Ex Presidential candidate of Young Progressives Party, YPP, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has talked about why he contested the 2019 presidential election. He disclosed this as a guest during the 6th Goddy Jedenma public lecture in Lagos on Tuesday. According to him, he had to leave his comfort zone to react to the terrible state of the country. He added that in Nigeria, we cannot tackle developmental challenges except we address our leadership problem. His words, “We have brilliant people in this country in any sphere of endeavor whether in Busines, Academia, finance, engineering, yet we are where we are. “The…
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Luis Enrique has come out to accuse his former assistant, Robert Moreno of disloyalty as the saga from Spain’s shock coaching change continued recently. Luis faced the press for the first time since returning to the role on November 19 and aimed a dig at Moreno’s character. Roberto worked as Luis’ assistant until the Enrique stepped down from his role after losing his daughter to cancer. Spain recently qualified for Euro 2020 under Roberto Moreno but the ex-manager will not be part of the backroom team from now on after a fight with Luis Enrique. According to Enrique, he is…
Senegalese American singer, Akon has come out to say that he is currently building his own city which will take a decade to complete. He revealed this in an interview with Nick Cannon on Power 106 FM. According to him, the name of the city is Akon City and he started building it in March 2019. The Shade Room had this to say, “It’s cute to have your own lil’ mansion or even your own lil’ private jet, but I don’t know too many celebrities out here with their own cities! 👀 It looks like Akon is the first of…
Lagos State governor, Sanwo-olu has approved payment of N35,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state. He announced this through a document shared on Twitter by the Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. According to the document, the minimum wage went up from the approved N30,000 by the Federal Government to N35,000 because of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s determination to enhance the welfare of every public servant in Lagos. The document signed by Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, urged every public servant in the state to be more committed, dedicated and selfless…
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham is hoping he won’t be out for a long time after an injury scare against Valencia. The forward had to be subbed off from Wednesday’s UCL clash on a stretcher after a coming together with Ezequiel Garay just before the 45th minute. Even if he was in terrible pain, after the game, the youngster said he is optimistic about his prognosis. His words, “It’s much better, much better than when it happened,” At the time I was fearful of the worst obviously, but I got in and was able to walk again, move about. “I’m thankful,…
The Federal Government agrees that closing Nigeria’s borders has led to the increasing inflation being experienced in the country. However, FG promised that the closure is temporary since the government expects the neighboring nations to respect the ECOWAS protocols to aid the reopening of the borders. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed while fielding questions from State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to her, she said the advantages of the border closure…
Big Brother winner, Uti Nwachukwu has said he no longer pays tithe and it has not affected his life in any way. According to him, he has started saving more and he is now focusing on enjoying his money. He added that he hopes every Nigerian will be woke like him in the nearest future. His words, Do you agree?
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has said Fabinho’s injury in the 1-1 UCL draw vs Napoli yesternight is a massive one. The ex Monaco lasted only twenty minutes on the pitch as he was forced from the pitch with a clear ankle injury after a heavy tackle. The Brazilian who was already suspended for Liverpool’s weekend clash vs Brighton in the EPL might now be out for more weeks as Klopp has said early signs are bad for the player. His words, “The biggest thing is the Fabinho injury, that’s massive,” “It’s early and we all hope it’s not too serious…
President Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the on-going violence in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, which has in the past one day, resulted in a yet to be ascertained number of deaths and deadly attacks. In a recent statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja Wednesday, Buhari said no disagreement is worth taking someone’s life in any part of the country. His words, “Nigerians must learn to live peacefully with each other and seek less brutish means of resolving conflicts. Our country does not need another war.”…
Popular designer, Yomi Casual and his wife recently shared a picture with their newborn son in America. They used the caption, “Blessed.” and posed in fashionable clothing with Yomi holding the baby carrier that sheltered the sleeping child. See the picture, Congrats to them.
Ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has begged Nigeria’s west coast neighbor, Benin Republic, to change its ways so there can be a united relationship between both nations. Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed this during a news briefing on Tuesday in Addis Ababa on the margins of Policy Dialogue of African Business Associations on Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreements. According to Obasanjo, Benin’s notoriety is known and Nigeria had been enduring for a long time. He added that the country actually endured until it affected its economic well being His words, “It happened when I was President of Nigeria. I…
Ex Spurs manager, Tim Sherwood has come out to say that Tottenham fans will not care if Jose Mourinho’s reign as manager ends in a disaster, as long as they win something. Timi also feels that ex-coach, Mauricio Pochettino who took the club from fifth in the Premier League to a Champions League final, would have been under less pressure if he had won the Carabao Cup during his reign as manager. He said since it always ends in tears with Mourinho, Spurs fans will be expecting it, while hoping they win something at last. His words, “There has obviously…
Kim Kardashian has come out to say that by next year, she will start dressing in a less sexy manner. According to her, she will be making the change for her children and also because of her visits to the White House. She added that it currently gets so bad that she finds it hard to scroll through Instagram in front of her children without seeing completely nudity on her feed. Kim absolutely enjoys her life and has also said it feels awesome to be her. Her words, “I have kind of had this awakening myself. I realized I could…
Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has said he inherited a state that was in ruins from ex-governor, Rochas Okorocha. Gov Emeka revealed this to journalists at his private residence in Owerri, the state capital recently. According to him, Imo State was epileptic when he took over. However, he added that despite the problems he was faced with when he resumed office, his government is doing everything possible to rebuild the state. His words, “I inherited an epileptic government. What I saw on assumption of office was worse than what I imagined when we were campaigning. “The Chief Judge of the…
Spurs manager, Jose Mourinho has hailed the work of a brilliant ball boy that was vital in his team’s 4-2 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League on Tuesday. Losing 2-0 after twenty minutes, Tottenham scored one goal before the 45th minute via Dele Alli and netted their equalizer in the 2nd half after some fast thinking on the sidelines. As Tottenham pushed forward, Serge Aurier benefitted from a quick throw-in courtesy of a ball boy, and Moura got the ball, raced into the box to assist a stunning Harry Kane goal. The equalizer inspired the players to get the…
Former BBNaija housemate, Tobi Bakre has come out to talk about why a lot of people are still single. According to him, it is because of some of the married ones who are appear beautiful on the outside. He said when you eventually see what they face on the inside, which is different from what they make you believe, you get discouraged. His words, “Some of the couples we know are the reasons why some of us are still single. It looks all beautiful but you see all that really exists in there and you are like ! Nahhhhhhh. This…
PSG manager, Thomas Tuchel has talked about his relationship with Neymar at the club. According to the ex BvB coach, Neymar is difficult to coach because he is a unique talent. Thuchel said despite the challenges that come with managing him, Neymar is a generous and dependable player. His words, “It’s not easy to manage him at all!” “He has a big, big heart, but, unfortunately, he does not always show that he is a generous, reliable boy. “Sometimes it is provocative and it’s very bad because it’s not necessary. “Yes, yes, I tell him that. We laugh a lot…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has asked for improved synergy and strategic security policy between Nigeria and neighbouring nations in the war vs terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and neighbouring nations. Yemi revealed this at the Foreign Policy and National Security Conference with the theme, “Securing Nigeria’s Strategic Neighbourhood,” organised by the National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Osinbajo, Nigeria’s international obligations can be derived from bilateral commitments with its immediate neighbours and the fellow member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the continent in general. His words, “About three decades…
Popular TV presenter and model, Eku Edewor has come out to talk about how she rocked ten different outfits for just 3 scenes in the upcoming film titled, “Your Excellency.” She revealed this in a recent interview with Pulse. According to Eku, she had an amazing time on set and she wishes to play a strong female lead role in the future. Her words, “I think I changed 10 times for 10 different outfits for 3 different scenes back to back but it was great in all.” “I had a good time on the set. My character is a bit…
Arsenal has to employ Mauricio Pochettino to replace an underwhelming coach, Unai Emery, according to Paul Merson. Emery has been far from convincing in London as he has managed to pick up four wins from 13 Premier League fixtures thus far. Arsenal was recently held to a 2-2 draw by 19th-placed Southampton at home on Saturday afternoon, which made Unai’s job more shaky than ever. Speaking on the club recently, Merson believes Pochettino is the best man to come in and stabilize the club, especially since the club will not have to part with an expensive compensation fee to bring…