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Friday, March 4

Samson Siasia Invites 42 For Egypt Qualifiers: See Full Super Eagles Squad

Samson Siasia invites 42 for Egypt qualifiers – Caretaker Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has invited 42 players for the country’s AFCON qualifier against Egypt.

Siasia invited 22 home-based players and 20 foreign-based players for the matches, with the first leg on the 25th of March in Kaduna, and the return leg in Egypt 4 days later.

The home-based players called are:

Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Olufemi Thomas and Emmanuel Daniel.

Defenders: Kalu Orji, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Mathew Etim, Austin Oboroakpo, Sincere Seth, Segun Oduduwa, Chima Akas, Chris Madaki and Oke Ogogatewho.

Midfielders: Ifeanyi Mathew, Usman Mohammed, Etebo Oghenekaro, Yau Hassan, Stanley Dimgba

Forwards: Ezekiel Bassey, Prince Aggrey, Bright Onyedikachi, Chisom Chikatara and Godwin Obaje.

The foreign-based players called are:

Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme and Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders: Efe Ambrose, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Stanley Amuzie, Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo.

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Azubuike Okechukwu

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Victor Moses, Aminu Umar, Odion Ighalo, Aaron Samuel, Alex Iwobi and Fanendo Adi.

Nigeria’s Next Top Designer Registration Extended Till The 12th Of March 2016!!!

Winner wins
N500,000 cash prize!

*A Return Ticket To London
*A Free Showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
*Plus a free advance course at a top designer/stylist for a month FREE!!!
*An online pattern cutting course worth 40,000 with a UK recognised school.
*A fashion showcase worth N150,000 free at the AFWN 2016.
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira to set up your design studio.

A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week London 2016
Sponsorship To A Fashion Academy In London

1st runner up wins cash price of N250,000
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira to set up your design studio.
*A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
*A free pattern cutting course worth 40,000.

2nd runner up wins N100,000
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira.
*A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week London 2016.
*A free pattern cutting course worth 40,000.

You cant afford to miss all this!!! Hurry up now and register

7 Reasons Why Nigerian Men Marry Late

The Right One
This perhaps is one of the commonest reasons Nigerian men put off marriage till late in in their lives. Quite a number of men get to explore a bit and during the process of exploration get disorientated with women. Some get to see Nigerian women only in the light of what they want to obtain from them while others seem to see them as a means to an end. This generally affects their psyche which in turn leads them to have an undue fear of marriage.

Moreover, some are scared of ending up with the wrong woman or one that will be financially exploitative. As such, they will want to scrutinise as many choices as possible.

Dowry
Everyone knows how expensive the traditional African dowry system can be. This is one reason a lot of brothers would rather stay off marriage till they can hold their own financially. Some parts of Nigeria take as much as a million Naira as dowry payments. This is excluding sundry expenses that a man is expected to cover during the wedding ceremonies. To gather enough money to pay the dowry of the woman you love in this part of the world may mean you have to hold a stable job that pays well for a couple of years.

Dream Wedding
Believe it or not, Nigerian men also have an idea of what they want their wedding ceremonies to be like. There’s always so much hype from family and relatives that we see our wedding in the worst possible way.

Because we want every inch of our wedding ceremony and our married life to be perfect; as such, we take as much time as we can to ensure our dreams come true.

We Love The Single Life
Going out with your guys to have Nkwobi and bottles of cold beer at night reduces once you trade your single life for marriage. Men are practically scared of the loneliness that comes with having to change their routine all because they are stuck with a woman for the rest of their lives. A lot of Nigerian men tend to hold off tying the knot simply because they don’t want to give up on the ‘good life’ of hanging out with their hommies even though this increases the chances of them missing out on someone special down the road.

Resisting Pressure
Nigerian men stay off marriage as a subtle way of protesting and resisting Pressure from people who constantly remind them that they should be married at a certain age. The ultimatum that comes from a partner or parents adds undue pressure and we tend to intentionally go against the threat in an attempt to see what consequences would come with doing so. In all honesty, we get a bit confused when we are under undue pressure and would rather put off marriage till when we are completely certain than to admit later on that we would rather not have walked down the aisle.

Financial Constraints
This perhaps is the biggest reason while a lot of guys would rather put off marriage till when they are in their mid thirties. The economic situation is not friendly enough to embark on that tortuous journey where the man is expected to shoulder majority of the family’s responsibilities. From the high cost of baby food to the ever sky rocketing school fees, Nigerian men want some form of financial stability before even considering marriage. And who would blame us for this?

