Former Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has ordered Juventus to bring out the chequebook and sign players this summer to bring an end to their European heartbreak. Juve were sent out of the Champions League this season by Ajax at the quarter-final stage – the second successive time they have reached the last eight. Summer signing Ronaldo became the most expensive Serie A player at €112million after joining from Real Madrid, but failure in Europe is another major setback. But even though they have won their 8th Scudetto in a row, Ronaldo has urged chiefs in Turin to finance a…
Author: David Folami
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has said the winner-takes-all reality during election in Nigeria is the reason for the tension build-up, unemployment and poverty in the county. He said this yesterday in Asaba, during the maiden edition of Maris Annual Lecture, organised by the Maris Trust Council. The theme of the lecture was “Managing Post-Election Challenges: Nigeria as Case Study.” His words, “Particularly, the winner takes it all after every election builds up tension; it complicates situations and builds high rate of unemployment and poverty in our country.” He said it was sad that elections in Nigeria are always violent.…
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has told his players that they must remain calm after their 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The defending champions moved one point clear at the top with a win in the Manchester derby after goals from Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane. With back to back victories against Spurs and Manchester United out of the way now, Pep Guardiola has said his players must not take other games for granted. His words, “Now is time to be calm — don’t read, don’t switch on the TV or listen to the radio,” “Liverpool I think are not…
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said Nigeria has more than enough doctors to treat its citizens so any medical doctor that wants to leave the country in search of greener pastures is free. He shared this on a programme on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He said, “No, I am not worried (about doctors leaving the country). We have a surplus. If you have a surplus, you export. It happened some years ago here. I was taught chemistry and biology by Indian teachers in my secondary school days. “There are surplus in their country and we also have…
Fast rising star, Victor AD, who is presently touring Ghana has shared that is very expensive to record music in Nigeria. Speaking recently with Ghanaian celebrity Journalist Attractive Mustapha, he disclosed that it is common knowledge how he became a success. As he touched on his hit tune “Weitin we gain,” he shared that he is from a poor background and he had no cash for the promotion of the song after a pal in Nigeria recorded it for him. He further shared that the song became a hit after he dropped it on social media, where Nigerians began playing…
Chelsea defender, Emerson Palmieri is glad to remain at Chelsea even if he has been included in Inter Milan’s list of summer targets as the Serie A giant are set to sign fresh full-backs, according to reports. Palmieri, who recently broke his way into Maurizio Sarri’s team after featuring as Marcos Alonso’s backup for the first 18 months has spoken about his career at the London club. Interest remains from Italy and the reported fee is about £17.5 million plus around £8m in add-ons. Regardless of any possible move, Emerson has said he intends to stay at Stamford Bridge and…
The Director-General of the Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Organisation in Ekiti State, Dr Olusegun Osinkolu has begged Muhammadu Buhari to not waste time with the constitution of his executive council when he resumes work as President for his second term. Mr Olusegun shared that early constitution of the cabinet will ensure government’s policies will be implemented quickly. His words, “In the first term of President Buhari that is gradually coming to an end, it took the President over six months before the ministers were appointed. “We have to change gear this time and guard against delay in the composition of Federal Executive…
Tanzanian artiste, Diamond Platnumz has said Peter Okoye aka Mr P was the reason his marriage to Ugandan model, Zari Hassan ended. During a live radio chat, Diamond Platnumz accused Peter Okoye of having sex with her. He then accused his ex-wife of sleeping around with different men. Reacting, Zari Hassan said she knows nothing about what Diamond was talking about and even went as far as swearing with the two kids they share. Zari said, ”I will sacrifice my kids soul if I ever cheated on you. Own your mistakes and use them to grow and change into a…
Zac Efron has come out to say that it was a “dream come true” to see Tottenham face Brighton after he was invited to view the game by Dele Alli. The Greatest Showman rocked a Spurs jersey at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Efron is presently in the UK for the promotion of his movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile, where the played the role of a serial killer Ted Bundy. His words, “I love football, primarily because it’s one of my favourite sports, but it’s newer to me than a lot of…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has said the military is working on improving the regional and inter-state cooperation in some of its operations in Northwest and Northeast, all in an effort to curb security issues in Nigeria. Buratai revealed this after paying a courtesy call on the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Government House in Kaduna. He said the move was aimed at expanding military cooperation, so that bandits crossing into the neighboring nations will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. His words, ”As along as we…
Weeks back, Nigerian singer, Davido revealed on social media that he was about “ to complete work on his upcoming sophomore album.” Days later, rumor had it that Davido leaked the title of his album on Instagram. Now, according to Pulse, Davido is presently working with American rapper, Meek Mill, and they are in a studio in Los Angeles, California, United States. See pic, The duo previously worked together on Davido’s 2014 tune, “Fans Mi.”
