Nollywood actor Jamiu Azeez is ending the year on a high note. He recently revealed his excitement as his mother figure and senior colleague, Opeyemi Aiyeola, finally forgave him for his past sins. According to him, Opeyemi’s forgiveness is his best gift of 2025, and he can only appreciate his industry fathers and mothers who reached out to plead on his behalf. Describing her as his sister, mother, boss, mentor and number one fan, Jamiu added that Aiyeola will continue to be his favourite of all time. His words, “My sister has forgiven her boy ooooo. This is my best…
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has explained why he did not shake Mikel Arteta’s hand following Aston Villa’s 4-1 thrashing at the Emirates Stadium. Villa sought to go level with the Gunners at the top of the Premier League table, but ended up being blown away by the hosts. According to him, he actually waited to shake the Spaniard’s hand after the game, but he was preoccupied with his celebrations after the game, so he had to leave. Emery added that everyone knows about his quick routine after matches, and it was not a matter of snubbing anyone. His words,…
Popular Nigerian media mogùl Mo Abudu has come out to celebrate Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and Ini Edo over their massive pull at the cinema. Recall that the trio are currently taking over the Nigerian cinemas with their movies, “Behind The Scenes,” “Oversabi Aunty,” and “A Very Dirty Christmas.” Hailing the Nollywood actresses, Mo Abudu described them as phenomenal queens, praising them for creating magic, breaking barriers and showing the unstoppable strength of women in film. Mo then cheered on Nigerian women for leading, inspiring, and shaping the future of the Nigerian film industry. Her words, “Good morning, beautiful people!…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that the club played with a different kind of energy during their dreadful 1-1 draw at home to Wolves. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Wolves match was completely different from the game against Newcastle, and it was obvious that the players lacked the required quality to create chances. Amorim added that taking off Zirkzee was a tactical decision to make MUFC more of an attacking threat. His words, “We struggled for the whole game. We had a lack of…
Popular comedian AY Makun has come out to clarify his recent post over the fatal accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua. He recently expressed how saddened he was that a Nigerian who has carried our flag with pride across the world returned home only for two of his closest associates to be met by death on our roads. According to him, his post wasn’t about excusing recklessness or blaming one party for a single incident, but rather a wake-up call for the entire nation. AY added that Nigeria’s pøor road conditions, inadequate lighting and signage, weak enforcement, and slow or nonexistent…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club are prepared to ease their injury problems during the winter transfer window. He recently revealed that the club is actively looking at signing new players in January, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the club will try to be prepared for any opportunity that arrives when the window opens, but only time will tell if any transfer will materialize eventually. Arteta added that Villa are genuine contenders to win the EPL this season because they have been very consistent. His words, “The window is there and I mean we are…
Hollywood actor and model Mario Rodriguez, who accused Tyler Perry of sexual assault and sexual battery in a Dec. 25 lawsuit, has spoken up. He recently reacted to text messages that purportedly show him acting polite and grateful to Perry, and fans have been reacting. According to him, using his polite and grateful messages to Perry to discredit him is strange because survivors mostly stay cordial and ask for help when they are desperate. Mario added that the texts were sent to the popular movie producer when he was at his most vulnerable. His words, “I want to briefly respond…
Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund is the strongest striker in the Serie A, Christian Vieri has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he sees Hojlund as potentially one of the five best strikers in the world, and he, alongside Lautaro Martinez, is the strongest forward in the Italian league. Vieri added that Conte deserves praise for transforming Rasmus into the dangerous finisher he is today. His words, “I consider Hojlund as potentially one of the five best strikers in the world. He can score goals, but he knows…
Popular rapper Cardi B has had enough of people dragging her relationship with Stefon Diggs. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she does not understand how her own fans have been dragging her for days for sticking with Diggs, especially when it is common knowledge that they recently welcomed a baby together. Cardi added that, except people want her to go back in time to change things, she needs to be left alone. Her words, “Y’all need to calm down. Is y’all cool? Y’all been dragging me for…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he does not accept the club’s 2-2 draw against Braga. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, as far as he is concerned, his team won the game 3-2, and he feels proud of himself because winning at Braga is not an easy feat. Mourinho sarcastically added that the referee officiated a great match, and it was a complicated win. His words, “Without humor, I congratulate SC Braga on many things. I congratulate the president, because I returned many years later and…
