World women’s 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan is missing from Team Nigeria’s list of 26 athletes for the World Athletics Championships. Recall that the list was released by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 8, and fans have been reacting. Silver medallist at last year’s championships, Ese Brume made the list, and she will be aiming to claim gold in Budapest. Brume will be joined in the long jump event by Ruth Usoro, Sade Olatoye (Hammer) and Chioma Onyekwere (Discuss). Technical Director of the AFN, Samuel Onikeku said, “We have perfected the list and it…
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Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu has come out to open up on the shocking lack of resources the team has. This is coming after their Women’s World Cup came to an end in defeat to England, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she has seen what the England players have access to as footballers, and it is far better than what she and her teammates have access to in Nigeria. Ifeoma added that the training fields aren’t even great for the Falcons, and where they all sleep after training is not the best. Her words, “Yes I’ve seen…
Nollywood actor, Michael Ejoor has come out to seek help in locating a house help who fled after assaulting and stealing from his sister’s 75-year-old mother. He recently had his say alongside a photo of the accused on his Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the lady’s name is Joy Williams, and she was last seen on Sunday 6th Aug, the day she tortured a helpless 75-year-old woman and absconded with her money. Michael added that this house help actually transferred money from the elderly woman’s account, and even stole her iPad. His words, “The lady…
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has come out to say that he is worried about playing too many games. He recently warned that he can’t keep up with the intense Premier League calendar, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reality is that he never gets enough rest, and footballers playing around 60 games a season is far from healthy. Rodri added that doing that for one season is one thing, two to three in a row will bring consequences. His words, “To be honest, I never get enough rest. I feel pretty well recovered after having about one…
The remains of veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi a.k.a Iyabo Oko, has been laid to rest. Recall that the actress died on Wednesday, June 28, after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment. She was 61 years old and was recently laid to rest in Ife, Osun State. See picture, R.I.P. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for…
Ex AC Milan midfielder, Franck Kessie has left Barcelona to join Al-Ahli. The Saudi Arabian club recently confirmed the deal on its social media page, and fans have been reacting. Having joined Barcelona only a year ago, the Ivorian made the switch after going down the pecking order in the Baugrana side after the signing of Ilkay Gundogan and former Southampton side, Oriol Romeu. The price for Kessie was stated to be €12.5 million (£11m/$14m) by both clubs in their official confirmation. WOW. Franck Yannick Kessié (born 19 December 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central…
Popular comedian, AY Makun has come out to appreciate Nigerians who have reached out to him and his family after the fire outbreak at his Lekki home last weekend. Recall that the fire outbreak recently wrecked his entire apartment, damaging so many of his belongings. Reacting today, AY revealed that God never takes something away from a person’s life without replacing it with something better, so he would remain thankful. Makun added that pain is always temporary when you find yourself with the right partner to journey with. His words, “Pain can be temporary when you find yourself with the…
Ex Bayern Munich player, Didi Hamann has come out to say that it would be catastrophic for the club if they fail to sign Harry Kane. He recently urged the club to meet Tottenham’s demands, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after dragging the transfer till this stage of the window and even speaking about Kane in public, Bayern Munich must know there will be consequences if the deal falls through in the end. Didi added that FCB should’ve known that Levy is a tough negotiator before negotiating with him. His words, “Bayern leaned out the window with…
Popular Colombian singer, Shakira and Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton are reportedly more than friends. This is coming amid dating rumours involving the pair, and fans have been reacting. Both celebrities continue to hint at the fact that they are together after being spotted at a number of events together so far this year. An insider has now come out to confirm that the pair are indeed more than friends following a secret trip to Ibiza days ago. Popular journalist, Jodi Martin added, “I would like to deny any information that has come out in a Catalan newspaper, where they…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to challenge his critics to find a new argument now after his team’s success in the 2022-23 Champions League. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he kept hearing people saying Man City will never be a big club until they win the UCL, so he wonders what the next cheap jibe would be. Pep added that time has taught him that his team is more relaxed when there are no distractions. His words, “The Champions League is a truly difficult…
Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin has come out to say that he dived into the taxi business to survive in the USA. He recently had his say after he became stranded in America, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he relocated from Nigeria to the U.S after someone promised him movie gigs in America, but the person later disappointed him and he had to resort to all kinds of jobs to survive. Benjamin added that the entire situation got him more connected to God because he needed more than physical help. His words, “I got to America on a…
Inter Milan vice-president, Javier Zanetti has come out to slam Romelu Lukaku’s recent behaviour against the club. Recall that the Belgian continues to push for a transfer to Juventus, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he definitely expected Lukaku to behave differently with the club after everything Inter Milan has done for him since he arrived in Italy. Zanetti added that even if Romelu has the right to go wherever he wants, he could have let Milan know his plans. His words, “Given what Inter has done for him, we expected him to behave differently, as a professional…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Neo Akpofure has come out to refute claims of being romantically involved with ex-housemate, Beauty Tukura. He recently had his say while speaking to TolaniBaj, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has no romantic relationship with Beauty even if she is interested in dating him, so he does not understand where the rumors are coming from. Neo added that he actually had eyes for someone else outside the house, and it is not Beauty. WOW. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series,…
BvB CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke has come out to rubbish claims that Borussia Dortmund were in negotiations with Ajax for Mexican star, Edson Alvarez. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the club never pursued Alvarez the way the media reported, and they did not even get to a negotiation stage with Ajax. Watzke added that BvB always had alternatives to the Mexican, and they are working on those names currently. His words, “In terms of Álvarez, we were never as far as the media reported,” “There were never any…
BBNaija All Stars housemate, Whitemoney has come out to ask the housemates to maintain perspective and respect one another. He recently revealed that even if they are together on the show, they are definitely equal outside of Biggie’s house. According to him, some derogatory remarks and deeds, even when delivered in fun, might not be forgotten even beyond the walls of the house. WhiteMoney added that it is important for everyone to treat one another with respect during the duration of the show. WOW. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series,…
Liverpool manager, Jordan Henderson has come out to insist that there is no reason he can’t continue playing for England despite moving to Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, if he focuses on playing for Ettifaq and giving his best in every game, there is really no reason why he cannot be called up to the national team like Southgate has said. Henderson added that playing for England means a lot to him, and he still believes he has a role to play in the…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Gifty Powers has come out to announce the arrival of her third child. She recently shared the news via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is so proud of how far she has come in her motherhood journey, and she is indeed very grateful for the responsibility. Gifty added that it is now clear to her that where and who you choose today will determine your eventual tomorrow. Her words, “One year don waka!!! I am a mother again!! It’s a boy. A mother to two boys and a girl🥲. After…
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has come out to claim that Phil Foden has failed to achieve his potential under Pep Guardiola. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reality is that Phil Foden is not a youngster anymore, and he still cannot get in the England and Manchester City team at the moment. Carragher added that many predicted him to be the player to build the England team around in future, but Bellingham who broke out years later is already achieving that. His words, “Phil Foden is…
Popular singer, Ne-Yo has come out to take back his apology issued for remarks he made about gender identity and how transgender kids are raised. He recently revealed that people need to hear from the horse’s mouth, and not from his publicist’s computer, and fans have been reacting. According to him, first and foremost, he never apologized for having an opinion on the matter, and if his opinions happened to offend anyone, he is entitled to how he feels. NeYo added that he did not ask anyone to agree with whatever he says, and he has no beef with the…
Spanish manager, Julen Lopetegui has departed Wolves after just nine months in charge at Molineux. The coach recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very grateful to the club for giving him the opportunity to manage the team, and he wishes everyone at Wolves the best of luck for the future. Julen added that he is also grateful to the players who always gave their maximum for the cause. His words, “I wish Wolves and everybody at the club the very best of luck for the future, and…