Non-governmental organization, ActionAid Nigeria has urged the Nigerian Government to improve on its battle against corruption via harsher punishment for looters. The Country Director of the organization, Mrs. Ene Obi revealed this recently. According to him, including Nigerians in the fight vs corruption is also compulsory if we want the battle to yield results. She added that including the citizens would even get rid of the distrust Nigerians have felt towards the government for a while now. Her words, “While it appears that the Nigerian Government is doing so much in fighting corruption, the just-released Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2019…
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Popular singer, Burna Boy is currently making everyone wonder if he is a Grammy winner already. The musician jumped on Twitter recently to share a tweet that suggests he might have already won the award for the category he got nominated for. His words were, “Can you keep a secret?.. ” No clue yet on what that is all about but the award ceremony is set to go down on January 26, 2020, and it will be hosted by Alicia Keys. Nominations were led by Lizzo with eight, followed by Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with 6 each. What do you think…
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is now extremely political, according to President Buhari’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina. Femi believes the religious group now talks like an opposition political party in Nigeria, rather than a religious body. According to him, CAN is now becoming too reckless with its public utterances and it has to stop. He added that the insecurity in Nigeria has nothing to do with religion because it is pure evil from the pit of hell. His words, “If any purging is to be done, is it not by those making allegations? The allegations lasted for many years, but truth eventually…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said he feels Liverpool can break his team’s 100-point haul from 2017-18. The Spanish coach believes it can happen because records are meant to be broken. According to him, City also broke it when people said it was impossible do he will not be shocked if theirs is broken as well. He added that it is very difficult to defeat Liverpool right now. His words, “Yeah it can happen. Records are there to be broken. “We broke it when someone said we couldn’t and sooner or later it will be broken again. History speaks…
Reality TV star, Khloe Kardashian just flaunted a picture of her weave closet, and it is a wonderful sight. According to her, she has 50 shades of blonde clip-in hair extensions. The picture showed the weaves properly arranged according to their colors. The lighter blonde weaves were placed on the middle shelf while the darker blonde weaves were arranged on the lower shelf. Her words, “50 shades of blonde! One of my favorite rooms!” See the photo, Stunning.
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has come out to say that Southwest governors are prepared to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to break down the entire concept of the new security outfit, Amotekun, and why it should not be scrapped. He revealed this today in Abuja. According to the governor, the meeting with Buhari would have happened if not because of his recent trip to the UK. He added that contrary to suggestions that are far from the truth about Amotekun, it is not a regional militia by the Southwest states but a group borne out of necessity to assist the existing…
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has blasted the reports saying Liverpool are The Inevitables. The Reds sealed another victory on Thursday evening as a late goal from Roberto Firmino saw Lfc escape as 2-1 winners. Having dropped just 2 points this season vs Manchester United, Liverpool have maintained a 16-point lead atop the Premier League with 15 matches remaining. Due to this remarkable record, Lfc have been called “the Inevitables” in comparison to Arsenal’s famous Invincibles team, but Klopp is not having it. According to the manager, Liverpool is not even mathematically qualified for the Champions League yet. He added that…
Popular rapper, Wale has shared a screenshot of a very harsh DM he received from a woman for not acknowledging her nephew who is reportedly his 1-year-old fan. In the direct message, the woman alleged that the lyricist repeatedly got tagged to videos of her nephew listening to his songs but he did not repost them. She then vowed to tell her nephew how much of a bad person Wale is when he grows up since “he can’t reciprocate the love a 1-year-old is giving him”. See what the fan shared, Wale simply suggested that her complaint was crazy. LOL.
Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku has revealed that Antonio Conte’s no-nonsense management style has helped to bring out the best in him. After being mocked as a flop at Manchester United, Lukaku currently has 14 goals in 20 Serie A appearances this season. According to him, his coach’s mentality has improved his game tremendously, even if he still gets blasted by the Italian in front of his teammates every now and then. He added that the manager once told him that he was thrash in a particular game but it boosted his confidence to give more on the pitch. His…
Cool FM OAP and leader of the Free the Sheeple movement, Daddy Freeze, has come out to say that rapists marrying their victims is very much biblical. He revealed this as he reacted to a recent decision by the Turkish government to come up with a new law that will let men accused of rape, avoid prosecution by getting married to their victims. According to the radio presenter, the country is right because a portion of the bible supports it. He, however, added that he does not support it. His words, “Yes, this is biblical! Personally, I do not support this…
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say there is a tremendous improvement in the pace of work on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway line. He disclosed this as he spoke with journalists in Lagos after an inspection of the ongoing work on the Lagos axis of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line. According to him, the construction of stations has improved and mobilization of more staff to the sites has taken place. He added that in 2023, the project should be wrapped up. His words, “We agreed that we will come to site and see what they have…
Lille boss, Christophe Galtier has come out to say that he cannot guarantee that Boubakary Soumare will still be at the club at the end of January. Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham have all been linked with the Frenchman recently after a brilliant start to the season in Ligue 1. According to Galtier, he has no clue where Soumare will be playing in February but he is sure that the player is still ready to do his best on the pitch for Lille till his future is resolved. He added that Boubakary is a technical footballer who wins possession…
Former BBNaija housemate, Bisola Aiyeola who recently celebrated her birthday has jumped on Instagram to dazzle her followers with more pictures from recent outing. The Nollywood actress, who is presently promoting a new movie she starred in decided to flaunt pictures of herself stepping out to watch it. In the pics, she rocked a stunning Ankara print dress, with her braids packed in a ponytail. The movie is titled “Sugar Rush” and it features Adesua Etomi and other Nollywood stars. Bisola added that her Friday promises to be a colorful one. See what she shared, Lovely.
There is a growing agreement among Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on what the best strategy for ending insecurity in their states is, according to Simon Lalong. Lalong revealed this today during the first quarterly meeting of the Governance Programme Steering Committee of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF. According to him, APC governors are concentrating on the general security of their states. He added that Nigerians must embrace peace because the latest killings by the Boko Haram sect happened to cause chaos between Christians and Muslims. His words, “The overarching objective is to identify common issues of governance that…
Former Ajax player, Frenkie de Jong agrees that he is yet to play his best football for Barcelona even if he does not regret his move to the Spanish club. As he battles to stay consistent for his new club, reports have said the Holland baller might be questioning his decision to join the La Liga giant. However, speaking recently, he revealed that he is happy with the choice he made because he is at the best club in the world. He added that he wants to give his best and have very wonderful years at the club. His words,…
Pan -Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has warned the Nigeria Police to not try to cover up the killing of the popular alternative therapist, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, a.k.a Oko Oloyun. Oko Oloyun died yesterday on the Eruwa-Igboora Road in the Ibarapa Central area of Oyo State and gunmen were responsible for his murder. Reacting in a recent statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, the group begged the police to be thorough with their investigation because “this is another test to the capacity of the Nigerian police.” Afenifere added that his death proves the sad story of insecurity in Yoruba…
Popular singer, Asa has come out to say that internet criminals a.k.a Yahoo Boys emptied her account last year. She revealed this during a recent interview with Cool FM. The singer made the statement when she talked about her admiration for controversial Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley. According to her, she loves Naira Marley and she considers herself a Marlian. Her words, “I think I’m a Marlian. I love him, I think he is awesome.” She added, “Yahoo Boys emptied my bank account, but we won’t go into that.” Do you agree?
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe recently joked about what it feels like to be superstar, claiming that he cannot buy cheese without people gathering around to cheer him. Mbappe said that he admits that football has changed his life completely. According to him, it might not be easy to mix fame with his daily activities outside of football, but it is the life he chose and he accepts it. He added that he already knows that he is no longer the regular guy he once was. His words, “When I go outside, a crazy crowd forms,” “I can’t even go…
FG is insisting that Southwest Security outfit, Operation Amotekun, remains an illegal entity. The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, revealed this in Abuja in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Dr. Umar Gwandu. According to him, Femi Falana saying Southwest states should first enact vital laws to back Amotekun vindicates FG’s current position of the security outfit. He added that no effort to hide the truth will work because it is clear for all to see. His words, “By asking for the state governments of the Southwestern Nigeria to “proceed to enact the necessary laws” in…
Famous dancer, Jane Mena, who got married recently, has come out to share a piece of advice to her fellow women. Flaunting a picture of herself posing seductively on a bed, she advised ladies to always date men that have an erection by just staring at them. According to her, such men are better than the ones that will need you to work your intercourse magic on them before they get turned on. See the photo she shared, Do you agree?