Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku has hailed Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka for making the fearsome forward he is today. Lukaku recently came out to admit that learning from them meant he learnt from the best while he played as a young footballer. According to him, Drogba once told him to show the true Blue character on the pitch whenever he played and since that day, they started communicating frequently at the club. He added that Anelka showed him all it took for him to be a top striker and he understood completely because the Frenchman had an elite mentality.…
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Popular comedian, Ali Baba has jumped on social media to write about the importance of civil conduct on the internet. The funny comedian used his spare time to recount an experience he had with a lady who lost a client because of her bad online conduct. According to him, the lady lost good money because she insulted her future client on Twitter just since she could not agree with his take on the topic of discussion. The comedian added that this proves that the negative things we do online has consequences.
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently mourning Kano State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar. His condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja today. According to him, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar was “someone whose words of wisdom, nobility, and decency will be sorely missed, especially at a time the government is relying on traditional rulers to sensitise citizens on directives for safety.” He begged the family and the Emirate to hold on to his good works and make…
Lazio forward, Joaquin Correa has come out to say that he would not frown at the chance to test himself in the EPL. Correa recently came out to admit that the EPL is enticing for all players, including him. According to Joaquin, he is focusing on Lazio right now and he is happy to be doing well in Europe at the moment. He added that he also plans to improve his knowledge of the English language ahead of any possible move to the country. His words, “I’d like to play in the Premier League. “Right now, I am concentrating on…
Popular celebrity, Bobrisky has flaunted a picture of his late mother on Instagram as he remembered how she died 12 years ago. Bobrisky revealed that he remembers telling her not to go to Mecca that year due to her high blood pressure but she insisted and died right there. According to him, she was pretty and he looks so much like her. He added that she was his everything and he still cries when he remembers that she is gone. Bob wrote, “When I tell people I look so much like my mum. That is my mum o ! She is so…
The Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to announce the relaxation of lockdown order by six hours each on Mondays and Thursdays amid the coronavirus pandemic. He revealed this at a press briefing organized by the Kano State Government State Taskforce on COVID-19, held at the government house today. According to him, every major market in the state would remain closed, except Yankaba and Yanlemo markets where residents can buy vegetables and fruits. He added that only supermarkets in the state will be allowed to operate within the six-hour timeframe and customers must adhere to the COVID-19…
Roma striker, Edin Dzeko has come out to say that he feels Juventus defender, Giorgio Chiellini is the best CB in the Serie A. Dzeko believes the Italian is a better defender than Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar and Francesco Acerbi. According to him, the league is filled with very talented CBs but Chiellini definitely stands out. His words, “There are many in the league, Chiellini, Koulibaly, Skriniar, even Acerbi,” “One who always breaks is however Chiellini.”
Nollywood actor, Akah Nanni has come out to say that it is the duty of the man to protect his wife and family. He recently revealed that as Nigerians talk about wife material, it would be fine for us to speak about husband material as well. According to him, men must take their duties in the house seriously because it is really damaging for the women and their children to deal with an absent father. To expatiate on his point, he flaunted pictures of himself doing house chores.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered federal workers who live outside Abuja to stay where they are until their respective states of residence lift their current ban on interstate travel. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello revealed this in a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, FCTA would also enforce rigorously the guidelines regulating the easing of the lockdown in the FCT as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. He added that as from Monday, May 4, 2020, all civil servants…
Tottenham coach, Jose Mourinho has come out to reveal the only time he wept after losing a game. He revealed that this only happened when he was Real Madrid manager and it was after losing to Bayern Munich in the UCL in 2012. According to him, it was a sad reality but that is how football works and it proved that players like Cristiano, Kaka, Sergio Ramos are all human afterall. He added that it was still tough for him to take in because Real Madrid was the best team that season. His words, “Unfortunately, that’s football. Cristiano, Kaka, Sergio…
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus is presently searching for an anonymous individual who sent N1M to her account after her details was leaked. The movie star recently revealed that she has been receiving several bank alerts since her account number got exposed online. According to her, whoever sent the cash should own up or send her a DM because she is really confused at the moment. Her words, “What’s going on again o……If you’re the one kindly indicate o or send a dm o.”
