Social media aide to President Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has gone on social media to reply the National Chairman and members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after their allegations of the involvement of two governors from Niger who were present at the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential rally in Kano state. Reports from the opposition revealed that PMB and the ruling APC had planned out ways of using Nigerians to rig the forthcoming February 16th presidential election. She made reference to the fact that the freedom of association that is visible in the 1999 constitution allows Nigerians the right to…
Author: David Folami
Kimye look like they need a break. Kim still appeared stress-free a little but Kanye West apparently needs rest from all his drama. Kim Kardashian recently shared a picture on her Instagram page of her sleeping beau completely knocked out behind her in the backseat of her vehicle. Kanye can be seen deep in his sleep with his mouth wide open. Kim Kardashian was fully awake in the pic but it looks like she is tired too as she captioned the photo “Same.” While they are both busy celebs, awaiting the arrival of their 4th kid may also be a…
Neil Warnock has said Emiliano Sala is “with” his Cardiff City team as they defeated Bournemouth. The coach was emotional as he praised the crowd at the end of an teary night at the Cardiff City Stadium. His words, “I’m really proud and I’m sure he would have been,” he said. “Knowing the lad, Emiliano, as I did, I knew he would be with us today. “I said to the lads ‘We have got to perform’. I thought the whole club was amazing. “I was really pleased for the chairman, Mehmet (Dalman), and for (chief executive) Ken Choo. “I was…
Popular actor, Mr Bean, whose real name is Rowan Atkinson, is set to be stop his acting job to become a full-time dad for 365 days. The 64-year-old actor who welcomed a baby girl with his partner Louise Ford, 35, two years ago shocked his friends when he told them he was “going to take care of Baby Bean while Louise has the chance to concentrate on acting.” As source close to the legendary actor reacted by saying, “Rowan has a habit of surprising people – and he has done it again with this announcement. He has said he will…
Mauricio Pochettino compared Son Heung-min’s energy levels to “a battery” after his late winner sealed the win over Newcastle and moved them second in the Premier League, temporarily. His words, “Sonny is like a battery that you have – you work, work, work until the battery is gone,” “He is like this. He gives you everything and when he is exhausted he says he needs to rest. On the pitch he is always 100 per cent in every action.” “He works so hard, he pushes and never gives up – he tries, tries, tries, tries.” The victory means Pochettino’s team…
The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement in Ogun State, Mr Adekunle Akinlade, has cme out to reveal that Buhari is not looking to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dapo Abiodun, for help, through Ogun state, to win the February election. His words, “I don’t recognise him (Abiodun) as the APC governorship candidate in Ogun because of the way he emerged. President Buhari does not need him to deliver Ogun to him because he (Abiodun) cannot deliver, he will lose and he knows it. “They know they cannot win and that is why they are causing violence…
Davido has said that police in the United States searched his home when he first bought it. In a recent interview with Channel 4, the pop artiste said that the detectives suspected him because of where the house was located. His words, “I’m the only African person in that neighborhood so I moved in and two days later, detectives came to my door. They came in and searched the whole house asking me what I do because I bought that house cash. I don’t have a problem with authorities but it might be shocking,” he said. “I won’t say it…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged his Manchester United side to improve ahead of a tough run of fixtures, even after securing a ninth win in 10 games in charge with victory at Leicester. His words, “We weren’t happy at half time, I don’t think we can be too happy with the performance and that’s a good thing,” said Solskjaer, who flew to France immediately after the game to watch Champions League opponents PSG face Lyon on Sunday night. “We know we’ve got plenty of things to work on and I think we’ll see that progression in the next few weeks because…
Just a day after the Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by Eze Charles Mpkuma, supported President Muhammadu Buhari for another 4 years, the council has once again ‘adopted’ and promised former Vice President Abubakar Atiku 90 per cent of their votes in the same election. The Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers, Mkpuma, said that although the kings had told President Buhari that he was going to receive some votes from the state, PDP candidates are more of a priority for the council. His words, “We humbly attribute the success achieved so far by our dear governor…
Abiola Ajimobi has come out to state categorically that Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election will make sure the Yoruba tribe will still be relevant in Nigerian politics. His words, “Our party had painstakingly chosen the best candidates; the bright, the efficient and the effective for the governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and state Assembly positions. They will do the state proud if elected. “That is why I have the confidence to sell their candidature and seek your votes for the APC in the coming elections. I have not disappointed you and you know I will not associate with people with mediocre abilities.”…
