This sure brings back good memories….
Day: May 14, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr names 30-man provisional list ahead of 2018 World Cup in Russia
The head coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has just released a 30-man provisional list ahead of 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The list which includes players like, Mikel John Obi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Odion Ighalo among others was released on the official Twitter page of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Nigeria will face Argentina, Iceland and Croatia at the World Cup tournament taking place in Russia next month.
See the full list below.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah breaks English Premier League goal scoring record as he emerges Player of the Year
Mohamed Salah has now set a new English Premier League goal record, netting his 32nd goal in a season in the first half of the match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
The Liverpool forward has set a new record for Premier League goals in a 38-game season, beating the 31 goal record held jointly by Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Alan Shearer.
Alan Shearer made his goal haul at Blackburn in 1995-96, while Ronaldo recorded his during one of the years with Manchester United. And Luis Suarez was also a Liverpool player. For Salah, it has been a remarkable year at Anfield, winning everything that ought to be won: he is the Premier League Player of the year, the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year and Liverpool’s Player of the Year.
He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year. Overall, Salah had scored 44 goals this season, with 10 of them in the UEFA Champions League. He is expected to be a star to watch as Liverpool meet holders Real Madrid in the finals in Kiev on 26 May.
Road To 2019: Imo State Youth Groups Call on Lawmaker, Tony Nwulu to Run For Governorship (Photos)
In what appears a clarion call, Thousands of youths from the 27 Local Governments in Imo State have called on a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tony Nwulu to vie for the Imo Governorship contest in 2019. The youths in their thousands gathered at All Saints and Angels Cathedral Church, Egbu, Owerri North LGA at the weekend where they uniamoulsy declared that Nwulu represents the new face of leadership and should therefore come forward by declaring his ambition to become the next governor of Imo State.
Leaders of the youths 35 in number and various student groups from various parts of Imo State who spoke separately at the event extolled the leadership qualities of Hon. Tony Nwulu. In unison, they said Nwulu has demonstrated a strong passion for Youths by initiating the Not Too Young Bill in the House of Representatives. The bill is waiting Presidential assent. In his address, the State Cor- coordinator, Imo Youth Renewal Movement,a political but non partisan group championing youths in governance in Imo State, Comrade Chukwu Kelechi Kingsley said they made the call on Nwulu in order not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
He described the 39 year old lawmaker as “ an ideologue visionaire, a leader of leaders, philanthropist par excellence and a global citizen. He said “Tony Nwulu is a quintessential Nigerian loved by all and continuously grateful to the good people of Oshodi- Isolo Federal Constituency for their support as always” Chukwu also described him as non tribalistic, well educated and a focused leader who has the interest of young and older Nigerians at heart. “We are more inclined to him courtesy of his Not Too Young To Run Bill and his clamour for youth inclusive government, youth empowerment and national security” Chukwu declared.
He appealed to the Ezinihitte Mbaise born Federal lawmaker who shattered ethnic barriers to win the Isolo/Oshodi Federal Constituency seat in Lagos State not to turn Imo youths down, vowing to mobilize all and sundry to support his governorship ambition. He said “We would at this juncture, rise to echo and re- echo to public notice, the position of Imo youths that based on character, youthfulness, pragmatism, traceable trademark records and taking cognizance of the zoning arrangement in Imo, we demand that has given youths hope, the not too young to run man, Hon. Tony Nwulu to welcome and occupy Imo Douglas House come 2019 as executive Governor of Imo State” ?Chukwu recalled Nwulu’s antecedents in various field of human endeavour describing him as the best and right man to lead Imo State.
The highlight of the event was the declaration by representatives of Imo youths under the auspices of Imo Youth Renewal programme from the 27 local Government Areas of Imo State. Though, the Lawmaker is presently at Harvard where is is undergoing an executive leadership course. He is expected to make a statement on the clarion call to serve the state come 2019
Club 57 denies EFCC arrested their customers last Thursday. Read their official statement!
Last Thursday, EFCC reportedly raided Club 57 in Lagos and arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters and confiscated exotic cars. The club has released a statement reacting to the incident.
According to the management of the club, EFCC officials did not storm their club to arrest their customers. Read the statement below…
More photos from Zainab Balogun’s traditional engagement
The traditional engagement of media personality, Zainab Balogun to her man, Dikko Nwachukwu, the owner of Jetwest Airways took place today May 13th. Dikko is a 44-year widower and was the former Chief Commercial Officer of Aero Contractors.
