Search Here

Friday, June 5, 2020

Forbes Officially Decleres Cristiano Ronaldo as Football’s 1st Billionaire

Forbes-Officially-Decleres-Cristiano-Ronaldo-as-Footballs-1st-Billionaire-Teelamford
Cristiano Ronaldo earned $105 million after taxes and fees in the past year despite taking a pay-cut at Juventus, landing him at No. 4 on the 2020 Forbes Celebrity 100, one spot above his top rival in the sport, Lionel Messi, and making him the first soccer player in history to earn $1 billion in salary across his playing career.

The 35-year-old striker is only the third athlete to hit the mark while still playing, following Tiger Woods, who did it in 2009 on the back of his long-term endorsement deal with Nike and Floyd Mayweather, who did it in 2017 and has made most of his income from a cut of pay-per-view sales for his boxing matches.

Ronaldo, the first to reach the earnings milestone in a team sport, has made $650 million on the pitch during his 17 years as a pro and is expected to reach $765 million in career salary with his current contract, which ends in June 2022. Messi, who began playing at the senior level three years after Ronaldo, has earned a total of $605 million in salary since 2005.

The only team athlete to even come within striking distance of those figures was former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, who retired in 2016 after 22 years in Major League Baseball having earned $450 million in salary. Not even soccer legend David Beckham came close, ending his career with total earnings of $500 million, half of which came from off-the-pitch endorsements.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, in the world’s most popular sport, in an era when football has never been so rich,” said Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, whose Global Sports Salaries Survey ranks teams worldwide based on total salary expense. “He’s box office.”

Ronaldo and Messi’s head-to-heads heated up in 2009 in Spain’s La Liga, where Ronaldo played for Real Madrid and Messi for Barcelona.

Their faceoffs on the pitch ignited a nine-year battle for bragging rights as the best—and top-paid—in the sport, a highly personal tit-for-tat that had them re-negotiating contracts in lockstep and monopolizing the game’s highlight reel.

The rivalry was as entertaining as it was profitable, coming just as clubs around the world were seeing soaring attendance and an influx of television money. The two were perfectly matched for battle, on and off the pitch: Ronaldo perfected a shirtless, stylized showmanship while Messi played the quiet game, always a tad unkempt and as prolific a scorer as he was a wingman. Ronaldo strutted after every goal. Messi was a master at thanking his teammates.

Both backed it up. Barcelona won La Liga’s title six times and two Champions Leagues trophies with Messi on the squad. Real Madrid won the Spanish title twice and the Champions League four times with Ronaldo. During their years in the league, each player nabbed the Ballon d’Or (soccer’s MVP award) four times, and El Clásico, the nickname for their clubs’ fierce clashes, was a record-setting television event worldwide.

But when it comes to leveraging celebrity, it has been no contest. Guided by Jorge Mendes of Gestifute, one of the world’s most powerful agents, Ronaldo has amassed an ever-growing following of fans and consumers drawn to his poster-boy good looks, his trend-setting hair styles, his impeccable fashion sense and, lately, his softer side as a family man whose toddlers pop up on his social media posts.

In January, he became the first person with 200 million followers on Instagram, part of a social media army of 427 million across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that makes him the most popular athlete on the planet.

Nike pays him upwards of $20 million annually and signed him to a lifetime deal in 2016, making him just the third athlete, after Michael Jordan and LeBron James, hitched to the Swoosh for eternity.

In May, the footwear maker announced the release of a ten-year-anniversary edition of his first signature Mercurial Superfly and a child’s version to celebrate his son’s 10th birthday, complete with his famous celebration stance, signature and logo.

Pitches for Clear shampoo, Herbalife and pharmaceutical maker Abbott help raise his endorsement tally to $45 million.

Read More »

The President is Not in Charge of This Nation – Prof. Wole Soyinka says

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, says he does not believe President Buhari is the one in charge of the affairs of the nation. Soyinka who has never hidden his displeasure about the Buhari-led government, said this when he spoke in a fresh interview with PlusTV Africa.

While reacting to the open letter the former military administrator to Kano state, Umar Dangiwa, wrote to the president in which he accused him of appointing only persons from his region into his government, Soyinka said;
“First of all, I was appalled by the silence that followed this revelation. I think those who are responsible for this criminal lopsidedness should be punished. It is not sufficient just to discuss it. It’s criminal.

