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This has proven my often saying that some animals are a lot more reasonable than a lot of humans. Take cat(s) as the case may be for instance, they never deficate and leave it in the open. Whereas you see some humans deficating and urinating on "wall streets" LOL. See where some human even live. No No No

logicboy: What makes you think that people here on Nairaland are poor? Does the average Nigerian have internet?[color=#990000][/color] Does even the average internet service in Nigeria allow for the streaming of videos?


Why should we not criticise pastors who are fraudulent? Are you insane?

BRO, I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU. FOR YOU TO HAVE AN INTERNET ON YOUR PC AT HOME, YOU ARE FAIRLY OK. NO DOUBT.

THAT WAS WEAK. 1.DANA SHOULD BE BANNED FOREVER WITHIN NIGERIA'S AIRSPACE. POINT BLANK. 2.SACK THE MINISTER OF AVIATION. 3.SACK DAMUREN. 4.STOP PLANES OLDER THAN 10YEARS FROM FLYING IN AND OUT OF NIGERIA.

*HOW DID THE AIRFARE CHARGE DISPARITY BETWEEN NIGERIA AND OTHER AFRICAN FLIERS END? RUBBISH! ALL TALKS, NO ACTIONS.

This country self. I don tire for una mata o

R.I.P Prof. UNIJOS 'll so miss you. The department of Zoology, will so so miss you. He was HOD, ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT UNIJOS BEFORE HE BECAME FUTO's VC.

Honestly, Jonathan is not a lucky man. Who even named him Goodluck in the first instance? No! No! No! Something crazy is wrong somewhere. He shouldn't! I repeat, he shouldn't think twice about coming back 2015. I am so sure Patience must be asking him by now "honey pie, what is the matter with your government"? I am very very SAD

Thank God I came across this thread. I have a DSTV WALKA. Since the subscription got expired, I have not been able to pay for it. I do all my bill payment online. Including my DSTV bill payment via QUICKTELLER and GTmobile. When I tried paying for the WALKA online via d above payment modes, there was no option for DSTV MOBILE. On the GTmobile platform, there's a click for "Other option" I clicked it but it demanded for smartcard number and the product code. I entered the smartcard number behind the WALKA but couldn't find the product code. I had to call your customer care. Only for them to tell me to bring it to Victoria Island if I want to pay for it. Can you imagine that? I went to one of your nearby outlets and I was told that they shouldn't have created a separate account for the WALKA. That it should have been synchronised with the one at home. I told them that I was told at DSTV head office that it 'd be synchronised if I was on a full bouquet. My annoyance is that at least I should have been told when buying it that it can't be recharged easily like the home DSTV decoder. I hardly have time out of office to go and be paying for DSTV WALKA at V.I. I am really not happy with DSTV. The day I find my way there, I 'll want to see their GM or Manager as the case may be.

On the other hand, why on earth will DSTV be operating in a very large market like Nigeria and not have a TOLL FREE line? If you want to re-connect your subscription, you will have to call them with your airtime. From your airtime, they 'd be telling you about how to pay for DSTV bills cash-less using POS and ATM. It doesn't happen anywhere in the world. Our leaders and other regulatory agencies are dull, hence, this crab.

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The Murtala-Obasanjo regime finally fulfilled its pledge to install a democratically-elected government after one decade and half of military dictatorship. The democratic process which involved five political parties finally culminated in the elections of parliamentarians at the ward level to the state and federal arms of government. The five registered political parties of Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), led by the indomitable Chief Obafemi Awolowo controlled five states in the South West: Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Bendel. The National Party of Nigeria (NPN) led by Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Usman Shagari controlled the federal government and seven other states namely: Sokoto, Kwara, Bauchi, Niger, Rivers, Cross Rivers and Benue. The third political party, the Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP), led by the first Governor-General of Nigeria, doyen of African nationalism and the Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Right The Honorable, Nnamdi Azikiwe which produced three state governors of Plateau, Imo and Anambra. The Great Nigerian Peoples Party (GNPP) led by Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim, the apostle of “politics without bitterness” controlled the States of Borno and Gongola while Malam Aminu Kano, the leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) controlled Kano ad Kaduna States.

