Stan Collymore has blasted VAR after several controversial incidents in today’s EPL clash between Manchester City and Tottenham. Stan believes VAR is very poor and a complete disgrace to English football. VAR stopped play to intervene thrice in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, once to check a possible red card for a challenge by Raheem Sterling and twice for potential penalties for City. According to Collymore, the technology has made the EPL a laughing stock and its protocols are shameful. He added that he does not know to react to the shambles he watches every week. His words,…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his support and good wishes to President Xi Jinping and the people of China over their current struggles with Coronavirus. He had his say in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Sunday. According to him, China has tried to contain its spread excellently and their collaboration with international agencies and other countries to curb its outbreak has been nothing short of exemplary. He added that he thanks China for being remarkably supportive of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. His words, “In recent years;…
General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared his reaction to the US visa restrictions placed on Nigerians by America. According to him, it is funny how times have changed because people used to rush to our country in the past. He added that the current reality is even more devastating when we remember how the naira was almost equal to the pounds in the past. Speaking during Redeemed’s monthly thanksgiving service, he said, “There was a time when the Naira was almost equal to the pounds sterling, people were rushing in to Nigeria,…
Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte has come out to defend his record at Chelsea by saying he won the league at the first time of asking, a feat Klopp and Pep did not achieve. The Italian believes he deserves more respect for his record in England as manager. According to him, Klopp gets praised even if he is yet to win anything in England and Pep gets called a genius despite not winning anything in his first year. He added that winning the FA Cup before his sack at Chelsea is not a small achievement as well. His words, “At…
New Manchester United signing, Bruno Fernandes is a box-to-box player that can break the line of the defence, according to ex Sporting C.P coach, Carlos Carvalhal. Carlos revealed this as a warning to the Red Devils to not play the Portguese footballer in the No.10 position. According to Carvalhal, Bruno is most effective when he sits in as a traditional No.8 because of his passing range and ability to organise in the last part of the field. He added that Fernandes will be a special player in the EPL because he understands everything that happens around him. His words, “He…
Christian Eriksen’s decision to choose Inter Milan over other interested clubs is proof that the club is currently on the right track, according to Antonio Conte. Conte believes his new signing has shown that Inter’s status as one of Europe’s most attractive propositions is becoming a reality again. According to him, Christian is in good physical shape and he is beginning to key into his idea of football. He added that he is happy with his current crop of players. His words, “Eriksen was a great coup for this club as he had so many options to choose from and…
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said President Muhammad Buhari caused the United States’ Visa ban placed on Nigerians. CUPP believes the current insecurity, poverty, international ostracization, ethnic cleaning, religious killing, corruption in the country plus the electoral impunity from the APC made the USA take such action. According to the group, Buhari should resign before it is too late to save Nigeria from further repercussions of his clear incompetence. In a recent statement via its spokesman, Ikenga Ugochinyere, today, CUPP added that it was surprising to learn about the news and it proves that the country needs someone more…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has talked about why she can no longer act semi-nude scenes in Nigerian movies. Mercy Johnson revealed this in a recent interview with Goldmyne TV at the premiere of her directorial debut movie, Legend of Inikpi. The movie star simply said it is not possible anymore because she is now mature and now answers to several people. According to her, she actually made some bad choices in the past that she is not proud of. She added that she now considers her husband, her family, and kids in her life decisions. Her words, “When I do…
Manchester United have been far from good enough this season, club defender, Luke Shaw has said. Shaw is, however, hoping that performances on the field henceforth will stop angry fans from staging their planned walkout. According to him, he understands the frustrating reaction from the supporters because the players have not been consistent and are currently far from their best. He added that he knows these same fans will always be around to support them through good and bad periods. His words, “Fans have their say, pundits have their say, but we know when we’ve not been good enough. “We…
Ex-Senator, Senator Shehu Sani has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) forced him to declare his assets. Shehu who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district in a press statement revealed that EFCC officers attempted to subject him to polygraph lie detector tests and even seized his phones. According to him, his one month in their jail was clearly unfair, unjust and a breach of his fundamental human rights. He added that Nigeria cannot grow if its anti-graft agencies keep using force on the innocent and developing cold feet when it is time to confront the real enemies of the…
Popular comedian, AY and his wife, Mabel are celebrating their daughter, Michelle, who clocked a year older today. Flaunting a beautiful picture of his family, he wrote, “A virtuous daughter is one of the greatest achievements in any Dad’s life. Having a good and beautiful daughter is the greatest gift of life. Happy Birthday, Michelle Adeola Makun. You’re great in all aspects of life. May God continue to bless you.” See the picture, Stunning.