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended the total lockdown in the State for another one week. Gov. Dapo also made adjustments to the relaxation window by adding three hours to the seven hours being given to the residents of the state before now. According to the governor, it is clear that no country can survive a total lockdown of economic activities for a long period so the state has to strike a balance between public health safety and economic welfare of the citizenry. He then added that the use of face mask is now compulsory in public places…
RB Leipzig striker, Timo Werner has come out to say that he would prefer a move to abroad over a switch to Bayern Munich. The German recently revealed that even if he has absolute respect for Bayern and their head coach Hansi Flick but he wants the opportunity to play outside of Germany. According to him, he wants to challenge himself in another league and play football in a new environment. He added that he has developed further under Julian Nagelsmann and his personality on and off the pitch will keep improving. His words, “Bayern are a great club, we…
Popular Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has come out to say that the decision to ease the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja despite the increase in the number of cases is a wrong one. Hilda recently revealed that Buhari definitely took the decision due to false reports about the current situation of the pandemic in Nigeria. According to her, the people advising the president are lying to him and this will not help the nation. She added that it is bad for the government to allow workers to resume work and go about their daily lives when they have not even fumigated…
The Nigerian Medical Association has come out to warn against easing the lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. The association recently revealed that the move is still very premature in the face of rising infection. According to the President of the NMA, Dr. Francis Faduyile and the Secretary, Dr. Olumuyiwa Odusote, Nigeria must learn from Ghana after their ease of the lockdown resulted in a 100 percent increase in infection rate in a week. He added that Nigerian leaders should stop distracting doctors and health workers amid the pandemic and should instead encourage them via the provision of Personal Protective…
Manchester United youngster, Mason Greenwood has a huge part to play in the future of Manchester United, Odion Ighalo has said. Ighalo recently revealed that he is sure that Greenwood has a bright future at the club because he is a young and exciting footballer. According to him, the Englishman is very good at shooting with his left and right foot and this gives him an edge in front of goal. He added that Pogba is a nice guy and he expects him to tear the league apart when he returns from injury. His words, “He’s very young and exciting.…
Super Eagles player, Moses Simon and his wife, Ibukunoluwa just welcomed a baby girl. The footballer recently celebrated by flaunting a picture of him carrying their daughter who arrived the world on Thursday. His words, “Glory be to God !!On 30:4:20 God added another princess to my castle and a special thanks to my @princess_mide27 Words will never be enough to express just how thankful I am that you are my wife i will keep loving and cherish you forever.” See the photo, Congratz to them.
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has reached out to government, humanitarian and non-governmental organizations to begin a large scale sensitization of the rural community in order to curb the spread of coronavirus outbreak. Chief Sunny revealed this as he addressed newsmen in Warri, Delta state recently. According to him, rural dwellers in Nigeria do not believe the virus is real so the government has to increase its sensitization and education to make them completely aware of the pandemic. He added that the sensitization campaign should be centered around the practice of personal and environmental…
Tottenham striker, Harry Kane will decide on his Spurs future very soon, ex-boss, Tim Sherwood has said. Tim believes Tottenham do not have the ambition to spend cash to make themselves a competitive force in the nearest future. According to him, Kane has to start accessing himself and the current situation at the club to arrive at the best decision for him. He added that Mourinho was not signed to just finish inside the top four but to also wintrophies, however, Spurs might not back his ambition with adequate transfer windows. His words, “It’s like Alan Shearer,” “He finishes fourth…
Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya has come out to say that she will not mind getting married to a married man. The movie star recently revealed that she does not care if she would be the 2nd or 3rd wife as long as she is happy with the union. According to her, she currently has a boyfriend but will still need a rich man who understands her. She added that she would love it if he is handsome and dark too. Her words, “When it comes to a serious relationship, for now, I don’t have a man. But that doesn’t mean…