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Haters are gonna say Mourinho is trying to buy the league. When Barca who already had Messi bought Neymar and then Suarez what were they trying to do?

No matter what happens, Juve is the real winner here and Pogba a close second. Man U nurtures Pogba from age 16. Juve get him for free and resell him to Man U for "mouth cannot talk it" amount. Pogba has to live up to billing. No story!

Pogba has accepted Man United contract offer for 5 years; €13M/season his wage. And Man United is ready to buy also his sponsor rights

As Per @FabrizioRomano of The Guardian and Sky Sports

TeeBamz:
Man Utd will kill next season...I pity some clubs

They are not called devils for nothing

Estimated Bill is one of the biggest scams in this country. First thing first: give us prepaid meters.

Insisting that the decision of a Lagos Federal High Court to outlaw the 2015 electricity tariff used by electricity distribution companies (Discos) to supply power to electricity consumers across the country was not in the interest of the sector, the 11 Discos on Tuesday said Nigerians would have to choose between working with them to improve the country’s electricity system for their benefits and going back to darkness which they said had been the situation long before they took over from the government.

The Discos said through their association, the Association of Electricity Distribution Companies (ANED) at a press briefing in Abuja that even with the 2015 tariff which the law court disbanded last week, it was still quite difficult for them to operate and meet the demands of consumers in their networks.

They also stated that public electricity services in the country would have to be priced appropriately for steady investments and improvements to be recorded, hence its decision to respect the Lagos court judgement; file for a stay of its execution; and then appeal against it at a higher court.

The Executive Director for Research and Documentation of ANED, Mr. Sunday Oduntan alleged at the briefing that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) knew that the 2015 tariff was inadequate to attract investment in the sector because it is not absolutely cost reflective.

He said NERC and the government have for more than two years failed to live up to the agreement it reached with the Discos that a cost reflective tariff will be allowed in the sector to attract investments into it.

He noted that with the current situation, financial institutions in the country are already cutting back their investments in the sector, a situation he said would impact on the Discos’ network expansion plans.

“Nigerians have an option between light and darkness. If we need darkness, let us continue the way we are going now. Let’s continue to say they should reverse the tariff, let’s continue to steal energy, let’s continue to vandalise gas pipelines, let’s continue not paying our bills.

“If we continue, darkness looms, if we can change we can increase the power supply. We can progress gradually from incremental to stable to uninterrupted power supply, but we can’t achieve this without the cooperation of everybody.
“Inappropriate tariff leads to shortfall, shortfall leads to funding gap and funding gap leads to inefficiency, because we will not be able to give appropriate service,” said Oduntan.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/07/19/tariff-electricity-distributors-threaten-darkness/

When we ask them to play well, they'll be doing anyhow.

Zlatan, Mkhitaryan, Bailly ........... Pogba

O seti go!

Manchester United are said to have agreed a fee for the signing of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, with the possible world record transfer edging ever-closer after weeks of speculation.


French daily L'Equipe report that two key agreements were made when representatives from the two sides met on Wednesday - Juventus agreeing in principle that Pogba be allowed to leave, and United coming to an agreement on a fee which could reach as high as €120m.

As it stands, Gareth Bale is still the most expensive signing of all time following his £85m move from Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2013, but United are set to place a nine-figure offer comprised of money up front, plus add-ons.


Pogba and agent Raiola are reported to be due a 20 per cent bonus from the transfer fee after reaching an agreement with Juventus in their last set of negotiations with the club, and the 23-year-old himself has looked to speed up the moving process after telling Juve of his desire to move on.​

The midfielder joined Juventus in 2012 on a free transfer from United after not being given enough match time in the first team, but has developed into one of the world's finest in his position since joining the Turin giants.


http://www.90min.com/posts/3489745-manchester-united-reportedly-agree-fee-with-juventus-for-paul-pogba-transfer

sapiosexual1:
It's a good thing you first acknowledged the uniqueness of the Nigerian league........taking cognizance of the fact that other teams wouldn't be sleeping, they would win at home at all cost.
We know how it goes, 10games left is technically 5games left, the other 5 are home games formalities.

I understand but this season has been different. We've had a lot of away wins.

festusbarry:
uncle 10 games to go. Wiki fc is out of de league, 36 games to be played not 38

It's Giwa FC not Wiki

sapiosexual1:
You meant to say they're relegating?

