Nigeria will go into their first group game
against Iran looking to bury the ghosts of
World Cup past by winning their first game
at the football showpiece event for the first
time since France1998 .
Coach Stephen Keshi, in particular will look to make history
as the first Nigerian to captain and coach a Nigerian team
to the World Cup finals by nicking a first win in six attempts
as the Super Eagles look to lay a marker in Group F of the
2014 Fifa World Cup.
Iran will be lead by Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, who is
a proven tactician and has molded a strong defensive unit
with Team Melli.
The Iranian team have been set up to be difficult to beat
and usually use the counter-attacking style of play to
devastating effect.
The 61-year-old Portuguese coach, who has had stints in
England, Spain, the United States, Japan and South Africa,
will be leading Iran into their first World Cup since 2006
and will look to build on their recent progress with a strong
showing against Nigeria and other Group F teams.
Previous meetings:
Nigeria and Iran have clashed only once at full international,
with the Africans coming out tops at the 1998 Carlsberg
International Invitational tournament held in Hong Kong
Ahmed Garba's 50th minute effort was the only goal as
Nigeria defeated Iran at the Hong Kong Stadium ,on their
way to clinching the invitational tournament ahead of Chile
and a selected Hong Kong XI.
Match day squads
Nigeria:
William Okpara, Jero Shakpoke, Ganiyu Ajide, Pascal Karibe
Ojigwe, Kingsley Obiekwu, Uche Okafor, Henry Onwuzuruike,
Gabriel Okolosi, Otiji Amaechi, Emmanuel Ebiede, Garba
Ahmed
Iran:
Ahmadreza Abedsadeh, Mehdi Pashazadeh, Naim Saadavi,
Reza Rezaei-Manesh, Mehrdad Minavand, Afshin
Peyrovani, Farshad Falahatzadeh, Mehdi Mahdavikia,
Hamidreza Estilli, Alireza Mansourian, Ali Asghar Modir
Roustar
Form going into the game:
Nigeria:- D D D L
Iran:- D D D W
Team news:
Nigeria:
Defender Elderson Echiejile, who has been ruled out of the
tournament, has been replaced by Ejike Uzoenyi, while
Kenneth Omeruo, who sat out the loss to United States has
made progress and is expected to start against the
Iranians.
Iran:
Queiroz has the full complement of his squad to chose from
as there are no major injury worries. Veteran skipper Javad
Nekounam will lead from the midfield ably supported by
Dutch-born forward Reza Ghoochannejhad.
What they said:
Mikel (Nigeria)
"We know we're the African champions and people expect
us to do well, to represent the African continent. That's a
bit more extra pressure but it's pressure that we love. We
love to be African champions."
Carlos Queiroz ( Iran)
"This is our 'Mission Impossible' once, twice and three
times, but this is what makes the tournament attractive."
Players to watch:
Nigeria:
Victor Moses:
The Chelsea winger has arguably been Nigeria's stand out
performer in the build up to the World Cup as the Super
Eagles struggled in their preparatory games.
Blessed with pace, the former Crystal Palace player can be
a handful for opposing defenders to deal with. He will be
Nigeria's main attacking threat against Iran as the Super
Eagles look to end their no-win hoodoo.
Vincent Enyeama.
First choice for both club and country, Enyeama goes into
the tournament as the best African player in the French top
division, which will do a lot for his confidence.
A tremendous shot-stopper, he has clearly improved his
ability to deal with crosses which were his Achilles heels.
Brazil 2014 will be his third World Cup appearance and is
among the most experienced member of Coach Stephen
Keshi's squad.
Iran:
Steven Beitashour:
The American-born defender is a late comer into Queiroz
squad, and will be playing his first international tournament
for Team Melli after making his debut last October.
A full back that loves to bomb forward, Beitashour was
drafted at the number 30 pick in the Major League Soccer
draft in 2010 by the San Jose Earthquakes and will hope to
continue his steady rise with a decent showing in his first
World game against Nigeria.
Ashkan Dejagah:
The poster boy of Iranian footballer who had a good season
with Barclays Premier League side, Fulham despite the
London team being relegated.
Dejagah is a combative midfielder who also plays in
advanced midfield positions where he sets himself to be
among the goals for club and country. Queiroz will surely rely
on him to provide the front line with needed support to
trouble Nigeria.
