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Monday 23 September 2013
Consider interest of country first, Jonathan tells politicians
Pesident Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in New York urged politician to put the nation’s interest first in all their activities to ensure progress and speedy development of the country.Janathan made the remark at a meeting with Nigerian living in the U.S.
JONATHAN IN US—From left: Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Prof Adebowele Adefuye; Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof Joy Ogwu; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Viola Onwuliri, welcoming President Goodluck Jonathan and the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan at the Jfk International Aiport, for the 68th session of the Un General Assembly in New York, yesterday. State House Photo.
“Politicians should consider the interest of the country first before their own and as patriots they should not burn the building down because as stakeholders they have the interest of living there.
Jonathan said the constitution provides for a four year term and a maximum of eight years term limit for elected executive office holders in the country.
The president noted that the governors like other executive office holders have an eight years limit, explaining that at the end of an election, the elected person or persons should be given the opportunity to do the work assigned to them by the constitution.
“You must allow the person that emerges to work,’’ he said, ’
He, however, stressed that a situation where some voters did not vote for the winner or winners should not give them the impetus to impede the work of the administration in power.
“You must allow the person that emerges to do work in an atmosphere of peace for the growth of the country,’’ the said,
On security, Jonathan said that before now, the major security challenge facing the nation was armed robbery, but that with time terrorism had emerged as the major challenge taking the nation by surprise.
He, however, stressed that the challenge of terrorism is being seriously tackled by the government.
“I appreciate that we have a serious security challenge with Boko Haram insurgency. this is the area where the government is being blackmailed, but by the grace of God this will soon be a thing of the past .
“Before now it was robbery, until terrorism took us by surprise. Soon it will be a thing of the past,’’ Jonathan stressed.
Jonathan, noted that the privatisation of public facilities under the administration is carried out transparently adding that so far three billion dollars has been realised without any form of corruption compared to the privatisation that took place in the past.
“In the country’s past privatisation, we know what happened there and yet those who sat over the exercise are the same people who are opening their mouth wide to attack this administration,’’ the president told the gathering.
On Nigerians in Diaspora, the president acknowledged that they had excelled in their respective professions in the U.S., stressing “Nigerians in Diaspora are an important group particularly those in the U.S.”.
According to him, the administration needs them to work in different areas of Nigerian economy.
“ You do not have to relocate to Nigeria to make the necessary impact, you can come and establish businesses to create jobs for your brothers and sisters at home,’’ Jonathan said.
The coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in her remarks said that
the country’s economy was growing stronger, noting that the Jonathan’s transformation agenda is helping the economy.
She said that government had created jobs to reduce the unemployment rate in the country since its assumption of office about two and half years ago and will continue to expand the drive.
The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Olusegun Aganga, noted that the nation’s budget deficit was less than two per cent, explaining that the government had embraced fiscal discipline to manage the economy better.
Aganga also said that Nigeria is a high growth and high return nation, indicating that Nigeria is ranked fourth as an investment destination nation.
Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Prof. Ade Adefuye said that election of the president was God’s intervention in the affairs of the country.
Adefuye added that Jonathan’s administration had brought a paradigm shift in Nigeria, by putting the right people in key positions in driving the affairs of the country in the right direction and internationally acceptable standards.
The ambassador also commended the president for ensuring that Nigerians abroad who have done well are brought back into the system.
“This is the first government that has made it possible for Nigerians abroad to tap into governance,’’ he said.
“It is thoughtful of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek the inputs of Nigerian professionals from various fields on how to facilitate and speed up development in Nigeria.
“I thank him for recognising the fact that those of us in the Diaspora have enormous skills that we can employ to enhance development in the country.
“President Jonathan’s pledge to involve Nigerians in the Diaspora, particularly those in the U.S., in nation-building is highly commendable,’’ Dr Acho Orabuchi, an educationist living in the U.S.said.
JONATHAN IN US—From left: Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Prof Adebowele Adefuye; Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof Joy Ogwu; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Viola Onwuliri, welcoming President Goodluck Jonathan and the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan at the Jfk International Aiport, for the 68th session of the Un General Assembly in New York, yesterday. State House Photo.
“Politicians should consider the interest of the country first before their own and as patriots they should not burn the building down because as stakeholders they have the interest of living there.
Jonathan said the constitution provides for a four year term and a maximum of eight years term limit for elected executive office holders in the country.
The president noted that the governors like other executive office holders have an eight years limit, explaining that at the end of an election, the elected person or persons should be given the opportunity to do the work assigned to them by the constitution.
“You must allow the person that emerges to work,’’ he said, ’
He, however, stressed that a situation where some voters did not vote for the winner or winners should not give them the impetus to impede the work of the administration in power.
“You must allow the person that emerges to do work in an atmosphere of peace for the growth of the country,’’ the said,
On security, Jonathan said that before now, the major security challenge facing the nation was armed robbery, but that with time terrorism had emerged as the major challenge taking the nation by surprise.
He, however, stressed that the challenge of terrorism is being seriously tackled by the government.
“I appreciate that we have a serious security challenge with Boko Haram insurgency. this is the area where the government is being blackmailed, but by the grace of God this will soon be a thing of the past .
“Before now it was robbery, until terrorism took us by surprise. Soon it will be a thing of the past,’’ Jonathan stressed.
Jonathan, noted that the privatisation of public facilities under the administration is carried out transparently adding that so far three billion dollars has been realised without any form of corruption compared to the privatisation that took place in the past.
“In the country’s past privatisation, we know what happened there and yet those who sat over the exercise are the same people who are opening their mouth wide to attack this administration,’’ the president told the gathering.
On Nigerians in Diaspora, the president acknowledged that they had excelled in their respective professions in the U.S., stressing “Nigerians in Diaspora are an important group particularly those in the U.S.”.
According to him, the administration needs them to work in different areas of Nigerian economy.
“ You do not have to relocate to Nigeria to make the necessary impact, you can come and establish businesses to create jobs for your brothers and sisters at home,’’ Jonathan said.
The coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in her remarks said that
the country’s economy was growing stronger, noting that the Jonathan’s transformation agenda is helping the economy.
She said that government had created jobs to reduce the unemployment rate in the country since its assumption of office about two and half years ago and will continue to expand the drive.
The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Olusegun Aganga, noted that the nation’s budget deficit was less than two per cent, explaining that the government had embraced fiscal discipline to manage the economy better.
Aganga also said that Nigeria is a high growth and high return nation, indicating that Nigeria is ranked fourth as an investment destination nation.
Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Prof. Ade Adefuye said that election of the president was God’s intervention in the affairs of the country.
Adefuye added that Jonathan’s administration had brought a paradigm shift in Nigeria, by putting the right people in key positions in driving the affairs of the country in the right direction and internationally acceptable standards.
The ambassador also commended the president for ensuring that Nigerians abroad who have done well are brought back into the system.
“This is the first government that has made it possible for Nigerians abroad to tap into governance,’’ he said.
“It is thoughtful of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek the inputs of Nigerian professionals from various fields on how to facilitate and speed up development in Nigeria.
“I thank him for recognising the fact that those of us in the Diaspora have enormous skills that we can employ to enhance development in the country.
“President Jonathan’s pledge to involve Nigerians in the Diaspora, particularly those in the U.S., in nation-building is highly commendable,’’ Dr Acho Orabuchi, an educationist living in the U.S.said.
