Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said media men and women are not just important to the actualization of the fruits of democracy, but they have to be accepted by any responsible government. He revealed this yesterday as he spoke to newsmen during his tour of some government agencies in Alausa, Lagos. He urged the media to work with him in Lagos for the betterment of the state. His words, “Due to the critical role of media in reportage of government activities to people, and the importance of communication, which is a two-way thing; any government without the media is on a…
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Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro has disclosed highlights from a recent convo she had which focused on failure and success. Lilian shared that there is no formula for success and adviced her fans to view failure as a blessing in disguise and a lesson to learn and grow from She had this to say on Instagram, “I was having a discussion the other day, and somehow we got talking about success and how to sustain and handle certain situations. And I said there really isn’t any formula for success! It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. They go huh?…
Arsenal will soon wrap up a five-year, €80 million deal for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe very soon. The youngster is in London for a medical according to reports after Arsenal succeeded, ahead of other clubs, to seal the 24-year-old’s signature. Napoli, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid had all agreed on a fee with Lille but he agreed personal terms with Arsenal, his favourite option. The London club were also linked with a move for Wilfried Zaha but could not agree a deal with Crystal Palace, who wanted at least £70m. Man Utd have signed Gabriel Martinelli and Dani…
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO) as a bridge-builder who could’ve stopped the religious and tribal problems happening in Nigeria now if he was allowed to be President. Abiola lost his position as the number one man in the country after General Sani Abacha forcefully took over power. Buhari has spoken up on the tragic turn of events in Nigeria back then. His words, “If MKO Abiola was allowed to rule, the religious and tribal issues now in Nigeria would not have been as strong, because he ran on a Muslim-Muslim ticket, chose his…
Cool FM OAP, Kayla Oniwo has jumped on Instagram to share a piece of advice on toxic relationships that might be within families, friends, partners, and business partners. Kayla revealed that the culprits are not even aware that they are toxic. She said according to her personal experience, she has being drained emotionally, mentally and physically without knowing there were toxic people around her. Her words, “As I grow older , Its more evident that there’s something new to learn and un-learn daily . This week , I would like you read about #toxicpeople and when you discover that you…
Manchester United midfielder, Scott McTominay will feature on the cover of PES 2020 alongside the best player in the world, Lionel Messi. Scott, 22, appears on the cover alongside five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, Miralem Pjanic and Serge Gnabry. Philippe Coutinho, who was on the 2019 edition of PES, is not seen on the latest version. The Barca midfielder has had a struggling season at the club after his €160 million (£142m/$178m) move from Liverpool and has even been tipped to quit the club anytime soon. He has been dropped off the new PES cover, as has Luis Suarez who…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has disclosed that Nigeria has to stop the multibillion Naira oil subsidy regime. According to Ovie, it is vital for Nigeria to tackle the lingering problem of inadequate refined oil production to meet up with local consumption, as this was a way to solve the country’s weak refineries. In a recent statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Omo- Agege said he is shocked at the fact that those inside and outside NNPC still keep believing that subsidy is the answer despite the clear economic struggles. His words, “I…
Popular entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has jumped on Instagram to reveal the qualities she fancies in a man. She also disclosed that she even sees herself going back to her ex, Lord Triggs. Her words, “Posted this yesterday and said I was officially single , Now my Dm is flooded Jesus oooo???? help me , ok pls let me drop the Rules here, see I work so hard daily for my money , Running many Businesses daily ain’t easy , To even have time to date is a distraction, I don’t need someone that will come and take my hard earned…
Arsenal’s new signing, William Saliba has disclosed that he knew Paris Saint-Germain stikrer, Kylian Mbappe when the pair were at school, and his dad was even his coach. William was recently signed on a five-year deal from St. Etienne but he will spend next season on loan with the Ligue 1 side. He has now revealed that he grew up in an estate named Bondy, where Mbappe also learned to play football. His words, “I know Kylian Mbappe,” “He went to my primary school when we were little, and his father was my coach when I was little, too.” “I…
Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has begged the Federal Government to change its mind on the proscription of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) because Nigeria’s global image as a democratic country is at stake. According to John, there is a pressing need for the government to show it is committed to respecting the rights of religious groups to exist and operate freely in Nigeria without any form of interference. Cardinal John Onaiyekan said this in Abuja during a State-of-the-Nation address to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a cleric. His words, “The proscription of a religious group is…
Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke has shared a message for girls with a body to admire but nothing to offer when it comes to using their brains. The stunning and lovely movie star disclosed this on her Instagram page recently and it has attracted several reactions. According to Daniella Okeke, having a wicked body does not come with the ability to catch attention. Her words, “You don’t have to be shaped like a coke bottle to catch attention. Your brain can catch everything…develop it, the present generation is obsessed with material things” “THIS GENERATION IS OBSESSED WITH FIGURE 8 📌 #daniellaokeke…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Eric Bailly will be out for up to the next five months after his recent knee surgery. Bailly damaged ligaments in his left knee during the 2-1 win over Tottenham in Shanghai and is currently battling a long spell on the sidelines after having an operation on Tuesday morning. Reports have it that Man Utd are still in discussion with Leicester City over center-back Harry Maguire but there is little time left in the window as the deadline is August 8. Ole had this to say about Eric, “He’s had an operation…
Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari has told the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that ex-Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar was a Cameroonian the recent polls. He shared that Jada, the hometown of Atiku was in Adamawa Province, a location that was owned by Northern Cameroon in 1946 when Atiku was born. Abba said that Atiku was already in the world in 1946 before the plebiscite was conducted in 1961 aided the separation of Nigeria and Cameroon. As for the status of Buhari’s Certificate, Abba said he was the one who went to collect the Cambridge University…
Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, known for her stunning beauty and amazing body, has dazzled her fans again after she shared a recent picture on Instagram. The photo has definitely got a lot of people talking and we cannot blame them. See the picture, Moyo Lawal came limelight with her role as Chinny in the Mnet soap opera and ever since then, she has starred in numerous television series such as Binta and Friends, Dancehood, Eldorado, Flatmates, Jenifa’s Diary, Tinsel and so on. She also featured in other movies including Sound of Rain, Big gals on Campus, Judas Game, Never Love…
Tottenham coach, Mauricio Pochettino has said he does not handle transfers at the club. He suggested that his job title at the club will have to change for that to happen. Poch led Tottenham to the UCL final last season, was the first-team coach during his first 2 years at the club but after signing a new deal three years ago, he became a manager, which should include involvement in transfer business. But in a recent interview, Mauricio indicated he is not happy with his club’s lack of signings. His words, “I need to repeat in the past few press…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has talked about the several opportunities that are available in Nigeria for economic transformation and development via efficient and proper exploitation of the marine economy. Dakuku who said this at the African Day of Oceans and Seas, weekend, in Lagos also hinted that the fact that nations like China and U.S.A have done well with ocean economy and they are presently seeing the reward. He said this move from China and the USA has improved their GDP and employment rates. He added that more than 90…
An Instagram user, known as Susan The Boss has said the reason why Regina Daniels was recently hospitalized was because of an abortion. The Nollywood actress was hospitalized days back and the cause was not revealed. Photos of the movie star looking thin was all over the internet and this made Nigerians start coming up with their own possible causes. However, Susan The Boss has shared her own reaction, and she said Regina Daniels lost weight after committing an abortion. Susan also said her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko is angry at her for the abortion and has even raised concerns…
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale did not travel to participate in the Audi Cup on doctor’s advice. Real Madrid have struggled in pre-season after 4 winless games at the Allianz Arena today, with Harry Kane scoring the lone goal in a match that Keylor Navas was very instrumental in. Bale is not part of the team participating in the tournament but looks increasingly likely to remain at the club after a possible move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning collapsed over the weekend. Zidane said, “Bale did not travel as he was not feeling good,”…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said one of the reasons for his electoral success at the 2019 governorship election was a piece of advice he received from Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, during his 2015 campaign. Gov Seyi said this at the Alaafin’s palace during a visit, before touring the multi-million naira Ajila Value Adding Ventures Limited, Awe, comprising large modern poultry farm; hatchery; palm plantation and processing plant, as well as renewable energy resources. He said he reached out to the Alaafin in 2015 for his support and blessings, and the Alaafin told him the truth about…
Popular rapper, Ice Prince has said he is South African. This was the former Choc boy’s reaction to Cassper Nyovest saying he wishes he is from Nigeria. A fan wrote to Cassper, “I just wish you from Nigeria …..you are a good man and talented too ….always speaking the truth and being real… One love man.” Cassper then responded, “Won’t even lie. I wish i was from Nigeria too. The love they have for their own artists, the way they celebrate their culture, 90% local content on radio and Tv, there way they celebrate their music no matter where they…