The World Health Organisation, WHO has come out to say that coronavirus cases in Africa have risen to 28,000. The UN’s health agency revealed this on its official twitter account, @WHOAFRO today. WHO added that there have been 8,000 recoveries and 1,300 deaths recorded thus far. The tweet read, “Over 28,000 COVID-19 cases reported on the African continent – with over 8,000 associated recoveries and 1,300 deaths recorded.” WHO wrote that in sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa is the most hit, while Cameroon and Ghana have more than 2, 500 confirmed cases. South Africa, Algeria and Cameroon are presently topping the list of…
Author: David Folami
Barcelona forward, Messi cannot be compared with anyone else in football, ex-manager, Ernesto Valverde has said. Valverde recently revealed that the Argentine superstar is a very easy player to manage no matter who the coach is. According to him, Messi even reads the game better than some coaches because his ambition to win is just remarkable. He added that the tricky footballer is always concerned about how every player around him will play at the required level for victory to be assured for his club and country. His words, “Messi can’t be compared with anyone,” “It’s very difficult to tell…
Popular singer, Yemi Alade has jumped on social media to advise her fans and followers. The musician simply urged her fans to stop crying because nobody cares but should always expect people to get jealous when they begin to smile. She added that this harsh reality is tiring, but it is the honest truth. Her words, “Don’t Cry, No one Cares! Start Smiling and they all get jealous. I tire.”
A lawmaker in Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon James Akadu has come out to say that he is disappointed in Nigerian Institutes and tertiary institutions for failing to offer a solution to the coronavirus pandemic. James believes all the cash put into the several research Institutes have turned out to be a waste due to the recent developments. According to him, researchers should do all they can to redeem their integrity by providing solutions to the pandemic as their colleagues in other nations have been doing. He added that it is sad that, since the outbreak started, Isreal, USA,…
Newcastle United might be able to sign footballers like Gareth Bale if they appoint a top-class manager like Mauricio Pochettino, Berbatov has said. Berbatov believes signing the Argentine as manager would be a brilliant move for the club because he is a top coach who is proven in the EPL. According to him, rebuilding the club with class players will also be possible since names like Gareth Bale will be attracted to the project. He added that Pochettino has established himself as one of the best coaches in the world and would still consider Newcastle despite the consistent links to…
Anthony Joshua’s management has come out to say that the Heavyweight boxing champion might fight Tyson Fury at the beginning of next year or even the end of this year if Wilder withdraws from their rematch. The management revealed that they are sure that fans will not want to see preparatory fights once the coronavirus pandemic is all over. According to Barry Hearn, owner of MatchRoom boxing, he is certain that Fury and Joshua would love to face each other anytime soon because they both have a lot to gain from a boxing clash. He added that he would do…
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, has begged the Federal Government to take proactive measures to reduce community transmission as the country crosses 1000 cases of COVID-19. Okei-Odumakin revealed this recently in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. According to Odumakin, the way the federal and state governments have implemented their lockdown orders have been very haphazard and disjointed, a reality that will not make the pandemic go away anytime soon. She added that only innovative and proactive measures by the government can defeat the virus in Nigeria once and for all. Her words, “This calls to question the…
Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling has come out to say that Steven Gerrard was the first player he was in awe of when he began his football career. Sterling recently revealed that he was intimidated by the LFC legend at first even if Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho was his main idol growing up. According to him, legendary footballers will always be great but he does not really dwell on them anymore since he focuses more on himself these days. He added that the coronavirus pandemic is a massive opportunity for him to be with his family and spend lots of time…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has come out to say that she only started making money in the industry in 2016 despite starting her acting career in 2003. She revealed this during an interview on “Your View”, a TVC programme. According to her, if the lockdown had happened 5 years ago, she would have been unable to help people since she was not financially buoyant at the time. Her words, “If this (referring to the COVID-19 lockdown) had happened five years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to give because I was not making money then. I just started making money three…
The coronavirus pandemic will reshape the modern era the same way World War II did in an earlier generation, Bill Gates has said. The billionaire revealed this as he listed his ideas on how best to tackle the disease. According to him, it is not possible to overstate the pain that people are feeling now and will continue to feel during the pandemic, even if it will eventually subside at some point. He added that we will go into the 2nd phase of the epidemic soon when people will be able to go out but not to crowded places. His…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has come out to say that Jadon Sancho is still yet to attain the level of players like Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi because they are proven title winners. Neville agrees that Sancho has been a part of an amazing group of young English players but his talents have been overhyped amid talk of a new golden generation. According to him, England is developing in football but their players are still not at the level of Brazilian, Argentine, German and Belgium footballers. He, however, added that Jadon Sancho remains an undisputed talent but we…
Popular singer, Paul Okoye has jumped on social media to have his say on people dishing out money advice on the internet. Paul believes people advising him on how to spend his money are hilarious because it is like him telling Dangote what to do with his wealth. According to him, if they were very good advisers like they believe they are, they would help themselves and leave rich people alone. He added that whoever works hard to make money has the sole decision on how to spend it.
