Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has said he won’t mind the chance to battle Real Madrid in the final of the 2019-20 Champions League. Ronaldo has helped Juve to the top of their UCL group and is now waiting to see who they will be paired with in the first knockout round. According to him, he would love to avoid Madrid in the round of 16 even if facing them at some point during the competition is an idea he fancies. His words, “Real are an extraordinary team, but if you ask me, I’d rather face them later. “In the final?…
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Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has referred to Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rrufai as a good student. During his recent visit to the governor at Government House in Kaduna on Wednesday, Obasanjo said El Rufai is one of the best persons to work with. According to him, the state governor is close to being a genius. His words, “He is one of the best persons to work with; El-Rufai is a near-genius,” “We need a character like this, a man that you know where you stand with him. Any job given to him will be well done. “I made women matter…
Nollywood actor, John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu has talked about his life and career as a movie star. The funny actor opened up on how the character, Mr. Ibu made, him receive lots of slaps to the extent of him running away from people. He added that he never thought he would be as big as he is now and he is shocked at the level of his success. His words, “Mr Ibu has received countless slaps and manhandling from people. Some people even go to the extent of tearing my clothes or buttons. So, when I am out and…
Arsenal has to sign Carlo Ancelotti immediately because he is similar to Jose Mourinho and he delivers success anywhere he coaches, according to Ray Parlour. Carlo is now a free manager after getting fired by Napoli days ago and Arsenal are still managerless since sacking Unai Emery. Ray Parlour has now said he believes Ancelotti can be a decent permanent successor to Unai Emery because of his impressive CV. His words, “You can’t knock his record. “I think they need a bit of experience to shake this squad up and try and get them defending better as a team and…
Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has begged Nigerians to be very watchful as they travel during Christmas. Sanwo-Olu dished out this advice at the yearly thanksgiving and Christmas outreach service organized by Lagos State Public Service Christian fellowship, Office Of The Chief of Staff (COSCF), in Ikeja. Represented by Mrs. Atinuke Olowo, Ibijoke told the people who will be traveling during the festive period to be cautious and drive carefully. Her words, “I encourage everyone to be calm, especially those traveling. “Drivers should drive with care and everyone should be careful and security conscious. “I pray that…
Amazing BBNaija housemate, Mike Olayemi Edwards and his lovely wife, Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton are the cover stars for Genevieve Magazine’s December edition. In the issue, the beautiful couple talked about their love, marriage, reality TV, temptation and a lot more. According to Mike, it will be the first time he’ll be on the cover of a magazine and he is happy to share the moment with the love of his life. His words, “First time on the cover of a magazine!!! So glad I get to share it with my wife @itspsd 🤩❤️ @genevievemagazine” We are happy for them.
Manchester City forward, Gabriel Jesus has said he wanted to shoot himself in the head when he could not score for the club. The Brazilian scored a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 4-1 win vs Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League to take his tally to 5 goals in 3 games. However, this good run comes after 8 appearances with zero goals, and the youngster believes a run without finding the net can be very disappointing for any striker. His words, “Honestly, last month I was no good and I wasn’t happy. I played eight or nine games and I didn’t score…
President Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, near the Mali border, which caused the murder of 67 military personnel, with 34 people yet to be accounted for. PMB expressed surprise and sadness over the terrible attack by terrorists that reportedly crossed in from neighboring Mali. According to him, Nigeria is in solidarity with the government and people of Niger Republic in the aftermath of the bad occurrence. His words, ”On behalf of myself, the government and people of Nigeria, I send our deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved, the government…
Comedy rapper, Speed Darlington has blasted his colleague, Tunde Ednut on social media. The beng-derereng crooner shared a clip where he was insulting the ex-musician turned blogger. Darlington said Tunde must be careful to not piss him off else he’ll see his other side. The fight started when Tunde Ednut shared Speed’s content on his page without proper credit. Tunde was also called a failed musician and a failed blogger for what he did. We hope the issue is resolved soon.
