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- Check out photos of ex-Super Falcon star, Cynthia Uwak...
- Photo: Mercy Aigbe looking stunning in all white ensemble
- Police uncover plans by terrorists to attack Abuja transport service
- Predict and win: Argentina vs Germany
- ASUP suspends 10-month old strike, Polytechnics to resume Tuesday
- Pastor accused of running a ritualist' den in Ikorodu tells his side of the story
- Ini Edo &Desmond Elliot at Open University matriculation ceremony
- SayNaija.Com Hosts Iyanya Dance Competition, $1000 for Grabs
- 23 year old student commits suicide after girlfriend jilts him
- How my mother maltreated me; another LIB reader shares her story
- Photo: Wizkid & Tania Omotayo at an event together last night
- Idee's second year anniversary giveaway win
- New haircut and a grateful heart as Rita Dominic celebrates 39th birthday
- Segun Arinze and wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary
- 'The national anthem is very bland and uninspiring' - Etcetera writes
- Rexona Deodorant officially launches in Nigeria!!
- Photos from Rev. Chris Okotie's 56th birthday celebration
- No goalkeepers as FIFA releases World Cup Golden Ball nominees
- Fashion Trunk Show: When Fashion Shows Don’t Make Sense
- Parental abuse: Freeze Coolfm shares his experience and views on the issue
- 'Lamar cheated with another woman on my birthday, & I lied to cover for him' - Khloe K
| Check out photos of ex-Super Falcon star, Cynthia Uwak... Posted: 12 Jul 2014 08:58 AM PDT  She's a native of Akwa Ibom and did some modeling before becoming a footballer. See more photos after the cut...        With friend and colleague, Chified               |
| Photo: Mercy Aigbe looking stunning in all white ensemble Posted: 12 Jul 2014 08:11 AM PDT  |
| Police uncover plans by terrorists to attack Abuja transport service Posted: 12 Jul 2014 05:23 AM PDT 
Meanwhile, the Police Authorities enjoin citizens not to panic as the Security Forces are working round the clock to neutralize and effectively deal with the threat. As part of additional efforts at forestalling the attacks and strengthening security around the transport sector, the Police High Command has called on the management of Motor-parks to ensure that travelers and workers' safety comes first. It charges them to constantly conduct regular and routine scanning of their environments while insisting on carrying out a thorough search on passengers and their bags as well as vehicles entering and leaving their parks. It also advises that such searches must have the active participation of the passengers involved and warns that any item or luggage unaccompanied by any passenger must be rejected outright and should not be allowed into the vehicle. Passengers are also enjoined to be on the lookout for any passenger, who might come in with luggage but will attempt to disembark without such luggage. While operators of motor parks are strongly advised to discourage overnight parking of vehicles at motor parks, particularly by unknown persons, the Police authorities further advise motor park workers to reduce congestion at the parks by disallowing the indiscriminate parking of private cars, tricycles and motorcycles at the precincts of motor parks. In addition the Police High Command advises that the general public in other places outside the motor parks should also monitor their environments as the terrorists may likely shift attention having known that their plots have been uncovered. Meanwhile, the Police can be reached on the following hot lines: FCT Police Control Room - 07057337653, Force Intelligence Bureau Operations Room - 08139379245, 08075650624 and National Emergency Line -112. ACP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA |
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| ASUP suspends 10-month old strike, Polytechnics to resume Tuesday Posted: 12 Jul 2014 05:14 AM PDT  Rising from a meeting this morning in Abuja, the ASUP NEC decided to suspend the strike which has seen polytechnic students stay at home in the last ten months. The National Publicity Secretary of ASUP, Clement Chirman announced the suspension and also stated that academic activities would resume in all polytechnics nationwide from Tuesday July 15th. The ASUP leadership held what it termed a fruitful meeting with the newly sworn in Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau on Thursday July 10th. |
| Pastor accused of running a ritualist' den in Ikorodu tells his side of the story Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:53 AM PDT  Speaking about the incident for the first time, Nwankwo told Vanguard he doesn't even know the lady "I do not know how these allegations of ritual actions against me started. My ministry has existed for 17 years and we have never been associated with any bad thing or any untoward allegation. We have been doing well in carrying out God's work since we came into existence. We have rehabilitation center where mad people are healed. Relations of such people bring them to our ministry and also stay with them until they are healed after which they will go home. We do not charge them, we feed them free. So, the ministry has been flourishing in all our branches. Continue... "When I got to the office on Wednesday, June 15 to do some work and leave for