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Thursday, November 26, 2015
Charly Boy Admonishes Youths On The Aged
It seems with age, Charly Boy is going philosophical as he has words of advice for the younger generations about the older generations.
From birth, we begin the process of aging. All things being equal, majority of us will grow old. Thus it will be apt to say that aging is inevitable for us. So why do we as a society pay the least attention to this process. What kinda welfare system should we have in order to adequately take care of our aged, (The old people in our society/parents or relatives) especially the ones we love.
For three years before my father passed, he was never paid his pension. My mum is going through the same thing. I keep wondering, what if the financial or emotional means to take care of them was lacking, they probably will be like some of our aged pensioners who probably die standing in line waiting for their pension that never came.
I am of the opinion we are not doing enough as a society. It is deplorable that so many people work and expend all their energy and when they become old, there’s no one to really take care of them. In one episode of my radio show (Talk Junction), we talked about the need for parents to ensure that they bond with their children because we believe that children who have a close bond with their parents are the ones most likely to take charge and care of them in their old age. That’s the way society is meant to evolve. we as children should be the ones to look after our parents, yes it is the African way. They slaved and spent all their lives looking after us so it is expected that we in return should take care of them. My parents lived with me for several years after their retirement. My widowed mum is 97 years old and I can’t imagine her living anywhere else but with me. Being the primary caregiver and living again under the same roof with your parents is an enormous role reversal.
Most of us living with aged parents find it difficult to balance our own busy schedules with looking after an aged parent so much so that sometimes it could be misconstrued as not caring. For some, it could be that the global financial mess, has left us thinking about self and our survival only. But this piece is about those who can but don’t want to. I am of the opinion that not just government but also the corporate bodies need to focus more on developing policies that protect this age bracket. In more developed society it is very easy to see a nursing home systems that caters to the old people but how effective can that be in our country. This is a place where most pensioners can’t even get access to their pension after retirement. Corruption has eaten so deep into our various systems that even the basic are not provided by the system. For me nursing homes are so impersonal and that is not our culture in Africa.
For people like us who don’t have the benefits of earning any pension, we are on our own. God forbid that in our old age we become either a liability to our children or worse still, a liability to ourselves. We have all seen the antecedents of government towards the aged and until a miracle happens, I’m not sure that will change anytime soon. I have never worked for anyone so what I’ve done is that through all the years, I have consistently put aside a monthly savings in a fixed account on regular basis which I haven’t touched for over 30 years despite sometimes my financial hardship. Planing, saving and discipline is the key to making the twilight years of our lives easier.
A lot of people wake up to the reality that after years of service, they don’t have much to show for it and that can lead to bitterness in old age. My summary on this will be to advice all of us to learn to cultivate the habit of saving for this phase of our life’s. We must imbibe the attitude of saving for the rainy day and our old age is the rainy day.
One day, we as parents won’t be able to drive, to climb stairs, or maybe even change our own clothes or feed ourselves. As painful as thinking about this might be, we need to prepare for our comfort and safety in the last stages of our lives. My prayer for us parents is to have children who will keep us company in our old age maybe take care of us with love and anything else.
Ka chineke mezieokwu.
Charly Boy recently shared his experience of catering for his aged parents by moving his parents to his Abuja home years before his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, died. His father was reported to have died in his house and this Charly Boy sees as fulfillment.
Friday, November 20, 2015
MY LOVER BEAT ME TO STUPOR READ THIS
Celebrated Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu is in the news again.
Toyin Aimakhu and Seun Egbegbe
The once happily married actress who got married to Adeniyi Johnson and was always happy to flaunt their affairs on social media has since abandoned her matrimonial home over infidelity on the part of her husband.
Despite the husband going on same social media where they have celebrated their love to admit to the wrong doing and also apologized to her, Toyin still went ahead to abandon her matrimonial home.
Weeks back, it was reported that the actress who is also the vice president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has moved in with new lover popularly Seun Egbegbe who is a popular socialite. Toyin was quick to have denied ever been in a relationship with Egbegbe but agreed that he is merely her run-to friend.
READ ALSO: Will Toyin Aimakhu, Hubby Divorce After Seeing These Photos?
Toyin’s denial of not having a relationship with Egbegbe is said to have put her in trouble with the socialite who it was alleged beat her to a pulp. This it was said have kept Toyin away from Instagram which she is addicted to as she has abandoned it for days.
Toyin is alleged to have since relocated to her parents’ home to heal up after the beating.
Groom Commits Suicide Few Days To Wedding see what happened...
A groom-to-be from China has committed suicide barely two weeks to his wedding.