U're mean sha . The Nigerian league is unique (the gap between 4th placed and the relegation zone is just 10 pts, a couple of wins and they will be vying for a continental ticket)

Pecca:
that is quite unlikely what with twelve more games to go

Actually, it's just 10 games

post111:
Wats d position of heartland fc on d league table?

Heartland is struggling

Yourskills:
for real

Yeah, for real.

In the past two years, Nigeria has passed through one of its worst periods in its history. Oil prices have plummeted to the lowest possible point and the value of the naira has crashed. Allocations from the Federation Account have nosedived and left huge gaps in the revenues of states. The consequences are severe and unpleasant. Many states now find it difficult to pay salaries and meet other obligations.

But, the story is different in Anambra State. Like the Biblical Joseph, Governor Willie Obiano and his team foresaw the impending storm and made adequate preparations for the ‘rainy day.’ When he assumed the leadership of Anambra State, his first move as a financial expert was to organise a strategic retreat for the state executive council members to prepare them for the tasks ahead.
It was at that retreat that they brain-stormed on the economy and detected the impending fall in oil prices. This prepared them for the tough times that now stare us in the face. The result is that while other states are grappling with this new reality, Anambra is not only increasing salaries but also embarking on developmental projects.

But, how did Governor Obiano achieve this feat? At the outset, he pointed out that the strategic thrust of his administration was anchored on what he termed the “four pillars of development” namely, agriculture, industrialization, trade & commerce and oil and gas. According him, these four pillars were to be firmly supported by what he called the 12 enablers without which every effort to develop the pillars would have been in vain. The enablers, he explained, include fundamentals such as security, education, healthcare, power generation, the environment, finance, social & civil infrastructure, housing and urban development, hospitality & tourism, transportation, water & sanitation as well as youth and sports. In achieving these he vowed that the overriding vision was for Anambra to be the first choice investment destination and most preferred location to site new industries.

In this regard, the mission is to create a socially stable, business-friendly environment that will attract both indigenes and foreigners to seek wealth creating opportunities in the state. Two years on, Governor Obiano has not only kept to his promises but also opened up a new era that demonstrates a robust and dynamic leadership. He has clearly and remarkably shown his ability to lead and a very deep understanding of governance.

Indeed, the Governor has sustained his agenda of transforming the state and today, it is no surprise that Chief Willie Obiano has in just two years given the people a new lease of life. One can only imagine what the future holds with him still on the saddle. The former banker had signaled his intention to turn things around in his somewhat prophetic inaugural address entitled “expanding the frontiers of excellence”.

For more than four decades, Onitsha, the economic engine-room of the South East witnessed some violent crimes and unimaginable absurdities. These periods in history gave Onitsha a wrong picture of violent crimes, depriving it of the promise it once held as the capital of literary publishing in West Africa which it firmly established with the era of the famous Onitsha market literature. For close to four decades Onitsha was given the wrong posture. But Governor Obiano’s security initiatives today have changed that narrative in just few months. This is perhaps one of the most glaring achievements that one observes in the state today. For the first time in living memory, the state has attained a crime-free status.

The governor figured out that there could be no meaningful progress in the state without a successful attack against crime. He knew that no investor would go to a crime-ridden environment. So, he launched an all-out war against kidnappers, armed robbers, drug-dealers and child-traffickers. He smashed crime syndicates and pulled down the warehouses used for keeping kidnap victims.
He donated smart cars to the police, a gunboat to the navy and launched police helicopters to watch over the skies. And so, for the first time since the creation of the state, he ensured that Anambra was effectively covered on the land, in the waters and in the sky! With that effort, he achieved 360 degrees security coverage of the state. It is no longer in doubt that the state is today the safest in the country. And for the second time since the creation of the state the people celebrated Christmas last year without a single incident.
Indeed, his frontal approach to kidnapping with an attendant punishment that ensures that the assets and properties of anyone found to be involved in the crime is razed to the ground is a testament that we can actually stop crime in our society if we muster the political will and moral courage.

Governor Obiano’s vision started to manifest early in the life of his administration. One of the achievements under the Governor is the massive investment inflow that the state has witnessed in the last two years.The Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, ANSIPPA came into being immediately the bill proposing it was signed into law by the State House of Assembly. In a very short time, the agency has justified the Governor’s background as an investment banker with remarkable statistics.

The administration has set an impressive record in internally generated revenue (IGR) with a remarkable increase from the N500m monthly that it inherited to N1.3bn per month. Knowing how averse the people are to the payment of taxes and levies, the marginal increase in IGR in the period under review is quite significant and commendable.

