Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has come out to say that Paul Pogba should not be criticized for being different. Rio recently revealed that the Frenchman has been at the top in terms of passing, chances created, assists, ball retention since he signed for Mufc, making him the catalyst that pushes the team to victories during games. According to him, no one should blast him because of his personality because the current generation of players is different to what the football world used to have. He added that Pogba does not drink, smoke or live a risky lifestyle and his…
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Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has come out to say that out of every 5 sick Lagosians that show respiratory symptoms, one is infected with COVID-19. The professor revealed while adding that the deadly virus also affects the kidneys and the blood. According to him, the fact that Lagos keeps recording more confirmed cases proves that the testing capacity in the state has increased which is good for the country. He added that the death rate in Lagos State is low because the state is filled with young people and our diet is good enough to aid…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Mercy Eke has come out to say that she is tired of the lockdown and wants to move freely around again. The reality star recently revealed that she is fed up with everything in her luxury mansion right now because she has stayed indoors for a long time. According to her, after a lengthy period at home, she now hates her bed, chairs, and other activities that involve not going outside. She added that she is currently tired and cannot wait for Monday when she can be free like before. Her words, “Right now I hate my bed, chairs,…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that the country’s huge population is a big challenge in the battle against coronavirus in the nation. Osinbajo, however, revealed that the edge of being able to manage the issues in smaller measures via the states has aided authorities to make positive strides in curbing it. According to him, offering support to small businesses in the informal sector has to be a priority for all economies that want to lessen the negative effects of the pandemic on its economy. He added that Nigerian states must be very careful because mistakes from them…
Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw has come out to say that Victor Moses is the toughest opponent he has played against so far in his football career. Shaw recently revealed that despite going up against players like Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard, Victor Moses is the player who gave him a very tough time at Southampton. According to Shaw, it might’ve been because he was 17-years-old at the time but the Nigerian was very quick, direct, strong when they played against each other. He added that despite facing players who are high up there right now, the current…
Nollywood actress, ChaCha Eke has come out to reveal things parents do that can harm their kid’s wellbeing. The movie star recently revealed that some children are extremely secretive because their parents blow things out of proportion. According to her, kids with poor self-esteem may have been listening to more advice than encouragement from their mum and dads, as this can affect them negatively. She added that when children do not stand up for themselves, it could also mean that their parents disciplined them regularly in public. Her words, “1. If your children lie to you often, it is because…
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has come out to say he would resign from President Muhammadu Buhari’s government if the approved recruitment of 774, 000 people is hijacked by politicians. The politician revealed this today while inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Extended Special Public Works Across the 774 Local Government Areas of the Federation. According to him, the committee was set up to come up with a strategy for the implementation of the job creation and the pilot scheme was approved to be implemented in five local government areas in eight states of Adamawa, Borno, Ebonyi,…
Super Eagles legend, Sunday Oliseh has come out to say Andre Onana is one of the best goalkeepers around right now. Oliseh believes the African’s club, Ajax should do everything to keep him in Holland amid present reports of a summer exit. According to him, the fact that Onana wins points for the Dutch club makes him very vital to the team. He added that Onana is a bundle of talent that cannot be allowed to leave Ajax in the nearest future. His words, “Andre Onana is arguably one of the best ‘modern’ Goalkeepers in the world, Today. I hope…
Popular singer, Adekunle Gold has come out to urge fans to keep maintaining social distance from people with bad energy after the pandemic. According to him, the withdrawal from gatherings should not stop when the outbreak is over because mixing with bad influences is not a good thing for us as human beings too. His words, “When this is all done, Remember to continue social distancing from people that drain your energy.”