Awoonor’s death,shocking — Ghanaian President (Kenyan attack)
Ghana’s President John Mahama has described the death of Ghanaian writer, Prof. Kofi Awoonor, in the Kenya mall terrorist attack as shocking.
This is contained in a reaction by the president posted on his Facebook wall.
“I am shocked to hear the death of Prof. Awoonor in the Nairobi Mall terrorist attack. This is a great loss to Ghana. He will be sorely missed by Ghanaians, family, friends and our party; the National Democratic Congress,’’ the president said.
Gunmen on Saturday opened fire at an upscale Nairobi mall, killing, at least, 68 persons and injuring many others.
Kenyan police authorities have been widely quoted as describing the incident as a terrorist attack.
Meanwhile, Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has pledged to track down the perpetrators of the attack, which he described as `heinous and senseless’.
Kenyatta was quoted in a statement as describing Awonor’s death in the attack as a huge loss to Africa.
“We shall hunt down the perpetrators wherever they run to, we shall get them, we shall punish them for this heinous crime,’’ the president said.
Awoonor, born in March 1935, was a renowned Ghanaian poet and author of international repute.
His works combined the poetic traditions of his native Ewe people as well as contemporary and religious symbolism to depict Africa’s decolonisation.
This is contained in a reaction by the president posted on his Facebook wall.
“I am shocked to hear the death of Prof. Awoonor in the Nairobi Mall terrorist attack. This is a great loss to Ghana. He will be sorely missed by Ghanaians, family, friends and our party; the National Democratic Congress,’’ the president said.
Gunmen on Saturday opened fire at an upscale Nairobi mall, killing, at least, 68 persons and injuring many others.
Kenyan police authorities have been widely quoted as describing the incident as a terrorist attack.
Meanwhile, Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has pledged to track down the perpetrators of the attack, which he described as `heinous and senseless’.
Kenyatta was quoted in a statement as describing Awonor’s death in the attack as a huge loss to Africa.
“We shall hunt down the perpetrators wherever they run to, we shall get them, we shall punish them for this heinous crime,’’ the president said.
Awoonor, born in March 1935, was a renowned Ghanaian poet and author of international repute.
His works combined the poetic traditions of his native Ewe people as well as contemporary and religious symbolism to depict Africa’s decolonisation.
Sunday 1 September 2013
Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham: Giroud strike downs big-spending Spurs
The French striker could be under threat should Arsene Wenger manage to bring in a marquee forward, but he proved his worth yet again with a fine goal to win the derby.
Olivier Giroud scored his second goal in as many Premier League matches as Arsenal overcame Tottenham 1-0 in the north London derby on Sunday.
The France international struck the only goal of the game midway through the first half after cleverly clipping home Theo Walcott's low cross.
Arsenal made two changes to the side that beat Fulham 3-1 last week, with Laurent Koscielny and Jack Wilshere coming in for Bacary Sagna and the injured Lukas Podolski, while new signing Mathieu Flamini – in his second spell with the club – was named on the bench.
Erik Lamela was among the Tottenham substitutes, although fellow new additions Vlad Chiriches and Christian Eriksen were not included in the squad.
Arsenal seized the early momentum almost immediately and twice came close to going ahead in the opening five minutes. Santi Cazorla forced Hugo Lloris into a fine save with a curling free kick before shooting narrowly wide from another set-piece shortly after.
The hosts' dominance looked to have come to an end as Tottenham began to dictate the game and press forward.
However, Andre Villas-Boas' men were undone on the counter-attack after 23 minutes, with Giroud meeting a low near-post cross from Theo Walcott to prod home from point-blank range.
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Sturridge spoils Moyes’s Merseyside return
Moyes was without Wayne Rooney due to a head injury that looks set to rule him out of England’s forthcoming World Cup qualifiers and in his absence, the Scot’s poor record at Liverpool continued.
Sturridge, who could benefit from Rooney’s absence for England against Moldova and Ukraine, scored the only goal in the fourth minute, having also been the match-winner in the 1-0 wins over Stoke City and Aston Villa.
His early header means Liverpool are the only team to have won their opening three fixtures, although Tottenham Hotspur could match them if they prevail at north London derby rivals Arsenal later on Sunday.
“It is a great win for our belief,” said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.
“Last season we drew too many of the big games and we lost both times to Manchester United, but today was another marker for us and since January our form has been very, very good.”
Although the season remains young, it was a painful defeat for United, who already trail their old rivals by five points.
“I thought we played really well,” said United manager Moyes, who revealed after the game that Rooney could be out for three weeks.
“We had long periods of the game, but couldn’t score. Apart from the lapse in concentration for their goal, we played well.
“We got two or three opportunities but it was unfortunate we didn’t take them.”
The game was preceded by a minute’s applause for the late Bill Shankly, who would have turned 100 on Monday, and the legendary former Liverpool manager would have appreciated his side’s purposeful start.
There were less than four minutes on the clock when Liverpool struck, with Sturridge stepping off the line to glance Daniel Agger’s header past David de Gea and mark his 24th birthday with an 11th goal in nine games.
Initially, United struggled to react, and Robin van Persie’s frustration told late in the half when he was booked for flying in on Daniel Agger before angrily clashing with Martin Skrtel.
United also lost Phil Jones to an apparent ankle injury before half-time, but there was a renewed determination to their play in the second period.
Ashley Young had a volley blocked by Glen Johnson and Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet had to field a Ryan Giggs header before parrying a rasping shot from substitute Nani.
Johnson hobbled off for Liverpool after hurting himself in a block tackle but the hosts survived, with Van Persie spurning a good late chance by slashing wide of the near post in the 87th minute.
In the day’s other lunchtime game, Swansea City recorded their first victory of the season with a 2-0 success at West Bromwich Albion.
The home side recalled Nicolas Anelka after he was granted compassionate leave due to the death of a close friend, but they lost to a 22nd-minute Ben Davies volley and a late Pablo Hernandez strike.
source: vanguardngr
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Gaga goes toplesss for V magazine September issue: see photos
Topless as in...all her boobs + nipples on display. This lady has no limits. Find the pic after the cut...
Nollywood actor Benson Okonkwo set to wed
For those who don't know Benson, the easiest way to remember him is this; he was one of the actors who played a gay role in Nollywood's first soft porn gay movie - Pregnant Hawker. Find it HERE. Benson has since said he's not gay and has actually been in a long term relationship with the woman he's planning to marry. Benson and Emelda Emells (pictured above) have been dating for over 8 years and have picked a December wedding date.
Benson recently told Vanguard that despite playing a gay role and playing well, he is not gay!
"I am not bi-sexual, neither am I homosexual. I have dated my girl for close to eight years now. So far so good. I plan to take her to the altar someday. Besides I am from a Christian home. I wasn't taught a habit like that by my family. And looking for money can not push me to do that.
See more photos of the loved up couple after the cut..
44 killed by gunmen in mosque
Gunmen have killed 44 people inside a mosque, in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, officials say.
The killings took place during dawn prayers on Sunday morning, although news only emerged on Monday. The attack occurred in Konduga in Borno state, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri.
About 26 people were also injured. They were receiving treatment in Maiduguri.
It was not clear who was responsible for the shootings.
But the Boko Haram militants remain the chief suspects.
The Islamist group Boko Haram has killed thousands in northern Nigeria since 2009.
