The first edition of EME’s ‘The Baddest Concert‘ took place at the Ocean view Restaurant, Lagos on Friday, December 21, 2012.

The event kicked off with jokes from Basketmouth followed by the Nigeria national anthem performed by the EME clique and later began with Individual performances by the clique.

Before Banky W started his performance he talked about how he started pushing the EME brand alone; expressing gratitude for what the label has now become and what his crew has achieved so far.

Wizkid, Skales, Shaydee and Niyola also thrilled the crowd with amazing back-to-back performances.

In addition, other acts at that performed at the event were D’Prince, Davido, Lynxx, Waje, Ice Prince, Wande Coal, Olu Maintain, Cobhams Asuquo who flew all the way from the US and few others.

Wizkid who gave a great account of himself closed the show, with label-mates joining him to pay a respect to the audience…

Watch out for full concert review.

11:09

After releasing his debut album ‘Superstar’ Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun hasn’t looked back. Scoring number one hits, collaborating with international acts, winning world recognized awards and working up his way to A-list status, his nickname ‘Starboy’ might now be looking like an understatement.

In this exclusive interview with NET, the 22-year-old tells us about his experiences performing overseas, working with Akon, Wale, Young Jeezy, and why he feels he’s with the best team.

In one word, describe what the past year has been for you?

Blessing, it has been a blessing.

After the release of your debut album ‘Superstar’, who made decisions to go on tour or travel out of Nigeria?

I feel like everything just happened. It was funny because everything kept on happening, there was nothing we planned for, it was just God. Big shout out to my fans as well because after I released the album, I was getting calls from all over the world for bookings.  I could say it’s by my hard work, though. Of course everyone else is working hard, but you just have to have that x-factor, and that’s what has been pushing me on.

Where did you enjoy performing the most, the UK or US?

It was a totally different experience because in the UK, we have a lot of Nigerians living in one community, but in the US people are scattered all over, you have some people staying in New York, Minnesota, New Jersey. That’s the difference. Everywhere I went to, it was a different kind of love, because some people didn’t even think that I would come for the concert, because they felt like ‘why would Wizkid come to Minnesota or some funny place in the United States?’ It was a just a different experience for me.

How was it, working with the likes of Akon, Wale, Kardinal Offishall, The Game and Young Jeezy?

It was crazy, because I was at BET, then I was invited for a dinner. Wale has always been my friend, and [I'm also friends with] Bu, who’s Akon‘s younger brother. He came there with Young Jeezy and introduced me, and that was how I started work with him. When we recorded the first song, everybody loved it, [and] before I knew it The Game came in and heard the song and said he had to jump on it. We booked another session for the next day, then came back and recorded. Chris Brown and every other person came through, and it was a great feeling. I felt blessed.

Do you think not having a specific genre as an artiste has helped you have an edge over Nigerian artistes?

I wouldn’t say I have an edge over all other artistes because everybody has their own talent, but I’ll just say it’s my thing. It’s something God has blessed me with and I have worked very hard with it. It’s not just that I sit down and it comes to me, I try to surf for inspiration, and I think it has really helped me to be the ‘Wizkid’ that I am. People don’t get surprised by what I do, they feel like I can come up with any style, so it has helped me.

So which other international artistes have you worked with that we don’t know of?

I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag because people know almost all the ones I’ve worked with, so I will keep the others a secret till the time comes.

How did you find time to record your forth-coming album while you were busy on tour?

I am a workaholic, I’m a studio rat. In London, after the concerts I went back to the studio to do my thing,. It’s the love for music that keeps me going.

What is the energy behind you recording and performing?

It’s just because I love it. If you love your job then it’s no longer a job. It becomes a part of you. I don’t complain about doing my job, and my fans show me a lot of love.

What do you think is behind all this growth after your first single ‘Holla at your boy‘?

