The Federal Government has said it does not intend to stop Nigerians from travelling to China or any other nation that is currently battling the coronavirus. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, revealed this as he spoke to newsmen briefly after a meeting of the inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral committee on coronavirus held at the Ministry of Health, Abuja. According to him, instead of imposing a travel ban, a travel advisory would be available to help Nigerians who want to visit China to do so without any health risks. According to him, it is tough to ban people from…
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Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has revealed a shocking detail about her previous marriage on social media. The movie star had her say when a troll told her by saying she did not do enough to keep her former husband. It all started when she flaunted a picture of herself on a movie set with actor Freddie Leonard. In the pic, Yvonne was seen standing close to Freddie at a dining table and fanning him while he dined. Reacting, the troll wrote that her ex would not have left her if she treated him like that. The actress immediately clapped back by…
Ex U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper, Brad Friedel has said Gio Reyna’s rise at Borussia Dortmund has been quicker than expected. Gio, son of ex SMNT star Claudio Reyna and former U.S. women’s national team midfielder Danielle Egan, made the move to Borussia Dortmund last year after breaking through with New York City FC’s academy. Speaking recently, Brad revealed that he feels Reyna is currently on the right path towards getting to an elite level. He added that Reyna is making American football proud with his current displays at the current club. His words, “The emergence has happened so quick…
The President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State, Chief Solomon Ogbonna has begged the State Government to act on safety measures at markets to prevent more fire outbreaks and loss of lives and property. He revealed this in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during his visit with his executive to Martins Street market today. According to him, the losses would’ve been bearable if it was just properties but human beings were not losing their lives as well. He added that something must be done immediately to make sure the Central Market of the whole of Africa does…
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akinsanya, has finally talked about why she quit her marriage despite having a newborn son. The movie star revealed that her marriage was hellish and she could not take it anymore. According to her, she left her husband because she had to run from death to protect her child. Bimbo added that she also had to flee so she will not become a murderer. Her words, “I left that marriage when my son was just 3 months old you think it was easy to make that decision? No. I left early cos I didn’t want to die, I…
Liverpool will lift the EPL title and match Arsenal’s Invincibles because the teams in the league currently are not good enough to stop them, Robert Pires has said. The Arsenal legend believes Liverpool can surpass his former club’s achievement of going unbeaten this season on their way to winning the EPL because the standard of the league has clearly dropped. According to him, everything is going well for the league leaders right now and very few people will disagree that the league is theirs. He added that he feels people would compare this Liverpool team and Arsenal’s invincibles even if…
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Femi Adesina has come out to say that if the country dies, then hatred killed her. Femi believes hatred has eaten deep into our politics and all he sees is politicians hating each other for no legit reason. According to him, he has decided to never inherit anybody’s enemy because our political system is simply filled with people who hate Nigeria, its leadership and even themselves. He added that politicians must learn to stay away from those who want them to hate people they hate, because they will only be killing…
Popular radio presenter, Toolz has jumped on social media to celebrate her 4th traditional wedding anniversary. Flaunting a picture with her hubby, Tunde Demuren, the OAP prayed for many more beautiful years together. According to her, she cannot believe that it is 4 years already as everything seems like yesterday. She added that she prays for their marriage to set an example for their kids. Her words, “Happy Tradiversary Papi. Can’t believe we’re 4 years down! See the smile on my face cos money is involved. May God continue to be with us; may we be saying #TSquareForever for as long as we…
Unai Emery has come out to blame Arsenal fans for his sack by focusing on him and ignoring other obvious problems at the club. The ex PSG coach, however, admitted that the team was clearly not playing well under him and there was no sign of improvement. According to him, having four captains also brought the club bad results but he has decided to hold on to the positives during his reign as manager at the London club. He added that his replacement, Arteta fits perfectly as the new boss because he is an ex-player that understands the club. His…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government’s goals of making Nigeria safe and secure can be achieved if every Nigerian put their differences aside, unite and cooperate. Buhari revealed this when the 2019 National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Awardees visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the task of nation-building is tough and Nigerians must make sure they are more productive because that would aid a prosperous economy. He added that the youths must keep working together to build the Nigeria we all dream of. His words, “I am delighted to welcome the recipients of the 2019 National…
Popular singer, and his girlfriend, Temi Otedola recently marked 3 years of being together as a couple. Temi jumped on Instagram to flaunt a beautiful picture of them together and it is surely a delight to see. She wrote, “3 years .” See the picture, Lovely.
