Popular human right activist and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has aimed another dig at former president Olusegun Obasanjo by saying he is the cause of loopholes in the constitution. Speaking recently, Mr Falana said the lacuna in the 1979 and 1999 constitutions would have been gotten rid of a some errors a while back if Olusegun Obasanjo in 1976 had accepted and implemented the Minority Report and Draft Constitution for the Federal Republic of Nigeria put together by Osoba and Usman. He also reviewed that the saga surrounding Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and who qualifies to be a Nigerian citizen was…
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Female singer, Tiwa Savage who recently exited Mavin Records for Universal Music Group, has shared an emotional Instagram message to her former boss, Don Jazzy. This comes after the official statement she released a while back. After quitting the label, Don Jazzy also took to Instagram to praise her achievements when she was a signee. Tiwa replied, “When I got pregnant I was nervous to tell you so I decided to tell you at the airport when we were travelling for a show. I figured you couldn’t really say much in a public place but then you told me you…
Former Manchester United manager, David Moyes has urged current Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop David De Gea after his several mistakes recently. The Real Madrid target has been United’s Player of the Year in four out of the last five seasons but is presently out of form at Old Trafford. Moyes said, “When you have a number two who is sitting on the bench and you are making mistakes and if you don’t get the opportunity to put yourself in the team I am saying to myself, well, what is the point in having a number two…
PDP has said Buhari has abandoned his duties to chase “unexplained private matters abroad.” 7 days after President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for a 10-day private visit to the United Kingdom, the Peoples Democratic Party has reached out to PMB to come back home to tackle security issues in Nigeria, The National Publicity Secretary of the opposition party, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan accused the President of leaving his role to go after other unimportant things abroad. A PDP statement read, “President Buhari’s inattention has emboldened insurgents and bandits to continue to over-run communities, unleash mayhem and bloodletting on citizens in Borno,…
Popular model, Naomi Campbell has gone totally naked in a fresh campaign picture for NARS’ latest beauty campaign. The 49-year-old covered her nakedness with a long, silky hairpiece as she ditched her clothes for the remarkable photo. She is marking her becoming the new face of the brand’s Orgasm collection, which will launch on the 15th of this month. See picture,
Manchester United defender, Jesse Lingard has said he would “love to sign Cristiano Ronaldo” as his club looks to bring in new players at the end of the season. An Old Trafford return for the Real Madrid legend has been considered in the past, with the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner still adored as a club legend with the Man Utd faithfuls. Lingard has also highlighted him as a player he wants the club to sign. His words, “I would love to sign Ronaldo,” “He has been one of the best players in the world over the last decade. “He has…
UK Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has said Nigeria can ask for the support of the United Kingdom as they battle against Boko Haram, and they would get it. He recently spoke about the perceived battle between the Nigerian Army and the local populace in the North-east and voiced out about how it is instigating violence in the region. He then revealed that the British government would be ready to support the military fight insurgency, only “if the authorities ask for help.” His words, “I am here in Maiduguri North-east Nigeria, where the conflict which has involved both Boko Haram and…
Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has said Yahoo Boys are simply children of the corrupt politicians in Nigeria. He apparently has a different opinion about the current rise in Internet fraudsters as he feels they are just a product of the corrupt politicians and elites in Nigeria that have continued to ruin the nation. His words, “The yahoo boy is the legitimate child of the political and business elite. Our ability as Nigerians to pick and choose wat criminals to hate and what criminals to jump and dance for is the reason we can’t develop especially when the criminals we shuck…
Former Arsenal player, Gabriel Paulista has revealed that he did get the opportunity he needed at Arsenal and he is very happy at Valencia than the English team. Gabriel Paulista became a Valencia player in 2015 but did not play well under Arsene Wenger, making only 37 starts in the EPL in two and a half seasons at the club. Gabriel Paulista has now disclosed that he is pleased with the regular football he is getting now compared to the crap he faced in England. His words, “With all respect to Arsenal, I have nothing to prove to them anymore,”…
The South-South Peoples United Forum of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has reached out to governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, not to shun their region while selecting his cabinet. The group, made up of indigenes of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta States who reside in Lagos State, said they also had a role to play for the success of the APC during the recent elections. The group’s Chairman, Chief Isaac Emiyede, disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos. His words, “We wish to reiterate that our loyalty to the party has remained unshaken and…
