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Wish a law can be passed such that grazing of cattle and indiscriminate movement of nomads are restricted or prohibited. This will go a long towards reducing or total control of the incessant fights between farmers and fulanis.

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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will again have to borrow for next weekend’s 2014 World Cup playoff against Ethiopia, officials disclosed.

The NFF need at least 50 million Naira for a November 16 playoff for a place at next year’s World Cup in Brazil.

This cost has been reduced because of the part sponsorship from the Cross Rivers State Government.

This will be to cover match bonuses as well as the return ticket refunds for the team and also logistical costs.

“We will again be forced to borrow to fund this match,” a top NFF official told MTNFootball.com
“We are seriously broke as we only receive a monthly subvention of 52 million Naira from government and this is far from adequate to cover our many costs.”

MTNFootball.com was told by officials that NFF finances took a direct hit when the over 700 million Naira spent for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations was removed from the federation’s annual budget by government.

“It was to have been a special grant but government later decided it should come from our budget,” another top official said.

Nigeria have a foot at Brazil 2014 after they beat hosts Ethiopia 2-1 in the first leg of the playoffs last month.
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From the second picture:
1. It seems the action took place in a hospital
2. The bed looks like a hospital bed.
3. They both covered their faces in the 2nd picture and the lady's face was exposed in the first. Why didn't they expose the face of the dude? Besides, the action was committed by both
4. They both messed out in big time.

Women are really making a huge statement when it comes to stealing.Anyway,they say what a man can do,a woman can do better.They are really making the above statement a fact.

slimthugchimee: cool now jump off the roof of your house cause am happy to tell you this disappionting news but YOU MADE 2ND PAGE NTOOOOOOOO

Oooops!we aint on the same page that is if you know what I mean.I was first from the first ,second and third pages,thats absolutely cool.Can you beat that? Oya,hang yourself or drink sniper

omojaytee: den ASUU wil also call off, aπϑ evritin wil mak perfect sense

Dont worry, ASUU will call off strike next week and everything will make sense.

[quote author=Okiki_Oluwa]@ the bolded name, the match commissioner is a yoruba man, a Nigerian.
His name is Musharafu Anjorin, forget the french spelling of Moucharafou.
He is from the yoruba tribe of Popo, Ketu or Sabe living in Benin Republic.
Last Bullet:
This match is a walkover for Nigeria.[/quote]FIFA cant be so stupid to present a Nigerian as the match commissioner.They would have thoroughly investigated his country of origin before appointing him for that post.Even if he is Nigerian and Nigerian wins,does that mean it didnt occur to you that Ethiopia might want to call for foul play?Ethiopia wound even protest if he is a Nigerian.We dont even need external influence at all.The way Eaglets have been dictating the pace,Super Eagles will also follow suit.Trust me,victory is ours.Eaglets will do it this friday and Super Eagles will do it on Nov.16.What a nice way to end the year!

Many see the glamour but are ignorant of the hard work and pains that preceded the fame of Nigeria’s rhythm and blues, R&B, superstar, Banky W. From an undergraduate begging for audience at salons in the United States, US, where his musical career started, 32-year-old Banky has built a musical empire that has produced internationally acclaimed artistes like Skales and Wizkid. Christened Olubankole Wellington, the Empire Mates Entertainment –EME- boss was born in the US to Nigerian parents who later relocated to Nigeria when he was five. It was after studying at the Home Science Association Secondary School, Lagos that he moved to New York to study industrial engineering on scholarship. With several albums to his credit, the manifold award-winner shares his story.

Starting small

His appearance bellies his personality and generally gives the illusion of a young man with a history devoid of sweat. But no, Banky did not only pay his due but also mastered certain principles which he wouldn’t forget in haste.

“One of such is to think big but start small”, he said.

“Everybody knows me to be the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of EME, but what people do not know is that EME started when I was in my third year in university in New York. You see, we all dream dreams, but it is important to think very big and start where you are because God never gives you everything but gives you enough to start. At that time, I knew I wanted to do music, but of course I understood nobody starts by selling a million CDs or the big screen!”, Banky stated.

