Ex Leganes forward, Martin Braithwaite has come out to say that his time at Barcelona has taught him there is nothing Messi cannot do with a ball at his feet. Martin, however, added that the only thing the Argentine might struggle with is beating him in a foot race right now. According to him, Iniesta’s equalizer against Chelsea in 2009 is the best goal he has seen and his top 3 Danish stars are Allan Simonsen, Michael Laudrup & Peter Schmeichel. He added that he has not thought about returning to his boyhood club in the nearest future. On if…
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Ubi Franklin’s baby mama, Nicole Siyo recently blasted him on social media and it was not a palatable sight. This is coming after the music mogul shared a post on Instagram, wishing his son with her a happy birthday. Reacting, Nicole Siyo revealed that Ubi is nothing but an Instagram daddy who has no physical connection with their child. She added that his public image does not raise kids. Her words, “Instagram daddy of the decade ubifranklintriplemg tell me, have you ever met this Shiloh you are busy posting? Do you know he is turning one? Public image does not…
The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to deal mercilessly with any of its officers manning closed borders in the southwest States and take part in extortion, brutality, and other unprofessional habits. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Oyo, Osun, and Ondo State Mr. Bashir Makama revealed this Akure during a tour of the state. According to him, it has become compulsory for all the officers manning the border town to be decent and professional while obeying the rules and regulations of Nigeria Police Force. He added that he knows about the officers that were caught in Lagos…
Mikel Arteta is doing a brilliant job at Arsenal, David Luiz has said. Luiz revealed that he has certainly improved his all-round game since the club legend took over as manager months ago. According to him, Arteta changes something at the club on a daily basis and his fresh ideas and philosophy have actually helped to improve the players at the club. He added that Mikel has made sure all footballers that wear the Arsenal jersey think about the club first at all times before anything else. His words, “Mikel is doing amazing, I am enjoying being almost 33 years…
Popular Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has come out to talk to ladies who are making this lockdown period hard for their husbands. The movie star simply jumped on Instagram to reveal that such habits from Nigerian women would be difficult to get some men back into their homes after the lockdown. According to him, if our wives want their husband to keep up with their vows of marriage when the pandemic is over, this is the time for them to make the lockdown period enjoyable for their men. He added that women should respect their husbands, cook for them, obey them, be…
The number of coronavirus cases all over the world has topped the 2-million mark today, just 4 months after the virus emerged in Wuhan, China. Over 128,000 people across the globe have died thus far, as per the latest figures from John Hopkins University, while over 500,000 people have recovered from the respiratory illness. The number of cases keeps growing in nations like US, Spain, Italy, and Germany in recent weeks, with America leading the world with the highest number of COVID-19 cases, 609,000, representing nearly a third of the confirmed patients in the world, according to John Hopkins. China,…
Argentina defender, Marcos Rojo has begged Manchester United to allow him to extend his loan with boyhood club Estudiantes de la Plata. Rojo recently said if it was up to him, he wants to remain where he is to have more playing time on pitch, something that will not be possible in Mufc. According to him, he is fit again and it will be painful if he had to leave after missing too many games at Estudiantes de la Plata while on loan from the English club. He added that now that his injury worries are over, he is willing…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has come out to say that his dad, Pete Edochie named him after famous Russian-American stage actor, Yul Brynner. The moviestar revealed this in a recent post on Instagram. According to him, his father took this decision because he shares a lot of things in common with the late “The King and I” star. He added that since he has actually grown to be like Brynner, by looks, eyes, bald head, he now believes that the name given to a child actually plays a major role in his or her development. His words, “My father named…
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has promised to hold the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government accountable for the €50 million (N21 billion) donated to the nation by the European Union, EU, to control the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. Deputy national publicity secretary of the party, Diran Odeyemi revealed this recently during a chat with the media. According to him, there is increasing fear that the great gesture from the EU will not be impactful because the current government has demonstrated a clear lack of capacity to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that APC and its officials should take a clue from…
Ex-Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has come out to say that he will never coach the Nigerian national team again. The former player revealed that he took this decision based on his several unpleasant past experiences as manager of the country’s football team. According to him, he does not want the job anymore because it even affected his health despite the lack of salary he was already battling with. He added that he had good plans for the team but the fact that the job started frustrating him made it difficult for him to continue. His words, “No, I don’t…
