Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo has slammed Nigeria’s performance in their 2-0 defeat to Madagascar at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in their final Group B fixture on Sunday. The African giants were stunned by the island nation who are playing in AFCON for the very first time. One goal in each half of the game from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro demoted Nigeria to 2nd spot while Madagascar became the seventh nation to go unbeaten in their first three Afcon game since Cape Verde in 2013. Reacting, Ighalo said, “I think this is a wake-up call for us, today,…
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A fresh season of the BBNaija reality show began late last night. With the theme “Pepper Dem,” 21 housemates are set to fight for the 60 million naira worth of prize money over a period of 99 days. Some of the names that were introduced on stage to the audience include Avala, Diane, Ella, Esther, Frodd, Gedoni, Ike, Jeff, Mike, Khafi, Mercy, KimOprah, Nelson, and Seyi, who is Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson. See the full housemates, Multichoice Nigeria has revealed that the 2019 edition of the reality TV show will be filled with drama, romance, and spice. The show, which…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has said he will disclose how Abiola Ajimobi’s government ran the state into debt if he or APC try anything to halt the development he is working on. Speaking during a media chat recently to celebrate his first 30 days in office, he said his government “may be forced to put their books out if they don’t stop disturbing our administration.” Governor Seyi shared that Oyo State is indebted to more than N150 billion, adding that some of the details surrounding the debt are very questionable. His words, “Within 24 hours of my assumption of…
Liverpool owner, John Henry has revealed that the club will now concentrate on lifting the EPL next season after winning the UCL. The current European champions are yet to win the league since 1990 and, despite earning 97 points last season and missing out by a single point to Manchester City. John has now disclosed that the team will focus on ending that long wait for domestic success. His words, “To me winning in Europe is bigger than winning in England, but I think it’s true the fans want it,” “I know we’re going to be focused on winning the…
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor has had her say on marriage and why she has refused to settle down The movie star revealed that her union with a man might not even last 30 days. In a recent interview with Sunnews, she opened up about the idea of heading to the altar with the opposite sex. Her words, “I am not scared of marriage. However, if it is somebody that is crazy enough to like someone like me; that would be great! But then, I am not that kind of person that is really into the love thing. I cut-off easily,…
House of Representatives speaker, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has spoken to aggrieved members of the chamber known as G-70 who have pledged to challenge his election as presiding officer in the court of law. These members say Femi bought the votes that made him the Speaker on June 11, 2019, and they have promised to nullify the election in court. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, the House Ad Hoc Committee on Media and Public Affairs disclosed that negotiations were happening with members of the G-70. His words, “Normally after an election; if there was a contest, the beauty of democracy…
Manchester United are set to make Marcus Rashford one of their highest-paid players after improved contract talks according to reports. The English youngster is set to pen a new five-year deal, highlighting how crucial he is to the giant English club. Reports have it that Rashford’s new wage will still be below Alexis Sanchez’s £391,000-a-week deal but he should earn about £200,000 a week. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester City have targetted the speedy player but United are now confident that he is going nowhere. Teammate and close friend, Jesse Lingard, is also set for contract renewals, even if formal…
Manchester United are ready to go all in for Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes and Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff after securing Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace. After signing Daniel James and the young right-back, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now focusing on his team’s midfield. Ex-player, Ander Herrera is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain soon after his deal at Old Trafford officially expires on Sunday and Ole has identified Fernandes, Longstaff, Saul Niguez and Youri Tielemans as possible replacements. Brun Fernandes scored 31 goals in 50 games last season and will most likely cost around £65m.
