Roger Federer believes his best chance of winning a Grand Slam title during 2014 will come at Wimbledon, with the former world No 1 hinting that his best route for tournament success would be to play more serve-and-volley tennis.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion recently hired the services of Stefan Edberg who was considered the best serve-and-volley player of his generation.
Edberg, 46, won six Grand Slam titles between 1985 and 1992, with Federer describing him as ‘my boyhood idol.’
A Chinese man divorced and then sued his ex-wife for giving birth to what he called an extremely ugly baby girl, the Irish Times reported.Initially, Jian Feng accused his wife of infidelity, so sure that he could never father an unattractive child.
When a DNA test proved that the baby was his, Feng’s wife came clean on a little secret — before they met, she had undergone about $100,000 worth of cosmetic surgery in South Korea.Feng sued his ex-wife on the grounds of false pretenses, for not telling him about the plastic surgery and duping him into thinking she was beautiful, The Huffington Post reported.
The kicker? He won. A judge agreed with Feng’s argument and ordered his ex-wife to fork over $120,000.“I married my wife out of love, but as soon as we had our first daughter, we began having marital issues,” he told the Irish Times.
“Our daughter was incredibly ugly, to the point where it horrified me.?
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has picked Sunday Mba’s winning goal in the final of South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the 13 moments that defined the outgoing year.
On its website yesterday, FIFA rated the goal as the second among the 13 unforgettable and memorable moments of 2013.
FIFA said of the winning goal Mba scored against Burkina Faso on February 10 at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, “It was a goal worthy of winning any match, and Sunday Mba’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations-winning strike brought joy and relief to an entire nation.
Our Nigerian Comedians have got great taste for women. They are not just funny but rich, classy and are married to gorgeous and stunning wives. Check out the pictures below and let me know who wins your vote as the hottest couple. Photos Below:
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.
-Odunsi Victor
One tree, four years of work and an indescribable amount of talent: that’s what it took to create this incredible masterpiece. A famous Chinese wood carver chopped down a single tree and tirelessly worked on it for over four years to make this piece. Your jaw will hit the floor when you see what he created.
It all started out with a simple tree trunk…
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on the death of his daughter, Iyetade Soyinka.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, on Monday said Jonathan extended “sincere condolences to Prof. Wole Soyinka and other members of the Soyinka family on the death of the Nobel laureate’s daughter, Iyetade, at the age of 48.”
He noted that Iyetade’s untimely death at such a young age must “be quite painful for Prof. Soyinka and his family”, praying that “God Almighty will comfort Prof. Soyinka and all others mourning the deceased.”
The President urged them to take solace in the “belief that Iyetade has gone away from all earthly troubles to rest for eternity in God’s bosom.”
The headies has come and gone ,much has been said about the nominee list and the winners for this year. We revealed the winners some days ago and the social media has been hot on the topic ever since.
The headies is the biggest award show in the music industry right now but the WINNERS list could have been different?? Share your thoughts about that .
Mr Ugly, William Masvinu says women are throwing themselves at his feet. But he is not interested.
Scooping the Mr Ugly title twice in a row is undisputable testament that the Harare man is indeed very ugly and deserves the accolade.
Masvinu who shares his mobile with his wife Alice Chabhanga who is almost always by his side, said he does not have time for ‘girls’. “Zvevasikana handina dhiri nazvo, I have my own girl at home and one needs to be careful these days because there are diseases,” said Masvinu.
I came across this piece and I know sharing it will help someonesmiley
The year's coming to an end, and if you're like many professionals, this is the time to take stock of the good and the bad. It's also important to gauge how far you've come along in making connections. Valuable connections are very important to growth in your industry and career.
Networking is one of the most common ways to get to know people and interact with them. So how do you connect with the people who are critical to the growth and success of your business?
BE SMART AND KNOW YOURSELF
First and foremost, knowing yourself is key. Not knowing what success looks like will cause delays, confusion and frustration. Be very clear in pinpointing what matters most to you and how that manifests in your daily actions.
Making connections takes a well-thought-out plan, one that requires you to be SMART. In this case, you need to be:
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Top music producer, Olumide Aka, popularly known as ID Cabasa, the guy who produced 9ice's mega hit debut album, is reportedly now a pastor. He was ordained today at Global Impact Church, Babs Animashaun, Surulere. What do u tink?
Aww! God bless her..
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie donated various gifts and food items to over 5000 widows in her husband’s home town in Uromi, Edo state on Monday Dec 23, 2013.
I have often wondered if I could use a PC Bluetooth keyboard on my Android phone and Android tablet. I know you have though about it too and the simple answer is "Yes you can".
