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  • Xhaka to Arsenal fans: Why we’ll never be ‘best friends’

    Xhaka to Arsenal fans: Why we’ll never be ‘best friends’

    Granit Xhaka has admitted that while he and Arsenal supporters may never be “best friends,” he feels “much more love” from the Emirates faithful than in years gone by.

    The Swiss was infamously stripped of the captaincy by former manager Unai Emery after clashing with fans.

    Speaking to The Athletic, Xhaka outlined his belief that they are growing closer.

    “People were good with me,” he said. “Of course they might say something – that is part of our life.

    “But after what happened two years ago we were very far from each other.

    “I think we are step by step coming closer and closer. I don’t believe we will be best friends.

    “But what I can tell people is from the first day until the last day I am here I will do everything for the football club.”

    He went on to add: “I will make mistakes because everyone does. We are not perfect.

    “But I will give 100 per cent in every training session and every game. This is my message to the fans.

    “Sometimes you have misunderstandings and I believe this was the only reason for the problem we had between us.

    “I feel much more love than one or two years ago but it is a slow process we have to do with each other.”

  • Stop reading meaning to everything, Toyin Abraham urges fans

    Stop reading meaning to everything, Toyin Abraham urges fans

    Nollywood star, Toyin Abraham, on Monday urged her fans to stop reading meaning to everything as they prepare for the new year.

    The actress took to her Instagram page to encourage her fans to do whatever makes them happy in 2022.

    She wrote, “I know a lot of people will be listing their new year resolutions. However, I just want to drop a friendly reminder as we go into the new year. Whatever you do, do you!

    “Do what makes you happy. Help people, support people, come through when you are needed, go where you are wanted, do everything you want to do because at the end of the day, you will be alone in the grave and no one will go in the grave with you.

    “Because life is as dicey as it can get and people will always have something to say regardless.

    “If you are being supportive, they will say you are ‘famzing’ or you are everywhere. If you do not show up, they will say you don’t want to see people grow.

    “If you are invited to an event and you go, they will say you are too accessible, if you don’t, you are not a good person.”

    “If you marry from a humble background they will say you are classless and married low, if you marry someone rich, you will be called a gold digger.

    “If you marry someone you are older than they say you just want to be in control, if you marry someone older than you, they question if you truly love this person and come up with ridiculous scenarios.

    “If you post what you have, they say you are showing off, if you don’t they call you poor.

    “If you try to be real, they call you razz or local, if you act classy, they call you fake.

    “If you are taking care of your skin, they say you are bleaching, if you don’t they call you dirty and start to compare you to another.

    “If you say something on social media, they say you are talking to someone. If you don’t, they call you boring.

    “At the end of the day, just choose yourself and do you. People will always talk. Learn to also let people be themselves.

    “Stop the entitlement and stop reading meanings to everything. It’s really not that deep and we can always just let people be and breathe. Happy new year in advance.”

     

  • The world will move on without you – Burna Boy tells fans

    The world will move on without you – Burna Boy tells fans

    Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has advised his fans to live their lives to the fullest while they were alive.

    The ‘Kilometre’ crooner made this known on Tuesday via his Instagram stories,.

    He noted that if one died, their loved ones will only mourn but life would go on.

    Burna Boy wrote, “Nobody is so important to the world that the world won’t move on without. That thing you said you will do tomorrow might never be done because there is no guarantee that you will be here tomorrow.

    “If you die now trust me your girl, your man, your family, best friends, everyone will mourn but their lives will go on.

    “Please live now! Live while you’re alive. Nobody has seen al Jannah/ heaven and come back to tell you for sure what’s really next.

     

    “Don’t ever wish you had said something. Say it! Don’t ever wish you had done something. Do it!”

    Popular actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele-Bello shared the screenshot of the advice from Burna Boy’s Instagram story on her verified Instagram page.

     

     

     

  • Some fans want to have sex with me for money -Peju Johnson

    Some fans want to have sex with me for money -Peju Johnson

    Actress, Peju Johnson has averred that some fans want to have sex with her for money.

    Speaking in a chat with The Sun, she said: “My man must be loving; tall, dark, caring, romantic and respectful. Most importantly, he must be God fearing, because if a man fears God, the rest is simple. Nowadays, men don’t fear themselves not to talk of God. I can reject a serious suitor if he doesn’t have respect for me or for other people.

    I don’t like men that are disrespectful. Some of my fans are asking for my price tag. They want me to have sex with them for money, while some are sending me their dick pictures. Obviously, they are not my fans. I always feel embarrassed seeing all those things in my inbox. I can’t deal with such kind of men.”