Popular singer, Timi Dakolo has reacted after his wife, Busola Dakolo accused COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo of rape. He had his say on his Instagram page. He said his better half finally shared the pain she had kept to herself for a long time because he is an understanding husband. See what he shared, This was all Busola shared in her interview with YNaija, “Busola Dakolo was born and lived most of her early life in Ilorin. The first time she left Ilorin was for secondary school at Suleja and that time away allowed her really find her Christianity. She…
After the rape allegations leveled against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, of COZA, he has shared on Instagram that he has never raped the opposite sex, not even when he was an unbeliever. The pastor disclosed that he does not condone any form of abuse and harassment and he is absolutely innocent. His words, “I am aware that there has been a recent media publication on YouTube operated and owned by RED Media Group which shows an interview by Chude Jideonwo with Busola Dakolo.” “Prior to now, we had adhered to our policy of ignoring rumours from social media accounts as we…
Ex-Manchester United captain, Antonio Valencia is back in his home country after signing for Liga de Quito, an Ecuadorian club. The pacey winger was released on a free transfer by the English giants at the beginning of the summer transfer window. He played in Brazil recently, featuring for his national team at the 2019 Copa America. His new club shared on their website, “One of the most celebrated players in Ecuadorian football history, Luis Antonio Valencia is a new Guerrero Albo.” “The man who was captain of Manchester United at the start of the 2017-18 season and who said farewell…
Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky has come out to support Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo after he was accused of rape by Busola Dakolo. He believes Pastor Biodun is a nice man and he will not accept that the allegation is true until he is proven guilty. His words, “If we all are given an opportunity to talk about this man here @biodunfatoyinbo as far as I’m concerned I will say he was nice to me. Have once attended his church in abj before and he was pleasant to me. For the allegation on him I can’t say anything to it because I haven’t…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has said it still remains the biggest provider of gas to Nigeria’s power sector. In a recent statement by Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, he said the reason for the achievement is the present leadership of the corporation. Maikanti further revealed that NNPC wants sustainable development and this is why pivotal projects are in place to have a positive effect on the industry value chain. His words, “NPDC production has grown in leaps and bounds; NNPC is now the largest gas supplier to the power sector and steady progress is…
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has dazzled her fans on Instagram. The movie star recently flaunted a s*x* and n*d* pic to show her amazing body and endowment on social media.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged maritime agencies to work on policies that will aid more women to join the seafaring profession. She said women are amazing human and material managers, plus these kinds of policies will promote gender equality in the profession and in the country. She disclosed this at the 2019 Seafarers Day organized by the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos. Her words, “There has been significant effort by the NIMASA leadership at making the women play active role in the maritime sector especially in the seafaring aspect. “Mr President is desirous…
Crystal Palace winegr, Wilfried Zaha has had his say on Manchester United’s new signing, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He revealed that the youngster had a calm personality in Crystal Palace’s dressing room last season. Zaha added that he was surprised at how he good the English international was when he played against him. His words, “I was kind of shocked by how good he was when I played against him I’ve played against a few decent right-backs, to be honest, and he’s one of them. You may go past him but he always manages to get a last-ditch tackle in. I don’t…
American rapper, Stefflon Don has shared how she met Burna Boy in Ghana. She revealed this during an interview with Los Angeles radio station, Power 105.1. Stef said that she missed her flight to Accra and decided to head to a show where Burna was set to perform. Her words, “I met him in Ghana. I was in Africa for a show then I missed my flight, he had a show where he performed and I went to the show and the rest is history baby. He told me I was going to be his wife and you know how…
The Presidency has backed the endorsement of 2019 Presidential Elections as free, fair and credible by 60 presidential candidates and chairmen of their parties, begging PDP to accept defeat with maturity. As per a statement from the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, the Presidency reacted to the press conference of the Joint Forum of the candidates. Shehu revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari would work on the Electoral Act as the candidates advised. His words, ”We are encouraged by the patriotism of the Presidential Candidates expressed in clear and matured language. ”We are…
PSG midfielder, Adrien Rabiot has not rejected an offer to extend his deal with the French club, according to his mother who is also his agent. Rabiot’s contract is up at the end of June and he has long been linked with some of Europe’s top teams. Juventus are ahead of every other club in the race to sign the 24-year-old, but English teams and Barca are interested as well. His mum said to RTL, “I want to make a formal denial,” “I read absolutely everything. That Adrien had an appointment with Leonardo that he did not honour. Or that…
Popular music producer, Don Jazzy has reacted to reports that he is about to be a father. A Nigerian woman identified with Instagram handle, @lahadee revealed in his comment section that she is pregnant for the famous beat maker. Donjazzy has however shared that he does not plan to have a baby outside marriage in a recent interview. He said, “I didn’t hear anything about having a child outside wedlock. I don’t have a child yet or maybe somebody has a child for me somewhere and they don’t want me to know about it but I don’t know why they…