Eagles can shock Argentina like Cameroon – Elaho

 

Super Eagles celebrating 2013 AFCON victory

Algiers ’90 Africa Cup of Nations silver medallist Friday Elaho is confident that Nigeria can shock powerhouse Argentina in their 2014 World Cup clash.

Nigeria are drawn in Group F alongside Argentina, debuntants Bosnia-Herzegovina and  Iran.  Brazil 2014 will make it   the fourth time Nigeria and Argentina will be  grouped  together  at  World Cup. They were in the same group at USA ’94, Korea/Japan 2002 and South Africa 2010 finals, and the South Americans  won  the three encounters.

Bale’s mother hails Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been key to Gareth Bale’s success following his record £86m move to Real Madrid, according to the Welshman’s mother.

ASUU to call off strike next week

 

ASUU president, Fagge

Respite has come for students in federal universities as the Academic Staff Union of University has given indication that it would suspend its five-month ongoing strike by next week.

The parties had on Wednesday, signed a document to seal an agreement, giving the hope that the strike may be called off within one week .

Madiba’s six names

 

Mandela

Rolihlahla

At birth he was given the name Rolihlahla Mandela by his father, Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Henry, according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. In Xhosa, one of the official languages of South Africa, “Rolihlahla” means “pulling the branch of a tree.” More commonly, it’s said to mean “troublemaker.”

Boko Haram threatens to bomb UNIMAID, others

 

Boko Haram members

Fear has gripped the residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, as the dreaded Boko Haram Islamic Sect has again threatened to attack selected areas of the city.

It was gathered that the Boko Haram Sect singled out the University of Maiduguri as the next target of its planned attacks on the city.

Chinese firms sign $733m cement deal in Nigeria, Myanmar

 

Two Chinese firms, Sinoma and CITIC Heavy Industries, have agreed deals totalling $733m to produce cement in Nigeria and Myanmar, respectively, as they expand in emerging markets overseas.

Reuters reported that Sinoma International Engineering Company Limited, a unit of China National Materials Company Limited, signed a $536m contract with Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc, Sinoma and National Materials said in separate statements on Thursday.

Five things Mandela did for women

 

Nelson Mandela

He was loved and admired all over the world for helping to end apartheid and heal the scars of a divided nation.

But in his fight for total freedom, the liberation leader also devoted himself to another cause — the empowerment of women.

Here are five things Nelson Mandela did to advance female equality in his quest for justice.

Gomaa set to retire

Football | Egypt

Al Ahly veteran defender Wael Gomaa has hinted that he will retire after the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco.
Gomaa will lead Al Ahly in their first match Saturday against Guangzhou Evergrande of China at the Agdir stadium.

Falconets urged to thump Tunisia

Football | Nigeria

Nasarawa Amazons coach, Obi Ogbala has charged the Falconets to go for comprehensive victory against their Tunisian opponents in Saturday's second round first leg fixture of the 2014 Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup qualifying match at the Abuja National Stadium.
The Nigerian campaigners were ruthless against West African foes, Sierra Leone hitting the side 16-0 on aggregate in the first round while Tunisia humbled North African neighbours, Morocco 8-1 on aggregate to pave the way for the weekend clash.

Duo out for Devils against Guangzhou

Football | Egypt

Al Ahly have announced the absence of their defender Sherif Abdul Fadil for their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup due to injury.

PHOTO: Wizkid With Gorgeous Santa!

 A popular singer Wizkid and  a gorgeous TV diva Eku Edewor seem to be ready for Christmas as they appear in a backstage photo from the Pepsi Top Ten Chart Show photoshoot.

Check out the cool pictures below.
  

Wyclef Jean And Bovi Set To Host Harp Rhythm Unplugged

 

Probably one of the biggest musical concerts of the year, Harp Rhythm unplugged is set for December 15th.

SEE How This Nollywood Actress Put Smiles On The Faces Of Five Students

 Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has decided to put smiles on the faces of some students in this season of love.

She visited her alma mater, First Foundation College, Ajeromi Ifelodun, Ajegunle where she decided to pay the school fees of five students who are usually the last to pay their fess.