    On if she is under pressure to get married, she said: “For 2022, I’m looking forward to a better life and future. I want to be able to achieve my dreams. Somebody’s son is finding me; I am going to settle down and have my own family. I really can’t wait to see that happening. I pray my wedding bells ring anytime soon, because I really want it.

    However, I am not getting any pressure from home to get married. In fact, my mum is a very loving and understanding woman. She won’t force or rush me into taking a wrong decision, because she knows everything happens at the right time, and God’s time is the best. Although, she does ask once in a while, she never pressurizes me to bring a man home”.

  • Davido’s fans ignorant, unintelligent – Cynthia Morgan

    Davido’s fans ignorant, unintelligent – Cynthia Morgan

    It is no longer news that Davido has been trending on social media after he asked his friends and fans to donate N1m each to him for his birthday.

    Soliciting for the donations on Wednesday, Davido said, “We rise by lifting others abi? Me I don dey rise dey lifting others for the past 100 years. So, I want to know who my friends are. All of my friends one one million Naira. They said we are 30BG. If you don’t send your own. You out of here. You are gone (sic).”

    However, surprisingly he received over N53m in cash transfers in less than one hour after asking colleagues for N1m. So far, the pop star has gotten about N155m.

    In her reaction, Cynthia Morgan took to her Instagram story to condemn Davido’s fans, describing them as ignorant and intelligent.

    “I have always known Davido’s fans to ignorant and unintelligent since 2016. So I am not surprised at your foolery,” she wrote.

    The songstress added, “If you have to compel people to celebrate you, it means there is nothing to be celebrated. If you really rose by lifting others and you’re asking for 1 meter publicly then your boys are ungrateful. Make all of una lock up. Poor things.” (sic)

     

  • Fans, celebrities excited as P-Square brothers reunite after five-year feud

    Fans, celebrities excited as P-Square brothers reunite after five-year feud

    Following an intense five year long family feud, popular singing duo, Peter and Paul, were seen in a viral video embracing after years of rancour that made their band, P-Square, split.

    In the video, their elder brother and manager to the defunct group, P-Square, was also seen warmly greeting his twin brothers.

    In the video shared by popular Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye, the brothers seemed happy to be in each other’s company while those around were glad that the Okoye brothers shared a warm embrace.

    This development comes barely after four days that the brothers began to follow themselves back on Instagram.

    In the same vein, for the first time in years, Paul Okoye wished his twin brother’s wife, Lola Omotayo, a happy birthday via his Instagram stories.

    Quoting the lyrics to one of their songs, an Instagram user, chimaobi_wonder, simply wrote, “Peter and Paul dey be one not two.”(sic)

    Another Instagram user who commented on the video, precious11132019, noted that the brothers’ reunion comes a day before their birthday. She wrote, “Best news ever and tomorrow is their Birthday.”

    Music producer, Ksolo wrote:” Love Wins ?. So happy for the brand, there mum will smile again in heaven”.

    Actress, Yetunde Bakare said:” Mama P can finally Rest In Peace ??❤️❤️ What God cannot do does not exist ?? I’m so happy I swear”

  • Fans laud Wizkid on ‘World Wizkid Day’

    Fans laud Wizkid on ‘World Wizkid Day’

    Revered Nigerian pop star, Wizkid is currently the subject of conversations on the Nigerian Twitter space, courtesy of his fans who are celebrating ‘World Wizkid Day’.

    The ‘Essence’ crooner is celebrated every October 6, thanks to a former governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, who proclaimed the date ‘Wizkid Day’ in 2018.

    The reason behind setting a day apart to honour Wizkid is as a result of his laudable accomplishments in music.

    Some of the singer’s achievements as mentioned in the document include being the first African artiste to sell out the Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, making a Billboard number one hit ‘One Dance’ with Drake, selling out the O2 Arena London, walking the runway as a model for Dolce and Gabbana, winning countless international awards, among other notable milestone achievements.

    As expected fans of the super star took to Twitter to celebrate him.

    A certain @wizkidislegend, while celebrating the singer, shared some pictures of the proclamation document and quoted it in part as he wrote, “Three years ago on this day in 2018 ‘Wizkid has inspired Minnesota & music fans around the world, as one of the biggest cultural influencers of our time. Now, therefore, I, Mark Dayton, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 6, 2018, as Wizkid Day’.”

    Another fan, @19badman, simply believes that every day is world Wizkid day as he tweeted, “Every day is #WorldWizkidDay.”

