Marc-Andre ter Stegen deserves a new contract at Barcelona but he cannot get the same package as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Rivaldo has said. Rivaldo believes Marc has to recognize his standing in the pecking order and agree to a less amount than those players instead of rejecting contracts and leaving to collect a bigger salary somewhere else. According to him, the goalkeeper definitely deserves an improved salary but he has to check his demands. He added that Marc Ter Stegen transmits safety throughout the team and he keeps saving his teammates week in week out. His words, “Barcelona…
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Popular entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner has donated $1 million to aid in the fight against COVID-19. She made the donation to her obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN), Dr. Thais Alaibadi and it will be used to buy personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals working on the front lines against COVID-19. Reacting on Instagram, Alaibadi, an OB-GYN at Cedars Sinai Medical Center shared that she is speechless at the gesture from Kylie and her heart is filled with gratitude. She added that she made a wish to the Universe to gather protective masks for our brave healthcare workers and her dream finally came true. In…
Massimiliano Allegri will keep ignoring speculations surrounding his future, his agent has come out to say. The agent revealed that no club is thinking about sacking its manager right now with the current coronavirus crises all across the globe. According to him, Allegri has ignored all speculations and has enjoyed a peaceful year that is well deserved. He added that the ex Juventus manager is fully recharged and ready to start working once football starts and when he is approached. His words, “To date, nobody is thinking about their coach of next year,” “Everyone thinks of this season, we were…
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has urged its members nationwide to suspend all activities due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). PMAN President, Dr. Obi Casmir revealed that the precaution is meant to curb the spread of the virus. According to him, the association had to adhere to the directive of the Federal Ministry of Health so the country can stand tall in these trying times. He added that club owners, event places and show promoters should abide by PMAN rules for the benefit of us all. His words, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of PMAN is calling…
Popular singer-songwriter, Fleur East has come out to talk about meeting with Prince Charles two weeks ago before he tested positive for COVID-19. Speaking on The One Show recently, East recalled how she met the Prince Of Wales at the Prince’s Trust Awards earlier this month and saw him keep forgetting that hand-shaking was not allowed. According to her, the royal blood kept reaching out to shake people and the coronavirus outbreak and warnings against all forms of contact. Fleur added that she met with him 14 days ago so she can only assume that she is completely safe. Her…
Hakim Ziyech can give football lovers a new reason to watch Chelsea football club next season, Gus Poyet has said. Poyet, however, believes the Ajax forward might battle difficulties in his early Chelsea career once he starts playing in England. According to him, Ziyech can excite Chelsea fans because he is a direct player who always tries to affect the offensive play of his team. He added that he was shocked that the attacker was not signed in January because the London club needed him at that point. His words, “I thought last year he was outstanding, every time he…
President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Alhaji Shettima Yerima has come out to say that they will fish out the conspirators who made sure ex-Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was convicted. Yerima urged the Northern leaders to not abandon the governor to his fate because of Kalu’s long-standing relationship with the North. According to him, Orji’s ordeal is a political fight, not a fight against corruption and it all has to do with the 2023 elections. He added that the conspirators see Orji Kalu as a potential threat because of the possibility of the Presidency going…
Nollywood actresses have started giving out tips on how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The movie stars did this on behalf of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Clips of Toyin Abraham and Bimbo Akintola have surfaced on the official Twitter accounts of the agencies and it is already going viral. Toyin Abraham even spoke in Yoruba in her video to reach out to more people.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has postponed the 2020 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), into Federal Unity Colleges, earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 28. Mr. Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division of the council revealed this in a recent statement in Abuja. According to Azeez, the decision was taken to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COV1D 19) in Nigeria. He added that it was NECO’s way of adhering to the several measures being put in place by federal and state governments. His words, “The management of NECO regrets any inconveniences the postponement might have caused our…
Chelsea midfielder, Pedro has come out to say solidarity is important amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The Spaniard revealed that he has even stopped thinking about his future at Chelsea because that cannot be the focus right now. According to him, Chelsea players have been in quarantine for a while now since Hudson tested positive but he is well now and the boys are happy for him. He added that materials are currently scarce to help those affected so it is good to see football clubs helping the way they can because he believes once we are united, we can…
Portuguese striker, Cristiano Ronaldo is presently on lockdown with his family members at his luxury villa that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in Madeira, Portugal. The footballer was recently pictured in the gym showing off his six-pack and amazing muscles. The Juventus forward even posed with his family members, including his sisters Katia and Elma and niece, Alicia. See the picture, Lovely.
