Egypt manager, Javier Aguirre has disclosed that he likes praising his full team instead of singling out only Mohamed Salah. The African team are seen as one of the favorites ahead of the Afcon competition because of their amazing talents and the Liverpool star and Javier has shown he is focused on unity. His words, “Mohamed Salah is a player in my team, just like the remaining 22 players. All of them are Egypt’s players,” “Reaching this stage is very important, Salah is like the rest of the players and has equal chances, but he is also a very special…
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BBNaija star, Bam Bam has blasted the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly harassing and assaulting her brother. She jumped on Twitter recently to narrate her brother’s sad experience in the hands of the men in black. Her words, “My brother earlier today got harassed and slapped by the @PoliceNG along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. After being accused for being an armed robber. #wtf 😠😠😠 he was with my driver and his friend heading to IITA in Ibadan! They even threatened to shoot! This must freakn stop!” She is not the first celebrity to complain about intimidation from policemen in the country,…
Even if Jorginho is an ex Napoli star, it will not prevent him from joining Maurizio Sarri at Juventus, according to his agent. The amazing passer made 54 appearances in all competitions as Chelsea won the Europa League in 2018-19, but he failed to truly adapt to Premier League football following his move. There have been rumors about an exit for the Italian and the agent has said a transfer is not impossible. His words, “Chelsea have a four-year contract with the lad,” “We’ll wait a few days to figure out whether there is any truth in this interest mentioned…
The Federal Government has shut down rumors saying a case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has reared its head in Nigeria. The Ministry of Health in a recent press statement by its director of media, Boade Akinola, said the report is false and untrue. According to the statement, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Abdullaziz Abdullahi, urged Nigerians to disregard the rumour. The statement read, “We have just been informed by Port-health of a passenger with serious symptoms of EBOLA that arrived Lagos this morning and all Medical Centers have been alerted, and we are advised to take caution, work…
“Wilmer” crooner, Patoranking has disclosed his reason for featuring half-dressed ladies in his recent music videos. In an old interview, Patoranking had shared that he does not fancy almost naked ladies in his videos, but that appears to have changed now. His words on why things changed, “Music, as I always say is a spirit and a painting. Like all paintings, it contains uncountable colors and different expressions explain the vibe it has. So, also these listed songs were for the portrayal of the vibe behind the inspiration of the songs. It was all about dance and I chose the…
Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Mr Tony Elumelu has begged higher institutions in Nigeria to do more than just create finance graduates and take things a step further by building ready-to-market finance professionals. He disclosed this at the 2019 Annual Public Lecture of the Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The lecture was entitled: “The Future of Finance- Technology At Play.” His words, “Traditional knowledge of finance is getting stale in today’s business world, and indeed there is a dire need for retooling our skills, if we must remain relevant…
Liverpool player, Naby Keita has shared that his ultimate aim is to ensure that Guinea becomes a well-respected country in football, globally. Keita will be the leader of the Syli Nationale when the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon starts in Egypt on Friday, and he will be aiming to help them better their quarter-final exit in the 2015 edition. Keita said to Goal, “African football is full of surprises you can’t underestimate any team, we have three good teams with us and we have to do our best to go out of this group,” “We are believing in our chances…
Nollywood actor, Kingsley Abasili has blasted Tonto Dikeh, for associating herself with Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky. In a recent clip he shared, he revealed that he is ashamed that a movie star of her status is having a man who promotes homosexuality as a friend. His words were, “It is a good thing that a panel has been set up to look into a movie that was acted by one Bobrisky and I am looking for that movie being banned, infact Bobrisky himself being banned form the Nollywood industry. Its a shame on the industry for someone to come into the…
The Kogi Council of Chiefs have revealed that it presented Gov. Yahaya Bello to President Muhammadu Buhari after his endorsement by the people of the state. The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Idakwo Oboni, revealed to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting between the president and members of the council of chiefs held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He shared that they stormed the villa not just to congratulate with Buhari on his recent victory but to also present Yahaya Bello to him as the chosen candidate for the forthcoming Nov. 16 Kogi gubernatorial election. His words, “We came to…
