FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria vs Uruguay (Preview)

Nigeria will play South American representative Uruguay on Saturday 02/11 at 20:00 (8pm Nigerian time) in a quarterfinal match for a place in the last four of the tournament at Sharjar, Sharjar Stadium.

Three-time champions Nigeria had no trouble with Iran at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain racking up three goals in the first half en route to a 4-1 scoreline. The result sets up a quarter-final date for the Nigerians with Uruguay, a game in which they will likely be missing two of their best attackers – Kalechi Iheanacho and Success Isaac – through injury.

If Nigeria defeat Uruguay, it will be playing winner between (Honduras Vs Sweden) for a place in Semi-Final.

Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous new Month

As the sun shines and it is Visible for all to see so shall the Glory of God be in your Life always. Happy New Month

More Shocking revelations on bulletproof cars deals

The House of Representatives’ public investigation on the purchase of two BMW armoured cars continued yesterday with more chilling revelations on the transaction, emerging.

This came as the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah and the House committee disagreed on the date and time of appearance before the panel. While the minister, who travelled to Israel to sign the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) requested that she be allowed to face the panel on November 4, the committee insisted that she must appear before it tomorrow at 10 am.

Counter Protest: Anti-corruption protesters want Oduah jailed

Protesters on Wednesday stormed the Lagos Office of the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission, requesting that the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, be tried and jailed if found guilty.

The protesters, who stormed the ICPC office around 10.15am, defied confrontation by armed policemen who shot thrice into the air and civil defence officers to gain entrance into the premises of the commission.

Women Protest at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister: Odua

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to protest in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women', Leave Stella Odua Alone, etc. Hmmmmm, Short of words sha!

Forbes puts Putin ahead of Obama in their new World's Most Powerful People's list

Forbes puts Putin ahead of Obama in their new World's Most Powerful People's list and also said that Dangote is more powerfull than our own president Goodluck Jonathan. Do you believe this???

Feel free to put down your opinion in the comment box.

see more lists after the cut..

New Music Video: Wande Coal – Rotate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NXoK0wB9Uas

Afro-Hip Hop sensation Wande Coal has released the video of his hit song, Rotate. The video shot by ace director Sesan Ogunro. The Black Diamond entertainment CEO Wande Coal released the video which was shot in the UK on his label, Black Diamond Entertainment.

New Music VIDEO: Kcee ft Wizkid – Pull Over

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I0JFiFSV1aE

Nigeria Beats Iran 4-1 to Progress to the Quarter Finals

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets beat Iran 4 – 1 in a round of 16 match at the Kalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain City Tuesday.

Three-time champions Nigeria had no trouble with Iran racking up three goals in the first half en route to a 4-1 scoreline. The result sets up a quarter-final date for the Nigerians with Uruguay, a game in which they will likely be missing two of their best attackers – Kalechi Iheanacho and Success Isaac – through injury.

Oduah Now to Appear Before House Committee on Wednesday

Princess Stella Oduah, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation will now appear at House of Representatives’ Committee on Aviation public hearing on alleged purchase of two BMW cars for N255million by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday 30 0ctober.

The Minister, who is currently part of the presidential entourage to Israel, was earlier scheduled to appear before the Committee on 29 October.

Super Eagles Beaten 1 – 0 by Jordan.

A disappointing Nigeria’s Super Eagles ‘B’ team fell 1-0 to Jordan in a friendly played in Amman on Monday.

A first half penalty goal by skipper Hatem Aquel proved to be the difference between the two teams at the Amman International Stadium.

In the 42nd minute, Rabiu Ali was adjudged to have pushed down Yousef Rawashdeh in the 18-yard box and the referee awarded a penalty, which was converted by Jordan captain.

We may order arrest of Aviation Minister — Reps

The House of Representatives is threatening to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of embattled Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, if, by Tuesday, she fails to appear before its Committee on Aviation.

Oduah had been summoned to answer questions on aviation related issues on the heels of the Associated Airlines plane crash last month.

