Joseph Akpala called up by Nigeria

 

 

 

 

 

Nigeria have called up Joseph Akpala for the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup in Brazil.

The Werder Bremen striker replaces the injured Emmanuel Emenike, who recently underwent knee surgery.

The 26-year-old Akpala, who last played for Nigeria in 2010, was picked ahead of Turkey-based Michael Eneramo.

"We've handed Akpala a late recall because he brings a lot in the absence of Emenike," coach Stephen Keshi said.

"It's very important to give a chance to other players when the opportunity comes."

Akpala, who made his debut in 2008, is expected to make his return for the Super Eagles in a friendly game in Houston, Texas against Mexico on 31 May.

The African Champions Nigeria face Kenya and Namibia in 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June before heading to Brazil for the Confederations Cup.

Nigeria face Tahiti, Uruguay and Spain in the group stages in Brazil.

Arrest me and Nigeria will be history, Dokubo-Asari dares Reps

Niger Delta frontline activist and leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has dared the House of Representatives and leaders in northern Nigeria to arrest him if they can, adding that if they do, Nigeria will become history.
Dokubo-Asari, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, stressed that he stands by his words that “there will be no peace if Jonathan is not re-elected in 2015.”
The House of Representatives had, after a motion moved by Honourable Ali Madaki, called on the Inspector General of Police,  Mohammed Abubakar, to arrest Dokubo-Asari for saying that there would be no peace in Nigeria if President Jonathan was not returned for a second term in 2015.
The position of the House was supported by the Niger State governor, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu, who also called for his arrest.
Other northern leaders and organisations, including the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), also called for Dokubo-Asari’s arrest.
Responding to the various calls for his arrest, the activist said they were cowards if they failed to arrest him.
The former president of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) also stated that any attempt to arrest him would make Nigeria a history.

MAVIN RECORDS IS YEAR OLD TODAY

After struggling through turbulent times after the breakup from Mo'hit, we give some hearty cheers as the Mavin Crew celebrates one year anniversary.
It has been one year of continuously stunning eager fans with doses of pure genius. It has been a very busy year in the music industry and the Mavin team, headed by production maestro, Don Jazzy, hardly had time to draw breath.
The fortunes of Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Wande Coal and Dr. Sid grew from strength to strength in the last year. The journey so far has also witnessed further additions to the family with two young and versatile producers , Altims Beats and Baby Fresh, in November last year.

LIONEL MESSI'S BIOPIC TO BE RELEASED IN 2014

 

 

 

 

 

Lionel Messi's life is to be made into a film after a Los Angeles production company bought the rights to a biography of the Barcelona star.

The film is set to focus on Messi's boyhood in Argentina and treatment for growth hormone deficiency, before depicting his on-field successes.

Messi, 25, has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player, for the last four years.

Epic Pictures Group hopes to finish the film in time for the 2014 World Cup.