The man identified as Xiaolei from east China’s Anhui province reportedly killed himself due to excessive pressure from bride’s family to pay huge bride price.
A month later the bride’s family had asked for another 20,000 yuan and more gifts such as cigarettes and wine.
Two weeks later, he jumped from a construction site in Shanghai where he worked just two days after the unreasonable request from his fiancée’s family.
Xiaolei’s parents are now accusing Lan Lan’s family of causing their son’s death. They alleged that he had complained of the “endless” requests for gifts and called it “extortion” and unbearable.
The late groom’s parents sued the bride asking that they return all the gifts and cash collected from their son including jewelry and an iPhone.
The court however ruled that all the cash be paid back but the material goods should be kept by the bride.
UNBELIEVABLE!!! Kenyan Girl Takes Selfie Inside Coffin VIEW PIX
A Kenyan girl has taken a selfie in one of the outrageous places ever.
The beautiful young lady in search of the perfect selfie decided to be real by taking it inside a coffin.
She posted the scary photo on her Instagram account and she seems to be very comfortable in it and is full of smiles.
A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They are usually flattering and made to appear casual. Most selfies are taken with a camera held at arm’s length or pointed at a mirror, rather than by using a self-timer. A selfie stick may be used to widen the angle of view, such as for group selfies.
A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They are usually flattering and made to appear casual. Most selfies are taken with a camera held at arm’s length or pointed at a mirror, rather than by using a self-timer. A selfie stick may be used to widen the angle of view, such as for group selfies.
EXCLUSIVE: Kiss Daniels Releases New Single Good Time....
EXCLUSIVE: Kiss Daniels Releases New Single Good Time
Kiss Daniel’s new song Good Time is radio-ready, commercially viable and quite the right stuff for the African audience and listeners from around the world.
Good Time is soothing and heavily influenced by the renowned afrobeats sound. It was produced by DJ Coublon.
The drums are thumping. The saxophones, guitar strings as well as the keyboard notes are clear and piercing, fitting nicely with Daniel’s lyrics here and creating something of a yuletide hit.
But it is too early to call this a hit so we wait and watch, given the volatile nature of the Nigerian music industry.
In sum though, Kiss Daniel looks like one ready to take the music market here by storm. Scratch that. The young man appears armed and ready to take the global music stages by storm.
You look back at his stellar efforts in Woju and Laye, as well as his ace contribution on Raba with DJ Shabsy and Sugarboy, and you realize that in the event the lights dim for one of Nigeria’s biggest 21st century exports in Tuface Idibia, the future is not in doubt for our music. At least not with what Wiz Kid, Davido, Patoranking as well our man here have got going on.
Good Time is set to drop on Friday, November 20 but we have an exclusive snippet of the song here for you lots.
Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel goes by the stage name Kiss Daniel and has been involved with songwriting, recording and performing for some time.
He is gradually ascending the big stage and with each new single or collaborative effort the man is steady stamping his feet in the sands of mainstream Nigerian music.
He graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).
While in the university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies and is currently signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment.
He also recently won at the AFRIMA for The Most Promising Act to Watch in Africa.
Korede Bello Returns To School SEE PIX.....
Korede Bello Returns To School
Mavin Records artiste Korede Bello has returned back to school.
Korede Bello had his Matriculation today at the Nigeria Institute of Journalist (NIJ) which held at NIJ Premise in Ogba to study a Higher National Diploma in mass communication.
Revcently Korede won ‘The Song of the Year’ award at the 4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) that held last night in Houston, Texas. The event was hosted by Nigerian comedian and actor AY Makun.
Korede Bello released his follow up single, ‘Somebody Great’ about a week ago and the song has since gathered massive air play and acceptance for the messages inherent in it.
On 28 February 2014, Korede got signed to Mavin Records under which he has recorded popular songs like “African Princess” and “Godwin”. He is currently working on his first studio album and cites Asa and 2face Idibia as people he draws inspiration from.
Good luck to him.
Today is former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 58th birthday.Jonatha At 58: Top 58 Memorable Quotes!!!!
Today is former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 58th birthday.
On November 20, 1957, Lawrence and Eunice Jonathan brought forth baby Jonathan into the world and he was named Goodluck. He was born in Otuoke, Bayelsa state.
Goodluck Jonathan
The former president who came from a humble background, joined politics in 1998 and was voted deputy governor of Bayelsa state in 1999. He held that post until 2006, when he became the governor following the impeachment of the governor, Diepreye S.P. Alamieyeseigha.
His satr continued to shine as he was picked as the running mate to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2007 and they won the presidential election. From there, he rose to be the country’s No. 1 citizen on May 5, 2010, following the death Yar’Adua.