I have said this before. I don’t believe there is really anybody in charge in Aso Rock. I’m sorry to say this. I’ve been studying the trend over the past year and a half and I believe this president is not in charge of this nation, in so many aspects and directions. I’m convinced he’s not really and totally with it.

It’s so serious. It is not the fact alone, we know the history of this. We know what it has caused the nation and we know it isn’t over yet. And you say are launching an enquiry. That’s not enough. This man is not in charge.”
Read More »

I Can’t Forgive Myself, I’m Ashamed – Peruzzi Apologises For His 2012 Rape Tweets

Peruzzi have apologize for his very implicating tweet he made in 2012, that emerged after a lady accused him of rape, even though he denied the allegations those tweets really make it hard for fans to believe his innocence.

In light of recent allegations, accusing me of rape in 2012, I want to say that I, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, strongly refute such claim. I have never and will never rape or sexually assault anybody.


The claim is false and has also been refuted by a witness who was present at the time of the allegation. Rape is a heinous and cowardly act, which I do not condone.

I’m ashamed and deeply apologetic for a series of tweets posted on social media 8 years ago.

Those tweets were irresponsible and ill-informed. I was younger and didn’t fully grasp the implications of making such statements. They are neither a reflection of who I am then, or now.

I sympathise & stand with all victims and survivors of rape. I do not take your trauma lightly. My heart goes out to the families of Uwazila, Ada, Farishina, and all other survivors who have courageously spoken about their abuse in recent times, may the Almighty heal your hearts.

It is my earnest prayer that the perpetrators be brought to book.

Once again, I sincerely apologise for those tweets, containing really stupid and insensitive statements; I take full responsibility, as I should have known better.

I can’t forgive myself for those dumb tweets. I am sorry. That’s not me! Rose

Read More »

Timaya Got His Fans Motivated as He Shares Throwback Photo of Himself

Timaya-Got-His-Fans-Motivated-as-He-Shares-Throwback-Photo-of-Himself-Teelamford

Timaya has taken to social media to share a picture of himself that would give you a reason not to give up.

The singer started from somewhere, he did not entirely have an easy path, and today, he has shared a picture that has done more than telling his success story.

See the post below;

Read More »

Nigeria’s COVID-19 Total Cases Hit 11,516 as NCDC Records 350 Fresh Cases, 8 Deaths

Nigeria has recorded 350 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths on Thursday, June 4th, 2020.

Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 20 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounting for the highest number of infections for the day with 102 cases.

The states with the new cases are Lagos (102), Ogun (34), FCT (29), Borno (26), Kaduna (23), Rivers (21), Kwara (16), Ebonyi (17), Katsina (14), Edo (10), Delta (10), Kano (10), Bauchi (10), Bayelsa (9), Imo (8), Plateau (4), Ondo (3), Nasarawa (2), Gombe (1), Oyo (1).

NCDC also announced that as of 11:40 pm on 4th June, there are 11, 516 total COVID-19 confirmed cases reported in Nigeria.

Three thousand, five hundred and thirty-five (3535) patients have been discharged with three hundred and twenty-three (323) deaths across the country.
Read More »

Tonto Dikeh Compares Her New Hips to The Old One After Hip Replacement Surgery

Tonto Dikeh shared a throwback photo showing her body before she had plastic surgery and a recent one taken after surgery to show her transformation.

Praising her new body, the actress wrote:

“Where are the aprokos that said surgery is not good oooo??? May my old body be your portion, Rolling eyes… (If I slap you? Your eyes will shift)

She added the hashtag #ProudlyACosmeticSurgeryBaby"

See Screenshot of the post below

Read More »

Thursday, June 4, 2020

[Music] Durella – Shalaye Ft. Ice Prince

Durella-Shalaye-Ft-Ice-Prince-mp3-download-Teelamford
Durella Shalaye Ft Ice Prince mp3 download.
Veteran singer, Durella presents us with this spanking new single and they tagged this one “Shalaye”, featuring rapper, Ice Prince.

The talented artist presents us with a potential hit single and we totally love this one.