These investments cut across agriculture, trade & commerce, manufacturing, hospitality, housing, electricity generation, waste management, health and oil and gas. With the quality of investments the government has attracted so far, the unemployment problem in the state has been drastically reduced and more jobs are expected to be created. In agriculture, 27,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs are expected; in industry, trade & commerce – 12,000 direct jobs and 45,000 indirect jobs are coming up; 11,000 direct jobs and 39,500 indirect jobs are being worked on in real estate & hospitality; 2,000 direct jobs and 8,200 indirect jobs for power & transportation and 500 direct jobs and 1,900 indirect jobs in the health sector. In all, a total number of 52,500 direct jobs and 200,000 indirect jobs are expected. The administration has trained 500 youths in diverse skills and crafts at the technology incubation centre in Nnewi while 500 other youths have been trained at the agricultural training institute in Mgbakwu.
http://www.nigeriannewspapers.today/2016/07/06/obiano-and-the-challenges-of-developing-anambra/

I am Pleased with Progress made in Anambra – Pat Ebube Utomi

In a recent close up in Lagos, Pat Okedinachi Utomi, Professor of political economy takes a probing look at Governor Willie Obiano’s great efforts in Anambra State and concludes that the fundamentals are quite promising.

Excerpts -

“I am pleased to see the progress that has been made in Anambra. I am one who has been very critical of the Governors of the South East for a very long time. I think development needs to move out of Lagos, he said.

"Lagos is now responsible for more than 70% of Nigeria’s economy and a good part of those who make that happen come from the South East and if the Governors won’t create an enabling environment for them to create back home what they are building elsewhere, something is wrong.

So, I was lifted up to see progress in Anambra and to see the efforts being made to collaborate across the Niger to see if that will happen.

"I think, this needs to be continued, it needs to be strengthened so that the appropriate levels of investment flow will go in there because that region, which I like to call the Niger Basin, should become the Rhine Valley of Africa.
"In Lagos here, we are very proud of the bridge that links Ikoyi to Lekki.

"But the last time I visited Anambra, I said, look o! Willie is Working wants to bring our bridge to Anambra!

"So, interesting things are happening and I am proud of what is going on and I am hopeful that more will happen.”

Source: Anambra State Online

Wow...someone is not telling him the truth.

What they won’t tell President Buhari – By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, reactions to my column last week were not unexpected. As anticipated, they were indeed varied. Some people were impressed that anyone could tell President Muhammadu Buhari what most people would never dare. Others felt I could talk because I don’t work with the President and therefore do not feel the pressure of those that do. A few more simply dismissed my contribution as they usually do without any good reason.

It could be true that more often than not, aides usually misread their bosses and idols and so feel under pressure not to irritate, annoy or even antagonise their Boss. I have had the privilege of working and interacting with bigwigs at home and abroad and noticed that many of their employees treat them with awe, fear and trepidation but not necessarily with respect. On my part, I have tried to remain truthful, respectful and loyal to my bosses without being fawning or uncritical. Sometimes, they would love and appreciate these attributes. On other occasions, they’ve chosen to live in denial and bury their heads in the sand like ostriches do. Even when they have discovered the truth, ego has sometimes denied them the chance of accepting the fact that you were right and they were wrong.

So I wasn’t surprised that some Abuja guys were not impressed about my recent article titled HOW THEY MISLEAD OUR LEADERS. I won’t be surprised if our President did not read that important article because it was kept away from him. The easiest way to fail as a leader is to be shielded from reality by cronies who tell you all is well when all is far from being well. The other way to invite failure is when a leader allows sycophants to invite and amass enemies for such leader. I witnessed both of these first hand during the seeming deification of President Goodluck Jonathan by those who felt he was beyond reproach. But after his government collapsed, most of those who fought imaginary enemies on behalf of President Jonathan simply vamoosed and left the former President to his personal ordeal. Ironically, it was those of us considered his enemies that came out boldly to defend him and to protect his rights under the rule of law given the statesmanship that he had demonstrated in the twilight of his administration.

What I find baffling is the fact that man never learns any didactic lessons from history. Less than two years ago, many of those who have somehow found themselves in power today hailed the critics of Jonathan’s administration. They found our pens more powerful than machine-guns. They called to thank us for our patriotism and gallant battle to restore hope to a dangerously bleeding nation. I remember one particular gentleman, who is currently a Minister; he used to phone me to commend my maturity in attacking issues rather than personalities. Today he has stopped calling and I’m sure he is no longer comfortable with the same level of patriotism and maturity that he praised.

