President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the military to respect human rights and international humanitarian laws as they do their jobs. He disclosed this in Kaduna during the Chief of Army Staff conference and the commissioning of the ultra-modern Army Reference Hospital. According to PMB, his government will keep supporting the military in its struggle for modernization. His words, “This government is aware that activities of the army came with key consequences, with some personnel who have sustained various injuries. “I once again send my condolences to those who have paid the supreme sacrifices in effort to secure this country. May…
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BBNaija host, Ebuka has flaunted a beautiful family picture that will definitely make you smile. He shared the photos with this caption, “Still completely surreal that we have two whole children; a 3 year old and an 8 month old…Jeweluchi (God’s messenger) Irubinachi (My path lives with God) Yes, we coined those names cos they’re also our priceless gems; Jewel and Rubi My entire world.” See the photo, Lovely.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick has said Queen Park Rangers midfielder, Eberechi Eze can improve the Super Eagles. Amaju recently had a meeting with the youngster and his parents on the player’s possible switch from England to Nigeria. Eberechi has dazzled for QPR this season, netting 7 goals and providing 4 assists, and this has caught the eye of the Nigerian football authority. Speaking recently, Amaju feels adding the youngster to the national team will help Nigeria ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. His words, “We need to make a solid representation at Qatar 2022 and…
Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has blasted the persistent agitation for the amendment to the Nigerian constitution. According to him, doing this is affecting the seamless operation of the document. Simon, who said this at the opening of the 2019 Law Week of the Nigeria Bar Association, Jos branch added that Nigerians, most especially the legal professionals and elites, should exercise patience until Nigeria starts making governance smooth and effective. His words, “I make bold to submit that whatever the provisions of the constitution, it is our attitude and level of patriotism that will make it work. “Let us do…
Popular Nigerian comedian, BasketMouth has released a statement in reaction to being removed as an ambassador for the European Union in Nigeria’s campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The MC was one of the Nigerian celebrities who got selected to be advocates for the EU’s cause on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). However, there was a recent controversy after social media users unveiled a 2014 joke he made about rape and concluded that he was a wrong person to represent women and the problems they face. The celeb got removed after the outrage and he has shared his reaction. His…
Cristiano Ronaldo will surely be a Juventus player next season, according to the club’s sporting director Fabio Paratici. Fabio believes the Portugal star wants another Ballon d’Or during his spell in the Serie A. He added that he knows CR7 deserves the Ballon d’Or and the club will do everything to support his dream. Speaking on Ronaldo and his decision to snub the Ballon 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony in favour of accepting a Serie A Player of the Year prize in Milan, Paratici said, “I smile because there are other problems.” “He wanted this award [Serie A MVP] because he…
Executive Director, Kaduna State Rehabilitation Board, Alhaji Aliyu Yakassai has come out to say that those living with disabilities feel the most terrible effects of corruption due to their peculiarities. Aliyu revealed this at a symposium in Kaduna organized to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities. According to him, corruption has bad effects on all Nigerians, but disabled Nigerians feel it the most. He added that these special citizens should try to speak out when they are discriminated against or stigmatized. His words, “The act is already on ground to protect you and we in the rehabilitation board…
It is spending time for Davido as he just bought himself an expensive gift. The singer recently flaunted a customized necklace worth millions of naira. His caption read, “I didn’t come to play !!! #AGT.” See the pic, Congrats to him.