A member of a civilian vigilante group told the Associated Press that four of their number were killed when they responded to calls for help.
Twelve further civilians were killed at Ngom village, closer to Maiduguri, reports say.
The killings took place during dawn prayers on Sunday morning, although news only emerged on Monday. The attack occurred in Konduga in Borno state, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri.
About 26 people were also injured. They were receiving treatment in Maiduguri.
It was not clear who was responsible for the shootings.
But the Boko Haram militants remain the chief suspects.
The Islamist group Boko Haram has killed thousands in northern Nigeria since 2009.
A member of a civilian vigilante group told the Associated Press that four of their number were killed when they responded to calls for help.
Twelve further civilians were killed at Ngom village, closer to Maiduguri, reports say.
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Army arrests 42 Boko Haram members
Nigerian Army, yesterday, in Lagos, paraded 42 suspected members of Boko Haram sect arrested in their hideouts in Lagos and Ogun states.
Some of the paraded suspects confessed to have killed soldiers and civilians in the northern parts of the country.
They also confessed to have fled Borno State for the western part of the country following the ongoing military intervention.
Parading the suspects before newsmen, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Obi Umahi, stated that the suspects were arrested following intelligence report on the migration of some members of the sect to the South, from the operation’s commander in the South-Eastern part of the country.
He said based on this information at the division’s disposal, a coordinated raid was carried out in some criminal hideouts in both states.
He said: “The Command organised and carried out raids in conjunction with intelligence operatives in various parts of these states.
“The Boko Haram members’ influx is adduced to plans to unleash terror in some parts of South-West, which includes 81 Division’s area of responsibility.
“The raids were conducted from 12 to 23 July in various hideouts in Lagos and Ogun states, which are fast becoming Boko Haram enclaves.
“The raids were conducted in Ibafo trailer parks and Ileke new trailer garage in Ogun State; Aviation quarters, Mafoluku Oshodi, Ketu/Mile 12 motor parks, Orile trailer park, Lekki new extension and Bar Beach in Lagos State, where 42 suspects were arrested.
“They all admitted to be members of the sect and also said they had participated in some deadly Boko Haram operations.
-vanguardngr
Some of the paraded suspects confessed to have killed soldiers and civilians in the northern parts of the country.
They also confessed to have fled Borno State for the western part of the country following the ongoing military intervention.
Parading the suspects before newsmen, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Obi Umahi, stated that the suspects were arrested following intelligence report on the migration of some members of the sect to the South, from the operation’s commander in the South-Eastern part of the country.
He said based on this information at the division’s disposal, a coordinated raid was carried out in some criminal hideouts in both states.
He said: “The Command organised and carried out raids in conjunction with intelligence operatives in various parts of these states.
“The Boko Haram members’ influx is adduced to plans to unleash terror in some parts of South-West, which includes 81 Division’s area of responsibility.
“The raids were conducted from 12 to 23 July in various hideouts in Lagos and Ogun states, which are fast becoming Boko Haram enclaves.
“The raids were conducted in Ibafo trailer parks and Ileke new trailer garage in Ogun State; Aviation quarters, Mafoluku Oshodi, Ketu/Mile 12 motor parks, Orile trailer park, Lekki new extension and Bar Beach in Lagos State, where 42 suspects were arrested.
“They all admitted to be members of the sect and also said they had participated in some deadly Boko Haram operations.
-vanguardngr
Monday 15 July 2013
Athletics in drug crisis after sprint stars Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell test positive for banned substances
Former world 100 metre record holder Asafa Powell confirmed on Sunday that he had failed a drugs test which will keep him out of the upcoming World Championships in Moscow.
Jamaican star Powell was the second leading sprinter on Sunday to fail a dope test following America’s former world champion Tyson Gay.
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I will confirm that a sample I gave at the National Trials in June has returned ‘adverse findings’,” said the 30-year-old Powell in a statement released on his Twitter account.
“The substance oxilofrine was found, which is considered by the authorities to be a banned stimulant.”
The failed test means Powell is out of the Worlds which will take place in Moscow between August 10-18.
Powell went on to vehemently deny he had ever knowingly taken any illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
“I want to be clear…that I have never knowingly or wilfully taken any supplements or substances that break any rules,” Powell wrote. “I am not now nor have I ever been a cheat.”
He added: “This finding fully negates any possibility of me being a part of Jamaica’s contingent of athletes competing at the World Championships in Moscow later this summer.
“I have accepted the consequences that come with this finding — after all there is only one Asafa Powell.”
Powell, who runs for the MVP Track and Field Club, said he has been in contact with both anti-doping agencies and law enforcement officials about the matter. He did not go into detail about what role law enforcement is taking.
“We are co-operating with the relevant agencies and law enforcement authorities to discover how the substance got into my system,” said Powell, who held the 100 metre world record between June 2005 and May 2008.
Powell has won two bronze medals (2007, 2009) in the 100 metres at the World Championships. He also had one gold in the 4×100 metre relay (2009) and a silver in the 2007 relay at the Worlds.
Powell says he plans to hold his own investigation to try and figure out how the banned substance got into his system.
“I assure you that we will find out how this substance passed our rigorous internal checks and balances and design systems to make sure it never happens again.”
Powell is one of the fastest men in history to never have won an individual Olympic medal.
He finished in last place in the 100 metres at the 2012 London Games, well behind compatriot Usain Bolt with a disappointing time of 11.99 seconds, blaming the performance on a nagging groin injury.
He had back-to-back fifth place finishes in the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympic 100 metre finals. Powell was a member of the USA’s gold medal winning 4×100 relay team at the Beijing Games.
According to media reports, Powell was one of five athletes who failed drug tests at the national trials last month in Kingston.
Sherone Simpson, a silver medallist in the women’s 100m at the 2008 Olympics, was one of them, according to a report in Britain’s Daily Telegraph.
The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper claimed the substance taken may have been contained in a food supplement.
“My team and I will try to do everything we can to get this issue dealt with as best as we can,” Simpson told the Gleaner.
“Thanks to all who have been supporting me, I really appreciate it at this time.
Source: naijamayor
Jamaican star Powell was the second leading sprinter on Sunday to fail a dope test following America’s former world champion Tyson Gay.
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I will confirm that a sample I gave at the National Trials in June has returned ‘adverse findings’,” said the 30-year-old Powell in a statement released on his Twitter account.
“The substance oxilofrine was found, which is considered by the authorities to be a banned stimulant.”
The failed test means Powell is out of the Worlds which will take place in Moscow between August 10-18.
Powell went on to vehemently deny he had ever knowingly taken any illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
“I want to be clear…that I have never knowingly or wilfully taken any supplements or substances that break any rules,” Powell wrote. “I am not now nor have I ever been a cheat.”
He added: “This finding fully negates any possibility of me being a part of Jamaica’s contingent of athletes competing at the World Championships in Moscow later this summer.
“I have accepted the consequences that come with this finding — after all there is only one Asafa Powell.”
Powell, who runs for the MVP Track and Field Club, said he has been in contact with both anti-doping agencies and law enforcement officials about the matter. He did not go into detail about what role law enforcement is taking.
“We are co-operating with the relevant agencies and law enforcement authorities to discover how the substance got into my system,” said Powell, who held the 100 metre world record between June 2005 and May 2008.
Powell has won two bronze medals (2007, 2009) in the 100 metres at the World Championships. He also had one gold in the 4×100 metre relay (2009) and a silver in the 2007 relay at the Worlds.
