Liverpool would have gladly exchanged early exits from all cup competitions to win the coveted EPL title if it was offered as a choice at the beginning of the season, Glen Johnson has said. Glen revealed that he does not feel any true fan will lose sleep over their recent exits in cup competition because they are about to win what they have always waited for. According to him, it is still not a bad season even if their recent losses have been very strange and unexpected. He added that the exit was the fault of the Reds because Atletico…
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The Group Managing Director (GMD), NNPC, Mr. Mele Kyari has come out to say that Nigerians should prepare for trouble as the world experiences global oil price crash. Oil prices have fallen to about $32 per barrel while the nation’s federal government 2020 budget was benchmarked at $57 per barrel. Even at the low price, Kyari disclosed that demand for crude has reduced so much that 50 cargoes of Nigeria’s crude have not found buyers. Mele revealed this today at the on-going Consultative Roundtable on the economy in Abuja. In his statement, the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, revealed tha…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Bambam has come out to talk about motherhood. This is coming after the delivery of her daughter, Zendaya. According to her, her sleep has reduced since she gave birth and she currently looks for moments to steal sleep when her baby is calmer. She added that breastfeeding is painful but it has to be her daughter first before the pain. Her words, What do you think?
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to say that the club is working towards giving Bukayo Saka a new contract. The Arsenal academy graduate’s current deal runs out in 2021. According to Arteta, the club is doing everything possible to make it happen and conversations are ongoing. He added that he expects things to be finalized soon. His words, “The club is doing what it has to do and is having conversations,” Arteta said ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City which has since been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. “[Hopefully] we’ll get it resolved.” The…
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Nigerians to be ready for the multiplier effects of the coronavirus that can hamper their socio-economic lives. Speaking at a quarterly session with the media in Asaba today, Okowa revealed that the virus has increased the price of oil in the international market and this has made several industries stop producing. According to him, except quick steps are taken to curb the effects of the virus, states might be unable to pay salaries of workers very soon. He then prayed that the current situation would not be as bad as in 2015 when…
Cool FM, Presenter, Daddy Freeze is quitting the popular Lagos radio station. This will be the end of an era as the OAP has been with the company for 20 years. In a recent clip, he appreciated his loyal followers for following him over the years while he did his thing. He added that he is only saying goodbye to Cool FM, not to radio. His words, “Hi guys I’m Daddy Freeze convener of the free sheepers movement and leader of free nation in Christ, I greet you and bring good tidings. How are you all doing? Cool FM my beautiful…
Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey has come out to say that his club’s Champions League Round of 16-second leg victory vs Liverpool at Anfield was an amazing achievement. The Reds had home ground advantage, but a Marcos Llorente brace and an Alvaro Morata goal stunned them in their stadium. Reacting on social media, Partey tweeted, “An amazing night in Anfield.” Thomas played the entire 120 minutes, having the third-highest number of touches and fourth-highest passes of any Atleti player. The Spanish club were supposed to face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday but it has since been postponed because…
Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has come out to say that the latest attacks and murder of some people in rural communities across the state is down to ignorance and barbaric behavior. Aminu revealed this when he received members of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) led by its Federal Commissioner, Alhaji Bashir Garba, in Katsina on Thursday. According to him, the perpetrators of the crimes are animals and they have zero western or Qur’anic education. He added that he feels sorry for innocent people living with wild animals who only want to wreak havoc…
T’yanna Wallace, daughter of late rapper, Notorious B.I.G has come out to say that she is fed up with being recognized only as his daughter. The upcoming designer revealed this to Page Six at the launch of her clothing line. According to Wallace, she wishes to be recognized for her own personal efforts, not just being his offspring, She added that Biggie’s daughter is not her name and she wants to be referred to as T’yanna Wallace who has a clothing line and is looking to succeed in the business world. Her words, “I don’t like when people say, ‘Oh,…
Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto’o has come to say that Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze is an amazing player that only needs to improve on his goalscoring abilities. Recently asked about what the future holds for Samuel, Eto’o revealed that his quality is obvious but he must start scoring more. According to him, Chukwueze is growing in leaps and bounds and it’s just a matter of time before he gets his big break. He added that as soon as he begins to put the ball in the back of the net for his club and country, he will head straight to the top.…
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that the Nigerian army is a gender-sensitive institution and the right of women are fully respected. He revealed this when the Leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, women are part of the Nigerian army’s focus because they have actively participated in helping the nation’s security. He added that the ladies in the country are always guaranteed the opportunity to show what they can offer the Nigerian army. His words, “I want…
Popular Nollywood actress, Ronke Oshodi has reacted to Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie saying men should never kneel to propose to women. Ronke believes Pete said what he said because he is an old man and it is actually something you would expect him to say. Her simple response, “He is an old man, what do you expect?” What do you think?
