The Premier League returns with another batch of weekend fixtures for match week 27, bringing about hostilities and predictions for how the league standings could take a different twist this week.
Ahead of the games, Liverpool currently stand as league leaders with this weekend bringing upon them another challenge aside injuries as Nottingham Forest are set to host the Reds as the City Ground. That being said, it is their Carabao Cup opponents who will take the first bow of the weekend as they travel away to the Bees.
Brentford vs. Chelsea will begin the March 2nd fixtures for a 3 p.m. kick off time.
This stands yet another test for the Blues whose hopes still hinge on securing a place in Europe next season. It is a tricky tie for both sides who have different goals at this point of the season. For what both teams could bring to the table, a 2-2 draw will be the easy prediction, but in our own predictions for this premier league tie, we will give Chelsea the edge for a 1-3 triumph.
Everton vs. West Ham United will again test the Toffees who currently have favor swinging their way after a 10-point deduction was reduced some days back to push them out of the relegation zones.
However, West Ham United are a different beast, and Goodison Park must be on it if Sean Dyche and his side are to get anything out of the game. We predict a 2-1 win for Everton.
Fulham vs. Brighton and Hove Albion is one of those promising premier league games that will offer some attacking play yet go unnoticed. For what it is worth, the Cottagers will have the home advantage, but Brighton will be eager to return to winning ways after crashing out of the FA Cup in mid-week.
We predict a 2-4 win for the Seagulls which stands a humiliating loss for a Fulham side that defeated Manchester United last weeked.
Newcastle United 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers sees the Magpies take on the Wolves a week after a crumbling defeat to Arsenal. We predict a 2-2 stalemate for both sides.
Nottingham Forest 15:00 Liverpool is perhaps a game that could have a ripple effect on the premier league table this weekend, depending on which Liverpool side turns up.
The Reds are currently battling some serious injury crisis and have had to get over the line with its youth set up in recent games. Can they do it again this weekend or will they fast track the inclusion of experience with the arrival of Salah, Nunez and perhaps Szoboszlai to the lineup? It is a tougher premier league fixture to predict, but in our predictions we may swing things in favor of Jurgen Klopp’s team to hand Liverpool a 1-2 win.
Tottenham Hotspur 15:00 Crystal Palace is a London derby that stands very important for Ange Postecoglou who on the sideline is still eyeing a top 4 finish this season with Tottenham. Can the Australian achieve that? That is a hard question to answer at this stage.
However, for our premier league predictions on this fixture, a Spurs win at home is visible. a 2-0 win is plausible for Tottenham against Crystal Palace.
Luton Town 17:30 Aston Villa is also an interesting tie and Luton despite not getting the results they so much deserve in recent games, will fancy to it at home against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. We predict a 2-1 win in favor of Luton Town.
Sunday 3rd March brings week 27 a Super Sunday of delight, bringing us the Manchester derby. But before that, Burnley 13:00 Bournemouth will have some scores to settle at Turf Moor.
We fancy an interesting clash between both sides, but a win for the Cherries regardless. A 1-3 win could stand on the cards for Bournemouth if their attack yields fruit on the day.
Manchester City 15:30 Manchester United ends Sunday and will perhaps be the game that will be the most talked about of the weekend. Manchester United go in as the underdog team against their City rivals. But that is a story for the papers.
We predict a shock 1-2 win for the Red Devils.
Monday 4th March will bring week 27 to a close with Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United taking on Arsenal at a late kickoff time of 8 p.m.
The Gunners will be expected to do their thing again, hence our premier league predictions for the clash sees Arsenal as 0-2 victors at Bramall Lane.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary today.
Taking to her Instagram page, Stephanie shared stunning pictures of herself and her husband as she cheered to 13 years of incredible experiences and the creation of beautiful memories and dreams together.
The mother of two stated that each year with her husband always gets better than the last.
“Cheers to Thirteen years of amazingness and building beautiful memories and dreams together. Each year, always better than the last. Happy 13th Anniversary, to us”.
Her colleagues and fans took to the comments sections to congratulate her happy union.