Abuja for another programme, within 20 minutes, around 7.30am, a group of people, armed with dangerous weapons invaded our ministry, breaking down everything at sight. They also descended on our members who were over 50 in attendance for the morning worship. They were over 300 and were ferociously destroying all the properties and manhandling everybody. It was like hell was let loose on us. They were armed to the teeth and were unrestrained in their bid to destroy everything in the ministry. They not only subjected our members to serious beating, they also took all their bags and stripped all the women and children naked. I was inside the office when they invaded the place but they later broke into my office and descended on me. We were all seriously wounded and our bodies covered with blood. RESCUE Surprisingly, four of the hoodlums took pity on me and rescued me from their clutches as they were hitting my head with cutlasses and dangerous weapons. They took me to Owutu police station where I made a statement. When they asked me how it started, I could not explain but simply told them that some hoodlums invaded our ministry for no just cause. It was while we were there that the people that rescued me told us that a woman claimed I sent her to kidnap somebody's child. It was like a fairy tale to me. Before the police I asked for the identity of the woman and why she claimed I told her to kidnap somebody and they said it was for ritual purposes. After I recovered from the shock, the policemen then advised that I should go and treat myself because I was bleeding profusely as a result of the beating. I then proceeded to the hospital for treatment only to start reading in the papers the following day a lot of other damaging stories and that I was on the run. I personally reported to the police at Owutu in Ikorodu after treating myself and also personally reported at Panti the following day on a Monday. AT PANTI By Thursday morning, unfounded rumours were flying every where. On Friday, while I was going to treat myself, I quickly sent my lawyer to Panti after hearing the rumours flying everywhere about me and that the case was transferred to Panti. My lawyer told them that I personally reported to the police at Owute after the incident and that I was allowed to go and treat myself. He then wrote an undertaking to produce me the next Monday and we all came to Panti that Monday straight from the General hospital Ikeja where I had an x-ray. Even one of my ribs was said to have cracked and I sustained other serious injuries. INTERROGATION AT PANTI I can't remember seeing or meeting the woman before. A lot of people come to my ministry so, it will be very difficult for me to know all of them. However, the police at Panti interrogated both of us and, in fact, when they brought her before me, I could not remember seeing her in life and I told the policemen this fact. I can't even remember whether she called me on telephone or not because I cannot say the number of people that call me on telephone for my number is open and given to people freely to help in solving their spiritual problems. Nevertheless, the police interrogated both of us, she claimed that Holy spirit told her that I should give her N2.5 million, and that she came and told me to give her the money but I told her that I had no money, that she came back again to me and requested for the money and I then told her to go and bring a child before I will give her the money. I then asked her where we discussed this, if she has any evidence to show that she ever visited my ministry because visitors to the ministry always register their names before seeing me, or if there is any other evidence to show that we discussed that kind of thing. I punctured her story because I cannot understand what concerns me with her message with her Holy spirit. SUCKING BLOOD She also claimed that I have been seeing her in the spirit to suck her blood and that of her daughter with two gallons since she failed to bring a child to me. She claimed that I used to stand at her door for two days, tormenting her, and that was why she had to go for the child when she was caught. I asked her where we met and discussed because I have been out of town for two weeks and how did she know that I came back. She said she was aware that I came back because I used to carry out consultations. It is well known by everybody that my consultation days are announced for members of the public to come and be healed. She also claimed she called me on phone in December last year and that she came to the ministry once this year but she could not substantiate where we discussed her claims. She was thoroughly interrogated but she kept on contradicting herself as if she was either insane or under a spell. Unfortunately, her daughter she claimed I was sucking her blood with hers whom she said was 14 years was not there during the interrogation. I had hoped that she was there for us all to be able to decipher what her mother was talking about because she is old enough to speak for her self at 14. I have never had this kind of ugly experience and I pray never to have it again. I also pray that the police should endevour to get to the route of this case because I have suffered so much over a matter I do not know anything about. KIDNAP SAGA The man that was shown