Ex Manchester United and England defender has praised amazing Dutch defender, Matthijs De Ligt for his impressive display against Tottenham. Rio praised his development since he first played vs Manchester United in the 2017 Europa League final. He said he deserves to be “on the list of every top team”. His words, “I really, really love this player,” “Youngest captain to ever get to this stage of the tournament, leading his team, and there’s a personality that I like. “Barring his footballing ability that you can see is obvious, there’s a personality. “He looks like he’s meant to be at…
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Femisoro, husband to Beat FM, Gbemi, has shared his take on the poor treatment he faced in other countries all because he owned a Nigerian passport. He said, the citizens of Nigeria do not really know the extent of ridicule Nigerians face abroad. His words, “The kind of humiliation you face travelling with a Nigerian passport in other countries is terrible” He also shared that Nigerian celebrities actually worsen the situation and it is currently better to give birth to your kid in Ghana than in Nigeria because Nigeria has nothing but pain to offer. See what he wrote,
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the fans for supporting David De Gea as Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford. Man Utd opened scoring via Juan Mata in the 11th minute but the Blues scored when Marcos Alonso tapped in a rebound from David De Gea’s parried save. Speaking after the game, Ole spoke about De Gea’s performance. His words, “In the first half we did what we hoped. We got at them, created chances, got the first goal and played some nice football. In the second half we just didn’t seem…
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has begged the people of his state to fast and pray against the evil ones responsible for the bloodshed and destruction of property in Nigeria. He also urged the people to partake in a one week prayer and fasting programme organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN in partnership with Benue State because the devil was the one instigating the violence. His words, “We must therefore collectively approach the throne of grace by going into sincere prayers coupled with repentance and sustained fasting particularly against the rising wave of crime because such problems emanate…
Nollywood actor, John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu has disclosed that he is still surprised because God gave him a second chance to live. Reports broke recently that Mr Ibu had stroke and he has come out to shed light on his near death experience last December, saying only divine intervention could rescue him and it did. He said he was attacked and hypnotized in Anambra state while he attended a party. During the attack by unknown two men in white apparels, Mr Ibu said he was unconscious and confirmed dead by doctors in Nnewi. He then revealed that even after…
Mohamed Salah is just behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Luis Garcia, and Liverpool will have to win something to prevent the Egyptian from joining Barcelona or Real Madrid. Salah is enjoying another amazing season with 25 goals plus the 44 he got across all competitions in 2017-18. He is tied to a long-term contract and did not show any sign that he is looking for a move, but Garcia has said lack of trophies will make Salah want to leave. He said, “If Liverpool win trophies then I think it will be much easier for the club…
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo has said those with clean conscience do not have to worry about Buhari’s fight against corruption. Barkindo stated this as he received members of Wadata Communication Nigeria Ltd, led by the company’s Project Manager, Alhaji Zubair Idris. He shared that the re-election of Buhari was divine and it will make the president finish the anti-corruption war he began. His words, ”President Muhammadu Buhari’s re- election is a will of Almighty God that will enable him complete the good works he started when he was a military ruler, especially the fight against corruption. ”…
Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia has said that she does not like it when people refer to her as 2baba’s wife and she will prefer her own personal achievements and success earn more recognition from Nigerians. In a fresh interview with Punch, she bared her mind. Her words, “Being addressed as Tubaba’s wife instead of Annie the actress has been a problem that I have been trying to work on for a long time. I want to believe that I have successfully been able to identify and differentiate my brand as Annie Idibia the actress/career woman and Annie Idibia the wife/mother.…
Barcelona midfielder, Sergio Busquets has said it will be very difficult for any club to match Barcelona’s achievement of lifting eight La Liga titles in 11 seasons. Barca sealed the top-flight crown on Saturday as Messi’s goal ensured the 1-0 victory vs Levante at Camp Nou to open up an unreachable gap over Atletico Madrid at the top of the table. Barca have now clinched four of the past five La Liga titles and eight since 2008-09, taking them to 26 in total – just seven behind eternal rivals Real Madrid. Sergio said, “It’ll be difficult for anyone to win…
Muhammadu Buhari has urged ASUU and university-based union leaders to be more sensitive as they make demands. He blasted incessant strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, saying it is not good for the growth of Nigerian Universities. He disclosed that strikes and threats of strikes by academic staff unions usually delay the graduation of lots of innocent students. His words, “Since the inception of my administration in 2015, we have given appreciable priority to education and we will continue, undeterred, to invest substantially in education. Despite the numerous financial and other related challenges, government has not relented in…