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has insisted that Real Madrid are still the most prestigious team in Spain despite Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga title win this season. Real have won the title 33 times, more than any club in the history of the Spanish top-flight. However, the capital club has been 2nd best to Barca all season. Currently holding a 12-point lead over Atletico Madrid and a four more ahead of Real, Barcelona are edging closer to their 26th La Liga crown, which will be their fourth in the last five years. Zidane said, “La Liga is very important. It’s…
Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed has revealed that illegal miners are catering for the crisis in Zamfara state by making arms available for bandits. Speaking recently on NTA, he shared that business increases for the illegal miners when the environment is not peaceful and very hostile, so the miners are doing all they can to make the state ungovernable. His words, “People begin to ask what is the nexus between instability in Zamfara, kidnapping and banditry and illegal mining,” “There is a lot. For instance, if you are doing illegal mining, abinitio, it is illegal. The more unsettled the…
Popular Billionaire, Femi Otedola has fulfilled his pledge of $50,000 to sick football legend Christian Chukwu. The cash, meant to settle the medical treatment of the ex Eagles captain in London was given to him in Enugu by Philip Akinola, the chief operating officer of Zenon Petroleum & Gas Ltd. The governor of Enugu state Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, chairman of Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick and renowned sports journalist Onochie Anibeze were also present at the presentation of the $50,000 (N18 million). Femi Otedola also spoke to Enugu State governor and the Christian Chukwu yesterday. Otedola said, “The governor just called…
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has voiced out that Manchester City is no longer scared of visiting Old Trafford ahead of their expected clash at the stadium tomorrow night. Man City, who require a win to top the league and keep their title hopes alive and in their own hands, have a decent record at United in recent years, as they have faced defeat just once in the Premier League since 2011, unlike the Fergie days when Sir Alex Ferguson dominated. His words, “The reason why [City have a good recent record] is the fact this club, in the last…
PDP has revealed that the alleged admission by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC presiding officers in Borno and Yobe states that they actually transmitted the outcome of the Presidential election to INEC’s server is a clear sign that them saying it was rigged to favor Buhari is very much true. This is coming after the opposition party shared recently that more confessions will begin to come out soon and Atiku will get the justice he deserves. In a recent interview with Vanguard, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Diran Odeyemi said Nigerians voted massively for Atiku but INEC tampered…
Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, has shed light on her going nude for the first time in the TV series. The final scene of episode 2 of the season finale had Arya and Gendry (Joe Dempsie) engage in sexual intercourse after quick flirting. The idea was for her to experience sleeping with the opposite sex since death was on its way for everyone. Speaking on the entire experience, she said, “At first, I thought it was a prank. I was like, “Yo, good one,” She was however put at ease by the director and producers.…
Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has sent out a message to Manchester United as they hope to bounce back from the 4-0 loss to Everton when they face Manchester City tomorrow. The former Saints defender, who has been key to Liverpool’s amazing 2018/19 season, has said that Manchester United need to reflect on the bad performance against Everton and look for a way to recover against their bitter rivals. His words, “We have no influence on that, but they are still playing for Champions League football and they need to get a result.” Manchester United are presently sit in sixth…
The Presidency has revealed that it was not fair for Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rt. Rev. Fr. Stephen Mamza to say Buhari was ”sleeping on duty as Commander-in-Chief.” Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu reacted to this in Abuja two days ago. He said it was wrong for a religious leader like Rev Stephen to engage ”in an action that broke the old tradition of staying above politics”. His words, ”In an action that broke the old tradition of staying above politics, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rt. Rev. Fr. Stephen Mamza delivered…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has shared that even if she has nothing against babymamas, she will never be one anytime soon. Toyin, who is presently expecting her first child for actor Kolawole Ajeyemi revealed this as she reacted to a comment on her picture. She said there is no babymama in her family and she will not be the first. Her words, “I have nothing against baby mamas cos I don’t know their struggles, but giving birth out of wedlock is a no go for me”