Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has hailed his Ekiti State counterpart and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on his 55th birthday anniversary. In a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan on Sunday, Oyetola praised Fayemi for making use of his office to affect the lives of Ekiti residents positively. According to him, he thanks God for the governor’s life and he wants the most High to continue blessing Dr. Kayode. He added that the Ekiti State governor’s life has been marked by outstanding accomplishments. His words, “As you clock 55 today, I…
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Popular R&B singer, Ne-Yo, has reportedly split from his wife, Crystal Smith after four-years of marriage. Reports have said the couple are no longer together and they have been having problems for some time. A source said, “Crystal left him. She’s had enough.” Currently, on Instagram, Crystal has deleted all the pictures of the singer from her page. Recall that Neyo recently hinted that last year was a rough year in his marriage. His words, “2019 had its bumps and bruises, yes sure,” “But it’s not about the difficulty, it’s about one’s ability to realize when something is worth fighting…
Bayern Munich forward, Thomas Muller has said he is not interested in returning to the Germany squad after coach, Joachim Low rated his chances of a recall as “quite low.” Muller has revealed that he does not want to be involved in any German national team discussion. According to him, he is fully focused on Bayern Munich and winning trophies with them. He added that the draw vs Leipzig was okay even if he would’ve preferred a win. Low said, “The probability [of a recall] is relatively low if everyone is fit. “Thomas has scored a few times in the…
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has come out to break down why it is tough to defeat Boko Haram. He believes it is difficult to wipe out the terrorist group because their leaders and recruiters live in communities and even mingle with the local population. According to him, Boko Haram has survived for several years because of their mode of operation which is the use of propaganda and hardcore ideology. He, however, added that the military has stepped up its efforts in recent years to eradicate the group completely even if the country has been witnessing minimal resurgence lately.…
Queen Elizabeth has told Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to attend the annual Commonwealth Service with the rest of the royals at Westminster Abbey next month. Government reps of the 53 member nations will be present at Westminster Abbey for the one-hour event on the afternoon of March 9 and the Queen wants Harry and Meghan to be a part of it. Recall that Meghan showed up at 2019’s Commonwealth Service with Prince Harry and in 2020, well, it will happen again as she and her husband are expected to fly from Canada to attend the one for 2020. This…
Thiago Alcantara is not happy with Bayern Munich’s performance vs RB Leipzig as they were recently held to a 0-0 home draw. Bayern missed the opportunity to move four points clear of Leipzig at the top of the Bundesliga, even though Hansi Flick’s team were ultimately lucky not to be overtaken by their opponents. According to Thiago, the entire display was not solid enough for the victory and the team needs to improve. He added that the energy was lacking from the players and they all failed to assert their control on the game, which cost them badly. His words,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the lack of progress and worsening security and humanitarian situation in Libya. PMB revealed this at the African Union Peace And Security Council Summit on Situations in Libya and the Sahel in Addis Ababa. According to Buhari, despite the amazing efforts by this Council and the entire African Union, the bad effect of the conflict on the Libyan people, neighbours, the Sahel and the Lake Chad regions is still very alarming. He then asked for urgent action to be taken in the interest of the Libyan people, the region and Africa. His words, “Nigeria…
Nollywood actress and mother of one, Yvonne Jegede was recently blasted by her fans for posting very revealing pictures on social media. Yvonne showed up at the media screening of Emem Isong’s new movie, Special Jollof and wore a two piece short outfit. However, her sitting position while she took pictures did not go down well with fans and they decided to tell her exactly how they felt about it. Her words alongside the pics, “You should be in charge. Whatever you feel you don’t like should go. Look as sexy as you can. Look appealing as much as you…
Roberto Firmino and Luis Suarez are the best strikers in the world, according to ex Brazil player, Kaka. Kaka also believes Firmino and Alisson are the best midfielder and best goalkeeper in the world right about now. According to him, Firmino is not just a striker that stays in the box always, he creates chances for his teammates as well and this has guaranteed his success so far in the Premier League. He added that it is very hard for a club to have a Liverpool-like season in the EPL like the Reds are doing seamlessly. His words, “Alisson is…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he guarantees adequate resource allocation for research and development in the science and technology sector. He shared this at a breakfast meeting of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) organized by the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo in his capacity as Chairperson. According to PMB, technology is boosting Nigeria’s advancement in vital sectors of the economy and he does not intend to take it lightly. He then added that his government is conscious of the importance of science and technology in national development, which…
