Liverpool player, Dejan Lovren has said his club is not thinking about their good lead at the top of the EPL table, and they are just taking things step by step. The Reds have been immense since last season and that has continued this season as they have won 11 of their opening 12 Premier League fixtures to secure a 8 point gap at the top. Speaking recently, Lovren said the players are focused on Saturday’s game vs Crystal Palace and they will do all they can to avoid complacency ahead of the busy December schedule. His words, “It’s quite…
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Popular Rhythm FM OAP, Toke Makinwa has shared a piece of advice for BBNaija fans. According to the Radio presenter, the fans should stop putting pressure on their favorite housemates. She believes the fans are doing more harm than good by putting them up against each other and it can lead to depression for these reality stars. Her words, “Been so long since I aired my thoughts on social issues cos I’m busy building my empire but you BBrotherNaija fans really need to stop tripping and putting so much pressure on your favourite housemates. You guys are causing more harm…
Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies and also the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has come out to say that the thinking behind lobbying PMB is to make sure every state legislature and judiciary are given financial autonomy. He revealed this when 36 Speakers paid a courtesy visit to President Buhari at his Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday. The courtesy visit came with a few demands, which, according to Mudashiru would assist in the development of Nigeria. He added that the demands will cater for the masses at the grassroots. His words,…
Everton player, Lucas Digne has said wearing the captain’s armband for the club is a beautiful honour. Just after helping France qualify for Euro 2020, Lucas will return for his club the weekend for their match vs Norwich on Saturday, and he is happy to take on the added responsibility that he has been handed this season. According to him, the role is a show of trust and it will make him a better player. His words, “I must admit that it’s been a great honour for me wearing the captain’s armband for Everton,” “I’d only been at this club…
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.…
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…