Tim Sherwood has said Tottenham’s players are the reason for the club’s weak start to the 2019-20 campaign, not the manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs was part of the EPL’s top four for a fourth successive year last season and even reached their first-ever UCL final. Sadly, the club has failed to reach that height in recent months, dropping to 14th in the EPL after 12 games, and Tim believes the players should be blamed for the poor form. His words, “I don’t blame the manager, I blame the players,” “They have to look at themselves and have that bravery when…
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Popular Fashion designer, Yomi Casual and his wife, Grace have welcomed their 2nd child, a baby boy. Yomi jumped on Instagram to announce the birth of his son and also flaunted beautiful pictures of himself and his wife posing with him. His words, “Witnessing your birth brought tears to my eyes my blessed son… I waited patiently for this joyful day to come and here you are OLORUNYOMI KENDRICK MAKUN JNR .. we love you son.” See pictures, Congratz to them. Omoniyi Makun, who is also known as Yomi Casual, was born on January 25, 1985. Yomi was born into…
The Senate has urged Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed to educate the citizens on the proposed increase of Value Added Tax, VAT from five percent to 7.5 percent and its consequences. According to the Senate, the explanation is important since Nigerians would like to know the precise items excluded from the tax hike, especially food items. This was revealed recently in Abuja when the Finance Minister appeared before the Senator Solomon Adeola led Senate Committee on Finance at a pre-public hearing briefing. The Senate believes Nigerians would wish to react to the VAT hike, but they need public enlightenment on…
England’s defence is still a selection issue for Gareth Southgate, according to Martin Keown. Martin believes City CB, John Stones is lacking confidence and Aston Villa’s Tyrone has not been convincing as a partner for Man United defender, Harry Maguire. Keown generally feels the main question mark for the English national team lies at the back since there is no clear option to play alongside Maguire in defence. His words, “Who starts at the back alongside Harry Maguire? I’d go with Joe Gomez. Southgate likes to pick players who play regularly for their clubs. Gomez has not been starting as…
Former BBNaija housemate, Ella wants help from Nigerians for her mum’s ill health. Without revealing the sickness, Ella shared a picture of her mother with this caption, “This is a cry for help, my mum needs you” She then added that 600,000 naira is all that is needed for the operation. See what she wrote, We wish her mum a quick recovery. 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 an isolated house and compete for a…
The Director-General of the Kogi State Bureau of Information and Grassroots Mobilisation, Alhaji Abdulkarim Abdulmalik, has urged Mr Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to accept defeat and move on. He revealed this in a recent statement issued in Lokoja on Monday. He begged Mr. Musa and Mrs. Natadha Akpoti, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the election to accept Yahaya’s re-election and simply see it as the lord’s doing. His words, ”I call on the people of Kogi State to join hands with the governor to move the State to greater height. ”They should…
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is fine with the Super Eagles conceding first during games if it means they will still seal the victory before full time. This was his reaction after his team’s 4-2 victory vs Lesotho in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Like vs Benin Republic, Lesotho netted first after Nkoto Masoabi headed past Daniel Akpeyi. However, Super Eagles came back to secure the win and Lille’s Victor Osimhen netted two goals. Speaking after the game, Rohr said he concentrates on the positives and the full time result in matches in all Super Eagles games. His words,…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has come out to say that he has been called by God to be a pastor. The amazing movie star revealed this on Twitter recently and said he has to answer the pastoral calling awaiting him. His words, “Back home in Lagos. After my acting seminar yesterday, resting, recharging for more movements coming up. So much is happening recently that has left me in awe. Indeed I have a calling to serve God. A pastoral calling.” Hmmm…What say you? Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor, named after popular…
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring a level playing field that has helped the people to assert their sovereignty and select their leaders. Lawan then hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates on their victory in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. He also praised David Lyon for making history as the first governor Bayelsa who has been elected on a platform different from the outgoing ruling party in the state. His words, “The impressive turnout of voters in the two states is a ringing endorsement of democracy by Nigerians as…
Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson is the only English midfielder that should be guaranteed a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England team at next summer’s European Championship, according to Danny Murphy. England sealed their spot in the continental tournament after thrashing Montenegro 7-0 at Wembley on Thursday night and following it up with an easy 4-0 victory vs Kosovo on Sunday. Fans feel the team is complete and ready to go, but Danny believes there are loopholes in the country’s midfield. He added that Henderson is the only midfielder who deserves to play at the European Championship in whatever system. His words, “Jordan’s…
