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Xavier "Xavi" Hernández i Creus, is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona as a central midfielder. Xavi came through La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy, at the age of 11.

BEFORE STAR
He began playing for Barcelona's youth team at the age of 11, and played against RCD Mallorca in August, 1998.

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Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, producer, author, actor, and photographer. He is best known for his radio show which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005.

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South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been jailed for five years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Judge Thokozile Masipa, issuing the ruling in court in Pretoria, also gave Pistorius a three-year suspended sentence for a firearms charge.

The prosecution had called for a minimum 10-year sentence; the defence for community service and house arrest.Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide but cleared of murder.
'Feeling of unease' Judge Masipa said: "Sentencing is about achieving the right balance. Sentencing is not a perfect exercise.


She said there must be a balance between retribution, deterrence and rehabilitation.
The judge began summarising the evidence brought before the trial.


Ms Vergeer had argued Pistorius would be "a lot more vulnerable than the normal man" in jail.
But Judge Masipa said she was sure prisons were equipped to cater for the requirements of a special needs inmate.

http://www.tundeola.com/2014/10/breaking-news-oscar-pistorius-jailed.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29700457

Won't the two make a very lovely couple? Another pic after the cut...

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/11/what-if-chidinma-ehkile-limpopo-master.html

The big, bold and beautiful star actress famously share a make-up free picture of herself on instagram. I can see Ms. Enny clearly has no qualms about being pictured without her usual immaculate make-up - as long as she's in control.

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/10/eniola-badmus-without-make-up-photos.html

When I tell my driver that Tunji Okusanya of MIC is dead, I envision he will say, 'ah! man daada to ma'n fun mi l'owo yen!'(dat generous man!).

I walked into his office to invite him 2 Season2 of our show in 2010. We had never met but he hugged me.
He told me how he loved our show and how I would go far up the ladder of Success. I discovered that he liked to laugh a lot.

On the day of recording, he came to time and when we were done, he shared money around like a politician going to the polls. And so we would become 'friends'. More like Egbon (elder sibling) and aburo (younger sibling).

When my father died 2years later and we reeled in pain and confusion, his boys were there in 30mins with MIC's best hearse. Without a mention of money, they took my dad to the best morgue around and immediately started making plans for the burial.

In his office, he gave me my pick of the best coffins and asked me to bring any amount of money I wished. 'I could do it for free', he said, 'but I don't want you to bury your father in a coffin that costs you nothing'.

On burial day, he personally carried my father's body all the way to our village, Ajaawa, in Oyo State. He spent the night. Next morning, he danced in front of the coffin to and from the church and personally laid my dad to rest. He also stayed for the party after, 'spraying' money on us all as we all danced to Shina Peters, trying to bury our sorrow.

When I returned to thank him in his Lagos office, he was wearing a beautiful pair of slippers. Black and obviously costly. 'I like your slippers Uncle', I said. He immediately removed them and insisted I must take them there and then!
I protested long but he wouldn't budge. If you see me wearing a pair of Italian leather slippers, they are the ones.

He explained to me how life was just fleeting and how we should try our best to avoid unhealthy attachment(s) to anything. You see, having buried so many, rich and poor alike, he had a view to life dat was uncommon & probably wholesome in health.
He also agreed to come on our show for the 2nd time setting a record as the only Special Guest to have had that honor.

When it was time to get married, he danced behind me on the engagement day, wearing my colors and yes, sharing money again.
Not minding age, he threw himself prostrate beside me and my friends as we 'begged' for my wife in the tradition of the land.

He would call me up every now and again, always chuckling. 'Iyawo mi nko', he would ask? (how is my wife?) He was in the habit of saying to my family, 'I love you guys'. I am not sure I ever said d same to him even though I felt it.

And so I woke this rainy day as even the skies mourned and shed tears thinking 'surely if good deeds meant anything...surely if good deeds mean anything, this was a man who did not deserve to go thus. Surely not in this manner!'

But what do I know? I am just another traveller on this parched tract. Your work and Legacy live after you Uncle Tunji.

I love and will miss you.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/10/teju-babyface-writes-touching-tribute.html#more

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of a iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu, as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja.

She is expected to assume duties immediately.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/09/jonathan-appoints-onyeka-onwenu-as.html

Sometimes what you do in secret have a way of bringing you out for ridicule. This is the lesson a man who calls himself Pastor learnt when he decided to throw caution to the wind and succumbed to his lust.

The 56yrs old Pastor, who was said to have been seriously embarrassed sometime ago by a man who caught him with his wife, has refused to change his ways. He picked a runs girl around midnight for a good time and took her to a joint where she satisfied him.

