16.8.15
SPORTS-CHELSEA HAD A POOR BEGINNING.
Chelsea had a poor start to after meeting Britain's giant Manchester city, It was a shocking encounter though. Manchester City continued a strong start to the Premier League season with a thoroughly convincing 3-0 victory against reigning champions Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Restored to the starting XI, Sergio Aguero looked short of sharpness as he missed early chances before finally burying one midway through the first half.
Chelsea’s distance behind a dominant City side was underlined by the substitution of captain John Terry at half-time but it brought no significant upturn in their fortunes and Vincent Kompany scored for the second consecutive game with a near-post header to settle it for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
With the Blues tamed, Fernandinho added insult to injury in the 84th minute as he finished off a vibrant team move by firing a clean shot through a crowded penalty box.
Asmir Begovic came into the Chelsea starting XI for the suspended Thibaut Courtois as one of two changes to the side who drew 2-2 with Swansea City last time out and the former Stoke City goalkeeper was called into action inside the opening minute when Aguero – in for Wilfried Bony as City’s only alteration – was sent clean through on goal by David Silva. The Argentine failed to find a way past Begovic and Jesus Navas drilled wide from the rebound.
Begovic was making a promising start to his full Chelsea debut and got down brilliantly to his left to keep out another Aguero strike on 16 minutes, before pulling off an almost identical save from the same man a minute later.
STILL ON CORRUPTION
States Chairman, All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Chief Kpodo Perekeme, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to beam his administration’s probe searchlight on Nigeria's ex First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.He said such a development would unravel the financial excesses allegedly perpetrated by Patience in the Federal capital territory and where her husband hails from 'Bayelsa State'.
Kpodo, former Interim Chairman of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, stated this in an interview on Sunday.
He therefore said, “There is the urgent need to probe the former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, for her excesses during her husband’s reign. Many of the ministers during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan were her nominees and so she should be investigated also.
“Her antecedents during and after the last general elections must not be forgotten so easily. She was one of the people who turned Aso Rock to a toll gate. The same thing happened to Bayelsa State as treasuries was looted. All these must not be swept under the carpet. We are fully in support of President Muhammadu Buhari on his probe.”
The former Special Adviser on Security in Bayelsa State commended the President on how he had been steering the ship of the country since he mounted the saddle of leadership, stressing that Buhari would offer Nigerians the needed change the party promised during its electioneering.
He said because of Buhari’s tough stance on corruption, many would-be lobbyists for ministerial appointments were scared of him.
Kpodo also applauded Buhari for the appointment of substantive coordinator for Presidential Amnesty Programme for the Niger Delta.
He said the gesture would tackle the rising agitation in the region, particularly with the issue of payment of stipends to ex-agitators and meeting the obligations of Niger Delta students on amnesty scholarships abroad.
ANOTHER PLANE GOES MISSING IN TRIGANA
An Indonesian flight crashes in Oktabe, the plane was said to be conveying about 54 passengers and crew has members
The Trigana Air Service flight carrying 44 adult passengers, five children and five crew members, left Sentani Airport at 2:22 p.m. and was supposed to land at Oksibil airport at about 3:05 p.m but disappeared 10 minutes before it was due to land. Indonesia Transport ministry said no distress call was made from the plane.
Search and rescue have begun though it has since been called off because of bad weather. Search for the plane, believed to have crashed in the steep mountains, will continue tomorrow. Quite sad, just pray that nothing happens to the passengers though!
AL-QAEDA FORMER LEADER'S SON HAMZA LADEN'S LAUNCHES NEW TERROR ATTACK PLANS
Hamza Laden
The jihadist son of Late Osama bin Laden has called on fellow jihadists launch an attack on some domiciles such as London, Washington, Paris and Tel-Aviv as he looks set to become leader of terror group al-Qaeda an islamist group in Iraq.
Osama’s son, Hamza urged jihadists to move their war to Britain and America
The chilling message believed to be from Hamza Osama tells rebels to move their brutal regime in the Middle East to Europe and America.
An audio recording was released, introduced by current terror chief of the group Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to terrorist intelligence group SITE.
The message on the video tells listeners that attacking the west is “your duty”.