Ex Liverpool player, Philippe Coutinho has admitted that he does not know where he would be playing next season as reports are hinting at a Barcelona exit. The Brazil midfielder had a poor first full season as the Camp Nou, scoring only five goals and having just 2 assists. He has admitted that he needs to improve even if he is not sure he would be allowed to do that at Barcelona. His words, “I do not know. The future, nobody knows,” “I am focused to play with the national team now.” Coutinho netted twice in Brazil’s 3-0 win over…
Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe Etim recently blasted a fan who attempted to body shame her when she flaunted a new picture. The fan shared a “What’s with the neck?” comment under the photo and Nse was having none of that. Her reply was, “I have one… do you have one?” See what she shared,
Spanish midfielder, Juan Mata has signed a new contract with Manchester United, according to the club. The ex Chelsa player, who would’ve been available for free transfer from the 30th of this month, has signed a new 2-year deal that will see him remain at the club until 2021 with the option of another year. His words, “It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans,” “I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home. “I am looking forward to working with Ole…
Ifeanyi Okowa has told leaders of the National Assembly to make laws that will help the people. The Delta State governor recently urged Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and their deputies — Ovie Omo-Agege and Idris Wase to come up with laws that would impact the people of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message to the leadership of the 8th National Assembly, Ifeanyi Okowa revealed that the legislature must properly represent the views of Nigeria all across the globe. His words, “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you all on your emergence as…
“Assurance.” crooner, Davido wants the perfect body as he has been pictured exercising and spending lots of hours in the gym, in an attempt to get rid of body fat, especially in his belly. He flaunted pictures of himself working out and this has pleased some fans that always want the best for the singer. He also revealed that he has 19 days to go to get the body he wants. See pictures,
Bayern Munich star, Mats Hummels is set to end his 3-year spell at Bayern Munich and go back to Borussia Dortmund, according to the German club. Hummels who was not selected for his national team by the German national manager, Joachim Low will go back to Borussia Dortmund for a rumoured fee of €38 million plus potential bonuses. After joining Dortmund from Bayern in 2008, Hummels made 310 competitive appearances for BvB until 2016, the majority under Jurgen Klopp. He won the 2014 World Cup, the Bundesliga title with BvB and the domestic double the next season. He was also…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Mele Kyari, the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with effect from July 8, 2019. In a statement in Abuja, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu shared that President Buhari also appointed seven new Chief Operating Officers to take over from the former ones. According to him, the seven new chief operating officers are Mr. Roland Onoriode Ewubare (South-South) – Chief Operating Officer, Upstream; Engr. Mustapha Yinusa Yakubu (North Central) – Chief Operating Officer Refining and Petrochemicals; Engr. Yusuf Usman (North East)…
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar is grateful to Ruggedman and others for organizing a birthday bash for her. Flaunting pictures of how happy she was at the birthday bash, the movie star praised Ruggedybaba for making things happen all the way from the United Kingdom. Her words, “Thank you so much @[email protected] for this, amazing celebration God bless you and keep you safe.You shocked me my personnnnn. “Pls my loves say a word for @ruggedybaba for putting this together From the uk Respect I love my gown so much my fashion is forward let’s go. It was by top designer…
Arsenal player, Alex Iwobi has revealed that his uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha might be the king of skill but he know he is the king of nutmegs. Last season, Iwobi breezed through opposition’s defence severally with his trademark move of putting the ball between the legs of opponents. His words, “I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership.” “It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent. I’ve been given a title and I…
Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has vowed that the new leadership of the Senate will do all they can to collaborate with Muhammadu Buhari on his “Next Level” agenda. He also revealed that he will not begrudge his colleagues over the incident that involved him and the 8th Senate. Omo-Agege disclosed these in an interview with journalists in Abuja. His words, “We shall give the required collaboration to the executive arm of government and help in putting in place the needed enabling environment for the execution of the ‘Next Level’ agenda. “There are certain commitments that I made…
The major beef between Davido and “Madu” crooner, Kizz Daniel is finally over, after close to six months. It all started when OBO was accused of slapping Kizz Daniel’s manager, at the “City of Davido” concert. However, all is forgotten after, and the proof is Mayorkun’s collaboration with Kizz Daniel on new single “True“. Both superstars have also followed themselves again on Instagram. Recently, when Kizz Daniel revealed his plans to drop a new single titled “Eko“, Davido dropped a comment. His words, “Strong Man.”