Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has come out to say that he has zero plans for surprises with his tactics vs Liverpool in the UCL. Diego Simeone revealed that a surprise will not be a trick in his book against Jurgen Klopp’s team but he is still confident that his tried and tested methods can seal qualification for his club. According to him, Liverpool already knows what to expect from Atletico so his boys just need to start well and maintain the momentum from the first leg. He added that the UCL game will demand top football from every player…
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has come out to say that the Federal Government is fully committed to getting 100 million Nigerians out of abject poverty. Abubakar revealed this in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Minister on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, empowering the citizens with microloans for enhancing small scale business activities shows the deliberate efforts from the federal government to lift the people out of poverty. He added that the current administration has also provided an enabling atmosphere…
Popular socialite, Hushpuppi has blasted the dethronement of Muhammad Sanusi II, who was thrown out of office as Emir of Kano on Monday, March 9. Reacting to the recent development, Hush revealed that the removal of the Emir is the beginning of the end of Nigeria. According to him, the fact that the governor who initiated it was caught on camera collecting bribe makes everything worse. He added that until Nigeria is taken from the hands of old, corrupt and manipulative politicians, things will not get better. His words, “Seriously, yesterday’s historic event of the Emir’s removal by a governor…
Harry Maguire is doing an amazing job as Manchester United captain, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has said. Bissaka believes the Red Devils’ defensive unit has been solid enough to raise the optimism of the fans and manager in recent games. According to him, Maguire has stepped into the captain role nicely because he has what it takes to be the leader of the team. He added that Bruno Fernandes has also brought goals and assists to Mufc and he is a very confident footballer. His words, “The captain has one main job: be a leader for the team. “Harry’s stepped in to…
Nigeria Football Federation 2nd vice-president, Shehu Dikko has come out to say that ex-sports minister, Solomon Dalung is giving the NFF a bad name during his tenure as minister. The federation has received lots of petitions and has endured lots of corruption investigations and court summons during Dalung’s reign at the top office of Nigerian sports and it is becoming a cause of concern for fans and sportsmen in the country. According to Shehu, Dalung cannot accuse the NFF of misappropriation of funds because he received the breakdown from the federation and is only trying to tarnish the image of football body.…
Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama has very important advice for her fans. The movie star wants her followers to always remember to never define themselves by the way they are perceived by the world. According to her, Nigerians should not be conforming to what society says about them. Her words, “Do not let Anyone Define ULadies/ Gentlemen/ Dolls/Guys…Our Roots have already done that in the most Complicated waysU can change that We are all infinitely complex Beings, We should not be our Jobs/Diagnoses/etc Always define yourself in a Realistic/Expansive way so that we clearly see when others are trying to Define us in…
Manchester United cannot afford a long wait to win the EPL title again like Liverpool, Darren Fletcher has said. Fletcher believes Man Utd can get themselves back into contention within the next 2 to 3 years because they can capitalize on Pep and Klopp quitting their present jobs in the nearest future. According to him, he does not see the current Liverpool and City managers remaining with their clubs in the next two or three years and that will be the period for Mufc to challenge for the EPL title and possibly win it. He added that the bar to…
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has blasted southeast governors for taking too much time to set up a security outfit to protect their people. Nnamdi Kanu revealed that the southeast governors should know by now they must not depend on the Federal Government to safeguard the people of South East and Biafrans in other states. According to him, it is funny that everyone is reacting now because he has been fighting against the insecurity issues since 2012 but he and his people we called miscreants that deserve to be shot at sight. He added that it…
Popular author, Chimamanda Adichie has been named as the most influential women in Africa by Forbes. Their recent list was released recently during a summit in South Africa. Famous actress, Lupita Nyong’o also made the list from the entertainment field. Forbes added that the list will be the first African compilation that concentrated on several sectors like business, politics, media, science, sports, and public life. Other renowned personalities in the list were Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Ellen Johnson, Fatou Bensouda among others. Congrats to them.
