Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent has spoken of a “new challenge” for his client “should Cristiano leave Real Madrid,” amid burgeoning reports that Juventus are closing in on a deal. “If he leaves, it will be a new challenge for him,” Mendes said. “Should Cristiano leave Real Madrid he will be eternally grateful to the club, to the president, to the entire front office, the medical team and all the staff, without exception, as well as all the fans all around the world.” Mendes’ statement is not confirmation that a move is in the cards, as he and Ronaldo have pushed for…
Author: David Folami
Naby Keita’s first training session with his new Liverpool teammates this week may have been a bit of an eye-opener. The first day back sees Liverpool’s players undergo various fitness assessments and tests of endurance. Much is made of the lactate test in particular, essentially a “last man standing” trial of stamina. Players run laps of the training field until they can no longer do so. Being an extremely fit lad, Keita will have expected to fare well in these tests, and as a new boy he would have been keen to make an impression. Yet he was left trailing…
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo on Thursday reiterated the commitment of his administration to bridge the housing gap in the state. He explained that his administration was happy to start the project because easy access to affordable housing was one of the cardinal programmes for the good of the people. “I want to assure you all that our government will not depart from this noble path, but with renewed vigour and commitment we will pursue our housing programmes to its logical conclusion. “We are not oblivious of the staggering statistics of housing deficit in Nigeria and in our state which…
Babatunde Fashola has appealed to Nigerian homeowners to review the method of charging rent for their properties to help low-income earners cope with housing demands. Speaking on the theme “Innovative Housing Finance Model as a Catalyst for Home Ownership”, the former Lagos State governor said most low-income working class Nigerians don’t receive their salaries in advance, but in arrears. He said, “If you ask me to go and bring in advance one year’s rent from what I’m going to earn monthly in arrears, how feasible is that? “Even my salary as a minister is paid at the end of every…
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has urged the media and party members to support his successor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Odigie-Oyegun maintained that the APC was a party of change and that members should operate accordingly. “I want to thank you for supporting the APC and the National Working Committee (NWC). l will like to ask you to give the same support to the party’s new national chairman, my successor, Adams Oshiomhole. “Also, l will call on party members to give him all the necessary support as the national chairman of the party,” he said. Odigie-Oyegun, who was elected national chairman in 2014,…
Muhammadu Buhari is worried that he’s been accused of being behind the killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen across the country. Buhari said: “When some (people), for clearly political purposes, attempt to suggest that this government is doing nothing about the killings and that I, being Fulani, must be encouraging these satanic acts, it seems to me that there is no limit to the evil in the minds of these men.” Continuing, he said: “Otherwise, how can anyone in their right minds suggest that I, as an elected President even with substantial votes in the affected areas, will for any reason…
Dr Maikanti Baru has said the corporation will remain globally competitive. Baru, who described his two years in the saddle as “exciting”, said since he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari, he had enjoyed a great level of support from all staff in moving the corporation forward. ”Going forward, our priority will be to remain globally competitive. ”In pursuing this, we will ensure the gradual transition of NNPC from an integrated oil and gas company to an energy company. “‘We will also review our business models to reflect current operations reality with improved profitability, transparency and accountability as the cornerstone,”…
Yakubu Dogara has said only by enthroning justice and equity that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be able to silence voices of dissent and opposition. He noted that although there was no perfect human endeavor, the APC lawmakers only expect justice which is indivisible and universal. “In every family whether it is a nuclear, extended or an organisation there is bound to be problem and that is because we human that are running those institutions are not perfect ourselves. So we don’t expect perfection in from any quarters,” Dogara said. “Our only expectation is the issue of justice…
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, believes one of the biggest problems with Nigerian politics is the lack of an ideological identity of its political parties. When asked why party loyalty did not stop him from making such a move to another party, he said parties are just a means to getting people into elective offices. He said, “The problem is that none of these political parties is ideologically-based. Political parties in Nigeria are mere vehicles, conveyor belts that convey people to various elective offices.” Since 2003, the governor has defected to the Democratic People’s Party (DPP), returned to the ANPP,…
Adams Oshiomhole has said he won’t lose sleep if the leader of the Reformed All Progressive Congress, R-APC, isn’t happy with the party. He said that neither Galadima nor the R-APC is an issue to worry over. “There is no breakup in our party, if one Galadima is not happy, that is fine. He has a right no to be happy. “If he chooses to call himself whatever he wants to call himself, that is not the issue. I will not lose my sleep over that. We know those who are in the system. Those who are seeking breakup that…
