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FACES AT TINSEL STAR, MATILDA OBASEKI'S BRIDAL SHOWER.

Lol! What's the learner sign all about? Young and innocent, still learning the ropes of marriage? Matilda Dede, the lady who played the role of Angela Dede in MNET series, Tinsel was treated to a fun-filled bridal shower.

Most of the guests/organizers were her colleagues in the series; Linda Ejiofor, Damilola Adegbite, Osas Ighodaro. Others include Lilian Esoro, Uzor Osimkpa to mention a few. The mother of one will be tying the knot in September.

Photocredit: Movie Moments

THE ASUU FESTIVAL

It is bad enough that the Nigerian educational system is buried deep in the
murky water of ignoble failure with no hope of redemption, also it is something more than a stigma for an academic circle of school administration to drag on a snail pace which has been recycled too much for comfort, while those steering the wheel of power close up their heart and lock their ears from the right which is meant to be disbursed without
hesitation. One day, this strike craze will stop! I can't help but juggle the indecision between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities. The strike has become something close to an annual ceremony year in year out. Are both parties being indecisive? Or OUR government cannot simply meet their demands? The answers to those questions are strategically embedded in the problems that are seen.ASUU has clearly rejected Federal Government's offers and strike still
continues. The disagreement is not hidden, ASUU is fighting for what is
right and it is better now than never. The strike has become a frequent dose dished to the Federal Government which is taken for granted. In the year 2009, the union insisted that based on the 2009 ASUU/FGN agreement and the January 2012 Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, signed by both parties, what was due for 2012 and 2013 was N500 billion, not N100 billion. Clearly
the matter has not been handled seriously and only the substantial
provision of this amount will meet the needs and demands of the universities all over. ASUU has been toyed with for 4 years due to the fact that the FG have not been able to implement this. The Nigerian Universities are in a bad shape lacking basic infrastructures, facilities and the likes, what went amiss? The future of Nigeria and the Nigerian youths are not put into consideration. I am not in support of the wasted time but it is high time the government did what should have been done. If this indefinite strike is to seek for that paradigm change, something worth the wait should be done with immediate effect.This concerns us all, Nigeria as a whole because nothing positive as emanated out of this, only if the Federal Government meets the need and stop the blockage of funds. The ongoing indefinite strike is starting to emerge as the longest of all. How long will this wait hold? Will it be a continued ASUU Festival year in year out? Deeper crisis might be drilled
into the system and if this battle for right rather than plea for submission is not held firmly, the educational system should be ready to withstand the ASUU festival without prior notice. What the Union fights for is for the benefit of the future Nigerians and what better way than to keep the Federal Government attention on hold! Will this craze stop? Or we begin to anticipate for the 2014 ASUU festival? Whatever the decision is, we would know if/when it is called off. However gloomy the decision may be, it
is disheartening that many lives have been affected negatively without prior notice that can be traced to the Federal Government and societal fault which reflects under poor decisions. ASUU wants to change that and there is a greater price to pay for change. Every once a while we need motivation to level up our lives, openly it is vivid that ASUU is on that journey.
By: Itunu A.

ACCLAIMED EX FOOTBALLER, JAYJAY OKOCHA TURNS FILMMAKER

Well, he's young, vibrant, there couldn't be any other time than now to explore many career/business options. He's been a footballer, he's opened a club (I'm sure there are other business ventures we don't know) now the respected retired footballer is delving his hand into another business- Movies.

The 40 year-old Nigerian-Turkish citizen is reportedly producing a biopic on acclaimed reggae star, Majek Fashek. Playing the lead role in the unnamed flick is popular actor, Francis Duru and I gathered he's been going for guitar lessons.

The movie which will be shot in locations in Nigeria and New York will be directed by maverick movie director, Jeta Amata.

SAMUEL ETO LOSES OUT TO LIONEL MESSI ON PAYPACKET RANKING

Former Anzhi Makhachkala striker, Samuel Eto'O has reunited with his ex intermilan boss, Jose Mourinho. The 32-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

It would be recalled that he joined the Russian club after his exit from Inter milan and became the highest-paid player in the world – earning a reported €300,000 (£167,825) a week.

Well, that's changed now, Eto'o's contract with Chelsea is put at €6m (£5.1m) per year making Lionel Messi (£13.7m) the highest-paid player in world football.

The Cameroonian wrote on Chelsea website, "I am very happy to be here but also anxious because I want to get playing as soon as possible, It wasn't a hard decision. I saw the qualities Chelsea have, and I was very happy with Jose Mourinho before, so when the opportunity came, I was very happy to take it."

NIGERIA'S INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR FINDS LOVE AGAIN + PRENUP PHOTOSHOOT.

Fine couple no pimples! Give it to them, they are super-cute. Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar who lost his wife Maryam Abubakar to cancer 17 months ago (January 2012) he has found love again.

