Ivory Coast, Ghana, Algeria, Nigeria and Tunisia have been seeded for the World Cup Africa zone play-offs draw.
Egypt, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal and Ethiopia are the unseeded countries for the September 16 Cairo ceremony.
The
seedings were decided by the FIFA Africa rankings released Thursday,
with the five best-placed nations getting ‘seeded’ status.
Seeded
and unseeded sides will be paired, creating five two-leg ties with a
separate draw determining which country plays at home first.
Matches
are scheduled for October 11-15 and November 15-19 and the five overall
winners qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Cape Verde, who
won Group B last Saturday, were disqualified for fielding ineligible
defender Fernando Varela in an away win over Tunisia.
The 2-0 victory for the island nation was changed to a 3-0 defeat, giving four-time World Cup qualifiers Tunisia top place.
A Congo-Brazzaville appeal against the eligibility of Mali-born Niger striker Mahamane Cisse was rejected by FIFA.
Cisse scored in a 2-2 Group E draw against the Congolese last Saturday — a result that allowed Burkina Faso to snatch top spot.
Burkina
Faso and Ethiopia, the shock Group A winners ahead of 2010 World Cup
hosts South Africa, are the only contenders never to have reached the
finals
Friday, September 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Celebrities Behaving Badly: Notjustok.com’s Controversial ’10 Most Gifted Rappers’ List Incites GODWON v Sinzu Twitter Fight
I must confess that when I saw the Notjustok.com ’10 Most Gifted Rappers’ in Nigeria feature, I just rolled my eyes and thought, “Demola what happened?” Unfortunately, (Co-owner) OvieO is taking the heat for this list. I don’t know how you can have “most gifted” rapper list and not have a name like Jesse Jagz as #1, Vector following closely at #2, Sinzu at #3, Phyno at #4 and then the rest.
“Most Gifted,” to me, has nothing to do with being a commercially successful rapper or a rapper with a hugely wide fan base. It is about an innate talent that flows in the bloodstream. The type where it is truly effortless. Jesse Jagz tops that list all day, everyday, and then the ones listed in my book above.
In any event, Notjustok releases this list and apparently I am not the only one who felt there was a problem with the list. The public and artists alike have challenged Nojustok for the list, while a few have chosen to even fight each other on Twitter highways. See the heated exchange with rapper Godwon and Sinzu over the NJO list.
-Uduak
NJO list below
1. Modenine
2. Olamide
3. Phyno
4. M.I
5. Sinzu (Sauce Kid)
6. ShowDemCamp (SDC)
7. Ice Prince
8. Vector
9. Naeto C
10. Reminisce
2. Olamide
3. Phyno
4. M.I
5. Sinzu (Sauce Kid)
6. ShowDemCamp (SDC)
7. Ice Prince
8. Vector
9. Naeto C
10. Reminisce
Photocredit: LindaIkeji, Notjustok
Chaos In Warri As Oba Accepts Christ... Abolishes Rituals & Ancient Cultures
This has led to a serious protest by angry indigenes, in Warri, Delta State who took to the street on Sunday to protest but for the quick intervention of Governor Uduaghan, it would have resulted into total mayhem.
The Olu of Warri, who suddenly turned born again by accepting the teachings of Christ, with a Four Square worship center he built in his Palace, made the announcement on the 4th of September 2013.
In a document titled "The new order of Iwere Kingdom" the Oba stated that, the "Ogiame" title which had been in existence for over 500 years would no longer exist because it is purportedly associated to a river goddess. He now only wants to serve one God.
In the document, The Olu of Warri said, "I also repent from the name and title of “Ogiame” that my ancestors and I have borne, as it connotes our allegiance to Umalokun (goddess of the river) and other deities of the sea, all of which are false gods.
"Today, I renounce our allegiance to Umalokun and other gods of the sea, land and sky. On behalf of the royal bloodline, the throne the people of Iwere land, I publicly enter into a new covenant with God.”
The king also dissociated himself from the old time traditional practices which he described as paganism.
There are indications that the Oba took this laws without consulting with the elders of the land and has been asked to retract his statement or vacate the throne but the Oba has stated that there's no going back on his decision.
About 5000 women have been reported to embark on a protest in Warri today against the Oba's new laws.
Who wins this battle, God or gods? The story, however, continues....
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Project Fame winner, Chidinma Ekile In Multiple S-x Scandals
Vector and Chidinma
Recently, Chidinma is back in the news with another showbiz boy. This time, with rapper Vector. Their romance tales leaked online where the guy was proposing to her.
Though, it appears Vector is performing the act of proposing marriage to Chidinma is hoax, that it is a shot from a new video. Still, it so much assumes a realistic undertone.
Recall that it was rumored weeks back that Chidinma was in a love romance with the motor garage tax collector popularly called Agbero, MC Olu Omo.
Chidinma Ekile of MTN Project Fame and Adams Ibrahim of Soundcity TV
MYSTERY: 25-Year-Old Man Found Inside Locked Tomb In Benin City
Residents of Akenzua Street in Benin City woke up on Monday to find a 25- year old man inside a locked tomb of one Emmanuel Obasogie Obayuwana without any visible signs of break in or entry.
