The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to work towards the full introduction of electronic voting in major elections starting from 2021. In a recent statement, INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu revealed that the electoral umpire plans to try the use of e-voting machines during the forthcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections. According to INEC, it will also adopt electronic platforms for the submission of nomination forms by political parties ahead of governorship elections billed to take place this year. INEC added that it would keep cleaning up the biometric register of voters while continuous voter registration is suspended for…
Author: David Folami
Veteran goalie, Willy Caballero has come out to say that training under Pep Guardiola is like going to university. Caballero recently revealed that he spent one year with the Spaniard at the Etihad stadium and he learnt something new on a daily basis. According to him, Pep was not bothered about teaching someone at 34 years old because he is a coach who can teach both young and old players. He added that Manuel Pellegrini was the one who convinced him to join City after promising him to play him consistently in cup games. His words, “Pep Guardiola is like…
Popular singer, Tiwa Savage has come out to blast some Nigerian women. The musician recently revealed that some females in the country will stop at nothing to pull her down. According to her, this bad vibe she gets from her fellow girls is not going to stop anytime soon and she expects the thrashy remarks to continue. She added that the earlier these women realize that there is no limit to what they can also achieve in life, the better.
A Northern elder and the Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has come out to say that he fully supports Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on plans to compulsorily enroll Almajiri children in schools. Dr. Junaid recently revealed this in a phone interview hours ago. According to him, Nasir el-Rufai should be praised for his actions because he is definitely doing something right for the Northern kids. He added that parents refusing to send kids to school is nothing but child abuse. His words, “I support it because clearly, the issue has become a nuisance. So as far as…
Ex Arsenal star, Bacary Sagna has come out to say that the club under-evaluated its own skill during the 2010-11 season, and the self-esteem of the players cost them trophies on several fronts. Sagna recently revealed that even if the club won lots of games while he played, they failed to get the required points when it mattered the most. According to him, Arsenal failed to defeat the top four teams even if they had players who could match up to the quality of oppositions. He added that Eduador’s serious injury was also a shock to everyone at the time…
Popular singer, Davido is still reacting to the record label controversy surrounding Cynthia Morgan and Jude Okoye. Recall that comedian Funnybone recently came out to say that it is funny that no one cared about the female singer before the controversy began, but the same people are now trying to help her online. Reacting, Davido simply said we should all focus on the current reality and look for a way to help Cynthia Morgan rewrite her steps. He added that this should be all that matters now because her career is at stake. “Most important thing is that she has spoken and…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege has come out to celebrate Chief Edwin Clark on his 93rd birthday. Omo Agege simply wrote that Chief Clark is a crusader for equity and justice who has earned the respect of everyone. According to him, no one can doubt his commitment to nation-building and he has surely contributed to Nigeria’s growth both as a public servant and as a private citizen. He added that Chief Edwin remains a role model for the younger generation who will forever be regarded as an icon of service and sacrifice. His words, “I heartily…
Wales manager, Ryan Giggs has come out to speak about the difference between ex Mufc bosses, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Louis van Gaal. Giggs simply revealed that life was much more complicated under LVG than when SAF was in charge. According to him, the confusion happened because Mufc played different systems under Van Gaal while SAF basically stuck to one system and tweaked it. He added that working with Ferguson was quite simple, unlike LVG who implemented a lot of new things, including a high number of meetings that players felt was excessive. His words, “I understand what Wayne was…
Popular celebrity, DJ Cuppy has reacted to a recent photo shared by Temi Otedola which also featured her lover, Mr. Eazi. Alongside the pic, Temi wrote that she would not give up on her man, Mr. Eazi because he has been so loving and supportive. Reacting, Cuppy simply commented that they are beginning to look alike. LOL.
