Nigerian Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, has come out to celebrate her husband, Pastor Blessed, on his 40th birthday. She recently shared lovely photos of herself and the celebrant, and fans have been reacting. Describing her hubby as her answered prayers and forever gee, Chinwo revealed that loving him is one of the greatest gifts of her life. She concluded by saying that she married a man of strength, grace, wisdom, humility, faith and compassion. Her words, “Happy 40th Birthday to you, Sweet, my answered prayer, and my forever Gee. Pastor Blessed, loving you has been one of the greatest gifts…
Author: David Folami
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has offered a surprisingly candid assessment of his side’s Champions League final victory. He recently claimed that neither the Parisians nor Arsenal truly deserved to win the match, and fans have been reacting. Suggesting that his team did not outclass the EPL champions during the match, Enrique admitted that his players found it incredibly difficult to break down Mikel Arteta’s disciplined setup during the first half. The Spaniard added that the game only became easier for PSG after specific adjustments were made at half-time. His words, “The penalty shootout? We did it the usual way…
Popular aide to music star Davido, Israel DMW, has opened up about the upcoming elections in Nigeria. He recently had his say via his Instagram page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Stressing that elections are won by votes, not social media opinions, Israel declared that he would rather pick a waybill for a friend in Warri than to vote for APC in 2027. The aide added that the current government has clearly failed Nigerians since the last presidential election. His words, “Winning an election in Nigeria isn’t by popular opinions on social media. It is by the highest votes cast…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the board to be very ambitious in the upcoming transfer window. This comes after the Gunners experienced their Champions League final defeat against PSG, and fans have been reacting. Conceding that PSG are clearly the best team in the world, Arteta insisted that the club must act decisively in the transfer market to bridge the gap to Europe’s elite. The Spaniard added that the club needs a busy period of recruitment to build on their domestic success and go one step further on the continent next season. His words, “First of all I will…
Popular Afrobeats singer, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu. This comes following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. Reacting to Nigerians questioning the sincerity of his post because of his perceived closeness to members of the President’s family, Davido simply denied being part of any City Boys group. The artist concluded by maintaining that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu will not stop him from expressing concerns about national issues. His words, “I no dey part of any city boy group. When I called out the government on American media,…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves has blasted Arsenal’s approach in the UCL final. Recall that PSG cemented their status as the new kings of European football after defeating the Gunners in a tense Champions League final to retain their crown. Criticizing Gunners’ game plan throughout the match, the Portuguese international suggested that only one team turned up with the intention of playing attacking football. Neves added that he perceived a lack of ambition from Mikel Arteta’s side throughout the 120 minutes of play. His words, “The emotion is there. It’s the second time that I’ve been the champion of Europe.…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 election in Abia State. A video circulating on social media showed the AAC governorship primary returning officer declaring her the winner of the party’s primary election. Outlining her plans for the state, Ogala said that her administration would focus mainly on the welfare of the people, economic growth and job creation. Doris concluded by pledging improvements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, transparency, accountability and good governance. WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of…
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has thrown his support behind Gabriel Magalhaes and Eberechi Eze. This comes after the duo suffered penalty heartbreak in the club’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Insisting that the pair remain vital to Arsenal’s future success, Rice said that Gabriel and Eze will not be the first or last players to miss a penalty in a crucial final. The England international added that he remains proud of himself and his teammates for delivering an unforgettable season. His words, “Devastated. Missing a penalty in a Champions League final isn’t nice. But we love them. Look,…
Former Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has condemned the normalization of infidelity in marriage. She recently had her say following public accusations and counter-accusations involving Frank Edoho and his ex-wife, Sandra. Quoting the bible, Galatians 6:7 to be precise, Eucharia simply noted that cheating is an intentional choice that carries deliberate consequences. The moviestar concluded by warning that it is impossible to shift blame to anyone else for infidelity. Her words, “You made a conscious decision. Be prepared to take responsibility for the consequences.” WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the…
PSG captain Marquinhos has said that it feels great to win the UCL in back-to-back seasons. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Highlighting the shift in mentality required to stay at the top, the Brazilian defender hailed the mental strength of the players to make it happen twice in a row. Neves added that joining the project in Paris is the best footballing decision he has ever made. His words, “These are different emotions, back to back. We showed that we really wanted it since the first day of this season.…
