Popular singer, Seun Kuti has come out to blast a woman who recently alleged that her twin brothers got arrested at Fela’s Shrine for fighting and spent 6 years in jail. Seun slammed the lady for her comments and revealed that her accusations were a lie. According to him, Fela’s name keeps getting abused and her allegations are crap since he grew up in the shrine and he has no Kiri Kiri record. He added that the lady’s brothers are robbers and they received the right punishment. His words, “See all these Lies by these idiots. Fela Name don full…
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Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has come out to say that Lionel Messi’s consistency makes him a better player than Diego Maradona. Pique believes Maradona is also a historic player but he prefers Messi because he keep doing it continuously. According to him, Lionel has been standing out for 15 years and that sets him apart from the rest. He added that it is currently scarce to find players that display the same kind of consistency in today’s game. His words, “Maradona was a unique player in the history of football, he went through Barca and Napoli, he will be remembered…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has promised to improve campaigns against the use of paracetamol by some Nigerians to cook their meals. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye revealed this in Abuja recently. According to her, NAFDAC knew about the practice in December 2019 and it really has to stop because it is strictly a medicine that is used to relieve pains. She added that the habit of cooking with Paracetamol tablet is a sign of the high level of illiteracy among several Nigerians. His words, “When I got to know about…
Popular singer, Simi has jumped on social media to write about feminism. Simi believes feminism makes many men feel so vulnerable because they love being the superior gender. According to her, she has several female friends who do not support feminism because they believe feminists are bitter and it is very sad since they just have to do their part. She added that feminism is simply fighting for the female right to choose and be what they want. Her words, “Feminism makes many men feel so vulnerable, because you find that society that gave you your “superiority card” is starting to know…
Ex Napoli midfielder, Ottavio Bianchi has come out to say that comparing Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi is like comparing Picasso to Mozart. Ottavio believes both players should not be compared because they played in different times. According to him, the comparisons are unnecessary and they all need to be appreciated for blessing the world of football instead of fans engaging in needless arguments. He added that it has been an absolute pleasure to watch them on the pitch. His words, “I played with [Enrique Omar] Sivori, an impressive Argentine left-footer, I trained Diego [Maradona] and I would have loved…
The Ogun government has come out to say that it would ensure Amotekun is not politicized when its bill is eventually passed into law. Ogun state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Gbolahan Adeniran, revealed this during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Amotekun bill, held at the state House of Assembly complex in Abeokuta. According to him, the recruitment system for the security outfit would be very rigorous that it would be very hard to hijack for any political reasons. He added that Amotekun would guarantee the training of personnel and teachings on how they must remain respectful to Nigerians. His…
Davido‘s brother, Adewale Adeleke is definitely enjoying his marriage. He recently jumped on Instagram to reveal that he is presently enjoying the favor that comes with marriage and his blessing has increased since he got married to his wife. According to him, he is a testimony of he who finds a wife has found a good thing and obtained favor from the Lord and he understands the adage clearly now. He added that he thanks God for her every day. His words, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing & obtains favor from the lord! Proverbs 18:22. The…
Ajax midfielder, Hakim Ziyech has said Chelsea coach, Lampard is the main reason behind his decision to join Stamford Bridge. Ziyech revealed that Lampard played a major role in the transfer as they were in discussion for a long time. According to him, he is happy and proud to sign for the London club and he cannot wait to play his first match for Chelsea. He added that CFC is a top club playing in big competitions and he also likes their style of play on the pitch. His words, “[Lampard had] a big role. We had a lot of…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Aare Ona of Yoruba land, Iba Ganiu Adams have come out to say that there is no going back on establishment and operations of Amotekun as a security outfit in the state and the South West region. They spoke at a public hearing on a law to amend the Lagos State Neigbourhood Safety Corps Agency Law, 2019, aimed at establishing “Amotekun Corps” in Lagos State, held at the state House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. According to Gani, the Yoruba race has spoken and the outfit is definitely here to…
Popular businesswoman, Dencia has blasted Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyong’o after she won 2 awards at the NAACP Image Awards which held over the weekend. Lupita Nyong’o, who was nominated in four categories, won 2 of the awards, which included Best Actress for the movie “US” and Outstanding Literary Work Children for the book Sulwe. Reacting, Dencia jumped on Instagram to write that she deserves an award for inspiring Lupita’s book. She added that she is happy to be an inspiration to others. Her words, “Looks like Whitenicious helped you win an award. I’m glad Africans like yourself can capitalize off a brand…
