National Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Labaran Maku, has said rumors that he met with Sen. Asiwaju Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to float a new political platform ahead of 2023 is false. Maku, an ex-minister of information debunked the rumor today as he answered questions from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Wakama, Akun Development Area, Nasarawa State. He begged his supporters and other Nigerians to shun the reports totally for the interest of peace. His words, “Please disregard such report. It’s the fakest news of the year promoted by some frightened detractors in Nasarawa state…
Author: David Folami
Sergio Ramos has come out to say that Real Madrid will do everything possible to beat Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday. Real defeated Valencia 3-1 in their semi-final, while Diego Simeone’s Atletico came from behind to beat Barcelona 3-2. Their La Liga clash ended goalless in September, but Sergio knows how good Atletico can be in a final. He added that Atletico should not be seen as an enemy, as they are only a rival. His words, “It’s ugly to talk about enemies, it’s a rivalry,” “I don’t see any team as an enemy, just as…
Popular Instagram comedian, Tunde Ednut has talked about how guys can know if their girlfriend is with another guy during a phone call. In a recent Instagram post, the blogger wrote that when a girl says “I’m with my friend” on the phone, then she is with a woman, but when she says “I’m with a friend,” then it is a guy. See what he shared, Do you agree?
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho has said he did not understand how VAR was used in his team’s 1-0 defeat vs Liverpool on Saturday. Liverpool scored a vital goal in the 1st half through Roberto Firmino, even if it was checked by VAR for a suspected handball from Jordan Henderson in the build-up after a throw-in. Tottenham protested that the throw-in that began the move should have gone their way because Aurier knocked the ball off of Sadio Mane’s leg as it went out, but the goal eventually stood. Reacting after the clash, Mourinho said it was indeed their throw-in but…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has suspended the use of National Identification Number, NIN, as a requirement for registration in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. According to JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, this decision was taken due to technical reasons. He, however, added that it would be a compulsory requirement in the 2021 UTME and Direct Entry registrations. His words, “You would recall that in compliance with statutory provisions, we commenced the registration of making NIN a prerequisite for registration for 2020 UTME. “This decision was based on law and on directive but more importantly, on…
BBNaija housemate, Omashola has flaunted a picture of his early days modeling career as he posed with his Audi 80 car. He suggested that the picture was snapped during his days at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. He added that he made it to the school magazine at the time with the picture. His words, “Na wa o, Na me be this that year 🙈😂😂. I was so excited I made it to the school magazine with my car Audi 80” See the picture, Lovely.
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the club’s owners and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after the fans blasted them during Saturday’s 4-0 win over Norwich City. In the second half, the supporters at Old Trafford were heard chanting antagonistic words at Woodward and the Glazer family. Reacting after the game, Ole begged fans to show unity because the chants are not the way to go. He added that the entire club is a family and they all must act like one. His words, “I’m not sure if the players will get [hear] it, but I noticed, yeah, “As…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly directed all members of the party to stay away from talking about the strategies for the 2023 elections. A PDP chieftain said this decision was compulsory because it would avoid a situation whereby mischief makers will set PDP members against each other. The chieftain added that the party decided for things to be that way to safeguard the strategy that will be adopted in the zoning of its 2023 presidential ticket. The source had this to say, “Yes, it is true that we had an enlarged meeting where we took a collective decision…
US model and Kylie Jenner’s ex-BFF, Jordyn Woods has jumped on Instagram to dazzle her followers. In a recent post, the beautiful lady flaunted pictures of her hot body in a bathing suit and it was a sight to behold. See the pictures, WOW.