THE SHAPE AND STRUCTURE OF NIGERIA’S SECOND REPUBLIC (1979-1983)

STATE GOVERNORS

ANAMBRA: Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo (NPP) BAUCHI: Alhaji Ibrahim Tatari Alli (NPN) BENUE: Mr. Aper Aku (NPN) BENDEL: Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli (UPN) BORNO: Alhaji Mohammad Goni (GNPP) CROSS RIVERS STATE: IMO: Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe (GNPP) KWARA: Alhaji Adamu Attah (NPN) LAGOS: Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande (UPN) NIGER: Alhaji Anwal Ibrahim (NPN) GONGOLA: Alhaji Abubakar Barde (GNPP), KANO: Alhaji Abubakar Rimi (PRP) KADUNA: Alhaji Balarabe Musa (PRP), ONDO: Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin (UPN), OYO: Chief Bola Ige (UPN) OGUN: Chief Olabisi Onabanjo (UPN) RIVERS: Chief Melford Okilo (NPN) SOKOTO: Alhaji Sani Kangiwa

THE 1979 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HELD ON AUGUST 11, 1979 IN NIGERIA

Name of Electoral Body: Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO)

Chief Electoral Chairman: Mr. Michael Ani Secretary: Alhaji Ahmed Kurfi

Registered Voters

48,499,091
Chief MKO Abiola pitched his political tent with the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). The structure of the party, its membership organization and leadership were capitalist in nature and most of the nation’s rich men and women, both genuine and counterfeit millionaires belonged to the NPN. The party chairman was a Yoruba man, Chief Adisa Meredith Akinloye from Ibadan…………………………………………………………………

THE BIRTH OF THE CONCORD PRESS OF NIGERIA

Chief Abiola decided to call his own newspaper, the National Concord Newspapers. Launched into the newsstands about eight months after the 1979 general election, the mission of the newspaper from the onset was political. It advertised its motto as “Truth is Constant,” but the mission to give Awo’s Nigerian Tribune based in Ibadan a fight for the political destiny of the South West was unmistakable………………………………………….

ABIOLA BROKE RANKS WITH HIS PARTY: THE NPN
Chief Abiola came to the NPN not as a follower or party financier but as a leader. He was the State Chairman of the party in his home state of Ogun but with only one or two members in the State House of Assembly at Abeokuta, the NPN was virtually non-existent in Ogun State, the birth place of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, unarguably the leaders of the Yoruba race

http://www.pointblanknews.com/authbioofabiola7.html

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Very inspiring. Yea. She's not a dwarf.

Clark joins call for dialogue with Boko Haram
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The South-South leader who addressed the media as part of activities marking his 85th birthday blamed the activities of the sect on the spate of corruption in the country.

“These young men (members of Boko Haram), wherever they are should open their faces, let us know who they are and let the government negotiate with them,” Mr Clark said.

He disagreed on insinuation that the alleged 2015 Presidential ambition was the cause of increased activities of Boko Haram, stating that the insurgence of the Islamic Sect in Nigeria had pre-dated the emergence of Goodluck Jonathan as President.

Jonathan can contest again

Mr Clark said that the President Jonathan can contest to remain in office in 2015.

He said section 137 of the Nigerian constitution permits Mr Jonathan to seek re-election in 2015.

Making his point, the Ijaw leader stated that, “former President Shehu Shagari contested the presidential election in 1979 and won and in 1983, he contested for a second term in office and won before he was ousted by the military, led by Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). Also former President Olusegun Obasanjo contested the presidential election in 1999 and won and later contested for a second term in office in 2003 which he also won.”

“Why should it be different in the case of President Jonathan?” he asked.

He further argued that “Jonathan is a Nigerian. Nigerians voted for him beyond religious and cultural differences. What we should be asking is that he should perform as president in office. If he performs, and the same Nigerians vote for him, he will have another term.”

He said for anyone to be disqualified from contesting elections to be Nigerian president “you must have contested the election twice, won twice and ruled for eight years like Obasanjo (former President Olusegun Obasanjo).”

On the pledge made by the president during the campaigns for the 2011 election, that he will not be seeking another term, Mr Clark said whether he (President Jonathan) made commitments to people that he would not seek a re-election “is irrelevant”.

http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/05/24/clark-joins-call-for-dialogue-with-boko-haram/

*MUST THE NORTH ALWAYS HAVE ITS WAY?

