Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the way President Muhammadu Buhari is eager to end corruption in Nigeria is why his detractors don’t want his re-election. He said that Buhari was starting to rake in results in his fight against corruption so looters of public funds are panicking. His words, “Those who have stolen the resources of this country are afraid. They said the president will send them to prison if he is re-elected.” “The re-election of the president will provide a lifetime opportunity to build and solidify the foundation of this country. “I urge you…
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Bovi has narrated a depressing story of how his heart got broken during his university days. The popular comedian said that the girl that did that to him led him on severally and made him think a relationship with her was on, but he wrong was he. His words, “Tori olorun!! In university I had this classmate. Pat (not real name) was a beautiful black warri girl. Exams were fast approaching. Though Pat and I were cool, she started to draw nearer. She would sneak up on me in the library while I read; her breasts pressing against my back…
Marek Hamsik’s expected move to an unknown Chinese club has been “suspended”. Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti had claimed the 31-year-old was “in talks” over a move but the club’s Twitter account have now tweeted that recently agreed financial terms have not been met. Hamsik is the Italian club’s all-time leading scorer with 121 goals. He joined from Brescia in 2007.
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday has told the international community to ensure Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai is banned from travelling, due to his threats that foreigners who interfere in Nigerian politics would leave the country in body bags. PDP, via its spokesman, Kola Ologbodiyan had their say on what they considered a violent statement. His words, “We call on the international community to immediately impose a travel ban on El-Rufai for this inciting comment against peaceful elections in our country. “Nigerians are still in a shock over comments by the Governor of Kaduna state, El-Rufai, who declared on…
Saheed celebrated his birthday a couple of days ago. The Yoruba actor was thankful to the Almighty for His mercy since he came to this world. He also dedicated the unique day to God for His remarkable grace in his life. He then shared a picture of himself to usher in the start of a new dawn. He words of thanksgiving: “It is yet another February 5th and I cannot but be grateful to the Almighty God for allowing me to see yet another birthday of mine! There is no doubt that God has been wonderful to me over the…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to put an end to the long and frustrating strike by university lecturers in Nigeria on his first day as President, if he is voted in. Atiku made this promise in Lagos recently at the Silverbird Man of the Year award. “I am aghast that as I speak, our students across the nation are not being educated due to ASUU strike caused by an unresolved debate about N60bn. “If I get the job I am seeking, my first task on day one – along with naming my cabinet…
Pep Guardiola has said Bernardo Silva is now an undroppable member of his team. The Portuguese playmaker has been amazing covering for the injured for the majority of the season. And even after De Bruyne’s comeback from two knee ligament injuries, he has managed to keep his place in Man City’s star-filled team. His words, “I saw Gundogan in the last period was in incredible, top form and that’s why I wanted to use more midfielders in that game,” he said. “To drop Bernardo Silva right now is almost impossible. It’s him and 10 more players right now. “I don’t…
“21 Savage never denied that fact he was in the U.S. illegally, and ICE is now trying to intimidate him into leaving the country he calls home,” according to the rapper’s lawyer, Charles H. Kuck. Attorney Charles H. Kuck rubbished the federal agency that detained 21 Savage days back and is presently locking him up for deportation proceedings. He said 21 Savage applied for a U-Visa 2 years ago but the application is yet to be fully processed, and described the fact that ICE knew about it and yet took no action until this weekend, as baffling. He also blasted…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to use the Lagos state’s finances for the betterment of the state if elected as governor. He said more skill centres would be launched in good areas of the state to tackle unemployment of the youths. His words, “We will ensure that we use the state’s resources to pursue the greatest good for the greatest number of people. We are aware that greater development can be achieved if we run a representational system where everybody contributes from our local communities. Whatever we need to do…
Jurgen Klopp has refuted Mark Noble’s statement that West Ham “scared” Liverpool on Monday. The West Ham captain said his team’s aggressive approach had shocked Liverpool but Klopp did not agree. His words, “I like that really. I would wish for all West Ham fans that Mark Noble and his team would scare more teams and not only us,” Klopp told a news conference. “I don’t know him really well, so I don’t know why he speaks about us after a game like that. “They defended well, that’s true. They didn’t scare us. It’s a normal away game. We won…