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has hailed the fans for their amazing support during Monday’s 4-0 EPL victory vs Aston Villa. He revealed this on Instagram just after the win. According to him, it was a massive 3 points for LCFC and the players absolutely loved it. He added that the fans must be appreciated for their patience and cheering before the goals started coming. His words, “Massive win yesterday. Love it foxes,” “A big thanks to our fans at KP for being patient and cheering until the goals started popping.”
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has warned Mr. Femi Falana to not confuse the public with “myopic views.” Abubakar revealed this in a statement issued today by Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Minister in Abuja. According to him, the weird statement by Falana on the process of disbursement and use of recovered stolen funds based on the provisions of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission Act and Section 153 (1) (n) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 only depicted an hasty…
Popular singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has blasted the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi for not supporting the Goodluck Jonathan government. On Instagram, the rapper wrote about how funny it is for governor who was caught on camera stealing public funds to be able to dethrone an Emir. According to him, Sanusi is paying the price for leading those that went against GEJ during his corrupt case with zero evidence. He added that the former Emir is facing real corruption now and he can only wish him goodluck. His words, “Dear Sanusi Lamido, a corrupt man caught stuffing dollars into his…
The Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora has come out to say that the Federal government might soon alter its approach towards preventing, detecting and treating coronavirus. Speaking at the Nigeria Institute for Medical Research, NIMR, Mamora revealed that the approach has become imperative after the second confirmed case which showed no clinical symptoms at the time he was diagnosed. According to him, handshaking, hugging or kissing should be avoided by all means right now and all types of travels to countries with high cases are not advised. He added that personal hygiene is important for citizens to…
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane do not deeply dislike in any way, John Aldridge has said. Reports have kept saying both African footballers are always at loggerheads but John believes it is mere rumors and there is no truth in it. According to him, the people that watch the 2 players every week will know it is all a lie because they keep creating goals for each other on a consistent basis in Europe and the EPL. He added that he sees them combining well to overpower Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the UCL. His words, “I’m pretty sure, as…
Popular Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale has come out to talk about her journey to becoming a movie star. The movie star revealed that if reincarnation really exists, she would return to this world as an actor. According to her, her dad was a retired principal and her mother was a retired headmistress which prompted them to want her to be a teacher as well but the desire never came to work in a school since they were not paid well. She added that she eventually had to live with her older sister in Ibadan before her journey to becoming an actress started.…
Spurs manager, Jose Mourinho has promised to win a trophy at Tottenham because he does not plan to make Tottenham his first club without silverware. Mourinho believes he will do what he has done at his previous clubs at his current club even if the team is presently in a tough situation. According to him, it has never been about Jose winning but him helping his players to achieve great things for the club they play for. He added that momentum might not be his friend right now but the Tottenham players deserve something special. His words, “I believe Tottenham…
A political pressure group, Igbo for President Solidarity Congress, IPSC, has urged the people of all walks of life to back the Igbo ethnic nationality to deliver the country’s President in 2023. The group revealed that in the next election cycle, it is only fair for the South-East zone to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor as they have waited for so long. According to its national stakeholders’ meeting on Monday, IPSC President, Dr. Olukayode Oshinariyo, the time is here for Nigerians to abandon every political leanings and support the Igbos in their fight to finally take over the top office…
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo is celebrating his mum, Martina Ighalo, who is a year older today. Flaunting a cute picture of himself posing with her, he wrote, “Happy birthday to my Sweet Mum.” See the picture, Lovely.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele has come out to defend the recent loan approval of $22.5bn granted to the Muhammadu Buhari government. Opeyemi, speaking at his Iyin Ekiti country home, said the approval was not given because of political patronage as being misconstrued, but it is meant to save Nigeria’s economy from falling into recession. According to him, the N10.8 trillion 2020 budgetary provision by the Buhari-led administration was designed in a way that would prevent recession of any kind. He added that the main issue should be if there are plans in…
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s best signing of the last decade, Danny Murphy has said. He, however, believes an exit could be in the works because players will always move in the end. According to Danny, Salah definitely represents Liverpool’s finest piece of transfer business in the modern era because he is a unique footballer. He added that the way the Egyptian netted so many goals despite not being a striker so quickly is simply sensational. His words, “Mo Salah is a unique player. “To score this many goals so quickly from that wide position is sensational. “To compare him to…