Nollywood actress, Yemi Alade has come out to say that she was once offered twenty cows by a Kenyan man for her hand in marriage. Yemi shared this recently as she flaunted a picture of herself in Maasai attire. According to her, the man offered the gift but was discouraged by his friend who said she was fat and cannot build houses. Her words, “A Masai Offered Me 20 cows For My hand in Marriage, but his friend said that I am fat😂😂😂 and I can’t build houses!😂😂” “The first and oldest wife’s house is usually the first followed by…
Manchester United midfielder, Fred has talked about what he feels has been holding the club back this season. The former Shakhtar Donetsk player questioned the mentality of the team, saying some players are not always on the same page as others. According to him, the players must talk less in the dressing room and begin to do the talking on the pitch where it matters the most. He added that club manager, Ole is a very good trainer that will only improve since he is still very young. His words, “We need to improve as a group, our group lacks…
Edo State Commissioner for Education, Jimoh Ijegbai, has come out to say that Governor Obaseki’s current achievements will secure a second term for him. Jimoh believes what Edo residents experienced before Obaseki came was a government run by agberos and they completely done with such administrations. According to him, Obaseki is one of the best brains the state has had as governor and he has successfully boosted state revenues thus far. He added that the state is moving in the right direction and the governor is doing well to diversify the economy. His words, “Governor Godwin Obaseki has done three…
Popular Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke just blasted an Internet troll who wanted to know about his marital status. It all happened after the movie star shared a photo of himself posing in a car. The fan simply commented, “Hope you are married.” Replying, Jim wrote that it was a daft question and he should mind his business. See what he wrote, LOL.
Monaco boss, Roberto Moreno has hailed Islam Slimani after his dazzling performance vs Amiens in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game. The Leicester City loanee came off the bench to net the important goal which handed the Monegasques a 2-1 victory against the Unicorns. Speaking after the game, Moreno said Slimani is a great player that complements his other attackers. He added that he was happy with his decisive goal and the performance of the players. His words, “He is a great player, I said it as soon as I arrived in Monaco [December 28]. We have an incredible attack with top-level…
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Dr. Anthony J. V. Obinna, has come out to say that some people in Igboland still love darkness than the light of salvation. Dr. Anthony J. V, revealed this as he preached at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri. According to him, it is sad to see Igbos who are blessed by nature and exposure preferring darkness to the light of faith, business and education. He added that God has blessed Ndigbos in diverse ways, however, pride, arrogance, greed and hatred have eaten deep into their lives. His words, “It is most regrettable…
Popular Instagram model, Lauryn Goodman has come out to say that the father of her unborn child is Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker. Speaking in a recent interview, Goodman said she is finally coming out to reveal his identity because she keeps getting harrassed for his name and she wants the rumors to stop. Her words, “Rumours and gossip are starting to circulate and I’d rather people heard it from the horse’s mouth so I want to stop all the speculation once and for all.” “Kyle Walker and I are expecting a baby in April and it was conceived during…
Brazil legend, Kaka has said Messi can quit Barcelona and he won’t have problems with switching from the La Liga to the EPL. Kaka believes the Argentine’s incredible talents should make such a transition a piece of cake. According to Kaka, the time might have come for Messi to move on and he is sure the split would happen peacefully, with no issues or crises whatsoever. He added that he is fascinated by Messi’s recent saga vs Abidal at the Spanish club. His words, “I think it’s not going to be a problem for him to play in the Premier…
Southeast governors have said they are set to name their own regional security outfit. The governors revealed that it has been in the works for some time and the process actually started last year. According to them, the State Houses of Assembly in the zone is about to pass laws that will legalize the outfit in Nigeria. They added that they have informed the federal government about their plans and will soon send the complete details of the joint security outfit to the appropriate bodies. On the issue of insecurity, Governor Umahi had this to say, “The South East Governors…
Popular singer, Patoranking recently had a back and forth with an online troll on social media. The troll simply urged him to extend his charitable acts to his village. Responding, the singer said he presently trains 150 children from his village from primary to university level and fans should learn to get their fact rights before making comments. His words, “I’m currently taking care of 150 kids in my hometown. And this ranges from primary to secondary and university..so shut up…Ok.” Good to know.