Manchester United legend Gary Neville has urged the club to sign a new goalkeeper before the transfer window shuts. He recently revealed that the club needs a new goalie with a big personality. Speaking on Sky Sports, he shared that the team needs a strong personality in goal to steady the squad. According to, the lack of a commanding No.1 is clearly undermining Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team, so the club must work towards fixing the problem as soon as possible. He stated that the goalkeeping department has become a glaring issue that can no longer be…
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Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that he cannot remember the last time he auditioned for a role in Nollywood. He recently questioned the need for auditions for major film roles when producers should already have a clear vision of their cast. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle revealed that Hollywood writers and producers already have an idea of their preferred cast while putting the script together. According to him, international filmmakers go as far as making a list of preferred actors and substitute actors while working on the script, in case their first choice is occupied with…
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has blasted the club for being happy with their performance despite losing to Arsenal in their Premier League opener. He recently revealed that the expectation at the club is so low that MUFC looked comfortable with the defeat. Speaking to the press, while he believes the new signings have improved the team, he is still worried about how low the standards have dropped in recent years. According to him, however, he expects results to improve after the defeat at Old Trafford because it is always difficult against the Gunners “Overall, I think the game was…
Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, has come out to say that her recent pregnancy journey was scary. After welcoming her 2nd child in July, Wasila has revealed that life as a pregnant woman was filled with health challenges and multiple emergency hospital visits. Speaking via her Instagram page, she opened up about the struggles she faced while carrying her baby, sharing that it was not a healthy period for her. According to her, she battled severe low blood pressure throughout the pregnancy, and the condition even made her collapse on a movie set at some point.…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has said that the club needs to sign more players. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is currently playing in one of the smallest squads he has ever been a part of, and he hopes more new faces will show up before the transfer window shuts. Kane added that swift decisions must be taken by Bayern’s board of directors to improve the squad as soon as possible. His words, “It’s probably one of the smallest squads I’ve ever played in. There’s still…
Popular American-Jamaican singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in Florida. The sentencing happened after a $1m wire fraud scheme that also implicated his mother, and fans have been reacting. Recall that the “Beautiful Girls” crooner was convicted in March for using falsified wire receipts to obtain luxury cars, watches, and other items. His mum, Janice Turner, was handed a 5-year jail term with probation in July. Sean Kingston and Janice were first arrested in May 2024 after a SWAT raid on their South Florida home. According to prosecutors, Sean lured sellers of…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said that Campbell stopped talking to him after a heated game between MUFC and Arsenal. He recently revealed that Campbell gave him the cold shoulder for months after a very intense match between both clubs back in the 2000s. Recall that Manchester United beat the Gunners during a 2004-05 clash, ending their opponents “invincible” streak as Rooney won a contentious penalty which Ruud van Nistelrooy converted before getting on the scoresheet himself in the 93rd minute to cap a 2-0 victory. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the former England captain said that Campbell…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that his children are his main priority right now. He recently revealed that his family is his main focus at this point in his life, especially now that his kids are much older. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle shared that as a father with a 19 year old daughter and a 17 year old son, being present for them is of utmost importance right now. According to him, he wants to be steadily available for his children to teach them life lessons and help them make better decisions that will positively…
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has come out to compare Nick Woltemade to Lionel Messi. He recently had his say as the Bundesliga champions push to sign the Stuttgart striker despite strong resistance. According to him, Woltemade is a footballer who can do a lot of things on the ball, and his unpredictability makes him very appealing to his several suitors home and abroad. Neuer added that he sees Bayern Munich bringing in a new player before the summer transfer window closes. His words, “He’s a very good player, who’s also Woltemessi. The German striker is someone who can do…
Nollywood actress Peju Johnson has refuted the popular notion that women support one another in the Nigerian film industry. Peju recently revealed that she confirmed that it was only a mere saying on a movie set. Speaking during an interview on Oyinmomo TV, she shared that after shooting about 5 scenes on a movie project, and showing up the next day to continue shooting, a female producer suddenly stormed the set and ordered her removal from the production. Maintaining that she had no beef with the woman before that day, Peju explained that the producer instructed the director to get…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has come out to say that it feels good to win the German Super Cup. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he appreciates his teammates for stepping up when it mattered the most, and he expects Bayern Munich players to remain locked in ahead of the new Bundesliga season. Kane added that the team moved the ball seamlessly and defended as a unit to add another trophy to the club’s cabinet. His words, “Here we are, first one of the season. Oh, it…
Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze has come out to debunk reports that his daughter has been the only one taking care of him after he allegedly suffered a stroke. He recently refuted the allegations, and fans have been reacting. According to him, as opposed to the reports, he doesn’t have 3 sons who are currently ignoring him, and the person who started the rumour has been reported to the police for failing to verify before posting. He added that it took a lot for him to build his name from the scratch, so he won’t let anyone tarnish his reputation for…
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has asked the club to resolve Alexander Isak’s situation as quickly as possible. He recently backed the right of Newcastle supporters to boo the wantaway striker, and fans have been reacting. Speaking to the press, Howe revealed that the fact that Isak is in the news all the time is a major distraction for the team that needs to end. According to him, while he appreciates the mentality of his players to shut out the distraction and focus on the performance on the pitch, the situation cannot be allowed to linger. “It’s a difficult one…
Fresh FM, Ibadan, owned by Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele, has confirmed that its head office in Challenge, Ibadan, was razed by fire on Friday night. The company recently had its say via a press statement signed by Samson Akindele, group head of corporate affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited. According to the management, the fire damaged studios of Fresh 105.9 and Blast 98.3, as well as crucial offices like the newsroom and transmitter/server room. “All efforts to fight the fire, before the arrival of the professional fire fighters, with our in-house fire extinguishers proved abortive because of…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come out to hail Tijjani Reijnders. He recently described him as an incredible signing after he starred in Manchester City’s 4-0 rout of Wolves. According to him, Reijnders is the kind of footballer the EPL needs because he is a holding midfielder who constantly tries to score goals. Pep added that he is very pleased with the player and he wants to see him improve this season. His words, “Not just today, in Palermo (a 3-0 pre-season win) he played really good. He is a typical player we need in the Premier League. He…
Gospel minister Ebuka Hillary, known as Ebuka Songs, has received honorary citizenship from the U.S. State of Georgia. The recognition was announced during his live program, Pray & Worship Lagos with Ebuka Songs: The Homecoming, held overnight between Friday and Saturday in Egbeda, Lagos. During the event themed “Only In their words, “Minister Ebuka, on behalf of the State of Georgia, it is my honour to present this award in recognition of your outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence.” Ebuka Songs rose to national attention with his 2023 hit single “I Will Pray” and his album Midnight Cry (2021). WOW.
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has said that discrimination is leaking into football. He recently had his say after Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused at Anfield. According to him, no EPL footballer should have to suffer any form of abuse while playing on the pitch, therefore Semenyo deserves all the support he can get at this time. Richard added that escorting the offender out of the stadium and detaining him is how racists deserve to be punished. His words, “No Premier League footballer should ever have to, in their workplace or online, suffer that sort of abuse. It is…
Popular Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has said that business understanding is key to sustaining and expanding Nigeria’s creative sector. He recently revealed that creativity alone is not enough in today’s competitive market. Speaking during a panel discussion at the inaugural QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit held in Lagos, Afolayan shared that while collaboration is key in the Nollywood sector, creatives must be very careful. According to him, he once got approached by people who wanted a partnership, and while he was initially open to the idea, the deal broke down when they proposed owning 49 percent of his company. “I was…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has come out to share how he overcame a lack of formal education. He recently had his say during the first episode of his new BBC production, “The Wayne Rooney Show.” Rooney made Everton’s matchday squad for the first time in April 2002, just about the time his schooling should have been reaching its conclusion with GCSEs, but the teen prodigy failed to sit for exams and left school without any qualifications. Fast forward to 2025, it doesn’t matter much, because Wayne went on to make almost 900 career appearances over the subsequent 19 years…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sympathised with gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele after a fire gutted Fresh FM in Ibadan on Friday night. He recently described the incident as unfortunate, thanking God that no life was lost. Reacting via a press statement by his chief press secretary, Suleimon Olanrewaju, Makinde revealed that he considers the Gospel singer a brother and a friend. According to him, he is happy that no life was lost to the inferno, and he hopes the radio station bounces back better and stronger. His words, “I commiserate with my brother and friend, Dr…