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MTN RENEWS DAVIDO'S CONTRACT

Award winning singer, Davido has renewed his  endorsement deal with Telecommunication giants, MTN.

The musician who recently won the Mtv Africa music awards and BET award announced the renewal of his brand ambassadorship on Instagram.

“After a long fight!! Finally renewed my MTN contract!! Oooshe!!! Move along!!” he wrote.

Davido first signed on with MTN in April 2012 and reportedly pocketed N30 million for the deal.

MAIGARI TO BE REINSTATED AS DIRECTED BY FIFA

Nigeria have managed to beat the deadline set by FIFA as Aminu Maigari and his hitherto ousted management board are set to be reinstated.

The new development comes after the High Court in Jos, which granted the earlier restraining order against Maigari's board, vacated the order which had prevented Maigari and his board from administering Nigerian football.

EMERGENCY UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED BY BRITIAN

Britain has asked for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Ukraine.
Britain's U.N. Mission said Thursday the time of the meeting has not been set.

 

The request follows Wednesday's downing of a Ukrainian air force fighter and Thursday's downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane carrying 295 people over eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine's U.N. Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev tweeted after Thursday's crash in a rebel-controlled area that "Ukraine will present the evidence of Russian military involvement into the Boeing crash. This crime should be fully investigated."-CNN

MALAYSIAN AIRLINE CRASHES OVER UKRAINE

A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane with 295 aboard was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in Ukraine near the Russian border a day after a Ukrainian military jet was downed, Fox News has confirmed.

The Boeing 777 bound for Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam was shot down at cruising altitude about 35 miles from the border, according to Anton Gerashenko, an adviser to Ukraine's Interior Minister.

He said all 280 passengers and 15 crew members were killed. A Reuters correspondent near the scene reported seeing burning wreckage and bodies strewn across a nine-mile debris field. A Ukrainian Emergency official told the news agency body parts and at least 100 bodies were seen in the area.

SECURITY SET TO ARREST IMPEACHED GOVERNOR NYAKO

Reports emanating from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, suggest that security agents stormed the Asokoro, Abuja residence of impeached Governor of Adamawa state, Murtal Nyako, to effect his arrest few hours after he was sacked by members of the state House of Assembly.

However, it was gathered that Nyako, whose security aides were withdrawn at about 1pm shortly after his impeachment, was said to be absent at his Abuja residence when the security operatives arrived to arrest him.

BOKO HARAM DEATH TOLL DISCLOSED BY HUMAN RIGHT WATCH

 


According to The Human Rights Watch (HRW), Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad popularly known as Boko Haram sect has killed at least 2 053 civilians in an estimated 95 attacks since the beginning of the year,
The international rights body said the figures were based on detailed analyses of media reports as well as field investigations.

It said the killings and other abuses were part of widespread attacks on civilians in more than 70 towns and villages in northeastern Nigeria, in the federal capital, Abuja, and elsewhere that are apparent crimes against humanity.

IMPEACHMENT: AL-MAKURA SEEKS JONATHAN'S INTERVENTION

Following the impeachment notice served on the Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura by the state Assembly, the embattled state chief executive hurriedly left Lafia, the state capital yesterday for Abuja in an effort to prevail on President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene in the matter.

LEADERSHIP reports that, Al-Makura before leaving the state capital at about 4p.m. had held series of meetings with his aides and party officials intent upon seeing how the impeachment impasse can be surmounted.

MARADONA: MESSI DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE NAMED BEST PLAYER

Diego Maradona

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona said compatriot Lionel Messi did not deserve to be named best player of the World Cup, arguing it should have gone to Colombia's James Rodriguez.

"I'd give Lio the sky, but when it's not deserved and it's just marketers who want to make him win something he didn't win, it's unfair," Maradona said Sunday after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Germany 1-0.

"Rodriguez was the best player of the World Cup," said Maradona on his TV program "De Zurda," which is broadcast by Venezuelan network Telesur and retransmitted in several Latin American countries.

MALALA PLEDGES WITH JONATHAN TO MEET WITH ABDUCTED SCHOOL GIRLS PARENTS



Malala with some abducted school girls

Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai on Monday urged President Goodluck Jonathan to meet with parents of the schoolgirls kidnapped three months ago by Boko Haram.

Malala, who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 and has become a champion for access to schooling, was in Abuja on her 17th birthday to mark three months since Boko Haram abducted 276 girls from a secondary school in Chibok, in the northeast.

