Sunday Oliseh


Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born September 14, 1974 in Abavo, Delta State) is a former Nigerian footballer, who played as a midfielder.


A physical, technical central midfielder, Oliseh played for well known clubs such as AFC Ajax, Borussia Dortmund (two separate stints) and Juventus F.C,
Oliseh played 63 international matches and scored 4 goals for Nigeria, and played at the Football World Cups of 1994 and 1998. Oliseh also participated in the Olympic gold medal winning team of 1996.
He is mostly remembered for scoring the winning goal in the group stage match against Spain in the 1998 World Cup, as Nigeria prevailed 3-2. A throw-in deep in the Spanish half got deflected by a defender. Oliseh ran and fired an explosive shot from midway between the halfline and the 18-yard box and took Spanish goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta completely by surprise.[1]
In January 2006, at the age of 31, Oliseh retired from professional football after playing a half season for Belgian top club K.R.C. Genk.
[edit]Honours

Bundesliga champion: 2002.
UEFA Cup finalist: 2002.
[edit]Personal

His younger brothers, Azubuike and Egutu, are also professional footballers; another brother is Churchill Oliseh and his nephew is Sekou Oliseh.

Gabriel Eziashi


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Born in Lagos Nigeria into a family of seven siblings, Gabriel is the fifth in hierarchy. With all that life had thrown at him, he has just one belief; “that with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37).

"That I sing is a privilege and that God has given me the gift to sing is an honour. Having been in the music ministry for over thirteen years, it was clear that something had to be done, I have been a worship leader for over twelve years of my Christian life both back in Nigeria, Jesus House, Mandate men’s choir and the Festival of Life, which is the largest gathering of Christians in the whole of Europe, it was clear that it is time to bless the body of Christ.

I got the leading to record this album over three years ago (2002) but out of fear and doubt I hesitated; finally in January this year we began the plans to get the recording done. It was a live recording because I am a very open and unreserved worshipper; so studio was out of the question.

I am married to Oludayo and we are blessed with two wonderful children. I am also a Pastor under the Redeemed Christian Church of God in charge of “Milton Keynes Tabernacle".

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Lemar - UK Singer (hes music is crap but he has a great voice and sells lots of records)

Herbie hide - good fighter, too small for the heavyweight division so he is now terrorizing the cruiser weights at the age of 37 he is probably the best at the moment).

Obikwelu - After defecting from Nigeria he is now the fastest man in Europe

Obi Mikel



Sorry ladies he likes White chicks

See my people . . . i hail o!

Please close this thread.

Nolong ting
Samuel Peters is not Igbo. I think he is Ibibioo

Nolonthing if u want to post pics and information just post it and stop tongue in cheek comments

asha 80:

Nolonthing if u want to post pics and information just post it and stop tongue in cheek comments

You just want to be rude don't you? You little prat - asha 80 if you have nothing constructive to say or post then shut the f%%k up!

Andre Uweh:

Nolong ting
Samuel Peters is not Igbo. I think he is Ibibioo

Ok, I like boxing and I remember watching a press conference and I was impressed he was speaking his native toungue in front of the world press, I thought he was speaking Igbo  Any way here is a link you can confirm it yourself, but I think you are right,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-f49-j950&hl=en&fs=1

Nonlongthing i have no time for your useless childlish talk.you have come here with your idiotic bigoted mind and making tongue in cheek comments.

In that ignorant pea brain of yours James Peters is igbo because everyone east of ore is igbo.

nolongTing:

You just want to be rude don't you? Its Samuel Peter you little prat - asha 80 if you have nothing constructive to say or post then shut the f%%k up!

If you like blow up your letters sky high and whether it is james or samuel peters you are still a foolish tribal bigot.

asha 80:

If you like blow up your letters sky high and whether it is james or samuel peters you are still a foolish tribal bigot.

You are making a fool of yourself you silly little girl   stop derailing the thread and let people enjoy - be happy and stop being a petty, little bitch.






                            Martin Offiah MBE (Member of the British Empire) - England Rugby league legend http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Offiah



                           

Is Herbie Hide not retired long time ago?. This guy bought half of the properties in Owerri and went back to UK to declare himself bankrupt.

Uche Alozie Okechukwu



Uche Alozie Okechukwu (born September 27, 1967 in Lagos), known as Uche for short, is a Nigerian footballer currently playing with Bayelsa United FC, as a central defender.
"Uche" is a nickname for the Igbo name "Uchechukwu" (meaning "God´s will".[1]He was also honored as the foreign player who played in Turkey for the longest period of time (13 years), going on to obtain Turkish citizenship, under the name Deniz Uygar.


Uche started his career playing for Flash Flamingoes and Iwuanyanwu Nationale, winning the 1988 and 1989 Nigerian Premier League with the latter.
In July 1990, he moved abroad to join Danish club Brøndby IF, being signed by newly appointed club coach Morten Olsen alongside teammate Friday Elahor. Soon a part of the first team setup, Uche helped the club win the 1990 and 1991 Danish championship, and was one of the mainstays of the Brøndby team that reached the semifinals of the 1990-91 UEFA Cup. While Elahor was touted by some as the next Brian Laudrup, he would soon leave the club for Africa Sports, while Okechukwu would be named the 1992's Brøndby IF Player of the Year.


