Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Alex turned down a 2018 Range Rover gift on her birthday, according to popular stylist, Swanky Jerry. Reports had it that on her birthday, fans gathered funds and bought her a car. Rumors also said, it was indeed Alex who bought the car but just requested that her fans so the presentation to pass a message. Today, Swanky Jerry has come out to debunk this, saying she actually rejected 2018 Range Rover on her birthday. See what Swanky said,
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I Go Dye has shared his reaction to the the Presidential election postponement from February 16th 2019 to Feb 23rd. The comedian jumped on Instagram to say the president of the electoral commission must be suspended and the President himself, Muhammadu Buhari must apologize to every Nigerian. Alongside a throwback photo of the incumbent President condemning the postponement of elections in 2015, he said, “I CALL FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE INEC CHAIRMAN AND UNRESERVED APOLOGY FROM PRESIDENT MOHAMMADU BUHARI WHO ONCE CONDEMNED THE 2015 POSTPONED ELECTION. I am astonished like many other Nigerians who woke up only to discover…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has postponed the General election earlier scheduled for Saturday, February 16th, 2019. The new date is now to February 23rd, 2019. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking to the press at the commission’s headquarters, announced that going on with the election as earlier scheduled for today, 16th February, 2019, was no longer possible. INEC’s statement, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met on Friday 15, February 2019, and reviewed its preparations for the 2019 general elections scheduled for Saturday, 16 February 2019, and Saturday 2 March 2019. Following a careful review of…
Asiwaju Bola TinubuBola Tinubu has said his political, APC is ready to send Atiku Abubakar and co into retirement once and for all. His words, ”This election is more than a contest between two men, President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for that one exalted chair. ”Look, I have made no attempts to hide my friendship with Atiku. We are friends before this election and hopefully we will be friends after Feb. 16 when he goes into retirement. ”For the good of Nigeria and even the good of Atiku himself, we will do well to send him…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done “quite remarkable” work at Manchester United since taking charge, according to Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola. “I am pleased, first of all,” he told a news conference. “That is the first feeling that I have. I know Ole, we did the course together and I am pleased to see him doing so well. “I knew that United weren’t going through a very good moment before, but I knew the value of the team and they were going to come back. “What Ole has done in this small amount of time is quite remarkable. He was clever,…
Atiku Abubakkar has tagged President Muhammadu Buhari’s thursday night broadcast as – a farewell speech. He described Buhri as a failed leader who has always ignored facts. He als asled the general public to com out and vote even if the vote will not favor him. His words, “If the President is not telling Nigerians that he was sworn in as president in 2005, he is mistaking Ondo Central Senatorial District for Edo Central Senatorial District or surrendering his ticket to Mr. Great Ogboru whom he mistakenly referred to as the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while…
Borussia Dortmund CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke has rfuted reports that the team lost concentration ahead of the clash against Tottenham after the visit of a hairdresser to the team hotel the day before the game. Players like Axel Witsel, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Raphael Guerreiro, along with defenders Abdou Diallo and Dan-Axel Zagadou, got new haircuts at their London hotel. He said, “It certainly has no influence on a team’s performance. There are sporting reasons for our defeat, and we need to analyse them. “It’s clear the defeat also leads to a critical media view of the hairdresser’s visit. And that’s…
Diego Simoene has welcomed Diego Costa back from injury after the former Spain interational returned from injury after being out for more than two months out. He also could not wait for the combination of Morata and Costa. “Costa is a beast, he’s raring to go, he’s ambitious and as everyone knows, he’s a warrior,” Simeone told a news conference. “We hope he can release what he has inside, we badly need it.” “There is no question that Morata and Costa are compatible, in a solid, structured team,”
Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to come out and exercise their civic duties on election day. He also assured everyone who heeds his call of assured security throughout the process. His words, On Saturday, February 16, 2019, you will, once again, be called upon to choose the leaders who will pilot the affairs of our great nation for the next four years. This is a constitutional right which should be freely exercised by all eligible voters. I wish therefore to start by assuring all Nigerians that this Government will do its very best to ensure that the 2019 elections…
Pep Guardiola has apologised to Algerian winger, Riyad Mahrez after failing to give him the proper playing time in recent weeks. The skillful player has started just one Premier League match in the last two months, but he is likely to be called upon for Saturday’s FA Cup clash with League Two side Newport County His words, “I am the reason [he is not playing],” “He is absolutely not guilty or he doesn’t feel any special reason why. “I am sad because he is training incredibly, he is an incredibly talented player but in that moment we have five strikers,…