Firstly, it’s God, because everybody works hard, but it’s whom God has blessed that excels. So I just feel he is the one behind all these things happening, and also the fact that I have a solid team behind me handling my business.

What is the difference between when it was just you, Banky W, and Skales in the EME crew, to the new family now?

It was Banky and I even before Skales (Laughs). The dream at that time was to build an empire, bring some artistes, and build them on the same platform. It’s just a dream coming true, and it’s something we have always wished to do. We just made sure we built the empire, [and] I just thank God that everything is working out well. EME has always been about how good you are, not how well dressed you are.

Banky W postponed his album for the team to release the compilation; would you ever take that bullet for the team?

I [also] didn’t release an album this year just because of the EME album. I was supposed to release an album on June 12 this year, [but] I put that aside, which is a big sacrifice for me. For someone that works hard like I do and [has] a lot of materials, yeah, I’ve taken a bullet already (Laughs).

How was the experience recording the EME album?

It was easy. From day one it has always been about ‘what do you have now, let’s put it together and make something crazy.’ So when we were recording the album it was exciting. I’m glad we made it happen.

What does the wizkid brand stand for?

It stands for an ambitious young man who is trying fulfill his dreams. A lot of people come to me and say they want to be like me, I just feel overwhelmed by it and I’m happy and thank God.

Do you feel at the top of your career?

I am not anywhere close right now, I’m just starting. Every day when I wake up in the morning I feel like ‘what am I going to do today?’

You were nominated at the Channel O Awards but didn’t win. How did you feel?

I didn’t feel anyhow, I have gone through a lot of awards that I didn’t win at all, which is no stress for me. My fans still show me love and I have a couple of other awards, so I’m good with it.

Have you turned down any sort of endorsements?

I have turned down a couple of endorsement because the business is not want I want to associate myself with; I’ve got Pepsi right now.

Where did the rumour of you leaving EME come from?

We have heard that news; I guess some people thought of saying something funny.

Why did you part ways with your manager Osagie Osarenkhoe?

It was a business decision, because the brand is growing. She’s still working with a couple of other EME artistes to push their brands. She is still part of the team, we just needed more hands.

10:59

Check out Iyanya’s new video to his third single ‘Flavour’ off his forthcoming second album.

Directed by Moe Musa (who is now the go-to man for Nigerian musicians shooting vids in the UK), the video blends previously recorded clips of the artiste’s performances with some new footage.

It’s a lovely watch…

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10:48

Reports say that a suicide bomber, Saturday, attacked telecom service provider, Airtel’s office in Kano. The office is located within the Business District, opposite Malam Kato Square in the metropolis.

It is not immediately clear how the bomber gained entry into the heavily fortified Airtel headquarters that has been under the protection of combat-ready JTF officials.

Thought casualty figure is sketchy, but report says the multi-million naira headquarters is still in flames.

Efforts made to reach the JTF spokesman, Captain Ikediche Iweha, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls to his phone.

Details shortly.

09:53

It's a black Saturday in the city of Kano as another suicide bomber attacked MTN Communication office in the state capital. The occupant of the bomb-rigged car hit the MTN headquaters at Post Office Road, Kano, about 30 minutes after the attack on Airtel's office.

As at the time of reporting, credible sources told Olufamous.com that the number of casualty from both attacks were already four.

Some staff and security officials on night shift were said to still be in the office when the building was hit by the suicide bomber. “There may be casualties, but at the moment I cannot disclose to you how many because we are still investigating the matter,” a security source said.

Sporadic gunshots are heard around the area.

09:51

2012 Kwara state university (kwasu) has been renamed to honour kwara state strongest man in politics and father of sen. Bukola saraki and gbemisola saraki. The school will now be called olusola saraki university (OSU)

23:40

A lawmaker representing Gaya constituency on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)  was killed today by unidentified gunmen in Hotoro area of Kano city.
Danladi Isa Kademi was shot dead around 6.30 pm Nigerian time by Islamist militants operating on a motorcycle.
Mr. Kademi was a  former chairman of the association of Local Government Chairmen in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Idris confirmed the killing of the lawmaker to the media, but said the police had warned the lawmakers to stay away from relaxation joints.