In 2011, he was elected Nigeria’s 14th President. He ran again for a second tenure in 2015 but lost to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jonathan is married to Dame Patience and they are blessed with children.
As he celebrates his 58th birthday today, Naij.com brings you 58 of his memorable quotes.
1. In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired; no car to take me to school, but I never despaired. There were days I had only one meal but I never despaired. I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day, but I never despaired. Didn’t have power, didn’t have generators, studied with lanterns, but I never despaired. In spite of these, I finished secondary school attended the University of Port Harcourt and now hold a doctorate degree.
2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
READ ALSO: Carter Says Jonathan Is Africa’s Symbol Of Democracy
3. One thing that I know and I feel Nigerians will celebrate is continuity and peace.
4. My brothers and sisters, we are all winners. In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all.
5. I’m not interested in 2015, because you and I do not know whether we will reach 2015. “The truth is, 2015 is really not my business and it is politically irresponsible for people to be talking about 2015.
6. So any President, whether it is Goodluck Jonathan or any other person, as long as you still have the opportunity to contest or not to contest, if you declare it too early, you create more problems in the system. If you say you are contesting, it creates more problems. So don’t force a President to declare his interest. It is not right.
7. Before the PDP administration, even directors in ministries had no phones! As Assistant Director, I had no phone. But with the PDP administration, now my mother has a phone.
8. Furthermore, under this administration, we have made consistent progress in improving the standard of elections in our country to ensure that they are ever more credible and truly representative of the people’s free choice.
9. Why should a lecturer in a state- owned university go on strike if Mr. President has done something wrong? The state universities are owned by the states.
READ ALSO: Jonathan Hosted By Presidential Precinct In The USA
10. Boko Haram is not as a result of misrule; definitely not. Sometimes people say it is as a result of poverty; definitely not. Boko Haram is a local terror group.
11. Boko Haram didn’t start in the last three years. Sometimes people talk about Boko Haram as if Jonathan is the cause of Boko Haram. I was the Vice President when Yusuf was killed, the so called founder of Boko Haram. And he was there before 2009. But it was not handled properly at the beginning. They allowed it to grow into a cancer and become terrible like crude oil stealing. But I assure Nigerians that we will bring it under control. It is a major challenge, but we are working day and night to overcome it.
12. There can be no doubt that what we are witnessing in Nigeria today is a manifestation of the same warped and ferocious world view that brought down the Twin Towers in New York, killed innocent persons in Boston and led to the murder of defenceless people in the Southern Russian city of Volgograd.
13. No matter what it takes, we will win this war against terror.
14. The war against terror may be difficult, but the days of peace will come again. Terror is evil; nowhere in history has evil endured forever.
15. Terrorism is not a phenomenon a six months or one year State of Emergency can solve.
16. We have a duty to stand firm against those who threaten the sovereign integrity of the Nigerian state.
17. Nigeria is the only country we have and we must all work to preserve it for present and future generations.
18. Nigerians are peace-loving people; these sad events perpetrated by those who do not wish our nation well have not changed the essential character of our people.
READ ALSO: ‘Jonathan Has Left Giant Footprints In Eternity’s Sands Of Time’ – Ben Bruce
19. Yes, we have challenges but we will surely overcome. Nigeria is our country. Nigeria is blessed. We will all collectively protect, defend and develop this country for ourselves, and our children.
20. Over 70% of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing.
21. Don’t misquote me. I am not saying we don’t have issues of corruption but that is not our number one problem.
22. Sometimes people take common stealing as corruption. A thief is a thief. When you steal money you are a thief.
23. Those quoting me as saying that ‘stealing is not corruption’ have not said that the President said stealing is good. Thieves should be treated as thieves. Do not use the word ‘corruption’ to cover so many things.
24. My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
25. Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
26. No matter your political interest, you must place your country first. You must show some kind of patriotism.
READ ALSO: Jonathan’s Former Aide Drags PDP, Secondus To Court
27. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
28. Where there is no opportunity for one man one vote, there will be no accountability and no responsibility.
29. Our votes must count! One man, one vote! One woman, one vote! One youth, one vote
30. Democracy is a journey that every nation mindful of advancing the liberty of its citizens must undertake.
31. Any society or country that closes the vital valves of its democratic space cannot develop at a reasonable pace.
32. Democracy calls for sacrifice and tolerance, an open ear and a strong voice.
33. We must develop a democratic culture in which the will of the people will be treated as sacred and be immune to subversion by anti-democratic elements.
34. It is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless strength to the weak and protection to the defenseless.
35. The beauty of democracy is that its practice is never final and always has room for improvement no matter how old a democratic society may be.
