After watching Cristiano Ronaldo get subbed off for a 2nd straight game, Fabio Capello has said the Portuguese forward hasn’t dribbled past anyone for three years. Ronaldo was taken out for Paulo Dybala in the 55th minute vs AC Milan on Sunday after failing to impact the game and Dybala eventually sealed the win for Juve in the 77th minute. Fabio was not happy with CR7’s reaction to being replaced and has now questioned his current ability with the ball at his feet. His words, “I didn’t like this, it wasn’t nice,” “He must be a champion even when he…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has described the late former Petroleum Resources Minister, Prof. Tam David-West as a highly-principled and morally-upright Nigerian. Bola Tinubu disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos yesterday. According to him, the late Tam West was an exemplary social critic. His words, “Tam David-West was a nationalist and social critic who always spoke truth to power. “I will personally miss the former minister; he was one leader I admired and regularly exchanged ideas with.” “Somebody who served as minister under Muhammadu Buhari as military leader and won his respect and…
Popular singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande a.k.a 9ice is reportedly set to get married for the 3rd third time. Rumor has it that the wedding will happen in December 2019. Pulse reports that 9ice is getting married to his baby mama, Sunkami who he has a daughter named Michelle with. The singer and Olasunkanmi Ajala have been in an off and on relationship for a while now. They both welcomed their first daughter, Michelle Abolanle Akande, five years ago. Ajala is an event planner based in Lagos. What say you? 9ice (born Abolore Adegbola Akande, on 17 January 1980)[citation needed] is…
Unai Emery has been given a vote of confidence by the Arsenal hierarchy after the team’s poor run of form. Arsenal are yet to win in 5 games in all competitions and are now 8 points adrift of the top four following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester City. Unai Emery has faced criticisms during this period but Arsenal’s Sanllehi and Venkatesham have come out to say that even if results do have to improve, Emery is still the man for the job. Their words, “We are as disappointed as everyone else with both our results and performances at this stage…
Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy has talked about how her wedding ceremony would be lowkey and less stressful compared to the first-ever Gold Gala for her Cuppy Foundation. She revealed this recently in a statement addressed to her dad, Femi Otedola, during a charity event, held in Abuja, to raise funds for the advancement of children-related humanitarian causes in north-eastern Nigeria. After thanking Yemi Osinbajo, vice-president, DJ Cuppy praised her dad by calling him “the Gelato King” and begged him not to worry because her wedding will not be as elaborate or stressful as the gala. She added that she…
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has said five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi can end up staying at the club for the next 5 years. At 32, Lionel keeps setting new standards of excellence in La Liga and the UCL, with 2 years remaining on his current contract at Camp Nou. Josep Maria revealed that he is not bothered about Messi’s long-term future in Cataluyna, and the club can still look up to the Argentine in several years to come. His words, “Surely it will be the wish of all parties, if he [Messi] feels strong and ambitious, to extend…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has asked for meaner punishment for drug traffickers and importers of illegal drugs into Nigeria. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the agency revealed this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. According to her, the sentences being given to peddlers of Tramadol and counterfeit drugs is too light. She added that the judiciary has to review it if we want these crimes to stop. Her words, ”It breaks my heart that a sentence of five years imprisonment or N250,000 fine is given to someone that is trafficking…
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has flaunted stunning new photos as she clocked 28-years-old. See pictures, Lovely. Happy Birthday to her. Lilian Afegbai (born 11 November 1991) is a Nigerian actress and producer, She is an Ex Big Brother Africa Housemate. In 2018 she won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Indigenous movie of the Year for her production debut Bound in 2018. Afegbal is from Edo state, Nigeria. Her primary school was Our Ladies of Apostles, Benin. She attended the Word of Faith secondary school. She studied Accounting at Benson Idahosa University. Lilian Afegbai participated in Big Brother…
Liverpool still have more gears to go through this season, according to Danny Murphy. Danny believes the Reds can emulate Arsenal’s Invincibles and go unbeaten throughout the season. He said they are now the team to chase and they will even get better. His words, “Liverpool haven’t hit the heights of last season and they’ve got a bit lucky with some of their results. “But they’re still winning every game, which is incredible, and it shows how far they have come with this hunger to win games and stay in games. “The thing about Liverpool that’s really positive is they…
Akwa Ibom Liberation Movement (AILM) has said Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs cannot be victorious in a rerun election in his senatorial district even if it is conducted a 10th time. In a recent statement by its Secretary-General, Barr. Solomon Abasiekong, which was a reaction to the nullification of the Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district election by the Court of Appeal, the group said Akpabio and APC are also aware that they lack the required grassroots support to win the rerun. He added that Akpabio and his party even celebrated the nullification of the election in Essien Udim…