You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse or any Bluetooth enabled input device for that matter to your Android phone; and its a very simple task.
Most android devices will have the app called Wireless Input Device like the one showed on this Infinix Alpha X570 while some may not have such app. You would just need to connect using the usual Bluetooth pairing feature.
So, how do you connect a Bluetooth input device to your Android phone? Just follow the steps below.
How To Send Free SMS To Any Network In Nigeria
There is a mobile application known as "ESWIFTNG SMS", this application comes with many great features but to be specific, I am going to speak on the FREE sms feature only.
Some of ESWIFTNG SMS's features include:
*You can customize sender name when sending free sms.
*No charges applied when you're sending FREE SMS.
* supports about 260 characters for sending sms.
*It can be used to send sms to any number in the whole Nigeria.
*it has high sending speed
Keeping active may be the secret to staying young for both mice and men. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University discovered that endurance exercise could halt the aging process in a group of mice, even though they were genetically engineered to age faster.
These furry creatures continued to exhibit the same youthful appearance as normal mice after engaging in a treadmill exercise routine over a period of several months. In addition, the exercise program prevented premature aging in almost every organ of the morphed mice. Details on the mighty mice can be found in the journal .
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.
–Odunsi Victor
The wrestler turned actor, also known by his one-time ring name ‘The Rock’, emerged ahead of Iron Man 3’s Robert Downey Jr. and Fast & Furious co-stars, Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, on the list. His four films of 2013 generated a staggering $1.3bn in total.
Nigerians ushered in 2013 with a lot of hopes and expectations that were born out of the letdown of the past year. A review of the year, which ends in three days, reveals troubling developments, drama, political intrigues and tragedies that made the year one that had more low points than high points.
Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole survived a motor accident at Ewu Village along the ever-busy Benin-Auchi road in Edo State at about 9.45am Saturday, 28th December 2013 on his way back to Benin City from his Iyamho Village. The incident occurred at about 9.45am at Ewu, in Edo Central Senatorial District, when a Peugeot J5 Bus filled with tomatoes and plantains apparently lost control and rammed into the Governor’s Flag Car from the opposite direction before swerving into a roadside ditch.
In interview with NET correspondent, Princess confirms the separation, saying ‘Yes my marriage has ended due to irreconcilable differences’.
She admitted to NET reporter that the union has not been as blissful as many thought. ‘We have been having issues since the wedding but we still remained together hoping that we would be able to work it out. But apparently, we couldn’t work it out, hence the reason for our separation.
‘We actually ended it several months ago, but we didn’t want to make it public. I’m sure God knows best’ she added.
This wonderfully rich golden liquid is the miraculous product of honey bees and a naturally delicious alternative to white sugar. It is available throughout the year. In addition to its reputation as nature’s nutritive sweetener, research also indicates that honey’s unique composition makes it useful as an antimicrobial agent and antioxidant.
The health benefits of honey — like all foods — depend on the quality of the honey. But in this case, the situation is even more extreme, because the pollen that collects on the bees’ legs as they move from plant to plant is only as healthful and as diverse as those plants.
In addition, the processing of honey often removes many of the phytonutrients found in raw honey as it exists in the hive. Raw honey, for example, contains small amounts of the same resins found in propolis. Propolis, sometimes called “bee glue,” is actually a complex mixture of resins and other substances that honeybees use to seal the hive and make it safe from bacteria and other micro-organisms. Honeybees make propolis by combining plant resins with their own secretions. However, substances like road tar have also been found in propolis. Bee keepers sometimes use special screens around the inside of the hive boxes to trap propolis, since bees will spread this substance around the honeycomb and seal cracks with the anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal resins.
The resins found in propolis only represent a small part of the phytonutrients found in propolis and honey, however. Other phytonutrients found both in honey and propolis have been shown to possess cancer-preventing and anti-tumour properties. These substances include caffeic acid methyl caffeate, phenylethyl caffeate, and phenylethyl dimethylcaffeate.
Malky Mackay was “relieved of his duties” as manager of Cardiff City Friday just 11 days after being told by the English Premier League club’s Malaysian owner Vincent Tan he must resign or be sacked.
A statement on the club’s official website confirmed the fate of the 42-year-old Scotsman, adding that a new first team manager would be appointed in due course.
The departure of Mackay was widely expected after his very public falling out with billionaire businessman Tan, who has had a controlling share in the Welsh club since 2010.
Tan sent Mackay an email on December 16, with the resign or be sacked ultimatum.
For the first time ever, ESPN FC is looking to recognize the most influential person in the sport and we're looking for our readers to be a part of the process.
