Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea has said he would be very happy to be named Manchester United captain. He disclosed that he is willing to battle for trophies at Old Trafford as he gets ready to pen a new deal. The Spaniard has been discussing with the club over a contract extension for a while now and it now looks like he is about to finally commit. With Antonio Valencia leaving the club, the captaincy role is also up for grabs and De Gea has now had his say on it. His words, “I’ve been captain for some games.…
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The Nigerian Police Force have disclosed that they know nothing about any petitioned filed before them by Busola Dakolo against COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. Recently, during a world press conference held by singer Timi Dakolo, it was said that his wife, Busola Dakolo had filed a petition before a Lagos State police station a day before the viral interview. However, in a recent interview with The Nation, a police officer at the force headquarters in Abuja said they are not aware of any petition filed by Timi Dakolo or his wife. The officer said, “We are not aware that she…
Osun State branch of the All Progressives Congress has urged Senator Ademola Adeleke to prove his accusations that APC has looted the state’s treasury is true. Senator Ademola who lost the recent governorship election to Oyetola of the APC had alleged that the governor “was the chief enabler of the most corrupt, inept and anti-people administration in the history of Osun State.” This was Adeleke’s reaction to words from the governor that he felt insulted contesting against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the election “who is best at dancing.” In a statement by the spokesman for the APC in…
New Barcelona player, Antoine Griezmann has said he is still yet to hear from Lionel Messi after joining the club. The World Cup winner disclosed that he has however received a welcome message from Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez. After paying €120 million (£107m/$134m) to activate the release clause in Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid contract, Barca presented the forward as their latest signing on July 14. Suarez and Messi are currently not part of the team’s tour because of Copa America commitments for Uruguay and Argentina respectively, but Grizu has said only Suarez has reached out to him. His words, “The truth…
Popular singer, Timi Dakolo has said he and his wife are no longer safe after the viral interview she granted against COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. The singer revealed this in a world press conference held yesterday in Lagos briefly after he spoke about an invitation letter issued to him but some armed police officers. His words, “I have noted with increasing alarm, how my life, my wife’s life and the lives of our children have been put at risk by unscrupulous persons.” “We have been followed, our home has been watched, people have been standing in corners pointing fingers at…
After the persistent insecurity in Nigeria and the murder of Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has warned leaders in the South West to desist from instigating the war with their words. Several Yoruba leaders like Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Aare Onakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams have all blasted the insecurity in Nigeria but Junaid feels they should be careful with what they sau. Dr. Junaid said if war happened in Nigeria today, Yorubas will be the first to flee. He disclosed this in an interview…
Liverpol player, Georginio Wijnaldum has rubbished the idea that Liverpool’s amazing 2018-19 PL season cannot be repeated. He has said the team can and will challenge for the PL title again. He feels the club will be inspired by Manchester City and be relentless as well. His words, “I think it’s about consistency” “In the Premier League, it is so difficult to collect the amount of points [97] we did last season. And City did it twice!” “So that’s the challenge we have. We have a team that can do it, and we want to try and do better than…
New Mavin Records signee, Rema has shared a good experience he once had with fellow singer, Kcee. He tweeted about how Kcee motivated him with a backstage photo 3-years ago in Benin City. He said the gesture was vital in inspiring him to be great. See what he shared,
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has penned a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to caution him about rising anarchy in Nigeria if the siege laid to Yorubaland by herdsmen and kidnappers is not stopped. The Yoruba king blatantly accused Buhari of not doing enough to contain the situation. He said Yorubaland will resort to self-help if the security in the zone is not enhanced and the peace in their lands is not guaranteed. His words, “I have never been timid or failed in my total support for the success of your administration. My confidence had always been based…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has debunked rumors tht have linked him with an Arsenal exit by saying he needs the club to sign World Class footballers. The London club have been targetting Wilfried Zaha this summer but have so far refused to meet Crystal Palace’s valuation of the Ivorian talisman. Iwobi has now said he will welcome any competition in the form of a new addition to the team. His words, “Fake news and click bait! I don’t know why some newspapers enjoy twisting words. I hope we sign world-class players at Arsenal and progress as a team. I’m…
