Ex Ajax and Manchester United midfielder, Jesper Olsen is of the opinion that Matthijs De Ligt is good enough to play for any clubside in the world and has predicted that the youngster will join Manchester United. The teenager is currently one of the best young players in European football and his status is growing rapidly after Ajax’s remarkable run to the UCL quarter-finals – their best record in the competition since 2003. Barcelona and Liverpool are also interested in this services and it is looking like it will be a battle between the top guns in Europe at the…
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The Northeast Youths Development Association has revealed its support for Senator Danjuma Goje to become Senate President in the 9th Assembly. Speaking recently at the National Assembly, the group shared that Goje is an epitome of the needed leadership to uplift the senate from where it is to where it should be. Chairman of the group, Bello Ambo said, “His [Goje’s] wealth of experience and managerial prowess garnered right from his days as federal minister and of late the Governor of Gombe state,” “Being a third term ranking senator, he has the ability and capacity to lead the 9th Senate,…
Popular rapper, Cardi B has received 21 nominations for the 2019 Billboard Awards. This could’ve been a record but it is one less than the present record of 22, set by The Chainsmokers and Drake 2 years ago. See the Nominees list below, Top Artist Cardi B Drake Ariana Grande Post Malone Travis Scott Top New Artist Bazzi Juice Wrld Lil Baby Dua Lipa Ella Mai Billboard Chart Achievement Award Dan + Shay Drake Ariana Grande Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Dua Lipa Top Male Artist Drake Post Malone Travis Scott Ed Sheeran XXXTentacion Top Female Artist Cardi B Ariana…
Chelsea superstar, Eden Hazard has promised to look after youngster, Callum Hudson-Odoi as he develops at the London club. There might be a 10 years gap between both players but they do have several things in common and that includes scoring and creating goals and their preference to play on the left. Eden Hazard has proven that he clearly wants Hudson to succeed at Stamford Bridge. His words, “I think for him it is easy because the players he has around him are quite humble,” “If we were all thinking we are the best, for him it can be hard…
President Buhari is currently celebrating APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his 67th birthday. He shared that Mr Adams has offered proper leadership since he joined politics and even before he did. He also revealed that after several years as NLC leader, Adams Oshiomhole has done his bit to ensure democracy and development are achieved in Nigeria. He then praised the former Edo State governor for his steadfast leadership with Nigerian employees and the common man. He described Oshiomhole as “a man of conviction, who stands resolutely by whatever he believes in.”
Nollywood superstar, Adesua Etomi has shared that she uses an Android phone and she is very proud. Tweeting recently, the beautiful “The Wedding Party.” actress revealed that she is not ashamed because of her phone, and she is indeed happy to own it. Her words, “Excuse me! Yes pls. I use android oh and I use it WELLA. 🙌😏🤣 For those asking… I say no to Android shaming. We are happy and pproud. 🤣🤣🤣”
Ex Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has said his former team are looking like they will get punished by Messi and co due to their poor form in the last few games. United have faced three defeats in their last four games and are about to battle Barcelona on Tuesday in the first leg of the UCL Quarterfinal clash. Berbatov said to Betfair, “I’m concerned by United’s poor form and, if they continue to make mistakes like they have been doing recently, then, let’s face it, they’re going to be punished by Barcelona,” “They are making their lives difficult at…
Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen has resigned from his position. TheCable is reporting that “he turned in his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday evening, a day after the National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended that he be compulsorily retired for misconduct.” Two days back, The National Judicial Council, NJC revealed that it has sent the result of its investigation into corruption allegations against Justice Walter Onnoghen to Muhammadu Buhari, for the next step he plans to take. NJC, in a statement it put out, revealed that it came together in an emergency gathering to…
Popular Nollywood star turned politician, Desmond Elliot recently received his certificate of return to return to Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere 1 constituency. This is coming after Lagosians voted for the moviestar to remain in his position as a rep of popular city, Surulere. See the photo, Desmond Elliot (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974) is a Nigerian actor, director, and politician who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas. He won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and was…
Real Madrid star, Luka Modric recently beat Ronaldo and Messi to the Ballon d’Or award, but ex Madrid manager, Radomir Antic feels the decision makes no sense. His words, “It seems absurd to me that none of the three greats of Spanish football have ever considered signing the best passer in the world, which is none other than Kevin De Bruyne. Since when is [Luka] Modric the best passer in the world?” “I can’t even say what it means to see him win the Ballon d’Or as the best player in the world, it doesn’t make any sense. He doesn’t…
