Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has said that he cannot be compared to Lionel Messi. This was his reaction to reports that he was disappointed not to win the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. The Holland star finished 2nd to Barcelona superstar Messi for the prize on Monday, with Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo third. Reacting, he has now said there is no way he can be compared to the Argentine, who netted 51 goals in all competitions in 2018-19. His words, “The people who vote made a decision and you have to accept it,” Van Dijk told reporters.…
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Popular rapper, Eva Alodiah has dropped her two cents on how to recover from a breakup. According to the married entertainer, the reason why a lot of people find it hard to move on after a breakup is because of how much they invested in it. She urged those in this situation to let the past go and forge ahead. Her words, “Why is it so Hard for you to Get over your #Ex? Have you thought about this at all or are you simply just deciding that you cannot get over them? Breakups are hard, especially when you have…
Ahead of the forthcoming local government polls in Ekiti, Gov. Kayode Fayemi has warned APC leaders against imposition of candidates. Gov Fayemi said he personally has no preferred candidate for the Dec. 7 election. In a recent statement by Fayemi’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, he said the leaders of the state chapter of the party must make sure the process of selecting councillorship and chairmanship candidates is transparent. His words, “Primaries must be well done in a way that even losers will know that they lost fair and square and I have no preferred candidate anywhere. “Everybody should…
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a philosophical message on Instagram after deciding to not attend the FIFA awards ceremony, where long-time rival Lionel Messi was named the Best Men’s Player. Ronaldo finished 3rd behind Messi and Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk but did not even show up at the ceremony. Reacting to how the award went, he wrote, “Patience and persistence are two characteristics that differentiate the professional from the amateur,” “Everything that is big today has started small. You can’t do everything, but do everything you can to make your dreams come true. “And keep in mind that…
Ghana singer, Fantana has stated her reasons for not wanting to date Shatta Bandle who has said he is richer than Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. In a recent interview with Zionfelix, Fantana said that Shatta Bandle might truly be a billionaire but that does not mean he is worthy to date her. She added that he is not even her taste. Her words, “No i cannot date him. He claims he has money but with money, i also have my taste and what i want in a man i would love to date but Shatta Bandle is not my…
Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has begged the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva to use his office to develop projects in the state. Seriake, who revealed this in Yenagoa recently during a media chat told the minister to ensure the relocation of multinational oil companies’ headquarters to the Niger Delta. He said that Bayelsa, which is popular for its oil should host some of the headquarters of multinational companies. On APC, his words, “APC can never win any election in Bayelsa, because they lack the presence and will to win a free and fair election in the state.…
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said his players are determined to progress this season even after losing 3 important points vs West Ham on Sunday. Man Utd succumbed to a 2-0 loss at the London Stadium on Sunday, with Andriy Yarmolenko and Aaron Creswell netting both goals. However, Ole is still confident in the face of defeat and has defended his squad ahead of a Carabao Cup third-round match vs Rochdale On Wednesday. His words, “This group, they want to do what we’re trying to do, what we’re working on in training,” “There are key moments in games…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad has warned Governments at several levels to let the judiciary enjoy its independence without any interference. He said the judiciary will never answer to one, no matter who the person is in the society. Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, who said this at a special session that was held to celebrate the start of the 2019/2020 legal year of the Supreme Court and swearing-in of 38 newly conferred Senior Advocates of Nigeria, disclosed that the judiciary will keep focusing on upholding the constitution in the country. His words, “There have been various debates…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex got an outstanding welcome as they arrived in a township often dubbed ‘South Africa’s murder capital’ on Day One of their tour of the contentment. As per recent reports, Harry and Meghan will be visiting Nyanga in the Cape Flats just outside of Cape Town today on the first stop of their 10-day tour of Africa, where one in 206 people are killed annually. The couple who went to SA with their baby boy, Archie, were pictured dancing with traditional dancers. See pictures, Meghan even had this to say to the girls, “While I’m…
