Lagos NURTW Moves To Check Insecurity In Motor Parks
Tajudeen Agbede, Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on Tuesday said the union would provide walkie-talkies for its members in order to check the current insecurity bedeviling the country.
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Agbede, who made this known to NAN in Lagos, said the move was part of measures to check insecurity at motor parks in the state. He said the initiative became necessary due to the poor services being rendered by most of the telecommunications providers.
“We are making frantic effort to tackle insecurity in all our motor parks, especially with the attacks at motor parks” he said. “All arrangements have been completed to procure walkie-talkies to all members for communication and the direct contact with the branch chairmen. Communication is a very powerful weapon and we want to promote this among us to enhance effective sharing of information on matters regarding security at
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Heroic 13-year-old Boy Dies After Trying to Save Teenage Girl in Dublin
Heroic 13-year-old Boy Dies After Trying to Save Teenage Girl in Dublin
RIP RICKEY |
A teenage boy has died after he got into
difficulties while trying to save a girl who had got into trouble
swimming in a man-made pond on Friday.
The 13-year-old, who was named locally as
Ricky Osagie from Warrenstown, passed away this morning at Temple Street
Children’s Hospital with his parents Kelly and Lydia by his bedside.
Two teenage girls remain in stable condition.
The accident happened in the Waterville Hall residential complex in Blanchardstown, Dublin when a young girl got into difficulties in the water and that another girl and a boy came to her assistance.
Paramedics were called to the scene shortly after the accident at 6.15pm, and all three teenagers were taken from the Capture.
The girl was brought to Temple Street
Children’s Hospital for treatment and is understood to be doing well, as
is the other teenage girl.
Joan Burton led tributes saying : “He died following a brave attempt to save two girls from drowning in Blanchardstown”.
Friends of Ricky have already paid tribute to him.
One wrote on Facebook: “I still can’t believe your gone.”
A friend of the children said on Friday: “I came ten minutes after it happened.
“When I was walking over to them, one of his
[the boy’s] best friends stopped me and told me what happened but I
didn’t think it was true.
“Then I ran down and saw everyone.
“When I ran over to them my friend was getting questioned but everyone else was crying and then so was I.
“One girl was saved by the boy’s friend but the last girl was just in huge shock. She was her best friend.”
The girl was brought to Temple Street
Children’s Hospital for treatment and is understood to be doing well, as
is the other teenage girl.
However, the boy was described as being in a serious condition.
A friend of the children said this evening: “I came ten minutes after it happened.
“When I was walking over to them, one of his
[the boy's] best friends stopped me and told me what happened but I
didn’t think it was true.
“Then I ran down and saw everyone.
“When I ran over to them my friend was getting questioned but everyone else was crying and then so was I.
“One girl was saved by the boy’s friend but the last girl was just in huge shock. She was her best friendDouble Double: Sola Kosoko Marks Birthday And Wedding Anniversary
On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, daughter of Jide Kosoko the famous veteran Nollywood actor celebrated her birthday and wedding anniversary with friends and family.
Sola Kosoko marked the special day with a couple of popular faces including Yoruba movie actresses Doris Simeon and Mercy Aigbe.
‘Iwo Nikan ni opeye, Thanks to almighty God for his protections on my life… Today is my Day… Happy Birthday to me!‘, Sola wrote on her Twitter and Facebook as she received congratulatory messages from her fans.
Kosoko and hubby Abinna got married in 2012.
WOMEN'S HEALTH – 9 Factors That Affect The Health Of The v**ina!!!
Vaginal health is an important part of a woman’s overall health.
Vaginal problems can affect your fertility, desire for s*x and ability
to reach climax. Ongoing vaginal health issues can also affect other
areas of your life, causing stress or relationship problems and
impacting your self-confidence.
What affects vaginal health?
The v**ina is a closed muscular canal that extends from the vulva — the outside of the female private part area — to the neck of the uterus (cervix). Various factors can affect your v**ina, some modifiable and some not. They include -
1. Unprotected s*x. You might contract a sexually transmitted infection if you have unprotected s*x.
2. Aggressive s*x or pelvic fracture. Forceful s*x or an injury to the pelvic area can result in vaginal trauma.
3. Certain health conditions. Diabetes and Sjogren’s syndrome — an autoimmune disorder — can cause vaginal dryness.
4. Medications and feminine-hygiene products. Prolonged use of antibiotics increases the risk of a vaginal yeast infection. Certain antihistamines can cause vaginal dryness. Superabsorbent tampons can lead to toxic shock syndrome — a rare, life-threatening complication of a bacterial infection.
5. Birth control products. Spermicide and NuvaRing (vaginal ring) can cause vaginal irritation. Using a diaphragm or contraceptive sponge might pose a risk of toxic shock syndrome.
6. Pregnancy and childbirth. If you become pregnant, you’ll stop menstruating until after your baby is born. During pregnancy, vaginal discharge often increases. Vaginal tears are relatively common during childbirth. In some cases, an episiotomy — an incision made in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus during childbirth — is needed. A vaginal delivery can also decrease muscle tone in the v**ina.
7. Psychological issues. Anxiety and depression can contribute to a low level of arousal and resulting discomfort or pain during s*x. Trauma — such as s*xual abuse or an initial painful s*xual experience — also can lead to pain associated with s*x.
8. Getting older. The v**ina loses elasticity after menopause — the end of menstruation and fertility.
9. Hormone levels. Changes in your hormone levels can affect your v**ina. For example, estrogen production declines after menopause, after childbirth and during chest-feeding. Loss of estrogen can cause the vaginal lining to thin (vaginal atrophy) — making s*x painful.
The v**ina is a closed muscular canal that extends from the vulva — the outside of the female private part area — to the neck of the uterus (cervix). Various factors can affect your v**ina, some modifiable and some not. They include -
1. Unprotected s*x. You might contract a sexually transmitted infection if you have unprotected s*x.
2. Aggressive s*x or pelvic fracture. Forceful s*x or an injury to the pelvic area can result in vaginal trauma.
3. Certain health conditions. Diabetes and Sjogren’s syndrome — an autoimmune disorder — can cause vaginal dryness.
4. Medications and feminine-hygiene products. Prolonged use of antibiotics increases the risk of a vaginal yeast infection. Certain antihistamines can cause vaginal dryness. Superabsorbent tampons can lead to toxic shock syndrome — a rare, life-threatening complication of a bacterial infection.
5. Birth control products. Spermicide and NuvaRing (vaginal ring) can cause vaginal irritation. Using a diaphragm or contraceptive sponge might pose a risk of toxic shock syndrome.
6. Pregnancy and childbirth. If you become pregnant, you’ll stop menstruating until after your baby is born. During pregnancy, vaginal discharge often increases. Vaginal tears are relatively common during childbirth. In some cases, an episiotomy — an incision made in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus during childbirth — is needed. A vaginal delivery can also decrease muscle tone in the v**ina.
7. Psychological issues. Anxiety and depression can contribute to a low level of arousal and resulting discomfort or pain during s*x. Trauma — such as s*xual abuse or an initial painful s*xual experience — also can lead to pain associated with s*x.
8. Getting older. The v**ina loses elasticity after menopause — the end of menstruation and fertility.
9. Hormone levels. Changes in your hormone levels can affect your v**ina. For example, estrogen production declines after menopause, after childbirth and during chest-feeding. Loss of estrogen can cause the vaginal lining to thin (vaginal atrophy) — making s*x painful.
Singer ADOKIYE Comes Into Nollywood With Two Movies
Imo state born singer, entrepreneur, architect, singer and Peace
Ambassador, Adokiye Ngozi Kyrianwho always makes headlines, has shown
her prowess through the blue screens.
Adokiye delves into the movie industry and emerges with the lead role
in two star-studded flicks – Ogbanje and My Brother, My Enemy, starring
alongside A-list Nollywood actors like Bob Manuel Udokwu, Chinyere
Wilfred, Uche Odoputa, Uche Ebere, Joyce Kalu and more. Continue…
Synopsis of OGBANJE: Starring Adokiye, Uche Odoputa etc
Career atimes makes parents leave their children at the mercy
of house helps who come in different forms. Adokiye here plays a
possessed house help who ends up initiating her madams daughter into the
spirit world. Thanks for the timely intervention of men of God wherein
much disaster was averted.
