Actress Grace Amah shares new photos as she turns a year older

The actress shared these beautiful new photos to celebrate her birthday today February 23rd. Happy birthday to her. More pics after the cut...

Minister breaks down after seeing Boko Haram havoc in Adamawa

 

Minister of Youth Development and former Governor of Adamawa state, Boni Haruna, broke down yesterday after seeing the widespread destruction done to some villages by Boko Haram in Adamawa state. The Minister was part of a federal government delegation sent to carry out first hand inspection of areas that have been recaptured from Boko Haram in the North East with a view to rehabilitate the area and the villagers who are already returning back to their villages. See more photos and the video after the cut...

Luis Figo says he will consider expanding the World Cup and restore the old offside rule if he wins FIFA's presidential election.

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The former Ballon d'Or winner released his manifesto at a Wembley press conference as he prepares to challenge Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, Michael van Praag and incumbent Sepp Blatter for world football's top job.

Among the Portugal great's eye-catching proposals was a promise to redistribute a chunk of FIFA's cash reserves and another to hold a "real and structured" debate on the possibility of introducing new technology to help match officials.

And the future of FIFA's showpiece tournament is also up for discussion with the proposal of three different World Cup structures: the current 32-team format, a 40-team tournament and a 48-team finals split into two mini-tournaments and a final knockout stage.

The additional teams, according to the proposals, would come from non-European associations.

Figo is a supporter of the goal-line technology already in place and will consider further use of replays and the introduction of sin bins for players guilty of "unsporting behaviour towards referees".

Also included was a commitment to stop the 'triple punishment' of penalty, red card and suspension for any player committing a professional foul in the box, and another to restore the 'old' offside rule "where a player is judged offside whether directly involved in the play or not". 

The 42-year-old has the support of Jose Mourinho and David Beckham ahead of the May ballot and has vowed to restore FIFA's "credibility" in the wake of years of corruption allegations and the fallout from the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup.

He told Sky Sports News HQ: "We've seen recently the image of FIFA being degraded. After talking to so many keepers in the world of football - coaches, players, presidents of associations - the idea is something has to be done. All the process around corruption and transparency - that makes me take the step and try to change something."

Asked if he had genuine hopes of toppling Blatter who is seeking a fifth term, he said: "If I wasn't confident I wouldn't have taken that step. But in the end the open debate will be good for football and the future of the organisation, and that is what I care about." 

Ireti Doyle, Beverly Naya, Chris Attoh, Jide Kosoko, Joseph Benjamin & More Star In Must See Movie ‘Lotanna’ | Behind The Scenes Photos & Teaser

For the past few weeks there have been whispers of an all-star cast movie been made and now it is here.

The film ‘Lotanna’, which means ‘remember your father’ is produced by Nigerian celebrity stylist Ifan Ifeanyi Michael and it features a stellar cast with Chris Attoh, Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Chris Okagbue, Jide Kosoko, Beverly Naya, Joseph Benjamin, Kaptain Tony Akpon, Kemi Lala-Akindoju, Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Sandra Okagbue, Seun Kentebe, and Adaeze Ocean Agbasi.

‘Lotanna’ is directed by George Sunom Kura and was written by Godson Ukaegbu with photography by Kelechi Amadi Obi.

Synopsis: Lotanna is a story of a young boy who discovers at an early age that he has to offset a 20 million naira debt owed to a mysterious stranger called Don Creflo, by his late father. The young character goes through a myriad of trials and challenges that stand to break him or make him; aided by an unbreakable resolve to succeed, a sonorous voice, friends, enemies and mysterious people he meets along the way.

The movie is set to premier in the second quarter of this year but first check out the behind-the-scene pictures as well as a teaser that includes interviews with Producer Ifan, Scriptwriter Godson & Photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi.

