Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit has said his former club should not waste time in appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their next manager. The Gunners are without a coach after the dismissal of Unai Emery weeks back, and interim boss, Freddie Ljungberg has not been convincing with only one win in 4 games ahead of Manchester City’s visit to the Emirate today. According to Petit, Ancelotti has the experience Arsenal needs and he will be the ideal choice. He added that even if he wanted Vieria after Emery left, his choice changed once Napoli fired Carlo. His words, “Ancelotti would be, right…
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A Yoruba Intelligentsia Group, Voice of Reason, VOR, has reacted to the current challenges in Nigeria and concluded that anarchy is looming. The group urged Muhammadu Buhari to consider history and the future in any action his government is presently taking. According to them, the country is slowing turning into a place where human rights are abused and disregard for court orders is practiced. VOR added that Buhari should convince his people that he believes in democracy. Their recent statement read, “The country may soon become the Hobbesian State of Nature if the abuse of human rights, assaults on Judiciary…
Hollywood celebrities turned up to mark Diddy‘s birthday and it was a colorful ceremony. The rapper clocked 50 on November 4th and decided to host a lavish party, inviting the heavyweights in the music industry. The stars showed up in lovely dresses at his Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles. Jay Z and Kanye were also seen chatting despite their recent clashes. See pictures, HBD in arrears Diddy.
Mikel Arteta has played a major role in my successes at Manchester City but I will let him leave if that is what he wants, Pep Guardiola has said. Arteta, who has been Pep’s right-hand man during the numerous achievements for City, has been linked with his former club, Arsenal who recently sacked their manager, Unai Emery. According to Pep, even if he wants Arteta to stay, he will stop him and make him feel uncomfortable if he wanted to leave. His words, “[He has] a lot [of influence],” “He is part of the huge success we had. An important…
Ex-minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has rubbished reports that say he has joined All Progressives Congress, APC. The fluent director of Media and Publicity, GEJ’s Campaign Organization, also told the people behind the rumor that he would rather die than join APC. He added that that APC is a filthy, rat-infested sinking ship. His words on Facebook, “The suggestion that I have joined the APC is not only false but it is also deeply insulting. Those that are peddling this fake news should bury their heads in shame. “With what we have witnessed over the last 5 years I…
Popular singer, Davido has revealed how disappointed he is in his fans and lovers of Wizkid. A particular Wizkid fan recently accused Davido and his family of using his late mother for money ritual and David Adeleke was having none of that. It all started when a Davido fan insulted Wizkid’s mum by calling her an illiterate. The pained Wizkid fan immediately tweeted, “They did not use Wizkid’s mother for rituals unlike Davido’s mother.” Davido then reacted with these words, “Davido FC Wizkid FC, has it gotten to this ! Bull shit disappointed in both my fans and his! Nonsense.”…
Cardi B just went all the way with her birthday gift to her husband, Offset. In a recent 2 minutes she shared on Instagram, she presented a gift of $500,000 kept in a fridge to her hubby. According to her, her man has everything and she was confused on what to get for him, so she had to just spoil him with something. She added that after this gift, Offset should not expect a Christmas gift from her. Before she opened the fridge to unveil it, she said, “You got every car. You got every jewelry. You got everything. You…
Ex-Senate President, David Mark has begged Nigerians to use the coming Christmas season to pray for peace, progress and political stability in Nigeria. David, in a statement signed by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, disclosed that divine intervention would aid Nigeria to overcome its current security, socio-economic and political issues. He asked every citizen to put Nigeria first because we can only conquer our problems together. His words, “Nigeria needs divine intervention to conquer her problems” “I am very optimistic that with fervant prayers, commitment and honesty of purpose, the nation can surmount the present challenges once and for all.”