Disqualified BBNaija housemate, Tacha has flaunted a post on social media with a controversial caption and it has attracted a lot of reactions. The controversial Instagram star simply flaunted a picture of herself wearing a red dress with this caption, “Don’t stand too close to the heater babe. Plastic melts.” Some fans believe this was a dig at Mercy since her huge backside is all plastic surgery. See the picture, What do you think? 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…
The Kogi Chairman of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Mr. Chinda Emmanuel is not happy with the result of the governorship election in the state. According to him, there was lots of violence and it was not the real wishes of the voters in the state. However, Dr. Sani Teidi-Shaibu, the gubernatorial candidate of Youth Democratic Party (YDP) said the polls was one of the best he had ever seen. Chinda said, “I am not happy with the way the election went. In my own Local Government Area, I voted at unit 007 Gboloko and my supporters also voted there but…
Liverpool manager, Georginio Wijnaldum has said Liverpool players are looking to winning the Club World Cup, because it would be another opportunity to win something huge. The yearly competition will start in Qatar on December 11, with Liverpool set to enter at the semi-final stage a week later. Liverpool qualified to compete after winning the 2019 Champions League and will be battling champions from the other five FIFA confederations for the grand prize. Wijnaldum has now said the team is ready to give their all in the special competition and they want to win it for the first time. His…
Nigerian politician, Timi Frank has shared his reaction to reports that he gave Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh a wrist watch. Days back, Tonto flaunted a photo on Instagram that showed her with Timi Frank. She reportedly claimed to have gotten a gift of a wristwatch from the politician. However, according to a reliable source close to the politician, this is not true. The source said, “Timi that has been laying low in Dubai has been pulled out by Tonto…He does not have any apartment to himself,talk less of gifting Tonto’s son one..it is not true and he is very upset…
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu is happy with the re-election of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the Saturday governorship elections. Dr. Ramatu revealed this in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Austine Elemue, on Monday in Abuja. She said Yahaya’s victory at the poll was a well-deserved one. She then urged other contestants in the race to unite with the governor to build Kogi into what every Nigerian can be proud of. His words, “To me, the re-election of Gov. Yahaya Bello for a second term in office is well deserved..…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has hailed ex Chelsea team-mate, Eden Hazard’s talent while questioning his work ethic. According to Mikel, Hazard’s natural ability is insane and Lampard was the hardest working player he had come in contact with. Obi said that even if Hazard did not like to train hard, he’ll always be the man of the match at the end of a Chelsea victory. His words, “Hazard has an incredible talent,” “Maybe not as good as [Lionel] Messi, but he can do whatever he wants with the ball at his feet. “He didn’t like to train…
Princess Shyngle wants everybody to know that she is so hot that she attracts not just men but women too. She bragged about her body on her Instagram page today, November 18, 2019 by sharing a picture of herself with this caption, “I attract both genders so I know for a fact I’m not ugly 🤣🤣🤣.” See the picture, Do you agree?
Ex Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has said there is no beef between him and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, over an abandoned project for which cash had been paid when he was still in power. As Elder Godsday reacted to the reports of beef, he said he has never fought with the South-South leader over anything and it is simply the work of mischief-makers. In a recent statement shared today, Monday, Orubebe said he never blasted Chief Clark on any contract and the man is even like a father to him. His words, “I completely dissociate myself…
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is not having a good time with the club because of mismanagement and poor recruitment decisions, according to Matthew Upson. According to Matthew, Emery is slowly losing the support of the players and he might be one bad result away from getting the sack. He believes that the former PSG coach actually had a decent first season in London but this season has not gone according to plan. His words, “[A loss to Southampton] leaves [Emery] in real limbo because I think he’s struggling. “I was at Leicester and I saw a really poor performance from…
Hours back, the 2019 Soul Train Awards was held at The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, and Wizkid won an award. The award ceremony was hosted by Tisha Campbel-Martin and Tichina Arnold. However, the big talking point came when ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ Wizkid’s collaboration with Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, and SaiNt Jhn won the Ashford and Sampson Songwriters’ Award. The credited songwriters on the song are; Beyoncé Knowles, Carlos St. John, Adio Marchant, Shawn Carter, Stacy Barthe, Anathi Mnyango, Michael Uzowuru, Ayodeji Balogun and Richard Isong. Chris Brown, Drake, and Beyonce were huge winners on the night. Congratz to the Starboy…