Ousmane Dembele’s agent has said his client will remain at Barcelona despite getting several offers from huge European clubs. Dembele has netted 20 goals in all competitions with Barca since a move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017. The fast forward has however battled with injuries and had his attitude reportedly questioned by team-mates and club officials on more than one occasion. With the French winger set for another spell on the sidelines, Dembele’s agent, Moussa Sissoko has rejected reports that he would exit Barcelona before the transfer window closes on September 2. His words, “I wanted to…
Author: David Folami
Ahead of the governorship primary of the PDP in Bayelsa State, Governor Seriake Dickson has said he will not support any candidate outside the Restoration Caucus. He disclosed that the Restoration Caucus of the PDP in Bayelsa State are the ones in charge of determining the PDP governorship candidate for the September 3 election. A statement by his Special Adviser, Media Relations, Fidelis Soriwei revealed that the governor said this on Monday at the Government House in Yenagoa, during the inauguration of the Restoration Governorship Primary Election Committee. His words, “We have agreed to elect a candidate for our party…
Reality TV star and mother, Kim Kardashian has flaunted beautiful pictures of three of her kids and Saint relaxing at home with their younger brother, Psalm West. The children look so cute as they chilled and played together. See the photos, Beautiful. Kimberly Noel Kardashian West, born October 21, 1980 is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model and actress. West first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton but received wider notice after releasing a 2002 sex tape, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, with her then-boyfriend Ray J in 2007. Later that year, she and her family…
American footballer, Christian Pulisic turned down a move to Manchester United because of his dad’s dislike of Jose Mourinho. According to Robin Walker, who was the manager of Pulisic at non-League side Brackley Town in 2005, the Chelsea forward did not think about heading to Old Trafford because of their former coach. He said, “He wouldn’t go to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho,” “His father couldn’t stand Mourinho because he didn’t promote young players. “It was at that point I asked, ‘What about London? That’s where it’s at.’ “I’m a Chelsea fan, I grew up in London supporting them.…
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has urged Nigerian workers to keep exercising patience as the FG and labour continue to work on a new minimum wage implementation. On the 18th of April, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Minimum Wage Bill into law, to aid hungry Nigerian workers but payment of the new wage is still an issue, 5 months after. Speaking recently in an interview, the Secretary of the JNPSNC, Mr Bashir Lawal, disclosed that the council had increased efforts to make sure that workers received their entitlements. According to Bashir, the rise in the percentage of…
Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has revealed how many boyfriends he has right now. The popular entertainer also threatened to dump a few of them due to the trouble they bring. Bob, who is presently planning his 28th birthday, flaunted a clip where he was dancing on IG and appreciated all his boyfriends for contributing to his upcoming birthday celebration. His words, “Thanks to all my boyfriends for spending on me. Someone was asking me one day that how many boyfriends did I have. Anyways my boyfriends are just 24. I’m deleting some because they are becoming annoying and useless dis days.”…
PSG star, Neymar has fuelled rumours of a possible exit from France after sharing a cryptic Instagram story touching on a Bob Marley quote. The Brazil star has been linked with a move away from the Ligue 1 side, with Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid all linked to the winger. Paris Saint-Germain do not mind allowing a loan deal for Neymar, with a subsequent obligation to buy as Neymar looks to make his way out of the club after signing for a world-record fee of €222 million (£200m/$263m) just two years ago. The famous Brazilian was recently blasted by the…
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson has told all Bayelsans that the September 3, 2019 governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will not be controversial. Daniel disclosed this in live radio programmes monitored in Yenagoa yesterday. He said PDP is working with Governor Seriake Dickson to give the people a smooth and stress-free governorship primary that will present the flagbearer of the party. His words, “The PDP primary election is very crucial to all members of the party and we are working hard to achieve a peaceful primary election. As a party, the PDP leadership…
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin has listed her reasons for not celebrating Toyin Abraham who just welcomed a bouncing baby boy. Toyin Abraham recently welcomed a baby with her new lover, Kolawale Ajeyemi and the whole of Nigeria were happy for her. However, Lizzy Anjorin, Tonto Dikeh, her colleagues in the movie industry and Bobrisky did not partake in the celebration. Liz has now shared the reason why she made that decision for anyone wondering. Her words, “1, January 8th my mother’s remembrance…2, January 13th ..turbaning .3, April 4th ..My birthday . 4, June 6 my daughter’s birthday .5, July 11th…
