PHOTO OF THE DAY

That sign post prohibits dumping of refuse , what do you think about the write Up?
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: ITS ORIGIN AND EXAMPLES.

A New Year's resolution is a secular tradition, most common in the West but found around the world, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement starting on New Year's Day.

RELIGIOUS ORIGIN
The ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named. In the Medieval era, the knights took the "peacock vow" at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. At watchnight services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions There are other religious parallels to this tradition. During Judaism's New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and
culminating in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one's wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. People may act similarly during the Catholic fasting period of Lent, though the motive behind this holiday is more of
sacrifice than of responsibility, in fact the practice of New Year's resolutions partially came from the Lenten sacrifices .The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self- improvement annually. Participation At the end of the Great Depression, about a quarter of American adults formed New Year's resolutions. At the start of the 21st century, about 40% did.

EXAMPLES
Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible. Popular goals include resolutions to Improve physical well-being: eat healthy food, lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink less
alcohol, quit smoking, stop biting nails, get rid of old bad habits Improve mental well-being; think positive,
laugh more often, enjoy life Improve finances: get out of debt, save money, make small investments Improve career: perform better at current job, get a better job, establish own business Improve education: improve grades, get a better education, learn something new (such as a foreign language or music), study often, read
more books, improve talents Improve self: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent, perhaps watch less television, play
fewer sitting-down video games Take a trip Volunteer to help others, practice life skills, use civic virtue, give to charity, volunteer to work part-time in a charity organization (NGO) Get along better with people, improve social skills, enhance social intelligence Make new friends Spend quality time with family members
Settle down, get engaged/get married, have kids
Try foreign foods, discovering new cultures Pray more, be closer to God, be more spiritual Success rate A 2007 study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study's participants were confident of success
at the beginning. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set; such as, a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends Quoting Frank Ra (author of the new year's resolution book "A course in happiness". "Resolutions are more sustainable when shared, both in terms of with whom you share the
benefits of your resolution, and with whom you share the path of maintaining your resolution. Peer-support makes a difference in success rate with new year's resolutions". It is also noted that talking with a counselor about setting goals and new year resolutions can help you keep those resolutions.
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WIN N500,000 & A PIONEER DJ SET IN THE #JOHNNYMASHUPBATTLE WITH DJ JIMMY JATT & OLISA ADIBUA

WIN N500,000 & A PIONEER DJ SET IN THE #JOHNNYMASHUPBATTLE WITH DJ JIMMY JATT & OLISA ADIBUA
Calling out all disc jockeys, music lovers and the general public! Enter the #JohnnyMashupBattle with renowned media personality Olisa Adibua and the legendary Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, to stand a chance of winning a cash prize of N500,000 accompanied by a brand new Pioneer DJ set.

All you have to do is...

1. Make a mashup using Yemi Alade's single 'Johnny', the instrumental and any other Nigerian instrumental track.
2. Upload your mashup on a free file-sharing site (Hulkshare or Soundcloud) and Youtube.
3. Send both links to johnnymashupbattle@gmail. com with your name and contact phone number.
4. Also tweet the links to @yemialadee, @OlisaAdibua & @djjimmyjatt

The top 5 finalists will be hand-picked by Olisa Adibua & DJ Jimmy Jatt. They will then DJ battle at a highly publicized event where the winner will be chosen based on the crowd's reaction and will walk away with N500,000 and a brand new Pioneer DJ Set.

Download both the song and instrumental right now and show your competitive side!

Powered by Effyzzie Music Group & Rebel Movement.

Yemi Alade - Johnny: http://www.hulkshare.com/jkxrbvqtg3cw

Yemi Alade - Johnny [Instrumental]: http://www.hulkshare.com/khf7nizyj5s0
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GENEVIEVE MOVES INTO KOKO MASTER'S HOME.

