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Photos: Obasanjo tears PDP membership card.

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo today February 16, 2015 dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 
‎OBJ, a founding member of the party declared that he is no more a politician and now prefers to be called an elder statesman. He also added that he doesn’t want to be part of a government who has no regards for the constitution. ‎
He handed his membership card to a PDP Ward 11 leader in Abeokuta North Local Government, Alhaji Sarajudeen Oladunjoye and asked him to tear it.
This happened during a press conference held in his hilltop residence at the Gateway state. He reportedly instructed his aid to pick it up and give it to him. He stated that “If this is why we cannot have Nigeria  we desire, I am no longer part of this”
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There's a touching message behind Zlatan Ibrahimovic's new tattoos.

‎Forget about how ugly his body looks right now, the tattoos are temporary and are for a pleasant cause i. e to raise awareness of the United Nations relief work in impoverished countries.
Striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was booked yesterday for stripping his shirt after scoring in the game between PSG and Caen but unknown to many, he was showing off his new tattoos which had the names of 50 hungry people he helped by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
The former Barcelona player  wrote 
on PSG’s official website: “On Saturday evening against Caen, when I took off my shirt, everyone asked what these new tattoos were. I had 15 temporary tattoos on my body. They were the names of real people who suffer from starvation in the world.

“Even if the tattoos are gone today, these people are still there. There are 805 million starving people in the world. I want you to see them, through me, to help the World Food Programme.”

Ibrahimovic added: “It’s the first time I have worked publicly with any charity. If we can reach the world’s leaders, I know that we can solve together the problem of hunger in the world.”

‘Wherever I go people recognize me, call my name, cheer for me, But there are names no one cares to remember. That no one cheers for: the 805m people suffering from hunger in the world today.

‘I have the supporters all over the world. From now on I want this support to go to the people who suffer from hunger, they are the real champions. So whenever you hear my name, you will think of their names.” The Swedish footballer concluded.

Some of the names include Carmen, Mariko, Antoine, Lida, Rahma and Yaae. 
On why the prolific forward was the right man for the job, WFP director for France Marina Catena noted that he, “had this dream that someone would share this message in a simple way, beyond any barrier.

“We thought of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is often asked for autographs. Why should it not be Zlatan, this time, who wore the autographs on his skin?

“We are proud that he agreed to carry this message and that Paris Saint-Germain helped us to organise this project.”
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"Let us all be, you are not God" Femi Fani-Kayode tells Obasanjo.

Director of Media and Publicity of President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign organsiation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted strongly to ex President Olusegun Obasanjo’s claims that GEJ has plans to scuttle the forthcoming elections for fear that he would be jailed if his opponent succeeds him.
The former Minister of Aviation and Special Assistant on Public Communication told press men at a briefing in Abuja on Sunday that  Obasanjo’s grouse with President Jonathan is personal and can no longer intimidate him.

“He should leave Nigeria out of it and let us all be. If he has a personal score to settle with Jonathan he should not do so at the expense of the peace and stability of Nigeria.

“If he wants to stop Jonathan then let him attempt to do so through the democratic process and through the ballot box and not through foul and unconstitutional means.
“We said it before and we will say it again: gone are the days that any President can be tele-guided and controlled because we have all come of age.
“We continue to hold President Obasanjo in high esteem but his recent actions and utterances are beyond the pale. He has been unfair to Jonathan, to Nigeria and even to himself.
“Most importantly, the days of intimidating others with his harsh words and overbearing influence are long over. Obasanjo is not God. Only God is God and He alone determines the fortunes of men and the destiny of nations.”
 

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Photos from Valentine's Day dinner held in honour of Buhari

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday held a Valentine dinner in honour of All Progressive Congress part candidate, General Muhammed Buhari at the Intercontinental hotel, Victoria Island Lagos.

Albeit Buhari and his running mate, Prof Yemi Osinbajo were unavoidably absent, the event was attended by top-flight celebrities/politicians like the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive congress, Lai Mohammed, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, Former FCT Minister, Nasiru El- Rufai, comedian Julius Agwu, former beauty queen and TV host, Nike Oshinowo and a host of others

Photo Credit: Ovation Int’l

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Comedian, Seyi Law&wife lose baby shortly after birth

Comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly called Seyi Law and his wife, Ebere are bereaved at the moment. The couple who have been in the US for the past few weeks lost their first child few hours after she was born.
An aggrieved Seyi wrote on his instagram page,
“My heart is blank,
My joy has disappeared
Anger has become my companion.
The wait is over with a bitter end.
Oh Lord! Why does it have to be me?
I am so imperfect and never denied it.
The pains of nine months has amounted to nothing.”
May the Lord comfort him and his household at this difficult period. Amen
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"I love my country but there comes a time to stop" Kolo Toure confirms international retirement

One week after winning his first African Cup of Nations trophy, Ivory Coast international, Kolo Toure has announced his retirement from international duties.

The Liverpool defender who has played in 3 World Cups and 7 African Cup of Nations told Côte D’ivoirian media



“It is with great emotion that I inform you that it is time to say goodbye. My goal was to win the Africa Cup of Nations and I must admit that it was a very difficult decision to make. I do love my country and especially love football, but at some point, there comes a time to stop.”



He continued, “Having lost the last two African Cup of Nations finals Kolo Toure knew the third final against joint favourites Ghana would be tough. Sometimes it plays in your mind, but with this incredible success you have to forget the past and enjoy the moment,”

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Photos: Nigerians in London march for Buhari/Osibanjo

London-based Nigerians took to the streets to show support/solidarity for All Progressive Congress Party Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday, February 14,2015.

Some donned APC/Buhari branded tshirts, others carried placards with inscriptions on their placards r Buhari-Hope 2014, for a new Nigeria, Investigate #EkitiGate and many more.

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Usain Bolt says Van Gaal's philosophy isn't working for Manchester United

Jamaican sprinter and ardent Manchester United fan, Usain Bolt isn’t pleased with current Red Devil boss, Louis Van Gaal’s philosophy and isn’t hiding his feelings.

Bolt told Daily Mail some players are played out of position and this style isn’t working for the team.

“From listening to the way he is, it doesn’t sound like he’s a guy you can talk to. For me, with teams… if you are going to implement a style I think you first have to work out if a team can handle it. I don’t think this passing method that he has is ever going to work for Manchester United. Unless he changes all the players.

“He’s trying to break down teams with this passing game, but United is not that team. If we had Giggs and Scholes still both in the middle, then it could be good.

“Mata is good but he’s too small. Rooney’s good but he plays a bit slow, and as a midfielder you’ve got to really move quickly. Like Hazard or some of the players for Arsenal.” He added.
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