Thursday, 10 October 2013
FG Declares October 15-16 as Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
The Federal Government declared October 15 and October 16 as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Mr. Abba Moro,
the Minister of Interior, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal
Government in a statement in Abuja on October 10, 2013, Thursday.
The statement,
signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Fatima Bamidele,
urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of
the nation.
The statement
contained the minister’s congratulations to the Muslims on the occasion,
and urged them and other Nigerians to support President Goodluck
Jonathan in his sustained efforts to raise the country to its next level
of development.
The Minister wished Nigerians a rewarding and peaceful celebration.
(NAN)
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‘Ethiopia Can’t Stop Emenike, Moses’
Super Eagles
assistant coach Daniel Amokachi has backed Super Eagles for victory
against Ethiopia in their first leg 2014 World Cup qualifying playoff in
Addis Abba on Sunday.
Amokachi believes that the Ethiopians can’t withstand the calibre of players Stephen Keshi has invited for the clash.
The return match takes place in Calabar on November 16 and the aggregate winners qualify for Brazil 2014.
Victor Moses converted from the spot twice to help Nigeria beat plucky Ethiopia 2-0 in their group stage match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on January 29, but the Walya Antelopes maintain they have learned from the defeat and are ready to deny the Eagles a chance to play at the World Cup for the fifth time.
The North-East Africans are also looking to take advantage of the high altitude of their country to pick up home victory and travel to Calabar to defend in the return leg fixture.
But the Tunisia ’94 Africa Cup of Nations winner Amokachi on Wednesday dismissed the Walya Antelopes, saying the Eagles would show their class again.
“We have a lot of quality players in Nigeria,” the former Everton forward told reporters in Abuja.
“The likes of Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa and Uche Nwofor are players that can make the difference.
“The good thing is that we work collectively as a team, because if the team is good the strikers will get more passes and score goals.”
Meanwhile, Keshi insists the African champions are not under pressure to win in Addis Ababa.
“We are still working with information from the Ethiopian side and we will not be discouraged. We will have to keep our calm, no matter how they try to provoke us.
“Attempts to frustrate the team must happen, because it is the African way of winning a game.
“Sometimes, they bother your life from the airport. We have come through that as a player and now as a coach, but we have to pretend as if it is not happening.”
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The return match takes place in Calabar on November 16 and the aggregate winners qualify for Brazil 2014.
Victor Moses converted from the spot twice to help Nigeria beat plucky Ethiopia 2-0 in their group stage match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on January 29, but the Walya Antelopes maintain they have learned from the defeat and are ready to deny the Eagles a chance to play at the World Cup for the fifth time.
The North-East Africans are also looking to take advantage of the high altitude of their country to pick up home victory and travel to Calabar to defend in the return leg fixture.
But the Tunisia ’94 Africa Cup of Nations winner Amokachi on Wednesday dismissed the Walya Antelopes, saying the Eagles would show their class again.
“We have a lot of quality players in Nigeria,” the former Everton forward told reporters in Abuja.
“The likes of Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa and Uche Nwofor are players that can make the difference.
“The good thing is that we work collectively as a team, because if the team is good the strikers will get more passes and score goals.”
Meanwhile, Keshi insists the African champions are not under pressure to win in Addis Ababa.
“We are still working with information from the Ethiopian side and we will not be discouraged. We will have to keep our calm, no matter how they try to provoke us.
“Attempts to frustrate the team must happen, because it is the African way of winning a game.
“Sometimes, they bother your life from the airport. We have come through that as a player and now as a coach, but we have to pretend as if it is not happening.”
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Denrele Fascinated With Babies
Controversial Nigerian Entertainer and Actor Denrele has praised kids worldwide.
In a recent post he applauds the respects the calmness and virtue young children bring into their parents life.
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In a recent post he applauds the respects the calmness and virtue young children bring into their parents life.
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Hip hop singer Terry G, also known as GZUS, was recently attacked by armed robbers on his way to perform at an event. Sources close to the singer disclosed that he was not harmed, but made away with some of his valuables including, phones, money, and jewellery among others.
“We tried to keep it secret, but we have to say it out now! GZUS was attacked on Sunday by heavily armed robbers on his way to an event, we thank God they just collected his valuables. Though they later recognized him, but they did not return the valuables.
We thank God for life, protection and guidance,”
“All She Wants To Do Is Smoke And F**k” – Wizkid Tweets
Musician, Wizkid posted an indirect message on the web via his
twitter account which has been the talk of the town over the weekend.
The message contains vulgar words which fans are wondering whom the message is being directed to.
The closet person that comes to mind after reading this message is the singer’s girlfriend…
Read tweet below…
What do you think?
The message contains vulgar words which fans are wondering whom the message is being directed to.
The closet person that comes to mind after reading this message is the singer’s girlfriend…
Read tweet below…
What do you think?
