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| Peter and Paul Okoye hold aloft their father's casket |
Jude,Paul and Peter Okeye laid their father to rest yesterday at his hometown in Ifitedunu, Anambra State.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
PSquare's Father Goes Home in Grand Style
Serena Williams wins sixth Australian open title
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| Google Image: Serena Williams |
The American who vomited during the first set recovered to beat Sharapova in a pulsating final and made it 19th major singles title.
Williams who is 33 years of age despite feeling unwell won the tie in one hour and 51 minutes and confined Sharapova to her 16th straight in their meetings.
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It would be recalled that Serena Williams last won the Australian open in 2010 after defeating Justine Henin 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 .
This triumph has now made her surpassed the achievement of Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert in the all times singles title.
Why the person who broke your heart shouldn’t be the one to fix it
There is nothing in life that will make you stronger or screw you up more than heartbreak. I have only had my heart broken by one person in my life — and it was more than enough.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Rihanna's braids rock i-D magazine
Poverty is the reason why entertainers are campaigning for politicians – Actor, Saidi Balogun
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Popular Yoruba actor, Saidi Balogun has said poverty is the major reason why most entertainers are campaigning for politicians today.
The ace actor and producer expressed his disappointment with the way entertainers are flocking around politicians in a chat with news men in Lagos.
According to Saidi, poverty is the reason why our people are running helter-skelter, campaigning for this politicians.
Saidi noted that he sees no reason why entertainers should be loyal to the politicians at this time when every member of the National assembly have not made any reasonable law on piracy which has devoured the industry.
He stressed that entertainers are supposed to be worshiped and not the other way round.
AFCON 2015: Mali out,Guinea through after drawing of lots
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Guinea has qualified for the quarter finals of the Africa cup of Nations holding in Equatorial Guinea at the expense of Mali after both teams were separated by drawing of lots.
Guinea and Mali had finished level in Group D after they drew all three pool matches 1-1
Ivory Coast had finished top of group D with 5 points after defeating Cameroon 1-0 in their last group game but Guinea and Mali settled for a 1-1 draw and have to be separated by drawing of lots.
How Group D finished | |||||||
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
Ivory Coast
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3
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1
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2
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0
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3
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2
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5
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Mali
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3
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0
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3
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0
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3
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3
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3
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Guinea
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3
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0
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3
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0
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3
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3
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3
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Cameroon
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3
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0
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2
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1
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2
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3
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2
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Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Why D’banj Can Never Run Down
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My man D’banj is the proverbial cat with nine lives. When you think he is out of the game, he manages to sneak back in.
The big baller reputation of the ‘White Lion’ took a big hit when reports surfaced that he is broke. To make matters worse he was served with a court injunction over an alleged debt case.
It looked like it was lights out for Eja Nla. Without a concrete hit since ‘Oliver’ in 2011, D’banj’s as a music force has been waning.
Even though the DKM album had good songs, the album wasn’t enough to change the unfair perception that D’banj is hopeless with Don Jazzy.
As blows continued to land on him, D’banj backed himself into a corner and like Mohammed Ali landed a knock out punch that has opened the game up for him.
Surely you must have seen The Truth With D’banj, an engaging Q&A session with Olisa Adibua of BEAT FM. If you haven’t, I implore you to do. It is a much needed break from the heavy political content that is online these days.
With thirty minutes making up the first part of the interview, D’banj has been able to turn the tide one again to his favour.
He was charismatic, charming, entertaining, funny and objective when he needed to be. In the video, you don’t see a man struggling with finances. You see a man confident in his God given talent to entertain people.
It’s very hard not to watch that video, and not be swayed by D’banj’s electric personality. Many people who have interviewed him have been moved by his personality. Kudos to the veteran Olisa Adibua for not turning into a groupie.
The thing that impressed me in the video is how D’banj was composed. He didn’t get emotional when he was narrating his version of events that lead to the downfall of Mo’ Hits. He was calm, and even cracked a joke that his brother was in on the plot to kick him out of the label.
