Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Patrick Vieira gets new coaching job

Former France captain, Patrick Vieira, has been appointed as the new head coach of Strasbourg.

Vieira has signed a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 side.

The 47-year-old replaces Frederic Antonetti, who was sacked last week after the team finished 15th, two places and five points above the relegation zone.

“I welcome Patrick Vieira, whom I know from the French national team; I am very happy to welcome him to Strasbourg.

“He corresponds to the profile we were looking for: a manager with international experience, and who also has a good knowledge of Ligue 1 and its young players,” Marc Keller, Strasbourg’s president, said in a statement on the club website.

Vieira has been out of job since he was dismissed at Crystal Palace towards the end of the last season.

Monday, 3 July 2023

Tinubu Back In Abuja after Trips to Paris, London, Lagos

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

Real Africa News, Lagos, Nigeria 

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday returned to Abuja from Lagos, 13 days after he left to attend the Summit on New Global Financing Pact in Paris, the capital of France.

The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 2:30pm.

The President had actually returned to Lagos, on Tuesday, June 27,  in time to observe the Eid-el-Kabir festival in his Ikoyi home Lagos.

While away from Abuja, President Tinubu had participated in the New Global Financing Pact signing in Paris. 

He also held various other diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the main event.

The President in Paris met with the French President, Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée; the Swiss President, Alain Berset, at Palais Brongniart; President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon; Director General of World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina;

He also met the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim), Prof. Benedict Oramah; and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud–Basso.

He left Paris for London, the United Kingdom (UK), on Saturday, June 24, on a private visit in the course of which he met with former President Muhammadu Buhari in London.

While in Lagos, apart, from joining other Nigerians to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, he also paid thank you visits to Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo in their palaces.

On Saturday, President Tinubu received the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo at his Ikoyi private residence.

Davido breaks silence on pregnancy drama

By BENJAMIN NJOKU

Real Africa News, Lagos, Nigeria 

Davido is unarguably one of the most successful music stars in Africa, having made his marks on the world stage, releasing numerous hits and clinching several awards. But aside  music, another thing that amplifies Davido’s popularity is his escapades with  women.

Davido and women are inseparable. And the recent pregnancy scandal involving the DBW boss and a US-based lady, Anita Brown is a pointer to this claim.

In fact, since he began his musical career, Davido has been linked romantically to many women, some of whom later became his baby mamas. For many, Davido’s  career is always spiced  with stories  of his many relationships with his baby mamas.

First, it started with an Ibadan-based lady, Ayo Labinjo, who accused him of abandoning her after impregnating her sometime in 2013. The lady later gave birth to a baby girl.

But like Davido’s other baby mama scandals, the story set the internet agog in 2017. Incidentally, at that time, the pop star was expecting another child from his America-based girlfriend, Mandy.

However, after all the accusations and counter-accusations from both parties and the controversy trailing the DNA test that was later carried out to determine the paternity of the baby, nothing was heard about the matter again, until few years back when controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo attempted to resurrect it.

While that drama was ongoing, Sophia Momodu, a cousin of ace media mogul Dele Momodu already had a child, Imade, for Davido in 2015. The Ibadan baby mama coming into the picture created more buzz on social media than ever before.

But after all said and done, Sophia disappeared from the scene, while Chioma Rowland took over her place as Davido’s fourth baby mama, with his second daughter, Amanda, being a product of his love affair with Mandy.

Before Chioma came into the picture, there was Larissa, a London-based make-up artist, who also had a son for Davido called Dawson. The pop singer for the first time in August, 2022 acknowledged the boy as his son. He was spotted stepping out in style with his second son as he attended Celebrity pastor Tobi Adegboyega’s church service and his lawyer, Bobo Ajudua’s son’s birthday party in London.

A video that went viral on the internet showed the singer carrying his fourth child as he greeted guests, and the pastor. Dawson was born in 2020, while Davido was still dating his then fiancee, Chioma.

Meanwhile, Chioma,who met Davido while they were both students at Babcock University, apparently became the pop star’s favourite among his baby mamas.

The ‘Aye’ singer weathered all the storms, while reassuring Chioma of his undying love for her. He finally cemented their relationship in marriage after the passing of their only son, Ifeanyi last year.

Little Ifeanyi was the most loved and acclaimed child of the pop singer, which he had out of wedlock with Chioma. Indeed, since the death of Ifeanyi, the couple has been getting on well, until days back when Davido started making headlines again for the wrong reason.

A US-based lady, Anita Brown has surfaced from nowhere during the week to accuse DBW boss of impregnating her and refused to take responsibility. She set the internet buzzing by sharing screenshots of his long conversations with Davido over the pregnancy. But when Davido’s fans started defending him, claiming that Anita was lying, she resurfaced hours later with receipts to prove her claims.

Anita claimed that she first met the singer in 2017 while in Dubai and that they dated on and off until the pandemic when she was in a ‘long’ relationship.

She shared a video of her going on Instagram live to show the world she was pregnant with a pregnancy test kit, saying she doesn’t need Davido’s money but the singer’s attention.

While Davido had refused to break his silence on the matter, social media users who have been following the unfolding drama, said it would be hard for the singer to wash himself off this scandal as every proof points to him.