At least 219 of the girls taken on 14 April are still missing. Malala on Sunday met with several girls who escaped Boko Haram captivity and parents of some of the hostages before her talks with Jonathan.

WOMAN SPENDS $30,000 JUST TO LOOK LIKE KIM

Claire(left) and Kim (right)

Claire Leeson has one goal in life: to look like Kim Kardashian. Actually, she might have other goals but for now, looking like Kim is her priority.

SELENA AND BEIBER WAGGING COLD WAR

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are desperate to make each other insanely jealous ... at least that's how it looks after they both flaunted their dinner dates with new people.

The first shot came from Selena on Wednesday night when she hit Tao in NYC with 26-year-old model Tanz Watson ... who wasted no time posting a sexy pic of Selena pressed up against him.

RIHANNA CELEBRATES WITH TEAM GERMANY

 

Rihanna was the German special guest of honor at the World Cup afterparty last night ... gettin' wild with the team and the golden trophy ... and of course, she documented the entire thing.

For some reason, Rihanna is a HUGE fan of Team Germany and was at the game when Gotze hit the winning shot.

MAKU: FESS ON DIGITAL TV TO BE PAID BY 2015

Over the weekend, the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, made the revelation at the opening of the Extra Ordinary Meeting of the National Council of Information in Abuja.

According to Maku, the planned content access fee, which would be paid by Nigerians seeking access to television content, was undergoing final adjustments which he hoped would get the nod of the Federal Executive Council before the migration.

JONATHAN PROMISED MALALA SCHOOL GILS WILL BE RESCUED SOON

President Goodluck Jonathan promised on Monday that more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram would soon return home, teenage Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai said after meeting him.

Malala, who became a global celebrity after surviving being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, was visiting Nigeria to support an international campaign for the release of the teenage students abducted in mid-April by the Islamist insurgent group Boko Haram.

"The president promised me ... that the abducted girls will return to their homes soon," Malala, who has called the 219 missing students her "sisters", told a news conference after a 45-minute meeting with Jonathan at the presidential villa.

BOKO HARAM INVADES BORNO VILLAGES

Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect invaded Dille Village in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and opened fire on residents, setting ablaze three churches, including the Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN),as well as, shops and residential buildings.
Displaced residents said, the attackers stormed their community in the early hours of Monday at about 6:00am from Sambisa forest area.

JOKE OF THE DAY!

During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer:

"Look, I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor and obey' and 'be faithful to her forever,' I'd appreciate it if you'd just leave that out."

He passed the minister a $100 bill and walked away satisfied.

BREAKING NEWS: NASSARAWA GOVERNOR SERVED WITH IMPEACHMENT NOTICE

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings on Gover‎nor Umaru Al-Makura.

The Assembly on Monday directed its Clerk‎, Ego Maikeffi, to serve Mr. Al-Makura with the impeachment notice for alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds. The notice was signed by 20 of the 24 lawmakers in the state during a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Ahmed Mohammed.

NIGERIAN ARMY DENIES FUNDS MISSUSE ALLIGATION

The Army has denied media reports suggesting that some senior military officials had pocketed more than $40 million meant for settlement of peacekeeping allowances.

This was contained in a disclaimer statement issued from the Defence headquarters in Abuja.
“The petition published by Sahara Reporters alleging that Nigerian Army Generals pocketed $43 million meant for peacekeeping is unnecessarily malicious, belated and misleading,” parts of the disclaimer statement read.

It added that the settlement of outstanding peacekeeping allowances commenced last week and all entitled personnel would get paid.

The statement from the Defence headquarters said no General embezzled any money as had been alleged. - CAJ News

BRAZIL FIRES COACH

Sao Paulo - Brazil's football confederation (CBF) will not renew national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's contract, local media reported early on Monday, just hours after Germany defeated Argentina to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Scolari said that he would let the CBF decide his fate after his team lost the game for third place 3-0 to the Netherlands on Saturday, and after being crushed by Germany in a humiliating 7-1 defeat on Tuesday.

BOKO HARAM BOMB BRIDGE IN BORNO

Suspected extremists bombed a major bridge on a northeast highway, further limiting access to base camps in the Sambisa Forest where scores of kidnapped girls are believed to be held captive, witnesses and the leader of a group fighting Boko Haram said Monday.