What this interview has done for D’banj is that it makes him a good guy again, without making Don Jazzy the bad guy. That was a classy move. No need to tear up old wounds.
Everyone loves D’banj again, and want him to succeed. This change in public perception couldn’t have come at a better time when his tenth year anniversary is at the corner.
D’banj is a hustler, and you can never count a hustler out. When you think it’s over, the hustler has one more trick up his sleeve.
Never count D’banj out of the game. As long as Nigerians have the need to be entertained, D’banjwill always be around. He might not have the hit singles he once had, but when it comes to entertainment D’banj will always be relevant.
It is not yet over for the Koko Master.
P.S As for Dr. Sid it will he harsh to judge someone over an opinion he/she had two years ago. However, if Dr. Sid still believes that D’banj held back his career then that’s a sorry case of one not believing in himself.
There’s a reason why there are stars, superstars, and mega stars. Choose your own, and play your position bro.
– Written By Ayomide O. Tayo
Eto'o pens 3 year deal with Sampdoria
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Samuel Eto'o has put pen to paper for Italian club side Sampdoria on a 3 year deal after been released by Everton.
The Cameroonian was all smiles as he was unveiled to the Sampdoria faithfuls at the Genoa's Luigi Ferraris stadium.
Eto'o who is a four time African footballer of the year played four Chelsea last season before moving to Everton where he scored four goals in 20 appearances for the Toffees.
The ex Barcelona star returns for a second spell in Italy having joined Inter Milan for 28 million pounds in July 2009.
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| Samuel Eto'o |
Sunday, 25 January 2015
GEJ Worships at Winners Chapel,Seeks God face for Feb.14
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| Photo credit: Linda Ikeji's blog |
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was spotted at Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel Ota yesterday January 25th where he celebrated with the Winners family who concluded their 21 days fasting and prayer with thanksgiving service.
For Mr. President, this will be more than just felicitating with the people of God but also a time to seek God's face as the February polls draws near.
However,the social media is awash with different stories over the comments made by the General Overseer of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo during Jonathan visit. Oyedepo was quoted as saying
"We will open the gate of hell on those who oppose you", but members of the church who attended the service said the clergy man only said "All those opposing and against the peace of Nigeria, God would open the gates of hell to them".
Saturday, 24 January 2015
Actress Toyin Aimakhu and hubby Adeniyi Johnson separate
About two years after they got married, actress Toyin Aimakhu's marriage to actor Adeniyi Johnson has crashed. Though Toyin is yet to publicly say anything about the crash of her marriage, she removed her 'I love my husband, no matter what' on her instagram status. Niyi also changed his Facebook status to separated. When her followers wrote hurtful things to Toyin about her marriage issues, she told them to walk in their shows before judging. Her friends have been telling her to take heart and try and work on her marriage.
There are reports that infidelity played a role in the break up. Hopefully, they work things out. They were such a good looking couple.
News credit: Linda Ikeji's blog
Bring Back Alex Song, Thiery Henry Urges Wenger
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| Google image: Thierry Henry |
Arsenal legend Thiery Henry has advised Arsene Wenger to
re-sign Alex Song from Barcelona as he believes the ex-Arsenal man will help
boost the team’s performance as they push for a top 4 finish.
Henry who is currently a pundit with Sky Sports said Arsenal
need a strong defensive midfielder to shield the back four and he believes that
the Cameroonian is the right man for the job.
It will be recalled that Song left the Emirate stadium for
Nou Camp in 2012 but failed to impress and was loaned to West Ham United in
August 2014.
While making a case for Song who has impressed so far since
joining West Ham, Henry said he is the type of player you want in front of your
back four.
“Song is the captain of the boat. He protects the back four.
You need someone to dictate,put players into position,make little fouls by
kicking someone- like Claude Makalele used to do.”
Arsenal fans will not forget Song in a hurry after he left
unceremoniously to join Barcelona but with the team in dire need of a defensive
midfielder to replace the ageing duo of Arteta and Flamini, will they welcome
Song with open arms even if Wenger yields to Henry’s advice?
