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Voice Nigeria Coach and singer Waje, who took to her Instagram page to congratulate Wizkid who made history last night after becoming the first African artiste to sell out at Royal Albert Hall in London, was however trolled on by a Davido fan.

The singer slammed the follower and here’s their exchange below;

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has taken a swipe at Jose Mourinho, for selling Kevin De Bruyne when he was in charge of the Premier League champions.

Kevin De Bruyne left Stamford Bridge for £18million in 2014 for Wolfsburg and now plays for Manchester City.

The Belgium forward scored the winning goal, as City defeated Conte’s men 1-0 on Saturday.

Speaking about De Bruyne after the game, Conte said: “I don’t know what happened in the past but we are talking about a top player, a complete player. Technical, fast.”

On why they lost the game, the Italian added: “There is disappointment for the result but I think at the same time, I am pleased. I am pleased for the commitment

“We gave everything, you can win and we can lose but my players gave everything.

“City took their chance to score, in this type of game it is very important to score first. A great compliment to Manchester City

“I think to repeat is not good because you can take it as an excuse… but you must consider the legs of your players”

Kim Kardashian is at it again as she shares three behind-the-scenes images from her Mexico Vogue shoot on Friday. In one of them she looked nude as she lay in a bathtub.

‘It’s such an honor to be on the cover of the October issue of Vogue Mexico. We went for so many amazing looks in this shoot, which was shot by Guy Aroch. I really loved the old Hollywood glamour vibe,’ the reality star wrote on her website

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered all Telecoms Operators in the country to give a 14-day grace for subscribers to exhaust their remaining data after the 30 days expiration period.

Ms. Hellen Obi, who represented the Executive Vice Chairman NCC, Professor Umar Danbata, stated this yesterday, in Minna, the Niger State capital at the Consumers Conversation Forum.

The event was organised by the NCC to sensitise consumers on the need to follow the right channel in resolving issues with their service providers.

“NCC has mandated all network providers to give their subscribers 14 days of grace after the 30 days expiration of their data if they still have data left and cannot recharge to get their data rolled over,” she stated.

Obi declared 2017 as NCC Telecom Consumer year as a result of the consumer’s importance to the growth and development of the telecom industry.

She added:

“The commission which is the independent regulatory authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria declared Year 2017 as NCC year of the telecom consumer in recognition of the importance of the consumer to the phenomenal growth and development in the telecoms sector.

Football ruling body FIFA has banned Nigerian born England midfielder Dele Alli for one international match following his middle-finger gesture during the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

Fifa also placed a fined 5,000 Swiss francs (£3,852) on the Tottenham player after it regarded the incident on 4 September as “offensive and unsporting”.

Alli will miss Thursday’s World Cup qualifier at home to Slovenia.

The 21-year-old will be available for the game against Lithuania on Sunday.

Alli said his gesture was aimed at former Spurs team-mate Kyle Walker during the 77th minute of the 2-1 win in Group F.

The incident occurred after Alli was body-checked by Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel, and referee Clement Turpin waved play on.

It initially appeared that Alli gestured towards the official, with whom he also had words when he was substituted in the 93rd minute.

A Fifa statement said:

Although the disciplinary committee was not convinced that the player directed the gesture at the referee, and regardless of whether it was allegedly directed at a team-mate, it did consider such gesture to be offensive and unsporting. Therefore it amounted to a violation of article 57 of the Fifa disciplinary code.”

Following the outburst by Eedris Abdul Kareem calling Timaya an ingrate, singer Skales has waded into the matter. The singer called Eedris a sad man looking for cheap attention. He asked who Eedris helped when he was making waves in Nigeria.

"Eedris Abdul Kareem is jst a sad man noting is workin for him now & his comin for everybody seeking attention...who u don help wen U reign."

Revealing the role Timaya played in his life and how he helped save him from shame, Skales wrote:

Timaya housed me wen EME [Empire Mates Entertainment owned by Banky W and Tunde Demuran] kicked me out..gave me his pent house 2 stay das where I recorded most of my debut album...bad belle no dey progress."

He added:

"Respect to all the pioneers we are enjoying wat they built for us .... thank you cz the pioneers inspired me a lot tho. Let’s all respect each Oda everyone is working hard ...."

He also thanked Banky W and called him a big bro.

