Mikel says he spent over $30000 helping to organise logistics at Rio 2016

The last is yet to be heard of Nigeria's chaotic preparations for Rio 2016 as team captain, Mikel Obi has revealed just how much he was involved behind the scenes. Speaking with goal.com the Chelsea midfielder said: 

"I think if we talk about the money that I put into the team I think it was more than [£30,000] but we just had to do it.

"I said to myself, 'I won’t let this happen. If I can help, I’ll try to help'. Sometimes there was no food, sometimes there was no pitch to train on, there was no bus to go to the training ground. So all of this was what me and the coach had to figure out, and get money together.

"I came to the camp. I sat down with the boys in Atlanta and I could see the frustration, the pain and the anger. Their aim was to play in the Olympics, their goal was to play in the Olympics.

"And for me being there and seeing what they are going through, they are young boys, they want to start their career and someone in the ministry is trying to crush that dream."

On the now infamous incident which saw the team arrive Rio with just hours to spare after haphazard travel arrangements he said: "There was just no flight provided by the Nigerian ministry. "We planned to leave three or four days before the tournament, but we ended up leaving the day of our first game. It was a difficult one. I don’t think I have ever seen something like that before, it was crazy.

"[After our last minute flight] we got to the hotel, dropped our bags, grabbed some sandwiches, something to eat. A little bit of food. Then headed straight back to the stadium because we hadn’t even done our accreditations then, so we had to go there and wait in the line, do our accreditation.

"It was absolutely hectic. I don’t know how we managed to go onto the pitch and win that game, it was absolutely mind blowing."

He also spoke of his pride at winning bronze, Nigeria's only medal at the competition.

"Sometimes I wear my medal around the house, it gets my missus jealous," he joked as he showed off his medal. "The kids love playing with the medal. I am sure one day they will know what this really means."

Still on the problems the team faced en route Olympic glory he said: "We had lots of problems outside the pitch, but I always told the boys that you shouldn’t let that affect what we came here to do. We still want to achieve what we came here to do. We still have to represent our country and play for ourselves and our family and the people of Nigeria.

"So if the ministry don’t want to take responsibility, we have to make sure we play for ourselves and our country. The boys understand that and we made sure they went along with my message that I kept putting across to them every single day and we managed to achieve what we did achieve."

Comedian Tracy Morgan seen in lovely family outfit with his wife and cute daughter

The comedian was pictured with his gorgeous wife and adorable daughter as they rock in LA over the weekend.

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Kylie Jenner steps out with her cleavage on display in New York (photos)

The 19-year-old Kylie stepped out in New York on Wednesday with an eye popping cleavage...more photos after the cut...

Top 10 Songs For The Month Of August

Best regards in this new month of September to all of you our ardent, very dear and esteemed readers! It is our sincerest wish that the odds may ever be in your favour.
As the new day courses on, please peep below the music picks for songs that totally got us buzzed up in the month of August. see list after the cut

1. Tekno – Pana
2. Skales – Ajaga ft. Timaya & Davido
3. D’Prince – Worldwide
4. Patoranking – No Kissing Baby
5.  2Baba – Oya Come Make We Go ft. Sauti Sol
6. Timaya x Flavour – The Money
7. Tiwa Savage – Bad ft. Wizkid
8. MI Abaga x 2Baba – Babylon
9. Patoranking – Money ft. Phyno
10. Cynthia Morgan – Bubble Bup ft. Stonebwoy

Reekado Banks Releases Debut Album “Spotlight”

Mavin Records’ pop star Reekado Banks has unleashed his anticipated debut album titled “Spotlight”, after an exclusive listening event which took place last night in Lagos and had music industry giants in attendance.