saying he was kidnapped and brought from Anambra State is one of the mad people undergoing treatment in my ministry. The cousin that brought him to the ministry is Mr. Atuanya, a member of my ministry and his wife has been with him in the ministry while he was undergoing treatment. They are living witnesses and they are ready to testify to anybody that cares to know the truth. This rumor against me is very painful to me because I suffered for over fourteen years to build this ministry to serve mankind. All of a sudden, and from the pit of hell, an unknown figure materialized from no where to pour odium on me and accuse me of ritual acts. In all these years, nobody has ever complained or petitioned against my activities in the ministry. Instead, people have been pouring encomiums and giving glory to God for all we have been doing for mankind. The whole thing is still like a dream and I pray I would wake up and testify that it was really a dream. My ministry operates an open door policy, we have no go areas, both visitors and members of the ministry are never restricted even up to my personal office. Why must I send her to bring a child to me when I am happily married with children, what will I do with the child? INCALCULABLE DAMAGE This very ugly development has affected me psychologically in a tremendous way, the emotional trauma is untold. In terms of the good will I built over the years, the name, in fact, one cannot quantify the degree of destruction done to me by this very ugly and unfounded, mischievous rumor. I have suffered and lost almost everything because the ugly news went beyond the shores of this country. People have been calling from all the parts of the world and you know that bad news travels faster than any other thing. It is very unfortunate that people believe such a story when there is nothing at all to hang it on the head of the prophet. And, when you look at the woman, you will know that she is some how deranged and we are convinced that by the time police finish their investigation, the truth will be out. WHY ME? What I cannot fathom is why she choose to tell all these lies against me. She may have been sent by somebody to run me down because people in that neighborhood said they saw one mysterious SUV hovering around in the wee hours before the incident and also the mother of the victim reportedly said she saw an exotic vehicle that later picked up her children,. Police should investigate to find out who owns the vehicle and where they were taken to. Who ever picked her children must have a link with this incident. Police should also find out whether this is the first time she is doing this kind of thing and if it is not, how many people must have falling victims to her antics? Worse still, so far, nobody has told us where the woman is from because the way the media descended on the ministry, they left out the main ingredient of the whole matter as if they were sponsored to run down the ministry. All I know is that she cannot be doing this alone. Her sponsors should be fished out. So far, the police has been professional in their interrogation and they made us understand that investigations will take time and that the truth must surely surface. INSIDE THE CELL Inside the cell, I detested being treated like a criminal but I took it as another message point in terms of ministration after all, Jesus went through worst tribulation in life. |
| Ini Edo &Desmond Elliot at Open University matriculation ceremony Posted: 12 Jul 2014 05:27 AM PDT |
| SayNaija.Com Hosts Iyanya Dance Competition, $1000 for Grabs Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:04 AM PDT  Nigeria's first Entertainment and Promotional Platform SayNaija.Com is currently promoting Iyanya's Live Concert taking place on 25th August 2015 at 02 Academy Brixton, London. Interested individuals and groups are to dance to any of Iyanya's song and submit their videos at www.SayNaija.Comor email to videos@saynaija.com. $1000 will go to the winner with a chance to perform on stage with Iyanya who will be supported by the TripleMG crew, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo and Baci. This is an opportunity for participants to showcase their talent to the world or just have some fun. Continue... Iyanya Live in Concert is organised by the almighty Cokobar.Com that hosted my birthday in the UK last year. You should visit SayNaija.Com daily to enjoy interesting videos from Nigerian talents on comedy, music, nollywood, sports, fashion and 24hrs News with links to several media houses provided. SayNaija.Com is owned by United Kingdom entrepreneur Funsho Yusuf and partnered by Africa's Number 1 comedian Basketmouth. For more contact twitter- SayNaija Instagram- SayNaija BBM- 7B413EB7 |
