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Napoli have won ‘important matches’ without Osimhen –Spalletti

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2 years ago

April 11, 2023

Coach Luciano Spalletti on Tuesday said Napoli had won ‘important matches’ without Victor Osimhen as the club prepare for the Champions League quarter-final, first leg match against AC Milan after the Super Eagles striker failed to recover from a thigh injury.

Napoli’s star player and Serie A’s top scorer had been in a race against time to play in Wednesday’s fixture at the San Siro and was left out of the squad before Spalletti’s outfit travelled to Milan.

Napoli have been hammered at home by Milan and earned an unconvincing win at lowly Lecce since Osimhen picked up his injury on international duty.

But Spalletti pointed to his team winning every game when Osimhen was last injured in the autumn as evidence the absence of the 24-year-old will not hurt his side.

“The strength of a team is never just the sum of its various parts. It’s the sum of all its qualities, how they co-exist and the way the team works together.

“Our team up to now has shown it can play regardless of the formation picked at the beginning of the match… We’re at this point because we’ve won important matches without Osimhen, so I expect the same thing,” Spalletti told reporters.

Taking Osimhen’s place could be Italy’s Giacomo Raspadori who did participate with the rest of the squad in Tuesday’s training.

He is Napoli’s only fit striker as Italy’s champions-elect also announced on Tuesday that Giovanni Simeone had suffered a hamstring injury.

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Why I’m now cautious about my interactions, professional endeavours – Tonto Dikeh

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18 hours ago

February 4, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has reflected on the impact of maturity on her personal and professional life.

She stated that maturity has taught her to be more cautious about her interactions and professional endeavours.

The movie star explained that while she still maintains a discerning perspective, she now places greater value on remaining vigilant in her engagements.

In a recent Instagram post, Dikeh wrote: “As I mature, I’ve become more attentive to advice about exercising caution in my interactions and professional endeavors.

“While I still maintain a discerning perspective, I now place greater value on such counsel, remaining vigilant in my engagements.”

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2025 Grammy: Your achievement is historic – Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tems

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2 days ago

February 3, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the famous Nigerian songstress, Temilade Openiyi, a.k.a. Tems’ Grammy Awards victory as historic.

The governor in his congratulatory message on Monday afternoon, stated that Tems’ victory showcased her extraordinary talent and dedication.

Gatekeeper reports that Tems on Sunday night at the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, won the Best African Music Performance award with her song ‘Love Me JeJe’.

Speaking in a post on his X handle, Sanwo-Olu wrote “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Temilade Openiyi @temsbaby, for winning the Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards with her song ‘Love Me JeJe’.

“This historic achievement marks her as the first Nigerian artist to win in this category, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.

“I also commend our other Nigerian nominees, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido for their outstanding contributions to music. Your artistry continues to elevate Nigeria’s presence on the global stage, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments.”

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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win

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2 days ago

February 3, 2025

Seyi Babalola

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer, Tems, on her victory at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

Gatekeeper reports that Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’ won the Best African Music Performance award over “Tomorrow” (Yemi Alade), “MMS” (Asake & Wizkid), “Sensational” (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay), and “Higher” (Burna Boy), on Sunday.

Reacting in a statement shared via his X handle on Monday, Obi also celebrated the other Nigerian artists who were nominated in various categories despite missing out on the awards.

“I extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby , who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.

“I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories,” the statement partly read.

Obi reiterated that he’s committed to “building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity.”