Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland will feature in the EPL someday, according to ex Norway international, Jan Aage Fjortoft. However, Jan believes the youngster is currently at the right club and he did the right thing by rejecting Manchester United, Juventus and other top clubs. According to him, the people he has surrounded himself with have put his development first before anything else and this is great for the player. He added that BvB is not a development club since they attract 81,000 fans every week and they are always in the Champions League. His words, “Alfie Haaland (his father)…
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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to say that the commission has deregistered some political parties in Nigeria. The deregistration of the parties was announced today in Abuja, and Mahmood revealed that the affected parties did not meet INEC‘s requirements. According to him, Nigeria now has 18 parties, and the erring parties have been scrapped. Some of the affected parties include Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Congress, All Progressives Grand Alliance and Allied Peoples Movement, Labour Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, National Rescue Movement, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples…
Popular BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and his wife, Cynthia, are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today. The happy couple jumped on social media to mark their four years of happy marriage and fans have joined in the celebration. Ebuka simply flaunted a classic picture of himself with his wife alongside this caption, “4 years. Best years of my life!!!” See the photo, Stunning.
Liverpool chairman, Tom Werner has come out to say that he is shocked by the amazing standard being set by Jurgen Klopp’s team this season. Tom very much appreciates the records the club has achieved thus far this season even if he feels it will not happen again anytime soon. According to him, Klopp and his boys are performing at their peak on a weekly basis but the job is not signed, sealed and delivered yet. He added that he agrees with the manager when he says the players need rest. His words, “I am pinching myself, but we haven’t…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that the closure of Nigeria’s border is important to safeguard our economy against unfair actions that were against acceptable norms. Sanwo revealed this at the Center for Values in Leadership (CVL) 17th Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium on Intra-African Trade Service on Thursday in Lagos. Sanwo, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said trade between countries will only thrive when member nations are committed to the principles of fairness, integrity and equity. He added AFCTA has the potential to boost intra-African trade by about 52 per…
Popular singer, Wande Coal is set to release a new EP on the 6th of March, 2020. He revealed this on Twitter recently after a fan asked him for new music. The fan wrote, “@wandecoal give us album with jams like this abeggggg?” He then replied, “March 6, 2020.” The EP would be distributed through Empire, a San Francisco-based distribution company founded by Ghazi Shami. Empire currently distributes for Top Dawg Entertainment, Kendrick Lamar’s record label. What do you think?
Nigerian forward, Moses Simon has come out to say that he wants to stay at Nantes beyond the end of the season because he feels really good at the club. Moses has been in dazzling form for the team this season, netting 8 goals and providing 8 assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. According to the midfielder, he knows the decision is not up to him alone so he will wait for what the club will decide. He added that even if he prefers playing from the left-wing at the club, the coach has the final say on where…
APC chieftain, Mr. Charles Idahosa, has said Edo State chapter of the party would conclude on the method of primary to adopt for the governorship ticket of the party. Charles revealed this when APC ward Chairmen from the 18 local government areas paid him a visit in Benin. According to him, the constitution of the party is clear on the person with the power to decide the method for primaries. He added that the National Chairman of APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, has deliberately failed to end his problems with Governor Godwin Obaseki for reasons best known to him. His words,…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has had his say on Catholic Priests and celibacy and it has ignited an online debate. According to the movie star, he feels it is best for Catholic priests to be allowed to marry even if he has no reason to give for it. He added that he now believes this is the right thing after growing older and wiser to think about it with added experience. See what he wrote, What do you think?
