Some days after protesting at the International Human Rights Summit over the cruel treatment of prisoners awaiting trials for years in Nigerian prisons, Nigerian singer, Lamboginny Lawanson has blasted Naira Marley for mocking these prisoners with his ‘soapy’ dance. Reports say he got inspiration for his ‘soapy’ dance from his prison experience. And this is because, since the prisoners have no access to girls, they get their sexual pleasure using soap. His words, “The prison condition in Nigeria is a very sensitive and painful situation for thousands of inmates. If after visiting the prison all you have to talk about…
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Governor Udom Emmanuel has praised security agencies in the state for their joint effort to sustain the peace in Akwa Ibom State. He also thanked them for making the state a secure haven for investors. He disclosed this as he hosted the Commandant, Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Akinjide Akinrinade at Government House, yesterday. He reiterated the need to improve intelligence gathering to curb criminality in the Niger Delta Region. Udom Emmanuel then promised that his government will offer the required support to boost their operations.
South Africa coach, Stuart Baxter has said his boys will not need to be motivated in their clash against Egypt in the Round of 16 Afcon 2019 match. SA reached the next round as one of the best losers as they defeated just Namibia and lost to Ivory Coast and Morocco in the group stage. This is the reason why everyone is expecting them to bow out finally vs Egypt but Stuart is still hopeful and excited about the clash. His words, “It is a great challenge and that is what the whole squad has been looking for. I think…
Michael Ekeinde, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s son has graduated with honors from Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. His beautiful and proud mother has now reacted to the good news. She also flaunted lovely pictures from his graduation. Her words, “@iamcaptaineFinished with Honors. My heart Is full. May His Grace Continually Be On Us.” See the photos,
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ex-Vice President Abubakar Atiku, has blasted the actions of Sen. Elisha Abbo, who was seen in a recent clip assaulting a lady in Abuja. Reports have it that Elisha, who is representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, was captured in surveillance footage, hitting a lady severally with help from a police officer. Atiku Abubakar, in a recent tweet, came out to publicly apologize. He urged PDP to take the right step. His words, “The video is sad, inexcusable. I know the Senator quite well. “But the law is clear and leaders must…
Ghana coach, James Kwesi Appiah has aimed a dig at his critics after qualifying his boys to the next round at Afcon 2019 yesterday. Ghana sealed qualification after a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their final group game. Fans of the team have been blasting their performance in a 2-2 draw with Benin and a 0-0 deadlock with Cameroon, and Kwesi now has a response for them. His words, “When you’re criticised, you learn from it and then you make sure you do the right thing,” “I do the best I can to win all the matches but at the…
Nollywood Yoruba actresses have also reacted to the ongoing sexual abuse and rape saga. Top movie stars, Kemi Afolabi and Wunmi Toriola have now come out to blast popular producer, Laide Olabanji for molesting and almost raping them. Kemi and Toriola might have kept mum if Laide did not jump on social media to mock Pastor Fatoyinbo. Laide Olabanji responded by saying he has not set his eyes on Kemi Afolabi in the past 17 years and she is even a dead dog who has had sex with several men. On Wunmi, he said she abandoned her mum and left…
Self-acclaimed Biafran president, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka has gone back to his Biafra ways one day after he was released from prison. Benjamin was detained on August 20, last year, in Enugu state by security operatives and was later transferred to Owerre Prisons before he regained his freedom on the first of July 2019. Speaking to journalists briefly after he got to Enugu, Benjamin disclosed that he is even more motivated in his push for Biafra. His words, “I am happy to inform our people that our victory is here. I have always said it that they cannot stop us. They…
Uganda coach, Sebastien Desabre is of the opinion that his boys proved that the nation has something to offer after their match against Egypt. Even after losing 2-0 to the hosts, Uganda still finished 2nd in the group to make it to the next round. Sebastien is pleased with the type of game his boys played and said his aims before the tournament started have already been achieved. His words to Daily Monitor, “We are very disappointed [with the defeat] but I’m proud of my players because we have shown a good side of Ugandan football. We played an open…
Mavin’s first lady, Tiwa Savage, who has now left the label has flaunted new photos of her tattoo. The amazing singer took to Instagram to show off new pictures of herself fronting a bold and attractive look. See another photo, Do you like it?