Let me reiterate that I love President Muhammadu Buhari but mine is not a fake or blind love. I was taught by my very traditional mum that “a mother chastises a child she loves” and I have translated that to mean that conversely, a child must offer true words of advice to parents he treasures. This is why I talk about our President with such respect and decorum but at the same time I boldly analyse his policies and actions and candidly offer advice as I see fit. I believe we can help in supporting him by telling him the true state of affairs and painting the real picture of things. Nigeria is much more complex and complicated than some of those in power today wish to admit. I suspect they have also assumed that they know the mind-set of the President who they perceive as stubborn and unyielding and would rather play along in order not to invite his wrath. The impression out there is that Baba is mean and vengeful and can trample on and injure anyone in his line of fire. When I tell people I met a soft, gentle, humble and caring man once in 2011 and twice in 2015, they tell me that was all a façade and I couldn’t judge him on those accounts. It may be necessary for the President to free his people from this self-manacled bondage they have chosen for themselves, as I once advised. The unfounded fear of Buhari may stultify the progress of this government. And only the President can help his men and women overcome this dangerous paranoia. The world has moved beyond the type of maximum rulership which this suggests and the President is not such a person in any event.

I have have been seeing posts on social media indicating that some aides have been telling Baba that majority of Nigerians are satisfied with his government and that only the disgruntled elements, otherwise nicknamed “wailing wailers”, are complaining. But this is not true. Nigerians are complaining about many things and Baba needs to know. Of course, not everyone is lamenting like the Biblical Jeremiah. There are always new beneficiaries in every new government. And those who have crossed the bridge, or ladder, of pain into comfort don’t usually see the misery they left behind. That was the anecdotal case of the French Empress who asked why people could not eat cake when there was scarcity of bread. Little did she realise that bread and cake belong to the same family of flour and that the issue was one of poverty not merely famine or supply.

Nigerians are complaining about the slow pace of work. They want Baba to jazz things up. Not that they expect him to do it all but they are hoping he can rejig this government and bring in proven and tested Nigerians from any part of the world and whatever political or religious background. It is the prerogative of every government to hone its engine of governance regularly by discarding worn-out batteries, plugs and pumps. You may need to flush dirty engine oil and replace with premium lubricant. It should be obvious that what we have at the moment is far short of the speed and stamina required to take Nigeria to the next level.

Nigerians are complaining about the seeming Nothernisation of the key sectors of the Nigerian economy and polity. I am personally not very worried about ethnic sentiments as a completely detribalised Nigeria but there are those who feel very strongly about this and the President may need to allay their reasonable fears of being extinguished and exterminated from the national politics of Nigeria. My honest suggestion is that Baba should come out to tell Nigerians the criteria he uses in arriving at his choices. He should confront his critics with superior logic and the mathematics of appointment distribution. He should not just dismiss this as a non-issue. That is the burden placed on him by Constitutional democracy. Every controversial action and decision must be explained tirelessly and endlessly. As I have said several times nothing beats merit, not even primordial ethnic sentiments.

Nigerians are complaining about the high cost of governance especially in this era of dwindling national fortunes. Many are telling us that we persuaded them to vote APC because we flaunted the credentials of Buhari as a frugal and simple man not susceptible to frivolous spending or profligacy. They are taunting us that they have seen no evidence of the reduction in the extravagant spending on presidential jets and the upkeep of government personnel and their families. Again it may be necessary to update and educate the Nigerian people on how government has concretely worked on cutting costs in these austere times. It is always good to talk to people who may not know the facts and those who feign ignorance deliberately. The government communicators should, please, not be so dismissive lest they are accused of being standoffish. No effort should be spared at carrying everyone along including known and unknown troublemakers.

Nigerians are complaining about the religious sensitivity of this government. They believe that Northern Christians are being studiously marginalised and this should be urgently addressed. In a country where the President was blackmailed in the past about his religious antecedents by being described as an Islamic fundamentalist it is only appropriate for the President to sensitise people and propagate his commitment to secularism. A good example of this is the fact that whilst he may have felt the need to pick Christians as his running mate in the past two elections he was not forced to pick Pastors as his running-mates. It is clear that he did this out of choice and to show that he was willing to work side by side with Christian fundamentalists in the task of nation building. Baba should not jettison the principle of religious tolerance he has imbibed and displayed. It would be politically rewarding if he gives every Nigerian that same sense of belonging. Nothing is more volatile than religious conflagration and it is always a handy weapon in the hands of enemies of State.

