Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has accused Moisés Caicedo of a horrible challenge at Stamford Bridge. This comes after the Chelsea midfielder was given a red card for a first-half foul on the Arsenal forward during Sunday’s 1-1 draw. According to him, he knew immediately that the challenge would lead to a red card for Caicedo because it was a really bad tackle. Merino, however, added that he expected a game filled with crunch challenges because it has always been a passionate derby. His words, “I felt my ankle go all the way, but luckily I have very mobile ankles and…
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Asake’s highly anticipated homecoming concert is currently attracting criticism online. Fans of the singer have been blasting the singer’s staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee, and Nigerians have been reacting. What was supposed to be a glorified Lagos return for the “Lonely At The Top” crooner is now spiralling into an online backlash, with many longtime supporters accusing the organisers of pricing out the true fans. The criticism has grown very loud that various fan pages are warning that the expensive pricing could end up dampening excitement around Ásake’s headline performance. FlyTime Fest, popular for premium concert experiences, has slowly increased its…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has come out to hail his teammate Mason Mount. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has always seen Mount as a great player, so he is more than delighted to see the English midfielder back amongst the goals. Bruno added that Mason’s struggles with injuries have clearly held his career back for years, but he remains very important to MUFC. His words, “Mason is a great player. His quality was never in doubt with his team-mates. Sometimes he struggled a bit for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from Peter Okoye’s allegation that his brothers, Jude and Paul, withdrew and shared more than $800,000 belonging to the family’s music enterprise. At the recent trial at the Ikeja High Court, EFCC counsel M.K. Bashir told the court the commission had no record to support the claim. Recall that Peter Okoye had previously testified that he discovered new information showing that “more than $800,000 was withdrawn and distributed” between March 2023 and October 2024. However, during cross-examination, he changed the alleged withdrawal period to between 2013 and 2014. Responding to…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared what he said to Erling Haaland after the pair were involved in a heated exchange following Manchester City’s 3-2 victory over Leeds United. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Haaland remains Manchester City’s most important player despite his underwhelming performance on Saturday, and he still expects him to score his 100th EPL goal very soon. Pep added that Erling just needs a lot of rest to rediscover the devastating goalscoring form everyone knows him for. His words, “He’ll do it [get…
Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro has reacted to his indefinite suspension by the industry’s top guilds. He recently labelled their statement as inaccurate, vowing to contest the ruling legally. According to him, his legal team is currently addressing AGN’s claims in its recent statement, and Nigerians can expect a comprehensive response in the coming days. Taye added that the guild’s press statement did not capture the real facts of the viral incident at all. His words, “To be honest, the statement given doesn’t capture the facts of the matter in any way, shape, or form! My management and legal team are…
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has blasted Spurs fans after their Premier League defeat to Fulham. Recall that the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after his howler helped Fulham take a 2-0 lead within the first six minutes of the match. According to Frank, he did not like the fact that Tottenham supporters booed their own goalkeeper after the goal because they are meant to support the team in good times and bad. He added that it was very unacceptable behaviour from the fans that cannot be encouraged. His words, “I didn’t like that our fans…
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 10th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) was illegally streamed more than five million times. The company recently expressed deep concern over the rising wave of digital piracy in the country. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) in Lagos, where industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the theme “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, Atinuke Babatunde, described the volume of piracy as a major economic threat to Nigeria’s creative industry. According to her, outdated copyright regulations and poor cross-border protections have restricted the effectiveness…
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has issued a cryptic update on Harry Kane’s future. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, amid speculations linking him with a big-money move to Spanish giants Barcelona, all he can say is that Kane knows exactly what he wants. Eberl added that Bayern Munich definitely has plans for the English striker, and the club wants the plans to continue. His words, “Harry knows exactly what he wants and we have plans for him. We would like to continue. We can very,…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has stunned the internet with beautiful photos of herself and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo. She recently shared the pictures via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Iyabo Ojo is not just a colleague in the Nigerian movie industry, but also a bestie, and they are both ready for any Owanbe party in London. She stated that they are heading to the UK for the premiere of her latest movie, and it is definitely going to be a December to remember. “My bestie Alero @iyaboojofespris and I are ready for any OWANBE…