"Me and @BankyW are Kool .... na my big bro ... "Make we dey enjoy life dey go no fighting pls ...life is to short o my people.  "The reason y i tank people that help me get up on my feet is cz every time I tink about the past I get emotional and I tank God for using. Each and everyone to support and help me wen I needed it the most....God bless them and my fans,." Skales concluded.

Spain is in the midst of a tense political stand-off that could potentially alter the complexion of the country as the government of Catalunya defiantly prepares itself for a vote on independence.

The Spanish state has warned that the prospective vote contravenes the constitution and that it is actually illegal, but that has not diminished the appetites of those within the region who are seeking change. In recent years, in particular, Barcelona fans have not been shy about showing where their allegiance lies, frequently flying Catalan flags at games and many figures within the club - including players past and present - are firmly in the pro-independence camp.

With a referendum on the divisive matter becoming increasingly possible - a date has been set for Sunday, October 1 - questions have been raised regarding the position of Barcelona and how the club could be affected by independence. As with any step into new territory, we do not know for certain how Catalan independence will affect Barcelona, but there are a number of potential knock-on effects that have prompted intriguing discussions in football circles.

Expulsion from La Liga?

For example, one such notional outcome is that Barcelona would no longer be allowed to compete in La Liga, the competition it helped to found back in 1929. La Liga president Javier Tebas has been quick to pour cold water over the idea that Barca would simply retain its place in Spain's flagship competition in the event of Catalan independence. Indeed, Barcelona would not be the only club affected by such a decision, with the likes of Girona and Espanyol among the Catalan football teams competing nationally.

 "In sport, it isn't a la carte and things must be clearly stated," Tebas told Marca. "It isn't easy to have an agreement and study Spanish legislation but if they (Catalan clubs) do get that, then they will not be able to play in Spain's La Liga, but I hope it doesn't come to that."

Tebas contends that exclusion from La Liga would undoubtedly see Barcelona slip from the top table of European football, citing the lucrative television rights deal as one area that would be different. Naturally, as the head of La Liga, Tebas is defending the integrity of the competition he leads, so his comments on the matter are inherently tinged with bias, but it remains to be seen whether his words have true weight.
However, considering the financial repercussions associated with the enforced removal of Catalan clubs from La Liga - it would mean an end to the traditional Clasico against Real Madrid - It is entirely conceivable that a compromise could be reached that benefits all parties involved.

What other leagues could Barca play in?

The immediate alternative to La Liga would theoretically see the restoration of a Catalan league involving the likes of Barcelona, Espanyol, Girona and others. There are already a number of Catalan leagues under the umbrella of Spanish football that are administered by the FCF (Catalan Football Federation).

However, since this would be a new competition in the eyes of UEFA, it would mean an all new country coefficient, which would subsequently affect qualification for tournaments such as the Champions League and Europa League. Instead of having an automatic place, for example, teams would be forced to navigate the qualifying rounds.

If that prospect is not enticing enough, former Prime Minister of France, Manuel Valls, suggested back in 2015 that Barcelona could play their football in Ligue 1 should Catalunya succeed in gaining independence from Spain. Valls, who was born in Barcelona, told Journal du Dimanche: "Monaco play in Ligue 1, so why not Barcelona?"

Given that a number of clubs across Europe already do not play in their native leagues - Welsh club Swansea City in the Premier League, for example - such an outcome certainly has precedent, but it would inevitably be subject to a long bureaucratic process requiring a litany of proverbial green lights.
Of course, even if authorities such as FIFA, UEFA and the LFP approved such a move, that does not necessarily mean that it would be a cordial diplomatic transition. Clubs, supporters and communities would have every right to oppose.

On Friday it was even suggested that Barcelona could end up in the Premier League, which would be an incredible coup for the English top flight, already the richest and most popular league competition in football.

Could Lionel Messi leave?

As the clashes over the forthcoming Catalan independence vote intensified last week, a report emerged in Don Balon suggesting that Lionel Messi could leave the club in the wake of a Yes vote. However, there is currently no reason to believe that the Argentine would dart for an exit simply because of the composition of the political landscape.

Nevertheless, if one takes into consideration Tebas' aforementioned argument that Barca would cease to be one of the top clubs in Europe, the case for a Messi exit becomes stronger. The club would, in theory, struggle to attract the best players in the world if they were not virtually guaranteed elite-level football and the associated prestige, not to mention financial might.