Powell says he plans to hold his own investigation to try and figure out how the banned substance got into his system.
“I assure you that we will find out how this substance passed our rigorous internal checks and balances and design systems to make sure it never happens again.”
Powell is one of the fastest men in history to never have won an individual Olympic medal.
He finished in last place in the 100 metres at the 2012 London Games, well behind compatriot Usain Bolt with a disappointing time of 11.99 seconds, blaming the performance on a nagging groin injury.
He had back-to-back fifth place finishes in the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympic 100 metre finals. Powell was a member of the USA’s gold medal winning 4×100 relay team at the Beijing Games.
According to media reports, Powell was one of five athletes who failed drug tests at the national trials last month in Kingston.
Sherone Simpson, a silver medallist in the women’s 100m at the 2008 Olympics, was one of them, according to a report in Britain’s Daily Telegraph.
The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper claimed the substance taken may have been contained in a food supplement.
“My team and I will try to do everything we can to get this issue dealt with as best as we can,” Simpson told the Gleaner.
“Thanks to all who have been supporting me, I really appreciate it at this time.
Source: naijamayor
Nokia partners Trace Urban to introduce Don’t Break Da Beat round2
The announcement of the competition was made along with the introduction of 2 new Nokia Asha devices; Asha 210, a dual SIM device that comes with a 2.4 inch LCD display screen, fast and responsive QWERTY and WiFi connection. and Asha 501 the first of its kind in the new era of Nokia’s Asha devices using the new Asha operating system, faster and better.
Fela Oke, Commercial Director at Trace Urban said “ we are very excited about partnering with Nokia and helping to take Don’t Break Da Beat to the next level this year with a more exciting competition”
For more information on the competition, interested participants can visit Nokia Nigeria Facebook page or follow the Nokia Nigeria Twitter handle.
Saturday 13 July 2013
Manchester United will make a move for Italy International Andrea Candreva if they miss out on Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara.
David Moyes may well have to change his transfer plans as Thiago Alcantara has told Barcelona he would prefer a move to Bayern Munich over Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho has insisted he is a better manager than when he first arrived in England, as he embarks on his second spell in charge of Chelsea.
The Portuguese said his time in charge of Inter Milan and Real Madrid has given him a wealth of experience that will only benefit him on his return to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that players like Luis Suarez, Wayne Rooney and Gonzalo Higuain are all realistic transfer targets for the Gunners.
He insisted Emirates Stadium officials were doing all they could to recruit some more world class players, but asked for patience from the fans as negotiations can take time.
Manchester City will try and land PSG star Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a cut-price deal, after missing out on Edinson Cavani.
The Sweden international could be available for as little as £17million this summer, but Real Madrid are also in the hunt.
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to put together a deal for want-away Aston Villa striker Chrstian Benteke, but are refusing to meet the Villains asking price of £25million.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will table an offer in the region of £20million for the 22-year-old, despite Villa’s stance that any bid under their valuation will be dismissed immediately.
Photo And Videos From Star Boy Wizkid’s Performance at the Yahoo Wireless Music Festival in UK
This year, it is taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London across Friday 12 July, Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July and guess who’s presently performing on stage – It’s a Wizkid!
Also slated to perform on the stage include the likes of Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Emeli Sande, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Rita Ora and so many more.
Thursday 11 July 2013
True Love Never Dies: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reunite Again!
According to sources, Selena had firmly resisted reuniting with Justin after their most recent breakup because he and his friends have been acting like raging self-entitled jackasses the last few months — smoking pot, speeding around in expensive cars, and pissing in mop buckets.
JB and his “Wild Kidz” goons have reportedly taken notice of the public backlash against their ridiculous behavior, and they all decided to clean up their acts.
For how long do you think Justin Bieber can stay a gentleman before he goes back to his wild, wild ways?
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SOLDIERS DEPLOYED TO RIVERS ASSEMBLY
Both groups, comprising mainly youths and those believed to be ex-militants, had gathered at the Assembly at about 7.30am to witness the sitting of the lawmakers and to know who would be recognised as the Speaker.
Policemen on the ground at Assembly watched as the youthS argued on the disagreement between the governor and Wike, but a team of JTF operatives, who came in four Hilux vehicles, dispersed them within 10 minutes.
The soldiers fired tear-gas canisters, forcing some of the protesting youths to relocate to the front of the Government House.
An ex-militant, who was among the youths was arrested by the riot policemen and taken to the Swift Operation Squad, ostensibly for interrogation. An identification card with an inscription ‘Amnesty’ was found in his pocket.
One of the pro-Wike youths, Kennedy Mbiere, who spoke with The PUNCH, said they were not happy with the way the state government disrupted the process of inuagurating Mr. Evans Bipi as the new speaker of the Assembly on Tuesday.
Mbiere said they were at the Assembly complex to show solidarity with Bipi, arguing that the governor should not have been there (Assembly) on Tuesday to prevent an elected Bipi from being inaugurated.
Also, a pro-Amaechi supporter, who identified himself as Tonye, lamented the interference of Abuja politicians in the affairs of the state.
“In a democracy, is it possible for five members to impeach the Speaker of a state House of Assembly with 32 members? We will not allow that. We are prepared to die than allow that to happen in Rivers State, ” Tonye said.
Police fire tear-gas canisters
Some of the youths numbering over 1, 000 had moved to the Government House from the Assembly at about 12.30pm to show solidarity with Amaechi but they were teargassed by policemen.
Some scampered for safety at nearby kiosks and houses while others ran into the Government House where they were later addressed by Deputy Governor, Mr. Tele Ikuru.
The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, accused the police of firing teargas canisters into the Government House, describing the action as unfortunate.
Semenitari expressed surprise that teargas canisters could be fired into a Government House in a democracy, thereby disrupting business even in the Executive chambers.
Protest ban still in Place – CP
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, warned that the ban on any form of protests and processions was still in place.
Mbu, who spoke through the Police Public relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mrs. Angela Agabe, restated that the police would not tolerate a situation whereby any person would embark on a protest without seeking approval.
Meanwhile, the Assembly has described as false, the allegation that Mr. Otelemaba Amachree had been impeached as its Speaker.
A statement by 26 out of the 32 members of the Assembly on Wednesday read, “We state for the benefit of the public that no such situation existed on the floor of the Assembly on July 9 , 2013. These are mere machinations of the five members desperate to do their masters bidding.
“The purported claim by a member of the Assembly, Bipi, to be the new speaker of the state Assembly is false and a hallucinations of the most debased form. We urge members of the public and the press to disregard such claims.”
ACN calls for Jonathan’s impeachment
Meanwhile, the Action Congress of Nigeria has blamed President Goodluck Jonathan for the crisis in the state and called on the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings against him.
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, alleged that Jonathan had failed to live up to his oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The ACN said, “Under his watch, five lawmakers – out of 32 – have become the majority and, simply because they have the backing of the Presidency, are now being given police protection to disrupt the proceedings of the Assembly.
“As we write, Rivers State has been taken over by current and former militants, who have been unleashed to destabilise the state and cause a breakdown of law and order, to pave the way for the imposition of a state of emergency.
”This cannot and must not be allowed to continue, hence our call on the National Assembly to move quickly to remove the source of the crisis.”