Gunmen destroyed most of the bridge on the road between Maiduguri and Biu on Saturday night, the spokesman for the Nigerian Vigilante Group, Abbas Gava, told The Associated Press.
"The bridge has now collapsed and it is impossible for vehicles to cross over the bridge from either side," he said. It is the fourth major bridge destroyed in the area in recent months.

The reports come as a new video shows Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau crowing over recent victories including two explosions at a fuel depot in Lagos that the government tried to cover up.
It would be the first reported bombing by Boko Haram in Lago. At least four people died in the June 25 blasts, including an alleged female suicide bomber, according to Western diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

NIGERIAN LABOUR CONGRESS MORNS ATURU

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed shock at the death of its official lawyer and human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu. The late activist died last week at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where he was rushed to after he slumped in his Agege home.

NLC President, Abdulwahed Omar, said that Aturu, until his death, was not only NLC official lawyer, but was a very resourceful ally of the entire labour movement as "a consistent comrade" who committed his entire adult life to the struggle for a better society.

11 PROMISING PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON!

1- Giancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica) Age: 26

2- Divock Origi (Belgium) Age: 19
3- Eliaquim Magala (France) Age: 23

4- Antoine Griezmann (France) Age: 23

5- Jose Juan Vazquez (Mexico)Age: 26

6- Jose Gimenez (Uruguay)Age: 19

7- Paul Pogba (France) Age: 21

8- Julian Green (USA) Age: 19

9- Juan Fernando Quintero (Colombia) Age: 21
10- Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) Age: 20

11- Miralem Pjanic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) Age: 24

One of the joys of watching FIFA's quadrennial football fest is seeing relative unknowns -- young prospects or previously unheralded players -- come to the fore with some dazzling football.

Here are 11 players who have made their mark in Brazil (or the run-up to the World Cup), and who will leave the country with some of the world's biggest clubs salivating over the prospect of adding these stars of the future to their rosters.

Perhaps by 2018, in Russia, these 11 will be household names.

GERMANY WINS 2014 WORLD CUP

 

Better late than never -- Germany won its fourth World Cup after a tense 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.

Mario Gotze's strike, seven minutes from the end of extra time, ensured Germany ended its 24-year wait for glory at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium.

Deadlocked at 0-0 after 90 minutes, it was left to substitute Gotze to provide the game's defining moment with a touch of magic.

The Bayern Munich star took Andre Schurrle's pass on his chest before displaying exquisite technique to volley the ball past Sergio Romero.

Argentina, which was beaten by West Germany 1-0 at the 1990 World Cup, rallied briefly but failed to find an equalizer.

Even with the mercurial Lionel Messi in attack, Argentina rarely looked like finding a way back into the game.

Earlier, Gonzalo Higuain wasted a glorious opportunity in the first half for Argentina, while Benedikt Howedes headed against the post as Germany threatened before the interval.

Argentina, playing in its first final since it was beaten by West Germany in 1990, should have forged ahead early in the second half.

Messi, the Argentina captain, latched onto Lucas Biglia's through ball but inexplicably fired his effort wide of the far post.

Germany ended the 90 minutes stronger with Andre Schurrle and Toni Kroos both failing to hit the target when well placed.

But with neither side able to find a breakthrough, the contest moved into an additional 30 minutes.

And it was left to Gotze to secure victory in emphatic style as Germany claimed its first World Cup triumph since 1990.-CNN

ARMY FINDS WEAPONDS IN BALMO FOREST

The Nigeria military said they have discovered armouries in underground cells in Balmo forest. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Defense Headquarter in Abuja on Friday.

According to the statement, the mopping up operations in Balmo forest is yielding more discoveries of arms stockpiled in underground cells in the forest.  “Troops who have been excavating various sites in the forest in search of hidden weapons, have so far recovered over 10 rifles along with parts and accessories as well as more than 80 General Purpose Machine Guns, tubes of Rocket Propelled Grenades and Launchers, cables,  wires and thousands of rounds of assorted ammunition” the statement said.

Balmo Forest Operation: Troops unearth more weapons from underground armories, suspects captured taken into custody- news24

MICHAEL JACKSONS EXTENDED FAMILY TO APPEAR IN REALITY SHOW

A new reality show about the Jacksons is in the works. According to the Associated Press, the six-episode show will debut November 18 on Reelz and focus on Michael Jackson's extended family i.e. Alejandra Jackson, the ex-wife of Jermaine Jackson, and her five children.

