Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo recently checked out the ongoing construction work on the second Niger Bridge in Onitsha and insisted that the government is adamant on completing it. Mr Yemi said the Niger Bridge was very vital for the South-East economy and the country’s ecomony in general. He said, “I had the privilege of visiting the bridge from the Asaba end.” “The fascinating thing as we were told by the engineers is how much work goes into just the piling.” He even tweeted, “The Second Niger Bridge is very important for the economy of the South-East and the Nigerian economy…
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Nollywood actor, Charles Awurum has reacted to Bobrisky’s harsh words after he said Nollywood producers should not feature the cross dresser in movies. He shared his reply with Punch, saying he simply recorded the clip to reveal his displeasure and for the sake of the future of Nollywood. His words, “I don’t even want to make further statements about this issue. What I said was for posterity sake. When they started producing pornographic movies in Asaba, I was one of the people who cried out about it. I don’t want to make further statements about Bobrisky; I just aired my…
Manchester United forward, Juan Mata has shared some words of wisdom to the talented young players at the club. Tahith Chong, James Garner and Mason Greenwood have all made their EPL debuts under boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while Angel Gomes has also played under the ex caretaker manager. Juan Mata is of the opinion that the academy footballers will keep getting opportunities with the senior team if they keep developing. His words, “Obviously, it’s up to Ole to decide that but what I can tell you is that there are some good players in there,” “I like them very much.…
PDP in Imo State has accused the governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha of seizing the opportunity of the recent traditional rulers peace summit in Owerri to dupe Imo indigenes of massive fund. In a recent statement by PDP Secretary in Imo, Nze Emeana, the party revealed that Rochas planned with the monarchs to divert large funds that should be for the people. PDP also disclosed that the National Council of Traditional Rulers did not play a part in the elections in Imo, contrary to reports. The party revealed that the summit was a plan by Rochas to steal the…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has shared the only reason she will have to consider taking ex hubby, Olakunle Churchill back. She said she will do that, only to murder him. She also revealed that she will not stop ranting about him until she decides, on her own, to quit. Her words, “You see I think a lot of you are missing the point here, no one, I mean absolutely no one can make me stop speaking the truth. “I already said it, I’m totally shameless especially when I am fighting for my life!! So you can send in all the…
Manchester United midfielder, Ander Herrera has said his fellow players and himself must take responsibility for the club’s entire season, as the Red Devils aim to wrap up the season on a good note. Speaking recently ahead of the match against Huddersfield Town, Herrera also spoke about David De Gea’s recent poor form. His words, “I don’t like to talk personally, I like to talk as a group. I think football is a team sport. I think you have to analyse the season from the team point of view and we are disappointed. To be honest, when a manager is…
The Buhari Media Organisation has said PDP’s claim that INEC has been replacing their servers at its headquarters and state offices to ensure their alleged rigging of the Presidential elections in favor of Buhari is not exposed is all about the opposition party’s plan to reject the result they said they got from INEC’s central computer system. BMO also shared that the words coming from the PDP camp was all to shift focus from the criminality in their claim of having illegal access to the central server of electoral body. In a recent statement by the group via its chairman,…
Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has said she is of the opinion that nobody has the right to tell another person when they should heal and let things go. She advised that everybody will not heal the same way when they battle situations and we should all be left alone to heal at our own pace. Her words, “We are all tested differently, broken differently, our scars fade differently and we heal differently. Everyone should be allowed to grieve how they want, when they want and however long they want to. Stop giving expiry dates to the pain you did…
Juventus manager, Massimiliano Allegri has said Cristiano Ronaldo will receive motivation from Lionel Messi’s two goals against Liverpool, after the Barca player also clinched 600 career goals. The Portugal star attained his own 600 career goals in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Inter Milan days back and Messi equaled him 4 days later as Barca defeated Liverpool 3-0 in the UCL clash. Juventus are getting ready to face Torino tomorrow, and Allegri has said Ronaldo will be prepared to keep responding to Messi’s goals, even if Juventus have won the Serie A already. His words, “It’s a great stimulus for Cristiano,”…
Popular human right activist and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has aimed another dig at former president Olusegun Obasanjo by saying he is the cause of loopholes in the constitution. Speaking recently, Mr Falana said the lacuna in the 1979 and 1999 constitutions would have been gotten rid of a some errors a while back if Olusegun Obasanjo in 1976 had accepted and implemented the Minority Report and Draft Constitution for the Federal Republic of Nigeria put together by Osoba and Usman. He also reviewed that the saga surrounding Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and who qualifies to be a Nigerian citizen was…
