Nuffin On ma mind !!!

*yawns* #thinking ... what should i post? practically there is nuffing on ma mind, buh its been a while so i just have to do this ... im done #DropsMic

SINGLES; HELP YOUR FUTURE KIDS!!!

Looking at the picture below,

the only thing that comes across one’s mind is the size of this young teenage boy parents head!!! Please singles I’m on my knees; if you have a big head don’t go for someone with a size similar to yours … thanks for your usual cooperation!!!

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal's Samir Nasri still has a 'very good attitude' despite speculation surrounding his future

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has saluted Samir Nasri's attitude despite intense transfer speculation suggesting his future may lie away from the Emirates.

Nasri only has a year left on his contract at the club, prompting Manchester rivals City and United to show an interest in the Frenchman.

The 24-year-old has hinted that he may be interested in a move away from the Emirates to fulfil his ambition of winning silverware, but played in the Gunners' 4-0 win over a Malaysia XI on Wednesday, with Wenger insisting that Nasri is still fully focused.

"He has always had a very good attitude," Wenger said.

"We are a big club with many good young players so we are confronted with many rumors and speculation. But it doesn't affect much what's happening inside the club. We have to live with that and you could see when he [Samir] played that he wasn't disturbed by that."

Despite the prospect of potentially losing one of his star players for nothing next summer, Wenger is also confident that the club’s board will back his decision to keep Nasri.

He added: "I think so, I believe that is no problem. It is a technical decision. On one hand people say I don't spend enough and when I spend people say I spend too much. It's very difficult to find the right medium."

"What is important is that the club has a good team and is in a strong financial situation. The decisions are dictated by financial restrictions but not only by that. The most important thing is that the team is right and our financial situation is right as well."

On Nasri, Wenger continued: "I believe that everybody who loves Arsenal wants all our strong players to stay at the club."

‘He has qualities like Theo Walcott, they have good movement’ – Arsene Wenger lauds new Arsenal signing Gervinho

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is looking forward to Gervinho linking up with the club, and believes the player can make a "great contribution" to the squad.

The Ivory Coast international completed a move to the Emirates from Lille, but has not joined the club's preseason tour of Asia. Nonetheless, the Gunners boss is confident that the former Ligue 1 star can enhance his forward line in coming season.

"He has qualities that are interesting," Wenger told the club's official website. "He has good movement off the ball, he is very quick. He can play up front, on the left or on the right.

"He can score goals, can provide and had the best assists in the French league last year. I think he can be a great contribution to the offensive efficiency of the team."

The 24-year-old has stayed behind in London to work on his fitness, whilst his new teammates are in Asia as part of Arsenal's preseason build up.

And Wenger believes that he has already got a player who is similar in style and play as Gervinho, and that man is Theo Walcott.

The Frenchman has drawn on comparisons with the England international, and is looking forward to having the pair of them in his squad.

He added: "He has qualities like Theo Walcott, they have good movement.

"I think Theo can play on the left, right and up front. He has a similar type of pace and finishing."

The Ivory Coast international was part of the Lille squad that won the French League and Cup double last season.

Omawumi Gives Birth To A Baby Girl

Sexy singer, Omawumi Megbele is now a mother. The award winning singer welcomed her first child a girl in faraway America. The name of the child hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Sources close to her notified us that she put to bed early Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2AM.

Omawumi also stated via Blackberry Messenger (bbm) ‘A child is God’s reward – Psalm127:3B…Welcome sweetie!’,

The identity of the father still remains unknown but sources say the baby father could be the owner of the Lagos club Zamunda.

Congratulations to Omawumi Megbele.

WARRI BOIZ MAKING HEADLINES IN MUSIC

A town where many people thought that nothing good could come out from is now producing great talents in the music Industry.
Yung 6ix, yung hanz, k.o & kodi, diamonds (once winner of star quest) and a whole lot of others!!! Are making waves in the industry, they are proving to be the future of music in Nigeria…


Yung 6ix



Yung6ix a.k.a Sixty, was born Onome Onokokwomo JULY 8TH 1989 in the heartland of Southern Nigeria. Though born to the upper echelons of society, he embraced the streets of Warri, Delta State, and was raised by music. Always a musically gifted mind, Yung6ix picked up the mic at a very young age. Studying the rap skills of the greatest mc's, he created a pattern of flows so uniquely distinct that they can never be replicated. He draws his inspiration from his surrounding, and also from diverse collection of genres. While in high school, and after a series of successful rap battles, Yung6ix hooked up with a duo of likeminded artists, and G-squad was formed. The group went on to win a plethora of talent shows in and around southern Nigeria, garnering an ever increasing fan base.
After high school he directed his talents into pursuing a solo career and has recorded over 30 SONGS, not including numerous features, that got him Recognition and the acronym "King of the South".

