Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tina Brown, Jonathan Lethem, and Darren Walker have been honored as Library Lions at the New York Public Library’s annual gala. Adichie has now jumped on Instagram to share photos and speak about the event, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, to be honored as a Library Lion is utterly spirit-lifting and she is very grateful for the award. See photos, Congrats to her. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to nonfiction. She was described in The Times Literary Supplement as “the most prominent” of a…
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Aston Villa manager, Steven Gerrard has come out to explain why he joined the club. He recently revealed that he is pleased to be back in the EPL and at a club that sells itself. According to him, his decision is all about starting from the beginning and putting the blocks in place while learning in the best league in the world. Gerrard added that he knows the job at Aston Villa is a risk but he likes a challenge and he believes the future of the club is exciting with him. His words, “For me, it was about starting…
Popular celebrity, Princess Shyngle has come out to share what married women can do to put an end to cheating in their marriage. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, women should simply cheat back anytime their husbands cheat on them as that will put most husbands in check. Princess added that her reasonable advice will also help to reduce the rate of divorce across the globe. Her words, “My little advice to all married women, if they cheat, also cheat back.” WOW.
Barcelona defender, Dani Alves has come out to say that he feels like a superhero at the club. He recently revealed that wearing the Barca shirt again is a moment he’ll cherish for a while. According to him, he is still shocked that the move happened because he has been trying to return for a long time, but he is now focusing on getting the job done. Alves added that everyone at the club needs to believe that Barcelona is the best club in the world for things to look up again. His words, “I’m still shocked. As I had…
Popular TV Host, Frank Edoho has come out to respond to a Twitter user who said Toke Makinwa is the wrong person to host Gulder Ultimate Search. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, the viewership of Gulder Ultimate Search dropped because Toke is the host, and it is best for us to accept that every host has their area of expertise and Toke hosting GUS is as weird as asking Frank Edoho to host a beauty pageant. Frank Edoho simply responded by sharing a video where he was…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has come out to confirm Odion Ighalo’s place for their final 2022 World Cup qualifying group match vs Cape Verde Islands. He, however, revealed that he is unsure about handing the Al Shabab star a starting role or a place on the bench. According to him, after Ighalo’s late arrival to the country, he had a second vaccination, therefore he just couldn’t meet up preparations for the match vs Liberia. Rohr added that he’ll make a decision on whether Ighalo starts on Tuesday after the training tomorrow morning. His words, “Ighalo, after the late arrival,…
Popular comic actor, Mr Latin has come out to thank his wife for his car gift on his birthday. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he can only thank his woman for her generosity, and even if it came after his birthday, it’s always better late than ever. His words, Congrats to him. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the…
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi will play against Brazil, coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. He recently revealed this while speaking at his press conference, and the world has been reacting. According to him, Messi is fit enough to play the match and all rumours about an injury should be ignored. He added that Paredes also trained normally but he’ll need to decide whether he’ll also feature or not. On Paredes, “Leandro trained normally. We have to evaluate whether we will include him in the final call.” “He arrived after many days off, but the important thing is that he is coming…
Ex BBNaija housemate, Angel Smith has come out to say that it is nobody’s business whatever she decides to do with her boobs. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she knew people were going to drag her for wearing revealing clothes on Big Brother Naija show but she just didn’t care. Angel added that her most prized possession is her mind because it has always put her in many beautiful positions. Her words, “Honestly, it’s not anybody’s business what I do with my boobs. I will rather insure…
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has come out to admit that Liberia wasn’t an easy opponent for Nigeria. He recently revealed that he and his players always knew the match would be difficult. According to him, he is happy that his boys played football with few touches while going vertically forward, and this made the fight for victory a successful one. Rohr added that the comeback of some players like Wilfred Ndidi Iwobi has also helped the team improve massively. His words, “This game was not easy for us. We knew before this match that it would be more difficult…
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu has come out to share her husband’s experience from attending a wedding where the couple insisted that they will not have a reception. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, the couple’s family actual fought against the decision but they stood their ground in the end and their wish prevailed. Aisha added that after the wedding ceremony, the couple simply gave their guests a bag with food, water, soft drinks and a souvenir. WOW. Aisha Yesufu (born 12 December 1974 in Kano State), is a…
Popular singer, Seun Kuti has come out to react to a follower who criticized him for calling his wife his God. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, no one should say his wife, an ordinary human being should not be his God because he just doesn’t see her as ordinary. The follower wrote, “You made ordinary human your God. Keep it up.” Seun replied, “You may be ordinary and that’s good for you but she ain’t.” WOW. Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (born 11 January 1983), commonly known as Seun…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has come out to explain why Odion Ighalo was not included in Nigeria’s squad vs Liberia. He recently revealed that the ex MUFC striker only arrived on Thursday, so it was too late for him to participate. According to him, he can only hope the Nigerian would’ve trained enough to be available for the next match on Tuesday. He added that his current strikers are still very young and inexperienced, so heads like Ighalo are surely needed around. His words, “He [Ighalo] is a good goal scorer, we know it and we are happy to…
Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has come out to celebrate her father at 74. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, her father is the first man she loved and she wishes him nothing but great health, wealth and strength. Her words, “This is 74! Happy birthday to the man I first loved, my Dad. May God continue to keep you in great health, wealth and strength.” WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early…
Brazil legend, Cafu has come out to say that he believes Neymar is technically better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He recently revealed that Neymar only has to improve on his leadership skills. According to him, Neymar must focus on dedicating himself 100 per cent to football, only then can he be considered as a captain of his club in the nearest future. Cafu added that Barcelona was right to resign Dani Alves because he has a lot of experience to offer. His words, “Neymar is technically better than Messi, better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but he must assume the…
Roma striker, Tammy Abraham has come out to say that Jose Mourinho has taught him to be a monster. He recently revealed that he’ll keep scoring aggressively under the Portuguese boss. According to him, Mourinho always told him that he is too much of a nice player and forwards always need aggressiveness to stay on top for a long time. Tammy added that he is currently focusing on having that character and presence to frighten defenders and shine in front of goal. His words, “Just be a monster really!” “I think one of the things he said was I was…
Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs has won Life Time Achievement Award at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Awards. The moviestar presented with the award at the Africa International Film Festival Globe Awards which was held on Saturday night November 13th Lagos. Joke Silva wrote, “Lifetime achievement award winner ,sir Olu Jacobs @_olujacobs , curtesy @afriff.” Congrats to him. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts,…
PSG striker, Kylian Mbappe has come out to speak about his time at the French club. He recently revealed that he has definitely had five extraordinary years with the ex Ligue 1 champions. According to him, he intends to remain at PSG until at least the end of the season because he is happy on and off the pitch in France. Mbappe’s mum added that her family is currently in talks with PSG and things are going well. “I have spent five extraordinary years here, I have taken advantage of every moment and I continue to do so. I am…
Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia has come out to say that all she wants for her birthday is peace. She recently revealed this while tendering an apology to her husband, her mother, her mother-in-law and other family members. According to her, she was very foolish to throw her husband under the bus like that and she is sorry for the mental stress the whole incident put him through. Annie added that she simply allowed her emotions make her act on something that wasn’t true. Her words, “It’s A Brand New Chapter For Me … And Would really Love To Start It…
Ex Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere has come out to admit that he is considering retirement. He, however, revealed that he is convinced he can keep playing if he can find a club. According to him, engaging in a bit of coaching with Arsenal’s Under-23 side is a good break from his current situation, and he is very grateful for the opportunity. Wilshere added that he doesn’t care what people say or write about him on social media, he still believes he can play football. His words, “I have to think about it.” “That is why I am doing the coaching.…