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  • SPORTS: Arsene Wenger Skeptical About Signings This January Transer Window

    By Samuel Ekun

    Arsenal Will Sign In January If Right Opportunity Presents Itself – Arsene Wenger
    Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger, has revealed that the Gunners will make signings in January, if the right opportunity presents itself.
    The Arsenal Manager has hinted that he would strengthen his squad during the winter transfer window and he explained his approach at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
    “There is a need there but the right opportunity has to come up. To buy (just) to buy is not what we want to do, but if the right opportunity comes up, we will do it.
    “If you look at the number of games some players played, and the injuries we have with Wilshere, Ramsey and Arteta, we are a bit short at the moment in midfield.”
    Wenger has not ruled out a loan switch for Yaya Sanogo, but he played down reports linking Lukas Podolski with a move to Inter Milan.
    “He’s a player of Arsenal Football Club and I want him to stay,” said the manager.
    “Apart from that, what it is to be professional is that as long as you are somewhere, you give your best to justify your wages and your love for the club.
    “I hope (that Podolski will stay). (The) Inter Milan (reports) are not serious. They talk, it is only talk.
    “Offensively we have many options (when everyone is fit), too many to keep everyone involved with the right number of games, that is for sure.
    “I don’t really doubt (loan deals) in some positions where players need experience. That’s not the case for Podolski but players who need practice because they’re at a very young age like Sanogo, it is not impossible.”
    Arsenal now sit fifth in the league table with 33 points from 19 games, three behind third placed Manchester United

  • POLITICS: Will Buhari Scale Through INEC's Screening?

    By Efio-Ita Nyok

                         
                                      Muhammaddu Buhari

    There is serious contention on the academic qualifications
    of the Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress APC, namely,
    Major General Muhammaddu Buhari. On one hand, it is alleged that the
    credentials of the said aspirant is in the custody of the Secretary of the
    Military Board (according to an affidavit signed by the aspirant); on the other
    hand, it is contended that the said aspirant is not academically fit to run for
    elections.
    The objective of this article is to bring both arguments
    into perspective. With regard to the forner argument, namely, that all of
    Buhari’s academic qualifications are resident in the files of the Secretary of
    Nigeria’s Military Board, the question is: why is it that the military is still
    keeping Buhari’s certificates? Is it standard practice that certificates of all
    forner serving military officers are always kept in the custody of the
    military? If the response is in the negative, as it were,  why is Buhari’s credentials still kept there?
    No reasons have been articulated until now. Even though it were to be there
    can’t it be retrieved? If it can, why has it not been retrieved since 2007 or
    2011? The corollary becomes, with what certificate did Buhari contest the 2007
    & 2011 general elections? With an affidavit? And even though an affidavit
    is tenable, why didn’t Buhari deposed such before the APC’s presidential
    primaries poll according to INEC’s ruling? Why after? If these affidavits were
    not presented in the two previous presidential elections, is it that Buhari
    forgot to collect them from the Secretary, Military Board through seven years?
    What a forgetfulness! From the foregoing, it seems that GMB may not in truth
    have passed any examination whether military or otherwise.
    That is to say GMB does not have a First School Leaving
    Certificate, a WAEC/GCE certificate, no OND or HND, no First Degree, Masters or
    Doctorate, and no PSC, MNI or FSS. Could this be true.
    With regards to the latter
    contention namely that GMB is not fit academically to contest elections, this
    is the position of the ruling PDP, perceived detractors of the general. If the
    above questions can’t be answered, it is evident that Buhari is not
    academically sound to contest for the presidency because to depose for the
    third time that the military is keeping your certificate without telling us
    reasons why the military board Secretary has refused to let go those
    certificates, when my father, a former Naval officer’s certificates after over
    three decades service to the military, are handy as I write, is too flimsy an
    excuse.
    It stands to reason then that the
    rumour making the rounds that GMB never passed any examination may be factual.
    That is to say, GMB is not intellectually sound from an academic point of view.
    He could not even pass the PSC examination, which imply that he should not have
    been promoted to the position of Major General in the first place, that he was
    promoted affirms the proposition that he was always promoted courtesy of a
    quota system. He always failed his examination like General Abacha.
    If the leadership of the APC are
    aware, why did they allow this? Is this the change we are anticipating? From
    literacy to illiteracy? In light of this, will the Professor A. Jega’s INEC
    clear Buhari to stand for elections come February 14, 2015? With what logic
    will he scale through?
    I am of the opinion that
    Muhammaddu Buhari will be allowed to contest the presidency on the sentiments
    that the rule of law is not cherised in this part of the world. Besides, when
    Tinubu ensured that Buhari beat Atiku in the last APC primary polls, he knew
    that there was another mountain to surmount and they had prepared for that.
    Let’s watch out as events unfolds. But from all indication, both the APC and
    GMB are guilty of over ambitiousness to occuoy the reins of power. There may be
    a hidden agenda these politicians have in store.