Female singer, Tiwa Savage who recently exited Mavin Records for Universal Music Group, has shared an emotional Instagram message to her former boss, Don Jazzy. This comes after the official statement she released a while back. After quitting the label, Don Jazzy also took to Instagram to praise her achievements when she was a signee. Tiwa replied, “When I got pregnant I was nervous to tell you so I decided to tell you at the airport when we were travelling for a show. I figured you couldn’t really say much in a public place but then you told me you…
Former Manchester United manager, David Moyes has urged current Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop David De Gea after his several mistakes recently. The Real Madrid target has been United’s Player of the Year in four out of the last five seasons but is presently out of form at Old Trafford. Moyes said, “When you have a number two who is sitting on the bench and you are making mistakes and if you don’t get the opportunity to put yourself in the team I am saying to myself, well, what is the point in having a number two…
PDP has said Buhari has abandoned his duties to chase “unexplained private matters abroad.” 7 days after President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for a 10-day private visit to the United Kingdom, the Peoples Democratic Party has reached out to PMB to come back home to tackle security issues in Nigeria, The National Publicity Secretary of the opposition party, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan accused the President of leaving his role to go after other unimportant things abroad. A PDP statement read, “President Buhari’s inattention has emboldened insurgents and bandits to continue to over-run communities, unleash mayhem and bloodletting on citizens in Borno,…
Popular model, Naomi Campbell has gone totally naked in a fresh campaign picture for NARS’ latest beauty campaign. The 49-year-old covered her nakedness with a long, silky hairpiece as she ditched her clothes for the remarkable photo. She is marking her becoming the new face of the brand’s Orgasm collection, which will launch on the 15th of this month. See picture,
Manchester United defender, Jesse Lingard has said he would “love to sign Cristiano Ronaldo” as his club looks to bring in new players at the end of the season. An Old Trafford return for the Real Madrid legend has been considered in the past, with the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner still adored as a club legend with the Man Utd faithfuls. Lingard has also highlighted him as a player he wants the club to sign. His words, “I would love to sign Ronaldo,” “He has been one of the best players in the world over the last decade. “He has…
UK Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has said Nigeria can ask for the support of the United Kingdom as they battle against Boko Haram, and they would get it. He recently spoke about the perceived battle between the Nigerian Army and the local populace in the North-east and voiced out about how it is instigating violence in the region. He then revealed that the British government would be ready to support the military fight insurgency, only “if the authorities ask for help.” His words, “I am here in Maiduguri North-east Nigeria, where the conflict which has involved both Boko Haram and…
Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has said Yahoo Boys are simply children of the corrupt politicians in Nigeria. He apparently has a different opinion about the current rise in Internet fraudsters as he feels they are just a product of the corrupt politicians and elites in Nigeria that have continued to ruin the nation. His words, “The yahoo boy is the legitimate child of the political and business elite. Our ability as Nigerians to pick and choose wat criminals to hate and what criminals to jump and dance for is the reason we can’t develop especially when the criminals we shuck…
Former Arsenal player, Gabriel Paulista has revealed that he did get the opportunity he needed at Arsenal and he is very happy at Valencia than the English team. Gabriel Paulista became a Valencia player in 2015 but did not play well under Arsene Wenger, making only 37 starts in the EPL in two and a half seasons at the club. Gabriel Paulista has now disclosed that he is pleased with the regular football he is getting now compared to the crap he faced in England. His words, “With all respect to Arsenal, I have nothing to prove to them anymore,”…
The South-South Peoples United Forum of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has reached out to governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, not to shun their region while selecting his cabinet. The group, made up of indigenes of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta States who reside in Lagos State, said they also had a role to play for the success of the APC during the recent elections. The group’s Chairman, Chief Isaac Emiyede, disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos. His words, “We wish to reiterate that our loyalty to the party has remained unshaken and…
Instagram comedian and rapper, Speed Darlington has called out Tonto Dikeh over her comments that her ex husband, Olakunle Churchill was a forty seconds man. Speed Darlington, who is popular for having a huge crush on Tonto has told her to consider him and her sexual life would be great. His words, “you will never lack any sexual pleasure with me that’s my word don’t worry about the background I’m making a song I just finished recording my latest “Akamu” I record at home and that’s why background look super attractive; but concentrate on the mental picture. Picture how I…