Popular businesswoman, Laura Ikeji Kanu has come out to advise Igbo men to ensure they buy their mothers something tangible that they can enjoy now while they are still alive. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, rather than throwing a very grand burial ceremony when their mums are dead and gone, her Igbo brothers should learn to spoil their mums while they are still breathing. Laura added that spending millions of naira on the burial of a woman who has never been abroad is definitely wild. Her words,…
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Borussia Dortmund legend, Marco Reus has come out to hail his former team-mate, Jude Bellingham. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he knew immediately that the England midfielder was special when he joined BvB, and his strength and power was very evident during their first training session together. Reus added that the people of Dortmund loved Bellingham because he kept working hard on and off the pitch. His words, “I would say this guy was 17 or 18 when he came to Dortmund. I saw immediately he had…
Pope Francis was so close to death during his weeks-long hospital stay to the point that doctors considered ending his pneumonia treatment so he could just die in peace. The head of his medical team, Sergio Alfieri recently revealed this to the press, and the world has been reacting. According to him, it was the Pope’s personal nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, who urged the medical team to keep up the treatment in the wake of the vomiting episode. He added that the hospital was actually risking damage to his kidneys and bone marrow by continuing his treatment, but they went ahead.…
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has come out to say that he is confident Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr will avoid being banned for the UCL clash vs Arsenal. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after reports that an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is looking into the conduct of Mbappe, Vinicius, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos vs Atletico Madrid, he still believes the players did nothing wrong. Carlo added that the club awaits UEFA’s verdict, but the fact remains that his players only celebrated their goal. His words,…
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales in Europe dropped by 49% in January and February 2025 compared to the same period last year. This is according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) on Tuesday, and the world has been reacting. While the decline is partly attributed to ageing models, industry analysts suggest that some electric vehicle buyers may also be boycotting Tesla due to CEO, Elon Musk’s political stance. Musk, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has drawn criticism since taking charge of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, which is leading an aggressive cost-cutting agenda. Amid…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to offer an update on Kevin De Bruyne’s future. This is coming as he heads towards the end of his contract, and fans have been reacting. According to him, De Bruyne remains a Manchester City player, and his current focus is on ensuring the club finishes what has been a difficult season strongly. Pep added that City wants to end the season well in the FA Cup, the Premier League and the Club World Cup. His words, “It is between the club and Kevin and his agent. It is between the club…
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has come out to respond to recent rumours that she stopped the press from doing their job during a birthday party in Ghana. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, the claims are completely false, and as someone in the acting industry, she fully understands the nature of public life and the role of the press. Rita added that it would be lame to try and prevent the media from doing their work in a public setting, and such action will be entirely out of…
Bayer Leverkusen chief, Simon Rolfes has come out to speak about Xabi Alonso’s future at the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Alonso already told him that there is nothing to the exit rumors surrounding him online, so he’ll be staying at Leverkusen beyond this season. Simon added that Xabi has a contract at the club that runs until 2026, and he intends to honour it. His words, “No, he’s staying, that’s it. He told me that there was nothing. He has a contract with us.” WOW.
US President, Donald Trump has come out to say that he would consider a reduction in tariffs on China if their government approves a sale of TikTok’s operations in the United States. Recall that ByteDance has an April 5 deadline to find a non-Chinese buyer for TikTok or face a U.S. ban on national security grounds. According to him, he might consider lowering tariffs on China to make the deal happen because TikTok is really big. Trump, however, added that while the platform is huge, every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok. His words, “China is going to…
England manager, Thomas Tuchel must drop Harry Kane if he fails to impress at the 2026 World Cup, Paul Merson has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if Kane is England’s all-time record goalscorer, he cannot be guaranteed a place in the starting XI at the World Cup, should the nation qualify. Paul added that Harry definitely struggled at the Euros, and a repeat performance like that cannot be tolerated. His words, “I think last year. I think if that’s Tuchel next year at the World…
Popular singer, Cynthia Morgan has come out to speak about the country’s economic challenges. She recently urged the government to reconsider its decision on fuel subsidy removal, and fans have been reacting. According to her, even if it is quite unfortunate that we might not be able to do much other than plead with the government, it is definitely better than ranting continuously. Morgan added that spending over $8 billion on subsidy doesn’t make any sense, and it must be addressed. Her words, “Are you guys feeling what I am feeling? I’m not even going to lie, I’m feeling it…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has come out to say that he is disappointed that Trent Alexander-Arnold would be leaving the club to join Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the fact that Liverpool are about to go level with Manchester United in league trophies and can compete for many more European trophies in the near future makes it a very wrong time to make that decision. Carragher added that most Liverpool supporters will be disappointed, but he’d love him to do well in Spain. His words,…
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has come out to express shock after being asked to pay $1,200 for aso ebi for a friend’s wedding in Lagos. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, after excitedly congratulating her friend upon receiving an invitation, she was left stunned when she saw the price of the wedding fabric. Lilian added that there is more to life after wedding ceremonies, and couples should learn to relax. His words, “Una Don dey sell aso ebi in dollars for Lagos? You people sell aso ebi for…
I saw things that cannot be right at elite football during my spell as interim manager at Chelsea, Frank Lampard has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he really did not love working in that short period with the Blues because he could not really affect the usual standards he was used to at Chelsea football club. Lampard added that it’s very hard to lay down an idea when you’ll be leaving soon for a permanent manager. His words, “I saw things that I know cannot be…
Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia has cleared off all the posts on her Instagram page. This is coming amid her divorce proceedings with estranged husband, 2Face Idibia, and fans have been reacting. Some Nigerians are speculating that this move shows that she has moved on and is about to make a big announcement, while others feel more controversy is looming. Recall that 2Face has since moved on with his newly found love in the arms of Edo politician, Natasha Osawuru, and has even proposed to her. Check Annie’s page out, WOW Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian…
Manchester United forward, Antony has come out to say that he is not under pressure as a professional footballer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, playing street football without having shoes on and against drug traffickers was the real pressure, so when he goes through difficult moments on the pitch, he always thinks about the challenges he overcame in the past. Antony added that he never says these things to sound tough, it was just his reality growing up. His words, “When I’m asked about pressure, I say…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has come out to gush about her husband, Ned Nwoko. This is coming after Ned took to his IG page to sing her praises, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Ned Nwoko is the greatest Man in Igbo Land, and she can’t even say what she did to deserve such a man in her life. Her words, WOW. 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…
Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana has come out to say that he has been approached by some big clubs throughout his career. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he was still playing from Ajax as a youngster, a number of top clubs across Europe approached him to sign for them, including Manchester United’s Premier League rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea. He added that Monaco, Nice, and Atletico Madrid were his suitors as well, but he ended up not joining any of them. His words, “Yes, Nice too. I…
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky has come out to claim that Vladimir Putin will die soon. This is coming amid unconfirmed reports that the Russian leader is battling poor health, and the world has been reacting. There have also been claims that Putin might have cancer and Parkinson’s Disease including reports of him coughing incessantly, and his hands and feet making jerky movements. Recall the famous incident in 2022 saw the president slouching in his chair while gripping a table and slurring his words during a meeting with then-Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. His words, “He (Putin) will d!e soon, and that’s…
Trent Alexander-Arnold will face a battle to become a regular starter at Real Madrid, Gary Neville has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite his obvious attacking prowess at Liverpool and in England, Trent will have to compete with Valverde and Carvajal for the position, and the latter remains the better full-back despite his age. Gary added that Arnold will have to get more serious about his defending if he wants to succeed in Spain. His words, “I said that I thought he [Trent Alexander-Arnold] had to…