Immediate past senator that represented Kaduna Central in the Senate, Senator Shehu Sani has said he has not quit politics and he will be back in 2023, when his people want him to return. He disclosed this in Kaduna when he has conferred an award of excellence for his brilliant performance and generosity to the service of humanity by Sabon Garin Nassarawa Elders’ Forum. Senator Shehu lost his senatorial seat to Senator Uba Sani, prompting Governor El Rufai to say his candidate retired Shehu from politics. However, Senator Shehu has now said this is not true. His words, “We are…
Author: David Folami
Chelsea player, Frank Lampard might have discovered a future Chelsea captain by letting some academy stars feature in the senior team, according to Chris Sutton. Their imposed transfer ban stopped the manager from signing any new players, so he decided to promote youngsters ahead of the 2019-20 season. Chris, who featured for Chelsea during the 1999-2000 season, believes that the young English stars, Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori all have the attributes to be captain at Chelsea someday. His words, “There’s been a lot of admiration for what Frank Lampard has achieved at Chelsea this season. “The pressure is…
Hollywood actor, Rotimi has joined the list of celebrities with expensive properties in Nigeria. The singer jumped on Twitter to make the announcement recently. According to him, he did not purchase the house, he paid in full. His words, “As a Bday gift to myself. I bought a penthouse in one of the most prime locations in Lagos w/ no mortgage (ikoyi) full-on paid for. It’s important we know the value of real estate & legacy money. #InvestInYourSelf.” Congrats to him.
Chief Executive Officer, Women Radio 91.7 FM, Mrs. Toun Okewale-Sonaiya has asked tertiary institutions in Nigeria to organize platforms for students to rate their lecturers anonymously. Mrs Toun revealed this at the 2019 Olabisi Onabanjo University Alumni Inaugural Annual Lecture series held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. According to her, this will aid school authorities to know lecturers who indulge in sexual molestation of their students. She added that it is a good way to find out since students find it hard to speak out so they will not be stigmatized. Her words, “We need to find a system…
Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw has welcomed Romelu Lukaku into the Europa League after his Italian club faced a group-stage exit in the Champions League yesterday. Inter had to match Borussia Dortmund’s result vs Slavia Prague when they welcomed Barca at San Siro for them to qualify. However, despite playing youngsters, Barcelona still won 2-1 and Dortmund’s 2-1 home win vs Slavia sealed their qualification to the knockout stages alongside the Spanish champions. Luke Shaw who played with Lukaku for two seasons at Mufc then aimed a dig at his ex team-mate on social media after the match. He simply…
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has said ensuring his players remain motivated is not a problem since they are very ambitious in their chase for major titles on several fronts. The Reds are 8 points clear at the top of the EPL and need one point from Tuesday’s trip to Salzburg to seal a spot in the last 16 of the UCL, a competition they won last season. Liverpool will also feature in the Club World Cup sometime in December and they are through to the last eight of the EFL Cup, with games coming in hard and fast. Speaking ahead…
Popular singer, Beyonce is the cover star for Elle UK magazine and she has shocked fans by granting a rare interview. Bey was asked how she feels when people keep talking about her fluctuating weight, especially after delivering her twins, Rumi and Sir in June 2017. Replying, she said the changes have been unexpected for her too even if kids and maturity have taught her to seel life beyond her physical appearance. Her words, “If someone told me 15 years ago that my body would go through so many changes and fluctuations, and that I would feel more womanly and…
The Presidency has come out to say that failure to control what goes down on social media will result in more lawlessness, violence, and deaths in the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said this as he spoke to the Kawararafa Media Award on Sunday. According to Shehu, the Federal Government is not against free speech, they only want to check the excesses. His words, “All countries in the world are trying to make laws to check the excesses. Many countries are trying to control the situation. The Europeans have placed a…
Ex Liverpool coach, Rafael Benitez believes his former club can end their long wait for an EPL title this season. Rafa Benitez also tried to achieve this feat as manager but he failed alongside 7 other managers. However, he feels the club is doing so well now and it has become very difficult for them to lose games. He added that they have been signing the right players lately and it has helped the manager. His words, “I think so. I think that they are doing so well. “They are very consistent. It is very difficult for them to lose…
Popular singer, Beyonce has jumped on Instagram to flaunt her curvy behind and long braids with the inscription “IVY Park,” as she posed in a bodysuit. The musician used the pic to announce the launch date for her much anticipated Adidas x IVY Park line. Her caption read, “IVY PARK January 18.” See the photo, Amazing.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said he does plan to protect any of his appointees accused of corruption from investigation and prosecution. Governor Ortom revealed that he has never been one to prevent justice from prevailing. He added that his utmost respect for the rule of law will always guide his principle as governor of the state. This was his reaction to the arraignment of his Principal Private Secretary, Mr. Steven Amase and a former Commissioner for Works in the state, Mr. Emmanuel Manger, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly manipulating the…
