Arsenal CB, Sokratis Papastathopoulos has said sorry to Arsenal fans all over the world for the team’s dismal display in Wednesday’s Europa League final in Baku. After a decent first half, a poor display in the second half saw Arsenal surrender to their London rivals and miss out on UCL football next season. His words, “You all deserved better and I’m sorry that we couldn’t give you what we all wanted. For every single Arsenal fan who was in Baku and around the world, we are sorry. We’ll work to get stronger for next season to give this club the…
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Ex BBNaija star, Gifty Powers has told Regina Daniels that her mum cares about her wellbeing by allowing her marriage to 59-year old billionaire, Ned Nwoko. The reality star shared this on Instagram and even advised young ladies to go for guys that can take themselves and their families out of poverty, right now and in years to come. Recall that Jude Ojeogwu, the father of Regina Daniels, recently revealed that he is not in support of the marriage and the union is without his blessings. Mr Jude also blasted Regina’s mum for taking decisions behind him. See what Gifty…
The Economist Magazine, in a recent review has shared that Nigerians are now the poorest citizens of a country across the globe, under Muhammadu Buhari’s first term as President. The magazine disclosed that Nigerians should be expected to become poorer in the future as average income per Nigerian will keep falling till 2025, because it has been falling since Buhari came into power. The report read, “by 2030 a quarter of very poor people will be Nigerian.” “Long lines of lorries stretch like tentacles from Apapa port, the largest in Nigeria. Drivers doze in their cabs, feet flung over dashboards;…
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he is finally happy to break any unlucky tag connected to him after winning the UCL after the Reds’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. An early Mohamed Salah penalty and a late goal by Divock Origi gave Liverpool the win in Saturday’s all-English final in Madrid as Klopp finally clinched his first title with Liverpool. But before Saturday’s victory in Spain, Klopp had been defeated in 6 straight finals. He lost the UCL final last year against Real Madrid and also ended the season as runner-up in the competition with Borussia Dortmund in…
“Iyawo mi” crooner, Timi Dakolo has been warned to do a DNA test because his wife dates pastors in Ilorin. This is according to Instagram user @elenapipper who shared his reaction to Timi Dakolo accusing a COZA pastor of sleeping with members of his congregation. Timi Dakolo shared, “DEAR AGGRIEVED AND AGGRESSIVE CHURCH MEMBERS, PLEASE USE THE SAME ENERGY YOU ARE USING TO CALL ME, AND THREATEN ME OR SLIDE INTO MY DM TO SEARCH FOR THIS VICTIMS AND ASK THEM WHAT REALLY HAPPEN.THAT IS WHAT JESUS WILL DO.” See what the user wrote,
Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai has promised to lobby Reps-elect to cast their votes in favour of Femi Gbajabiamila in the Speakership race in the 9th House of Representatives. El-Rufai, who revealed this as he received 121 members-elect, who were on consultation tour of Northwest yesterday at the Government House chamber in Kaduna, said Buhari even convinced Idris Wase to willingly let go of his personal speakership ambition for Mr Femi. His words, “It’s a misconception that Gbajabiamila is Asiwaju’s project, not because it was President Buhari himself that has always observed Femi in the House. “Even before he became…
Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has come to say he once turned down Manchester United. Ahead of Saturday’s UCL final with Spurs takes place today, the ex Southampton player revealed that he was about to sign for United after his last season with the Saints. but he decided to jump at the Liverpool project when the call came in. He words to the Mirror, “I was really, really close because I even met up with them,” “So I was coming, I was there and I spoke with the boss who was there before (Louis van Gaal). “They made an offer, but…
Speed Darlington has blasted rapper, Olamide for stealing his fashion style. He recently shared his reaction to the dress Olamide wore to the inauguration of Ogun State governor yesterday, saying it was the same style he rocked 2 years ago. His words, “I did it 1st copy copy. I lead y’all follow. Lace on top of Timberland crazy thing is you did exactly the same color if I wanted to copy I do a different color. I finished the trendy 2017 during my first show right after I inspired Diddy.” Is he right?