Dele Momodu has a reason to celebrate right now. He just attended his son’s graduation ceremony from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom which took place today. His son, Eniafe bagged a degree in Economics and Philosophy. Dele Momodu flaunted a few photos and here are some of them,
Former Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has said the problem of primaries for the upcoming governorship polls in Bayelsa will not threaten the peace in APC. Sen. Heineken, a governorship aspirant of the APC in the upcoming elections has revealed that regardless of several disagreements on the method of primaries that should be used, APC would eventually agree with one voice. Speaking via the Director-General of the Heineken Lokpobiri Campaign Organisation, Mr Warman Ogoriba recently, Lokpobiri said APC would not repeat the errors that were made in other states. His words, “I said it before and am…
Belgium midfielder, Toby Alderweireld has said he sees himself starting the season with Tottenham since no club has triggered his £25 million release clause which is due to expire on Thursday. Tottenham triggered a 12-month extension on his contract last year to make Alderweireld stay at the club until Jun 2020, and a clause was added to help buying clubs sign the player for only £25m this summer. Toby is about to face Manchester United in Shanghai on Thursday in the International Champions Cup and has now revealed that he is concentrating on being a Spurs player when the new…
Former BBNaija housemate, Ella has shared an ideal feature she looks for in guys. She was recently evicted from the Big Brother House, alongside Kim, making it 4 ladies out of the game thus far. Speaking to PulseTV about her eviction, she said, “I didn’t see that coming, I didn’t see my eviction coming but it is what it is, we can go back you know, there is nothing to say that probably it is a joke or a lie. Its reality, I’m out but I didn’t think Africa had enough time with me because I was only singing and…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye has warned that the South West zone is prepared to defend itself from dangerous herdsmen wandering their states. He said the drums of war are presently sounding in Nigeria. He added that the Yoruba will fight with reinforcement from the Federal Government. His words, “I came to speak on behalf of other traditional rulers. The issue at hand in the South West is real, which is insecurity. Those of us who live in the remote and rural areas of the South western part of the country are insecure because most of the bushes are…
Algeria coach, Djamel Belmadi has said his team’s current mission in Egypt is to make fans and supporters happy in the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria will need to defeat Senegal in Friday’s final to be African champions for the second time in the tournament’s history. The 2 teams met in the group stage with Algeria winning 1-0 but Djamel believes the final will be a different game. His words, “We are aware of the circumstances in our country. Our people showed great stuff lately, but our focus is on the final and we want to…
Popular model and video vixen, Vera Sidika has rejected claims of her returning to being black in complexion because she has gone broke and can no longer maintain her skin. Speaking recently on Clouds FM, she shared that it is all false and she is actually very rich. She revealed that she owns a huge mansion in an urban neighborhood in Kenya and a Range Rover. Her words, “Some (people) claimed that I was broke so I couldn’t afford to maintain myself, I have businesses honey so I am good…It was a one-off thing (the skin lightening procedure) so people…
Convener of YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement and former Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese has asked Buhari to see past his party men and women when he wants to form his cabinet. Thomas-Wilson, as he answered questions on Political Platform, a current affairs programme on Breeze 91.9 FM Radio Akure, said that appointments into public office such as Ministers should never be based on parties but should aim to improve Nigeria. His words, “The President should also take a cursory look at some of the young people that declared to run for the presidency in 2019, with the hope of integrating them…
Liverpool “missed the chance to win the title last season,” according to El Hadji Diouf. Diouf has said he does not expect Liverpool to challenge again in 2019-20. He revealed that he is not convinced that the reds can perform like last season and he thinks they blew the golden chance. His words to The Mirror, “They were very good last season. I don’t think they are going to be able to play like that this season. “They missed the chance to win the title last season, because you know in football every season is different, and if you look…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo recently attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Fiyin, from Warwick University in the United Kingdom. Their kids, Kiki and Damilola were also present at the important ceremony. See pictures,