Synopsis of MY BROTHER MY ENEMY: Starring Bob Manuel Udokwu, Adokiye, Uche Odoputa, Chinyere Wilfred, Uche Ebere, Joyce Kalu etc
Bob Manuel Udokwu plays the role of illiterate peasant who was
misled into allowing a multinational telecommunications company to erect
their mast in his father’s compound without benefits. Here also Adokiye
plays the role of the secretary to the boss of the telecommunications
company whom she and her boyfriend (Uche Odoputa) aided in doping
unsuspecting peasants of the benefits accruing to them from the
telecommunication company. After a deal gone wrong with Bob Manuel, the
telecomms boss becomes greedy and kills Uche Odoputa (Adokiye’s
boyfriend). This greatly annoys Adokiye making her poison her boss hence
a manhunt is on for her.
Both movies are a must watch if you are an ardent fan of Adokiye. Get your copies in film stores near you.
Watch a teaser to one of the movies OGBANJE starring Uche Odoputa HERE
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Wow! NIGERIA GETS THROUGH WITH 3 POINTS
What a clean sheet for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
With superb and exciting moves in the game from both team sides, Nigeria takes a lead on with a 1-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. What a wonderful moment for Nigerian fans with lots of Celebration out there. Super Eagles of Nigeria carries on with 4 points on the group F table as Ozase finds the ball at the back of the opponents net, and Nigeria hoping to qualify from the group stage. Next, the Super Eagles is to face Argentina in their last group match and again we hope to win the match against the Argentine... UP NAIJA
Eleyi ga oh: BLACK STARS OF GHANA FLOPS Again.
African black stars- Ghana was unable to hold on to their victory as their opponents, The German machine- Germany equalized at the later part of the game leading to a 2-2 draw,,,
Presently, Germany holds 4 point on table while Ghana with 1 point, what a game full of excitement but landed with a draw...
Up next is Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Bosnia at about 11.00pm Nigerian time, we hope to see the best from The Eagles... GO NAIJA
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Scoring Onslaught Does In Defending Champions
SALVADOR,
Brazil — Sitting on the bench, worrying that history might be repeated
at his team’s expense, Dirk Kuyt, the Dutch reserve forward, had a
perfect view of a goal that energized a nation and a tournament with its
daring and flair.
The
Netherlands was losing at the time, 1-0, the identical score of its
loss to Spain at the 2010 World Cup final in Johannesburg. But four
years and 44 minutes later, Robin van Persie took a step inside the
18-yard box at the glistening new Arena Fonte Nova, and went airborne to
redirect a searching 40-yard pass from Daley Blind with stunning
agility.
Iker
Casillas, the Spanish goalkeeper who had shut out the Dutch over 120
minutes four years before, was coming out at him, and van Persie knew
that his best chance to score was not to head the ball down, as players
are often taught, but to give it some lift, allowing it to float over
the head of a stunned Casillas and into the back of the net.
Just
moments before, Spain missed an opportunity to go up by two goals. But
with a minute to spare before halftime, van Persie’s gem, the first of
two goals by him, gave the Netherlands a jolt that they rode to a
shocking 5-1 victory over Spain, the staggered defending champions.
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“In
his life, he has done amazing things,” Kuyt said of van Persie. “But to
score this goal for his country was very special. It was an amazing
pass and an even better finish. It’s a great start to the tournament,
two goals against the world champion. It is amazing for him and it is
amazing for the team. Hopefully, this is the start of a great
tournament.”
It
was a result as surprising as it was emphatic. Few could have predicted
such a lopsided win for the 2010 runners-up, not even the thousands of
orange-wearing fans of the Netherlands who roared in delight with each
goal on this wet and steamy evening.
Certainly,
the Dutch would have preferred this result to come four years ago in
South Africa, when it would have meant a world championship. For now,
they will be satisfied by taking a huge advantage in Group B, where
finishing at the top could mean avoiding Brazil in the first round of
the knockout stage.
For
Spain, which was ragged and confused, especially on defense, the loss
will reinforce speculation about the demise of its record-setting
dominance in international play, a supremacy built with a World Cup
sandwiched between two European championships.
But
on Friday, the Spaniards played like a third-tier soccer nation, making
pitiful mistakes at the back as the Dutch ran roughshod. In addition to
van Persie’s two goals, Arjen Robben, the Netherlands’ fiendish
dribbling marksman, scored two and Stefan de Vrij one.
“I
don’t have words to explain it,” Spain’s coach, Vicente Del Bosque,
said. “We’ve never been a very defensive team, but we were very weak. We
didn’t recognize the ability of van Persie and Robben. We didn’t react
properly. They played euphoric, and they hammered us.”
The
four-goal margin of defeat was the largest for a defending champion,
and Spain had not conceded five goals since 1963 when they lost to
Scotland, 6-2. The only other time they let in at least five goals in
the World Cup was in Brazil in 1950 when they lost to the hosts, 6-1.
Diego
Costa, the Brazilian-born center forward, started for Spain and heard
loud boos and crude chants for his decision to spurn Brazil and play for
Spain. He was tripped in the box in the 27th minute, and Spain took a
lead when Xabi Alonso converted the penalty.
But
then Blind and van Persie linked up for the goal of the tournament so
far. Blind, the Ajax defender, also made the long precision pass to
Robben in the 53rd minute that gave the Netherlands the lead. He sent a
long ball from the left flank to Robben, whose brilliant first touch,
and masterful second touch, sent two Spanish defenders, including Gerard
Piqué, and Casillas the wrong way, allowing Robben to drill the ball
into the back of the net with his thunderous left foot.
For
many Dutch fans, the goal, especially the way Robben collected the long
ball with one guileful touch, was reminiscent of Dennis Bergkamp’s
brilliant goal for the Netherlands in the 1998 World Cup.
“It is very sad,” Piqué said, “but now we have to regroup and prepare for the next game.”
In
the 65th minute, de Vrij headed downward off a free kick to give the
Netherlands a 3-1 advantage, and seven minutes later Casillas fumbled a
back pass. Van Persie pounced on the mistake and slotted home his 10th
goal in his last nine appearances for the Netherlands.
In
the 80th minute, Robben scored again, and the Dutch bench, including
Kuyt, ran out to greet him, throwing water bottles in the air in
celebration.
“It
was an amazing first match,” Kuyt said. “There was never an opening
match where the world champion lost, 5-1. It was an incredible
performance, but it’s the first match.”
Spain vs. Chile: Simulating Vital Group B World Cup Match Using FIFA 14
Spain currently sit bottom of Group B after receiving a sound thrashing during their opening World Cup match. Vicente del Bosque's side couldn't handle a rampant Netherlands team who inflicted a 5-1 revenge four years after Spain beat them in the South Africa final.
Things aren't scheduled to get any easier. Spain now face a Chile side who underwhelmed against Australia but managed to grab the win. Should the South Americans beat their Spanish rivals, the world champions will be heading home.It is, as they say, the squeakiest of bum times for the 2010 victors. We aimed to get ahead of the curve with yet another FIFA 14 simulation, a result-producing mechanism that is only beaten in effectiveness by an Octopus who once lived in Germany.
WHO IS XAVI?
Xavi Hernández
Xavier Hernández, commonly known as Xavi (born 25 January 1980 in Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia) is a Spanish football player who plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona. Xavi was named the official Man of the match of the 2009 Champions League Final as he helped Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win their third Champions League title. He was named Player of the Tournament by UEFA at UEFA Euro 2008. He is regularly cited among the best central midfielders in modern football.Xavi is a player of Barcelona's youth system and has been a regular at Camp Nou since the age of 11. He quickly made his way through the youth and reserve teams and was a key member of Jordi Gonzalvo's FC Barcelona B team that won promotion to the Second Division.
