Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has said he does not plan to witch-hunt civil servants or anybody in the state for his or her political beliefs. He disclosed this on Thursday in Ilorin during his maiden meeting with civil servants in the state. His words, “We would not label anyone. We will carry everybody along and promote a culture of transparency and independence. “We want Kwara to regain its rightful place, particularly in the North where it used to be the number one in terms of education and so on,” “We will pay May salary almost immediately. We want to…
Author: David Folami
Nollywood actress, Tayo Sobola a.k.a Sotayo-Gaga has lost her mum. Her mum left this world yesterday May 30th 2019 and she has since been buried according to Islamic rites. R.I.P is all we can say. See a picture they took together when she was alive,
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has said he is not leaving the club this summer. This is a contradicton to what Madrid president Florentino Perez said earlier this week, when he claimed that the defender wants to be released from his present contract. Ramos said, “I want to make it clear over my future,” “There has been a lot of speculation. I am a madridista, I want to retire here, to finish out my contract, and to rebuild for the future after what has been a bad season. “The day I leave, I want to go out on a high,…
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG have begged Buhari to reshuffle his economic team and ensure security and infrastructural development are his priority during the next four years. As he congratulated the nation and its citizens for a peaceful and successful inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, NUPENG in a statement by its President, Prince William Akporeha urged “the government to look into the collapsed state of country’s security architecture, especially the increasing cases of kidnapping, armed banditry, communal clashes, insurgency, advanced fee fraud, cyber crimes, Boko Haram, ritual killings, herder-farmer conflicts,…
BBNaija’s Nina is celebrating her 23rd birthday today and she shared amazing pictures to mark the special day. The reality TV star jumped on the gram to stun her fans with them. Her words, “I am not just a year older but also a year better and happier like never before. Happy birthday to me!…” See photos,
Cristiano Ronaldo is an “idol” to millions, according to Diogo Dalot, who says he has inspired him in his career. After exiting his boyhood cub, Manchester United, Ronaldo has gone on to play for Real Madrid and Juve, winning titles at both, while collecting 156 caps and a European Championship crown with his country. And Dalot has revealed that he sees him as a role model and he wants to also make his own mark for his club and country, Portugal. His words, “My answer will be a little bit shocking for everyone! “Ronaldo, for me, was the main one.…
After ex Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha revealed that Governor Emeka Ihedioha’s first assignment of his government wold be to demolish the Akachi Tower, Emeka has come out to say that he knows nothing abut what the former governor is talking about. He suggested that it might be the work of the people who have working around the statue and still did not get paid by Rochas. Okorocha had said through his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemedo, “We want to also use this opportunity to inform the general public that 24 hours after inauguration, the new PDP government in…
About two weeks ago, “Issa Goal” crooner, Naira Marley appeared before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi for alleged internet fraud where he pled not guilty to charges against him. At the end of his plea, the singer’s bail hearing was scheduled for yesterday, May 30, 2019. As he stepped into Court alongside members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his bail hearing, his fans disrupted the peaceful atmosphere. Putting on a dark blue shirt and black jeans, Naira showed up before the court. The reason for wanting a bail was presented and the court accepted on the…
New Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to take Lagos State to greater height despite the terrible times people in the state are facing. Sanwo-Olu, in his inauguration speech at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Wednesday, vowed to get the best people into his cabinet, and even said he would not be partial irrespective of tribe and social status. His words, “We intend to make history by making for ourselves and our children a better future. Therefore, on this day, on this precious plot of land we call our home, let us stand together before the very face of history.…
Ex Liverpool goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has backed De Gea to regain his confidence and to be back to the goalkeeper we all know him to be. De Gea was responsible for several, uncharacteristic errors at the end of the 2018-19 season which made him hug the headlines for the wrong reason. The errors came against the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City which made Ole and Manchester United drop out of the top four and exit the UCL. Reina said to Goal, “In my time at Liverpool something similar happened to me, we all have ups and downs. David…