DBANJ 33 &GENEVIEVE 34 may be back together 2 yrs after they parted ways for DBANJ's commitment issues.she is currently @DBANJ's LEKKI home
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UCHE JOMBO RODRIGUEZ CELEBRATES 34th BIRTHDAY WITH HUBBY IN NEW YORK.

Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez turned 34 on the 28th of December and celebrated the day with her husband, Kenny Rodriguez in New York. Exactly one year ago, the Unconditional actress and producer, celebrated her 33rd birthday with her hubby missing in action.
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EDO STATE GOVERNOR SURVIVES A MOTOR ACCIDENT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF TODAY

Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole survived a motor accident at Ewu Village along theever-busy Benin-Auchi road in Edo State at about 9.45am Saturday, 28th December 2013 on his way back to Benin City from his
Iyamho Village. The incident occurred at about 9.45am at Ewu, in Edo Central Senatorial District, when a Peugeot J5 Bus filled with tomatoes and plantains apparently lost control and rammed into the Governor's
Flag Car from the opposite direction before swerving into a roadside ditch. Three vehicles in the Governor's convoy were in front of the Governor's Flag Car and had passed the Peugeot J5 Bus before it [J5 Bus]
had direct impact with the Governor's car, which had the Governor, his Aide-De-Camp[ADC] and his Driver as occupants. The Governor's Car was badly affected but both occupants of the Peugeot J5 Bus and that of
the Governor's sustained no injuries. The Peugeot J5 Bus was following a truck that was descending the Ewu Slope when it suddenly veered off into the Governor's lane from the opposite direction and directly
impacted on the Governor's vehicle, apparently because of brake failure. The good story is that nobody sustained injuries in both vehicles. The Comrade Governor is hale and hearty, his ADC and other occupants of the Peugeot J5 are also in good condition.
The incident has been reported to the Divisional Police Station at Ewu for further investigation. This is to assure all good people of Edo State that there is no cause for alarm. Their loving Comrade Governor is fine, hale and hearty as well as other occupants of the other affected vehicle. The Comrade Governor is wishing everyone a prosperous new year ahead.
Signed
Prince Kassim Afegbua
Special Adviser, Media & Public Affairs
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MORGAN FREEMAN :YOU STUPID FUCKTARDS DON'T CONFUSE ME WITH NELSON MANDELA AM ALIVE

Morgan freeman publicly announced that he is alive and healthy , that people shouldn't confuse him with late Mandela..... But Morgan Freeman resembles Mandela shaa.
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MAY- D TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY TOMORROW AT CLUB DOLL HOUSE

As a sure boy @MisterMayD will be celebrating his All white birthday tomorrow

Date: 28th December

Venue: Club Doll House Victoria island

Time: 10pm.
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OLAMIDE SWEEPS FOUR AWARDS AT THE HEADIES 2013

The Headies Awards 2013 held on boxing day 2013 at the Grand Ball room of Oriental Hotels, Lagos and was hosted by Mavin Records acts Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.

Big winners of the night include Davido, Phyno, Waje, Clarence Peters and Olamide who bagged four awards . The night also features performances from Iyanya, Sean Tizzle, Seyi Shay, Praiz and much more.

In addition, Fuji Artist was inducted into the Headies Hall Of Fame.

Check out the full list of winners for the
night.

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
THIS YEAR – JAYWON

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DTUNES – SHO LEE

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Alingo – CLARENCE PETERS

BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
O.B.O. – DAVIDO

BEST R&B SINGLE
GOOD GOOD LOVING – BANKY W

BEST POP SINGLE
IHE NE ME – 2FACE

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
I WISH – WAJE

BEST RAP ALBUM
YBNL – OLAMIDE

BEST COLLABO
GHOST MODE – PHYNO FT. OLAMIDE

BEST RAP SINGLE
MAN OF THE YEAR – PHYNO

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
RICH AND FAMOUS – PRAIZ

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
ONLY YOU – NIKKI LAOYE

NEXT RATED
SEAN TIZZLE

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
OMO BABA OLOWO – DAVIDO

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
MODE 9 – LET IT GO

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
DUROSOKE – OLAMIDE

BEST 'ALTERNATIVE' SONG
REPETE – BLACKMAGIC

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
YBNL – OLAMIDE

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
IYANYA

SONG OF THE YEAR
LIMPOPO – KCEE
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P SQUARE LIVE IN DUBAI ON BOXING DAY.