However, at the end of the show, the lady decided to reveal her identity to the pastor:
She said he picked her up on Friday night along Club Road in the Nakuru area of Kenya. "For sex. I mean that’s why he picked me. That’s what I do, I’m a prostitute," she confirmed.

She said after the pastor enjoyed himself, she confronted him and revealed to him that she is a members of his church in city. According to her, he was shaken and pleaded with her not to expose him to any other member of the church. He gave her Sh20,000 instead of the usual Sh500 she collects for short time.

Somehow the story got out as the lady later told one of her friend who leaked the "secret". The matter is said to be causing serious disquiet in the church, as many are wondering if the man is really a pastor.

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/09/shocking-pastor-patronizes-prostitute.html

He’s just twenty three years old, but eclectic rapper, Olamide Adedeji’s rating on the Nigerian music radar is flattering. Sequel to his current effort, YBNL, was a chart-bursting debut, RapSoDi. The visionary artiste said to be slipping into late rapper, Dagrin’s shoe!

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/09/who-is-your-pick-olamide-badooo-or.html

The stunning dancer who is expecting her second child looks gorgeous in these new photos

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/09/pregnant-kaffy-is-gorgeous-in-new-photos.html

Nigerian Fuji Artist, King Wasiu Ayinde's daughter Honey-B took to the stage at the Nottinghill Carnival Nigerian corner and showed off her banging body in that racy outfit. Acting like Rhianna and Bey-once on stage.OMG! The look on comedian Gbenga Adeyinka's face is priceless. Lol. Another pic cut...

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/king-wasiu-ayinde-kwam-1s-daughter.html

This commercial bus driver and his conductor this morning stripped unclad at the Allen Avenue/Obafemi Awolowo Way roundabout in Ikeja to prevent some policemen (seen in the pic) from towing their vehicle and arresting them for alleged traffic violation. Their stunt caused heavy traffic around the area this morning and I heard it actually worked as the policemen left the scene quickly.

Oga Olopa don see wetin pass them.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/a-commercial-driver-and-his-conductor.html

Pastor Ireti Ajanaku of Christ Revival Church, the man who had a face-off with Tope Alabi, the popular gospel singer is said to have kicked the bucket. He reportedly died yesterday night in his sleep after a brief illness in his hometown, Gbogan.

As we speak, the father of the man of God who is very fair in complexion and the Landlord association of his community are holding a meeting on how to bury him.

Well, we are still investigating to ascertain what exactly killed him from one of the members of the church.
We shall keep you posted!

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/breaking-news-pastor-ajanaku-is-dead.html

Apostle Dr. T.O Obadare given a State burial by Osun State Government at Osogbo Stadium. Over 50,000 people attended today's commendation service.

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/apostle-dr-to-obadare-given-state.html

Get ready for an awesome surprise! When Simon Cowell first saw this gospel singer, he made fun of him. But what this talented man did next stunned EVERYONE in the theater! Check out this awesome performance, you won't be disappointed.

See Short Video clip at
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/simon-cowell-made-fun-of-this-gospel.html

The boy is trying to wake his dead mom. I just cant stand this photo, tears always form in my eyes when i look at this pic.

"May God give this kid food, clothing,
shelter and Education" write Amen if You care,
don't continue without typing Amen please....

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/so-touching-little-boy-trying-to-wake.html

His seat was snapped in half and he was hurled into the back of the car by the force of the impact
Ben Lack

Lucky driver Ash Locker survived this horror crash with nothing worse than a broken arm.His silver MG ZR was destroyed when he wrapped it around a tree.

Ash’s seat was snapped in half and he was hurled into the back of the car by the force of the impact.Fire crews feared the worst as they cut the shaken 21-year-old out of the wreckage.

But medics found that other than the broken arm, he had only suffered cuts and bruises.His mum Gill, 48, said: “We felt sick when we saw the pictures of the car. He was very lucky. He is happy to still be here.”

She added: “He was not trapped for very long. He had been flung into the back seat – but his seat belt was still on.”

Ambulance staff said Ash’s strong 6ft 3in, 18-stone frame helped him survive the crash.

He only needed to spend one night in hospital. Plates and screws have been inserted into his arm, and 11 stitches were sewn in a wound on his foot.

Ash, who wrote off the car in his hometown of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, where he lives with his mum, admitted on Facebook that he thought he might be the “luckiest person alive”

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/driver-admits-hes-luckiest-person-alive.html

Congrats to Oil & Gas Entrepreneur Chima Anyaso as he tied the knot with his sweetheart Adanna Nzeribe yesterday, Saturday 10th of August 2013 in Essex.