Odd tale:
A survey conducted before the start of the 2014 Fifa World
Cup by Yougov, an online survey firm showed that Iran
alongside Argentina and the United States are the most
hated teams at the tournament.
NIGERIA SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie
Agbim
DEFENDERS: Joseph Yobo, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey
Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe
Ambrose, Kunle Odunlami
MIDFIELDERS: John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez,
Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel, Ejike Uzoenyi
FORWARDS: Peter Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola
Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor
Moses, Uche Nwofor
IRAN SQUAD:
GOALKEEPERS: Daniel Davari, Alireza Haghighi, Rahman
Ahmadi
DEFENDERS: Hossein Mahini, Steven Beitashour, Pejman
Montazeri, JalalHosseini, Amir-Hossein Sadeghi, Ahmad
Alenemeh, Hashem Beikzadeh, Mehrdad Pouladi
MIDFIELDERS: Javad Nekounam, Ghasem Hadadifar,
Bakhtiar Rahmani, Ehsan Hajsafi, Andranik Teymourian, Reza
Haghighi,
STRIKERS: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Reza Ghoochannejhad,
Ashkan Dejagah, Masoud Shojaei, Karim Ansarifard, Khosro
Heydari.
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Blessed Are The Peace Maker: 7 Ways To Avoid Conflict As Much As Possible
NEGATIVITY AND DRAMA ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY. THEY CAN CAUSE STRESS, WHICH IS HARMFUL TO YOU IN MANY WAYS. AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, CUT THESE PEOPLE OUT OF YOUR LIFE. IF THEY ARE SOMEONE YOU CANT DO THAT WITH, LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE ON A JOURNEY TO GET RID OF NEGATIVITY AND DRAMA.
It is always good to know ways to avoid conflict. Conflict is something we sometimes have to have, but there are other times when it is better to avoid it. That is a personal call we each have to make. However, if you are in a situation when you need to do so, these are some ways to avoid conflict that can help you out.
1. BE KIND
Conflict can come in many different areas of our life and there are ways to avoid conflict in each of them. Conflict can be in our jobs, our family relationships or other relationships. Whichever way conflict is coming at you, being kind can help. Kindness can disarm conflict. It can also have many other wonderful results.
2. DONT GET IN THE MIDDLE OF SITUATIONS
Sometimes we get in the middle of other people's situations because we want to help. While the motivation is pure, it isnt the best action. It can draw you right into the middle of a conflict. Then, if you express any opinion on either side, you may have a new conflict to deal with. It is best to just let other people work out their own situations without you.
3. BE A PEACEKEEPER
Another way to avoid conflict is to be a peacekeeper. Be a person that likes peace and strives to have it. Dont be anxious to jump into a conflict. Even if you arent a natural born peacekeeper, you can learn the skill. Ask someone to whom it does come naturally for tips.
4. WALK IT OFF
In other words, when stress is getting to you and the temptation to give in to conflict is there, choose to deal with the stress in another way. It can help to take a walk to get some perspective. Get away from the situation for a bit to cool off. Putting some distance between yourself and the person you may have conflict with is helpful. It can defuse the situation.
5. DONT ENGAGE
Sometimes people try to force you into conflict. If this is the case with you, choose not to engage. This means that you dont give in to their ploys to draw you into conflict. This has a hidden benefit, too. It will more than likely cause them aggravation because they could not get to you, so you win without having any conflict.
6. AVOID TRIGGER PEOPLE
We all have trigger people. Trigger people are those that make us want to have a conflict with them. They do not bring out the best in you. They make you want to go head to head over something. It is best to just avoid the trigger people in your life.
7. CUT NEGATIVITY AND DRAMA OUT OF YOUR LIFE
Negativity and drama are not good for you mentally or physically. They can cause stress, which is harmful to you in many ways. As much as you can, cut these people out of your life. If they are someone you cant do that with, let them know you are on a journey to get rid of negativity and drama. This should let them know to take those things somewhere else.
Northern Monarch Under Probe Over Boko Haram Links
here were strong indications, yesterday, that the
Security services have commenced a high-level investigation of a monarch in northern Nigeria, suspected to have links with the members of Islamist sect Boko Haram, indications have emerged.
The investigation followed the intelligence gathered from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, regarding difficulties being faced by Nigeria in extraditing Aminu-Sadiq Ogwuche, the alleged mastermind of the April 14, 2014, bombing of Nyanya motor-park, near Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, where over 100 lives were lost.
