Uganda coach, Sebastien Desabre is of the opinion that his boys proved that the nation has something to offer after their match against Egypt. Even after losing 2-0 to the hosts, Uganda still finished 2nd in the group to make it to the next round. Sebastien is pleased with the type of game his boys played and said his aims before the tournament started have already been achieved. His words to Daily Monitor, “We are very disappointed [with the defeat] but I’m proud of my players because we have shown a good side of Ugandan football. We played an open…
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President Muhammdu Buhari has placed a suspension on the implementation of the Ruga settlements project under the National Livestock Transformation Plan. This was revealed as Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo spoke with representatives of governors from the six geopolitical zones in the presidential villa, Abuja. The suspension might be linked to saga generated by the implementation of the Ruga program in some states of the federation. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu had recently noted that the Ruga settlements was focused at ending the farmers/herders crises. Garba also noted it is meant to…
Former Super Eagles player, Garba Lawal is of the opinion that the Nigerian team can defeat anyone at the ongoing Afcon 2019, and Cameroon is not excluded. He said Super Eagles will only achieve this if they display the right kind of attitude. He also said the Madagascar defeat was a one-off and on present form, they can beat the Indomitable Lions. His words, “I don’t think it will be right for us to judge the Eagles based on their loss to Madagascar because situations like that happen in football and one cannot help it if it does,” “I have…
Popular singer, CDQ has blasted operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS for attempting to shoot him. He disclosed that they threatened to shoot him and the others in his convoy. CDQ said they even told him that nothing will happen after an attack by them on him. His words, “The Head in-Charge should give proper training to these people… I had a terrible encounter with some illiterate Sars on Friday @ Osapa London Lekki by the Shoprite Road threatening to shoot everyone in my convoy including Myself and openly said nothing will happen ?? that they don’t care about…
mA coalition of South-South Youth Organisations under the aegis of the Niger Delta Youth Leaders Forum has promised to support the call for Biafra secession if an Igbo man does not become president in four years time. Leader of the coalition, Dr Abyie Douglas revealed this as the group paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide in Abakaliki. Abyie disclosed that the forum is fully committed to the 2023 Igbo presidency project and the steps taken by the youth council to bring other ethnic groups into the campaign is commendable. His words, “We are…
Tunisia boss, Alan Giresse has revealed that he is not happy with the way his team is struggling at the ongoing Afcon 2019. Fellow North African nations like Algeria, Morocco, and host Egypt got 9 points in the group stage, but Tunisia only secured passage into the next round after a barren draw against Mauritania yesterday. Even if the objective was to make it out of the group, Alan Giresse has shared that it is now time for Tunisia to step things up. His words, “We have finished a stage and now we have to tackle another one, but with…
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…
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…