His progression through the teams earned him a first team debut on 18 August 1998 in the Super Cup final, in which he scored against RCD Mallorca. His début in La Liga came against Valencia CF on 3 October 1998 in a 3–1 victory for Barcelona. Initially featuring intermittently both for the reserve and senior teams, Xavi scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Real Valladolid when Barcelona were 10th in the league, sparking a renaissance in form for the club. Sustained impressive performances quickly meant he become a key member of Louis van Gaal's title winning team. An injury to Pep Guardiola in the following 1999–00 season meant that Xavi became Barcelona's principal playmaker, a position he has retained ever since.
CHECK OUT MESSI, XAVI CONVERSATION....
Messi: Hello
Xavi: Hi
Messi: where are you now?
Xavi: I'm back to hotel.
Messi: what really happened to ur
team
today?
Xavi: I can't just say
Messi: I don't even see ur passes as
u used
to do at club.
Xavi: I can't kill myself, age is
telling.
Messi: Ur team disappointed me
because u
played below average.
Xavi: Don't u see the duo of Robins
in their
team?
Messi: U mean those Man U and
Munich
guys?
Xavi: yes o o o o.
Messi: ahahahahahahah
Xavi: laughing me or my team?
Messi: Non.
Xavi: Don't worry, Nigeria is there 4
u.
Messi: Nigeria! We will beat them.
Xavi: Have u 4gotten u will still face
ur boss
in d team.
Messi: Who is my boss?
Xavi: that Nigeria goalkeeper.
Messi: Vincent Enyema?
Xavi: Yes, have u 4gotten u've not
scored
against him?
Messi: See, I can't deceive u, I fear
dat guy.
Xavi: laugh
Messi: will u qualified for knock out
now?
Xavi: Chile get players too but if we
don't
qualify, I will retire.
Messi: including Club football?
Xavi: No, only from international
football
Messi: better. You know without u
and ur
brother (Inesta) in my team, I'm
nothing.
Xavi: laugh. Just tell ur team mates
and
coach to watch out for Nigeria.
Messi: I will
Xavi: ok
Messi: later
Xavi: bye...
what a conversation........................
SUPPORT THE SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA...
GO EAGLES.
Xavi: Hi
Messi: where are you now?
Xavi: I'm back to hotel.
Messi: what really happened to ur
team
today?
Xavi: I can't just say
Messi: I don't even see ur passes as
u used
to do at club.
Xavi: I can't kill myself, age is
telling.
Messi: Ur team disappointed me
because u
played below average.
Xavi: Don't u see the duo of Robins
in their
team?
Messi: U mean those Man U and
Munich
guys?
Xavi: yes o o o o.
Messi: ahahahahahahah
Xavi: laughing me or my team?
Messi: Non.
Xavi: Don't worry, Nigeria is there 4
u.
Messi: Nigeria! We will beat them.
Xavi: Have u 4gotten u will still face
ur boss
in d team.
Messi: Who is my boss?
Xavi: that Nigeria goalkeeper.
Messi: Vincent Enyema?
Xavi: Yes, have u 4gotten u've not
scored
against him?
Messi: See, I can't deceive u, I fear
dat guy.
Xavi: laugh
Messi: will u qualified for knock out
now?
Xavi: Chile get players too but if we
don't
qualify, I will retire.
Messi: including Club football?
Xavi: No, only from international
football
Messi: better. You know without u
and ur
brother (Inesta) in my team, I'm
nothing.
Xavi: laugh. Just tell ur team mates
and
coach to watch out for Nigeria.
Messi: I will
Xavi: ok
Messi: later
Xavi: bye...
what a conversation........................
SUPPORT THE SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA...
GO EAGLES.
Abacha's Loot: Nigeria To Get N37bn Back After 14 Years Of Struggle
A small European country of Liechtenstein has agreed to
return over N37bn in equivalent (€167m / $227m) stolen by the late
military rule General Sani Abacha, Financial Times reports.
This decision ends Nigeria’s longest running battle to recover money that the late military dictator laundered through European banks.
The saga started in 2000, when Nigeria first requested assistance of the tiny (population is about 37,000 people), but incredibly rich county (GDP per capita is 2nd in the world) in recovering the assets transferred out of the country by Gen. Abacha.
But the recovery process has not been easy. Companies linked to Abacha’s family put lots of legal obstacles. Liechtenstein’s constitutional court dismissed a final appeal over the return of the funds in March 2013, which infuriated the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who accused Liechtenstein of “aiding and abetting corruption”.
However, an official statement by Liechtenstein’s government dated June 17, 2014, Tuesday, read:
So far, Nigeria has recovered $1.3bn, the largest tranche of which – $500m – came from Switzerland in 2005. A further $1.1bn – in France, the UK, Luxembourg and the Channel Island of Jersey – is still tied up in legal proceedings.
In the beginning of March 2014 the United States ordered a freeze of $458m in assets stolen by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha and his accomplices.
In a surprising development, the government dropped embezzlement charges against Mohamed Abacha, the late dictator’s eldest son, who was accused of receiving N100bn ($600m) of the late dictator’s money.
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FORMER PRESIDENT: GEN ABUBAKAR ABACHA |
This decision ends Nigeria’s longest running battle to recover money that the late military dictator laundered through European banks.
The saga started in 2000, when Nigeria first requested assistance of the tiny (population is about 37,000 people), but incredibly rich county (GDP per capita is 2nd in the world) in recovering the assets transferred out of the country by Gen. Abacha.
But the recovery process has not been easy. Companies linked to Abacha’s family put lots of legal obstacles. Liechtenstein’s constitutional court dismissed a final appeal over the return of the funds in March 2013, which infuriated the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who accused Liechtenstein of “aiding and abetting corruption”.
However, an official statement by Liechtenstein’s government dated June 17, 2014, Tuesday, read:
“In May 2014, the complaint pending in Strasbourg was withdrawn by the four Abacha companies, clearing the path for repatriation of the assets once and for all.”Criminal investigations and subsequent forfeiture proceedings established that the Lichtenstein funds originated from bribes paid by Germany’s Ferrostaal AG to companies whose ultimate beneficiary was Abacha. They related to a grossly inflated contract for the construction of an aluminium smelter.
So far, Nigeria has recovered $1.3bn, the largest tranche of which – $500m – came from Switzerland in 2005. A further $1.1bn – in France, the UK, Luxembourg and the Channel Island of Jersey – is still tied up in legal proceedings.
In the beginning of March 2014 the United States ordered a freeze of $458m in assets stolen by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha and his accomplices.
In a surprising development, the government dropped embezzlement charges against Mohamed Abacha, the late dictator’s eldest son, who was accused of receiving N100bn ($600m) of the late dictator’s money.
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The arrest of about 486 people from the North in Abia state. READ MORE: www.jerrywealth.blogspot.com
A renowned socio-political organization from Northern Nigeria, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), strongly condemned all the attempts to tag the people from northern part of the country as Boko Haram members, sponsors. The ACF also emphasized on the danger of detaining people based just on their origin, faith or appearance.
The position of the group was declared by the National Publicity Secretary of the organization, Muhammad Ibrahim.
In his electronic message, forwarded to SaharaReporters, the ACF expressed deep concern over the arrest of about 486 people from the North in Abia state.* "Boko Haram suspects" arrested in Abia State. Photo credit – TheCable
The ACF noted that these people have done nothing wrong, and they were just travelling in search for better life, hoping to earn money by legitimate means. However, the state government in cooperation with the Federal Government prevented them from achieving this goal.
The organization also lamented that the men have been allegedly subjected to ill treatment and hardship in the hands of security agencies. This turn of event, if confirmed, negates the spirit of one Nigeria and violates peoples’ freedom of movement and association, as grated by the Constitution of the country.
The statement further noticed that arresting people “simply on account of their faith, origin and appearance” is unacceptable, because such a move would make law-abiding and innocent citizens suffer in the hands of security agencies. This also turns people of one country into foreigners in their fatherland.
At the same time the ACF noted that it supports operations which are targeting Boko Haram insurgents and their evil activities.
The organization urged the State Government of Abia and other relevant authorities to exercise caution on the alleged arrest and interrogations of Jigawa indigenes.
