A former member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shuaibu Gara-Gombe in an interview revealed that some key players sabotaged recently-sacked Eagles coach Samson Siasia as he was having problems with them.
Shuaibu also explained that sacking the ex-coach is not the end of the nation's football woes adding that SiaSia was just a victim of the system he worked for.
Though it was clearly stated in his contract that he had to qualify the country in the 2012 African Cup of Nations, Shuaibu explained that there is something wrong with the technical committee of Nigeria football federation, according to him, the most important job of the committee is to sit down with national team coaches and discuss their match plans, team formation&players to be used, "Nigerians have to understand that if the coach fails the committee has failed too. The technical committee lacks a sound qualified head. It is difficult to believe that Osaze Odemwingie who scores from 25yards when playing for his team and Emmanuel Emenike could not score from 6 yards in a match as vital as that. The kind of goals they failed to score in that match was inexplicable." He concluded.
NEXT MOVIE STAR&SUPERMOM BOSS FLOATS BAR
Sola Fajobi |
Sola Fajobi, a successful media content provider who is known for exuding a reputation anchored on creativity has added hospitality business to his rich repertoire.
Fajobi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Interactive Media, producers of Next Movie Star and Supermom reality television shows has named his new project TROY.
A one-stop entertainment &networking centre located at Oladele Kadiri street, behind Excellence hotel Ogba, TROY is to primarily cater for the needs of upwardly mobile young men and women who desire good relaxation, fitness and beauty therapy, it boasts of well-appointed lounges, exquisite bar and gymnasium, classy spa&beauty shop and accessories store.
Fajobi further explained the motive behind the name TROY, “the historical TROY city was strong and couldn’t be acquired despite the tough war waged against it; by incorporating the beauty, good organization, formidability, strength and resilience features of TROY into our business, we hope to set a second-to-none standard and give our customers the best of services”.
Now that he’s diversified into hospitality business, Fajobi affirms his committment to entertainment “everything around me is centred on entertainment, TROY is an entertainment centre&by God’s grace, I will continue to create more interesting avenues to add value to the Nigerian entertainment industry.” He concluded.
HERE COMES MR NIGERIA 2011
Deji Bakare has emerged Mr Nigeria 2011 while Chuks Obichukwu and Melvin Oduah came first and second runner ups.
By virtue of his victory, he is N1million richer, owns a brand new car, going on a trip to Sao Tome and Principe including 5 nights at the Pestana Hotels, wins an Ipad 2 and Blackberry Bold 9900. He is also to compete in the Mr World 2011 pageant.
The event which saw Bandele Adebule and Joseph Agossa come third and fourth runner ups were made up of few sessions, such as the costume display and Question &Answer sessions.
Held at the Silverbird Galleria on Saturday, October 29, 2011 and anchored by Munachi Abii, ex Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), there were great musical performances by JJC, Eva and Chidinma
Other categories which awards were given include Mr Photogenic, Mr Sports, Mr Amenity, Strongest Man, Mr Smart, Mr Talented, Mr Physique, and Mr Personality.