Menial jobs
Indeed his tale solidifies his emphasis on little beginning because to achieve his dream of becoming a music superstar, Banky had to take up to three jobs while also in university!

He said: “I worked in fast foods outlets, clothing stores and as a knife salesman, selling knives from door to door. That way, I gathered money to pay for studio recording time. I was recording with a close friend at that time.

Begging at saloons
“After making that music, we printed a thousand CDs though we didn’t have any fan. I had one battered car that broke down virtually everywhere, so, we would print black and white posters, stick them on the sides of the car, sell from the car’s trunk and drive to salons to do marketing. We would walk to the owners of the salons, greet politely, and ask them to let us entertain their customers. Sometimes, some would kick us out and sometimes some would say yes. If told yes, after singing for a minute or two, we would sell our CDs to the customers! That was the beginning!

“A lot of people see you on stage and see the success but do not know what you had to go through! I never had one really big break; it was always two steps forward and a couple backwards. But I just decided that I was going to make music work for me. That was why I moved on to a new salon each time any salon rejected me! I just kept going because I believe failure is when you give up. Albert Einstein said he tried a hundred times to make the light bulb. When he was asked what kept him going during the 99 times, he said: ‘I didn’t consider those 99 times as failure; rather, I considered them 99 ways that it didn’t work!’ We went about selling CDs and, on the days we couldn’t sell much, we would sit down and be broke together. I remember my friend was a member of a church that usually served food after service. So, on the days we didn’t sell CDs and were too broke to buy food, we would attend service in that church so we could pack rice and store in the fridge.

Work, school, music
“At a point, being a student of industrial engineering, I was working for an engineering company and was recording as well. I would go to work from 7am till about 2pm and then go to school till about 8pm, and then drive two and a half hours to New York City where the studio that would let us record for less was, and record until about 2am. I would then drive two and a half hours back home to be back at work at 7am the following day. One day, I was driving home from work and was so tired that I fell asleep while on a bridge. I would have driven off from the top of the bridge to God knows where, if not for an on-going construction work. God really saved me!”

After a while, Banky’s hard work began to pay off and, even while in school, he began winning awards, beginning with the ‘Albany Idol’ competition. Other international awards soon followed.

Returning to Nigeria
In 2008 when he decided to move to his home country Nigeria after the completion of one of his albums, Mr Capable, Banky was consistently told his genre of music ‘would never appeal to Nigerians and therefore wouldn’t ‘sell’. As he turned down pressure mounted on him and his manager to change their genre of music, Banky strongly held on to another long-standing principle which had taught him to stand out by being unique rather than trying to imitate anyone’s skill. He therefore insisted on sticking to R&B, and this paid-off as he soon became a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry!
Lessons

He advised: “You cannot say enough about the grace of God and I therefore do not want to claim any form of glory. Falling down is inevitable but getting back up is optional! Frankly, you can’t appreciate sunshine if you’ve never been through a heavy rain. Yes, life is tough, but what do you do in those tough moments? Do you learn the lesson, stand up again, consider yourself stronger and keep going? Or do you sit down and feel sorry for yourself? The graveyard, they say, is the richest place in the world because therein lies so many who died with their dreams. So, my advice is, do not give up! If Banky can be where he is today, you can be where you want to be if you put to mind to it.”
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/bankys-grass-grace-story-begged-sell-cds-us-salons-survive/#sthash.aQ48FmlC.dpuf

We don’t just adore them because of their excellent acting skills. We stay glued to our TV sets because of their sensuality, killer looks, and captivating charms that ooze around them. In no particular order, HVP presents to you the women it considers the hottest in Yoruba movie sector.
Mercy Aigbe

She is one of the most recognizable female beauties in the Yoruba movie industry. The Niger Delta actress who thrilled fans with her movie, OSAS has continued to stay true to her skin type and beauty regime. Her fashion appeal and unblemished skin makes her a potential run away model if height were not an issue.

Doris Simeon

Blessed with an enviable stature, the mother of one can be considered as a sexy amazon in the Yoruba movie industry. Doris hasn’t changed much in terms of her looks, light- skinned body and slim fit with a flat tummy. In the July 2013 edition of Reel E magazine , she flaunted her sexy body for the cameras. Doris clad in a blue risqué lace lingerie, a sheer black polka dot shirt and dark shades that makes her raidate like the fragrance from a flower.

