Arsenal will have to sell their striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he fails to sign a new contract, Ray Parlour has said. The Arsenal legend, however, revealed that he actually hopes an extended stay can be agreed for the Gabon forward. According to him, it is very hard to keep a player who does not want to stay, so the Gunners have a very tough decision to make ahead of next season. He added that it will all depend on Arteta as well because Auba will want to remain a part of his project if he is sure that the Spaniard…
Author: David Folami
Popular Nigerian female celebrities have jumped on the streets of Lagos and Abuja in protest against sexual abuse of young girls and women. Movie stars like Hilda Dokubo, Tonto Dikeh who have spoken up against rape recently flaunted pictures and clips of their protests on Instagram. According to the entertainers, justice has to prevail for the recent victims of molestation in Nigeria. Hilda Dokubo then begged authorities to stop ignoring rape cases and allowing rapists to roam free. Her words, “We can’t keep burying our children because those who are supposed to be protecting us are busy questioning and blaming…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that he plans to engage Speakers of State Houses of Assemblies on domestications of laws against rape. Femi Gbajabiamila revealed this while he received a delegation of 12 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), in his office on Friday in Abuja. According to him, he plans to meet up with state assembly speakers to interact with them on the pressing need to domesticate the Child Right Act and the Violence Against Persons Act. He added that he is aware that too many Nigerian states are yet to…
Robert Lewandowski is the best striker in the world, Javi Martinez has said. The Bayern Munich defender recently came out to say that the Polish forward is in the best form of his career. According to him, everything is going in from Lewa’s boots nowadays because he is simply an animal who cannot stop scoring. He added that Robert is also a born leader who knows how to lead the team and no one will be shocked to seem him become a legend in the nearest future. His words, “He’s having the best year of his career. Everything goes in.…
Cristiano Ronaldo, his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children just flaunted fancy costumes to celebrate the third birthday of his twins, Eva and Mateo today. The event took place amid the lockdown and the stunning couple has now shared the cute picture on Instagram. In the picture, Cristiano, 35, rocked an Aladdin costume while Georgina Rodriguez, 26, wore a Power Ranger costume. Check it out, Ronaldo wrote, “Happy Birthday to my two sweeties Eva and Mateo! We love you to the end of the world.” Lovely.
Ex-US president, Barack Obama has come out to praise the protests by Americans demanding racial justice over the recent killing of George Floyd. Obama recently came out to speak to the young black men and women who he said are done with witnessing and experiencing excessive violence. According to him, every life and dream matters and it is sad that too much violence has come from folks who were supposed to be serving and protecting is. He added that he is happy with the change in mindset that’s taking place because, with greater recognition, we can end racism. His words,…
Player wages should not be reduced because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gareth Bale’s agent, Jonathan Barnett has said. Jonathan believes rather than cutting the salary of footballers, clubs must work on how to run better during these trying times. According to him, too many players are on contracts, so it is hard for clubs to easily drop their wages, which is why club owners will need to work on improving their revenue to cope amid the pandemic. He added that there will definitely be a drop in transfer fees but even that will not be long term because huge transfers…
Nigeria’s minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has come out to react to the death of legendary singer, Majek Fashek He recently described the singer’s demise as a huge loss to Nigeria’s creative industry. He then expressed his condolences to the late singer’s family and prayed for God to grant him peaceful rest. R.I.P.
Ex-Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has urged Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki to focus on the interest of the party ahead of the governorship elections in Edo State. Speaking recently to State House correspondents, Yari disclosed that this is time for Oshiomhole and Obaseki to tolerate each other no matter what their personal interests might be. According to him, as a party man and pioneer party person, politicians must know that they have to live a life of tolerance for the good of their party. He added that the laid down procedure, rules, and constitution are already in…
Liverpool defender, Dejan Lovren has come out to say that he is fully focused on the club’s title charge. Lovren recently revealed this despite the ongoing rumors about his future at the club. According to him, he is always ready to step in and show his quality anytime the coach needs him and he has proven that this season. He added that his goal is to play and win as many trophies as possible and criticisms will not deter him in any way. His words, “I’m always ready. If someone is injured and coming off, I’m ready to step in…
Popular media personality, Uti Nwachukwu has come out to react to a recent rape allegation leveled against him. Uti recently came out to say that his accuser should step forward, show her identity, and report the case to the authorities within 3 days if she is indeed telling the truth. According to him, he would immediately foot the fees the person incurs in reporting the alleged crime if the story is true. He added that if after 3 days, the lady does not take the matter to the police, he would take his own actions.