GENEVIEVE INI EDO, OTHERS SHINE AT THE 2011 ZULU AFRICAN FILM ACADEMY AWARDS
Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo and others clinched some awards at the 2011 Zulu African Film Academy Awards took place in London. Here is a list of nominees and winners.1) BEST AFRICAN TV IN UKObe TV
Vox Africa
Ben TV
Oh TV- (WINNER)
HI Nolly2) BEST WEST AFRICAN TVTV3 Ghana
TV Africa, Ghana-(WINNER)
GTV Ghana
Joy TV Ghana
NTA Nigeria-(WINNER)
AIT Nigeria
Silverbird TV Nigeria
Channels TV Nigeria
Lagos TV Nigeria3) BEST TV SOUTH AFRICAETV South Africa
SABC South Africa-(WINNER)
Top TV South Africa
ZTV Zimbabwe
MABC TV Botswana
NBC Namibia4) ZAFAA ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDLY AIRLINES 2011Arik Air-(WINNER)
Quatar Airline
Emirates Airline
Air Nigeria
Atlantic Airline5) BEST FILM
Mirror Boy–Obi Emelonye-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Somewhere In Africa–Kwame Boadu (Ghana)
Save Our Soul-Oby Edozie (Nigeria)
Fulani–IfeanyiOnyeabor (Nigeria)6) BEST FILM EDITINGMirror Boy-Andrew Webber/Anchew Linton-(WINNER)
Bed of Roses-Okey Benson (Nigeria)
Marriage Planner –Odinaka Edeh (Nigeria)
Somewhere in Africa –Afra Marley7) BEST STORYBed of Roses–Odika Michael (Ghana)
Mirror Boy–Obi Emelonye (London)
Somewhere in Africa –Pascal Amafo(WINNER) (Ghana)
Save our Soul–Oby Edozie (Nigeria)8) BEST SOUND EDITHINGThorns–Cam Binams
Mirror Boy-Chigozie Ezeh/Sermon Ware
Somewhere In Africa –Chucks-(WINNER)
Save Our Souls-Kingsley Eigbokham9) BEST CHILD PERFOMANCE MALEMirror boy- Edward Kagutuzi-(WINNER) (Gambia)
Master of Game-Rahim Banda
Carbib Kwai (Ghana) –Ali Nuhu (Nigeria)10) BEST UPCOMING MALEThorns –Zim Demetria Karongah
Obsession– Camnchifor Valery-(WINNER)
Natasha De Prodigal–Vanessa Adekola (Nigeria)
The CEO–James Gardner (Ghana)11) BEST SCREENPLAYSomewhere in Africa- Pascal Amanfo (Ghana)
Bed of Roses–Folke Nissi Amafo (Ghana)
The Mardens–Emeka Amakaeze-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Mirror Boy-Obi Emelonye (London)12) BEST UPCOMING FEMALEThorns-Zim Julie Boton-(WINNER)
Obsession – Cam Ruth Nkweti
Natssha De Prodigal –Vanessa Adekola (Nigeria)
The CEO-Selasse Ibrahim (Ghana)13) BEST CHILD PERFOMANCE FEMALEEdikan–Sophiana Jones (Nigeria)
From Within-Promise Nsima (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Widow's Tears-Salimi Akili (Nigeria)14) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYFulani- Nigeria
Somewhere in Africa
Thorns
Mirror Boy-(WINNER)15) BEST COSTUMIERQueens Pride–Samira Yakubu (WINNER)
Maidens–Ogoo Okechi (Nigeria)
Fulani– Nwangboso Chiemela16) BEST CULTURAL EXPRESSIONKaran Zakara –Sani Mu'Azu (Nigeria)
Olasubomi-Bose Alao Omotoyosi(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Edikan–Uduka I. Uguamanam
Ama Ghana-Paul Adjei (Ghana)
Carbin Kwai –FKD Productions (Nigeria)17) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY INDIGENOUSNamijin-Nigeria
Edikan-Nigeria
Ama Ghana- Ghana
Carbin Kwai- Nigeria18) BEST PRODUCER INDIGENOUSOlasubomi-Bose Alao Omotoyosi (Nigeria)
Edikan–Uduka I. Uguamanam(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Namijin–Dahiru Moharmmed (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana-Paul Adjei (Ghana)19) BEST INDIGENOUS DIRECTORAma Ghana-Frank Gharbin (Ghana)
Olasubomi–Taiwo Oduala (Nigeria)
Carbin Kawi–Ali Nuhu (Nigeria)
Osu Kesan–Femi Fadeyi-(WINNER)20) BEST COMEDY FILMCyphylis (Nigeria)
Okon Lagos-(WINNER) (Nigeria)21) BEST COMEDY ACTRESS Okon Lagos –Vanessa Koko (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Okon Lagos–Monalisa Chinda (Nigeria)
Cyphylis –Uche Ogbodo(Nigeria)22) BEST COMEDY ACTOR Cyphylis–Victor Osuagwu (Nigeria
Okon Lagos–Ime Bishop Umoh-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Cyphylis-KingsleyOgbonna (Dauda) (Nigeria)23) BEST ACTOR INDIGENOUSEdikan-Moses Armstrong
Olasubomi–Yinka Quadri (Nigeria)
Carbin Kwai- Ali Nuhu (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana –Agya Koo (Ghana)24) BEST ACTRESS INDIGENOUSOlasubomi-Shola Sobowale (Nigeria)
Edikan-Ini Edo (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Imala –Faithia Balogun (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana-Vivian Jill Lawrence (Ghana)25) BEST PRODUCERMirror Boy –Obi Emelonye/Patrick Cambell (London)
Memories of my Heart–Emem Isong(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Save Our Souls –Oby Edozieh (Nigeria)