High Impact A2 Festival with Redsan, Lira,
Fally Ipupa, P-Square, Mr. Vegas, Mafikizolo
and Dany Neville
Date: Dec 26, 2013
Performances by Redsan, Lira, Fally Ipupa, P-
Square, Mr. Vegas, Mafikizolo and Dany Neville.
Timings: 6pm-3am
Entry: General Admission - Dhs299, Golden Circle
- Dhs545
Location: Meydan Racecourse Nad Al Sheba,
Dubai Show map
Tel: +971 4 327 0000
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SANTA CLAUS ROBS BANK AND ESCAPES WITH A BICYCLE.

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ENERGY SECRETARY IN PHILLIPINES SET TO RESIGN AFTER FAILING TO FULFIL HIS PROMISES.

WHy won't Nigerian politicians learn from this man who prefers integrity to embezzlement of public fund.
Energy Secretary in Philippines, Jericho Petilla has expressed his intention to resign after failing to keep his promise to restore electricity to all typhoon-ravaged areas of the country by Christmas Eve. A presidential spokesman said Wednesday that Petilla plans to file his resignation on Thursday. "He intends to submit his resignation, perhaps by tomorrow. Whether the
president will accept his resignation, let us wait for that conversation to take place," said President Benigno Aquino's spokesman Edwin Lacierda on ABS-CBN television, after speaking to the energy chief.

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PHOTOS FROM IYANYA'S ALL WHITE YATCH CRUISE

The Kurere Master got several multi-million naira deals, had sold-out concerts in Nigeria and abroad.
The co-owner of MMMG, and his crew got together for an all-white YATCH cruise, which set sail at the Lekki waterways to Ilase private beach, Lagos. Photos from IYANYA's AlL WHITE YATCH CRUISE.
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ICE PRINCE SHARES PHOTO OF HIM AND HIS SON.

Ice prince shared o photo of himself and his son on christmas day. The boy really look like him shaa , what do you think?
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NEW SONG:TOUCH & GO JARMY AUSTIN

Download this brand new single Touch&Go Jarmy Austin


DOWNLOAD through the LINK below.
https://t.co/HXn392n3qc
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EDO STATE GOVT SACKED A TOTAL OF 836 TEACHERS.

If you are a qualified teacher board the nearest vehicle to Edo state as A total 836 teachers have been sacked by the EDO state Government after a verification exercise carried out by the department of information &technology, your miracle this year might just. Be around the corner.
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PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS

