The National Working Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the result of the party’s gubernatorial primaries in Edo where Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerged as the governorship candidate of the party. The Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Gov. Atiku Bagudu revealed this to State House correspondents at the end of party’s virtual NEC meeting held in Abuja today. According to him, all thanks to party supporters for putting faith in APC and kudos to party leaders for all the support they have given to Mr. President to achieve a reasonable outcome. He added that he is…
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Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has come out to say that he is not bothered by Miralem Pjanic’s suitability to his plans at the club. This is coming amid reports that the midfielder is heading to Barcelona once the transfer window opens. According to him, he is not pushing for Pjanic to leave and he would only be sold for other reasons. He added that the discussions he has had with him are on technical and mental aspects, but he is bery happy with the footballer. His words, “If he is sold, it’ll be for other reasons. He is not under…
Popular adult entertainer, Maheeda has come out to say she is born again. The famous nude model recently came out to say that she is no longer her old self and she now believes in the Lord. According to her, even when she was a nudist, she knew God had plans for her that would soon be obvious to the world. She added that God’s action in her life has now started to manifest and it has shocked the Devil. Her words, “Testimony time. God delievered me from one of those wicked men. Men that love to use the soul…
The Federal Government has come out to say that it will create and save at least 5 million jobs from its Post-COVID-19 economic recovery plans. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Richard Adeniyi Adebayo revealed this in a recent statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Julius Toba-Jegede. According to him, plans are currently underway to save about 1.4 million jobs of Nigerians, with 40 percent of them in female-owned MSMEs and 10 percent in businesses belonging to people with special needs. He added that 3 programs, The MSME Survival Fund, The Guaranteed Offtake Stimulus…
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has come out to say that Brendan Rodgers has helped him to grow since he joined the club. The Nigerian recently revealed that he feels he understands the game better and it is all thanks to his manager. According to him, Rodgers has given him a wider view of where his game can go to make him a better footballer in the EPL. He added that even if his stats are currently okay, he still wants to improve on them as soon as possible. His words, “When Brendan came, I saw myself growing and understanding…
Nollywood actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu is no more. The movie star died in the early hours of today, June 25 in his Ibadan residence. According to a popular filmmaker, Tunde Ola-Yusuf, may God rest the soul of the deceased among the righteous. His words, “From him we come and on to him we shall return, Alh Gbolagade Akinpelu Ogunmajek has return to his creator, may God almighty rest his soul among the righteous. Amen” . R.I.P.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to say that no congratulatory message should be placed for him in newspapers as he clocks 55 years tomorrow. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile revealed this in a statement today. According to him, Sanwoolu intends to continue his tradition of reaching out and sharing love with the needy in society to celebrate his special day. Sanwo Olu added that the best birthday gift anyone would give him would be to identify those at the bottom of the pyramid wherever they reside and lift them…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has asked everyone to slow down on the prospect of Dean Henderson becoming first-choice goalkeeper at Manchester United next season. Neville said even if David de Gea’s form has dropped in recent times, it could be too soon to assume Dean is the better goalkeeper. According to him, De Gea was the best goalkeeper in the world for 3 or 4 years during a very difficult period for Manchester United post Alex Ferguson, so he deserves more patience from the fans and Ole. He added that it would be unfair to give Henderson the big…
Popular singer, Mocheddah has come out to blast D’banj over the sexual abuse allegations leveled against him. She simply revealed that Kokomaster should be ashamed of himself because he is nothing but a bully. According to her, it is sad that a musician of his status keeps breaking the law and manipulating the justice system for his selfish interest. She then said shame on D’banj for silencing a young woman from speaking her truth. Her words, “Shame on you, dbanj. Shame on you for being the bully you have shown us you are. Shame on you for silencing a young…
2nd Republic Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo has come out to say that the 2023 Nigeria Presidency belongs to the South East and no other zone. He recently revealed that allowing an Igboman or woman to rule the country is in the interest of justice, equity, and fair play in our politics. According to him, Nigerian political parties should adopt South East as the destination for its presidential candidates because it is the fair thing to do. He added that the South- East geo-political zone of the country deserves to produce the next president who will succeed…
Arsenal defender, David Luiz should thank God for his one-year contract extension at the club, Emmanuel Petit has said. Petit recently revealed that the Brazilian has not played like a proper footballer since 2017. According to him, he was disappointed by the decision to keep the CB in London, but it was a very typical move from the now average Arsenal. He added that even when Luiz won the EPL with Chelsea, he showed that he had lost something and he is not the same player we all liked. His words, “David Luiz hasn’t been a proper footballer for about…
Popular singer, Ciara is set to welcome her third child with her husband and NFL star, Russell Wilson. The US singer recently jumped on social media to flaunt her growing baby bump while posing in a pink fringed bikini. Check the pics out, Stunning.
