The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has asked Yemi Osinbajo to explain the N5.8 billion National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) saga for which he was allegedly accused by an investigative committee of the House of Representatives. PDP also told the Presidency to instantly prosecute the sacked Director-General of NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, who has been indicted by the House of Representatives over alleged embezzlement of N33 billion in the agency. According to PDP spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, Osinbajo has to react because the opposition party and Nigerians will not accept the unpardonable pat in the wrist of allowing Engr. Maihaja to leave office…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has been terrible at times for Mufc and the club will need to make tough decisions to prevent a distracting circus his future at the club will bring, Paul Ince has said. Ince recently revealed that the fact that Pogba has acted and behaved in a way that shows he has been unsure about his decision to remain at the club is disappointing. According to him, his on pitch performances, off the pitch, agent drama are not good for the club even if he has been brilliant sometimes while playing for the team. He added…
Popular singer, Waje has come out to react to Clarence Peters’ arrest over the death of popular dancer, Kodak. Reacting, Waje simply wrote that it is a sad experience because she has known the music director for more than ten years. According to him, she is praying for him because he is a good man who keeps paving the way for several young people in the entertainment industry. She also mourned with Kodak’s family, saying, this too shall pass. His words, “I have known Clarence for more than 10 years and this is just a sad situation. You have built and constantly…
Delta State Government has come out to say that anyone who does not wear a facemask in any of the isolation centres in the state would be quarantined. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu revealed this as he briefed newsmen after a meeting of the Technical Committee for the Prevention of Covid-19 in Delta. According to him, adhering to government instructions will help to curb the spread of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic in the state and Nigeria so citizens should take it seriously. He added that even if the lockdown was relaxed for security reasons, we can only…
Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez has the quality needed to do bits with Lionel Messi at Barcelona, Diego Milito has said. Milito believes his countryman has established himself as a top-level footballer and would be able to meet the expectations at Barca. According to him, he made it to Inter Milan’s first team because he is an amazing player so there is nothing to suggest that he cannot prove his quality elsewhere. He added that Laurato is a complete striker and he wishes him the best in his future endeavours. His words, “He is not at Inter because of me,…
Nollywood actor, Frank Artus is 41 today. To celebrate himself, the movie star simply shared a brief clip where he listed some of his achievements thus far on earth. He added that he is not perfect. LLNP.
Medical doctors in Lagos State Government have come out to react to the relaxation of the lockdown in the state by President Muhammadu Buhari. They recently revealed that 16 members of the Medical Guild have been infected with COVID-19 since the pandemic started. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Oluwajimi Sodipo disclosed that even if the doctors are recovering well, something has to be done to prevent more infections. He added that as from now on, if the government does not provide personal protective equipment for the doctors, they will not work…
Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra has come out to say that Liverpool chairman, Tom Werner has apologized for the racist incident that involved him and Suarez years ago. Evra recently revealed that even if the apology has happened 9 years later, he now respects Liverpool as a football club for doing the right thing. According to him, he was really upset at the club for wearing “support Suarez” T-shirts after the racism incident because it meant they supported what he did and LFC was firmly behind the Uruguayan. He, however, added that he won’t call Suarez a racist because he…
Popular singer, Davido has reacted to the ease of coronavirus lockdown in Lagos State. The musician recently revealed that anyone participating in the easing of lockdown by going out is plainly playing with fire. According to him, everyone should be sensible by remaining indoors until the pandemic is completely over even if that is not the solution too. He added that despite the harsh outbreak outside, staying indoor will not be easy on citizens since food is also scarce. His words, “Bro, look it from the side of people who live on daily incomes. What is the government giving to sustain?? Stay…
Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has extended the stay-at-home order in the state by another one week, with effect from Monday, May 4, 2020. He revealed this in a statement by the acting Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, made available to newsmen in Yenagoa on Monday. According to him, the curfew directive and compulsory use of face masks will also be taken seriously as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that any resident who violates the instructions will be risking prosecution from the government. His words, “The curfew and compulsory use of face masks are…
Former Real Madrid player, Mutiu Adepoju has come out to hail the late Green Eagles legend, Rasheed Yekini on his 8th-year remembrance. Mutiu recently jumped on social media to write that Yekini’s greatness is so huge that we still reminisce over his exploits in the beautiful game several years later. According to him, Rashidi Yekini was always the player to make magic happen anytime the team felt confused or defeated during games. He added that he will never forget the legend and he is sure that Nigerians will always remember him too. His words, “In loving memory of Rasheed Yekini.…
UK journalist, Piers Morgan has announced that he plans to temporarily step back from presenting ITV’s flagship morning show, Good Morning Britain after battling coronavirus symptoms. His recent tweet read, “On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in past 48hrs, I’ve had a test for COVID-19 and so won’t be working on GMB until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow.” Ben Shephard and Susanna Reidare now set to replace Pier Morgan’s as the host of Good Morning Britain in his absence. This is coming after Morgan ended his…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to mourn late Nigerian Minister of Employment and Labour, Mohammed Ben Omar. Speaking recently via a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger Republic and the family of the deceased. According to him, Mohammed was “a highly endowed and dedicated politician who gave his best for the progress, prosperity and socio-economic development of his country.” He then prayed for God Almighty to comfort the family of the late Minister and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest. R.I.P.