Popular singer, Yemi Alade has come out to say that the lockdown has actually affected her positively. She revealed that the stay indoors rule has finally made her realize that she just started living in her house, something she was not used to before now. According to her, she spent more time travelling than living in her house before the lockdown, but that is no longer the case amid the pandemic. She added that even she is missing her time at airports and in Airplanes, she remains thankful for this period because it feels good to be at home. Her…
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has come out to beg Nigerians to start using face masks in public places to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. He revealed this during a recent media briefing because it would provide extra protection from the virus that has infected nearly 2 million people across the world. According to him, the masks can be improvised or homemade and they do not have to be of high quality like the N95 masks recommended for health workers. He added that this is compulsory in times when social distancing may not be achieved or when close contact is…
Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane does not have any need to leave Liverpool for Barcelona, John Aldridge has said. John believes the EPL leaders are better than Barcelona right now and the African would have to overcome Messi to stand out at the club. According to him, Liverpool should not be worried about the reports because they are in a strong position to be able to keep hold of their best players due to their current form in football. He added that Liverpool is a better team than either Barcelona or Real at present so any move for the Senegalese would…
Popular comedian, AY Makun has flaunted old pictures of wife Mabel Makun, to blast allegations of her undergoing plastic surgery. Recall that Mabel recently came out to say the allegations are far from true and the people behind it are beginning to sound like a broken record. Her words, “There is nothing that I have not heard,from she has done her body to fake body and surgery body bla bla bla. They keep singing it like a song don’t you guys get tired? You all are beginning to sound like a broken record. Seriously though,let’s stop the bitterness and appreciate God’s handwork.…
Small Animal Veterinary Association of Nigeria (SAVAN) has come out to say that pet owners should ensure personal hygiene, hand washing and good sanitation practices before and after caring for their animals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Kunle Abiade, the President of the Association, revealed that this would reduce the possibility of cross-transmission of COVID-19 between animals and humans during this period. According to him, pet owners should also make sure their pets do not wander about to prevent unwarranted interactions with other people. He added a recent diagnosis of COVID-19 in Tiger at a Zoo in New York and…
Liverpool deserves to be crowned 2019-20 EPL champions whether the coronavirus pandemic brings this season to a premature end or not, Joseph Yobo has said. Yobo believes being an Evertonian could have made him say otherwise, but that would be mere bias. According to him, he loves football, so he believes leading the EPL race with 25 points is a feat that has to be rewarded with a Premier League title. He added that it would also be unfair if they fail to lift the title because of how they lost the league to Manchester City last year. His words,…
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has shared her reaction to the lockdown extension in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja. Toke wants the federal government to credit the accounts of Citizens of the country with at least N10,000 to reduce the effect of staying indoors for that long. According to her, BVN is available to make things easier so the government just needs to be ready to make it happen. She added that 14 more days of staying indoors will be a more difficult period than the last 2 weeks. Her words, “Lock down, lock down the least you can do is…
The Kwara Government has come out to dismiss reports across the state suggesting that popular Nigerian food, “AMALA” is a cure for coronavirus. Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, refuted the rumors today in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state. According to him, it is not true and the state government has now set up the Risk Communication teams, among others, to manage rumors and fake news circulating as regards COVID-19 in the state. He added that the confirmed patients with COVID-19 at…
Jose Mourinho’s shock exit from Chelsea 13 years left Didier Drogba, John Terry and Frank Lampard weeping on the floor, Steve Sidwell has said. Steve revealed that it was very akward when the Portuguese manager came to say his goodbyes because it felt like someone died with the way everyone was stunned. According to him, the fact that strong characters like Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and John Terry did not take it well proved it was a really big loss for the London club at the time. He added that his exit was unexpected since the players were united, no…
Former beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo is marking her 30th birthday today, April 14, and her husband, Joseph Yobo has jumped on social media to praise her existence. Yobo wrote that he is happy to have her as a wife and the mother of his beautiful kids. According to him, she is unbelievably precious and he is pleased to celebrate another year with her. He added that she has been an amazing partner and his life has been better because of her. His words, “Happy 30th Birthday to my darling wife and mom to our beautiful kids. Askim, you’re unbelievably precious…