Juventus winger, Douglas Costa has come out to say that ex-manager, Pep Guardiola asked him if he was prepared to learn how to play football when they spoke on the phone ahead of his move from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015. Douglas revealed that the current City boss told him that he had a plan for his career and he immediately accepted. According to him, his time at Bayern was sad but Pep made the biggest difference in his growth. He added that the Bayern team was one of the strongest he has ever played in. His words, “Guardiola was the…
Ex Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan a.k.a GEJ has expressed concerns over the increasing insecurity in the nation. Speaking to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Bayelsa, GEJ said it is sad to see citizens becoming victims of the widespread insecurity in Nigeria. According to him, he is bothered about the fate of ordinary Nigerians who are less protected and can be easily harmed when insecurity strikes. He, however, added that Nigeria will eventually get over the problems it presently faces. Speaking on a soldier that died recently while protecting him, “That young man wouldn’t have died, the way he did,…
Amazon owner and world’s richest human, Jeff Bezos has added $13 Billion to his fortune in only 15 minutes, sealing his spot as the richest human being alive. After a recent Amazon news release for the fourth quarter showed that sales increased by 21 percent during the holiday quarter on Thursday, it boosted the stock by about 12% to $2,100 after-hours trading, adding $12.8 billion to Jeff’s already hefty fortune in about 15 minutes. At the present price, Bezos traded places with Bill Gates for the title of the richest person in the World in recent months. He is currently…
Ex-Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has said Mesut Ozil is below the top players at the moment and he has failed to remain consistent in the EPL. Emery believes he is so unpredictable that sometimes he affects the game positively and other times, he goes missing. According to him, Ozil is currently looking for his identity at the club and he trusts Arteta to improve the team and players in the nearest future. He added that he has received offers since he left Arsenal but he is still doing all he can to remain calm and not rush into anything. His…
President of Delta Progressives, Mr. Ogagaoghene Otikpo has praised Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the ongoing South-South Enlightenment and Engagement Forum being organized by NEXIM Bank in Asaba, Delta State. Otikpo believes this move would boost export trade in the Niger Delta Region. According to him, the forum is a platform to do several businesses that would aid foreign trade in the state and he fully backs it. He added that his group is willing the support the governor in his quest to take the state’s economy to greater heights. What do you think?
Popular Basketball star, Lebron James has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with a new tattoo, days after the LA Lakers legend lost his life in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and 9 others in Calabasas, California. James paid celebrity tattoo artist, Vanessa Aurelia a visit recently to get the new ink. As he trained in the Lakers training facility in El Segundo today, photographers captured the stunning tattoo. It still appears fresh, but it has a black mamba shape, and that was the nickname Kobe was popular for. He also added a “Kobe for life.” inscription. See picture,…
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has come out to say that he is banking on the support of the fans during their upcoming match vs Chelsea in the EPL. The Nigerian believes the fans must be ready to back them against Chelsea because they must take advantage of playing at home to win the game. According to him, Leicester has worked extremely hard to be where they are right now but they cannot afford to relax at this crucial point in the season. He added that Chelsea would be a difficult opponent but City must continue sealing maximum points to…
Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has praised the military for its battles against Boko Haram insurgents. He revealed this as he visited 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali. According to him, the military has brought back hope to the lives of people living in the state. He thanked the military for doing everything possible to maintain peace and tranquility in the North-East. He then added that his government would keep supporting the security agencies in the state to free his region from Boko Haram and its attacks.
The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo was recently denied visa by the Lagos office of the United States Embassy. The reason for this development is still unknown but he was told that he was not qualified for visa renewal and asked to try again. Reports have said Oyedepo caused a scene at their office as he was adamant that he never violated any rules or committed any crime that will deny him a visa renewal. Rumor has it that when the pastor told his bodyguards to get his phones so he…