“Nigerians deserves adequate protection of their lives and property wherever they are from their Governments. Therefore, Governments should ensure peaceful coexistence among Nigerians in any part of the country irrespective of their faith and origin,” the statement concluded.It would be recalled that 33 buses were stopped by military and security operatives in Abia State on June 15, 2014, Sunday. The DHQ insisted that the operation and the screening of about 486 passengers bear fruit, as a terror kingpin had already been detected among them.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO REACT TO THE BOKO HARAM ONSLAUGHT ISSUE
The General Overseer, Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a. Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedopo, has decried the incessant attack by the violent Islamic sect.
According to the cleric, the onslaught of Boko Haram in Nigeria was beyond politics and the incessant attacks had taken a toll on Nigeria.
PUNCH reports that Oyedepo made this remark during his visit to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, at the Government House in Owerri.
His visit is coming on the heels of the discovery of two explosives at a branch of the Living Faith church in Owerri on Saturday by the Imo state police.
Oyedepo expressed gratitude to the governor for the quick intervention made to avert the IEDs from exploding and causing major disaster.
The cleric therefore called for government at all levels to join in the fight against terrorism to ensure a peaceful and united Nigeria, adding that prompt action by government at every level was needed to check the menace of terrorism plaguing the nation.
He however, prayed for God to give Nigerian leaders the wisdom to tackle the insecurity challenges in the nation and also intervene in the fight against terrorism.
In his response, Gov. Okorocha thanked Oyedepo for his visit and assured that government would not relent in its efforts to ensure the security of lives and property of residents in the state.
Two deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered by the Imo state police Saturday night, June15 at the Living Faith church but they were detonated by the anti-bomb squad deployed to the church thereby averting an explosion that would have killed many.
Recall that in May, Oyedepo had said that for Nigeria to wipe out Boko Haram, the country’s leadership needed to have character, courage and capacity, not just to identify the main causes of the problems but also to be able to deal with them.
Source: Punch Newspaper
LIFESTYLE: 8 RELATIONSHIP SECRETES MEN WANTS ALL WOMEN TO KNOW.
There is no doubt that men and women differ greatly when it comes to love and relationships. But, just because men do not breakdown and complain frequently like many women do, does not mean that they are fine with everything that happens. Most of them either suffer in silence or get aggressive or even walk away from the relationship.
Wouldn’t it be better if their point of view was comprehended better by women? Here, we have for you some real men talking about some things that they expect from their partners when it comes to relationships. These relationship “secrets” will definitely be helpful for women who want to have a healthy and more fulfilling relationship.
1. “I am not flawless. Accept it!”
“I believe that no one is perfect and my wife should accept that I am not flawless. After all, I am a human being! At times, I may be a complete “mamma’s boy”, but still if I am able to make her laugh at least once, is that not enough for her to hold on to me? Also, I am not going to write poetry for her, and think about her every tick of the clock. But I am willing to give her a part of my life, won’t that do? She has to understand that I am not picture-perfect; but perfect just for her,” says Bali, a gym owner.
2. “I am as sensitive as you are”
“I am always expected to tip-toe around her feelings even if I am not in the mood to. Just because we don’t ask for admiration doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy it. Just because we are not wired like a woman, doesn’t mean that we don’t have emotions and feelings. Why can she vent out her frustration about my mother when we have an argument, but I can’t do the same? So, I am expected to be her vent hole and her punching bag, but I cannot expect the same from her? Men usually mask their emotions so that they don’t appear weak and vulnerable. I feel women should learn to value the feelings of men,” shares newly-married Rishabh Bansal, a journalist.,
3. “You can give some positive responses at times!”
Sameer Bhutani, a 25-year-old law graduate, complains, “If I tell my girlfriend ‘You are pretty’, she snaps, “You are just making that up’. Once I told her, ‘Honey, you are getting slim’, and her reply was, ‘See properly and you will see that I am putting on weight’. I don’t understand why can’t she just accept my compliments without such self-depreciation? Instead of revelling in it, she leaves me in a dicey situation with her mean tones or loads of scorns. I try to make her feel beautiful, but then the way she keeps talking holds me back from giving compliments. We guys want to shower our girlfriends with praises and adorations but they act funny at times, which gets on our nerves!”
4. “I would love it if you request rather than demand”
“None of us like to live with someone who is too controlling or demanding. Just because we love them, we keep giving in to their demands, even if they are unreasonable. But actually we do not appreciate this behaviour. Wives keep bossing around, thinking that their husbands are okay with this. In reality, we men keep ignoring it, but this only makes them more demanding! My wife constantly keeps demanding for things, and even blackmails me emotionally! She keeps making and breaking rules herself. I would really appreciate it if she could communicate her needs to me and ask for something nicely. Who would want to do something good for someone who is forcing them to do it?” asks circulation manager, Suhas Malhotra.
5. “It is a two-way street!”
Fashion designer, Varun Kumar, who has been married for six years, says, “Girls expect a great deal of affection and time from their men, but they forget that love is a two way street. If a wife wants to enhance her husband’s ability to express love, even she should meet his emotional needs. Things like quality time, gifts, romantic talks, or acts of love are not meant for women alone! They look for everything in their “love paradise” but when it comes to returning the favour, they take us for granted. This is really hurtful. Once they realise this and are prepared to give exactly what they expect, it will really make a lot of difference.”
6. “There is no harm in being a good listener”
“Trying to grasp what your partner is saying and keeping patience is the recipe for a successful marriage. Sometimes I notice that my wife is hardly listening to what I say and keeps nodding without paying any attention; this trait is really annoying. Plus, she is very impatient at times. She gets irritated with things as small as me coming home late or not taking my son to play. At times, there are situations that need patience and tolerance. For a healthy and happy relationship, she must be mindful in situations that demand endurance!” says Rahul Mudgal, a designer with a shopping portal.
7. “Please do not compare!”
Web developer, Prateek Singhania, shares, “Many girls keep looking for their friend’s husband’s, or their father’s qualities in guys they meet. If they are truly interested in someone, why do they compare him with every Tom, man-hood and Harry? It is wrong to compare their partner with anyone and wish them to be someone else. I feel women should not say anything to their men that in any way hints towards comparison. This is likely to cause shame, anger or frustration in men and is enough to spoil a perfectly fine relationship. Taunts, sarcasm and making jokes on their activities while comparing them with someone else can make men feel weak.”
8. “Let bygones be bygones!”
“Any man will feel disappointed if his wife carries the baggage of her past relationships. It certainly kills the chances of a “happily ever after”. The simple fact that a wife is still thinking of her past relationship is enough to wound the confidence and ego of a man. So, rather than brooding over her past, they can think about the future that is knocking on the door. Continuously bringing up past relationships can be harmful in the long run,” says Kamal Aggarwal, graphic designer.
If only women knew all that went on in their partners’ mind, relationships would be so much better and happier!
Source: B ollywoodshaadis.com
LIFESTYLE: 8 RELATIONSHIP SECRETES MEN WANTS ALL WOMEN TO KNOW.
There is no doubt that men and women differ greatly when it comes to love and relationships. But, just because men do not breakdown and complain frequently like many women do, does not mean that they are fine with everything that happens. Most of them either suffer in silence or get aggressive or even walk away from the relationship.
Wouldn’t it be better if their point of view was comprehended better by women? Here, we have for you some real men talking about some things that they expect from their partners when it comes to relationships. These relationship “secrets” will definitely be helpful for women who want to have a healthy and more fulfilling relationship.
1. “I am not flawless. Accept it!”
“I believe that no one is perfect and my wife should accept that I am not flawless. After all, I am a human being! At times, I may be a complete “mamma’s boy”, but still if I am able to make her laugh at least once, is that not enough for her to hold on to me? Also, I am not going to write poetry for her, and think about her every tick of the clock. But I am willing to give her a part of my life, won’t that do? She has to understand that I am not picture-perfect; but perfect just for her,” says Bali, a gym owner.
2. “I am as sensitive as you are”
“I am always expected to tip-toe around her feelings even if I am not in the mood to. Just because we don’t ask for admiration doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy it. Just because we are not wired like a woman, doesn’t mean that we don’t have emotions and feelings. Why can she vent out her frustration about my mother when we have an argument, but I can’t do the same? So, I am expected to be her vent hole and her punching bag, but I cannot expect the same from her? Men usually mask their emotions so that they don’t appear weak and vulnerable. I feel women should learn to value the feelings of men,” shares newly-married Rishabh Bansal, a journalist.,
3. “You can give some positive responses at times!”