Situation was so embarrassing that the jet, provided by the Nigerian government to convey the suspect from the Sudanese capital, Khatoum, returned after waiting for three days without making a headway in the extradition process, a source told vanguard.
According to information gathered from the traditional ruler's base, Sudan and Abuja, suggested that the focus of the investigation of the monarch had to do with funding and remittances allegedly made with a view to blocking the extradition of Ogwuche.
The sudden uncooperative disposition of the Sudanese government in the matter, Vanguard gathered is not unconnected with the influence which the traditional ruler is known to wield in Sudan, as well as his contacts over the years in that Islamic country.
All efforts by Vanguard to get official confirmation from the National Information Centre, saddled with the co-ordination and dissemination of information regarding the war on terror, proved abortive. Sources in the intelligence community however insisted that a good lead was being followed in the matter concerning the monarch.
It is something that is very discreet that we are doing but I will neither confirm nor deny to you that we are carrying out investigation to substantiate the claims of complicity by the monarch, a highly placed source said.
It was discovered that the main reason for the forceful blocking of the extradition of Ogwuche is to stall any possibility of his return to Nigeria and buckle under intense interrogation and possibly reveal the names of the sponsors of the insurgents, the source said.
President Goodluck Jonathan is ready to go to any length, working with the security agencies, to get to the root of the matter and ensure that Nigerians are spared the terror unleashed by insurgents. Nobody, no matter how highly placed in the society, would be spared and the country is ready to ensure that Ogwuche is brought back to this country to face the consequences of his alleged action, said the security source.
Saturday Vanguard had, yesterday, reported that Sudans refusal to extradite Ogwuche followed the alleged intervention of the monarch. He was said to have moved in to stop the extradition of the suspect using the instrumentality of his alma mater, African International University, in Sudan.
Apart from this, Sudan whose President, Omar al-Bashir, is wanted by the International Criminal Court, ICC, for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, has no bilateral agreement with any country in the world on extradition of criminals.
The monarch, who was said to have used alma mater on several occasions to recommend and secure admission for some Nigerian youths in Sudan, allegedly used his influence to reach out to some old students of the university to frustrate the extradition of Ogwuche possibly to prevent Nigerian security from getting details from the suspect on some of the financiers of Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria.
Ogwuche was declared wanted by the Department of State Services, DSS, after linking him to the deadly blast in Nyanya which claimed over 75 lives.
However, the arraignment in absentia was again allegedly questioned by the Sudanese government which also doubted the genuineness of the allegations against the suspected terrorist, saying that he (Ogwuche) could have been framed. [Vanguard
Security services have commenced a high-level investigation of a monarch in northern Nigeria, suspected to have links with the members of Islamist sect Boko Haram, indications have emerged.
The investigation followed the intelligence gathered from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, regarding difficulties being faced by Nigeria in extraditing Aminu-Sadiq Ogwuche, the alleged mastermind of the April 14, 2014, bombing of Nyanya motor-park, near Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, where over 100 lives were lost.
Situation was so embarrassing that the jet, provided by the Nigerian government to convey the suspect from the Sudanese capital, Khatoum, returned after waiting for three days without making a headway in the extradition process, a source told vanguard.
According to information gathered from the traditional ruler's base, Sudan and Abuja, suggested that the focus of the investigation of the monarch had to do with funding and remittances allegedly made with a view to blocking the extradition of Ogwuche.
The sudden uncooperative disposition of the Sudanese government in the matter, Vanguard gathered is not unconnected with the influence which the traditional ruler is known to wield in Sudan, as well as his contacts over the years in that Islamic country.
All efforts by Vanguard to get official confirmation from the National Information Centre, saddled with the co-ordination and dissemination of information regarding the war on terror, proved abortive. Sources in the intelligence community however insisted that a good lead was being followed in the matter concerning the monarch.
It is something that is very discreet that we are doing but I will neither confirm nor deny to you that we are carrying out investigation to substantiate the claims of complicity by the monarch, a highly placed source said.
It was discovered that the main reason for the forceful blocking of the extradition of Ogwuche is to stall any possibility of his return to Nigeria and buckle under intense interrogation and possibly reveal the names of the sponsors of the insurgents, the source said.
