Saturday, 23 August 2014

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Uber makes its way to Nigeria...as Ice Prince becomes first Nigerian to ride in Uber

"The Vegas of Africa” or “Africa’s Big Apple” is Africa’s commercial powerhouse; it’s also all about the flamboyant dressing, the unique mannerisms, the boisterous interaction among complete strangers who on meeting immediately feel bonded by their “Naija-ness”, the epic traffic jams, the steeped traditions and the spectacular sunsets. Continue...
There’s that intangible ‘something’ about Lagos that makes it a place where anything and everything is possible, and starting today (Wednesday July 23, 2014) Uber launches its smartphone technology in Lagos, making it the fourth city in Africa to embrace the innovative on demand private driver application. 

Cesc Fabregas not looking to replace Chelsea legend

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK AND WHITE) Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea arrives prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on August 18, 2014 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The former Arsenal and Barcelona man is not looking to replace Blues legend Frank Lampard, despite signing as his replacement.
After 13 trophy laden years as a Chelsea icon, Frank Lampard left the club this summer, and as part of Jose Mourinho's rebuilding process, former Arsenal hero Cesc Fabregas moved to West London.
The Spanish international excelled on his first-team debut for the Blues, registering two assists and being involved in all three goals as Chelsea defeat Burnley 3-1. His assist for Andre Schurrle had fans of every club praising his ability, as his faux-shot turned into a light chip over the Burnley backline into the feet of the onrushing Schurrle.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Falconets' coach wants an early goal in order to unsettle Korea DPR

 
 Nigeria's U-20 women's team coach, Peter Dedevbo has revealed that he's banking on his girls to strike early against their North Korean opponent when they clash today at the ongoing 2014 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.

The Falconets will be hoping to make a second appearance in the finals of this competition,trying to replicate their feat in 2010.

Nigeria defeated New Zealand 4-1 in their quarter-final match on Sunday, making them the only African team remaining in the competition.

Dedevbo revealed that their his aim will be to unsettle the Koreans with an early goal in their game later today and go on to win the game to reach the final of the championship.

This will the third consecutive time that Nigeria will be making the semifinals of the under 20 FIFA women's World Cup tournament.

Nigeria: Asa's Bed of Stones Drops On August 25


The numerous fans of Nigeria's 1st lady of soul music, Asa will have their thirst for her soulful melodies quenched and sated from Monday August 25, 2014 when the song compilation is officially released.
It has been a long wait for song bird, Bukola Elemide- four years since she dropped her sophomore album.
Though a pre-order for the album is on-going on international digital store, the France-based Nigerian soul singer goes public with her third album titled Bed Of Stones by next week Monday.
Bed Of Stones contains a wholesome 14 tracks and they all are: Dead

P. Diddy set up French and Khloe

P. Diddy set up French and Khloe
The 'Don't Panic' rapper insists rumours his girlfriend's brother-in-law Kanye West - who has 14-month-old daughter North with Khloe's sister Kim - introduced him to the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star are untrue and he got in touch with the former 'X Factor' host after asking the media mogul for her number.
He said: ''Everybody thinks that [Kanye set us up], it was Puff. Puff was the one that introduced us... It was a studio session that's where we met and I was like yo let me get her number and Puff gave it to me.''
The 29-year-old rapper - whose real name is Karim Kharbouch - has only been dating Khloe, 30, for a few months but says things are going well.
Asked how serious their relationship is by 'Extra' host Mario Lopez, he said: ''Man, are you going to put me on the spot like that?... All good.''
And French says he gets on very well with his girlfriend's famous family.
He said: ''I love them. I had more love for them after I met them, they're more down to earth.''
And while a recent episode of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' showed Khloe and French have a run-in with her ex-husband Lamar Odom, he insists it wasn't awkward.

Pope Francis: I could quit like Benedict or even die by 2017

Pope Francis has suggested that he might one day resign the papacy like his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI did last year, which would make him the second consecutive Pope to do so after almost 600 years. He said this yesterday Aug. 18th while speaking with reporters on his way back to Rome after his state visit to South Korea.

Ebola fear: Cameroon closes all its borders with Nigeria

In a bid to stop the deadly Ebola virus from entering into their country, the Cameroonian government has closed all borders with Nigeria.
 
The border closure was made known today by the spokesman of the Cameroonian government, Issa Tchimora Bakary

Another Liberian reportedly certified with the Ebola Virus In Lagos

Now I have no way of confirming this because I didn't watch it myself but according to CKN who watched the program, a Senior Registrar with Igbobi Orthopaedic hospital, Lagos, Dr Akindele Akintayo revealed this morning on a TV programme that another Liberian have also been detected with the deadly Ebola virus in Nigeria.

Dr. Akintayo said on the programme that the Liberian has been kept at the IDH in Lagos and could not confirm if the new case had a contact with late Mr Sawyer or not. More on this later...

MI tackles leadership issues with new photos

Looks like Mr Incredible is not leaving music after all. Heard from a reliable source that a new MI song is dropping tomorrow. He also just released these photos tackling leadership issues...in a very creative way. Read the captions on the pics to get a better understanding of his message. More pics when you continue...

Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh dies from Ebola virus

Yes, unfortunately it's true. Just confirmed from a family source. Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, the Senior Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist who was one of the doctors who attended to Patrick Sawyer at First Consultant Hospital has died from the Ebola virus which she contracted from Sawyer.

Dr. Ameyo died this afternoon Tuesday August 19th at the isolation unit of the Mainland Hospital in Lagos where she'd been quarantined. She died a hero because she was the doctor who refused to let Patrick Sawyer, the man who brought the Ebola virus to Nigeria, leave the First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, Lagos, when he attempted to leave. She saved many lives by doing this. Her death is so heartbreaking.

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