APC’s Vice Presidential candidate, Yemi Osinbajo has begged Nigerians to ignore the electoral promises of other Nigerian political parties, saying they were far from the truth. He pleaded with the masses to focus on using their votes on President Muhammadu Buhari, because, “Even the enemies of President Muhammadu Buhari know that he is not corrupt.” “It is not that we don’t have budgetary allocations for all projects, but the problem we have is corruption. “If you look at our budgets in the last ten years, the government had made provisions for them. For instance, Lagos/Ibadan road and Lagos/Kano railway projects…
Author: David Folami
Days back, Femi Otedola used up an entire 24 hours on spending time with his amazing mother and then noted that he still thinks he is a “mummy’s boy!” He put up a photo of himself cuddled up to his mum at her home in Epe saying: “Spent Monday with my dear mother. She is the most important thing before I start my wek! Still Mummya’s boy” Its great to see how seriously Otedola takes family.
Wayne Rooney who has aided the revival of one of Major League Soccer’s main superpowers when he joined D.C. United last year, has basted he has the quality to compete in the Premier League. He said the skills in his locker are still good enough to compete against some of the world’s best players. His words, “If I’m being honest, quality wise I can still play in the Premier League. I know that, I’ve always been a confident person, so I have high expectations of myself,” said Rooney. “I came here expecting to do well, I think there was a…
The Chairman of the Atiku-Obi Presidential Campaign Council in Anambra State, Mr Oseloka Obaze, has said Atiku as Nigeria’s president will boost the opportunity of the South-East to produce a Nigerian President. He also talked about how Peter Obi would be in charge of the economy if PDP wins and that how that would mean our economy was going to be in reliable hands. His words, “Any vote for Atiku is also a vote for Peter Obi, who will be saddled with the responsibility of managing the country’s economy.” Atiku has executive democratic and political experience, just like Obi who…
Controversial feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has in a recent interview spoken on social media, Donald Trump and feminism. She said that the key thing we needed in our generation is critical thinking. Her words, “One of the things I find most concerning is that I think critical thinking is imperial. I think that we have to be very careful that we don’t lose sight of how important it is to think critically. I sometimes worry that technology means that we lose sight of empathy. And this evening I talked about how social media can sometimes make us forget that there’s…
Fabinho has said in an interview with ESPN that Liverpool have to proffer “solutions” to breaking down teams that are very defensive after their recent poor form. Liverpool’s fight for the Premier League title has been hit by consecutive draws, with reigning champions Manchester City now just three points behind. His words, “We have confidence,” the Brazil international said. “We enjoyed a brilliant December, which was almost perfect, but now we have had this dip. “It is difficult to explain why this has happened. I believe that now teams who play against us sit very deep. We need to do…
Muhammadu Buhari has praised Sweden for its humanitarian assistance to victims of terrorists in Nigeria. Speaking during a goodbye visit to the State House by the outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Inger Ultvedt, Buhari said Nigeria can now say good things about the popular humanitarian spirit of the Swedes, aiding the poor and helping displaced Nigerian communities to forge ahead with their lives. His words, “You are well-known for helping the poor. You should extend our gratitude to your country for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in helping the victims of insurgency in their moment of suffering.” President Buhari also…
Unai Emery needs another “two or three windows in which to get the players he wants”, Ray Parlour has said, with it far too early for Arsenal supporters to be blasting him. The Spanish coach has experienced a mixed debut campaign in English football. Parlour said, “Arsenal are where they are meant to be at the moment. They’re not at the same level as Liverpool, Man City or even Spurs. “You’ve got to give this guy a chance, he needs to be backed by the club. “You can’t sack the manager already and Arsenal are not that sort of club…
Former British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, recently shared what he truly wishes for Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo. He ensured the timing of the wish was right as he revealed it on the actor’s birthday, which was yesterday, and its one no one expected. Jon Benjamin said that the recently-married actor will be Ghana’s president in about a decade. His words, “A very happy birthday to my friend @johndumelo1.I hope this message is enough to score me an invitation to his inauguration as President in a decade or so.” John Dumelo clocked 35 on the 3rd of February 2019.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is not happy with President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement by 71 retired Generals, knowing the insecurity experienced in Nigeria right now since the President resumed power 4 years ago, no general that deserves his rank would endorse his decision to go for four more years. PDP spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said it was a pity that the said Generals are not saying anything while officers and men of military agencies are being mudrered by terrorists and gangsters in some parts of the country. His words, We consider this endorsement as names dropping, just to create an aura…
