Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he hopes his club will improve now that Anthony Martial is back and scoring. The French youngster had been out for almost two months with a thigh strain before returning as a substitute in the Premier League draw against Liverpool last week. He netted the only goal of the game as Mufc beat Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday. Speaking after the game, Ole feels Martial can make things happen for the club in the league, having been subbed off in the 60th minute to be fresh for Sunday’s game…
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APC in Kogi State on Thursday has said the Peoples Democratic Party and other opposition parties are yet to engage in any form of campaign ahead of the November 16 governorship polls. The Director-General, Bello Onoja Campaign Committee, Smart Adeyemi made this known on behalf of APC in a recent telephone interview with Punch. According to Smart, the total quiet from opposition parties is a sign that they have accepted defeat. He also urged the security agencies to be alert. His words, “Have you seen their campaign posters, billboards or handbills in any part of the state? “They are not…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Uriel Oputa has talked about the qualities she expects her kind of man to have. A recent clip showed her mum wondering why a beautiful woman like her is yet to find a man for marriage, and Uriel has now come out to share why she is still very single. She said the last thing she wants is a man who will be dependent on her in marriage. And this is why she is looking for a man with drive. Her words, “There are some fields in the entertainment industry that men might look at and be…
Ex Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte is not ready to compare Marcelo Brozovic to Juventus legend, Andrea Pirlo, but thinks the Inter Milan midfielder has world-class potential. Marcelo has been a rock in the middle of the pitch for Conte’s Inter team to date and he has even scored twice in 8 Serie A appearances. According to Conte, Brozovic can even do better than he is doing and he can surely score more goals. His words, “Brozo can get better. He can get better with his passes to the attack, he can set up more goals,” “We are working on this.…
Lawyer, Femi Falana has come out to say the Federal Government should reopen Nigeria’s land borders. Months back, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that the closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic was because of massive smuggling activities. However, Falana believes it would be best for the Federal Government to undo what they have done. He said the government should “urgently dialogue with Nigeria’s neighbouring countries to jointly fight the menace of smuggling, which necessitated the border closure by Nigeria.” He then urged the Federal Government to reject the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) endorsement of the border closure. He said the…
Popular comedian, Funnybone has announced the death of his mother. He revealed this on his Instagram page on Friday, October 25, 2019. The funny entertainer also flaunted a picture of his late mum. See his caption, “Speechless .. I am pained but I leave it all to you, Lord. You Alone know best and I can’t question you. In every situation we give praise. I will miss you forever Nnem ❤❤❤💔😥😥.” See the photo, May his mother’s soul rest in perfect peace.
Arsenal winger, Nicolas Pepe has said he knows he has struggled to cope with the huge expectations that came with being Arsenal’s club-record signing. However, Pepe, who netted 2 amazing free-kicks in the last 10 minutes on Thursday night to give his club a 3-2 victory in the Europa League, has said he has more to give. He also appreciated his coach, Unai Emery for always believing in him. His words, “Of course [I knew it would be harder],” “It is a league totally different to Ligue 1, with a different intensity. “For me, I had to adapt quickly because…
The Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Dr Chioma Ejikeme, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is the most friendly to pensioners in the history of Nigeria. Dr Chioma disclosed this today in Jos at the ongoing verification of pensioners from states in the North-Central. According to her, this administration has made issues concerning the pensioners a priority and this has made them very pleased with Buhari ad his workers. She hailed them for their prompt payment. Her words, “If you talk to these pensioners, they will tell you they are very happy with the government of…
Popular singer, Duncan Mighty has urged ex-governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha to take back the cash he gave to him to record a song. The PH first son jumped on Instagram to share this today, Friday, October 25, 2019. According to him, he has been getting death threats from several people since Rochas paid him to work on a track with one of his associates. His words, “Your Excellency Because you directly paid in public. While the job was going smoothly immediately after you paid. They said you sent them to bring back money to you.” Meanwhile, Duncan Mighty…