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has cried out over Nigeria losing more than N400 billion every year to medical tourism and begged stakeholders to unite and come up with a solution. Buhari urged the course participants of the Senior Executive Course, SEC 41 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, to offer answers to problems that can reduce the gap in the institutional, legal and policy frameworks for funding nationwide healthcare delivery or the development of Nigeria. He also beseeched them to ensure researches are conducted to know how other African, Asians, European nationsprovide funds to guarantee their…
Early this morning, rumors spread that funny Nollywood actor, John Okafor, a.k.a Mr Ibu as been hit by stroke and is presently receiving treatment from an herbalist. The 57 year old actor, according to a source in his family, was said to have been battling the deadly sickness after he returned from his journey to Owerri. Even the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN President Emeka Rollas confirmed the rumor, saying, “I am aware that Mr Ibu is truly down with stroke, but he is fast recovering and need more of our prayers right now.” But reacting, Mr Ibu shared a…
Ex Barcelona star, Andres Iniesta has said he would like to go back to Barcelona and pass on what he learnt during his stay to the younger ones. Presently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, Iniesta signed for Barcelona as a youngster in 1996 and only exited the club last year. His words to Club del Deportista, “If it were up to me, I would go back, but we don’t know what the future will bring. “Making long-term plans is difficult today and I wish I had the opportunity to come back as something for which I am qualified. “That…
APC has said reports claiming Kwara governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq forged his SSCE certificate is a joke. The ruling party revealed that the people behind the rumor are only wasting their time spreading such. Mr Abdulrahman has been accused of forging the SSCE he presented to INEC for the state’s gubernatorial election. APC responded by saying, “Our attention has been drawn to the politically sponsored allegation against the APC Kwara governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, that he forged the SSCE he presented for election. “We understand the desperation of the sponsors of this campaign of calumny to get power through the…
Popular singer, Victoria Kimani is currently on a shade-throwing mode, even if she has directed it to no one in particular yet, except Ycee and Tiwa Savage. In a recent post on Instagram, she revealed, “Having material things will never make me envy you. Especially knowing what you had to do to get it gurlll wrinkly married balls slapping on your chin #ImGoodLuvEnjoy #GodGotme#YoSugarDaddyPoppinTho #TheyCelebrateEvil#CantBlockMyBlessingsTho#youAndYourYESMEN #FakeAccountscomment below ? ( will delete this soon but just want you to know how I feel since were being honest now).” Who could this be referring to? We might never know. Victoria Kimani (born…
Romelu Lukaku’s agent has come out to say that the Belgian will consider his future at Manchester United at the end of the season as he also spoke about Romelu’s desire to play in Italy. Lukaku left Everton to join Manchester United for £75 million 2 years ago and has netted 42 goals in 90 appearances across all competitions. And his agent, Federico Pastorello has voiced about about his client’s aim to try out other football leagues. His words to SkySports, “At the moment, he’s focused on finishing the season,” “The competition for third and fourth place in England is…
INEC has decided on Saturday April 13, 2019 as the date for the supplementary elections in some constituencies in River State. This decision is coming after INEC recently organised a committee to investigate the lmo North Senatorial District election that took place on February 23 and March 9 2019. This was revealed yesterday by INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye. His words, “The commission met on Thursday April 4, 2019 and reviewed the conduct of the just-concluded Rivers State collation exercise. The commission expressed satisfaction with the outcome and commended the security…
South African presenter, Trevor Noah has shared his reaction to Audu Ogbeh’s comments about pizza and its hilarious. Trevor shared a clip of the statement by the Minister of Agriculture, who said some Nigerian citizens do order pizza from London, words many tagged as incredible and disgraceful. Mr Noah did not let it slide as well as he made fun of it on his show, “The Daily Show,” which got his audience cracked up. According to Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, Nigerians have been ordering Pizza from abroad through British Airways. His words, “Do you know, Sir, that there are…
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has described Chelsea winger, Eden Hazard as “a fantastic player” while revealing that he has been monitoring the dazzling forward’s career since he was a youngster. Hazard himself has never failed to hide his admiration for the club Zidane manages, Real Madrid. Since Zidane resigned for Real Madrid, he has been commenting on several targets including Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba. On Hazard, he said, “I cannot give you my personal opinion. “But Hazard is a player who I have always rated, and who I saw a lot of and knew personally when he…
Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who recently got re-elected, has said anyone who does not pass a drug test will not work with him. According to Guardian, he revealed that he is looking to employ people to fill in the roles of special assistants, heads of agencies and commissioners in his government, as long as they do not fail a drug test. Guardian also reports that Mr Abdullahi said he is insisting on the test because of the high rate of drug abuse in Kano State even though his government recently wrapped up plans to set up a state-owned…