The future knows no bounds for this Nigerian enigma. Already a role model to the next generation, yung6ix plans to reach beyond the shores of Nigeria, and lead a worldwide revolution in music. He has been described as the next best thing in Nigerian Hip-hop by Industry pundits.

Yung6ix appeals to a lot of Young Nigerians (esp. Teenagers) and has often been referred to as the Voice of the New Generation




Yung hanz

Yung Hanz is perhaps one of the finest new and original artiste to hit the music scene in recent years. Born on the 18th of February 1988 as Hans Willy to a music loving single mother, Yung Hanz pick up strong interest and love for music at a very tender age. Young “Willy Hans” started music performances from the tender age of 5 with music influence literarily handed down to him by his mother who loved Fela, Michael Jackson, Tina Turn, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie and many other brilliant Artiste of the 80’s.
Yung Hanz had a slight deviation at the age of 10 when he fell in love with acting however short lived he finally embraced music full time at the age of 16 when he started writing his own lyrics and composing music of 2 unique genre; ragga and rap.
Yung Hanz hybrid music style has kept him in a unique league of a very few Artistes such as Kardinal official, Akon etc which makes him a future and lasting super star material. Certainly a hybrid rapper judging from the list of his different music mentors ranging from Peter Tosh, Fela to Jay Z, Nas, DJ Screw all the way to Yanni and Enya, Yung Hanz definitely brings more into the music game than the average.
His unique music skill and gentle man qualities certainly caught the attention of Austin “2Tek” Omoifo; the CEO of one of the finest labels in Nigeria; Roc-a-lot records.
Under the guidance of Roc-a-lot Records, Yung Hanz is being given the most professional approach and is quickly wrapping up a classic album titled; Book of Hanz with its 1st single called; FREAK already garnering major spins in radio stations and the second single DISPLAY which has a video just released is all ready taking over the streets, radio and television stations


k.o & kodi

Seriously guys, fly-gerians are on a new rise, here is a wonderful track from upcoming sixteen year old artists “k.o and kodi”.Their real names are Osas Ezomo and Tega Orido, and according to them, they are just musical youngsters “trying to make history, and hopefully intend to storm Nigeria this 2011″.

So pals keep your fingers crossed because more talents are on their way…

Sanusi's Islamic Bank: Bishops Ask Lawmakers To Block It

Bishops of the Dioceses in the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion have urged the Senate and Federal House of Representatives not to pass any bill that would make the proposed Islamic bank to see the light of the day.

The Anglican Bishop of Enugu, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma who disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu also warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to approve the establishment of the bank, insisting that the emergence of a religious bank would pose serious threat to the unity of the country.

Dr. Chukwuma, the bishops and the Primate of the Anglican Church, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, had rejected Islamic bank after their meeting recently, saying that they did so because of its “religious connotation.”

The bishops also argued that the CBN was not constitutionally empowered to establish an Islamic bank, pointing out that the bank would contravene the CBN Act.
Bishop Chukwuma disclosed that the Anglican Church would embark on a protest if the apex bank ignores its position on the issue, warning that they would equally pass a vote of no confidence on CBN if it approves the bank.

He insisted that there was no need to establish an Islamic bank in a multi-religious country like Nigeria, saying that the coming of the bank would only cause confusion in the country.
“Nigeria is not an Islamic country. Islamic bank is unconstitutional because it is not in the CBN Act. We reject the establishment of the bank. It has religious connotation. The Senate and House of Representatives should not pass the bill,” he said.

Olive oil may protect against strokes

A diet high in olive oil may help protect older people against strokes, which are the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. The findings are in a study published in the journal Neurology.

A stroke occurs when an artery within the brain, or leading to the brain, becomes blocked by a clot or bursts. The brain becomes deprived of blood and oxygen carried in the arteries and begins to die.

Strokes become more common as we age – stroke risk doubles for each decade of life after age 55, according to the American Heart Association.

University of Bordeaux researchers examined the medical records and olive oil consumption of 7,625 study participants, which included people age 65 and older from the French cities of Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier. None of the participants had any history of stroke when the study began. Olive oil use was classified as “no use”, “moderate use” – meaning using olive oil for cooking or as dressing or with bread, or “intensive use” which means olive oil was used for cooking and as dressing or with bread.

Participants had follow-up exams at 2, 4, and six years and stroke incidents were recorded and verified. 148 stokes occurred after slightly more than five years.
Compared to those who didn’t use olive oil, people who had “intensive use” of olive oil had a 41% lower risk for stroke.