Somewhere in Africa–Kwame Boadu (Ghana)26) BEST DIRECTORMirror Boy–Obi Emelonye (London)
Somewhere in Africa–Frank Raja Arase-(WINNER) (Ghana)
Memories of my Heart- Desmond Elliot (Nigeria)
Bed of Roses –Pascal Kelechi Amanfo (Ghana)27) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSMemories of my heart_Uche Jombo (Nigeria)
Mirror Boy–Fatima Jabi-(WINNER)
Haaja –Rekiya Atta Ibrahim (Nigeria)
Fulani –Oge Okoye (Nigeria)
Anathema– Ebele Okaro(Nigeria)28) BEST LEAD ACTRESSMirror Boy-Genevieve Nnaji (WINNER) (London)
4 Play Reloaded–Jackie Appiah (Ghana)
Somewhere in Africa –Martha Ankomah (Ghana)
Memories of my Heart–Ini Edo(Nigeria)
Fulani– Rita Dominic(Nigeria)29)BEST LEAD ACTORSomwhere in Africa–Majid Michael (Ghana)
Save our Souls -Kenneth Okonkwo(Winner) (Nigeria)
Memories of My Heart–Ramsey Nouah(Nigeria)
Mirror Boy –Osita Iheme (Nigeria)
TUNDE KELANI TO SET UP FILM SCHOOL
Foremost cinematographer Tunde Kelani in partnership with a veteran Irish filmmaker Cashell Horgan is setting up a new film training school called AFTTA, I.e Advanced film and Television training Africa.
He disclosed in a press conference that the aim of establishing AFTTA however is to offer an advanced training for Nigerian film and Television professionals.
"Training of professionals had been an adhoc exercise over the last decade in Nigeria because just a few have the time, resources or inclination to plan for longer-term training". He explained.
"MY MARRIAGE HAS NOT BEEN IDEAL"- KIM KARDASHIAN
Two months after tying the knots, the tale making rounds is that Kim kardashian and Kris Humphries's marriage is on the rocks. Speaking on the issue, khloe Odom, Kim's younger sister claims they can overcome the rough start, "its a work in progress". She said.
The couple's schedules since they signed the dotted lines have been tight, moreso, sharing their hotel with their family is not an ideal honeymoon.
Kim while celebrating her 31st bday in Las Vegas with her family and hubby reacted to the speculations, "we have to find our home base, it's not been ideal because you are newly weds and you want privacy". She concluded.
NFF'S VERDICT DIFAVOURS SIASIA
Samson Siasia after an emergency meeting by members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday in Abuja has been relieved of his job as the coach of Nigeria's national team.
This decision came after he failed to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Appointed as head coach of the Nigeria national football team on November 4 ahead of former Togo coach, Stephen Keshi. Siasia who played 51 times for Nigeria's Super Eagles between 1984 and 1999 scoring 16 goals resumed officially as Nigeria head coach on December, 1 2010 and did not lose any game during his time in charge of the national team.
His only defeat came on October 11 in an international friendly against Argentina in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
MTN LAGOS FASHION&DESIGN WEEK 2011. (DAY 2)
A-LIST NOLLYWOOD STARS TO BE CONFERRED MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR) HONOUR
Five top A-list Nollywood actors; Olu Jacobs, Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Osita Iheme have joined the list of 364 Nigerians who are to be conferred the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) honour by Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan.
The award is a further recognition of the immense contribution of the Nigerian Entertainment industry, also called Nollywood to the country.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SUPERMOM SEASON 2 WINNER
Mrs Folajogun Adesona |
Mrs Folajogun, a 61-year old trader became the winner of the just concluded Supermom reality TV show season 2. She opens up on how the programme has changed her life for good and many more.
INTERVIEW
1) Let’s meet you.
I’m Mrs Folajogun Adesona. I’m from Ondo town in Ondo State. I am a trader with six children. I was a timber merchant for so many years and also delved into other trades.
2) How did you get to know about the programme?
I didn’t hear about it at all. Infact, I hardly watch television. My second born’s wife who is very close to me learnt about it through the internet. She told her husband who is my son that I deserve to be on the programme, I wasn’t informed until my son came back from the interview.