Fathia Balogun

With a flawless dress sense and style, Fathia always gets heads turning whenever she graces the red carpets. With an angelic look and unblemished skin, she still makes our list of the sexiest women in her industry. Her subtle kissable lips and ageless smile makes her desirable.

Bimbo Thomas

Bimbo is like a marvel comic female super-hero with the perfect body. Her fans will never forget in a hurry the street urchin role she played in Omo Ghetto. Armed with her firm twin towers, this talented actress has her game on when it comes to a curvy body

Tope Osoba

Three words describe Tope; Beautiful, endowned, and hot. She is not one to go conservative with her dress sense as she flaunts what she has. Her innocent looks and voice may portray her as a girl next door, but when she gets into her sensual roles you don’t want to miss the action.

Bukky Wright

In her 40’s the light skinned actress cum entrepreneur still possesses a banging body. It is undeniable that she still has a glow that makes her attractive and breathtaking whenever she is on our screens.

Folake Odusanya

Beautiful and busty actress, referred to as ‘Flakky Idi Dowo’ and known as ‘Becky’ for her role in Funke Akindele’s popular flick “Jenifa is surely as sexy as she knows it. The actress who has been romantically linked with Pasuma possesses the charm and sex appeal that gets the opposite sex’s attention effortlessly.

Funke Adesiyan

This pretty tall actress with an infectious smile isn’t afraid to flaunt any of her goodies. Recently she was said to have undergone boobs enlargement which she denied vehemently. Funke is nothing less than an attention getter anyday. Little wonder men are intimidated by her height.

Lizzy Anjorin

She is a strong representative of team light skinned. The pretty actress who recently converted to Islam and said in an interview that she cannot date a poor man surely has the looks of a star. The talented actress has a cute face and smoldering looks that captivates many of her male admirers.

GLORIA IWEUNO

Fast rising Gloria Iweuno whose movie Monica brought her to prominence is brown sugar personified. Her sexiness came to the fore in her movie titled ‘Monica’ and she isn’t ashamed to admit she is hot. She has a calm and soothing beauty that makes you want to know her better.. I mean the ‘Limpopo’ factor.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/top-10-yoruba-actresses-super-sexy/#sthash.4NZBeaoq.dpuf

Barely few years after she ventured into the Nigerian music terrain, this scintillating singer is gradually moving up. The Delta state born, rapper, Eva Alordiah, a.k.a, Eva, in this revealing interview, talks about her love for dogs and rats; her challenges as a female rapper and other personal issues.

My name is Eva Alordiah, I am an Isoko girl from Delta state. I am from a very simple Christian family, I am a lover of animals. I am a Computer Science graduate. I have always loved music and I think doing music now will not be a surprise especially, to my parents. This is something I have always loved. I am also, a professional make- up artiste.

I have my own make- up outfit here in Lagos. I am currently doing music and make- up together. I wanted to be an animator because of my love for cartoons. I also love to draw and that was why I studied Computer Science. What I really wanted to do was computer animation but the course was not in any Nigerian University curriculum.

So, I decided to start with a first degree in Computer Science,hoping to move on from there to study Computer Animation abroad. I am still in love with that and it is something I would do at a later stage of my life. Right now, the part of me that likes to draw, I have converted it to make- up artistry. You know it is all about drawing and painting. I have not dropped any album yet but I have dropped a free tape last year because, my fans wanted that. I am seriously working on my first full album.

I just finished working with Femi Kuti and Darey Art-Alade. I chose music because, music is life. Working with Femi Kuti was a wonderful experience. He is an amazing friend. We were friends for a while before we even thought of working together. Connecting with somebody from that lineage is very imperative. I think Femi Kuti is such a great mentor to have.

My going into music could be said to be because of my mother. She was an amazing singer. She used to sing a lot when we were growing up. She had so many musical tapes. My mother was a good fan of Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, amongst others. I would say that my musical life really started from my mother. I am also a writer.

