Yobo Dropped, Odemwingie, IK Uche In As Keshi Reveals 25-Man Provisional Squad For Brazil 2014

Keshi home-based EaglesStephen Keshi has bowed to pressure from fans and the media and included the pair of Osaze Odemwingie and Ikechukwu Uche in his 25-man provisional squad for the World Cup.
The former Togo and Mali boss explained: “Osaze has been in great form for his team in the English Premier League and I had no choice but to bring him back into the fold. Ike Uche and I also had an hour-long conversation over the phone and we have resolved our issues.”
“We have accepted the list of 25 players and they will resume camping for the match in US when preparations are finalised,” Chris Green, Chairman of the Technical Committee, said.
Nigeria will face Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F at the competition.
THE FULL LIST.....see after the cut...

Church service with Kumuyi

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson (left) exchanging pleasantries with the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi (right) during a 3-day revival service at the Deeper Life Camp Ground at OkutukutBayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson (left) exchanging pleasantries with the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi (right) during a 3-day revival service at the Deeper Life Camp Ground at Okutukutu in Yenagoa

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RIP: Snoop’s Uncle June Bug Passes Away

 

We are sad to report that after holding on to life an entire week longer than his doctors anticipated, TMZ says that  Snoop Dogg‘s uncle June Bug has passed away after a hard fought battle with colon cancer....

Apple And Samsung Going Back To Court After Apple Sues For $2 Billion

One of the fiercest rivalries in the world of business is heading back to court this week with Apple seeking $2bn in damages from Samsung for allegedly ripping off designs and features.

The trial in Silicon Valley, California will mark the latest round in a long-running series of lawsuits between the two tech giants as they fight for the multi-billion dollar smartphone market.
The most attention grabbing claim in the case is Apple's demand that market leader Samsung, which sold one in three of all smartphones last year, pay a $40 royalty for each device running software allegedly conceived by Apple. That is more than five times more than the amount sought in the previous trial and well above other precedents between smartphone companies.
If Apple prevails, the costs to Samsung could reach $2 billion. Apple's costs, if it lost, are expected to be about $6 million.
The other new twist in the case is that Samsung hope to draw Google into the battle by calling the engineers who designed the search giant's Android system - which is used by Samsung's phones – to give evidenceexplaining how they built it independently of Apple ........

Female English Teacher Slumps And Died In Zamfara State

An English teacher with Government Secondary School Gusau, Hajiya Sadiya Alhaji, had mysteriously slummed and died last Monday immediately after she signed the school attendance register.
The unusual death had thrown her colleagues into serious confusion as one of her closed friends said,....

How Hamman Misau, confab’s delegate died

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, and a Bauchi State delegate to the ongoing national conference, Alhaji Mohammed Hamman Misau is dead The 67-year old retired AIG became popular across the country few days ago when a national newspaper published a photograph in which he was sleeping during proceedings at the National Conference.....

Boy kills Brother Then Removes His Eyes And Tongue

This made me remember story of Cain and Abel

A boy in Daya Village, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, on Monday, killed his younger brother and removed the victim’s tongue and eyes, residents said.
A resident of Daya, Ishmail Daya, told us, that the younger boy had gone missing three days ago and that while a search was going on in the village, the older brother was found with his brother’s tongue and eyes.

‘I will Never Get a Tattoo’ – Dammy Krane

While singers of his age are covering themselves up with tattoos, Hypertek singer Dammy Krane in a new interview with HipHopWorldMagazine revealed he’s never going to get one.
Excerpts:
HHW: You said sometimes ago that when you and your mum reunited after ten years, she was proud to see that you hadn’t got any tattoos nor piercings, what’s your take on body piercings and tattoos?
Dammy Krane: When people ask me that question, you know what I always tell them? You can’t intentionally scratch a Bentley!
HHW: Pretty interesting. So that means there’s no possibility of Dammy Krane ever getting a tattoo?
Dammy Krane: At all. Never!

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List Of Winners At Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014

Actors,Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogunyesterday, March 30,2014, beat their fellow actors to win the Best Actor and Actress awards of theYoruba Movie Academy Awards(YMAA) held at the Civic Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The duo alongside Ojopagogo, Kelvin Ikeduba, Niji Akanniand 11 others shone as they carted away the awards while the likes of LateKola Ogunmola, LateDuro Ladipo, ProfAkinwunmi Isola, Adebayo FaletiandLanre Hassan(Iya Awero) were all given honorary awards.
Pageantry was added to the four hour event as celebrities from different walks of life, showed up clad in their traditional outfits as stated on the invitation. Present wereDayo Adeneye, Yinka Ayefele, Yemi Solade, Peju Ogunmola, Saidi Balogun, Mercy Aigbe, Iyabo Ojoand others.
Peep the full winners list below after the cut…