The Federal Government has refused to explain the role played by President Goodluck Jonathan and other government officials in a scandal allegedly involving government officials, Shell, ENI subsidiaries in Nigeria, a Nigerian oil firm and a former petroleum minister. However, on Thursday, the civil society and opposition parties criticized government’s silence, while also calling for a probe.

A report by the United States-based anti-corruption NGO, Global Witness, had said that Nigerian subsidiaries of both Shell and ENI agreed to pay $1.092bn to the Federal Government for oil block OPL 245.

The report entitled, “Shell’s obscure payments kill its case for weak US and EU transparency laws”, further alleged that the Federal Government then paid the entire N155bn to Malabu Oil and Gas, a company owned by Mr. Dan Etete, a former oil minister under the late General Sani Abacha.

An online news medium, PREMIUM TIMES, in a follow up on its earlier version of a report on Thursday, had stated that money was paid on the order of Jonathan.

It also alleged that the money was a slush fund, “with a huge chunk of it ending in bank accounts of cronies and business associates of government officials.”

Global Witness said documents in a New York court, stated that “…it does appear that the FGN (Federal Government of Nigeria) was indeed the proverbial “straw man” holding $1.1bn for ultimate payment to Malabu.”

Experts describe the process as round-tripping, adding that it is a tool widely used by corrupt government officials and businessmen for money laundering and tax evasion.

Efforts to get the President’s spokesman, Dr. Ruben Abati’s reaction to the money laundering allegation on Thursday were not successful, despite the sensitive nature of the allegation.

When called, Abati did not pick his mobile phone neither did he respond to an SMS send to him, asking for the Presidency’s reaction on the matter.

The report alleged that the President had instructed the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yerima Ngama, and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN) to pay the money to Malabu.

When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of State for Finance, Mallam M. Nakoji, said he could not comment on the N155bn money laundering controversy since he was not familiar with the issue.

He said the minister could not be reached because he (Ngama) was in Port-Harcourt attending a meeting.

He, however, promised to get the response of the minister on Friday. Repeated calls put across to the minister was not picked. Similarly, a text message sent to him at 4:03pm was not replied.

Also, efforts to get a reaction from the AGF were not successful as at the time of filing this report.

Our correspondent could not see the Minister when he called at his office in the Ministry of Justice.

The AGF’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ambrose Momoh, who was also not in the office at the time our correspondent visited, did not respond to calls on his mobile telephone. A text message sent to him was not replied.

Similarly, Shell failed to address the issue of the fraud involved when contacted for comments by one of our correspondents on Thursday. The oil giant said in line with its information policy, it could not reveal commercially sensitive information. It also added that it could not comment further on the papers filed in the New York court proceedings.

“Shell remains committed to the principles of disclosure as set forth by the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative and in April 2012, we have published details of payments made to governments in 2011 of some of the main countries where we operate,” it added.

Shell, described the details of the agreement between Agip, the Federal Government and Shell as the settlement of various commercial and legal issues.

Also, Agip (ENI) refused to make comments when contacted on the telephone by the correspondent. Its spokesperson, Mr. Tajudeen Adigun, referred our correspondent to the Federal Government, saying the Federal Government was in a better situation to explain developments from the deal.

The EFCC, which was reported to have investigated the allegation also refused not comment on it on Thursday.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, told our correspondent that he was yet to get confirmation from the appropriate authority but promised to “get back.”

He said, “The person is not available and I can’t reach him at the moment. I can’t reach those that would give you confirmation. But if I am able to do that before it is too late, I will let you know.”

Amidst the unexpected silence from the various interests concerned, including the Federal Government, Shell and ENI, among others, civil rights groups took the gauntlet on Thursday, decrying the discomforting silence. The groups and prominent Nigerians said the scandal was indicative of the administration’s nonchalance to the fight against corruption.

Condemning the payments, the Congress for Progressive Change, said that the Jonathan administration was more concerned about looting than governance.

