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Congratulation to the boys and I hope they raise their game in the next match. I still think they are playing far below the standard one would associate with a team from Nigeria. I hope this victory does not mean that Amodu will be allowed to keep his job. Even if the eagles somwhow go on to win this tourney, Amodu should be sacked and a better and more intelligent coach be gotten for the team. If lulu insist that Amodu must go to the world cup, then he can be retained as a physical trainer because that is exactly what he is right now. He is obviously not in tune with current technicalities of the game.

So all that the Judgement said is what we already know: Jonathan as VP can exercise presidential powers. But only after due consultation and authorization from "President" Yar'a'dullard. So he can sign documents and take presidential decisions only after they have been approved by the missing president. What is new?

As acting President, he assumes full executive powers as the defacto president. he can take decisions including ordering the army to war and changing the cabinet without consulting anyone. presently, his status has not changed one bit and as Falana's case seeks to prove, all decisions taken under his watch are illegal, null and void!!!

Abeg Mercy's sob story is bull ish joo!!!! I know this girl from when she was a child in primary school to her secondary school in port harcourt. We were neighbours when I used to live in Navy town, Ojo, Lagos. She never EVER hawked pure water or anything else for that matter. Her father was a senior NCO in the navy and her mum had a thriving catering business. I really don't know what she hoped to achieve with her claim to abject poverty, but trust me, she is fibbing thru her teeth.

That is of course not to take anything from the fact that she has done tremendously well for herself by breaking into the elite class of nollywood in such a short time. But all that abject poverty story na big lie!!!!!!!!

I kinda agree with the spokesman that the police need to do some more indepth investigation into this dude's mission and sponsor(s). I think I read somewhere that Christ Embassy has a management deal with Super Screen TV akin to the kind it had with Minaj TV so the dude may not have been wrong to go to the TV station to try to gain Pastor Oyakhilome's attention. Something just does not sit right with the guys story and I hope the police is not about to accept his confession on face value.

Re: alleged target of Christ Embassy church in Lagos bomb blast

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Written by Mr. Ime James Thursday, 07 January 2010 17:22


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Our attention has been drawn to the confession of one Mr. Seyi Olayiwola Ahmed who claims to have targeted one of our churches in the bomb blast that rocked Lagos a little over a forth-night ago which was given massive media publicity in the country.

We would like to state clearly that Rev Chris Oyakhilome Ph.D, President, Believers LoveWorld Incorporated aka Christ Embassy, is a man of peace and does not make enemies. He is committed to the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ for which he is specially ordained to propagate.

His patriotism and love for Nigeria has never been in doubt. He has contributed immensely to the rebranding project of the current administration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, and the move by the Federal Government to rein in Nigerian youths into the mainstream socio-political and economic matrix.

Using the ReachOut Nigeria yearly Campaign project, Rev Chris Oyakhilome has evoked a new sense of patriotism and belief in their country among Nigerians.

It is therefore puzzling and perplexing for the Ministry and all lovers of peace in the country and the world over to read that the church of the same man who has relentlessly promoted peace in the nation through his Ministry would be a target for such attack.

We view the testimony of Mr. Seyi Olayiwola Ahmed that he was broke and wanted to get the attention of our president, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, for financial assistance as a subterfuge and red herring.

First, the testimony is full of contradictions and unfounded tissues of lies.

Second, the testimony shows clearly that the man on behalf of his collaborators is trying to cover the real motive behind the crime.
We state categorically that this man did not have any contract whatsoever with the church, and had no film deal either.

From our investigations, he had dealings with an individual in one of our churches who engaged him at different times, and whose written statement to the police shows that what is outstanding between them (him and the suspect) is the sum of seven thousand naira for an undelivered job.

Specifically, the job which was to have been executed in November 2008, was one valued at N22,000 (twenty-thousand naira) for which N15,000 (fifteen thousand naira) was advanced to him leaving a balance of seven thousand naira. The individual informed the police in his statement that the job was never delivered.

