INTRODUCING SHORT STORY FRIDAYS (SSF)

Hello guys, I’m excited to introduce a new segment on the blog called, Short Story Fridays (SSF). Here, we would be featuring fiction and non-fiction stories of established and upcoming writers every Friday. Our mission is to promote excellence in writing whilst giving our readers a worthwhile reading experience. We have about 5 writers on board and we are extending invitation to other fabulous ones out there. Know any super-talented writer(s) that would be interested in sharing their mind-blowing stories here, kindly inform them and get in touch with. Stories can revolve on any theme; marriage, betrayal, relationship, heartbreak, love, friendship etc.
Email: ololade.olatunji@yahoo/gmail.com
Ps: watch out for the first story on SSF tomorrow, February 14, 2013.

THIS HAS TO BE THE WORLD'S MOST TREACHEROUS FOOTWEAR

Trust me, I’ve seen all manner of shoes; with lovely and classic designs; beautiful, ugly, cute and so on but this? I have no name for it. And it’s been deemed the most treacherous footwear ever seen. You can hardly walk with this for 5 mins. Infact, it is more like a punishment. Designed by Leanie van der Vyver, the shoes are called Scary Beautiful. Perfect name if you ask me!!!

ALJAZEERA'S FEMI OKE NAMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS

As preparations for the second edition of the Social Media Week Lagos are underway, organizers have announced Britain-born foremost Nigerian presenter Femi Oke as a keynote speaker and panel host at Africa’s largest social media gathering which runs from 17-21 February 2014.
The Former Nigerian media personality of the year who is currently host of The Stream on Al Jazeera English will provide a keynote address on The Stream and host a panel on the intersection of global health, technology, and social media, using Al Jazeera’s upcoming series Lifelines as an example.
As a speaker, Femi is a go-to moderator for the World Bank, United Nations and European Union. Major speaking assignments include hosting International Women’s Day for the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, moderating Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s first United Nations panel following release from house arrest and emceeing a celebration with Africa’s two female heads of state, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Joyce Banda, at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly.
As a web community with its own daily TV show, The Stream’s award-winning approach taps into the extraordinary potential of individuals through social networks and has attracted a large African following. The Stream’s lively interactive format and our African online community are a match made in social media heaven.
” Just like Jollof rice and fried plantain, we’re delicious together and you always want seconds! Growing up I would listen to my dad’s friends gather in our sitting room and raucously discuss the big issues of the day. If you didn’t know better you’d think they were yelling at each other, but they weren’t. They were just debating Nigerian-style. I’m convinced that his love of a lively debate has rubbed off on me and I moderate just like my dad used to in Nigerian-style.” She reminisced.

OMOTOLA WARNS THOSE TAGGING HER DAUGHTER'S PICTURES 'HOT' AND 'SEXY'

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has issued a strong note of warning to bloggers especially those who shared her daughter, Meraiah’s birthday pictures and tagged it “hot and “sexy” few days ago. The beautiful actress took to her facebook account to address the situation adding that she would do “everything within my power to bring ANYONE to justice who does this with any of my under aged kids.”. Read her statement below.
“Thank you to everyone who wished Meraiah a happy birthday. However, going to a 14 year old’s “private” online accts to post her pictures for public viewing is totally Inappropriate . Her father and I are horrified as parents and guardian that a minor’s picture can be paraded online as hot” ,”sexy” etc…We know the bloggers probably meant no harm but in a world full of pedophiles and sickos every adult with morales should know where to draw the line. This was started by a lady called Kemi filani , she has since apologized and taken down content but her reckless blog post lives on.

I WILL NOT hesitate henceforth to use everything within my power to bring ANYONE to justice who does this with any of my under aged kids after “this” first time episode! Any child under 18 should be protected by us all and if their parents/guardian haven’t given you the okay to publish information especially “private” of their child, doing so, is against the law.
I hope you all understand, thanks.