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/story?storyId=1662491&wjb
Stephen Keshi: Off the shoulders of a disappointing 2010 World Cup, Nigeria turned to one of their legends to help turn around the program. Keshi came in with a strict approach that initially turned off some of the team’s European-based stars, but eventually they began to buy in, and this year it culminated with the Super Eagles winning their first African Cup of Nations since 1994. Nigeria also qualified for the World Cup.
Nigeria’s most premium awards show, The Headies, held last night, Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by the suave hip-hop artiste, Dr Sid & delectable songstress, Tiwa Savage, this year’s nomination had the tightest competition with a selection of some of the hottest names in the Nigerian music scene.
As the yeah 2013 draws closer to a halt, we have figured out some really helpful insight to help you put this silly trend under control.
What seems to work already with “MTN Nigeria” Subscribers
Prior to this time, we have discussed in details (link here) what seems to be a solution to Nigerian subscribers using the MTN services.
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.
-Odunsi Victor
In a bid to address educational backwardness of the state, Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared free and compulsory education at level in the state.
Kwankwaso who made the declaration during the presentation of 2014 appropriation bill to the House of Assembly revealed that the gesture would commenced from 2014 academic year.
Kwankwaso stated that “in our collective resolve to drive a knowledge base economy, government has already concluded arrangement to adopt a free education for all indigene at all levels: primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.”
The Governor added that “this is in addition to sponsoring of Kano indigenes to pursue their various degree programmes locally and internationally”, pointing out that the commencement of the free education for all Kano state indigenes from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions starting from the new academic session in 2014.”
Saw this on a blog so i decided to share it to mark christmas.The list of the worst 10 quotes of the year 2013 in the descending order
Sarkodie is here with the video for his single Pon Di Ting Off The Just Released SARKOLOGY album, Directed By Award Winning director SESAN, Pon Di Ting Featuring Eme boss Banky W….. Enjoy!!
For the first time in many years, Toyota Corolla has lost its coveted crown as Nigeria’s Car of the Year to another Toyota model, the Avensis.
This is the verdict of a team of assessors of Nigeria’s automobile products and personalities under the aegis of GMC, the organisers of the annual NAJ.
The Corolla has won the same award back to back for about three years, which also followed a global trend, on its account of popularity, fuel economy and ease of maintenance.
It’s Christmas Day and I wish my dear readers happy celebration. It’s a season of love, sharing, caring, holidaying, indulgence and festivities. The Yuletide better known as the Christmas season is unique and special. Celebrated every year on December 25, the date is sacrosanct even though some theologians have come out to say that the birth of Jesus Christ which is celebrated on that day may have been miscalculated.
However, Christmas is peculiar in many respects. It is one celebration that is heralded by so much pageantry. The greetings during the season are special as people say to one another “Compliments of the season”, or “Yuletide” while the most common greeting style on the D-Day is Merry Christmas! During the season, churches (both orthodox and Pentecostal), government at all levels, schools, and many private and public institutions take turns to organise Christmas carols where choirs engage in rendition of well-composed and rehearsed songs in commemoration of the birth of Christ. From about November 25, which is a clear one month ahead of Christmas, branded gift items in celebration of the season are usually offered for sale.
I am dreaming of white Christmas, with every christmas card i write, May your days be merry and bright, and May all your christmases be white. Happy Christmas.
So, a few weeks ago while surfing the web, I stumbled upon a most riveting picture of Ms. Genevieve Nnaji and Mr. Richard Mofe-Damijo all smiles and holding hands at the Nollywood At 20 event that just recently passed a few weeks ago in Lagos. I was so happy because truth be told, these two icons have given us Nollywood followers some very good memories with films like Keeping Faith, Love, and Critical Decision, amongst others, yet, as time went on, they have become a rarity in films. Of course, this seems to have only increases their value exponentially, because as Luck would have it, Both RMD and Genevieve have landed ambassadorial deals as the faces of POLO Luxury watches. I was so enticed by the brilliance of these two icons on my computer screen that I barely noticed the other celebrities featured in the advert like Ojy Okpe, Eku Edewor and Ene Maya Lawani.
Step 1: Connect iPhone to the computer with a USB cable
Take recover iPhone 4 lost data for example,you can recover iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPhone 3GS as the same steps.