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has come out to say that he shushed Pep Guardiola during Sunday’s derby clash because the coach does not deserve his respect. Bruno revealed that he would not be seen making such gesture again but he was forced to act that way because the City boss disrespected him. According to him, Pep said some things to him that made him very angry so he had to react to the disrespect by ridiculing him in front of the fans at Old Trafford. He added that he actually respects Pep and everything he has won because the…
Nollywood legends, Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O Kanayo and Bob Manuel recently received the Veteran Actor of Nigeria (VAN) award. The popular movie star collected this prestigious award recently at the 9th Biennial Lecture event organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Reacting on Instagram, Kenneth wrote, “On the 11th of March, it was a climax for the first actor that acted the first movie that started Nollywood, Kenneth Okonkwo as he was honored with the prestigious award of the Veteran Actor of Nigeria (VAN) by the Actors Guild of Nigeria.” These actors embraced fame after appearing in the Kenneth Nnebue produced…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), State Chairmen Forum has distanced itself from reports saying it passed a vote of confidence on the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole. The forum’s Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lawal Liman, revealed that the rumors are fraudulent and the group never met to pass any vote of confidence on Oshiomhole. According to him, the forum is yet to meet on the problems that have troubled the political party. He added that a meeting ha been scheduled for March 17, 2020, and every issue will be resolved by then. His words, “We have not met, but we…
Borussia Dortmund, sporting director Michael Zorc has called Neymar a very good actor for making Emre Can see red during their UCL clash in Parc des Princes. Speaking on the incident that led to Emre’s dismissal, BvB’s hierarchy were not happy with the decision. According to Zorc, Can only stood up to the Brazilian but his acting skills had to manifest to trigger the red card. He added that Dortmund was to harmless vs PSG going forward and they made the qualification very easy for the French club. His words, “I think the red card was too severe” “Emre stood…
Abuja Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof. Theophilus Lagi recently listed the demands to include more funding for public universities and renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement at a recent press conference in Gwagwalada According to him, the uni teachers are not in support of “the planned forceful imposition of IPPIS on universities” and the FG being unable to pay February 2020 salaries. He added that ASUU also wants FG to declare a five-year State of Emergency in the education sector during which at least 20 percent of the budget and the same percentage of states’ budgets should be allocated…
Popular Nollywood actress and OAP, Destiny Amaka has come out to talk about how the scary coronavirus outbreak all over the world is affecting her. Destiny revealed that she is a virgin and now wants to have good intercourse with a man before the pandemic reaches her. According to her, if everyone will eventually die from the virus, any man that has a crush on her should open so immediately they can get down asap. She added that she wants to experience intercourse with the opposite sex before dying. Her words, “With all this Corona biko if we’re all going to die…
The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has apologized their customers over the current power shortage being experienced in its operational network. Mr. Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications, revealed that the power shortage customers are battling across Nigeria right now is because of low gas supply to electricity generation companies. According to him, the company can only appeal to the customers and urge them to be patient because the situation is beyond their control. He added that the gas shortage has actually restrained the ability of many thermal power stations to generate optimally. His words, “We are appealing to our esteemed…
Popular pundit, John Barnes has nothing against Jadon Sancho joining Liverpool in the summer if he is ready to play a bit-part role in Jurgen Klopp’s team at this stage of his career. Barnes believes Sancho is yet to justify a high price tag so he cannot walk into a Liverpool’s line-up that has Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. According to him, he is still of the school of thought that young players should always try to play high-level football for four-five years before joining a bigger club since it is great for their progression. He added that…