Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles’ inability to beat DR Congo in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup playoffs final in Rabat, Morocco. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Super Eagles players did not impress with their performances against Congo, and it was obvious that the team failed to control the game throughout 120 minutes. Ekpo added that he just cannot accept the fact that Nigeria won’t be playing at the 2026 World Cup. His words, “It’s difficult for me to believe…
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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about her remarkable journey as a moviestar. She recently revealed that many actors from her generation took a break from acting after the social media era. Speaking during an interview with Naomi Chima, Omotola said that while fame was still tricky in the past, with magazines spreading lies with sensational headlines, social media made it worse with faceless trolls who say anything to dampen your spirit. According to her, she used to enjoy being active on Facebook and her website as she interacted with fans, but all of that changed when…
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that Chelsea is lucky to have a player like Estevao Willian. This comes after the teenager dazzled with a goal in the Selecao’s 2-0 win over Senegal in an international friendly on Saturday. According to him, Estevao’s talent is a surprise at his very young age, and he is one of the reasons why Brazil’s footballing future looks bright. He added that Brazil is extremely lucky to have the youngster, and so is Chelsea. His words, “Estevao has incredible amount of talent. It’s a surprise this level at his age. He’s good at finishing,…
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has refuted reports that Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha was acquitted and cleared of all charges, including sexual offences involving a minor, by the Court of Appeal. He recently described the reports as false and misleading, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, the Attorney-General said that the reports are irresponsible, stating that it is a total distortion of the judicial record that is being circulated to mislead the public. “No such clearance occurred at any stage of the judicial process,” he clarified. According to him,…
England captain Harry Kane has admitted that he wants to win the Ballon d’Or. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, however, he knows that it will be impossible to win the award if he does not win the UCL this season. He added that Haaland also needs to win one of the titles with City to stand a chance. His words, “To be around a name like Pele speaks for itself. Sometimes when you’re in it, it’s hard to process some of the names you’re around or the…
Gospel singer Sunmisola Agbebi has said that her songs are born entirely from divine inspiration. She recently revealed that her music is not driven by talent alone, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview with the press, Sunmisola shared that everything she does with her gospel songs is thanks to her close relationship with God. According to him, whenever she writes a song, she considers it a manifestation of what her Creator has done in her life. “My relationship with God is the foundation of everything I do musically. I don’t see songwriting as just me trying to…
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has apologised to Arsenal after Gabriel Magalhaes limped out of Brazil’s friendly win over Senegal. The Selecao head coach recently said that the defender now faces a painful wait to discover the severity of the injury. According to him, the Arsenal CB had a problem on his adductor during the friendly game, and the medical staff will now have to confirm the extent of his injury. Ancelotti added that he is very sorry to Arsenal football club and their fans for the latest development. His words, “Bad? I don’t know, he had a problem on his…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has said that she doesn’t think Americans want her to run for president. She recently revealed that the U.S. citizens asking her to run for office are not being truthful with themselves. During a live chat about her new book, “The Look,” Michelle said that America is not ready for any woman in the White House. According to her, the last election that saw Donald Trump defeat Kamala Harris was all the proof she needed to know that the country is not prepared to have a female leader. “Well, as we saw in this past…
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has said that he has not spoken to England’s players about any potential records. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his only focus is on the hunger to compete and kick on towards the World Cup, so every other thing is a distraction at this point. Tuchel added that his players are hungry to face Albania and he trusts them to play convincing football. His words, “We didn’t speak a single word about that. We made sure yesterday that we had yesterday the training…
Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy has said that he is proud of his large family. Recall that the veteran actor and his first wife, Nicole, with whom he shares five adult children, divorced after 13 years in 2006. He has since welcomed 3 children from other relationships and 2 more with wife Paige Butcher. Speaking to PEOPLE, Eddie broke down how he ended up with 10 kids, stating that it was not planned at all. According to him, he decided to have ten children because he can afford to take care of all of them, so he does not regret the…
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has said that he does not see the club resigning Scott McTominay. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, because it would be very hard for the club to admit selling him was a mistake, he does not see MUFC trying to bring McTominay back anytime soon. Yorke added that Scott might be open to a return since he’d love the fact that his boyhood club wants him back. His words, “You know they would have to pay some serious money to go and…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has linked up with singer Tiwa Savage amid her marital issues. She recently shared photos and videos with the singer, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she had an enlightening conversation with a true icon, and taking advice from Tiwa Savage was needed because she has walked a path similar to hers. She concluded by praising the “Somebody’s son” crooner for her wisdom, stressing that her thoughtful gift lifted her spirit and put a smile on her face. Her words, “Had an enlightening conversation with a true icon today @tiwasavage. One thing I’ll always…
Former France international Jerome Rothen has said that Kylian Mbappe’s special treatment will cause problems with his team-mates should they hit a poor run of form. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mbappe’s latest injury ahead of France’s final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan did not look real at all, and the Real Madrid star only faked it to avoid what many believe is a meaningless next match. Rothen added that some French players will already be fed up with the preferential treatment, and it’ll only get worse…
Popular TV presenter and Nollywood actress Adedoyin Kukoyi has said that people are always surprised to see her speak English so fluently. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, just because she is a Yoruba presenter, people seem to forget that being an MSc holder boosts her command of the language. Kukoyi added that her case is even more reason why it is very wrong to judge a book by its cover. Her words, “It happens a lot to me, especially, when I am amongst those who are dressed…
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has said that Wirtz is Liverpool’s problem this season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the truth is that Wirtz is currently blocking the club’s best tactical solution because of his hefty £116 million price tag. He added that if Slot can start Ekitike and Isak in the same team, Liverpool will be a bigger threat in the coming weeks. His words, “The problem Liverpool have got is Wirtz. That might cause a little bit of an issue because of the money he…
Nollywood actress Sola Kosoko has said that juggling an acting career alongside other business ventures has been very challenging. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, because acting is already a demanding and time-consuming profession, it automatically makes combining it with the management of other businesses hard. Sola added that it is very easy for her to combine family with work because she has an understanding husband. Her words, “Acting doesn’t leave much room for other ventures. At one point, I had a boutique where I sold clothes, bags,…
Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison has said that the club must make urgent changes to their starting line-up. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, since Salah will be joining up with Egypt for the AFCON, that will be a good time for Slot to try out Ekitike, Isak and Wirtz as an attacking trio in the EPL. Don added that the Reds didn’t spend big money on their new signings just to leave them on the bench. His words, “The uncomfortable conversation will be around the likes of…
Popular Afrobeats singer Spyro has said that he will not go bankrupt even if he stops making music. He recently had his say while speaking on the Adesope Live show, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his financial stability is down to income from corporate events, and his music style, which is suitable for all audiences, secures him bookings from organisations and elites. Spyro added that many people seem to underestimate his wealth due to his humility online and offline. His words, “If I stop making music today, I’m made. A lot of people don’t know that because…
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has lamented that he does not like out being constantly asked about his fitness. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is annoying to keep seeing the media talk about his past injury worries when he has been fit throughout the current campaign. Christensen added that he does not like being tagged injury-prone because no one questioned his fitness before last season. His words, “Before last season, there were hardly any questions about my fitness. But since then, there have been many. Now I’m…
Nollywood veteran actor Sesan Adio, also known as Ojoge, has said that his lack of education affected his life. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he started having spiritual attacks after he was recognised as a brilliant student by a teacher, and the experience eventually forced him to drop out of school. Ojoge added that even though elders in the neighbourhood visited to congratulate his mum for having a brilliant child, it was all fake love. His words, “I was in Primary 2 when one teacher in Primary…