Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is not rubbishing Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) hopes as he is currently focusing on the Round of 16. Gernot Rohr’s boys were stunned 2-0 by the small soccer nation at Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, which made them finish as Group B runners-up. The Super Eagles were massive favorites going into the game, with lots of fans predicting that they can win Afcon 2019. Rohr has now declared that he is still confident, despite the setback. His words to Goal, “I’m very confident because everybody is now fit, only Shehu [Abdullahi] perhaps who is…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his shock at the fact that the Super Eagles of Nigeria currently partaking in the African Cup of Nations in Egypt are yet to receive their owed allowances. Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong revealed Buhari’s feelings to State House correspondents after a private meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lalong said football unites Nigerians and so the players’ motivation is key. His words, “I came in to have a discussion with the President; of course many of you know I just came back from Egypt where we went to cheer the Super Eagles…
Cool FM OAP, Dotun has shed light on how he was molested at age 11 by his father’s housegirl. The Radio presenter revealed that it was an experience that had a negative effect on him years later. He said the event occurred whenever his mum and dad were out of the house, and when the housemaid exited the house, it took its toll on him as he was already addicted. His words, “Yall see Kings, Mentors & Queens in a Regalia wit crowns filled with stars. U all see tough people who are meant to be robots to you, meant…
Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has asked Super Eagles footballers to forget their loss to Madagascar and strive to win Afcon 2019. Gernot Rohr’s boys were stunned 2-0 by the small soccer nation at Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, which made them finish as Group B runners-up. However, Kanu will not dwell on that and has urged the players to see past the defeat and aim for the ultimate prize. His words, “We win some we loose some but we know what we want so let’s be united and go for the cup. We look forward to next game and together…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the Nigerian Army for collaborating with his administration to boost security in the state. He revealed that his 2 previous meetings with the Division of the Nigerian Army in the State have borne amazing fruits as he praised the military for remaining committed to the improvement of Lagos State’s efforts. Gov. Sanwo-Olu bared his mind as he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who paid a courtesy visit to him in Alausa on Monday. His words, “I am happy to inform our gallant Chief of Army Staff that…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie has urged the Nigeria Police Force to look into the rape allegation against COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. After recent cries for the accused Pastor to step down, Mrs. Lauretta said on Twitter, “What is the Police waiting for to invite this alleged rapist for questioning? This may lead to a polygraph or lie detector, telling us who is telling the truth. Police pick him up, same way you’ll pick up an accused poor man!” “What I don’t understand is why Nigerians are calling on the alleged rapist, Biodun Fatoyibo to step…
Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed that he is not really comfortable with his role at his club because he would rather play as a central midfielder. The 23-year-old, who is presently representing Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, has been used further forward at Arsenal because of Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira. In the recently concluded season, Iwobi played 35 times in the EPL, which included 13 sub appearances. He made 951 passes and creating 40 chances but speaking to Goal recently during Afcon duties, the youngster disclosed that even if it might not be…
The All Progressives Congress has confirmed the member representing Tudunwada/Doguwa, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, as the majority leader of the House of Representatives. Doguwa was shown to the people at a Thank-You visit by the Delegation of Kano State Government to the APC National Working Committee in Abuja today. The delegation was received by the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and other NWC members. Oshiomhole said, “The PDP that was calling for secret ballot because they didn’t want people to know how they voted are now the ones conducting enquiries to find out who voted for who. That is a complete…
Beautiful Kim-Oprah has won the first task in the BBNaija reality show. Big Brother himself revealed that the Veto Power Game of Chance is a competition that will be played every Sunday night by housemates. The winner of the game will be allowed to save and replace a nominated housemate even if he or she is nominated as well. Biggie ordered the housemates to choose a key each from the 21 keys seen on the table which led them outside the house to where some boxes had been arranged. Stunning model, Kim-Oprah emerged as the only housemate to open a…
Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has said he knew it would be difficult to defeat Kenya in the last Group C match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals Mane wasted a penalty before netting a brace in addition to Ismaila Sarr’s goal as Senegal secured an easy 3-0 victory at the 30 June Stadium. His words to Goal, “They are a team who ran a lot, who were well placed, and they obviously wanted to qualify. We knew that wouldn’t be easy,” “I think that – in my head, I am relaxed. I don’t have doubt in my head, maybe…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisaki has disclosed that the Nigerian military is currently re-organizing to battle the present security issues across Nigeria. Gen. Gabriel revealed this at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) and Combat Support Arms Training Week (COSAT) seminar in Lagos. He said that the situation in the North-East and the emerging security problems in the country are clear signs that Nigeria needs capacity-building via consistent detective training. His words, “The Nigerian Army has continued to demonstrate its determination to secure the territorial integrity of our dear nation from both internal and external threat.…