  • Arteta salutes Arsenal fans as ‘feel-good’ factor returns

    Arteta salutes Arsenal fans as ‘feel-good’ factor returns

    The sound of Arsenal’s joyous fans chanting his name must have been music to the ears of Mikel Arteta on Sunday in London.

    This was after his youthful side swept aside London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a 3-1 victory.

    It came a few weeks after some fans were calling for the Spaniard to be shown the door following a calamitous start to the 2021/2022 English Premier League (EPL) season.

    Arteta now appears to have turned things around.
    Three consecutive defeats, in which they conceded nine goals without scoring, left the 13-times English champions bottom of the table in late August — their worst start in 67 years.

    A couple of 1-0 wins over Norwich City and Burnley steadied the ship, but Sunday’s invigorating display had the fans in raptures as Arsenal climbed above Spurs in the table.

    And while 10th place is nothing to get excited about, they appear to be heading in the right direction while Tottenham, whose season is a mirror image, are on the slide.

    Arteta has spoken in depth about rebuilding a squad for the future and in exciting young talents such as Emile Smith Rowe, Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Kieran Tierney.

    Now, Arsenal’s fans have genuine hope of brighter things to come.

    Some of their football in a dynamic first half was sensational as goals by Smith Rowe, team captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Saka swept away a listless Tottenham side.

    The fans responded to create a buoyant atmosphere not heard at The Emirates for a long time.

    “This win is for the fans. They were there when we needed their support. We started really strongly and were determined. In the second half we had to do what we had to do,” Arteta said.

    “It’s a special day. Today is one example of what we want to do. But we have to be consistent.

    “We had great determination, great energy and great quality. I really enjoyed it. I see the belief the players have in what we do. They have the quality to put it into practice.”

    The 21-year-old Smith Rowe typified the energy in the Arsenal ranks as he scored the first goal and then set up the second for Aubameyang, while Saka, 20, continues to look a gem.

    “It’s probably the best day of my life. To have my family here as well, it’s a special feeling,” Smith Rowe said.

    “I feel like we’ve worked so hard. We had a tough start to the season. I feel like it’s going really well at the moment, but we need to keep our heads on.”

  • Tacha berates fans for criticising BBNaija housemates

    Tacha berates fans for criticising BBNaija housemates

    Former Big Brother Naija season four contestant, Natacha Akide, simply known as Tacha, has condemned fans of the show for criticizing the housemates of the ongoing season six edition.

    The reality Tv star took to her Instagram story on Tuesday to blasts fans who condemn the Shine Ya Eye housemates by their actions in the house.

    Tacha said, “Isn’t it funny how people who have never been in a situation have the most to say? How do you tell me how tight my shoe is when you’re not the one wearing it?

    “I really think it‘s totally unfair on how harsh some people have been on these housemates. These guys are going through a lot for your entertainment. Mind you, some of you guys will not last in that house for two days. I give you my word.

    “But then, you’re out here having the most to say about a house you haven’t been in. Having the most to say about people that don’t even know what they’re doing.

    “They’re just in the house trying to be themselves; trying to find direction. They do not know what’s going on. They’re just being themselves.”

    BBNaija Shine Ya Eye season which kicked off on July 25 is expected to end on October 3 where the winner will emerge to be given the grand prize worth N90 million.

     

  • If fans unhappy, I’ll step aside – Guardiola

    If fans unhappy, I’ll step aside – Guardiola

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he’s prepared to leave the club if the fans are unhappy with him.

    On Thursday, a leading City supporters group labelled Guardiola’s comments about stay away fans after the RB Leipzig game “disappointing and uncalled for”.

    “It’s not factual, our attendances are generally excellent,” said Kevin Parker, general secretary of City’s official supporters’ club.

    “He [Guardiola] doesn’t understand the difficulties that some people might have getting to a game on a Wednesday evening at 8pm.”

    However, Guardiola passionately argued that he would never criticise City fans for being unable to attend games.

    “I am entirely grateful for the support that we had against Leipzig,” added the 50-year-old, who celebrated his 300th game in charge with a stylish 6-3 win over the Bundesliga side in their Champions League opener.

    “I always say if guys want to come we will be incredibly grateful because I know how difficult the game will be and I know we need our people.

    “I never sit here and ask why people don’t come. If you can’t come then don’t.

    “If it’s a problem for fans, I will step aside. From day one, I do my best. I like to play at the Etihad with my fans… my intentions are to be part of something, to do it together.”