Alejandra has two children with Randy Jackson, Genevieve and Randy Jr. She then married Randy's brother Jermaine, and they have two sons Jaafar and Jermajesty. Alejandra has also raised Donte who was adopted by Katherine and Joe Jackson.

They left the Jackson family home in Encino after Jacko's death five years ago. The move was not their idea, so they suggested. "We didn't want it to happen that way," Genevieve said at the summer TV critics' tour. Donte added, "Some of the politics came into play."

They are now starting a new life and stepping out of what they call "the Jackson bubble." "We were very sheltered," Genevieve described their previous lives at Encino. "There's a lot of outside people coming in and out of our house. We had to watch what we said."

"People already had a preconceived judgment of us and we weren't speaking," Randy Jr. said. "Now we feel comfortable enough to show how we really are." -aceshowbiz

KIM KARDASHIAN'S EX MARRIES BABY MAMA

NFL player (and Kim Kardashian's ex) Reggie Bush married fiancee Lilit Avagyan at the Grand Del Mar in San Diego, Calif. on Saturday, July 12, Us Weekly can confirm. The couple said "I do" at the upscale resort Grand Del Mar in San Diego, Calif.

Brody Jenner seems to show where his loyalty lies when it comes to stepsister Kim Kardashian and her ex Reggie Bush. While he snubbed Kim's wedding in May this year, Brody took time to attend Reggie's nuptials over the weekend.
Brody took his girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter to Reggie's wedding on Saturday. He suited up, while his beautiful companion wore a black strapless dress with a sexy thigh-high slit. They were all smiles in several pictures posted on Instagram.- yahoo

SOILDER DUE TO MARRY 30TH NEXT MONTH KILLED IN BOKO HARAM ATTACK

 Nigeria's military said on Saturday that it had killed 53 fighters from the Islamist Boko Haram group when it repelled an attack on a military base in the northeast Nigerian town of Damboa. A statement from defence spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade added that five soldiers and a senior military officer had also been killed in an exchange of fire on Friday night.
Lt S.K Leo was one of the unfortunate victims. He was due to wed on August 30th before his life was cut short in a recent attack by Boko Haram. So sad. May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his fiancee.. Amen.

THE ANTI-CANCER SECRET!

Cancer has become one of the most Deadly diseases feared by most people globally. however, tumeric is one ingrédients that can really reduce cancer. One of the main ingredients in many Indian dishes is turmeric. It is made from a root that looks like ginger, but when used in cooking gives food a lush yellow color. In addition to turmeric, which is one of nature’s powerful anti-inflammatory roots, Indian food also makes wide use of various other thermogenic (heat-inducing) spices, including cardamom, coriander, ginger, cloves, chili and onion. This places Indian food high on the list of food groups that are effective at fighting inflammation and reducing pain.

RIDDLE OF THE DAY!

What can u catch and not throw???

JOKE OF THE DAY!

A father buys a lie detector robot that slaps people when they lie.
He decides to test it out at dinner one night.
The father asks his son what he did that afternoon.
The son says, "I did some homework."
The robot slaps the son.
The son says, "Ok, Ok, I was at a friend's house watching movies."
Dad asks, "What movie did you watch?"
Son says, "Toy Story."
The robot slaps the son.
Son says, "Ok, Ok, we were watching p*rn."
Dad says, "What? At your age I didn't even know what p*rn was."
The robot slaps the father.
Mom laughs and says, "Well, he certainly is your son."
The robot beats the HELL out of the mother!!!!!

JONATHAN HAILS WOLE SOYINKA ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

      

President Goodluck Jonathan praised compatriot Wole Soyinka, the 1986 Nobel literature prize laureate who turns 80 on Sunday, for using his talents to promote good governance.
Jonathan applauded Soyinka's "life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to using his acclaimed genius and talents, not only in the service of the arts, but also for the promotion of democracy, good governance and respect for human rights in Nigeria, Africa and beyond."
Dozens of literary and artistic events have been staged across the country in the runup to the birthday of the globally renowned literary icon.
Former dictator General Yakubu Gowon, who jailed the writer for about two years during Nigeria's 1967-70 civil war, attended a lecture in Soyinka's hometown on Friday, saying: "I have come to Abeokuta for the sake of this particular man, to honour him."
Gowon imprisoned Soyinka on suspicion that he supported Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who declared a state of "Biafra" in 1967, plunging the nation into war.
An estimated one million people died in the 30-month-long war, mostly of disease and starvation.
Born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, capital of southwest Ogun state, Soyinka cut his literary teeth in the 1950s at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria's premier university, where he studied English literature.
The poet, novelist and playwright has around 30 published works to his name, most of which satirise Nigerian society.
A harsh critic of military, corrupt or inept governments, he fled the country during the regime of General Sani Abacha in the 1990s when the government hounded critics including journalists and academics. - AFP