Since MC Loph’s Death, Flavour And Emeka Morgan Abandoned MC Loph Mother And Child – Bianca Johnson
My name is Bianka Johnson, I reside in the United States of
America. I am from Nigeria, a healthcare practitioner, actors-manager
and a goodwill citizen. Flavour Nabania didn’t make a tribute song
“Iwe”, he made a mockery of his friend’s death the late McLoph. Below is
my story.
Tragedy
brought us together……… That’s how I came to know Mrs. Nwaozor,
affectionately known to me as “Mama.” Back in November 2011, someone
posted a tribute video, “Iwe”, by Flavor, on Facebook. On that day I
distinctly remember viewing the video on YouTube and sobbing for over an
hour after watching this video that paid homage to two siblings who so
suddenly lost their lives.
I was simply paralyzed thinking about the magnitude of grief one particular mother would have to endure. You see, Mama was the mother who lost those two adult children on the same day, specifically, a son, the erstwhile entertainer, MC Loph, and a daughter, Chinwe.
All I could think to myself is that life as we know it is so unfair. My spirit was disturbed and something, I don’t know what it was, moved within me and I set out to find this woman. It became my duty….my obligation, to find her, to hug her and give her some semblance of hope and maybe a little peace, if she would allow me to. So, I began to search for Mama. The first thing I did was to call Flavor’s promoter, Igwe, who I knew was based in Houston, Texas.
I asked to speak with Flavor and he informed me that Flavor had gone to the mall, but he would make sure Flavor would call me immediately he got back. At the time, Flavor was in the United States promoting the album he had recently released. The next day Igwe called me and put Flavor on the phone. I briefly introduced myself and went straight to thank him for showing love through his tribute song to a dear friend who had lost his life.
Shortly after that, I expressed to him how his video moved me to tears and how I felt compelled to find Loph’s mother. Flavor thanked me as well and gave me a telephone number to MC Loph’s close friend in Lagos who went by the name Obi Mgbakor. There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that Flavor was in contact with Mama on a weekly, or at least, a monthly basis seeing as the late MC Loph and Flavor were childhood friends that grew up together. Without hesitation, I immediately called Obi Mgbakor in Lagos and introduced myself to him and requested Mama’s contact information.
Obi Mgbakor was guarded at first and was reluctant to give me Mama’s number. He asked for my Facebook name so he could check out my profile. Without giving it a second thought, I provided it to him and his countenance changed after he was able to verify who I was and he even requested my friendship on Facebook. Obi Mgbakor gave me Mama’s information and I contacted her the next day and introduced myself. Mama and I spent almost an hour on the phone the first time we spoke and she narrated so much to me.
Mama was heartbroken and she said that she was actually shocked Flavor was the one that made it possible for us to start communicating. Mama went further to express her disappointment over Flavor’s nonchalant attitude since the death of her son, MC Loph and her daughter Chinwe. “Flavor has not picked up the phone to call me since Obiajulu passed away, yet he made a hit tribute song on his behalf. May God be the judge,” Mama said.
Now, it must be noted that MC Loph died in a ghastly motor accident
on September 14, 2011, while traveling on the Benin/Ore expressway to
visit Mama with his pregnant fiancé Nkiru, who survived the ordeal. The
phone conversation I had with Mama was in November 2011, two months
after MC Loph’s death and she said Flavor hadn’t called? Unbelievable!
Immediately I got off the phone with Mama I called Obi Mgbakor to verify
what she told me.
The whole thing was strange to me and I couldn’t reconcile the feelings and emotions Flavor expressed in his tribute video with the nonchalant attitude he had towards his best friend’s mother. Obi Mgbakor indeed confirmed that Flavor refused to call or visit mama after McLoph’s death. Right now, I want to set the record straight. Since the death of Mama’s son, MC Loph, Flavor Nabania never called nor visited Mama and he never sent a dime to her for her upkeep. Flavor hasn’t made any effort to reach out to Nkiru or MC Loph’s infant son.
Mama died from congestive heart failure exacerbated by heartbreak. But for the deaths of her two adult childrenat the same time, which took an enormous toll on her health, it is my belief that Mama would have lived longer. Since her death, I have read so many untrue stories including a statement made by MC Loph’s former manager, Emeka Morgan. Once again, let me set the record straight: Mr. Morgan was never responsible for Mama’s upkeep. He claimed that his record label was sending Mama thirty thousand naira a month.
Mama never received thirty thousand Naira monthly from the record label and Mr Morgan never adopted MC Loph’s son nor was he responsible for the infant’s welfare as speculated by some brainless human beings. Mr. Morgan abandoned Mama as soon as the media attention surrounding her son’s death died off. Mr. Morgan till date has yet to call Nkiru, MC Loph’s fiancé, to say congratulations on the birth of Loph’s son. It is my honest belief that God brought me close to Mama after her son’s death for reasons beyond my comprehension. I took care of Mama until she died to the best of my ability.