Dear Compatriots, I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Christmas once again. I join our
Christian compatriots and all other Nigerians in giving thanks to God Almighty whose Grace and
Benevolence has helped our nation to overcome the many challenges it has had since we celebrated
Christmas last year. The annual commemoration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ is a most auspicious time for us, as individuals and as a nation, to rededicate ourselves to the virtues and ideals which the Messiah
preached and exemplified during his earthly ministry.
Let us all therefore resolve this Christmas to make the ideals of peace, harmony, tolerance, love and goodwill to all even more manifest in our interactions with others. It remains my sincere belief that no height of human accomplishment is beyond us as a nation, if we
can overcome our differences, such as they are, and forge a binding national consensus to put the progress and well-being of the country above all other considerations. My administration will do all within its powers and abilities to ensure that when representatives of our people assemble for the forthcoming national conference next year, they will have every opportunity and encouragement to make very significant contributions towards forging the required consensus for sustained national peace, unity and progress. It is also my expectation that the national conference will contribute in no small measure towards the urgent resolution of contentious issues which currently hinder our progress as a nation. With God Almighty as our Guide, Strength and Enabler, My Administration will continue to implement its Agenda for National Transformation in furtherance of its avowed commitment to improving the living conditions of all Nigerians. We will continue to count on the prayers, support and cooperation of all patriotic Nigerians in the
coming year as we consolidate and build on our achievements in several sectors including national
security, power supply, communications,transportation, health and education. As we commemorate the birth of the Prince of Peace, let us all strive to honour Him more by living our lives as He taught; by making personal sacrifices for the good of others, by showing greater
love for others, by being fairer and more honest in our dealings with others, by being ever-willing to forgive those who offend us and by always extending goodwill towards others. On behalf of myself, my family and the Federal Government, I wish you all very joyful Christmas celebrations, and a peaceful and prosperous 2014.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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FATHERS OF VIDEO DIRECTORS SESAN & MOE MUSA PASSED AWAY LAST WEEKEND.

It's a sad X mas for the music industry as two of
its most creative video directors, Sesan
Ogunro and Moe Musa, lost their fathers last weekend. Moe Musa had taken to Twitter to announce the death of his father on Saturday, whom he
said died in a "sudden accident". Singer Banky W meanwhile confirmed the death of Sesan Ogunro's father, whom was allegedly shot dead by armed robbers on his way back from church. Our deepest condolences go out to Sesan & Moe and their families.
The photo above is that of MOE MUSA and his DAD
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PHOTO: SOUND SULTAN AND FAMILY.

Describe the photo in one word.
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PASTOR KUMUYI WAS RIGHT AFTER ALL

Founder of deeper life Bible church Pastor W.F Kumuyi on sunday morning stated the fact that christmas celebration is not scriptural as some people see it as an opportunity to exhibit various evil things. Beverly OSU completely goes nude in this photo just for X mas.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY

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NIMA DESIGNS

Nima designs is a brand name for a fashion house based in Enugu Nigeria, they are specialised in bead making, Ankara, bags and shoes. They also customize T-shirts, laptop bags and your tablet pouch.
Order for Your beads for Your traditional wedding or jewellry for Your occasions .


Contact No: 08035315611 or 08174262800
YOU WANT IT, WE BEAD IT OR ANKARA IT!!!!.
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ICEPRINCE WILL BE GIVING OUT FREE TICKETS FOR HIS ALBUM LAUNCH TODAY

Ice prince zamani will be giving out free ticket today by 10am for His album launch at etisalat experience centre at the silverbird galleria. Don't miss out!!!
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RONALDO VS LIONEL MESSI FOR BALLON D'OR

Today daily mail published this ....you judge:
Ronaldo v Messi... how do the two stars match up?

RONALDO:

Portugal: Games - 109, Goals - 47
Real Madrid: Games - 148, Goals - 162

MESSI:

Argentina: Caps - 83, Goals - 37
Barcelona: Games - 257, Goals - 223

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PHOTO OF THE DAY.

Ladies what do you feel about this hair style? Laughing my heart out already.
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DAVIDO IS GOING TO PAINT THE TOWN RED TOMORROW AS HE THROWS HIS BIRTHDAY BASH.

Davido tweeted that his birthday bash is going to hold tomorrow at PRAVADA 89 agoro diyan off adeola odeku street Victoria. He will be spilling cash as the OBO.
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PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN IS 56 TODAY

The president of the federal republic of Nigeria , President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan clocks 56 today, all Nigerians wishes him Gods grace and many more years ahead.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY : KOKO MASTER RIDING A HORSE

Koko Master D'banj riding on a horse in his new music video.
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About 50 construction workers trapped after roof collapses at mall in South Africa

One person has died and about 50 are feared trapped after a roof collapsed at the construction site of a South African shopping mall, officials say.