The ACN stated that because of the potential to set the country on fire, it was calling on civil society groups, professional bodies and ordinary Nigerians to defend the rule of law and the supremacy of the constitution.
It recalled that under Jonathan’s watch and with his tacit support, a few lawmakers dictated to majority of the members of the Ogun State House of Assembly.
The party stated that under Jonathan’s watch, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was sabotaged by his minions who declared a governor with 16 votes a winner over the one who scored 19 votes.
It said that the five lawmakers were emboldened to take extra-constitutional measures to try to remove the majority-backed speaker of the Assembly.
Count President out of Crisis- Gulak
However, the Presidency has enjoined opposition parties and others who believe that Jonathan was the unseen hand in the Rivers State brouhaha to discountenance such idea.
The Presidency gave the advice through two of Jonathan’s aides – Dr. Ahmed Gulak and Dr. Okupe – in separate interviews with our correspondents in Abuja.
Gulak, who is the President’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, said Amaechi should learn to face his problem and face the Assembly problem squarely without dragging the President into it.
Amaechi too small, says Okupe
On his part, Okupe, who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, said Jonathan could not have engineered the Rivers crisis because Amaechi was too small for him to fight.
He said, “The President has no hand in what is happening in the state. The President is not fighting Amaechi. He (the governor) is too small an entity for the President to fight.
“That (fight) has not happened; it cannot happen and it will not happen. What is going on in the state is the reaction of the people and maybe they are not happy because of his disposition to the President or the Presidency or his party (the Peoples Democratic Party).”
On ACN’s call for impeachment, Okupe described it as “another condemnable, extremist and fundamentally flawed position by the opposition party.”
Okupe added, “For the avoidance of doubt and at the risk of repetitiveness, we wish to state categorically that in spite of what the ACN will want the Nigerian people to believe, President Jonathan is absolutely unconnected and definitely not involved in the political crisis that seemed to have engulfed Rivers State in recent times.
“The President is not, has not and will never engineer any act that can cause disaffection between Governor Amaechi or any other governor and the state legislature or any other institution of government.”
Also, the leadership of the PDP condemned the ACN’s claim and asked lovers of democracy to discountenance it.
PDP Acting National Publicity Secretary, Tony Okeke, described the ACN statement as “malicious and the height of political irresponsibility”.
The ruling party accused the opposition of seeking to aggravate the situation in Rivers State for selfish reasons.
-naijalog
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Celeb Dairy: DR Congo’s Baddest Boy, Fally Ipupa. Style and Dance Completes This Man
Let’s save Fally’s childhood and educational background for another day. After all, that’s not why we are here now. This guy has mesmerized most of us with his profound respect for style and fashion and we just wonder how and why he gets it right every time. Does he sleep, eat, drink, smoke and laugh out fashion?
There is just something about him that works, yeah that’s called charisma. He’s got loads of it and he never fails to pour that into his outfits. He trends the most expensive designs: Louis Vitton, Versace, Sean John and rocks the ice too!
Who else could pull off a 765 pounds leopard print ponyskin Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers or a gold slipper away from home like Fally? But he did! He stepped into Nigeria through music collaboration with Singer, J. Martins in ‘Jupa Remix’ but has certainly remained in the industry years after just because his clothes, blings, voice and dance moves couldn’t be forgotten in a hurry.
He wears it all, corporate, streetz, hip, casual etc and never fails. He talks less and shows off a great deal. From tight fitted jeans to leggings, well-tailored trousers to fitted shirts and loose Ts, Fally rocks it at best! That takes us to his physique. Need I tell y’all how gracious his packs are or how pink his lips look or how fresh and clean he smells or how much he loves shades? There seem to be no mistake about this dude and that’s exactly how he affects his crowd…no mistakes!
His special waist dance from home hypnotizes his audience. He brings it on stage just fine and in whatever outfit, dude is flexible. Where did he get that from? He’s been dancing ever since he was a kid for sure and has evolved over the years by dancing with super star, Koffi Olumide. From then, he vanished for over three years and resurfaced a refined artist and he’s never stopped rising ever since!
At this point, we don’t know how to rate him; on his fashion or his dance? Fally Ipupa rocks anything ‘rockable’ and isn’t ashamed of taking fashion risks. He goes to the edge and leaves no stone unturned. he breathes a sense of fresh air into the fashion world and his ‘Sexy Dance‘ is doing magic in the lives of his fans and …why not enemies?
DR Congo is certainly very proud of this particular breed and Africa has fallen in love. There won’t be any break up soon, rest assured!
- pulse.com
Here Are Some Diet tips To Boost blood Donation
Diet before donating Blood:
Eat iron rich foods for two weeks before your appointment, for example, whole grains, spinach, rice flakes, watermelon etc.
Include foods which are rich in Vitamin C- having good levels of vitamin C will help to increase iron absorption. So consume more citrus fruits and juices, amla etc.
Drink plenty of water and Fruit juices in the night and morning before you donate. Drink at least eight glasses of liquids in the morning of donation. Avoid carbonated drinks in favour of plain water or juices
Avoid fatty foods for twenty –four hours before you donate blood. Fatty foods can affect the tests which will be done on your blood. Because of the excess fat in your blood, your donation can’t be tested for infectious diseases and the blood will not be used for transfusion.
Eat a healthy meal before your donation. Eating will keep your blood sugar levels stable, helping you to feel better after you have donated.
Diet after donating Blood:
Drinking plenty of liquids is very important just after giving blood, which begins to replace the fluid you just lost. You need to continue drinking plenty of fluids for the next 24 to 48 hours. It will help prevent low blood pressure.
Eat foods rich in Folic Acid: Your body uses Folate, also known as B-9, folic acid or folacin, to manufacture new red blood cells. This helps to replace blood cells lost during donation. Foods that contain folate include liver, dried beans, asparagus and green, leafy vegetables like spinach, orange juice fortified breads.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin): Riboflavin or vitamin B-2 is another vitamin necessary to produce red blood cells. Riboflavin helps your body turn carbohydrates into energy for the body. Since giving blood can make you feel weakened, this energy can benefit you. Foods containing riboflavin are similar to those that have iron and folate and include eggs, peas, nuts, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, asparagus and vitamin-fortified cereals. Dairy products like milk and yogurt also are good sources of riboflavin.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin B-6: Foods with vitamin B-6 have a number of benefits after you give blood. Your body needs the vitamin to build healthy blood cells and it helps the body break down proteins. Because proteins contain many of the nutrients you need after giving blood, eating vitamin B-6 foods can be helpful. Examples of vitamin B-6 foods include potatoes, bananas, seeds, nuts, red meat, fish, eggs and spinach.
source: healthmeup.com
Arsenal prepare €40m Suarez bid
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| Luis Suarez. |
Arsene Wenger's main focus has now switched to the controversial Liverpool forward, as the Gunners continue to struggle to agree a fee with Real Madrid for Gonzalo Higuain
Arsenal are preparing a €40.7 million offer for wantaway Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
The Gunners will make a concerted push to sign the Uruguay international after contacting the Merseyside club last week about his availability.
There were reports on Monday that Arsenal had made a €34.9m bid for Suarez but the the north London outfit are ready to pay up to €40.7m for the Reds attacker.
It is understood that Arsene Wenger has switched his main focus to capturing Suarez because Arsenal are still struggling to agree a fee with Real Madrid for Gonzalo Higuain.