Download and Enjoy Durella – Shalaye Ft. Ice Prince below;


What do you think about this song?
We want to hear from you
Drop your Comments below
Read More »

[Music] Majek Fashek – No More Sorrow Ft. 2Baba

Majek-Fashek-No-More-Sorrow-Ft-2Baba-mp3-download-Teelamford
Majek Fashek No More Sorrow Ft 2Baba mp3 download. 
Majek Fashek teamed up with 2Baba for No More Sorrow, a re-worked version of his 90’s hit track Holy Spirit from the 1991 ‘Spirit of Love’ album.

The classic song is reintroduced to a new generation of music enthusiasts via this updated version produced by Majek and mixed/mastered by Wole Oni.

The talented artistes presents us with a potential hit single and we totally love this one.

Download and Enjoy Majek Fashek – No More Sorrow Ft. 2Baba below;


What do you think about this song?
We want to hear from you
Drop your Comments below
Read More »

Toolz Speaks on Losing Her Child and Her Journey to Recovery

Toolz-Speaks-on-Losing-Her-Child-and-Her-Journey-to-Recovery-Teelamford
Tolulope Oniru-Demuren sat with Betty Irabor on the latest episode of Life Lessons and she shared details about losing her child that she had kept private.

The new season of Life Lessons with Betty Irabor kicks off with the popular OAP who was recently appointed Programs Director for Beat FM. In this episode, Toolz shared her tragic experience. She also spoke about the disbelief and agony she endured as well as her journey to recovery.

The mum-of-one disclosed that she got pregnant a few months after her wedding and she began looking forward to having a baby. However, as the pregnancy approached 6 months, she noticed she had never felt any movement.

She said the hospital here in Nigeria missed a few things and didn’t pick up on the problem in time.

She eventually travelled to the UK and a scan showed that her baby was too small and may not survive.

“I never once thought that the health of my child would be an issue,” Toolz said.

The doctors kept conducting more scans and tried what they could but a final scan showed the baby was no longer moving and she was told she’ll have to push the baby out.

At the final scan, she said she had some sort of “spiritual awakening”.

She said:
“I heard a voice saying ‘this isn’t going to work out but you’re going to be OK’.”

“That was horrible, the day that I did the scan and there was just like nothing. When we did the last scan, there was nothing, like, no movement, nothing.

Oh my gosh, it was horrible, it was absolutely horrible.”
She said she was told that she’ll be given some medications and will come back after three days to push the baby out. The medications were given to her on Thursday and she was told to come back on Sunday. However, she went into labour on Saturday.

She recalled preparing breakfast on that fateful Saturday when she felt pain and went to the bathroom.

She said:
“From there, the pain went from two to twelve. And I remember screaming… I was in so much pain and that’s when I realized that gosh, I’m in labour.

I was in labour for about 6 or 7 hours…

It was very very traumatic. I try not to think about it too much.

I think one of the worst moments after that… of course this was in the UK, they had to do like an autopsy, I had to arrange a funeral. It was horrible.

That whole time, I was just like, ‘Yeah, God, I’m done’. I’m like ‘come and take me, I’m gone’.”
The OAP went on to speak about her journey to recovery and how she was blessed with a handsome son afterwards.

Life Lessons with Betty Irabor is brought to you by Linda Ikeji TV. The show was directed by Ruyi Irabor and produced by Toyosi Etim-Effiong.

New episodes will be released every Tuesday on Linda Ikeji TV and other select online platforms. Life Lessons is sponsored by Nescafé and Maggi.

Watch the latest episode below.
Read More »

Burna Boy Speaks Against Rape, Racism Around The World

Burna-Boy-Speaks-Against-Rape-Racism-Around-The-World-Teelamford
Singer Burna Boy has called for justice for victims of police brutality and also rape across the world.

The singer stated this as the world took to social media with the hashtag #blacktuesday.

Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level student of Microbiology at the University of Benin was raped and bashed with a fire extinguisher in the head leading to her death.

This sparked outraged from Nigerians who demanded justice for the lady and others of her kind.

Lending his voice, Burna Boy wrote: “Rape and racial injustice are crimes against humanity, they are vicious, insidious and violent acts that no human should commit or commend.
“The stance on rape should be linear and final, there should be no grey areas, no “buts”, only that the perpetrator(s) of the act is to blame and the victim completely blameless.

From now on, men and women alike need to be educated. Men need to be taught the concept of consent, we need to teach them empathy and compassion. We need to teach men that a woman’s body is hers and hers alone. We need to end stigmatisation and victimization of rape victims, it must STOP.