| 23 year old student commits suicide after girlfriend jilts him Posted: 12 Jul 2014 03:53 AM PDT   According to his friend, Effiong got involved with the girl early this year and fell madly in love with her. On Wednesday Effiong called him to tell him the girl had broken up with him for no reason and has refused to pick his calls. The friend advised him to try and see the girl so they could sort things out. He said Effiong called him on Thursday morning to say he had gone to see the girl and she embarrassed him and asked him to leave her alone. The friend said he promised Effiong he would call and speak with the girl but Effiong told him not to bother that he had given up hope. That same day, a few hours after Effiong and his family celebrated his father's 10th year death anniversary, Effiong called another friend of his to tell him to tell the girl to be happy with herself as he plans to kill himself because of her. He then went to a neighbours house to borrow a rope, locked himself in his mother's house and hung himself from the ceiling of the house. His friends thought he was joking about killing himself until they heard the news of his suicide. He was buried the next day. |
| How my mother maltreated me; another LIB reader shares her story Posted: 12 Jul 2014 03:18 AM PDT  Never will I subscribe to one killing his or her parents and as much as I hate and will never justify his act, I still think this should serve as a warning to parents out there who has turned discipling a child into child abuse My childhood was one of pain, my own mother made life miserable for me, truth be told, I was not the stubborn type, I grew up to find out that my mum hate me with passion for no just cause. my mum used to tell me that I'll amount to nothing in life, she would beat, bite and put pepper in my vaginal and yes this was before I even started menstruating. Sometimes she beats me to the point that I'll start crying and beg God to show me my real mother. Continue...Finished my secondary school in 2008 but my dad refused to enroll me for waec simply because my mum and my elder brother and sister (her two favorites) refused, on the ground that I'll never make my papers, wasted two years of my life at home doing nothing Untill God finally intervened in 2000 my dad managed to enroll me in Neco and I passed and gained admission into a higher institution There were days when I got broke in school but I didn't bother going home just to avoid seeing my mother's face, I lived in fear for a very long time. When she saw that I have grown pass her cane and biting, she started using her tongue against me (cursing). Linda, as I write this, am in tears. She hated the fact that I gained admission before her two favorites, she would curse and swear for me like I was not her her child. Even when I graduated in 2006, and went for my Nysc in 2007, it meant nothing to her because I was not one of her favorite. As God will have it, my elder sister got married and relocated abroad with her hubby for 11 years and guess what? Not even a wrapper to her sweet mother, lost my elder brother in 2010 and her hopes and expectations were dashed, just to make sure she didn't develop a heart attack, I took all my savings that same year ( 450k) to open a shop for her in a busy place and guess what? She told everyone who cared to listen that it was my elder sister that did everything for her. Bought her hollandis and gold jewelries and that still didn't make her change for good towards me God finally blessed me, got a good job, pay my bills and my family's in my own little way , and to cut this long story short, I sponsored my younger sister's education from waec till she graduated 3 months ago (science course) and now my mum is using her against me, she calls me a prostitute,bought a car for them, etc. my elder sister has been deported and back to her parents house and am far ahead of her, now my own mum and two blood sisters are jealous of me, every day I pray to God to give me the strength to forgive them but its really hard, they gossip me like am an outsider but I still send money to my dad for their upkeep. They just hates the fact that am the most successful in the house after all the curses my mother pronounced on me while growing. All I can say is, I thank God for bringing me this far |
| Photo: Wizkid & Tania Omotayo at an event together last night Posted: 12 Jul 2014 03:14 AM PDT  The singer who returned to Nigeria yesterday after weeks working in the US was spotted last night at the MTN Music+app launch which held at Federal Palace with his off/on girlfriend Tania Omotayo. The two looked like they were definitely back on! Nice looking couple... |
| Idee's second year anniversary giveaway win Posted: 12 Jul 2014 03:13 AM PDT  They are celebrating their 2nd anniversary and giving away wonderful prizes like $1000 cash, 5 iPad minis, 10 Nokia X phones and specially for the ladies 2 sets of 18k Gold Jewelry + 20 Ankara thats not all oo, they would also be giving out 100 cartons of Idees stew mix, this is like the biggest i have seen online. Continue... Its very easy to participate, all you have to do is: 1. Take pictures of Crazy world cup reactions, crazy dance, interesting photos, cooking disasters, recipes, office clowns, wedding fun e.t.c really any funny picture will do. 2. Buy a carton of Idee's for just #1,500 on GTB Market Hub or any major market and retrieve your code inside. 3. Tag your pictures with your codes on it and post on their facebook page and most likes win or you can tweet it with the hashtag #ideespowderedstew and most retweeted wins or you can also post it on Instagram with the hashtag #ideespowderedstew and most likes win. 4. You must follow our respective accounts to win on that social platform e.g to win on twitter you have to follow our twitter account. 5. This competition is from 7th of July to August 8th 2014 BUY IDEES HERE for only #1,500 per carton of 30 satchets. 1 Satchet can cook for 3 people ideespowderedstew.smemarkethub.com (GTBank market hub) Major Markets in Lagos & Addide Stores or Call 0817 200 4140 facebook.com/easycookidees twitter: @ideesStew Instagram: @ideesStew |