Ex Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Samson Osagie has come out to say that the leadership period of Governor Obaseki in APC was a very rough and tough journey. He recently revealed that his failure to deliver on his promise for the state was what prompted his defection to PDP. According to Samson, he prays someone like Obaseki is never elected to rule in Edo State again and he still sees APC holding on to power by November. He added that APC rightly rejected Obaseki and he immediately carried his troubles to PDP. His words, “We have been through…
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has come out to say that he was sure his club would be able to keep Willian and Pedro for the rest of the season. He recently came out to say both players are fantastic professionals for signing on to continue their Blues careers. According to him, Pedro and Willian will definitely help in Chelsea’s push for a top-four spot this season and talks are even ongoing to keep Willian beyond this campaign. He added that every Chelea player can now focus on winning the remaining games of the season. His words, “We are still talking…
Popular celebrity, Toyin Lawani has jumped on social media to blast her haters. She recently revealed that her detractors should go and look for work instead of concentrating on trolling her all the time. According to her, her detractors secretly want to be like her, but knowing it might never happen, they resort to always attacking her person. She added that she is a hardworker despite coming from a rich home, so anyone saying she got her wealth is from fetish means is talking nonsense. Her words, “Never stop working I’m not in your set of motivational speakers, or I’m…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to back the Victor Giadom-led faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He recently had his say in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja today. According to Buhari, the law is on the side of Victor Giadom as Acting National Chairman and everyone knows he will never stop acting in accordance with the law. He added that the media should stop promoting manufactured controversies amid the disagreement so as to not give further room for mischievous interpretations of the law on this…
Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has to quit the average London club this summer, Emmanuel Petit has said, Petit recently revealed that he would leave if he was the Gabonese striker because Arsenal is not the same anymore. According to him, he feels sorry for Arsenal fans and for the ex players that still try to uphold the Arsenal reputation despite the obvious medicore reality. He added that he does not feel sorry for the current players because 75% of them do not deserve to wear the club’s jersey. His words, “If I was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, I would leave Arsenal. There…
Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun, 1st daughter of late clergywoman, Bimbo Odukoya, just welcomed her 3rd child with her hubby, Olumide. Tolu shared the amazing news on Instagram today alongside a stunning maternity picture. See the pic, Her words, “Has He said it?Will He not do it? … My Father has blessed us with a beautiful young man to complete the Olumide Ijogun Family! Now a party of 5! Please rejoice with us.” Congrats to her.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has come out to say that there is no proof that face shields alone can provide primary respiratory protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja today. According to him, even if masks are also not known to offer absolute protection, there is no evidence at all that suggests wearing shields can help to limit the risk of contracting the virus. He added that the act of wearing face shields should not be promoted until…
Ex-Spurs defender, Ramon Vega has come out to say that Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has been the best African player in the Premier League this season. He recently revealed that even if Mohamed Salah has been good as well, Mane has stood out on the continent thus far. According to him, Mane has been very instrumental in the EPL title the Reds are trying to win this season with his crucial goals. He added that Mane and Salah have been great export for African football and they keep drawing attention to the continent. His words, “Sadio Mane without a doubt,”…