He's getting married to 35 year-old Miss Safiya, the daughter of Ambassador Bunu Sheriff Musa. Their three-day wedding ceremony will take place on September 14, 2013.

2013/2014 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW: WHO'S YOUR TEAM COMPETING WITH?

The 2013 Champions League Draw was done few hours ago at Monaco. I see some lethal pairings here especially Groups A, D and F. I don't know why my eyes are fixed on Arsenal's group. Oh well, what will be will be.

Group A:

Manchester-united,

Sharkhter donetsk,

Bayern Leverkusen,

Real sociedad

Group B:

Real-Madrid,

Juventus,

Galatasaray

Fc Kobenham

Group C:

Benfica,

PSG,

Olympiacos,

Anderlecht

Group D:

Bayern munich,

CSKA Moscow,

Man-City

Viktoria plzen

Group E:

Chelsea,

Schalke 04,

Fc Basel,

Steaua-bucarest

Group F:

Arsenal,

Marseille,

Borussia-Dortmund,

Napoli

Group G:

FC Porto,

Atletico-Madrid,

Zenit Fc

Austria Wien

Group H:

Barcelona,

Ac Millan,

Ajax,

Celtic

A MESSAGE FROM MERCY JOHNSON'S HEART

It's the superstar's 29th birthday. Mercy Johnson-Okojie has a special message for everyone, especially those who have meaningful/special plans to help street kids. Read On! Today, I thought of many things I would love to have as birthday gifts and the many dreams I am still pursuing. In all of this I'm not losing sight of the fact that if not for God I might have ended up on the street like the many kids and young adults begging for food and some prostituting to make ends meet.If we know the circumstances that force some of these people on the street, we would spare a thought for them. I am where I am today purely by the grace of God and the grace of people who believed in me from the word go.Recently, I was at the Boys Reform Home, Oregun, Lagos, the discussion I had with the principal Mr. Kotun and much later with the Special Adviser in charge of allremand homes in Lagos set me thinking about the boys and girls on the street. They have dreams too. Can they fulfill those dreams on the street? The answer will likely be no; because I won't be where I am today if I ended up on the street. For this reason, Mercy Johnson Foundation will be doing a lot to get kids off the street. We are not asking people for money or donation, I will do all I can with the resources God has given me, and with the support of my husband to help get these kids off the street and set them on the path where they can begin to pursue their dreams. I want to plead with people, fans, friends and colleagues to spare a thought for the children on the street. We can begin by educating people around us, parents, the children and people in charge of children (Oga-house help relationship, teacher-student relationship, and others) on the need to treat every child like the future of Nigeria depends on it. And truth be told, our future will not be all that enjoyable if we let the scourge of 'street-children' fester. By then, the rich will begin to cry. I learnt Lagos State Government has 11 homes where most children picked from the streets are kept, reformed and reunited with their families after counseling. That is an initiative Mercy Johnson Foundation will be supporting and beyond that we will be going to different states to help spread the message-Get kids off the street, save the future. From tomorrow, I will begin to replay some of the lessons I learnt at the boys' reform home and we all can contribute to getting the kids off the street. I am grateful to everyone that has sent in a birthday message, tweet and gifts.
Thank you and God bless you.
Mercy Johnson Okojie

MIKE TYSON WANTS A NEW LEASE OF LIFE!

Former Heavy Weight Champion, Mike Tyson is tired of the life he's living, although he hasn't really had good records (rape cases, ear biting and all) but he's determined to ditch all that and live a new life. "I wanna change my life, I wanna live a different life now". He told reporters

The death of his daughter also compounded the woes of the renowned sports man, infact, he almost ended his life after 4 year-old Exodus choked to death while playing sometime 2009.

"I didn't think I'd be here much longer. I was planning on killing myself. I was overdosing every night, I had to change my life. It's been hell, but I'm happy to be alive." He confessed.

The 47 year-old who's warming up to be a boxing promoter has finally admitted his alcohol and drugs issues plus his failed rehab attempts.

CELEBS AT THE 2013 NOTTINGHILL CARNIVAL (NIGERIAN CORNER)

Tagged Europe's biggest festival, the 2013 edition of the Notting Hill Carnival took place on August 25th and 26th 2013.

UK-based Nigerians/visitors, guests etc stormed the Adela Street West London, venue of the Nigerian Corner of the event to unwind, party, mingle and mix (I guess they all mean the same thing).

The Western Union-sponsored event was anchored by DJ Abass & Gbenga Adeyinka. Roll call of celebrities present at the annual event include Teju Babyface, Wale Gates; Dr Sid, Alex Amosu, Dayo 'D1' Adeneye, Teju Babyface, Ayo Shonaiya, Wale Gates, Naeto C, Alariwo of Africa, to mention a few.

Photocredit: DJAbass (DJAMedia), Wale Gates

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