A mammoth crowd besieged the venue to pay their last respect to the deceased who many described as hardworking, kind-hearted and warm. It would be recalled that the entrepreneur lost his life in the Associated plane crash which occurred on October 3, 2013. He also lost his son, Tunji Okusanya Jnr and 4 workers in the tragedy.
May their souls find repose! Amen!
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The event which took place on Sunday, November 16, 2013, at Port Harcourt was put together by Best Of Nollywood CEO, Seun Oloketuyi. Spotted at the event include Segun Arinze, Moji Olaiya, Adaora Ukoh, Fathia Balogun, Basorge Tariah Jnr, Alexx Ekubo, Belinda Effah to mention a few.
Chelsea FC midfielder scooped two awards at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, which took place at the Pearl Hall of Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar on Saturday 16th November, 2013. The ex-PSG player won Best Midfielder and King of Pitch (Player of the Year), prominent female footballer, Perpetua Nkwocha, also clinched the Queen of Pitch award.
No member of Super Eagles team (coach and players) were present at the occasion, despite being lodged in the same hotel where the event took place. Shina Phillip, co-ordinator of the awards couldn’t help but voice out his disappointment, “Our players need to be schooled about how to be socially responsible. I don’t hold anything against them because I want to adduce their attitude to the fact that they needed rest ahead of their trip to London for the engagement against Italy. But even at that, a five minute appearance would have been enough for them.”
Governor Liyel Imoke however commended the team for their groundbreaking feats. “It is a long time that our country, our people have had so much to celebrate within a short span of time. We have just won the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy only eight days after lifting the FIFA U-17 World Cup to set a global record. In fact, the successes have piled up so high that we are almost forgetting that it is in this same year that we won the Africa Cup of Nations.”
WINNERS
(1) Stephen Keshi (Coach of the Year)
(2) Vincent Enyeama (Goal keeper of the Year)
(3) Emmanuel Emenike (Striker of the Year)
(4) Jelili Ogunmuyiwa (Referee of the Year)
(5) Godfrey Oboabona (Defender of the Year)
(6) John Shittu (Players’ Agent of the Year)
(7) Kano Pillars (Club of the Year)
(8) Ade Ojeikere (Journalist of the Year – Print)
(9) Bimbo Adeola (Journalist of the Year – Radio)
(10) Toyin Ibitoye (Journalist of the Year – TV)
(11) Lagos State (Best Grassroots Development Programme).
(12) Felix Anyansi (Manager of the Year- Eyimba Club)
(13) Football-friendly Governor of the Year (Governor Liyel Imoke)
(14) Etubom Paul Bassey (CAF General Coordinator- Special Recognition award)
(15) Jay Jay Okocha ( NFF Technical and Development Committee member- Special Recognition award)
It not only helps to understand your spouse better, it also gives you a clearer picture of the kind of marriage/family you are going to raise. Candidly, it is almost impossible to ask all, pick the important ones and make sure your partner in a good mood before throwing the questions in.
(1). What are the qualities you desire in a mate?
(2). What was your last relationship like? How long ago was it?
(3). What are your short term and long term goals?
(4). What does financial stability mean to you?
(5). What is your relationship like with your parents?
(6). How often do you go to church, pray, read your Bible?
(7). What gives you joy in life?
(8). Do you have a criminal history or record?
(9) How many sexual partners have you had?
(10)Do you have any life-threatening or incurable diseases?
(11) How can I pray for you?
(12) Am I meeting your expectations?
(13) What hobbies do you wish we could do together?
(14) What's your definition of a good marriage?
(15) Do you feel loved when we're together?
(16) What is your favourite thing about yourself?
(17) How many sexual partners have you had?
(18) What do you do when you get angry?
(19) What is your biggest goal for this year?
(20) How can I help you achieve this?
(21) What do you need my help with?
(22) What is one thing you'd like to do before we have kids?
(23) Am I doing anything that is driving you crazy?
(24) What's the one thing you don't like about yourself?
(25) What desires do you have that we haven't discussed?
Angry readers of Alex Ferguson’s best-selling autobiography have expressed their disappointment over a host of factual errors found in the 402-page book. 45 of them were identified. Hodder and Stoughton, publishers of the UK’s fastest-selling non-fiction book have admitted their fault and are even willing to reimburse one particular reader who remains unhappy.
Replying one of the couple of mails received on the matter, Jamie Hodder-Williams, CEO of the publishing outfit wrote thus, “We did in fact go through several stages of factchecking with this book, with a reading from within Manchester United as well as from a specialist football fact-checker. Although a very large number of corrections were made we plainly did not pick up everything. Possible corrections that have so far been helpfully pointed out are being checked and will be included in future reprints.
“I am sorry that you feel that your expenditure on the book was not worthwhile. If you would like to send
the book to me at our head office address, stating where you bought the book and at what price, we will
refund your expenditure and postage.”
Some of the errors found in the book include.
(1) Roy Keane’s spell at Manchester United was for 11 years instead of 12
(2) Ryan Giggs made his debut for Manchester United at age 16 instead of 17
(3) Rio Ferdinand triumphed against
Manchester City in the semi-final second leg (of the Carling Cup) in 2009 at Old Trafford’ when the year was actually 2010.
Culled from dailymail
Still on Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo’s talk-of-the-town wedding. Promised to send in more pictures. Other celebrities spotted at the event include Dr Sid, Don Jazzy, Mike Ezuruonye, Tiwa Savage, Victor Osuagwu, Susan Peters etc. Yes, Lest I forget, Lola wore three outfits on her big day, two traditional attires and one shimmering green gown. And she looked fabulous in them.
One celebrity who tweeted about his inability to fly into the country to attend the party was D’banj, he wished he had a private jet, “God go do am”. He concluded. Psquare’s elder bro, Jude Okoye was surprisingly and (maybe) unavoidably absent at the event, he had a studio session with Wizkid. I’m sure Peter understands.
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One of the most-talked about celebrity weddings is finally here. Renowned singer, Peter Okoye and his heartthrob/mother of his two kids Omolola Omotayo exchanged marital vows today November 17th, 2013 at the Ark event centre in Lekki, Lagos.
The Superlative wedding was witnessed by family, guests and friends some of which include May D, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, Toke Makinwa, Emmanuel Adebayo, Gbenga Adeyinka, Klint Da Drunk, Genevieve Nnaji, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Iyanya and a host of other celebrities.
More pictures later!
The dancehall artiste shot into limelight after releasing 'Yetunde' featuring fuji artiste, Pasuma Wonder; a song which became an anthem on the lips of both old and young. He also did few tracks with the likes of Daddy Fresh, Daddy Showkey etc. He is survived by siblings, a wife and 5 children.
May his soul find repose. Amen!
