Arsenal are close to being genuine contenders for the EPL title, according to Eddie Howe who feels there has been am overreaction to the current rebuilding project. Inconsistency is still the order of the day at the London club but there has been signs of encouragement thus far. Speaking recently, Eddie said he feels Arsenal are heading in the right direction under their new manager and all it takes is just one amazing season. He added that Arteta is a good manager and he just needs things to click on time. His words, “I don’t think they are far away…
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Kobe Bryant’s former coach and best friend of his dad, Wayne Slappy has come out to say that his family is struggling to cope with the basketballer’s death and the loss of his daughter. In a recent interview with the press, Wayne said he cried for an hour when he heard the news. According to him, what made it even sadder is his daughter dying with him and it makes his family feel very empty right about now. He added that Kobe will be missed more than anyone can imagine. His words, “I was just finishing training kids up in…
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has said moles in the state that are revealing secret information on security problems to bandits are the reason for the attacks on some local government areas in the state. He revealed this at a press conference organized on the recent directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Nigerian Air Force to act on alleged bandits’ hideouts in Niger. According to Bello, PMB’s order was supposed to be a secret but people leaked the info to the bandits before the operation could be carried out. He, however, added that the Department of State Services has started investigating…
Manchester United defender, Diogo Dalot has come out to admit that he has faced a difficult journey at his new club, even if he hopes for things to start going well after his first goal for the team. The Portugal player scored for the first time in a mufc jersey vs Tranmere yesterday as Mufc destroyed the League One 6-0 at the fourth-round stage. Speaking after the game, The RB said scoring felt like a release of something he has been feeling inside of him for so long. He added that the road has been rough in Manchester but he…
Popular South African rapper, AKA has reacted to Burna Boy’s loss at the Grammy Awards 2020. The Nigerian lost the award to legendary African singer, Angelique Kidjo, and it has resulted in several reactions on social media. Reacting, AKA said getting nominated is a brilliant achievement and Burna is still a champ. He added that he still considers him a winner. His words, “Even a nomination is a huge achievement.” “In any case, Burna is still a champion. We still consider him a winner.”
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that his government is nurturing youths to be responsible politicians and effective leaders in the future. He shared this at a Special Election Victory Thanksgiving organized by a state legislator, Mr. Marcus Onobun, and held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area, on Sunday. According to him, he is doing all he can to make young Nigerians see politics as a platform to serve humanity. He added that it is up to those in government to prove that politics in Nigeria is not about deception. His…
Liverpool RB, Trent Alexander-Arnold will be the best out of the present crop of players at the club, according to Gary Lineker. The youngster has been brilliant across last season-and-half, with 26 assists in all competitions from his right-back position. According to Lineker, Trent has the highest potential to go on and do great things because his football knowledge makes him unique. He added that the fact that Arnold coming through the academy makes it even better. His words, “Trent [Alexander-Arnold] came through the academy and he’s going to be the best of the lot,” “They’ve got lots of special…
Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has come out to blast the people that are criticizing others for mourning legendary basketballer, Kobe Bryant after yesterday’s helicopter crash. Toke feels such comments are foolish and far from thoughtful. According to her, before anyone does that, he or she should think about his or her own life, work and what people will say about them when they are also gone. She added that lots of thinking should go into that before they come online to criticize. Her words, “Before you criticize people for mourning a legend they haven’t met or paying their respect…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) drafted its manifesto six years ago with a concentration on social investments. He revealed this via his spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a recent statement in Abuja. According to Yemi, the party’s social safety initiatives are not just all about kindness, it is actually a mandatory responsibility that must be carried out. He added that the APC government owes a duty to the poor, weak and vulnerable citizens who are unable to work, which is why it was included in its manifesto in 2014. His words, “Convinced that government…