GOSPEL SINGER KEFEE LAID TO REST

Gospel Singer Kefee was yesterday laid to eternal rest in her hometown, Okpara, in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. The mourners all carried black posters with Kefee’s photo and all wore black as they went to the burial site. At the homecoming service, family and friends came and gave their last respect to the wonderful singer at Akpevweoghene Educational Centre, Okpara.

She was laid in a beautiful white casket after prayers. Her widower, Teddy Don-Momoh, was dressed in white and did not say much during the funeral, as he couldn’t control the endless tears flowing down his eyes.

Her parents were not allowed to the funeral of their daughter as their tradition dictates that parents should never see the corpse of their children. Fellow entertainers who greeted the burial with their presence were,Tony Okoroji, Daddy Showkey, Azzezat, Aity, I go dye, Princess and Nikky Laoye.
Kefee also known as Irikefe Obareki died in USA last month after being in a coma for some weeks, she is known as being a heartfull singer and has Branama and Kokoroko, two songs which earned her so many awards. She was married to Alec Godwin but it didn’t work out and then she got married to Lagos OAP Teddy Don-Momoh, in 2012.-NAIJAS

TOMMY RAMONE DIES AT 62

Punk rock fuel-injected the beat of rock and roll in the mid-1970s with a frenetic tempo. On Friday, the drummer who gunned out those rhythms with pioneering punk band the Ramones passed away.

Tommy Ramone was 65 and the last living original member of the band, which debuted its first album in 1976. Ramone was also one of the band's composers.

A notice of his death was posted on the band's Facebook page with his age. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reported that he was 62. Ramone was reportedly battling cancer when he died.- CNN

 

 

BEYOUNCE GIVES $7 MILLION TO THE HOMELESS

Beyoncé Knowles Carter, the most influential celebrity according to Forbes and all-around the greatest thing since sliced cheese, was always into philanthropic deeds and this time she’s outdone even herself.
she donated $7 million to build a housing project for the homeless families of Houston, her hometown! It’s lovely to see stars giving back to their communities and acting like decent human beings, isn’t it?

PLOT TO BOMB ABUJA TRANSPORT NETWORK UNCOVERED BY POLICE

       

"Credible intelligence ... indicates that terrorists have perfected a plot to carry out attacks on the Abuja transport sector ... intended to cause panic amongst Abuja residents and visitors," police spokesman Frank Mba said in a statement.
The police have uncovered a plot to bomb the Abuja transport network, they said on Saturday, using suicide bombers and devices concealed in luggage at major bus stations.
Abuja has increasingly been targeted by the group Boko Haram, with three deadly bombings since April, including one in a bus park on its outskirts that killed at least 75 people.- NAN
 

NETHERLAND DEFEATS BRAZIL AGAIN WITH A 3-0 GOAL

Football World cup hosts Brazil suffered a second defeat in a row, after they were beaten 3-0  by the Netherlands in the third/fourth place playoff in Brasilia on Saturday. Disastrous defending was again at the heart of the problem, after Brazil conceded a penalty in just the second minute.
Dutch forward Arjen Robben burst past returning Brazilian skipper Thiago Silva just outside the area in the inside right channel, forcing the centre back to haul the speedster down, and he duly tumbled in the area, leaving the referee no choice but to award the penalty.
Silva somehow managed to avoid being sent off, considering that he was the last defender, and was booked for the foul. Dutch skipper Robben van Persie emphatically powered his left-footed spot kick high to Julio Cesar's left, to give the Netherlands the lead.

More woeful defending followed for the second Dutch goal in the 17th minute when instead of heading a cross from the right out for a corner, much-maligned defender David Luiz headed it back towards the penalty spot, with disastrous conséquences.The ball found the outstretched boot of defender Daley Blind, who composed himself well to rifle a right-footed volley into the top corner.
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum swept home the third late into second half stoppage time after replacement defender Daryl Janmaat delivered a a dangerous low cross from the right-- news24