The CPC spokesman, Rotimi Fashakin, in an SMS to one of our correspondents, stated, “After the death of Abacha, much noise was made on the tens of billions of naira that later became known as the Abacha loot.

“Little did we realize that successive PDP governments would dwarf his records in mindless rapaciousness and kleptomaniac impudence. But in all these sleazy records, this Jonathan administration beats them all. No inspiring governance, only looting.”

Also, the Campaign for Democracy president, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, said that with the money laundering allegation, the Jonathan government had taken corruption to a new height.

“It is now one day one scandal for the government. That not one person has resigned in all the mind boggling corruption scandals under Jonathan shows that the commander-in-chief is friendly with corruption and it is so sad,” she said.

Condemning the Federal Government, Executive Director, African Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, Rev. David Ugolor, stated that there was no lack of transparency in the oil and gas sector industry in Nigeria.

According to him, the Presidency must take responsibility for the absence of transparency in the industry.

He stated, “If the petroleum resources minister continues to have discretionary powers without recourse to the National Assembly, we will continue to see this kind of problem.

“This is why they don’t want the sector to be reformed. This is only one of the many corrupt cases. We have been asking question about the renewal of a contract for Exxon Mobil and there has not been any response.

“You recall that during the nationwide demonstration in January, the President promised to reform the oil industry. He said he was going to ensure the quick passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill. What has happened since then?”

Ugolor called for a public hearing on the money laundering allegation, adding that the EFCC must probe the issue.

He stated, “What we are seeing now is just a tip of the iceberg. Lack of transparency has been the bane of oil and gas operations in the country. We also want the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to be involved in the probe. This is the way to end the culture of impunity in Nigeria.”

Also, a former governor of Kaduna State and leader of the umbrella body of the opposition parties in Nigeria, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, simply noted that he was not surprised Jonathan could be named in such act.

According to him, it was impossible for anybody in Nigeria to become president or governor without pilfering the nation’s treasury.

He said, “I am not surprise. I would have been surprised if the reverse was the case. You know I have always maintained that all Nigerian leaders are thieves. I doubt if it is possible for somebody who is not a thief to be president or governor in Nigeria under the present circumstances. So I am not surprised.”

“No matter how aggrieved we fail, we must allow institutions to work.”
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Born Olowu Bardia Adebola, Illrymz is one of Nigeria’s most versatile TV personalities. He has successfully carved a niche for himself with his excellent hosting of TV and Radio shows and has a budding music career.

26 year-old Illrymz cut his teeth on television as the host of the now rested Nokia First Chance. Since then, he has hosted TV shows on several platforms including Nigezie, Soundcity, Global Countdown Show, Sprite Triple Slam, G-Bam Show , One on One – the celebrity interview show. He also produced and presented Soundcity’s most popular program in 2008 – The Nokia Express Music Show. He was a co-host of the recently concluded popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. On radio, Illrymz is well acclaimed as the producer and host of Radio Outloud with Nokia & ILL, a PAN Nigerian syndicated reality radio show that airs on Beat FM and Cool FM in Lagos, Rhythm FM in Abuja and Portharcourt, BCA Umuahia and Freedom FM Kano.

As a Hip-Hop and R&B artiste Illrymz has released a few singles and is working towards releasing his debut album this year. He speaks about his several passions and his journey to achieving his dreams with Adeola Adeyemo in this exclusive interview.

Hi. Do you feel odd right now? I know you’re used to interviewing people and not being interviewed…
Exactly, I’m kinda shy right now.

Don’t be. Do tell me a bit about yourself…
My name is Ill aka Illie aka your Big Hommie. I’m just some guy who just pops up on your TV and radio and has fun and does cool TV and radio shows.

Starting Out
How did you get on to TV?
Accidental.

What exactly do you mean by accidental? Tell me about it…
I don’t mean to sound cocky or anything but back in the day, TV in Nigeria wasn’t exactly cool. I used to work for a Value Added Service (VAS) company where I was creating and selling mobile content. At that time I started the first online magazine in Nigeria which is called Vibe Weekly for a company called Mtech. So I went to the producer of Nokia First Chance, Segun Giwa, to buy mobile rights for the contestants. When I got there, he told me they were looking for a presenter and asked if I was interested in hosting the show. When I told my friends, they encouraged me, asking me to take the job since I was always complaining about Nigerian TV. The next meeting I had with Segun, he was like “Dude, just do the show” and I was like “You know what, let’s do this” and I haven’t looked back since.