| New haircut and a grateful heart as Rita Dominic celebrates 39th birthday Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:27 AM PDT   |
| Segun Arinze and wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary Posted: 12 Jul 2014 02:46 AM PDT   |
| 'The national anthem is very bland and uninspiring' - Etcetera writes Posted: 12 Jul 2014 01:46 AM PDT   Etcetera now doesn't think our national anthem is inspiring enough. Find his thoughts below... After hearing of the proposal of some delegates at the ongoing confab that we should revert to the old national anthem, I sat by my piano and played both anthems. Playing and singing to the current anthem "Arise O' Compatriot" was basically easy because I had done that countless times and I wasn't even looking at the piano keys as I sang through the verses. I downloaded the lyrics of the old anthem just to be sure I was singing the right words. I know the tune by heart because my dad frequently sang it to me when I was a little school boy. And I felt nothing as usual singing it. But right from the first line of the old anthem "Nigeria We Hail Thee," I felt a strange sense of pride and patriotism. I felt very strange because like every Nigerian, I am saddened that as a country, we have lost our way. We are a giant tied to undeveloped nations, and kept in bondage by our leaders whose corruption and greed demonstrate a lack of love for their own people. As I got to the point that says "Though tribes and tongues may differ and in brotherhood we stand," I discovered that I had stopped playing the piano and was just reciting the words. Struck with the fact that the composers took to mind our vast ethnic differences and even proffered a solution that in "brotherhood" we will stand strong against adversaries, home or foreign. Our tribal and ethnic differences have been at the bottom of every problem we have faced as a country. President Obasanjo had all the right in the world to dream, a leader who does not dream, hardly accomplishes much, but my point is that a leader has to dream right, and not take the nation on a pipe dream. There were lots of bridges our nation needed to cross at that time. There were lots of things a good leader should have seen happen, before going after such an unwarranted project of changing the national anthem. Singing further, it became clear to me why the old anthem must have been changed immediately I saw the line that says "To hand on to our children a banner without stain." The words of this anthem can only resonate in a country with moral leadership, starting from its leaders and permeating all tiers of the government from top to bottom. Corruption is no longer a problem in Nigeria as it has become a full fledge institution and a way of life. Every morning at schools, chorus of voices try to hit the high notes of the current anthem, which have proved uninspiring even for the little kids. Ask our politicians why they always muffle the lyrics. In fact, many people consider ours the world's least singable national anthem. I think it is time for a revert to the old anthem. Just like the confab delegates have pointed out. It is obvious that we can no longer be comforted by the drum roll in the current national anthem. I haven't seen any Nigerian smiling with pride whenever it is being played. I am sure Pa Odiase won't be smiling at me now from heaven for saying this. But truth be told, the music of our current anthem has failed to inspire one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. A lot of Nigerians have become too comfortable being tone-deaf and have resisted every attempt for their hearing to be restored. A lot of Nigerians love the tone of deceit as much as to dance to it. I have sung the current anthem countless times but my literary appreciation and criticism would not allow me to accept it. I kept asking myself what evil have we committed as a nation to warrant our leaders to seek escape from a vow to "hand over to our children a banner without stain." They have changed the prayers in the old anthem to fading echos. Little wonder the country is at the brink of collapse. We love Nigeria and believe in her great potential, but we must also address issues of oppression and injustice within her as written in the old anthem. I love the part that says "Our flag shall be a symbol that truth and justice reigns." Today, wherever you find the Nigerian flag, it is either torn or rumpled so bad or on make-shift poles that you wonder if our leaders in government and people ever consider such symbols as important at all. How can you indoctrinate your people on how to appreciate and value their citizenship and nationality if symbols like that mean nothing to you? And when you don't value what you have, how do you expect other nationals to value it? It all boils down to the nation doing what it needs to do to make its citizen proud to belong. Our governments, state and federal, just don't value such things. The current anthem talks about love. But our political leaders show only love for themselves and their immediate family. We