Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Despite a nine-game winless run that has left MUFC 17th in the Premier League, Solskjaer spoke highly of his former assistant, stressing that Carrick has what it takes to turn the club’s form around. Ole added that even though Michael was the competition for the job after Amorim was sacked, he still found him very suitable for the role. His words, “Michael has what it takes to…
Author: David Folami
The family of late Nollywood actor Francis Duru has warned the public against circulating unauthorised funeral flyers. The family recently issued the warning in an official statement shared on the moviestar’s Instagram page on Sunday. Stressing that the information spreading about his burial arrangements is misleading, they urged Nigerians to disregard flyers containing incorrect details, especially claims about the actor’s state of origin and local government area. The family added that details about Duru’s service of songs and night of tributes would only be released through its official social media channels. It read, “OFFICIAL STATEMENT/DISCLAIMER Kindly disregard all misleading flyers…
Nigeria’s Flamingos booked their place in the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. This comes after the girls secured a 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday night, with Azeezatt Oduntan scoring a late penalty in the 89th minute. The quarter-final contest had been closely fought, with Nigeria creating several opportunities but finding Venezuela goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales a huge stumbling block. The deadlock remained unbroken until the 88th minute, when the referee initially awarded Nigeria a penalty before being invited to the VAR monitor to review the decision. Following the review, the penalty was upheld, and Oduntan…
Former Nollywood actor turned cleric, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, has confirmed his marriage to his fiancée, Pastor Mo Jasmine. He recently made the announcement during a church service, where he invited his new wife onto the altar and introduced her to the congregation. Sharing their love story with his members, Odukoya revealed that he is proud to announce that he has found a suitable partner to share the rest of his life with. His words, “You know, the Bible said it is not good, it said I will find someone suitable. When Adam saw, he said this is the flesh of…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reignited his long-standing feud with Cristiano Ronaldo. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Reflecting on their turbulent time together at Old Trafford, the Dutchman suggested that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been unable to perform at the highest level since he left Juventus. Ten Hag added that Ronaldo’s unwillingness to adapt to the rigorous fitness standards required at the Carrington training ground triggered their fallout. His words, “The players wanted to work for him and looked up to him because he is…
Self-proclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, has expressed grief over the death of her nine-year-old son, Bryan. She recently shared an emotional tribute via her Instagram handle, and fans have been reacting. Stressing that she might never recover from the shock of losing him, Blessing reflected on the pain of losing her child, the promises she had made to him and the memories she would continue to cherish. The influencer added that her son’s kindness, confidence and intelligence left a lasting impression on everyone around him. Her words, “I will keep living in denial, I miss you, bought the iPad I…
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted his surprise after Jude Bellingham finished outside the top ten in the recent Ballon d’Or voting. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Expressing clear frustration over Jude’s final placement before abruptly ending his comments, Mourinho stated that Bellingham should have been higher up the ranking. Jude added that even though he is disappointed that a Madrid player did not win the main prize, Kane is a deserved winner. His words, “Regarding the Ballon d’Or voting, the thing that left me a bit surprised is…
Nollywood actor Yemi Blaq has said that English fluency does not automatically mean academic intelligence. He recently reflected on his upbringing in Ondo town, and fans have been reacting. Emphasizing the intelligence of people who grew up speaking local dialects, Yemi stated that people who aren’t fluent in English have a strong understanding of academic subjects, including science and mathematics. The moviestar added that he knows what he is talking about because he grew up among intelligent dialect-speaking people in Ondo town. Her words, “Ask those with fine spoken English anything about Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, their network would fail…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has admitted that he had a poor game against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Acknowledging that he endured a frustrating evening at the Allianz Arena, Kane stated that he should’ve scored a goal at least with the several half-chances falling his way throughout the match. Addressing the relentless winter fixture pile-up, the Ballon d’Or winner insisted that squad rotation will be non-negotiable if his side are to sustain their silverware push across all fronts. His words, “Today probably…
Former BBNaija housemate Dorathy Bachor has broken her silence following growing speculation about her relationship with popular skitmaker Broda Shaggi. The rumours started after a loved-up video of the pair surfaced online, showing them lying together in bed. Reacting to the speculation, Dorathy expressed frustration over people’s constant interest in her private affairs, insisting that she prefers to mind her business. Her words, “For someone who minds her business, you people really love to poke me. Leave me alone.” Despite the engagement rumours, neither Dorathy nor Broda Shaggi has confirmed that they are engaged. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as…