More S3x!
It’s quite the opposite for the strictly religious folks but the non-religious Nigerian men put off marriage as a means of not getting stuck with one woman. In truth, a lot of Nigerian men pride themselves in how much they’ve been able to explore different women and various sexual activities. Some tend to enjoy these activities so much that they would rather put off marrying till late. This is because marriage will limit their ability to be with different women. As a matter of fact, some men enjoy this life way into their 40’s before they decide to settle in for marriage.
Getting married is a reason to celebrate and everyone holds themselves a duty to marry for the right reasons. Irrespective of your reason for putting marriage off, you should derive happiness from your decisions. Take as much time as you care for and remember not to commit for the wrong reasons.

Davido’s HKN Gang Signs A New Act 

OBO crooner, Davido has signed a new act “Mayokun Adewale ” to his record label “ HKN Gang“. Davido disclosed the news at an interview describing Mayokun as an afro-pop singer and the next, next rated artist Nigeria would see.

In an interview with TheNet, the new act disclosed that he was overwhelmed when Davido sent him a message and felt it was a prank but realizing it was a dream come true, Mayokun says “It is a dream come true and i feel so excited being signed unto the label. I have always hoped to get this sought of chance and Davido coming my way is something that is indescribable”.

We wish the young lad the very best in a very competitive industry..!!!
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OAU Uploads Admission List on School Portal – 2015/16

This is to inform all the candidates that participated in the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) last post UTME screening exercise that the university admission list that was earlier accessible on JAMB Admission Status Checking portal are now available on the university admission status checking portal.

To check/confirm your OAU admission status for the 2015/2016 academic session, simply go to http://eportal.oauife.edu.ng/admissions.php . all you would be required to access your admission status is your JAMB registration number.

We congratulate all the candidates that made it to OAU admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.
GOODLUCK

OAU Uploads Admission List on School Portal – 2015/16

We congratulate all the candidates that made it to OAU admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.
GOODLUCK

6 things every girl needs from her father

Fathers play a huge role in the lives of their daughters doesn't matter if it's negative or positive. A father's attitude to his daughter determines how she'll treat herself and get treated by other men who come her way.

Young girls look up to their dads as role models which is why fathers in turn need to focus on finding ways to to make their lives fulfilled.

Inspired by Beliefnet, here are 6 things every girl needs from her father.

1. Unconditional love: She needs to be a daddy's girl which means getting her father's unconditional love. She'd be able to relate well with the menfolk positively when she knows she's deeply loved by her father.

2. Saying the truth always: Fathers needs to always tell their daughters the truth about everything as they grow older, from life in general to relationships. So the world doesn't sell funny ideas into her head.

3. Being open and transparent: Fathers who show their vulnerable side to their daughters are helping them a great deal.

4. Consistency: A girl needs consistency from her father which means he has to practice this trait especially when she's transitioning from adolescence into a young woman.

5. Gaining respect: A father needs his daughter's respect which is more important if he plans to instill some virtues in her that'll last a lifetime.

6. Encouragement: Girls need to be recognised and encouraged by their fathers. They are encouraged to have a healthy competition with other girls which will help her build a much needed self-esteem.

Thursday, March 3

FIFA rankings: Nigeria now Africa's 11th best team, while Cape Verde tops Africa

FIFA this morning released it's rankings for the Men's football team, with Nigeria in position 62 as the 11th best team in Africa after climbing one position upwards in the month of February.

Belgium, Argentina, Mexico, Iran and New Zealand held their positions at the top of their respective confederations, with the only change in leadership at the confederation level this month taking place in CAF. Cape Verde Islands snatched the first place from Côte d’Ivoire to become Africa’s new number one team.

In Africa, Cape Verde is the leading nation on position 31, followed by Cote D'Ivoire on 36, Algeria on 37 and Ghana on 41 and Tunisia 47. Senegal, Egypt, Congo DR, Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria come 48, 53, 58, 59, 61 and 62 respectively.

Mark Zuckerberg is now the 6th richest man in the world

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is now the 6th richest man in the world, moving up 10 spots from last years Forbes' 2016 billionaires list of the world's richest people. According to Forbes, Mark made more than $11billion in one year, going from $33.4 billion in the 2015 ranking to $44.6 billion in the 2016 ranking. Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world. See top 20 after the cut...