Black people deserve and require more than we’re currently getting! I implore you all to get involved, no contribution is too small, no platform is too small #nojusticenopeace #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforuwa #stoprapeculture #justicefortina #stoppolicebrutality #blackouttuesday.”
Read More »

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Davido’s New House in Banana Island That Got People Talking (Video)

Davido-New-House-in-Banana-Island-That-Got-People-Talking-Teelamford
Few hours ago, the news about Davido’s new apartment in Banana Island Lagos shook the internet. The full video of the luxurious house has finally surfaced on the internet and it is obviously enough to be someone’s dream house.

Although it is not clear how much the new crib costs, but reports has it that the value of properties in the extremely exclusive area in Lagos cost multiple millions of Naira. The mansion is said to have an elevator and it also has modern household utilities in it. According to the father of 3, the house is his dream house.

Watch Video below;

Read More »

[Music] Trevboi – Who Dey (Remix) Ft. Davido

Trevboi-Who-Dey-Remix-Ft-Davido-mp3-download-Teelamford
Trevboi Who Dey Remix Ft Davido mp3 download.

Area Boi records artist, Trevboi presents us with a hot and spanking new single and we’re excited for this lovely new effort tagged “Who Dey”, and this is the remix as he featured Davido.

The brand new single serves us with a very sweet and interesting vibe and we totally love the energy, rhythm and vibe this new single presents to us.

Download and Enjoy Trevboi – Who Dey (Remix) Ft. Davido below;


What do you think about this song?
We want to hear from you
Drop your comments below
Read More »

There Will be a Lot of Babies as a Result of This Lockdown - Pastor Adeboye Says

There-Will-be-Lot-of-Babies-after-This-lockdown-Pastor-Adeboye-Says-Teelamford
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, says lots of babies will be made as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.

The clergyman said this in his sermon on Sunday morning while listing some of the good things that will come out from the COVID-19 lockdown. According to him, Pastors will be so busy early next year conducting baby naming ceremonies.

See screenshot of the post below

Read More »

Check Out Singer Tiwa Savage's Reaction to the 6-year-old Girl Murdered by Lagos State Police Officer


Singer-Tiwa-Savage-Reaction-to-the-6-year-old-Girl-Murdered-by-Lagos-State-Police-Officer-Teelamford
Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has reacted to the death of 16-year-old Tina who was murdered by a trigger-happy policeman.

Taking to her IG page, the mom of one shared a photo of the deceased and slammed the many atrocities caused by the men in force in the country.

”Over the seas and right on our doorstep, there is so much evil in the World … kaduna killings, SARZ brutality, black lives matter, so many of us dying. So many that we don’t even hear about because they don’t have a hashtag. Today has been a horrible day.”

See post below;

Read More »

Gov Seyi Makinde's Administration Benefits Are Not For The Party Alone – Ojebola Matthew Opeoluwa Claims

Gov-Seyi-Makinde-Administration-Benefits-Are-Not-For-The-Party-Alone-Ojebola-Matthew-Opeoluwa-Teelamford
Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, Ojebola Matthew Opeoluwa publicly claimed that the administration benefits of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde are not for the party (PDP) members alone.

Ojebola on a Tv program tagged "Political Match" by Ojoko Online Tv  revealed this while talking about Governor Seyi Makinde's COVID-19 palliative activities, as he claimed that the palliative are not for the party members alone but for each and every citizens of the state.

According to Ojebola in his words while asked about the state government's efforts in reduction of the citizens sufferness from COVID-19, says;
"The effort of the government can be seen in the palliative activities that the government are doing, regardless of the soften of the lockdown, the Governor himself came to Ibarapa zone to launch a palliative activities for people where it was given to 120 poorest of the poor."
Speaking further, Ojebola made it clear that the COVID-19 palliative are not benefited by the ruling party members alone but are randomly distributed to the poor citizens of the state.

Read below;
"The most magnanimous and the act of generosity which beats everyone's imagination is when the governor declared that the palliatives are not meant for the PDP party members alone. And as we can all see that was what we did.
Imagine a palliative activities done by a government of the state where there was no PDP logo, no umbrella, no scarf, no broom etc. So, this is to show that everybody is an indigen of Oyo State."

Read More »