Chile forward, Alexis Sanchez has said he does not regret joining Manchester United. He, however, admitted that he became frustrated with being on the bench regularly for the Red Devils. Sanchez recently completed a loan move to Serie A giants Inter with the club aiming to help him rediscover his dazzling form in Italy before deciding on his long term future. Speaking on how his career has turned out since he left Arsenal, he said, “I’m very happy I went to Manchester United. “I’ve always said that. It’s the club that’s won the most in England. “When I went to…
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Ex Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in SA as a result of the common history between the two nations. In a recent statement he issued in Abuja, he said the attack is the most disturbing occurrence in the turn of the century. He then urged both nations to look into several diplomatic measures immediately to tackle the situation. He also begged Nigerians and South Africans to unite. His words, “Both Nigeria and South Africa share a history of brotherhood and camaraderie at different times in our difficult times and it is very important that we…
The last two days have recorded a strained relationship between Nigeria and South Africa over the xenophobic attacks in SA. Popular rapper, Ycee has even learned his voice on the xenophobic attack on social media and it has attracted several reactions. The rapper blasted South African men over the sad attacks with these words, “I don’t rate South African men at this point … and I’m not trying to create any form of animosity between us and them (that they don’t already feel against us)It is really sad that In 2019 Xenophobia is what we are still facing and discussing…
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has said he is struggling to deal with the possibility that he will coach a football club again. Wenger has been jobless since he left Arsenal after the 2017-18 season. He has now said he has rejected offers even if he is desperate to return on the bench one day and enjoy the intensity of football again. His words, “I can’t live with the fact that I’ll never be on the bench again,” “I might go for an intermediate position. I would like to experience one more time the intensity of a competition.” “I never…
APC has blasted the resurgence of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, telling South Africans that it was too early to forget their history. The ruling party said it was sad to see younger generations of South Africans killing their benefactors while their elders that saw what happened in the past keep mute about it. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu promised that FG will take measures to tackle the ugly trend. His words, “The All Progressives Congress APC strongly condemns the recent South African xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, particularly on Nigerians, their…
The National Council for Women Society (NCWS) has praised the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for leading the campaign against moral decadence in Nigeria by disrupting Bobriksy‘s 28th birthday party in Lagos this weekend. The society even hailed Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), for exposing the wrong conducts of Nigerian transgender celebrity, “Bobrisky”. In a recent statement, President of NCWS, Dr Laraba Shoda talked about the country’s cultural values and the importation of strange cultures like indecent exposure and open sexual activities on electronic media. Her words, ”It is regrettable and strange for…
Spain manager, Robert Moreno has said he is prepared to step aside if Luis Enrique decides to return to coaching. Enrique resigned from his position as Spain manager on June 19 and assistant Moreno took over. Robert has been in charge of the first team since March 26 after Luis Enrique went on leave to cater for his nine-year-old daughter, Xana, who died last week after a five-month battle with cancer. Asked about the possibility of Luis Enrique returning to manage the national team, Moreno said, “There is a very recent situation and we are not going to discuss that.…
House of Representatives in Nigeria recently voiced out about the (Xenophobia) killing of Nigerians, the looting and burning of their shops and offices in South Africa after a fresh xenophobic attack on foreign nationals in SA, saying it has to stop. A lawmaker representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in the House, Hon. Kingsley Chinda revealed that the attack on the people was a threat to Nigeria. In a recent statement, Leader of the House, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa also shared that the killing of Nigerians by South Africans was not only sad but barbaric as well, and the Parliament must do…
Nigerian celebrity, Beverly Naya has also spoken out about the xenophobic attacks carried out by South Africans against Nigerians. The Nollywood actress said other Africans are not SA’s problem and their nation will be very much better if South Africans know this. She also begged everyone to talk about the attack and even pay less attention to who does not partake in the campaign. Her words, “Enough is enough! Other Africans are not your enemies! The second you realise that we are one, the better for the continent. This is devastating! Ps. EVERYONE needs to speak up…YES, that includes you!…
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has been named the fastest player in last season’s UCL. VVD outpaced players like Gareth Bale, Kyle Walker and Leroy Sane to record the fastest sprint in the tournament as he led Liverpool to victory in the final vs Tottenham. Van Dijk, who was recently named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, recorded a 34.5 km/h sprint speed in Liverpool’s first-leg semi-final defeat to Barcelona, according to UEFA ’s technical report. Van Dijk, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are the three finalists for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award. The winner will be announced on September 23.…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the proper use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools in rural areas would assist rural dwellers and improve economic activities in Africa. He disclosed that by having access to the proper and the right information, the poverty rate in these areas can be decreased. He revealed this in a recent statement from his office signed by his Media Adviser, Lanre Lasisi. It read, “Everywhere, from Africa to Europe, Asia to the Americas, policymakers are still trying to figure out this brave new world. It often feels as if…