We urge the Nigerian security authorities to read the suspect’s testimony in between the lines. His confession and admission of having special and profound interest in explosives are clearly suggestive of a man with inclination for evil and violence.

It is very important to note that a man who is being owed the sum of N7,000 (seven thousand naira), and who claimed to be in a financial mess could mobilize funds to acquire internet connection, purchase materials to make explosives for the sole reason of making a point on a seven thousand naira debt.

We believe that our security agencies owe the nation a duty to unravel the real motive behind this heinous crime.

This throws up a theory: Was he working for himself alone, another person or group of people? If according to his testimony he acquired the technology of making explosives through studies via the Internet, then it is imperative for the security agencies to establish what truly instigated him to go into such curious and strange science, which is alien to the Nigerian curriculum.

Christ embassy has over the years become a monument for peace, national rebirth and socio-political cohesion among the diverse ethnic nationalities of the nation. It has also acquired a status of torch-bearer for moral, good behavior and fervent nationalism. These are the virtues which Rev Chris Oyakhilome represents, preaches and lives.

It is therefore absurd and unconscionable to link a man of God of such pristine and noble virtues to a man that manifests the tendencies of terrorism, violence and destruction.

As a church of the Living God with a heavenly mandate to depopulate the kingdom of hell, we urge Mr. Seyi Olayiwola Ahmed to seek genuine forgiveness and salvation from God.

We cannot begrudge him. We can only pray that the Spirit of God will open his eyes of understanding to see the enormity of the evil he is propagating. May God forgive him and grant him healing in Jesus Name, Amen.

Signed

Mr. Ime James
Media Manager, BLW Inc., aka Christ Embassy


Link: http://saharareporters.com/letters/your-letters/4771-re-alleged-target-of-christ-embassy-church-in-lagos-bomb-blast.html

Ok since we are in a season of "what ifs,"

WHAT IF Yaradua is not in Saudi Arabia but hooked to a life-support machine in Aso Rock? Afterall, who saw him leave Nigeria. All we were told was that he had gone to Saudi Arabia and he was in hospital in Jeddah. I read somewhere that the Saudis have since denied this.

WHAT IF he is dead and has been buried according to Islamic rites? Afterall I-DON-CARE, his AG has told us that the man can rule from anywhere, perhaps even from the great beyond.

[quote author=Aloy.Emeka link=topic=376035.msg5250821#msg5250821 date=1262668534]He should have waited for at least 5 years. Is he not a man of God?[/quote]Is there a law that says that a man of God must wait for "5 years" before marrying? Abeg free the guy! You think it is easy for a sexually active man to abstain from doing the do for even one month? When body no be firewood

semid4lyfe:
Make I just siddon dey look whether em wife go automatically become Co-pastor

If she has the capacity, why not?

Funny thing is, I sent that same text message to several chics last year. Ehm, whats ur wife's name again?  

rasputinn:
I heard it's worse in Lagos because some jackass naval men kept extorting and brutalising the tanker drivers who then decided to down tools.

Hope the naval pricks are happy now

Well if the jackass tanker drivers would conduct themselves and their vehicles in an orderly manner, there wont be any reason for the "jackass" Navy men to extort or manhandle them now, would there?

Every time this nuisances have issues with the authorities, they cry foul and go on strike. You should drive thru Apapa and see the kind of wahala they cause on the roads there. I understand the fact that they are a necessary evil. but if they conduct themselves in an orderly manner, there would be no reason for the incessant face-off with LASTMA, KAI or the Navy.

aniiseg:
Hmmmn, The poster sounds like an aide of the president

Even the aides of this President are not praying for him because even they don't know if he is alive or dead,

What has this "President" done for me lately?

I live in a country where I personally generate 98% of the electricity I consume, despite having to pay stupendous amounts on monthly power bills for PHCN light I hardly ever see; I generate 100% of water I use in my abode; my neighbours and I built and take care of the roads that lead to my abode; We pay money monthly to a private vigilante to guarantee our security; yet a huge chunk of my monthly income is paid back to government as tax, to ensure that my family and I can at least enjoy some of the bare necessities of life.