    But God forbid all the enemies of
    Nigeria! God bless this Nigeria!

  • POLITICS: Jeddy Agba Takes A Bow!

                                         Mr. Jeddy Agba
    By Efio-Ita Nyok
    Unconfirmed information making the
    rounds through the length and breadth of CR state has it that Mr. Jeddy Agba,
    the popular gubernatorial candidate who resigned from contesting in the just concluded
    PDP Gubernatorial Primaries in the state is taking a bow out the gubernatorial
    race in the forthcoming general elections of 2015.
    It will be recalled that sequel to
    Mr. Jeddy Agba’s withdrawal to contest at the primary polls in the state PDP it
    was rumoured that Mr. Agba would still be gunning for the top job of the state
    come 2015, albeit, from another party platform namely the Labour Party (LP).
    Accordingly, it was rumoured that
    Mr. Agba had been adopted as the concensus gubernatorial candidate of the LP in
    Cross River State. On social media platforms many of Agba’s fans peddled the
    idea of Agba’s candidature in the LP. They are even seen to draw fisty cuffs
    against perceived detractors of Agba.
    Mr. Jeddy Agba is understood to be
    a gentleman in the sense that sequel to Prof. Ben Ayade’s emergence as the
    gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the state, Agba was seen to congratulate
    Ayade unlike others who didn’t and couldn’t. So, while it was rumoured that
    Agba had defected to LP, Agba was yet to make it official as Sen. Bassey E. Otu
    did last week to his fans who gathered to welcime him at the airport.
    Jeddy Agba’s alleged decision to
    remain in the PDP despite his displeasure with designated power centres in the
    state is informed by his decision of the Presidency who adviced strongly
    against it. It is perceived that should Agba defect, then the reelection bids
    of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan would be profoundly affected negatively. It may have
    been in deference to the national leader of the party that he took this
    decision.
    Furthermore, this decision would
    demoralised both his fans and other defected and defecting aspirants. Others
    have even hailed him as a true democrat. However, Negroid Haven will keep her
    numerous fans updated on related development. 

  • LIFESTYLE: Feel The Swag?

  • TECHNOLOGY: SceneFlix Launches Cinema App On Android & iPhones

    By Eyo-Eyo Ene Okon

            Movie lovers need not to miss their favorite movies any longer as Africa’s premier cinema app, SceneFlix today launches it app on Android & iOS platforms.
    Sceneflix, is bringing the cinema world closer to movie lovers, through their mobile phones, has introduced a first-of-its-kind mobile application, which will enable its users gain access to cinema locations, latest blockbuster, premier and short movies; by simply downloading the free application on Google Play and iOS App Store.
              According to Co-founder and Creative Director of Sceneflix, Adenola Olateru-Olagbegi
    “The idea is borne out of the desire to deliver top-of-the-range entertainment to movie lovers at exceptional and unrivalled speed.  The Sceneflix App is free  and user-friendly showcasing landmarked cinemas and movie theatre based on updated listings on the go. The app enables its users to utilize their power of choice with movie-theatre locations and real-time up to date movie showtimes within the geographic region.”
    iOS & Android device users can download this amazing app from the App and Google Play stores to enjoy the many benefits it has to offer.
    Other features of the app include the ability to rate and review movies, as well as theatre experience, watch trailers for current and upcoming movies and navigate cinema/theatre location via GPS.