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has criticised fans and colleagues for being insensitive on social media following the death of her colleague, Allwell Ademola. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, watching her colleagues create content with Allwell’s death has been very sad, and the culprits should remember that God is watching everyone of us. Laide added that some of the friends of the deceased have been shamelessly collecting gifts on TikTok since she passed. Her words, “The way fans and colleagues are creating contents with the passing of our dear…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has compared Benjamin Sesko to former MUFC striker Louis Saha. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Sesko’s presence allows creative players such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to operate in pockets behind him, just like Saha’s value often transcended raw goal tallies. Ferdinand added that simple actions like holding the ball under pressure, flicking on first-time passes, and occupying centre-backs go a long way for the team on the pitch. His words, “Sesko [offers more] than [just] goals. Yes, the strikers will…
Nollywood actress Biola Bayo is still grieving the loss of her colleague and friend, Allwell Ademola. She recently revealed that they were meant to hang out a day before her death, and fans have been reacting. According to her, the deceased was the happiest soul she has ever met, and she needs Nigerians to wake her up from the terrible nightmare. Biola added that she even took the moviestar to the premiere of Femi Adebayo’s latest movie days ago. Her words, “Is that all? Allwell, se o ti tan ni Yemi? Sebi, we were meant to go out together a…
Florian Wirtz has now been compared to Liverpool legend Peter Beardsley. One of the club’s iconic former players, John Aldridge, recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Wirtz definitely has a lot in common with Beardsley because he is also a smart and bright footballer. John added that the German forward performing well will also help Isak rediscover his goalscoring form. His words, “That first goal for Florian Wirtz was going to come, wasn’t it? I’ve watched him for some time. He’s a player. He reminds me of Peter Beardsley.…
Popular singer 2face Idibia has said that his former group member Faze has nothing to do with his long running feud with Blackface. He recently had his say while speaking during an appearance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his issues with Blackface are strictly between them, so people should stop involving Faze, who continues to work with him on stage. 2face added that he’ll keep performing with Faze to represent Plantashun Boiz on stage whenever the group is called upon. His words, “You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted…
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo has come out to hail his Manchester United team-mate Bryan Mbeumo. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he spoke to Mbeumo before and after the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon, and he wishes Bryan all the best with his nation. Amad added that the former Brentford forward is simply an amazing footballer to play with and against. His words, “Bryan is a good teammate; good lad. We talked before the game. I told him after the game, we…
Popular singer Beyoncé is a billionaire. She surpassed billionaire status in December 2025, and fans have been reacting. Through a combination of her chart-topping, Grammy-winning music career and building multiple successful businesses in fashion and beauty, the “Irreplaceable” singer is now worth $1 billion, an update from the $800 million net worth Forbes reported in 2023. Forbes added that her pivot to country music with her album “Cowboy Carter” and the history-making tour that followed it led to her becoming the fifth musician to ever reach 10 figures. WOW. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and businesswoman. Known…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has labelled former club Arsenal as Premier League title favourites. This comes ahead of Tuesday’s crunch clash between the two teams, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he does not believe Villa can win their first league title since the 1980-81 campaign, so he expects clubs with depth like Arsenal to be the favourites to win the EPL. Emery added that being three points behind the table toppers is an amazing achievement for his team thus far. His words, “I think they are favourites. How they are building the team. How they are…
Hollywood producer Tyler Perry told Mario Rodriguez that he didn’t want anything in return for providing him with professional opportunities, his attorney has said. Recall that Rodriguez recently filed a lawsuit against the filmmaker and media mogul in California, alleging that Perry sexually assaulted him and made unwanted sexual advances with the promise of roles. Reacting, the moviestar’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, revealed that the lawsuit is nothing but a 77 million dollar money grab scam. “I said it before and I will say it again. This is nothing but a 77 million dollar money grab scam. Having recently failed in…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that the club will not make any new signings in January unless there is common ground between himself and director of football Jason Wilcox. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, only players who will improve the squad will be signed by MUFC next month, especially footballers who can help the team now and in the future. Amorim added that losing key players like Amad and Mbeumo to AFCON will not force the club to make needless signings. His words, “The only…