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Born to the family of late Bright and Celine Anokwuru, Obinna’s father was once the national auditor of the Nigeria Labour Congress, where he served together with the current governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole.

“We urgently need the help of kind-hearted people to assist us with the cost of sending him abroad for the kidney transplant, which has been estimated at N8m, excluding the amount we will give to the kidney donor. We will not take any kind gesture for granted. Please come to our aid before my brother dies,” Udemba pleaded.

Obinna and his sister, Lorretta Udemba, could be reached on 08029002341, 08033026271, and 07033462302. His account details are also as follows: Name: Anokwuru Victor Obinna; Account numbers: GT BANK (0116983382) or ECOBANK (2951027692).

http://www.punchng.com/news/man-needs-n8m-for-kidney-transplant/


Anokwuru before the illness

Obinna Anokwuru would have loved to celebrate his 35th birthday partying with family and friends on October 23, 2014, but the young man’s fate did not afford him such pleasure. In fact, only a few of his friends and family could wish him happy birthday: they seem not to have the emotional strength to wish him one.

In 2012 when Anokwuru was feeling unusually weak and dizzy, he had no idea of the pain ahead. Handsome and well-built, some of the female friends that once admired him had since stopped calling him. The feeling of love for him has now turned to that of sympathy – how emotions can quickly fade!

After proper diagnosis by medical experts, it was discovered that one of his kidneys had failed. And since then, the once smiles-beaming face of the bachelor has shrunk. Sitting down on a couch in his apartment with a protruded belly, it seems like his world is crashing right in his face. His business is gone already; and he is afraid his life may be gone also if he is unable to raise the fund for a kidney transplant in an Indian hospital.

The Edo State indigene told Saturday PUNCH, “Two years ago, I came home unusually feeling dizzy and weak. I thought it was malaria or probably fatigue. When it was getting worse, I went for a medical checkup and there I got the most unexpected news about me.

“Doctors said I had kidney failure. I was shedding tears because I knew what that meant. I was told to start dialysis, which has wiped away all my savings and other resources. If I fail to go for the dialysis, I feel severe pain in my body. This suffering is too much for me and I wish this cup will pass over me. This is not the kind of life I wished for.”

Since he barely had the strength to talk long, his sister, Mrs. Lorretta Udemba, said since his predicament began, friends and relatives had spent almost all their life savings to save her sibling. She added that his situation had become a nightmare to the family because “we are drained of all our resources.”

“Obinna’s medical condition was first detected in 2012, and he immediately started dialysis, which the family was able to sustain for some months. But we have not been able to continue with it due to financial constraints. Right now, his condition has deteriorated as you can see how helplessly he is sitting,” she said.

Udemba added that her brother used to go for dialysis twice a week to stay fit – each session costing N50,000. She also disclosed that every month since 2012 when the illness started, the family spends about N500,000: N400,000 for dialysis and N100,000 for drugs and other contingencies. This has caused the family to be financially strained.

But despite the dialysis, his condition is not getting any better, and doctors have advised that kidney transplant in an Indian hospital would be the way out of his predicament – at a cost of N8m ($48,000). Unfortunately, the family does not have the wherewithal to bear such cost.

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Lillian, Nigeria’s representative who was booted out just after two weeks at the ongoing Big Brother Hotshot has said that she wouldn’t really know why she was evicted.

Though so many people said she tried as much as possible to clone former BBA winner, Karen, by imitating her, thinking such strategy would work for her, Lillian said she was just herself and nobody else.

“Karen is Karen and I am me. I didn’t try to be like her at all. I didn’t use any strategy in the house. I was just myself,” she said.

Even as she spent a short while in the house, Lillian is optimistic that the platform would shoot her up in the entertainment industry.

“It doesn’t matter that my stay was short but I believe I will be more known now. I am an actress. I intend to start a talk show. I know that my place in the entertainment industry is not limited,” she said.

As she has been booted out, some other contestants’ fate is hanging. Before the end of tomorrow, Arthur; Frankie (both Rwanda); Kacey Moore (Ghana); Luis (Namibia); Mr. 265 (Malawi) and Macky2 (Zambia) would know if they still have more time to stay in the house during the eviction show.

http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/i-didnt-imitate-karen-in-bba-lillian/

Controversy seems to trail Wizkid as honey attracts bees.

The talented lad was in the news again recently and this time, it was alleged that he was arrested in far away Kenya for smoking Indian hemp.