One Eserad Juliet wrote:“Happy anniversary to you both”
One Official Yetunde Bakare wrote: “Happy wedding Anniversary”
One Philomena Izuapa wrote: “Happy anniversary. More grace and blessings in Jesus name. Congratulations”
One Mo Onyinye wrote:“And cheers to more more years ahead ma’am”
One The Ream Queen Zaza wrote:“Yes oo. Thank you Jesus!! Happy anniversary Amazon Queen and King”
Chizzy Alichi wrote:“Happy anniversary my lady. Many greater years of love, leave and understanding”
Mimi Orjiekwe wrote: “HWA”
One Theodora Igboaruk wrote:“13 is a symbol of positive transformation and growth. May love, happiness and transformative growth continue to happen in secs in your marriage. Happy anniversary super woman”
One Miss Chimuanya wrote:“Congratulations to you both. Happy anniversary my day one crush”
One Jikedara Couture wrote:“Awwnnn God will continue strengthen untimely death will not ruin the bond”.
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Tinubu reveals source of terrorism financing in Nigeria
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President Bola Tinubu has stated that illegal mining is the major source of terrorism funding in Nigeria and Africa at large.
The president disclosed this on Monday, April 22, at the opening ceremony of a two-day African High-Level Meeting on Counter-terrorism, hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja.
He emphasized that it is money from other places that have been fuelling illegal mining in Africa, which has in turn been funding terrorism.
According to him, illegal mining, which has robbed countries on the continent of the natural resources that the government ought to have been deployed to meet their national needs is now being hijacked by terrorist groups in exchange for foreign cash, which is in turn used to buy more arms and ammunition.
“While we seek to address the root causes of terrorism, we must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch. Evolving from the tactics of yesterday, terrorism is becoming a greater threat as it perfects ways to continuously finance, re-equip, and re-supply itself for its sinister mission.
“Not only does it kidnap people, it kidnaps precious resources. Billions upon billions of dollars that legitimate governments should be using to sculpt better societies by providing education, health care, and food for its people now go to pay for weapons and mayhem.
“Look at the illegal mining that plagues so many of our nations today. Those who think illegal mining has no connection with financing terrorism are sorely mistaken. The international community has both the moral and legal obligation to help in this cause because it is outside money not African money that fuels the illegal operations.
“We shall be knocking on this door of the international community to answer this call for justice, peace, and fair play”, he said.
Nigerian DJ attempts Guinness World Record for longest non-stop play, targets 250 hours
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Annabella Anuoluwa Sani, who goes by the alias DJ Bella, has set her sights on history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest live-stream concert by a DJ, aiming for 250 hours of continued DJing.
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The record for the longest marathon DJ concert live stream is 51 hours, and was achieved by Mark Ursa, a Belgian DJ in Salvador, Brazil who played from June 19 to 21, 2020.
Obinna Ajuonuma aka DJ Obi attempted and completed a 240-hour marathon at a Lagos cafe and is said to currently hold the record. However, Guinness World Records archives do not show that they have confirmed the record.
With over 16 years of experience behind the turntables, DJ Bella’s journey towards this monumental feat has been driven by passion, determination, and a desire to pave the way for female DJs in the industry.
In an exclusive interview with Skabash, DJ Bella’s sister, Vivian revealed that this ambitious undertaking had been in the works long before the recent surge in record-breaking attempts.
Vivian shed light on DJ Bella’s deep-rooted motivation, emphasizing her sister’s aspiration to make meaningful impact in the male-dominated realm of DJing. With a fervent belief in the power of representation, DJ Bella has made it her mission to shatter stereotypes and inspire other aspiring female DJs to pursue their dreams relentlessly.
While the financial investment required for such an ambitious endeavor was substantial, Vivian chose not to disclose the exact amount, underscoring the magnitude of the commitment involved. However, it’s evident that DJ Bella’s dedication to her craft knows no bounds, as she continues to push the boundaries of what is achievable in the music world.
As of the time of filing this report, DJ Bella has already surpassed the 95-hour mark.
