Following high-profile VAR errors in the Premier League over the weekend, Premier League chief referee Howard Webb has summoned all officials to an emergency meeting on Tuesday, February 14.
There’s been so much criticism directed at VAR since its introduction into the Premier League in 2019, and it had one of its most controversial days yet on February 11, 2023. The technology was at the centre of attention during Chelsea’s visit to West Ham, Arsenal’s clash with Brentford, and Crystal Palace’s draw with Brighton.
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Daily Mail reported that the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Webb has summoned all officials to Stockley Park for an emergency summit after Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea were denied crucial decisions.
VAR official Lee Mason reportedly forgot to draw the lines that would have deemed Christian Norgaard offside before he set up Ivan Toney’s equalizer as the Gunners dropped two crucial points in their title race during the 1-1 draw with Brentford.
Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan had his goal ruled out through another error when John Brooks drew the offside line from the wrong defender.
An apparent handball by Tomas Soucek was also not given for Chelsea in the dying minutes against West Ham, a decision that left former referee Peter Walton stunned.
The report claims that Webb, who was recently appointed chief of the PGMOL, may sack some officials involved in the decision after ordering an urgent review with all options on the table.
The meeting has been deemed compulsory by Webb as every referee, assistant referee, and VAR official is expected to attend after Webb was forced to apologize to both Arsenal and Brighton for Saturday’s blunders.
Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, a controversial street rapper, almost loses control when Tiwa Savage responds to his direct message.
Tiwa Savage
The fast-rising musician had apparently been sending messages to the sonorous singer and was moved to great joy when she finally surprised him with a reply.
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He shared a screenshot of the message he had received from Tiwa Savage on Instagram and did a voiceover to express his excitement and taunt his haters.
Portable said that he has finally made it in life because it is no mean feat for the Afrobeats queen to reply to just anyone’s message.
D’Banj, a Nigerian musician, denied online rumors that he sponsored the attack on his colleague Seun Kuti during his feud with Peter Okoye over Peter Obi.
Seun Kuti
During the clash between Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti over a comment made again the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, a post purportedly written by D’banj insulting Seun surfaced online.
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In the post, that went viral on social media, it was seen that an account with D’banj’s name said the son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun has a low IQ due to substance abuse and should focus more on music than ranting on social media without offering any solution to Nigeria’s problems.
However, the musician has come out to debunk the post that went viral. In a statement via his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the artist laid a disclaimer on the viral post.
The statement read: “This is to notify the general public that Mr. Oladapo Daniel (D’Banj) never made nor could make any derogatory or disparaging statement against anybody, especially within the entertainment industry, nor has he directed the publication of any such material on his behalf. Never!
The general public is thus advised to disregard the mischief of a publication maliciously pushed to drive traffic to gossip blogs and stoke non-existent conflict between Oladapo Daniel (D’Banj) and his well-regarded colleagues in the industry.
“For the records, D’banj authored no statement against his friend and brother Seun Kuti, and he is as perplexed as the general public by the publication falsely attributed to him.
“Dbanj’s view is that in the entertainment industry, they are all one big family and that though political ideologies may differ and could be expressed in heated ways, he holds that the irrefutable truth is that elections will come and go and they all will and must remain one big family”
Rihanna flaunts her baby bump as she confirms she and her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky, are expecting their second child.
The ‘Lift Me Up’ crooner revealed her baby bump at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime in Phoenix on Sunday where she was dressed head-to-toe in bright red jacket and pants.
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During her opening performance, the 34-year-old singer sent fans into a frenzy of excitement when she rubbed her stomach and pulled down the zipper of her jacket to reveal the growing baby bump.
It would be recalled that she and her boyfriend, rapper ASAP Rocky welcomed their first child in May 2022.
Davido has provided numerous soundtracks throughout his musical career. Among them are the top ten songs that have been praised by a global audience and have helped him gain exposure.
David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is a well-known Nigerian-American artist. His outstanding song “Dami Duro” made him famous in 2011. This musician has achieved great success in his musical career. He has demonstrated his talent by creating various soundscapes. He is only 30 years old and has already established himself in the industry. Davido has also received honors throughout his career. BET, MOBO, Headies, and AFRIMA are among them.
Davido
He has given his listeners many songs. All of them are enhanced by his distinct flavors. Now, let’s look at his ten best creations.
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10/10
Coolest Kid in Africa:
He created ‘Coolest Kid in Africa,’ in which he collaborated with the artist Nasty C. He demonstrated his ability to synchronize the song with the beats and lyrics. This characteristic has made it even more prolific and appealing.
9/10
Aye:
Among all of his hit songs, ‘Aye’ stands out. It received worldwide attention only a few times after its initial release. The profound lyricism has added to its allure, and the catchy music is unavoidable. The artist has demonstrated his creative side with this track.
8/10
Blow My Mind:
‘Blow My Mind’ is a song that features Chris Brown. This track debuted in 2019 and literally blew everyone’s mind with its ecstatic music. There is no doubt that Davido is a great singer, but Chris Brown also contributed significantly to this song, making it even more appealing. Its intense music has helped it gain more fans.
7/10
Like Dat:
With his magnificent piece of music titled ‘Like Dat,’ the talented artist Davido has wowed everyone. This song was also a big hit in the Nigerian music industry. His flawless delivery has distinguished his works from those of other artists. Teni wrote and Shizzi produced this fantastic track. This captivating creation has reached out to listeners in a very short time and has helped him gain widespread attention.
6/10
Risky:
‘Risky’ is yet another massive hit in his career. In this song, he demonstrated his ability to freestyle. In it, he also collaborated with one of Jamaica’s biggest artists, Popcaan. This song has the potential to instantly get everyone on the dance floor. Davido demonstrated a different artistic side of himself with this song, which was praised by all. Along with that, the upbeat tune and well-versed lyrics have made the song even more appealing, which is why he has received a lot of attention from everyone.