Maurizio Sarri has said Gonzalo Higuain and Eden Hazard are “suitable” to play football together, as the duo both scored braces in Chelsea’s crucial victory over Huddersfield, which moved the Blues back into the top four. His words, “Higuain is improving,” said Sarri. “He wasn’t physically at the top when he arrived, because he had a back problem and wasn’t involved, so only played a few matches. “He is a great player. Apart from the goals, he is really very suitable to play very close to Eden.” “Today is all positive, we played a full 90 minutes, defended very well,…
Di’ja wants a change of the age of consent in Nigeria. She went ahead to pick 11 years as the age we should be looking at. This means she is saying that legally, it should not be wrong for a Nigerian to engage in sex with a willing 11-year-old child and that should be done without anyone breaking of the law. Di’ja feels the current age range is not the best and wants it to be changed for our benefit. Her words, “”Just going to drop this here and hear your thoughts …. We have come a long way, we…
Sexy actress, Yvonne Nelson is currently being bashed by fans for saying men in Ghana are not bold enough to approach her. Fans replied this “arrogance” by claiming that no Ghanaian man will want to get married to her. The Ghanaian actress had said earlier that she was not in any relationship at the moment after breaking up with her British baby daddy, Jamie Roberts. However, after this statement where she also confessed that she needed a man in her life, the actress added that Ghanaian men haven’t approached her for dating motives. Ignoring what Yvonne gave as her reason…
Manchester City reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points with a 3-1 win over Arsenal and Pep Guardiola believes the title race is on now. His words, “After Newcastle, we already lose the Premier League, everybody said seven points and today we are two,” Guardiola said. “After the Newcastle game everybody was convinced, myself too, that Liverpool were going to beat Leicester and it would be seven points and it would be almost over. “Now we are on two points and that’s why we don’t have to look too much at the table.”…
Prof. Wole Soyinka is not endorsing presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore himself revealed this in a post on Instagram yesterday. This new development is known days after Soyinka urged Nigerians not to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari or Atiku Abubakar. His words, “Prof. Wole Soyinka has expressed to me in private his decision to back a different candidate. “We should therefore not be surprised should he choose to announce this. “While I might disagree with his decision, I have great respect for the Nobel Laureate and urge ‘TakeItBackers’ to accord him the utmost respect at…
Rene Meulensteen has had his say on the new Manchester United. He believes that the World Cup winner is doing well with his new found responsibility. He said, “Ole has probably reassured Paul Pogba what a good player he is but secondly he has also placed on his shoulders the responsibilities he must live up to.” “Those responsibilities come down to just two things – work hard in every game and play the best football that you’re capable of for this club. When he does those things he’s a difference maker. “All the players need to have the trust of…
Marouane Fellaini has left Manchester United to join Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng on a permanent deal. The midfielder played for Man Utd after he signed from Everton by David Moyes in 2013 and was an important figure during Jose Mourinho’s reign. Fellaini was rewarded over the summer with a new contract which is set to run until 2020, with the option of a further year. The Belgium international leaves United after five and a half years having won the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League. He scored 22 goals in 177 appearances.
Bayern Munich’s dream of a seventh successive Bundesliga title suffered another blow as Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to defeat the defending champions. Niko Kovac’s side are now seven points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund who drew 1-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt. The defeat ended Bayern’s run of seven consecutive league wins as they dropped down to third in the table. Dortmund now have 49 points while Bayern remain on 42. Borussia Monchengladbach beat Schalke 2-0 with two late goals later on Saturday to overtake Bayern on goal difference.
Romelu Lukaku has said Jose Mourinho will always have his respect as he did a lot for the club during his tenure. He decided not to make comparisons between The Special One and interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His words, “I’m not going to compare the two managers. “I believe that Mourinho has done a lot for this club. He won trophies, so I have a lot of respect for him. He is the coach who signed me. “Solskjaer has just started his story here. I hope that all goes well. I just hope we finish in the top four…
Paul Scholes has admitted Pogba is doing better at Man United under new coach Solskjaer. In a recent interview, he talked about what has changed for the World Cup winner. His words, “Pogba-Mourinho? Well he didn’t have any respect for José Mourinho, even I had differences with him when I was still playing. Pogba is now doing much better since he is using his head. He has tremendous qualities clearly and we saw the player he can become in these last 8-10 games. He has been doing very well. The difference? Well he was playing for himself under Mourinho where…