Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State agree that the closure of the border is part of measures to preserve Nigeria’s foreign policy. They revealed it during the launch of the maiden Foreign Policy Journal by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN). They added that Buhari’s decision was to prevent neighboring nations from violating the ECOWAS Protocol because Nigeria was quickly becoming a dumping ground. Sanusi said, “Last time, I was critical of Nigeria’s refusal to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and recently I have been in supportive of…
Author: David Folami
Popular singer, Adekunle Gold has jumped on Twitter to have his say on how the way people choose to see him is not his business. It all started when a fan told him he has changed since he got married and he does not appreciate him as much as he used to. The singer quickly replied, “The version of me you created in your mind is not my responsibility.” LOL.
Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi has come out to say that Everton is ready for Liverpool in Wednesday’s EPL clash. Iwobi has played 10 times since he left Arsenal, netting 2 goals and he will be expected to feature at Anfield. After losing their previous 2 matches vs Norwich City and Leicester City, Alex feels his team will be motivated to turn up vs Jurgen Klopp’s boys. His words, “Going into the game [against Liverpool], we have to take the positives [from the Leicester performance] but also learn from our mistakes,” “We will be mentally strong and prepared for the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has come out to say it has and will never collaborate with any political party or institution to rig Nigeria’s electoral process. According to INEC, it does not make sense for the commission to go against what it was established for. This is coming after PDP accused INEC of conniving with APC to tamper with election results. Speaking recently, INEC chairman, Yakubu said, “The Commission will continue to improve on our processes in spite of the extremely challenging environment created by the action and inaction of actors outside our control. “The Commission is deeply…
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has blasted BBNaija’s Tacha for not appreciating the way she supported her while she was in the house. According to the moviestar, after she used her platform to support the reality star, she just ignores her now. Angela is not happy with how Tacha refers her to her manager when she chats with her and how she finds it so hard to even respond. Okorie added that she now knows why her biggest supporter, Jaruma unfollowed her after the show and it is because of her bad character. Her words, “This Right Here keeps me going…
Ex Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie caused him mental and psychological trauma via fabricated offensive electronic messages when he was contesting to be Nigeria’s president. According to him, he saw several baseless allegations against his person on social media and they were aimed at ruining and destroying his reputation. He added that Lauretta’s action was fuelled by pure malice. His words, “That I am the Claimant in this suit and by virtue of which I am seized with the facts deposed herein. ‘I am an astute politician, a businessman and a philanthropist and…
Barcelona star, Lionel Messi agrees that after winning his 6th Ballon d’Or, retirement is nearby. However, Messi hopes to play for many more years at the top and has told Barcelona to rest easy and not worry over his future. According to him, he knows how old he is and he is aware that his career is coming to an end, but he will enjoy these moments before the time comes. His words, “I’m aware of how old I am. “And I enjoy these moments so much because I know that retirement is approaching. Time flies.” “I hope, God willing,…
Popular singer, Burna Boy has hinted at the possibility of winning a Grammy Award next year. His album was nominated alongside fellow African singer, Angelique Kidjo, who is seen as his biggest competition to the award. However, Burna is happy for the success he’s enjoying thus far because it is the beginning of God looking into his matter. According to him, God has been coming through for him since day one, and this is why he knows what will be his will not go somewhere else. His words, “Lol! He has been looking into my matter Since Day 1. All…
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that the new N30,000 minimum wage cannot even take workers home because of the current hardship in Nigeria. According to him, it will, therefore, be wickedness on the part of any governor to not pay the already small N30,000. He added that our focus should not even be on the money but on building the environment for workers to be more productive. His words, “I want to assure you, due to the work my predecessor in office did, we have currently the minimum wage of N25,000 in Edo state, so…
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has said his club is always prepared to jump into the transfer market, even if the January window is very hard to navigate. As his team top the league, Klopp did not rule it out completely but admitted that it is a difficult window to do business in. According to him, if there is an available player that can help the team, he’ll sign, if not, he is happy with the players he has. His words, “I’m not here to speak about the Man City transfer window. This is the first time I heard that. “Am…
It looks like the love BBNaija ex-housemates, Gedoni and Khafi shared in the house is still on. The reality stars were seen at an eatery recently and the picture is all over the internet. In the pics seen, they definitely looked like the relationship is still intact. See the pictures, Do you think they will last together?