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has come out to reveal the details for Nigeria’s gradual reopening of the economy set to commence on Monday, May 4, 2020. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu recently came out to say that companies involved in food processing can resume and construction of critical roads is free to commence as long as workers are granted waivers by the state government. According to him, public transport vehicles, neighborhood markets, government staff will also be allowed to operate fully, while restaurants, schools, recreational parks, sports, concerts, social parties, and movie theatres will remain…
Bayern Munich star, Philippe Coutinho should’ve stayed at Barcelona, Robert Fernandez has said. Robert believes the Brazilian can do bits in the current Barcelona team if he is played in the right position. According to him, Coutinho has an extraordinary quality plus he scores often so he would never understand why he was allowed to join Bayern on loan last summer. He added that a player like Philippe needs patience because he is the type of footballer who can make Barcelona fans jump out of their seats. His words, “Watching this Barcelona team, you need fast forward players, able to…
Popular Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan is dead. The movie star died after being admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection. His team had this to say on social media, “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him.” Veteran actor, Amitabh Bachchan jumped online today to describe him as an incredible talent and prolific contributor to the World of Cinema. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi added, “Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre.” R.I.P.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has come out to say that 825 tests yielded the 195 positive results recently announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday. He revealed this during the daily briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja. The 195 cases reported is the highest Nigeria has ever recorded in a day since the pandemic began in Nigeria. On the 195 new cases, NCDC said 80 were recorded in Lagos state, 38-Kano 15-Ogun, 15-Bauchi, 11-Borno, 10-Gombe, 9-Sokoto, 5-Edo, 5-Jigawa, 2-Zamfara, 1-Rivers, 1-Enugu, 1-Delta, 1-FCT, 1-Nasarawa.
Ex Barcelona technical director, Robert Fernandez has come out to say that it would be a mistake if Arthur is allowed to join Juventus in the summer. Fernandez believes Arthur is not going anywhere because he is a player who has everything to become an important player at the Spanish club. According to him, the youngster just needs a coach to bring out the football he has to offer so he can fit seamlessly right next to Sergio Buquets in midfield. He added that Arthur has an extraordinary quality and pure FCB DNA to make him stand out on the…
Popular singer, Daddy Showkey has come out to talk about a dark moment in his life when he was very famous. The musician simply revealed how friends he helped when he was financially buoyant abandoned him after his ghastly car crash in 2007. According to him, he was bedridden at a hospital abroad for 3 years and when he got back to begin afresh, his buddies began to avoid his existence. He added he had to drop his pride to learn a trade with someone to be able to feed his family. WOW.
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has come out to react to rumors that he is dead. In a recent statement on Facebook via IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful revealed that Nnamdi Kanu will appear live on his official Facebook page during his usual radio broadcast tomorrow. According to him, unlike Buhari who now records newscast from the basement of a hotel in Cuba, Kanu will be live on Facebook with no edited speech or digitally remastered video by the Chinese. He added there will be no photoshopped background, no hyper-reality face mask and every…
Matthijs de Ligt’s decision to sign for Juventus rather than Barcelona or Manchester City was surprising, Ronald de Boer has said. De Ligt recently came out to say he felt he would’ve made a different choice but he respects his decision. According to him, the clubs that play like the Ajax he left were Man City and Barcelona, so he thought picking either of them would be the perfect choice for the Holland defender. He, however, added that De Ligt has character and he trusts him to keep working hard to be one of the best of this era. His…
Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has come out to say that she feels fulfilled since she converted back to Islam. Recall that the movie star who was born and raised a Muslim recently converted to Christianity but is now back to being an Allah believer. According to her, she returned to her old religion because, despite the fact that she has attended several churches, Islam has never left her lifestyle. She added that her way of dealing, her upbringing, and everything she knows revolves around Islam and believing in the Quran makes her fulfilled. Her words, “Do you know why I…
As the world celebrates 2020’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has come out to say that 264 doctors have been exposed to COVID-19 situations in Nigeria thus far. NMA recently revealed that out of these 264 doctors, 20 have tested positive, 2 have recovered and 3 have died. According to the association, these doctors should be saluted for their astute conviction and unwavering patriotism amid the coronavirus pandemic. NMA also commiserated with the families and associates of the deceased while hailing the dead for partaking in the war against the deadly virus.…
Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs has come out to say that Lee Dixon is one of the most difficult opponents he faced during his football career. Giggs recently revealed that Dixon was fast and very intelligent on the ball, making him one of the few full-backs who always made it difficult for opponents during matches. According to him, facing the defender in Highbury was hard since it was a very tight stadium but Old Trafford afforded him more opportunity to do a proper job as a winger. He added that even if he has faced players like Cafu and Zanetti,…