From Forbes magazine...
Bill Gates remains the richest person in the world with a net worth of $75 billion, despite being $4.2 billion poorer than a year ago. He has been No. 1 one for 3 years in a row and topped the list 17 out of 22 years.

(In the 30 years FORBES has tracked global wealth, only 5 people have held the title of richest person on planet; 3 of those 5 still rank among the 4 richest in the world including Warren Buffett and Carlos Slim.)

Also holding steady is Buffett at No. 3. Zara ’s Amancio Ortega moves up to No. 2 for the first time, displacing Mexico’s Carlos Slim, who slips to No. 4. Slim’s fortune fell $27.1 billion to $50 billion in the past year, as shares of his telecom business América Móvil tumbled.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg had the best year of all billionaires. The 31-year-old added $11.2 billion to his fortune and moved up to No. 6 from 16. He and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos both make their first appearance in the top ten of FORBES’ annual ranking of the world’s wealthiest. Another first: A billionaire from China’s mainland, Wang Jianlin, whose company owns AMC Theaters and soon will own Legendary Pictures, has climbed into the top 20.

Abuja comes alive tomorrow as WED Expo storms the city (Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March)

It’s time to Shop, Learn & Have Fun as Nigeria’s Largest Wedding Exhibition – WED Expo starts tomorrow in Abuja! Abuja is about to come alive as 3 major events hold same weekend in one location! These events cuts across different areas: two major exhibitions and an outdoor event.

Date: Friday March 4th to Sunday March 6th, 2015
Venue: M and M Event Center, Garki Area 11, Beside Nicon Luxury Hotel
Time: 12PM – 8PM Daily
Gate Fee: FREE! FREE! FREE!

SHOP.
Come interact with the best of wedding vendors as you get mouthwatering discounts for your wedding/next event. This is one event you can’t afford to miss!
If you aren’t getting married, but will be a guest at a wedding soon then come get the best in Aso-Ebi, beads and makeup packages that will wow you and make you stand out at the next wedding. There would also be lots of free makeup and hair trials at the venue. Get your beauty and hair sorted out for your wedding/next event!

LEARN
To mark our 5th Anniversary, WED Expo 5.0 is going to be more than just an exhibition. There will be a conference and educational sessions going on alongside the exhibition for the 3-day period. This is open to brides and grooms planning their weddings, their families, upcoming wedding vendors and the general public. This is an awesome opportunity to meet top wedding vendors in the industry, learn from them and ask those important questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

Speakers include Fatima Mamza, George Okoro, Christine Ogbeh, Funke Awobokun, Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed, Jide Okerayi, Solange Uzodike and lots more!

FUN
Did we forget to mention there would be amazing entertainment! Come out and have fun with your family and friends.

There can't be a better weekend as on Sunday 6th of March from 2PM, Abuja will play host to the first Abuja Family CookOut powered by Grubs. A totally family friendly event on a Sunday afternoon! Come and meet the best restaurants and Grills in Abuja.

There will be top DJs, Family Fun Games and lots of activities! A Sunday to remember come and chill and have fun.

For Exhibition Booth Booking & Inquiries
Call: 08096448289 or 07001111933
Whatsapp/SMS: 08096448289
Email: expo@wedgroup.com.ng
Attendance is FREE but early registration is advised. To register, visit
www.wedexpo2016.eventbrite.com
Visit www.weddaily.com for daily updates for WED Expo
Lagos, get ready as WED Expo is set to storm the city from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March.

For more information, please visit
www.weddaily.com/wedexpo or

See the schedule below:

WAP dominates NBMA as Superstory, wapTV and Nnenna & Friends Win Awards

Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) has started 2016 on a very good note as the renowned Entertainment Company dominated the 6th edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) by winning Three awards at the prestigious event which took place on Saturday, 27th February, 2016 at Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja.

After several weeks of voting by millions of TV audience members across the country via SMS and Social Media, WAP received the following awards, based on their outstanding performances in 2015:

Superstory - Best TV Series
WAPTV - Best Entertainment TV Channel
Nnenna & Friends - Best Kiddies/Youth TV Programme

Wale Adenuga Jnr., Managing Director of WAP, had this to say “We appreciate all our viewers nationwide because it due to their continued loyalty that WAP has remained the number one name in Family Entertainment in Nigeria over the years.