The “Chop Am” crooner who has the Headie awards for “Rookie of the Year” and “Next Rated” in his curriculum vitae, is first act of the Mavin 2.0 trio to release a full body of work ahead of mega pop star Korede Bello and diva Di’Ja.
The lengthy 21 track set is entirely produced by Mavin in-house producers (Don Jazzy, Baby Fresh and Altims), and features collaborations with Falz, Sarkodie, Patoranking, Vanessa Mdee D’Prince and a skit with Kenny Blaq,

NEA 2016: See The Full List Of Winners

The eleventh edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards [NEA], took place on Sunday September 4, 2016 at Tribeca Performing Art Center in New York.

The event, saw the likes of Kiss Daniel, Olamide, winning big at this year’s edition.

See Full List of Winners below:

MUSIC CATEGORIES

Album of the Year: Eyan Mayweather (Olamide)

Hottest Single of the Year: Mama (Kiss Daniel)

Best Song: Pick Up (Adekunle Gold)

AfroPop Artist of the Year: Kiss Daniel

Rap Act of the Year: Olamide

Best RnB Artist of the Year: Seyi Shay

Dancehall Artist: Ketchup

Best Collabo of the Year: My Woman, My Everything – Patoranking ft Wande Coal

Best Live Performance: 2Baba

Best Music Video of the Year (Director): Unlimited LA (Emergency, Dbanj)

Best New Act to Watch: Adekunle Gold

Alternative Artist: Aramide

Indigenous Artist of the Year: Flavour

Diaspora Artist of the Year: Ayojay

Gospel Artist of the Year: Frank Edward

Most Promising Act to Watch: Mr. Eazi

Music Producer of the Year: Masterkraft

African Male Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian): Shatta Wale

African Female Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian): Efya

ALBUM REVIEW: CDQ – “Quality”

Album – Quality
Artiste – CDQ
Guests – Vector, Ice Prince, Banky W, Reminisce, Davido, Cayana, Kenny Black, Gabanabwoy, Olamide, Skales, VJ Adams, Masterkraft
Producers – Masterkraft
Record Label – General Records (2016)
Duration – 59 Minutes



After gaining the streetz’s attention CDQ decides to properly introduce himself to his fans with the self-acclaimed Quality album. Quality is an album monotonously produced by Mastercraft.  However, several Mix masters made influential contribution to some of the tracks.
Without further ado here is the epoch review based on a track-by-track analysis.
FCFS
Honestly, I don’t know what inspired this track. The title does not correlate with the lyrics in any way. This is woeful attempt at story telling.
Talosobe
Again, a weak hook, weak punch line. Everything about this track is wrong except the beat. Mastercraft actually did well with the tempo; I believe a good rapper can get the best out of this beat.
Salaro
This is a street fused track, it’s the type that can get you grooving thanks to the beat. It has that street feel; this is one of the few tracks the woss, wobi signature gel with.
Ferrari
This track should not be on the album, why? Because too much emphasis has been laid on vulgarism. It’s becoming a routine for CDQ to talk about a girl’s body, can he just tell us something else… #bored
Gbemisaya
Again, mastercaft to the rescue! The beat will have you shaking your head right from the beginning. Skales made an average contribution, not his best day I guess.
Indomie ft  Olaimde and Davido
No doubt this song is a hit, I mean with Baddo and Baddest giving you that push, what could go wrong? It is a bit surprising to see olamide singing the chorus though but all in all, the street will always love indomie.
Abo ft Vector and Mastercraft
Once again CDQ appreciates Ladies with the big booty (abo), only this time with the help of Vector. One thing that made this track distinct from others is the tempo. Mastercraft went slow on this, good stuff.
Olowo ft Reminisce
For a street rap lover, you would be excited by this collaboration, but wait! The first thing that caught my attention is the beat. It sounded exactly like “2mussh” a song produced by Legendary Beatz for Reminisce’s first album. Besides that, the both of them deliver on this track.
Odikwa Ok Ft Banky W
Too much Bass for a love song, CDQ ‘s romantic attempt was ok. However, Mr Capable sounded really tired on this track, he did not have much to contribute here, I mean you would expect a better chorus.
Otishe ft Gabana Bwoy
This track actually brought out a part of CDQ we have never seen. Talking about his struggle to music and what God has done for him.
Nowo E Soke ft Wizkid
A DJ friendly song. It is a typical Cdq track but with a much better partner in Wizkid. The track is simply all shades of groove.
Shanawole Ft Iceprince
This was the first track on the album and CDQ choose to go hard-core on it. Partnered by Iceprince, this track was definitely the appropriate introduction to quality.
Sun Seyin
It is a typical CDQ song, a party song with a poor chorus. But then, Mastercraft’s beat always to the rescue.
4AM
A freestyle track, I take it back “a good freestyle track”. CDQ went hardcore on this one and once again Mastercraft came in with that sick beat.
Honestly, the album was boring, not because there was not much excitement but because the absence of versatility killed the vibes. For an album with prominent names on the track list, you would expect to C D Quality but No! it is an average album.