The Akwa Ibom state government has insisted that there is no confirmed case of coronavirus disease, covid-19, in the state. The state government revealed this via the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, during a routine update on the global pandemic at Government House Press Center, Uyo, yesterday. According to him, if any case is reported and confirmed, the state will not hesitate to announce it via official quarters. He added that functional ambulances and rapid response teams are on standby to move suspected or confirmed cases as soon as they are confirmed. His words, “Let me use this…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Ces Fabregas has come out to share the reason he left Arsenal 9 years ago. Fabregas revealed that Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri were the only players on his level mentally and technically when he played at the Emirate stadium. According to him, he made up his mind to quit the club immediately he started feeling lonely because the team stopped competing with the elite on domestic or European fronts. He added that he gave everything to lead Arsenal to trophies and even went home to cry after losing some games as captain. His words, “I…
Popular Beat FM OAP, Toolz is currently feeling the effect of staying at home with her child during the coronavirus pandemic. The OAP revealed that her boy just broke the TV on the fourth day of quarantine. According to her, she wants a suitable punishment for him so she needs Nigerians to suggest something befitting. She added that she is also thinking about waiting until he is four or five years old before taking action. Her words, “Quarantine Day 4! Y’all come get your friend!!! How the hell do you punish a 1 year old?? Or should I keep the…
Ex Anambra state governor, Mr. Peter Obi has urged market leaders nationwide to only open their stores to sell important goods as Nigeria intensifies effort to curb the spread of Coronavirus. In a recent statement today, Obu asked for sacrifice on the part of Nigerians and begged everyone to abide by safety guidelines and precautions. According to him, focusing on essential commodities only would greatly decrease human traffic mostly witnessed in markets across Nigeria, especially in urban areas, and this will help to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. He added that we must all be alive first before…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s consistency makes me rate him ahead of Lionel Messi as the world’s best player, Pele has said. Pele, however, believes both players are not as good as he was in his prime. According to him, Ronaldo edges it when it comes to the greatest player of this generation because of his goalscoring prowess even if it is still a difficult choice. He added that Ronaldo is the most consistent player out there even if Messi is completely unforgettable. His word, “Right now I think Cristiano Ronaldo is the most consistent player out there, but you can’t forget about…
Queen Elizabeth’s first son and immediate heir to the British throne, Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. It was confirmed that the 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease in a recent statement this morning. A spokesperson revealed that Charles is currently “displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual”. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are now self-isolating at their home in Scotland. The statement read, “The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus. “He has been displaying mild symptoms…
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has gone into self-isolation after his close contact with the Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who both tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement on Wednesday in Benin, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie revealed that the governor has sent in his samples for testing. According to him, Obaseki met Senator Mohammed at the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and National Economic Council (NEC) meetings so there is a possibility that he could be infected. He added that the Edo…
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has added a much-needed physical presence to Manchester United’s attack and deserves a permanent contract, Rio Ferdinand has said. Rio believes Ighalo has done his bit to prove him wrong and he would be super pleased to see him given a full-time contract. According to him, the Nigerian is super excited to be at the club and he is ready to do whatever the manager says in training and during games, which is what fans crave for. He added that Odion has earned the right to become a full-time player at the club because…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has come out to say she is chilling amid the coronavirus outbreak. The movie star recently jumped on social media to flaunt beautiful pictures of herself. Her words, “Self isolation and still chilling.” See the picture, LOL.