The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to decrease the expenses running into millions in his government. Atiku recently came out to warn FG to drastically reduce its expenditure, especially on wasteful projects like maintenance of the Presidential Air Fleet, unnecessary renovations of buildings limousine fleet for top government officials, overseas travels, and treatments, and so on. According to him, nothing has shocked him in his entire life in public service as the revelation from Nigeria’s First Quarter 2020 financial reports in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy from the Federal…
Author: David Folami
Timo Werner is still in RB Leipzig’s plans for the Champions League, Julian Nagelsmann has said. Speaking recently at a news conference, Nagelsmann revealed that the he still sees the German forward as an option for UCL selection. According to him, he does not know where the confusion is coming from because Werner is still an RB Leipzig player and he is yet to sign anyone else. He added that the striker’s importance to RB Leipzig is extraordinary because his goalscoring rate is just incredible. His words, “He is currently, as usual, in my plans to play the Champions League.…
Popular gay activist, Bisi Alimi has come out to say that it is an act of violence to misgender Bobrisky. This is coming after Nigerians mocked him for dressing like a guy to his father’s birthday. Reacting, he revealed that before we jump on social media to condemn, we must know that there is no template to be a role model and there is the posterity that will judge all of us. He added that Nigeria is still one of the most dangerous places to be a Trans person, and while we may not like the narrative they are showing…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has canceled plans to reopen places of worship in Lagos State. Recall that the governor recently announced that mosques are allowed to reopen on June 19, 2020, while churches can also open on June 21. However, speaking recently, he disclosed that the reopening plan for places of worship has been suspended because of the rising number of new cases recorded in the state. He added that the decision was taken after a thorough review of the state of Lagos amid the pandemic. His words, “We’ve critically had to have a thorough review of where we are as…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to confirm that sorting out a new contract for Bukayo Saka is a priority for the club. He recently revealed that it is as important as resolving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future in London. According to him, it is important to tie Saka down for more years because he is key to the future of the Gunners. He added that other Arsenal youngsters will have to keep developing themselves till they are consistent enought to feature in the first team. His words, “We are trying, as a club, to finalise the deals that are more…
Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye has come out to reveal her skepticism about the coronavirus cases in Nigeria. The movie star recently shared a Tiktok clip that showed her saying the COVID-19 cases in the country might not be true. According to Oge Okoye, if any of her fans has seen any infected person, he or she should speak up for her to confirm. She was spotted dancing in the Tiktok video she mimed the words of the song that was playing.
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has come out to say that the Nigeria Governors Forum is now a toothless bulldog. Wike recently revealed that the forum has lost focus on its role in defending the rule of law in Nigeria. According to him, the forum used to be very powerful but APC has killed it because they are currently protecting the interest of the ruling party. He added that APC feels they can do anything and get away with it because they have the Army, Police, and INEC on their side, but he hopes the people of Edo State…
Arsenal defender, Shkodran Mustafi has come out to say that he plans to return to Germany someday. Mustafi recently revealed that he feels the Bundesliga has made great progress since he left the league. According to him, Germany is his home and he loves the fact that so many people are amazed at the league’s current level in world football. He added that people are still shocked with how the Bundesliga managed to restart but it is good that the EPL has been inspired to do the same. His words, “The Bundesliga is always interesting for me,” “In terms of…
Popular rapper, Naira Marley has come out to react to Executive Jet CEO tagging him and Kim Oprah as useless people. Naira simply urged his more than 20k fans to boycott the airline and stop flying with them. According to him, it is funny that the CEO blasted him because the flight crew actually begged him to tag them on social media. He added that the Executive Jet pilot is even a Marlian, alongside the other passengers he boarded with. His words, “”Lool they asked for our names on the jet though and looooooooool your pilot is a Marlian and…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to react to the sudden death of Sen. Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, who passed away on Monday at the age of 64. In a recent condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor described Osinowo’s death as a rude shock. According to him, Adebayo’s death came at a time when the state and Nigeria just began to benefit from his wealth of political and administrative experience. He added that Lagosians should use his death as a reminder that the battle against the pandemic is far from won.…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to say that his club is not ready for the EPL restart. He recently revealed that his team has not been able to prepare well for the resumption because there has not been enough time to do that. According to him, even if he hopes that City will be competitive like before, he would definitely rotate his squad in the coming weeks. He added that Arteta sent him a message on the type of wine they will drink after the City vs Arsenal game. His words, “If you ask me how the…