Instagram comedian and rapper, Speed Darlington has called out Tonto Dikeh over her comments that her ex husband, Olakunle Churchill was a forty seconds man. Speed Darlington, who is popular for having a huge crush on Tonto has told her to consider him and her sexual life would be great. His words, “you will never lack any sexual pleasure with me that’s my word don’t worry about the background I’m making a song I just finished recording my latest “Akamu” I record at home and that’s why background look super attractive; but concentrate on the mental picture. Picture how I…
Chelsea defender, Cesar Azpilicueta has warned anyone who cares to listen that they should not underrate Chelsea as the season wraps up. He highlighted several instances where the London club was written off but they ended up bouncing back and shocking everyone. His words, “No one should write us off. We have shown this through the years. I remember when we finished 10th (in 2016) and everyone was saying we wouldn’t challenge for the League anymore. The next year we won it. The thing you have to say about this club is that it shows character and we never give…
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has revealed that the dream to ensure Nigeria is united, free from regionalization and fractionalization, is still an illusion. Speaking at the National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Mr Matthew said Nigeria is one of the most dangerous country in the world to live in. He also spoke about how quacks are now in charge of almost every institution in Nigeria, and that includes the political sector. His words, “The quest for national cohesion remains an illusion and the result therefore is that marketing Nigeria…
Ex BBNaija star, Ifu Ennada has spoken up about marriage and how it is not her priority now. She also shared how Alex has influenced her life and how marriage is not up on the list of things she wants to accomplish now. She then disclosed that Alex has made her a better person by influencing her lifestyle, helping her control her temper and also to be kind to people that are wicked to her. See what she wrote,
Real Madrid player, loaned out to Borussia Dortmund, Achraf Hakimi has said he cannot wait to return to the Spanish giants and reunite with Zinadine Zidane. Hakimi has dazzled for BvB since he came in from Real Madrid at the beginning of the season. Despite his great journey at the German club, Hakimi is already looking at a return to what he thinks is the ‘greatest club in the world’ and has tipped the club to bounce back form their terrible season. His words, “I’m a Madrid fan, and even if I’m not there, I’m always going to follow the…
Weeks after APC begged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to ignore the suit which challenges declaring Buhari as the winner of the February elections, defeated PDP Presidenial candidate, Atiku has described the party as the house of hypocrites that talk from two sides of the mouth. Atiku said, instead of them to present evidence backing Buhari’s victory at the elections, they are busy going after meaningless things. In a recent chat with a Vanguard correspondent on Thursday, spokesman of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Council, Kassim Afegbua broke everything down. His words, “The APC is just a bunch of very hypocritical…
Beat FM OAP, Gbemi Olateru has dropped her take on social media and how it operates. According to her, it is a pure waste of time to remain on social media and not have any form of impact to yourself and those around you. Her words, “If you are on social media for bants only and you haven’t made any money or impacted any positive change to your life or those around you – you are wasting your time. If you disagree, it’s okay. And if you are annoyed by what I said, maybe you just realized how much of…
Barcelona players, Arturo Vidal and Jordi Alba have praised Lionel Messi after he assisted the team to dismantle Liverpool with a brace in a 3-0 victory over Liverpool. Lionel Messi was the main attraction once again, taking control of the second-half for Barcelona, and scoring a brilliant free-kick as the Spanish team overpowered the EPL side. Vidal hailed the Argentine forward after the game. His words, “Messi is spectacular – it’s amazing what he does on the pitch. “Today was the most important game of the year and I tried to enjoy it as much as possible.” “I would give…
Federal Government has said Nigeria’s unemployment rate will be up to 33.5 percent by next year. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment revealed this as he declared a 2-day workshop on “Breaking the Resilience of High Unemployment Rate in the Country” yesterday in Abuja. He shared that the massive rise of unemployment in Nigeria was a cause of worry. His words, “It is a worrisome status as the global poverty capital (World Bank, 2018); and concomitant high prevalence rate of crimes and criminality, including mass murders, insurgency, militancy, armed robbery, kidnappings and drug abuse, among others. “As if…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has blasted Funny Bone over his comments on her marriage drama with her ex hubby, Olakunle Churchill. Reacting to her interview with Daddy Freeze, she shared that her ex-husband had pre-mature ejaculation disease and cannot perform inside a woman for more than 40 seconds. Funny Bone said, “DIE THIS TOPIC AND MOVE ON TONTO. YOU ARE OVERSTRETCHING, YOUR SON WILL GROWN UP SOME DAY AND BE EMBARRASSED BY ALL THESE.’” “It’s been 2yrs naa. let this man rest and move on Come on naa.” Tonto has dropped her reply to the comedian, and her words were,…