I dream of playing at Chelsea under Mourinho — Namo

 

Namo

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Nasarawa United striker, Victor Namo, emerged as the highest goal scorer in the Nigeria Premier League last season, he tells KAZEEM BUSARI what he expects as the 2014 African Nations Championship approaches

 How would you rate the last season for yourself?

The season was great for me. I have many reasons to thank God even though we didn’t finish in an enviable position. It was fun for many of us and we learnt vital lessons about what not to do in the coming season.

My wife is not a celebrity at home — Dennis Inyang

The Inyangs

Aity Inyang is a multiple award-winning gospel artiste. She is married to Dennis, a pastor and General Overseer of the Sure Word Assembly, Lagos. They share the story of their 23-year-old union

What was the initial attraction between you?

Dennis: We met in school in 1982. I was the director of programmes for the Christian Union and she got saved during a programme I organised.  The first time I set my eyes on her, she was giving the testimony of her salvation on stage. She struck me as a nice girl and I decided that I would love to know her more. I told my friend and we went to her room. I knew someone living in her room.  When I got to meet her, I liked her and felt we could get along as friends.

I’m not attracted to Nigerian men — Chioma Toplis

 

Chioma Toplis

Background

My name is Chioma Toplis, an actress. I am from a family of seven in Umuahia, Abia State.  I am the fourth child. I am married with three children. My husband is from England and my family is based in the United Kingdom. I came into Nollywood in 2004.

Why I never released a song for Dagrin — Kingsley Elikpo

DJ Zeez

Talented crooner, Kingsley Elikpo, a.k.a DJ Zeez, was off the music airwaves for a while. Now back, he reveals his next plans in this interview

You have been missing in action…

I have been quiet musically because I have been working in order to come out with something really good. I dropped some singles and some songs picked up as expected while some didn’t. The most important thing is to be consistent.

ASUU strike, a rebellion — Jonathan

 

President Goodluck Jonathan says the strike embarked upon by the  Academic Staff Union of Universities since July 1, 2013 over the non-implementation of 2009 agreement with the Federal Government is no longer a trade dispute but a subversive action.

Jonathan said this at the Peoples Democratic Party state caucus meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa. The meeting, presided over by the party chairman in the state, Col. Samuel Inokoba (retd), started late on Friday and ended on Saturday.

Moses targets 20-goal mark with Liverpool

Football | Nigeria

 Nigeria international, Victor Moses has set himself a 20-goal target this season with English giants, Liverpool.
The 22-year-old has scored just once for Liverpool since completing a summer loan move from Chelsea on deadline day in the transfer window.
But the former Crystal Palace man is hopeful he can start getting among the goals for Brendan Rodgers’ team.

Ghana ponder Boateng switch

Football | Ghana

 The idea that Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng should be deployed further afield is gaining grounds.
Schalke coach Jens Keller - after recently blasting Ghana for the Prince’s poor performance for the club after the international break - believes the Ghanaian could lead the attack for the German club.
Keller says he is amenable to the idea of playing Boateng upfront.

Bale hits hat-trick in Madrid romp

Football | Spain

Gareth Bale struck his first Real Madrid hat-trick and set up another goal in a thumping 4-0 La Liga victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
With the injured Cristiano Ronaldo still absent, the Welshman knocked home two rebounds and slid in the third for a perfect treble at the Bernabeu having also set up their second goal with a cross for Karim Benzema to head home.

Ramsey thanks Cardiff fans

Football | Barclays Premier League

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey praised Cardiff City's supporters after they applauded the Welshman for not celebrating as he scored two goals in the 3-0 win over the Bluebirds on Saturday.
The midfielder, who left boyhood club Cardiff for north London in 2008 for five million pounds ($8.19 million), scored in each half as Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The 22-year-old did not celebrate his first effort - a glancing header in the 29th minute - and in return the home fans showed their appreciation to their former player.

Arsenal go seven clear, Everton cruise

Football | Barclays Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey indulged his new scoring habit with two goals in a 3-0 win at his old club Cardiff City as the visitors opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Welshman Ramsey, who spent eight years with the Bluebirds until his move to north London in 2008, notched his 12th and 13th strikes of the season in all competitions and was applauded by the home fans in Arsenal's 10th league win of the campaign.