Chatta revealed that he had been overlooked by the AMVCA in the past, which left him feeling neglected. However, he also acknowledged that there are numerous actors in the industry who are more deserving of recognition than he is. Despite this realization, Chatta couldn’t help but wonder why his junior colleagues were receiving invitations while he was left out. Nevertheless, Ibrahim Chatta maintained that he doesn’t allow the snub to affect him too deeply. His primary focus remains on pursuing his craft and reaching greater heights. In his words; “I always thought my work wasn’t good enough, but I see my younger colleagues who score an invite to the event. I don’t want any award to limit me because I am aiming for the Oscars. If I am focusing on not being nominated at AMVCA, I can lose focus.” As news of Ibrahim Chatta’s aspirations for the Oscars spreads, fans and industry insiders have expressed their support and admiration for his bold ambition.   See below;

Manchester City assert Premier League title win with victory over Chelsea

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Manchester City assert Premier League title win with victory over Chelsea Manchester City kicked off their Premier League title celebrations with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Etihad. Recall that Pep Guardiola’s men clinched a fifth title in six seasons on Saturday, May 20, when second-placed Arsenal were defeated 1-0 by Nottingham Forest. Manchester City assert Premier League title win with victory over Chelsea Following the title win, Guardiola made nine changes from the side that battered Real Madrid on Wednesday, May 17. Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Jack Grealish, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, and goalkeeper Ederson were all benched. Erling Haaland was rested but Julian Alvarez provided the cutting edge in his absence with a clinical finish to put City ahead after 12 minutes. Kalvin Phillips who made his first Premier League start for City since joining in a £55m deal from Leeds United last summer, came close to doubling City’s lead on the hour mark but he was denied by the post after meeting Riyad Mahrez’s free-kick. Manchester City assert Premier League title win with victory over Chelsea Alvarez thought he had his brace in the 73rd minute but the goal was disallowed after Mahrez was adjudged to have used a hand in the build-up. The defeat means Chelsea will end a miserable campaign in the bottom half and a familiar lack of cutting edge in front of goal showed why the Blues have struggled under three different managers this season. With finals against Manchester United and Inter Milan to come in the FA Cup and Champions League respectively, City have to keep their focus if they’re to pull off a historic treble. Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video)

Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo, BBNaija stars, others win big [Full list of Winners]

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The 2023 Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held its ninth edition on Saturday at Eko Hotels in Lagos State and here’s a full list of winners. IK Osakioduwa and Zozibini Tunzi, the former Miss Universe hosted the 2023 AMVCA event.

AMVCA 2023: Osas, Tobi, Bimbo, Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo win big [Full list of Winners]

Osas Ighodaro emerged as the winner of the Best Actress in Drama category. Additionally, three former Big Brother housemates achieved significant victories at the ceremony. Tobi Bakre received the Best Actor in Drama award, Elozonam was recognized for the Best Online Social Content Category, and Diane Russet won the accolade for ‘Best Original Drama Series’.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Patience Ozokwo, a veteran actress, was honored with the 2023 Industry Merit award. Beauty Tukura, an ex-BBNaija housemate, was awarded the AMVCA Best Dressed award for females, while Enioluwa Adeoluwa, an influencer, received the Best Dressed award for males.

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Anikulapo‘s film was acknowledged as the Best Overall Movie in Africa. Here is a full list of winners for the AMVCA 2023: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series) Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series) Osas Ighodaro – Man of God Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series) Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four Best Short Film Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire Best Online Social Content Creator Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future Best Original Telenovela Mpali Best Unscripted Original King Bugar Best Original Comedy Series Njoro Wa Uba Best Original Drama Series Ricordi Best Art Director Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole) Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series) Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode) Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series) Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series) Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series) Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo Best Makeup (Movie/TV Series) Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) Sola Dada – Anikulapo Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series) Loukman Ali – Brotherhood Best Movie, Southern Africa Jewel – Elvis Chucks Best Movie, East Africa Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga Best Movie, West Africa Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu Best Television Series Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward Best Documentary Nigeria-the Debut – Nora Awolowo Best Director Loukman Ali – Brotherhood The Multichoice Talent Factory Film Leaked Best Indigenous Language, Swahili (Movie/TV Series) Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang Best Indigenous Language, Yoruba (Movie/TV Series) Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan Best Indigenous Language, Hausa (Movie/TV Series) Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda Best Indigenous Language, Igbo (Movie/TV Series) Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke Best Overall Movie, Africa Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan Industry Merit Award Patience Ozokwor The Trailblazer Award Angel Onigwe