36. As we strive to advance our democratic development, there will be times when our will shall be tested, our patience provoked and our belief questioned.
37. Nobody should rig for me. I am assuring Nigerians that though I am contesting, nobody must manipulate votes in my favour. Our votes must count.
38. You have trusted me with your mandate, and I will never, never let you down.
READ ALSO: Open Letter Urges Goodluck Jonathan To Return To Power
39. On the football field, nobody cares who scores for Nigeria.
40. For the PDP family, the contest for party offices does not produce winners and losers.
41. I believe in the politics of give and take.
42. Election is like any tournament, FIFA says March, later say April or May. The winning team will still win. No big deal.
43. The dark patches in the Niger Delta will give way to light.
44. I don’t need to be a lion. I don’t need to operate like the pharaoh of Egypt, I don’t need to be an army general, but I can change this country without those traits.
45. I am not God, but I am more hopeful now than before in terms of combing the whole areas. We are working with our neighbours and we will comb the whole of that area. Just give us some time.
46. It is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless, strength to the weak and protection to the defenseless.
47. Africa must turn its begging bowls into baskets of prosperity and opportunity.
48. For you to fix the world, you must fix Africa. For you to fix Africa, you must fix Nigeria.
49. Where we falter we must not fall. When we are weak, we must not surrender.
50. Crude oil stealing is not done by poor people. Because, you need a vessel to lift the oil across the ocean to go and sell. And if you are to sell a stolen product abroad, you also need some connections because the refineries abroad don’t take crude oil from just anybody.
51. Politicians are instigating some young people to act in ways not expected.
52. It is quite unfortunate that there is a lot of wrong information in the system, especially in the social media & normal media.
53. I don’t have the time for social media.
54. We must not put money where people can take it, like we did with in agriculture with fertilizer.
READ ALSO: Ogbeh Applauds Jonathan, Criticises Corruption In Agriculture
55. Separation of power is not separation of government.
56. Our founding fathers did not dream of a country where neighbors and friends would exchange bullets in place of handshakes.
57. I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have to come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
58. Cynicism and skepticism will not help our journey to greatness. Let us believe in a new Nigeria.
His satr continued to shine as he was picked as the running mate to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2007 and they won the presidential election. From there, he rose to be the country’s No. 1 citizen on May 5, 2010, following the death Yar’Adua.
In 2011, he was elected Nigeria’s 14th President. He ran again for a second tenure in 2015 but lost to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jonathan is married to Dame Patience and they are blessed with children.
As he celebrates his 58th birthday today, Naij.com brings you 58 of his memorable quotes.
1. In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired; no car to take me to school, but I never despaired. There were days I had only one meal but I never despaired. I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day, but I never despaired. Didn’t have power, didn’t have generators, studied with lanterns, but I never despaired. In spite of these, I finished secondary school attended the University of Port Harcourt and now hold a doctorate degree.
2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
READ ALSO: Carter Says Jonathan Is Africa’s Symbol Of Democracy
3. One thing that I know and I feel Nigerians will celebrate is continuity and peace.
4. My brothers and sisters, we are all winners. In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all.
5. I’m not interested in 2015, because you and I do not know whether we will reach 2015. “The truth is, 2015 is really not my business and it is politically irresponsible for people to be talking about 2015.
6. So any President, whether it is Goodluck Jonathan or any other person, as long as you still have the opportunity to contest or not to contest, if you declare it too early, you create more problems in the system. If you say you are contesting, it creates more problems. So don’t force a President to declare his interest. It is not right.
7. Before the PDP administration, even directors in ministries had no phones! As Assistant Director, I had no phone. But with the PDP administration, now my mother has a phone.
8. Furthermore, under this administration, we have made consistent progress in improving the standard of elections in our country to ensure that they are ever more credible and truly representative of the people’s free choice.
9. Why should a lecturer in a state- owned university go on strike if Mr. President has done something wrong? The state universities are owned by the states.
READ ALSO: Jonathan Hosted By Presidential Precinct In The USA
10. Boko Haram is not as a result of misrule; definitely not. Sometimes people say it is as a result of poverty; definitely not. Boko Haram is a local terror group.
11. Boko Haram didn’t start in the last three years. Sometimes people talk about Boko Haram as if Jonathan is the cause of Boko Haram. I was the Vice President when Yusuf was killed, the so called founder of Boko Haram. And he was there before 2009. But it was not handled properly at the beginning. They allowed it to grow into a cancer and become terrible like crude oil stealing. But I assure Nigerians that we will bring it under control. It is a major challenge, but we are working day and night to overcome it.