Rescue teams are working in the dark and using sniffer dogs to look for survivors beneath the rubble at the site in Tongaat, north of Durban.

About 30 people had been taken to hospital - some with massive traumatic injuries, paramedics say.

Officials said those trapped were construction workers.
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PETER OKOYE AND LOLA OMOTAYO OUTFIT DURING TRADITIONAL WEDDING.

Peter of p square and Lola Omotayo exchanged during their traditional marriage
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"Mr Grammar" Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon mourns late former ASUU President Prof Festus Iyayi

The grand initiation of Prof IYAYI is a lancinating loss of another Stentorian voice against retrogade &prebendal forces of Primitive mercantilism..."
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IYANYA THE SAMURAI COVERS PING MAGAZINE.

Kukere crooner Iyanya covers Ping magazine , he was said to be the Africa's Best selling Act of 2013, read up the MAG for details. The second photo shows iyanya as he wields the samurai sword, he sure knows how to use it.
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IYANYA THE SAMURAI COVERS PING MAGAZINE.

Kukere crooner Iyanya covers Ping magazine , he was said to be the Africa's Best selling Act of 2013, read up the MAG for details. The second photo shows iyanya as he wields the samurai sword, he sure knows how to use it.
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DR SID & RUKKY SANDA COVERS NOVEMBER EDITION OF RED SHEET MAGAZINE.

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ENUGU STATE FIRST LADY EVICTED FROM THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

is in the marriage between the Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime and his wife Clara Chime has reached its peak following the eviction of the First Lady from the Enugu State Government House on Monday.

Clara was handed over to her mother at Coal City Garden Estate, Enugu by security operatives.

It was gathered that the governors' wife was said to have returned to her mother by security operatives at about 9 am.

A source at government house said she was forced into a convoy this morning and driven away by stern-looking security men.

It could be recalled that agents of the Enugu State Government had allegedly attempted to return Mrs Clara to her mother last Sunday night but failed because her mother was said to have travelled to her village over the issue.

The security men, who stormed the Estate at about 9pm last Sunday, reportedly returned with Clara to government house lodge after the fruitless exercise.

Meanwhile, the leader of traditional rulers in Amuda, the native town of Mrs. Clara Chime, Igwe Bob Ogbenna has kicked against the ill-treatment against their daughter.

He disclosed that the traditional rulers in the area have concluded arrangement to meet with Governor Chime over the development.

He expressed sadness over the manner their daughter was treated, adding that such was not how to dissolve a marriage that produced a son.

When DailyPost tried to find out why Mrs Clara was returned to her mother, a source at Government House said her refusal to keep mum on sensitive and burning issues might have informed the decision to evict her.

"You know she decided to let the cat out of the bag and she is not ready to be silent on certain issues even when Oga himself kept quite on the issues. You also know that Oga might have felt bad that she leaked certain information to the press, so it possible that she was asked to go because of these things I mentioned", he stated.

Meanwhile, a source close to Clara said her eventual return home had brought a sigh of relief to her as she had since lost interest in the marriage.

According to Mrs. Clara, she was forced to remain as wife of Governor Sullivan Chime, adding that she would have walked away from the marriage during the period Chime was sick and away for five months, but remained on "very compassionate grounds."
Mrs. Chime said her thinking was that sickness would change the governor's ways towards her, but stated that he even got worse months after his return from undergoing a cancer treatment abroad.

According to her, on many occasions she attempted to leave, her family members, for pecuniary reasons, insisted she stayed put.

She said even when it was apparent that Chime no longer wanted the marriage, her family wouldn't let her go

SOURCE : Daily post Nigeria Online Newspaper.
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MTN AMBASSADORS POSE FOR A PHOTO SHOOT.

2013: All hail D MTN Ambassadors, DON JAZZY, WIZKID, KCEE, TIWA SAVAGE &CHIDINMA as they pose for a photo shoot.
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MIKEL OBI & VICTOR MOSES SHORTLISTED FOR BBC 2013 AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR.

