Pep Guardiola has refuted suggestions by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin that he was disrespectful to European football’s governing body for not being present at this week’s VAR summit. His words, “For me it’s not only a lack of respect for [UEFA’s chief refereeing officer] Roberto Rosetti’s team and the UEFA organisation, but the influence of coaches is huge and if they complain about being refereed they should at least come and see what the experts say about the use of VAR,” “Now they do not have any excuses, especially the ones that did not even come.” “I respect a lot…
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Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo, mother of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has done more than enough to warrant the votes of citizens for one more term. Her words, “They have tried. If anybody says they have not done anything, then you can say that man or woman is not in this world; such is in another world because they have tried. “What they (Buhari/Osinbajo) did in three years, people couldn’t do it for 16 years. We are praising God and we shall praise God after the elections. “I am overwhelmed with this visit and I…
Davido has been announced as the most influential young Nigerian by popular and credible international rating firm, Avance Media. The “Chioma.” crooner also got nominated in the Entertainment category for his efforts in the music industry from Nigeria to the world. Here are other winners: 1. Business – Ink Eze – Aso Ebi Bella 2. Entertainment – Davido – Musician 3. Law & Governance – Barr. Bamidele Olamilekan – For Lekan Bamidele & Co 4. Leadership & Civil Society – Bello Bala Shagari – National Youth Council 5. Lifestyle – Victor Ebiye – Social Media Influencer 6. Media – Adeola…
Unai Emery has admitted that Chelsea and Manchester United are better placed to finish in the top four. When asked whether hesaw Arsenal to be outsiders to qualify for the Champions League, Emery responded: “Now, yes. His words, “Because we are sixth. It’s practical but it is like that. I trust in our capacity to take but it is like that. “The first is [to say] there are teams now better than us,” Emery said, when asked about his record against the best sides in the division. “They have an advantage to us. And we need to be calm and…
The All Progressives Congress has stated that steps taken by PDP to tag Buhari what he is not will have no efect whatsoever on the election result this February. His words, “The PDP’s line of attack cannot affect President Buhari’s emphatic victory in the coming Feb. 16 presidential election. “We have watched how panicky leaders of the PDP have become, having realised that they are heading for a crushing and humiliating defeat in the forthcoming general elections. “In their confused and pitiable state, they have unconscionably hurled pedestrian allegations of partisanship and partiality against INEC and other state institutions. “The…
Basketmouth just released new music. Yes there is nothing wrongs with your eyes, i wrote Basketmouth. Lol The comedian recently dropped a jam titled ‘Dia Fada’ featuring Sound Sultan and Item 7. The groovy tune which he released under the stage name, Badman Bob is all about ensuring you do people least expect you to do. Basket could be heard singing lyrics like, “Who talk say we no go buy car, who talk say we no go buy house, who talk say we no go make bar? Their papa.” The video was directed by Basket himself and it includes brief…
Pep Guardiola believes Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea are having an “exceptional” season despite all the criticism that the former Napoli manager has faced recently. His words, “As a spectator and coach I try to figure out what the manager is trying to do,” “I see Chelsea and I can understand what they want to do. And after I see them, they do it. Maybe for other people they don’t know exactly what they want to do. But they do it. “And when you see the team, the players that they have, the bench – it is Chelsea my friend. “The best…
Pryianka Chopra has said that she dealt with a panic attack just before getting married to her hubby, Nick Jonas. According to the Bollywood legend, the panic attack befell her when her 75th long veil was set free so she could move her legs comfortably. Her words, “I kind of had a freak out moment right before I was supposed to walk down the aisle. I remember them putting the veil on me and the veil was like 75 feet…, but I had a freak out moment when I was standing behind the curtains. They were going to tell me…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Alani Akinrinade (retd.), has begged citizens of Nigeria to shun former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying that the Ogun State born politician should be long forgotten in the dustbin of history. His words, “The Nigerian media appear to have forgotten they are indeed the fourth estate of the realm. They are gatekeepers. They owe Nigeria the responsibility of keeping this irritable man where he belongs- the waste bin of history. “Like his daughter, Iyabo, reminded him in her letter, Nigeria does not belong to him. He should allow Nigerians choose who they want and…
Jurgen Klopp has warned his Liverpool stars to “fasten their seatbelts” ahead of a crucial period in the title race, as he also predicted final day drama in race for the title. Hs words, “I knew this would be a really tough race and here we are. Make yourself ready. Fasten the seatbelts and let’s go. “The reality is if you want to be champion in the league you have to fight until the last match day. That is completely normal and what we have to do. “To be in that fight is very positive – a big achievement –…
Nigerian artiste living in the UK, Naira Marley, in a recent chat with Moni Talks said that in his own opinion, Tiwa Savage does not appear sexy to him. He said this when he was questioned about if he found the mother of one attractive sexually – he said even though he felt she is undoubtedly beautiful, she is not sexy to him. He did not forget to say that Sheyi Shay is the actually sexy one. He ended the interview confirming that Rihanna was his ideal kind of sexy.