Stars inlcuding Banky W and wife Adesua, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and wife Cynthia, OAP Toolz and hubby Tunde Demuren and many others attended the wedding. See more photos below
Italian man slams man who said his girlfriend, Kenyan socialite Corazon is an ‘international hoe’
An Italian man has come in defence of his girlfriend after a follower insulted her on Instagram.
Curvy Kenyan socialite and video vixen, Corazon Kwamboka posted photos from a trip to the Vatican with her Iover, Gaetona, who is madly in love with her.
The follower commented on the photo, referring to the bootilicious lawyer and entrepreneur as an international hoe
Robbers attack woman and her children on their way to hospital in Abuja
A Nigerian woman, Aisha Ado Bala took to Instagram to narrate how she was attacked by robbers on her way to the hospital with her two children on Saturday night.
Family of IS-inspired suicide bombers including 2 children attack three churches in Indonesia; 13 dead, 40 injured
A family of six launched suicide attacks on three churches during services at Indonesia’s second-largest city of Surabaya, killing at least 13 people and wounding 40.
Police said the family who carried out Sunday’s attacks were among 500 Islamic State sympathizers who had returned from Syria.
“The husband drove the car, an Avanza, that contained explosives and rammed it into the gate in front of that church,” East Java police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera told reporters at the regional police headquarters in Surabaya.
The wife and two daughters were involved in an attack on a second church and at the third church “two other children rode the motorbike and had the bomb across their laps”, Mangera said.
The two daughters were aged 12 and 9 while the other two, thought to be the man’s sons, were 18 and 16, police said.
They blamed the bombings on the Islamic State-inspired group Jemaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD).
JAD is an umbrella organisation on a U.S. State Department “terrorist” list that is estimated to have drawn hundreds of Islamic State sympathizers in Indonesia.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks, in a message carried on its Amaq news agency.
“This act is barbaric and beyond the limits of humanity, causing victims among members of society, the police and even innocent children,” President Joko Widodo said during a visit to the scene of the attacks.
East Java police spokesman Mangera said the attacks had killed at least 13 people and 40 had been taken to hospital, including two police officers.
He called on people to remain calm.
Streets around the bombed churches were blocked by checkpoints and heavily armed police stood guard as forensic and bomb squad officers combined the area for clues.
Television footage showed one church where the yard in front appeared engulfed in fire, with thick, black smoke billowing up. A large blast was heard hours after the attacks, which Mangera said was a bomb disposal squad dealing with a device.
The attacks come several days after five Indonesian police officers and an inmate were killed in clashes at a high-security jail on the outskirts of Jakarta.
The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for that incident although police rejected its involvement.
The church attacks were likely linked to the prison hostage standoff, said Wawan Purwanto, communication director at Indonesia’s intelligence agency.
“The main target is still security authorities, but we can say that there are alternative (targets) if the main targets are blocked,” he said.
At St Mary’s catholic church, the first place of worship to be attacked, the bombing happened after an earlier mass was over and when the church was getting ready to hold another service.
A witness interviewed by CNN Indonesia said shortly before the explosion he saw a person on a motorbike drive in carrying a cardboard box.
Separately, an internal police report reviewed by Reuters said a suspected bomb exploded in a car in the parking lot of a Pentacostal church, setting alight dozens of motorbikes.
In the third location, the Indonesian Christian Church, veiled women entered the church’s yard where they were stopped by a security guard before an explosion occurred at the same spot, according to the police report.
Television images showed toppled and burnt motorcycles and debris scattered around the entrance of one church and police cordoning off areas as crowds gathered.
A spokesman for Indonesia’s church association (PGI) called on the government for more help on security at churches.
“PGI is concerned because this had happened many times and often taken place around the time of Sunday services,” said Jeirry Sumampow, a spokesman for the Indonesia’s Communion of Churches.
Pope Francis offered his prayer to the victims during his Sunday prayer in Rome.
“I am particularly close to the dear people of Indonesia, especially to the communities of Christians of the city of Surabaya, which were hit hard by the serious attack on places of worship,” he said.
“Together we invoke the God of peace (asking him) to cease these violent actions and (to make sure) that in the heart of all there could be a space not feelings of hatred and violence, but of reconciliation and fraternity.”
Nearly 90 percent of Indonesians are Muslim, but the country is also home to sizeable communities of Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and people who adhere to traditional beliefs.
The country, which will begin the holy fasting month of Ramadan this week, has been on high alert after a string of recent plots and attacks by militants inspired by IS.
