NUBDISH blogspot: 2015-04-05

Saturday, 11 April 2015

Ateke Tom to Buhari: Don’t scrap amnesty programme

A former leader of the Niger Delta Vigilante, High Chief Ateke Tom, has urged the President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), not to abandon the Amnesty Programme put in place by ex-President Musa Yar’Adua and continued by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ateke Tom, who congratulated Buhari on his victory at the poll, also appealed to him to collaborate with leaders in the Niger Delta to develop the oil -rich region.

Diego Maradona has likened Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to the devil over his treatment of Radamel Falcao.

The Colombian, who has been on United's bench for their last five matches, has scored just four goals during a season-long loan deal from Monaco.

Will Smith's son Jaden is known for his quirky fashion sense.

The 16-year-old kept on pushing the style boundaries as he stepped out wearing a long-sleeved dress, crochet top and cut-off shorts.

South Africa is considering returning more than $15m, it seized from Nigeria in September, last year.

The money, which was meant for the purchase of arms to fight the Boko Haram insurgents, was seized in two batches of $5.7m and $9.3m.

Terry(L), Coutinho(R)

John Terry has revealed his PFA Player and Team of the Year selections, with Philippe Coutinho getting the nod as his number one player.

Coutinho has caught the former England captain's eye, despite not seeing his side lose to Liverpool this term in three meetings.

Following a viral photo of Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas on a music cover with the 323 Entertainment logo on it that circulated online and the subsequent reports that she’s signed a management deal with Tiwa Savage‘s hubby, TeeBillz who runs 323 Entertainment, Teebillz has spoken to clarify the issue.

PSG hit out at Zlatan ban

Paris St-Germain have deplored the "severity" of the four-match ban given to Zlatan Ibrahimovic given his "immense contribution to French football".

The 33-year-old Swedish star was hit with the suspension by the Professional Football League (LFP) for his comments attacking France and its referees.

But PSG have countered in a statement, saying: "The club deplores the severity with which its player has been sanctioned, given his immense contribution to the image of French football, both in France and internationally."

Robin van Persie will not be available for selection for Manchester United’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Van Persie had declared that he would be fit for the clash earlier in the week.

Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas has signed a new management deal with 323 Entertainment, owned by Tiwa Savage and her hubby, ‎Tee Billz.

The new deal will cover her music career as the actress is set to venture into music with her debut single, produced by Spellz and ready to drop anytime soon.

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has confirmed his company would pull the plug on their F1 involvement if his teams can’t access a “competitive engine”.

In the latest warning from the former world champions in the wake of their uncompetitive start to the 2015 season, Mateschitz has reaffirmed comments first made by his advisor Helmut Marko after the Australian GP that the team would consider withdrawing if they became “totally dissatisfied” with F1.

Chocolate City has just confirmed the return of Jesse Jagz.

With the label executives, Audu Maikori, M.I Abaga and other acts under the label like Ice Prince and Dice Alice all sharing the photograph above that boldly reads, ‘Welcome Home Jesse Jagz’.

Starboy boss, Wizkid has just unveiled popular artiste manager and boss of List Entertainment, Sunday Aare as his new manager.

The two are currently in South Africa where Wizkid is busy shooting new music videos ahead of the release of his next album.

CREDITS: SKYSPORTS

Toto Wolff admits Mercedes may be forced to start splitting Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's strategies to fend off the challenge from Ferrari. The Silver Arrows tried to keep both drivers on the same strategy in 2014 to ensure neither felt like their team-mate was being favoured by the pitwall.

However, after losing out to Ferrari in a straight fight in Malaysia, Wolff admits their strategy hand may now be forced.

“We have always considered if it was about winning the race about splitting the strategy with one car,” he told Sky Sports F1.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been handed a four-match ban by the French Football Association. The Swedish star launched an explosive foul-mouthed rant against referee Lionel Jaffredo following Paris Saint-Germain's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux last month.

He said: "In 15 years I’ve never seen a (good) referee in this s*** country ... (they) don’t even deserve PSG. “Wake up, wake up... we’re not amateurs. F****** a******."

Tiger Woods believes he can win a 15th major this week despite trailing leader Jordan Spieth by nine shots after day one of the Masters at Augusta.

The 39-year-old, who last won a major in 2008 and took a break from the sport to work on his game earlier this year ended his opening round one over par.

"I'm still in it. I'm only nine back. We have a long way to go," the four-time Masters champion said. "I felt good out there. I hit the ball well enough to shoot three under par."

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in opening practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel.

The defending champion lapped the 5.451km Shanghai International Circuit in a time of 1:39.033 to go 0.541s faster than his Mercedes team-mate, with Malaysian GP winner Sebastian Vettel third fastest for Ferrari.

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has urged Igbo across the state to push the All Progressives Congress ‘into the lagoon’ by voting for him on Saturday.

Agbaje said this while addressing Igbo traders at the Alaba International Market on Thursday.

No guarantee of nuclear deal - Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has cautioned against seeing a preliminary agreement on his country's nuclear programme as the "guarantee" of a final deal with world powers.

