US President, Donald Trump has announced the absolute defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in Iraq and Syria territories. In a recent statement issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary, Trump revealed that ISIS had been conquered 100 per cent in its former controlled territories of Iraq and Syria. His words, “I am pleased to announce that, together with our partners in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, including the Iraqi Security Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the United States has liberated all ISIS-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq 100…
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Manchester United saw Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford pick up injury during a goalless draw with arch-rivals Liverpool and Belgium striker, and Romelu Lukaku has claimed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared for situations like that. The Red Devils went into the clash with their arch-rivals with a clearly defined plan of how they intended to set about claiming a positive result. Lukaku said, “I think the coaching staff did a good job of telling us the indications of how to play and we were prepared for any situation. “We did well as a team and, from…
Celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry has had his say on the dispute going on after BBNaija finalist, Cee-C shared on the reunion show that Tobi and Alex had sex outside of the Big Brother house. It was also revealed that Tobi told Miracle who told Nina, who then told Cee C, which has prompted Swanky Jerry to say real men will not kiss and tell. His words, “Do not kiss and tell . just eat the 🐱🐱and shut up about it. I can’t stand a kiss and tell ass nigga . If you gotta tell a story every time you get…
Ex President, Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed Sen. Ademola Adeleke for his victory at the Osun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Friday in Abuja. He praised the PDP man for his statesmanship in seeking the help of the court to demand justice. He felt it was the right thing to do. His words, “This is the right and proper thing to do in any decent society. Going to court must be encouraged and not discouraged as some people are now attempting to do. While I have refrained from commenting on the 2019 elections because one of the parties has gone to…
Gordon Strachan has come out to talk about what he’s heard about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s management style. Strachan was a Manchester United employee for years at Old Trafford under Fergie. His words, “I’ve heard Ole isn’t the world’s greatest coach but Sir Alex wasn’t the world’s greatest coach. “He knew how to coach but for 25 years he didn’t do much coaching – he left that to others. “He brought presence, discipline and footballing philosophy – things like passing the ball forward more – and that’s where modern football is at. “It’s a lot simpler than people are making out.…
Nollywod legend, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her beau, Captain Matthew Ekeinde are marking their 23rd wedding anniversary. It is double celebration for the Ekeindes as Captain Matthew also added a year yesterday. On Instagram, Omosexy wrote, “Happy 23rd marriage Anniversary to us and Happy birthday to you Honeyboy. It’s crazy how it’s been so long yet so New. #onlybyGrace“ The beautiful Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde tied the knot with her husband Captain Matthew Ekeinde in 1996. The couple have four lovely kids.
Ex Senate President, Senator David Mark, has said the recent trend of inconclusive elections does not bode well for Nigeria’s democractic process. He said not deciding on a winner quickly will only open up ways for violence to happen. His words, “This business of inconclusive election is very bad and if we make it a habit, it will be a very bad precedent. This is because if l know I am losing an election then, I can go and disrupt it. “Again, if I know I cannot sell myself, can’t sell my party’s manifestoes and policies anymore because I know…
Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard might be one of the best players in the world but he too has players he emulates. He has netted 16 times this season for the Blues but Hazard has named Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the player he looks up to the most in the English top flight. Salah, who was formerly Hazard’s team-mate at Stamford Bridge, had an excellent season for the Reds last season and has netted 20 times this term. His words, “I like Modric – he’s more of a midfielder than me but, of course, I like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.…
Nollywood star, Regina Daniels jumped on Instagram recently to criticize anyone doubting the source of her wealth after she purchased her second Benz just days after flaunting a new house she bought for her mum. Alongside these new set of photos, the 19-year-old actress wrote: “I love making those that hate me already hate me more.” See another photo,
Edo State governor, Gov. Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that the late Dr Efianayi Iyayi lived a selfless, hardworking and honest life. Speaking recently at the burial reception of late Iyayi at Egba Community, Uhunnmwode Local Government Area of the state, Obaseki said the name of the dead must be immortalized. His words, “We acknowledge what he has done for us. As a people, we have to ensure we immortalise his name. We are here to celebrate his life and pay tribute to him. From the attendance of persons here you can see that late Iyayi was an…
Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling has responded to “fake quotes” that has gone viral about things he said about Lionel Messi. The Red Devils are set to face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals and a number of outlets shared comments made by Smalling on how to stop Messi. The quotes claimed that the Argentine has his weakness and Smalling knows about it adding that he will reveal them. The quote was, “There is a weakness in Messi that only I know about. I don’t think the world is aware of that, so I’m not going to talk about it…
Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus has shocked everyone on Instagram with her latest post. In the terrifying post, she shared that she is contemplating suicide. This has left fans and lovers concerned about the amazing Nollywood star. See what she wrote,
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has set a brand new target for staff and students of Edo State University, Iyamho, vowing to ensure the institution is one of the very best in global university ranking. He revealed that his government’s vision for the university is for it to become a world-class university in ranking. His words, “I want the university to strive hard as our bench mark is not the Nigerian standard but the world’s, as I want them in the next ranking to be one of the best in the continent before we go to the next level. As…
Welsh winger, Gareth Bale has said he is ready to deliver for Wales and has rejected reports of injury problems playing a part in a difficult season at Real Madrid. The Spanish giants recently reappointed Zinedine Zidane – with whom Bale had a tough relationship – after Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari both failed at the Santiago Bernabeu. His words, “I’ve only had one injury, I’ve been fine,” “I have been playing, I’ve scored a decent amount of goals. “We want to be playing in the major tournaments and experience what we have been through. “We need to produce again,…
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has stated the reason for losing out on the Grammy awards. Femi Kuti’s project, ‘Fight To Win,’ was nominated for his first Grammy in 2003 under the ‘Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording’. Speaking to Pulse recently, he said, “When I was nominated for the Grammy the first time, I was basically going to win, it was a super album.” The legendary son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, however, has cleared the air by saying that he was battling crisis in his career with the record company he was signed on in France, MCA, when…
Ex Governor of Kano State and PDP leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has asked INEC to conduct new elections in the state. INEC fixed Saturday, March 23, 2019 for the supplementary governorship election which it declared as inconclusive. But Premium Times reports that, the former Governor said elections did not hold in Kano. His words, “It is very sad that elections could not hold today because, by yesterday evening, all the polling units in the rerun areas were overtaken by thugs. Very early morning today, elections were concluded in many polling centres. “And even more concerning is the role of the…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revived Manchester United since he replaced Jose Mourinho as caretaker boss in December, and his assistant coach, Mike Phelan, has said he is expecting a decision to be made about Solskjaer’s future at the end of the season. Things have gone smoothly for Ole till the recent defeats he faced against Arsenal and Wolves. His words, “What happens next season depends on the situation at United,” “Those decisions will probably be made in the off-season.” “We’re still the caretakers at this moment,” “No decisions have been made on anything permanent.” United face a difficult two-leg tie…
Going by what Toyin Aimakhu said on Blessing Nkechi Sunday’s Instagram page, it might seem as though, the actress desires a bigger butt. After Sunday Nkechi Blessing revealed on her Instagram page that she is set to sell bum boosters and wanted to know those that were interested, Toyin Aimakhu had her say. Toyin Abraham simply replied, “Can I get it please,” Now, no one is sure if they both meant it or not, but we love both actresses for who they are.
Anambra South Senator-elect, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah has sided with a group of elected lawmakers in the incoming 9th Senate led by Sen. Ahmed Lawan. Elected under the Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Feb. 23, Ubah is one of the 11 senators-elect who were with Lawan at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja. He revealed that Lawan is a good man with the best experience in the Senate, hence his decision to side with him. His words, “Lawan is a very good man, and has the best experience, I believe in the Senate. For me it is a free world,…
Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard has come out to deny reports that he has agreed a mega five-year deal with Real Madrid. Hazard’s Chelsea deal wraps up after next season and reports emerged this week stating that he had agreed to join Real – after speaking directly to their head coach Zinedine Zidane. The ex Lille winger is currently at Belgium for the international break and when he was asked about the reports of an agreement yesterday, he smiled and said: “There’s nothing in the reports. “I’m only focused on tomorrow’s game against Cyprus. “That’s all I’m thinking about.” Reports have…