When I started writing music, it was just fun. I am currently a writer for a couple of magazines. I am also a fashion designer because my mother taught me how to do so when I was growing up. I know how to draw, I do make up. I love music, I love to dance and perform. I love to do anything that is creative.

Coping with other female artistes in the industry will never be a problem to me because, I am a different person and they are all different people, and we are all called to do different things. I have never felt like I’m competing with any body because everybody has his/her own part to perform. My name and my style are unique. My name is not their name and their names are not my name. I do music my own way , likewise everybody. The fact that I don’t do what they do makes me unique.

Talking about my looks, everything goes to my mother. She is a nurse and she brought us up very healthy. I have always maintained a strict diet and exercise. I work- out and exercise a lot. I drink a lot of water. I don’t stress myself because I don’t think there is any need to worry in life. I also trust in God so much because I know there is nothing too big for God to do. I try as much as possible to maintain a very close relationship with God. You know, once in a while, we fall but I try as much as possible to still maintain a closer relationship with God.

I think everything that happened to me in the industry, has a reason. I don’t think there is anything that has happened to me that I regret. Everything that happened helped me to grow up to the person that I am now.

The major challenge in promoting a song I would say is finance. There is no money anywhere. I have to fend for myself for sometime now. Being a woman that wants to survive in the industry has many challenges. I have some personal challenges. There is no inspiration anywhere. When you let yourself lose focus because of this, then the challenges come in.

I have gotten to a point where I felt like, I was not doing music any more. There are some artistes I could ‘kill’ to work with; like, Jesse Jags and 2face. I will also like to work with Sade Adu because I just feel like we can connect on a bigger level. That is not just on the barest minimum of music. Music that can grow a new generation. I will like to grow my music.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/id-give-anything-work-jesse-jags-2face-eva-alordiah/#sthash.2UFxzPtK.dpuf

I made front page. I am surprised oooooooo

World football-governing body, FIFA, has appointed Gambian official, Bakary Papa Gassama as the Referee for next week’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Ethiopia in Calabar.

Gassama, 34, became an international referee in 2007 and has officiated several high-profile qualifying matches and at tournaments.

The Gambian will be assisted by Angesom Ogbamariam (Assistant Referee 1) from Eritrea, who was born in 1971 and had been an international assistant referee since 1999.

Felicien Kabanda from Rwanda, 42 and who has been an international assistant referee for 11 years, will be Assistant Referee 2.

The 4th Official is Maudo Jallow, born in 1979 and who has been an international referee for the past four years. He is Gambian.

FIFA also appointed renowned Senegalese official Badara Sene as Referee Assessor and CAF Executive Committee member, Moucharafou Anjorin of Benin Republic as Match Commissioner.

Nigeria won the first leg 2-1 in Addis Ababa on October 13 and the African champions are favoured to conclude the fixture in their favour next week, to book one of Africa’s tickets to Brazil for the biggest football festival on earth next year summer.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/nig-vs-eth-fifa-picks-gambian-referee/#sthash.ND4Yp1bL.dpuf

Space booked. Will be right back.

8. Water

Drinking water helps you stay hydrated and prevents stains from forming on your teeth. Swish it in your mouth after eating or drinking pigment-rich foods and beverages to keep your smile white and bright. Water also reduces your mouth’s overall acidity, lessening the likelihood of damaging your tooth enamel. Just make sure you stick to flat water, as the sparkling variety increases the chances of eroding tooth surfaces.

Probably the cheapest among the list and easily accessible.

Eaglets' victory yesterday came at a good time and I am sure the job will be completed this friday.ASUU,oya make una call-off strike before the week runs out oooo.Gradually,November is looking good as there are so many things to look forward to.The end of the year is getting better and better.Gba be!!!

The semi final battles were indeed victory for Group F teams as Nigeria, Sweden and Mexico emerged from that group.I pray Sweden oust Argentina to get the bronze. That would mean a total victory of Group F.

[quote author=mr.ceo63]Pls wat r u sayn... we beat mexico 6-1 nt 6-0 nd we wre d ones dat played wit uruguay nt sweden pls...[/quote]The mistakes were made by Vanguard and not me. It is 6-1 and not 6-0 and Mexico ousted Brazil and Argentina and not Uruguay. You need to read through again.