Reports in a Kenyan newspaper, Standard Media, stated that Wizkid was arrested in Nairobi in his Plaza Crown Hotel room on Saturday afternoon. The arrest was said to be in connection with allegations that he was caught smoking Marijuana.

It reported that Wizkid was caught smoking inside the hotel where smoking is prohibited. The hotel’s front officer was reported to have queried Wizkid for smoking the prohibited substance, which led to a heated argument that reportedly attracted the hotel security officers who ended up calling the police to arrest him.

According to the report, before police officers cuffed and drove him to Capital Hill police station where he was quizzed, the hotel had already charged him with Sh50, 000 smoking penalty, which he was said to have paid through his credit card.

In the report, Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani, who was described as ‘his newly found flame’ bailed him. She was reported to have been with Wizkid at the hotel the previous day. Because of the incident, the paper said Wizkid who was due to leave for Lagos at around 3pm was forced to cancel the flight.

Effort to contact the hotel by Saturday Beats was futile as calls made to its telephone numbers could not connect.

However, Wizkid’s manager, Seun Johnson, said that although the artiste was in Kenya for different shows, he was not arrested for smoking marijuana.

“It is just a rumour that they are peddling online. He was in Kenya at different days for different events. There is no truth in what they posted online,” Johnson said.

http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/wizkid-not-arrested-in-kenya-manager/

I don't understand why I was banned for 24 hours for doing nothing but posting Mascherano's award...

All these continue to happen yet "some group of people" do not publicly condemn this...

AjanleKoko:
That shows you the fickle-ness of fandom.
If I were Messi . . . I go just laugh una. As long as my account still dey roger, na una sabi

Na so oh!!!

bykebyke:
OR...Why Godin didn't win the best defender in the league!!

I thought about that too...


Honestly, he deserves it both in La Liga & Europe respectively...

Can someone give me a good reason why "Koke, Godin, or Miranda" aren't in this list?

Atlético unhappy with LFP awards

The president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, has once again referred to the controversy surrounding the LFP prizes and the lack of prizes awarded to the 'Rojiblancos' - this time on Radio Marca's 'Intermedio' program.

"Since the ceremony finished I've continually received calls and messages about the awards. There's unanimity about the Atlético players. I want to congratulate Gabi, Koke and Miranda as if it were them that picked up the prizes".

He's certain that errors were made: "I don't have anything against those that won, but if we want these prizes to be of any importance we'll need to change the system, We're talking about what we consider to be the best league in the world".

The Atlético president referred to the Ballon d'Or: "The votes in that competition are public, they come out. In the case of the LFP, they're confidential".

He gave a clear opinion of what his players represent: "Courtois was the 'Zamora' in the league, league champion and Champions League runner-up. Miranda and Godín are the best centre-back pairing in the world and Koke is one of the best players in Europe in his position".


Many sources have mentioned Real Madrid's influencing powers, but Cerezo was adamant: "I don't think that Florentino is behind this in any way".

http://www.marca.com/en/2014/10/28/en/football/spanish_football/1414519600.html

dmcdad:
If you did mention Piqué, you would have spoilt the list.

That guy no sure @ all...


If not for Puyol wey cover 4 am...

dmcdad:
That's it! Imagine how serious other players were... But Piqué? Whoosai!

Na so oh!


Ogbeni dey upload pics 4 instagram...

Darkrebel:
but it hasn't produced a solid defender yet

It did though they are retired now...


1. Carles Puyol (Year: 1995–2014, Games: 481, Goals: 18)


2. Oleguer Presas (Year: 2001 - 2008, Games: 201, Goals: 3)


3. Sergi Barjuán (Year: 1988–2002, Games: 301, Goals: 10)


Just a few names although some fans believe Bartra has come of age but it seems Lucho doesn't share such idea...


Oh! Did I miss Pique? Solid kor Liquid ni!

dmcdad:
That one na person? This one go tell you how distracted him dey always dey...

It just goes a long way to show how low is concentration level is!

FC Barcelona is the best club in Europe when it comes to producing players according to French newspaper L’Équipe. The prestigious publication has highlighted a report by the CIES Football Observatory which concludes that the blaugranes have produced more players than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues. The figure stands at 43, 13 of which still currently play for FC Barcelona – evidence that La Masia brings results...