The archipelago nation of some 17,000 islands has long struggled with Islamic militancy and has suffered a series of attacks in the past 15 years – including the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists, in the country’s worst-ever terror attack.
A sustained crackdown weakened the most dangerous networks but the emergence of IS has proved a potent new rallying cry for radicals.
Hundreds of Indonesians have flocked to fight with IS, sparking fears that extremist outfits could get a new lease on life.
Sources: Local media, AP, Reuters
Mayorkun and his mother, Toyin Adewale reunite after 2 years apart
Next rated music star, Mayorkun yesterday reunited with his mother, actress Toyin Adewale in the US. Revealing that they had spent at least two years apart, he wrote:
“Not seen her in 2 years too. Missed her so much! She came out for my show in DC. Happy mother’s day.”
Cardi B deletes her Instagram account as her feud with Azealia Banks gets messier (Screenshots)
The feud between Cardi B and Azealia Bank has left the rap sensation with no other option than to delete her Instagram account after things got messier yesterday.
As earlier reported, It all started after Azealia appeared on The Breakfast Club on Friday, where she discussed some topics like Donald Trump, Kanye West, her upcoming music, as well as her previous criticism of Cardi B.
When confronted about calling the Cardi B “an illiterate rat” back in February, she described Cardi as a “caricature of a black woman that black women themselves would never be able to get away from.”
After the interview aired, the pair dragged each other on Twitter. Read previous report here.
Last night, the female rappers continued their feud and went hard on each other, before Cardi who is seven months pregnant with her first child deleted her Instagram account as she couldn’t handle the drama anymore
See screenshots below
Queen Obioma Sues United Airlines For Racially Kicking Her Out Of Flight
A Nigerian woman is taking United Airlines to court, alleging that the carrier racially discriminated against her by removing her from her flight at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport after a fellow passenger complained that she had a “pungent” odour.
On May 11, Queen Obioma filed a federal discrimination suit in Texas, stating that she and her children were wrongfully kicked off a flight headed to San Francisco on March 4, 2016, the second leg of a three-flight trip from Lagos, Nigeria, to Ontario, Canada, where her kids attend school, the Houston Chronicle reports.
According to the lawsuit, Obioma boarded the plane and found a white male passenger sitting in her assigned business class seat, from which he refused to move. When a flight attendant failed to resolve the conflict as the man continued to refuse to move to his own assigned seat, Obioma agreed to take his spot.
Obioma went to the restroom before takeoff and returned to find the man blocking her from accessing the seat for several minutes. The mother then alleged that a United staffer, identified as Russel H., instructed her to step off the plane, where she was informed by another United agent that the pilot requested that she exit as the man causing trouble complained that she was “pungent” and did not feel comfortable flying with her.
Shaken, Obioma had her children removed from the flight as well, and the family made their connection five hours later. A frequent flyer member of United’s Star Alliance programme, Obioma said the airline discriminated against her because she was black, African and Nigerian.
United returned Fox News’ request for comment with the following statement:
“We have not yet been served with this suit and due to the pending litigation involved in this matter, we’re unable to provide further comment,” spokesman for the airline said, in an emailed statement.
Nigerian Girl Loses Boyfriend Of 6 Years After A “Costly” Mistake She Made On Whatsapp
A Nigerian girl has reportedly lost her boyfriend of 6 years after a little but costly mistake she made on whatsapp
According to the boyfriend’s friend, she blocked her boo on whats app and posted incriminating photos that suggested she was cheating
Apparently, she had forgotten to block the boyfriend’s friend who in turn shared the news to him. The victim has remained heartbroken and inconsolable upon realization of what his girlfriend has done
The photos capture the said lady posing with the guy in matching outfit in the bathroom.
The guy’s friend who took to social media to rant over women being scum, also shared the chat where he allegedly asked the guy what the photos were.
From the chat, it was obvious that she had blocked him because he couldn’t see the status as he asked his friend if he was kidding
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Women are scum! There’s nothing anybody can tell me. my friend has been dating this girl since 2012 and this morning she posted pictures on her status and blocked him from viewing it but she forgot to block me. He’s heartbroken,
Dvido Plans to retire from music at age 30
Nigerian most industrious singer Davido has opened up on his plans with his career and on his retirement plans.
The 25-years old artiste in a recent interview with The Native, mentioned that he plans to retire from actively producing music when he clocks 30.
Nigerian most industrious singer Davido has opened up on his plans with his career and on his retirement plans.