3) How did you feel when he informed you that you will be on the show?
I laughed and laughed. Though I had been praying to God to reward my efforts bountifully, I was so excited to receive the Supermom crew when they came for the initial interview.
4)Your story was aired on the 11th episode, as at the time the programme was about rounding up. Did you think you were going to win or you had lost hope?
I was really praying for God to reward me for good. I listened to my contender’s story, hers was equally emotional, I was just asking God to have mercy on me and I believed there was nothing He couldn’t do.
5) How did you feel when you were amongst the three finalists?
I felt very surprised. At some point, I had already counted myself out. Infact, I know one of the contestants, Mrs Cecilia odunaya, I was praying to God for her to be among the last three standing because her late husband was very kind to my family, he helped one of my children when she was in the polytechnic. Seeing myself amongst the last three standing came to me as a big surprise.
6) What went through your mind when you were announced winner?
The suspence of that lady was too much. Then I had already told my children that if I didn’t win, we would still give God the Glory. Immediately I saw my picture in the middle and was announced winner afterwards, I fell down, I screamed, I jumped, my children who were equally watching with me also shouted, we went out and shouted so much that people rushed into our house to ask what the matter was. I was so thankful.
7) Did you think your story was strong enough to make you win?
Yes it was but most importantly God helped me. My story was more than what I narrated in the interview. There were so many things I just couldn’t say cos I went through a lot but I thank God for the victory.
8)Who amongst your children knows so much about the pains of the family?
It is Adebola my first daughter. Debola was always with me, she stood by me in so many circumstances, at times she would cry so much when she saw how much I struggled. There was a time she wanted to join me in the timber business but I refused because it was too strenous. We hawked togetherin so many places including Abuja, she even turned a marketer at redemption camp, she would advertise our goods and direct people to come to my shop to buy them. Although Demola too helped in his own capacity.
9)Have your husband’s relations heard about the victory?
I even called them before I won. I asked them to watch out for my story on AIT. One of them called me and said God has indeed rewarded me. They are aware of my victory.
10)How will you spend your cash prize?
We havnt even made any decision on it yet but I will use it judiciously.
11) What do you think others can learn from your story?
The mothers in particular should be very steadfast, brave and endure whatever comes their way. They should be loving in times of trouble, they should love their children and their husbands, they shouldn’t place one above the other else it will fail. Another point is that they shouldn’t leave their children in the hands of other people and shouldn’t be lazy at all, I have a success story today because I took care of my children through so many trades. If I had placed them in other people’s care, so many things could have happened. They should forgive easily and be more accomodating.
12)What fond memories of Supermom reality show lives with you at the moment?
There are so many things. The fact that the organizers could think deeply and bring up this programme is something I will never forget in a hurry. There are so many millionaires out there who do not remember the poor ones. The love the crew bestowed on me the day they came to interview me lives with me till date.
13)Would you like to take another shot at the contest if given the opportunity again?
Yes I will provided I won’t be disturbing others but rather than come I would like to give others the opportunity so they will get celebrated like me.
14)How would you describe the show?
The show is absolutely surprising. It is very outstanding. When the mother of the winner of the last Project fame show came out crying when her daughter, I was very touched. I used her as a prayer point and I’m glad God has finally heard me. The Producer of the show has done a good job, may the Lord continue to bless him and may the Supermom show go beyond the shores of this country.
15) Do you really feel like a Supermom?
Yes I really do. Though I didn’t feel that way the day I won even when others were rejoicing, the Supermom term had not really occured to me then. Each time my son called, he would call me a ‘Supermom’ and then gradually I started getting used to the term, now I feel so much like a Supermom
16)Has the victory changed your life?
Yes it has. I was a nobody before, now winning a house, car and cash prize is a big turn around. It has changed my life mentally because now I see myself as an overcomer, a celebrated individual, each time I want to fall sick, I remind myself of my victory and become strong again. Before now, nobody wanted to associate with me and my children even my own relations but now everything has changed, they now call us frequently and ask after our welfare. Moreso, this time last year, I was in coma and thus placed on oxygen, infact the doctor had told my children to call our pastor to say the last prayer for me, everybody had given up on me but I’m grateful to God that He delivered my victory to me at His own time, in good health and peace. I’m forever grateful to the Supermom organizers for the honour they have bestowed on me.