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has come out to insist that he is happy at the club despite his restricted playing time. Ihenacho was the star of the show on Sunday vs Everton where he came in as a 2nd-half substitute and delivered a man-of-the-match performance to seal the victory for his team. Amid reports linking him to Aston Villa, Kelechi has come out to say that he is prepared to continue with Leicester and he hopes to be given more playing time under his manager. His words, “No I am happy here, everyone is happy. The manager is a…
Ex governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Imo State, Mr Uche Nwosu has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for turning down the call for a 3rd term in office. Mr. Uche, who revealed this in a statement issued in Abuja recently, said Buhari’s declaration proves his commitment to the rule of law, and he also showed patriotism. He added that Buhari should be allowed to focus on delivering good governance for Nigerians. His words, “l commend President Muhammadu Buhari for rejecting third term base on his statesmanship and patriotism and also asking those agitating for it to allow him…
Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has explained why he stopped being friends with actress, Toyin Abraham. In a recent interview with Biodun Alao, Yomi said he began to notice some things about the movie star that he was not happy with. According to him, the war began when he decided to not cast her in one of his movies, even when she indicated interest in featuring in it. He added that he could not grant her wish because he needed a new face. His words, “For those that probably get to know us when I am trying to correct some vices…
Manchester United have a very good plan to cope with Tottenham when both sides clash in the EPL on Wednesday, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. A 2-2 draw at home vs Aston Villa on Sunday saw Mufc miss the opportunity to move up to 5th, and this is coming after an underwhelming 3-3 draw at Sheffield United and a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Astana. Speaking on his upcoming clash vs Mourinho’s Spurs, Ole is sure his team can still turn their season around. His words, “Three days or four days are not going to change a whole lot, but…
Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has come out to say there was no governorship election conducted in Bayelsa on November 16, 2019. According to him, the election conducted by INEC on that day was an insult to the people of the state. He added that what happened on November 16 was simply a massacre of innocent persons by agents of the state. His words, “There was no election in Bayelsa on November 16; what they claim as election in that day was an insult to our people. as we speak, Nembe is under siege by security agencies. The brutality they…
Ghanaian businessman, Ibrah One has blasted his countrymen for how they welcomed BBNaija‘s Tacha in Ghana. Tacha stormed the nation some days back and was received at the airport by a crowd baring flowers. She has been touring media houses since then and the attention has been massive. Reacting to this move by Ghanaians, Ibrah jumped to social media to reveal his disgust. His words, “Ghanaians love giving attention to unnecessary things and people. How can you be hailing ‘body odor’ who got disqualified because of lack of manners?”
Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has apologized for not showing up at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. According to him, his schedule did not let him but he would’ve loved to be there. He then congratulated Messi and added that he feels he might be a contender for the next award. His words, “Hello everyone, it’s Sadio Mane – I would have loved to be here with you, but sadly my schedule didn’t allow me, because I have a game this Wednesday,” “I congratulate the winner and give him an appointment next year. I’ll try to be…
Former Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino has left the management door open for Arsenal and Manchester United in the nearest future. The Argentine revealed that he is looking to make an instant comeback to coaching if given the opportunity to manage elsewhere. According to him, he is currently waiting for offers from football clubs all across the globe that might need his services. He added that he won’t mind coaching in Argentina. His words, “There are a lot of clubs and attractive projects for me to take on. “But, for the time being, the most important thing is for me to…
Sex contributes to the rise of Boko Haram fighters, according to researcher and Deputy Director at the National Defence College, NDC, Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Abubakar Mahmud. He believes this is the reason why they target young secondary school girls and also why packets of condoms and enhancing drugs are found after a lot of military raids. Dr. Yusuf also believes a few religious preachers have aggravated the violence from the terrorist group via the indoctrination of the followers and false preaching. Mahmud added that FG has to do something about the regulation of public preaching by religious clerics in the…
Nollywood veteran, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has been honored with a doctorate degree from the first private university in Nigeria, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo state. She disclosed this on Instagram recently. She also flaunted lots of pictures of herself dressed in an academic gown. Her caption read, “Say what? Lol… Before the official pictures… Dr. Mrs. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, MFR. 🚀 #igbinedionuniversity #Godisdoingit.” See pictures, Congratulations to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.
Brendan Rodgers has been hearing about several rumors linking him with the Arsenal job and he has come out to say that he has no reason to look elsewhere. Rodgers has been praised for his remarkable job at Leicester City, with his team currently 2nd in the English Premier League table. Speaking ahead of his clash vs Watford on Wednesday, Brendan said he has a contract at his current club till 2022 and the club is not ready to let him go. He added that the links to Arsenal is only normal plus they are a fantastic club. His words,…
Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that he does not regret siting the Transportation University in Daura, Katsina. He disclosed this at the groundbreaking of the university on Monday. According to him, the decision was not made for him to make any gain and he only did it with the thought of maintaining the infrastructure he will be building, since education is very important. He thanked CCECC and the Chinese government for making the dream come true. His words, “When we sited the factory at Kajola, there was no noise, nobody debated about it, nobody abused…