The man, who was dressed in red, wore white hand gloves and tied a red cloth on his forehead.
He was found sitting on the grave and stained clothings were found inside a wooden box with him.
Some spiritualists and pastors who were invited to pray against whatever evils the man brought were afraid of going inside to bring the man out of the tomb after the first son of the deceased, Isaac, brought the keys.
Eyewitnesses said they were afraid of going near the man inside the tomb for fear of possible spiritual attack.
The Nation gathered that was some chiefs from the Oba of Benin Palace later came to take the unknown man away.
Isaac said he has been holding the keys to his father’s tomb for over 11 years.
He said, “The place was locked. I don’t know his mission in my father’s graveside. He was taken to the palace. We don’t know him from anywhere and how he got inside the locked house remains a mystery.”Culled from the Nation
EXCLUSIVE NEWS| REVEALED: Jonathan, Tukur Behind PDP Crisis
He said that President Jonathan had not taken any step towards ensuring peace in the party since the crisis that led to the party’s polarisation began.
Oyinlola, who spoke while addressing members of the PDP loyal to him in all the 30 local government areas of the state during a rally held in Okuku, his hometown, said his travails in the PDP started in 2011 as a result of his loyalty to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He alleged that President Jonathan was aware of his face-off with Tukur and did nothing to resolve it. “Even when the President called both of us to a parley in Abuja, nothing meaningful was achieved. I also tried to advise Tukur as an elder that he is to me, but he turned deaf ears to my advice,” Oyinlola said.
He recalled that the current crisis which polarised the PDP started in 2010 when President Jonathan declared his intention to contest the 2011 presidential election and perceived some serving governors as not being supportive of his ambition.
He said: “President Jonathan called me at about 1.00a.m sometime in 2010 and requested that I should come to see him in Abuja. I honoured him and when I got to him, he told me of his ambition to contest the presidential election and sought for my support.”
“The President later told me that he knew that my hands were tied but I told him immediately that I was not a goat, so no one could tie me.
His belief was that I would give maximum support to General Ibrahim Babangida because of my relationship with him and interestingly Jonathan had 99 out of 100 votes cast by the delegates from Osun State.”
Oyinlola accused the President of taking sides in the process that led to his removal as the national secretary of the party, adding that all peace meetings called by notable leaders of the party to resolve the matter were deadlocked.
He said he had not contravened any provision of the constitution of the party by teaming up with like minds to form a parallel faction, stressing that, “the PDP constitution does not prevent anyone from teaming up with like minds.”
Recalling the genesis of his problem with Tukur, Oyinlola said: “My problem with my former boss, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur started right from my first day in office. He introduced some strange things like creating the office of the Chief of Staff and others. I kicked against this development and he took offence for my action.”
Floyd Mayweather has a single bank account with $123 million in it
Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather has everything money can buy. Too bad his money can’t buy him common sense or self-esteem, because then he would truly be prosperous.
Mayweather’s millions keeps him relatively comfortable — and he makes sure to always have at least a million in cold cash on hand. As for the rest of his money, according to ESPN The Magazine, the narcissistic pugilist keeps $123 million in a single bank account.
By the way, the FDIC covers bank deposits up to $250,000. So if Floyd’s bank ever goes under, the majority of his cash will go down with it.A fool and his money are soon parted.
Mayweather’s millions keeps him relatively comfortable — and he makes sure to always have at least a million in cold cash on hand. As for the rest of his money, according to ESPN The Magazine, the narcissistic pugilist keeps $123 million in a single bank account.
By the way, the FDIC covers bank deposits up to $250,000. So if Floyd’s bank ever goes under, the majority of his cash will go down with it.A fool and his money are soon parted.
Eagles go for FIFA ranking points against Etalons
Crucial FIFA ranking points will be at stake when the Super Eagles host Burkina Faso in a friendly today in Kaduna.
The draw for the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers for Africa will be held on Monday, September 16, the seeding will be based on FIFA September rankings, which will be released on Thursday.
Nigeria are within the top five in Africa and they maintain their ranking after Tuesday’s match, they will be one of five teams to be seeded at Monday’s draw in Cairo, Egypt.
This means they will avoid the likes of Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Ghana. Burkina Faso, on the other hand, need to score more points for them to make it into the top five and so be seeded.
Academica de Coimbra of Portugal forward John Ogu saidthat the Eagles know the importance of the game.
”Of course, every game is important to us, so we want to win. We are aware this month’s FIFA ranking will influence the seeding for the draws, even without that it is a serious game to us,” Ogu said
“I am always ready to play for Nigeria any day anytime, I am looking forward to the game.”
Nigeria have never lost to the Stallions of Burkina Faso, having won six out of eight meeting, with just two draws.
At the 2013 AFCON, the two West Africans drew 1-1 in a group game in Nelspruit, South Africa, before they clashed again in the final, where the Eagles won 1-0 to win their third Nations Cup diadem.
The Eagles are equally aware of the physicality of the Stallions.