Meet the Cast  

Chris Attoh

Beverly Naya

Bimbo Manuel

Ifan Ifeanyi Michael

Seun Kentebe

Chris Okagbue

Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Chris Okagbue & Seun Kentebe

Sandra Okagbue

Udoh Lawrence Great

Adaeze Ocean Agbasi

Director, George Sunom Kura

Behind-the-Scenes

Teaser

Credit
Photography by Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Styling/creative director – Ifan Ifeanyi Michael for ThinkIfan
Wardrobe/design – Change Cloth for CC Clothing
Make Up – Anita Ajah
Hair – Thessy White

NFF president meets Arsene Wenger, FIFA president

NFF President Amaju Pinnick met with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger yesterday seeking closer ties. Arsenal has agreed to work closely with NFF for better club players and country relationship. Amaju also met FIFA president Sepp Blatter in Switzerland yesterday. See more photos after the cut

 

Aisha Buhari Speaks on her Career as an Esthetician, Her Husband’s Humorous Side, Being a Potential First Lady & More in ThisDay Style Interview

THISDAY Style recently held an interview with Aisha Buhari, the only wife of APC presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari.

During the interview, she revealed some information about herself and her husband that a lot of people may not know. For instance, the fact that she is a professional esthetician and the humorous side of her husband’s personality that the public rarely gets to see.

She also speaks on Buhari’s advocacy for women’s education, and potentially becoming the First Lady of Nigeria.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

On her twenty five-year marriage to Buhari and what she finds most endearing about himI have been married to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari for twenty five years now and we are blessed with children and a grandchild.

My husband is a family-oriented person. He has very close relationships with his children, grandchild, and entire members of the family. He is very caring and protective of us.

On ensuring he gets enough rest during the current busy campaign season 
Getting a busy person like my husband with so many demands and responsibilities to rest is a herculean task, particularly in this political period. His schedule is always so tight; being in one meeting or the other at home or in the office.

However, I ensure he takes at least one hour thirty minutes uninterrupted siesta anytime he is home between 5-6:30 p.m.

On something about her husband the public doesn’t know 
Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is a very humorous person and enjoys listening to comic stories. Whenever he cracks jokes you will laugh till you shed tears.

He also likes taking people by surprise.

On why she isn’t really in the spotlight as most people would expect her to be 
Actually, I’m a very busy person but doing my things quietly. I keep to my profession as an esthetician, managing my spa and beauty institute both in Kaduna and Abuja. I also personally perform some advanced facial treatments like mesotherapy, gold facial and application of TCA etc. I have a number of documentations on my experience in this area including writing a book titled “The Essentials of Beauty Therapy.” Also, I have been busy with my studies, doing one programme or the other. Before my Master’s Degree in International Affairs & Strategic Studies from Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), I also obtained a Diploma in Beauty Therapy both in the United Kingdom.

On how she plans to help her husband win more female votes 
As we all know, Nigerian women have come of age and giving them such opportunity like education will enable them excel. An educated woman holds the key to her future, her family, and the society. My husband believes in women’s education. He encouraged me to pursue my educational goals. I’m sure Nigerian women know the truth that he is a gender sensitive leader and will vote for him against all the political propaganda to discredit him. He insisted during his time as Head of State, that every council should have a female representative.

On whether she is prepared for the spotlight that comes with being the First Lady if her husband is elected as president 
I don’t think there is need for any special preparation to be in the spotlight as wife of the president, because I will be like any other woman. However, for the kind of preparation you are referring to, having been married to a former president for over 25 years, and knowing his principles and what he believes as an honest and upright person, I will only pursue issues that will promote the welfare of the masses.

On whether she intends to do things differently if she becomes the First Lady 
Most of the programmes implemented by Nigerian first ladies are based on humanitarian circumstances and are morally motivating to serve people. I may not come up with any major programme, rather; I will support many brilliant humanitarian ongoing efforts by several organizations. There are salient issues that will need support for those championing these causes. On that note, I will support any group with such genuine causes.

On why Nigerians should vote for Buhari 
The records of his achievements in all the positions he occupied are there, based on honesty, transparency, dedication, and commitment to the progress of Nigeria. The situation we find ourselves now requires a courageous person like him to salvage our nation.

The full interview can be found in the Sunday, February 15, 2015 edition ofTHISDAY Style.

Samuel Eto signs new contract with U.C. Sampdoria

33 year old Cameroonian football star, Samuel Eto'o Fils who used to play as a striker for Premier League club Everton took to his instagram page to announce his new contract with Unione Calcio Sampdoria, an Italian association football club based in Genoa, Italy.