Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has come out to say that he does not care that the club was unable to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona this summer. He recently revealed that even if he understood City going for the Argentine, the squad is already good enough. According to him, it would be unwise to dwell on the failed trasnfer as the club should look forward to the future, not what might have been. He added that he never focuses on which players might come in and what might happen during transfer windows. His words, “I really don’t care.…
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The All Progressives Congress Professionals in Oyo State (APC-P) has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to stop wasting the state’s resources on the People’s Democratic Party for his plans to contest for the position of the Vice President in 2020. APC revealed this at a recent meeting on Friday, September 11, 2020. According to the Chief Convener of the group, Alhaji Adekunle Lawal, Seyi Makinde should focus on governance instead of concentrating on other political nonsense outside the state. He added that Makinde has totally forgotten about governance in Oyo State at the moment and that has to change. His words,…
Olori Folashade Adeyemi, one of the wives of 81-year-old Alaafin of Oyo, has come out to say that she is sure her fellow queen, Olori Ajoke, did not have an affair with fuji musician, KWAM 1. Olori Folashade Adeyemi revealed this in a recent interview with the Nation. According to her, she is ready to swear with her life that her fellow queen never had such an affair. She added that the rumors were mere fabrications and lies, so they should not be taken seriously. Her words, ”The incident was quite unfortunate. All those things that you heard were mere…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come out to confirm that Harry Maguire will keep the captain’s armband at the club. Ole recently revealed that he sees no reason to strip him of the captaincy. According to him, Maguire has had a difficult summer but he has really handled the situation very well since it happened. He added that Harry remains an absolute top human being who will forever be a positive guy with the right values. His words, “Of course, Harry, as you said, had a difficult summer. He didn’t have a long break,” “His break was different…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has come out to insist that electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) cannot increase tariffs of customers enjoying less than 12 hours of power supply daily. NERC Commissioner, Legal Licensing and Compliance, Mr. Dafe Akpeneye revealed this during the regulatory agency’s online town hall meeting with customers on the new electricity tariff regime. According to Dafe, anyone enjoying below 12 hours supply daily cannot be forced to partake in the increment because it is not just fair. He added that the hours and bands were actually decided by the commission after consultations but customers were assigned…
South African TV personality, Minnie Dlamini and her husband, Quinton Jones, are expecting their 1st child. Recall that the beautiful couple tied the knot in September 2017. Minnie recently shared the great news on social media, alongside a picture of herself cradling her baby bump. Her words, “Starting a family with you Mr Jones is a dream come true and I couldn’t have chosen a better man to be the father of our child. Our family has suffered such a painful loss however, God has proven to us that with death, comes new life and we welcome this miracle wholeheartedlyHappy…
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman has come out to challenge Lionel Messi to deliver his best form at Barcelona after his dramatic summer transfer saga. Koeman recently revealed that Messi remains the best player in the world and that will not change. According to him, Lionel is important to Barcelona and everyone is hoping his form will not drop when the new season starts. He added that things are looking positive for the Spanish giant ahead of next season because the players have been training well. His words, “He is the best, I have said it many times,” “Messi is a…
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA has come out to say that it is currently making plans to present a fresh Data Protection Bill to the National Assembly to be translated into a new law. NITDA recently begged Nigerians to be ready for the new realities that will arise as a result of the new law. According to the Director-General of the agency, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the law will definitely be a game-changer for the digital economic aspirations of the present government. He added that there is a workshop that has been organized as part of their strategic…
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has come out to say that she is nobody’s role model. Toke recently came out to beg parents to stop putting pressure on her person by saying their daughters look up to her. According to her, it is always best for fathers and mothers to raise their kids to see themselves as a work in progress. She added that if any part of her life impresses fans, they should use it as a guideline to be better, but she is also still trying out to figure out what life is all about. Her words, “Guys…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come out to say that Paul Pogba will miss his club’s friendly with Aston Villa on Saturday. He recently revealed that he is very optimistic that the midfielder will return for the EPL opener vs Crystal Palace the following week. According to him, Pogba has had a couple of training sessions and he trusts him to get fit quickly ahead of the important clash. He, however, added that he is still not 100 per cent sure that the Frenchman will be ready for that match. His words, “Paul’s had a couple of training…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has come out to hail Ms. Chioma Odidika, a Nigerian resident in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, who was honored with an Integrity Award by the Sheriff of Richland County for returning $4,000 USD. Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM recently hailed Chioma in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. According to her, Ms. Chioma Odidika’s virtue definitely made Nigeria proud and she is very happy for her. She added that it is good to know that the special act of honesty of Odidika earned her Integrity Award from the Sheriff…
Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has come out to blast women who love dating married men. The movie star revealed her take on the matter on her Instagram page this afternoon. According to her, women who decide to become side chicks to married men always end up wasting their precious time. She added that it is best for these homewreckers to receive sense and be delivered as soon as possible. Her words, “Having been lured and deceived into becoming a side chick , told by your captor that he will soon chase /divorce his wife . You , on your side…
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho has come out to say that everyone at the club knows the team needs a new striker to partner Harry Kane. Mourinho recently revealed that he is sure the club will eventually grant his wish. According to him, it is important for Spurs to sign a player to complement Kane, instead of one playing as back-up to the star striker. He added that Tottenham needs a player like that to balance things in the squad for the team to do well in the Premier League. His words, “Yes, I want and I need a striker, but…
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede has come out to say that he suspects foul play in the mysterious fire that gutted the state office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He revealed this via a recent statement by his campaign organization in Akure. According to him, the possibility of cheating cannot be ruled out and it proves to show that the fate of the state is now in the hands of God. He added that he smells a rat amid the incident since it all appears like a drama that can lead to…
Hollywood actress, Halle Berry has come out to say that her 2002 Oscar win was one of her biggest heartbreaks. Recall that the movie star made history 8 years ago when she became the first African American to win the best actress Oscar for her role in “Monster’s Ball.” According to her, she expected other African American women to have won the Oscar Awards since she clinched it because of the several talented African American women we have right now. She added that after winning the award in 2012, she felt great scripts will come her way and great directors…
Liverpool do not need to sign new players to defend their EPL crown, Ian Rush has said Rush simply revealed that other Premier League teams are currently playing catch-up in the transfer market, so Liverpool do not need to panic. According to him, even if LFC signs a player for £80 million ($102m) this summer, it does not guarantee the player a first team spot. He added that the Liverpool squad is very strong currently and it will only be affected by injuries. His words, “In an ideal world everybody wants to make signings but the problem they have at…
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has come out to say that flood has killed 16 persons, destroyed 3,042 houses, and several farmlands in the state. The Permanent Secretary (PS) of SEMA, Alhaji Shehu Ningi revealed this on Friday in Bauchi. According to him, the affected local government areas include Shira, Dambam, Katagum, Jammare, Warji, Itas, Alkaleri, Bauchi, Zaki Kirfi, and Gamawa. He added that the affected victims have been temporarily relocated to various schools, mosques, and relatives’ houses till a permanent solution is found. His words, “The affected local government areas include: Shira, Dambam,Katagum, Jammare, Warji, Itas, Alkaleri,…
Popular singer, Burna Boy has come out to flaunt a new blinged-out jewelry. In a recent clip he shared on social media, Burna revealed that his girlfriend, Steflon Don got it for him. Just after he displayed the jewelry for all to see in the video, he then put Steflon in the view of the camera, and she was seen giggling. The pendant of the neckpiece also flaunts a picture of Burna Boy’s late best friend, Gambo, and this made the gesture more thoughtful. See photos, Nice.
Inter Milan defender, Achraf Hakimi has come out to say that Real Madrid left-back, Marcelo is his role model. Hakimi recently revealed that he actually sees himself in the Brazil international when he plays. According to him, Marcelo was a very cheerful defender when they were teammates and this is a very good quality that footballers must possess during games. He added that playing alongside Lukaku and Martinez at Inter Milan would be a blessing so he is loooking forward to next season. His words, “As everyone knows, for my playing characteristics and also a little for my personal life,…
Ex aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri has come out to say that he respects Bishop David Oyedepo. Reno Omokri recently revealed that Oyedepo is a true man of God, unlike some other pastors in the country. According to him, anyone who disrespects the Bishop is not wise since what happened to the people who did so in the past have never been palatable. He added that it is best for pastors to build their ministries by themselves, not by tearing others down. His words, “If I am told to name a man of God I respect as…