After appearing in the 1992 African Cup of Nations, where Nigeria reached the semi-finals, Uche was chased by Turkish club Fenerbahçe S.K. for half a year, until he was bought in a DKK 8 million transfer deal in November 1993. At Fenerbahçe, he formed a defensive duo with former Brøndby teammate Jes Høgh, helping the club to its first national championship in seven years, in 1995-96.
He played a further four seasons with Fenerbahçe, repeating league accolades in 2000-01. After nine seasons and 191 league games for the club, Uche moved to fellow league side İstanbulspor AS, returning in 2007 to Nigeria, first with Ocean Boys F.C. then with Bayelsa United FC (joining the latter in July 2008).

Ndukwe Dike Kalu



Ndukwe Dike "N. D." Kalu (born August 3, 1975 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rice.
Kalu has also been a member of the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans.


Kalu attended Pat Neff Middle School and graduated in 1989. Then Kalu attended John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas and graduated in 1993. He holds the record in high jump for the Rams at 7'0".
[edit]Professional career

Kalu was originally selected with the 22nd pick of the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of Rice University by the Philadelphia Eagles. He has also played for the Washington Redskins and the Houston Texans.



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DR. ALEX C. ENELI[ CO FOUNDER, EKO HOSPITAL, LAGOS]




The EKPOCORP PLC, an acronym of the first letters of the founder's surnames in alphabetical order i.e. "E" for ENELI, "K" for KUKU and "O" for OBIORA is a successor to Eko Hospital limited established in 1982 as a Joint Medical Practice patterned after both a teaching hospital as a Medical Center.

Dr. Alexander Eneli, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, is head of obstetrics and Gynecology. He qualified as a Medical Doctor in 1964, from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

After qualifying, he acquired experience working in various hospitals in Britain, among them, hackney Hospitals in London, Selly /Oak and Dudley Road Women's Hospital, Birmingham women's Hospital as well as Maternity and General Hospital, Here fold.

In 1971, he obtained his specialist degree - Member of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (MRCOG), and returned to Nigeria. Shortly after, he joined the Lagos University Teaching Hospital as a Senior Registrar, later becoming Consultant and Lecture in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Eneli was awarded Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons in 1975, and later that same year, Fellowship of the Medical College of Surgeons in 1975, and later that same year, Fellowship of the Medical College of obstetrics and gynecology of Nigeria. In 1984, he was honored with Fellowship of the Royal College of obstetrics and Gynecology and four years later was admitted Fellow of the international College of Surgeons.

In spite of his busy schedule, Dr. Eneli is sociable. He is a member of the Argonauts Society of Nigeria, Ikoyi Club 1938. He is also Patron of the Red Cross Society of All Saints Church, Surulere. He is married and has five children

Dr. Amechi A. Obiora [ CO FOUNDER, EKO hospital Lagos]


EKO  hospital was established in 1978 as a joint Medical Practice reflecting the style of Teaching Hospital, by the founding joint Chief Medical Directors, A. C. Eneli, S. F. Kuku and A. A. A. Obiora, the Eko Hospital has grown to become a foremost private hospital is owned by Ekocorp.
EKO HOSPITALis currently recruiting for qualified candidates for several positions. The roles can be found below.


He obtained his degree in Medicine in 1964 from the university College, Ibadan. He then obtained Post Graduate Training at St. Bartholomew's Hospital London, St Thomas Hospital and Charring Cross Hospital, London. He was at one time a Consultant Traumatic Surgeons in LUTH before joining Mercy Clinics in 1977.

Dr. Obiora is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, the West African College of Surgeon, Nigerian Post Graduate Medical College, and memger of Council of International College of Surgeons Nigeria Section. He is the Chairman of the Division of Surgery and Joint Medical Director of Ekocorp Plc.

He is the African Federation Secretary and member of the Executive Committee of the International College of Surgeons (ICS).

Late Alaere Alaibe [1964-2009]


CNN iReport —
The Family Reorientation Education and Empowerment (FREE) was formally registered as a not-for-profit, Non Governmental Organisation by Alaere Alaibe in July 2005 , though it was initiated in the year 2000 and had been operating as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) to help the women of the Niger Delta resolve the developmental dilemmas confronting them in the Oil Rich region of Nigeria. Haling from the Niger Delta herself Alaere Alaibe saw & recognised the need for her to contribute to her community & Nigeria as a whole. She therefore set up her Project 'FREE Fundation' which provides free education for the women in the rural communities, teaching various subjects such as Parenting, Maths, English, Good Morals, Family Values, & Health issues, especially concerning sexual health, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure, some of which the women of this region face daily To date Alaere Alaibe's FREE Foundation has built 33 Adult Literacy centres in 6 states of the Niger Delta - Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Cross Rivers and Imo States.


The Foundation has also built a Health Centre and a Resource centre, a library, computer room, and conference room. Recently on the 17th of June 2008, world renowned Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka opened a Community Library & a Youth Esteem Centre, in Opokuma village, Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, also built by FREE Foundation. Alarer Alaibe & FREE Foundation were awarded the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy in Bamako Mali in 2007 ,for her efforts & contributions to the development & growth of education and literacy across the Niger Delta community.