The study centres on the English, French, German, Italian and Spanish Leagues and looks at players who have spent three years at one particular club – not necessarily consecutive – between the ages of 15 and 21. Furthermore, the player has to have appeared in the league at least once since the beginning of the season, or at least once in each of the preceding two seasons with the first team of a professional club.

In the ranking FC Barcelona are followed by Manchester United (36 players), Real Madrid (34), Olympique Lyonnais (33) and Paris Saint-Germain (32)...


http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/fc-barcelona-the-best-football-factory-in-europe

The FC Barcelona trio won awards for

Best Attacking Midfielder - Iniesta

Fair Play Player - Rakitic

Best Breakthrough Player Rafinha in the 2013/14 Liga season


There was also an award for Dongou of Barça B, who was named Best African Player in the second division


Only Rafinha was present to receive his award but Unfortunately, 2 other players were unable to attend the ceremony because Iniesta is injured missing 3 weeks while Rakitic is training for Wednesday night’s Catalan Super Cup match with Espanyol. Carles Puyol went up to collect the award on the Croatian’s behalf from former Valencia star Rubén Baraja.

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/iniesta-rakitic-and-rafinha-win-lfp-awards

Darkrebel:
is this after our match with Madrid or before?

After the beating...

dmcdad:
Barca players playing FIFA 15.

That smile from Messi shows Baba dey waya Neymar for game sef...


Wetin pique dey do? Text Shakira or ?

Guys read this...

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/10/28/7078895/lionel-messi-neymar-luis-saurez-barcelona

Suarez debut was highly impressive (considering his temporary lay-off from football) if the 2 magical passes or assists were both converted but Neymar scored his but Messi fumbled his if not we probably be 2-0 up and we all know what would have happened but the noise Real Madrid, Media, fans & haterz dey make sef...

Mathieu: "I was surprised to play at left-back"...


Hmmm! Lucho be warned oh...


http://www.marca.com/en/2014/10/27/en/football/barcelona/1414430795.html

The way Real Madrid players dey celebrate this victory no be small oh!


It just goes a long way to know how "fearful" they are of Barca...


So tey dem give their yeye striker a day off...

ddippset:
trust me it's not going to be difficult. when madrid started this season they fumbled in their first 3 games. people said they were a new team trying to gel. but the reality is that barca has been more of a new team than madrid. from last season's team, madrid only introduced james, and kroos. from last season's team we introduced rakitic, mathieu, munir, sandro,even douglas. yet we are topping the table. everyone will see. when suarez blends in, after maybe 3 games we will be invincible. the great thing is that messi is not someone that operates aroung the box. he operates and runs in from the midfield and that will give suarez and neymar great opportunities to get into good goal scoring positions.

We can't wait to see that...


Haterz go continue to fear Barca na!

ddippset:
sure. thats what is has been with neymar and messi. on paper, messi's name is written at the centre. but on the field most times messi runs in from midfield and then you see neymar in the box playing almost like a centre forward.

You right!

Imagine the understanding that will emerge amidst MSN if they click!!!

Goals go plenty mehn...

ddippset:
cant get a meaning out of this.

Oh well!


Don't get me wrong, just saying many make noise about their loyalty but falls apart @ the last moment...

ddippset:
luis enrique should give the 3 of them freedom up front simple. let them just understand themselves and adjust to suit one another for the good of the team. that would be a bit fair on messi. but if he decides to give suarez a permanent centre forward position, he would be sowing a seed of discord.

I agree!

ddippset:
yes i said that. but trust me the remaining 1 % wouldnt even know themselves yet, until they find themselves in the same situation.

You right though!!!


But obviously not the ones that make noise...

ddippset:
lol. 99% of you guys on this thread wouldnt make a statement like that. but 99% of you would do the same thing. i wont be hypocritical.

Thank GOD you said 99%!

ddippset:
it is easier said than done. messi is human not a spirit or an angel. let's face facts and not fantasize. if i was messi, after performing as a centre forward or false nine( much better than every striker in the history of football) and then you decide to shift me, to accommodate somebody else, i am leaving the club.

Thank GOD you aren't Messi...

From the archives!


Messi's 21 goals against Real Madrid... His highest against a single team & the goal king of El Clasico ...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8IZFmQwgFc


We can't always win every time!

StarBoard:
till then.
the tombo brigade don run go their corner dey lament including one ice tea drinker.

Who be that

StarBoard:
oya sorry that you rented instrument that you didnt use.
But I no sure say boys too do party for una side based on yesterday.

You better be ready for Man City or else...