Nigerians are wondering what direction the economy is headed with the incessant free-fall of the naira despite all efforts at arresting the kamikaze plunge. Added to this is the deregulation of the price of petrol and the pains being felt by these twin policies can only be described as untold hardship.

While Nigerians are highly impressed that Baba is fighting looters to standstill they want to know what is happening to all the humongous cash already recovered. Many states are still in financial mess, unable to pay their workers. Like someone joked on Twitter yesterday, the hope is that Baba would not keep the money in savings for the next government that will come and redistribute to the looters again. That should be food for thought.

It would be fantastic if we can do what President John Dramani Mahama is doing in Ghana, by investing heavily in legacy projects that will definitely outlive his government and launch Ghana into the big league of modern nations. Nigeria should borrow a leaf from Ghana by revamping and upgrading our schools, hospitals, roads, airports, railways, oil facilities, seaports, and so on. It would be sweet victory for Nigerians and President Buhari if they can enjoy the fruits of some of the recovered loot in the very near future.

Nigerians are also talking about the spate of agitations for the breakup of the Nigerian State, especially the renewed call by the pro-Biafra groups of South East Nigeria to carve out an Igbo nation. While we may not understand the exact mission of the Niger Delta Avengers, one of the most lethal militant groups in Nigeria today, it is not likely to be too far from that of the Biafrans ultimately. The groups must be delicately handled. Their leaders may have personal and selfish ulterior motives but what is clear is that they are echoing the sentiments and yearnings of their people for self-determination borne out of frustration in being marginalised in the Nigerian power game. At the end of the day, there is nothing violence can achieve that dialogue cannot handle better and faster. It is time to tone down the drums of war and set Nigeria on the path of restoration, peace and progress.

There are simply too many distractions and Nigerians are suffering as a result. I have no doubt about President Buhari’s patriotism and zeal and his desire to improve the lot of Nigerians. It is about time that he demanded the same of his lieutenants and require them to put national interest over and above personal or party interests.
http://africanspotlight.com/2016/07/15/wont-tell-president-buhari-dele-momodu/

The Economy is worse than he met it. Buhari has to take responsibility for this "change".

Misterdhee1:
BY ADEDIRAN ADEDAYO ABDULLAHI


Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the limelight, this time for every goo reasons. With 3 Balon d'ors, three champions league winners' medals, three English Premier League titles, one Laliga winners' medal and of recent, an Euros gold medal off his Portuguese National side's triumph at the Continental tournament in France, alongside a daunting long list of individual awards, Cristiano Ronaldo is no doubt one of the greatest players to have graced the soccer pitch ever. At 31, he has virtually won every trophy he has competed for, in his club career, and an important bragging right, with his latest winner's medal with his country, which has ironically eluded his career nemesis, and 5 -time Balon d'or winner, Lionel Messi. From his daring ego, to his "crazy never lose mentality", Cristiano is surely a model to be studied by every dick and Harry that craves for success in their life pursuits. Here are the top takeaways:


- HARDWORKINGNESS : Numerous accounts have been giving by his teammates and coaches, both of present and in the past of how much an hardworker Ronaldo is. From his frequent early arrivals at the training sessions, to being the last to go home after training, to unimaginable fitness routines, it is a no-brainer, the extent to which diligence has driven Cristiano to the very top of the sporting ladder.


- SELF-BELIEF AND WORTH : Taunt him as much as you can on his tense Rivalry with Lionel Messi, it will never in a way achieve the desired 'taunting' objectives, because it will only propel the Portuguese to smashing past records and setting new records of his own Making. He so much believe in his abilities on the pitch, that the best of his epic replies to criticisms have been performance-related on the soccer field. You criticize Cristiano, he breaks new goal scoring record to respond accordingly.


- WINNING MENTALITY : Try list the sorest of losers in the world of sports, and Cristiano Ronaldo's name will be spelt out in gold. His "always win" mindset has made him much haters, as much as it has placed him in the league of his own as a soccer great. He has cried puerilely for losing matches, lashed out at teammates for his teams' defeats, and go bizarre lengths to get fit for important fixtures he looked set to miss. You can't beat his winning mentality!