Popular Nollywood producer Lancelot Imasuen has shared how he gave the late Alex Ekubo his first role in the industry. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Describing Ekubo’s demise as devastating and unbelievable, Lancelot revealed that he cast the deceased while he was still in school because he was close to his father. The filmmaker added that Alex’s dad went as far as offering his home for filming whenever he was on set. His words, “That was how I gave him his first movie role, the one that ushered him into…
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has said that he will be supporting Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Admitting that he wants Germany team-mate Kai Havertz to lift the trophy again, Kimmich noted that success at club level could benefit the national team ahead of the World Cup. The German, however, made it clear that his support is not motivated by resentment towards PSG. His words, “I wish Kai success so that he can join us after success. Such a title brings…
Veteran Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke has said that discipline, professionalism and consistency remain key to sustaining a successful career in the Nigerian film industry. She recently had her say during an interview with Saturday Beats, and fans have been reacting. Addressing perceptions about younger actors, Ronke admitted that not all young actors are distracted by social media as is often suggested. The moviestar added that actors like Timini Eguson deserve praise for staying committed to their craft. Her words, “It’s not all of them. Most of them are serious. If you are doing something and you are not serious about…
Former MUFC player Eric Djemba-Djemba has revealed which midfielder Manchester United should sign first this summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Speaking amid the Red Devils’ immediate need for midfield reinforcements, Djemba-Djemba stated that Fede Valverde and Carlos Baleba would be top of his list once the transfer window opens. Eric, however, added that he would have loved to watch Caemiro play at Old Trafford for one more season. His words, “Manchester United is a big team and they want to win trophies, they want to come up again, to…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared why he decided to take a second wife. Recall that he drew widespread criticism on the internet a few years ago when he publicly introduced his second wife, Judith, and her son. Speaking on a recent episode of “The Honest Bunch Podcast,” Yul stressed that decisions do not happen in isolation, so he is unbothered by the online and offline criticism. Edochie further emphasized how certain life events influence major decisions, triggering outsiders to pass judgment without knowing the full context. His words, “Some things happen that make people act in ways others don’t…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti has said that a major incident inside the dressing room led to Xabi Alonso’s shock dismissal. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Criticizing the current players and their lacklustre performances this season, Guti stated that the team presently lacks the required balance, identity and collective strength to win the biggest trophies. The Spaniard added that only a significant division must’ve pushed Florentino Perez to abandon a major project so quickly. His words, “Something very serious happened for Alonso to leave like that. Xabi was not a…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olaiya Igwe has said that he once disliked his tribal marks. He recently had his say while speaking about culture and tradition across Nigeria, and fans have been reacting. Admitting that he wanted tribal marks as a child because he considered them attractive, Olaiya questioned the relevance of tribal marks in modern society, stressing that advancements in technology have changed how people identify family ties. The moviestar added that he was raised in a polygamous home where tradition required only the first child of each wife to bear tribal marks. His words, “In my family, my dad…
Nottingham Forest forward Morgan Gibbs-White has been urged to chase a dream at the club. Jack Colback recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that it is a dream money cannot buy, Colback said that the England international can go on to become an all-time great at the City Ground. Jack added that Gibbs-White’s biggest attribute as a footballer will always be his intense work rate. His words, “Morgan was one of them when he came in, within a few days of training I thought he’s really special. He’s probably one of…
Veteran Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has accused some cinemas of frustrating the screening of her film “Efunroye: The Unicorn.” She recently had her say via a viral clip, and fans have been reacting. Lamenting that some Nigerian cinemas are giving her movie late night and mid-day screening times instead of more suitable daytime slots, Faithia shared that the decision is seriously affecting audience turnout. The moviestar added that the situation has also ruined planned cinema appearances by members of the cast. Her words, “Some cinemas are not even giving me time at all. By the time they give me stupid…
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that facing Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool was a nightmare for him. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. In an interview with Oasis musician Noel Gallagher on the club’s website, Pep stated that he had nothing but respect for his German counterpart when they were going head-to-head in the EPL. Guardiola added that he plans to meet up with Klopp now that they’ve both moved on from management. His words, “For the quality of the opponent we faced, we faced a lot but Liverpool was…