Rita Katz, director of SITE, tweeted:
Hamza Bin Laden urged lone wolf attacks in the US and the West
Targeting of Jewish American interests globally.
British jihadists recruited to carry out suicide airplane attacks.
Poisonous gas attack by ISIS leads to fears terrorists are mass.
“Al Queda leadership wants Hamza as a future leader: someone loved & inspirational, without a negative reputation or participation in infighting.
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“Hamza Bin Laden calls to move the war from Kabul, Gaza, & Baghdad, to Washington, London, Paris, and Tel-Aviv. Urges: ‘This is your duty’.”
Osama bin Laden is thought to have groomed his son Hamza to be an extremist from an early age
The recording was made before June, but today’s release is thought to be in response to Islamic State’s strengthening support, which it is taking from al-Qaeda.
Ms Katz added: “Though Hamza Bin Laden mentioned Jihadi fronts and leaders from around the world, no mention of ISIS and its leaders.”
Hamza bin Laden, who is aged between 23 and 24, has appeared in sick Al Qaeda videos before as a young boy, with security chiefs believing he was groomed to take on Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda empire.
Hamza previously featured on a extremist website on the third anniversary of the 7/7 bombings, which killed 52 people. Hamza is also known as the crown Prince of terror.
PARALYMPIC STAR OSCAR PISTORIUS FREED ON PAROLE 10 MONTHS AFTER BEING JAILED
Oscar on february 14th 2013 shot his girlfriend Reeva Rebecca steenkamp over some allegations. As a devout Christian, the South African sprint runner’s faith has greatly deepened in God over the past few months in prison and he must be accompanied on trips to attend mass fitted with an electronic tag.I think he must be sorry for what did and he is ready for change anyways.However the athlete was sentenced to five years for the crime he commited, he may not remain free indefinitely as his case is still subject to a Supreme Court appeal. If the appeal is successful, he could be facing a murder conviction and a minimum jail term of 15 years.
In a letter to the parole board by the family of Ms Steenkamp's says.
"10 months for taking a life is simply not enough."
"We have forgiven Mr Pistorius even though he took the life of our precious daughter, Reeva," the letter said.
"Our lives will never be the same as we live with the sadness of her death every day. Reeva had so much to offer this world and we were all robbed of her life when she was killed." Mr pistorious owe's reeva's family alot though.
Oscar pistorious and Reeva streenkamp
Skibii Faked his own death-Fan reacts
As at thursday, it was alleged that five star band member skibii gave up the ghost, This has made air waves and grievious controversies across the nation, However i think skibii didn't do what's right by faking his own death, It was a very sick and unprofessional statement, i think he needed attention by faking his own death but his fans weren't happy about it and the alledged rumour about his death got so many afro-pop artist pissed. I don't think his fellow label mates in the likes of Kcee and Harrysongz ever pulled such stunts. Below is a statement a fan came up with
A true talent does not need such a sick stunt to get noticed and celebrated. The last time I checked, your famous and rich label mates (Kcee and Harry Song) never pulled such a sick stunt before making it, obviously because they’ve got something real to offer. Trust me, if they (your record label mates) encouraged you to do this so as to get noticed, they obviously don’t think you are talented.
Hey dude, stars don’t struggle so hard to shine, they eventually get noticed because of what they carry.
Trust me, if I hear your song on any of my devices, I wouldn’t even let it stay in my recycle bin.
Like seriously, you don’t deserve more words than I have written.
Skiibii, NOW WE KNOW YOU BUT WE REFUSE TO KNOW YOUR SONGS!
Yours Sincerely,
A lost prospective fan.Paul Olarewaju.
15.8.15
Still on China blast
More than 700 have been injured and hospitals are struggling to cope with the number of casualties.
The blasts, at a warehouse storing toxic chemicals, destroyed tower blocks and burned out thousands of cars. The fireball could be seen from space.
Twelve firefighters are among those who lost their lives; 36 of their colleagues are still missing.
On the ground near where the blast occurred, police have blocked streets and set up strict controls to try to keep people from getting too close. Police said there is a risk of more explosions. There also are worries over fumes released by chemical fires.
Journalists, rescue workers, business owners and onlookers still skirted checkpoints to reach some of the worst-hit areas Thursday morning, where shattered buildings and charred vehicles lined the streets as some residents tried to gather their belongings.