12. There can be no doubt that what we are witnessing in Nigeria today is a manifestation of the same warped and ferocious world view that brought down the Twin Towers in New York, killed innocent persons in Boston and led to the murder of defenceless people in the Southern Russian city of Volgograd.
13. No matter what it takes, we will win this war against terror.
14. The war against terror may be difficult, but the days of peace will come again. Terror is evil; nowhere in history has evil endured forever.
15. Terrorism is not a phenomenon a six months or one year State of Emergency can solve.
16. We have a duty to stand firm against those who threaten the sovereign integrity of the Nigerian state.
17. Nigeria is the only country we have and we must all work to preserve it for present and future generations.
18. Nigerians are peace-loving people; these sad events perpetrated by those who do not wish our nation well have not changed the essential character of our people.
READ ALSO: ‘Jonathan Has Left Giant Footprints In Eternity’s Sands Of Time’ – Ben Bruce
19. Yes, we have challenges but we will surely overcome. Nigeria is our country. Nigeria is blessed. We will all collectively protect, defend and develop this country for ourselves, and our children.
20. Over 70% of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing.
21. Don’t misquote me. I am not saying we don’t have issues of corruption but that is not our number one problem.
22. Sometimes people take common stealing as corruption. A thief is a thief. When you steal money you are a thief.
23. Those quoting me as saying that ‘stealing is not corruption’ have not said that the President said stealing is good. Thieves should be treated as thieves. Do not use the word ‘corruption’ to cover so many things.
24. My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
25. Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
26. No matter your political interest, you must place your country first. You must show some kind of patriotism.
READ ALSO: Jonathan’s Former Aide Drags PDP, Secondus To Court
27. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
28. Where there is no opportunity for one man one vote, there will be no accountability and no responsibility.
29. Our votes must count! One man, one vote! One woman, one vote! One youth, one vote
30. Democracy is a journey that every nation mindful of advancing the liberty of its citizens must undertake.
31. Any society or country that closes the vital valves of its democratic space cannot develop at a reasonable pace.
32. Democracy calls for sacrifice and tolerance, an open ear and a strong voice.
33. We must develop a democratic culture in which the will of the people will be treated as sacred and be immune to subversion by anti-democratic elements.
34. It is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless strength to the weak and protection to the defenseless.
35. The beauty of democracy is that its practice is never final and always has room for improvement no matter how old a democratic society may be.
36. As we strive to advance our democratic development, there will be times when our will shall be tested, our patience provoked and our belief questioned.
37. Nobody should rig for me. I am assuring Nigerians that though I am contesting, nobody must manipulate votes in my favour. Our votes must count.
38. You have trusted me with your mandate, and I will never, never let you down.
READ ALSO: Open Letter Urges Goodluck Jonathan To Return To Power
39. On the football field, nobody cares who scores for Nigeria.
40. For the PDP family, the contest for party offices does not produce winners and losers.
41. I believe in the politics of give and take.
42. Election is like any tournament, FIFA says March, later say April or May. The winning team will still win. No big deal.
43. The dark patches in the Niger Delta will give way to light.
44. I don’t need to be a lion. I don’t need to operate like the pharaoh of Egypt, I don’t need to be an army general, but I can change this country without those traits.
45. I am not God, but I am more hopeful now than before in terms of combing the whole areas. We are working with our neighbours and we will comb the whole of that area. Just give us some time.
46. It is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless, strength to the weak and protection to the defenseless.
47. Africa must turn its begging bowls into baskets of prosperity and opportunity.
48. For you to fix the world, you must fix Africa. For you to fix Africa, you must fix Nigeria.
49. Where we falter we must not fall. When we are weak, we must not surrender.
50. Crude oil stealing is not done by poor people. Because, you need a vessel to lift the oil across the ocean to go and sell. And if you are to sell a stolen product abroad, you also need some connections because the refineries abroad don’t take crude oil from just anybody.
51. Politicians are instigating some young people to act in ways not expected.
52. It is quite unfortunate that there is a lot of wrong information in the system, especially in the social media & normal media.
53. I don’t have the time for social media.
54. We must not put money where people can take it, like we did with in agriculture with fertilizer.
READ ALSO: Ogbeh Applauds Jonathan, Criticises Corruption In Agriculture
55. Separation of power is not separation of government.
56. Our founding fathers did not dream of a country where neighbors and friends would exchange bullets in place of handshakes.
57. I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have to come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
58. Cynicism and skepticism will not help our journey to greatness. Let us believe in a new Nigeria.
Why EFCC Arrested Its Own Operatives
Why EFCC Arrested Its Own Operatives
For leaking classified information to bloggers, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recently nabbed some of its operatives who had engaged in the act.