Last week Iran and world powers reached a framework agreement on the issue. But Iran also wants sanctions lifted "on the first day" of the final deal's implementation, against US wishes.

Jose Mourinho reckons he is now even more special. Mourinho announced himself as the Special One when he first arrived at Chelsea in 2004 and he is on the verge of proving it once again this season.

Mourinho is closing in on his third Premier League crown, having already won the Capital One Cup in March. Chelsea need 15 more points to win the league, a title which would be Mourinho's 22nd in just 15 years as a manager.

Mourinho said: "I think. I have a problem, which is I'm getting better at everything related to my job since I started."

A Catholic priest has been fired - for organising gay orgies in which men were asked to re-enact the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

The clergyman, who served in a religious order in Taranto, Italy, was dismissed this week after evidence came to light of his activities, which included sex with gay prostitutes and Christ-based role play.

On Sunday April 5, 2015, Mavin records act, Korede Bello was a guest minister at HICC (Harvesters International Christain Centre) in Lagos where he performed his smash hit single, ‘Godwin’.

His performance in church didn’t quite go down well with a gospel music act, Tunde Praise however, who feels Korede Bello is a secular act and should have no business performing on a sacred altar.

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress will ratify the list of persons to be appointed into the Federal Executive Council before presentation to the National Assembly.

It was learnt in Abuja on Wednesday that party leaders were seeking to restore the party supremacy which some alleged was lost during the 16 years that the Peoples Democratic Party held sway.

A prominent northern leader of the party, who pleaded for anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue, said the APC was working to avoid the pitfalls which led to the collapse of the PDP.

A Playboy model has revealed how she gave her boyfriend a threesome for his birthday, because she didn't know what to get him.

Stunning blonde Daniella Chavez recruited her female friend to take part in the steamy sex romp after asking her for help.

US Sec. of State, John Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned Iran over its alleged support for Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen. He said the US would support any Middle Eastern country that felt threatened by Iran, and would not "stand by" if Iran destabilised the region.

The US has stepped up support for a Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis, who drove the Yemeni president out of the country.

Islamic State zealots have committed yet another barbaric act of execution in Iraq by savagely beheading a man accused of sorcery and witchcraft.

ISIS extremists shared images of a man being decapitated and then lying in a pool of his own blood on social media.

Liverpool set up an FA Cup semi-final clash against Aston Villa after edging Blackburn 1-0 thanks to Philippe Coutinho's winning goal at Ewood Park.

The Merseysiders grabbed the winner 20 minutes from time in the quarter-final replay thanks to a fine individual goal by the Brazil international.

Two days ago, in the wake of the crushing 4-1 defeat to Arsenal which put a huge dent in the Reds' Champions League hopes, Coutinho had claimed: "Winning the cup would save our season."

Ryan Giggs has finally said sorry for the eight-year affair that destroyed his brother’s marriage, it has been reported.

The Manchester United legend finally apologised to brother Rhodri for bedding his wife. The former footballer phoned his brother and they are now slowly rebuilding their relationship.

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and his deputy, Kolapo Olusola, have raced to a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the state House of Assembly from impeaching them.

Fayose and Olusola, in the ex parte application, asked for an interim order stopping the impeachment notice served on them and the moves to remove them from office.

Rather than granting the prayers for interim injunction, Justice Mohammed ordered the defendants in the suit, including the Speaker of the House, Adewale Omirin, and the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, to appear in his court on April 16.

Mayweather to wear diamond mouthguard for Manny fight

Floyd Mayweather said he will wear a mouthguard embedded with diamonds, gold and $100 bills for his fight with Manny Pacquiao next month.

The piece costs £16,800 and is designed by Dr Lee Gause, a New York dentist who often flies to Las Vegas to fit the American’s mouthguard before fights.

Sixteen political parties from Rivers State, Nigeria, stormed the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Tuesday, asking for the immediate removal of the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ms. Gesilia Khan.

They said the REC must not be allowed to conduct the Saturday governorship and the state House of Assembly elections in the state.

They also called for the removal of the Head of Operations at INEC, Mr. Bocco Ekong, for allegedly conniving with the REC to rig the elections in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he doesn’t know when his new contract with Mercedes will be signed, describing the unfolding saga as “a pain in the backside”.

Hamilton’s current deal with the Silver Arrows expires at the end of the season and the 30-year-old, who represented himself in negotiations with the team’s hierarchy over the winter, told Sky Sports two weeks ago that a deal had been agreed in principle.

But ahead of this weekend’s Chinese GP, an exasperated-sounding Hamilton admitted that the deal had now hit a snag and his new contract remains unsigned.

The President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged the Ndigbo and other non-indigenes in Lagos State to forgive all that has been said against them and move on for the sake of peace.

Buhari said this during a rally in Lagos to address the comments made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu.

Akiolu has been under fire since Monday when he reportedly threatened the Ndigbo in Lagos to either vote for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, or perish in the lagoon. (Here)

The presidential and National Assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State were systematically rigged, an anonymous group in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) alleges in a petition to the chairman, Attahiru Jega.

