Sunday 24 November 2013

Stepping out with my wife shields me — Sammie Okposo



The Okposos
Award-winning gospel crooner, Sammie Okposo, and his wife, Ozioma, relive the strengths of their four-year-old union
How long have you been married?
Sammie: This our fourth year and it has been interesting.
How did you both meet?
Sammie: I met my wife at a concert in London when I went to for a music ministration at KICC.  After the event, people brought their CDs for me to sign. To make it fast because it was a long queue, I only looked up briefly to say ‘thank you’ after I signed each CD. But there was this particular hand that brought a CD, the hand looked too good to be true and before I signed, I looked up to see the owner of the hand. She was with her elder sister who invited her for the programme. My wife used to attend Winners Chapel and was just a guest at the concert.  I said, ‘hello’ but because there were people waiting on the queue, I could not say more. 

Jonathan returns today, says alcohol not cause of illness


President Goodluck Jonathan
The Presidency has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan will return to Nigeria on Sunday evening (today) from London, where he attended the 15th meeting of the Honorary International Investors Council.

Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, who announced the President’s return via a statement, also disclosed that Jonathan’s illness while in London was due to severe abdominal pains.
 He added that doctors who examined and treated the President  certified him fully fit to return home and continue his official duties.

I’m single, but not searching — Peggy Ovire


Peggy Ovire
Background
My name is Peggy Ovire. I am from Delta State.  Growing up was fantastic and fun. I grew up in a family that loves me. My father has always been there for me and I have a stepsister who is like a mother to me. My mother is late.  I am the last child in a family of six and I run a fashion business. I am also an actress and a model.
Education
I studied banking and finance at the Ambrose Ali University. When I finished school, I decided that working in a bank was not what I wanted to do.

What hope for Africa at 2014 World Cup?


Italy’s Mario Balotelli (centre) with Nigeria’s Ogenyi Onazi (right) and Azubuike Egwuekwe during their friendly match in London…on November 18.
As the world waits for the 2014 World Cup draw in December, KAZEEM BUSARI looks at the chances of African teams at the tournament
The emergence of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Cameroon and Ghana as Africa’s representatives at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil did not come to many as a surprise. Save for Cameroon, who are ranked tenth by FIFA among African teams, the other four are occupy the top four spots on the continent. Besides, the five teams are making to the football fiesta together just four years after representing the continent at South Africa 2010.

I was a studio rat — Sean Tizzle

Sean Tizzle
He is popularly called Sean Tizzle but his real name is Morinhafen Oluwaseun. He rose from oblivion into commercial success with his hit track, Shole. In this interview, the award-winning act talks about his career and other issues
Who is Sean Tizzle?
My real name is Morinhafen Oluwaseun. I am from Ilaje, Ondo State. I was born into a family of five and I enjoyed being the last child before another child joined me. I was born in Ikeja, Lagos in 1989, but my family relocated to Ikorodu. Growing up was fun but we had a lot of restrictions because our parents were strict disciplinarians. They are very good Christians too. I attended the Command Secondary School, Ibadan, and I was in a boarding house.  I studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan.

Indigenous firms seek role in N457bn power investment

 
A power transmission infrastructure
Indigenous steel fabricating companies are seeking to play a major role in the N457bn power transmission infrastructure investment planned by the Federal Government.
With huge transactions underway for the transformation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, which is the only PHCN successor company, still owned by the Federal Government, indigenous fabricating yards say they are in the best position to handle the construction of towers required to equip the TCN with adequate transmission capacity.

If you don’t enjoy your career, change it — Deborah Odutayo

Deborah Odutayo
She is the President, Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria. She is also the Executive Director of Royal Roots Communication Network Ltd. Deborah Odutayo bares her mind on sundry issues in this interview
What is your background?
I am Deborah Odutayo and an experienced television producer. I am a graduate of Mass Communication and also earned a certificate in TV production and another in marketing. I have attended several TV and media workshops, courses all over the world which has helped me to broaden my scope in my chosen field.

ASUU ends meeting, to brief FG on outcome

 
National President, ASUU, Nasir Issa-Faggae
Academic Staff Union of Universities has maintained sealed lips on the outcome of its National Executive  Committee meeting held at the Bayero University, Kano, between Thursday and Friday.
The meeting had raised hopes of parents of undergraduates that the lingering strike of lecturers of public universities would be suspended.

Ronaldo not 'obsessed' with Ballon d'Or


Football | Spain



















Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d'Or for a second time in January despite a series of scintillating performances that have made him the strong favourite to win the award.
Ronaldo scored his fifth hat-trick of the season for club and country against Sweden in midweek to ensure Portugal will travel to next year's World Cup in Brazil and take his tally for the campaign to 31 goals in just 21 appearances.

Enyeama maintains good form


Football | Super Eagles



















The 31-year old Nigerian shot stopper who last conceded in the league on September 15 was in imperious form yet again as he helped his side claim all three points that consolidated their place in the upper rungs of the table.
The former Enyimba goalkeeper was called to duty three times by Tolouse’s attackers and came out with top marks to help his side to an important win that means Lille continue to stay in second place, with 30 points from 14 matches.

Kim curbs United surge, City win


Football | Barclays Premier League



















South Korean midfielder Kim Bo-kyung's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser earned Cardiff City a 2-2 draw that prevented Manchester United from climbing into the Premier League's top four on Sunday.
United, who had seen Wayne Rooney controversially escape a red card, were on course for the Champions League places until Kim stole in to head home a Peter Whittingham free-kick in the 91st minute.
Surprise 3-2 victors over Manchester City earlier in the season, Cardiff inched three points clear of the bottom three thanks to Kim's goal, while United were left in sixth place, seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

Tottenham should be ashamed - AVB


Football | Barclays Premier League



















Tottenham Hotspur's players should be "ashamed" according to manager Andre Villas-Boas after his faltering side were pummelled 6-0 at Manchester City on Sunday.
The north Londoners had only conceded six goals in their previous 11 Premier League matches this season but capitulated after going behind after 15 seconds.
Two goals from Sergio Aguero and two for Jesus Navas, as well as one for Alvaro Negredo and Sandro's own goal, made it a miserable afternoon for Portuguese Villas-Boas in his 50th Premier League game in charge of Spurs.

Nine injured after fan trouble


Football | France



















Nine people were injured when St Etienne fans threw seats at the local supporters at Nice's Allianz Arena Stadium on Sunday, the French interior and sports ministries said.
An hour before the kickoff of the Ligue 1 game between Nice and Les Verts, the away fans dismantled their seats and threw them towards the opposition supporters.
Stadium stewards unsuccessfully tried to calm them down, with police then moving into the stands to remove the St Etienne fans, who numbered about one hundred.