President Goodluck Jonathan is ready to go to any length, working with the security agencies, to get to the root of the matter and ensure that Nigerians are spared the terror unleashed by insurgents. Nobody, no matter how highly placed in the society, would be spared and the country is ready to ensure that Ogwuche is brought back to this country to face the consequences of his alleged action, said the security source.
Saturday Vanguard had, yesterday, reported that Sudans refusal to extradite Ogwuche followed the alleged intervention of the monarch. He was said to have moved in to stop the extradition of the suspect using the instrumentality of his alma mater, African International University, in Sudan.
Apart from this, Sudan whose President, Omar al-Bashir, is wanted by the International Criminal Court, ICC, for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, has no bilateral agreement with any country in the world on extradition of criminals.
The monarch, who was said to have used alma mater on several occasions to recommend and secure admission for some Nigerian youths in Sudan, allegedly used his influence to reach out to some old students of the university to frustrate the extradition of Ogwuche possibly to prevent Nigerian security from getting details from the suspect on some of the financiers of Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria.
Ogwuche was declared wanted by the Department of State Services, DSS, after linking him to the deadly blast in Nyanya which claimed over 75 lives.
However, the arraignment in absentia was again allegedly questioned by the Sudanese government which also doubted the genuineness of the allegations against the suspected terrorist, saying that he (Ogwuche) could have been framed. [Vanguard
Ivory Coast Coach Sabri Lamouchi Hails Game Dider Drogba
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi hailed the impact of Didier Drogba after his team's come-from-behind 2-1 win over Japan.
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Drogba injured his thigh in training on Thursday and started on the bench in Ivory Coast's FIFA World Cup opener on Saturday, with Lamouchi selecting Wilfried Bony up front in Recife.
Without Drogba, who had scored seven goals in his past nine appearances for his country, Lamouchi's side appeared to lack ideas in attack as they chased Japan, who took the lead in the 16th minute at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco through Keisuke Honda.
Lamouchi brought Drogba on in the 62nd minute and although the 36-year-old did not create or score either of Ivory Coast's goals, the French coach claimed the bustling striker made a big difference.
"We didn't start the game very well by conceding through a lapse in concentration," Lamouchi said.
"After that, we got into a lot of good positions. For us it was really important to start well this tournament. To have a player like Didier Drogba in your squad, as a starter or a sub, changes a game."
Within a minute of coming off the bench, Drogba almost set up a goal with a clever back-heel in the area, which Gervinho could not capitalise on.
Soon after, Bony equalised with a header from Serge Aurier and when the right-back crossed for Gervinho two minutes later, Ivory Coast were in front.
Drogba could have stretched his team's lead even further late in the match as his powerful free-kick was parried away by Eiji Kawashima and a shot from the edge of the box was deflected just the wrong side of the post.
But despite that, Ivory Coast held on to win their opening game at a World Cup for the first time.
At the previous two World Cups finals, the Ivory Coast failed to get out of their group after missing out on victory in their first match, although Lamouchi underlined that winning the opening game was not a guarantee of reaching the round of 16.
"The players are very happy with the victory but we are not yet qualified," he said.
Ivory Coast face Group C leaders Colombia on Thursday in Brasilia.
SisQó Debuts New Music at Summerstage Concert in Brookly NY
Brooklyn locals and NYC music lovers gathered to Betsy Head Park in Brownsville Wednesday night to watch R&B artist SisQó perform his greatest hits. The former Dru Hill member who recently performed in Australia, had fans signing his lyrics verbatim as he delivered an energetic live show in the Brownsville neighborhood. Sisqo opened the concert with a fast-paced new record called “A List”. The “Thong Song” singer revealed that he is currently working on an album titled The Last Dragon. Sisqo’s final studio album is scheduled to release this summer.
Memorable moments of the show include SisQó performing “Unleash the Dragon”. The platinum blonde crooner sang while moving in unison with his back-up dancers, proving that he didn’t lose his touch. SisQó was at the top of his game in the early 2000’s, having two of his singles reach top three of the Billboard Hot 100.
Towards the middle of the show, SisQó scanned the crowd and said “I’m gonna slow it down for all the people that know me from my R&B days”. Suddenly the DJ drops “Incomplete”, a smooth sounding record from SisQó’s first album. After SisQó performed some of his solo hits, he channeled his career beginnings by performing Dru Hill records. SisQó was once the lead vocalist of that particular 90’s R&B group.
