Spurs manager, Jose Mourinho has come out to say that he will not be working on huge changes to the Tottenham squad in January. According to him, he is already blessed with amazing players in his squad. Reacting recently to rumors flying around about Bale’s return to the club in Jan, Jose revealed that he is very pleased with the crop of players at his disposal right now. He added that Pochettino did a lot of great work for several years at the club. His words, “The best gift are the players who are here. I don’t need new players.…
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Popular feminist, Chimamanda Adichie has come out to say that she will not shut up and will keep advocating for feminism all over the world. Chimamanda revealed this recently as she received an award at the “Equality Now.” She added that she was a feminist long before she knew what the word meant. Her words, “I was a feminist long before I knew what the word meant. Not because I read books but because I observed the world around me and saw how women were treated. Sometimes it can feel very lonely trying to prove that sexism exists, that we…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it has nothing against former President Goodluck Jonathan over the just concluded Bayelsa governorship election. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan revealed this in a recent interview with newsmen on Wednesday after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja. Rumor has it that GEJ might be sanctioned by the party after the defeat of PDP by All Progressives Congress (APC), at the Nov.16, governorship election in Bayelsa. However, Kola said, the GEJ issue was not discussed at the NWC meeting. His words, “The issue of former President Goodluck…
Liverpool will break their EPL title drought this season, according to ex England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson. Liverpool last lifted the English First Division title back in 1990 and after finishing one point short in their last campaign, they are set to clinch their long-awaited domestic success. Sven, who is a lifelong fan of the club has now said he is certain that this is Liverpool’s season to rule domestically after a very long time. His words, “It will be their year, for sure,” “I’m a Liverpool fan. I always have been, all my life. “Klopp is doing excellent. They’re playing…
2baba has blasted his country by saying the Nigerian government has been hijacked by criminals. According to the legendary singer, the Nigeria system is terrible right now and has been hijacked by criminals who are supposed to be leaders. He revealed this on Twitter recently, saying the criminals are focused on destroying Nigeria. His words, “Naija system is a total joke. Criminals have hijacked Naija. Men and women that have dedicated their time 2 make sure that Naija will carry last…No shame. No dignity. No honor. I pray the young men that have entered the system will do their best…
House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has urged the Federal Government to develop the capacity to address the menace of climate change and safeguard the ecosystems. Femi revealed this recently while launching the Globe Legislators Advancing REDD+ and Natural Capital Governance towards the delivery of the 2030 Agenda, a GLOBE-UNEP-GEF project at the National Assembly. According to him, the National Assembly should come up with strategies and laws that will tackle the problems of climate change and environmental degradation in Nigeria. His words, “I am convinced by the scientific evidence before us, and the lived experience of many of…
Juventus defender, Matthijs de Ligt has said he does not regret joining Juventus. This was his reaction to Patrick Kluivert claiming otherwise recently. De Ligt has been criticized so far in Italy, with pundits suggesting that he is yet to show the form he displayed at Ajax. However, the Holland international believes he is still adjusting to his new club. His words, “You know there will always be a magnifying glass on you if you are bought for so much money,” “After my first game against Napoli, that has become even worse. “But I actually go the extra mile in…
Popular producer, Don Jazzy has flaunted a throwback picture on Twitter, celebrating his record label, Mavins Records. According to him, he almost gave up on this dream of having a label years back, but he had to continue pushing. His words, “Everyone has their goal. I almost gave up on mine in the early days of Mavin. As you can see in this throwback pic. I looked fed up lol . But man had to keep pushing. May you reap the rewards of all your hard work last last o.” WOW. Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, is…
APC Members from several parts of Akwa Ibom state have written to congratulate His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, on his victory at the Governorship Election Petitions and Appeal Tribunal. In their statement to newsmen in Uyo, they described the result of the election litigation as proof that Governor Udom Emmanuel truly won. They added that the victory was an act of God. It read, “As an act of God demonstrated through the people of Akwa Ibom State who voted him during the March 9, 2019, general election and went ahead to defend the votes…
Former Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino will secure a bigger job than the one he was sacked from when he returns to management, according to Jermaine Jenas. Jenas believes in the end, Pochettino will have the last laugh and haunt the club that fired him unexpectedly. He feels the Argentine will take a break from football and return to be a direct competition for Tottenham. His words, “Tottenham have just shoved all their casino chips onto the table. “Sacking Mauricio Pochettino, appointing Jose Mourinho on double the money, spending tens of millions in the next couple of transfer window…. it’s all…