Dencia has decided to dazzle her fans with fresh, beautiful photos that will keep the boys staring. The popular bleaching cream businesswoman recently took to Instagram to flaunt new pictures in her sexy swimwear. Check them out,
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has said Boko Haram sent ex President, Goodluck Jonathan a letter, asking him to convert to Islam. He stated that the fact that Boko Haram still exist up till now is something that makes him sad. He then urged Buhari to do all he can to end the terrorist group. His words, “I call on President Buhari to honestly come to terms with the stark truth, that his current efforts with his security apparatus are grossly inadequate for the task. “I call on Mr. President to urgently convene a sober ‘National Discourse on National Security’…
Brazil legend, Rivaldo has said that Barcelona will have to bring Neymar back to win the Champions League again, as he supported his compatriot to lift the Copa America title easily in months to come. Neymar is presently with the Selecao ahead of friendlies with Qatar and Honduras in preparation for Group A games against Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru on home soil. The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain attacker saw the Brazil captaincy taken off him this week by head coach Tite, but Rivaldo still maintained that taking Neymar back will be a wise signing for the La Liga giant. His words,…
Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle met with an hardworking female Uber driver recently and she has decided to use her story to inspire other women in the country. According to Mrs Ireti, the Uber driver’s story should serve as an inspiration that will lead everyone to better living. She hopes it will also motivate ladies like herself to shun shameful ways of making money and embrace the diligence of labour. Her words, “Yesterday I called for an uber, and this is who I got..IBUKUNOLUWA. I was intrigued by her so I spent the ride getting to know her and her back…
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has disagreed with the judgement of the Supreme Court which dismissed all candidates elected on APC ‘s platform during the last general elections. This is his latest reaction after Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, presented the Certificate of Return, CoR, to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mohammed Mattawale, as governor-elect of Zamfara State. He described the judgment as undemocratic. His words, “How can you ask me how I feel when the people of Zamfara voted for us in the manner they did and the courts said those…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and president Florentino Perez must thrash out the issue between them and end the news of a potential departure of the club’s captain as soon as possible, according to Dani Carvajal Perez shared days back that he turned down Ramos’ request to exit Real Madrid for a Chinese club on a free transfer. Carvajal is not having the dispute though and he has said the team needs their captain. His words, “What is normal is that Ramos receives offers and it’s logical that many clubs want to have his services,” “But the president and he…
Charly Boy is of the opinion that trouble is about to erupt after the FG’s decision to set up a Fulani radio station. He revealed this via his Instagram page days back, saying past Presidents who came from different regions did not make such move where they came from so it is suspicious for Buhari to do just that in his own region. His words were, “OBJ was President for 8 years him no set up Oduduwa radio. GEJ was President for 5 years, there was no Niger Delta radio… Buhari President, under 4 years has opened Fulani radio… Where…
Recently-sworned-in Governor of Imo, Emeka Ihedioha, has said, ex Governor, Rochas Okorocha’s government degraded several institutions the state have. Gov Emeka described he past government as “debased and desecrated,” and then vowed to repair the damages by them and bring about a new era. His words, “The outgoing administration degraded and destroyed most of our institutions and values. “The legislature, the judiciary and the civil service, all suffered grievous assaults, with the House of Assembly made redundant and court orders routinely disregarded. “But Imo State will, as always, endure. Imo will revive and prosper again. “We urge you to be…
]Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has blasted defeated vice presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, for saying he was not relevant enough in Bayelsa State to talk about if Igbo should produce a president in 2023 or not. Rotimi, who spoke on the sidelines, at an interactive forum of Maritime Stakeholders in Lagos, yesterday, said Peter Obi should say nothing on the matter since he failed to emerge victorious in the recent presidential election. His words, “Obi said I’m not an Igbo man and that I don’t have the locus to discuss whether Igbo…
Leicester City defender, Harry Maguire has said he is focusing on England right now and he is not thinking about any move to any of the Manchester clubs. Rumor has it that that Pep Guardiola plans to add Maguire to bring the huge centre back to the Etihad Stadium. But Harry is insisting that such talks are just a distraction right about now. His words, “When I’m away with England I don’t think about anything to do with club football,” “As soon as I wear this badge it’s really important for myself to focus on England and nothing else. “At…