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the state, starting from June 19, 2020. Speaking during a media briefing today, he revealed that his administration will allow a limited opening of religious houses based on compliance reviewed by the state’s safety commission. According to him, worship centres will still not be allowed to have more than 500 worshippers at a time, even if it falls below the 40% threshold. He added that all churches must be clean and disinfected after every round of worship. His words, “We’ll be encouraging people to have more than…
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has come out to say that he is thinking about returning to the Nigeria national team. The Man Utd forward recently came out to say that he is still in contact with Gernot Rohr and Amaju Pinnick and they even congratulated him on his recent Mufc move. According to him, he is currently thinking about returning to the national team but he is focusing on playing for the Red Devils for now. He added that he left the national team because of the distance between Nigeria and China, however, since he is in Manchester now,…
Popular singer, Peruzzi has come out to react to the allegations of rape leveled against him. The singer recently came out to deny the allegations while maintaining that he has never abused anyone sexually. According to him, he takes full responsibility for his old Twitter posts in which he endorsed sexual abuse because he is indeed sorry for taking such a stance in the past. He added that rape is a heinous act and he does not condone it. His words, “I am ashamed and deeply apologetic for a series of tweets posted on social media 8 years ago. Those…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to mourn with Ondo State over the death of Evangelist Bamidele Isola Olumilua, who was a governor of the state from 1992-1993. Buhari revealed this in a recent statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday. Buhari sympathized with family members, friends, and associates of the former governor, who worked tirelessly to enhance infrastructure and livelihood of people in the state. He added that Evangelist Bamidele played an important role to bring back democracy to the country. R.I.P.
Michael Zorc has come out to deny that Jadon Sancho flew to England under the disguise of the recent coronavirus lockdown. He recently revealed that the English player was recently punished for breaching coronavirus rules so the criticism against him should stop. According to him, Sancho has not left Dortmund for weeks and his calf injury was what prevented him from participating in training for the club. He added that every BvB staff have been warned to maintain the required discipline amid the coronavirus pandemic because these are delicate times. His words, “To our knowledge Jadon has been in Dortmund…
Busola Dakolo, Timi Dakolo’s wife has come out to write about the latest on her rape case against clergyman, Biodun Fatoyinbo. She simply flaunted a copy of the letter she received from the police, revealing that they are done with investigations into the case and have forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPP) for legal advice and further necessary action. According to her, the Ministry of Justice has since received the case file for Fatoyinbo’s prosecution but has remained silent. She added that she is still confused as to how she has not…
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has come out to say that an integrated healthcare delivery system is vital to the socio-economic development and progress of any country. Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu revealed this recently while emphasizing on active community participation. According to her, the fact is that Universal Health Coverage cannot be achieved without the involvement of the local community so Nigerians must be ready to be more involved henceforth. She added that the leaders are aware of the deplorable state of our PHC infrastructure and the enormous amount of money required to rehabilitate them. Her words, “Health…
David de Gea is an unbelievable goalkeeper for Manchester United, Tomasz Kuszczak has said. Tomasz recently came out to say that the Spanish goalkeeper was like “Spider-Man” in training at the start of his Premier League career. According to him, De Gea is powerful and quick and will still keep proving himself despite his recent errors in front of goal. He added that his performances over the last eight or nine years have been unbelievable because he has been doing amazing things while playing for a struggling club and alongside below par players. His words, “I trained with him for…
Sunmbo Adeoye, wife of Lagos pastor, David Adeoye has jumped on social media to write about how God has blessed her with two kids within 22 months. She recently jumped on Instagram to recount how she left Nigeria in 2017 to have their first child but ended up losing the baby. According to her, it was sad to arrive in Nigeria after that trip without her baby but she had to encourage herself to believe in God and trust in Him. She then urged everyone to not give up no matter how bad it might be because the world will…