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has said that he accepted a pay-cut to join Manchester United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day. Ighalo said even if some other clubs were interested, he jumped at the opportunity immediately he heard that Mufc are one of his suitors. According to him, he was very excited to seal the move because he supports the club and it is a dream come true. He added that his mum even cried when he broke the news to her. His words, “Yeah, it was very dramatic. My agent called me the day before and said…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said no level of intimidation and harassment by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies will stop its members from attending the burial of the deceased parents of their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia, Abia State. The Igbo group has urged everyone to pay attention to the intimidation and harassment of the people of Afaraukwu by the Nigerian Army as they have already murdered their traditional ruler and son, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife. According to IPOB, what the Nigerian Army is doing in Isiama Afara Ukwu is nothing…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has come out to say that people should not get carried away with the luxury lifestyle they see on social media. The movie star revealed this on Instagram today. According to her, hustling Nigerians should not get depressed when they see flashy things because a lot of savings and sweat went into it. She added that everyone should learn to save to spoil themselves in the future. Her words, “Quick advice for young hustling people: A lot of you come on social media to see people who are having a great time with exotic trips and…
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien has insisted that Lionel Messi loves playing for Barcelona and he is still smiling in training after his recent dispute with sporting director Eric Abidal. Setien said the Argentine’s attitude has not changed at all and during training on Wednesday, the entire squad was joyful as usual. According to him, Messi is old enough to take decisions on things he should and should not do so he does not intend to meddle. Quique added that he is no one’s father, so he does not intend to get involved in any player’s life. His words, “Of course,…
Ogun State government has warned Okada riders who are migrating to the state after their operations were restricted in Lagos to have a rethink. In a recent statement by Remmy Hazzan, the Special Adviser on Public Communications to Governor Dapo Abiodun, he revealed that any Okada rider that is planning to leave Lagos for Ogun State is not welcome. According to him, the state does not have the capacity to cope with the security risk migrating bikers would pose to the state. He added that the Okada business is prone to various security issues and this is why they keep…
Iyabo Ojo’s recent Instagram post appears like a shade at fellow Nollywood actress, Faithia Balogun. The Nollywood actress recently jumped online to write about a backstabber she is very furious with. According to her, the person envies younger actors in the industry and she is a real agbaya in Nollywood who lacks self-respect. Iyabo added that after everything she did to celebrate the person’s birthday in Turkey, she still went ahead to snitch on her by sharing fake news about her to the media. Her words, “You never cease to amaze me & I’m not surprised bcos you remain number one agbaya…
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can be a great combination in midfield for Manchester United, according to Lee Sharpe. Lee is looking forward to seeing the partnership between the Frenchman and the Portuguese because he believes they can wreak havoc on teams in the EPL. According to him, Bruno is a natural forward-thinking midfielder and he will surely complement Pogba’s charisma and creativity in the middle of the park. He added that going forward, the pair can win games to give the team the points they want. His words, “I think they [Fernandes-Pogba] would have a good partnership,” “You would…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central, has come out to blast the killing of a Catholic seminarian in Kaduna. Ovie has promised that the National Assembly will work with the Executive will unite with the Executive to tackle the security problems confronting the country. According to him, the overhauling of the country’s security architecture is important at this stage because things are getting out of hand. He added that the deaths are getting too much and something drastic has to be done. His words, “This is one death too many. We…
Popular therapist, Jaruma has shaded ex Beat FM OAP, Maria Okan, Olamide’s baby mama, by saying Bukunmi is the woman the rapper loves. Flaunting a picture of Olamide with his wife, Bukunmi and son, Maximilliano, Jaruma prayed for the family and also blasted haters who are trying to shake the union. According to her, Olamide only knows, loves and publicly acknowledges Bukunmi so any home breaker is only wasting her time. She added that these home breakers always forget that a woman suffered with the man before he became successful. Her words, “Bukunmi Aysha! The ONLY woman @olamide knows, loves &…
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has said he does not expect rivals, Barcelona to be weakened by their current off-pitch unrest. A recent saga began at Camp Nou after Lionel Messi blasted director of football Eric Abidal for suggesting that some players did not work hard enough for Ernesto Valverde before he was fired by the club. Speaking recently, Zidane, who did not react to the problem at hand, said it most likely won’t derail or affect their season negatively. He added that Barcelona will keep competing until the current campaign is over. On if his club can take advantage…
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANCLA) has come out to say that the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in some parts of Lagos State will affect cargo clearance at the Lagos ports. The Vice-President of the association, Mr. Collins Farinto, revealed this today in Lagos. According to Collins, agents take care of 99 percent of their ports’ operations with the help of commercial motorcycles, but that is no longer possible. He added that their bikes were important when processing the documents meant to clear their goods within a brief period of time from a port to another to…