Friday, 23 January 2015
Yoruba movie stars stuns in new photo shoot
Sammy Okposo makes a u-turn,apologizes to Buhari
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| Google image: Sammy Okposo |
Okposo had took to his instagram page to slam the retired General over the controversial certificate saying "the 72 years old needs to be flogged for allegedly forging his certificate"
The Welu Welu cronner has however made a u-turn on the comment saying he deeply apologize to GMB for joining an unconfirmed rumour about the General certificate.
He has since deleted the post from his instagram page.
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
I once autographed a girl’s bosom - Muyiwa Ademola
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| Google image: Muyiwa Ademola |
Veteran actor and movie producer, Muyiwa Ademola has
confessed that he had once signed an autograph on a girl’s boobs.
Muyiwa authentic as he is fondly called by his admirers
during a chat with journalist said the lady insisted he signed on her boobs
after comparing him with Denzel Washington.
The actor who is known in the industry as a ladies’ man
however did not disclose the name of the girl in question but said it happened
a long time ago in faraway Ireland.
Hmmmmmn! Muyiwa does not only know how to audition for
movies, he is also skilled in the art of “signing autograph”
Premium Times releases Buhari’s WASC results
Premium Times may have given the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, rtd. Major General Mahammadu Buhari some moment of respite after obtaining his secondary school certificate examination results of from the Government College which was formerly known as Provincial Secondary School, Katsina where he graduated from in 1961. The results, according to Premium Times shows that General Buhari sat for the University of Cambridge West African School Certificate Examinations and obtained five credits in English Language, Geography, Hausa Language, History, and Health Science.
Dated January 21st 2015, the statement of result obtained by Premium Times from Cambridge University was signed by the current principal of Kastina College.
AFCON 2015: Who wins Africa’s most prestigious diadem?
The 20th edition of the African Cup of Nations is
well underway in faraway Equatorial Guinea and it’s living up to billing with
the soccer artistry displayed so far by the participating teams.
Just like many football fans, having followed with keen
interest some of the first round matches, I have not been disappointed so
far.
Though it is quite unfortunate that Nigeria who won the last
edition hosted by South Africa did not qualify to defend their title, but it
makes it more interesting that this edition will produce a different winner.
Pre-tournament favorite, Ivory Coast has been tipped by book
makers to clinch the title for the second time in their history and put an end
to their perennial underachiever’s title. However, the display in their first
match which ended one goal apiece against Guinea leaves a lot to be desired and
clearly shows that they have a lot of work to do if they are to walk away with
the title.
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| Google: Algeria national team |
The Desert Foxes Algeria have made a strong start to the
tournament with an emphatic 3-1 win over South Africa making a strong statement that they
are not just in the tournament for a jamboree but to consolidate on their World
cup performance by becoming the next African champion.
Four time winner, Ghana may have lost their opening match to
Senegal but they remain a force to be reckoned with. With proper coordination
and discipline, they stand a chance of clinching their 5th title.
Many may not consider Senegal and Cameroon as favorite for
the title because of the shake ups that have pervaded their football in recent
times but both teams, if history is anything to go by, have what it takes to
conquer Africa once again. They have showed a lot of promises in their first
match despite the fact that it ended in stalemate.
Host Equatorial Guinea is buoyed by massive home support and
will definitely fancy their chances of winning the trophy for the first time on
home soil. Zambia and South Africa who won the title when the ‘Super eagles’
failed to attend for one reason or the other are parading a youthful side and
will love to win the trophy once again.
One thing is certain, come 8th of February, another
champion will be crowned. Though it seems all the teams are evenly matched
considering the number of draws recorded so far in the tournament but when the
boys are separated from men in the latter stage of the competition, who will be
the last team standing?
Monday, 19 January 2015
Is This Ayo Fayose’s Frontpage Advert For GEJ In Punch Right?
Nigerian politics has reached a deteriorated stage whereby anything goes. Why would a sitting Governor sponsor this kind of advert?
Do you make mockery of the death of others president thereby insulting the position of the President Of The federal Republic of Nigeria just because you want to show unwavering loyalty to your boss?The sad thing is we can all talk, the same president he is campaigning is no different from the tout that sponsored this ads.
