Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has opened up about why he does not make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. He recently had his say during an interview with Saturday Beats, and fans have been reacting. Recalling a past Valentine’s Day experience that left a bad memory, Jide narrated how his Feb. 14 date with a woman ended badly because he was on a call with a family member for hours. Awobona added that the experience immediately taught him that there should be no special day to show love. His words, “We went out one day and it ended horribly…
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Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has told new Spurs coach Igor Tudor how he can avoid relegation this season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Tudor must quickly get the squad onside with a pat on the back, and he should not make the mistake of stripping Romero of the captain’s armband. Redknapp added that making Tottenham players more confident will be the biggest task for the club’s interim manager. His words, “With belief, anything is possible. And injecting Tottenham’s players with much-needed confidence will be the…
Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has opened up about how his celebrity status affected his daughter’s experience in secondary school. He recently had his say during an interview with Chude Jideonwo on WithChude, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his daughter was actually bullied at Queens College, Lagos, because some senior students felt the need to punish her for being his child. Bob-Manuel added that his wife eventually decided to put their kids in public schools so their children could grow up normally despite his fame. His words, “I have a good family. My kids are grown now. Being…
Popular Nigerian singer GT Da Guitarman has urged Nigerian artists to keep the Grammy Awards in perspective. He recently insisted that not winning should not overshadow their global achievements, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the strong Nigerian presence on the nomination list is worthy of celebration, and he can only advise those who did not win not to feel discouraged. GT added that Nigerians naturally expect victory at the Grammys because of the country’s competitive spirit in sports and other international competitions. His words, “The nominated artistes shouldn’t allow not winning a Grammy to derail them. They…
Cesc Fabregas has come out to blast Como striker Alvaro Morata after the Spaniard picked up two yellow cards in two minutes in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, anyone who cannot tolerate provocation should consider changing careers because it will always be part of football. Fabregas added that Morata is an experienced player, so he won’t make any excuses for his dismissal. His words, “Provocation is part of football. Those who don’t tolerate provocation have to change careers. He’s an experienced…
Retired footballer Peter Crouch has urged Tottenham to bring Mauricio Pochettino back as a permanent replacement for Thomas Frank. He recently insisted that the North London side is now firmly embroiled in a battle for survival, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though the club already announced an interim manager for the remainder of the season, the plan should be Igor Tudor taking charge temporarily ahead of Pochettino’s arrival in the summer. Crouch added that while Iraola and Marco Silva are also good options, Poch will bring the feel-good factor back. His words, “I would get an…
Hollywood actress Keke Palmer has shared how watching her son grow changed her approach to adulthood. She recently had her say during an interview with PEOPLE, and fans have been reacting. According to her, it has been a real blessing watching her 2-year-old boy grow from not being able to speak or have an opinion to the interesting child he is today. Keke added that she is very intentional about her actions nowadays because her son means everything to her. Her words, “The [most recent] milestones would be my son talking. The process of seeing him grow from being a…
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a hypocrite for his UK immigrants comment, Gary Lineker has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he found it strange that an economic migrant like Ratcliffe would utter such nonsense despite living in Monaco to avoid paying taxes in the UK. Lineker added that the fact that MUFC currently employs several players from abroad makes Jim’s comment completely absurd. His words, “The hypocrisy I find difficult. Obviously, Keir Starmer has called for him to make an apology; whether he will…
Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion has said that she didn’t plan to fall in love. She recently had her say during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she didn’t see her relationship with Klay Thompson coming at first, but the type of ease she experiences around him makes their bond deeper. Megan added that love finally arrived after she shifted her focus towards self-love and her mental health. Her words, “Well, I don’t never want to tell [anybody] to just jump in a relationship just because everybody else got one, and I’m not…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered an update on Ibrahima Konate’s future at the club. This comes as the French defender heads into the final few months of his contract at Anfield, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is obvious that the club wants Konate around for much longer because LFC won’t still be in negotiations with the player if they want him gone. Slot added that both Van Dijk and Ibrahima’s partnership are absolutely crucial to Liverpool’s plans this season. His words, “We are in talks with him so that tells you what we want. It’s…
Mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Odi Okojie, has come out to appreciate the Nollywood actress on Valentine’s Day. He recently shared loved-up photos of them via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mercy Johnson is his forever Valentine, and he’ll never stop appreciating her for being his peace, strength and home. Prince added that his wife can rest assured that he’ll love her for the rest of his life. His words, “My Valentine Yesterday, Today, and Forever. Thank you for being my peace, my strength, and my home. I love you, always. Mercy Johnson Okojie.”…
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has reacted to United Strand’s viral haircut challenge. Recall that the club’s supporter Frank Ilett has vowed not to cut his hair until the Red Devils win five games in a row. Reacting, Cunha revealed that he is not comfortable with the fact that people are more worried about the fan getting his haircut than MUFC getting 15 points from 5 matches. He added that no one wants maximum points in every EPL game more than the players themselves. His words, “People are more worried about getting five wins because of the haircut than about…
Davido’s aide, Israel DMW, has joined him in lashing out at Sophia Momodu’s lawyer. Recall that the singer reportedly lost his cool in court during cross-examination with Sophia’s lawyer, Maruf Muhammed. Reacting, Israel admonished Nigerians to fear women who carry churches on their heads like a cross, stressing that they are the ones who would say the most hurtful things to people. He added that such women have very wicked hearts and should be avoided at all costs. His words, “Fear women, who carry churches on their heads like Cross. Their minds are always deep. They don’t care how you…
Tottenham has announced Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season. The club recently had its say via a press statement, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he understands his responsibility as Spurs manager, and he’ll do everything possible to guarantee better performances during matches. Tudor added that Tottenham is blessed with quality players and his job is to maximize their potential. His words, “It is an honour to join this Club at an important moment. I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to ourperformances…
Popular skitmaker and Nollywood actor Mr Macaroni has publicly declared Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko as the love of his life. He recently had his say via a heartfelt post shared ahead of February 14, 2026, and fans have been reacting. In his X update posted on February 13, Mr Macaroni captioned a series of affectionate photos and clips featuring himself and Etiko with the simple yet explosive line: “The Love Of My Life .” Fans and media outlets interpreted the post as an official confirmation of their couple status, with several describing it as Mr Macaroni finally unveiling his partner…
Hollywood actor Jacob Elordi has said that Margot Robbie is an elite actress. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, working with Robbie on “Wuthering Heights” was amazing, and there were moments when he and his co-star could feel their characters’ love for each other for real. He added that they actually had a mutual obsession with each other on set, and he cannot wait for fans to watch the movie. His words, “If you have the opportunity to share a film set with Margot Robbie, you’re going to…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Jude Bellingham is facing a race against time to make the country’s 2026 World Cup squad. Recall that the Real Madrid midfielder is currently nursing a hamstring injury picked up at club level, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he is currently optimistic about Bellingham’s fitness, he cannot say for sure that he’ll be ready for the World Cup. Tuchel added that he expects Jude to keep pushing until the very end because he is a determined and professional footballer. His words, “The club [Real Madrid] is a bit…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been named the Premier League manager of the month for January. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, MUFC’s resurgence has been a collective effort involving everyone at the club’s training base, so people should stop thinking it has been down to him alone. Carrick added that the coaching staff, the backroom staff and the players deserve lots of praise for the improved results. His words, “It’s nice and it shows that we’ve had a very good start, you know, but let’s be…
Popular rapper Ja Rule has reacted to his heated argument with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda during a recent Delta flight from San Francisco to New York City. He recently had his say via his X account, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was not proud of his behaviour at all, especially because he is a grown man who is about to be a proud grandfather. The rapper added that he is very sorry to his fans and loved ones for allowing people to get him out of character. His words, “These f—ing clowns…. I saw them…
Bayern Munich have officially secured the long-term future of Dayot Upamecano. The club recently confirmed that the French international has signed a contract extension until 2030, and fans have been reacting. Reacting, Upamecano revealed that he is pleased to extend his stay at Bayern Munich because he has many big goals to achieve in Germany. The defender added that he wants more clean sheets while winning as many titles as possible alongside his teammates. His words, “I’m really happy to be staying at Bayern and continuing to play in this team. We’ve got a great team and a great coach.…