The Presidency has come out to say that the recently returned $311, which was part of the money allegedly stolen by the late former Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha has been allocated for infrastructure development in Nigeria. FG also revealed that part of the cash would be used for grain grants and free school feeding programs and without the returned money, battling the pandemic would’ve been more difficult. According to the government, infrastructure development like the second Niger Bridge, the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressways and the Mambilla Power Project will feel the effect of the cash as soon as…
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Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has come out to say that Barcelona should not be named La Liga champions if the season is canceled. The Belgium goalkeeper revealed that this will not be fair because Real Madrid has proven that they are the better team this season. According to him, he would love to finish the season because it will be painful to see Barca winning it since they drew against Madrid once and lost once when the league was still on, thereby falling short in the head to head rule. He added that he would understand if Liverpool were…
Popular singer, Daddy Showkey has blasted Nigerians for violating some health guidelines amid the coronavirus lockdown. The musician recently revealed that it is pathetic to see the way citizens are contributing to the rise of positive cases in the country by neglecting regulations. According to him, anyone rushing out to his or her destination during the pandemic is actually rushing to die and the government cannot be blamed when that happens. He added that he does not understand why it is difficult for the people to obey simple rules to curb the effect of the outbreak in our nation.
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has come out to say that President Muhammadu Buhari is not against the idea of using local herbs to combat coronavirus in Nigeria. He, however, revealed that the Nigeria Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development must first certify any of the herbs before it can be made available to Nigerian patients. According to him, it is very wrong for hospitals to turn back patients as a result of fear of COVID-19 because that will not help anyone. The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekwazu then added that history will…
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien has come out to say that he would not want his club to be named champions if the season is cancelled. Setien recently revealed that it would not be an ideal title if Barcelona wins it without playing the remaining games. According to him, no one likes to win a title like that even if it is common sense for the La Liga table to stay as it is if the season is not concluded. He added that every team wants to finish the season and win something by finishing all required matches His words, “I…
Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has come out to hail her husband, Daniel Ademinokan. The movie star recently revealed that her man is her best friend and she can discuss anything with him. According to her, her husband does not like her taking family gist outside the house so they always listen to each other without involving third parties. She added that her husband learns from her on a daily basis and this has helped their marriage.
Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that he would always remember the undisputable achievements of late former President Umaru Yar’Adua’s government. He revealed this in his tribute issued by his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe, to mark the 10th year anniversary of the death of the ex-president. According to Atiku, the legacies of Umaru Yar’Adua will always have a massive impact on Nigerians because he was a man of the people. He added that as the years go by, we are persistently reminded of his outstanding leadership skills and decision-making acumen while he was alive. His words, “As each…
Sir Alex Ferguson said he was 99 percent sure that Cristiano Ronaldo would return to Manchester United and Gareth Bale would join from Tottenham before he retired in 2013, Patrice Evra has said. Evra recently revealed that Fergie believed he needed both players to win the UCL and he was convinced that their transfer was going to happen. According to the Frenchman, SAF’s retirement was a very sad moment in his career because it was shocking and unexpected when he gathereed all the players to break the news. He added that the successful manager even had to apologise to RVP…
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has jumped on social media to write on the payment of first fruit by Christians. According to the TV personality, she does not fail to pay her first fruit from any business venture she goes into because she sees it as a personal duty. According to Toke, she does that not because God needs it but because she is in a personal partnership with Him. She added that she cannot help but boast in the Lord because he has been amazing to her. Her words, “The power of “first fruit”, while I think paying tithes/giving…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has warned Governor Seyi Makinde to focus on the porous nature of the state’s boundaries and extend testing to those border areas. The assembly revealed this amid reports of the continued entry of foreign nationals into the state via boundaries in Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas. According to the Oyo State House of Assembly, if the governor does not heed their warning, he would be making residents susceptible to contracting the deadly virus amid the pandemic. They added that the governor should also ensure that the border towns and routes are heavily protected by security…
Leicester City midfielder, James Maddison does not have to join Manchester United any time soon, Emile Heskey has said. Heskey believes that the English international is already at the best place to develop as a footballer. According to him, Maddison is still young so he has several years ahead of him and lots of time to learn everything that is required to be a top footballer. He added that there is nothing bad if James stays at Leicester City for two or three more years because he would just be 25 by then. His words, “Maddison has to look at…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Bassey and his wife Nadia have jumped on social media to celebrate their 6 months wedding anniversary. The reality star revealed that even if it is quite early, their union has been filled with love and laughter. According to him, his wife is his love song and he loves her deeply. He added that he would marry her over and over again. His words, “An early anniversary celebration of a RELATIONSHIP of Love and Laughs. I know beyond a doubt, You are my Love Song.?I’ll do this over again with you Omalicha.” Congratz to them.