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello has completed filming of EbonyLife films’ new project, ‘Your Excellency’. The entire shoot took about 1 full month. Funke will feature as the lead role, Kemi Ajadi. EbonyLife films organised a mini get-together to mark the completion of filming under the directions of Funke Akindele-Bello. This project marks the start of Funke Akindele Bello’s journey as a film director. Congrats to her. Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde (popularly known as Funke Akindele) is a Nigerian actress and producer. Funke starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the Africa…
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has said Alexis Sanchez’s failure to succeed at Manchester United was not totally because of him as a player. The EPL winner attempted to lure Sanchez to the Etihad Stadium but he eventually signed for their rivals in the 2018 winter window. He netted only 5 goals during a terrible 18 months at Old Trafford and has now been loaned to Inter Milan but Pep feels the failed spell is not totally down to Alexis. His words, “You judge it was a failure for just Alexis, but there are many reasons,” “Quality is there. It…
Minority leader of the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe has begged the Federal government of Nigeria to do more than diplomatic rhetoric and force the government of South Africa to stop the attacks and killings of Nigerians living there. Enyinnaya said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uchenna Awom today in Abuja. He disclosed that the attack is barbaric and unwarranted. His words, “That being the case, our government must go beyond diplomatic niceties and ensure the protection of our people living in that country henceforth. “The presidency must stamp their feet on the ground and call…
Popular singer, Timi Dakolo has described Xenophobia as “an attribute seen and displayed by animals” Reacting to the ongoing killings in SA, he wrote, “It is beneath us as humans. Killing your fellow human for no reason will never be ok. Our government must take actions now, show the world it is not ok to harm a Nigerian here or anywhere else in the world.” Do you agree with him? Timi Dakolo (born; January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer. Timi Dakolo emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007. With his victory, he got a…
Spurs midfielder, Christian Eriksen has said he wished he could “decide just like in Football Manager” what happens with his future as he suggested that he is not happy with being unable to exit Tottenham. Summer transfer windows are no longer open so Eriksen cannot complete any transfer move away from the club away until January. The Denmark international has now voiced out that he wishes he could control his future the way he wants. His words, “I wish I could decide just like in Football Manager, but unfortunately I can’t.” “But it is football and you never know what…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria will look into the closure of her embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka two years ago in view of the vital relationship it has with that nation. He disclosed this at a farewell audience he granted the outgoing High Commissioner of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, Thambirajah Raveenthiran at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. He said the money issues the nation battled with at the time caused the closure of some Nigerian embassies and consulates during a rationalisation exercise. He then promised that his government would re-examine that decision as it affected Sri…
Popular celebrity, Shade Ladipo has blasted Hushpuppi for dissing Busola Dakolo when he spoke up about the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a recent video shared by Hushpuppi on his Instastories, he said Nigerian celebrities were too hasty to support Busola Dakolo when she accused COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, of rape even if she had zero evidence but have been slow to talk about the xenophobic attacks despite obvious proof of videos and pictures circulating online. Shade Ladipo did not like the comparison, so she basted him. See what she wrote, Do you agree with her? Ray Hushpuppi, popularly…
Louis Saha has said the terms of Alexis Sanchez’s loan move to Inter makes it a bad deal for the English club. Saha is basically questioning the business and has likened it to other businesses they have been involved in, in the past. He said he can understand why Alexis would be so eager to take the deal due to how terribly he has played, but he is shocked as to why Mufc were too desperate to get rd of him. His words, “It’s a strange one. I think Alexis got to a point where his confidence dropped. “The terms…
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said that consistent trust deficit is one of the several reasons why the electoral process in Nigeria is still lacking quality. He made this observation in a policy roundtable on Elections in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the National Commissioner in charge of Operations, Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, Mahmood said that accusation against the Election Management Body tampered with the confidence of Nigerians in the electoral processes. His words, “We almost at the drop of a hat talk down on our processes, make unsubstantiated accusations against our EMBs and thereby erode public confidence…