12:07

Two Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert $13,978 belonging to Ghanaian peacekeepers after they had succeeded in hacking into the e-mails of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The suspects, Peter Okechukwu, 32, and Emmanuel Ifedi, 31, were arrested by officials of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service at a branch of the United Bank of Africa (UBA), in Accra, where they had gone to cash the money.
According to the Director General of the CID, Commissioner of Police, Mr Prosper Agblor, in November, this year, the two suspects managed to enter the e-mails of Continental African Trading Limited (CATAL) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) GHANBATT 76 and intercepted all electronic communications between the two parties.
CATAL, an international organisation, had been supplying home appliances to Ghanaian peacekeeping troops on various missions at different locations in the world.
Recently CATAL was contacted as usual by the GAF to supply home appliances for UNIFIL GHANBATT 76 peacekeeping troops in Lebanon.
Mr Agblor said there was correspondence between CATAL and the military through the Internet concerning the supply of the items.
Somewhere along the line, he said, the e-mails between GAF and CATAL were hacked into by the two Nigerians who intercepted all mails from both ends and replied them as if they were coming from the rightful receivers of the email.
Mr Agblor said the two suspects using the identity of CATAL sent an email to the military instructing them to pay cash in the sum of $13,978 into a United Bank for Africa account number 01011651102235 as part payment for the supply of the goods.
Upon receipt of the information, the GAF transfered $13,978 into the account as instructed by the two suspects.
Mr Agblor said CATAL realised that the military had suddenly stopped communicating with them on matters relating to the transfer of the money so they followed up with a phone call and detected that the military had paid an amount of $13,978 into an account number supplied by them.
He said it was at that stage that they both realised that someone had hacked into their emails and quickly reported the issue to the Documentation and Visa Fraud Unit of the CID.
Mr Agblor said that the Business Development Manager of CATAL reported the case to the police and checks at the bank revealed that the money had not yet been cashed by the suspects.
The police therefore mounted surveillance at the bank awaiting the arrival of the suspects.
According to Mr Agblor, on November 11, 2012, Peter Okechukwu who happened to be the owner of the said account was arrested when he turned up at the bank to cash the amount.
Upon interrogation, the police said, Okechukwu admitted to the offence but mentioned Emmanuel Ifedi as the master brain behind the whole deal and led the police to his house at Ashaley Botwe, an Accra suburb.

He said investigations were still on-going after which the two would be put before court.

11:52

Kamene Okonjo, the mother of finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, released Friday after five days in captivity, was dropped off the road by her captors, the BBC reports.The BBC quotes Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, as saying 82-year-old Mrs. Okonjo was let off on a main road near her home. The driver of the car was detained, he said.
But hours after the dramatic release, said to have occurred about 10 a.m., the police are yet to provide details of the incident.
Police authorities in Delta State said the details were still being put together and would only be available later.
“We are still piecing the information together,” spokesperson, Charles Muka, was quoted by NAN.
Mr. Uduaghan claimed Mrs. Okonjo’s abductors had probably decided to let her go because of the intense pressure they faced.
But those claims are being tested by allegations that ransom was paid for the release as is often the case with kidnappings where payments are secretly made, and never officially admitted.
Mr. Uduaghan told the BBC the government’s policy of rejecting ransom demands did not change on this case.
“For this one we also insisted that we would not pay any ransom [and] as a government we would not negotiate with anybody,” he reportedly said.
Mrs. Okonjo was kidnapped last Sunday in Delta State.
Earlier, Special Adviser on Media to the Finance Minister, Paul Nwabuikwu, confirmed the release in a statement.
“I can confirm that Professor Mrs. Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.
“The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as well other friends and well wishers within and outside government for their prayers and encouragement during a very difficult period. May God bless you all,” Mr. Nwabuikwu said.
He did not offer any further explanation on how her release was secured, nor how much ransom was paid.
Prior to the release, speculations were rife that Mrs Okonjo’s abductors had made various demands, including an initial demand for the payment of about N1billion, which later reportedly reduced to N200 million, claims the police said they were not aware.
It was also reported Thursday that the abductors later reviewed their catalog of demands to include a call for the immediate resignation of the Minister, apparently because of her principled stance on the issue of the investigation of petroleum subsidy payments to marketers, which has attracted a lot of acrimonious attacks from some affected persons.

