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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six years after he   underwent a kidney  transplant in India, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, is still looking strong and healthy as if nothing happened to him. The handsome actor and Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria,AGN, was down with kidney disease in 2011, but God in his infinite mercies saw him through, when he underwent a successful kidney transplant in India. Since then, Ifeanyi has never had any reason to return to the hospital bed. In fact, unlike the popular music producer, OJB Jezreel who unfortunately died three years after he underwent his own kidney transplant in India, Ifeanyi Dike has been full of life and energy. Though the Imo State-born thespian admits that his lifestyle has since changed, he’s forever grateful to his maker for giving him another chance to be alive. Sharing his experience with HVP, Ifeanyi said, “God is awesome”adding “You know my lifestyle has totally changed.” According to Ifeanyi, himself t...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Austin Fair One of Nollywood’s best, Bob Manuel Udokwu, is still touching and winning more hearts with his ceaseless exploits in the arena. Currently the Senior Speciall Assistant on Entertainment to the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, the star of many movies and longest anchorman of Gulder Ultimate Search reality TV show, Bob Manuel has just been conferred with another chieftaincy title. This time around, it’s from his home town, Ogidi, in Anambra State as Igwe Uzo Onyido recently decorated him with the title of ‘’Nze Anagba Nkili”, meaning (Chief that people rush to behold) in ’s recognition of his contribution  to the upliftment of the society through entertainment. Speaking at the occasion, Igwe Onyido said, “With this title, your status in the society, especially in Ogidi, has been elevated to be among decision makers and opinion leaders in the town.” He also prayed God to uplift him further in life. And trust Bob Manuel, as he promised...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Sola Ogundipe Lifestyle S ome call it Body Art , others just call it tattoo. Do you have a tattoo or intend to get one, then you need to read this. It  is estimated that one-tenth of adults in the large cities in Nigeria now have at least one tattoo, but getting Body Art may come with long-term medical risks. While it is true that tattoos are becoming more popular than ever, it is also fact that more and more people than ever developing infections from contaminated tattoo inks, as well as adverse reactions to the inks. Reports of bad reactions to tattoo inks right after tattooing, even years later, are quite common. Adverse effects Several adverse effects involving tattoos have been reported in recent times. The rule of the thumb is this: Before you get a tattoo, you should consider certain key questions. In particular, be concerned about unsafe practices and the tattoo ink. For many of those with tattoos or individuals who had at least one tattoo ex...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Renowned for his popular hit track titled ‘Suo’, which rocked the airwaves, streets and ghettoes in the late 90s, veteran dancehall artiste, Marvellous Benjy, claims to be unruffled by the new generation of dancehall artistes who have been gradually changing the face of dancehall music in Nigeria. According to him, the influx of new dancehall artistes has helped to bring out the best of the music genre. In a recent exclusive chat with Showtime, Marvellous, who is notably one of the pioneers of the dancehall musical genre in Nigeria, believes that competition among dancehall artistes will make the craft better. “It’s a welcome idea to see the new generation of artistes changing the face of dancehall music from what it used to be to what it is now. It’s good for us, it’s a welcome idea, and I like the whole idea of the competition. The truth of the matter is that the coming of this new trend of dancehall music and artistes has brought about the best of dancehall m...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Contrary to popular opinion that pop star, Davido is one of  the most arrogant music stars in Nigeria, the HKN Gang henchman has come out to set the record straight, declaring that he’s not as arrogant as many people often perceive him to be. Since his rise to stardom after the release of his debut single, Dami Duro in 2011, he has been slammed with series of criticisms from all quarters about his personality. But in a  recent chat with Showtime, the ‘Aye’ crooner said, “I am a very free person but if you like say, I’m arrogant, I know I’m not arrogant.” According to Davido, he’s a very friendly, receptive and humble person. He emphasized that no matter what the public thinks of him, he insists he is not an arrogant person. “I can bet you now, go to anybody or any street and ask them who is most normal or who is so free they will tell you it’s me. I’m not from the hood! It’s not about giving out money but it’s just me being free as an individual. Davi...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Bunmi Sofola Wale was sleeping quietly in his hotel suite when the rude shrill of the telephone woke him. He looked at the clock, it was 6.00am! He was sleeping peacefully in his hotel room after a gruelling seminar when the phone rang. What the hell was going on? “Hello,” he yelled angrily down the phone. “Oga, madam dey for reception, she say she de  look for you. We say we no wan disturb you as you dey sleep with madam, your wife. E Say im be your wife. Na for laundry room I dey so. The woman still dey hala for reception, “ whispered the desk clerk. “What does she look like?” Wale asked, expecting the worst. “E no tall too much. E yellow small and wear glasses.” “I will be down in a minute,” Wale snapped. Quickly, he told the ‘wife’ beside him, who was now wide-awake because of the commotion, to put on her house-coat and come with him. He then took her to another delegates’ room for female. He’d been most reluctant to take this delegate along ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Fidelis Oguama The spate of speculations over the political future of immediate past governor of Enugu state, Sullivan Iheanacho Chime, came to an end last Saturday when he registered for the ruling All Progressives Congress. At the Udi/Agbudu ward office of the party in Enugu state, he was issued the party’s membership card number 00669001, ending his association with the state’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party on which platform he rose to become the state governor. Later that evening, in front of party faithful ferried from far and near, including nearby states of Benue, Anambra and Ebonyi, to witness the defection of the state’s former helmsman, he declared that his mission in the APC was to return Enugu to the mainstream of national politics. For the APC, Chime was obviously a big catch. For the party that already has the likes of Chief Jim Nwobodo, former Senate President Ken Nnamani and former Speaker of the State Assembly, Eugene Odoh in the bag, the b...