Ex Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba is fully against the ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation 2019’ bill trying to regulate Nigeria’s social media space. According to him, everybody will be victimized if the bill is signed into law. As he accused sponsors of the bill of trying to silence the press in a democratic country, Olusegun blasted the lawmakers that support the bill. His words, “We (media practitioners) don’t deserve this treatment from senators who are now enjoying the benefit of the war that we waged against the military to entrench democracy in Nigeria. “We (media practitioners) fought…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has come out to say that we should all try to celebrate ourselves when we are alive and not after death. Yul revealed this on Twitter recently as he reacted to a personal experience. According to the movie star, when he had a near-death car crash months ago, no one celebrated him, but if he had passed on, lots of people would’ve rushed out to celebrate his life. He added that there is fake love everywhere. His words, “I survived a terrible accident & nobody came to celebrate my life. If I had died many asoebi…
Temporary Arsenal manager, Freddie Ljungberg has come out to say that he has stolen ideas from ex-coach, Sven-Goran Eriksson as he presently tries to make Arsenal better on the pitch. He believes Eriksson is intelligent and also disclosed he had several discussions with him when he was England manager. Freddie added that he is yet to chat with Arsene Wenger because of his tight schedule at the club since he took over from Emery. His words, “Sven is intelligent, I spoke to him a lot when he was the manager of England because he was watching our games,” “I know…
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has come out to say that FG remains committed to ending impunity and aiding recourse to justice for victims and due punishment for evildoers. Malami revealed this in a recent statement issued by Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office, in the Ministry of justice. According to him, Nigeria was focused on the criminalization of starvation as a weapon of war under the Rome Statute of the ICC. His words, “The idea of criminalisation of starvation was mooted by Switzerland. We in Nigeria therefore, call…
The first picture of Nigerian singer, Flavour’s 3rd daughter with ex-beauty Queen, Sandra Okagbue has stormed the internet as the little girl celebrates her 1st birthday. The now-deleted picture was shared by soccer star, Kenneth Omeruo who jumped on Instagram to flaunt pictures from his daughter, Chairein’s first birthday party. See the picture, Her mom, Sandra Okagbue also wrote down a heartfelt birthday message to her daughter she delivered on the 23rd of November, 2018. See what she wrote, Congrats to her parents once more.
Lyon president, Jean-Michel Aulas has come out to say that the French club will make a new contract offer to ex-Manchester United player, Memphis Depay, very soon. Memphis is now one of the top players in Ligue 1 and has scored 11 goals in 14 games in all competitions this season, including four in four UCL games. Jean disclosed that the club intends to tie the Holland player down to a new deal, with his present contract set to expire at the end of next season. His words, “He’s going to decide,” “We will make him an extension proposal because…
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he is yet to give any date for the reopening of the land borders. According to him, the decision to close it will not be changed until the situation improves. His spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, shared in a recent statement in Abuja that PMB said this when he received a delegation of Katsina State Elders Forum in his country home in Daura, Katsina State. Buhari believes his government’s stance on the border is meant to decrease smuggling, especially rice, and thus far, Nigeria has saved lots of money on import bills.…
Lionel Messi won his 6th Ballon d’Or trophy last night, beating Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo to the important award in Paris. Jumping on his Instagram page, the football wizard flaunted a family picture of himself posing with his new trophy alongside his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo and their sons, Thiago and Mateo. See the pic, Congrats to him.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro has blasted Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk for joking that Ronaldo was not a rival for 2019’s Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo decided to not attend the ceremony and chose to attend the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan to collect his ‘Best Player in Serie A’ award. Speaking on CR7’s absence at the event, VVD joked that the Portuguese was not in the running anyway. Ronaldo’s sister, Katia has now jumped on Instagram to blast the Liverpool player by saying he is not in the same league as Ronaldo. His words, “Now, dear Virgil, where you…