Former Falcons Coach, Ntiero Effiom Is Dead

The former nigeria women's national team coach Ntiero Effiom has died. Effiom died yesterday Sept 10 at his hometown Akpabuyo near Calabar after a brief illness. Cross River State Sports Commissioner Patrick Ugbe confirmed this to sports journalist Colin Udoh.

“I was informed that he took ill a day after the Nigeria match against Congo in Calabar and was taken to hospital, where he died," Ugbe said.

Effiom led the Super Falcons to the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. He also Effiom coached Cross River State-based club Pelican Stars to multiple Nigerian league and Cup titles before being appointed Super Falcons coach in 2004. May his soul rest in peace.

Check Out The Real Name Of Nigerian Popular Music Stars (See)

Has it ever occurred to you that all our celebrities, especially music stars, have real names, entirely different from the stage names we have overtime been used to?

Yes, every act comes up with stage names that best fit their brand of music…and other brand they represent in the showbiz game.  however we collated the real names of some of our most loved musicians. You will be surprised at the kinds of names your celebs bear.

Don Jazzy
Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is an Ambrose Alli University graduate.

Davido
Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real names: David Adedeji Adeleke and he was born November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Continue...

Boko Haram: CDS Alex Bardeh's town under siege!

The security situaton in Adamawa, to say the least, is scary, going by the effrontery of Boko Haram insurgents who are bent on overrunning more towns in the North-eastern state.

The terrorists’ battle for the soul of Adamawa started last week. They are even determined to capture more towns. By Monday, the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Army, Jos, Plateau State, Major-Gen. J.S. Zaruwa, was attacked by the Islamist sect. At least, 24 soldiers were killed. The son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lt-Col. Adeboye Obasanjo, an Army engineer, was shot and wounded.

Lt.-Col. Agwu of the 234 Battalion, Gen. Zaruwa and the Brigade Commander, Col. Ebhaleme, were also attacked when the convoy was advancing towards Michika.

But the military is responding to the attacks with the deployment of fighter jets and helicopter gunships. The soldiers have since recaptured Mararaba and also Uba, a boundary town between Adamawa and Borno states.

Revealed! Jude Okoye Quit Music Career To Manage His Brothers, Psquare (See)

Fans found it hard to believe when Jude Okoye (P-Square’s brother/manager) revealed this morning that he was a musician before quitting music to manage his brothers. In fact Jude released an Album in 1995 with singles such as ‘Omoge wa, Party Thang, Ladi’ and so on before quitting. He revealed the mystery this morning while promoting his brothers 6th album which will be released tomorrow.

Police Arrest Man Who walks into GTB, jumped over counter and starts stuffing a bag with cash. Says he wore a 'Invisible Ring'

A man walked into GTB thinking he was all invisible because he wore an invisible ring and he could steal. The man jumped over the counter and started stuffing a bag with cash, before the cashiers held him. Police were later called in and he was asked why he did that, and he said he thought no one could see him because he wore an invisible ring. Chaiii Bad market! Person weh give you the ring no try at all!

Mikel Obi's Girlfriend Just Can't Stop Missing Him

Mikel Obi’s girlfriend has been making a count down on Instagram says she can’t wait to see her baby (Mikel) and its only one more day, but seems so far to her. She first posted a photo which says, love could be found anywhere, then another one followed shortly with a bold picture of the footballer which she captioned; Miss you more than a fat kid misses cake... Midnight chats, about all and nothing... #cantwaitforyoutobeback #longchats #loveyou #tomorrow #onemoresleep #missyou #Bolognese

Fear Grips Relatives As Bola Tinubu’s Health Get Worse And Fails To Recognize Them

According to a source who claims to be knowledgeable of the Tinubu family, the health of the All Progressive Congress [APC] may have been worsened by a recent discovery of cancer. The cancer, he claims, had reached advanced stage before it was diagnosed by the medical team. The recent stroke only added to the seriousness of the situation.

As learnt, Tinubu in his current state has not been able to recognize close family relatives who had come to pay him a visit. One of the source who related his experience to 247ureports. indicated that Tinubu was exhibiting symptoms of dementia. I guess we  also have to start saying our prayers for him as well.