Uche Secondus has mocked the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the party has broken into two. Secondus said: “APC is broken into two. Can you ask Fayemi under which of the factions is he contesting? Because the broom has scattered, the broom has broken.” There are reports in the media that former President Olusgeun Obasanjo and a group of ex-Generals have come together to unseat President Buhari in 2019.play President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo exchanging pleasantries at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, before OBJ later withdrew his support for the incumbent administration. (Bayo Omoboriowo) Secondus…
Bolaji Abdullahi has said there is no faction in the ruling party. Some aggrieved members of the APC had announced their exit from the ruling party and a new faction, the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC). But, in a statement made available to Pulse on Thursday, July 5, 2018, the APC spokesman noted that party is currently investigating the identity of those who “attempted to create the impression that our APC is factionalised”. He maintained that the ruling party would continue peace talks with members of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) bloc within the party. “The All Progressives Congress…
D’banj for the first time has come out to thank everyone for their support as he mourns over the untimely death of his son. The singer made this known on his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. According to the singer, his family is amazed at the supported being demonstrated to them. “We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of support to us during this period. On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demonstration and love and care from both near and far. May God bless you…
Even with a seemingly sincere apology last year for self-admitted “catty shit,” it’s clear that Azealia Banks doesn’t really like Nicki Minaj (or Cardi B for that matter). While Nicki was on Instagram creating a buzz for her “Bed” music video earlier today (July 5), the mermaid theme struck a nerve with Banks, who has long fancied the aquatics dating back to her debut project, 2012’s Fantasea. “Chicken of the sea sis,” Banks captioned under Mermaid Nicki’s photo. “Stay in your own lane. @nickiminaj lol you running out of ideas girl.” As confused and disappointing Azealia supporters pleaded for her…
Few things are more mind blowing than discovering an uncanny celebrity doppelgänger, and social media users tend to freak out when they find one. Whether it’s Beyoncé’s twin or a Taylor Swift’s lookalike, the internet loves a good #twinning situation, and who can blame them? The latest famous face to have an uncanny secret twin is none other than Rihanna, and the resemblance is REAL people. Renee Kujur is a model from Chhattisgarh, India, and she’s been told she bears a striking resemblance to the Fenty Beauty queen for years. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Kujur revealed that…
In June, Kim Kardashian returned to Paris for the first time since her 2016 robbery. But despite the reality TV star appearing to move on from her terrifying ordeal, the 37-year-old admits to now taking extreme precautions when it comes to her safety. Writing for website Wealthsimple, Kim revealed that she has a team of security “on every edge” of her property, despite living in a gated community. “It’s just what I have to do to make me feel safe or make me able to sleep at night. And I think that had to happen after what happened in Paris,”…
Even Bey and Jay need a break sometimes. After their show in Poland, where Beyoncé found herself stuck on stage, the Carters took a well-deserved mini-vacation with their oldest daughter, Blue Ivy. Bey took to Instagram to flaunt her off-duty style in a flowy orange floral dress and Ritch Erani PVC heels. She posted a photo and a video of her and husband Jay-Z relaxing and smiling on stone steps, with her shoes and a beer thrown to the side. She then showed off her view of the water from a boat with smile-y family photo of her, Jay, and…
Annie Idibia wants everyone to know that her husband, 2Face Idibia is the real in her life and every other man she has ever dated were just distractions. “If had another opportunity to be with another man order than Idibia who would it be,” a follower asked. Well, Annie’s answer wasn’t surprising as she told the follower about 2Face’s position in her heart. “No one…that’s the only man I have loved all my life…everyone was just a distraction,” she replied. Observers and lovers of the Idibias know how in love these guys are with each other and we’ve also come…
Genevieve Nnaji had ‘lots of alcohol’ to drink and ‘organic food’ to eat on her first visit to the Afrikan Shrine. The actress had visited the Afrikan Shrine on the invitation of Yeni Kuti – Femi Kuti’s elder sister – to meet French President, Emmanuel Macron, who was in the country. In a recent chat, Genevieve noted that she had enough booze – which translates to alcohol – and enough organic food courtesy Yeni when she visited the Afrikan Shrine. “It’s my first time and I have made this what I wanted it to be which is fun, we eat…
Chris Brown has been arrested by cops after his concert in Florida. According to reports, the award-winning singer hopped off the stage and into a police cruiser after performing at a show at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach Thursday, July 5, 2018, It is reported that several officers were waiting in the wings and when Chris wrapped up the show, he was arrested. Sources close to TMZ say Brown was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of a nearby county. It’s currently unclear what the warrant was for. Chris Brown over the last few months has been…