Aftern run the ios data recovery,you will see the software main interface below:
In the world of foods, a lot of weirdos apply. It turned out that many foods that benefit the body are harmful to the teeth. Here’s a list of some of such foods…
Milk: Nutritionists note that milk is a healthy source of calcium. Other top sources of this mineral are cheese, turnip greens, oranges, and broccoli; but milk not only has the most calcium, it’s also a great source of vitamin D, riboflavin, carotene, and retinol, among others. However, despite these numerous pluses, milk can wreak havoc on your teeth — that is if you take much milk while you are careless with oral hygiene! A dentist, Dr. Deola Olonilua, says the lactose (a form of sugar) in milk rots the teeth as much as frizzy drinks do. She warns that even though certain foods are healthy, the presence of certain elements or minerals in then can damage the teeth when the eater has prolonged exposure to such foods. She says, “Milk has a sugar in it called lactose. The lactose in milk can be especially dangerous for children if they have it just before bedtime. This is because the milk will still be on their teeth as they sleep, and the sugars are converted to acids by oral bacteria. The acids can coat the teeth and consequently eat away at the tooth enamel. That is one of the ways people develop cavities.” She advises that people should not hit the bed immediately after taking milk. Rather, she counsels, “You should rinse your mouth thoroughly after taking milk, or better still, brush your teeth as the last thing before bed.
The Ghana Bwouy D-Black, drops the official music video for the first single off his upcoming third studio album. Produced by Black Avenue Muzik’s DJ Breezy, ‘Carry Go’ featuring Nigerian pop star Davido, tells the story of two young men professing their love for the lady of their dreams. Watch and enjoy! Directed by Phamous Philms, Gyo Gyimah.
Video director Sesan and Beat FM OAP Fade Ogunro have lost their father Sesan Ogunro in a tragic robbery incident in Lagos last night December 22, 2013.
Their father, sources told NET, was shot dead in the presence of his family around Marwa Gardens in Ikeja, Lagos, shortly after leaving Church where they attended a Christmas carol service.
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
- Odunsi Victor
Many people develop all sorts of skin issues when they use toilet soaps. From itching to outright blisters, the list is endless. For this category of people who usually complain of skin sensitivity, doctors sometimes advise them to use antibacterial soaps — commonly called medicated soaps.
There are people who simply can’t use any soap that is not antibacterial to bath. Consciously or unconsciously, they readily reach for antibacterial soaps whenever they are shopping for the home. And, in many cases, an entire family can be plugged on, so to say, to using strictly medicated soaps.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has lamented missing his family at Christmas as the Super Eagles ‘B’ continue their camping towards the African Nations Championship.
The former Eagles captain cried out on Saturday that it would not be easy spending the Christmas Day in camp in preparation for the competition holding in South Africa between Jan. 11 and Feb. 1. He blamed the clash of the Nigerian football seasons with Christmas on poor planning.
Keshi, who is on N5m salary, said in Abuja that he would have loved to spend the holiday in the USA with his family, but that time would not permit him. According to him, the task of preparing the home-based Eagles for the CHAN had taken over his Christmas and New Year celebration.
Being a good manager requires that you know and respect the abilities of the people under you and that you encourage them to excel. However, you must be willing to step in with a cool, dispassionate approach when there is trouble, ADEMOLA ALAWIYE writes
Almost anyone with company and job knowledge can become a good manager with time and practice. To be a great manager, you need sound approaches to leading and managing employees along with certain attributes that set you apart.
Managing people is not an easy task: the responsibilities are numerous. Supervisors readily admit that correcting flaws, optimising strengths and promoting commitment or motivating individuals are responsibilities that can overwhelm an individual. But considering the importance of a committed and motivated workforce, experts say managers must ensure that they surmount the challenges and get their jobs done. They explain that as difficult and unnerving as these responsibilities may appear, a manager can excel by continually seeking ways to improve his or her skills and coming up with clear expectations for employees, among other things. They say by taking the right things into consideration, supervisors will not only find their job easier, they will have fun doing it.
Managers are advised to consider the following tips in their quest to boost employee performance.
Cola, 22 and Felix Glenny, 23, married yesterday in a ceremony at Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent. The couple, from Lower Stoke in Kent, have two young children - Ralph, 2, and Pearl, four months and found out last Friday that Felix only has weeks to live after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer and doctors found out his tumour has spread dramatically despite attempts to remove it.
The General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, has again warned members of the church against celebrating Christmas, saying the annual celebration of Christmas is idolatrous and unscriptural.
Kumuyi warned that partaking in the celebration made Christians to go back from the commandment of Jesus Christ.
The cleric said this on Saturday at the annual national December convention of the church, which held at the church’s camp ground in Ogun State.
He said, “We don’t celebrate Christmas. It actually came from idolatrous background. That is why you don’t hear us sing what they call Christmas carol. Never! We always say it is the December retreat. We are only gathering together because it is the holiday period and love the Lord more, and rededicate ourselves more.