Now I can't even find fuel to buy to power my generators. My President is absent from duty because he is sick. he has refused to resign because his lackeys have convinced him that the Presidency is his birthright and he can rule from anywhere, perhaps even from the great beyond, He has refused to hand over to his deputy, not like that would change anything anyway,

I do not wish him dead for that would make me inhuman. Besides I am a christian and I believe that he is in power today only because God has allowed it. If you doubt that, ask Abacha, or Bode George, or Tafa Balogun.  But the truth is that I am not moved to say any prayers for Yaradua. I rather pray to God to liberate my country from the clutches of this brood of vampires sucking away at its life blood,

But the tin dey sell now abi?

I can't believe Jon won Naija Sings. He couldn't believe it either. I guess Tarila and Tamara's fans didn't vote enough. I pray he will do some work on his voice so he doesn't go disgracing us on the international scene. Good luck to him.

Got ur mail. Thanx 4 ur response. I will be in touch soon

Oga pls furnish me with the total cost of the following cars:

2002 Pathfinder
2004 Honda Pilot
2004 Honda Civic
2002 Toyota Sienna
2000 Honda CRV
2003 Mits Montero Sports
2002 Toyota 4runner Limited edition

Pls all d cars should be full options and d cost should include customs, registration and full delivery to Lagos. Please email reptyle76@gmail.com
Thnx.

I am very very happy with the ban. As a matter of fact, I advocated it long before now. I am happy that the government imposed the ban.

In arts, there is something called artistic license. The writers of that movie, however, went overboard with their potrayal of Nigerians in the light they did. They even went as far as potraying an ex-leader of the country as the leader of the depraved gang. In most of the foreign movies some of you are so quick to refer to, the targeted countries are usually referred to by a fictional name.

There is no way the writers of this movie can tell me that the derogatory potrayal of Nigerians was not done with a malicious intent. Are we the worst country in the world? Why did they not use South Africa?

Does South Africa not have one of the highest crime rates in the world?

Do they not have one of the highest occurences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the world?

Was it not in South Africa that men were raping infants to death because they believed that was a way of getting a cure for AIDS?

Did the citizens of the so-called orange state not recently engage in a wide scale xenophobia by publicly lynching citizens of other African countries for frivolous reasons?

Is that country not the only country in the whole of Africa that has voted to recognize gay marriages?

Puhleeze!!!!! Why can't they pick on any of these vices (and others too numerous to mention) as the theme of their movie? Yet they go on to portray Nigerians as scammers and depraved prostitutes and Nigerians up in here stand up and give them a standing ovation?!!!! C'mon guys!!!

Call me backward and narrow-minded. Even call me a "faux patriot." Whatever! I am proud to be a Nigerian and I am aware of all the issues plaguing my country. I just will not have them rubbed in my face in such a derogatory manner. The movie is out there and more damage has already been done to our badly damaged reputation. But I am glad the government is a little more responsive to stuff like this. I hope with the noise been made, other Hollywood producers will think twice about doing another Sony PS3 or District 9 on our asses.

Just my own opinion sha!!!

Oh! And by the way, I also supported the ban of that crappy music track "Maga don pay"

I watched that HIGH GEE on TV yesterday claiming Ribadu did not come to Nigeria as widely reported. He was looking so confident because he obviously did not think that anyone had pictures because even though all newspapers carried the story, none of them used pictures. I hope he can hang his head in shame now,

Bros abeg your answer is still not registering. Please I sent you a mail about some cars. Just give me an idea about how much they will cost even if you don't know the specific amount. Thanks.

@ Baconline

Dude u've got mail!!!

I am sorry to intrude - I am not a muslim. I am only on here because I seek some enlightenment on the topic.

Did the Prohet give any express instructions in the Quran regarding this issue of burial?

All of you saying Geraldine is boring should remember the fact that she was selected for her character traits. She definitely cannot come into the house and be something she isn't. Some are loud; some are quiet; others are somewhere in between. Overall, the diverse characters either complement each other and get along or antagonize each other and cause sparks to fly. That is the whole essence of the game.

