Newcastle winger, Matt Ritchie has confessed that he hopes Rafa Benitez will continue with the club and pen a new deal, because he is sure the club can continue progressing with him in charge. Benitez has been disagreeing with owner Mike Ashley over a lots of issues, including transfer funds and the future of the club’s training facilities. The rift has so far stopped Benitez from being offered a new contract to replace his current deal, which runs out on June 30. Richie said, “I don’t really want to talk about that because I don’t think we’re going to [lose…
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The Majority Leader and candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Speaker in the Ninth National Assembly, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has voiced out that he believes he has the numbers to emerge victorious in the race for the seat at the House of Representatives leadership election. Chairman of the Gbajabiamila Speakership Campaign Council, Mr Abdulmumin Jibrin spoke to journalists in Abuja recently, and revealed that the Majority Leader was reaching out to the present Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara; former Speakers, opposition members and other speakership aspirants. “For now, we have a comfortable margin,” were his words. Details on this soon.
Nollywood actor, Mike Godson has refuted reports that have said he is expecting a set of twins from an American lady, Latereece. The lady in question has flaunted pictures and messages that she is pregnant for Mike Godson and they have been married since last year. The actor though, has come out to say it is all a lie. He shared that he has never met the woman and has not even been in the US in the last four years. He added that the lady is simply a scammer that should be ignored.
Spurs star, Heung-min Son has shared that he is sure he will be back in ‘fire mode’ against Liverpool in the Champions League final. As several players take a 3-week rest period ahead of the final in Madrid on the 1st of June, Son has had a more lengthy period to ready himself after not featuring in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Everton which was the punishment of the first of a three-match domestic ban after his sending off vs Bournemouth. He has now revealed that he hopes to return in a spectacular manner. His words, “I think everyone needs this…
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has shared that his government will not allow the return of thuggery like in the past when traders and workers carried on with their daily lives in fear of bandits who harassed them in the market and their place of work under the pretense of collecting revenue for the government. He revealed this during a meeting with newly elected officials of the Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, led by the Chairman, Mr Sunny Osayande, at the Government House, in Benin City. His words were, “We will never go…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is set to mark her birthday and she has decided to spoil herself with something that will surprise you. The moviestar recently took to Instagram to share that she intends to get new breasts. Her words, “Dear lord Jesus, I have all i want for now…My birthday wish is that you make me schedule and that of Dr Ayo allign so i have my new boobs in jesus name i pray!!Thanks in addy Lord🤣🤣🤣 #KINGTONTO #KINGTONTOBIRTHDAYWISH #JUNE9TH #BUYING ME A NEW BREAST 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #BOOBSWISH #GEMINIBABY 😛😛😛😛😛😛😛,” See what she wrote,
Ander Herrera is of the opinion that Manchester United’s players are the reason for 75 per cent of the team’s failures this season while saying former manager, Jose Mourinho “tried everything”. The Spaniard is set to depart Old Trafford following the expiry of his contract this summer, amidst transfer speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Herrera also shared that Mourinho’s replacement, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is the right man to bring success back to the club, and the players are backing him to do just that. His words, “We have to take responsibility,“ ”All of us. It’s not…
Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has shared the plans of the state government to grow marijuana a.k.a Indian hemp or cannabis for reasons related to medicine and the economy. Mr Rotimi, was in Thailand yesterday with the the head of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Muhammad Abdallah for a programme on medicinal cannabis extract development. On Twitter, today, he broke down the details of his trip and said Nigeria will not be doing well for herself if she does not utilize the economic value of marijuana, which is banned in the country. His words, “We all know that…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has shared her encouragement to mums who are battling series of challenges to stand their ground and secure better lives for themselves and their kids. To mark Mothers’ day, the moviestar shared a clip where she narrated her story, how she realized her hubby married her only because she was pregnant. Some of her words, “DONT STOP IN YOUR STORM. Everyone has a story, everyone’s life is a story. I decided to share a bit with you, to strengthen and to encourage someone out there. We’re all capable of doing amazing things…. but whenever you find…