Inter Milan defender, Kwadwo Asamoah is happy with his team’s early-season form in the Serie A. After four weeks thus far, Inter is presently first position on the league table, having won all games played. After beating AC Milan 2-0 recently, Asamoah has been waxing lyrical. His words, “We’re working a lot and in the right way, it’s important for us to go out and give our all in every game,” “It’s not easy to get four straight league wins, it stems from the work we’ve been doing since the very start of pre-season and we’ll keep it up to…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said transparency is still the foundation of his government. Seyi Makinde revealed this today as he hosted the management team of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) at the state Secretariat, Ibadan. He said his government is a transparent one and he is ready to go into partnerships that will develop the state. He also promised the FCMB team that his administration would give equal opportunity to all banks. The bank reps revealed that they showed up to celebrate with the governor over his victory at the Election Petitions Tribunal. Executive Director in the…
One half of the now defunct music duo, P Square, Peter Okoye is in celebration mode today as his son, Cameron, is marking his birthday. His beau, Lola, flaunted new pictures of Cameron on Instagram with a lovely birthday message. Lola had this to say, “My darling son Cameron, Happy 11th Birthday! My prince is 11! Wow. I am so proud of you my love. May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you. May you never lack, may you continue to go from glory to glory and from strength to strength in Jesus Name. You are so gentle…
Manchester United coach made the right decision to chase Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez out of the club, according to Paul Parker. The man from Norway has been blasted for allowing the 2 experienced forwards exit the club to Inter Milan, despite the lack of experience in his current team. Fans and pundits have suggested it might’ve been a mistake, but Paul believes there is nothing wrong with letting Lukaku go because he disrespected the badge with his terrible attitude. He added that ole would’ve loved to replace the Belgian but he was not allowed to. His words, “The problem…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha has said Muhammadu Buhari is working vigorously to improve the life of Nigerians. He said this today at a news conference organised by his office to discuss some of the vital activities to celebrate Nigeria`s 59th Independence Day Anniversary. Boss Mustapha disclosed that the battles for Nigeria’s independence from its inception was a hard one. His words, “Nigeria’s leaders since then have made varied contributions to building our nation state. “Above all, efforts have been made to ensure that the country remains united despite diverse challenges, which are…
Popular singer, Rihanna has jumped on Instagram to flaunt lovely pictures of herself posing in her new range of SavagexFenty bra. These photos were not just sexy, they have also made her the talk of social media right about now. See another picture, Lovely. Robyn Rihanna Fenty born February 20, 1988 is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, fashion designer, actress and philanthropist. She is known for embracing various musical styles and reinventing her image throughout her career. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the US in 2005, when she signed with Def Jam Recordings to…
Super Falcons player, Asisat Oshoala finally ended her 3-match drought for Barcelona, netting two goals in her team’s victory vs Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Oshoala had hit the crossbar in four consecutive matches, including in the 15th minute against the champions at Estadi Johan Cruyff but her luck changed after scoring the 5th and 6th goals for Barcelona against Atletico. After the game, Asisat spoke to the press about her recent achievement. Reacting, she said, “I don’t think there is an easy game in football. You go on the field and you don’t know what you will meet,” “You bring…
PDP Governors have begged Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to desist from openly criticizing his colleagues. The governors also urged Nyesom wike to stop fighting his fellow party members and unite with them to dethrone APC. A source had this to say after a recent PDP meeting, “It was a frank meeting. Members of the delegation were carefully chosen. The delegation comprised those considered his (Wike’s) close friends and confidants. ‘‘The meeting discussed a lot of issues which we believe will help lift the party and position it as being together ahead of its appeal at the Supreme Court in…
Popular Nollywood actress, Liz Anjorin has been in the news over her battle with co actress, Toyin Abraham. In a recent interview with CITY PEOPLE, the movie star spoke about why she is a misunderstood human being. She also shed some light on her daughter as well. On why she is seen as controversial, “No. I don’t like controversy. I stay on my own lane. I don’t condemn people, but I don’t like people saying what they don’t know about me. I don’t take nonsense from people. I work hard for my money. I went through a lot in life…
Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos has said he is not bothered about reports saying Jose Mourinho will come back to manage the club. Reports have it that the ex-Man United manager is set to replace Zinedine Zidane if the Frenchman is sacked. Real Madrid have struggled at the beginning of the season, even if Sunday’s 1-0 win over Sevilla moved them to 2nd in the Liga table behind leaders Athletic Club on goal difference alone. Reacting to rumours of Jose coming in, Ramos has made it clear that he is not bothered. His words, “It doesn’t annoy me that his…
The Department of State Services (DSS) recently came out to say it has no official twitter handle and Nigerians should ignore any twitter message linked to them. The Public Relations Officer of the service, Dr Peter Afunanya, revealed this in a statement in Abuja. Dr Peter said the service had to speak out so Nigerians can be aware. He added that anyone caught in the act of deceiving the public will be dealt with. His words, “The Service, therefore, disowns the ones, notably DSS 255 and DSS_NG_, currently in circulation. “These twitter handles which also bear the Service’s symbols are…