- REALNESS : It is a glaring fact that Ronaldo for all his greatness is proud and individualistic, but what has helped him through these controversial lifestyles, is his submission to be real to himself and the world. He rubs his characters at your face and let you know without fear of rebuke that he is only human. He is human being, that comes first before his career profile. He uses it to his own advantage, without giving a damn about who loves or hates him for being real to himself.

- COMPETITIVENESS AND CONSISTENCY : Having won his first Balon d'or award at Manchester United, as a young age of 23 in 2008, the prospect of having the Balon d'or all to himself for many years, was cut short by the ingenuity of Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who snatched the 2009 trophy from him, and condemned him to 2nd place for two more years, and a no appearance at the best three in 2010. For a player has incredible as Cristiano, this is a failure. Losing out at such reproachful frequency, was enough to reduce him to mediocrity, but he chose to be consistent in his performances in other to be in competitive reach of his archrival. He came back to the Balon d'or podium as a winner in 2013, four years after his first win. With his successes with both Country and Club so far this year in major competitions, he looks set to scoop what will be his fourth Balon d'or award (With Leo Messi on five) , in a career that has seen him compete relentlessly and admirably with 'arguably' the greatest soccer player in history Lionel Messi, for the best player gong.


SOURCE : http://www.nkenu.com/2016/07/important-career-lessons-to-learn-from.html?m=1

Add to these, he's a giver. God has a way of blessing givers. He gave his winning bonuses from the UCL and Euros to charity. Moreover, doesn't have tattoos so he can donate blood.

https://socialfeed.info/cristiano-ronaldo-has-donated-his-euro-2016-bonus-amount-275k-to-a-897629

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643847-cristiano-ronaldo-donates-his-eur600000-champions-league-win-bonus-to-charity

omonla10:
but this does not apply to the messi-ronaldo ish.. Even with hardwork Ronaldo has still not matched Messi... Messi(talent) is still obviously greater than cr7 (hardwork) anyday anytime.. Even this season..

Really?!

Just incase you've not heard the myriad of voices saying run, let me lend my voice to that course. Fleeeeeeee for your life. Any lady that can justify being wicked is better left alone. U don't want to live with with someone who is vindictive. Marriage survives because of forgiveness. Plus she has a lot of unhealthy baggage which would affect the marriage should it happen.

idensko:
One Origin bitter 4u

I don't still get where this self acclaimed sophisticated pple got this OJUKWU murdered innocent Igbo's from


This is a man who clamored for true federalism

An agreement was signed and this pple refused to obey an agreement.

Igbo's were being Murdered in the North

He was left wit no Choice than to declare an independent State of Biafra.

And the Nigeria govt backed by d West moved their Tanks into our border.

He did what every true born Igbo Son will do

Fight back when pushed to a corner.

If that is what is called chest beating

I Pray oh God, from this day hence forth, may I never seize to Chest beat.

In mama peace words

IKEMBA IS GONE BUT HIS MANHOOD STILL LIVES ON

D Greatest IGBO HERO EVER LIVETH

Thank you for putting the record straight

Soyinka said the Igbo people have been so wronged that they have no choice than to consider opting out of Nigeria.

It's so glaring I wonder why we can't all see it. Only people who are objective would admit this.

banmee:
Bros. I don tok say na English go distroy dis cuntri. Hawu pesin go be British, Nigerian, and Ghanaian at the same time? No be two pepo e take to born pikin?

Me sef I confuse. But as I come dey think am e come dey make sense. Born in Nigeria, Father British and Mother Ghanaian. U know Ghana is matrilineal.

MissSlimbody:
I never said they are gospel songs, because they are not.

I never said you said they were. I just asked a question - what makes a song gospel. If Nathaniel Bassey sang "Pray for me" or "Wish me well" would it make it gospel?

MissSlimbody:
The under listed Artiste are obviously into Secular songs, but they have all produced songs that could be categorized as gospel songs.

One of them was invited to perform at a church program and it caused controversy online.

Some churches even sing some of these songs during church services.