Sameer Bhutani, a 25-year-old law graduate, complains, “If I tell my girlfriend ‘You are pretty’, she snaps, “You are just making that up’. Once I told her, ‘Honey, you are getting slim’, and her reply was, ‘See properly and you will see that I am putting on weight’. I don’t understand why can’t she just accept my compliments without such self-depreciation? Instead of revelling in it, she leaves me in a dicey situation with her mean tones or loads of scorns. I try to make her feel beautiful, but then the way she keeps talking holds me back from giving compliments. We guys want to shower our girlfriends with praises and adorations but they act funny at times, which gets on our nerves!”
4. “I would love it if you request rather than demand”
“None of us like to live with someone who is too controlling or demanding. Just because we love them, we keep giving in to their demands, even if they are unreasonable. But actually we do not appreciate this behaviour. Wives keep bossing around, thinking that their husbands are okay with this. In reality, we men keep ignoring it, but this only makes them more demanding! My wife constantly keeps demanding for things, and even blackmails me emotionally! She keeps making and breaking rules herself. I would really appreciate it if she could communicate her needs to me and ask for something nicely. Who would want to do something good for someone who is forcing them to do it?” asks circulation manager, Suhas Malhotra.
5. “It is a two-way street!”
Fashion designer, Varun Kumar, who has been married for six years, says, “Girls expect a great deal of affection and time from their men, but they forget that love is a two way street. If a wife wants to enhance her husband’s ability to express love, even she should meet his emotional needs. Things like quality time, gifts, romantic talks, or acts of love are not meant for women alone! They look for everything in their “love paradise” but when it comes to returning the favour, they take us for granted. This is really hurtful. Once they realise this and are prepared to give exactly what they expect, it will really make a lot of difference.”
6. “There is no harm in being a good listener”
“Trying to grasp what your partner is saying and keeping patience is the recipe for a successful marriage. Sometimes I notice that my wife is hardly listening to what I say and keeps nodding without paying any attention; this trait is really annoying. Plus, she is very impatient at times. She gets irritated with things as small as me coming home late or not taking my son to play. At times, there are situations that need patience and tolerance. For a healthy and happy relationship, she must be mindful in situations that demand endurance!” says Rahul Mudgal, a designer with a shopping portal.
7. “Please do not compare!”
Web developer, Prateek Singhania, shares, “Many girls keep looking for their friend’s husband’s, or their father’s qualities in guys they meet. If they are truly interested in someone, why do they compare him with every Tom, man-hood and Harry? It is wrong to compare their partner with anyone and wish them to be someone else. I feel women should not say anything to their men that in any way hints towards comparison. This is likely to cause shame, anger or frustration in men and is enough to spoil a perfectly fine relationship. Taunts, sarcasm and making jokes on their activities while comparing them with someone else can make men feel weak.”
8. “Let bygones be bygones!”
“Any man will feel disappointed if his wife carries the baggage of her past relationships. It certainly kills the chances of a “happily ever after”. The simple fact that a wife is still thinking of her past relationship is enough to wound the confidence and ego of a man. So, rather than brooding over her past, they can think about the future that is knocking on the door. Continuously bringing up past relationships can be harmful in the long run,” says Kamal Aggarwal, graphic designer.
If only women knew all that went on in their partners’ mind, relationships would be so much better and happier!
Source: B ollywoodshaadis.com
BE CAREFUL!!! STORY OF A YOUNG LADY WHO GOT IT WRONG....
After the freshers' party....
Jasmine is a young and beautiful girl starting her first year as an undergraduate at one of the best universities in the country.
She is the average 'good girl' that never does a thing without informing her parents - until some weeks back when she attended a party without letting them know.
She knew they wouldn't approve.
Her roommate, Sandra Louis, was taking her turn cleaning up their shared toilet as Jasmine dressed up for her afternoon lectures.
She picked up her bag, ready to leave....
Jasmine suddenly felt a "strange feeling" build up in her stomach. She ran to the toilet, pushed Sandra aside as her breakfast rushed up her throat. She emptied her stomach, messing up the toilet bowl.
The retching left her roommate really scared.
"Are you okay" she asked Jasmine.
"I don't think so. I guess I must have eaten something not good for my stomach. I've been having a strange feverish feeling. I've also been feeling nauseous of late," Jasmine replied.
Jasmine turned around and noticed a startled look on her roommate’s face.
"What’s up with that look on your face? Whats wrong?" Jasmine said after a deep breath.
"Jasmine I think you're pregnant" Sandra said.
Jasmine’s face took a new, ugly shape. "WHAT!! Its a lie! You just said that to see how I'll react right?"
She tried to smile...but failed.
"Didn't you ever attend a Secondary school?” Sandra asked. “Weren't you ever taught the symptoms of pregnancy?”
“What ...are you trying to say,” Jasmine stammered.
“Hmm, don't tell me Richard did this to you. I saw you guys at the "FRESHERS PARTY". It’s just three weeks ago,” Sandra said with questioning look on her face.
Jasmine tried to remember what happened that night she was with Richard her boyfriend. She remembered the few drinks she had with him and the short walk away from the venue of the party. Richard, a 300 level Law student, had made her drink a cup of chilled a funny tasting strawberry wine in a guest house outside the Campus..
"I can't remember, I think Richard doped me" tears welled up in her eyes. “Jasmine, what will I do now.”
“Hmm. What else?” was all she got from her stunned friend.
After the abortion...
The news of Jasmine's death was the talk of the school for over two weeks. No one could believe the rumors that Jasmine, a beautiful, tall and intelligent student died of an abortion-gone-wrong, after spending just about a month in the university system.
Police investigations confirmed that Jasmine died of abortion complications. Sandra her roommate also confessed that she had taken Jasmine to a quack doctor for an abortion.
LADIES, this doesn't have to be your story. Are you a Fresher? Jambite? Be careful, most Freshers Party share gifts like premarital sex, death and occultic initiations. Its good to have fun but not at the expense of your academic career
5 REASONS WHY WOMEN ARE TURNING AWAY FROM COMMITMENT
Stories of men being commitment-phobic and running away from relationships are commonplace. Which is why, recently, we even delved into the reasons why men are always looking for doors and windows to escape relationships
But, are you aware that something that was considered a typical male trait for ages has gone on to become a woman’s thing now? According to recent findings, women today are more hesitant to enter long-term relationships than men. Many women have a completely new approach to relationships now. Even in many recent movies, single and successful women have been shown, who are scared to change their relationship status easily. Read on, as we take a look at the varied reasons behind this fear of long-term commitment that is setting roots in women these days.
1. Enjoying a free world
It can be observed that today’s woman is likely to be more resistant to ‘settling down’ mainly because being a single woman, living all by herself and enjoying every moment is no longer considered a social stigma. Author Elina Furman, says, “Women can play the field, travel the world, and not be judged negatively for their choices. Women today are also much more financially stable and find themselves postponing marriage due to work and other social commitments.” Elina’s book, ‘Kiss and Run’, talks about commitment phobia in women, and she is a self-confessed commitment-phobic. Clearly, marriage is no longer considered the only priority in a woman’s life.
2. Doubting relationship stability
Given the increasing number of divorces and relationships breaking up at the drop of the hat, many women believe that the concept of ‘precaution is better than cure’ holds good even for commitments. They are either unsure of themselves or the person they are with. Being unsure leads many of them to run compatibility tests with a number of individuals, rather than accepting someone immediately.
3. Painful past experience
An agonising breakup or a previous sad relationship can be one of the reasons to drive a person away from commitments, says CTRN (Change That’s Right Now), a website to help individuals overcome phobias. What a disturbed past can do to you is not unknown. This age-old reason of shying away from commitment holds true even for the strong-headed, independent woman of today. Traumatic experiences like witnessing a disturbing divorce of the parents, being a victim of child abuse, or going through a painful heartbreak at a very young age, can make a woman averse to getting into a long-term commitment.