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has said his team are still underdogs for a top-four finish in the EPL after their recent 2-2 draw vs Leicester City. With just one win in their last 5 top-flight games, CFC is still looking anxiously over their shoulder at the UCL chasing clubs. Speaking after the game, Lampard said no one gave the club the top-four slot at the beginning of the season and that notion still stands. He, however, added that getting a draw vs Leicester that is everyone is hyping is a decent result. Lampard also hailed his starman in the game,…
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said the Supreme Court cannot reverse its judgment that sacked his predecessor, Emeka Ihedioha, and declared him the winner of the March 19, 2019 governorship election. Recall that Emeka Ihedioha recently vowed to return to power by seeking a review of the judgment that removed him from office. However, reacting recently, Hope simply said the case is signed, sealed and delivered and nothing can change it. He added that he is bothered about PDP’s plans to seek a review of the judgment. His words, “I am not disturbed by the PDP’s move to…
Nigerian politician, Femi Fani-Kayode is super happy today as his first son, Aragorn, clocks 4 years old today. Flaunting new pictures on his Facebook page, the ex-Minister of Aviation wrote that Aragorn is the best and greatest thing that has ever happened to him. According to him, he prays that God would grant him a long life, good health, favour, joy, peace, prosperity and all kinds of blessings. He added that his son is his pride. His words, “Happy birthday to my son and my pride, Prince Joshua Oluwafemi Emmanuel Lotana Aragorn Fani-Kayode. Four years ago today the Lord blessed…
Arsenal’s recruitment has been poor for more than 10 years now, according to Tony Adams. Tony believes the mismanagement of cash in the pursuit of players at the London club has been nothing short of depressing. According to him, it might take a while before the club will get it right with several terrible decisions they keep making on the pitch and off it. He added that signing players through agents will never be the right way to build. His words, “It’s been bloody depressing the last 10 years. “All us Arsenal fans are like: ‘Oh my God, we concede…
The Nigerian government has formed a committee to tackle the problems that resulted in a suspension of US immigrant visas to its citizens, Buhari’s office has said. Nigeria is among the 6 nations that were included in the US visa ban by President Donald Trump recently. According to American officials, the selected countries simply did not meet US security and information-sharing standards, which prompted the new restrictions. Reacting, FG revealed that it remains committed to fostering a good relationship with the US on matters of security. A brief statement read, “Nigeria remains committed to maintaining productive relations with the United…
Popular Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has talked about things we never knew about her first marriage. The movie star simply said it was a marriage that happened when she was quite naive and she does not regret how it ended. According to her, she never allowed the experience to weigh down, so she simply moved, improved herself and found love again. She added that her age has compelled her to allow the younger generation to take over from where she stopped in Nollywood. Her words, “I’m not there on the screens as I used to be. I am getting older and need…
Ex Barcelona player, Javier Mascherano has come out to admit that he snubbed David Beckham and a switch to MLS team, Inter Miami in favor of going back to his roots at Estudiantes. Javier recently revealed that he has discussions about the move with the persons involved but he decided to go back to Argentina. According to him, the offer from the MLS was very interesting but his mind was made up. He added that he fancied the idea of going back to where it all started for him. His words, “I was analysing different offers and the one from…
Ex-governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has blasted current governor, Bello Matawalle over his pension benefits as a former governor. Yari believes the pension policy cannot be changed but he has decided to keep mute about it so that he would not be accused of distracting the current government. According to him, one thing is for sure, Matawalle cannot stop him from getting benefits that are his well-deserved rights. He added that he has decided to not say much about it for now. His words, “About the pension policy, government cannot change this policy for now but I promised I…
Even if they welcomed a son just some months ago, Ray J and Princess Love are apparently still struggling with marital problems. During a recent question and answer session with fans on social media, Princess wrote that she and Ray J are not together at the moment. A particular follower simply asked, “Are you and Ray J still together?” Her reply, “Not right now…..Right now we are just focused on the kids.” See what she wrote, They welcomed their son, Epik Norwood in November last year. What do you think?