The top Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for appearing at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Countries in Saudi Arabia less than a day after he was sworn in for 2nd term. In a recent statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, the group disclosed that Buhari has some explaining to do to the citizens of this country. The statement read, “Why immediate attendance of Organisation of Islamic Countries, OIC, meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after his swearing in. Mr President Buhari owes Nigerians that explanation.’’ “This is a secular country and a…
Lionel Messi has said his kids have helped him to put the pain of defeat behind him because there is more to life than all that. The Argentine forward was desperate to add a fifth Champions League title to his collection this season but he saw his team falter against Liverpool. Messi said fatherhood has actually made him more matured. His words to FOX Sports, “The defeats hurt but I deal with them in another way,” “When Thiago was born [in 2012] I understood that the priorities are different and not just the result of a game. “It hurts a…
A DJ Cuppy troll has gone on Twitter to shade the Femi Otedola’s daughter’s teeth. The account wrote that Cuppy needs to go for teeth whitening because her teeth do not look clean. This was the troll’s reaction to a clip DJ Cuppy shared that showed her furious because Arsenal got spanked by Chelsea in the Europa League final. The troll wrote, “Dear DJ Cuppy, I don’t mean to be rude, but teeth whitening procedure can never cost up to 1million Naira. I’m sure it’ll even cost lesser abroad. You are a multimillionaire and a figure, you need the white…
Ex Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has slammed PDP for spreading the reports that he was detained by EFCC. Rochas’ tenure as governor expired on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, which paved the way for Emeka Ihedioha, the PDP candidate that beat his All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state’s March 9 governorship election. Reports had it on Thursday, May 30 that EFCC arrested Rochas and his wife over misappropriation of funds and money laundering. But EFCC later said they did nothing of that sort. Rochas believes PDP was behind it. His words, “The fact is that the new PDP government…
Ex Real Madrid and Spurs coach, Juande Ramos has said he feels Christian Eriksen is ready to emulate Luka Modric by quitting Tottenham and joining Real Madrid. Juande worked with Modric during his one year on the Tottenham bench 10 years back, with the man from Croatia heading to Spain 3 years after the Spanish coach’s brief stint with Los Blancos. Ramos told ESPN FC that Eriksen has proved that he can play at that the highest level as well. His words, “Without [a] doubt Eriksen is ready to follow in Modric’s footsteps and be a success at Madrid,” “He…
Cesc Fabregas has begged ex Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard to join Real Madrid, because he believes that is the best stage for the Belgian to win the Ballon d’Or. Chelsea have set their asking price for the Belgian at €130 million (£115m/$145m) even if he will be entering the final year of his contract, with talks presently ongoing over a move that will see the 28-year-old link up with his idol Zinedine Zidane. Fabregas said to Goal, “It is a difficult situation and a difficult opinion for me to have,” “He has been at Chelsea – and I don’t want…
An ex Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello has said Ambode’s government was a total failure. He revealed that his reason for saying that is because the administration lacked emotional intelligence. Mr Tunji disclosed that it was characterised by lack of democracy and arrogance. His words, “We should be happy for the opportunity provided and experience gained. It is not what you can buy on the shelf even if you have all the money. “Yet, as we depart on our individual sojourn, we must never forget to learn from our glaring weaknesses and failures. Since we are all…
Make up businesswoman, Kylie Jenner recently stepped out for a hangout with a friend of hers in LA. The 21-year-old mother of one showed off her amazing curves in a blue and yellow mini dress as she made her way to dinner with Yris Palmer. She rocked a pair of pointy-toed plastic heels and carried a flashy mini hand bag. See pictures,
Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson has said he was not happy with Loris Karius’ mistakes in 2018’s Champions League final. Liverpool have now reached the UCL final for the second consecutive season and will battle Tottenham in Madrid on the 1st of June. A year back, the Reds were defeated 3-1 by Real Madrid in Kiev, and Karius was the reason for two of Real Madrid’s goals. But Allison has decided to back the ex Liverpool GK. His words, “I was saddened. We know the feeling of making a mistake in a competition as big as the Champions League; it’s something that…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has hailed an 83-year-old Muslim Cleric, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar who was responsible for saving the lives of a lot of people that escaped attacks by suspected bandits in Yelwan Gindi Akwati, Swei and Nghar villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. He described him as a hero. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, revealed the vice president gave the praise when he received the cleric at the Presidential Villa. Yemi Osinbjo also begged politicians to stay away from using religion and tribal sentiment to divide the people. He urged…
Nollywood actress, Shan George has blasted billionaire Ned Nwoko who recently got married to Regina Daniels. Sha George believes Ned Nwoko is only trying to tie the actress down and she is having none of it. Her words, “Senator Ned Nwoko is an ugly sad little prick, with all his so called billions, asides sleeping with some greedy actresses and buying them cars, or marrying little children all over the place, who him epp? Is there a free well equipped children’s hospital in his own village built by him? Or a free primary/secondary school for all children of his village?…
Cristiano Ronaldo might or might not return to Manchester United, according to Andrea Pirlo, who also said he sees him going to Asia when he quits Juventus. A five-time Ballon d’Or winner has completed his first season in Italy and made is still making history. Cristiano has already stated that he will return for more with the Bianconeri in 2019-20, but some football persons are already predicting his next move, Pirlo is doing just that too. Asked if Ronaldo could head back to Old Trafford, his words, “I don’t know. “He has two or three years on his contract with…