The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos has shared that more than 5.5 million Permanent Voter Cards had been collected by registered voters in the state. INEC Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, Mr. Femi Akinbiyi, made this known in a recent interview. He saidthat the number of registered voters in the state was 6, 566,136 at the moment and urged anyone who is yet to receive his or her PVC to make sure they do before it is late. His words, “There are still so many PVCs yet to be collected at the INEC offices in the 20 local…
Author: David Folami
Wayne Rooney has said Mauricio Pochettino is the right fit for Manchester United job if they choose to not trust the huge position with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His words, “Ole Gunnar’s a fantastic person,” “I think, the club will have a decision to make at the end of the season and it’d be nice to see Ole Gunnar continue with this form and get a shot at the job on a permanent basis. “But if not, if the club go to choose from somewhere else, then I think Pochettino would be the right guy.” Rooney and his new club begin…
Beef instigator and rapper, The Game recently made fun of popular radio presenter, Joe Budden with words that suggested he boned his fiancee, Cyn Santana. This revelation comes after The Game’s recently released song where he said he also alleged that he slept with Kanye’s boo, Kim Kardashian. With no reply forthcoming from Kanye West, Kim or Kylie (whom he also claimed to have slept with) his next target is Joe Budden, who he has been in dispute with for years. His words to Joe, “You can’t sue nobody for discovering the p***y before you. I turned you into an…
Thomas Tuchel has said that Marco Verratti was unable to make his return from a sprained ankle during the PSG’s 3-0 Coupe de France Round-of-16 win over Villefranche-Beaujolais because of another injury issue. His words, “Marco was unable to finish training on Tuesday,” said the coach. “He had problems and I have to wait until Thursday to be able to take a decision over playing him against Bordeaux. “Marco’s new issue is something else (not the same ankle), but I do not really know much more.” “The match was complicated and close,” he said. “We had several early chances. If…
The All Progressives Congress has said all news emanating from the Coalition of United Political Parties saying that the Police posting for elections have been rigged by their party, so it could favor them, is fake. APC National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement today said the allegation made him laugh. His words, “A nebulous group which parades itself as CUPP has made some laughable allegations on some Police postings, particularly in Kwara State, ahead of the forthcoming general elections.” Lanre reminded all who cared to listen that it was not within the rights of any political party to…
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City know how to “to never give up” after getting back to the top of the table for the first time since 15 December with a win at Everton. His words, “A few days ago we could have been seven points behind. Now we are top of the league. That is the best advice, the lesson is never give up,” said Guardiola. “That is a lesson for all athletes. Try to win the games, because life can change immediately.” Defender Aymeric Laporte and Gabril Jesus both scored to ensure the win vs the Merseyside club.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the way President Muhammadu Buhari is eager to end corruption in Nigeria is why his detractors don’t want his re-election. He said that Buhari was starting to rake in results in his fight against corruption so looters of public funds are panicking. His words, “Those who have stolen the resources of this country are afraid. They said the president will send them to prison if he is re-elected.” “The re-election of the president will provide a lifetime opportunity to build and solidify the foundation of this country. “I urge you…
Bovi has narrated a depressing story of how his heart got broken during his university days. The popular comedian said that the girl that did that to him led him on severally and made him think a relationship with her was on, but he wrong was he. His words, “Tori olorun!! In university I had this classmate. Pat (not real name) was a beautiful black warri girl. Exams were fast approaching. Though Pat and I were cool, she started to draw nearer. She would sneak up on me in the library while I read; her breasts pressing against my back…
Marek Hamsik’s expected move to an unknown Chinese club has been “suspended”. Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti had claimed the 31-year-old was “in talks” over a move but the club’s Twitter account have now tweeted that recently agreed financial terms have not been met. Hamsik is the Italian club’s all-time leading scorer with 121 goals. He joined from Brescia in 2007.