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has said he feels lucky to play under managers like Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone. According to him, both managers are opposites even if they are one of the best coaches to play under as a footballer. He added that they both look at football differently but they are both winners. His words, “Simeone and Guardiola are two opposites. “To be just 23 and to have had two of the best coaches of this era work with you, it has helped me to grow a lot, in the defensive phase and in the offensive. “We know…
Popular British model, Demi Rose has jumped on Instagram to flaunt her bare backside as she posed completely nude during a photoshoot at Sri Panwa in Thailand. She looked ravishing in the pictures and her fans have been hailing her for it. See the photos, Lovely.
Civil rights organization, Anti-Corruption Crusade Network has urged the National Assembly and anti-graft agencies to come up with laws that would make it impossible for politicians to finance their campaigns with public funds. The Executive Director of ACCN, Pwanabeshi Alson revealed this in a recent interview with The PUNCH. According to him, political parties need to have other sources of funding for their campaigns and they should never have to touch public funds. His words, “There are articles and clauses in the Nigerian Electoral Act which clearly state that political parties must have clean sources of funding for their activities…
Arsenal and Barcelona defender, Thomas Vermaelen has said Argentine forward, Messi made him a better player. According to Thomas, Messi is one of the best there’s ever been and it was unbelievable to work with him. He added that he was stunned by some of the things the tricky baller did in training when they were teammates. On Messi, “I’m very happy that I could play with one of the best there’s ever been,” “It was an unbelievable experience. He eventually becomes one of your team-mates, but at the beginning he’s a big star. “During my years there, sometimes I…
Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband recently celebrated their daughter on her birthday. Their baby girl, Angel clocked 4 today and her parents could not help to make it a special day. In a clip, the actress shared, she was seen with her beau and her other two children. She had this to say, “Family Tradition on birthdays. Angel is 4…11th Dec…My Baby is big girl …Henry and food shani aro kutu kutu.” Congrats to Angel.
The Presidency has said Nigerians, including Media outfits are allowed to address President Muhammadu Buhari by his military rank of Major General since the government promotes freedom of speech in the country. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, revealed this as he reacted to Punch Newspapers deciding to address the president by his rank of Major-General from now on. According to him, Buhari got the rank through hard work and he is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces constitutionally. He added that Buhari’s government will stick to its promise of the freedom of the press. His words, ”Nothing untoward in…
Reality star, Khloe Kardashian has reacted to reports that Jordyn Woods underwent a 2-hour lie detector test to prove that she did not have sex with Khloe’s ex-boyfriend and baby daddy, Tristan Thompson. Jordyn who was a guest on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk show earlier this year actually took a lie detector test and Jada Pinkett has now confirmed it. Jada revealed that the polygraph test was Jordyn’s way of proving her innocence. Reacting, Khloe insinuated that Jordyn is a liar. Her words, “Liars are always ready to take oaths.” “Stop being so fu**ing forgiving, people know exactly…
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has reacted to a Punch editorial that described Buhari as a draconian leader and dictator. In the article, Punch blasted the president’s several human rights violations, incompetent security operatives and detention of journalists. Their words, “Buhari can still redeem himself and his out-of-control security agents and reclaim his past facade of tolerance,” “The regime’s repression cannot succeed but will further polarise the society and weaken national cohesion. “The Nigerian Bar Association has vowed to defend the sanctity of judicial authority, while Soyinka has warned that disregard for…
Napoli center-back, Kalidou Koulibaly has said his club’s winless run was frustrating and he hopes their UCL victory on Tuesday will inspire more positive results. Arkadiusz Mili and Dries Mertens secured a 4-0 victory vs Genk in their final Group E fixture in the Champions League. Speaking after the game, Koulibaly revealed that he is pleased with their qualification and he hopes results will improve after it. He added it was a privilege to work with Carlo Ancelotti. His words, “We are happy for this qualification that can give us so much confidence”. “The progress to the next round was…
Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has jumped on Twitter to curse those who have become lawyers, accountants, auditors, philosophers over her financial status. She disclosed this after recent calls from Nigerians that want to know the source of her income. Her words, WOW.
Ex-Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has come out to say that he did better than past governors in the state in terms of the infrastructural development and service delivery he unveiled during his 8 years in office. Ajimobi, who revealed this during a live radio programme in Ibadan, said his government is still unbeatable after several years in the history of the state. According to him, he did very well in sectors like road construction, education, health delivery, peace, and security. His words, “Our administration’s strides were great. We made remarkable achievements in all ramifications in eight years. “The…