Holland star, Arjen Robben has revealed that he plans to end his Bayern Munich career perfectly by lifting the Bundesliga title one more time. The 35-year-old is set to depart the club this summer having moved to the Bavarian outfit in 2009. During that period, Robben has played over 300 games for Bayern and has won seven league titles, and he is hoping to make it eight on Saturday. His words, “This is a very special game and I want to put all my energy into Saturday,” “It would be sensational [to score],” he admitted, “I’ve played out the game…
Manchester City were Premier League champions for the second time in a row after their 4-1 win against Brighton meant they ended with one point higher than Liverpool in one of the closest EPL title races the league has ever seen. The Blue side of Manchester began the match on top but went down to 2nd on the PL table after a quick goal for Liverpool against Wolves and the pressure mounted when Glenn Murray put Brighton in front in the 27th minute. Sergio Aguero calmed the nerves though, as usual and equalized just 83 seconds later before Aymeric Laporte…
PDP chieftains have blasted the APC for the increasing security issues across Nigeria. This is coming after recent criticisms sent in President Muhammadu Buhari’s direction for alleged abuse of power, gross insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians, constitutional infractions and so on. A statement released by the opposition party read, “As a patriotic party, committed to the stability of our nation, our leaders have been concerned about the anguish Nigerians are passing through as a result of the escalated insecurity in our country; the unabated killings and kidnappings in Zamfara, Borno, Kaduna, Taraba, Yobe, Adamawa, Kogi, Plateau, Gombe, as well…
Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has shared his reaction to a pastor’s comment telling Christians to desist from watching “Game of Thrones.” Reports have it that a pastor named Victor Eghan shared on Facebook that any Christian watching GOT will go to hell. Freeze reacted by writing, “Dear Pastor, it is absolutely un-scholarly and downright hypocritical to tell people to stop watching `Game of Thrones` without telling them to also stop reading the Bible, because there is hardly any difference between the story lines of both. “Game of Thrones had 865 deaths, the Bible had more than two million; David…
Former Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is no Robot even if his some fans expect the very best from him all the time. At age 34, the Juventus player has faced mixed reactions for his performance in Italy thus far. Asked recently about how he has been able to manage expectations and criticisms, he told La Repubblica, “I don’t think people believe I’m a robot, but they see me as someone who can never have a problem, can never be sad, never have worries. People identify success, being carefree, with money: ‘How can he be sad…
Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki has cried out over seizure of his residential houses in highbrow Ikoyi, Lagos by EFCC. Reports have that that EFCC closed down the houses days back. In a recent statement via his special adviser Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki voiced out, “Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has marked certain property belonging to Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, obviously under the claim that they are subject of investigation. “The action of the EFCC only reinforced our earlier stated position that their current investigation is mischievous, contrary…
Long Tennis legend, Serena Williams has jumped on Instagram to flaunt this beautiful picture of herself, her husband and Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. It was shared on Mother’s Day. Check it out, Beautiful.
Chelsea player, Eden Hazard has begged Chelsea to not sack Maurizio Sarri despite his own future exit from the Stamford Bridge. He recently revealed his biggest clue yet about planning to dash off to Real Madrid after the Blues’ final game vs Leicester City on Sunday. With the league wrapped up, Sarri is now fully focusing on his UEL final with Arsenal on May 29 but Hazard has said he should be allowed to focus on a next season with Chelsea as well. His words, “I think if they can keep the same philosophy as this season, keep playing football…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently revealed how he has grown wiser politically after spending four years in office. Ambode was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to pay what he referred to as a ‘Thank you visit’ to President Muhammadu Buhari. His words, “You see, every politician learns every day. “The fact remains that I came in as a technocrat, so I used to call myself a techno-politician. But I think I am wiser now. “I am more of a politician than a technocrat.”
Nollywood actor, Chris Attoh has spoken up about his wife’s murder in the US. She got killed by unknown gunmen in the parking lot after leaving her office. In a recent tweet, Chris urged fans to never give up in anything they are doing and they should never underrate themselves. His words, #CHRIS ATTOH One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives.” The police shared that Bettie exited her office in the 6300 blocks of Ivy Lane and was heading towards her car when a gunmen got…
Chelsea player, Eden Hazard has said he has taken a decision on his future and he is now waiting on the club to act on what he wants after what looked like last EPL appearance for the London club against Leicester City. Even if he began the game on the bench, Hazard heard his name chanted by traveling fans as they begged him to ignore Real Madrid and remain with the club. Hazard had this to say, “Yes I have made my decision, but it is not just about me,” “I’m still waiting.” Asked if he has told the club,…