Arsenal player, Eddie Nketiah has come out to reveal why he decides to mark every goal he scores with his “phone call” celebration. His goals always make him fake a call and he did just that after netting in his team’s 3-2 victory vs Everton. According to him, he began to celebrate that way even before breaking into the first team so it is not just something he started newly. He added that he stuck with it because his friends love it. His words, “It’s just a little phone call! In pre-season Arsenal Media came up with a little thing…
Mrs Jema Iheme, state Coordinator, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has come out to say that the board has approved 9 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres in Ebonyi for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jema revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abakaliki. According to her, every centre can accommodate between 200 and 220 candidates for a section of the exam and it will be conducive enough. She added that every section will last 120 minutes and there will be 3 sections per day on examination day. His words,…
Popular singer, AdekunleGold has come out to advise parents to raise their children properly. The singer jumped on Twitter recently to teach parents on proper child upbringing and his view has attracted lots of reactions. According to him, parents have to take responsibility for the actions of their male kids and the habit of stereotyping their lifestyle with the famous saying “boys will be boys” must stop. He added that allowing boys to do whatever because it is their nature is simply a lazy parenting strategy. His words, “Boys will be boys” is a lazy parenting strategy. If you have…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has come out to say that deliberations by the Nigeria Senate on a bill that seeks to establish an agency that would see to the rehabilitation, de-radicalisation, and integration of repentant Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria is rather unfortunate. The bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Yobe East senatorial district, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, was read on the floor of the Senate recently. According to PANDEF national chairman, AVM Idongesit Nkanga, he does not understand the reasoning behind the establishment of the agency and FG should avoid treating the Boko Haram insurgents with soft hands.…
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes is a mix between Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastian Veron, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said. Ole believes the Portuguese is a big personality in his group and his confidence has been top-notch since his debut for the club. According to him, Bruno Fernandes is quicker than he looks and he is very happy to have him as a player. He added that beating Watford is a very good victory and clean sheet for the club but the players must not relax ahead of the next match. His words, “He has come in and given everyone…
Ex-National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief George Moghalu has come out to talk about how he is sure that the Igbo geopolitical zone is not marginalized under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. Moghalu used the opportunity to urge his kinsmen to begin to build bridges across Nigeria for the 2023 presidency. According to him, he has facts to prove that Igbos are not marginalized and one clear one is the remarkable infrastructural development in the South East since Buhari took charge. He added that Buhari’s government has shown no sign of pushing Igbos aside, else he wouldn’t…
Popular Tennis player, Serena Williams has talked about the challenges of motherhood. She revealed this as she flaunted a picture of herself cradling her daughter, Olympia, as she slept. According to her, being a working mum is difficult and she feels exhausted and stressed out most of the time. She, however, added that she has no choice but to continue because she is super proud of mothers who go through daily stress without stopping. Her words, “I am not sure who took this picture but Working and being a mom is not easy. I am often exhausted, stressed, and then…
Liverpool defender, Andy Robertson has come out to say that he regrets the clash he had with Lionel Messi in last season’s UCL 2nd leg at Anfield. Robertson has said he does not like seeing th exchange he had with the Argentine maestro even if he only acted in accordance with the tensed atmosphere. According to him, he respects Messi and Barcelona and he reacted out of character because it was a very huge night for Liverpool. He added that Liverpool supporters love the edge and the players love representing them in that manner on the pitch in all games.…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle have accused Buckingham Palace of bias towards them. The couple believe that her majesty, the Queen of England is not the sole owner of the word “royal,” all over the globe so she has no right to order them to stop using the “Sussex Royal” brand from Spring 2018. However, according to Harry and Meghan, even if the government and the queen do not own the word, they have decided to stop using the title. They added that they will continue to need effective security to protect them and…
Sen. Istifanus Gyang has begged his colleagues in the Senate to reject the bill seeking the establishment of an agency for the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram terrorists and bandits. He revealed this in the National Assembly, made the call in a statement by Mr Musa Ashoms, his Special Adviser on Media and Protocol, which was made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today. According to him, such bill will have clear negative implications for the security of Nigeria and should be avoided. He added that passing the bill was going to incentivize terrorism and wreak havoc…