RETIREMENT ON CARDS FOR ARTURO VIDAL

Arturo Vidal

Midfielder Arturo Vidal has announced that he will retire from international football 2018 World Cup come to a close, if Chile do qualify for it. La Roja suffered two successive defeats in their most recent outings, losing 3-0 against Paraguay and then 1-0 in Bolivia as they drop to sixth place in the CONMEBOL standings
with just two games left to play.

9ice clears the air concerning his political ambition

The Nigerian artist, popularly known as 9ice has come to counter reports that states about him crashing out of the race during the recent APC primaries. Citing from the reports earlier raids, Another celebrity-entertainer who lost out, after being widely considered as ‘the chose one’ is Abolore Akande, aka, 9ice. He vied for the ticket to represent Ogbomosho North/South/Orire Federal Constituency of Oyo State under the platform of APC. It was still not yet clear what really went wrong as at press time.

Desmond Elliot gets APC ticket

Latest gist coming in reveals that the famous Nollywood Actor Desmond Elliot has edged outsuccess in the APC primaries. According to Ladunliadi, Desmond will now represent the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly election in 2015.

Busta Rhymes involved in an accident (photos)

One of the world famous rap artist, Busta Rhymeswere involved in an accident which left him bleedingin his head. He fell off the stage when performing at Webster Hall on O.T Genesis show.

Check out the photos...

Imo State Film Academy collapses after a week of commissioning (photos)

It is really shocking just after a week of commissioning the new IMO State Film Academy, it came down to the ground. It was gathered that the building gave way due to the result of substandard material, but it has been disagreed by Engr. Chidi Ibe, the state commissioner for Information, while stating it was due to an accident.

Lagos Police arrested a Nigerian Musician

Aspiring musician named John Sunday was caught by the Lagos State Police command for armed robbery. Him speaking to the force said his intention of this illegal act was to finance is a reggae albumwith the sum of N100, 000.

Wole Soyinka discloses his health status today

Professor Whole Soyinka, Nobel Prize Laureate, discussing with journalists today announced the sad news about his health condition. Soyinka, who celebrated 80 in July, is a renowned and respected playwright, poet, essayist and activist. Born in Ogun State, he became the first African to have been awarded the Nobel prize in literature (1986).

2face Idibia celebrates Annie's 30th Birthday romantically (check photos)

Annie Idibia turned 30 today and her husband 2face surprised her with an intimate birthday celebration at home. She says "I came home to this". So romantic

Happy Birthday Annie…..
See his message below

The famous Oscar de la Renta died at age 82

Oscar de la Renta, a legendary fashion designer passed on at the Age of 82. Reports gathered that the family disclosed his death yesterday evening at his exquisite in Kent, Connecticut. The stories didn’t really states what kill him, but it was meant to be that he has been battling with cancer for a while.

A shock exit of a Nigerian housemate in the BB house

Big Brother House has brought a surprise to her fans with early eviction of the Nigerian Model from the mansion. Lilian, the Nigerian housemates were surprisingly evicted last night, most viewers could hold their heart because she has this ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude, and it’s always dramatic. Lilian, the Nigerian housemates were surprisingly evicted last night, most viewers could hold their heart because she has this ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude, and it’s always dramatic.

Popular singer dies on naming ceremony

Feyisayo Mojisola Oyetade, a popular singer in the city of Abeokuta passed on Tuesday Oct. 14th in Sagamu, when celebrating her baby naming ceremony. It was sad news when Feyi, popularly known as facial collapsed suddenly; and was later rushed to a hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital in Lantoro, Abeokuta. On arriving to the hospital, it was corroborated that they fetched her in dead already. She got married to her producer, Abayomi Oyetade, she died along the same day her child’s naming ceremony was to take place.

Photos of Alicia Keys on #BringBackOurGirl campaign

The #BringBackOurGirl campaign has picked up Alicia Keys involved in it; to commemorate the 6th month of the abduction of Chibok Girls in Borno state on April 14th. Yesterday, Alicia Keys, a US star musician led other compatriots to the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Veteran Nigerian Actor shot by robbers

One of the famous, talented Nigerian actors, Clem onyeka passed on of late. It was a disappointing news to the family and well-wisher of the veteran actor, who was shot dead by armed robbers on his way back from the location.

The armed robbers, who was chasing a bullion van, shoot into the breeze and the actor got hit by the flying bullet on his head. And he didn’t accept the luck of surviving since he went instantly. We bid the dead that his soul remain in peace, Clem.