Muhammadu Buhari has told all Nigerians to go all out and perform their civic responsibilities without any iota of fear as there is adequate security in place to protect them and their right. He also warned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used as tools for violence. His words, “On Saturday, February 16, 2019, you will, once again, be called upon to choose the leaders who will pilot the affairs of our great nation for the next four years. This is a constitutional right, which should be freely exercised by all eligible voters. “I wish, therefore, to start…
Angel Di Maria has said he expected the angry reception after his return to former club Manchester United on Tuesday night. Di Maria kept calm after a bottle of beer was flinged at him as he went to take a corner, while a water bottle was also thrown before PSG’s second goal. But the Argentine appeared to swear in English during the goal celebrations in a video captured by BT Sport. He said, “It was difficult from the opening minute but I knew this was going to happen,” “But I’ve said it in the past and I reiterate it, I…
Atiku Abubakar has called on the people of Adamawa State to come out en masse and vote for one of their own. He said as he was from the state, campaigning was not necessary so he would just urge his people to not let him down. He then vowed to address the issue of security unemployment, poverty that has fought against the development of this country in recent times. PDP chairman, Uche Secondus wrapped up by telling the people of Adamawa that Atiku was a tested and trusted candidate.
Maurizio Sarri has said he has not spoken to Roman Abramovich about his job this week after saying he would love a call from the Chelsea owner. His words, Not in this week,” “It depends on the president. It’s not never, not very often. Not never. The interview was in Italian, I am better than you at this. “I have spoken to him, not this week. I would like to speak to someone of the club, not necessarily the owner. I speak to Marina [Granovskaia, club director] and for me that is enough.” On football matters, he said he is…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is of the opinion that his team’s recent defeat will not weigh them down in the English Premier League. United made it 10 wins from 11 games before suffering a 2-0 defeat against the French champions in the Champions League early this week. The manager has however stated clearly that the loss will not dampen the spirit of the players. His words, We still want to impose ourselves on games,” “You don’t panic because you have lost a game – it doesn’t change the mindset. We need to keep working on the way we…
Elections postponed? It was the fear from many and a prediction from most, but INEC has come out to clear the air. As several newsmen kept their eyes open at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the chief press secretary to INEC’s chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the newsmen aware that the commission had reached a concensus after a key meeting attended by the chairman and 12 national commissioners. Clear reasons for any possible postpnement would be the technical blows INEC faced few days to D Day as per election materials being destroyed in some state which may have affected…
France international, Alexander Lacazette has apologized for his indiscipline against BATE Borisov in Arsenal’s recent Europa League clash on Thursday. The striker was shown a straight red in the 85th minute for using his elbow on an opposition player, Aleksandar Filipolic. He has since said sorry for his actions with these words, “Letting the team down like that is the worst feeling,” “I should have stayed calm but it’s not always easy. Sorry. “There are still 90 minutes to play and I believe that my teammates will make it to the next round.” Arsenal have it all to do against…
Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that there are people that conclude he is a corrupt man just because he is very successful. Speaking hours ago in an interview with CNN Africa, he reminded everyone that if he was corrupt, he would have been caught by the judiciary and charged. Asked “Why do you think your name is linked to corruption?” Atiku replied, “I have been successful. Secondly, I have never been charged; I have never been indicted. They are all allegations. And I have asked anybody, I dared people publicly, that is, if anybody has evidence of corruption…
Former USA President, Bill Clinton has said he wishes Nigeria well ahead of the elections that are set to go down in the country. The politician was scheduled to pay Nigeria a visit to oversee Wednesday’s peace pact signing ceremony between the two leading candidates, President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He however decided against the visit at the last minute because of fears that him coming to Nigeria might be politically misconstrued. Bill Clinton recently called President Buhari on the phone to wish Nigeria well, according to…
Ernesto Valverde just signed a one-year contract extension with Spanish giants Barcelona, ending speculations that he could exit the club in the summer. This means the manager is set to remain in charge of Barca next season plus an option for him to extend for another year. His words, “I am really happy,” “I’m grateful that the club value what I am doing. They offered me the chance to continue and I am delighted to extend my contract. “The intentions of clubs and coaches when deals are signed are always the best. The ides is to continue with the best…