As regards having three housemates, I think it is aimed at splitting the votes from Nigeria. Think about it, Nigeria has a population of about 150 million (?) Compared to a Botswana for instance that has about 3 million (or less) we would be untouchable when it comes to voting. Don't forget that it is now positive voting. So if there was only one Nigerian in the house, no country can touch us numerically. I think the organizers were just trying to create a level playing field.

nelly4:
hi guys,

lets know which crew is the hottest

as in

1. musical content and delivery

2. Swagger

3. Video Content and delivery

4. Live performance

5. Celebrity profiles

6. Public relations

and what ever you might want to add,

Are you seriously asking that question or just yanking our chains?

WTF is Kentro World?!!!! Abeg Mohits all d way jare!!! Unopposed to wole joooo!!!!

D Naija guy, Kevin is currently repping tight. Let us hope he can get his swag on when the chics arrive next week. that hannington dude talks too much!!!

Did you click on the link?

This version was released yesterday so it will take a while to circulate the numerous stations currently running the old advert around the world. By the way, is it the entire advert you find funny or the subliminal negative reference to Nigeria?

I was just wondering

shesi:
they changed it where? i saw that ad, with the originial 'nigerian millionaire' line on my tv yesterday. Primetime. on CBS.

It's playing. and i for one think it's a very funny ad.

Well guys, whatever the government did worked. Sony has changed the advert leaving out the offensive part. Click the link below for the new version:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlRdrqy5hjg

Good to know that they listened and responded promptly. They should actually follow it up with an official apology. Its also good to know that for once, the government stood up and spoke out against stuff like this. I hope they keep it up.

Shame on all you Nigerians out there who join foreigners in bashing your country. I agree the country has fundamental issues but it does not mean that we should allow just anybody out there to ride on us anyhow. It is instructive to note that some of these jokers who deride Nigeria in their movies and adverts have never been here. They do all their research on the net and the negative perception they get is further fuelled by some unpatriotic Nigerians who not only hold similar negative views as this misguided foreigners, but aid the spread of same. If we do not believe in our own country, who will?

South africa hs one of the highest crime rates in the world and also ranks high among countries with the worst spread of the hiv/aids pandemic. Yet you will never see a movie reflecting these facts to the world. Yet when they release a fantasy based movie that seeks to paint every Nigerian as a scammer, we all stand up and hail them for telling the "truth" and "keeping it real." We make ourselves the brunt of jokes globally and we revel in the throes of our low self-esteem.

I am happy that the government did not take this latest insult lying down. I hope they adopt this attitude subsequently.

Well guys, whatever the government did worked. Sony has changed the advert leaving out the offensive part. Click the link below for the new version:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlRdrqy5hjg

Good to know that they listened and responded promptly. They should actually follow it up with an official apology. Its also good to know that for once, the government stood up and spoke out against stuff like this. I hope they keep it up.

I read on the BBA4 website that 12 chics will be joining the house next week. I also read that one each of the housemates from Ghana and Kenya (both countries currently have two housemates in the house) are fake housemates who will give way before the week runs out. Forgot to copy the link.

@ Fadajasi et Toludo

Na lie! All those sms and emails don't work. I sent them close to 10 smses and emails all thru last week and even over the weekend but they didn't activate me. It took me calling them this morning before they activated me in no time.

It was very VERY difficult getting thru to the helpline (perhaps because of the spike in call volume) but if you keep trying (ur best bet is to leave your phone on auto-redial like I did) you'll get thru and they will activate you in less than 20 seconds

I already told y'all that Jon is just getting by on his "fine boy" steez. The ladies love him. Shim on the other hand is probably getting all the support from back home cos I just can't explain how she has survived this far.

Jon: His rendition of Mike Okri's classic was averagely ok. Nothing fantastic. I think the dudes voice needs some MANning up. he has been getting by on his "fine boi" steez more than his singing capability.

Tarila: Made Felix Lebarty's classic "Ifeoma" come alive again. Flawlessly and effortlessly too. A great improvement over his colourless MJ performance last week.

