Quotes: Short, powerful lines from today's news

Looking for the one line that sums up a story? This tag collects short, notable lines and clear statements from our news coverage — from ministers and coaches to activists and stars. Quotes help you catch the mood of a story fast. Use them for quick sharing, citations, or to spark a discussion.

What you’ll find here

We pull direct remarks and tight paraphrases from our articles: courtroom replies, coach pep talks, official announcements and personal reflections. Examples from recent posts: Thomas Partey denied the allegations when he appeared in court; Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu told his players to "Enjoy Yourselves" before a Club World Cup match; NYSC’s DG announced a new N77,000 monthly stipend for corps members. Each item links back to the full story so you can read the context before you share.

Quotes are organized by topic. Want sports pep lines? Look at match and locker-room coverage. Need policy or education statements? Browse political and institutional stories. We tag each quote with the article title and the short summary, so you can quickly spot the original source and date.

How to use these quotes

Use a quote to lead a social post, start a newsletter blurb, or add color to a class discussion. If you plan to publish a quote, follow these quick steps: click the headline to open the full article, copy the exact wording (we show exact quotes when available), and cite the article by name and date. That keeps your use accurate and fair.

Want to compile quotes for a report or presentation? Use the page search and filter by topic — sports, health, politics, business — to gather relevant lines fast. You can also sort by newest to see the latest statements on issues like hospital admission rules, recruitment drives, or major sports developments.

We avoid rephrasing people’s words unless needed for clarity. When a direct quote is available, we mark it with quotation marks and link back to the original article. If a speaker’s exact phrase isn’t published, we give a clear paraphrase and point you to the source so you can verify the wording.

If a quote sparks debate, check the full article and any follow-up pieces for updates — legal cases, policy changes, and reactions evolve. For example, legal stories often get new court filings; sports quotes come with post-match analysis; official announcements may include implementation dates.

See a quote we should add or correct? Use the contact link in the footer to flag it. We update quickly when new facts arrive or when a direct source provides a verbatim line. Follow the Quotes tag for daily additions and short, shareable lines from across Africa and beyond.