DISREGARD THE NEWS, ADAMA BARROW IS NOT DEAD!

It has being circulating online for several hours that Gambian President Elect Adama Barrow is dead, The public has been told to disregard the news that it is a rumour.
Adama Barrow is fine and healthy.

Rio Olympics: Micheal Phelps Grab His 21st Olympic Gold Medal

America swimming legend Micheal Phelps has won his 21st gold medal in the Rio 2016 Olympics. having to help his team in the 4x200 meter freestyle final.
The world most successful Olympian took his remarkable record to 21 medal in a stunning night for the Americans in the pool. his compatriot Katie Ledeckey dominated in the pool but Phelps commanded the attention

Photos From The Rio 2016 Olympics #OpeningCeremony

The Maracana stadium in Brazil witnessed a full capacity shutdown as the opening ceremony of 2016 summer Olympics was held there. It event which was colourful, entertaining and mixed with diverse cultural displays proof the Brazilians abilities to give the participating countries a memorable Olympics.

Here are pictures from the opening ceremony.

Lighting of the Olympic flame by Brazilian Legend

Fireworks at Maracana stadiun

Dancers performing

Brazilian Model making her steps

View of the city

As Rio Olympics Begins

The action has begun in the 2016 Rio Olympics with immense enthusiasm from the Brazilians.  Soccer had being played today, the two teams that opened the field of play were host nation Brazil vs South Africa in the men category, the match which ended with both teams sharing a point each saw a South African, Mothobi Mvala receiving a red card at 60 minutes on the time of play. Iraq facing Denmark also saw a goalless draw.

Result of matches:
Brazil          0    vs    0    South Africa
Iraq             0     vs   0    Denmark
Mexico       2      vs   2   Germany
Honduras    3      vs   2   Algeria
Portugal      2      vs   0   Argentina

Other matches to be decided include: 
Nigeria       vs     Japan
Sweeden     vs    Colombia
Fiji              vs    South Korea

9 Dead In #Munich Shooting

The Munich Police have confirmed that not fewer than nine people lost their lives in the shooting that took place. Currently, German police are engaged in a manhunt for the shooter. The attack occurred at the Olympia mall in North-Western Moosach district. 

Public transport is said to have being suspended and residents have being asked to stay indoors.

DID YOU KNOW WHAT A DRY-DOCK IS? READ THESE 21 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SHIPS AND CUSTOMS AT SEA

International shipping lines have being in existence for years , they have being serving merchants and travelers as well, also cruise ships or celebrity ships have made people to proceed in leisure way on water.

1.     The body or hull of a ship is built in a shipyard

2.      Fitting-out basin is where a ship is engine and furnished

3. It is a custom for a lady to name the vessel and break a bottle of wine against its side

4. The first journey of a ship is called “Maiden” voyage

5. Dry-dock is where a ship is being cleansed and repaired

6. The front part of the ship is called the Bow and the Stern is the rear or back part.

7.  On the vessels Bow is its name in large letters and on the Stern are the name and port of registry are shown.

8. Port is the left side of the ship showing a red light at night, starboard is the right side showing green light at night

9.The roman numbers painted on Bows of ship help tells how much of the ship is under water, looking at a glance. These figures are a foot apart and start from the bottom

10. On a ship’s side is painted a small circle with horizontal line through it, and no ship is allowed to load so that the line is below water. The line is PLIMSOLL LINE named after Samuel PLimsoll who caused an Act of parliament to be passed against the overloading of ships

11. A ship is expected to be referred  to as ‘’it’’ but instead we always say “she”

12. Gangway is the moveable bridge to allow passengers to get aboard or go ashore a ship

13. Every ship has a diary known as Log, in this book are recorded the ships progress and all matters of interest.

14. While at sea, it is thought to be am ill-omen to harm or kill sea-birds, on the other hand, it is said to be lucky if a black cat strays aboard and makes its way on a ship or if a school or porpoises follows a vessel.

