President Muhammadu Buhari has shared his reaction to the alleged killing of 4 aid workers by terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina revealed this in a recent statement in Abuja on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The aid workers were captured close to Damasak, Borno State in July and had been held by the terrorists despite efforts to secure their freedom. Buhari blasted the alleged killing and said commiserated with the affected families and loved ones. He added that evil must defeat good in the country for things to get better. It…
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Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has said his club does not have the team he wants to manage right now. According to him, the boys have to rediscover their spark and play some exciting football for themselves and the loyal fans that come out to watch them every week. He added that it is clear that the players are not playing well and they are presently giving away a lot of cheap goals. He believes fans are not to blame for not backing them in the stadium since the football has been below standard. His words, “I don’t know about fear…
Popular Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu a.k.a Pa Kasumu has said his illness is of a spiritual nature and not medical. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, the movie star revealed that he needs good prayers and not money from well-wishers and well-meaning Nigerians. He added that he has visited RCCG for healing as well. His words, “For now, I don’t need any help. All I need is prayer. All I can say about my sickness is that it is spiritual. That’s why I said it requires prayer. I’m currently at a church camp for its annual congress. God should…
Elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has shared his reaction to the closure of The SUN Newspaper. According to him, it is a terrible omen to Nigeria and the media industry. He added that the recent action proves that we are going back to the full military regime and paving way for the return of tyranny. His words, “All these happenings are indications that we are back to the full military regime. A complete tyranny is what is going on.” “That’s why they are trying to smuggle in Hate Speech law. “The media should not keep quiet at…
Arsenal needs Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to prove their worth vs Manchester City, according to Charlie Nicholas. Charlie believes both forwards do not show up in big games sometimes and that cannot help Arsenal’s cause in the EPL at all. Ex-Arsenal player, Nicholas added that since a weak defence will keep worrying Freddie Ljungberg, the proven strikers have to get the job done when they are presented with an opportunity. His words, “We can guarantee goals in this one,” “Man City posted an emphatic win midweek but have major problems at the back. “The Arsenal strikers looked as though…
Popular singer, Jaywon has jumped on Instagram to write down a tribute to his late dad who died recently. Jaywon is sad because his dad did not live to see his son, Brayden. However, he thanked him for being a guiding hand for him while he was alive. His words, “Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever. Rest well. Didn’t even get to meet @thekingbrayden” See the picture, May his father’s soul rest in perfect peace.
Manchester City lost the EPL title when they decided to not sign another defender last summer, according to Richard Dunne. However, Richard feels Pep Guardiola and the City board can correct their mistake and consider a move for Leicester star CB, Jonny Evans in the January transfer window. Dunne believes the club has to replace Kompany for things to get better. His words, “If, as expected, Manchester City do end up losing their league title, they will really have lost it last summer in the transfer market when Pep Guardiola decided not to sign a centre-back. “You need to plan…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has blasted the abuse and illegal use of sirens by specific Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in Nigeria According to Sunny, this is pure harassment and intimidation from them to ordinary citizens, and it has to stop. The PDP man, who revealed this in Warri, Delta State said the people in the state have been complaining about this abuse of power and nothing has been done about it. He said sirens should only be used during emergencies and not to harass, intimidate and even inflict injuries on road users and ordinary Nigerians. Sunny…
Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has said BBNaija‘s Tacha will become Nigeria’s first female president. According to him, she is a great woman that is even more successful than the winner of the BBNaija show, despite being disqualified. He added that calling Tacha a nobody is laughable. He wrote, “Tacha is destined to be Nigeria’s 1st female President… #Popcorn endorsement haters are free to write this prophecy down. ✏️#Tacha is a great woman, i #laugh to stupor when i hear some mumu people who can take #pictures for #Africa in front of another person mansion allegedly saying Tacha is a nobody…
Jose Mourinho is one of the greatest managers in football, according to Nuno Espirito Santo. According to him, it will be a massive pleasure to welcome his ex Porto boss to Molineux when Spurs visit this weekend. They worked together at the Primeira Liga outfit more than 15 years ago during Nuno’s playing days, when they ruled domestically and in the UCL. Speaking ahead of the game, Nuno talked about how he respects his ex-manager. He added that he is looking forward to their interaction after the match. His words, “He’s one of the greatest managers in football,” “It will…
Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed the late Chief Ufot Joseph Esuaiko Ekaette who worked with him for 8 years as the SGF. During his funeral at Saint Joseph Anglican Church, Ikot Edor, Obasanjo said he was honored to have met and appointed Chief Ufot as the SGF for two terms. He added that he gained from his massive wealth of experience which helped to steady his government. According to OBJ, Ekaette worked extra hard to make Nigeria a better place for everyone. His words, “Chief Ufot Ekaette was the brain box of the administration we served and I am happy…
Ex-Super Eagles’ left-back, Taye Taiwo is celebrating his wife, who is a year older today, December 14, 2019. Having his say on Instagram, he wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN SIMPIY THANK YOU! Words can’t express my application for you and it’s not for everyone else anyway cause they wouldn’t understand unless they been around this journey of ours. LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE .ENJOY YOUR DAY to the FULLEST.” See the pictures, Lovely.