Many previous studies have reported health benefits from eating a Mediterranean-type of diet. "Olive oil is a component of the Mediterranean Diet which has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease and stroke. It can be included in a healthy eating plan as one of the oils that contains the least amount of saturated or bad fat,“ according to Dr. Ralph Sacco, President of the American Heart Association.

However, while numerous studies have linked the eating pattern to health benefits including lower rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson disease, Dr. Larry B. Goldstein of the Duke [University] Stroke Center, and a spokesman for the American Heart Association, is quick to note that the findings of the Neurology study show only an association between lower stroke risk and eating a diet high in olive oil, not proof that a diet high in olive oil will lower stroke risk. “There’s no reason you shouldn’t use olive oil paired with other heathy lifestyle behaviors including a diet high in fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and not smoking cigarettes,” which Goldstein says are known to reduce stroke risk by 80%.

Nigeria First Lady Patience Jonathan Gets A Doctorate Degree

PORT HARCOURT- FIRST Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is among five eminent Nigerians to be conferred with honorary doctorate degrees at this year’s convocation ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt.

Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Joseph Ajienka, who made this known, weekend, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said of the 8,221 graduands for the programme slated for June 18, 16 bagged first class honours, adding that the best graduating student, Miss Dietake Oke had a cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.68.

He added that one of the highlights of the convocation will be the launching of a N5bn endowment fund for accelerated development of physical infrastructure and capacity development of the institution.

Adams Oshiomole Impregnates Young Lover, Few Months After Wife's Death

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Some people just do things without thinking, I think the SSS needs to investigate. It is barely 6 months and he has already gotten his toy girl pregnant? MEN!!! well so News of the People Magazine reports, however Do you think it is true??

Minimum Wage: Governor Obi Gives Conditions

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state and chairman of the South East Governors Forum has given conditions that would pave way for states in the geo political zone to pay workers the minimum wage considering the lean resources that accrue to the states.



Gov. Peter Obi

He said the ability of states in the zone to pay the N18, 000 minimum wage would depend on federal government’s unconditional review of the revenue allocation formula to enable the states carry on with their responsibilities to the people.

Governor Obi disclosed this while answering questions from newsmen at the Benin Airport in the Edo state capital, Southsouth Nigeria.

Obi explained that the uncalculated and forceful payment of the new wage bill would no doubt bring the states to their knees and in the process the development agenda and provision of basic amenities to the people at the grassroots would definitely be a forlorn dream.

“Without the review it will be difficult for states to pay and be able to continue with any work, unless they are just going to shut down the states and say pay wages and then don’t do anything,” he said.

He also denied the rumnour making rounds that the state chief executives from the geopolitical zone were up in arms with the people by not paying the minimum wage.

It has been widely reported that workers’ affiliate unions, particularly the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and most of the state governors are out for a showdown over the payment of the contentious new wage as prescribed by the law.

The governors are of the view that resources available to their states would not be able to cater for extra expenditure.

Other governors apart from those in the eastern part of the Nigeria have argued that from available records, states from the southeast geopolitical zone have the least number of civil servants in their ministries.

Governor Obi added further that the South-east Governors Forum at the end of their meeting held last week resolved that they would comply with the law prescribing the new minimum wage but stressed the need for the an urgent review of the existing revenue sharing formula by the states and the federal government.

He said the review of the revenue sharing formula would help the various states to sustain the smooth payment of the new wage bill.

“We said we are committed to the minimum wage as prescribed by law. You cannot talk about the law and talk about what is feasible and what is not feasible. The minimum wage as prescribed by the law is that we must fulfill it but we are also pleading with the federal government to review the revenue sharing formula so as to help us to sustain that.”

He declared: “We are going to obey the law of Nigeria but we are saying that we want help to sustain it.”

He maintained that the federal government should engage the 36 state governors in constructive dialogue with a view to arriving at an agreed compromise.

“I believe that the amendment should be collective as we are all Nigerians, we are urging for a review of it and that has to be done with dialogue and with civility so that everybody can feel it, because what we are agitating for is open to everybody to see, and that is, most states cannot pay.”

knowing WARRI !!!

Warri

Warri is a major oil city in Delta State, Nigeria, with a population of over 300,000 people. The people of Warri are mainly the Urhobos, Itsekiris, and Ijaws, but other ethnic groups also live within the city. Warri is predominantly Christian, as is most of Southern Nigeria. The city is known nationwide for its unique Pidgin English.

History

Warri sits on the bank of the Niger Delta and has a modern seaport which serves as the cargo transit point between the Niger River and the Atlantic Ocean for import and export. The city's history dates back to the 15th century, when it was visited by Portuguese missionaries.Subsequently it served as the base for Portuguese and Dutch slave traders. Warri became a more important port city during the late 19th century, when it became a centre for the palm oil trade and other major items such as rubber, palm products, cocoa, groundnuts, hides, and skins.
Warri was then established as a provincial headquarters by the British in the early 20th century.^[2] There have been a tremendous growth in the population; it has grown from being a rural area to an urban area.
At the end of the 1990s the Warri Crisis broke out in the city and at the outskirts.