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has come out to say that Roberto Firmino said sorry for not scoring more in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory vs Spurs on Saturday. Roberto netted the only goal of the game after 37 minutes but he was in a sheepish mood at the final whistle, according to his boss. According to Klopp, it does not change the fact that Firmino is a super player and his form has been impressive. He added that the entire team played exceptionally to seal the win. His words, “When I went to him and wanted to give him a hug after…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has come out to say that he does not plan to impose any Governor on Rivers people when he finishes his second term in 2023. Talking during a Solidarity Visit by the Orashi Region of Rivers State at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said power is no gift that will be handed to people. According to him, anyone interested in the position must be ready to come out and contest. “For the position of Governorship, if you have the capacity, come out and contest. Nobody zoned governorship to me, I…
Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has come out to talk about African parents and their bad parenting. In the recent vlog, she talked about how our parents made communicating very hard for their kids and the children got affected by not having a voice or freedom to live their lives. According to her, African parents are the worst parents all across the globe and they have destroyed the lives of their children due to how controlling they are. She added that at the age of 35, she still cannot stand up to her mum and dad. Her words, “Thanks to…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola is happy with the club’s youngsters this season but he is very aware that there no guarantees of a golden generation like the one the world witnessed with Barcelona and Manchester United in 1992. According to him, youngsters at City must be ready to overcome the pressure of playing at a big club if they want to become household names. He added that he is a big fan of all the young players at the club. His words, “I don’t know. I would like to answer and say ‘yes’ but I don’t know. To figure…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa has hailed the Court of Appeal for dismissing the pre-election suit filed against the state Governor-elect, David Lyon, by ex-Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri. The court threw out the suit because it was filed out of time at the lower court. According to Justice Isaiah Olufemi, who read the lead judgment on Saturday, Heineken did not comply with the statutory 14 days period and he should have filed the case not later than September 17, 2019. Reacting to this judgment, the APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Doifie Buokoribo, has come…
Davido’s baby mama, Sophia Momodu recently jumped on social media to share how she got N40,000 from one of her social media crushes just because she did not have credit on her phone. She revealed this in a recent Instagram post. According to her, she was not expecting the gesture at all. She added that it was petty of the person. Her words, “This person legit sent me 40k airtime cos I said i didn’t have airtime to waste. petty.” What do you think?
Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte was not ready to talk about Inter Milan’s prospective move for Barcelona midfielder, Arturo Vidal after his team’s 1-1 draw at home to Atalanta in the Serie A. Inter will be 2 points behind Juventus if the defending champions should defeat Roma on Sunday and Conte was in no mood to talk about players that are yet to sign. According to him, his boys did all they could to win, but it was not meant to be. His words, “I am not talking about players who are not part of the Inter squad,” “I faced…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reached out to ex EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, who married off his two sons yesterday. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, revealed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Buhari thanked Ribadu for inviting him to the wedding. He then wished the new couples prosperity as they start their new lives together. His words, “As they move ahead in life, I wish them happiness and joy,” State Chief of Protocol (SCOP), Lawal Kazaure, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President…
BBNaija Pepper Dem winner, Mercy Eke has come out to describe herself as one whose attitude is savage. According to her, even if her attitude is like that, she actually has a pure gold heart. She revealed this as she announced the launch of her own clothing and accessories line. See what she wrote, “Her attitude kinda savage but her heart is pure Gold. Do you agree?
The Presidency has blasted the activities of the opposition party, PDP, saying the party stands for the biggest obstacle to good governance and change in Nigeria. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a recent statement in Abuja, disclosed that the PDD should stop concerning themselves with the internal affairs of the APC. According to him, PDP should focus on going back to the people to try to know what they want and what Nigeria needs from them as a party. He added that they will not be taken seriously if they do not…
Super Falcons and Barcelona player, Asisat Oshoala has said she has no problem with Nigerians who did not vote for her to win the African Women’s Player of the Year for the fourth time. Asisat, who equaled the record of her compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha, clinched 351 votes, 30 more than Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout while South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana earned 247 votes. Despite Asisat’s triumph, Nigerians have jumped on social media to blast 5 Nigerian voters, including Nkwocha, who failed to vote for her to win. Reacting, she said she does not feel anyone should be forced to vote for anyone.…