Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has hailed the attitude of his boys after they came from behind to beat the Republic of Benin in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game. Stephane Sessegnon put the Squirrels in front 2 minutes into the match but Nigeria came back with goals from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu. Rohr was happy with the performance of his team and he has praised the competition in his squad. His words, “Benin Republic are good team, we knew what they did in the Afcon but our attitude was good,” “I’m happy with the result, to…
Author: David Folami
Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has urged women in the Nigerian oil and gas industry to work towards the proper discharge of their duties to make sure they stay relevant and make meaningful impact in the industry. Speaking at the 4th Women in Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) National Conference (WIPCON), in Abuja, Pauline revealed that the ministry is ready to partner with the association to empower women, letting them partake in the growth and development of the oil and gas and the nation in general. She added that women have a huge…
Popular singer-songwriter, Robbie Williams has come out to say that he has not owned a smartphone since 2006. According to him, he has not even had access to his social media accounts since that time. He said he got rid of all his mobile phones because he does not like them. His words, “I haven’t owned a phone since 2006. I’m always on my computer, I’ve always got Wi-Fi… I got rid of it because I just don’t like them.” “I don’t have my password to anything otherwise my career would be over, “I tell several people what to put…
England youngster, Marcus Rashford has talked about life at Manchester United and his rise through the ranks to being the most important players in the squad. Rashford has played every Premier League game for United this season and has scored nine goals in all competitions so far. In a very short space of time, Marcus has grown from being a young player trying to succeed at a big club, to becoming one of the most important players in the team, and one who is now looked at as an inspiring figure for youngsters. Speaking on this recently, his words, “It’s…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has urged the Department of State Service to release Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare as soon as possible after the agency’s claim that the activists were not released because their sureties have refused to show up. Reacting to the statement, Femi Falana told the DSS to stop ridiculing Nigeria with its excuses for keeping them in custody despite the court’s order to release them. According to the lawyer, their excuses are baseless and his client should be released. His words, “Even when five of us were charged with treasonable felony in May 1992, we were…
A movie, a new video shoot, a different project, real marriage? These are the guesses from fans as a new picture of singers, Flavour and Chidinma surfaced online. See the pic, Cute. What do you think they are planning? Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), popularly known by her stage name Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa. Following the release of the music video for her “Emi Ni Baller” single, she became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said his young team will soon be back challenging for major titles. The Red Devils are yet to fight for the Premier League since they won it for the 20th time in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge in 2013. However, Ole believes that it will not be long before his team grows into a squad capable of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City. His words, “I am quietly confident,” “The thing is, it is not about confidence, or being arrogant, or being cocky, or thinking that my way is the right way.…
The hate speech bill presently before the Senate is not necessary, according to Nigeria’s Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki. Ms. Saraki believes the CyberCrime Act already has provisions and penalties for hate speech, so looking into it again is merely a waste of time. She revealed this after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday while reacting to the reintroduction of the ‘hate speech’ bill. Her words, “Be that as it may, I think the Cybercrime Act, there is a law already in Nigeria, the cybercrime Act that has the hate speech aspect in it. The reason I…
Popular TV Host, Wendy Williams is not happy with People Magazine for naming John Legend the Sexiest Man Alive for 2019. Speaking on her show recently, she congratulated John Legend on his Sexiest Man Alive win but added that she felt someone else could have won it because the singer is not really the Sexiest Man Alive. According to her, Legend is cute but surely not the sexiest man on the planet. Her words, “I think Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen a cute couple,” Like, they’re short and they’re thin. I love them together, but not apart.” “You know who…
Manchester United player, Harry Maguire has said there are no cliques in the England squad despite the fight that occurred between Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez this week . Both players had clashed on the day Manchester City got beat 3-1 by Gomez and Liverpool, and they took that beef to national team training. However, Maguire is sure there is no divide in the English national team. His words, “No, everybody mixes. “I think you’ve seen how good the unity in the squad is over the last couple of years. It’s been a good two years and the group has…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has insisted that his government is committed to rehabilitating the dilapidated access road to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp in Karaye Local Government Area of the state. He revealed this when he received on a courtesy visit, members of the NYSC National Governing Board, on Wednesday in Kano. According to him, his government would do everything in its power to support the scheme to meet its objective of being a major tool for national unity and development. He added that his administration is working tirelessly to offer all required support…