The Kardashians are about to cash out big time. Reports have said that the Kardashian sisters are presently in celebration mood after winning $10 million in a legal battle over a cosmetics line. According to the report, Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian emerged victorious against Hillair Capital Management, which had sued the sisters years ago. Hillair said the sisters failed to perform their end of a licensing deal after it invested $10 mil into a “Kardashian Beauty” line with Haven. The Kardashians contested this stance, saying that they had nothing to do with “Kardashian Beauty” — hence the reason the…
The presidency has said the reported endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, by many socio-cultural groups in the country ahead of the February elections is not important. 5 popular socio-cultural groups by the names – Northern Elders’ Forum, Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Pan Niger Delta Forum and Middle Belt Forum – recently endorsed Atiku for the forthcoming presidential election. But, APC spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, blasted the groups, saying that the PDP was only camuouflaging under the guise of ethnicity to avoid its defeat in future that is crystal clear. His words, “The Peoples Democratic…
The title race will be fought for from several directions, according to Pep Guardiola – who has said Manchester United and Chelsea might still be in the running. His words, “I never said Tottenham are not there,” he told a pre-match news conference. “I never put out [of the race] all five or six teams and United is making this run of victories every single week. They will be there to fight for the Premier League. “We see the table and see the first two or three and say, ‘they are able to be champions’ and we don’t look further…
Rihanna was one of the many music artistes to reportedly turn down the NFL’s offer to perform during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, as she still stood her ground as per supporting former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. While the highly—anticipated game happened days ago, a RiRi who did could care less took to her Instagram story mid-flight to share that she was still anti-NFL. The amazing singer flaunted several clips on social media to back this stance. A particular selfie video where she listened to someone behind her asking flight attendants how they could view the game mad Riri hit…
A former President of United States of America, Bill Clinton, will touch down in Nigeria one day before the presidential election, The PUNCH has said. During this visit, Clinton will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. Though more details on this important visit is still unavailable, sources have said that the former US President would return to USA on that very day. Bill Clinton, according to reports, will bless the country with his presence in the early hours of February…
Arsenal is still lacking passion even with Unai Emery’s Emirates revolution according to Kevin Campbell. His words, “As far as I’m concerned it’s the mentality that you have to have on the road,” Campbell told Love Sport Radio. “You have got to be sure and you have got to be mentally strong when you go on the road, especially at the better clubs in the league. “You have to go there with a toughness, that you know you can get something, and a game plan that you’re going to get something. “At home, Arsenal can do it because they have…
Cardi B has talked about everything she believes you should know about her love life during an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America.” She also spke concerning her lack of interest in going out with male celebrities who have already chiked her. Hr words, “A lot of people always telling me, like, ‘You could date, you could find another man, blah blah blah, And it’s like, I can. I can find anybody I want. You don’t know nowadays who wants you for you. Sometimes, I’m feeling, people want me for Cardi B.” “Soon as I said I did a video…
The Peoples Democratic Party has said Nigerians will do everything within their power to thwart all plans by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to engage in rigging of the general elections in February. The party, through its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan advised Buhari to accept his “imminent defeat when it eventually comes.” His words, “The world can recall how certain leaders in the past attempted to subvert our constitutional democracy, arrogate excessive powers to themselves and how they failed in the face of the Nigerian spirit. “Today, that Nigerian spirit, with which we won our democracy and nurtured…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been totally pleased with the development of Victor Lindelof and revealed how he told the defender that he needed to put his down and prove himself to ensure he did well at Manchester United. His words, “I think he had a difficult time in the beginning, but I think that is typical Swedish. When you come somewhere, you are friendly to everybody. “You play, you don’t play, you still feel in friendly situation. “I explained to him, ‘listen, all these players are conquerors. You’re here to survive. You’re not here to be friendly to everybody so you…
If you have decided to eat healthy this 2019 as a New Year Resolution, here is something to ginger you. Famous musician, Beyonce has just offered you a deal that is so enticing but comes with a condition. She revealed on Instagram that she is ready to give out free concert tickets to all of her shows and that of her husband, Jay Z, but you’ll only get this gift if you go vegan. She ceased the chance to talk about The Greenprint Project, which is focused at making the world aware about how consuming only one-plant meal daily can…