Most Beautiful Girl In Eko, Others For Ikeja City Awards

 The 8th edition of Ikeja City Awards will take place on Sunday 15 December with both Miss Capital City Nigeria and Most Beautiful Girl in Eko Queens as guests of honour.

The entourage of the two queens will be led by Mr. Scherey Momoh, CEO, Ereon Pageantry and Say Publishing Company at De Hall Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Speaking on the event, Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, the awards’ executive director, said this year’s awards with the theme“Taxation: Effects on Individuals and Organisations”, has been planned to be different from previous editions.

World Cup: Mikel wary of Iran, Bosnia

 

Mikel Obi

Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has warned that World Cup new team, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Iran, rather than Argentina, could be the tough teams of Group F at the tournament in Brazil next year.

Nigeria are facing the South Americans for the fourth time at this level and have never picked a point against them in the competition. But Bosnia-Herzegovina will also be facing the Eagles for the first time.

NNS Thunder to return from Australia Dec 18 -Navy

 

The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Thunder, is to return to Lagos on Dec. 18, after successfully taking part in a multinational exercise in Australia, a statement said.

The statement was issued on Friday in Abuja, signed by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Kabir Aliyu.

Chukwumerije battles for Olympic points in Grand Prix

Chika Chukwumerije

Beijing Olympics medallist, Chika Chukwumerije, will on Friday tackle Uzbekstan’s Jasur Baykuziyev in the first round of the men’s +80kg at the inaugural World Taekwondo Federation Grand Prix in Manchester,.

Chukwumerije is making a return to the mat after his last outing at the last World Championships in Mexico and he will be up against the Uzbek, who is a silver medallist at the 2012 Asian Championships.

South Africa bars media from Mandela burial site

 

Nelson Mandela

The arrival of an army of reporters, photographers and television crews for Nelson Mandela’s funeral on Sunday has created a security nightmare for South African authorities.

Police and soldiers have sealed the centre of the anti-apartheid hero’s ancestral village of Qunu, lying in rolling hills 700 km south of Johannesburg, and banished media to a field on top of a hill a kilometre from the cemetery.

Music stars plan concert for Mandela

As the world prepares to bid the departed Nelson Mandela farewell on Sunday, some Nigerian music artistes have concluded plans, in partnership with  EbonyLife TV and other entertainment outfits in the country, to host a rare concert  in celebration of the extraordinary life and times of the icon and former President of South Africa.

Pellegrini admits blunder but not feeling guilty

Football | Barclays Premier League

 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said he made a mistake by not realising his team were one goal away from topping their Champions League group, but does not feel guilty about his mathematical blunder.
City came from two goals down to beat European champions Bayern Munich 3-2 but finished second in Group D behind the German team.

Van Persie ruled out for a month

Football | Barclays Premier League

Robin van Persie will play no part in Manchester United's busy holiday programme after being ruled out for a month with a thigh injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.
"Robin Van Persie is out for a month. He picked up a thigh strain in taking a corner kick which led to the goal (against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday)," Moyes told a news conference ahead of Sunday's game at Aston Villa.

Barca sponsor logo to go inside jerseys

Football | Spain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barcelona have signed a sponsorship deal with American semiconductor chip maker Intel, whose lmay never be seen despite being on the Spanish league champion's jerseys. Barcelona said the four-year deal - worth a reported €25 million - will see 'Intel Inside' placed on the inside front of the team's jersey, which means it may be seen only when a player lifts his shirt over his head in celebration.

'Match-fixing' quartet appear in court

Football | England

Four men appeared in court in Birmingham, central England, on Friday following an investigation into match-fixing in English non-league football.
Footballers Michael Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun, both 22, and alleged co-conspirators Chann Sankaran, 33, and Krishna Sanjey Ganeshan, 43, are accused of trying to defraud bookmakers.
The quartet appeared at Birmingham Crown Court for a brief preliminary hearing.

Pair arrested over anti-semitic tweets

Football | Barclays Premier League

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of making anti-Semitic slurs against Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on Twitter, British police revealed on Friday.
The pair allegedly made the comments following West Ham United's 3-0 victory at Tottenham, who have historic links with the Jewish community, in October.