All rumors about beef between Nollywood actresses, Eniola Badmus and Funke Akindele seem to be over now. Reports had it that both movie stars were no longer on speaking terms and that they had parted ways. The reports held water when Funke failed to attend Eniola’s recent grand birthday party. However, all that seems to be a thing of the past now as Eniola recently flaunted a picture of Funke Akindele on Instagram with these words, “CRUSHING ON YOU SO BAD JUST BECAUSE ITS #WCW @funkejenifaakindele YOU’RE A STRONG AND POWERFUL WOMAN……NA ONLY IF WE COMMOT YOUR WAHALA” We are…
Ruben Neves is not bothered about Cristiano Ronaldo’s state of mind for Portugal despite a tough start for Juventus this season. Ronaldo, 34, has been subbed off in each of Juve’s past two games and even left the stadium early in the most recent one during Sunday’s 1-0 win over AC Milan. Sarri, Juventus manager, said Ronaldo’s exit during games is because of a bruised knee, but the forward was still blasted for his reaction. Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Lithuania, Neves had this to say, “Cristiano is fine, had a great training session, as always, and…
After the Appeal Court judgement in Ibadan on the March 9 governorship election, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has said his hope in the judicial system is back. He revealed this in a recent statement he signed in Ibadan. He added that even if agents of darkness tried to steal his victory, the judiciary has restored it. His words, “When our great party, the All Progressive Congress(APC) presented me as her standard-bearer in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, we never wavered in our conviction that the good people of the…
Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari has been working against the media to prepare the grounds for the launch of his third term campaign. According to him, Nigeria has gone to the dogs and only the media can assist us. He believes the President is currently trying to silence the media. His words, “Our country has gone to the dogs, and the media must help. That is why the war is against the media because, for the 2023 race, the media must be silenced. “You may have a third…
Days back, billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, shocked Nigeria by donating a whooping N5 billion to the Save the Children Foundation at his daughter, DJ Cuppy’s Gold Gala, in Abuja. Sharing a recent video of his daughter, Tolani, Femi Otedola wrote this about the donation, “At the #CuppyGoldGala, my Daughter Tolani presented my donation of 5 Billion Naira ($14.5 million dollars) to Nigerian children. We must not only think of ourselves in this life, but of those who are in need …F.Ote.” Congrats to the kids that will benefit from this. Amazing. Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (born November 11, 1992), professionally known…
Anthony Martial’s return from injury has helped Manchester United’s recent upturn in form, according to new signing, Daniel James. Martial missed about two months of action with a thigh injury coming back with a substitute appearance in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on October 20. Since then, Man Utd have won 5 of their six matches and Daniel James believes Martial’s influence has been key to the improved performances. His words, “Since he’s come back in, we’ve got that focal point,” “He’s a great link-up player. He can come short or go in behind. It’s been important for me and…
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has said his good reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the lives of Edo state residents positively will earn him a 2nd term as governor. He disclosed this at the Alaghodaro 2019 Summit held in Benin City, the Edo capital, to celebrate his third year in office. According to him, he is grateful to God for all the successes he has recorded despite the hardship he has faced during his 3 years as governor. His words, “In spite of the very difficult and uncertain political environment in which we have operated in the last…
Popular singer, Tekno is grateful to God for giving him the grace to be able to stop smoking weed. Tekno shared this through his Instagram page today. According to him, even if he still smokes, he doesn’t smoke it anymore to feel okay, and the addiction is over. Her words, “Oh God I use this medium to say thank you pray and i say I’m grateful for giving me the grace to quit smoking weed. I smoke when I want to but I don’t have to smoke weed to be alright.” Congratz to him. Augustine Miles Kelechi (born December 17,…
Jeremie Boga has come out to say that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Serie A would bring more viewers to Italian football. This is coming after MLS Commissioner, Don Garber linked the Swede with a move to AC Milan. According to Boga, if it happens, Zlatan would add more star power to the Serie A, same way Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Mario Balotelli did. His words, “I think it would be great [for Ibrahimovic to return to Serie A],” “It would bring even more eyes to Serie A. It would take the competition level to a higher level. It is…