I escaped a double suicide bombing during a visit to Iraq three years ago, Pope Francis has said. He recently revealed that the attempts on his life were foiled by British intelligence and Iraqi police, and the world has been reacting. According to him, after landing in Baghdad in March 2021, he was told an event at which he was set to appear was being targeted by two suicide bombers, but both attackers were subsequently intercepted and killed eventually. Pope added that the suicide bombers were a woman who was strapped with explosives and a young man. His words, “A…
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Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has come out to say that Raphinha is one of the best players in La Liga. This is coming ahead of their crunch top of the table clash, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Atletico Madrid would be facing a Barcelona that is playing very well at the moment, and their young players are the reason their style of football has been so energetic. Simeone added that Raphinha has been very brave this season, and he is one of the standout players in the league thus far. His words, “We’re facing a team…
Popular singer, Tems has come out to say that she is not the biggest fan of smartphones. She recently had her say during an interview, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she always looks for any reason to leave her phone behind because she’d rather live in the moment and enjoy the several experiences life throws at her. Tems added that her management and her family are responsible for keeping her grounded from time to time. Her words, “I don’t like my smartphone anyway. I prefer to live in the world and have experiences. If I have even…
Ex-Manchester United midfielder, Donny van de Beek has come out to open up on his personal doubts after being exiled under Erik ten Hag. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he underwhelmed during loan spells at Eintracht Frankfurt because having to play in Germany while his partner remained in England was not a pleasant experience. Donny added that when a footballer plays so little, he will always end up losing confidence. His words, “I came from so far away, needed rhythm and a series of matches, but that…
Popular singer, Mr Eazi has come out to slam calls for Apple Music to investigate music streams coming from Nigeria due to stream farming. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. An X user wrote, “DEAR @APPLEMUSIC, YOU REALLY NEED TO INVESTIGATE THE STREAMS COMING FROM NIGERIA. THERE IS A LOT OF STREAMS FARMING CURRENTLY GOING ON!” Reacting, Eazi wrote, “There is nothing like streaming farming in Nigeria Please! No need for investigations we are a vibrant music consuming people hence the numbers you see! #BuyNigeria” WOW.
Barcelona goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has come out to open up on his delayed debut with Hansi Flick’s side. He recently had his say after coming out of retirement to join the Catalan side, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he really doesn’t know when he’ll finally make his Barcelona debut, but he now feels physically and mentally to play for the club. Szczesny added that he agrees with being on the bench thus far, and he fully understands the manager’s decision. His words, “When will I make my debut? I don’t know. I said from the beginning, I…
Senator Bernie Sanders has come out to blast Jeff Bezos for dining with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago while Amazon workers went on strike across multiple U.S. locations. He recently had his say via his social media page, and the world has been reacting. According to him, Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez deserve to be dragged for their Wednesday night double date with Trump and Melania because the Amazon founder is clearly engaging in illegal union-busting with his company workers. He added that Amazon must comply with labor laws and negotiate a fair contract with the Teamsters union. WOW. Jeffrey…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to reveal when the club expects the verdict in the high-profile case over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he does not know for sure when the final verdict will be revealed, he expects it to happen during the winter or between February and March. Pep added that he is aware people are expecting the forthcoming result, but he does not know what to expect. His words, “I don’t know. It’s…
Popular rapper, Fat Joe has come out to react to the recent domestic drama between Papoose and his wife, Remy Ma. He recently had his say while speaking on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very disappointed at the couple’s public rift, and the reason he cannot even reconcile both of them is because he doesn’t like to meddle in the affairs of married people. Fat Joe added that nobody comes to his house to talk to him or his wife when they have marital problems. His words, “It’s a…
Argentina forward, Angel Di Maria has come out to admit that playing with Lionel Messi is the best thing that happened in his career. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, creating a friendship with Messi over the years has been a beautiful experience, and the little genius is simply phenomenal on and off the pitch. Di Maria added that he once thanked Lionel for letting him enjoy playing football alongside him. His words, “Playing with Messi was the best thing that happened to me in my career. It’s…