Kidnappings, including that of relatives of public officials, have been on the increase in Nigeria with families of victims paying huge ransoms to secure their release without admitting the payment publicly.

11:42

Four students of Lead City University died in the early hours of this morning in an auto crash around high-court area ofRing Road Ibadan. The student were heading to Koko Dome nightclub for a party hosted by some Lead City students when the car they were riding in hit another car and somersaulted multiple times. The four students were said to have died at the scene. So sad. May their souls rest in peace...Amen. Lead City is a private university in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

08:37

Nov 30, 2012 – Blackout Looms In Nigeria As Egbin Hydro Power Station In Ijede Lagos Breaks Down Serious blackout looms in most partof the Nigeria as three out of the six turbines of 220 mega watts (MW)each in Egbin Hydro power plants collapsed on Thursday . When the Nigerian Tribune visited the premises of Egbin power plant inIjede, a suburb of Lagos State, on Thursday, it was learnt that two units of the largest hydro power plant in Lagos had collapsed. Egbin power plant has capacity to generate 1320MW when operating at full capacity, but now it is generating below installed capacity at about 660MW. The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Hydro power plant, Mr Mike Uzoigwe, told Nigerian Tribune on telephone that he could not entertain calls because of an emergency at hand. According to him, “ there is an emergency that requires urgent attention. I am sorry I cannot attendto you now, but you can call me later.” But a staff of the power plant who declined to give her name confirmedthe incidents. According to her, “before now, we have five units working optimally, the sixth unit is undergoing some rehabilitation. Due to significant drop in water level atthe dams, two units collapsed this morning, leaving only three working.” However, when the Nigerian Tribuneinquired from a source at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) who preferred anonymity, he blamed the drop in power supply on drop in water level at the dams, system collapse, inadequate capacityand lack of needed infrastructure. He explained that the problem is multifaceted. According to him, “if you are familiar with the trend, you would have observed that during this period of each year, we usually experience this drop in power supplybecause of drop in water level. “Unlike before when we had rainfall at its peak, you will experience greater output. So, power generation has dropped below4000MW as we speak. “There is breakdown of some TCN infrastructure as well which affects supply to distribution companies (Discos). The customers have direct interface with the Discos, but when they do not have enough supply from TCN to distribute to customers, then, thereis a problem. “We are not happy at the situationbecause it is affecting our image and we are suffering loss of revenue as well. But the engineers are working hard to resolve the problem at the TCN end. We are very sorry for this because we cannot give what we do not have,” he said

09:19

The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards Multi-Winner, D’Banj has been having a fantastic run this year with different accolades being bestowed on him this year. In other to continue the run of the good tides, D’banj as announced the release date for his next album as December 12 2012 under his own record label DB records and the album would feature Good Music Boss Kanye West. D’banj who took to his handle on twitter to break the news, tweeted: Indeed its time for the Bonanza.DB records presents its first official album.the DVD/CD Compilation titled DKM “D kings Men” 12/12/12 => D’banj kokomaster @iamdbanj

23:32

The explosion occurred inside a military compound. A bomb explosion has occurred ata Church inside a military complex in Jaji, Kaduna State. The explosion occurred on Sundayinside the premises of the ArmedForces Command and Staff College, Jaji, in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State The casualty figure is yet to be ascertained.. More details soon.