The Gunners do not anticipate making any signings before they depart for their pre-season tour of Asia on Thursday, but they are actively trying recruit a marquee striker.
Suarez is regarded by Wenger as an upgrade on Higuain, who came close to joining Arsenal at the end of last week after they made an improved offer of €26.9m.
However, Madrid are holding out for €29.7m for the Argentine, and, although Arsenal's interest in Higuain is still alive and a deal has not been ruled out, Wenger has decided to explore other elite options.
With the biggest transfer kitty in Arsenal's history available to him this summer, the Frenchman sanctioned the shock move for Suarez last week.
The Gunners' enquiry was met with a 'hands-off' warning by Liverpool, who are fighting to hold on to a player who has spoken frequently this summer of his interest in a move, most specifically to Real Madrid.
Arsenal will now make a concerted push for Suarez after learning from the Uruguayan's camp that he is interested in a move to the Emirates as he pursues his ambition of playing Champions League football next season.
In an interview given to the Uruguayan radio station Sport 890 on Tuesday, Suarez claimed that "two or three clubs" want to sign him and that he values interest from Arsenal.
He laughed off reported interest from Chelsea but admitted he is prepared to interrupt a holiday in his native Uruguay should a potential transfer develop.
"Are there any concrete options? No, so far there hasn't been any. There are two or three clubs who I think are willing and the club knows that.
"I have to present myself on the July 21 with Liverpool for their tour of Australia but no one knows what could happen. I've already said what I have to say, and initially I have to be there on July 21 but maybe a phone call one day can change all your plans.
-goal
Thursday 4 July 2013
Peter (P-Square) finally gets his own N300 million champagne from Amosu
Amosu publicly made the promise to gift Peter Okoye one bottle on Twitter but funny enough Don Jazzy got one first, even though no public promises were made. At least we now know where is loyalty lies.
Alexander Amosu entered the records book for creating the world’s most expensive champagne called Taste of Diamonds, valued at 1.2million pounds.
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-naijamayor
Friday 28 June 2013
I ask people in charge of OJB to contact my foundation and stop harassing celebrities for funds – Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim
Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim posted a message on her instagram page and blasted handlers of ailing producer and versatile singer, OJB Jezreel telling them to stop harassing celebrities rather they should reach out to the right people for funds. OJB who is suffering from kidney failure needs a transplant in India which is said to cost a sum of N16million naira has sought the help from the public to assist him in raising the money. Juliet who said she runs a kidney disease foundation has questioned why they need $100,000 because according to her a kidney transplant should cost no more than $50,000. Meanwhile some celebrities like P-Square and older brother Jude, donated 5million, Don-Jazzy donated 1million, Iyanya & manager, Ubi Franklin donated 1million. Mercy Johnson, Ruggedman and a few others have made generous donations to OJB.
-naijamayor
Lewandowski exit no longer an issue, insists Kehl
The BVB skipper is confident that the Poland striker will continue to
give his all for the club and has rued Mario Gotze's decision to join Bayern
Munich
Borussia Dortmund skipper Sebastian Kehl has insisted that Robert Lewandowski's potential departure this summer is no longer an issue for
the Bundesliga side.
The Poland international was widely expected to join Bayern Munich ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, until Dortmund vetoed a move to the Champions League winners.
Much has since been said about the 24-year-old's future, but Kehl has stressed that the chapter has now been closed at last.
"Robert Lewandowski's situation is no longer an issue," Kehl was quoted as saying by Bild.
"He has already said last year that he will deal with the situation like a professional. He will give his all for Borussia Dortmund."
Kehl then went on to discuss Mario Gotze's transfer to Bayern Munich and stated that the attacking midfielder would have been better off staying at BVB for at least one more season.
"I believe that Dortmund and Bayern have grown closer together in the past few years from a sporting point of view. It would not have hurt Mario to stay put for one or two more seasons.
"Of course, it hurt a lot when I heard about his decision. It took me by complete surprise.
"The transfer gives us a lot of opportunities, though, and we will have to make use of it in a creative way. The team remains stable and will not be worse than last year. I even think that we will be better."
Dortmund have recently been linked with Henrik Mkhitaryan, Christian Eriksen and Kevin De Bruyne in their search for a replacement for Gotze.
The Poland international was widely expected to join Bayern Munich ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, until Dortmund vetoed a move to the Champions League winners.
Much has since been said about the 24-year-old's future, but Kehl has stressed that the chapter has now been closed at last.
"Robert Lewandowski's situation is no longer an issue," Kehl was quoted as saying by Bild.
"He has already said last year that he will deal with the situation like a professional. He will give his all for Borussia Dortmund."
Kehl then went on to discuss Mario Gotze's transfer to Bayern Munich and stated that the attacking midfielder would have been better off staying at BVB for at least one more season.
"I believe that Dortmund and Bayern have grown closer together in the past few years from a sporting point of view. It would not have hurt Mario to stay put for one or two more seasons.
"Of course, it hurt a lot when I heard about his decision. It took me by complete surprise.
"The transfer gives us a lot of opportunities, though, and we will have to make use of it in a creative way. The team remains stable and will not be worse than last year. I even think that we will be better."
Dortmund have recently been linked with Henrik Mkhitaryan, Christian Eriksen and Kevin De Bruyne in their search for a replacement for Gotze.
-Goal
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Chris Brown Charged With Criminal Hit-and-Run, Calls Case "Ridiculous"
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| Chris Brown |
Brown, officials believe, refused to give his driver's license number and gave false insurance information to the other driver in the accident.
He has also been charged with the crime of driving without a valid license; the offenses are punishable by a maximum of six months in jail for each.
The charges of hit-and-run - for leaving the scene without exchanging proper information - did not sit well with Brown, who just responded on Twitter:
"It's not a hit and run if u get out the car, exchange information (who has NO DAMAGE to either cars). This is really ridiculous," wrote the befuddled star.
Brown, who also faced false accusations that he assaulted a girl at a club this week, has changed his profile picture to the girl's car he allegedly hit.
-thehollywoodgossip
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes her debut on US TV
Project Fame All Stars Event Paints Calabar Y’ELLO on Friday 21st,June.
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| Mtn Project Frame |
The MTN Project Fame All Stars concert, the first of its kind by a Nigerian music reality show boasted performances by over 13 Project Fame Alumni stars who have all released singles and/or videos of their own songs. The crowd was up on their feet right from the start with even with songs like “Never” from Tolu (PF3), Kedike from Chidinma, “I do” from Tomiwa, new releases from Ella and Marvellous(PF5) and outstanding performances from Roy (PF4) whose outfit was magic and the crowd could not sit down till the end as Kcee’s Limpopo, Imyke, Praiz, and whizkid and Iyanya closing the curtain early on Saturday morning.
The crowd was engaged and entertained to a night of beautiful music, dancehall and Naija Pop that many will remember for a long time. MTN has done it again with music from the MTN Project Fame stable and seems to be saying to the other reality shows, see if you can produce REAL superstars.
With a Mega concert planned for Lagos this Friday28th June it looks like the popularity of Project Fame and the stars it has produced is sure to make it a sold out Lagos concert at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki.
MTN is flying in PF alumni from the other West African countries and performances from KESSE & NII from Ghana, NICHOLAS & MUSULYN from Liberia, and ANIS from S/Leone plus special guest appearances from Whizkid and Davido are planned to make it an unforgettable nite of entertainment.