Demographics

Warri Metropolis has expanded due to infrastructural development to include boundary towns such as Uvwie, Udu and Okpe in recent years, with various road networks linking these places into one. Each of these towns has its own administrative structure.

 

 Climatic conditions

Warri is surrounded by a tropical rain forest and swamp. The region experiences high rainfall and high humidity for most part of the year. The climate is equatorial and is marked by two distinct seasons. The Dry and Rainy seasons. The Dry season lasts from about November to April and is significantly marked by the cool "harmarttan" dusty haze from the north-east winds. The Rainy season spans May to October with a brief dry spell in August.But it frequently rains even in the Dry season. The area is characterized by tropical equatorial climate with mean annual temperature of 32.8C and annual rainfall amount of 2673.8mm. There are high temperatures of 36C and 37C. The natural vegetation is of rainforest with swamp forest in some areas. The forest is rich in timber trees, palm trees, as well as fruit trees.

Economy and infrastructure

There is a refinery located at Ekpan, a nearby town to warri with majority of international and local oil companies operating in Nigeria having their operational offices within the city. One of the nations major sea ports is sited within the city.

Security

Warri is garrisoned by the Amphibious Infantry battalion (Effurun Army Base) located in Effurun, a nearby town to Warri and is administratively under the Brigade HQ in Port Harcourt. There is also the Warri Naval Base located along the bank of the Warri river.

 Entertainment

Sports

Warri has a stadium with a capacity of 20,000, which has hosted two editions of the African Women Football Championship in 2002 and 2006 respectively and was in contention as one of the venues to be used for the Fifa Under 17 World Cup in Nigeria in 2009. Also, the city has a football team (warri wolves) playing in the Nigerian Premiership football league.


 Media
Warri has a state-operated television and radio station (Delta Rainbow Television and Delta State Radio) while, crown fm and Jeremi FM station (JFm), are both  private radio station,which also operates within the city.

Manufacturing and raw materials

The economic base of the city lies in the presence of a refinery and other oil and gas companies.
Also,there is the steel company, Delta Steel Company, which is located in Ovwian–Aladja area of Udu. Delta Steel Company, this company has been bought over by Global Steel Company.
The Beta Glass Plant is located nearby, outside the town of Ughelli, where the land is rich in silica and silicates, raw materials required for the manufacture of glass, ceramics and cement. The Power Holding Company, one of Nigeria's power generating stations, is also located at Ughelli, which is just 15 minutes away by car.

Transport

Rail

In 1991, construction started on a standard gauge railway from the steel mills at Ajaokuta to the port of Warri, about 275 km away. By 2006, the standard gauge lines had reached 329 km in length, but the final 27 km Warri section is still incomplete. In 2010, work recommenced to complete that final section to Warri.

Road

Major road networks within Warri Metropolis has been improved upon by the state government to improve the image of the city. Transportation within the city is mainly by bus and motorcycle. The federal government has completed the Warri-Benin Road Dualisation and is presently working on the Effurun-Port Harcourt Road Dualisation Project.

Air

Transport by air into the city is through Osubi Airstrip (also known as Warri Airport) which is located in Osubi, a nearby town.
Arik Air and Aero Contractors are some of the main airlines operating commercial flights on this route while major oil companies like Shell and Chevron use the airport for transportation of their staff to offshore locations.

Sea

Movement of goods by sea is through the Nigerian Ports Authority (Delta Ports), which is mainly for export and import of goods by major companies. Also located on the main Warri riverside are markets and jetties used by local traders, which act as a transit point for local transport and trade. There are local boats which are used for movement from one location to another.

 Educational Institutions

There are various institutions of higher learning sited within the Warri Metropolis

• Federal University of Petroleum Resource Effurun (FUPRE) at Effurun,
• Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) at Effurun
• College of Education Warri
• The Delta State Nursing School Warri .

 

Tourism

There are investment opportunities in the tourism sector within Warri and in nearby towns. Abraka is just one of these towns, a favourite destination for domestic and international tourists. It is just 30 minutes away from Warri by car. The Abraka beach is famous for its natural flowing spring water, and has sports and recreational facilities for outdoor activities like canoeing, fishing, swimming, barbecue, and picnicking.
There are various tourist sites to visit while in Warri:

• Abraka Golf Course
• Red Mangrove swamp
• Warri City Stadium
• Uvwie modern market
• Word of Life Bible Church Building
• Udu Bridge
• Effurun Garden Park
• Osubi Airport
• Main Warri Market