15.  A cargo or passenger Ship always lower or “dips” her flag in salute to a warship. All steam-ships must give the right-of-way to sailing ships. A vessels flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning

16.The international wireless signal of a ship in distress is “SOS”

17.Ships and cargos are generally insured against damages or loss by rough weather, fire, fog, hidden reefs and icebergs

18.The greatest ship-insurance company in the world is Lloyd’s in London

9. The famous Lutine Bell (taken from a ship-wreck and now hanging in Lloyd’s exchange) is rung when a special announcement is to be made.

20. “A1 at Lloyds” indicate a ship in first class condition

21.The common phrase “the seven seas” refers to the five oceans

v Atlantic

v Pacific

v Indian Ocean

v Arctic

v Antarctic

The Arctic is divided into North and South and the pacific divided into North and South

Facts About Tomato In Nigeria

Nigeria is the 14th largest producer of Tomatoes in the world.

It is the largest producer of Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

It is the 8th importer of Tomato paste in the world after Iraq and Japan.

The country has a significant demand for processed Tomatoes but almost half of the Tomato paste found in its market have being imported from China and Italy.

Erisco Tomato paste known as Nagiko is the first Tomato paste to be made in Nigeria.

Here Is How Doyin Okupe Prostrate for Baba Obasanjo

The aid to former president Goodluck Jonathan was seen lying face down begging baba Obasanjo over the past weekends for the insults he hurled on him while Jonathan was the president

photo credit premiumtimes

AMVCA2016

Its a star studded event holding at  Sheraton Hotel Lagos. The 2016 AMVCA awards holding right now. The event is packed with celebrities that are gorgeously dressed. Folarin Falana also known as falls d bahdguy has won the best actor in comedy, movie and film series.

Beauty And Brain, Spanish Beauty Crowned The New Miss World

Spain university graduate has shown the world that you can be beautiful and also be brilliant. Mireira Lalaguna Royo from Barcelona has taken home the crown at this year miss world pegent, beating 113 women from across the globe. The event which took place at the crown of beauty theater in Sanya, China.

A 22 year Russian, Sofia Nitkichuk was the runner up and Indonesian master student, Marian Harfanti 23 took the the third position. Both miss England and miss Wales could not make it to the second round of the 65th miss world pageant.

Boko Haram Planning A Deadly Attack

The information minister, Lai Mohammed says the dreaded boko haram sect are planning another  attack similar to the abduction of the Chibok girls. Basically, kidnapping of school children so they can be traded for ransom, he said the ransom is possibly for the sect to acquire arms, foods and other things, as the the Nigerian soldiers has sent them packing from their strongholds.
He advised all Nigerians should be in high security alert and school, recreational centres should intensify their security awareness as well.

Mourinho Wants LVG job

The booted Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho has shown interest in taking Luis Van Gals job at United. His representatives have made the moves to make him the Man United manager.

PMB At 73

President Mohammed Buhari clocks 73 today, wish him many happy returns, in good life.

Nigerian Appointed As US Deputy NSA

U S President Barack Obama has appointed a Nigerian, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo who served in top roles at the Treasury Department to succeed Caroline Atkinson as his deputy national security adviser for international economic affairs.

Adeyemo, 34, has served in Obama’s administration since 2009. He joined the White House’s National Economic Council as deputy director. He was the Treasury’s lead negotiator on the currency agreement that was part of the Pacific trade deal.

A statement by Obama reads “For the past four years, I have relied on Caroline Atkinson, most recently as my Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, as we’ve navigated pressing challenges to the global economy.

“As my representative at the G-7 and G-20, she played a key role in coordinating our response to international financial crises, worked with our allies to devise and implement targeted economic sanctions to advance our national security goals, played a vital role in our economic engagements with China, and helped to achieve breakthrough agreements on climate that will strengthen our economy and our security.

“I’ve relied on, and benefited from, Caroline’s knowledge and judgment and, as she concludes her tenure on my national security team, I am deeply appreciative of her service.

