Respected lawyer, Femi Falana has had his say on the new South West Security Network, “Operation Amotekun.” According to him, the attorneys-general in the states in the southwest zone need to highlight the urgent responsibility of making sure the enabling laws for Amotekun are enacted by the respective houses of assembly as soon as possible. He also urged the federal government to not resort to force or self-help in resolving the constitutional dispute. He added that the controversy that has trailed the official inauguration of the security outfit has been nothing short of needless. His words, “The governors in the…
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has jumped on social media to recall a major low in her life which she used as an inspirational message for her followers. Remember that the movie star was allegedly maltreated by her former husband, Lanre Gentry some years back. She took to social media recently to write about the saga and urged her fans who are battling the same thing to open up. Her words, “Stumbled on this pix in my photo gallery and it brought back memories …………. “I want to reach out to someone out there! You think your life has been decimated…
Mesut Ozil’s form has improved since Mikel Arteta joined the club but his contribution in terms of goals and assists is still very poor, according to Ray Parlour. Ozil has managed just 5 goals and 4 assists in the EPL since he signed a renewal in January 2018, after spending most of his time on the bench under Unai Emery. The German player returned to the club when Arteta was hired but questions over his attitude and commitment to Arsenal remain. Ray also feels Ozil has to improve his numbers if he wants to be seen as an effective player…
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo on his 50th birthday, hailing him for his several years of contribution to Nigeria as a lawyer and human rights activist. Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday. He hailed Festus Keyamo’s wisdom of making sacrificial choices that have reaped dividends, including his recent ministerial position. His words, “Our faith in the younger generation is renewed seeing the way you have conducted yourself; making sacrifices for the greater good of…
Former BBNaija housemate, Bisola is marking her 34th birthday today. In celebration of her unique day, the talented movie star brought out her inner Queen Amina of Zaria in her birthday pictures alongside a decent caption. Her words, “Chapter 34. As I celebrate my birthday today, I am channeling the Queen Amina in me. Queen Amina was a warrior, a leader, a defender of her people and one of the most successful traders in history. My fellow queens and princesses, the power in us is undefeatable and the light in us is undimmable, the conquest ahead of us is unstoppable.…
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho has said he has no issues with Danny Rose after reports that they clashed at Spurs’ training ground. Mou left Rose out of his team to play Watford on Saturday, preferring 20-year-old Japhet Tanganga, but the ex-Man Utd manager said he did that because of the warnings from his medical staff who spoke to him about the English player’s back problem. According to Jose, there is no disagreement with any of his players because he loves the group of footballers he is working with. He added there was no tension in the air at his training…
Ex-President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has hailed the governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom after yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling that validated his electoral victory. According to David, Ortom must be humble in victory by embracing his major opponent, Emmanuel Jime and his supporters for the development of Benue State. Mark believes his victory is the affirmation of the trust the people have placed in him. He added that his good work as governor, his security, peace, and unity should continue for a good legacy. His words, “The validation of your mandate by SCN is an affirmation of…
Jamaican singer, Romain Virgo and his beautiful wife, Elizabeth, are expecting their first child. They got married in a secret wedding last year in 2018 and they have lived a low key life since then. Elizabeth showed off her grown bump and intimate pictures snapped during their pregnancy photoshoot. See the photo Romain shared, Stunning.