The Lagos State Government has come out to reveal that it has reached 440,000 Lagos households with its COVID-19 Emergency Food Response Initiative amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Gbolahan Lawal revealed this recently. According to him, the Lebanese government should also be praised for donating 8 truckload of various food items and an ambulance worth N82.5 million to the Lagos State Government in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. He added that the pandemic has impacted the Lagos economy so the food palliatives are necessary for Lagosians who live on daily wages.…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to say that he is only ready to recruit players who do not have to be convinced to play for the club. Arteta believes that if a footballer is ready to give his all on the pitch for the Gunners, he does not need much persuading to agree to a transfer. According to him, Arsenal is a global football club and players should be interested in joining when called upon to be a a part of the new history. He added that he felt that energy was not right at the Emirate when…
Nollywood actress, Regina Chukwu has jumped on social media to celebrate her daughter, Ifoma on her 20th birthday. The movie star recently flaunted a picture of her baby on Instagram alongside a beautiful message. Her words, “Happy 20th birthday to my 1st daughter, my sweetest IFOMA CHUKWU. Hey dear ifyGenGen we have indeed come a long way and now you 20 and an undergraduate wow! It’s been God all the way.” “Thanks for always ready to jump anytime I call, thanks for been so sweet and understanding to your younger ones, thanks for always wanting to do better, thanks for…
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has come out to say that 34 doctors have tested positive to the novel coronavirus in the state. The NMA Chairman, Dr. Sanusi Bala recently revealed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano. According to him, one of these doctors is dead and many of the positive cases actually worked on victims at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and other private clinics in the state. He then added that the association will do everything possible to protect its members even if the authorities have to also provide…
Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith has come out to say that his team could be without two players if the EPL is allowed to start anytime soon. Dean recently revealed that this is because one player in his squad is asthmatic and another has a vulnerable family member living at his home. According to him, every team wants to play and train again but medical protocols must be adhered to strictly to save human lives. He added that the football world has to be careful with the deadly virus because the transmission knows no boundaries. His words, “Everybody wants to…
Popular singer, Oritse Femi has come out to celebrate his daughter, Esther’s birthday. The musician simply flaunted a picture and clip of his daughter on his social media page to mark the special day. He also used the opportunity to sing a birthday song while his daughter clapped. LLNP.
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF has come out to say that Nigeria would not be in this present situation amid the outbreak if restructuring has been allowed to happen. SMBLF recently revealed that states would not be waiting for the Federal Government to come and open isolation centres if Nigeria was run as a Federal Republic with federating units standing on their own. According to him, we are experiencing the wages of our sins and we do not even have enough time to correct our mistakes amid the pandemic. The forum, however, added that the Presidential Task…
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba might upset the dressing-room balance if he returns to Juventus, Nicola Amoruso has said. Nicola recently revealed that it will not be wise to sign the player from Mufc because Cristiano Ronaldo is already on a huge contract at the club. According to him, Pogba would be a added value to the squad because he is a champion and he knows the Juve environment very well but the club cannot afford him right now. He added that a move is not likely because the chances of it happening are very slim. His words, “He would…