The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has hailed Nigerians, especially Muslims, on this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, begging all compatriots to flaunt the virtues imbibed during the Ramadan fast in every aspect of life. In a recent statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party begged leaders at all levels to not forget the essence of the Eid-el-Fitr and the eternal lessons of Ramadan. According to the party, the fervent prayers and the successful completion of the Ramadan fast points to the determination by the people in their ardent trust in God to overcome the vicissitudes of life, both as individuals and as…
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has come out to share how Jose Mourinho said if he agreed to join him at Chelsea, he would be a Premier League title winner. Fabregas recently revealed that Jose told him all he needed was a midfielder of his irk and a striker like Diego Costa to win the EPL title. According to Fabregas, Mourinho is a great coach for great players and he was the the coach that played with his mind the most in his playing career. He added that his time with the Portguese was fantastic and it could not have been…
Popular OAP, Joyce Onyemuwa recently blasted a male caller who said women being abused by their partners should emulate Jesus Christ and turn the other cheek. Joyce simply asked why the caller did not advise abusive men to emulate Christ and not hit women. According to her, Jesus clearly stated that men and women should emulate him, so the obligation is not one-sided at all. She added that it is impossible for a woman to accept a man hitting her face and hope for things to get better. Her words, “I’m saying that, the example Jesus laid, he asked man…
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently mourning with the people of Rivers over the death of author and law professor, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina recently revealed this in a statement in Abuja today. PMB prayed that God would comfort those mourning the legal icon, especially his family, the academia, Nigerian Bar Association, and Body of Benchers as well as friends and associates. He then hailed Karibi-Whyte’s contributions to law and jurisprudence in Nigeria and beyond, adding that Whyte left a legacy of integrity and nationalism. R.I.P.
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has come out to say that he is looking forward to the return of football in the EPL. He, however, shared that standards in the Premier League might drop since the football gamed will go down behind closed doors. According to him, several things will be affected, including rivalry and the support of the ever important home and away fans. He added that the negative reactions of some footballers to project restart in the EPL has to be respected in all ways because it will always be health first. “It’s certainly proper football. “There are clear…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Femi Oyewumi aka Latidi has passed on at the age of 51. The movie star died in the early hours of Friday after he was rushed to the hospital for treatment on a chronic back pain. He was popular for his roles in films like Aye toto, Koto Orun, Ija eleye e.t.c. R.I.P.
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has come out to say that Nigerians must pick the lessons from the holy month of Ramadan by focusing on personal sacrifices and self-denial. Omo Agege recently came out to say that Nigeria needs prayers and peaceful coexistence to overcome its current challenges amid the pandemic. According to him, Eid el-Fitr does not only mark the end of fasting, kindness and good deeds during the holy month of Ramadan, it should also be seen as a way of lifting the world towards being a much better place. He added that muslims should…
Watford coach, Nigel Pearson has come out to say that Adrian Mariappa is doing fine despite being diagnosed with coronavirus days ago. Nigel recently revealed that the player looks exceptionally well and this proves that the virus can affect people in different ways. According to him, Mariappa is currently following the advice and recommendations and isolating for a week so he should be fine ahead of his return to football. He added that the reality is that some people will be able to shake the virus off easily while others will be more susceptible. His words, “When I saw him…
Popular singer, DJ Cuppy has jumped on social media to throw jabs at her exes. She simply flaunted a picture with a caption that hinted at a mockery towards her past lovers. Alongside the post, she wrote, “Oobi to all my exes.” See the picture, Lovely.
The Federal Government has come out to say that schools nationwide will reopen soon, but no specific date has been given. The minister of state for education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba revealed this recently. According to Chukwuemeka, the reopening of schools will, however, not be done in two weeks as being speculated in some quarters, so all rumors hinting at that should be disregarded. He added that educational institutions will be opened again as soon as the safety of the school children are guaranteed.
Barcelona midfielder, Arturo Vidal has come out to react to Chiellini saying his weakness is alcohol. Vidal simply revealed that people have decided to focus on the worst things the Italian said and this is very sad. According to him, he never did anything he should not do at Juventus even if he is a human being like everyone else who is expected to make mistakes. He added that when it comes to staying focused a a professional footballer, he does that well enough before having fun. Cheillini had wrote, “A footballer isn’t a devil or a saint. The distinction…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ajoke Ojo has come out to blast Burna Boy for shading Davido. Priscilla recently revealed that she can only imagine how disgusted she would’ve been if Burna had won the Grammy award months back after his latest actions. Her words, “I just want to thank God burna boy didn’t win Grammy Award. I said what I said!” LOL.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out to say that the fact that Buhari’s government has delegated responsibilities of FG to state governors proves that his leadership has failed. The opposition party recently revealed that FG’s decision to run to state governors for solutions amid the pandemic has actually led to confusion across the country. According to PDP, this further highlights the Federal Government’s lack of capacity to manage important national issues when it is called upon. The party then urged the Buhari Presidency to immediately give a detailed account of all funds and other resources it claimed to…
Arsenal forward, Nicolas Pepe has to work on the simple parts of his game if he wants to meet expectations at Arsenal, Jeremie Aliadiere has said. Jeremie recently came out to say that Pepe has still not shown why the Gunners paid a club-record fee for his services from Lille. According to Aliadiere, he is not denying the talent of the African player but his decision making has been lacking throughout the season. He added that dribbling too much without much end product has also been his undoing at times. His words, “I saw what he did with Lille last…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has come out to flaunt the new Mercedes Benz she just bought. According to the movie star, she actually bought the new car after much persuasion. See the picture, Congratz to her.
Most Nigerian laws are dead Ajibola Basiru, spokesman of the senate, has said. Ajibola recently came out to say that the country needs to declare a state of emergency on its laws because they are no longer useful to Nigerians. According to Ajibola, despite having laws that allow dynamic amendment of our laws, the commission in charge have lacked the required funding and commitment to make it happen. He added that the attorney-general of the federation and the Law Reform Commission should do more to show that they are taking the reforms of our laws very seriously. His words, “It…
Liverpool should do everything possible to sign Jadon Sancho over Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, Emile Heskey has said. Heskey believes the Englishman is the best option for the Reds because he is more focused to keep going at his very young age. According to him, Sancho being English is an added advantage plus he is very entertaining footballer who will dazzle the crowd at Anfield. He added that Liverpool needs a player who can get on the wing and terrorise defences during games, and Sancho surely fits that description. His words, “I’d choose Sancho for Liverpool, out of the…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva just received an important appointment from the Lagos state government. The state recently named the movie star the chairman for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review committee. The committee was inaugurated to reactivate the tourism, arts, and culture sector of Lagos State. Mummy J shared the good news through her Instagram page, much to the excitement of her fans and followers.
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has come out to say that recovery agents engaged by his office are institutional recovery agents for the federal government. Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Public Relations revealed this in a recent statement today. According to Umar, Malami has no personal debt collectors for the recovery of federal government debts, so all reports hinting at that should be disregarded. He added that they belong to the Federal Government of Nigeria through the instrumentality of the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. His words,…
Popular Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has come out to talk about the challenges he faced before he became a professional footballer. Ndidi recently came out to say that his mother was a food vendor so he had to do all he could to support her by hawking. According to him, he was popular for selling groundnuts, peppers, tomatoes and avocado at the time and it actually helped him to always be there for his mum. He added that it was very rough for him that he could not even afford to go to school, which was the wish of his…