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday has told the international community to ensure Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai is banned from travelling, due to his threats that foreigners who interfere in Nigerian politics would leave the country in body bags. PDP, via its spokesman, Kola Ologbodiyan had their say on what they considered a violent statement. His words, “We call on the international community to immediately impose a travel ban on El-Rufai for this inciting comment against peaceful elections in our country. “Nigerians are still in a shock over comments by the Governor of Kaduna state, El-Rufai, who declared on…
Saheed celebrated his birthday a couple of days ago. The Yoruba actor was thankful to the Almighty for His mercy since he came to this world. He also dedicated the unique day to God for His remarkable grace in his life. He then shared a picture of himself to usher in the start of a new dawn. He words of thanksgiving: “It is yet another February 5th and I cannot but be grateful to the Almighty God for allowing me to see yet another birthday of mine! There is no doubt that God has been wonderful to me over the…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to put an end to the long and frustrating strike by university lecturers in Nigeria on his first day as President, if he is voted in. Atiku made this promise in Lagos recently at the Silverbird Man of the Year award. “I am aghast that as I speak, our students across the nation are not being educated due to ASUU strike caused by an unresolved debate about N60bn. “If I get the job I am seeking, my first task on day one – along with naming my cabinet…
Pep Guardiola has said Bernardo Silva is now an undroppable member of his team. The Portuguese playmaker has been amazing covering for the injured for the majority of the season. And even after De Bruyne’s comeback from two knee ligament injuries, he has managed to keep his place in Man City’s star-filled team. His words, “I saw Gundogan in the last period was in incredible, top form and that’s why I wanted to use more midfielders in that game,” he said. “To drop Bernardo Silva right now is almost impossible. It’s him and 10 more players right now. “I don’t…
“21 Savage never denied that fact he was in the U.S. illegally, and ICE is now trying to intimidate him into leaving the country he calls home,” according to the rapper’s lawyer, Charles H. Kuck. Attorney Charles H. Kuck rubbished the federal agency that detained 21 Savage days back and is presently locking him up for deportation proceedings. He said 21 Savage applied for a U-Visa 2 years ago but the application is yet to be fully processed, and described the fact that ICE knew about it and yet took no action until this weekend, as baffling. He also blasted…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to use the Lagos state’s finances for the betterment of the state if elected as governor. He said more skill centres would be launched in good areas of the state to tackle unemployment of the youths. His words, “We will ensure that we use the state’s resources to pursue the greatest good for the greatest number of people. We are aware that greater development can be achieved if we run a representational system where everybody contributes from our local communities. Whatever we need to do…
Jurgen Klopp has refuted Mark Noble’s statement that West Ham “scared” Liverpool on Monday. The West Ham captain said his team’s aggressive approach had shocked Liverpool but Klopp did not agree. His words, “I like that really. I would wish for all West Ham fans that Mark Noble and his team would scare more teams and not only us,” Klopp told a news conference. “I don’t know him really well, so I don’t know why he speaks about us after a game like that. “They defended well, that’s true. They didn’t scare us. It’s a normal away game. We won…
The Kardashians are about to cash out big time. Reports have said that the Kardashian sisters are presently in celebration mood after winning $10 million in a legal battle over a cosmetics line. According to the report, Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian emerged victorious against Hillair Capital Management, which had sued the sisters years ago. Hillair said the sisters failed to perform their end of a licensing deal after it invested $10 mil into a “Kardashian Beauty” line with Haven. The Kardashians contested this stance, saying that they had nothing to do with “Kardashian Beauty” — hence the reason the…
The presidency has said the reported endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, by many socio-cultural groups in the country ahead of the February elections is not important. 5 popular socio-cultural groups by the names – Northern Elders’ Forum, Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Pan Niger Delta Forum and Middle Belt Forum – recently endorsed Atiku for the forthcoming presidential election. But, APC spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, blasted the groups, saying that the PDP was only camuouflaging under the guise of ethnicity to avoid its defeat in future that is crystal clear. His words, “The Peoples Democratic…
The title race will be fought for from several directions, according to Pep Guardiola – who has said Manchester United and Chelsea might still be in the running. His words, “I never said Tottenham are not there,” he told a pre-match news conference. “I never put out [of the race] all five or six teams and United is making this run of victories every single week. They will be there to fight for the Premier League. “We see the table and see the first two or three and say, ‘they are able to be champions’ and we don’t look further…
Rihanna was one of the many music artistes to reportedly turn down the NFL’s offer to perform during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, as she still stood her ground as per supporting former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. While the highly—anticipated game happened days ago, a RiRi who did could care less took to her Instagram story mid-flight to share that she was still anti-NFL. The amazing singer flaunted several clips on social media to back this stance. A particular selfie video where she listened to someone behind her asking flight attendants how they could view the game mad Riri hit…