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Actress, Jackie Appiah to appear before Presidential World Cup Commission of Inquiry

Ghanaian Actress Jackie Appiah and a few others will appear before Presidential Commission of Inquiry into 2014 World Cup to answer queries related to Ghana’s lacklustre performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Recall that the thespian was one of Ghana’s World Cup ambassadors who were paid over $20,000 each on an all-expenses paid trip to Brazil in June to brand the country as well as mobilise cheerleaders/supporters of the Black Stars at the Tournament.

A statement by spokesperson of the Commission, Thomas Boakye Agyemang reads. “The presidential commission of inquiry into Brazil 2014 resumes sitting tomorrow Monday 10.00 am at the Accra Sports Stadium. Expected to appear include Fred Crentsil, Augustine Ahinful, CK Akunnor, Litina Travel and Tours and actress Jackie Appiah.”

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Photos from the old-school-themed Lagos premiere of Kunle Afolayan's October 1 movie

The Lagos premiere of Kunle Afolayan’s new movie, October 1 was held yesterday September 28, 2014 at the Eko Hotels&Suites Lagos. The old-school-themed event was attended by first lady of Lagos State; Dame Abimbola Fashola, Tunde Kelani, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Funke Akindele, Segun Arinze, Kehinde Bankole, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Dakore Egbuson, Sadiq Baba, Deola Sagoe, Wole Ojo to mention a few.

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Emmanuel Adebayor says he regrets celebrating against Arsenal

Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor says he regrets celebrating his goal against Arsenal. The former Gunners player did a knee-slide celebration after he netted a goal against his former team on Saturday.

“I regret that. People have to know as well we are human beings. When you give someone a stick, even if you keep abusing your son or daughter at home, you have to expect a reaction one day from him or her. That is what I have done, but for me it is behind. Obviously if I score against Arsenal I will not run full pitch and will not slide on my knees again.”He said

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Call, Sing And Win On Airtel-Trace Music Star Reality TV Show.

Leading telecommunications operator, Airtel Nigeria is partnering with Trace, an International music video channel,  to launch a unique mobile song contest, designed to empower Nigerian youths and create robust platforms for them to achieve their aspirations.

The competition tagged ‘Airtel Trace Music Star’ is a mobile song contest which will allow contestants to audition right from their phones and earn a chance of becoming the next big music star in Nigeria.

Contestants can participate by simply recording their song with an Airtel line, using a short code and will be aided by an interactive voice prompt.
The interactive voice prompt will be fortified with multi-lingual functionality including English and Pidgin which will assist in eliminating any language barrier and will enable youths from all parts of across Nigeria participate in the competition.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Maurice Newa, noted that Airtel as a youth-centric telecoms company will be initiating the ‘Airtel Trace Music Star’ platform to empower Nigerian youths by giving  them opportunities to develop their innate skills and achieve their dreams.
He said: “Airtel is delighted to be associated with Trace in bringing excitement and providing entertainment opportunities for our teeming customers especially youths and the music lovers. This initiative is geared towards supporting and nurturing talents of Nigerian youth. In the next few weeks we will unveil the biggest platform for Nigerians to express their singing talent through their mobile phones from the comfort of any location they choose. “

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Trace Group, Olivier Laouchez sees the collaboration as a perfect opportunity to showcase African youth talent to the rest of the world. According to him, “We are tremendously excited about this pan African partnership with Airtel. Trace is dedicated to African youth and this ground breaking competition is a great step towards our joint goal of empowering African youth”.

As a pan-African initiative, the Airtel Trace Music competition is designed to hold simultaneously in other African countries where Airtel operates. The winners from each participating country will then compete in a televised pan-African grand finale where the African champion will win a trip to the USA to be mentored by megastar Akon in addition to a professional music video and a record deal with Universal Music.
Airtel Nigeria has been in the forefront of empowering Nigerian youths through various credible platforms with the sponsorship of top entertainment and talent-hunt projects such as Nigeria’s Got Talent, which has provided opportunities for thousands of youths to take their skills to the next level. The Telco also recently initiated another music talent show tagged ‘Airtel One Mic’ with the aim of discovering young talents in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Another robust platform created by Airtel Nigeria to empower youth is the yearly Airtel Rising Stars championship which was conceived to discover youths, both male and female, with football talent across Nigeria.