The Punch reports that apart from the arrest of a director and other senior operatives, that another person who happened to be in custody was a former senior operative who was dismissed from the anti-graft agency for corruption and cultism.
A source had said: “There seems to be a purge here at the commission. Some of our operatives leaking information to bloggers are in custody already.
“Those arrested are a director, some senior and lower cadre officers, including a former senior operative who was dismissed for corruption and involvement in cult activities.
It was also disclosed according to a top operative of the commission that Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the commission, ordered the arrest of the operatives because the information they leaked was intended to cause false reports considered damaging to the image of the agency.
Based on the leakage of the said information, the affected officers were said by virtue of the conduct, violated their oath of office and the policy on discipline in the agency.
Against the backdrop, the act had led the upset among the commission’s leaders who noted that it was the cause of the negative media report the commission had been getting recently from all forms of media not excluding the bloggers.
Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Still Trusts Mourinho'
the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has full confidence in coach Jose Mournho to turn around club’s fortunes this season, club technical director Micheal Emenalo has said.
Chelsea has has a poor start to the season which sees them languish in 16th place on the premier league standings.
However, Emenalo (who is one of Abramovich’s closest allies at the club) says the board of the club have utmost confidence in Mourinho’s abilities to steady the ship at Chelsea.
He told Daily Telegraph: “When it comes to decisions, we feel confident we have an owner who has a very good track record, who is astute at making decisions of this kind at the right time to get us to where we want to be.”
“We have never put ourselves in a position where we second-guess him. Part of the reasons he can make those decisions and be successful is because he has the information that a lot of people don’t.
“He has the whole picture of what is happening at the club, not just from certain individuals but every sector of the club. When he needs to make a decision he can make it.
“Right now, the statement from the owner and from the board comes from a belief that we are in a position to trust a manager who has delivered so much. We are in a position to trust a group of players who have delivered in the last couple of seasons. We are in a position to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel and therein lies our confidence, that we can get out of the situation.”
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Emenalo also revealed that the owner is saddened by the sudden slump in fortunes for the London giants. He said Abramovich is a fan of the club and feels the same way they feel.
He said: “He is deeply, deeply passionate about football and about English football and this club. It means everything to him and that is why he makes the investment and wherever he is, he finds a way to watch matches. He cares deeply, so when things aren’t going well it affects him in the same way it affects a fan.
“Right now what is he thinking? He is feeling like the rest of us who are fans. More so. He is feeling that his precious club that he supports is not doing well.
“I think he goes through the varied emotions of ‘how can I help?’ and ‘what is going wrong?’ He is definitely looking forward to the club getting into a winning groove again. More importantly he wants to make sure that we don’t lose what we have achieved in the last 10 years, which has earned the respect of the football fraternity.”
Chelsea are currently 16th on the premier league table after twelve games. The team has eleven points and sit just three points above the relegation zone. They welcome Norwich City to Stamford Bridge in their next premier league game.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Why You Should Allow Your Man Cheat - Mo'Nique
Famous actress and comedienne Mo’Nique, who gained prominence for her role as Nikki Parker in the TV series The Parkers, has spoken on why ladies should allow cheat.
In an interview with True Exclusives, she said it is right for women to allow their spouse cheat.
Mo’Nique said: “The person that you stood up and you said: ‘For better, for worse, sickness and in health, richer or poorer’. You took those vows in front of the universe. If you don’t live by them, then maybe you shouldn’t have taken them. And when you say ‘a pass to cheat’… see when you’re with your best friend and you say to your best friend ‘I’m having these feelings about this person, sexually and I want to share it with you’ when you’re best friends, you can have those open and honest conversations.”
The Oscar award winning actress said most times people that cheat in a relationship or marriage do that because they are lacking something in that relationship.
Mo’Nique said: “Often times people cheat because of something they not getting. But when you have open and honest dialogue and you say we’re just human beings and all these people on the face of the earth, do you think my eyes won’t ever say ‘he’s fine’ or ‘she’s attractive’. Now if you want to go further with it, let’s be honest enough to have those conversations. What is it about that person that you find that you want to sleep with? Because they may give you something that I’m simply not willing to do. And if that’s the case, how can I be mad? Because I’m not going’ do it. Should I deprive you of not having it? That’s when the relationship is real real.”
Why Fernando Torres Flopped At Chelsea – Didier Drogba Reveals
Chelsea FC legend Didier Drogba has revealed why Fernando Torres flopped at the London club following his £50m move from Liverpool FC.
According to Drogba, Torres met 22 kings when he arrived the London club in January 2011 as opposed to the two kings available at Liverpool (himself and Steven Gerrard)
Drogba made the revelation in his new autobiography titled ‘Commitment’. Pages in the book were published by the Daily Mail UK.