Jadon Sancho is still growing and has to be guided during his growth into a complete footballer, according to Borussia Dortmund’s sports director, Michael Zorc. Recently, Sancho has been dropped from the starting XI twice due to disciplinary issues. However, with several clubs monitoring the English forward, Michael has insisted that Dortmund’s decisions on the player are needed for his career to progress. He added that Jadon’s relationship with BvB is perfectly fine. His words, “Jadon is still in the process of growing up and perfect professional behaviour, so he needs guidelines and help, and we’ll give him that,” “You…
Toke Makinwa has called Yomi Black an ungrateful fool for blasting her comments on Cardi B. The Rhythm FM OAP jumped on Instagram recently to say she has receipts of the several times Yomi begged her for several favours she did not grant. According to her, Yomi looks stupid trying to bring her down now while trying to sound Intelligent on social media. She added if she is the bad woman he thinks she is, why does he want to associate himself with her? Her words, “Excuse me while I drop my crown for 5 minutes. Inside life…… this life…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State has urged state governor, Seriake Dickson, to desist from heating things up in the state with wild allegations and inciting comments. APC revealed this in a statement by the state Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, saying that Seriake has been dishing out threats and increasing tension after the defeat of his candidate at the recently-concluded governorship election. The party added that the governor has not shown commitment to the democracy we preach in Nigeria. Their statement read, “In the last few weeks, since the overwhelming victory of our candidate, Chief David Lyon, at…
Red Bull Salzburg striker, Erling Haaland has come out to say that he finds it easy to deal with the transfer speculation that has trailed his brilliant run of goalscoring form this season. The youngster is playing well this term with 8 goals in 5 UCL matches and 16 in 14 matches in the Austrian Bundesliga. If Erling should score vs Liverpool today in their Group E finale that can send the holders parking, he will become the first player to score in his first 6 UCL matches. Speaking recently on the rumors surrounding what his next move would be,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begged Nigerians to abandon their corrupt ways and join in the government’s fight against corruption. ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, also begged every citizen to accept integrity, transparency and accountability as the way to go if we all want the battle against corruption in Nigeria to be successful. Bolaji disclosed this at the 2019 United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day Celebration in Lagos. His words, “For the fight against corruption to succeed, Nigeria citizens should contribute their quotas,” “Its borders will become porous, criminality will fester and its insecurity may…
Davido has reacted to the death of US Rapper, Juice WRLD at the age of 21. Known for his hot lyrics and dope style of music, Juice had jams that talked about his personal struggles, depression and relationship issues. Reacting to the sad news, Davido jumped on the gram to disclose that he was set to drop their collaboration before his demise. He added that Juice WRLD was his brother. He wrote, “D**n bro, we just about to drop this record!! RIP @JuiceWurld999.” R.I.P Juice.
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has said his club’s Champions League match vs Lille will be a key moment for his players, including the youngsters in his squad. CFC can seal their spot in the last 16 of the competition with a win in Stamford Bridge, while a draw will still make them qualify if Valencia should lose vs Ajax in the other Group H clash. Speaking ahead of the game, Frank believes his players must be at their best because it almost feels a knockout game. His words, “Yeah, they are crucial for the players. I was fortunate to have…
The Police Command in Plateau has told everyone living in Plateau State and Bukuru metropolis to stay away from obstructing public peace during Christmas via indiscriminate use of firecrackers. The command’s Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Gabriel Ujah disclosed this warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Monday. According to Gabriel, the ban on use of firecrackers is still on, and officers would apprehend and prosecute anyone who is found wanting. His words, “We know that some people are still selling and buying knock-outs in spite of the ban on it in the…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has jumped on social media to announce that she plans to have a kid again. Flaunting a no-makeup picture of herself which showed a pimple on her face, she revealed that her first pregnancy took away all her impurities. Tonto wrote that she was pleased for the imperfections her first pregnancy erased but they have all returned since she is yet to get pregnant since then. Her words, “CHILD BIRTH TOOK AWAY ALL MY IMPURITIES, I WAS SUPER GRATEFUL FOR THAT.. NOW I’M BACK TO FIGHTING ONE VERY STUBBORN PIMPLE🤦♀️🙆🏼♀️ . I THINK ITS TIME TO…