23:29

Nov 19, 2012 - 388,864 Nigerians Tested Positive For HIV In 2011 – Lagos State Government At least, 388,864 Nigerians were infected with the HIV disease in 2011 alone, says the Lagos State Government. The government quoted the National AIDS Control Agency statistics, which revealed that there were 388,864 fresh cases of HIV reported as at the end of 2011. S pecial Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Social Development, Dr. Dolapo Badru, spoke at a one-day HIV Prevention and HTC Workshop organised by his office in conjunction with Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, in Surulere, Lagos, southwest Nigeria on Thursday. “For the 26 years period dated 1986 to December 2011, that AIDS was first reported in Nigeria, 3,459,363 people now live with HIV. An estimated 1,449,166 people require Anti-Rectroviral; 388,864 new infections occurred in the year ended 2011. “The data collected from the National AIDS Control Agency shows217,148 AIDS-related deaths between 1991 and 2001 and Nigeria witnessed an increase in the prevalence of HIV in the country,”said Badru. “As at today, 5.4 million young people out of the global population of 1.7 billion are living with HIV and 40 percent of new HIV infections occur among young people, they havethe highest rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections, STIs. “In Nigeria, the prevalence among young women aged 15-24 is estimated to be three times higher than among men of the same age. Female constitutes 58 percent (about 1.72 million) of persons livingwith HIV in Nigeria. Each year, 55 percent of AIDS deaths in Nigeria occur among women and girls,” headded. Badru, whose speech was read by the Director, Finance and Administration in the ministry, Olalekan Akodu said there was the need to intensify collective efforts to meet the serious challenges to elimination of HIV among young people in Nigeria and Lagos State in particular in order to move toward an HIV-free generation by 2015

04:08

Despite the hype and ads, Keri Hilson ‘s show in Nigeria was a total failure as majority of Nigerians snubbed the show. The singer was spotted performing for an empty hall with less than 100people. Her promoters considered this a bigdisappointment. It was indeed a very rude shock to Keri Hilson who is scheduled to perform in Kenya and Tanzania as she rounds off her Africa music tour. Naija no sabi am eyah! Wishing Keri better luck next time she visits Naija.

03:57

UNIABUJA protest started from the Faculty of Engineering when the school management refused to produce the official exam timetable even when students in other facultyhave started their own exams . According to a University source, “ The authorities felt there is no point writing exams for courses that have no accreditation until the issue is resolved, but the students feel shortchanged by the management. That is why they started protesting today,” The school has been closed down fornow until further notice. Be the first to comment - What doyou think?

03:23

Nov 19, 2012 – P-Square Marks 31st Birthday With Bread, Gala, Geisha & Cabin Biscuits While their fans expect them to celebrate their 31st birthday in grand style, P-Square music duo, Peter & Paul Okoye who turned 31 yesterday instead celebrated their 31st birthday with a loaf of bread (nobrand), a box of cabin biscuit , geisha processed fish and gala . www.naijagists.com Before you blame them for nothing buying a common wine, the group used small bottles of coke, fanta and sprite as a top-up. They used the bread as cake with one candle, they then utilized kitchen knife to cut their breaded-birthday cake LOL. They lost their mother on the 2nd ofAugust this year. We’re still unsure why the duo chose the low-key celebration. All the same, we wish them many happy returns.Nov 19, 2012 – P-Square Marks 31st Birthday With Bread, Gala, Geisha & Cabin Biscuits While their fans expect them to celebrate their 31st birthday in grand style, P-Square music duo, Peter & Paul Okoye who turned 31 yesterday instead celebrated their 31st birthday with a loaf of bread (nobrand), a box of cabin biscuit , geisha processed fish and gala . www.naijagists.com Before you blame them for nothing buying a common wine, the group used small bottles of coke, fanta and sprite as a top-up. They used the bread as cake with one candle, they then utilized kitchen knife to cut their breaded-birthday cake LOL. They lost their mother on the 2nd ofAugust this year. We’re still unsure why the duo chose the low-key celebration. All the same, we wish them many happy returns.