Liverpool did not need to spend more in the January transfer window, says Emile Heskey. He spent huge over the summer of 2018, with the likes of Fabinho, Alisson, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri coming into Anfield. They had also splashed £75 million ($98m) in Virgil van Dijk during the previous window, with Jurgen Klopp also doing his bit to tackle areas of weakness in his team. His words, “I think they’ve got what they need. “Liverpool need to work with what they’ve got and have confidence in all the players that need to come in when someone else is…
Rihanna’s brother, Rorrey Fenty was detained recently for allegedly assaulting a male and a female in just 24 hours, in Barbados. The alleged event took place on the 20th of January according to reports from Barbados Today, when Rorrey Fenty allegedly physically bruised Lee-Ann Lingo on the M.V. Dream Chaser, a party boat. That very day, Rorrey was also accused of assaulting another individual, named Andrew Thornton, who reports say Rorrey harmed on that very day as well. Rihanna’s brother was in court days back but pleaded not guilty. He got freed after a $1,000 bail was paid but he…
Vice Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi recently visited several markets in Lagos to seek support for the Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, whom he hailed as having the essential credentials to tackle the nation’s economic state if voted in Feb. Obi also blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government over the Nigeria’s increasing debt profile that he said the current government had accumulated in the last three years. He said APC had reduced the nation into an owing one as we are presently financing the various debts of up to 60 per cent of the country’s budget. His words, “We…
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has said the club has total faith in Pep Guardiola’s dynamic tactical set ups after the club’s 3-1 win over Arsenal. His words, “During the season we have tried many different things,” Bernardo told reporters. “We adapt to the way the other teams play. “We try to attack the best way we think we can do, when they play four in the back, five in the back, when they play with four midfielders, three midfielders, one attacker, two attackers. “So [against Arsenal] it was a good performance. We are happy with the tactics because it…
It is now pretty clear what really happened between Bow Wow and his on-and-off beau, Kyomi Leslie sometime yesterday. The rapper was recently arrested because of physical assaults on Leslie but his mugshot instead showed him with several marks on his face while his girlfriend still looked fresh. Reports have said Bow Wow and his girl got involved in a heated argument after she realized that he planned to attend the Superbowl in Atlanta and he did not intend to take her along. According to a Bow Wow rep, Leslie was the troublesome one who worsened the situation and bashed…
Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his stance to ensure the battle against corruption one of the key programmes of his administration still remained and vowed to not stop fighting in his second tenure if given another chance. His words, “I will pursue and will continue to pursue as I seek the mandate of Nigerians for a second term. “The fight against corruption is very crucial in our national development. This is why I have often said – if we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.” “Corruption has negatively affected our political, economic and social life. Those opposed to…
Maurizio Sarri has said he needs sometime to ensure his ‘Sarri-ball’ philosophy is understood by his players, according to Ashley Cole. His words, “I don’t think he’s under pressure just yet. He’s come into a team and tried to put his philosophy there. I think it is down to the players as well, they’ve got to react and understand how he wants them to play. “I watched ‘Sarri-ball’ at Napoli when I was in Italy and the football they played from the back with the goalkeeper was amazing. Now, all the players have got to get on board with that.…
Nollywood legend, Emeka Ike is dating again. He and his kids were seen enjoying a dinner date alongside his new lover days back. He then flaunted photos of the date on his page with words that hinted it was a celebration of his boo’s birthday, whose Instagram handle was also identified as @Yolandacurvysupermodel17. The woman has also said that she is about to marry the actor She was asked what was going on between herself and the Nollywood star and she replied that he is the love of her life. Sharing her the photo with the world, Emeka Ike wrote,…
Lil Wayne lost it days back just before the Super Bowl when he played Sports Illustrated’s pre-game celebration. An indoor football pitch became a club setting by Talent Resources Sports, and Lil Wayne flew on stage to give those present a wonderful performance early in the morning. Some of the guests at the VIP section that surrounded the rapper onstage were Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.AM and Taboo. Swimsuit models were also present at the location. Snoop Dogg was responsible for opening the show, and guests included legendary college coach, Urban Meyer and other VIPs. The party celebrated Sports Illustrated’s return…
Dr Oby Ezekwesili, former presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, has refuted reports that her presidential ambition was a plan to secure a ministerial position. Her words, “One of the laughable moments of the past week was hearing allegations that my presidential candidacy was a scheme to negotiate for a ministerial role. “This is the height of political comedy, I must say, and a plot by desperate politicians to slander my integrity and reputation in the country. “Since I resigned as a cabinet minister in 2007, it is known that I have declined offers by different governments…