are living the opposite of everything called for in the current anthem. Our leaders with their blindness are unable to see the car crash waiting to happen. They should know that the history of this nation can never be altered or erased no matter how hard they try. THE OLD ANTHEM (1960- 1978) Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribes and tongues may differ, In brotherhood we stand, Nigerians all are proud to serve, Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol, That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour'd, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children, A banner without stain. O God of all creation, Grant this our one request, Help us to build a nation, Where no man is oppressed, And so with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed. |
| Rexona Deodorant officially launches in Nigeria!! Posted: 12 Jul 2014 02:19 AM PDT  Unilever Nigeria officially launched Rexona, the number one Deodorant brand into the Nigerian market last weekend with a grand launch event at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, following its sponsorship of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The event which was tagged 'Do More Naija' had Bovi as the MC, with MC Bonus also coming up to thrill the guests with rib cracking jokes. Continue...  It was an evening of fun and excitement, as guests were electrified with the performances by May D and dance crew Imagnito. The key target audience for the brand is the growing youth population who have the Doer mindset but want a product that gives them confidence and won't let them down. The Doer mindset and the passion to go out and Do:More is something Unilever knows resonates well with Nigerians. The event featured some big name celebrities like Chidi Mokeme, Joseph Benjamin, Freeze of Cool Fm and Tosyn Bucknor of Top radio.  Also at the launch event, the first ever winner of the Do: More games in Nigeria was crowned, taking home the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira, the second place winner was rewarded with a Mac book Pro and the third place, a Samsung Galaxy note 3. With the launch of Rexona, Sure deodorant is changing its name in Nigeria to Rexona. The brand stated that the reason for launching Rexona and not Sure is that Sure is only sold in the UK and Unilever wanted to launch the best the world has to offer. Rexona is the number one deodorant brand in the world because it has a better portfolio of variants that can better serve the Nigerian consumer. Unilever knows that in Nigeria smell and beauty are closely connected so they have brought only the best products to reduce under arm sweat and body odour. Consumers who have tried the product agree that Rexona delivers to its tag line- Rexona: it won't let you down. According to James Inglesby, Category Manager, Skin Care & Deodorants for Unilever Nig Plc,. "The 50ml roll-on is priced at 250NGN and the 25ml roll-on at a great price of just 150NGN making antiperspirant deodorant affordable to more of the population". Unilever will also be launching Rexona 200ml Aerosols, Axe body spray, Dove roll on and Dove body spray before the end of the year. He also stated that "using Rexona makes you feel clean, dry and fresh every day".                    |
| Photos from Rev. Chris Okotie's 56th birthday celebration Posted: 11 Jul 2014 03:40 PM PDT |
| No goalkeepers as FIFA releases World Cup Golden Ball nominees Posted: 11 Jul 2014 03:09 PM PDT  FIFA this evening officially announced the names of the ten players in the running for the adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the competition's most outstanding performer. The shortlist was drawn up by the members of FIFA's Technical Study Group, who have been casting their expert eyes over each and every one of the matches held at Brazil 2014 to date. Appearing in alphabetical order, the 10 contenders for the accolade are as follows...see them after the cut... - Angel Di Maria (Argentina) In providing Lionel Messi with the best possible support, Di Maria has led the Albiceleste attack with distinction, posing a constant menace to opposing defences with his long-range shooting, mazy dribbling and finishing skills, which he showcased with a well-taken winner against Switzerland in the Round of 16. - Mats Hummels (Germany) The Borussia Dortmund centre-half has attracted much praise for his solid displays at the heart of the German defence. As if that were not enough, Hummels has also impressed at the other end of the pitch, rising high to score against Portugal in the group phase and head home the winner against France in the quarter-finals. - Toni Kroos (Germany) Kroos ran the show as Die Mannschaft swept aside hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals, dominating the midfield and posing a constant threat with his passing and shooting, which brought him two goals – all in a day's work for this most consistent of performers. - Philipp Lahm (Germany) The Germany captain began the tournament in midfield before seamlessly making the switch to the right-back slot, without it undermining his performance levels or his considerable influence on Joachim Low's side. - Javier Mascherano (Argentina) Though their much-vaunted attack attracts most of the headlines, Argentina have also been solid in defence, a large