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has come out to say that his group is not bothered by the activities of saboteurs and traitors working against them. Speaking recently via IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, Nnamdi Kanu said the treachery and activities of such people are far from relevant and their actions will actually strengthen IPOB. According to him, his group will never build bridges with saboteurs or traitors, and whoever tries to ruin the good cause of the group will be kicked out of the family immediately and forever. He added that…
Owen Hargreaves has come out to say that Bundesliga striker, Timo Werner suits Manchester United than Liverpool. Owen believes the German would play a more integral role at Old Trafford than at Anfield. According to him, Man Utd should make a move to sign him because the RB Leipzig star would surely struggle to kick Roberto Firmino out of the Liverpool first team. He added that wherever Werner goes, he needs to play, and that can only happen at a club like Mufc right now. His words, “Well, he’s not going to get past Bobby Firmino, who is one of…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, has come out to say that it will take a miracle for the Coronavirus pandemic to go away. He revealed this while he preached on Dove TV this morning. According to him, he does not expect the disease to disappear completely, but it will eventually subside. He added that the true Christians of God will come out of this problem safe and sound if they remain faithful. His words, “The Coronavirus pandemic would not disappear completely but it would only subside. It is only a miracle…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has begged Muslims to keep observing social distancing as they celebrate to curb the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. The governor recently came out to say anyone celebrating should keep wearing face masks while washing his or her hands regularly because this is the only way we can beat the virus. According to him, he surely empathizes with the Muslim Ummah for the restrictions imposed on certain religious rites especially during the holy month of Ramadan, congregational prayers, and other spiritual activities, but this is our current reality and we have to face it.…
Inter Milan attempted to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in 2008, ex technical director, Marco Branca has said. Marco recently revealed that the club actually moved for him but the Argentine was not interested in joining the Italian team. According to him, Messi is very grateful to Barcelona, so money will never come first when it comes to moving. He added that the Argentine will never quit Barcelona and he would still remain the greatest player of all time. His words, “Yes, we moved for him but Leo did not want to leave Barcelona,” “He was very grateful to the…
President Buhari is currently celebrating the Eid-el-Fitr with his immediate family in Aso Rock, Abuja. The celebration is being observed on a low-key because of the coronavirus pandemic. See pictures, May their prayers be answered.
Community leaders, religious leaders, and youth leaders across oil-bearing Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta LGAs of Imo State have urged Governor Uzodinma to collaborate with members of Imo State OMPALAN, especially their leader, Bishop Udo Azogu, to defend the democracy in the state. OMPALAN State Chairman, Chief Chibunna Ubawuike from Agwa clan recently said his organization under the leadership of Bishop Udo Azogu, worked for enthralment of democracy in the state and Nigeria during the 2019 general elections. Similarly, Prophet Eneberi also said Bishop Azogu can be partnered with because he is a true man of God whose prophecies about the current…
Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan has come out to say that several ex-players of the national team actually retired sadly. Gyan recently said some Ghanaian football stars stopped playing for the country because it was beginning to be a painful experience. According to Gyan, he is yet to think about quitting the national team because he believes any decision on that can be changed since he is not sure. He added that his retirement depends on how the years go and how his body changes while he plays football. His words, “If we look at things, people leave the national team…
Instagram celebrity, Hushpuppi has come out to hail President Buhari for his amazing work in Nigeria. The singer revealed this while saying he is happy because no one begged him for money to celebrate Eid this year. According to him, it seems the economic state of Nigeria has improved greatly since Buhari took charge because not seeing requests from people rarely happens. He then hailed the president by adding that he is now seeing his job as the number one Nigerian citizen. What do you think?
Professor Maurice Iwu, a former Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman and currently the Chairman, Imo State government instituted COVID-19 management committee has come to say that Nigerians did not pay attention when he announced to the world that the country has a local treatment for the virus. Iwu recently revealed that no one even bothered to examine his data when the announcement was made, showing a complete lack of faith in the treatment. According to him, the pure compound he and his team proposed is called Andrographolide, and it is one of the most extensively studied compounds in nature, but…
Ex-Arsenal right-back, Bacary Sagna has come out to speak about his battles with mental health after suffering a serious injury just weeks after the death of his brother. Sagna recently came out to say that even if his team-mates helped him cope during that period, he didn’t truly open up about his pain. According to him, nothing felt right at the time because, even if he knew exactly what he could bring to the team, his body could not take it anymore. He added that Clichy and some other teammates really help him get himself back by being there for…