Blackburn Rovers defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has said legendary basketballer, Kobe Bryant is the reason behind the number 24 on the back of his jersey. The Manchester City loanee revealed this in his tribute to the LA Lakers icon who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter and seven other people on board. According to him, Kobe was the definition of a winner whose legacy will always be remembered. He added that he still cannot believe that the legend is gone. His words, “Still can’t believe we’ve lost Kobe and his daughter. This man was the definition of…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Khloe has blasted the Nigerians that are mourning NBA legend, Kobe Bryant after his death in a recent helicopter crash. The fashion designer, in several posts shared on her Instastories, criticized them for not mourning with fellow Nigerians when tragedies occur. According to her, it is not bad to mourn with the basketballer’s family and friends but she wants the same energy when tragic news about fellow citizens break. She then added that people should also send their condolences to the family of the 7 others that died since it was not just Kobe. See what she shared,…
Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade has said President Muhammadu Buhari is set to inaugurate an empowerment programme called G-Money that will improve agricultural activities in the state. He revealed this as he spoke to State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. According to him, G-Money is meant to empower the people by creating employment opportunities in the agricultural sector of the economy. He added that Buhari will be visiting Cross River state soon to commission the programme. His words, ”As part of the discussion with Mr President, we have agreed without…
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho is the perfect man to get the best out of Real Madrid forward, Gareth Bale, according to Paul Robinson. Paul believes the Wales player has the ability to reignite Tottenham if he quits Madrid for North London. According to him, he wants the Welshman back in England and he expects it to give the fans a massive boost. He added that Bale can also replace the creativity that will be lost with Eriksen leaving the club. His words, “I’d love to see it happen. “I think if anyone can get the best out of Gareth Bale,…
A Nigerian therapist, Oyinkansola Alabi, has said even if she likes how diligent Burna Boy is, she did not want him to win a Grammy award because his attitude towards fame and money scares her. Alabi believes the award would’ve ruined him if he was declared the winner. According to her, Burna Boy should even be happy for the fact that he contested with a legend, Angelique Kidjo. She then added that global recognition is actually the real award. Her words, “Even though I love his diligence, I really didn’t want him to win. I thought the Grammy award would…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has come out to say that he was recently advised by a friend to stop reacting to national issues to avoid putting his life at risk. Femi Fani, however, revealed that he does not intend to stop talking about the socio-political ills in Nigeria. According to him, he will never bow to any power and courage is his second name. He added that Amotekun is simply the sons of Oduduwa coming together to prevail over their collective enemies. On Amotekun, he said, “The sons of Oduduwa have come together as one and we shall prevail…
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane might leave for Real Madrid or Barcelona if RB Leipzig striker, Timo Werner joins Liverpool, according to John Aldridge. Jobn feels signing the Bundesliga star man would be a sensible move because of the success of Roberto Firmino thus far. According to him, improving the team is compulsory as successful clubs cannot afford stand still and not build on what they have. He added that it feels good to see top players praising Liverpool because it proves that everyone is captivated by the football Klopp and his boys are playing right now. His words, “Improving…
The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that they plan to ignore the regular election process and induct NBA legend Kobe Bryant into Hall Of Fame. In a recent statement by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Hall of Fame chairman, Jerry Colangelo has confirmed that Kobe will lead the 2020 class, which might also include Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. According to him, it will most likely be the most epic class with legendary basketballers in it. He added that it is the kind of honor that Kobe Bryant deserves. Jerry wrote, “Kobe Bryant will be a first-ballot enshrinement…
Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Walid Jibrin has come out to say that the dispute between Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers) and Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) was caused by oil wells by the two Niger Delta states. Jibrin, who revealed this recently at the 88th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party in Abuja, however, said that the fight should be over soon. According to him, the oil well case is now before the court and it would be resolved in no time. He added that it is not an issue to dwell on and…
Liverpool midfielder, Georginio Wijnaldum has come out to say that he will not rush into deciding his future at Anfield even if it is home. The Holland CM has been vital in Jurgen Klopp’s team since he joined, but his long-term future is still doubtful as his contract is due to end in 2021. According to him, he is not in a hurry to sign anything and he is concentrating on the club’s EPL hunt. His words, “What would I like? It is difficult to say,” “It depends on what the club wants and how the situation is at that…
BBNaija’s Thelma is not happy with the people who suddenly love Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant enough to love him. The reality star believes it is all hypocrisy because when he celebrated his birthday, most people did not join in the celebration. She added that we must learn to celebrate people while they breathe. Her words, “Let’s celebrate people more when they are alive than when they are dead .. ” See what she wrote, Do you agree?