Popular singer, Timi Dakolo has come out to react after a revelation he shared about his wife sparked mixed reactions. Recall that Timi said Busola Dakolo used to be embarrassed when they were dating as he picked her with the branded Picanto he won on Nigerian Idol. Reacting, an X user wrote, “‘I suffer for this girl hand’ is not a flex. Why do Nigerian men paint love as suffering? Who has bewitched you people? Everything about this story is unrequited love. Man was working so hard to get her to be with him even though she was embarrassed by…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has come out to break his silence on Mykhailo Mudryk after the forward’s positive drugs test. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the entire club is very upset at the doping news, but they will do everything possible to support the player during his trying time. Enzo added that he believes Mudryk will return to football eventually, but he cannot say when at the moment. His words, “We are all upset, sad and we are there to support Mykhailo. I spoke with him days…
Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke has come out to say that the date assigned for the singer’s arraignment is January 15, 2025. He recently revealed that he wonders why the police have refused to grant him bail three weeks after he was re-arrested and detained. According to him, Speed has been in detention for three weeks straight, and the date given for his arraignment implies that he will be spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in the IRT detention centre in Abuja. He added that the police have the power to grant the singer administrative bail, but they have…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has come out to provide an update on injury-ravaged midfielder, Mason Mount. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, both Garnacho and Rashford are currently training, and he will keep insisting that MUFC is a better team with the 2 players around. Amorim added that Mount will be unavailable vs Spurs because he is injured at the moment. On Garnacho and Rashford, “They are training, so we will see. We have one more training [session], like I said in the press conference, they are…
The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi has come out to express sadness over the stampede that occurred at a children’s funfair organized by his ex-wife, Queen Naomi Ogunseyi, at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Ooni of Ife shares in the grief and pains that has engulfed the affected families, and he prays that God will grant them fortitude to bear their tragic loss. He added…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has come out to admit that the club might need to address the loss of Mykhailo Mudryk to a doping suspension in the January transfer window. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Chelsea have three important Premier League fixtures to focus on before January, so they have to decide whether to rely on youngsters or look to the transfer market for a replacement. Enzo added that Tyrique George will get minutes henceforth, and he’ll do his best to improve the player. His words, “We…
Grammy award-winning singer, Adele is the currently subject of a plagiarism case. A local musician in Brazil has accused her of copying works from his 1995 album, and fans have been reacting. A 2015 song by Adele could be pulled from streaming services globally after a Brazilian judge, Judge Vitctor Torres ordered the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony and Universal to halt immediately and globally, from using, reproducing, editing, distributing or commercialising the song ‘Million Years Ago’, by any modality, means, physical or digital support, streaming or sharing platform. According to Brazilian composer, Toninho Geraes, ‘Million Years Ago’ plagiarised the music…
Bayern Munich midfielder, Jamal Musiala has come out to reveal his admiration for Lionel Messi. He recently revealed that Barcelona were his favourite team growing up, and fans have been reacting. According to him, watching Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets in midfield while growing up was fascinating, and they were always his reference for anything football. Musiala added that he watched Barcelona matches over and over again, and he always wore a Messi jersey. His words, “FC Barcelona was my favourite team and because of that they were always my reference. The midfield with Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets fascinated me. I…
Popular entertainer, Charly Boy has come out to warn that if Dele Farotimi is not granted bail today, certain information about Are Afe Babalola will be released. Recall that Farotimi was arraigned on December 4 for allegedly publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” where he alleged that Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements in the Supreme Court. Dele has since pleaded not guilty to all the sixteen count charges and was then remanded in prison custody and has been in prison since then. Reacting, Charly revealed that he is tired of the nonsense happening in the…
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford has come out to say that he is willing to leave the club. He recently had his say amid talk that the club is ready to sell him in January, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes he is now ready for a new challenge as a footballer, and because he has seen how poorly certain MUFC exits have been handled in the past, he intends to control his own narrative until he leaves. Rashford added that he is halfway through his career right now, so he has not even hit his…