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers has called Wilfred Ndidi a phenomenal footballer for his remarkable recovery from his recent injury. The Nigerian underwent surgery on his knee and has missed the team’s last 3 matches, games they have failed to win. Speaking recently, Brendan hailed the midfielder for his fast recovery and hinted that he might be listed in tomorrow’s EPL game vs West Ham United. He, however, added that he’ll take things one step at a time with the youngster so things do not get out of hand. His words, “Yes, there’s a great chance he’ll be in the…
An ex-Head of State, Gen. AbdulSalami Abubakar (retd) has said that Nigeria is currently at a crossroad with the multifarious problems facing the nation. The former President revealed this in Kaduna during the yearly award dinner organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation to honor some Nigerians for their contribution to Nigeria. According to him, the prevailing security problems in Nigeria are threatening the peace and well-being of the citizens and something must be done about it. He added that Nigerians must rise up to aid the government and security agents to successfully battle the insecurity challenges. His words,…
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was recently snapped smiling as she took baby Archie and her two dogs for a walk in Vancouver, Canada. She was escorted by 2 Royal protection guards as she walked her Labrador Oz and beagle Guy dogs while carrying baby boy Archie in a baby carrier. Before Markle was pictured walking on the streets, Harry landed in Canada after rounding up his final official engagements as a British royal. The popular couple shocked the British Kingdom recently when they announced plans to quit their royal roles, be financially independent and relocate to Canada. See…
Juventus coach, Maurizio Sarri is not sure if Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for the club’s Coppa Italia quarter-final match vs Roma tomorrow. Everyone expects the Portuguese to feature vs Roma on Wednesday, but Sarri has said he might keep him out as a form of caution. According to him, his playing depends on if he is totally recovered from the last game. He added that Sandro, Cuadrado, and Rabiot are doubts as well. His words, “We’ll evaluate Cristiano tomorrow morning. It depends on whether he is in the right condition to play three games and if he is completely…
The Director-General (DG), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has come out to say that 5 out of its 7 laboratories are now certified to detect substandard products. Mojisola revealed this in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to her, NAFDAC has been re-accredited since she resumed office. She added that the Pharmacovigilant, Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) and the Drug Evaluation and Research (DER) departments of the agency put in the required work before products get certified for public use. Her words, “We have seven laboratories…
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Henry Onyekuru and his beau, Esty have welcomed their 2nd child, a bouncing baby girl. The couple, who welcomed the kid in Toronto, Canada, jumped on Instagram to announce their baby’s arrival with pictures of her feet. See the picture, Onyekuru and his wife already have a 2-year-old son. Congrats to them.
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho predicts a tough clash for his club vs West Ham United on Wednesday. Leicester has been beaten back-to-back in their last 3 games, with their last league victory coming vs Newcastle United on January 1st. And even if West Ham is failing to win games as well, Kelechi feels the match vs David Moyes’ team would not be easy. He added that it is always tough to beat a team with a new manager. His words, “In the Premier League when there’s a change of manager you will see they are different from the previous…
Former Southampton star, Virgil van Dijk is very important to Liverpool and it is now hard to measure what he does for the team, according to Joe Gomez. The Holland CB has become a talismanic figure for the club, with his presence in the team taking Liverpool to greater heights. According to Joe, Van Dijk is a dominant player and the Reds are extremely lucky to have him. He added that he is a top player who has a top personality. His words, “I’m buzzing for Virg. Everyone knows how happy I am when he scores and it’s nice for…
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa describing Amotekun as a security outfit in the South West region is a recipe for tragedy. The award-winning writer revealed this in a recent statement today. According to him, he wants Nigeria to avoid the mistake by Balarabe because he is only speaking fearfully not factfully. He added that such statements can be really misleading and should be avoided. His words, “Balarabe is sadly, but I hope not tragically wrong. I invoke the tragic dimension here because the making of tragedy, especially for nations, often begins when…
Popular Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, recently shocked her fans with an amazing picture of herself. Clothed in a long-sleeved top, she rocked it with a long Dior skirt that had a beautiful opening in the front, flaunting her legs all the way to her thigh. Check her out, Stunning.
PSG striker, Kylian Mbappe has insisted that he is committed to Paris Saint-Germain amid renewed links to Real Madrid. Before he joined the French club, Kylian was massively linked with La Liga giants Madrid, and reports of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu has never fizzled out. Speaking on the reports recently, Mbappe said he is not planning to the Ligue 1 giants just yet because it will not benefit the club and his development. He added that the he owes the club because they made him a superstar. His words, “Everyone talks about it – when I was young…
Yoruba elders are not happy with national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu for saying nothing about Operation Amotekun, a security outfit established by his region’s governors. Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo recently blasted the APC leader, who is seen as a political leader in the South-West for failing to voice out on the security initiative. According to Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Tinubu is trying to form an alliance with the North by keeping mute. He added that he would never be President of the country and he is only deceiving himself with such a move. His words,…