4. It is about priorities
With the passage of time, not only has a woman’s image undergone a major change, but her priorities have also shifted to a new tangent. These days, every woman does not dream of settling down with a husband to support her. Rather, this is not the sole dream of many women these days. The new-age woman has clearer and well-defined goals in her life. She wants to be successful in her career, lead a fun-filled life, and have a solid financial record.
5. Not compromising on “Mr. Right”
According to psychologist, Dr. Janice D. Bennett, the growing search for the “perfect partner” is also a prime reason for people staying single for a long time. Unlike a few decades back, many women today are not ready to compromise on their “Mr. Right” image. Accepting a partner with all his flaws or adjusting and compromising on a few points here and there, seems unthinkable to many women. Turning down many suitors can become a habit for many women!
Sociologist Shiv Vishvanathan sees nothing wrong in confusion about relationships. “It is not really phobia but an attempt to experiment with relationships. Society needs to give flexibility to this idea, which is progressive as long as it is not manipulative,” he says.
Whether what they do is wrong or right, is probably not for anyone else to judge. But the fact remains, that women are getting more and more cautious, just like men, with their relationships these days. Given the current trends, most of them would rather remain single than commit for life to a “mismatch”.
Source: Bollywoodshaadis.com
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
FIFA WORLD CUP '14: Brasil draws Mexico
What an exciting moment of play again in the FIFA WORLD CUP '14,,, Brasil holds on to Mexico in a 0-0 draw leaving both team sides with 4 points each on the group-A table. Though a thrilling match but with no goals coming in as both teams finds it difficult to score a goal and take the lead.
Notwithstanding, both teams are satisfied with todays result as they both top the group-A table respectively with Mexico on top.
More Stories.....
WOW!!! AMAZING FACT ABOUT LOVE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS
If you have got someone who can walk miles just to see you and to have some quality time with you, someone who can cry for you just because they love you so much and they don’t want to lose you,,,
someone who can say sorry to you even though they’re not the one at fault,,,
one who can still love you no matter how you have hurt them,,,
one who can continuously make you feel special no matter how much you have upset them,,,
one who can stop the arguments with you just to save the relationship,,,
one who can bear all your weird behaviors and flaws and loves you the way you are,,,
one who never likes to hurt you in anyway and the one who is proud of you........
Please never let that person go because such people are very rare to find nowadays... Handle that person with care and treat him/her with too much love to loose. Be faithful to him/her and thank God for blessing you with that person...
LOVE IS REAL, IT EXITS FOR REAL.. (H)
diaris God, diaris God oh.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Goaless Draw Reactions from Vincent- Super Eagles Captain
Following Nigeria's first performance at the Brasil FIFA World Cup, 2014.
SUPER EAGLES Captain Vincent Eyeama in an Interview says- '' The winner takes it all against Bosnia, though today's match was a disappointing match from us, we cant blame anyone cos we are a team and we stand as a team. We fall, we fall as a team! we win we win as a team! There is nothing more I can say. I just want to thank God cos in everything we have to give God the glory. We know our performance wasn't good enough, we will learn from our mistakes,,, we will watch the clips and try to adjust and amend where we have missed it. '' he [*smiles*].
More stories on WC...
FIFA WORLD CUP '14: Nigeria Draws Iran.
What a splendid game full of actions, Africans Champion- Super Eagles of Nigeria holds on to Iran in a 0-0 draw following their first performance at the Brasil 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Though a weak performance from both teams especially Africa's Champion- Nigeria, both teams held on to a 0-0 draw leaving them wit a 1 point each on table at group stage in which Argentina tops table wit a 3 point win in the same group, Nigeria seems not to find it easy to score a goal even though they held possession in the game against Iran.
With Shola Amoebi and Peter Osaze coming in at the later part of the game made a tremendous change but wasn't enough to give the team an edge over their opponent Iran.
What next? Lets hope and pray that The Super Eagles wins their next game.
More stories to come....
Sunday, June 15, 2014
WORLD CUP '14: ARGENTINA DEFEATS BOSNIA
A moment of Lionel Messi magic was the difference as Argentina beat Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2-1, in Rio de Janeiro in the teams' World Cup opener on Sunday.
Argentina took a 1-0 lead in the third minute, but it came on an own goal, and Messi and his attackmate Sergio Aguero looked less than fluent together in the first half.
Messi atoned in the second half with only his second World Cup goal -- and first since 2006. The shot was so well-placed, or so lucky, that it caromed off the post and into the net.
The goal turned out to be crucial, because Argentina's sometimes shaky goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, bungled a tame shot by Vedad Ibisevic that allowed Bosnia to close to 2-1 with six minutes left.
Argentina is unlikely to be troubled by Nigeria and Iran in the days ahead, so its true ability at this Cup may not be shown until the knockout stage.
WORLD CUP '14: France Tops Group A
France tops Group A as they take the lead on Honduras,
following thrilling goals from Benzema and (OG) by Honduras' Valladares shot by Francis... France overshadows Honduras with a 3 nil victory. From the game, Honduras seems not to ave participated in tonights match as it was clear that they showed a weaker side in which gave the french team a verge in the game, an advantage to France which was used judiciously...
Saturday, June 14, 2014
WORLD CUP '14: ENGLAND bows to ITALY
What a Speculative match between ITALY and ENGLAND,,, this game counts the 7th match at the Brasil WC and has shown another thrilling action from both teams.
No matter how the match goes there must be a winner, this brings Italy a 2-1 victory against England, Balotteli sealing d lead at the later part of the game with a superb heading that landed at the back of their opponents net... What a victory to have
ENTERTAINMENT: Eve and Maximillion Cooper are now man and wife.
Eve and Maximillion Cooper are now man and wife.
The Grammy winner and British entrepreneur tied the knot on Saturday in Ibiza, Spain.
Eve, 35, revealed that they she would get married after this year's Gumball 3000, the 3,000-mile international motor rally founded by Cooper.
"I'm so happy to make Eve my wife," Cooper told E! Newsfollowing their nuptials. "The whole experience has been amazing and we are both so happy to have tied the knot.
"We met on the 2010 Gumball 3000 rally so it only seemed right to have the wedding at the finish of this year's rally in Ibiza, which was the final stop on this year' event," he said. "We couldn't be happier to celebrate such a special day with all our family and friends."
The "Let Me Blow Your Mind" singer wore a custom wedding dress by Alice Temperley down the aisle.
"It's so beautiful," Eve told E! Newsof her relationship before her nuptials. "It's so different than anything I thought I would have ever wanted, but it's perfect."
The rapper is now officially a stepmom to Cooper's four children from a previous relationship.
"I have four kids now — that's nuts!" she exclaimed. "But I have to say they are the coolest, sweetest kids. I got really lucky. They're really independent and just very cool. It's really fun hanging with them."
As for whether more kids are in her future, Eve replied: "It's whatever God wants to give me, but I think with the four, two more is just enough."
WORLD CUP ''14: Uruguay falls to the defeat of Costa Rica.
Exciting Moment in the Brasil 2014, as Costa Rica takes the lead. Once again the Impossible has just happened and viewers can't just take their eyes of the excitement following trilling actions in the 2014 Brasil World cup...
Tonight match shows to the world that anything can be possible in the game of soccer especially this Competition as COSTA RICA banbushed the no 11th in the history of Soccer in the world -URUGUAY.
So shocking to have seen Costa Rica from a goal down to beat Uruguay 3-1 with the best of Campbel, Duarte, Marco and Uruguay's only goal by Forlan with a lucky penalty in the early part of the game...
Stay tuned for more update here about WC.
EDUCATION: ASUP NEC meeting with FG
BREAKING NEWS!!!
I know you all will be happy to hear the good news...
ASUP NEC MEETING WITH THE FG: Federal Polythectnics to resume on the 24th June 2014, HND/BSC dichotomy to end very soon- NAPS.
Internal source confirmed that all Polythectnics resumes officially on the 24th after Asup meeting with the Federal Government FG. To sign MoU at her regular NEC meeting holding at Yabatech the end is near,and also HND/BSC Dichotomy- Committee report with favourable recommendation such as B.Tech for Polythectnics is also signed and submitted for implementation.
More stories to come...
Friday, June 13, 2014
ENTERTAINMENT: Queen Branama Kefee Dies
Known to her fans as the "Branama Queen", she is believed to have become ill on a flight to the US about two weeks ago and fallen into a coma.