part of the credit for which must go to Mascherano for his tireless work in providing the Albiceleste rearguard with essential protection. - Lionel Messi (Argentina) Messi had never scored at the world finals prior to Brazil 2014, a record he emphatically set straight with some lethal finishing in each of Argentina's three group matches. Though yet to find the back of the net in the knockout rounds, he has remained an influential figure for his side. - Thomas Muller (Germany) In opening his campaign with a hat-trick against Portugal, Muller picked up where he left off at South Africa 2010, where he collected the adidas Golden Boot. His performances since have underlined his status as the spearhead of Germany's deadly front line. - Neymar (Brazil) Though only 22, the livewire forward ably shouldered the huge responsibility of leading A Seleção. Neymar was his side's stand-out performer with four goals before an unfortunate injury ended his tournament in the quarter-finals. - Arjen Robben (Netherlands) The flying Dutch wide man has been in peerless form since putting defending champions Spain to the sword in his side's opening match. His incisive runs from deep have been a feature of the tournament. - James Rodriguez (Colombia) Recognised as a huge talent heading into the competition, the gifted Rodriguez has since proved his ability to rise to the big occasion. His haul of six goals in five outings was a major reason why Los Cafeteros broke new ground in reaching the last eight for the first time. The winners of the adidas Golden Ball, Silver Ball and Bronze Ball will all be announced after Sunday's Final. The FIFA Technical Study Group Headed by Jean-Paul Brigger, the FIFA Technical Study Group assesses the football played in each of the 64 matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Its members are Gerard Houllier (France), Raul Arias (Mexico), Gabriel Calderon (Argentina), Ricki Herbert (New Zealand), Abdel M. Hussein (Sudan), Ka Ming Kwok (Hong Kong), Ioan Lupescu (Romania), Gines Melendez Sotos (Spain), Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (Japan), Sunday Oliseh (Nigeria), Mixu Paatelainen (Finland), Jaime Rodriguez (El Salvador) and Theodore Whitmore (Jamaica). Previous adidas Golden Ball winners: 1982 FIFA World Cup Spain: Paolo Rossi (Italy) 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico: Diego Maradona (Argentina) 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy: Salvatore Schillaci (Italy) 1994 FIFA World Cup USA: Romario (Brazil) 1998 FIFA World Cup France: Ronaldo (Brazil) 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan: Oliver Kahn (Germany) 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: Zinedine Zidane (France) 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa: Diego Forlan (Uruguay) |
| Fashion Trunk Show: When Fashion Shows Don’t Make Sense Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:40 PM PDT  We are sure one or two of you would have attended a fashion show that is of no value and probably bored you out of your mind. Secondly there was nothing of value to buy; the clothes exhibited were too expensive or not ready to wear. These and some more issues are what the Fashion Trunk Show wants to address. Fashion Trunk Show which is scheduled for the 27thof July 2014, is a fashion event with a difference. The show is about getting the best and the latest in fashion trends and accessories, all of which would be 'ready to wear.' Continue... With this in mind, the organizers, St. Eves magazine and Rose di Omimi Fashion House are calling on Fashion designers and Jewelers that can come up with the best in 'ready to wear' fashion statements to be a part of this event. Are you a fashion designer, a jeweler, or a fashion-conscious person looking for a fashion show that is worth the effort? Do you have what people can buy on the spot? Are you a retailer that has 'ready to wear' clothes, shoes, bags and necklaces? Then the upcoming Fashion Trunk Show is just for you, as the show would enable participants to expand their clientele base, get better quality products, satisfy the craving for the best in the fashion world and be exposed to the media. Speaking on the event, the organizer said "we want to present the best of what the Nigerian Fashion Industry has to offer to people. We want to make it worthwhile by giving you what you want at a fashion event that is different from what you might have been used to and at a price you can afford. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience and we want you to come with your family, friends and loved ones." The event which would take place at 15 Udi Street, Osborne Estate Ikoyi, has limited exhibition stands available for reservations. Sponsorships and participation at the event are welcome. Contact the organizers on - 09095324209 or 07035830239. Email - koyinsola.k@eveconcepts.com Twitter - ST_EVEMag, Facebook- St.eve magazine. Blog: http://eveconcepts. Admission into the event is absolutely free.Website: http://www. |
| Parental abuse: Freeze Coolfm shares his experience and views on the issue Posted: 12 Jul 2014 02:23 AM PDT 