Songs such as “Tell Me” and “Sleeping in My Bed” had concert- goers two-stepping and snapping in the park. The concert came to a close around sunset. SisQó’s final performance of the night was the “Thong Song”, which happens to be his most famous record. Summerstage’s next Brooklyn show will be the Salute to Hip Hop, taking place June 18th at Herbert Von King Park.
Memorable moments of the show include SisQó performing “Unleash the Dragon”. The platinum blonde crooner sang while moving in unison with his back-up dancers, proving that he didn’t lose his touch. SisQó was at the top of his game in the early 2000’s, having two of his singles reach top three of the Billboard Hot 100.
Towards the middle of the show, SisQó scanned the crowd and said “I’m gonna slow it down for all the people that know me from my R&B days”. Suddenly the DJ drops “Incomplete”, a smooth sounding record from SisQó’s first album. After SisQó performed some of his solo hits, he channeled his career beginnings by performing Dru Hill records. SisQó was once the lead vocalist of that particular 90’s R&B group.
Songs such as “Tell Me” and “Sleeping in My Bed” had concert- goers two-stepping and snapping in the park. The concert came to a close around sunset. SisQó’s final performance of the night was the “Thong Song”, which happens to be his most famous record. Summerstage’s next Brooklyn show will be the Salute to Hip Hop, taking place June 18th at Herbert Von King Park.
Sunday 8 June 2014
Riot trails announcement of Sanusi Lamido as new Emir of Kano
Rioting occurred on Sunday around the palace of the Emir of Kano as the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was announced the new Emir of Kano.
The rioting started at the Kofar Kudu area, near the Emir’s palace, shortly after the Kano State Government announced Sanusi as the successor to late Alhaji Ado Bayero.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who witnessed the rioting reports that soon after the announcement of Sanisu, residents of the neighbouring streets trooped out to the palace area in opposition to the choice.The angry mob set tyres on fire and mounted road blocks as they shouted, “Ba muso, ba muso’’, meaning, “we don’t want, we don’t want’’ in apparent reference to the choice of Sanusi by the state government.
The mob threw stones at passing vehicles, a situation which was brought under control with the quick arrival of a detachment of policemen, civil defence personnel and the state Hisbah. (NAN)
Tuesday 3 June 2014
Weird: Bauchi Prostitute Cry Out Over Low Patronage
COMMERCIAL S3X WORKERS IN BAUCHI STATE, NORTHERN NIGERIA HAVE CRIED OUT OVER LOW PATRONAGE FROM THEIR CLIENTS.
Vanguard reports that prostitutes in the northern state blamed the decline in patronage on insecurity in neighbouring states of Plateau, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.
It was also gathered that most of the owners of hot spots and brothels around some major streets within the metropolis have also complained about low patronage from clients who usually engage the services of the s*x workers.
Some of the most affected spots are Ogbonna Hotel, Focus Brothel, Time out by junction, Peoples Club and Benco Hotels.
Commenting on the situation, two s*x workers at Bayan Gari, a suburb in Bauchi metropolis, said the recent bomb explosions in Jos caused most of their rich clients not to be coming to the state again.
It could be recalled that some Nigerian s*x workers had demanded for legal recognition of their trade as a job during the celebration of 14th International s*x Workers Rights Day in March.
Some of the prostitutes told journalists that the time had come for the Nigerian government to grant them their due recognition and further recognise that as human beings trying to keep body and soul going, the profession should be considered legitimate enough to put a stop to its discrimination and stigmatisation.
Though many of prostitutes did not realise that such day was set aside for them until they were told, they also called on rights activists to assist them gain the desired recognition.
See, many people, including you, do not see us as human beings. In your mind, we are a condemned set of Nigerians who sell their bodies so cheaply, but that thought is not right, Jane, a lady from eastern Nigeria who operates at a brothel close to the railwayline in Agege, told newsmen.
Vanguard reports that prostitutes in the northern state blamed the decline in patronage on insecurity in neighbouring states of Plateau, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.
It was also gathered that most of the owners of hot spots and brothels around some major streets within the metropolis have also complained about low patronage from clients who usually engage the services of the s*x workers.
Some of the most affected spots are Ogbonna Hotel, Focus Brothel, Time out by junction, Peoples Club and Benco Hotels.
Commenting on the situation, two s*x workers at Bayan Gari, a suburb in Bauchi metropolis, said the recent bomb explosions in Jos caused most of their rich clients not to be coming to the state again.