DanNafada: Wow.
Southerners can't stand the Hausa-Fulani.
Yorubas detest Igbos.
Igbos hate Yorubas.
The Niger-Deltans think everybody else is a leech and all the wealth is actually theirs.
The other ethnic groups really don't have much say.

And all 160 million are being led by a bowler hat-wearing leader called Goodluck who is as clueless as a tampon.
Yeay!

What are you saying?

All I see here is greed and selfishness. Taking credit for another man's sweat.

Booty butt chic: DON JAZZy Is so immature with is big head,sluggish bastar.d.....I like d wAy wande is answerin him,no time 4 unneccesary drama!

Maybe you were one of those numerous people who condemned Dbanj, saying he was an ingrate. How time flies!!! Now the good boy is now the badooo

Obipat: Wande coal stole d song. He is ingrate. U want to eat from where u didn't sow. Let him answer directly if he didn't steal it

You can't be so sure about that

speedyboi: I'm disappointed myself! And I used to think he's got talent and nice voice. But right now....he has no value to me anymore....for all we know, all his former songs were composed by someone else who is not popular....and he stole them without giving credits or getting the necessary permits. Tschew

Can you prove this poo you wrote above? Let us be rationale here

Tovot: I have being expecting something like this , this is going to be interesting

The Dbanj should be laughing now. Is he having the last laugh? It is just a matter of time before we know that.

Eaglets’ll be turbo-charged against Mexico
Garba last night saw his charges steam-roll their way to the final of the tournament, with a comprehensive 3-0 bashing of Sweden at the Rashid Stadium in Dubau and speaking at the post-match conference, a jubilant coach said he was in seventh heaven to see his troops damage their Scandinavians, who he praised for reaching this stage of the tournament.

While also hailing Mexico for reaching the final after suffering a 6-0 opening defeat against the Eaglets, Garba said he was confident that his troops would make it a double against the North American side, who have ousted Brazil and Uruguay to reach the summit.

“Sweden tried but we showed our quality. I commend my players for achieving this victory and hope for a similar performance against Mexico, who I commend for getting to this stage.

They have done well and earned their place in the final but my team are turbo-charged for
the final.

“We have come this far, playing well and it is time for God to crown our efforts with the Cup on Friday.”
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/eagletsll-turbo-charged-mexico/#sthash.gRWlN8D8.dpuf

[quote author=O.T.I.S]oh yes!! that is what he has been known for, taking credit for the work of medical scientists/surgeons who devote their life time in medical research and practice. unfortunately he (god) has not been great enough to stop sicknesses/diseases in the world.[/quote]From the likes that you have gathered from this your senseless post,it shows your kinds are many and unfortunately you and your kinds won't be alive to blame the medical scientists/surgeons from preventing your deaths when it come calling since God should not and can't take credit as you pointed out in your nonsense submission.

femi4: Same feelings.....2001 on my mind.
Nostalgia! The golden eaglets (Opabunmi, Brown set) beat France at the group stage only to loose to them in the Final in 2001.

I just don't want Mexico to set another record by winning it back to back

Take out complacency and add a little bit of luck,Eaglets will be Mexico the second time.Trust me on that!

If you believe Nigeria will beat Mexico,join to me to say AMEN.Make I say my own first -AAAAAAAAMMMMMMMEEEEEENNNNNNN

If you believe Nigeria will beat Mexico, join me to say AMEN. Let me start - AAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNN

The only good news we have now in Nigeria is Eaglets' success. Shame on our leaders for making life unbearable for us ranging from PDP palaver, boko haram, Madam Needful etc. Thank God for making us happy with this rare gift.

Game over!!!

Muhammed is poo

Dele Alampasu to the rescue

Maradona watching his greatest Nightmare Nigeria.

Mexico is in the final already. Meaning if Nigeria beat Sweden, both Nigeria and Mexico plays the final. Also, it means that the 1st and 2nd position comes from the same group. In fact, if Sweden is defeated today, they could end up beating Argentina in the 3rd place. Furthermore, it means the same group would or probably have the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in the same tournament. I bet you, it is indeed a record.