Famous Beat FM presenter, Toolz Oniru a.k.a Toolz has begged Nigerian singers to desist from using the word “Manya.” in their music because Nigerians are fed up and are now ready for a new word. Her Tweet read, “Dear Artists, pls no more ‘manya’ in songs…we are ready for the next word.” Do you agree,
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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, signed the Public Holiday Amendment bill into law, which recognizes June 12 as Democracy Day and a public holiday, putting an end to May 29 as a national holiday. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang said the act now sees June 12 as the official Democracy Day in Nigeria, and will immediately replace May 29 which was introduced in 1999. Enang said, “By the act amended and signed by Mr President, May 29 is no more a public holiday. June 12 is now a public holiday and the…
After the youngster was blasted for his poor showing in France’s surprise 2-0 defeat to Turkey, Didier Deschamps has come out to defend Kylian Mbappe. Strikes from Kaan Ayhan and Cengiz Under was the difference between both teams as France got beat in Konya and vacated top spot in the group. Mbappe got the most criticism, having lost possession 22 times – the most in a single game for his country, but his coach has come out to defend him. Didier said, “Apart from Hugo Lloris, who was at his level in Turkey, all the others were below what they…
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that being the number one in the state is not a simple job, because he has lost weight in just 7 days since he assumed his position. He said being in charge of the mega city is no tea party because the challenges and experience are now real to him. His words, “It is not a tea party; you don’t sleep and wake up and the traffic has gone down. You don’t sleep and wake up and there is no rain or that you have resolved Apapa gridlock; it’s real. “So, it is…
Arsenal will have a poorer transfer window than Manchester United even if both clubs are in identical position right about now, according to David Seaman. The Red Devils and The Gunners are both in need of proper footballers this summer. Man Utd have been tipped to spend big to lure the best talents but this same cannot be said about Arsenal. David has now said he is angry that the board will not back their new manager to help him compete with his rivals. His words to talkSport, “It’s so frustrating at Arsenal because the club is running on a…
Jada Pinkett Smith has spoken up about their marriage to popular Hollywood star, Will Smith. Known to be an amazing couple, Jada broke down the ups and downs of their union. In a recent episode of Jada Smith’s Red Table Talk series, she spoke on how other things asides infidelity that might have affected their relationship. Her words “What are the alternatives to divorce?” “Everybody thinks as soon as you find out there’s been an affair you have to get a divorce.” “I’m asked a lot about, ‘Is there infidelity in your relationship with Will?’” “And it’s like, ‘No, but…
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has said that President Muhammadu Buhari, who appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria, has every right to remove the person holding that office. He shared this to defend Buhari’s suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen, on January 25, 2019. His words, “any public officer found guilty of the breach or violation of code of conduct can be ordered to vacate the office he is holding as the consequence of the breach or violation of the code of conduct.” “I also know as a fact that the 5th defendant has the power to remove…
Belgium player, Youri Tielemans has revealed that he is flattered by the interest he is getting from Manchester United and Tottenham and his future will be resolved weeks from now. Youri was remarkable on loan at Leicester City last season, netting 3 goals and adding four assists in only 12 games. Leicester boss, Brendan Rodgers has even disclosed his desire to see his club sign the Monaco star permanently. Youri said, “We’ll see which club it will be,” “The only thing I can say is things are moving. A lot of clubs have shown interest. We will see in the…
After Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo shared pictures of her wedding to Mr Ojo to shame Kemi Ashefon’s story that she was never married, Kemi Olunloyo has dropped her two cents on the matter. Kemi revealed that Iyabo Ojo is no longer married to him and she is just “busy destroying lives of pastor’s, ministers and traditional rulers and even colleagues wives roping anyone including journalists in her web of lies.” Her words, “Good morning pls people stop tagging me because of your ILLITERACY. The ability to read and write is paramount. __ @iyaboojofespris clearly referred to @kemiashefonlovehaven and she’s not…
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal is set to resume sitting on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the February 23, presidential election on Monday, June 10, 2019. Punch reports that there are signs that President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has chosen a different judge to take her place on the 5-man panel to hear the case. Last month, Justice Bulkachuwa withdrew as the head of the panel after accusations that she is biased. Confirming the resumption of the hearing, leader of the…
Frankie de Jong has revealed that he hopes Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt will join at Barcelona. The Holland centre back is being chased by European heavyweights, after leading Ajax to the UCL semis. Barca, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester United are all reportedly interested. Asked if he has attempted to lure De Ligt to come with him to Barca, he said, “No, he has to make his own decisions. “Of course I would like him to come to Barcelona but we will see what happens. It’s up to him.” “I don’t know, it’s his decision,” “You…
BBNaija star, Ifu Ennada has gone on social media to rant and share screenshots of a chat she had with a guy she wants out of her DM. Sharing the screenshots, she wrote, “The type of men I don’t want always end up in my DM.” See what she shared, Ifu is a beautiful Nigerian movie star and fashion designer. She is popular for winning the AMAA award for Best Young and Promising Actor in the movie O-Town.