It could be recalled that some Nigerian s*x workers had demanded for legal recognition of their trade as a job during the celebration of 14th International s*x Workers Rights Day in March.
Some of the prostitutes told journalists that the time had come for the Nigerian government to grant them their due recognition and further recognise that as human beings trying to keep body and soul going, the profession should be considered legitimate enough to put a stop to its discrimination and stigmatisation.
Though many of prostitutes did not realise that such day was set aside for them until they were told, they also called on rights activists to assist them gain the desired recognition.
See, many people, including you, do not see us as human beings. In your mind, we are a condemned set of Nigerians who sell their bodies so cheaply, but that thought is not right, Jane, a lady from eastern Nigeria who operates at a brothel close to the railwayline in Agege, told newsmen.
25 -Year-Old Tenant Beats 60-Year Old LandLord To Coma In Lagos
A man in Lagos has been arrested by the police after reports that he beat his landlord into a coma.
25-year-old Olayinka Ogunshola is said to have beaten his 60-year-old landlord, Salau Salako so badly that the latter was rendered unconscious.
Ogunshola is facing charges of assault and attempted murder before a Magistrate court sitting in the Ojokoro area of the state.
The accused was said to have committed the offence at about 8.45pm on May 31 in the Ijaye area of the state.
The prosecutor, Inspector Lugard Ahonle said:
Ogunshola had an argument with his landlord, one Mr Salau Salako, over house rent during which he beat him into coma.
Ahonle further added that the victim was receiving treatment at the Orile Agege General Hospital.
The case was adjourned to July 8 for mention.
Popular Businessman Sends Assassins To Kill Partner For Snatching His Wife
The police in Lagos have arrested 3 men in the Ikeja area of the state after they were alleged to be assassins.
The suspects were reportedly on a mission to assassinate a popular businessman,Victor Adelakun aka Ade Lexus and had been sent by his business partner, Adebayo Orekoya aka Bobby Ibadan.
The gang was apprehended at a night club on Allen Avenue where they were allegedly lying in wait for Adelakun who had, according to them, become a target for snatching Orekoya's wife.
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It had also been reported that the gang was given an advance payment of N140,000 to do the job. The sum of N100,000 as well as the victims photograph had been recovered from the gang during their arrest.
At the parade on Tuesday, the gang leader, 27-year-old Ibrahim, claimed that they were only asked to kidnap Ade Lexus, and were promised N300,000.
He said, We went to the night club simply to enjoy ourselves. We were given N140,000 as part payment to kidnap the man. Orekoya told us that Ade Lexus snatched his wife, and that he was also after his life. He then sent us to kidnap him (Ade Lexus), and promised to pay us N300,000 after doing the job.
I have a wife and three children. I have not killed anyone before in my life. I used to work as a welder before I met Orekoya.
Another member of the gang, 25-year-old Olanrewaju, also claimed that they had come to Lagos to kidnap their victim.
However, our correspondent learnt that Ibrahim, who hails from Ikorodu in Lagos, mobilised other gang members from Abeokuta, Ogun State to carry out the assassination.
The police insisted that they had laid in ambush for their victim at the night club, and were waiting for him to come out before he would be killed. It was further gathered that Ibrahim had earlier gone for many assassination jobs.
According to police report, the gang, who are of different addresses in Ibadan, Oyo State, were arrested after a tip-off, but their driver, simply identified as Samuel, escaped.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, said investigation was still ongoing, and Orekoya would soon be arrested.
The gang was sent to assassinate. They came to Allen Avenue to meet their victim, and we got the information and arrested them. They have confessed that they were given N100,000 as a mobilisation fee by one Orekoya Adebayo aka Bobby. Their sender has not been arrested, but we will get him, Manko said.
Monday 2 June 2014
Music Producer Sossick Involved In Auto Car Accident
It is being reported that music producer Sossick has been involved in a auto car accident. According t0 sources the accident occurred in Victoria Island, Lagos last Friday May 30th, 2014 as he returning from visiting someone in Lekki.
There aren’t too much details surrounding the accident but our sources say that he was rushed to General Hospital, Lagos, and then transferred to Macil Hospital, Gbagado, Lagos (A private hospital). He apparently broke his leg and fractured 3 ribs, but is being treated as we speak.
We wish him a speedy recovery.