“I am grateful that Caroline’s work will be carried on by Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, who has served in my administration since 2009. At the Treasury Department, he was part of the team that helped coordinate our response to the global recession, laying the foundation for renewed growth at home and abroad.

“He helped establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and he’s been our point person on a range of international economic issues, including negotiations on strong currency agreements around the Trans Pacific Partnership. I will be calling on Wally’s intellect, judgment and dedication as we sustain America’s global economic leadership, which reinforces our national security, and as we work with allies and partners around the world to create jobs and opportunity for all our people.”

Adeyemo holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and another degree from Yale Law School.

Linda Ikeji accused of recieving a share from the Arms Deal scandal

Kemi Olunloyo, the daughthter of the former Oyo state governor has come out with allegations that Linda Ikeji recieved 240 million naira from Dasuki and a house from a politician in exchange from not running a story. a screen grab from kemi olunloyo twitter hand

Bill Cosby Sues His Accusers

Television icon Bill Cosby, has filed a defamation suit against seven women of his accusers. The comedian, 78, filed suit in a court in Springfield, Massachusetts says his attorney on monday. The disgraced comedian who allegedly used his celebrity over the years to assault more than 50 women.
His attorney, Monique pressley said in a statement. Cosby's suit accusing the women of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, he firmly rejects the sex assault allegations that have derailed his career and sullied his reputation.

Where Are These Artistes?

As the saying goes, time changes, so it is in the Nigerian entertainment industry and around the world. artists come and go. looked back to few years ago when some artist were topping the charts every week like they will be there forever, and no celebrity will ever reign forever, surely one day you will retire if not tired or out of songs. its certain some will last for a long period but a very few of them not even up to 2% of them. The benefit of being an artist is how you manage your resources when you are active and inactive. over the years we have heard of artist that got broke after leaving the entertainment industry or their styles become irrelevant to their fans.

Artists like: Pastor Goodygoody

                    2 short

                    Weird MC

                    Lezydoo,Jazzman Olofin          

                    Rasqy

                    Tony Tetuila

                    Dj Stramborella

                    Sasha

                    Bouqui

                    big Bamo

                    Dr, Fresh

                    Heady Remedy

                    freestyle

                    xproject

                    Djinee

and some others that i cant even remember came, saw and conquered. 

Fire update

A fully loaded PMS tanker just crashed at Agbara motor park garage spilling its contents. and there is fire outbreak affecting the shops around the area. Fire figthers are on ground.

Ex Adviser charged

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's former national security adviser is charged with 19 counts of money-laundering and breach of trust connected with the disappearance of $2.1 billion meant to buy arms to fight Boko Haram.

Charged Monday alongside retired Col. Sambo Dasuki at the Federal High Court is his former finance director Shuaibu Salisu. Both men pleaded innocent.

But, according to an officer of theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission, Salisu has said he collected $47 million stuffed into 11 suitcases from the Central Bank at night and delivered it to Dasuki's home last year. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to reporters.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said thousands of people died because Nigerian troops were not equipped to defend them.

Round of 16 Champions League fixtures

Gent v Wolfsburg

Roma v Real Madrid

Paris St Germain v Chelsea

Arsenal v Barcelona

Juventus v Bayern Munich

PSV Eindhoven v Atletico Madrid

Benfica v Zenit St Petersburg

Champions League last 16 first legs

Tuesday February 16

Paris St Germain v Chelsea
Benfica v Zenit St Petersburg

Wednesday February 17

Gent v Wolfsburg
Roma v Real Madrid

Tuesday February 23

Arsenal v Barcelona
Juventus v Bayern Munich

Wednesday February 24

PSV Eindhoven v Atletico Madrid
Dynamo Kiev v Manchester City

Champions League last 16 second legs

Tuesday March 8

Wolfsburg v Gent
Real Madrid v Roma

Wednesday March 9

Chelsea v Paris St Germain
Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica

Tuesday March 15

Atletico Madrid v PSV Eindhoven
Manchester City v Dynamo Kiev

Wednesday March 16

Barcelona v Arsenal
Bayern Munich v Juventus