The same president who said campaigning should be issue based was the same president throwing slurs at his opponent personality.
Woe betide that PDP remain in power come 2015 May 29 for we can as well bid Nigeria goodbye.
Change is what we need! And together we can achieve that and vote rascals out of office.
Buhari’s entire career based on falsehood - Femi Fani Kayode
PDP Presidential Campaign media director, Femi Fani Kayode says the inability of APC presidential flag bearer, Gen Buhari to produce his academic credentials to INEC indicates that his entire career in the military was based on falsehood, a situation he says brings to question the admission system into the army in the 1960s. FFK said this today while speaking to newsmen in Abuja
"It is disingenuous for Buhari to say that he contested previous elections and that the issue of his qualifications did not arise. Had INEC not complied with the Electoral Act this year, which requires that they paste the academic credentials of all the presidential candidates, Nigerians would have remained ignorant of the fact that Buhari has probably been submitting affidavits for the past elections. The fact that he got away with it in 2003, 2007 and 2011 does not make it right.
The minimum that Nigerians require from Buhari is the presentation of his secondary school certificate which enabled him to gain admission into the Nigerian Military College in 1962 and on which basis he became a commissioned officer of the Nigerian army. This forms the fulcrum for the subsequent courses that he attended as he rose in the army, including the US War College. Failure to produce that school certificate implies that Buhari’s entire career in the Army was based on falsehood which cannot stand. This brings to question the admission system/policy into the army in the early 1960s. Were the rules bent for certain individuals in fulfillment of the quota system?
Anyone that reads General Alabi Isama’s book, which was published last year, will know that this was the case. In fact, Alabi Isama went as far as to allege that some Nigerians were admitted into the military academy without the necessary qualifications like school certificate. We believe that Buhari was one of those people and this is why he is unable to produce his certificate. The truth is that he was never qualified for entry into the military academy in the first place and consequently he should never have become a commissioned officer let alone a man that rose to the rank of general. At best he ought to have remained a non-commissioned officer.
As long as he cannot produce that secondary school certificate, we believe that he is not qualified to run for the presidency of Nigeria. This is a matter of law and not sentiment. Buhari, just like any other Nigerian, must be compelled to abide by the law and he must prove his eligibility for the presidential election by simply producing his secondary school certificate.” he said
Gbenga Adeyinka Slams Jonathan Over N10 Fuel Price Reduction
He shared a pic and captioned it with “Guess he doesn’t understand the change we want #febuhari14 #realchange
Doris Simeon Reunites With Her Son After 4 years
Daniel finally granted her the permission to come see her son in the states. Doris took to Instagram to share these pics of herself and son having fun. She captioned the pics with “My Orobo… smile away your sorrow #alotbehindthesmile #Godlove #Godsgrace”
Daniel is currently dating Stella Damasus.
Toyin Aimakhu Talks Why She Can’t Buy Expensive Wears
Popular Yoruba actress Toyin Aimakhu was interviewed by TW magazine recently, the actress talked about why she doesn’t flaunt her wealth on social media and why she can’t buy expensive shoes.
Toyin said “You see, my parents have always told me never to blow my own trumpet. Besides, a lot of celebrities are not being truthful about their lifestyles. I live a very normal life and I am comfortable. I am never one to tell even if I have. Personally, I just don’t see why I should go out to purchase a pair of shoes worth $3,500. I mean, those shoes better take me to heaven! And I’m being honest about it. I simply have the best husband in the world that supports me. We have a car too. We are fine, and that’s all that matters.”
Photos: Funmi Iyanda, 2face at EiE Nigeria's The People Debate conference
Today, Monday, January 19, advocacy group, Enough Is Enough Nigeria in partnership with Google, Channels, Facebook, GemStone, GenVoices, MTV Base and Global Shapers officially announced plans for The Peoples Debate which will hold ahead of the 2015 gubernatorial and Presidential elections.
