Joe Biden has pardoned five people including the late civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey, on his last day in office as the US president. Recall that Marcus was a civil rights leader who influenced pioneer leaders such as Malcolm X and South African President Nelson Mandela. In 1923, he was convicted of mail fraud and was sentenced to five years of imprisonment, but his sentence was lessened by President Calvin Coolidge in 1927. Garvey was described as the first man of colour in the history of the United States to lead and develop a mass movement by Martin Luther King…
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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has come out to say that Marcus Rashford will remain on the sidelines despite the loss vs Brighton. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he does not intend to consider playing any footballer he believes is not good for the team, so people should not make the recent defeat about Rashford. Amorim added that Rashford is out of the team at the moment, and his focus is on the players on the pitch. His words, “It is his choice [not to play]. I…
Leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis has come out to say that Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a disgrace. This is coming nearly a decade after calling the incoming U.S. president not Christian for wanting to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border. His words, “If true, this will be a disgrace, because it makes the poor wretches who have nothing pay the bill for the problem. This won’t do! This is not the way to solve things. That’s not how things are resolved.” Another cardinal, Chicago Cardinal Blasé Cupich, said the…
Napoli manager, Antonio Conte has come out to hail his players after a hard-fought win over Atalanta. This is coming following Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s departure from the club, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the well–deserved victory proved that Napoli has grown a lot as a team because Atalanta recently put three goals past his team at home this same season. Conte added that if his players had even more time to get used to his system, they’ll be even better as a team. His words, “I had already said before the match that this team has grown a…
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu has come out to celebrate her last child graduating from the university. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, with her last child now a graduate, she will have more time on her hands henceforth and will be devoting all of it to Nigeria. Her words, WOW.
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has come out to blast Mikel Arteta’s side after they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw vs Aston Villa. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the entire team was just too lackadaisical vs Aston Villa, and they should forget about winning the EPL title if they are not willing to turn it up every game. Merson added that the defending leading up to Watkins’ goal was simply atrocious and laughable. His words, “It’s just too lackadaisical, to win Premier League titles you have to…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra have reportedly separated after 30 years together. News of their split was first reported by the Spanish outlet, Sport, and fans have been reacting. The couple, who met in 1994, have been living apart for more than five years after Serra moved back to Barcelona with one of their two daughters, Valentina, while Guardiola remained in Manchester. Recall that the estranged couple married in an intimate ceremony on the outskirts of Barcelona in 2014, but have now decided to part ways. They have two other children together, Maria, 24 and…
Neymar has come out to react after Rivaldo said the Al-Hilal man wouldn’t have taken his spot at the 2002 World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Rivaldo cannot say he won’t get in ahead of him at the 2002 World Cup because he is not as focused and dedicated, because every Brazilian player called up gives 100% to the national team. Neymar added that he has always respected the legendary midfielder and he would never diminish the merit of what he brought to Brazilian football. Rivaldo…
Popular Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez has finally reunited with his estranged father. Recall that his dad abandoned him since birth and relocated to Germany, and fans have been reacting. According to Blaq, his father left his mother and relocated abroad just after he was born, but all is finally well after a recent family gathering. Alongside a photo of them together, he wrote, “Father and son.” Check them out, WOW.
Brentford manager, Thomas Frank has come out to say that Liverpool are a level above Manchester City and Arsenal. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Brentford definitely played a really good game against the best team in the world right now, and it is clear that Liverpool are a more complete team than Manchester City and Arsenal at the moment. Thomas added that their work ethic and threat going forward are good indicators of a title-winning team. His words, “I thought we played a really good game against…
Popular media personality, Frank Edoho has come out to jokingly question why women drool over certain overhyped male celebrities. He recently shared photos of Hollywood actors, Aaron Pierre and Michael B Jordan and made a lighthearted post about women crushing on them. His words, “Women drooling over overhyped men like Aaron Pierre the way they did Michael B Jordan. Only to dump him after a year and look for a new conquest. Women. Mschew.” WOW. The cinema of the United States, consisting mainly of major film studios (also known metonymously as Hollywood) along with some independent films, has had a…
AC Milan senior advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has come out to provide an update on their hunt for Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Walker is definitely a great defender, and with the great things he has done at Manchester City, it is expected that there will be a lot of interest in his service. Zlatan added that his signing wouldn’t go against the vision of the club because the Englishman is a leader. His words, “Everyone knows that Walker is a great player,…
Popular media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat has regained his freedom after meeting bail conditions. Recall that the Oyo State High Court granted bail to Hamzat, Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola, and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan where 35 children died in a stampede during a children funfair organised by Naomi in conjunction with Hamzat. Reacting while addressing a group of people after his release, he simply said, “Oriyomi is back! I’m in a time of reflection, so I’ll remain silent for now. Thank you very much; I’m truly grateful. You may take your leave.”…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to say that William Saliba is set for further tests on his injury. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, any potential spell on the sideline would be worrying for Arsenal, especially because the squad is already depleted as it is. Arteta added that he hopes to have more information on his injury soon, so there can be clarity. His words, “No, not yet. I think tomorrow we will have more information, we will have another test on him and we will…
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Beverly Osu has come out to flaunt hot bikini photos on Instagram. The Nollywood actress is currently on vacation in Marakesh, and fans have been appreciating her new pictures. Check Beverly out, WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject to several controversies. The origin of the term…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to share why he thinks Erling Haaland was ready to sign a new ten-year contract deal with the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Norway striker only signed the lengthy contract because he has settled in perfectly at the club, and he wants to keep enjoying the EPL alongside his wife in England. Pep added that Haaland has visualized that there is no better place that he could be right now in the next 10 years. His words,…
Daughter of show promoter, PaulO, Vanessa Okoye has come out to react after Spyro claimed he never made any money while he was signed to his record label. Recall that Spyro recently claimed that he had to borrow money from the record label owner if he needed to do anything, and he never made any money from his record deal. Reacting, Vanessa wrote that it is funny how artists are so quick to bite the fingers that once fed them as soon as they drop one hit song. Her words, WOW.
Brazil forward, Neymar has come out to say that Kylian Mbappe was jealous of Lionel Messi during their time together at PSG. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mbappe got jealous of Messi after he arrived because he did not want to share him with anyone since they were very good friends before the Argentine signed. Neymar added that the Frenchman’s behaviour changed after Lionel joined, and they had some fights after that. His words, “No, he (Mbappe) is not (annoying). I have my things with him, we…
Popular singer, Spyro has come out to release screenshots of chats between him and Ubi Franklin in which he demanded the $5000 the music executive claimed Davido promised to give him after performing at a birthday party in Ghana. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after several back and forth over his performance fee, Ubi went as far as begging him to hold on a bit until he could get the cash across before escalating the issue online. He added that the executive later brought up a different…
Being Jude Bellingham’s brother is tough for Jobe, Michael Gray has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Jobe is constantly judged by Jude’s standard nowadays, and the fact that he is also young and talented like Real Madrid midfielder makes many expect a lot from him. Gray added that Jobe is definitely an EPL player in the waiting, and a lot of European will want him really soon. His words, “He’s young, he’s talented and I think he’s harshly dealt with at times because he’s judged alongside…