This is the second marriage for Chima who was previously married in January 2011.

BN has all the exclusive details on their intimate yet stunning wedding. The wedding ceremony took place outdoors at the bride’s father’s home in Essex. With flower arrangements lining the all-white aisle, Adanna was accompanied by her father as she walked towards her groom.

With leading comedian Gordons as the MC, the couple were ushered into their reception which took place in a specially erected marquee where they danced in with their bridesmaids in asymmetric red dresses and groomsmen in black tuxedos. The rest of the day was fun filled with lots of dancing and great food.
Congrats to the couple
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/oil-gas-entrepreneur-chima-anyaso.html

Remember Funke Akindele's estranged husband, Kehinde Oloyede claimed in one of his recent interview with Encomium magazine that he's building a one-storey building located at Adeniji Jones in Ikeja, for the star actress before they part ways. Anyways the home is now complete. In fact he and some of his family members, excluding some of his said wives are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, and housewarming now at the new home. See more pictures...

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/kehinde-oloyedes-house-for-ex-wife.html

After ending her first marriage many years , Yoruba actress Lola Alao has remarried. The mother of one married her US based beau, Wale Ajibola, in Atlanta yesterday.

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/actress-lola-alao-remarries.html

Ex-Zenith bank MD, billionaire business man Jim Ovia has set up a massive school in his hometown of Agbor in Delta State. The school is called James Hope College (JHC) and has a Briton as the principal. Mr Ovia built the school, which is supported by a substantial endowment fund, in his hometown to make education affordable to his people. The academic session for the first set of students will start in September 2013.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/ex-bank-chief-jim-ovia-sets-up-mega.html

Check out actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's children at the Nollywood celebrates 'Omotola event' that took place at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/see-photos-of-omotola-jalade-ekeindes.html

A 26-year-old National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member serving in Bayelsa State, Miss Folakemi Akinbode, is now struggling for her life at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, following a brutal attack from suspected cultists.

The incident occurred, Monday, at about 8.30pm at Obunagha community in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.

Miss Akinbode, an indigene of Ondo State, a graduate Nurse of the Madonna University serving at NDU Teaching Hospital was returning from work when she was ambushed by two suspected cultists along a lonely bush path leading to the corpers’ lodge where she resides.

Her right hand was almost chopped off by her assailants who are now at large.

It was learnt that but for the hand she raised to defend herself the attackers could have killed her as the machete was aimed at her head.

The victim was said to have ran to the lodge with her injuries shouting “help, help, help…” after which she collapsed and lost consciousness due to excessive bleeding from the almost severed hand.

A source told our correspondent that “though she had been given three pints of blood, she is yet to regain consciousness.”

Troubled by the development, the traditional ruler of the community, Chief Apoh Godgive, the Ibolou XI, was said to have ordered the immediate setting up of vigilante group in the community with a view to fishing out the perpetrators of the crime.

Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alex Akhigbe, confirmed the incident, saying the command has launched manhunt for the fleeing attackers.more........
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/cultists-machete-female-nysc-member-in.html

Hours ago, celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji posted a story about rapper Eva Alordiah being a victim of child molestation.

According to Linda Ikeji, Eva admitted the quote below, on the Hot FM Abuja Breakfast Show with Tutu and Cheezy Charles.

“We are such a country that is so blessed by God. We don’t have earthquake, volcanoes, tsunami. We are problems to ourselves and this is disgusting. I come from a background where I was molested as a child. Definitely it’s a serious situation where you have to put a child through that type of trauma.”
Apparently the post didn’t go down too well with the female rapper.

See tweets below:
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/war-of-words-linda-ikeji-eva-alordiah.html

WARNING TO ALL Girls,

Please be careful on how you eat from men, do not be greedy. This girl, a 23 years old law student of
the University of Abuja, went to sit out with an unknown rich man in a hotel who she only met on the internet [Facebook], her room mate warned her not to go but she insisted. The following morning, she was found laying dead [pictured]. Autopsy has revealed that she was poisoned. Had she listened to her room mate,
this would not have happened. May her soul RIP and may you, your friends or family members never
be a victim of such calamity, Amen.

Please type "Amen" and share this story
if it touched you, don't ignore!!!
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/23-years-old-law-student-found-laying.html

Rihanna set Barbados Carnival on fire with her raunchy moves and hot carnival attire..She spent the whole Saturday night partying on the streets. more pics....
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/08/photos-rihanna-gets-half-unclad-on.html

Seventeen-year-old Blessing Godspower, on Wednesday narrated how her mother sold her eight-month-old baby. The mother, Onyinyechi Nwabueze, 38, was paraded by the police at the ‘A’ Division of the Plateau State Police Command.