Ex-Manchester United midfielder, Ravel Morrison has come out to say that he would change many things about his time at Old Trafford if he could. Ravel recently revealed that he understood where Rooney was coming from when he said he was not disciplined enough because he actually skipped training sessions on a regular basis. According to him, he is also angry that he could not do more with his career but all hope is not lost because he is still playing football. He added that he did not struggle with the pressure on him as he did not feel any…
Instagram users have blasted Naomi Campbell for condemning an almost naked woman who connected to DJ Khaled’s Instagram Live video to twerk. Reacting to the clip, Naomi simply wrote, “Come on woman. Where is your self-respect. SMH.” Shortly after, several users slammed the model for her own behaviors, saying she has done worse than the lady so she should not be judging. Some other users, however, backed Naomi, saying she was right about the self-respect part since DJ Khaled is married.
Ex-Minister of Finance and erstwhile Managing Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has come out to predict hard times and global recession when the coronavirus pandemic is over. She recently came out to say that it is going to be a difficult 2020 and 2021 but we can all pull through if nations across the world unite as one. According to her, if nations do not practice nationalism, populism, reaching out to their peoples only, we will have substantial resources to tackle the pandemic and help those who do not have enough. She added that she can see…
Tottenham coach, Jose Mourinho has come out to admit that he is missing football amid the pandemic. He, however, revealed that he cannot be selfish and yearn for the return of the game because it might be too soon. According to him, he misses the world he knew before too and he hopes everyone can stay healthy and safe in their respective homes. He added that if the FA decides for the EPL to be played behind closed doors, it will never feel empty because millions of fans all over the world will still be watching the game at home.…
Popular music director and producer, Clarence Peters has just been detained by the Lagos state police command over the death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak. Reports had earlier circulated that she died while charging her phone at Clarence’s apartment in Omole Estate, Lagos state, but things have taken a new turn. The spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana recently came out to say that the director has been detained and is being questioned as investigation for a possible murder goes on to resolve the case. He added that the police is not concluding yet but it is…
Lagos, Ogun, and Federal Capital Territory, FCT last week, members of the Peoples Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives have warned President Buhari to immediately rescind the decision to ease the lockdown in the country. The caucus recently revealed that opening the economy without bothering about having the right precautionary measures in place for the citizens will only trigger the spread of the virus. According to the leader of the Caucus, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, human life is obviously not taken seriously by the president, else, such a decision would not have crossed his mind. He added that it is very…
Juventus midfielder, Blaise Matuidi has come out to reveal the mental struggle he battled when he was infected with coronavirus. Matuidi recently revealed that he really panicked when he tested positive because it was a scary reality. According to him, he was speechless when his result was given to him by the doctor and it was tough for his mother but he eventually found a way to reassure her that everything would be fine. He added that it is a delicate time for football and he just hopes the pandemic would fade away very soon. His words, “We’re in good…