BEHIND-THE-SCENE PHOTOS OF EMEM ISONG'S NEW FILM, APAYE (A MOTHER'S LOVE)

When it comes to film-making, maverick producer Emem Isong is known for professionalism and creativity. Her latest offering, Apaye which means ‘A Mothers’ Love’ is another classic. Above are behind-the-scene pictures of the film. From the stables of Royal Arts Academy (RAA), Apaye tells the story of a woman’s quest to succeed against all odds, set in a community where the settlers never believed anything good could come from a loving woman who later grew into something of substance.
Directed by the renowned actor, Desmond Elliot, Apaye parades some of the best thespians in the industry; Kanayo O. Kanayo, Clarion Chukwurah, Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata, Millicent Jack, amongst others. The film is scheduled to premiere on March 7, 2014.
Credit: Eraveng

MASTER CHEF: LIONEL MESSI SHOWS OFF CULINARY SKILLS

Most of these footballers often share pictures of them turning the barbecue or eating out in restaurants but hardly in the kitchen. So, ever wondered what Lionel Messi looks like in the kitchen? Well, here it is.
The Argentine footballer and Barcelona star, showed off his culinary skills to his teeming fans all over the world yesterday as he uploaded a video of him cooking dinner on his instagram page. He captioned it thus, “Lost a bet… And I had to cook!.”
I’m sure the bet was between him and girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo cos they live together or probably his friend(s) who came around.

TIWA SAVAGE REVEALS FIRST VALENTINE GIFT

Mavin Records artiste and actress, Tiwa Savage yesterday February 11, 2014 revealed her first Valentine Gift on instagram. The Eminado crooner got a beautiful rose and hamper courtesy of a certain Jasmine Rose, “Thank you jasmine rose for the beautiful hamper #earlyvalentinespresent……” She added.

OBAFEMI MARTINS ON DADDY DUTY

I'm not too sure but I think Obafemi Martins and Joseph Yobo are the only two Nigerian footballers who share pictures on instagram often especially Obagoal who loves flaunting his designer shoes and rides. The Seattle Sounders FC player whose girlfriend, Abigail Barwuah added a year to her age few days ago shared a picture of himself carrying his 4-month-old baby in the US.

"KESHI EMBARRASSED THE COUNTRY IN CHAN COMPETITION"

The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF)'s decision to appoint a foreign technical assistant coach for Stephen Keshi has met a brick-wall as the current Super Eagles manager would rather have the NFF reinstate Sylvanus Okpala than a have a foreign coach. An NFF official told Vanguard newspaper Nigeria needs a technical assistant if they want to do well in the World Cup, "it is about Nigeria and not individual aspirations. We want to break the African record of a quarterfinal berth in the World Cup and from all indications we know that Keshi needs a help. He will still lead the technical crew to Brazil and will remain the head coach. But we just want to attach somebody to him for the sake of improving Nigeria's lot in the World Cup."Citing the recently-concluded CHAN competition, Suleiman Yahaya Kwande, another official stated that Keshi didn't pick the best players at the home front.
"Chigozia Agbim, for example, kept only two matches for his club throughout the season and has recently been dropped by his club, Enugu Rangers who registered four goal keepers and found him not good enough to be among their keepers. That's the keeper Keshi used in the CHAN competition and he embarrassed the country. He continued, "That cannot happen in football nations. We don't fold our arms while somebody leads us astray. If you closely watch our league you will find out that those who played CHAN in South Africa were not our best, some may not even make the second team of the bests in our league. We want to be sure that we make a true representation of the current best of Nigerian football in Brazil and a new hand may not give in to the kind of sentiments that we have noticed in the team now.""We have two goalkeepers that were rated the best in the Nigeria Premier League last season from Enyimba Football Club and Kano Pillars. None of these goalkeepers were called up by Keshi. We ought to have got a better striker from the local league compared with the ones we paraded in Chan. I don't know and I can't remember the last time or ever hearing that Keshi has gone round to watch Enyimba Football Club, Kano Pillars or Bayelsa United football clubs play another team. I think we should try and localise this competition more, I believe we will do better."

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