MIKEL OBI &VICTOR MOSES joined three other Africans YAYA TOURE,JONATHAN PITROIPA &PIERRA E.A on. The 5 shortlist for The 2013 BBC Africa Footballer of The year Award
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NASA CAPTURED GUATAMELA'S VOLCANIC ERUPTION FROM SPACE.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) captured Guatamela volcanic eruption from space
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STEPHANIE OKEREKE WITH HUBBY

We all pray for a happy Family, this isn't far from it.
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THE GOOPHONE SMARTWATCH PRESALE STARTS IN 5 DAYS.

The GooPhone Smartwatch comes with a 1.54-inch capacitive touchscreen, 240×240 resolution display –
which translates to a respectable 220 ppi; not bad for a smartwatch. A Media Tek Dual-Core processor
clocked at 1.2GHz powers the device. It carries 512K RAM with 4GB of Internal Storage with micro SIM
card support, a 2MP Camera, and a battery that claims it can last 48 hours in standby mode, but that would
certainly translate into a nightly recharge. Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n allows you to connect to social media and
upload your favorite photos. The GooPhone Smartwatch, although rather large looking, only weighs in at 72g or about 2.5 ounces, measures in at 41.9 x 47.5 x 13.5mm or 1.6 x 1.85 x.53 inches.The GooPhone Smartwatch comes in two varieties – the specifications are the same, except that one is fora 2G GSM quad-band network for $249.99 or a 3G WCDMA network for $299.99. The device comes in
either black or white and claims this is a "presale" and they should be arriving in 5-7 days.


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PRESIDENT JONATHAN HAD SHOES , HE LIED TO US .

During the campaign of president Good luck jonathan, he made us understand that he 'HAD NO SHOES' but it has been revealed by an old photo of his that he had shoes.
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THE PREACHER VS THE QUEEN OF THE COAST - by Don Norman Obinna.