03:16

2012 Gulder Ultimate Search Season 9 has finally ended with Paschal Eronmose emerging as the ultimate man, and Onyinye as thelast woman standing. The final showdown, the warriors exit their camp and prepare for the last leg in their quest for the Gate Keeper Fortune. The last people standing are James, Nuhu,Onyinye and Paschal, eventually it is Ojezele Paschal Eronmose that wins the ultimate price, Paschal Eronmose is now the reining Gulder Ultimate Search. Ojezele Paschal Eronmose you’re the man, the hero of GUS Season 9. Congratulation to Onyinye for being the last woman standing in this year Gulder Ultimate SearchSeason 9, the challenge is so tense and she made it to the laststage.

01:43

Nov 17, 2012 – Woman Claims JesusAnd Mary Told Her To Kill Her Husband (Tammi Estep) Tammi Estep , a South Carolina woman has been arrested for stabbing her husband on Friday Nov 9, 2012. www.naijagists.com According to The Smoking Gun reports, 36-year-old Tammi said she fatally stabbed her husband after “ Jesus and Mary told me to kill him because he is Satan’s spawn!” in report from Police. Around 6:45am on Friday Nov 9, Police officials in Horry County received a distress call from the Estep’ residence. On their arrival, Temmi Estep told police officers “ She was sent to save the world. ” Tammi Estep’s son informed the police officers that his mom fatally stabbed his 43-year-old father. The woman was immediately transferred to a medical hospital in the area where she was sent to a mental health Detention Center. She has been charged with attempted murder. Lord have mercy! This world is full of unbelievable happening

05:23

UPDATED: Nov 16, 2012 22:01 GMT An explosion tore through an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, triggering a fire and injuring at least 11 people, authorities said. Rescue planes and helicopters are searching for at least two crew members who are still missing. The incident happened roughly 20 miles off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana, on a platform used for production, not drilling. About 28 gallons of fuel spilled into the region, according to Coast Guard Response Division Chief Ed Cubanski.A half-mile oil sheen reportedly stretched near the area. The 11 injured were airlifted off the platform, and nine additional crew members were safely evacuated off the platform, according to the Coast Guard. Four of the injured were taken to West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana where they were listed incritical condition, a hospital spokeswoman told CNN. Once they stabilized, they were scheduled to be transferred to the Baton Rouge General Burn Center. The fire has been extinguished, according to a spokesman for Black Elk Energy, the Houston-based firmin charge of the platform. Federal authorities are investigating what triggered the explosion. The incident comes a day after the Justice Department announced that oil company BP would plead guilty tomanslaughter charges stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Family of killed rig workers react to BP settlement The London-based oil giant BP has agreed to pay $4.5 billion in government penalties. Working in the oil industry is a

04:41

London : Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez is happy for opposition supporters to jeer him as it only serves to motivate him more, the Uruguayan said on Thursday. Suarez has become a target for boos from the stands in England after he received an eight-match ban last season for racial abuse directed at Manchester United's Patrice Evra before refusing to shake the Frenchman's hand earlier this year. That incident prompted United manager Alex Ferguson to label the striker a "disgrace" while this season he has also come under fire for some theatrical tumbles to the ground. In the recent Merseyside derby against Everton Suarez celebrated a goal with a comical dive in front of Everton manager David Moyes who before the match said Suarez had a reputation for going to ground too easily. "I think you need to really know a person before you criticise them or speak out about them," the 25-year-old Suarez told Liverpool's website (www.liverpoolfc.com) . "I think sometimes the opposition fans are more interested in booing Luis Suarez for the problems he had or because he's gone down for something than they are in their own team."