Andreas Pereira is looking to fill David Beckham and Paul Scholes’ shoes at Manchester United in the coming years. According to him, Giggs also fits that legendary profile but he is looking up to players that played in his position. He added that he believes Manchester United is the best club in the world because they have the best coaches, best players, and the best fans. Asked to choose the best player to have come through the academy, his words, “That’s difficult, but I would say Paul Scholes and David Beckham.” “Of course, you have Giggsy who was also unbelievable…
First Lady, Aisha Buhari has said she does not engage in intimate bedroom conversations with her husband anymore. According to her, they are both very busy trying to fix Nigeria and the lives of Nigerians. She added this is the reason why she cannot stop talking since he rarely has the chance to discuss things personally with her husband nowadays. Aisha Buhari disclosed this on “Journalists Hangout,” a TV Programme on TVC, which was monitored by TheCable. Her words, “There is no pillow in the villa. Even in the other room.” Because we are always busy listening to one story…
Mavin Records singer, Aphrodija is now a mother of 3. Flaunting a picture of her new baby and 2 other children, she wrote, “I have been blessed countless times over and over again. Alhamdullilah. A week ago I had the most amazing delivery! It can only be the Almighty. Allahu Akbar.” “KITON FAROUK (2016), AMANA MORENIKE (2018)and AYANA WURA (2019). Our beautiful children. #Olofamily. Pic by @iamjinius_ . I don’t know how we’ve done it. #MAMABEAR! I still can’t believe I am a mum of now 3 amazing children. Thank you to my whole family, friends, caretakers for holding me…
Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola has said Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea in 2018-19 was difficult but exceptional. When Sarri was appointed Chelsea manager after Conte’s sack, Zola was employed to be his assistant and it signified a return to a club he played for. According to Zola, Sarri has a very strong personality and he did his possible best to instill his own ideas in the players. He added that his own role was to teach the Italian and his staff the English culture and he did his best to do just that as assistant manager. His words, “My season…
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has commiserated with ex-governor of his state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, over his mum’s death. Reports have it that Alhaja Mimiko died in the early hours on Saturday in her hometown, Ondo at the age of 88. In a recent statement released by Mr Donald Ojogo, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, on Saturday in Akure, Akeredolu described her death as a personal loss. Her words, “With a deep sense of loss, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on behalf of the government and the good people of Ondo State, shares this moment of loss with his school…
Olamide, Zlatan and Fireboy are among several celebrities set to entertain Lagosians and the world at the upcoming end of the year festival which the organizers, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture tagged “Greater Lagos 2020.” According to the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu, Greater Lagos 2020 will feature micro-events in 5 locations in Lagos State. The locations are Ikeja in Agege Stadium on December 25, the grand opening in Eko Atlantic City, Ikorodu inside the Town Hall on December 26, Badagry in Badagry Grammar School on December 27, Epe inside the Youth Centre on…
Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane has promised to respect Paris Saint-Germain’s relationship with Kylian Mbappe at Parc des Princes. Amid the ongoing controversy that led to Thomas Tuchel telling Mbappe to respect coaching decisions after he ignored the ex BvB manager in last weekend’s Ligue 1 win at Montpellier, Zidane has said, henceforth, he won’t cause more crisis with his interest in the player. According to him, he will not even comment on the ongoing saga at the club because it would be disrespectful to the player, manager and club. His words, “Mbappe plays for PSG. I can’t comment on…
Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Mr. Usman Mohammed, has said Nigeria is presently the cheapest nation for the generation of electricity in West Africa. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Mr. Usman revealed that electricity is presently produced at 10.9 cents per Kilowatt Hour, KwH, in Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria enjoys a clear comparative advantage over other nations in the region. His words, “In West Africa, we have significant comparative advantage as a nation for generation of electricity. You can use solar for generating of electricity, but at night, there would be no sun to power…