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Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has broken silence after losing two Grammy nominations. Recall that Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ lost in the category of Best Global music album to Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Mother Nature’ His popular song ‘Essence’ also did not win the Best Global music performance. This has generated reactions as some Nigerians queried why the recording academy failed to recognise Essence. But, Wizkid, while reacting via his Instagram page, congratulated Angelique Kidjo on her win. He wrote: “Love to my brother, a true King @realblackcoffee and Queen @angeliquekidio for the wins and for consistently shining light to the continent. “African music rising.” Source: DAILY POST

As the race to the Presidential villa in 2023 gets more intense in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has withdrawn his membership of the party zoning committee over his presidential ambition. Fayose in a letter dated 5th April 2022 addressed to Chairman PDP zoning committee, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom thanked the committee members for their patriotism to the party. The former Chairman PDP governors forum also commended the way the 37 members zoning committee handled and comported themselves in deliberations regarding this sensitive issue. He expressed hope that the outcome will bring understanding, peace and stability to the party and the country at large. The statement partly read, “having hinted during our last meeting at my intention to run for the office the President in the coming primary election and by God’s grace; the general election. it will not be morally right to continue to participate in the zoning deba

The House of Representatives has passed a bill establishing a Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics (STEAM) Polytechnic, Tombia in Rivers State into law. The bill makes the Polytechnic, the pioneer model of education that would equip students with technical solutions to life’s challenges. STEAM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics. Sponsor of the bill, Farah Dagogo representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said, the Polytechnic will be situated in Tombia, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. Prior to its passage, the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services had on February 22, 2022, submitted its Committee report. At the Committee of the whole, penultimate Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase, the House thoroughly considered, made amendments where necessary and adopted the over 80 clauses report of the House Committee. The Third Reading was unani

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has predicted tonight’s UEFA Champions League fixtures. Manchester City will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool will face Benfica in an away Champions League last-eight first leg tie. Providing his predictions, Owen was quoted by BetVictor as saying: “This should be a good tie for Liverpool. Benfica are a decent side, and that was a brilliant result for them in the last round, knocking out Ajax. "I don’t think it will be quite that much, I am going for a 3-1 win [for Liverpool].” Commenting on the Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid match, Owen said: “I’m looking forward to this one, talk about a clash of styles! City are obviously desperate to win this competition and all things considered, this should be a decent draw for them. “We all know what we will see from Atletico, and they will try and stay in this game for as long as possible. I don’t thi

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has welcomed Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe to the Los Blancos. Benzema said he would like to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid, adding that they would score as many goals in the colours of the LaLiga giants. Benzema and Mbappe are teammates with the France national team. Mbappe is widely expected to join Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window. The 23-year-old is yet to sign a new contract with PSG and his current deal will expire at the end of the season. “Yes, I say it often. I like to play with him in the national team and I would like to play with him at the club level,” Benzema told L’Equipe via Managing Madrid. He added: “I think we would score twice as many goals. Or maybe even triple! With Mbappe, I understand myself well in the national team because we know what the other is going to do. For example, we both like to go to the left, but we will never be there both at the same time.” Source: DAILY POST

Former Chelsea winger, Pat Nevin has given his verdict on the Blues’ Champions League tie with Real Madrid. Chelsea will host Real Madrid in the Champions League last-8 first leg tie at Stamford Bridge, on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel’s men head to the game after losing 4-1 to Brentford in a Premier League tie over the weekend. Real Madrid, meanwhile, defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 in a LaLiga tie. But Nevin believes Real Madrid will be disappointed after the match at Stamford Bridge. “If Real Madrid thinks they can watch this game back and expect the same result, performance, system and even personnel, especially in the midfield, they’ll be very disappointed. "This will be one of those special nights when I have no doubt it will be a pleasure to be at Stamford Bridge, maybe even a game to be talked about for years and decades to come,” Nevin told Chelsea’s official website. Source: DAILY POST

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has urged Paul Pogba to be honest with his performance for the club since his return to Old Trafford from Juventus. Rooney believes it is time for Pogba to leave Man United and look for a new club in the summer. According to him, Pogba has not really had the right impact at Man United compared to his performance for France’s national team. Pogba departed Man United in 2012 as a teenager before returning to the Premier League giants three years later. The midfielder has been unable to turn Man United into consistent title contenders. His contract with Man United will expire at the end of the season. “I think it’s probably got to a point where it probably is better for him to move on,” Rooney told Sky Sports. “I think if Paul is honest with himself, he probably hasn’t had the impact he would have liked since he returned to Manchester United. “I watch him play for France, and he’s a completely different player. The ability, his vision, an