President Muhammdu Buhari has placed a suspension on the implementation of the Ruga settlements project under the National Livestock Transformation Plan. This was revealed as Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo spoke with representatives of governors from the six geopolitical zones in the presidential villa, Abuja. The suspension might be linked to saga generated by the implementation of the Ruga program in some states of the federation. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu had recently noted that the Ruga settlements was focused at ending the farmers/herders crises. Garba also noted it is meant to…
Former Super Eagles player, Garba Lawal is of the opinion that the Nigerian team can defeat anyone at the ongoing Afcon 2019, and Cameroon is not excluded. He said Super Eagles will only achieve this if they display the right kind of attitude. He also said the Madagascar defeat was a one-off and on present form, they can beat the Indomitable Lions. His words, “I don’t think it will be right for us to judge the Eagles based on their loss to Madagascar because situations like that happen in football and one cannot help it if it does,” “I have…
Popular singer, CDQ has blasted operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS for attempting to shoot him. He disclosed that they threatened to shoot him and the others in his convoy. CDQ said they even told him that nothing will happen after an attack by them on him. His words, “The Head in-Charge should give proper training to these people… I had a terrible encounter with some illiterate Sars on Friday @ Osapa London Lekki by the Shoprite Road threatening to shoot everyone in my convoy including Myself and openly said nothing will happen ?? that they don’t care about…
mA coalition of South-South Youth Organisations under the aegis of the Niger Delta Youth Leaders Forum has promised to support the call for Biafra secession if an Igbo man does not become president in four years time. Leader of the coalition, Dr Abyie Douglas revealed this as the group paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide in Abakaliki. Abyie disclosed that the forum is fully committed to the 2023 Igbo presidency project and the steps taken by the youth council to bring other ethnic groups into the campaign is commendable. His words, “We are…
Tunisia boss, Alan Giresse has revealed that he is not happy with the way his team is struggling at the ongoing Afcon 2019. Fellow North African nations like Algeria, Morocco, and host Egypt got 9 points in the group stage, but Tunisia only secured passage into the next round after a barren draw against Mauritania yesterday. Even if the objective was to make it out of the group, Alan Giresse has shared that it is now time for Tunisia to step things up. His words, “We have finished a stage and now we have to tackle another one, but with…
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is not rubbishing Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) hopes as he is currently focusing on the Round of 16. Gernot Rohr’s boys were stunned 2-0 by the small soccer nation at Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, which made them finish as Group B runners-up. The Super Eagles were massive favorites going into the game, with lots of fans predicting that they can win Afcon 2019. Rohr has now declared that he is still confident, despite the setback. His words to Goal, “I’m very confident because everybody is now fit, only Shehu [Abdullahi] perhaps who is…
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his shock at the fact that the Super Eagles of Nigeria currently partaking in the African Cup of Nations in Egypt are yet to receive their owed allowances. Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong revealed Buhari’s feelings to State House correspondents after a private meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lalong said football unites Nigerians and so the players’ motivation is key. His words, “I came in to have a discussion with the President; of course many of you know I just came back from Egypt where we went to cheer the Super Eagles…
Cool FM OAP, Dotun has shed light on how he was molested at age 11 by his father’s housegirl. The Radio presenter revealed that it was an experience that had a negative effect on him years later. He said the event occurred whenever his mum and dad were out of the house, and when the housemaid exited the house, it took its toll on him as he was already addicted. His words, “Yall see Kings, Mentors & Queens in a Regalia wit crowns filled with stars. U all see tough people who are meant to be robots to you, meant…
Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has asked Super Eagles footballers to forget their loss to Madagascar and strive to win Afcon 2019. Gernot Rohr’s boys were stunned 2-0 by the small soccer nation at Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, which made them finish as Group B runners-up. However, Kanu will not dwell on that and has urged the players to see past the defeat and aim for the ultimate prize. His words, “We win some we loose some but we know what we want so let’s be united and go for the cup. We look forward to next game and together…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the Nigerian Army for collaborating with his administration to boost security in the state. He revealed that his 2 previous meetings with the Division of the Nigerian Army in the State have borne amazing fruits as he praised the military for remaining committed to the improvement of Lagos State’s efforts. Gov. Sanwo-Olu bared his mind as he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who paid a courtesy visit to him in Alausa on Monday. His words, “I am happy to inform our gallant Chief of Army Staff that…