As the current lockdown nears its end, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC has hinted at a further extension in the nearest future. The disease control body recently revealed that our nation is yet to reach the point where its containment protocols could be relaxed amid the deadly pandemic. Speaking recently, Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Iheakwazu said that even if relevant authorities are doing everything possible to ease restriction measures, Nigeria is yet to reach that point because the country is still at a major risk of spreading the virus quickly if citizens are freed to…
Roy Keane has said even if there is cause for optimism in Manchester United’s progress, they still have a long way to go to be the force they once were. Roy believes there is still a sizeable gap between the club and rivals, Liverpool and City and it might take a while for Mufc to catch them. According to him, the feel-good factor is deifnitely back at the club and if players like Pogba and Rashford are back fit, it could give the club the needed boost to finish strongly this season. He added that the signs of resurgence are…
Popular comedian, AY Makun has come out to say that the only way the lockdown orders can be obeyed amid the pandemic is when the rich start to help the poor with food items. AY recently revealed that the hunger virus is real and it mainly affects the poor so all lockdown orders will make no sense to them. According to him, if the rich Nigerians can successfully keep the poor at home by giving them enough food, the virus can be a thing of the past, else, the poor citizens will keep coming out to look for food. He added that…
President Muhammadu Buhari has begged Nigerian Muslims to avoid large gatherings and socializing as they start the Ramadan fast on Friday, April 24. Buhari revealed that as they all practice self-denial, universal brotherhood, austerity, helping relatives, and needy people, every form of socializing remains a risk during the coronavirus outbreak. According to him, this will not stop him from congratulating Muslims for seeing a new Ramadan year. He added that the religious fast should not trigger the spread of the deadly virus, thus all instructions from the government should be obeyed. His words, “I congratulate all Muslims as they commence this…
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has come out to say that Sadio Mane has been the total package for Liverpool in 2020. KDB picked the Senegalese to be his Premier League Player of the Season because of how he has led the Reds on the pitch this season. According to him, Mane has been important for the club so he deserves any recognition he is given when the current campaign is over. He added that there aere other standout players in the EPL but he would go with the ex Southampton forward. His words, “I would say Mane. “I…
BBNaija winner, Mercy Eke has jumped on social media to hail her lover, Ike Onyeama. She shared this while revealing that their reality show is set to start 2 days from now. Her words, “Life has brought me too many gifts…but I am really thankful it brought you to me. Love has its ups and downs..it also brings with it many surprises😍I can’t wait to show the world what it has brought you and I. #2DaysToMercyXIkeShow.” What do you think?
The President of Gbenga Akinwande Foundation, Engr. Gbenga Akinwande has hailed Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun for the steps he has taken thus far in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in the state. Gbenga revealed that Gov. Dapo has shown leadership and brilliant humanitarian gestures with the way he has governed the state and cared for its residents with several social and economic relief packages. According to him, competent leaders are known during crises and governor Abiodun has shown that he knows what he is doing. He added that the state governor is currently proving how competent and capable…
Roma and Guinea midfielder, Amadou Diawara has come out to say that ex-Manchester City player, Yaya Toure is his football role model. Diawara recently revealed that he watched the Ivorian on television when he played for Barcelona and he also followed his football for the national team. According to him, Toure definitely stood out on the pitch with his incredible vision and this lead to him dreaming to always play like the EPL winner. He added that De Rossi also inspired him while he played in midfield because of his vision and first touch. His words, “Yaya Toure. I’d watch…