Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi will eventually enjoy a fruitful Everton career, Joseph Yobo has said. Yobo believes it is still very early to raise fears over the ability of the former Arsenal star. According to him, joining Everton was a good move for Iwobi and he is slowly becoming a key player at his new club by getting familiar with how the Ancelotti and the boys play football. He added that everyone has to be patient with Alex because his talent and work rate cannot be doubted. His words, Arsenal is a club he knew too well because he…
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Popular Nigerian lawyer and politician, Femi Fani-Kayode has jumped on social media to share his reaction to the arrest of Funke Akindele and her husband. Fani Kayode believes that the arrest was not necessary and a warning would’ve been okay since she already apologized. According to him, he also does not understand why the people who crowded the court were not punished since they broke the same law. He added that her arrest was overbearing especially after she showed public remorse. His words, “The prosecution & conviction of Funke Akindele was overbearing & unnecessary. A warning would have been enough.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to react to the health status of British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who has been hospitalized over “persistent symptoms” of coronavirus. Buhari wished Boris a quick recovery and restoration to full health. A recent statement from the FG read, “President Buhari’s sympathy and solidarity are with the British leader as he battles COVID-19 personally, and with the British people as their country battles the devastating effects of the pandemic.” He added that he wants him to be well enough to resume his great leadership of his country at this most trying time in global history.
Ex Liverpool winger, John Barnes has come out to hail the club for changing its mind on using the UK government’s furlough scheme in response to the coronavirus outbreak. John revealed that it was bold from Liverpool to admit that they were wrong and he does not feel they made the decision out of greed. According to him, these are quite unprecedented times and every football club is just trying to do what is best for business, whether it is accepted by fans and pundits or not. He added that he credits Liverpool for acting on the reactions of the…
Members of the British royal family have jumped on social media to wish UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson well after he got transferred to the intensive Care Unit at a London hospital as his Coronavirus symptoms worsened. Prince William and Kate Middleton, via their official Twitter and Instagram account, @KensigntonRoyal, wished Johnson a “speedy recovery.” Their words, “Our thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family, who like so many in the UK and around the world are affected by coronavirus. We wish him a speedy recovery at this difficult time. W.” Buckingham Palace also shared a message about…
The National Association of Seadogs, NAS has urged the federal government to review the salary and welfare packages of Healthcare practitioners in Nigeria to bring it at par with international best practices standards. In a recent statement signed by the NAS Steerer, Dr Avuwa Joseph Oteri, he said amid the coronavirus crises, it is now important for governments to take the plight of other frontline health workers seriously. According to him, Nigeria is battling a shortage of nurses and midwives right now, making it compulsory for the government to review the remuneration and welfare of healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. He…
La Liga footballers should know that it is normal to have their pay slashed since everyone else is feeling the heat of the coronavirus pandemic, Javier Tebas has said. Tebas believes it does not have to be a standard in La Liga but a kind of sacrifice that should be expected during these trying times. According to him, the current situation all across the globe is exceptional and unpredictable and everyone has been losing money, so the footballers cannot be exempted. He added that Spanish football has no plans to resort to state aid, therefore, all teams must do everything…
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, who welcomed a baby boy recently has flaunted pictures on social media to show her secret baby bump before the delivery. The movie star also hailed rapper, Ruggedman and singer Jaywon for keeping her pregnancy and childbirth a secret. See the picture, Her words, Congratz to her.
Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged government at all levels in Nigeria, religious bodies, corporate organizations, and individuals to concentrate on full-time strategic implementation of stomach infrastructure because hunger can kill quicker than coronavirus. Fayose revealed that the human and economic losses to be expected inthe nearest future amid the coronabirus outbreak will be mind-boggling. According to him, this is the time for the leaders to stand up and fight for the lives of the people like Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been doing. He added that Sanwo-Olu’s pro-activeness and unrelenting efforts in the management of the…
It is very early for Manchester United to bench David de Gea for Sheffield United loanee, Dean Henderson, Peter Schmeichel has said. Peter Schmeichel revealed that despite Dean Henderson’s potential, he has had just one season in the EPL thus far. According to him, playing for Sheffield and Mufc are not the same thing and Dean might need more great seasons in the league to prove his credentials. He added that De Gea should still keep his position at the club right now while Man Utd continue to watch Dean develop away from Old Trafford. His words, “Would anyone seriously…
Popular pastor, Chris Oyakhilome has come out to say that the Federal government placed a lockdown on Lagos and Abuja to install the controversial 5G network. He revealed this as he preached in his church yesterday, April 5. According to him, the virus that been killing people is not coronavirus, but the 5G network that is being installed all over the place. He added that the government simply planned it to keep people indoors to avoid the protests that might come with the installation of 5G network in Nigeria. He also challenged anyone with a contrary opinion to come forward.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that the Chinese medical personnel coming to the country to help in the battle against the coronavirus must undergo the required checks as provided by Nigeria. In a statement shared after a meeting with the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire and the Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, Femi revealed that the measure was for precautions and to get rid of the fear of citizens. According to him, it is important for lawmakers to protect Nigerians and the intervention from the Chinese should not be…
Lille striker, Victor Osimhen can be Ligue 1’s next Didier Drogba, Nicolas Penneteau has said. Nicolas revealed that the form of the Nigerian has not surprised him on any wa since he is aware that the player is different classs. According to him, if Victor remains in France beyond the summer, he expects him to keep scoring goals like the true modern striker that he is. He added that he trusts the forward to get rid of his little imperfections because he is a phenomenon. His words, “He doesn’t surprise me,” “When we discovered him, when he first arrived, two…
Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu has begged the Lagos state government and the police to release her colleague, Funke Akindele-Bello for the sake of her young kids. Uche Elendu revealed that she does not have any excuse to make for Funke because the law is simple, but she does not deserve any arrest. According to her, Funke Akindele has explained herself and apologized so the authorities should listen, forgive and forget, if not for her sake, for the sake of her twins. She added that the government should instead focus on those that are sharing 2 packs of indomie in packed…
Abia state government has threatened to arrest traders who open their shops during the coronavirus lockdown period. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr. Cosmas Ndukwe revealed this in a recent statement. According to him, his ministry is concerned with the way traders have been violating government regulations trading in several relief and rural markets, despite the high risk involved amid the coronavirus outbreak. He added that anyone who violates government order henceforth will be arrested and prosecuted. His words, “Markets, irrespective of where they situate or their size have not been exempted from the lockdown. You are advised to obey…
EPL footballers deserve their incredible wages, Jamie Carragher has said. Carragher, however, believes the players should accept pay cuts to help their clubs amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to him, most football clubs get paid via TV money, the money through the turnstile, and money, which is why it is important for the players to step in for their employees during amid these trying times. He added that every club is different and they all cannot be expected to react to the deadly virus in the same manner. His words, “It seems to have come out of this PFA meeting…
Popular Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has reacted to the arrest of Funke Akindele and her husband, JJC Skillz for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules. Adynni Ade revealed that the movie star is a law-abiding citizen and the guests at the party had been with her for several weeks. According to her, the way everything has panned out is very unfair but no one is above the law. She added that she will keep praying for Funke Akindele and her twins. His words, “If you really do not understand the video she put up then you definitely need help comprehending. She is an extremely…
The Civil Societies Organisations, CSO, have begged Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend Coronavirus testing to low-income communities so as to curb the spread of the virus in Nigeria. CSO, however, hailed the effort of the Governor and his team thus far to combat the deadly disease that killed too many people. According to Mr Deji Akinpelu, Coordinator, CSO, the Lagos State government has done well to offer palliatives for the elderly and vulnerable, especially the ones who cannot feed since markets were closed and travels were restricted. He added that the state government should asign individuals, corporate and faith-based organisations…
Ex-Super Eagles star, Dosu Joseph has come out to say that Gernot Rohr has not done all he can for the Super Eagles of Nigeria since he was appointed. Dosu revealed that Rohr has failed to do better than his predecessors by winning the Nations Cup and reaching the semi-final of the World Cup. According to him, Gernort has not performed up to expectations and the nation is still in place where Festus Onigbinde, Keshi, Augustine Eguavoen, Samson Siasia, Christian Chukwu and others have taken us. He added that Nigerians are focued on the team playing well in all competitions…
Popular billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga has fulfilled his N1 billion donation to the COVID-19 relief fund put together by wealthy Nigerians and corporate organization. A recent acknowledgment letter flaunted online has proven that this promise was fulfilled on April 3rd. See the evidence, Private individuals and corporate organizations have so far donated over 15 billion to the Central Bank of Nigeria account to combat the coronavirus.