Muhammed took in 30 IDPs who fled violence. "If I don't stand up for them in Maiduguri, they could be victimized"

More than 90% of the 2.4 million displaced persons across northeast Nigeria are living with host communities. 40-year old Muhammed and his family have taken in 30 displaced persons, including children who have fled violence in Borno state.

"If I don’t stand up for them here in Maiduguri, they could be easily be victimized. So we take care of them, ensuring them of their safety and security," says Muhammed.

"I am happy and motivated but I don't have much time to care for my direct family," he added.

Source: UNICEF Nigeria

Police, DSS call for postponement of Edo election

The Nigerian Police Force and th Department of State Security DSS, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Saturday September 10th governorship election in Edo state for security reasons. The security agencies made the call at a joint press briefing at the DSS Headquarters in Abuja today September 7th.

According to the spokesman of the police, DCP Don Awunah and his DSS counterpart, Tony Okeowo represented by Garba Abdullahi, credible intelligence available to them indicates that there may be a terror attack during next week's Sallah holidays, especially in Edo State. ‎

The police spokesperson, Don Awunah, in a statement he read during the conference said it is in the light of the intelligence gathered that they make the appeal for the postponement of the election.

“The Nigeria police and the DSS wish to inform the general public that credible intelligence availed to the agencies indicate plans by insurgent/extremist elements to attack vulnerable communities and soft targets with high population during the forthcoming Sallah celebrations between 12 and 13 September, 2016. Edo state is among the states being earmarked for these planned attacks by the extremists elements. It is in regard of this that we are appealing to INEC, which has legal duty to regulate elections in the country, to consider the need for possible postponement of the date of the election in Edo state in order to enable security agencies deal decisively with the envisaged terrorists threats. While the police/DSS remain mindful of the inconveniences this request may cause the various political stakeholders, it is our strong resolve that security agencies need not be distracted from ensuring a peaceful and secure Nigeria now and always”he said

Photos from Infinix NOTE 3 launch of 5 minutes fast charge smartphone in Nigeria with Partners JUMIA & MTN

Infinix Mobility is Africa’s leading mid-ranged smartphone brand with the most innovative product portfolio in 2016. The brand unveiled its latest smartphone ‘Infinix NOTE 3’ as the first ever smartphone with the remarkable 5 minutes charge function for users with Jumia and MTN.

They ushered in the new smartphone InfinixNOTE 3’ with a launch event themed #JIMbigthing in partnership with Jumia& MTN at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The smartphone comes with more remarkable features, which will delight all mobile phone lovers in Nigeria. 

Apart from the highlighted 5 Minutes charge for 200 minutes talk time, it also comes with 6inch HD screen, XOS, 4500mAh battery, Finger print recognition, 13MP back camera, 5MP front camera, water-cooling technology to prevent battery overheating. The Fast charge feature is specially tailored to suit the unique needs of the African market, where customers need fully charged phones at all times to connect with family and friends! The NOTE 3 is available on Jumia and customers can enjoy MTN’s 100% data bonus offer with 7GB data bundle for N2,000 or 3GB bundle for N1,000. 

See pictures from the launch event at Civic center with Owen Gee as the compere and appearance from MTN ambassador Praiz.