Policemen from the division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Victor Dimkpa, a Chief Superintendent of Police, had rescued the baby, named Chiamaka, in Awka, the Anambra State capital.

Blessing, who was staying with her mother at Rukuba Road area of Jos North, was put in the family way by her boyfriend, now no where to be found.


After baby Chiamaka was delivered, Blessing’s mother decided to get rid of the baby. According to her, on July 19, her mother sent her on a phony errand in order to effect the “diabolical” act.

She said, “My mother sent me on an errand, but when I came back I asked for my baby and my mother asked, ‘which baby?’ She feigned ignorance and at that point I started crying and reported the incident to the Police.”

Police Commissioner, Mr. Chris Olakpe said, “After the mother sent her daughter away, she (Nwabueze) stopped a tricycle and took the baby to the first receiver, one Eucharia Anyaegbu. Anyaegbu transferred the baby to the second receiver, Rita Maduako, who finally sold the baby to 53-year-old unmarried woman, Grace Nnadozie.”

Nnadozie, however, told our correspondent that after she applied to an orphanage home for a child without any result for the past two years, she sought Anyaegbu’s help.

She said she gave N500,000 to Anyaegbu for the baby. Anyaegbu gave N350, 000 to Maduako. Maduako was to give N200,000 to the baby’s grandmother.

But Nwabueze denied that she sold the baby. She said her daughter was very wayward, so she decided to give the baby out to somebody else who would take proper care of her.

She said, “How can I sell my granddaughter. My daughter is not capable of taking care of the baby and I decided to give her to somebody who will take proper care of her.”

Mrs Nwabueze however confessed that she lost her husband in 2007 and since then, she and the six children she had with him, had been finding things difficult.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/07/my-boyfriend-impregnated-me-my-mother.html

The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Shehu, has confirmed that the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan was involved in an auto crash, leaving 14 persons injured.

According to the eyewitnesses, three conventional policemen, three mobile policemen, one member of the civil defence corps, as well as one official of the state branch of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six civilians were “seriously injured”.

Mr Shehu claimed the state government had since released funds for the treatment of all the victims. He added that some of the victims have been discharged but those who have serious fracture were still at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia.

According to him, the accident happened when the vehicle of a prison officer ran into the convoy of the president and collided with one of the riders, who somersaulted and thereafter ran into the crowd.

“They are all responding to treatment at the hospital. Some have fractures on their legs. The prison officer sustained minor injury. He is still in police custody while investigation is ongoing,” he said.

It will be recalled that the president was represented in Lafia for the inauguration of the newly constructed Federal High Court and Ta’al Model School constructed by the present Governor.
http://www.tundeola.com/2013/07/jonathans-convoy-in-serious-crash-many.html

Analysis of U.S. Census data and other surveys show Nigerian immigrants and their descendants score highest when it comes to earning degrees.

Nigerian Americans have long been known for their community’s intense cultural emphasis on education, and now an analysis of Census data coupled with several local surveys shows that Nigerians don't just value education, but surpass all other U.S. ethnic groups when it comes to obtaining degrees.

"Being Black, you are already at a disadvantage," Oluyinka Olutoye, an associate professor of pediatric surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, told the Houston Chronicle. "You really need to excel far above if you want to be considered for anything in this country."


According to 2006 census data, 37 percent of Nigerians in the U.S. had bachelor's degrees, 17 percent held master's degrees and 4 percent had doctorates. In contrast, the same census data showed only 19 percent of white Americans had bachelor’s degrees, 8 percent held master’s degrees and only 1 percent held doctorates, the paper reports.

The census data was bolstered by an independent analysis of 13 annual Houston-area surveys conducted by Rice University and commissioned by the Chronicle.

"These are higher levels of educational attainment than were found in any other...community," Stephen Klineberg, a sociologist at Rice University who conducts the annual Houston Area Survey, told the paper.

However, despite the strides in education made by many African immigrants, including Nigerian-Americans, discrimination still colors their prospects for employment. A study of 2010 employment data by the Economic Policy Institute showed that, across nationalities and ethnic groups, Black immigrants carried the highest unemployment rate of all foreign-born workers.

In addition to cultural expectations about obtaining higher education, the paper reports that many African immigrants are more likely to pursue higher education as a means of maintaining their immigrant status in the U.S.

"In a way, it's a Catch-22 — because of immigration laws you are forced to remain in school, but then the funny thing is you end up getting your doctorate at the age of 29," Amadu Jacky Kaba, an associate professor at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, told the paper. "If you stay in school, immigration will leave you alone."

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/07/survey-nigerians-most-educated-in-us.html