The minister will obviously also respond to the lawmakers on the two controversial armoured BMW cars said to have been bought for her by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

FG may stop electricity subsidy in 2014

The Federal Government may discontinue the provision of subsidy on electricity for low income consumers from next year, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said.

This, according to the commission, will affect low income electricity consumers in the Residential 1 and 2 and Commercial-1 cadres.

The General Manager, Government and Consumer Affairs, NERC, Dr. Tony Akah, stated this at the Power Consumers Assembly in Nnewi and Onitsha, Anambra State.

Canada begins compulsory fingerprint for Nigerian visa applicants

The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria says Nigerians applying for visa to the North American country will henceforth be required to provide their fingerprints.

It said the new requirement which took effect from October 23, was introduced to check fraud, facilitate legitimate travel by making entry into the country easier.

According to the High Commission, applicants will need to go in person to a visa application centre to submit their application and give their fingerprints as well as have their photograph taken.

Policeman, NSCDC officer crushed while rescuing accident victims

A policeman and an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps lost their lives while attempting to rescue victims of a road accident in the Ikeja area of Lagos State on Saturday.

According to police authorities, policemen attached to the State Traffic Division were alerted of a multiple accidents around Ikeja Along Bus Stop on the Agege Motor Road and had rushed to the scene around 7am.

On getting to the scene, the police team noticed the corpses of two pedestrians at the centre of the expressway.

Photos: World’s tallest man finds love with woman 2ft 7in shorter than him

There may be two and a half feet between him and his future wife, but world’s tallest man Sultan Kosen is on cloud nine after meeting the woman of his dreams.

The Turkish farmer – who at 8ft three ins, dwarfs his 5ft 8 ins fiancee – is set to marry Merve Dibo in a ceremony today.

Kosen has long been searching for a woman to share his life with, and had reportedly given up hope – until he met Ms Dibo.

More pictures after cut..

Marta Close To Clinching 6th FIFA Ballon d’Or Award

Marta Vieira da Silva, the striker for Brazil Women team is inching closer to winning her 6th FIFA Ballon D’or award, which will be a record to beat, if she achieves this feat.

A shortlist of 10 players has been released by FIFA for the 2013 edition scheduled to hold on January, 13th 2014 in Zurich Switzerland.

FIFA also listed current holder, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan of USA, Germany’s Nadine Angerer and Lena Goessling.

Others are Nilla Fischer and Lotta Schelin of Sweden, Japan’s duo of Saki Kumagai, Yuki Ogimi and Christine Sinclair of Canada.

Photo: Police officer grabbing young girl’s breast

The Nigeria Police Force has responded to this picture below. See what the victim has to say...

THE IMAGE OF ONE OF OUR UNIFORM OFFICER WITH A LADY GONE VIRAL: “I don’t know this lady, I never took the picture with her” – Says the pictured officer.

Please check the hands in the said picture in circulation and you will agree that its photoshop Citizens are encouraged to pose for snapshot with our uniform officers if they so desire just as done worldwide, what we discourage is PDA (public display of affection) by our uniform officers.

See photo below.

Woman sold virginity of her 12 daughters for $200 each

Colombian mother is accused of selling the virginity of her 12 daughters for about $200 a piece to make ends meet.

Margarita de Jesus Zapata Moreno, 45, was arrested this week along with a 51-year-old contractor accused of impregnating one of the young girls, Colombia’s RCN Radio reported.

Police in Bogota uncovered the alleged sex trafficking after the 14-year-old girl refused to get an abortion and reported the pair to authorities.

16-year-old wife stabs husband to death

A young couple’s union has ended tragically in Ondo with the 16-year-old wife stabbing his husband to death during an argument. The murder incident, which occurred last Monday at Omolere/Mobil area of Akure threw the metropolis into shock and disbelief.

The housewife and mother of two, Ebere Ogu stabbed her husband, Chinedu Patrick Ogu, 31, in the stomach during a squabble, which broke out over the proposed visit of the husband’s mother from the village.