Ex Manchester United midfielder, Ryan Giggs is of the opinion that Marcus Rashford should have demanded to take the penalty Paul Pogba missed against Wolverhampton Wanderers. At 1 – 1, Pogba’s effort was saved by Rui Patricio, but Giggs feels Rashford should’ve insisted on taking the penalty himself. Manchester United ended up sharing the points with Wolves as they both settled for a draw. Giggs has now said Rashy was the natural goalscorer. His words, “[Rashford is a] centre-forward, scores a goal in his first league game, penalty, you get another penalty in the next game, you’ve got to be…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the National Assembly will not tolerate any breakdown of law and order in any House of Assembly across the states of the federation. Femi Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase, disclosed this at a roundtable with the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly on Tuesday in Lagos. He said it was important for the National Assembly to protect the legislative institutions in the country. His words, “For the avoidance of any doubts, the National Assembly is the head of the legislature in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has shared why PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar failed to win the February presidential election. The electoral body disclosed this before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. INEC said they are satisfied that Atiku failed to secure the majority of lawful votes during the polls, even if they denied accusations that votes were illegally awarded to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to make sure Buhari was victorious. INEC added that if Atiku believes that they handed unlawful votes to Buhari in certain states, then he must be ready to prove it.…
9 months after the death of Tosyn Bucknor, her husband, Aurelien Boyer has remembered as she turned 38th posthumously. He recently jumped on his Instagram page to mark her 38th posthumous birthday. His words, “Yesterday in my arms, forever in His. You would be 38 today. But more importantly, God blessed us with 37 years by your side. Happy posthumous birthday, Wyfo. Rest on well.” Oluwatosin Bucknor (15 August 1981 – 19 November 2018), popularly known as Tosyn Bucknor, was a Nigerian media personality, actress and social media content creator. Bucknor was born to Mrs. Sola Bucknor and Mr. Segun…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Paul Pogba will stay at Old Trafford amid links to Real Madrid and Juventus. Pogba recently disclosed that there are still question marks over his future after the team’s 4-0 rout of Chelsea in their Premier League opener on August 11. Ole has however said he is not bothered about star midfielder, Pogba, ahead of Mufc’s trip to Wolves on Monday. He added that the player loves playing at the club. His words, “You [the media] always put question marks around Paul,” “I don’t think it’s odd saying enjoy playing, I have…
Proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has refuted reports by the federal government that its leader Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky sought refuge in India before his repatriation. In a recent statement by Ibrahim Musa, President of IMN’s Media Forum, the rumours were only a calumny launched to cover the government’s alleged misconduct in the Asian country. IMN then accused FG of doing more than its role of supervision as they are now interfering in the medical process, of El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat. The statement read, “Sequel to the Nigerian government’s sinister operation that frustrated the treatment of the revered Sheikh…
BBNaija housemate, Joe has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija house after being put up for eviction via Diane’s use of her veto power. Losing team which included Cindy, Elozonam, Enkay, Frodd, Ike, Sir Dee, Khafi, Omashola and Tacha were all up for possible eviction last week after losing the nomination challenge to Mike’s team. Joe got added to the list after Diane used her veto power to save Sir Dee and replaced with him. He is the 9th housemate to be evicted from the house after he got the lowest votes. Will you miss him? Big Brother Naija,…
Manchester United strikers, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial need to be netting “20 league goals at a minimum” this season if they want to challenge for a top four spot, according to popular pundit, Stan Collymore. A convincing victory vs rivals Chelsea has begun a new season the right way and they are set to take on Wolves today in the EPL clash. Writing in his column recently, the ex Nottingham Forest and Liverpool player said that Man Utd’s impressive display might suggest that good things to come but strikers Rashford and Martial have to score like Raheem Sterling if…
Ex Manchester United defender, Gary Pallister has said he feels Paul Pogba can be the world’s best midfielder if his talents are channelled the right way. Pogba created 2 assists on Sunday vs Chelsea and his ball for Marcus Rashford’s second goal was a beauty to behold. Gary concluded that he is a very special talent when he plays with a clear head. His words, “The ball that he put through for Rashford, the drive and making the goal for Daniel James; that’s the Paul Pogba that we want to see,” “If you can harness that talent then you have…
Popular singer and mother of one, Waje recently flaunted behind-he-scene photos from the set of her upcoming video titled “Udue” featuring Johnny Drille and her 20year old daughter, Emerald. Emerald played Johnny Drille’s love interest in the video which was shot at the scenic Lufasi Park in Lagos state, Nigeria. See pictures, She looked beautiful we must say. Just last year, Waje wished Emerald a happy birthday in a beautiful way. Her words, “I named you Emerald cause i knew you were going to be special, there was something about you that was beyond me, it wasn’t just a mother’s…
Ex Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has told current governor, Emeka Ihedioha to emulate Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde. Rochas Okorocha in a statement issued by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, in Owerri, said that even if Seun took over from an APC governor, he will not go as far as cancelling the good policies of the former government. He added that Emeka has a vendetta mission against him. His words, “On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Governor Emeka Ihedioha announced the Constitution of a 7-man Judicial Commission of Inquiry on lands’ allocations from June 2006 to May 2019. “Looking at…