You’ve hosted quite a number of shows after that. Nokia First Chance must have opened a lot of doors for you…
The feedback was great. Most of the Urban TV channels started calling me up and when the show finished, I left my VAS job and joined Nigezie as the Brand Manager and Music Content Producer as well as a presenter. I was there for a short time but as soon as I decided to leave Nigezie, Sound City was right there.

When did this happen?
6yrs ago. Btw 2005 and 2006.

I understand you only recently graduated from the University two years ago. That should mean you were hosting TV shows as an undergraduate…
I was fresh out of high school when I started the online magazine. I graduated from Kings College in 2001 and started working. I just got into the University in 2006.

How were you able to cope with the demands of work and school?
I was hardly even in school. My lecturers used to be very angry with me because I hardly used to attend lectures.

Why did it take you so long to get into the University after you finished from Secondary School? Was it because of the demands of work?
I was kinda being forced to go to school abroad and I was like no, I want to do what I want to do. I want to do entertainment. I was a model a long time ago when I was still good looking. Going to UNILAG was like a meeting ground for me and my family. I said OK, I’ll go to the University but I want to stay in Lagos, Nigeria. So I went to University and I was still working, never gave up my time. I studied Mass Communication and I graduated in 2010.

Hosting the Nigerian Idols
Let’s talk about your experience hosting the Nigerian Idols. What did you see when you looked into eyes of those young contestants?
Fear, anxiety, but also I see a lot of determination and boldness. You can see that these guys actually want to be super stars – the bad ones and the good ones. The auditions were the really funny part. I saw all sorts of people. I’m not going to say any body is untalented but they were special. Some of them would come out and say “men, I’m the best singer in the world” meanwhile, the guy sounded like a dead chicken. And the judges would blast the guy and he’d still come out and say “it was great men. They love me but said I can’t make it in Nigerian Idols but men, I’ve got swag.” Some of them took rejection really well.

For those that finally made it to the competition, how did they take their evictions from the show?
You must have seen me hugging a lot of people… Different people take defeat differently. What I did see which was good was there wasn’t much of animosity. The Nigerian youth are getting to a level whereby they understand it was a competition and when they come together, they support each other even when they lose. If you went to any of the eviction parties, you’d see all the contestants together. It’s almost like they were bonding and if the rest of Nigeria can learn from that, that we can still be unified even though everybody is trying to be number one, we can all be happy for each other and it will be a better country.

Hosting the Nigerian Idols must have been the dream of lots of TV Presenters. How did you clinch the job?
They did auditions. Everybody came for the auditions. Pick a name, every single TV presenter that you can think of came for the auditions but thankfully, I was chosen.

You hosted the show alongside popular singer, Tiwa Savage. How was it like working with her?
She is cool. We had fun doing the show and it was great working with her. We are comfortable with each other.

Over the past few years, Reality TV has taken over Television. Practically anyone can become a celebrity without much experience. Do you think this undermines the importance of hard work on the part of the contestants?
We need to have a system whereby professionalism is taken seriously. Yes, it’s great to have overnight wonders but that also leads us to one-hit wonders. We have so many stars and very few super stars because not a lot of people put in the work. It’s great to have an artist come out and blow up but what’s going to happen after that?

Sometimes the winners of such shows perform below expectation. Why?
Do we expect too much from them? That is the question. We are the ones who expect too much from them. A guy gets into a Reality competition, emphasis ‘competition’ and won it. If he wants to go back to being a teacher, let him do that. Not everybody has to be a ‘celebrity’.

What do you think can be done to improve the performance of winners after the show?
I believe in professionalism and specialization. If you’re going to be serious about it, it’s the profession. Don’t come in and increase the numbers. Come in and make an impact.

Between voting by viewers and selection by judges, which would you say is a better depiction of the contestants’ performance?
That’s why we have both. I think for the just concluded Nigerian Idols, the peoples’ choice was really the winner because sometimes I go out and people tell me, “Oh, I loved Mercy. I think she deserved to win.”