Nigerian Entertainment Today published a statement from her UK manager saying she had died of lung failure.
Married to DJ Teddy Don-Momoh, the star's best-known hits are Branama and Kokoroko.
Her music career reportedly began at the age of eight when she sang in a church choir.
"It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God's mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen," Kefee's UK Manager, Adeline Adelicious Adebayo, said in a statement..
SOURCE: BBC News
FIFA World Cup14: SPAIN bows to NETHERLAND
Following the exciting moment at the FIFA World Cup 14, the Netherlands shows her supreme power to defeat one of the best team in the world -SPAIN...
so shocking to have seen the great Spain bow to the best of the Netherlands in a 5-1 defeat, leaving the Spanish team especially the Coach dumb founded.
The match between Netherlands and Spain is said to have been an exciting, wonderful, hilarious match full of great skills and goals from wonderful players, the likes of Roben, Van Perse, Virji etc...
what a match.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
World Cup14: Brazil Tops Group A
Following the Kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2014 with the opening match between the host Brazil and Croatial with exciting moment,,, Brazil finnishes the match taking the lead and showing their power to the ill fated Croatial...
The exciting moment ended with Brazil-3 Croatia-1, first goal of the match an own goal by a Brazilian defender, followed by Neymar's goals in the 29" and 71" respectively with an Oscar seal goal at the 90+1" leaving Brazil to top the group A table... What a World Cup to share...
A wonderful evenin to our respected nd honoured readers
Sunday, June 8, 2014
FORMER CBN GOV. NOW KANO'S EMIR
Former CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi emerges as the new Emir of Kano state following the demise of his father, the former Emir of Kano, - Mohammed Sanusi who died three (3) days ago.
Even though the protest, it has been well know from d councel that he is Entitled therefore legible and worthy to be the new Emir of Kano State...
LASU FEE REPORTS TO REACH GOV.
After series of meetings at the Lagos State University - LASU, it's been made know that report on Lasu fees to reach the Governor of Lagos state, Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) by Tomorow being the 8th of June 2014.
Elderson Echiejile- out of world cup14
Defender Elderson Echiejile will miss the World Cup because of an injury suffered in a warm-up match last week, Nigerian officials said on Sunday.
The left back from French club Monaco tore a hamstring in the friendly draw with Greece in Philadelphia on Tuesday and will need a minimum of three weeks to recover.
"We don't have that sort of time to play with," coach Stephen Keshi told reporters after Saturday's 2-1 loss to the United States in Nigeria's last warm-up match before departing for Brazil.
Fellow defender Kenneth Omeruo and winger Ahmed Musa have been passed fit despite both sitting out the defeat by the Americans in Jacksonville.
Nigeria are expected to announce midfielder Ejike Uzoenyi as Echiejile's replacement.
Uzoenyi is from the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns but has been on loan at Enugu Rangers over the last six months.
Nigeria are in Group F with Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Argentina in the World Cup.
The world mourns a great Woman in Nigeria
Dora Akunyili
Professor Dora Akunyili, a delegate at the ongoing National Conference and former Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is dead.
She died at 10:00am in a specialist cancer hospital in India on Saturday. Before her death, she had been battling with cancer for two years.
Since the news of her death broke, many Nigerians have expressed their sadness and paid tributes to a woman many considered as brave, incorruptible and an amazon.
Among those that have paid glowing tributes to her are President Goodluck Jonathan; a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who officially announced her death; Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu; and Chris Ngige, Paul Ohii.
Akunyili was forthright— Jonathan
President Jonathan on Saturday said he received with shock and sadness the news of the sudden and untimely death of Akunyili, who was a former Minister of Information and Communications.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said he believed that Akunyili would live long in the memories of those who were privileged to know her as “a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public officer, and as a person of great convictions.”
He said he considered the deceased’s contributions to nation-building while she served as the DG of NAFDAC as well as as minister invaluable.
The statement read, “The President states that it is sad that her death has come at a time she was making further efforts to help sustain and strengthen the unity and stability of the country in her capacity as a member of the ongoing National Conference. Without any doubt, she will be greatly missed.
“President Jonathan commiserates with the Akunyili family, the government and people of Anambra State, members of the National Conference and all her loved ones.”
She believed in Nigeria— Obi
A former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi, described Akunyili as a firm believer in Nigeria.
“In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference.
“The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the release of those girls,” Obi said.
In a statement issued by Obi on behalf of the family of Akunyili, announcing her death, he urged everyone to pray for the peaceful repose of her soul.
He said, “We thank all those who remained fervent in prayers for her recovery and urge them to remain prayerful.”
Dora, a patriotic Nigerian– Aliyu
THE Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, described the death as a big blow to Nigeria in the area of intellectual competence and patriotic citizenship.
He described Akunyili as a fountain of knowledge, professional expertise, who exuded servant leadership during her national service.
The governor’s position was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Israel Ebije, who described Akunyili as a good example of a true Nigerian who, despite her ill health, was ready to offer her fountain of knowledge at the ongoing national conference.
She said, “Professor Dora Akunyili was a leading example of patriotic leader for change. She believed in the Nigerian project and continued to champion her belief even till death.”
A remarkable woman— High Commissioner to India
The Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Ndubuisi Amaku, who spoke toNews Agency of Nigeria, said the former NAFDAC boss was dogged in her fight against fake and counterfeit drugs in Nigeria.
“Dora Akunyili made a remarkable impact in the fight against fake and counterfeit drugs. I am pained like any other Nigerian that we lost a woman who was so dedicated to Nigeria.
“She was an uncommon woman who did everything to uphold the dignity of Nigeria in the health sector. She was a remarkable woman and figure and we will miss her so much,’’ Amaku said.
She was a patriotic— Orhii
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Orhii, has also expressed shock over the death of Akunyili.
“It was with shock but with total submission to the will of God that I received the sad news of the death of Prof. Dora Akunyili.
“She was a highly patriotic woman who deeply loved Nigeria and dedicated her entire life to the service of this great nation. May God, the most merciful and most beneficent, grant her eternal rest in perfect peace,” he said.
Orhii said Akunyili’s legacy would forever be remembered.
Her death, a great loss— Ngige
Senator Chris Ngige said he was shocked to hear about the death of Professor Dora Akunyili, describing her as a sister and friend.
More stories to come..
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Your Choice
Your choice of word determines your height,,, don't ever look down on people because life is a game,- sometimes we loose and sometimes we win..
Make the world a bearable place for we all to live in peace,,, harmony,,, and Unity...
Our destination in like is determined by our orientation...
A wonderful morning to you all
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Nigeria plays out goalless draw with Greece
Nigeria and Greece played out a goalless draw in a World Cup warm-up match at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
This will be the second successive draw for both countries as Nigeria drew 2-2 with Scotland and Greece held Portugal to a goalless draw last Wednesday in warm-up friendlies.
Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi, having named his final World Cup squad a day earlier, restored 10 players who did not start the Scotland friendly into the fray from the beginning, as the Super Eagles continued the preparation for Brazil 2014.
Greece started brighter and were quick off the blocks as early as the third minute when Genoa midfielder, Ioannis Fertfazidis effort went over as Greece signalled their intent from the start.
Osaze Odemwingie's speculative effort in the 14th minute was as all Nigeria could muster in the opening exchanges as the Greeks looked to be on top.
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Giorgios Karagounis let fly from all of 35 yards as Greece threatened again. Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was on top of his game to thwart the Greek advances.
Victor Moses was proving to be the bright spark in a struggling Nigerian performance as his pace and trickery caused havoc in the Greek defence.
Enyeama saved Nigeria's blushes with a great save after a swift move by the Greeks lead by the impressive Fertfazidis
Ogenyi Onazi and Ahmed Musa tried long range efforts in bid to get Nigeria into the game but the Greek goalkeeper kept them at bay.
Greece probed further as Fertfazidis rode three challenges from Nigerian defenders but couldn't make his effort count as Greece began to get a hold of the game.
Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile was forced off the field with what looked like a hamstring injury and was replaced by Kunle Odunlami as Greece closed the half impressively.
