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Friday, 29 June 2012
Posted in: Ghanian and former Leicester City player JohnPaintsil Locked In His Hummer jeep
The Ghanian player, and former Leicester City player
John Paintsil on Monday afternoon experienced an
embarrassing moment when he failed to get the
engine of his flashy Hummer car started in a crowded
market in Kumasi.
The player was in the car, registered JP 4-09, with his
male friend in the passenger seat and two gorgeous
ladies at the back. Paintsil tried starting the engine of
the car, but he somewhat got some figures wrong,
resulting in the complex car's engine being jammed.
The embarrassing incident occurred right in front of
Melcom Stores at Adum, the commercial nerve
center of Kumasi at 1:00pm. Hundreds of people that
were trading at the area left their products and
rushed to the scene to catch a glimpse of the
'disaster'...
ETO'O FACES TAX EVASION CHARGES IN SPAIN
A Spanish public prosecutor has
accused Cameroun's striker Samuel Eto'o of
conspiring to evade 3.5 million euros ($4.4 million) in
taxes owed on income from his image rights when he
was playing for Barcelona between 2006 and 2009.
The Barca and Inter Milan former player, now with
Russian Premier League club, Anzhi Makhachkala, is
accused of four tax offences, each punishable with up
to five years in prison and a fine of as much as 21
million Euros.
The case presented by the prosecutor on June 15 at a
Barcelona court, and which was seen by Reuters
yesterday, asked a judge to open proceedings
against the player before the statute of limitations on
one of the alleged offences expires tomorrow.
Spain recently launched a drive against tax evasion
as...
Thursday, 28 June 2012
US SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS OBAMACARE
Obamacare's individual mandate has been upheld, as
a tax, in a 5-4 decision by the United States Supreme
Court.
The Supreme Court's historic decision to uphold the
Obamacare health-sector law will boost a continued
push by progressives to expand the government's
role in economic and social regulation — and poses a
major setback to the GOP's ongoing campaign for
smaller government.
The court's 5-4 decision effectively accepts liberal
claims that the federal government has the legal
authority to tax Americans to buy goods and
services, including health insurance.
The decision may boost acceptance of the unpopular
and expensive law among non-ideological swing
voters.
A shift in public opinion may aid President Barack
Obama's...
DAVID LEFT OUT AGAIN!
Former England captain
David Beckham has failed to make the British
football team for the London Olympics.
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder made Britain
coach Stuart Pearce's shortlist of 35 but wasn't
selected for the final 18-man squad as one of three
players over the age of 23 allowed to compete in the
games.
"Everyone knows how much playing for my country
has always meant to me, so I would have been
honored to have been part of this unique Team GB
squad," the 37-year-old Beckham said Thursday in a
statement to The Associated Press. "Naturally I am
very disappointed, but there will be no bigger
supporter of the team than me. And like everyone, I
will be hoping they can win the gold."
Beckham had been widely expected to be...
OPRAH TO APPEAR ON THE KARDASHIAN SHOW!
Can Oprah Winfrey keep up with the Kardashians?
She sure can! The former daytime queen turned
OWN mogul will appear on an upcoming episode of
Keeping Up With the Kardashians, E! News has
confirmed.
The Kar
dashians and Jenners (plus Lamar Odom
and Scott Disick) recently
sat down with O for a two-part Oprah's Next Chapter
special on OWN.
Kim Kardashian's Marriage—"I Was
Hoping It Would Work," Says Bruce Jenner
Kim opened up about her relationship with Kanye
West, Khloé spilled the secret to her and Lam Lam's
happy marriage, Kris Jenner chatted about the fine
line between mother and manager and much more.
E!N...
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
JONATHAN'S BIRTH CONTROL BILL UNDERWAY
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said he may
soon send a bill to the National Assembly on a birth
control.
Speaking at the inauguration of Chairman and
Commissioners of the National Population
Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,
Jonathan urged that religious belief should not
frustrate the policy.
Former Managing Director of Nigeria Brewery PLC,
Chief Festus Odumegwu, was inaugurated as
Chairman of the Commission and 22 out of 23
appointed Commissioners took the oath of Office and
oath of Allegiance.
The President noted that Nigeria would not be the
first country to make a law on birth control, adding
that the issue of population regulation is very
sensitive.
He said government cannot fold its arms until the
country's...
NIGERIA: OUR LAND...OUR PRIDE!
OUR LAND...OUR PRIDE!
Tears trickling down my cheek Fear almost holding my heart captiveThe lot of the hopeless gradually becoming our fateWe wail and cry out no one answerThe man whose duty it is to care and answer is deaf to our cryThe men who should remind him to listen are long blind and deaf to us, before him.
We look out but saw no semblance of hopeWe search within, still look bleak“I see better days ahead, it is well” the optimists echoes“We are doomed, it is over, we have failed” the pessimist maintainedWe struggle to hold on to our faithTrying times are but for a season they sayBut our season seems hell bent on staying
Still, steadfastly we hold on to our faith…..Our strong, steel laden, faith in our landSaying...