2face and wizkid in Ghana

2face and Wizkid, Nigerian’s pop star and Starboy respectively, are about to make grounds, this weekend in Accra, Ghana at the Hennessy Artistry international concert. However, with this talented artists alongside with other Ghanaian stars like like 4×4, Edem, MzVee and South African star, Mafikizolo, the concert is meant to be mind-blowing.

2Face, Wizkid in first collabo as Hennessy Artistry goes to Ghana 

This Hennessy Artistry international concert is hitting the airways on Saturday, October 18th at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Citing from the Brand Manager for Hennessy Nigeria, Lere Awokoya said “Our choice of bringing together these talented artists from around Africa was influenced by the convergence of Africa and Africa’s taste in music. Just as Hennessy is consumed in different countries in Africa, Africa has gotten to point where countries are sharing similar music tastes. 2Face and Wizkid have visited a variety of African countries, including Ghana repeatedly and this is evident in their relevance in the African continent today”

Is Linda Ikeji blog out?

Plagiarism and copyright theft were subsequently disclosed about Africa’s No 1 blog by Mr Ayee. He claimed some of his article is being used by Linda Ikeji without any credits attributed to him by her.
However, with this rolling all domains for Linda Ikeji blog has been bought, making it difficult for her to come back up. Now Google has temporarily shut down the blog and what's next for the blog queen? Share your thoughts about this incident and let the world hear you.

Star The Winner gears up for grand finale

Coming to an end over the weekend is another intriguing Nigeria’s first music game show Star, and the first set of contestants who emerged as semi-finalists from previous episodes, had to slug it out for the first spot in the finals.

Naomi Mac, Job Emmanuel, Phillip Otuya, Jackson Okoro, Happiness Ayomide and Ilem Jahtell are all in a fierce battle for a spot in the finale. After the confidence level of all six contestants were put to test with the cash prizes increased to N500, 000 and above, Job Emmanuel emerged as the champion of the night after knocking out Naomi Mac, who walked away with the whooping sum of N1 million at the last round.

Emerging as the star of the night, Job performed ‘Have you ever been in love’ by Celine Dion, ‘Olorun Mi’ by Tiwa Savage and ‘Hallo’ by Beyonce. This puts him just one song away from N10 million and a brand new car. With just one episode left for the show to come to a glorious end, the last six semi-finalists will joggle it out for the 2nd spot to compete with Job Emmanuel for the ultimate price. 

AFRIMA 2014 nominees list; big names at it again

List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled on September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.

Davido

Among the well-known African music names on the nominees list are: Mafikizolo (South Africa) 6 nominations, Davido (Nigeria) 6 nominations, Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) 2 nominations, AmrDiab (Egypt) 2 nominations, Zahara (South Africa) 3 nominations, Angelique Kidjo (Benin Republic) 2 nominations, FallyIpupa (DRC) 1 nomination, Sakordie (Ghana) 1 nomination, Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) 2 nominations, Uhuru (South Africa) 5 nominations and Mi Casa (South Africa) 4 nominations. Leading the budding music acts on AFRIMA Nominees’ List is: TemiDollFace (Nigeria) 4 nominations, others are Wiyaala (Ghana) 3 nominations; Patoranking (Nigeria) 2 nominations; Davina Green (Zimbabwe) 1 nomination and Noura Mint Seymale (Mauritania) 2 nominations, among others.
Heavyweight African music producer, Don Jazzy (Nigeria) made the Africa Producer of the Year category for the song ‘Eminado’ alongside top contenders: Robbie Malinga&Mojela Thebe (South Africa) for ‘Impilo’; Oskido and Shizzi (Nigeria) for ‘Tchelete’; Mikky Me (Nigeria) ‘Down’ and Del’B (Nigeria) for ‘Pull Over’.
While 30 of the 33 award categories will be open for voting by the public and AFRIMA Academy of Voters, Mike Dada revealed that recipients of the AFRIMA Legend Award and the Africa Entertainment/Music Journalist Award will be decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA and announced at the main awards ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2014.

Female version of Online mugshot showpiece and who?

Storm online was quite caused by felony suspect Jeremy Meeks' mugshot in June, with so many description to it as the hottest mugshot and attracting contact search by women. However, we now have the female version of it of the showpiece by Mr Meeks. A glamorous model that lives in Miami was arrested last month, 26^th of August for misconduct in Georgia, US by the name Angela Coastes.

However, she was almost released immediately but her mugshot showpiece hitting the net as gone viral with a lot of FB, twitter users offering to pay her bail, and also her good looks. Quoting from a tweet "If you're not committed to setting Angela Coates free, you're either a loser or your girlfriend is looking at all of your tweets”.  