To get an invite just send a text with, name, location and age to 5005 from an MTN line.
For pictures and video’s vist www.projectfamewestafrica.com
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Monday 24 June 2013
GREEDY!!? "I Can Never Sacrifice My Happiness For Anybody" - Chika Ike
I am Chika Ike, an actress. I read Human Kinetics and Health education. This discipline deals with the body movement. It teaches a lot of sports and sports blends well with entertainment. Personally, it has helped me know how not to grow fat!
Aside acting
I run boutiques. I love fashion and I love to embrace the trends. Fashion and entertainment go hand in hand.
Life on the screen
All my movies come with their own challenges. This is because playing someone out of your character is challenging. There was a movie where I played with a snake. The snake felt cold and heavy and it kept coiling around my body. The first day I carried it, I could not sleep well and kept dreaming of snakes. I got over it and started working with it. There was another where I had to shave my hair. It was rumoured that I collected N5m for that job. I believe I should have asked for more. The amount was not enough because my hair is worth more than N30m. All I know is that it was a high-budget movie and it was the producer who decided that he wanted to make a mark with it- it was his first. He did the movie for his archive and for posterity. He spent a lot of money and even burnt a whole car in the movie. Honestly, I don’t care what people say about the N5m fee. You cannot always convince everybody but as long as you are able to convince yourself, nobody else matters.
Relationship
I would not want to talk about the experience with early marriage and spousal abuse. When you get married, things happen along the line and you ask yourself if it is something you can take. Everybody has their share of experience in marriage. I don’t like talking about it because I’m trying to get over it. The next man I will marry? I am not sure I am going to get married now but if I eventually do, I will just let go and allow God to guide me. But if it does not work out, happiness is all that matters. I cannot sacrifice my happiness for anybody.
Heartbreaks
None. I must have broken some hearts as a teenager but nobody broke mine. At that age, I tried not to be in any relationship whatsoever. I was focused on my studies because of my parents.
Foundation
It is called ‘Chika help the child foundation’ and the focus is on giving life and a new beginning to children on the streets. I grew up in an environment where children did not have enough and were exposed to a lot of challenges such as rape, lack of quality education and food. I did not have much luxury either. I had a very humble beginning but my parents could afford quality education, food and clothing for me. I saw my mother helping these kids, cooking for them and paying some of their school fees. I saw how they struggled to feed and I made up my mind that when I grow up, I would take up a cause where I can reach out to children on the streets. I have felt their pain as a young girl.
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I run boutiques. I love fashion and I love to embrace the trends. Fashion and entertainment go hand in hand.
Life on the screen
All my movies come with their own challenges. This is because playing someone out of your character is challenging. There was a movie where I played with a snake. The snake felt cold and heavy and it kept coiling around my body. The first day I carried it, I could not sleep well and kept dreaming of snakes. I got over it and started working with it. There was another where I had to shave my hair. It was rumoured that I collected N5m for that job. I believe I should have asked for more. The amount was not enough because my hair is worth more than N30m. All I know is that it was a high-budget movie and it was the producer who decided that he wanted to make a mark with it- it was his first. He did the movie for his archive and for posterity. He spent a lot of money and even burnt a whole car in the movie. Honestly, I don’t care what people say about the N5m fee. You cannot always convince everybody but as long as you are able to convince yourself, nobody else matters.
Relationship
I would not want to talk about the experience with early marriage and spousal abuse. When you get married, things happen along the line and you ask yourself if it is something you can take. Everybody has their share of experience in marriage. I don’t like talking about it because I’m trying to get over it. The next man I will marry? I am not sure I am going to get married now but if I eventually do, I will just let go and allow God to guide me. But if it does not work out, happiness is all that matters. I cannot sacrifice my happiness for anybody.
Heartbreaks
None. I must have broken some hearts as a teenager but nobody broke mine. At that age, I tried not to be in any relationship whatsoever. I was focused on my studies because of my parents.
Foundation
It is called ‘Chika help the child foundation’ and the focus is on giving life and a new beginning to children on the streets. I grew up in an environment where children did not have enough and were exposed to a lot of challenges such as rape, lack of quality education and food. I did not have much luxury either. I had a very humble beginning but my parents could afford quality education, food and clothing for me. I saw my mother helping these kids, cooking for them and paying some of their school fees. I saw how they struggled to feed and I made up my mind that when I grow up, I would take up a cause where I can reach out to children on the streets. I have felt their pain as a young girl.
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Keshi focuses on CHAN as Eagles exit Confederations Cup
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| Stephen Keshi |
The forthcoming CHAN is scheduled for early next year in South Africa and is meant for players in the domestic leagues of African countries.
Nigeria has failed to qualify for the championship on two occasions since it was introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2009.
Keshi, in a statement by Super Eagles Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, said he would ensure that the country qualifies for the championship for the first time.
“We will go back home, take a few days rest and prepare for our CHAN qualifying match against Cote d’Ivoire in the coming days and hopefully, we should be able to make it through,’’ the statement quoted Keshi as saying.
NAN reports that the Super Eagles will host the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire between July 6 and 7 in the first leg of a two-leg qualifying fixture.
The return leg will come up in Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire, between July 27 and July 28.
NAN recalls that the Super Eagles 0-3 loss to Spain in the team’s last group game on Sunday led to its exit from the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup.
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2face, Wizkid, Ikechukwu others miss D’banj DKM concert
The concert served as the launch of his DB Records debut compilation album ‘D’ King’s Men‘ and saw performances from D’banj, Kay Switch, rappers Olamide, Naeto C, Phyno and Pop artiste KCEE. Other performers included DJ Zeez and upcomers Sean Tizzle, Omo Akin, Ace and Pepsol.
However, 2face, Wizkid, Ikechukwu, Durella and DB Records JSol didn’t grace the stage despite earlier announcements of their performance at the concert.
Wizkid was sighted at the event but didn’t get on stage. 2face we gather is in Houston US for a performance at Industry Nite. Ikechukwu, Durella and J Sol cannot be accounted for.
The concert climaxed with performances from international acts – US rapper 2 Chainz, Congolese sexy singer Fally Ipupa, and South African musical group Mafikizolo.
The show was hosted by The Beat FM’s Toolz and comedian AY with an earlier backstage voice over from Illryhmz.
-vanguardngr
Sunday 23 June 2013
Manchester United in battle with Barcelona over Thiago Alcântara ..
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| Thiago Alcantara |
The 22-year-old's father Mazinho met with Barcelona president Sandro Rosell on Friday to discuss the prospect of an improved contract at Camp Nou.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Thiago Alcantara are in doubt after the
midfielder was given assurances of an improved deal by Barcelona.
The 22-year-old's father Mazinho met with the Spanish club's
president Sandro Rosell on Friday, when the prospect of a revised
contract was discussed, so Thiago now has a concrete offer which
would allow him to remain at Barcelona.
But the Spaniard could still opt to join United in a move worth
just €18 million after the value of his release clause plummeted
having failed to participate for a stipulated amount of minutes in
2012-13.
Reports in Spain have suggested that the youngster is unhappy with
a lack of playing time at Camp Nou and is concerned that a lack of
improvement regarding his squad status will jeopardise his chances
of featuring at next summer's World Cup with Vicente del Bosque's
Spain side.
The midfielder has not publicly expressed his desire to move clubs
this summer but he insisted through Spain's Under-21s European
Championship campaign that his future will be addressed after the
tournament.