While our other content: Papa Ajasco & Company TV Comedy and This Life TV Drama are also at the top of the ratings, we still have many surprises this year to even exceed what we accomplished in 2015.”

Superstory TV Drama has remained Nigeria’s Most Watched TV Programme for over 10 years; WAPTV is the Most Popular Channel on StarTimes, Consat, StarSat and MyTV Decoder Platforms; and Nnenna & Friends Brainpower Game is the Number One TV Programme for Kids and Teenagers across the country.

Common Shoe Problems that Call for Shoe Repair

Footwears come in different size, colour and style. Different people have their unique choice of shoes which is usually influenced by their lifestyle and interest. Although shoes come in different forms and sizes, there is one common factor that makes them similar with one another and that is wear and tear issues.

No matter how good the quality of your favourite pair of shoes is, there will come a point that you need to give them up because of unrepairable damage that is usually caused either by overuse and abuse and poor cleaning and maintenance.

Before this nightmare happens to you, you must know the common shoe problems and quick solutions that can make your favourite shoes last for many seasons.

Broken or Wobbly Heels
This is a common shoe problem for women especially for those who needs to regularly run their errands just to get the day done at the office. Worn out or wobbly heels do not only poster permanent risk or damage to your shoes but to your health as well.

Wearing broken or wobbly shoes could cause slip and fall accidents that can create hip and back problems that you least would want to happen to yourself.

This kind of accidents could happen anytime and if you cannot avoid wearing heels the whole day, one of the preventive measures that you can do is to always check the stability of your shoe heels before wearing them and do not wait until the entire bottom layer of your heels are totally worn. Ask a shoe repair expert to fix it for you the soonest to avoid any harm from taking place.

What if it happens right at the moment you least expect it? Should you walk barefooted or try your luck with a wad of gum? Do not take any chances that might lead to a worse decision, make sure you have a pair of flat shoes inside your bag or car to easily get away with this kind of situation.

Slippery Soles
This is a common problem to shoes with plastic or leather sole as their materials provide lesser grip or friction compared to rubber.

This shoe problem does not only occur on new shoes as old ones could also have slippery soles especially after many years of use. Slippery soles could bring a lot of frustration and inconvenience to owners especially during winter and rainy seasons. How to get away with it? You can resole or add protective sole guards to new shoes to help you extend its life and avoid becoming a victim of slip, trip or fall injuries related to slippery soles.

Worn Soles
The worst thing that can happen if you do not pay immediate attention to your slippery soles is to see it getting worn out easily at a very short period of time. Worn down soles do not only bring discomfort to your feet but it can also be harmful as the shoes could no longer protect them from pointed or sharp objects like rocks and debris that you cannot easily see as you walk down the street.

Do not wait until you see a clear hole through the entire sole of your shoe. As soon as you feel like hitting the ground directly with your bare feet, it is time for new soles. According to
NuShoe Inc. website, “it won’t do any harm to let your soles be resoled 2-3 times on average to keep them in good shape and condition.”

Not Quite the Right Fit for You
You cannot flaunt a fabulous pair of shoes if it does not fit you well as it will only let you lose the huge confidence you have before wearing them on. If you notice a ‘little wiggle room’ in your shoes the moment you try them on, go to the nearest shoe repair shop and ask for heel grips, tongue pads or insoles that can help you adjust them based on your actual size.

On the other hand, if you find your pair of shoes very tight and painful to your toes, they can be stretched and expanded using stretching machines from a repair shop.

Shoes come and go. You cannot keep them forever in your closet just because you want to. But for you to enjoy them longer, always know when the right time to call for shoe repair.

Written by:

DARLY Stewart

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Friday, March 4

Samson Siasia Invites 42 For Egypt Qualifiers: See Full Super Eagles Squad

Nigeria’s Next Top Designer Registration Extended Till The 12th Of March 2016!!!

7 Reasons Why Nigerian Men Marry Late

Davido’s HKN Gang Signs A New Act 

OAU Uploads Admission List on School Portal – 2015/16

OAU Uploads Admission List on School Portal – 2015/16

6 things every girl needs from her father

Thursday, March 3

FIFA rankings: Nigeria now Africa's 11th best team, while Cape Verde tops Africa

Mark Zuckerberg is now the 6th richest man in the world

Abuja comes alive tomorrow as WED Expo storms the city (Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March)

WAP dominates NBMA as Superstory, wapTV and Nnenna & Friends Win Awards

Common Shoe Problems that Call for Shoe Repair

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