Alaere Alaibe's aim for FREE Foundation is to 'Educate the Woman and FREE the Family!' The Elders in her village fondly refer to her in their native dialect as 'Bekala Toboma Alaere!' meaning 'This Little Girl Alaere!' Because they feel grateful that God has blessed their community with such a young woman as Alaere, who has such a great heart for her people! Alaere Alaibe is indeed a self-less woman, who quietly yet passionately & effectively continues to do Phenomenal things for her community in the 21st Century, she is indeed a National & Global Hero! FREE Website - www.freefoundationafrica.org

EMEKA OKAFOR

Emeka Okafor is a venture catalyst and entrepreneur who lives in New York City.He was the director for TED Global 2007 that took place in Arusha,Tanzania. In addition Emeka is a principal of the Makeda Fund, a private equity fund and a partner in Caranda, a Food & Beverage company.His other interests include sustainable technologies in the developing world and paradigm breaking technologies in general. His blog, Timbuktu Chronicles seeks to spur dialogue in areas of entrepreneurship, technology and the scientific method as it impacts Africa. "Timbuktu is a city unsullied by the worship of idols, a refuge of scholarly and righteous folk, a haunt of saints and ascetics, and a meeting place of caravans and boats" -Al-Sa'Di

Nice work Alloy ~ Emeka. The source of most of the posts above can be found @ http://igbopeople..com/.

I think it will be nice to give the guys who developed this blog some credit (and traffic!)

Ndidi Onukwulu

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Ndidi Onukwulu is a singer originally from Burns Lake, British Columbia. Although her style is often classified as jazz and blues, Onukwulu combines several musical genres in her songs including surf music, electric blues, gospel, and country.

Onukwulu, whose father, jazz player Ezeadi Onukwulu, is from Nigeria, also integrates Malagasy and Nigerian music into her performances to create a unique and eclectic sound. She frequently tours promoting her music and makes regular appearances at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival.

In January 2006 Onukwulu released her first album No, I Never. The album release was followed by a tour that garnered positive buzz in the Canadian blues community. The Contradictor, released on June 17, 2008, was produced by Steve Dawson under the Indie record label Jericho Beach Music.

Amadi Okoroafor

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Andy Amadi Okoroafor was born in Bauchi, Northern Nigeria on February 8th 1966. He pursued his education and a successful creative career in Paris. He is returning to Nigeria to fulfill his lifelong ambition of making films about contemporary Africa for a world audience. He is an acclaimed Art Director in advertising, fashion and music videos based in Paris. His clients have included Xuly-Bët, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kookaï, Virgin, Galeries La Fayette, to name a few.

Andy is also the founder of Clam Magazine, a quarterly magazine focusing on African creativity - distributed in France, Africa, US, UK, Japan, South Africa, Germany.

Rochelle Okoye

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Rochelle Okoye, was Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 26, 1985. Okoye, moved to England in 1992, at the age of 7, and continued gymnastics in that area.

In 1996, Okoye became the British national gymnastics champion and was able to hold the title for three consecutive years.

In 1997 and 1998, Okoye was awarded the top sports person in England under the age of 13 category. Than in 1998 BBC produced and aired a 1/2 hour sports documentary on her gymnastics career.

Okoye earned a Bachelors of Science degree in psychology from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), in Prince George, BC.

On December 27, 2008, at the Red Robinson Show Theatre, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, on the card, "Rumble in the Red", Okoye, 122, made her pro debut. Okoye, fighting in her hometown, won a four-round unanimous decision over Priscilla Trompowsky, 120.5, Toronto, Canada. Final judges scores, 39-37, 39-37, 39-35.

Newton Aduaka

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Born in Ogidi, Eastern Nigeria, in 1966, Newton Aduaka moved to Lagos in 1970 after the Biafran War, and then to England in 1985. Following a diploma course in video arts and post-production, he studied film history, art and technique at the London International Film School, graduating in 1990. He wrote and published short stories while working as a sound mixer on a wide range of productions.

In 1997 he set up Granite FilmWorks with Maria Elena L'Abbate to produce personal, cutting-edge and uncompromising films. As a director, his short films include Carnival of Silence (1994), Voices Behind the Wall (1990) and On The Edge (1997), which won him three prestigious awards and numerous special mentions.

His debut feature Rage (2000) was released to huge critical acclaim, becoming the first independent film by a black film-maker to gain a national release in Britain. It was also very successful in international film festivals, winning many prizes including Best Director at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles.

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Chioma Matthews (nee Ezeogu) is a former England international netball player. She signed for Hurricanes from Mavericks this season during the January 2009 transfer window.

The athletic Londoner is known for her elevation and agility on court and has a style of Netball that has left crowds in awe of her Ariel elegance.

She won Bronze with England at the 2006 Commonwealth games in Melbourne and has played for England at all levels since the age of 14. She has represented England in the World Youth Championships and was named most valued player for England U21’s during a tour to the Caribbean.

She is also a Financial Consultant in the City.