As you are about to read this column, thank God wholeheartedly if you are among those he has delivered from boarding public buses. The menace associated with this act, to say the least is exasperating. Apart from the
driver's/conductor's nuisance which you have no choice but to tolerate, you also have these obnoxious and guileful brown envelop carrying preachers to contend with. Apparently, religion has become the opium of
the people simply because of the government dereliction of its statutory obligations. The more people are impoverished, the more they become impressionable to all sorts of messages in the name of the gospel. The more
unemployment accelerates the more young men and women resorts to self-serving preaching as a means of survival. It is so loathsome to say the least that this is
done without considerations for the passengers' suscepi- bilities. Beside the badly spoken English language mostly used by some of them to convey the message and. saliva often poured on passengers sitting close-by, the content of their messages are oftentimes contradictory to the real gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. My experience inside these public buses these past few weeks my car broke down upon my return from Abia state because of bad roads is not palatable at all but, at least I found this particular one very interesting to share with you on this column. The day was Friday last week and the weather also was not too convivial. I hurriedly boarded a bus heading to Ikeja from Obalende, to at least avoid
being drenched by the rain which at that point had already started drizzling. Sitting beside me was a young man wearing a faded but well ironed suit probably in his 40's. As the bus was about to move, this young man stood up and greeted everyone in the bus. His
mission was to preach the gospel which according to him, he has been doing for the past 20 years. As he was about to commence preaching, he ordered the men putting on caps to put them off, while the women he commanded to cover their heads as a sign of respect to the presence of God which he boasted was already over flowing in the bus. I was totally dismayed by the alacrity with which almost everybody in the bucomplied with this command. After the praying bout and
indecipherable tongue speaking, the shout of "Halleluiah" rented the entire bus as he commanded passengers to wave their problems away by waving unto the Lord. Trust Nigerians, the compliance was very
tremendous. Buoyed by this, he commandingly introduced himself as a prophet of God sent to deliver people, especially passengers from bondage and
accident causing demons. He indirectly derided the passengers as people of little faith and challenged God to physically manifest his power in this bus if indeed he is God's servant. His preaching to those willing to listen was on the powers and the manipulations of evil forces and marine spirits. As we got to the middle of Third Mainland Bridge, he stopped the preaching abruptly
and started mumbling. Quietly but with a strong voice he said, "I perceived the presence of the queen of the Coast in this bus". Gullibly some shouted, "The blood of
Jesus". At this point, the prophet violently began to bind and loose and subsequently demanded that all eyes should be closed. Suddenly there was this horrific scream which interrupted the prayer and forced
every eyes opened. Behold, it emanated from a beautiful, fair in complexion and smartly dressed lady sitting
at the rear seat of the LT 35 bus. With her eyes ablaze with contrived anger and contorted face, she pointed at the so called man of God and declared, "This is my
territory and how dare you think you can stop me? You dare not disparage my kingdom henceforth, understand! She yelled at the prophet. In fact, you must be extremely discernable to understand that this was a
contrived plot ingeniously executed by two guile fellows just to extort gullible and unsuspecting passengers in the name of God. At this point, there was an uneasy calm inside the bus; passengers were already jittery,
especially those sitting at the rear seat with the so called queen of the coast. Expectedly the prophet replied in a commanding tune "shut up you blood sucking demon from the marine world. I come against you in the name
of our Lord Jesus". With her eyes fixed on the preacher, the lady laughed scornfully and wanted to utter some words, but the so called prophet cuts in. "I seal your mouth with heavenly super glue. And by the power
vested upon me as the oracle of Jehovah the most high God, I put you into temporary sleep in the mighty name of Jesus" he commanded. But trust Nigerians, almost
everybody was too nervous to chorus Amen, at least not in the middle of the lagoon. It will be like insulting someone right in her compound. "God of Elijah, Fireeeeeeeeeee," He thundered. Lifting his hands above his shoulders he continued, Jehovah ! No be you bi the snake wey dey swallow snake? The burning fire, oya! Gbooosshhaa! After putting up a little resistance, the mighty queen of the coast staggered a bit and suddenly fell into sleep as commanded by the prophet. Much to the relief of the passengers, especially those at the rear seat who kept shouting, "Thank you Jesus". Buoyed by the
ingenuousness of the passengers the prophet continued, "The Lord did not lead me into this bus accidentally. I am here to save your souls from this blood sucking demon from hell". Pointing at the queen of the coast, he
continued. Her plan was to cause a fatal accident and subsequently remit blood to her insatiable kingdom, but the Lord has a counter plan." Praise the Lord" he thundered in heavily Edo accent. But people responded