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has put the club’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea solely on Lisandro Martinez’s shoulders. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Stressing that Martinez is simply not a suitable player for the club, Schmeichel stated that he does not understand how the World Cup winner let Rogers ghost past him for his goal. Linking the shambolic display to Lisandro’s recent outburst, the former goalie suggested that the Argentine has been angling for an exit. His words, “I put this solely on Lisandro Martinez’s shoulders. This is an absolute…
Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have offered him money to support their political parties. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. Announcing that he had already rejected their offers, VDM insisted that Nigerian politicians should know that he can never be compromised. VeryDarkMan added that he turned down their money because he does not want to be influenced by political figures.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged the club to keep moving forward. This comes after a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday left them in danger of slipping into the relegation zone. Stressing that his team actually did better than in previous games, the club legend stated that the players must turn their bright spells into goals to climb clear of trouble. Carrick added that if MUFC had capitalized on the clear chances created at Stamford Bridge, the club would be celebrating a victory at fulltime. His words, “We have got to keep moving forward and…
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has thanked Nigerians 40 days after the death of her husband, Olu Jacobs. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. Thanking her fellow citizens who offered prayers, sent messages and made contributions towards the legendary actor’s funeral, Joke stated that the timely support brought a lot of comfort to her family. Stressing that she does not take the love for granted, the moviestar prayed for God to bless and strengthen those who supported her. Her words, “The 40 days have come and gone, and as we reflect on…
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his players to stop conceding silly goals. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Expressing his frustration after individual defensive lapses proved fatal for the second time in a week, Maresca stated that the silly goals conceded have derailed their flawless start to the Premier League season. Enzo added that the lack of clinical finishing combined with defensive vulnerability cannot keep costing MCFC crucial points. His words, “In this moment we are conceding silly goals that we can avoid and hopefully we can avoid in…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has advised colleagues who care too much about their physical appearance. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. Urging his fellow moviestars to be more than an object of sexual desire, IK stated that actors should prioritise personal development, intelligence and good character instead. He added that celebrities must learn to work on themselves to the extent that their beauty and physical attractiveness would become the least interesting things about them. His words, “Work on yourself to the point where your beauty and good looks are the least…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted that hard truths have been exchanged behind the scenes as the club struggles with an abysmal eight-game winless streak. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Confronting the crisis during his latest interview, Carrick confirmed that frank discussions have taken place across all levels of the club and he can only hope for positive results. Despite the outside noise, the club legend remains optimistic that fortunes can change rapidly on the pitch. His words, “It’s pretty clear. It’s not always rosy and nice conversations between…
Chancellor of Covenant University and popular Nigerian pastor, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged graduates to focus on solving societal problems. He recently gave the advice on Friday during the institution’s 21st convocation ceremony in Ota, Ogun State, where 1,843 students graduated for the 2025/2026 academic session. Stressing that the world needs problem solvers rather than storytellers or entertainers, Oyedepo urged the graduates to discover their purpose and develop their abilities to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. Cautioning them against losing direction, the cleric added that life remains meaningless without a discovered purpose. His words, “The world is not…
Arsenal might need to cut their losses on Viktor Gyokeres if his poor form continues, Micah Richards has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Highlighting the Swedish international’s visible struggles, Micah pointed out a sharp decline in Gyokeres’ core strengths, stressing that the forward looks entirely devoid of belief on the pitch. The former defender added that Viktor has stopped backing himself to score even when he finds himself in great positions on the pitch. His words, “I think one of the major talking points as well is Gyokeres. When…
Veteran music producer Temidayo Joseph, popularly known as Puffy Tee, has expressed concern about the growing emphasis on viral songs and social media popularity. He recently had his say while speaking in during an interview with Saturday Beats, and fans have been reacting. Stressing that some emerging artistes are neglecting songwriting in pursuit of commercial success, the beatmaker advised rising musicians to prioritise originality to truly stand out among the crowd. Puffy Tee concluded by warning that the popularity of viral songs do not guarantee lasting success in the music industry. His words, “Viral songs may not remain popular for…