In no particular order;

1.Godwin by Korede Bello
[img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4zzCb4mbOq-KVqnq-Qt2skqnSnuemhDF1PcCKQRnMulvng9wj4w[/img]

2.If No Be God by Chidinma
[img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRAEOgwOhIdZvKD3wzCqVlZTZayU6ulFVK2RxYrISymvoypl4MrTQ[/img]

3.Fada-Fada by Phyno [img]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI_5kQElU-O8uACm4ISqhYN0CPiNwzbzZEqmV0ASmC2yjQ0dx7[/img]

4.Nagode by Yemi Alade
[img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSw-s0OYBG3JV6NDVFUia_9Wz78y4vWKY5q2R_iNMlsmemt7HaA[/img]

5.Pray For Me by Dare Alade
[img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAwDsl3sTh88WCrCTxynO3tzvIwkEd8KqxOS8C6corM4-KORp2Ow[/img]

6.Wish Me Well by Timi Dakolo [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBsnMPoavw9nHfuIDlFdH1sH9MrA7X8yAGx5ojgx7XYjp3aj8N[/img]
7.If I Start To Talk by Tiwa Savage [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSaBVhkUgYiwllJwK_iAtsW3XV-TJRh4lTo0z_wmqWh9q6XMf9X[/img]

8.Pick Up by Adekunle Gold [img]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQsdGWzwBmfN72QT75SmX2YJVzHb5f5GHarhiZTOFy-4xBBhY-M5Q[/img]

9.Mo S'orire by Paul play Dairo [img]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbR3PiZekGC_J2BG5I0t3HpdcV0c6g4cj9wloKSE1N90sljF6B[/img]

10.Lalasticlala will add it

The question popping up in my head is what makes a song gospel? Is it the artist, the lyrics, because God/Jesus was mentioned or some other reason?

Dinocarex:
1. I have forgotten the title... But the song goes thus;
If you wanna serve juju, Na you sabi
As for me as my house we will serve the lord... D'banj and Don jazzy.

2 Hopeful by Twista and Faith Evans

3. This year by Jaywon

@Bolded Ayo Vincent - Serve the Lord ft Don Jazzy

Dinocarex:
1. I have forgotten the title... But the song goes thus;
If you wanna serve juju, Na you sabi
As for me as my house we will serve the lord... D'banj and Don jazzy.

2 Hopeful by Twista and Faith Evans

3. This year by Jaywon

@ Bolded Ayo Vincent - Serve the Lord ft Don Jazzy

Dinocarex:
1. I have forgotten the title... But the song goes thus;
If you wanna serve juju, Na you sabi
As for me as my house we will serve the lord... D'banj and Don jazzy.

2 Hopeful by Twista and Faith Evans

3. This year by Jaywon

@ Bolded Ayo Vincent Serve the Lord ft Don Jazzy

Rapper, Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, is set to become a man of God.

During a recent interview with morning radio show, “The Breakfast Club”, he said the being a pastor is “the final destination”.

“That’s definitely the final destination. Or, a destination. You never know how far God is going to allow me to get or how many people He is going to allow me to reach. Before I go onstage, I pray that I’m able to just touch one person. If I’m able to touch just one person, then I’ve done something wonderful with my life, not just that moment,” he revealed.

On the impact of his spiritual awakening on his music, he said: “When I do become a pastor, I don’t think I’m going to lose fans, I think I’m going to gain more. Because of the music, because of the [cursing], it stops them from listening to the music. The message is way more important than music.

I still might have some bumps to go over but at the end of the day I know who’s going to get the victory.”
According to ChristianToday, the 45-year-old rapper received his calling in 2012, which led to him renouncing his old ways.

DMX is currently a transitional deacon in a Christian church, after overcoming drug addiction and other sinful deeds.


http://www..ng/2016/07/12/rapper-dmx-set-become-ordained-pastor/

yadnus1:
They're naturally greedy,infact their greediness is inborn.l remember my days with Afromedia,anytime we erect billboards in any space starting from Okada town till you get to Calabar/Uyo or from Benin-Abakaliki and from Sapele to Port Harcourt,our media firm pays royalty to communities running to millions of Naira. From their Elders/Ndichie to community youths,development levy,ticket, emblem and all sort of levies. It's a nightmare working in that zone and l always abhor the idea of getting posted there.According to them every space of their "ala" is sacred whereas no such practices in order part of the country where we work without any form of treat or intimidation save for the pittance we give to area boys occasionally. These people are too greedy,even if they realized their Biafra dream,they'd not be able to manage it; some of them will still ask for Bia inside the Fra.

All the towns you mentioned with the exception of Abakaliki are not in the South East.

Why not admit students based on their UME and O-level results alone? Is it only for political appointments that "merit" counts?