Rita dominic at it again.
Nollywood actress and producer Rita Dominic looks stunning in new photos she posted on Instagram.
The ageless actress shows off amazing shape and her nice built in a flattering orange number looking all sorts of gorgeous and astonishing.
Rita Dominic chose a drape detailed floor length orange jersey dress featuring draped mid sleeves. She cinched the dress in the waist with matching skinny belt and platform peep toe heels and clutch
She rocked her signature big hair, smokey eye and nude lips, she accessorized with a bold cocktail ring and tear drop earrings, looking every inch ageless.I really love her beauty though.
ENTERTAINMENT! Olamide releases new video
Popular yoruba rapper Olamide also known as ''Baddo sneh'' bhas released the visuals to his buzzing single ‘Lagos Boys’.
The video directed by Unlimited L.A, is a party visual with colourful scenery, crisp images, and plenty of fun.
The video portrays all the artistes signed to YBNL in fun mode, dancing, drinking, and hanging out with pretty models.
This video is the third visual from Olamide this year after the earlier release of ‘Melo melo’, and the highly popular ‘Bobo’.
ATTEMPTED MURDER!
As reported by some eye witness, A man has thrown caution to the wind as he attempted to behead a woman in Ajegunle area of Lagos State. The man identified as Hope Anenih, was said to have sliced the back of the victim at their residence about a week ago and escaped to evade arrest. Anenih also threatened that he would kill same woman known as Mama Baby.
Mama Baby reported the incident at Ajegunle police station. A female police detective attached to the station was said to have waylaid the suspect and arrested him on Thursday. It was gathered that the suspect threatened the woman in the presence of the police woman saying that when he returns from detention, he would surely send the victim to her early grave.
He boasted that his mother would soon secure his release from the cell. The police vowed to charge the matter to court, to serve as a deterrent to other hoodlums. The man was said to be in the habit of smoking Indian hemp and getting himself drunk.
SPORTS: Mourinho airs vew about medics
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho who
on Friday confirmed reports that team doctor Eva Carneiro and head physiotherapist Jon Fearn have been removed from match-day duties, but said it was not permanent.
Mourinho was angered when Carneiro and Fearn ran on to treat Eden Hazard during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Swansea City, which temporarily left Chelsea with nine players due to Thibaut Courtois’s earlier dismissal.
Reports emerged on Tuesday that Carneiro and Fearn would no longer attend matches or training sessions, but while Mourinho said they would not be on the bench for Sunday’s game at Manchester City, it was not a permanent move.
“Jon Fearn and Dr Carneiro will not be on the bench, but it doesn’t mean Sunday is the rest of our season or our careers,” Mourinho said at his weekly press conference.
“They won’t be on the bench on Sunday. That’s clear, it’s my decision, my responsibility, but it doesn’t mean they won’t be in the future.”
Mourinho did not disclose why Carneiro and Fearn had been sidelined for the trip to the Etihad Stadium, but said that he had a “very, very good relationship” with his medical department.
“You can take your conclusion from what I told you about my relations with everyone who works with me. Or with the majority of the persons who work with me.
“It is an open relation, it is a relation that is open to disagreement, it is a relation that is open to critic. The game is a very emotional space for all of us.
“If a player has a bad reaction with a colleague, if a player has a bad reaction towards any member of the staff…football is football, and the match is a match and everything in the match can be different.
“And especially after the meeting I had with my medical staff yesterday where I got enough feedback to understand the way we are doing things together since two years ago, and the kind of relation we have between all of us allows us to have this kind of relation.”
– ‘The bench is my responsibility’ –
Speaking after the Swansea game, Mourinho had said that Carneiro and Fearn had been “impulsive and naive” by going on to treat Hazard and said their behaviour showed that they did not “understand the game”.
His conduct has been criticised by several groups representing medical professionals working in English football, including the Premier League Doctors’ Group and the Football Medical Association.
Old adversary Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager, waded into the debate earlier on Friday by saying: “The rules are quite clear that when the referee gives an indication that the medical (staff) can come on, they come on.
“After that what happens specifically in the situation I don’t know, but the rules are quite clear. It is the referee who makes the decision,” added Wenger.