BOXING PROMOTER OFFERS CHRIS BROWN AND DRAKE $1M TO TAKE BEF TO THE RING
A celebrity boxing promoter is hoping to capitalize on the alleged nightclub brawl between singer Chris Brown and rapper Drake by offering them $1 million each to take their beef to the ring.The promoter also says he is asking singer Rihanna to be a ring girl at the bout, but acknowledged she'll likely pass.
Damon Feldman says he has the financial backing of businessman Alki David and that he'll donate a million to a charity that helps abused women if the fight takes place.The fight, he said, would feature three minute-long rounds with the participants donning oversized gloves and protective head gear.
Feldman says he has not received a response from either Drake or Brown.And while Drake tweeted about his dry cleaning, and Brown about a...
BOXING PROMOTER OFFERS CHRIS BROWN AND DRAKE $1M TO TAKE BEEF TO THE RING
A celebrity boxing promoter is hoping to
capitalize on the alleged nightclub brawl between
singer Chris Brown and rapper Drake by offering
them $1 million each to take their beef to the ring.
The promoter also says he is asking singer Rihanna
to be a ring girl at the bout, but acknowledged she'll
likely pass.
Damon Feldman says he has the financial backing of
businessman Alki David and that he'll donate a
million to a charity that helps abused women if the
fight takes place.
...
"HE ONLY PLAYS WELL FOR FERGUSON" CAPELLO ON ROONEY
Fabio Capello has rounded on Wayne Rooney,
claiming he only plays well for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United striker Rooney had a
disappointing Euro 2012, sitting out England's first
two games on account of suspension and then
delivering a pair of below-par efforts.
The striker scored the winner in the final group game
with Ukraine, but it failed to mask a disappointing
display while he also made little impression in the
quarter-final exit to Italy.
Former England boss Capello has been an interested
observer at Euro 2012 and he took the opportunity to
question Rooney.
"After seeing the latest game, I think Rooney only
understands Scottish," Capello is quoted as saying in
the Sun. "That's because he only plays well in
Manchester, where Sir...
TIMELINE: GIGGS AND WELBECK
Giggs spotted one cute kid in training some years back.
Few more years down the line, they become team mates!
StuffOfLege...
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
NUC SUSPENDS PART-TIME PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITIES
The National Universities Commission
(NUC) has announced the suspension of
all part-time programmes run by
universities in Nigeria.
Executive Secretary of the commission,
Professor Julius Okojie, briefing newsmen in
Abuja on Monday said part-time programmes
had been abused by universities.
He said the decision was aimed at rationalising
the programmes so as to bring them in line
with global best practices and standards.
Okojie said the suspension became imperative
in view of the fact that some universities run
part-time programmes illegally and some other
cases the institutions have over-bloated
population in the admission process.
He disclosed that when the ban would
eventually be lifted, admission to part-time
programme would not exceed 20 per cent
intake, adding that lectures for all part-time
programmes...
Monday, 25 June 2012
MICHAEL JACKSON'S GHOST ROAMS L.A MANSION
Today ,june 25,2012 marks three years the King of
Pop micheal jackson died after overdosing on
powerful anaesthetic propofol.
Neighbours of Michael's rented Los Angeles
mansion say they have seen the singer's "ghost"
strolling around the grounds and have even heard
singing coming from the property. One of the star's
Beverly Hills neighbours told Uk Daily star :
"Everyone thinks that Michael's ghost walks around
the house. "It has freaked everyone out. When he
was living there, Michael would regularly look
through the curtains and see who was around. People
have heard his music coming from the house and
even singing. It is so weird. The world knew that
Michael was obsessed by the afterlife, from his songs
like Thriller. "He believed...
UNILAG RENAMING: COURT GRANTS RESTRAINING ORDER
An interim order was today granted
by the Federal High Court in Lagos restraining the
Federal Government from renaming the University of
Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka.
The presiding judge, Justice Stephen Adah, who was
ruling in the suits filed by the students and alumni of
the University of Lagos against the renaming of the
institution, advised the litigants to harmonise the
suits into one.
Named as defendants in the multiple suits are
UNILAG, its Governing Council, the Senate, the
Attorney-General of the Federation and the National
Assembly.
The suits were filed in protest of the renaming of the
institution after the late philanthropist and acclaimed
winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election,
Chief MKO Abiola by President...
Sunday, 24 June 2012
BEYONCE WELCOMES KIM TO THE CLAN
The SUN has exclusively revealed how superstar
rapper, Kanye West settled the rift between Beyonce
and his fianceé, Kim Kardashian.
Full report:
Jay-Z had a bit of extra fire in his belly last night – for
good reason.
Pal Kanye West finally managed to get their other
halves on good terms after a peace summit in
Birmingham, of all places.
Beyonce and Kim Kardashian broke (gluten-free)
bread and settled their differences before sitting
together to see their men at work during the final
show of the European leg of their Watch The Throne
tour at the LG Arena on Friday night.
A source said: "The girls have never really seen eye-
to-eye.
"It's a shame because Jay-Z and Kanye are so close.
"Beyonce has always viewed Kim as a reality TV star
who's...
MOHAMMED MORSI WINS EGYPTIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has
been elected president of Egypt after defeating
Ahmed Shafik with 51.7% in Egyptian 2nd round
of presidential electi...
