U.S. based illustrator, Lotanna Odunze, popularly known as Sugabelly, has come out to say Pete Edochie is a bad actor. Lotanna said the veteran actor keeps playing the same role, and acting is not all about quoting proverbs. She added that Nigerians will not see this because he is an old man and should be respected. Her words on Twitter, “Pete Edochie is a really bad actor.” “He’s been playing the same role his entire life. Acting isn’t quoting proverbs. But Nigerians live and die by seniority so the older he gets, the less anybody is able to point this…
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Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ditched the “Your Excellency” title, saying it stands for an authoritarian disposition on the people. He revealed this decision in a statement he signed and issued on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Mr. Babajide who now wants to be addressed as “Mr. Governor” said the title of ‘Your Excellency’ has an arrogance taste to it that he wants to do away with. His words, “In the last five months that I have been privileged to exercise the mandate freely given to me by the great and hardworking people of Lagos State, it has come to…
Former Manchester United player, Gary Neville has said Arsenal star, Granit Xhaka must be ready to accept fan criticism. Arsenal recently stripped Xhaka of the captaincy after his angry response to being booed by his own supporters in a recent Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Reacting, Neville believes the new generation players must learn to grow thick skin to handle the intense scrutiny they are placed under every week. His words, “All’s fair in love and war,” “[In games] against Liverpool they were singing about my mum. I wasn’t happy but it didn’t bother me. I was booed for…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has come out to say that he cannot pray for his enemy. According to Yul, he just does not see the sense in wishing you well when you wish him bad. He said he will simply wish you what you wish him so the equation can be balanced. His words, Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra state Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last…
Public affairs analyst, Leonard Anyogo has come out to say that Nigerians are internationally painted in bad image internationally despite their tremendous contributions in the positive development of these abroad countries. Leonard revealed this as he had his say on the wrong treatment Nigerians receive abroad. According to him, the time has come for Nigerians abroad to make the world know how indispensable they are. He added that it is up to us to change the bad narrative. His words, “So many great Nigerians in different fields making marks of positive history.” “I have constantly put our dear Nigeria in…
Manchester United player, Ashley Young has said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is like Sir Alex Ferguson and he shares some similarities with the legendary manager. Ole took over at Old Trafford after the sack of Jose Mourinho, which makes him the 4th full-time boss since Ferguson’s departure. The man from Norway played his part in Fergie’s success during his career as a player, winning 12 total trophies during his Man Utd career, most famously the 1998-99 Champions League, and Young has now said they are quite identical. His words, “Since he came in it was like the boss had walked back…
Popular businesswoman, Dencia has jumped on Twitter to share business advice with her African followers. According to her, the government is doing their best and life abroad is more difficult than in Africa. She said she cannot live in Europe full time for $1 million but she will live in Africa for $100. Comparing Africa to other continents, Dencia believes Africa is better. She said even if the British Queen is there for a long time, no one refers to her as a dictator, but they blast African leaders every chance they get. Her words, “Airports are messed up too,…
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has said that crude oil and refined petroleum products valued at $41.9 billion were stolen from Nigeria in one decade, from 2009 to 2018. In a recent statement released in Abuja titled “Stemming the Increasing Cost of Oil Theft to Nigeria,” NEITI said Nigeria lost $38.5 billion on just crude theft, $1.56 billion on domestic crude and another $1.8 billion on refined petroleum products between 2009 and 2018. NEITI then urged the government to boost efforts to tackle oil theft, since the income from stolen crude would have assisted in the reduction of budget…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has failed to reveal too much on potential January signings at the club, insisting it is always best to sign in the summer. The Red Devils have been poor this season, they are 10th place in the EPL right now after facing 4 defeats in 11 matches. This has prompted calls for Ole to boost his squad with January signings but the manager has said the priority is to get the players fit and reach the next round of the UEL. His words, “The priority now is to get the players fit and get…
Popular comedian, Alibaba has shared what he did to a man who believes prayer is all that is required for success. Alibaba said this same man had issues later and reached out to him, but he simply told him that they should pray about it. The hilarious host then added that faith without work is dead. His words, ”Go argue with your “faith without work” is dead. _ Some months back I posted that faith without works is dead. One of my guys, a very strong CHRISTIAN, replied that I should stop teaching people to ignore prayer. He told me…