However, Mourinho defended his decision to sideline the duo, claiming that “what they do behind the scenes” is more important than their presence on the bench.
“I have to say that for some people the bench is very important. But for other people it is not important,” added the Portuguese.
“For other people the most important thing is not what other people think you do, it is what you do.
“And the bench is my responsibility, yes. And when you ask me, obviously it is my decision, it is nobody else’s decision. Every week I face a decision about the bench.
“With 25 players, if my mathematics is not bad, 25 with 11 on the pitch and seven on the bench, seven of them are not even on the bench. I have to choose.
“I have seven assistants, only four can go on the bench, I have to choose three of them. Four kitmen, only one goes on the bench, three they stay out. And medical department, only two go on the bench, and we are more than a dozen.
“Important to be on the bench? For some, but for others it is more important what they do, the contribution they do. What they do behind the scenes and what they do for the good of the team.”
One thing Americans do better than us-MI speaks
From the time he delved into the Nigerian music industry with his much talked about hit track, African rapper number 1 which he featured flavour n'bania, till when he released his recent album tagged, Chairman, Jude Abaga, aka MI, has never failed to prove to his numerous fans that he is well grounded when it comes to making good music.
In this interview, the new CEO of one of the biggest record labels in the country, Chocolate City, with over 13 artistes signed to the label, talks about his music career and his plans for brand extension:
As the new CEO of Chocolate City, where do you think the record label will be in the next five to six years years and your opinion on rap music?
First of all, as the new CEO, we want to be number one every year. You should not compete unless you want to be the number one. Talking about rap music in Nigeria, I think I became a little bit relaxed at a point as a rapper because the competition was not like that when I was coming in. When I came in, we had the likes of Mode 9, Ruggedman, Source-kid, Ikechukwu among others.
There was no way to pass but at certain point I dropped African rapper number 1, it became a little bit very competitive because I was like the only person running the show. But now I am grateful to go to shows. We see the likes of Ice-Prince, Vector, Ilbliss, Olamide, and Reminisce as rappers. We have rappers everywhere and that competition is there. So competition is not only in record labels, it is also in music.
Aside doing music, what other plans do you have for your brand extension?
There is a plan for that and that will come out very soon. I also want to go into clothing and stuffs like that. I am willing to go into fashion but you know, you need to be very careful because fashion has its own attitude. In fashion you have to be very careful but there is a serious plan for that. We will get there.
Don’t you think that if you want to go into brand extension you have to do something that is in line with what you are known for? Take for instance D’banj going into garri production; what do you have to say about that?
Dbanj before now, had worked with a lot of agriculture- related NGOs. They have been tackling the problems of agriculture. So the day he launched the koko garri whether he sells or not, he is very successful. It is not about the product itself or symbol but the target audience that he is trying to get has already been communicated. So you can see it is already a huge success. We are the people that will write the story. And the message is telling the youth that agriculture is the way to go. He has been successful in creating that product.
Secondly, you are not being fair to him if you say that Koko garri is the only brand extension that he is doing now. Remember that from Koko mansion, we went to koko mobile and all of them have been very successful. He has over time, shown the power of his brand. I think the Koko garri is another thing that he is doing and you must go deeper to understand the concept of the Koko garri.
I think right now as a young person, if you talk about agriculture, the country should sponsor whatever that you are doing. I come from Taraba state and I know there is a huge farmland there. I would like to have a farm, I might not call it MI farm but agriculture is certainly the way to go forward. Hopefully, we are going to get to a point where everyone will accept Koko garri and probably see it as a rival to Ijebu garri.
Take for an example, when you think about Kellogg cornflakes, you don’t see it the same way you see Koko garri, you see it as a nice brand. If Kellogg will endorse Dbanj as their ambassador you will all like the brand. There are so many different markets and the people will soon buy into the Koko garri, just as they have accepted Dbanj. So, for me, the Koko garri story is a huge success.
Lets us not forget that Dbanj is the only African act to have Drebeat, he is also the only ambassador of Drebeat that has a colour made especially for him. Every other person is endorsing the brand for themselves, but he has a special gold colour made for him which is coming soon. So for everything you say about him, I just see a success story and a business man who is not afraid to try. I think his effort should be applauded.