The players joked during Monday morning training about the strength of their top marksman, Jonathan Petroipa.
“Azubuike, Petroipa will show you pepper and I know you have been thinking of him,”Ogenyi Onazi poked a joke at the Eagles tallest defender Azubuike Egwuekwe.
The defender kept mute and just shook his head, but Emmanuel Emenike, who incidentally did not play the final due to a knock rose to his defence.
“Petroipa was there at the Nations Cup and we know the result. Na for this field we go see who be oga for African football,”said the Fenerbache striker
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/09/eagles-go-for-fifa-ranking-points-against-etalons/#sthash.sjxu5pa4.dpuf
Crucial FIFA ranking points will be at stake when the Super Eagles host Burkina Faso in a friendly today in Kaduna.The draw for the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers for Africa will be held on Monday, September 16, the seeding will be based on FIFA September rankings, which will be released on Thursday.
Nigeria are within the top five in Africa and they maintain their ranking after Tuesday’s match, they will be one of five teams to be seeded at Monday’s draw in Cairo, Egypt.
This means they will avoid the likes of Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Ghana. Burkina Faso, on the other hand, need to score more points for them to make it into the top five and so be seeded.
Academica de Coimbra of Portugal forward John Ogu saidthat the Eagles know the importance of the game.
”Of course, every game is important to us, so we want to win. We are aware this month’s FIFA ranking will influence the seeding for the draws, even without that it is a serious game to us,” Ogu said
“I am always ready to play for Nigeria any day anytime, I am looking forward to the game.”
Nigeria have never lost to the Stallions of Burkina Faso, having won six out of eight meeting, with just two draws.
At the 2013 AFCON, the two West Africans drew 1-1 in a group game in Nelspruit, South Africa, before they clashed again in the final, where the Eagles won 1-0 to win their third Nations Cup diadem.
The Eagles are equally aware of the physicality of the Stallions.
The players joked during Monday morning training about the strength of their top marksman, Jonathan Petroipa.
“Azubuike, Petroipa will show you pepper and I know you have been thinking of him,”Ogenyi Onazi poked a joke at the Eagles tallest defender Azubuike Egwuekwe.
The defender kept mute and just shook his head, but Emmanuel Emenike, who incidentally did not play the final due to a knock rose to his defence.
“Petroipa was there at the Nations Cup and we know the result. Na for this field we go see who be oga for African football,”said the Fenerbache striker
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/09/eagles-go-for-fifa-ranking-points-against-etalons/#sthash.sjxu5pa4.dpuf
The draw for the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers for Africa will be held on Monday, September 16, the seeding will be based on FIFA September rankings, which will be released on Thursday.
Nigeria are within the top five in Africa and they maintain their ranking after Tuesday’s match, they will be one of five teams to be seeded at Monday’s draw in Cairo, Egypt.
This means they will avoid the likes of Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Ghana. Burkina Faso, on the other hand, need to score more points for them to make it into the top five and so be seeded.
Academica de Coimbra of Portugal forward John Ogu saidthat the Eagles know the importance of the game.
"Of course, every game is important to us, so we want to win. We are aware this month’s FIFA ranking will influence the seeding for the draws, even without that it is a serious game to us," Ogu said
"I am always ready to play for Nigeria any day anytime, I am looking forward to the game."
Nigeria have never lost to the Stallions of Burkina Faso, having won six out of eight meeting, with just two draws.
At the 2013 AFCON, the two West Africans drew 1-1 in a group game in Nelspruit, South Africa, before they clashed again in the final, where the Eagles won 1-0 to win their third Nations Cup diadem.
The Eagles are equally aware of the physicality of the Stallions.
The players joked during Monday morning training about the strength of their top marksman, Jonathan Petroipa.
"Azubuike, Petroipa will show you pepper and I know you have been thinking of him,"Ogenyi Onazi poked a joke at the Eagles tallest defender Azubuike Egwuekwe.
The defender kept mute and just shook his head, but Emmanuel Emenike, who incidentally did not play the final due to a knock rose to his defence.
"Petroipa was there at the Nations Cup and we know the result. Na for this field we go see who be oga for African football,"said the Fenerbache striker
Thursday, August 1, 2013
EXCLUSIVE NEWS| How My Mother Sold My Baby – 17-Year-Old Girl Speaks
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, Chiamaka, in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
Blessing, who was staying with her mother at Rukuba Road area of Jos North, was allegedly put in the family way by her boyfriend.
After Chiamaka was delivered, Godspower’s mother, who was not comfortable with the development, allegedly decided to get rid of the baby.
According to Blessing, 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.”
Nwabueze explained that she lost her husband in 2007 and since then, she and the six children she had with him, had been finding things difficult.
Source: Punch Nigeria
EXCLUSIVE NEWS| Rapper Wale Talks About Wizkid And When He Will Finally Come To Nigeria [VIDEO]
The star rapper talked about the album making process, and how important it was to be heavily involved in the creative process.
Wale also talks about his relationship with Wizkid, especially after making a few songs with Wizkid in 24hrs.
Watch clip after the cut;
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