A political pressure group, Ebonyi Women Vanguard (EWV) has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure Ebonyi women are appointed into his cabinet. The group made this plea ahead of presentation of lists of nominees for federal cabinet members to the soon to be inaugurated 9th Senate. Mrs Immaculata Ibe, President of the group shared this in a statement. Her words, “Our appeal to Mr President for inclusion of at least a woman from Ebonyi extraction into his up-coming cabinet is predicated on the long period of neglect and marginalisation suffered by Ebonyi women under successive administrations. “While other states in…
Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that he spoke to Leroy Sane and does not feel the German will exit Manchester City this summer. Sane played 47 times in all competitions for City last season but was largely a squad player in the PL, as he started just 21 times. Still, Gundogan thinks Sane is very happy in Manchester. His words, “I don’t know much [about Sane’s situation], only a little. I also talked to him, but he didn’t give me the impression that he really wants to leave. I don’t think Manchester City wants to give him up…
Nigerian comedian, I Go Dye has flaunted pictures of a huge house he built for his boy, Roy Agoda, who clocked nine years old yesterday. Sharing the images on his Instagram, I Go Dye wrote, “I celebrate your 9 years birthday my son, expressing the essence of shelter, reminiscent of how some of us grow up, with some things we never had. This GOLDEN SEAL CASTLE Birthday gift is just a step for you to achieve greater things in the future and praying that God should grant this privilege to many others. May this little gift bring forth hope to…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has responded to the query issued him by the Kano State Government over alleged misappropriation of N3.4 billion. The letter titled “Re-Report of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti–Corruption Commission”, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano, was sent to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The reply stated that when Muhammadu Sanusi was installed as the Emir of Kano, the precise amount in the accounts of the Emirate Council was N1,893,927.38 (One Billion Eight Hundred, Nine Hundred and…
Cristiano Ronaldo can keep playing at an elite level for Portugal and Juventus for at least 3 to 4 more years, according to his national team coach, Fernando Santos. Portugal will do battle vs Netherlands in Sunday’s Nations League final in Porto after Ronaldo’s amazing hat-trick vs Switzerland days back. This and more is why Fernando Santos has come out to say he expects Ronaldo to still shine at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His words, “I am not surprised at how he has played,” “I was surprised he was a great player at Sporting when he was 19…
Amber Rose’s beau, Alexander ‘A.E’ Edwards, who is expecting his first kid with her has revealed something spicy about their s*x life. During a recent interview, they were asked if they still engaged in intercourse despite Rose’s pregnancy. Amber did not really shed light on the matter with her response, but Alexander disclosed that they still have sex and their love life is fire. Amber Rose will be delivering her 2nd kid. She has a son with popular rapper Wiz Khalifa.
INEC has disclosed that they are currently studying the decision of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which cancelled its decision to seize the certificate of return of the immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. INEC revealed that it will do the needful when the studying of the ruling is over. In a recent statement by National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye shared that INEC plans to meet asap to do what is necessary. The statement read, ”The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to the judgment of the…
Eden Hazard had set his sights on Real Madrid a long time ago, according to Christian Benteke. The Belgian international has always confessed his desire to play for the Spanish giants and Benteke is not shocked to see it happen eventually because he knows the skilful winger had been dreaming about it for long. He said, “Eden and I have known each other since we are young boys,” “He always told me that Real Madrid is his dream club. “His choice has therefore been made for a long time. “I am happy for him that he is close to an…