Dimitar Berbatov has come out to say that it is really painful to see Manchester United struggling in the EPL 14th position. The Red Devils have been poor since after their first game of the 2019-20 season and they are currently 15 points behind leaders Liverpool in the league. It has been impressive results lately though, as they sealed a 1-1 draw with Jurgen Klopp’s men at Old Trafford and then followed it up with a 1-0 victory in the Europa League against Partizan Belgrade. However, Berba is still not satisfied and has said it is crazy to think about…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has said the closure of Nigeria’s land border will have economic consequences on people of South-West in particular, and Nigeria as a country. Gani disclosed this yesterday at the 2019 Olokun Festival at Suntan Beach, Badagry, Lagos State. According to him, the border closure mostly affects those in the South-West than any other regions. He sees it as a danger to Yoruba people. His words, “The Federal Government had ordered the closure of the border, but unfortunately, the closure seems suspicious to me. “This portends grave danger to us, because the…
Popular model, Blac Chyna has jumped on Instagram to flaunt beautiful pictures that have left fans excited. In the pictures, Blac Chyna was rocking a satin shirt bodysuit that brought out her curves. See photos, Amazing. Angela Renée White, known professionally as Blac Chyna, is an American model and entrepreneur. In 2014, she launched her own make-up brand Lashed by Blac Chyna and a beauty salon in Encino, Los Angeles. Chyna began stripping in Maryland to pay for college tuition. While attending Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida, she resumed stripping and was too exhausted to attend classes. She…
Bayern Munich manager, Niko Kovac has played down rumors that he is about to be fired by Bayern Munich after he was criticized by club chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. The German club sealed a 3-2 win away to Olympiacos on Tuesday to maintain their perfect start in Champions League Group B, but their performance was quite sloppy. Speaking recently, Rummenigge said the team is playing “too recklessly” and he feels they will soon run into more problems. The pressure already increased on Kovac after a home loss vs Hoffenheim and an away draw vs Augsburg before the win in Greece, but…
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said accusations that he is a wizard is nothing but laughable. Gov Samuel revealed this at the opening ceremony of a two-day Governor’s Retreat for Benue Government Appointees in Makurdi. He said he has been a child of God since 1979, and “since then I have professed Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour” According to him, such a claim is a misrepresentation of his Christian faith, and there is absolutely no reason for anyone to doubt his religious belief. His words, “I was surprised that at a burial some people even made attempt…
Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has jumped on Instagram to talk about how the lives of celebrities affect other people in society. According to her, there is no permanent celebrity and new stars will continue to rise. She then urged her colleagues to live responsibly because a good celebrity can motivate others to strive for the best in life. Her words, “No matter how good and popular you think you are as a celebrity, you cannot always be the star of the moment. Old stars will always fizzle out someday and new ones will always arise for the gracing of the…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that the Federal Government is working tirelessly on initiatives that would bring back quality education and sustainable future for all citizens. Mr. Yemi disclosed this in Lagos during the 2019 edition of Edu360, organized by Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, with the theme “Education beyond walls”. According to him, for Nigerians to prosper, the government must work on inclusive education. He added that this administration has spent more than N1.6 trillion in the education sector in the last few years through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and this has led…
Nollywood actor, Adekunle Afod is marking his 46th birthday today and it has been celebration galore. The father of four has now jumped on social media to mark his special day, sharing amazing photos that will dazzle you. See some of them, Happy birthday to him. LLNP.
Ex Manchester United player, Paul Scholes has come out to say that the Red Devils should sign Arsenal star, Mesut Ozil in January. Scholes feels Ozil can be a temporary solution to the lack of creativity and attacking flair at the club. Goals have been hard to score at Old Trafford recently, with the team scoring only 6 in their last 8 EPL games after netting 4 goals vs Chelsea when the season started. Ozil might be the man to link the team together even if he cannot see it happening, according to ex England captain. His words, “Man Utd…
President Muhammadu Buhari has talked about his happiness with the World Bank’s 2020 Doing Business Index (DBI). In this index, Nigeria was ranked 131 out of 190 countries, up 15 places from 146th position last year. Buhari saw this as positive ranking and said it is a sign that the strategy adopted in the ease of doing business was working The World Bank DBI report, which was released Thursday, also named Nigeria one of the top 10 most improved economies in the world for the second time in three years. Buhari said, “The movement of 15 places to 131 as…
Popular rapper, AKA has come out to say that he will only forgive Burna Boy on one condition. According to the lyricist, he intends to bury the hatchet with the Nigerian singer only when he is ready to apologize to him. Remember that Burna Boy vowed to let hell loose when next he sees AKA. This was a reaction to a statement AKA made over the xenophobic attacks suffered by Nigerians in South Africa. His words, “Next time , I see you , you better have a big security bro , on Gambo ’ s Grave , ur gunna need…