Nothing makes a loss worse than sprinkling in some disrespect. The Dallas Cowboys knew what was at stake when they took the field in Week 16 to host the Seattle Seahawks. It’s the same thing they’ve been trying to avoid for weeks now, considering one more loss would push them out of the playoff picture in the NFC. While the defense did more than their part, and with Ezekiel Elliott carrying the offense whenever given the chance — which began sporadic over the course of the game — the Cowboys fell 21-12 in large part to the poor play of…
Author: David Folami
Angelina Jolie is not keeping her six kids away from their dad, Brad Pitt, on Christmas. Reports claimed that Jolie didn’t allow her kids to spend Christmas with their father this year. “Angie’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the children for the holidays and she’s taking advantage of that,” a source allegedly said. However, it’s possible that Pitt has something planned for him and his kids, but not on Christmas Day. The “Maleficent” star will be the one spending Christmas with her six children. Meanwhile, reports also swirled that Pitt and Jolie are talking about their…
Tiffany Haddish is having the time of her life! The funny lady took to Instagram on Friday to post photos from her fun-filled Thursday night attending Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour concert in Los Angeles. While at the star-studded concert at the Forum in Inglewood, the Girls Trip star had some fun with Hova’s lady love, Beyoncé, who was supporting her main man. Along with the cute snap of the piece ladies, Tiff wrote, “@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping…. But for real she told me to have fun and I DID! #SHEREADY #thelastblackunicorn #beyonce.” Is this a best-friendship…
Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “He was a man who enjoyed helping others; very caring and a good family man. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Also, veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani described the late Oloyede as a gem, a professional to the core. “He was a brother, friend and professional…
Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that the Federal Government is creating scarcity of fuel, so it can fulfil its plan to increase fuel price to N185 per litre. He said “Already, fuel is being sold officially at between N180 and N200 at petrol stations across the country. “It is sad that this Buhari’s APC government had to choose this Christmas and New Year period to ground Nigeria with the fuel scarcity that it deliberately orchestrated. “It is obvious that the president has failed in all ramifications and he needs to do Nigerians a favour by relinquishing the portfolio…
Ike Ekweremadu, has charged the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure transparent and credible primaries, ahead of the 2019 general elections. He blamed the party’s defeat in the 2015 general election on lack of internal democracy that manifested in the imposition of candidates and disregard for the party’s constitution. Ekweremadu delivered a keynote address at the opening of a two-day retreat for the NWC and State Chairmen of the PDP in Abuja. He said: “Another election year is by the corner. The new NWC must ensure that the party does not repeat…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has recovered her missing Iphone. The actress shared the good news on her Instagram yesterday. “Found and Returned! Let me pray for you and raise your faith as we are about to Enter a New year. *Anything you don’t give willingly will Never be taken away from you! *If it leaves you , you will receive it back better, bigger and with more value * You will not be wasteful and complacent with the little the Good lord has given you * Men and Great Favour Will Rise anytime you call. * God’s favor will encompass you, envelope…
“The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai” has reportedly hit the N100 million mark in just a week after its premiere in cinemas. The movie producer Mo’ Abudu revealed this on her Twitter account recently. “We are riding high! All glory to God. Because when God says YES!! Nobody can say No!! We have now hit N100m in 5 days!! “This is another industry record being broken! Incredible. Thank you so much Nigeria, thank you so much Africa! With God all things are truly possible.”
The Peoples democratic party (PDP) in its message issued on Sunday to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas has called this year’s Yuletide as the worst to be celebrated in the nation’s history. Kola Ologbondiyan shared what he felt the current state of the country is during the festive period. He said “Indeed, this is the worst Yuletide ever. There is no way one can sugarcoat the fact that the anguish Nigerians face today is because of the incompetence of the APC Government, which has also amply demonstrated that it does not care about the welfare and happiness of the…
The Presidency has warned against dragging the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the removal of the Chairman of Kano chapter of the APC, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, from office. Malam Garba Shehu, gave the warning recently. “President Buhari would not risk his integrity to support one side against the other in the affairs the APC or any other political party anywhere in the country. “Anybody who knows the president’s principles would not believe any allegation linking Buhari to interference in the election or removal of party leaders across the country. Shehu said that it was ironical that the president would…
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Christians in the State at Christmas. He urged Nigerians to pray for a more speedy and sustainable economic recovery for their country during the yuletide and beyond. According to the Governor, “the task of a nation’s growth and development is an arduous and daunting one that requires divine guidance”. He warned Christians to imbibe the lessons of Christmas by dedicating their lives to the services of humanity and the nation, and strive for religious harmony at all times by sharing love and comfort.