Ghollywood actress, Nadia Buari recently marked her 37th birthday today and she had some beautiful things to say. The movie star jumped on social media to share a post that reflects on how life has been for her so far. According to her, she has been blessed with friends and family that genuinely want to see her do well. She added that she has God to thank for her amazing life journey. Her words, “Life’s mill with its thrills and grills has its way of taking us through twists and turns. Yet this journey won’t be fulfilling without the unconditional…
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said there has been no request before the 9th Senate for the confirmation of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. He revealed this when the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, visited the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The Senate had on March 15, 2017, turned down the nomination of Mr. Magu as the substantive chairman of the EFCC because of security reports against him. Recently, Itse Sagay made a case for the appointment of Mr. Magu as the substantive chairman of the commission.…
Real Madrid winger, Eden Hazard has said he never thought about joining Paris Saint-Germain, even if the club tried to sign him while he was at Chelsea. Hazard was persistently targeted by the French champions when he was in London but he decided to remain loyal to his ex-club, Lille. Eden joined Lille as a teenager and went on to make close to 200 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning a league and cup double with them in 2010-11 before leaving for Chelsea a year later. Speaking recently, he said, “They [PSG] often wanted to recruit me,” “I…
Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has shared his reaction to the viral sex tape involving a female student of Babcock University and a guy who was expelled from the school. Speaking on the clip, Daddy Freeze does not understand why the female student was expelled for an act she engaged in off-campus. His words on Twitter, “In my opinion Babcock shouldn’t have expelled the lady for what she consented to, off-campus, while on holiday.” Meanwhile, the management of Babcock University released this statement after the leak, “The boy in the video was expelled from Babcock University in February this year…
Permanent Secretary, Special Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mr. Mohammed Dikwa has come out to say that there has been a decrease in reported cases of whistleblowing because of a few challenges. Mohamed revealed this at a national workshop to discuss the draft bill of the whistleblowing policy in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, those that want to blow whistle are no longer happy with the new arrangement put in place. His words, “The reported cases of whistle blowing or the tips used to come frequently on daily basis when we just introduced it…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said there is no room for new players in the Nigerian national team right about now. Rohr recently handed call-ups to Maduka Okoye, Josh Maja, Dennis Bonaventure, and Joe Aribo in their international friendly against Ukraine in September. Joe Aribo was brilliant during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against the Benin Republic and Lesotho, where the three-time African champions claimed back-to-back victories. However, Rohr has said with the present crop of players in his team, he does not need new ones. He added that he is now focusing on the harmony in…
As popular singer, Davido clocked 27 recently, his hypeman, “Special Spesh” shared a goofy clip of the star in the toilet. His words on Instagram, “I gave him the name baddest. Today, I win o. For all the time you have posted nonsense of me, let me leave this here. The smell was appalling.” See picture, LOL. David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Lagos, Davido made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International.…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said about 54 persons have died in auto crashes in different parts of Sagamu, Ogun between January and October this year. Sagamu Unit Commander, Taofiq Iyanda, revealed this at the “Ember Months Campaign,” at the Isale Oko Motor Park, Sagamu. According to him, within the Sagamu area, 104 road traffic crashes involving 143 cars were recorded, adding that about 897 persons were involved in the crashes and 329 persons sustained injuries within the period. He then urged motorists to always make sure their cars are in good condition. His words, “Drivers tend to…
Mauricio Pochettino will soon become the manager of one of the best teams in the world according to Leeds United manager, Marcelo Bielsa. Bielsa believes the Argentine deserves a lot of accolades for his tremendous work at Spurs. He added that he was sad with the way Poch was sacked and he cannot understand why some people still underrate his work in North London. His words, “The work Pochettino has done is brilliant,” “In the last year he put Tottenham at a high level in the world. This for any manager is a big achievement. “For me, it’s more important…
Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has earned his first-ever Grammys credit for the 2020 edition. His feature on Beyoncé’s acclaimed “The Lion King: The Gift” album made this happen as his name was on The Recording Academy’s nomination list which was released Wednesday, November 20. Shatta Wale’s effort on track 19 – “Already” – with Major Lazer made waves across the African continent when it was released in July this year. The 27-track soundtrack which features some top international artistes including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Mr. Eazi, was nominated in the “Best Pop Album” category. The album competes with…