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard is not happy with his attacking players because they fail to take responsibility and break down teams that sit deep to defend in the EPL. The Blues were poor and wasteful vs Bournemouth during their recent defeat, which is no improvement since their losses vs West Ham and Everton. Speaking recently, Lampard urged Tammy Abraham, Christian Pulisic and Willian and co to step up and carve out goals against defensive teams. His words, “I don’t think that’s a training ground thing. It is more an on-pitch thing because there is talent in that room that can…
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has come out to beg anyone she might’ve offended in the past. According to her, they should not seek revenge and take her life because that would mean killing her entire family. She added that she made a 2018 New Year’s resolution to stop being rude to people and she has done her best to not go astray. Her words, “I am on bent knees pls, if I have Offended you find a place in your heart to forgive me and to who ever might have offended me too, I swear to God I don forgive…
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Malam Sabo Nanono has said the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is still suffering because no effort is in place to recapitalize it despite several pronouncements in the past. Malam Sabo disclosed this as he spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. According to him, it is sad to see a bank that should help Nigerian farmers suffering with no solution in sight. He added that it is high time we realized that the agricultural sector is a vital contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). His words, “The plan was never…
Wales manager and Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs has blasted Anthony Martial for his performance in Mufc’s recent 1-1 draw vs Everton on Sunday. The Frenchman was the striker for Man United but he looked off and could only get one shot off target throughout the match. While admitting that Martial is definitely capable of scoring goals, Ryan was not happy with Martial’s lack of energy and desire vs Everton. His words, “He is talented, and he’s not a bad kid, but the problem he has is that he looks lethargic all the time. He looks casual, as if he’s…
Former BBNaija housemate, Tobi Bakre has listed 3 things that every human being can achieve on their own. According to him, these things are Confidence, Contentment, and Happiness. Having his say on Instagram, Tobi added that even if life is tough, humans have to enjoy and always focus on the good. He added that life is a journey not a destination. His words, “Confidence, Happiness, Contentment, 3 things you can only achieve on your own. It’s never an easy ride. There will be trying times and moments of failure. But life is a journey not a destination. Enjoy it all.…
FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has said the ban placed on commercial tricycle operators to specific parts of the city was a very hard decision for the FCT government. Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, in a recent statement, said Muhammad revealed this during the presentation of the FCT’s 2020 statutory budget to the joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees. According to Muhammad, a lot of roads in Federal Capital City are expressways, so they just cannot allow the presence of commercial tricycles and motorcycles. He added that FCT was proposing to spend…
Arsenal caretaker manager, Freddie Ljungberg has told Arsenal’s board that a decision must be taken on their next appointment soon because the team keeps sinking into poorer form. Freddie watched his boys lose easily at home against Manchester City, leaving him with only one victory from his 5 games in charge. Ljungberg, who is currently working without a proper coaching staff after the backroom team of sacked boss Unai Emery left along with the Spaniard, believes an appointment has to be made as soon as possible to salvage the situation. His words, “I’ve said to them [the board] they need…
Jamaican singer, Stefflon Don was recently dragged into a Twitter exchange where she disclosed what she wants from her man, Burna Boy on her birthday. Stef who clocked 28 yesterday, December 14, revealed that all she wants as a birthday gift is good sex from Burna Boy. She added that Burna already bought her some things, but she is not materialistic. See the exchange, LOL.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono has said Federal Government’s closure of the Nigerian border does not go against the free trade agreement in the West African sub-region. Sabo, who disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, said the border closure is meant to protect Nigeria and Nigerians from the bad activities which occur at the borders. According to him, Free trade does not mean we should make the country a dumping ground for all kinds of importations. He added that closing the border is the only way to get the solution we need. His words, “Free trade…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Red Bull Salzburg, Erling Haaland has concluded on his next destination when he quits Austria. Both men from Norway know each other from their time at Molde and rumor has it that Ole flew to Austria to have a discussion with the youngster on Friday. Reports have it that Erling has chosen Mufc ahead of other potential destinations like Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Everton, Ole simply said Haaland has decided and we will find out. His words, “I don’t comment on those speculations,” “[Haaland]…
Tade Ogidan’s movie titled “Gold Statue” and its lead actor, Gabriel Afolayan won big at the 11th edition of the Best Of Nollywood awards held at the Coronation Hall inside the Kano State Government House on Saturday, December 14. During the ceremony, Tade Ogidan’s film was named Movie of the Year while Gabriel Afolayan won the award for the Best Actor. “Gold Statue” also earned the award for the movie with the best use of sound as well as the director of the year. Other winners at the awards ceremony were Ebele Okaro, Deyemi Okanlawon, Kunle Afolayan, and Hadiza Gabon.…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has shared his reaction to Governor Godwin Obaseki and Philip Shaibu saying he taught them everything they are executing right now in the state, including the battle vs godfatherism. Oshiomhole, who had his say in a TV programme said he never thought them the violence he sees today in the state. He added that he also never taught them how to lose elections since he has always been a winner. His words, “I have read them several saying that I thought them all they are doing today. This is…