Anita, who’s a businesswoman based in Houston, Texas, also alleged that Davido offered her money to abort the pregnancy, but she refused. In one screenshot, Davido can be seen asking Brown to keep their conversation private. “Please, don’t tell anyone about this. I’m begging you,”Davido said.

In a recent video shared to her Instagram story, Anita claimed that she did not know Davido was married when she started dating him. She also shared an old video of herself watching him perform and said that she met him in Dubai in 2017.

Anita also claims that their relationship has been on and off and she’s not interested in money or fame, she only wants Davido to take responsibility for his actions.

While the drama is still unfolding, the “Away” crooner has broken his silence through his social media handlers, who took to his Instagram page to declare that “Chioma still going to be Davido’s assurance. They love each other.”  In a nutshell, the last yet to be heard as far as this matter is concerned.

Sunday, 2 July 2023

Mikel Arteta’s first Arsenal signing Pablo Mari sends emotional farewell message

The Spanish defender joined shortly after his compatriot was appointed manager and initially signed a six-month loan deal after winning the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo.

Mari was part of the squads which win the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in quick succession, but a succession of injuries prevented the 29-year-old from making a major impression.

Following a short-term spell with Udinese to see out the 2021/2022 campaign, the Spanish defender spent the whole of last season on loan with the team he now joins, AC Monza.

Mari’s season was interrupted following an horrific incident during which he was the victim of a knife attack which saw him require emergency hospital treatment.

Now fully recovered, Mari will join Monza on a permanent deal subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

As my contract with Arsenal comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you,’ he wrote on Instagram.

Wasiu Ayinde inherits late Subomi Balogun’s chieftaincy title at Ojude Oba festival

Veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) has been decorated with the chieftaincy title of ‘Olori OmoOba’ at this year’s Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The title last held by late Chief Subomi Balogun, the founder of the First City Merchant Bank (FCMB) was conferred on KWAM 1 by the first class monarch, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona on Friday.

The title became vacant at the demise of Balogun on May 18.

The title became vacant at the demise of Balogun on May 18.

KWAM 1 is one of the illustrious sons of Ijebuland, and one of the top Fuji stars in the country with local and global recognitions.

The Fuji maestro has been receiving congratulatory messages on social media as his wife, Emmanuella who was absent at the event due to hajj felicitated him on Instagram.

She wrote, “I felicitate with you my darling husband @kingwasiuayindemarshal on your conferment as the OLORI OMOOBA OF IJEBULAND.

“I received the great news with great joy and happiness in the holy land of MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA, in all ways Almighty Allah had been good to my family ‘Alhamdulillahi’ on completion of my Hajj, God showed how powerful and mighty he answers prayers. 

“It is a day to celebrate your strength, courage and contributions which confirms you as one of the most ebullient princes in IJEBULAND who deserves the title in view of your sterling leadership and the active role you have played. 

“Oko mi, omo ojushagola ogoji …….. aye sese bere ni oooooo."


Saturday, 1 July 2023

Qur’an made me cry – Benzema’s partner, Ozuna converts to Islam

By John Owen Nwachukwu

Real Africa News, Lagos, Nigeria.

Karim Benzema’s partner Jordan Ozuna has announced her conversion to Islam.

Ozuna, the mother of Benzema’s fourth child, spoke about her recent conversion to Islam to AS Tikitakas.

Ozuna, born in Maryland, USA, also spoke about the strict dress codes of the Asian country.

On the culture of Saudi Arabia, Ozuna said, “For my part, there is no problem. It is a precious culture, and I am delighted with the adventure.”

Speaking of her conversion, said, “I have converted to Islam. It was here in the Mosque of Madrid. They recite the Qur’an. … It’s a small and intimate ceremony. I cried like a girl. I am very sentimental.”

“I have researched a lot about this religion, and I find it beautiful. Everything I’ve read about her has moved me.

“During Ramadan, I read the Qur’an, and it made me cry. I also read The Sacred Path to Islam , about a Christian who converts to Islam, like me. A really precious book.”

Igbos In Lagos: Uzodimma meets Sanwo-Olu over impasse

With a swift response and intervention as promised, Governor Hope Uzodimma visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, where they agreed to continue to guarantee the rights of Igbos in Lagos.

Speaking shortly after the meeting Governor Hope Uzodimma expressed optimism over the proactive response of Governor Sanwo-Olu who has guaranteed the protection and safety of Igbos in Lagos State.

With a swift response and intervention as promised, Governor Hope Uzodimma visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, where they agreed to continue to guarantee the rights of Igbos in Lagos.

Speaking shortly after the meeting Governor Hope Uzodimma expressed optimism over the proactive response of Governor Sanwo-Olu who has guaranteed the protection and safety of Igbos in Lagos State.

He, therefore, encouraged the Igbos to go back to their respective businesses without fear of molestation as he has the assurance from his brother-Governor of Lagos State that no policy will be targeted against them.

Speaking earlier during the interview, Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State assured Governor Uzodimma and the Igbo delegates, of his commitment to guaranteeing the safety of Igbos and all tribes resident in Lagos.

He urged for more collaboration between the regions and peaceful coexistence with all tribes.

Governor Uzodimma was in the company of the Deputy Speaker Federal House of Representatives and key Igbo market leaders.

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