    Our contemporary generation is characterised by unrivalled technological advancement. Technology has the reputation for, in this context, bridging the challenge of space and time. Negroid Haven is poised to updating her numerous audience with the latest achievements in the world of technology.

  • ENTERTAINMENT: Photo Reel of Carnival Calabar 2014

    By: william oyo-ita

  • Health: SEX : An Act 0f Exercise

    By Lizzy Adie:

     We hear all the time that sex is a great workout, but what are this hard Facts? How much sex is considered exercise?
      Pelvic lifting: This is one of the common and important exercise that improves sexual performance by strengtheningthe pelvic area.It helps in enhancing powerful sexual feelings and promote your endurance. According to Vijaya Shetty,a Clinical pathologist and a gym-ball trainer “during any floor exercise, we train the core muscles and when the same thing is repeated again, it strengthens the body part been worked upon”. As for sexual benefits, it’s fact that a strong body can sustain for long, so more the endurance of your pelvic muscles, the more you will enjoy the prolonged act.
       There are a lots of good things sex does to the body, and this includes:strengthening the immune system, boosting heart health,banish stress and boosts your libido. Sex should not replace regular exercise, rather, sex and exercise should both be incorporated into your routine on a regular basis. Each improves health, so the combination of the two leads to a greater quality of life.
      Sex helps to get your heart pumping and you will likely break a sweat. Sex usually last some where closer to two to six minutes, resulting in more like 20 calories burned. Sexual active people take fewer sick days. People who have sex have higher levels of what defends their body against germs,viruses and other intruders( Yvonne k.fulbright, PhD).
     Having sex will make sex better and will improve your libido(Lauren streicher,MD). For women having sex, it helps vaginal lubrication, blood flow and elasticity, all of which makes sex feel better and help you crave more of it. Sex is a really great form of exercise as it bumps up your heart rate and uses various muscles. So get busy with sex and consistency helps maximise the benefits.

  • Fashion: OMG this girl is sweet

  • ENTERTAINMENT: Commentaries on Calabar Carnival (Children)

     By Efio-ita Nyok:
    If you are not at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, venue for the
    street dance of the Children Carnival, I wonder where you are. The children
    party began at 5. 45p.m with the entrance of the Passion-4 Band Junior.
    Surprising stunts where performed by children. They’re
    sectionalised into the Hip Hop and Queen who thrilled the crowd into gaits of
    shouts/screems.
    The Band is followed by Masta Blasta band who dramatises the
    essence of the birth and saving capacity of Jesus Christ. The commentator
    explains that this band brings ‘heaven on earth’.

     Afterwards, Bay Side
    Band came on board and demonstrated in their sui generic way.
    Next is the Freedom Band which has the first section of the
    King & Queen who performed before the audience. The next section epitomises
    achievement that kids are poised to demonstrate. In the third section
    graduation is celebrated. Then ‘children’s day’ is celebrated; ‘times and
    season’ is metaphorically celebrated. It is their sub theme. Remember the theme
    of the year’s carnival is Celebration Time.

    This band is followed by Seagull finally who have seven
    sections who decided to go traditional this year by going to their roots the
    Efik traditional society by being metaphoric about the Atakpa community. Their
    sections have white, glossy yellow and red. Their sub theme is ‘delight’.

  • ENTERTAINMENT: Brief Talk On Calabar Carnival

    By William Oyo-Ita

        The Calabar Carnival other wise referred to as ‘Africa’s Biggest Street Party’ came into been in 2004 via the visionary leadership of the former governor, Mr Donald Duke. he thought of making Cross River  State the hub of tourism and hospitality. it was also believed that this would improve on the socio-economic fortunes of the State.
       The events that characterises this grand party comprises the Carnival Calabar Queen Pageant , Essay Competition, Cultural Parade, Children’s Carnival and Kings and Queen.
        There are five bands that participate in the street party and they include” Bay Side Band, Masta Blasta Band, Passion-4 Band and Seagull Band.
       The theme for the 2014 edition is “Celebration Time”. It may interest you to know that the celebration of Africa’s Biggest party has gone into its’s 10th edition. It’s been a decade of joyful galore reason why its ‘Celebration Time’!