Nigeria made two changes at the start of the second half as Michael Uchebo came in for Ahmed Musa and Joseph Yobo came in for Godfrey Oboabona.
The changes seemed to re-invigorate the Nigerians as they took the game to the Greeks with Moses causing all sorts of problems from the left channel and Uchebo using his physique to great effect.
Moses had a shot saved by the Greek goalkeeper Kapino and he continued to prove a handful for the Greek defenders while substitute Kone also had a sight of the Nigerian goal in the 65th minute but shot wide.
Nigeria created an opening in the 69th minute after a clever interchange of passes between Uchebo and Mikel but Babatunde could not keep his shot low as he blazed wide.
Greece had a great opportunity to score in the 81st minute after a quick counter as Dimitris Salpingidis shot was parried by Enyeama but Giorgios Samaras could not score from the rebound.
Onazi's shot in the 86th minute drew a smart save from Kapino and Efe Ambrose headed wide from a free kick after Moses was upended at the edge of the Greek 18 yard box.
Nigeria nearly nicked it at the end of the game as John Obi Mikel waltzed his way past a couple of defenders and Moses could not connect his lay off properly.
Though Nigeria attacked relentlessly as the game wore down, there was no way to break the Greek defence as the Super Eagles played their second successive draw in a week.
Nigeria will take on the United States in Jacksonville on Saturday as they continue their preparations ahead of the June 16 Group F clash with Iran.
Nigeria line up: Enyeama, Ambrose, Echiejile (Odunlami), Omeruo, Oboabona (Yobo), Onazi, Mikel, Odemwingie (Babatunde), Musa (Uchebo), Moses, Emenike (Nwofor).
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jerrywealtholamide's blog: TONIGHT: NIGERIA VS GREECE
jerrywealtholamide's blog: TONIGHT: NIGERIA VS GREECE: Eyema,,, Ambros,,, Omeuro,,, Oboabona,,, Echijele,,, Onazi,,, Mikel,,, Moses,,, Musa,,, Emenike,,, Ozazie,,, This are the first 11 to pla...
TONIGHT: NIGERIA VS GREECE
Eyema,,,
Ambros,,,
Omeuro,,,
Oboabona,,,
Echijele,,,
Onazi,,,
Mikel,,,
Moses,,,
Musa,,,
Emenike,,,
Ozazie,,,
This are the first 11 to play against Greece 12:00 Am Nigeria time.....
Stay tuned....
Monday, June 2, 2014
WORLD CUP: I Already Know My Super Eagles’ Final 23 Men – Keshi
The Head Coach of the World Cup bound Super Eagles of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, says he already had an idea of his final 23-man list to the global tournament in Brazil.
Keshi made this revelation on Friday after the team had their first training session at the Philadelphia Eagles Stadium in Philadelphia, United States.
The world football governing body, FIFA, had set Monday June 2 as the deadline for all participating teams to submit their final list and Keshi said that he was willing to take full advantage of the time left by only revealing his list on the said date.
The Media Officer of the Senior National Team, Ben Alaiya, was said to have quoted Keshi saying, “I have an idea of those who will go with us to Brazil but we will still wait till the last minute before we announce the list.”
This deliberate delay, according to the Big Boss, would enable him do double checks on the list and the possibility of finding those who may not measure up when hostilities start in Brazil.
While expressing satisfaction at the fitness and tactical readiness of his team, Keshi noted that there was a need to be cautious.
The Super Eagles played out a 2-2 draw with Scotland in an earlier played warm up match and would be squaring up against 2004 European Champions, Greece, as well as the USA.
The FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014, kicks off – amidst protests by citizens over monies spent – on June 12 and ends on July 13, 2014.
Nigeria has been placed in Group F alongside South American football giant, Argentina; Iran and debutant, Bosnia & Herzegovina, who boast of the most potent attack of all teams at the tournament en route qualification.
SUPER EAGLES LIST OUT
Nsofor,,,
Daniel Apeye,,,
Joel Obi,,,
Uzoeyin,,,
Sunday Mba,,,
Oduamadi,,,
Gabriel Ruben
Players out of d 30man list
Cut to 23
Parents Share Story of Transgender 6-Year-Old Son
The California parents of a 6-year-old transgender child have gone public with their family’s personal story, posting a poignant seven-minute video to YouTubethat’s drawn more than 3.5 million views in just a few days.
“Some told us it was ‘just a phase.’ The trouble was, phases end,” notes the video montage about Ryland Whittington, who was born a girl but recently transitioned to male, thanks to his parents’ full support. “This was only getting stronger.”
Ryland, who was born deaf, received cochlear implantsand learned to hear and speak shortly after he was a year old. “We thought we had faced our toughest challenges, but Ryland had more to share with us,” the video explains. “As soon as Ryland could speak, she would scream, ‘I am a boy!’”
The video was created and first shared on May 22 at the Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast in San Diego, a major event that honors the slain LGBT activist and, this year, celebrated the release of the new Harvey Milk commemorative postage stamp. Ryland and his parents, San Diego real estate agents Jeff and Hillary Whittington, received this year’s Inspiration Award at the event, eliciting much applause and many tears from the 1,000-plus attendees.
“I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my whole life,” Ryland told the crowd.
The family declined, through a spokesperson, to be interviewed by Yahoo Shine. But, Jeff told the San Diego LGBT Weeklyabout the video, “One of the most inspiring things that Harvey Milk had done, as far as our family is concerned, was to encourage people to come out — to let their voices be heard, break down the walls, break down the barriers and start allowing people to see them for their authentic selves and be true to themselves. And this is our coming out… This is us making our voices heard.”Though 6 may seem very young for a child to know if he or she is transgender, it is “a typical age, because it’s when people develop their gender identity in a real solidified way,” Michigan-based transgender-youth expert and psychologist Antonia Carettotells Yahoo Shine. She adds that often when parents of transgender children, even teens, come to see her, “They’ll say, ‘But he’s so young!’ And I’ll say, ‘At 13, did you know what gender you are?’”
The montage, which includes photos of Ryland through the years, as well as video footage of him with his younger sister, takes viewers succinctly through the family’s story. It explains that, soon after learning to speak, “Ryland began to display increasing amounts of shame … Through tears she asked ‘Why did God make me like this?’ She may have only been 5 years old, but we needed to start truly listening.”
The montage’s text adds that, after consulting with professionals, the conclusion was that Ryland is transgender. But then came the really scary news. “Through our research, we discovered a disturbing statistic: 41 percent of transgender people have attempted suicidedue to lack of societal acceptance. The national average is 4.6 percent,” the story explains. “We were not willing to take that risk.”
The Whittingtons were advised to allow him to transition to male right away. They cut his hair and changed his room decor, as well as the pronouns they used. In addition, “We sent out a letter to friends and family explaining our change. We lost a few but the people who truly matter stuck by us…We signed up as parents with no strings attached.”
Since posting the video to YouTube, the family has received an avalanche of public attention — something that can be both positive and negative, according to Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum. “An obvious pro is that you’re telling your kid’s story in a way that is proud and celebratory and free of shame,” he tells Yahoo Shine. “Also, every one of these stories opens up the door a little bit more.” Possible tradeoffs are that it opens up a family to criticism from folks who may not understand, Baum says, adding that, “we don’t know how this kid will feel about it being out there in the future.”
However, “It demystifies who these kids and families are,” says Baum. And to those who fault the parents’ decision to allow transition, he adds a warning: “Until you live with or know a kid like this, be careful with the judgment, because most of these families have looked at about every other possibility… This is not an easy road a family is walking down."
Sunday, June 1, 2014
40 BOKO HARAM MEMBERS KILLED AFTER CLASH
Cameroon security forces killed some 40 Boko
Haram militants in clashes in the country’s far north, state radio said on Sunday, shortly after
the release of two Italian priests and a Canadian nun,,, suspected to have been held hostage by the Islamist Terrorist group.....
40 BOKO HARAM MEMBERS KILLED
Cameroon security forces killed some 40 Boko
Haram militants in clashes in the country’s far north, state radio said on Sunday, shortly after
the release of two Italian priests and a Canadian nun,,, suspected to have been held hostage by the Islamist Terrorist group.....