pragmatically. In fact, the passengers' subservience to this prophet was so nauseating to say the least. The fact that almost everyone acted as if they were under spell made me quiver with anger. I shook my head in disbelief; does this mean that Nigerians go to church in vain? I mumbled to myself rhetorically. At least the
bible is replete with compendious information about God and his modus operandi. No wonder the bible says "my people perished because of lack of knowledge". I concluded frustratingly. After some abracadabra and fake spiritual demonstrations, the prophet cleared his
throat and began to prophesy, this time in outdated English language reminiscent of the King James Version. "There is a man in this bus, who loves everything and anything in skirt. Repent ye son of man for the anger of
God is come upon ye and your end shall be worst than your beginning". He warned repeatedly. With his eyes firmly closed and arms fidgety he continued, "There is a young lady in this bus whose plan is to spend this
weekend with a man who is not her husband. Thou shall try it not as ye may not be alive to tell the story". But before he could conclude the statement; the gullible had shouted, "It is not my portion in Jesus name".
My frustration grew further at this point; how can people be so dumb? Of course a man having so many bed partners or a lady planning to spend weekend in a man's house on a Friday are commonly acceptable social activities in Lagos; albeit religious people
who will argue on the contrary. So it is expected that a bus carrying approximately 23 passengers will have all manner of people on board. I was so disappointed that people could not figure out that this man was psychologically manipulating them in the name of God.
As I sat still pondering the matter with my eyes fixed on the so called prophet, he sneaked a surreptitious glance at me. Absolutely noticing my slightly protruded
stomach, he continued. "Thank you Jesus. Oh! There is a young man here with a pot-belly, hummmmm! How long shall thou continue to imbibe alcohol? I see death coming like a whirled wind. But thank God your
deliverance has come. It shall not be your portion, in the mighty name of Jesus" he shouted. The chorus of Amen like a thunder rented the bus once again to my sheer
trepidation. At this point I was indignant and was almost stirred to protest, but quickly subjected my
temperament under control. Apparently aware of my disposition, the so called prophet threw a light-hearted banter just to placate me and also ameliorate the almost tensed atmosphere in the bus. Noticing that he was running out of time, he hurriedly asked everyone to bow down their heads for prayer. After the prayer, he
afterward brought out a large quantity of brown envelops and cajoled passengers to give cheerfully to the Lord of harvest who is seeking for that faithful person to bless abundantly according to his riches in Christ
Jesus. Absolutely astonished by the passengers'
response, he tactically admonished them on the power of seed. And thereafter challenge them to try God with their seeds. He mentioned all kinds of seed and their ripple effects and encouraged the passengers not to
miss this wonderful opportunity with the Lord for a last minute miracle. Of course the acquiescence was amazing. Smiling, he asked everybody to lift their hands up for benediction. As he shouted in the name of Jesus, behold there was a heavy sneeze; alas, the queen of the coast is back to consciousness again staring at everyone to the consternation of the passengers. As he turned his attention towards her, he amorously asked, "Are you ready for your salvation now"? Humbly the
queen of the coast nodded in affirmative. "Are you ready to abjure marine spirit and accept Jesus as your Lord and saviour"? The prophet asked, this time more intimately. Yes, she replied covering her face with her
palm." Do you desire a total deliverance from the marine world"? He asked yet again, encouraging her to speak up. Crying, she replied "yes". "In that case you will follow me to my church immediately" he ordered the
lady. At this point, the prophet leapt for joy and
ordered everybody to put their hands together for the Lord. As this was going on, he beckoned the queen of the coast to rise onto her feet and follow him. He gleefully
thanked everybody in the bus for granting himaudience. And the next thing we heard was, "driver owa oooO! 7up mo ti fe bole. I could not help but laugh uncontrollably as the queen of the coast hurriedly alighted from the bus with her man. Did I hear
someone say 'a perfect drama filled with contrivances of plot? ' Lagos na waa!
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KENDRICK LAMAR WINS BEST INT'L ACT AT MOBO AWARDS.

2013 MOBO awards which held yesterday at Glasgow's new Hydro Arena in Scotland. Congrats to all the nominees and winners. Continue to see the full list of
winners...

Full list of winners

Best African Act – Fuse ODG
Best Album – 'Home', Rudimental
Best Female in association with Tresor Paris –
Laura Mvula
Best Gospel – Lurine Cato
Best International Act – Kendrick Lamar
Best Jazz – Sons of Kemet
Best Male – Wiley
Best Newcomer in association with HTC – Krept
& Konan
Best Reggae Act – Sean Paul
Best RnB/Soul Act – Laura Mvula
Best Song in association with PRSforMusic – 'La
La La', Naughty Boy
Best UK Hip Hop/Grime - Tinie Tempah
Best Video in association with SBTV - 'La La La',
Naughty Boy
Be MOBO – Stephen Lawrence Trust

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDE COAL A.K.A MR BLACK DIAMOND

Wande coal shares his childhood photo as he turns a year older today, Happy birthday Wande coal many more years ahead God make you bigger .
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