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Kabiru Sokoto - I'm Ready To Expose All Boko Harram Sponsors
Nobody loves to suffer alone and especially when you are not the only one guilty of the offence you are being punished for. That is the dilemma of one of Boko Haram's kingpin, Kabiru Sokoto, who is in prison.
According to reports, Kabiru Sokoto has said he is ready to name the sponsors of the extremist terrorist group, Boko Haram. A top security officers at Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where he is serving a life sentence, revealed to Nigerian Pilot.
> The prison official said, "Kabiru Sokoto has been saying aloud and telling anyone who cares to listen in prison that he is ready to name the sponsors of Boko Haram. He also wants the government [of President Jonathan] to consider his plea for pardon."
Kabiru Sokoto who stated this in a letter written by his lawyer, Sheriff Okoh to President Goodluck Jonathan added that he was wrongly convicted appealing to the President to grant him pardon, claiming that he was innocent of the offences for which he was convicted.
THE LETTER READS IN PART:
"Your Excellency Sir, an innocent man was convicted by the court on the date aforementioned. It is for this singular reason that we are applying to you for Presidential pardon in the circumstance pursuant to your exclusive legitimate constitutional powers as enshrined in your golden conscience and under Section 175(a) and (b) of the Constitution.
"Your Excellency sir, we are applying for respite and pardon for the convicted felon Kabiru Umar (alias Kabiru Sokoto) because we have absolute faith in your compassion and highest sense of fairness, equity and justice first as a God-fearing man and next, as the leader of the most compassionate nation on earth.
"Your Excellency, we vow to reach out beyond the imagination and work with you in resolving the Boko Haram imbroglio, with the firm belief that no quarrel of brotherhood is eternal. We shall undertake this national task for the pleasure of God Almighty, believing in His divine will for our peaceful, united, symbiotic and mutual coexistence as brothers and sisters under a fair and just leader."
Stay tuned Nigerians, the revelations are coming...
According to reports, Kabiru Sokoto has said he is ready to name the sponsors of the extremist terrorist group, Boko Haram. A top security officers at Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where he is serving a life sentence, revealed to Nigerian Pilot.
> The prison official said, "Kabiru Sokoto has been saying aloud and telling anyone who cares to listen in prison that he is ready to name the sponsors of Boko Haram. He also wants the government [of President Jonathan] to consider his plea for pardon."
Kabiru Sokoto who stated this in a letter written by his lawyer, Sheriff Okoh to President Goodluck Jonathan added that he was wrongly convicted appealing to the President to grant him pardon, claiming that he was innocent of the offences for which he was convicted.
THE LETTER READS IN PART:
"Your Excellency Sir, an innocent man was convicted by the court on the date aforementioned. It is for this singular reason that we are applying to you for Presidential pardon in the circumstance pursuant to your exclusive legitimate constitutional powers as enshrined in your golden conscience and under Section 175(a) and (b) of the Constitution.
"Your Excellency sir, we are applying for respite and pardon for the convicted felon Kabiru Umar (alias Kabiru Sokoto) because we have absolute faith in your compassion and highest sense of fairness, equity and justice first as a God-fearing man and next, as the leader of the most compassionate nation on earth.
"Your Excellency, we vow to reach out beyond the imagination and work with you in resolving the Boko Haram imbroglio, with the firm belief that no quarrel of brotherhood is eternal. We shall undertake this national task for the pleasure of God Almighty, believing in His divine will for our peaceful, united, symbiotic and mutual coexistence as brothers and sisters under a fair and just leader."
Stay tuned Nigerians, the revelations are coming...
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UKWU CROONER TIMAYA WAS A GUEST AT TOOLZ SHOWTHE JUICE AND HE TALKED ABOUT HOW HIS MUSIC HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS.
He said that he is aware that his music has changed from the Godly note to more superficial and he said that everytime he asks God for forgiveness.
He said his music is influenced by what people want as the new generation are making the music lane hard.
He also revealed that he was Eedris Abdulkareem's back up singer for three years and also went into depth and explained about his collaboration with Patoranking.
He said that he is aware that his music has changed from the Godly note to more superficial and he said that everytime he asks God for forgiveness.
He said his music is influenced by what people want as the new generation are making the music lane hard.
He also revealed that he was Eedris Abdulkareem's back up singer for three years and also went into depth and explained about his collaboration with Patoranking.
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