Being Real
Away from Nigerian Idols now. Tell me something about you that a lot of people don’t know…
I am shy, painfully shy. When I’m not working and I attend an event, I try to sneak in and probably sit somewhere at the back because when I go to shows, there are different things that I’m looking at. Because I’m a producer, my mind is running on different things as well so I’m very private.

That’s hard to believe, considering the fact that you are often in front of the camera?
People mistake my being shy for being arrogant. I’m the kind of person that if you come and talk to me, I’d respond respectfully but I don’t go about saying “Do you know who I am?”

You don’t look totally Nigerian. Where are your parents from?
I’m half Nigerian, half Persian. My mum is from Iran, my dad is Yoruba.

Being so attractive, you must be in high demand among the ladies. Who are you dating at the moment?
I’ve been single since like forever.

The Music…
Tell me about your music now. Did you get into music by accident also?
No it wasn’t by accident. Music is my first love. Music started everything I’m doing today. Music started from listening to DMX, Biggie, Mase and Tupac. I’ve been rapping since I was in high school. Then you couldn’t catch me without headphones on.

What songs have you recorded and who did you work with on those tracks?
I have about three songs now. ‘Anyhow’, produced by Dr Frabz; ‘Feel My Parole’ produced by Samklef and ‘Teacher Teacher’, a song which I did featuring Femi Kuti.

Are you planning on releasing an album soon? Who would you be working with on the album?
I want to work with some international producers on one or two songs. The album would feature Femi Kuti, Dr Frabz and it should be out this year. I might also feature Davido and Tiwa Savage.

Moving from TV and Radio Presenting to Music must be a big leap. Are you skeptical about the reception of the audience to your music?
A hundred percent skeptical. That was the reason I put some songs online. But somehow, people are asking for my album which shows they are now interested in my music. What I’m trying to do is put out great music, music that has an impact.

Growth, Success, Fashion & More
What do you consider your greatest success in life?
I’ve not gotten there yet. I’ve not even scratched the surface of what I want to do. I still feel very limited.

If you could have a different career other than what you are doing right now, what would it be?
Counting my money.

Are you saying that you don’t count your money now?
My money is not enough to count. When I retire, I’m just gonna sit down and be looking at my investments.

But with all these deals from Etisalat, Nokia, Globacom, Sprite… I expect your bank account to be really full…
I wish. They don’t pay us any money in this business. It’s just wash. I’m looking for a new okada to buy to start business.

On a more serious note, how lucrative is your job as a TV and Radio presenter?
I believe in doing what you love to do. My brand is ‘I Make It Look Easy’. I just have fun on my work. If I focus on the money all the time, I would be walking around looking very angry. My greatest joy from my work is not the money but the reaction I get from people around. Like when I went for a mini vacation after Nigerian Idol, I was in a mall in Westfield London and people recognized me, they wanted to take pictures with me. It’s very warm and comforting that people appreciate my being silly.

If you had the opportunity to change anything about yourself, what would it be?
I can’t change anything. I’m a very realistic guy and very logical. I believe everybody evolves as human beings so I would still do different things as I grow older.

As a TV host, you must be very conscious about your fashion style. What is your most valuable fashion item?
I’m a shopaholic guy. If you don’t have stamina, you can’t go shopping with me. I’m greedy when it comes to fashion. I love my watches, I love my shoes. I hardly repeat my clothes on TV. The only thing that might stay simple are my shoes, but you can never catch me wearing the same belt, shirt or shoes, especially wrist watch on two different shows.

You sound like you’re crazy about wrist watches. How many wrist watches do you have?
Let’s just say I have a watch for everyday. If it’s a watch that is seasonal, when I wear it for a while, I’d give it out. But if it’s a Rolex, I could have it for like 10 years.

What kind of watch are you wearing right now?
I’m wearing an Armani watch.

What is it with male celebrities and dreadlocks these days? Did you decide to have dreadlocks because of your career?
Honestly, I’ve always had different variations of my hair. My hair has always been long since I was a kid. My dreadlocks came as a result of me being tired of combing my hair. I didn’t comb my hair for a year and then it turned to dreadlocks.