Popular singer and photographer, TY Bello has shared how her silence over the sexual abuse she faced as a child nearly killed her. The musician disclosed this on Instagram yesterday. TY Bello revealed that even if God saved her years after, she failed to talk about the experience because she felt she caused it. Her words, “I remember how the silence I had to keep after the abuse slowly killed me .. I also remember the relief I found in my relationship God so early.That really was my rescue ..yet for decades I could never find my voice on the…
Timi Dakolo has revealed that Nigerians’ support and love for his better half has influenced a movement named #NotInMyChurch. After his beau’s viral interview about how she was allegedly raped at 16 by the pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, Timi Dakolo thanked fellow citizens for backing his wife. He jumped on the gram yesterday to hail his fans and everyone who has backed her since she made up her mind to share her story. He said because of their love and support, Busola’s story has started a movement called #NotInMyChurch which will assist other rape victims…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that no amount of media campaign against its Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu will stop the prosecution of ex-Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Spokesman of the commission, Mr. Tony Orilade disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. According to Mr. Tony, EFCC are seeing the false accusation by Saraki, who is set to face investigation in Nigeria, but it will not halt any prosecution of the PDP man. His words, “He seems to have chosen outside the shores of Nigeria as the launch pad of his campaign of calumny against…
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has referred to Louis van Gaal as the best manager he ever worked with, ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson. Fergie was in charge when the club won several titles during his remarkable 26-year reign. However, Rooney still believes when it comes to management, he will go for LVG even if he won just one trophy when he was the coach of the Red Devils. His words, “Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with – one hundred percent,” “His tactical skills, his way of preparing and his attention to the finest…
As the Biodun Fatoyinbo vs Busola Dakolo saga continues, Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has blasted a Nigerian movie director who mocked the pastor on social media. Wumi revealed that even if she was not in support of child molestation, the film director should not be the one trolling anyone else for the shameless act. The movie star shared that the director is a culprit as well. See what she had to say, “RAPE is morally a serious offence to humanity and by Law ,its a criminal offence which is punishable under the Law….My grief is on Morals of those who…
Nigerian Army is more ready than ever to conquer all kinds of security challenges in several parts of the country according to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai. Tukur revealed this yesterday in Lagos at an inter-denominational church service held in commemoration of the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Ikeja Cantonment. His words, “The Nigerian Army is more than ever determined to ensure total defeat of all forms of security challenges in various parts of the country. “Our efforts must not be relaxed until our mission of complete defeat of insurgents and other criminals in the…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has shared that his boys were simply not good enough after their sad 2-0 defeat against Madagascar at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Sunday. The loss ended the Super Eagles unbeaten run of nine games in the competition since 2010 and it made them finish Group B as runners-up. Lalaina Nomenjanahary netted the first goal of the match in the 13th minute after benefitting from a defensive mistake from Leon Balogun. Nigeria had no response and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro netted a second with a deflected free-kick in the 53rd minute. Reacting after the…
Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani has disclosed that he is no longer a member of COZA. In a recent statement he shared, Akah Nnani referred to the founder of the church, Biodun Fatoyinbo, as a rapist. He also revealed that he is very much in shock about the news he has been hearing about his former pastor. See what he had to say, “After watching @busoladakolo account, I believed her 100%. But I was advocating for proper procedures of getting justice on this matter because of reasons best known to me. Again, I was still in shock too. I admit, I…
Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has said it is strange that several security challenges are hindering the peace and the socio-economic development of the South-West. Speaking recently on the numerous security issues, Rotimi said, “There is the need by the region to review their liberal policy of openness.” He, however, promised that all the South-West governors will come together to save their people. His words, “The South-West states had been peaceful and accommodating to people from other parts of the country since time immemorial until the recent strange occurrences such as kidnapping, armed robbery, killing and…