5/10
Assurance:
Assurance is a track on which Davido has been seen with Chioma. The brilliant presentation drew listeners in a short period of time. The enigmatic lyrics and catchy tune have given the song a new twist. Aside from that, the video was brilliantly shot. Meji Alabi shot and directed the video.
4/10
FIA:
Davido has done some amazing things in 2017. During this time, he created the soundtrack ‘FIA,’ which became a huge hit in the international music industry. The groovy music has elevated the song to a whole new level. With this track, he has amplified the true essence of hip-hop music. His innovative approach has helped him garner a lot of attention from music fans.
3/10
If:
Davido created ‘If’ when he realized his creations were monotonous. As a result, people were not enjoying the songs as much as they used to. That is why, with this soundtrack, he introduced something completely new that no one had heard before. He collaborated with renowned producer Tekno to create the song, which received widespread acclaim. Overnight, this song became the Nigerian anthem, and he regained popularity.
2/10
Stand Strong:
Davido collaborated with The Samples on the song ‘Stand Strong’. This was released in mid-2022. People can tell a big difference in his writing style here. In this piece, the artist attempted something completely new. His varied approach enabled him to gain the greatest number of listeners in the shortest amount of time.
1/10
Fall:
‘Fall’ is his most successful creation to date. This song came out in 2017. He never passes up an opportunity to amuse his audience. He is the first Nigerian singer to reach 100 million views with this song. He eventually received 200 million views on this song. Billboard has also certified it Gold. Without a doubt, Davido’s music is well-known all over the world.
These are the artist’s top ten most popular songs, which are not only well-known in Nigeria but also have a strong following in the international music industry. His contribution to the world of music is both irreplaceable and unavoidable.
Following his viral photo in front of Peter Obi’s convoy, famous celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, vows to make teenager, Yusuf Alami, a millionaire.
Alami, on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 during the Lagos campaign rally of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), stood in front of Obi’s moving convoy.
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The young boy who stated in a statement his reason for standing in front of Peter Obi made a name for himself after his picture went viral.
The teenager’s courage moved Cubana Chief Priest to make a vow of making him a millionaire as he declares a search for him.
In an Instagram story, he wrote, “Me too I go like send am better thing. His life gotta change. Find him he must be made a millionaire. #LagosObidatti2023. History will never forget. I & my guys’ dey find the boy dude na national treasury.”
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo takes to social media to express his displeasure with the level of nakedness displayed by women at Nigerian weddings today.
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo
The man of God took to his official Facebook page, where he penned a lengthy note regarding the manner in which “the bride and train” dress to Nigerian weddings.
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According to his post, the men still dress decently by wearing three pieces suits even. The women, on the other hand, dress in “handkerchiefs”, noting that “nakedness is not classy”.
He, however, pated for God to help the next generation.
He said:
“Is it just me or is the level of nakedness at weddings these days way too much I’m not talking about guests but the bride and train or should I call them trailer, nakedness is not classy. I notice the men wear suits, even three pieces but the women wear handkerchiefs, as in the slits have minor dresses on them.
If the future mothers are this immodest then I’m afraid for the future daughters. Being a wife and being a woman used to come with so much grace and class, weddings used to be the best place to see beautiful eligible brides to be For those that are believers, the Bible said let everything be done “decently and in order”.
I know this post will trigger some people but I’m interested in those that still have a good head and heart and can still be changed, God help the next generation in Jesus name”
Cardi B has left social media users speechless after revealing that she never jokes about Kulture’s education.
Recall, Cardi B recently made headlines after she was caught screaming at the Grammy’s in a bid to end an altercation between her husband, Offset and his cousin, Quavo.
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This came after Quavo performed a tribute to the 3rd Migos rapper, Takeoff, alone.
The American rapper caught the attention of netizens after she shared a video of her daughter, Kulture performing excellently in class.
According to Cardi B, she does not joke about Kulture’s education or her after-school activities.
In her words, Cardi B wrote:
“My baby sooo smart; I don’t play about her education or her after-school activities”
A CCTV captured the moment South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, professionally known as AKA, was shot dead hours after his death.
AKA
AKA was killed along with his close friend, chef and entrepreneur Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, on their way to a nightclub for a birthday performance.
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A CCTV around the premises on Florida Road, Durban, South Africa, showed the moment the rapper stepped out with a couple of friends before the attack.
The suspects came out of nowhere and shot AKA and his friend at close range multiple times before taking on their heels. The motive of the killing is being investigated.
Prior to his passing, the 35-year-old shared on social media about his upcoming album, “Mass Country,” which is slated to be released in the coming weeks.
Watch the video below …
CCTV depicting the fatal shooting of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, professionally known as AKA. The footage shows the deceased being fatally shot in the head. The incident is being investigated as a murder, with the circumstances surrounding the event being considered a cold-blooded act pic.twitter.com/YuASqDPi5W
Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the CBN, has been praised by Senator Ben Bruce Murray and called him a “God sent to this nation.”
Ben Bruce shared his opinion via the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, where she tagged Godwin Emefiele as a “God sent’. According to him due to the introduction of the new Naira note and its scarcity, “vote buying will be almost eliminated”.
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He has, however, urged Nigerians to please put him in their prayers as Emefiele is being “targeted by desperate politicians”.
He noted:
“Godwin Emefiele is a God sent to this nation. For the first time in forever, vote buying will be almost eliminated. In a country with 130 million multidimensionally poor people, this is a giant step for democracy. I urge all patriotic Nigerians to pray for his safety as he is targeted by desperate politicians”
