Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has lost his dad, Gabriel Nkanang. The governor’s aide, Aniekeme Finbarr revealed this via a Whatsapp message recently. According to him, Gabriel died on Sunday and he was 90 years old. Burial arrangements have been announced by the family. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
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Popular singer and songwriter, Nikki Laoye is set to clock 39 on the 19th of December and she is excited about it. According to her, it is proof of pain turned into power and she is grateful for how her life has progressed over the years. She added that she has now learned how to be strong alone. Her words, “Testimony Time, Swipe: In 15 days, this Fine Woman will be 39 sha. Her Joy = the evidence of pain turned into power,” “It’s been an interesting season of New phases, New businesses, New Me… Having to walk away to…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has come out to say that if Liverpool still manages to let the EPL title slip, it would make his entire year. Liverpool are set for a first title in the Premier League era after establishing an 8 -point lead with 13 victories in their first 14 matches, and Neville is hoping they mess it all up like the are used to. According to him, it would be one of the best years he will ever experience as a pundit. His words, “If they blow it now, it’s going to be one of the best…
The World Bank has come out to say it will keep collaborating with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to make statistics available to the Nigerian government to lift Nigerians out of poverty. Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, World Bank Country Director, disclosed this at the launch of the report of the 4th Wave of General Household Survey Panel (GHS-Panel), on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Shubham, the objective is to help governments come up with better policies since their stats are very key for that to happen. His words, “Our key role is to help governments make better policies and better-targeted…
BBNaija’s Diane recently featured Iyanya in her Nollywood debut titled “The Therapist.” The ex-housemate also featured Kenyan actress, Lynn Nardia Bentley, in the film, which is directed by Evans Edeha. The production was by Diane Yashim. Diane joins other ex-housemates like Mike and Sir Dee of the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem who have landed movie roles shortly after their exit from the reality show. If you recall, Diane said in the house that she would love to be a part of the Nigerian film industry, she revealed this when Funke Akindele-Bello visited the house.
Manchester United forward, Anthony Martial will be out of football for sometime after a recent muscle injury, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said. The Frenchman played 82 minutes vs Aston Villa on Sunday before he picked up a knock. Speaking on his injury recently, Ole said it is not a serious injury but the former Monaco striker needs some time out. His words, “Anthony has got a slight injury on Sunday, so he will be out for a little while.” On Greenwood replacing it for now, “That is what he has been hoping for, working hard for. Taking his chances in…
The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, Ade Ajayi, has said APC, based on its popularity and successes of Governor Kayode Fayemi would have a clean sweep of the local government elections billed for Saturday. Ade who bragged that APC would win the 16 chairmanship seats and the 177 councillorship positions available in the election, said the result would totally floor PDP. He revealed this at a press conference, insisting that APC is prepared for the council polls and the State Independent Electoral Commission must be transparent. His words, “We want the body to abide by…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye a.k.a Bobrisky has jumped on social media to advise his fellow ladies. According to Bob, rich men fancy girls that do not reveal too much skin with their dresses and prefer to dress responsibly. However, he added that women should not shy away from flaunting their skin from time to time, even if it should not be excessive. His words, “Many rich men appreciate women who cover up their body more. You can dress sexy once a while but most times dress responsibly.”
Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale has said Jose Mourinho is a serial winner that can win titles at Tottenham. This is coming amid speculations linking the Madrid player with a return to North London. According to Bale, Jose’s appointment will surely send a message to the remaining EPL teams. He added that the new partnership between the manager and club is a very good one. His words, “Having Mourinho there is an amazing statement from the club, I think he is a serial winner,” “If Tottenham want to win trophies then I don’t think there is a better partnership.” On…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said poverty eradication is important for sustainable development in Nigeria and FG is focusing on that. Lai revealed this at the Quarterly Public Lecture of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) held in Abuja. According to him, FG plans to reposition the economy and enhance the standard of living of Nigerians via the non-oil sector. He added that Muhammadu Buhari’s government is focused on uplifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next decade. His words, “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was conceived at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable…
Controversial celebrity, Charly Boy believes Igbo businessmen are no longer safe in Nigeria. Reacting to the money laundering saga Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema is currently involved in, Charly Boy said Igbo businessmen are hated in our nation. He added that he patronizes Air Peace because he knows Allen wants the best for the country. His words, “We Are Biafrans. Nigeria Doesn’t Live in Me. CharlyBoy. Few years back , I watched a story on the Airpeace CEO, Allen Onyema as he was talking about his frustrations as a genuine business man who only wanted to provide service and make…
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi wants Leicester City players to focus and be more determined in the league as they prepare to face Watford today in the EPL. The club is hoping to extend their winning streak to 7 games in the Premier League when the fumbling Hornets storm the Kings Power Stadium later this evening. According to him, the most important thing for the club and players right now is to focus on every next game. His words, “The sky is the starting point at this moment because there are spaces beyond the sky,” “We are actually working towards…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu has come out to say that a total moral re-orientation of the police is compulsory if they want to gain the trust of Nigerians. Represented by Peter Ogunyanwo, the DIG in-charge of Research and Planning, he said this during his official visit to the Oyo State Police Command, Ibadan. According to him, the force needs discussions on morals since several officers lacked the required moral values. His words, “We must be able to deliver quality service because it would determine the perspective of the public to the police. “We must be on the…
Nigerian entertainer, Uglygalz has come out to say that getting people to understand that she is different from her chosen career is challenging. According to her, she is a porn actress and she does adult entertainment movies for a living but she does not want to be addressed as a sex worker because she gets paid for acting and it is not money for sex. She added that since 2014, she has had sex with over 100 men. Her words to Pulse, “I am a porn actress, I do adult entertainment movies or what is called porn films. I have…
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been shortlisted, alongside other footballers, as the final nominees for the 2019 African Footballer of the Year. Mo Salah, who won the award in 2017 and 2018, is looking to win it for a 3rd straight year after helping Liverpool to win the UCL last season. Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also in with a shout after being the co-highest goal scorer in the EPL last season, netting 22 goals alongside Salah. Man City’s Riyad Mahrez, who won the league, FA Cup and League Cup in the previous season, is also a front-runner…
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State agree that the closure of the border is part of measures to preserve Nigeria’s foreign policy. They revealed it during the launch of the maiden Foreign Policy Journal by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN). They added that Buhari’s decision was to prevent neighboring nations from violating the ECOWAS Protocol because Nigeria was quickly becoming a dumping ground. Sanusi said, “Last time, I was critical of Nigeria’s refusal to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and recently I have been in supportive of…
Popular singer, Adekunle Gold has jumped on Twitter to have his say on how the way people choose to see him is not his business. It all started when a fan told him he has changed since he got married and he does not appreciate him as much as he used to. The singer quickly replied, “The version of me you created in your mind is not my responsibility.” LOL.
Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi has come out to say that Everton is ready for Liverpool in Wednesday’s EPL clash. Iwobi has played 10 times since he left Arsenal, netting 2 goals and he will be expected to feature at Anfield. After losing their previous 2 matches vs Norwich City and Leicester City, Alex feels his team will be motivated to turn up vs Jurgen Klopp’s boys. His words, “Going into the game [against Liverpool], we have to take the positives [from the Leicester performance] but also learn from our mistakes,” “We will be mentally strong and prepared for the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has come out to say it has and will never collaborate with any political party or institution to rig Nigeria’s electoral process. According to INEC, it does not make sense for the commission to go against what it was established for. This is coming after PDP accused INEC of conniving with APC to tamper with election results. Speaking recently, INEC chairman, Yakubu said, “The Commission will continue to improve on our processes in spite of the extremely challenging environment created by the action and inaction of actors outside our control. “The Commission is deeply…
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has blasted BBNaija’s Tacha for not appreciating the way she supported her while she was in the house. According to the moviestar, after she used her platform to support the reality star, she just ignores her now. Angela is not happy with how Tacha refers her to her manager when she chats with her and how she finds it so hard to even respond. Okorie added that she now knows why her biggest supporter, Jaruma unfollowed her after the show and it is because of her bad character. Her words, “This Right Here keeps me going…