Popular Manchester United star, Angel Gomes has reacted to the viral video of his visit to T.B Joshua’s church for healing four years ago. Angel Gomes recently revealed that he visited the church simply because his mother asked him to. According to him, he is from a Christian family and he was only practicing his faith by visiting the popular pastor. He added that he did not have to explain himself to the world but he did it to clarify for those asking what the video was all about. His words in the clip, “I’ve been having injuries around my…
Ex-Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar is currently mourning the death of Nigeria’s foremost educationist and medical professional, Professor Emeritus Oladipupo Akinkugbe who died on Monday at the age of 86. He had his say in a recent statement by his media office. According to him, Emeritus’ death is a major loss to the body of medical professionals in Nigeria and indeed the world. He added that the deceased made strides with his medical researches and this made him a household name. His words, “The loss of Professor Akinkugbe is a huge loss…
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has come out to say that he gets very angry when his critics say he has won nothing in Italy. Sarri recently revealed that he earned eight promotions from one division to another and he achieved everything on the pitch. According to him, it is a key incentive to win important trophies and he actually deisres to win the cup with Juventus on Wednesday. He added that Napoli are a difficult team to face so he expect a very tough game for 90 minutes. His words, “I get annoyed when they say, ‘In Italy, he has…
Popular rapper, Cardi B has jumped on Instagram to flaunt her tattoo makeover. The lyricist who has a fancy peacock tattoo running down her waist, butt, and thighs, recently had the work of art touched up. Sharing the picture on social media, she revealed that she has been in pain throughout the week because her tattoo makeover took hours. See the pic, WOW.
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has begged governments at all levels to declare a state of emergency on rape and other forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV in Nigeria. The commission recently revealed that these vices are criminal offences that have devastating effects on both the survivors and the society at large. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq, the time has come to take more serious steps to make sure Nigerians take cases of rape and other SGBV seriously. He added that the Equality and Dignity for Nigerian Women is also compulsory for…
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard has come out to list 5 EPL stars who deserve to win PFA Player of the Year award this season. Gerard recently revealed that even if he would want his ex team-mate, Henderson to win the award, he is tipping 3 other players for the award, including Kevin De Bruyne. According to him, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane are also good candidates for it because they have worked their socks off for the team this season. He added that Henderson’s work, quality and leadership skills are exemplary. His words, “If he got it…
Popular BBNaija housemate, Thelma has jumped on social media to blast Tacha’s fans. The reality star recently flaunted a picture of a bank slip and declared that anyone who does not have a transfer limit of N2m should not troll her on social media. According to her, she is more focused on restocking inventories than shouting “sold out.” on the internet. She added that a true Naija woman who knows her way in business will make less noise. Her words, “They came 2 my dm asking why I don’t shout “audio” SOLD-OUT on my IG business page @lathelma_ The thing is, as…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has come out to blast the disqualification of the Edo State sitting governor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike recently revealed that Oshiomhole has no right to disqualify a graduate of Nigeria’s premier university since he does not even have a certificate. According to him, Oshiomhole needs to apologize to Edo state people because he does not practice what he preaches. He added that APC is acting on impunity at the moment and disqualifying Obaseki is like killing him and his political career. His words, “Who’s disqualifying him (Obaseki), a man (Oshiomhole) with no certificate, disqualifying a graduate of Nigeria’s…
Dries Mertens is currently the Higuain of Napoli, Kalidou Koulibaly has said. Koulibaly recently came out to say that the skillful forward has grown to be akiller in front of goal. According to him, Mertens currently knows how to do everything on the football pitch and he is indeed proud of him. He added that he spent a lot of time with him in the early days of Napoli so he is happy to see how he has developed into a world class player. His words, “I spent a lot of time with him [Mertens] in the early days of…