Angela, former 'Beauty of the Week' of Jet Magazine insisted on no need for help since she was released same night.

EVD te set confusion in our educational sector

Confusion set-in about resumption date of both primary and secondary schools, as some state government goes against the date set by the federal government.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has earlier stated that schools should not follow the directive of the government, until they are through with the protective measures for EVD for schools.
Abia, Kano, Bayelsa, Imo, Anambra, Bauchi, Benue and Kaduna are states that schools are scheduled to resume today. However, states that have directed their schools to resume on various dates in October include Lagos, Osun, Ogun, and Niger.
The Abia State Government said they made available all protective measures for pupils, which made them followed the FG directives. The state commissioner of Education, Mrs. Monica Philips said the teachers have been given necessary training and required materials like infra-red thermometers and sanitizers to prevent any outbreak.
Lagos schools now to resume Oct 8 has directed by Governor Babatunde Fashola, rather than today, September 22. He said the additional two weeks would allow for more time to further put in place all necessary precautionary measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Lagos State schools.
In Niger state, schools have been directed to resume on Monday October 13 for the new session while those in the Boarding schools are expected to resume on Friday, October 10. Governor Babangida Aliyu, who disclosed this when a delegation of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, those of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC and National Examination Council, NECO paid him a courtesy visit.

All Federal Government Colleges in Imo State re-open today, while Imo State Government schools to resume September 29, 2014 as directed by the state government.

The Ogun State Government has slated Wednesday, October 8, as the new resumption date for both public and private primary and secondary schools in the state. This statement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa in order to prevent outbreak of EVD when the pupils resume.
October 6 was convenient for the Osun State Government  to allow her pupils go back to school for learning so as to allow principals and teachers receive adequate training and government put in place all necessary measures to prevent Ebola virus in the state.
Both private and public primary and secondary Schools in Kaduna State are to resume today, Deputy Governor and Chairman Kaduna State  Ebola Monitoring and Preventive Committee, Ambassador Nuhu Bajoga made it clear to press men that the state has put in place every preventive measure in all schools.

EVD, a treat with Fash after survival

Governor, Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state,yesterday September 18th, at his office at the state Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, gave some Ebola survivors a treat.  They made statements that the disease wasn’t a death sentence.

The survivors in attendance included the widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (centre), Mr. Dennis Akagha (late Nurse Justina Ejelonu's fiance) and Dr Adaora Igonoh.

Dr. Ibeabuchi Morris said he was the first to receive late Sawyer at the hospital where he was first treated for Malaria.

He said after the patient continued to have high temperature, he took the blood sample and sent it to the laboratory, then contacted Dr. Stella Adadevoh who advised him to continue attending to the patient pending the arrival of the test result. EVD positive was confirmed and Sawyer died a few days later.

After 12 days, symptoms started manifesting, continue rise in temperature above 38.5 degrees Celsius. He then reported to Lagos State Ministry of Health and contact with his family was henceforth stop.

Decontamination was carried out at his house and he experience continuous temperature rise above 40 degrees. He was then moved to the isolation Centre. However, he thanks all those involved in taking care of him during that period.

Another survivor, Dr. Adaora Igonoh, thanked the Governor and the Government for their fight against the spread of the disease which made it possible for some victims, including her to survive.

Dr. Igonoh, a staff of First Consultants Hospital, commends the hospital and staff for the risk they took to ensure that the disease did not spread beyond the limit it did. She also paid tribute to those who lost their lives, adding that without their sacrifice, the story would probably have been different.

Also at the treat, Mr. Dennis Akagha, fiancee to Justina Akagha, a nursing staff of First Consultants Hospital who died days after attending to Patrick Sawyer, said he got to hear about his fiancee's contact with Sawyer when the death of the Liberian was announced on television. She later told him she'd treated Sawyer.

He said when the symptoms of the disease started manifesting in Justina, they first thought it was pregnancy induced or Malaria because she'd told him she wore protective gloves while attending to Sawyer. He said that on the 14th day, Justina's condition worsened and he took her to First Consultants from where he was directed to the Isolation Centre in Yaba where she later passed on.

He disclosed that he did not immediately go to hospital when he started manifesting the symptoms until he started vomiting and feeling dehydrated. He said he was finally taken to the Isolation Centre where he was treated and discharged after he tested negative of the virus.

Other survivors at the treat were Dr. Fadipe Akinniyi, also a staff of First Consultants Hospital and Dr. (Mrs.) Kelechi Emenuo, wife of late Dr. Emenuo, who treated one of Mr. Sawyer’s companions in Port Harcourt and later died of the disease.