He said: “With all due respect to Liverpool, at that club, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres had been the kings. At Chelsea, there were 22 kings.”
The Montreal Impact player also revealed how he came close to leaving the club in January of 2009 after a falling out with then boss Luis Felipe Scolari.
He said the boss had told him in a meeting he would be leaving and Inter Milan’s Adriano would be joining the club as part of a swap deal.
Drogba said: “When I left the meeting, the first thing I did was call Mr Abramovich and explain the situation via one of his assistants.’ But the player was categorically told: ‘No, you’re not going anywhere. Who said you were going?”
Drogba left Chelsea in the summer of 2015 after helping the club to another premier league title.
Chelsea are currently 16th on the premier league table after twelve games. The team has eleven points and sit just three points above the relegation zone. They welcome Norwich City to Stamford Bridge in their next premier league game.
INEC Releases Sensitive Materials, Moves Against Fuel Dearth!!!
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive materials to be used in the Kogi state governorship which is barely 48 hours away, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The materials were delivered at the INEC office in Lokoja today, November 19, and were escorted out to various destinations amidst tight security.
Present to witness the distribution were representatives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress, and other parties to partake in the election.
Speaking to newsmen in Lokoja, Halilu Pai, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, said the materials distributed include ballot papers and result sheets.
He noted that INEC has undertaken measure to ensure the election in the state free, fair, and credible.
Pai said: “The materials delivered, would be taken to the INEC offices in the 21 local government areas of the state from where they would later in the day be shared among the 239 wards.
“The INEC is ready and committed to conduct a free, fair, credible and acceptable election.”
According to Pai, political parties, security agents and other stakeholders must play their roles according to the rules as INEC has made arrangements to ensure that the fuel scarcity currently being experienced in the state would not in any way impact negatively on the process and outcome of the election.
He said: “INEC has made arrangements with some filling stations that would sell fuel to all vehicles on election duty, and that the stations had been prevailed upon to operate on 24-hour basis beginning from Friday.”
READ ALSO: Tinubu Advises Kogi Ahead Of Polls
The two leading candidate going into the Kogi election, Governor Idris Wada of the PDP and Audu Abubakar of the APC have clashed on several occasions.
Audu has promised the people of the state that he will revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Rolling company if he gets their mandate. While Wada has warned against a vote for Audu, saying it will drag the state backto the dark days.
The Kogi state governorship election is scheduled to be held this Saturday, November 21.
actor Uti Nwachukwu has shocked his fans with the new step U MUST SEE DIS!!!!
The Big Brother Africa All Stars winner, the model cum actor Uti Nwachukwu has shocked his fans with the new step he has taken
The TV personality has finally shed the dreadlocks which he has been known to have had for a long time
Uti after cutting his locks also wanted to donate them to a cancer centre He tweeted:
Celebrities Gather Together For Seyi Shay's Album Launch (PHOTOS)
The new album is titled Seyi or Shay. The event was held at the Eko Hotel and suites and had many a-list artists in attendance.
Singer Omawumi was spotted at the gig, as well as Toke Makinwa, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sound Sultan, Asa, Cobhams, Niniola, Chidinma, Jesse Jagz, Cynthia Morgan, Fade Ogunro, Anita ‘Omalicha’ Isedeh, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi and a host of others.
The recently-unveiled Pepsi ambassador got to the venue some two hours after the scheduled time but the event was worthwhile regardless.
Guests were treated to music from DJ Nana. Looking svelte in a white suit; the singer performed her wave-making single, Right Now, and was joined on stage by Iyanya and Banky W for the remix version.
READ ALSO: Nigerian Female Musicians Have Issues With One Another – Seyi Shay
See images from the album launch below:
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
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| The Seyi or Shay album listening party which took place on Nov. 13 at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Credit: Kola Oshalusi/ Bellanaija |
All You’ve Wanted To Know About #Loveis
A creative tsunami is coming to Lagos, Nigeria this November, and you want to be a part of it.
It has been confirmed that #Loveis…The Musical would be on stage in its full form this month, and it is promising not to fit in, or maintain status quo, rather, it is set to fit people in.
LOVE IS…The Musical which has been staged in its abridged forms in the last 4 years, would for the first time be performed in its full form this November in Lagos. The unabridged version of the stage production will display the most spectacular and exclusive of performances.
Organisers say its success in the last 4 years would be heightened this year, and sources close to the production team believe that this year’s performance would bring a whole new meaning to stage production.
The one-of-a-kind stage production will combine an eclectic mix of music, choreography, visual art, short film and spoken word to tell the story of 3 ladies; a passion-filled poet, a professional dancer and a business woman in search of love.