Nollywood legend, Joke Silva has shared her reaction to the recent picture shared by BBNaija winner, Mercy, and former HM, Ike. According to Mummy J, she does not understand how Mercy was almost naked in the photo while her man was fully covered. Her words, “I really don’t get this….the lady half exposed the man fully clothed….do we get the implication” See the picture, She definitely has a point. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which 12 to 21 contestants live in…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Fred’s confidence has been boosted after his recent brilliant display in the 3-1 victory vs Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday. After the game, Ole praised Fred by saying he got his new confidence from playing more games. He added that Fred still has some improving to do but he has been excellent thus far. His words, “You get confidence from playing games,” “He has not really had a run of games and I think he set us up with his midfield play. “He won the ball. We had to get after them…
President Muhammadu Buhari is sad at the death of his pal that he refers to as “the indomitable Tam David-West.” PMB’s condolence message was shared in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Monday. According to him, “He had an indomitable spirit, stood resolutely by whatever he believed in, and was in a class of his own.” He commiserated with the David-West’s family, the people of Buguma, Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, the academia, and everyone who loved and respected “the forthright Tam David-West.” Buhari also prayed that God would rest…
Popular singer, Davido and his fiancee, Chioma, have added another name to the ones you already know for their new baby boy. This announcement was made at the naming ceremony held in the United Kingdom recently. At the ceremony on Saturday, the boy’s other name was announced as Ifeanyi, which means “nothing pass God”. See pictures, Congratz to them. 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…
Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez has said Leicester City’s reluctance to sell him to Arsenal 3 years ago made him lose two years of his career. According to him, the deal falling through meant he had to wait on Manchester City to do a deal. He said it was not easy to move from being the best player in the Premier League to being a part of a team fighting against relegation. His words, “After the title, if I’d left for a top team, it wouldn’t have been the same story. “For me, it’s clear that I lost two years…
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has begged the Federal Government to treat the deplorable road networks as a national emergency to reduce insecurity in Nigeria. He disclosed this at the quarterly meeting of the 15th Aare Onakakanfo-in-Council, on Monday in Lagos. According to him, fixing the roads is a way to stop the activities of criminals who have turned their evil deeds into a lucrative business across Nigeria. His words, “I urged the Yoruba to support the governors of South-West to ensure total emancipation of the region as a way of achieving peace, security and stability. “I…
Davido has spoilt himself again, and this time, he bought a Richard Mille wristwatch which costs $111,188 (N40M). The singer flaunted a picture of the costly wristwatch on Instagram. According to him, it cost him a whole lot but he had to make it happen. His words, “It hurt my account but I had to do it 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️😤😤😤 #AGOODTIME.” See picture, Congratz to him. 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…
Gary Neville has come out to say that the success Liverpool is currently experiencing is worse than a funeral for Manchester United and their fans. Jurgen Klopp’s team are already Champions League winners and are now eight points clear in the race for the Premier League title. According to Neville, it will be hard to take for those at Old Trafford. His words, “It’s as painful as it gets. I have worn all black today with a black tie as well. “It was a funeral match today, it was worse than a funeral. This is my funeral and you are…
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed former Governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba, who turned 77 on yesterday. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Monday, PMB described Etiaba as “the good teacher who completely altered the history of Nigeria as first female governor between November 2006 and February 2007”. He joined family members, friends, professional and political associates in celebrating the remarkable leader. He also prayed that the almighty God would keep strengthening Dame Etiaba and grant her long life and good health. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR (born 17 December 1942) is a Nigerian…
The Lagos State Government has begged residents to make sacrifices so as to achieve the ”Greater Lagos of our dream.” Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed this yesterday as he presented the 2020 Budget to the State House of Assembly. Sanwo-Olu said that Lagos faced an “existential threats”, arising from the interplay of demographic and climate change. According to him, Lagos can keep being the magnet for several Nigerians within and outside the country looking for employment and economic prosperity, but it is up to Lagosians. His words, ”The choice before us is simple – we can either allow ourselves to be…