Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku has said he is living the dream at the Italian club because he wants to follow in the footsteps of San Siro legends like Ronaldo and Adriano. Lukaku said watching these legends as a kid made him want to play for the club and he is happy to see that it is a reality now. According to him, the fact that Conte is manager also made everything perfect since he loves the number of chances his strikers get in a game. He added that he would’ve followed the Italian to Chelsea when he stormed England…
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Burna Boy’s girlfriend, Stefflon Don has jumped on social media to react to his loss at the recent Grammy Awards. Stef simply wrote that her man is still her winner regardless of how the result turned out. She added that Burna will forever be her number one. See what she shared, Burna’s reaction after losing out to mama Africa, “I love you forever @angeliquekidjo and every single person that rooted for me, I don’t take any of it lightly! The world get ready cause we’re all coming!”
Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus has said his current club is the best place for him to develop his football. Jesus believes that even if he is currently Sergio Aguero’s understudy, his game can massively improve at the Etihad. According to him, he has never regretted his decision to join the club from Palmeiras because he trusts the project the Blues are working on. He added that he is very much happy at Man City. His words, “I feel this is the best place for me to develop, if not I wouldn’t have come,” “Of course I trust in the…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has assured citizens of its preparedness to effectively combat the 2020 flood predicted for Nigeria. Mr. Mustapha Maihaja, its Director-General, revealed this in Abuja today. According to him, it is key for stakeholders to get involved in disaster management and discuss the way forward when it comes to how the predictions will be handled. He added that a plan has to be devised for them to be fully prepared for all eventualities. His words, “Preparations and planning are key to any successful activity or project. Knowing our role in disaster management, we started our…
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has blasted a troll who wrote something bad about her man on social media. The movie star simply flaunted a picture of herself and her boyfriend, only for one Bankey2020 to write that he knows he’ll soon dump her. Reacting, Nkechi immediately told the fan to mind his business and wait until he and his generation perish. Her words, “May you wait until you and your entire generation perish.”
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…
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…