Thiago was one of Spain's standout players in Israel and his
hat-trick helped Julen Lopetegui's side secure a 4-2 victory over
Italy.
David Moyes, who will officially begin his reign as United manager
on July 1, has identified Thiago as one of his priority transfer
targets this summer.
United's veteran midfielder, Ryan Giggs, labelled Thiago as a "big
talent" earlier in June. "I've seen him in several games," the
former Wales international told Marca.
He's a good player but there's always a lot of speculation with
United and good players. We'll see if it happens in the end but
he's a big talent.
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Stephen Keshi: We have to win against Spain
The Super Eagles trainer says he’s learnt a lot about his squad at the Confederations Cup and that to stay in the competition they need to defeat the world champions on Sunday.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says that the only option left for his team to
qualify for the semi final of the Confederations Cup is to beat
world and European champions Spain in Sunday’s last Group B
game.
The Super Eagles need a win if they are to make it ahead of
Uruguay who play against Tahiti in the group’s other match.
The former Nigeria defender also praised the quality of the
competition thus far.
"So far the tournament is good, we've seen some very
entertaining matches. There are some fantastic teams here like
Uruguay, Spain, Brazil, so the level is very good," Keshi said at
pre-match press conference.
Having won their first game against Tahiti 6-1 and then lost to
Uruguay 2-1, the Nigerian team’s strengths and foibles have been
exposed.
"In this tournament, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly
of my team," he said.
"We have a very tough game here tomorrow against Spain but we
have to win. There's no doubt about that."
On similarities between Brazil and Nigeria, Keshi said: "Brazil
and Nigeria are very similar, yes. Nigeria is a happy country of
people, we love dancing. So does Brazil. [On the pitch], we play
attractive football.
"Today we'll see everyone talk about Spain's team, but we also
have some very good players."
The game comes up at 8pm (WAT) on Sunday.
qualify for the semi final of the Confederations Cup is to beat
world and European champions Spain in Sunday’s last Group B
game.
The Super Eagles need a win if they are to make it ahead of
Uruguay who play against Tahiti in the group’s other match.
The former Nigeria defender also praised the quality of the
competition thus far.
"So far the tournament is good, we've seen some very
entertaining matches. There are some fantastic teams here like
Uruguay, Spain, Brazil, so the level is very good," Keshi said at
pre-match press conference.
Having won their first game against Tahiti 6-1 and then lost to
Uruguay 2-1, the Nigerian team’s strengths and foibles have been
exposed.
"In this tournament, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly
of my team," he said.
"We have a very tough game here tomorrow against Spain but we
have to win. There's no doubt about that."
On similarities between Brazil and Nigeria, Keshi said: "Brazil
and Nigeria are very similar, yes. Nigeria is a happy country of
people, we love dancing. So does Brazil. [On the pitch], we play
attractive football.
"Today we'll see everyone talk about Spain's team, but we also
have some very good players."
The game comes up at 8pm (WAT) on Sunday.
Source:Goal.com
I really really loved Iyanya ‘- Yvonne Nelson reveals in new interview
The Ghanaian actress had a very revealing interview with Bella Naija yesterday where she opened up about her relationship with Iyanya and how much he hurt her. Excerpts:
BN: How long did the two of you date and how would you describe the relationship?
YN: We dated for 7 to 8 months. We had something and I thought it was special, like he was a wonderful guy but it was all lies. He had other girls and other things he was doing. Aside the actress that was in the picture, there were a lot more. That is how bad it is. We were in a relationship and he lied throughout and he was able to do all those things because I wasn’t living in Nigeria. But aside from the distance, I feel if you’re a genuine person and you’re loyal, you would still not do that.
BN: Is this actress you’re talking about actually Tonto Dikeh?
YN: I feel it’s disrespectful to start mentioning other people’s names. I am talking about Iyanya because we had a thing, I don’t want to bring in a third person. There were a lot of names that people know. There was a girl from South Africa, I’m not going to mention names but she was part of Big Brother Africa last year.
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BN: Most people only got to know that you and Iyanya were dating after you broke up. Were you deliberately being secretive about it?
YN: I also don’t believe in putting my relationships in the faces of people. We both had our careers and were trying to protect our fan base and that’s cool. But if you go through my Instagram page, you’d see a couple of pictures of us together. I wasn’t shy about anything but he could not say he’s dating Yvonne Nelson because he had different people he was seeing so it was very hard for him to bring it out.
BN: What did the experience teach you?
YN: There are some things that you don’t get to learn in school; people can’t advice you, you won’t even listen. You just have to experience it to learn. I have no regrets that I went through it, it would have happened anyway. We are all human beings. We fall in love once in a while but if it doesn’t work out, that’s OK.
BN: Have you moved on since then?
YN: I have! It happened last year but I’ve moved on. I’ve been working hard, been producing movies. I still listen to his music, I love his album. I love the Track 1 with MI and I love, ‘I Got It’. He is a very talented guy, I always have goose bumps on my body when he sings.
BN: Aside from the music, what else was the attraction?
YN: You can’t really explain when you love somebody. It’s everything. It was just something that I felt and I can’t explain. It was love, I really really loved him and he knows that.
BN: How do you feel about him now and what message would you like to pass on to him if you had the chance?
YN: Iyanya is such an amazing person but I just feel he needs to be more honest and be a man of his words. It’s not good if he takes advantage of women. My Mum always says any man who takes advantage of women won’t end up well. It’s Karma, it’s going to come back to you. He should treat women fairly and he should be an honest person. It’s been a while though, I haven’t seen him. He is doing amazing things in his career and I wish him luck.
You can read the full interview on Bella Naija.
More when you continue…
BN: Most people only got to know that you and Iyanya were dating after you broke up. Were you deliberately being secretive about it?
YN: I also don’t believe in putting my relationships in the faces of people. We both had our careers and were trying to protect our fan base and that’s cool. But if you go through my Instagram page, you’d see a couple of pictures of us together. I wasn’t shy about anything but he could not say he’s dating Yvonne Nelson because he had different people he was seeing so it was very hard for him to bring it out.
BN: What did the experience teach you?
YN: There are some things that you don’t get to learn in school; people can’t advice you, you won’t even listen. You just have to experience it to learn. I have no regrets that I went through it, it would have happened anyway. We are all human beings. We fall in love once in a while but if it doesn’t work out, that’s OK.
BN: Have you moved on since then?
YN: I have! It happened last year but I’ve moved on. I’ve been working hard, been producing movies. I still listen to his music, I love his album. I love the Track 1 with MI and I love, ‘I Got It’. He is a very talented guy, I always have goose bumps on my body when he sings.
BN: Aside from the music, what else was the attraction?
YN: You can’t really explain when you love somebody. It’s everything. It was just something that I felt and I can’t explain. It was love, I really really loved him and he knows that.
BN: How do you feel about him now and what message would you like to pass on to him if you had the chance?
YN: Iyanya is such an amazing person but I just feel he needs to be more honest and be a man of his words. It’s not good if he takes advantage of women. My Mum always says any man who takes advantage of women won’t end up well. It’s Karma, it’s going to come back to you. He should treat women fairly and he should be an honest person. It’s been a while though, I haven’t seen him. He is doing amazing things in his career and I wish him luck.
You can read the full interview on Bella Naija.
-Naijamyor
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