Lionel Messi's Hometown Rosario bans residents from naming their children ‘Messi’ (See)

Super fans of Lionel Messi who wish to name their children after the Barcelona star will be prohibited from doing so in the forward's home city Argentina The issue of naming a newborn baby after the Argentina international has been raised after a man from Río Negro, in the south of the country, battled with authorities before being permitted to name his son Messi Daniel Varela.

However, an Argentina civil servant has moved quickly to ensure there aren't a deluge of children in Rosario, the forward's home city, with Messi as their first name. Continue...

Actress Damilola Adegbite gives Birth to a Baby Boy

The beautiful actress has given birth to a bouncing baby boy for her fiance, Chris Attoh, a Ghanian actor. The couple are in high spirit, as both mother and child are said to be doing fine. The elated Chris Attoh said on Instagram:

"Someone should have told us this is how amazing it feels. Unto us a child is born, I get it now; it’s the greatest feeling ever. Help me thank God for the new member in the family. Welcome our child, in whom we are well pleased. Emoji #akingisborn #greatnessishere #miraclesstillhappen.”

Teachers threaten to strike over new resumption date

The Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, have threatened to go on a nationwide strike if the Federal government does not shift the date of resumption as well as put in place measures that would protect their members from contracting the deadly Ebola virus while teaching in schools.

Speaking in a telephone interview with Punch, the National President of the NUT, Michael Alogba, said the union had taken a decision not to allow any of its members go into any school to teach if the eradication of the deadly virus has not been scientifically and medically proven. Continue...

Nigeria Government Approves N13billion For Rice, Cassava Mills

The Federal Government has approved N13 billion for the procurement of 10 integrated rice mills and six high quality cassava flour mills to boost rice and cassava production in the country.

The government also approved N568 million for the award of contract for the procurement and construction of an additional transformer for the Maiduguri Substation.

Briefing journalists after the weekly federal executive council meeting, which was chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan, the Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, said the rice mills will be located in 10 states of the federation.

Comedian White Nigerian and wife welcomes baby girl

Comedian Mohammed Jammal popularly known as 'White Nigerian' & his wife Marciel have welcomed a baby girl which is their first child together. They have named her Maya. Big Congrats.

Hot! Davido's Beautiful Ex Shows Off S*xy Bod

Sources say Nish Kards is still trying to get back with Davido and she's still showing things. Another pic below...

#BringBackOurGirls Group Demand Sack Of Presidential Aides Over Bring Back Jonathan Banner

The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group has called for the head of presidential aides or officials responsible for the offensive #BringBackGoodluck2015 campaign banners, which sprung up in strategic locations of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Leader of the group, Aisha Yusufu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the group’s daily sit-out at the Unity Fountain.

President Goodluck Jonathan in a statement yesterday signed by his spokesman, Reuben Abati, said the #BringBackGoodluck2015 banners were put up without his knowledge or approval even as he affirmed that it was a highly insensitive parody of the #BringBackOurGirls hash tag.

But the BBOG was not satisfied with the president’s explanation, insisting that someone needs to be held accountable and made to pay for the insensitivity meted out on the grieving Chibok parents on their daughters’ abduction by the Boko Haram sect.

Majority in China expect war with Japan by 2020 - Survey

A Majority Of Chinese Expect War With Japan and 90 Percent Of Japanese Dislike Chinese people. According to a new poll by Genron NPO/China Daily:

More than half of Chinese people think their country could go to war with Japan in the future, a poll revealed yesterday.

A survey conducted in both nations found that 53.4 per cent of Chinese envisage a future conflict, with more than a fifth of those saying it would happen "within a few years", while 29 per cent of Japanese foresee military confrontation.

Does Oil and Boko Haram Mix? Crude Oil Discovered In Borno

Precious oil was discovered in Borno in the Lake Chad basin in 2012. After oil was discovered in the basins in neighboring Chad and Niger, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC commenced serious prospecting in the Chad, Anambra and other basins with high expectancy of discovering oil. True to the projection, in 2012 oil was found in the Borno Lake Chad basin.