The 25-years old artiste in a recent interview with The Native, mentioned that he plans to retire from actively producing music when he clocks 30.
He said: “I am 25 now, and I have a five-year plan. By the time I am 30, I don’t want to be actively doing music anymore.
“I Won’t Trade Tobi For Anything, Deal With It!” – Alex Claim
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and finalist, Alex declares praise on her pal, Tobi Bakre as fans continue to ponder on the chemistry between both parties suspected to be dating.
Though she calls it friendship but from their public displays and utterances, fans see it more as romance
She took to Instagram to thank Tobi, a graduate of the University of Lagos for bringing so much joy to her life.
“Even for life, I won’t trade this friendship. @Tobibakre trouble maker, thanks for always giving me a reason to smile.#Tobination #wedyehair #thatuniqueone TOBO G is my G. Deal with it.” she posted.
A peculiar follower didn’t quite like Alex’s post – the commenter suspected to be a supporter of Cee-C who was once romantically involved with Tobi during their early days of the show which lasted for 85 days in South Africa, wrote,
“@Missziggy_29 Nobody is actually pained that ur with him, it’s actually disgusting to know, ya all will end no were, it’s more disgusting deceiving ur self dis way @alex_unusual word of advice @tobibakre start acting like a man, ur no more in Bb house, all this acting for the gram is just a waste nd it actually shows that u dont know wat u want.”
Don jazzy is looking for his Chioma Following davido’s stunt

Don Jazzy Is Searching For His Own “Chioma”, Following Davido’s Love Stunt
Don Jazzy is currently searching for his own Chioma. The trending love story between singer, Davido and chef, Chioma has got the Nigerian music producer, Don Jazzy feeling some kinda way.
The producer and MAVINs records CEO, shared a video of himself playfully close to tears as he reacted to the love story of Davido and his girlfriend Chioma.
The music mogul then announced the #ChiomaChallenge to begin the search for his own boo.
https://instagram.com/donjazzy/?utm_source=ig_embed
He said:
“Oya let’s settle this once and for all. Can you Chioma more than Chioma? Just join the #ChiomaChallenge. Just cook, post and tag us”



Sir Victor Uwaifo threatens to sue Simi over song theft
It has just been reported that veteran Nigerian musician Sir Victor Uwaifo has threatened to sue female singer, Simi, for stealing his hit song, Joromi. It could be recalled that the legendary singer released his own version in 1969 while Simi released hers in 2017.
It has just been reported that veteran Nigerian musician Sir Victor Uwaifo has threatened to sue female singer, Simi, for stealing his hit song, Joromi. It could be recalled that the legendary singer released his own version in 1969 while Simi released hers in 22017. According to Sahara Reporters, Uwaifo made this revelation at the annual meeting of copyright society of Nigeria COSON, where intellectual property theft was described as a very serious issue in Nigeria. That was not all, the music legend also disclosed that he is suing Pepsi of N500 million for making use of his song, Arabade for a TV commercial. He added that the case is still at the Federal High Court, Benin.
He said: “Copyright is a very serious business and the contravention of copyright laws is more serious than you can imagine. Most people still believe that someone can just pick somebody’s work, which we call intellectual property right, and use it for his own benefit of the detriment of the composer, the man who actually created the work. You know it takes time to create a work; it takes a lot of research to be able to come out with a piece of work. You know one single track is equivalent to research journal and then a whole record is equivalent to a book publication, so people don’t understand it they don’t know. You don’t just wake up in the university then you just put anything down and you call it a journal or a book. It takes a lot of research to be able to do one piece of music. The composition, the lyrics, the music, the score, the arrangement, the production and booking of the studio all cost money, and someone will just come and take the work and use it as his own or probably do an advert on it. I’m suing Pepsi for N500 million, the case is already at the Federal High Court in Benin.” When asked if he was going to take any legal action against the petite female singer, Simi, he said: “One after the other. I cannot just take everybody to court at the same time. I don’t know whether he or she; I know she is but I know somebody is behind it. An LP was sent as a compliment; I’m still looking at it but they were planning to come to Benin to see me; up till now, they haven’t come, so I’m just putting that one on hold. ‘Joromi’ is a franchise; the name never existed before. Benin don’t have ‘J’ in their language; if any started with ‘J’ in Benin then it is fake. All consonant words start with vowel sounds. For example, if I use the trademark of one of these soft drinks, it is wrong. So Simi is in trouble.”
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