“When you find anybody coming in, or any leader, trying to introduce the idolatry of mystery Babylon, that they call Christmas and you want to bring all the Christmas carol saying that is the day that Jesus was born, and you don’t find that in the Acts of the Apostles or in the early church, then you don’t find that in the church either. If you don’t know that before, now you know.”
He warned that any of the church’s leaders that tried to introduce the “idolatry of Christmas” into any section of the church would be sanctioned, while also encouraging other believers in Christ to jettison the celebration as part of their sacrifice to perfection.
Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah has said the Federal Government is very committed to the actualisation of the dream of Jigawa Airport project. The Minister spoke while on inspection tour of the progress of work on the project. The Minister, who expressed happiness on the pace of work on the airport project, said the Federal government will do everything within its powers to support the laudable project of the Sule Lamido administration in the state. The Minister said the airport, when completed would tremendously boost the economy of the state and its environs, adding that the Federal government would also construct a Perishable Cargo terminal to enhance the agricultural produce and commercial viability in the area. She said Jigawa airport has the potential to become the Perishable Cargo hub in the region, adding that this will greatly enhance the income of farmers in the area who would have ready international markets for their produce. She said the government was very proud of the milestones already achieved by governor Lamido in a little over eights months of the commencement of the project, and expressed the hope that the airport would commence full operations in the first quarter of 2014.
This has got to be the twitter fight of the Year! Occupy Nigeria group, kept sending tweets at Nigeria's Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo Iweala calling her out saying she was irresponsible and that the members of the Honourable house of Representatives, allegedly walked out on her during an interactive session on Thursday, making her look like a joke! The name calling got so bad, that the minister lost her cool and called the Occupy Nigeria group;
"a nattering nabob of negativism"
This worsened issues as fans called out the minister on Twitter saying the reply was uncalled for. It even turned into a jamboree of jesting, as the Occupy Nigeria group, immediately changed their name to the "Nattering Nabob" .... Choi! The battle is still ongoing on Twitter see some screen shots of their tweet fight below;
The Pastor of the Household of God Church International, Chris Okotie, recently bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, the 2014 Bespoke Edition, to mark his 30 years as born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor,SUNDAY PUNCHlearnt on Saturday. According Okotie’s close aide, the pastor spent N120m on the luxury car and had earlier spent N33m on a Range Rover Autobiography to mark a milestone of his church. The source, in a text message, said, “Pastor Okotie just bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, 2014 Bespoke Edition at N120m to mark his 30 years as a born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor. He had earlier bought a Range Rover (Autobiography) 2014 Model for N33m, reputed to be the costliest SUV in the world to mark this ministry’s milestone.” Checks on the Internet showed that the cheapest price of same Rolls Royce model is about N65m, but it could be more expensive if armoured. Fifty-five-year-old Okotie was in the news recently for the controversial comments he made during a church service in which he claimed that “all Catholics will go to hell,” and referred to Pope Francis as anti-Christ.
Kemi Olunloyo is the daughter of a former Oyo state governor, Victor Omololu Olunloyo and below is what she said about Pastor Adeboye.
Cultist and Gay Pastor PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE will be in Ibadan Monday. Since he is coming to leave my city with his CURSE, I hope his private plane crashes on take off at Alakia if curses rain that day. Post a comment and try disrespecting my views on my page and you will see the block button fast. Do you think Adeboye is an overstretched modern cultist who sells pure water, bread, schools with N635,000 a term tuition filled with cocaine addicted children and simply turned his congregation into religious bondage? The church is a business and not a place to fool and lie others.
8 year old wonder kid Amarachi Uyanne, winner of the first edition of Nigeria's Got Talent Reality Show has just released the video to her first single “Amarachi Dance”. The video was Styled and Scripted By ToyinLawani, CEO of TiannahStyling.
If you're clumsy and constantly spilling food down yourself, or just lazy and don't like washing your clothes, a student has invented the answer to your problems - a T-shirt that is impossible to stain.
The tops can resist any spills and splashes including Coca-Cola, tomato ketchup, mustard, milkshakes, beer, ink and even red wine. The clothing is made from polyester, which has been infused with a combination of chemicals that make it resistant to water. Despite this, the T-shirts are said to feel ‘no different to any other items that could be found in a clothing shop.’
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s 3 year-old son, Cristiano Junior, helped his father unveil the museum plaque dedicated to him in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on Sunday Dec. 15th.
The museum will display 150 of Cristiano's trophies and awards, waxworks, jerseys and everything concerning his football career.