The announcement was made at a press conference which held at Protea Hotel in Ikeja GRA with partners and advocates including Funmi Iyanda, 2Face Idibia and wife, Annie Idibia, Kemi Lala among others. - Ihotu Amuta, GEMSTONE, Executive Director, EiE Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun, Content Partner, NigeriansAsk, Funmi Iyanda and Zeal Akaraiwe, GenVoices at the EiE Peoples Debate Press conference today, Monday, January 19th at Protea Hotel, Ikeja - RSVP Ambassador, Innocent '2Face' Idibia, Content Partner, NigeriansAsk, Funmi Iyanda, Kayode Akintemi, General Manager, Channels TV and Executive Director, EiE Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun at the EiE Peoples Debate Press conference today, Monday, January 19th at Protea Hotel, Ikeja
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Let's make it a fabulous 2015
WOW! So 2015 is here. A year many people have eagerly anticipated. 2014 may have come and gone with its own ups and down but the euphoria that greeted the happy new year celebration obviously shows that we all look to a better 2015.
Anyone who is a social media addict will agree to the fact that both the old and young is looking forward to a fruitful year. For some,this is the year to tie the knot,some wants a better job,start a relationship,buy a car,travel abroad etc. It is certain that 2015 will be a year of different strokes for different folks.
No matter what you set out to achieve this year,this is the time to start. A stitch in time saves nine. You have to put your hands on the plough and be determined not to look back. There is no doubt that challenges will come but you must be determined not to look back. Myles Munroe said "many of live challenges are those who do not realize how close they were to success when they gave up''. No matter the challenges, don't sink but be determined to stay afloat.
2015 holds a lot of positives for those who will confront it and make meaning out of it. It promises to be a great year for you and me but we have to be determined if we must make it a fabulous 2015.
#BRINGBACKOURGIRLS : MY THOUGHTS
In the dead of the night,they showed up. This time around,It was in a tiny town in Borno State called Chibok. Their mission was clearly defined and before the cock could crow,the unexpected had happened.
Unlike the Iyanya multiple blast,no life was lost but the country was shook to its foundation at the news that over two hundred girls had been abducted from their hostel by the Islamist terrorist group,Boko Haram.
It is now three weeks and counting,these missing girls are yet to be recovered. More disturbing is the fact that no one knows the precise location where the culprits have taken the girls to.
Though It is heart warming to know that the international community has come to the aid of Nigeria in helping her find the missing girls but how long can the parents of these girls be pacified to await the return of their children?
Just like the ‘free Nelson Mandela’ campaign in the 90s, the #BringBackOurGirls crusade has been massive not just in Nigeria but the world over. But unlike the Great Madiba story which was as a result of the fight for freedom,This is an irony which has done the image of Nigeria no good.
For me, the Government of the day should be fingered for not giving the issue of the abducted Borno school girls the utmost attention it deserves from the onset. So annoying is the fact that it also dilly dallied in accepting assistance from the international community until the situation started getting out of hand.
Now the media is filled with news that the captors have escaped with some of the abducted girls to Chad Republic. This again brings to fore the porous state of our boarders. One is tempted to ask if a country like ours with its military might lacks an aerial surveillance team who could check the activities of the captors especially when it was rumoured that they were hiding in the ‘Sambisa’ forest with the girls.
My thoughts goes out to parents and guardians of the abducted girls. Though there is hope for the sobbing parents that their children may one day return- at least the recently released footage of the abducted girls reciting Quran shows they are still alive- but are our leaders sympathetic enough to address the plight of the highly traumatised parents and guardians of the abducted girls?
Whatever becomes the outcome of this hide and seek game between Government and the captors of the Chibok girls, this #BringBackOurGirls saga will go a long way in revealing to generations unborn the ineptitude of those that ruled their fore fathers and how a group of people soiled the name of the country all in the name of religion.
#Rememberingthechibokgirls
Welcome to my world
Hello friends,
For some time now, I have been trying to create my own blog in order to reach out to many out there positively. I have decided to take the bull by the horn this year after long period of gestation. It promises to be fun. Welcome to my world.
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