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has said that he does not know if Klopp would want to return to the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite not having an idea if Jurgen’s return could be a possibility, it would surely make a lot of supporters happy. Dietmar added that the club must be considering potential replacements amid Liverpool’s horrid form. His words, “Many are already longing for Jurgen Klopp’s return. If you ask the fans, many will surely say: ‘That would be something.’ How likely is…
Veteran actress Rita Edochie and her husband’s nephews, Linc Edochie and Yul Edochie, seem to have reconciled. They recently proved that family will always stand together, no matter what, and fans have been reacting. At a recent event attended by members of the Edochie family, Rita was seen playfully greeting Linc and Yul, as both men treated her with love and respect. Despite her constant support for Yul’s estranged wife, May Edochie, and the way she has constantly dragged Yinka Theisen for coming into Linc’s life only to take sides with Judy and call out May, Yul and Linc seemed…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has publicly voiced his desire to bolster his squad with more wing-backs. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he needs more quality wing-backs who can offer the same attacking punch as Amad Diallo, and he would prefer a Diallo with a right foot to play on the opposite side. Amorim added that the setup of the team is still not right enough to guarantee consistent results in the EPL. His words, “He’s very good playing in that position [wing-back], but also playing between…
Popular comedian I Go Save has blasted Nigerians who are rejoicing over the cancellation of Burna Boy’s concerts in the United States. He recently expressed his displeasure in an Instagram Story after promoters announced that two of the singer’s shows in Chicago and Minneapolis had been cancelled due to low ticket sales. According to him, celebrating another person’s downfall shows negative energy, and he can only urge Nigerians to learn to support their own even when they disagree with them. Stressing that hating somebody will not stop God from blessing them, he described those celebrating as witches and wizards. His…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that Lisandro Martinez is available to face Crystal Palace. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Argentine defender has returned to full fitness following a lengthy injury layoff, and since he can now make the bench, he can definitely start matches in the coming weeks. Amorim, however, added that the club will need to control Lisandro’s minutes until after a long break. His words, “If he is on the bench, he is ready. Of course, we need to control his minutes…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has spoken about his marriage of over two decades. He recently described it as a union directly ordained by God, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview on the Olofix Podcast, he emphasized that the secret to a long and peaceful life is for a man to marry only one wife. Eedris added that God specifically prepared his wife for him, and the divine nature of his marriage became even clearer when she donated one of her kidneys to save his life during his health crisis. His words, “I met my wife on…
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has said that Arne Slot’s days at the club are numbered. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he never thought it was going to happen this soon, it is obvious that Slot’s time is quickly ending at Liverpool. He added that LFC will definitely struggle to make the top 4 this season because the manager has lost control of the team. His words, “Slot’s end is near. I never thought it would come to this after the brilliant season he had,…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has sent encouraging words to media personality Do2dtun. This comes after the OAP had called out the American Embassy in Nigeria for allowing his ex-wife, Taiwo Oyebanjo, to relocate to the US with their children without his consent. Taking to his Instagram page to show support, Bolanle urged the presenter to keep fighting because no loving parents’ pain and labour shall ever go in vain. The moviestar added that Do2dtun should ignore the noise and distractions and focus on speaking his truth. His words, “@do2dtun, you may not have easy access to America or where…
Former Spain player Gaizka Mendieta has said that Martin Zubimendi is becoming just as important to Arsenal as Rodri has been for years at Manchester City. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there are very obvious similarities between the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner and Zubi, and it is very commendable how the Spaniard has been able to help his Arsenal teammates play better. Gaizka added that players like Zubimendi will most likely be the difference for Arsenal Football Club this season. His words, “When I think of Martin…
Former BBNaija winner Mercy Eke has revealed why she remains single. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is still without a boyfriend or a husband because what she wants in a man, she has yet to find. Mercy added that her suitors are so many that men will still approach her even as a single mother. Her words, “The women [single mothers] that are shattering glasses, men are begging them for marriage. I can get married tomorrow if I want to. But what I want in a…