Yemi Osinbajo blasted those causing trouble with fuel scarcity in the country during the Yuletide period describing their acts as shameful. “It’s such a shame that Christmas has been, to some extent, with this sort of discomfort. This is deeply regretted.” “And l know that, despite the resilience and strength of people in Lagos and the Nigerian people, we would see ourselves through this and will enjoy our Christmas and have a great New Year,” Osinbajo said. The Vice President noted that the Federal Government was moving quickly to solve the fuel crisis and reduce the difficulties encountered by Nigerians.…
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has urged Christian faithful to utilize the message of the birth of Jesus Christ by showing love, affection and good neighborliness. “As you are all aware, the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises humility, love and peace even as Jesus personifies selflessness, charity and reconciliation among humanity. “This season therefore, is a period for sober reflection and reaffirmation of moral values as exemplified by Jesus Christ,” Al-Makura said. He asked Christians to be steadfast, modest and exhibit all sense of decorum as they celebrated Christmas. ” You should avoid extravagance and ostentation but be guided…
The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is back with his 2018 prophecies. Some of the prophecies read as follows: “Bread will be scarce in the country, even garri. Some markets will be shut down, and let’s pray against explosion in some markets. “We should also pray so that we don’t lose any Iyaloja or Babaloja. “Iyaloja General should pray against multiple troubles, she should also be watchful of scandals.” “2019: Atiku wants to be president; it’s going to be serious. Only if Atiku consults God very well before he takes the right step, otherwise, Atiku may…
Goodluck Jonathan has begged Nigerians to remain united despite the sufferings currently going on in the country. His message read, “Christmas, the time when Christendom has chosen to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ, is a time of unity and family. We celebrate the union of the divine with humans in Jesus and the fact that God has made room for us to be part of His family. “That being the case, let us exhibit those virtues and unite as one family under God to do good to each other and our nation. “I know of the sufferings our citizens are…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be visiting fuel depots in Lagos asap to monitor the loading of trucks and to ensure steady supply of petrol to designated filling stations. A statement read: “This morning the Vice-President is visiting fuel depots in Lagos to monitor the loading of trucks, and to ensure distribution is going on without a hitch.’’ “It’s such a shame that Christmas has been, to some extent, with this sort of discomfort. This is deeply regretted. “And l know that, despite the resilience and strength of people in Lagos and the Nigerian people, we would see ourselves through this…
Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has advised Nigerians to use the season of Christmas to show love and kindness to one another, particularly the less privileged. He urged Nigerians to use the period to put smile on the faces of people who might not be able to pay them back. “Christmas is a season that explains the exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours, irrespective of status and creed. “Christmas means so much more than just mere merriment. “It is an avenue to extend love to the less-privileged who are disadvantaged in several ways,” Ambode…
Vincent Kompany has said all of Manchester City’s attacking players have developed Sergio Aguero’s appetite for goals. He said: “These guys are just hungry for more. ‘Kun’ [Sergio Aguero] has always been inclined that way but I think everybody else now up front has a feeling of scoring goals, what it means to be the main man. It is something that doesn’t go away. “Everyone is working hard in training, you can tell, to improve whatever they can to score more goals. That helps the team ultimately. We are in a good position with a lot of guys that want…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool have to cope with the pressure of performing week-in, week-out to earn a place in next season’s Champions League. “How can we play football like this, pass like this, attitude, run like this, and then we get this [result]?” he told reporters. “It feels not fair, but it is fair because we made the mistakes. “We are a team, so if one makes a mistake and the other one cannot help, we are responsible. I am responsible, how I said always, and I feel it. But the performance was good and we need to perform…
Jurgen Klopp has said he should not have thrown a water bottle when Liverpool recovered with a 3-3 Premier League draw at Arsenal. “I react sometimes in a bit of a strange way,” Klopp said of his reaction to Firmino’s goal. “I apologised to the people around me straight away. “I threw a bottle on the ground. Nothing serious happened, but still it wasn’t good. “I was not happy in that moment, but I really thought that was at least the minimum of what we deserved. “We of course deserved to win, we had more chances. But to lose three…