Trace, an international media group has deep African roots and is a major promoter of African music to the rest of the world. It runs five music TV channels across Africa and currently, it airs videos by numerous A list African artistes in 160 countries globally through its network of music and sports celebrity TV channels. Trace Urban is available on DSTV Channel 322, while Trace Sports Stars is currently available on DSTV channel 188. The non-conventional reality TV show would kick off on October 1, 2014.

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Wayne Rooney hits back at Rio Ferdinand over his "phone-smashing" claim.

Remember ex Manchester star, Rio Ferdinand’s Autobiography excerpts on Wayne Rooney? Lemme refresh your memory, the QPR player said Rooney went through phones like sweets and smashed them during his fits of anger. Well, the Englishman has some revelations about his former teammate too.

“I’ve seen Rio throw a few phones as well. When I was a young lad I was a bit different but I’ve seen Rio throw a few phones as well. As a young lad you’re going through your life in the public eye and doing what normal 16 or 18-year-olds would do. You’re arguing with your friends or whoever and you just grow out of that stage.” He disclosed.

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Photos from Bishop Oyedepo's 60th birthday ceremony

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo turned 60 yesterday September 27, 2014 in grandstyle. The ceremony which started on September 25 was attended by his family, friends, church members, staff and many more.

Dignitaries present include Pastor EA Adeboye, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Yakubu Gowon, Ogun State and Lagos State Governors; Ibikunle Amosun and Babatunde Fashola, First Lady of Cross River state, Obioma Liyel-Imoke etc.

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More days of inexplicable Grace | Happy Birthday to me!

 It’s been God All the way. It’s been another 365 days of awesome Grace. I’m thankful for life, family, friends and loved ones. I’m thankful for all the simple pleasures of life. My soul sings, my heart leaps. Thank you all for the wishes. God bless you all. Cheers!
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Airtel Unveils Web Services to Boost SMEs

As part of efforts to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to be more productive and profitable, leading communications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced Airtel Web Services, a robust Entreprise solution that offers a bouquet of services ranging from web hosting to document management.

According to Airtel, the new solution is designed to provide a means for small and medium sized businesses in Nigeria to enjoy quality Information Technology (IT) services without the cost burden of procuring, installing and maintaining IT hardware and software.

Also, with the Airtel Web services, setting up basic, yet essential IT services like emails, web hosting, document management and storage, can be achieved with zero initial capital expenditure and minimal monthly expenses.

Commenting on the new service, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the empowerment and development of SMEs in the country.

“This new offering is a demonstration of Airtel’s robust commitment and support to aid the growth and development of emerging businesses in Nigeria. In this era of globalisation, many small businesses today require strong IT and telecommunications support so as to be able to render effective services to their clients. At Airtel Nigeria, we are more than committed to provide this support always,” he said.

According to Ogunsanya, the adoption of the innovative and affordable Airtel Web Services will empower small and medium organizations to operate with business professionalism and also reach larger target market without huge capital investment in IT facilities. It will also allow them focus on their core businesses.

As an innovative telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has continued to roll out series of telecommunications solutions designed to enhance the growth of SMEs in Nigeria. The telco recently hosted captains of various industries, professionals and owners of small businesses at a well-attended Business Forum in Abuja. The event provided interactive sessions, ideas and business solutions to emerging businesses in Nigeria.

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Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique sets strict rules, players will be fined if they turn up late for matches

And just like Manchester United coach, Louis Van Gaal who fines his men each time they arrive a minute late to breakfast and asks them to hand in their mobile phones the night before a match, Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has also made his own laws as regards punctuality amongst his players.

The new rules for players state that turning up late on Barcelona match days of Barcelona matches will attract a £300 fine. The amount will double to £600 and £1,200 for the second and third offences respectively. That’s not all! Turning up late for training, meetings or appointments will also attract a £150 fine

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