The senator representing Kaduna Central District at the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has bashed the threat by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to deal with foreigners who interfere in Nigeria’s electoral process. He tweeted, “Threatening foreigners with Body Bags is not nationalism or patriotism,it’s fascism. They simply want to switch off the lights, close the windows and the doors and count our votes. They are watering the flowers of our democracy with kerosene.” “Body Bag in English language and not Sanskrit means Body Bag,it’s not Backpack or Gucci Handbag or Louis Vuitton handbag.If you think Body Bag is a symbol…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, has said the state will not bow to any sort of intimidation by the Federal Government. He said said that Bayelsa was not like any other state to be pushed around as it is the headquarters of the Ijaw Nation. His words, “When my leader, our father and presidential candidate came here, I told him before the kings and elders of the state that he doesn’t need to campaign in Bayelsa and I am happy that our sister, our South South sister, Mrs Obi said it all. “We may campaign in other places but…
Unai Emery believes the mentality of his Arsenal players has to improve if they are to tackle their constant defeats away from home in the Premier League. “Maybe both,” he replied when asked if poor away performance was because of tactical or mental reasons. “It can be… at the end, the reason we didn’t take the same balance as we have shown at home. “I spoke with the players (and told them) we need to think this match is very important for us and every player needs to be ready, be focused and be thinking we need to win this…
Singer turned Politician, BankyW, has said that whatever is done or not done on social media doesn’t affect anyone in any election. He revealed this recently, At the meeting, Banky W who is running for the Federal House of Representatives, Eti-Osa constituency, on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party candidate, said he was sure he was going to emerge winner. Asked if social media was the criteria for winner, his words, ”How effective is a business card? it depends right? give it to somebody, somebody will take it and be like oh, this is what this guy does… this…
The endorsement by the socio-cultural leaders and elders across the six geo-political zones is a apparent signal that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is the man t vote for for the unity of Nigeria, Timi Frank has said. He said it is a new achievement in the history of Nigeria that both the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, PANDEF and Middle Belt Forum will all be united on one choice of presidential candidate during a general election. His words, “Atiku has won this election. It is clear today that all the ethnic group in the country have resolved to vote…
Manchester United do not need “superstar” signings at the end of the season to become title challengers, according to caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His words, “I think it is about who we’ve got here,” “It is not about signing ‘X’ amount of players, it has to be the right one and one who fits, the personality has to fit with the team. “It is not just buy a superstar and that will fix things and suddenly we go from challenging to being top four and be champions.” “If you look at the players, the age of them, they’re young…
Linda Ikeji is definitely having massive fun with motherhood. The controversial blogger recently took to her Instagram page to gush over several cute photos of her four-month-old son, blushing about how handsome he looks. According to the her, the girls are in trouble when he grows up. Her words, “Jayce is just 4 and a half months old and he’s already buff…hahaha! Check out his muscles . In about 18 years from now, you mums will have to hide your daughters. Dem go dey rush my pikin. . Can’t get over how fast he’s growing and how handsome he is.…
Tonto Dikeh has said that she lives for her Instagram followers. The mother of one revealed this after she found out that some followers unfollowed her on the platform just when she was set to hit 4 million followers. Tonto Dikeh also gave her reasons for deciding to stop following some accounts on social media. According to her, they do not inspire her. Her words, “Plus I was 10person shy away from making 3.9following as at yesterday but today that has changed drastically!! Gimme back my followers, if others wldnt say I will (WE LIVE FOR OUR FOLLOWING) Instagram has…
Jadon Sancho has said that he was inspired to quit Manchester City and join Borussia Dortmund after Christian Pulisic’s success at the club. His words, The club had shown with a player like Christian Pulisic that they were going in the right way, playing youngsters and giving them a chance,” Sancho said. “He came from the same situation as me, leaving his family behind. “He was so young, and he was brave enough. America is a lot further away than England and he’s taken a bigger step than I have done. How he’s handled that, what he does on the…