What do you have to say about the recent song by one of your artistes, Cooker which he did in pidgin?
When I talk to rappers about the language, they always tell me that I have to sell out and it always offends me. Because, pidgin, is a beautiful language and any time I am hanging out with somebody from Warri and those areas, I always enjoy myself. There are things you cannot say without speaking that language so why are we trying to create division between the language and English.
Our culture is very beautiful. We just need to do it well. You can do American music poorly jut as you can African music as well. One of my artistes signed to our record label that goes by the name, Cooker who recently released a song with a mixture of that. I think Cooker’s music is great and I hope it would be properly promoted. Because that song is a throwback to sound of old and for a young guy at that age to do that kind of song is quite good. The guy is also very respectful.
What determines your beats?
I listen to people’s opinions so much and I also understand that their opinions might not always be right. People would like to talk about you without really knowing what you are doing. I could remember then, we had the likes of Mode 9, Source-kid and others but there was never a rap album. There was no album that you could play for anybody and they would say ‘yes’, this is a good album.
When MI too came out with African rapper number 1 people accepted it with pinch of salt but when I was recording the song my CEO then, Audu Maikori was so sure it was a hit. But at the time, I was not comfortable with the beat. When you are writing a song you have to start somewhere and end somewhere.
It is like you are having a conversation with someone. You find out that in the process of rapping, we say things that don’t make any sense at all. Sometimes, you can have good lyrics in rap music that does not mean anything. When you are writing a song, your communication must change. Until you communicate with that person you are having a conversation with you have not made a good beat or good lyrics.
What should we expect from you in the next one year or two in terms of music?
This is probably my most productive period. I am shooting a lot of videos. I am also making a lot of music. I have seventy songs left over from the Mr Chairman album. I recorded them as an EP but I don’t want to put them out now. I have an album that is waiting, but again, as a big artiste, I have been talking with Tyga to feature in my album.
So it is not what you will rush into, it is going to take time to put all those things together. The bigger we get here in Nigeria the more we are noticed internationally even in America. The only thing Americans do that is different from what we do is that, they sell their identity so well but the reality now is that we are not so far behind them.
We had Jay Z’s cousin here in this our office recently and he was talking to us. He said that because Nigerians do not know that their music is good enough, they don’t sell it like the best music in the world. He said that is the only thing that is missing in our packaging and advised we should sell our music like the best in the whole world. There is no magic in what they do in America. I am excited about my works that will soon be out and I was also excited to sign a Globacom deal last year for ring tones. We have the potential to be the largest market in the world.
Aside doing music, what else do you think you can do well?
I would probably be playing for Nigerian Super Eagle as a defensive midfielder and Arsenal FC as well. I would also have something to do with music or advertising.
When is MI getting married?
You see, what I am promising you is, when I know you will be informed, but for now, I do not know yet.
Is there any person in the picture?
They are many, one of them is married, Larry Hood, another one passed away recently.
Who is your ideal woman?
You know that picture of a real African woman? I think we have not really done much to appreciate African mothers. Do you know what they do? They take care of the kids and shop and take the kids to school and do many other things. Talking about the physical side of what I want in a woman, I want my children to be tall, so, she must be tall because I am not tall.
Then I don’t care about complexion. If she is fair, that would be a problem because I would have to see her childhood picture to confirm if that colour is natural or artificial. Most ladies that claim to be fair or appear to be fair these days use unnatural means to achieve it. So, getting her childhood picture would tell me all I need to know concerning her true complexion.
If someone should walk up to you now and say that she is pregnant for you, will you accept that?
Yes, if I have a proof that we have been together and done it because I believe that the best way for a child to be raised is for the both parents to be around. Look at somebody like 2Face he has shown love to all his kids and they are very close. Not only that, he has also maintained a good relationship with the mothers. When such situations arise, the best you can do is to make the most of them by staying true to yourself and be fair to all concerned
Does any woman have a baby for you?
There is none that I know of.
Talking about your education, do you have plans of going back to school?
I wanted to but as soon as I came out, I have been working since so there is no chance of going back any more. I am looking for a time that I would be able to finish my education and get my degree and we will take it from there.
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