Today, I am blessed to have an extra angel watching over me. She lost two children at the same time who can never be replaced but before she died, Mama gained a grandson, a beautiful daughter in-law in Nkiru, and a daughter in me. Mama is gone, reunited with her children and I know she is at peace now. Mama will be buried on November 12, 2013. May her very gentle soul rest in peace.
Tragedy
brought us together……… That’s how I came to know Mrs. Nwaozor,
affectionately known to me as “Mama.” Back in November 2011, someone
posted a tribute video, “Iwe”, by Flavor, on Facebook. On that day I
distinctly remember viewing the video on YouTube and sobbing for over an
hour after watching this video that paid homage to two siblings who so
suddenly lost their lives.I was simply paralyzed thinking about the magnitude of grief one particular mother would have to endure. You see, Mama was the mother who lost those two adult children on the same day, specifically, a son, the erstwhile entertainer, MC Loph, and a daughter, Chinwe.
All I could think to myself is that life as we know it is so unfair. My spirit was disturbed and something, I don’t know what it was, moved within me and I set out to find this woman. It became my duty….my obligation, to find her, to hug her and give her some semblance of hope and maybe a little peace, if she would allow me to. So, I began to search for Mama. The first thing I did was to call Flavor’s promoter, Igwe, who I knew was based in Houston, Texas.
I asked to speak with Flavor and he informed me that Flavor had gone to the mall, but he would make sure Flavor would call me immediately he got back. At the time, Flavor was in the United States promoting the album he had recently released. The next day Igwe called me and put Flavor on the phone. I briefly introduced myself and went straight to thank him for showing love through his tribute song to a dear friend who had lost his life.
Shortly after that, I expressed to him how his video moved me to tears and how I felt compelled to find Loph’s mother. Flavor thanked me as well and gave me a telephone number to MC Loph’s close friend in Lagos who went by the name Obi Mgbakor. There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that Flavor was in contact with Mama on a weekly, or at least, a monthly basis seeing as the late MC Loph and Flavor were childhood friends that grew up together. Without hesitation, I immediately called Obi Mgbakor in Lagos and introduced myself to him and requested Mama’s contact information.
Obi Mgbakor was guarded at first and was reluctant to give me Mama’s number. He asked for my Facebook name so he could check out my profile. Without giving it a second thought, I provided it to him and his countenance changed after he was able to verify who I was and he even requested my friendship on Facebook. Obi Mgbakor gave me Mama’s information and I contacted her the next day and introduced myself. Mama and I spent almost an hour on the phone the first time we spoke and she narrated so much to me.
Mama was heartbroken and she said that she was actually shocked Flavor was the one that made it possible for us to start communicating. Mama went further to express her disappointment over Flavor’s nonchalant attitude since the death of her son, MC Loph and her daughter Chinwe. “Flavor has not picked up the phone to call me since Obiajulu passed away, yet he made a hit tribute song on his behalf. May God be the judge,” Mama said.
The whole thing was strange to me and I couldn’t reconcile the feelings and emotions Flavor expressed in his tribute video with the nonchalant attitude he had towards his best friend’s mother. Obi Mgbakor indeed confirmed that Flavor refused to call or visit mama after McLoph’s death. Right now, I want to set the record straight. Since the death of Mama’s son, MC Loph, Flavor Nabania never called nor visited Mama and he never sent a dime to her for her upkeep. Flavor hasn’t made any effort to reach out to Nkiru or MC Loph’s infant son.
Mama died from congestive heart failure exacerbated by heartbreak. But for the deaths of her two adult childrenat the same time, which took an enormous toll on her health, it is my belief that Mama would have lived longer. Since her death, I have read so many untrue stories including a statement made by MC Loph’s former manager, Emeka Morgan. Once again, let me set the record straight: Mr. Morgan was never responsible for Mama’s upkeep. He claimed that his record label was sending Mama thirty thousand naira a month.
Mama never received thirty thousand Naira monthly from the record label and Mr Morgan never adopted MC Loph’s son nor was he responsible for the infant’s welfare as speculated by some brainless human beings. Mr. Morgan abandoned Mama as soon as the media attention surrounding her son’s death died off. Mr. Morgan till date has yet to call Nkiru, MC Loph’s fiancé, to say congratulations on the birth of Loph’s son. It is my honest belief that God brought me close to Mama after her son’s death for reasons beyond my comprehension. I took care of Mama until she died to the best of my ability.
Today, I am blessed to have an extra angel watching over me. She lost two children at the same time who can never be replaced but before she died, Mama gained a grandson, a beautiful daughter in-law in Nkiru, and a daughter in me. Mama is gone, reunited with her children and I know she is at peace now. Mama will be buried on November 12, 2013. May her very gentle soul rest in peace.
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