And results for next Saturday’s election have already been written, the group, “Concerned Staff of INEC, Akwa Ibom State”, said in a petition dated April 6.

They said that the March 28 hoax was perpetrated by the State Governor, Goodswill Akpabio, the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Commissioner of Police, in league with some staff of INEC, and detailed how the election was rigged state-wide.

Robin van Persie has passed himself fit for Sunday's Manchester derby after seven weeks out. Van Persie has not played since damaging ankle ligaments during Manchester United's Premier League win at Swansea on February 21.

The Holland striker was expected to return against Aston Villa at the weekend only for Louis van Gaal to rule him out on the eve of the game, but he returned to full training on Wednesday.

Gabon have been chosen to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The 2012 co-hosts won a vote by the Confederation of African Football's executive committee in Cairo on Wednesday ahead of Algeria and Ghana.

It will be the second time as hosts for the country, which is located on the west coast of Africa, having previously shared duties with Equatorial Guinea.

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday held a secret meeting in Lagos.

It was learnt that Buhari and other All Progressives Congress leaders had come to Lagos for a thank you visit and to campaign for the party’s governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, but had a meeting with Obasanjo before setting out to campaign in the Orile area of the state.

Man U plot to sell Robin van Persie this summer as they target Edinson Cavani

Robin van Persie is set to be offloaded by Manchester United this summer as Louis van Gaal revamps his squad.

Manager Van Gaal is said to be ready to ditch his fellow Dutchman, with the Old Trafford giants willing to listen to offers for the 31-year-old forward. With just one more full season left on his contract, United have made no moves to extend Van Persie’s deal by a further 12 months, with a view to a summer sale.


Black Chiney

Jamaican seven man DJ group, Black Chiney have revealed they will like to work with Nigerian pop star, Wizkid.

A controversial model has sparked Instagram outrage this Easter after posting a religious message to followers while donning revealing Virgin Mary body art.

23-year-old Indianara Carvalho rose to fame after winning the 2014 Miss Bumbum contest.

Tiger Woods declared himself fit and ready to compete for a fifth Masters title after completing 11 holes of practice at Augusta National on Monday.

Woods has started just two events in 2015, shooting a career-worst score of 82 to miss the cut in the Waste Management Phoenix Open and withdrawing through injury after just 11 holes of the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5.

In November 2014, it was reported that Nigeria super pop twins, Paul and Peter Okoye better known as P Square set a new record when they became the first African artiste to amass over 30m YouTube views for a video.

Now in April 2015, the brothers have broken their own record and set yet another one with their ‘Personally‘ video having hit a staggering 40m views on YouTube.

Manchester City's hopes of retaining their title suffered another huge blow with defeat at Selhurst Park.

Glenn Murray put Crystal Palace ahead with a tap-in from close range before Jason Puncheon fired in a brilliant free-kick from the edge of the box.

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu

The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, Chief Bode George, has berated the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, for allegedly threatening Igbo people to vote for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, or face death.

George said it was unfortunate that Akiolu had openly taken sides with a political party. He urged the monarch to relinquish his crown and go into partisan politics if he could not remain neutral.

PHOTOS: The world's biggest 'Penis Festival' where everything is manhood-shaped

Welcome to Kanamara Matsuri, aka the Festival of the Steel Phallus. Known to locals as 'Penis Festival', the annual event in Kawasaki, Japan, does exactly what you would expect of a such an event.

Phallus-loving party-goers parade giant manhood-shaped shrines down the streets as passers-by suck on manhood-themed lollipops. Others spend their hard-earned cash on other penis memorobilia.

Held on April 5 this year, the event at the Kanayama Shrine celebrates the male appendage and fertility.

An explosion has ripped through a chemical plant in south-eastern China's Fujian province, sparking a major fire. The blast occurred on Monday evening at the plant in Zhangzhou. State news agency Xinhua reported one injury.

The plant produces paraxylene (PX), a flammable chemical used in polyester and plastics manufacturing.

A vintage aircraft spectacularly exploded mid-air after its brakes failed, causing it to crash. Thousands of spectators got more than they bargained for when they lined up to watch the renowned Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow in New Zealand.

At the beginning of the biannual show, the vintage Focke Wulf 190 crashed when its right brake failed upon landing. Although the aircraft was damaged beyond return, pilot Frank Parker walked away unharmed, the Malborough Express reported.

Top-flight football in Turkey has been suspended for a week following the gun attack on Fenerbahce’s team bus on Saturday.

Although the players escaped unharmed, the driver was injured after the bus was attacked in the city of Trabzon while making its way to the airport after Saturday 5-1 victory at Caykur Rizespor.

Two Al Jazeera journalists who were on Sunday released by the Nigerian military after 12 days in detention have vowed to maintain their suits they initially filed while they were in custody.

Messrs Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustapha had through their lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), filed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit demanding their release from unlawful detention where they had been held since March 24 in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Falana, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone on Monday, said in view of the release of his clients, he might have to amend the suit already filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, to seek for damages.

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