Victor: [/b]Another great performance from this dude. He seems to be doing everything so well at this time. I liked the way he played around with "Joromi" originally done by Victor Uwaifo and came out unscathed.
[b]
Tamara: I think this lady is just in a class of her own. Great performance again even though I think she has an unfair advantage over the others by virtue of the fact that she has prior experience as a stage performer and back-up singer. Christy Essien must have been quite proud of the way she did justice to her classic "Seun Rere."

Ovie: This lady, in my opinion,  is yet to bring out her full potential. All her performances have been a little above average, but not as wow as i thot they would be after I heard her performance during the auditions. She still fails to own the stage during her performances and struggles to connect with the crowd on each occassion. Fair performance.

Shim: For me, this lady has been the greatest under-achiever in the competition so far. though she is blessed with a uniquely powerful voice, she is too self-conscious on stage, thus stifling her vocal capability and smothering her performance. She needs to gain some confidence on the stage and allow her voice come out. Her performance of Sonny Okosun's "Mother and Child" ranks along with Jon's performance as the poorest of the week in my opinion.

Riola:[/b]As bubbly and effervescent as ever. Perhaps a little too much for her own good. She oozes confidence and charisma on stage. But in my opinion, she gets too carried away with "performing" as opposed to actually "singing" most times. She really needs to strike a balance between both. Her rendition of Bobby Benson's (was it he or Victor Olaiya that did that song) evergreen "Taxi Driver" was averagely ok. A few squeaks and off-notes here and there. But overtly, her best performance since the competition started.
[b]
Danny-Luv: This guy has made me eat my words about his non-versatility as regards his voice. I was earlier of the opinion that his voice texture would cause him to be restricted to doing certain kinds of songs as trying something outside of his comfort zone would spell disaster. But, listening to him perform Nico Mbarga's monster hit, "Sweet Mother", I have cause to believe I may have been too hasty in reaching that conclusion. His performance was definitely one of my highlights of the day.

On the whole, all of the performers gave it their best. If I was asked to vote two people out, it would be Jon and Shim. If I was forced to eliminate just one performer, it would be Jon. Nothing personal, but I just think he needs to give his voice a chance to mature. perhaps in two years, he will be ready.

Please vote for your favourite to stay on the show,

@ Tunde

I agree with u on that audience bit. They should have gotten real judges who know music,

@ tunde3000us and tessybaby

Are you guys sure we are watching the same show?

So far, the standard of the show has been really impressive. All of the contestants with the exception of Goodness, have all held their own. Olisah, the host, has also done really well. The studio design is also wonderful. You cannot really compare the show to Project Fame because the contestants in fame land have a bunch of professionals working with them while the Naijasings crew are basically doing their own thing without any expert help. For a show in its first season, I think the organizers have done well.

In my opinion so far, I think Tarila is the best male while Tamara is the best female. These two seem to be breezing through the show effortlessly thus far. Ovie is good too but methinks she needs to up her game and master the stage. Riola is good but she needs to keep it together and not get carried away with the lights and the crowd. So far, she has made two wrong song choices and that could cost her big time. She struggled thru her last performance. She has managed to get by on her charisma so far. Shim, what can I say about this lady? She has a good and strong voice. But I think she's yet to adapt to performing before a crowd. She is too self-conscious. She needs to let go and just sing. Dannyluv is good but I think he has a voice that will restrict his choice of songs. He, however, has a wonderful stage presence. Same goes for that 18 year old dude. (can't remember his name now)

Convenant is an average singer and a poor performer. He lacks charisma on stage and really needs to work on that aspect as well as his voice. Jon and Victor are ok. The quartet (can't remember their name now) have an undue advantage over the others because they have the ability to inject harmony in their songs. To balance out their advantage, I think the others should have been allowed to have backup singers. Kinda like what they do on Project fame where each contestant receives backup support from 2 or even 3 other contestants.

Goodness needs to be out of that show because candidly, she is the worst of the lot presently (In my opinion) Her performance has been below par and she actually should have been voted out before the 2 gentlemen that left last week.

Just my 2 cents sha