Photos: Bride and her bridesmaids dressed in all white has got Instagram talking

If you aren't the bride, 'do not wear white!' is one of the 5 wedding No-No's. It is thought that wearing white to a wedding can rub a lot of people the wrong way and could offend the bride.  However, a a lot of people think it is an old-fashioned rule and this new bride is probably one of them. Shaquana, who got married to her beau, Andrew last weekend, let her bridesmaids dress in all white. What do you think? Ladies would you dress your bridesmaids in white? More photos after the cut.

President Muhammadu Buhari Hosts Council of State Meeting | Photos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday summoned the meeting of the Council of State with former President Goodluck Jonathan, interim President Ernest Shonekan and former military Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar in attendance.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that others at the meeting included state governors, the Chief Justice of the Federation, Mohammed Muhmud and former Chief Justices including Lawal Uwais, Dahiru Musdafa, Alfa Belgore and Alooma Muktar.

NAN reliably gathered that the meeting might discuss the confirmation of the acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and appointment of new National Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC).

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who are members of the Council, were not at the meeting when it started at about 11.08AM.i

The first meeting of the council, under the current political dispensation, was held on October 21, 2015.

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PIC.3. FROM LEFT: FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN; FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, JUSTICE LAWAL UWAIS; AND ANOTHER FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, JUSTICE ALPHA BELGORE, EXCHANGE GREETINGS DURING THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16).
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PIC.4. FROM LEFT: FORMER HEAD OF THE INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEF ERNERST SHONEKAN; FORMER HEAD OF STATE, GEN. ABDULSALAMI ABUBARKAR; FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN; FORMER CHIEF JUSTICES OF NIGERIA, JUSTICE LAWAL UWAIS; JUSTICE ALPHA BELGORE; AND JUSTICE IDRIS KUTIGI, DURING THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16). 6809/7/9/2016/ICE/BJO/NAN

PIC.9. FROM RIGHT: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI; VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO; SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION, DAVID BABACHIR LAWAL; CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT, ABBA KYARI; HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION, WINIFRED OYO-ITA; AND NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, BABAGANA MONGUNO, AT THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING ATTENDED BY FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER LEAVING OFFICE IN AUG. 2015, AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16). 6814/7/9/2016/ICE/BJO/NAN

PIC.10. FROM LEFT: FOMER HEAD OF THE INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEF ERNERST SHIONEKAN; FORMER HEAD OF STATE, GEN. ABDULSALAMI ABUBARKAR; FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN; FORMER CHIEF JUSTICES OF NIGERIA, JUSTICE LAWAL UWAIS AND JUSTICE ALPHA BELGORE, DURING THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16). IT WAS THE FIRST COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING ATTENDED BY FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN SINCE HE LEFT OFFICE ON MAY 29, 2015.
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PIC.11. A CROSS-SECTION OF STATE GOVERNORS DURING THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16).
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PIC.12. STATE GOVERNORS PRAYING DURING THE COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (7/9/16).
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Photo Credit: NAN PHOTO

Young Lady Causes Commotion Online After These Pictures Of Her Went Viral (Must See)

This young lady has caused quite a frenzy with her massive hips which some say is not proportional to her body. Trust Nigerian guys to react (both positively and negatively) after these curvy pictures were posted online… See what some online users had to say concerning this…

 

 

Young lady exposes married man who has been begging her for Cex on facebook (photos)

A young lady identified as Sotonye Green, has carried out her threat to expose a married man who has been disturbing her via her Facebook page.
According to Sotonye, the married man who has been trying to have sexual relations with her, called her bluff even after she had threatened to shame him by putting up his pictures and details of their conversation. She shared the post on her page with the following caption:

“Please this is to the wife of this man, he is harassing me with messages even after telling him i would put up our messages here. And now he is threatening me. His wife needs to know this is what he is doing in these hard times.”

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Photos of a Lady with Big Yarnsh has got People Talking on the Street (See)

Can You see it?

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