Ex Big Brother Africa housemate, Pokello Nare has finally shared why she left Elikem. In a recent Q&A segment on her Instagram page, she stated that the marriage crashed because Elikem was not prepared to be a husband yet, even after four years of them being together. Her words, “He wasn’t ready to be a husband. And unfortunately, after four years of trying to be patient with all his transgressions, I just couldn’t do it anymore,” On their present relationship, she said, “I think we cool now, Some days are tense, but I think it will get better. He has…
If Manchester United decided to relegate David de Gea to the bench, he might be gone forever, according to Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness. The Spanish goalkeeper spilled an easy Antonio Rudiger shot just before halftime when Manchester United were in cruise control at Old Trafford on Sunday to let Marcos Alonso tap in an equalizer. This is another blunder after the several mistakes against Barcelona and Manchester City. He has actually made three errors that have led to goals in his last four appearances. Souness said, “You leave him out, I think you lose him forever,” “There would still be…
Imo State governor, Mr Rochas Okorocha has said that he has done nothing wrong and he is waiting for the release of his Certificate of Return by INEC. He revealed this after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. His words, “as it stands today I am just waiting patiently for the release of my Certificate of Return on the election that I won and INCE would release my Certificate.” “I have not contravene any section of the constitution, I have not done anything not to be giving my Certificate and I pray INEC…
Popular rapper, Cardi B was recently spotted at the airport yesterday wearing a bathrobe. The Grammy winner did not seem bothered by the stares as she arrived the crowded airport in the shocking outfit. Check her out,
Burnley striker, Ashley Barnes has shared that Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp sent him a well-wishing SMS before his team’s clash against Manchester City, telling him that he might sign him if he scores against the blue side of Manchester. It did not work though as City ran out 1 goal to nil winners and went back to the top of the league. Barnes said, “I’ve had a few messages yesterday from Liverpool fans making a joke of it but it’s all good,” “It would mean everything [to win against City]. “Klopp has even given me a sly text to say…
Even though All Progressives Congress (APC) finally captured Ondo State three years ago, the governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been soaked in lots of crisis that are threatening his bid for second term. What aggravated the whole thing was the events of the recent elections, when APC lost the Presidential poll, 2 senatorial and 5 House of Representative seats to other parties. Some APC members feel Rotimi Akeredolu’s anti-party activities was the cause of this and he was also accused of giving other candidates cash to contest on the platform of the Action Alliance (AA) just to piss the APC hierarchy…
Adekunle Gold has shared why he assisted 2013 winner of the MTN Project Fame, Olawale. It was popular news at the time that the talented singer who won the MTN Project Fame competition in 2013 was spotted working as a Uber driver after financial hardship. Adekunle Gold in a recent interview on CoolFM said the honesty and dignity in labor that Olawale showed after the story went viral made him assist him with a song he wrote and prompted him to book a studio session and also shoot a video for him. His words, “SO THERE’S THIS GUY CALLED OLAWALE,…
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has admitted that it will be “very difficult” for the gunners to finish in the top-four this season. Arsenal have been in contention to secure a UCL spot all season, but with two games left, it is now looking unlikely. They have now lost three successive fixtures in the English top-flight and four of their last five. Unai Emery said, “We are going to think about Valencia in the Europa League. “We have a big ambition in this competition. It’s a semi-final and it’s going to be difficult also. Then we play on Sunday against Brighton,…
Muhammadu Buhari and APC are desperate to hold on to power by all means, so they can continue to exploit Nigerians, protect APC corrupt members, hide their incompetence and not reveal the huge sleazes in their government, according to PDP. The party wrote, “This is the reason the All Progressives Congress, APC and the cabal at the incompetent Buhari Presidency resorted to violence, intimidation as well as manipulations and alteration of results at the INEC to rig the February 23, Presidential election. ” This also explains why All Progressives Congress, APC agents and certain Presidential aides have been making desperate…
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness who worked as a pundit during the Manchester United vs Chelsea game has hailed Lukaku and blasted Marcos Alonso for his role in Juan Mata’s goal. Romelu chipped a delightful ball to Luke Shaw and the defender’s cross was netted by Juan Mata, but Souness felt Alonso turned sideways rather than charging down Mata’s goal-bound shot. He said Chelsea legend, John Terry will ever be caught doing a thing like that. His words, “[Man Utd have been] fabulous,” “They started really well, got a really good goal. Good pass and move goal, Shaw is involved in…