The Peoples Democratic Party has said Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and his campaign’s Director-General, Smart Adeyemi, plotted the arrest and detention of Dino Melaye before the November 16 polls. PDP revealed that the plot was allegedly hatched during a meeting at the Government House. A statement from Dino’s media aide, Gideon Ayodele, yesterday disclosed that the governor and Adeyemi alongside other APC stakeholders in the state had wrapped up arrangements to make sure Dino Melaye was arrested and detained before elections kicked off. It read, “The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the people of Kogi West Senatorial…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said injured Paul Pogba will be fit again from December. Pogba has been out of action since he played vs Arsenal at Old Trafford on September 30. Man Utd are yet to play the Frenchman in seven matches across all competitions, with just 3 victories recorded alongside two draws and two defeats. Speaking ahead of their Europa League match vs Partizan Belgrade, Ole confirmed Pogba’s recovery timeline, saying Paul will work hard to be back. His words, “He (Pogba) said it himself,” “It won’t be too long until he’s out of his cast.…
Ghanaian film director and producer, Leila Djansi has had her say on the present debate about Nigeria’s disqualification from the 2020 Oscars. Genevieve Nnaji’s movie titled “Lionheart” was disqualified from the Oscars despite reaching the entry point, and it was because it had “too much English dialogue.” Reacting, Genevieve had this to say, “This movie represents the way we speak as Nigerians. This includes English which acts as a bridge between the 500+ languages spoken in our country; thereby making us #OneNigeria. It’s no different to how French connects communities in former French colonies. We did not choose who colonized…
The Senate is considering a 14-year jail term for sexual predators among lecturers in Nigerian universities. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege and Senate Leader, Abdullahi Yahaya, respectively scaled through the 2nd reading on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The sexual harassment legislation titled “A Bill for an Act to Prevent, Prohibit and Redress Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Educational Institutions and for other matters connected therewith 2019” has 27 clauses. A statement signed by the Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate, Ezrel Tabiowo, disclosed that the bill proposes about fourteen years jail term…
Slavia Prague hero, Ondrej Kolar is not happy with how some Barcelona players did not stop to shake hands or swap shirts after their 0-0 Champions League draw yesternight. Barcelona went into the game needing a huge result as they have battled for consistency despite topping both their European group and La Liga. They however had a poor performance and even had to count themselves lucky not to have lost on the night after a goal for Slavia was ruled out for offside. Reacting after the game, Ondrej praised Marc Ter Stegen for waiting in the tunnel to congratulate his…
An ex-governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has debunked an allegation by Ahmed Gulak that he gave him a $2m bribe when he went to the state last year to organize the controversial APC governorship primary. Rochas, in a recent statement by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, said the allegations from Gulak a year after the controversial primary happened proves that the ex-presidential aide is shameless. He added that Alhaji Gulak was actually sent to Owerri to destroy APC. It read, “This same Ahmed Gulak had claimed at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, that…
Arsenal has to break the bank and sign Brendan Rodgers, according to Paul Merson. As the heat continues to get to Unai Emery at the London club, Brendan keeps doing an amazing job with Leicester City in the EPL. With Arsenal set to face Leicester on Saturday, Paul feels the ex PSG coach could be fired on that day. He then advised the club to go for Brendan Rodgers because he will get the best out of the players. His words, “I read somewhere that Unai Emery was pleased with how Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Wolves panned out from a…
Popular singer, Shakira has come out to talk about the darkest moment of her which got to her deeply. Shakira said it was when she lost her voice in 2017. Recall that the amazing dancer suffered a haemorrhage on her vocal chords which forced her to postpone her “El Dorado World Tour.” Reacting recently, she had this to say, “It affected me deeply, there is a before and after,” “You take many things for granted when you have them … In the case of my voice, it is something that is so inherent in my nature, it is my identity,”…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice John Tsoho as the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. This confirmation is coming after a report submitted by Sen. Michael Bamidele, Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters which recommended the confirmation of Tsoho’s appointment. Presenting the report, Sen. Michael revealed that the appointment was key due to the retirement of Justice Adamu Abdul Kafarati after attaining the retirement age of 65 years as provided by Section 291(2) of the Constitution. His words, “In compliance with this requirement the erstwhile Chief Judge, retired on July 25, thus…
Bayern Munich should do all they can to avoid appointing Jose Mourinho, according to Lothar Matthaus. Lothr believes the better option would be Massimiliano Allegri because he is a more exciting manager for the German club. Speaking on the credentials of the several managers Bayern could go for to replace Kovac, he ruled Mourinho out immediately. “I believe that Bayern will seek and appoint a coach who has a bigger name and can show more titles. “The names are Jose Mourinho, Massimilano Allegri, Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick and Arsene Wenger. To be honest, I could imagine them all at…