Honour your father and your mother is the 5th commandment (Exodus chapter 20 verse 1 to 17) while thou shall not kill and thou shall not steal are the 6th and 7thcommandment respectively. The 1st till the 4thcommandments talk about GOD the very next commandment deals with our parents, clearly signifying that after GOD our parents come next, even before priests, pastors etc. According to islamic teachings parents must always be respected "And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as] 'uff' [i.e., an expression of irritation or disapproval] and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say: 'My Lord! Have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.'"(Quran 17:23-24) Also a lot of us do not know that the bible actually states that if a 'SON' is rebellious and a drunkard his parents have the right to take him outside the gates of his city and stone him to death. 18 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: 19 Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; 20 And they shall say unto the elders of his city, this our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. 21 And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear. (Deuteronomy 21:18-21King James Version (KJV) Most will argue that this was taken from the old testament before JESUS preached forgiveness, however it will nonetheless throw the much needed light on how important honoring your parents is in the sight of GOD. The bible also encourages parents to use the rod on their children. Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. (Proverbs23 verse13) But at what point do we draw the line between discipline and abuse? Personally I believe that if a father bites, brings a coke bottle or a knife to a 'fight' with his own children it has become abuse. But no matter what a parent does to you as a child you still have no right to strike back or kill your parent! Like wale Gates I also have a very religious and strict father. While growing up with him I was often punished for offenses I considered trivial and many times I wished he died or that my mum left him so I could be free from his "tyranny". I hated him so much and there were times we didn't speak for years. Fast forward ten years and I am beginning to understand some of the reasons why he was so strict. Today, he has earned my respect in many ways and because I am very much like him we never really got along. Here is a list of reasons why I believe our parents were so hard. 1. The age/generational gap; Many parents are set in their ways and believe very strongly in the methods that operated in their era and try to enforce these methods down our throats often leading to rebellion. 2. Over parenting: In this part of the world parents don't realize that they can disrespect their children, and this leads to many parents becoming too nosy, thereby interfering where not needed, giving rise to avoidable problems. 3. Fear of the future: because parents "want the best" for their children they often tend to push them towards "safe" career and relationship choices that most often aren't in the best interest of the children, limiting them from maximizing their potentials. 4. Religion; Although "religion" serves as a system used to transfer moral uprightness from one generation to another and to bring children closer to GOD it has oftentimes proven counterproductive since some parents force their beliefs upon their children instead of allowing their children to receive their "calling" and experience a personal walk with GOD. 5. Outdated cultural values; Some cultures/belief systems are very limiting e.g. placing more emphasis on male education/empowerment over female etc. When parents strictly enforce these belief systems they tend to draw back or limit some of their children's potentials leading to many instances of rebellion. I chose to write this piece to share my views on the above, imploring parents to listen to their children more instead of employing the "template" used in their own personal upbringing, applied uniformly to all their children without being sensitive to their peculiar needs. And to the children honour your father and your mother so you may live long in the land the Lord your GOD is giving you. My dad Dr. A.G Olarinde and I have long since become best of friends and I value his counsel, leadership, teaching and friendship tremendously. I have a 12 year old son and trust me father-son relationships are not easy at any age or level and I can only pray for GOD's guidiance. ~Daddy Freeze. |
| 'Lamar cheated with another woman on my birthday, & I lied to cover for him' - Khloe K Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:01 PM PDT  "Lamar is doing all this press because he is on a new team. But what he is saying is just not true. Saying that he talks to me everyday and that we are working things out. But I haven't been able to reach him for months. And it almost gets my hopes up.' "He's wearing his ring full time. F*** your ring, you were wearing it when you were f****** someone else too! The way I was living was not a way to live. Everything I did I had to hide or conceal or cover up.' "Let me tell you something. Last year on my birthday I lied to everyone. Because I had to lie and say I was with my husband. When in fact my husband was missing with another girl. Okay? And I lied and I gave up my Beyonce tickets. That's how badly I was hiding. And I didn't have a birthday. I was alone and lied to everyone.' |
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