Popular Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa have offered full scholarships to one hundred undergraduates of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). They recently made this happen through her charity initiative, the MercyIsBlessed Foundation, and fans have been reacting. While the scholarship kicks in with immediate effect, the criteria for selection and other modalities to shortlist eligible candidates would be communicated through appropriate channels. Recall that the couple recently awarded scholarships to 50 undergraduates at the University of Port Harcourt on behalf of their Foundation and their son, Charis. WOW.
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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has come out to react to his team receiving a 4-1 thrashing from Celtic in their second friendly of the pre-season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Chelsea definitely needs to improve drastically off the ball, even if his players were ten times better than they were against Wrexham with the ball at their feet. Enzo added that the biggest difference between the Blues and Celtic was the physical condition. His words, “The result is always important [but] for sure at this moment, we…
Popular singer and Davido‘s cousin, BRed has come out to release new photos in celebration of his birthday today. The father of one recently flaunted cute pictures on his social media page, and fans have been reacting. Check BRed out, WOW. David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), who is better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos; he made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International. He studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has come out to say that he was pleased despite the defeat vs Arsenal in their preseason friendly. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the match was at a very good level for the third week of pre-season, and he believed MUFC were the better team on the day despite the loss. Erik added that he remains positive about the injuries to Yoro and Hojlund, and there will be more news soon. His words, “I think [the game] was a very good…
England striker, Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend, Ellie Alderson. The proposal recently happened during their holiday in Italy, and fans have been reacting. Watkins has been in a relationship with Ellie since 2018 and the couple now look set to take things to the next level. Ellie wrote, “Special night in Lake Como with my fiancé… ahhhh sooo happy.” WOW.
AC Milan forward, Christian Pulisic has come out to admit to battling anti-American attitudes in Europe. He recently revealed that he fought back the challenges to rise and shine, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was difficult for him when he first started living in Europe because majority of the people he came across felt another American was coming to take their spots. Pulisic added that he simply focused on not caring what people think and worked hard to show what he can do. His words, “Yeah it’s different, I’ve been in Europe for over 10 years…
Popular singer, Ruger has come out to share a word of advice for men caught cheating. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he can only advise men to never go back to a girl who caught them cheating, because sooner or later, she’ll pay him back with the same act. His words, “Never go back to a girl that caught you cheating!!! She go do her own back. Even if she forgive me in the name of God.” WOW.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to react to people accusing him of making football boring. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he does not understand people insisting that he robs his players of their flair, but he has no problem taking all the blame that comes his way. Pep added that he also knows football is not all about passing, and he has never tried to force that ideology on his players. His words, “No, of course, football is not all about passing. They blame…
Popular socialite, Soso Soberekon has come out to advise women to make money. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, a woman who can cook is no longer appealing to Nigerian men, and majority of them are now trying to be with rich women. Soso added that women who can cook but have no money will likely die single at this rate. His words, “You will d!e single with your cooking skills my sister, go make money. #sadbuttrue.” WOW.
Ex-Arsenal player, Yaya Sanogo has come out to admit that he considered retiring from football at 27. He recently opened up on the struggles he has battled throughout his career, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he remembers being told he had a shoulder injury that made him fail a medical, and that reality ended up making other suitors stay away from him, which led to a lot of frustrations during his career. Sanogo added that doctors eventually told him there was no injury in his shoulder at all, and it was a wrong diagnosis. His words, “It…
Two-time gold medalist, Andy Murray has withdrawn from singles at the Paris Olympics. He recently had his say while speaking at Thursday’s draw, and fans have been reacting. According to him, however, he still plans to compete in the doubles alongside Daniel Evans in his final Olympic appearance, and he had to withdraw from the singles tournament to focus more on that. Andy added that his practice with Evans has been great thus far, and they will surely play so well together. His words, “I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan.…
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has come out to insist that he is part of the club’s future. He recently revealed that he is ready to win silverware in 2024/25, and fans have been reacting. According to him, until the club tells him his services are no longer needed at MUFC, he still considers himself an important member of the team’s future. Maguire added that everything he has heard from the club thus far points at the fact that he is still wanted. His words, “Unless the club tell me I’m up for sale or I’m not wanted there anymore.…
Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks flew a drone 200 yards from the rally stage two hours before the shooting, FBI Director, Christopher Wray has said. He recently had his say while speaking to lawmakers, and the world has been reacting. According to him, Crooks had been interested in public figures for a while, but somewhere around July 6, he became very focused on former President Trump and his rally. He then insisted that the FBI’s investigation is not focused on the security breach or the Secret Service failures, but instead on the late shooter and all things related to…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has come out to urge the club to bring in more players in the summer transfer window to improve the depth of his squad. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he needs his squad to be as strong as possible next season because the club cannot afford a depleted team as a result of injuries like last season. Erik added that a fully fit MUFC team can definitely defeat any football club in the world. His words, “I want the squad as…
Popular media mogul, Oprah Winfrey and her longtime best friend, Gayle King have shut down the longstanding rumor that they are secretly having a romantic relationship. They recently appeared on Melinda French Gates’ Moments That Make Us interview series, and fans have been reacting. According to Oprah, she and King have done everything together almost throughout their lives, and even if they have been up against several rumors over the years, their bond remains tighter than ever. Gayle added that if they were both in gay relationship, they would not hesitate to tell the world about it. Her words, “I…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding his future at the club. He recently provided cryptic responses about his City future, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he only remembers saying after staying at City for 8 years, he is currently closer to leaving than staying, but he never said he is leaving for sure. Pep added that he would definitely not be with the English champions for eight more years. His words, “When I’m leaving, I will say I’m leaving, but I didn’t say that. We will see what happens.…
Popular singer, Adele and her boyfriend, Rich Paul are set to tie the knot. Reports from The Sun recently revealed that Adele’s sports agent beau proposed last Thursday with a stunning four-carat diamond ring, which Adele was seen wearing during a recent outing. The romantic proposal happened in the singer’s hometown of Tottenham, London, and went off without a hitch. The couple even celebrated their engagement by FaceTiming friends and family to share the joyous news. WOW. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins MBE known mononymously as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter. She is known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and songwriting.…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has set a point target for his club to finish in the EPL next season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, if Arsenal can get 114 points in the EPL next season, he believes it will be enough to win the league, and that is the aim for the coming campaign. Arteta added that he would need more from all of his players, and he is sure they already got that message. His words, “The message is clear – we need more from everybody.…
Hollywood producer, Tyler Perry has come out to say that he won’t be swayed by critics who think only certain Black stories should be told. He recently had his say during a chat with Keke Palmer on her podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he would remain committed to his authentic voice, and he believes he is divinely positioned to tell the stories he does, so detractors will only try and fail. He added that other producers who allow critics to deter them from their path will face dire consequences. His words, “I feel God’s put me…
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson has come out to deny that he was hurt by the praise heaped on Stefan Ortega last season. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the article published by The Athletic about his alleged dissatisfaction with Ortega is completely false, and he did not have any issues with Stefan getting praised for his exploits in his absence. Ederson added that he remains focused on preparing for the forthcoming season after recovering from his recent injury. His words, “I would like to clarify that the note…