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Federal Government has, Friday, banned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from transacting business with companies and other corporate bodies that are not duly registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC. Mr Salisu Dambatta, the Director of information, Federal Ministry of Finance, said in a statement in Abuja that the directive to this effect had been issued to MDAs in a circular by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He said that the directive was aimed at protecting MDAs from entering contractual obligations with fake or unregistered companies. Dambatta said that the minister of finance would not honour payments for contracts by companies that did not comply with the requirements. “For companies and other corporate bodies to qualify for business transactions with MDAs, their letterhead must bear the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission. “The letter head must also have conta...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdurrahman Danbazau, on Friday expressed optimism that more of the Boko Haram-held Chibok girls would soon be released as promised by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government. Danbazau stated this in Minna while speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the wedding Fatiha of Halima Babangida, daughter of Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida. “By the grace of God, I believe more of the girls will be released as promised by President Muhammadu Buhari. “Before this administration came on board, not a single girl was released, but now, over 100 have been freed,” ‎he said. Danbazau called on Nigerians to have confidence ‎in the ability of government to secure the release of the remaining school girls being held captive by the insurgents. ‎ The minister also disclosed that the Federal Government was doing its best to ensure security of lives and property across the country. “We are trying our best to...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J 2008 Olympic bronze medallist Chika Chukwumerije and Sani Lawal have been elected as representatives of athletes and technical bodies on the board of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF). Newsmen report that the elections, which were held at the Abuja National Stadium on Friday, involved five contestants. Chukwumerije was elected with 18 votes as against 16 votes for his opponent Ahmed Mohammed. Meanwhile, Lawal got 22 votes to defeat Peter Emmanuel and Osita Egwim who got six votes each. Taiwo Orssi, Secretary-General of the Federation, said the position for sponsors/philanthropists or ex-official representatives was not to be contested for. He said the federation would appoint persons that have interest in the sport or who had supported it in various capacities to occupy the position. Chukwumerije commended the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports for the initiative. He also commended the NTF Secretary-General for the democratically-conducted election,...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Mahmud Sani, Manager, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, says the approval of the second runway in the 2017 budget will make the airport the hub in air transport in West Africa. Sani, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen, on Friday in Abuja, said the current state of the airport had also made it the best in the country. “Abuja airport, I believe is the best airport in Nigeria and it is our hope that with the second runway coming which gracefully has been approved in the 2017 budget, Abuja is a hub. “We have installed the lift at terminal B. Before now, we had challenges with the aged and physically challenged and the place is stress free now. “On the first of this month, we opened the terminal D. The terminal D houses the Arik, Air Peace and Dana Airlines. “Hitherto, passengers of these airlines after checking in, they would have to trek to terminal B and board and the rain, the sun and the pressure was there. “The pressure on termina...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Otori Saliu, a former National President of Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, says part of the loots recovered by the Federal Government should be used to revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant. Saliu gave the advice in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. He urged the Federal Government to use part of the recovered loots to complete the remaining two per cent of the Ajaokuta steel company. According to him, the facilities in Ajaokuta steel can not be compared or found in any steel company abroad; it is integrated and can produce steel for making cars and fix cars. “The Ajaokuta steel is integrated, it has 43 plants where steel needed for cars, aeroplane, among others, can be manufactured and assembled because it is an integrated steel plant,” he said. He said that government should expedite action with strong political will to get Ajaokuta running, adding that some past administrations had promised to revive the steel company during politi...

http://ift.tt/2r23xDA Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (3R) leads celebrations of Chelsea's Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, west Midlands on May 12, 2017. Anthony Devlin / AFP Chelsea secured the Premier League title on Friday after substitute Michy Batshuayi’s 82nd-minute goal earned Antonio Conte’s side a hard-earned 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion. The Belgian striker’s goal took Chelsea 10 points clear of second-place Tottenham Hotspur, who have only nine points left to play for. It is Chelsea’s second title win in three seasons, their sixth in total, and comes at the end of former Juventus and Italy coach Conte’s first season as manager. Conte, who claimed three Serie A titles as Juventus manager, has restored the club to the winners’ circle by rebuilding from the chaotic end of Jose Mourinho’s second...

http://ift.tt/2r2kjCo Chelsea's Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi celebrates with teammates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, west Midlands on May 12, 2017. Anthony Devlin / AFP List of English league champions in the Premier League era after Chelsea won the title on Friday: 2016-17: Chelsea 2015-16: Leicester City 2014-15: Chelsea 2013-14: Manchester City 2012-13: Manchester United 2011–12: Manchester City 2010–11: Manchester United 2009–10: Chelsea 2008–09: Manchester United 2007–08: Manchester United 2006–07: Manchester United 2005–06: Chelsea 2004–05: Chelsea 2003–04: Arsenal 2002–03: Manchester United 2001–02: Arsenal 2000–01: Manchester United 1999–00: Manchester United 1998–99: Manchester United 1997–98: Arsenal 1996–97: Manchester United 1995–96: Manchester United 1994–95: Blackburn Rovers 1993–94: Manchester United 1992–93: Manc...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chelsea football club defeated West Bromich Albion 1-0 to win the 2016/2017 English football league season. The goal was scored by Belgian forward Mitchy Batshuayi. The post Breaking: Chelsea wins English Premier League 2016/2017 season appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r2hNMH