The club itself is clearly sympathetic to the Catalan independence movement and recently spoke out against the treatment of those who are agitating for a vote, stressing that it "will continue to support the will of the majority of the Catalan people".

The statement, which was issued on September 20, read: "In the wake of the events that have transpired in recent days and, especially, today, with regard to the current political situation in Catalunya, FC Barcelona, in remaining faithful to its historic commitment to the defence of the nation, to democracy, to freedom of speech, and to self-determination, condemns any act that may impede the free exercise of these rights.

"Therefore, FC Barcelona publicly expresses its support for all people, entities, and institutions that work to guarantee these rights. FC Barcelona, in holding the utmost respect for its diverse body of members, will continue to support the will of the majority of Catalan people, and will do so in a civil, peaceful, and exemplary way."

 A host of individuals associated with Barcelona, past and present, have also indicated their support for Catalan independence, but no one has been more vocal than Pep Guardiola. Speaking at a rally in June, the Manchester City manager, who previously played for and managed Barcelona, called on "the international community" to support the movement.

"We have tried on 18 occasions to reach an agreement on a referendum and the answer has always been no," Guardiola said. "We have no other option but to vote. We call on the international community to support us and on democrats the world over to help us to defend the rights that are threatened in Catalunya, such as the right of freedom of expression and the right to vote."

Current Barca player Gerard Pique is another individual who is fiercely proud of his Catalan identity, regularly posting Twitter updates in Catalan and occasionally showing his support for the region. Indeed, the defender's position on the matter has even led to calls for him not to be selected for Spain's national team, with ex-Barca and Real Madrid striker Alfonso Perez among those to express the view.

WILL INDEPENDENCE AFFECT THE SPAIN NATIONAL TEAM?

Should Catalunya secede from Spain to become an independent, autonomous state, then that would theoretically have a huge impact on the Spain national team, since national team eligibility is governed chiefly by nationality.

Once the dust settled, issues such as citizenship would have to be legislated for and we simply do not know how such a scenario would play out. If Catalan citizens were also deemed to be Spanish nationals, then Spain could select players from the region. If there was no extension of Spanish nationality, it would mean that Catalan players would not be allowed to play for La Roja, but it may not be so clear-cut.

Interestingly, a Catalunya national team already exists, with native players such as Pique, Guardiola, Xavi, Carles Puyol and Cesc Fabregas lining up for the region in friendly games over the years. It is not affiliated with UEFA or FIFA though, meaning that it cannot compete in competitions such as the European Championship or the World Cup. However, that could change in the event of independence.

There are a number of examples of 'new' countries forming national teams and going on to compete in UEFA and FIFA competitions, with Kosovo and Gibraltar being two of the most recent examples. It is not always straightforward, though, and requires a vote, which could easily be opposed by Spain, who notably attempted to prevent Gibraltar from becoming a member of UEFA.

Source: Goal.com

The chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Ayodele Fayose, who declared his interest to contest the 2019 presidential election, has boasted that he'll defeat Presdent Buhari. 

While speaking at a ceremony where he declared his interest to contest the 2019 presidential election in Abuja on Thursday, the governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, said having defeated two incumbents in his state, he is sure of defeating President Muhammadu Buhari with the support of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Boasting further, the influential politician, also said as Nigeria's longest-serving governor and having worked under former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan and now Buhari, he has what it takes to emerge Nigeria's next president.

He said;

"My party leaders, standing before you is Peter (The Rock) Ayodele Fayose, the man already destined by God to take Nigeria out of the present political and economic stagnation. 

"I do not stand before Nigerians today to present myself as one with the answers to all our national questions. Rather, I present myself as one with the required knowledge, understanding, competence and, above all, the political will to coordinate the human and material resources that we have in abundance to achieve national greatness. 

"Twice, I defeated incumbents to become the governor of Ekiti state and I am confident that with your support as my party leaders and supporters, I will defeat the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a free and fair election."

He took a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, saying "like they lied to win election, the government of Buhari has been deceitful for over two years".

Fayose promised that not only will Nigeria's economy be revived under him through diversification to agriculture, there will also be "adequate supply of power and massive industrialization, thereby creating employment for our youth".

He said:

"With me as your president, you can be rest assured of a government that will be responsive to your needs. You are guaranteed a federal government that will relate with all Nigerians not on the basis of ethnicity, religion, political affiliations and the percentage of votes but on equity and justice as citizens of one nation, one people, and one destiny."