You’ve hosted quite a number of shows. Which one would you say is your favourite and why?
Radio Out Loud with Nokia & Ill. It is the coolest show on radio where I feature some of the hottest celebrities in Nigeria. We’ve had artistes who nobody knew them before and then they blew up becoming great entertainment legends. I’m happy about the positive feedback because it means that the show is having an impact. Our main goal is to promote upcoming artistes to celebrity status so if you are a nobody and you come on the show, we’d make you sound like a celebrity.

If you could pick three people you would love to interview from any part of the world, who would they be?
Musically, Jay Z. I almost had an interview with him and then I didn’t have it. I missed it so it’s painful. TV wise, Larry King because he has been doing what he’s doing for so long and nobody ever held down daytime TV like him. And movie wise, Johnny Depp. He is spontaneous, crazy as hell and just does whatever he wants.

Would you ever like to be a contestant on a music Reality TV Show?
I like music but it’s not my style.

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All these buildings are in Abuja I suppose

airmark: Because you live close to cemetery.

Honestly, if there’s anybody that I am soooooo proud of right now is Didier Drogba. He made Chelsea. He made my day. He fought out his life for the club. He is a living legend. He is great. A true African warrior. O Drogba, even the great mountain of Kilimonjaro, felt the waves of your vigour. Droga, you will never die. Chelsea will never forget you in generations to come. Africa is proud of you.

Honestly, if there’s anybody that I am soooooo proud of right now is Didier Drogba. He made Chelsea. He made my day. He fought out his life for the club. He is a living legend. He is great. A true African warrior. O Drogba, even the great mountain of Kilimonjaro, felt the waves of your vigour. Droga, you will never die. Chelsea will never forget you in generations to come. Africa is proud of you.

1. The last team (Inter Milan) to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League went
on to lift the trophy and win the competition against Bayern Munich in the final.

2. The last time Atletico Madrid won the Europa League, Chelsea won a Double.

3. The last English team (Manchester United) to
knock Barcelona out of the Champions League, went on to lift the trophy and win
the competition.

4. An English team (Manchester United) has previously won the FA Cup and gone on to win the Champions League, beating Bayern Munich in the final who lost the DFB Pokal during that season.

5.The last time Manchester City won the league title, an English team (Manchester United) won the European Cup.

6.All Champions League finals played in Munich produced a winner of the competition for the first time in their history
(Nottingham Forest, Marseille and Dortmund). They all took place in Bayern Munich’s previous home, the Olympiastadion.

7.The last time Manchester United went Trophyless an English Club won the Champions League (Liverpool) and they didn't finish in the top 4 .

8. The Champions League Finale is on 19-05 and Chelsea Football Club was found in 1905

see link below;
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/05/18/mass-failure-too-much-emphasis-on-maths-and-english-educationists/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

*So sorry, I COULDN'T COPY AND PASTE. It wasn't working out copying to paste. Kindly read through the link. My system is behaving funny.

bcomputer101: [color=#006600][/color]INFACT, DIS IS SMALL PUNISHMENT OUT OF WHAT WE EXPERIENCE HERE DAILY BUT WE ARE NOT COMPLAINING. PLS COMMON CIVILANCE, BACK OFF OR ELSE I WILL DOUBLE U UP......

Come to 82 Division Enugu and you 'll respect soldiers even in hell. That's why the civilians 'd always be bloody. @all, tell the man in Aso rock to behave. Or else...you know the rest

WHY IS THIS ON A FRONT PAGE?

....CPC DON FINISH JONA. If I be Jona, I go vex jail all d corrupt politicians and start immediate mass sacking of unproductive ministers

Divide Nigeria into 5 parts. Arewa Republic, Middle belt(Nigeria), Niger delta republic, Baifra and Oduduwa republic

For me, its MTN BIS all the way. I even use it on my PC. Whenever I get tired of pinging, I remove the sim and insert it into my MTN FASTLINK modem. One hand, I start browsing forever. It feels so great on MTN BIS lately. I download youtube videos and watch free online TV on my laptop connected via HDMI for a larger view on my LG flat screen. In fact, for two months now, I have not paid for DSTV subscription as the streaming works like a canadian network. What a magic from MTN.