But as is the curse of all regions in the third world where oil is found, perhaps not by pure coincidence, a new Boko Haram II terror group reappeared in Borno and was powerfully sponsored to take over from where the defunct Yusufiyyah initial Boko Haram I group that was destroyed by late Umaru Yar’Adua, used to function. This new Boko Haram II was more brutal and determined to kill or expel all indigenes from the oil endowed northern state.

Is Boko Haram interested in the oil wealth buried under the Bornu soil? Is Boko Haram a purposeful tool to inhibit and frustrate the plans to begin exploration of commercial oil from Borno? The plan to explore was set for this 2014, but obviously with Boko Haram in control of the land under which this northern oil find was made, there will be no exploration and harvesting of oil any time soon.

Looking Old But Beautiful! Rihanna Rocking Grey Hair For TUSH Magazine’s 35th Edition

Riri looking beautiful as always. this time, she is rocking grey hair and grey-themed makeup. she was shot in the Nevada desert by Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leopold for her first cover & the 35th edition of TUSH magazine

BadGalRiri rocked extravagant head pieces, fur & feather coats, glam dresses and corsets from a combination of designers, Jan Taminiau, Bess Webb, Maison Martin Margiela, Jimmy Choo, Bess NYC, House of Malakai, Tony Ward, Zana Bayne and more; and of course gave us her signature sensual poses. Continue for more pix...

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Gets 6 Weeks to Reconcile with his Wife Anita

This is good news. If things are allowed to work out fine from this stage, Pastor Chris and his wife might just be back in each other's embrace. It is possible, keep your fingers crossed and pray for them.

Indications have emerged that reconciliation moves are on course between the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his wife Rev. Anita, who have been in the news in the past week over the divorce proceedings the latter filed in a court in the UK. The divorce case, with suit number FD14D01650, was filed on 9th April 2014 at Divorce Section A, Central Family Court, First Avenue House, High Holborn in London by Anita’s lawyers, Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors.

To have a divorce in the UK, both parties must have a marriage that is legally recognised in the UK, and have a permanent home in England or Wales.

In fact, for Anita to Divorce Pastor Chris, there are 5 grounds:
Alleged relationship with other women, unreasonable behaviour; desertion; 2 years separation; and 5 years’ separation. In the case of Rev. Chris, adul-tery wasn’t cited but the decree nissi was reportedly served to him during a recent visit to the UK.

Oscar Pistorius Found Not Guilty of Murder

Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of the pre-meditated murder (Intentional killing ) of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The judge said there were not enough evidence to prove him guilty that the case was based entirely on circumstantial evidence and dismissed the witness testimony. She added saying the witnesses were unreliable as most of what they said weren't accurate and even if Oscar was evasive with some facts, it doesn't mean he's guilty of murder.

This would be argued based on his state of mind at the time. Culpable homicide is murder by negligence. She will compare his conduct with that of a reasonable thinking person, and the question would be if a reasonable thinking person would act like he did under the same circumstances.

The sentencing is purely based the discretion of the judge and precedence(Previous cases).

R.I.P! WWE's Sean O'Haire Dies Age 43

Former WWE wrestler Sean O'Haire has died from an apparent suicide in his South Carolina home. He was 43 years old. O'Haire, whose real name was Sean Haire, was found unresponsive Tuesday. The official cause of death has not been released, but according to news reports, the 43-year-old Spartanburg resident took his own life. Sean Haire was last seen alive Monday afternoon. His father, John Haire, came by to check up on him the next morning at 7.30am only to find him hanging in his bedroom. No foul play is suspected.

80 Boko Haram Members Killed By Adamawa Youths Vigilante

According to Punch, Youths and vigilance group members in Michika and Madagali local government areas of Adamawa State on Tuesday night, killed about 80 Boko Haram members fleeing the areas.

The insurgents, who had been wreaking havoc on some boundary communities in Adamawa and Borno states, were said to have run into the bush after running out of arms and ammunition.

It was gathered that normalcy had returned to the the LGAs   with   troops stationed in strategic places. A resident of Michika, Vandi Joseph, said that the insurgents were overpowered by youths and vigilantes who shot them to death. Continue...