There are already indications that the organisers have made efforts to make sure that this year’s experience is one that would remain the talk of the town for a long, long time.
Parading some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including, songstress Yinka Davies, sultry voice singer, Timi Dakolo and Nigeria’s King of Comedy, Ali Baba, well-known Spoken-Word Poet, Efe Paul-Azino and Donna the Poet as well as the dance maestro Ijodee performing in the five art forms stage production, the bumper-packed show promises no boredom, as it is structured to have no pause from the beginning to the end.
Speaking on the event, Creator and Director of #LOVE IS, Ice Nweke said that, “We are trying to bring the package as I had conceived it, and this is as exciting for me as we believe it would be for the audience.”
Go along, get some affection, you know #LoveIs…
For more information on LOVE IS visit: www.loveisthemusical.com
#LoveIs
How My Breast Popped Out On Stage- Omawumi!!!!
In a brief chat with Vanguard, Omawumi said she will never forget the day her breasts were popping out on stage and she could not hold them back.
She said: “The dress I wore to the event has feathers in the front of it. Before I left my hotel room, I asked someone if the dress was okay and she said yes. I wore the dress to the show and when I was performing at the show, paparazzi took my pictures and released them. I realized that my breasts were practically pouring out of my dress, there was no way I could have put my breasts back.”
Famous Nollywood Actress Kidnapped In Port Harcourt
The actress who is based in Abuja was reportedly kidnapped in Port Harcourt on Ada George Road.
She was abducted at a function in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, November 17.
The three gunmen who abducted her have immediately placed a price on her. They are demanding for N10 million as ransom money.
She was abducted at a function in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, November 17.
The three gunmen who abducted her have immediately placed a price on her. They are demanding for N10 million as ransom money.
Burna Boy Collaborates With East African Rapper
The song produced by Aethan and engineered by Samurae is titled Gbesile, which is Yoruba for drop it (or in the case of this song: drop it on the floor). As you can guess from the title, it is a party jam!
However with the sombre artistry that Navio and Burna Boy are known for, the wit, lyrical magic and witty lines become apparent.
Due to public demand, talks of a video in time for December are already in the works. And with Navio flying back and forth to Nigeria, we can be rest assured the fans will have something to look forward to.
Meanwhile Burna Boy is set to release his sophmore album, On A Spaceship. The album will feature the likes of Wande Coal, Wizkid, AKA, and singer Nyanda Thourbourne of Jamaican group Brick & Lace.
See the full tracklist below:
1. Intro
2. Oluwa Burna
3. The Releast
4. Mine Tonight (feat. Nyanda Thourbourne of Brick and Lace)
5. Ring Ring
6. Single (feat. WizKid)
7. Sampudi
8. As E Be (skit)
9. Rizzla
10. Jealousy
11. Duro Ni Be (feat. Phyno)
12. Another One
13. Before (feat. Flavour)
14. Trance
15. On A Very Good Day (feat. Wande Coal)
16. Birthday (feat. AKA, Kid X, and Da Les)
17. Gone
18. Mi O Ni Gba
19. If People Must Die
The dancehall star won the Best African Collabo with South Africa rapper AKA at the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA).
BRITHDAY MESSAGE TO PSQUARE FROM ANITA OKOYE!!!
To celebrate them, their respective wives took to their Instagram pages to pen sweet words to express their feelings.
Peter's wife, Lola Okoye wrote, "To my boo of life, the king of my dreams, my hot chocolate, my love, my delight, the father of my beautiful children I celebrate your life today; happy birthday my darling husband.
“May you always fly high in life and touch all your dreams. May God bless you with happiness, joy, continued success, wisdom and peace. Gold, platinum or diamonds are not enough to express your worth. May God continue to protect you for us. Your best years are still ahead IJN. I am proud of the man that you have become and I love you plenty my sweetheart. Have a fantastic day today.”
Earlier, she had also wished her husband’s twin brother, Paul Okoye, a happy birthday.
In Anita Okoye’s message, she wrote, “Happy, birthday to the love of my life, my soul mate. I cannot believe that after over a decade, you still have the same effect on me as you did the first day I met you.
“You have always been the amazing, caring and humble man you are today and I fall deeply in love with you with every passing day. I wish you God’s favour, divine blessings and guidance today and always. You are the best husband and father to our son and may your heart’s desires be granted.
For always being compassionate towards others, happiness and peace will never leave your side. Happy birthday to this amazing hottie of a man, Andre’s number one super hero. I love you.
Also like Lola, Anita had earlier wished her husband and his twin brother, Peter Okoye, happy birthday.
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