04:19

CHELSEA boss Roberto Di Matteo today admitted he was in the dark about Frank Lampard's future and accepted the England star could leave Stamford Bridge as soon as January. The 34-year-old midfielder has been linked to a move to the far east for some time with Chinese club Guizhou Rehne confirming this week they want to sign him when the transfer window reopens. And, in a worrying development for Blues fans, Di Matteo revealed todaythat he is not even loosely involved in the negotiations to keep Lampard,who has scored 129 times for Chelsea. Asked whether Lampard was likely to stay, he said: "Ultimately that's between the player and the club to agree a new arrangement," before adding ominously "I'm not aware howthe discussions are going at the moment." If Lampard does quit the Bridge in the coming weeks, he could be followed out of the door by Ashley Cole. Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelottihas personally phoned Cole to try and tempt him to join upwardly mobile Paris St Germain. I'm not aware how the discussions with Frank Lampard are going at themoment. Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo Asked whether the courtship of Lampard and Cole meant he had to fight even harder to convince them not to quit Stamford Bridge, Di Matteo said: "The players know that I would like them to stay. "They are fantastic players who have always performed to a high level for us, for myself too. "I've told them that. I hope they willstay." Chelsea have also seen some of their fringe players linked with moves away, most notably Marko Marin and Oriol Romeu. Romeu has been touted for a return to Spain amid reports his agent had been speaking to Valencia.

03:57

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03:02

Nicki Minaj Signs Parker Ighile as her First Artist Nicki Minaj just announced on Twitter that Nigeria's own ParkerIghile who also happens to be September 2012's NotjustoK Hype is her first Artist. There you have it, Parker is officially signedto Nicki Minaj's label. Just remember that you heard about Parker on Notjustok.com first. Listen to a longer version of Hell Yeah featuring and produced by Parker below which will be on Nicki's album dropping on Nov. 19...

22:24

Six members of a family were on Thursday killed in Madauchi, near Zonkwa in Zango-Kataf Local Government of Kaduna State. The killing, it was learnt, was carried out by about 20 gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The incident, which took place between 11pm and 2am, was allegedly targeted at Mr. Yakubu Kayit’ house. An eyewitness told our correspondent that when the gunmen arrived in the village, they shot sporadically into the air for over 30 minutes. The killings immediately sparked offprotest by the youth of the village who took to the streets. They alleged that Kayit’s house was set ablaze. The protesting youths criticised thewithdrawal of military men from the area. One of the protesters, Bala Samailasaid, “The military had no business being here if they can not protect us. They can go. We can protect ourselves.” Also, National President of Bajju Youth Association, Gad Ezekiel, saidthe attackers killed all the members of the family, except a little girl.

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Nigerian Politician, James Ibori Sends Greetings From Prison It’s a classic case of birds of a feather flocking together. From a UK jail, where he is doing time for corruption, came birthday greetings from former Delta State governor, James Ibori to disgraced ex-governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha . Alamieyeseigha, who was governor in Bayelsa from 29 May 1999 to 9 December 2005, and was convicted for corruption, clock 60 years today. In a congratulory advertorial he took out in the Vanguard edition of today 16 November, Ibori showered effusive praises on Alamieyeseigha, who he described as the “Governor-General of The Ijaw Nation”. In the birthday message signed by him, Ibori wrote: “My brother, please accept my hearty congratulations to you as you turn 60 today “I join your numerous well-wishers to thank the good Godwho has kept you alive despite the vicissitudes of life – the lies and ill-treatment – that came your way just because of crass debilitating politics,” wrote Ibori. The subdued former Delta strongmancontinued his adoration of Alamieyeseigha: “Yet, I know that you will take solace in the fact that the people of the Ijaw nation, whosecause you championed ever so lustily, have never forgotten what you stood for and the dangers you embraced while fighting for their higher good and fiscal federalism for Nigeria.” Ibori added: “One day the right questions will be asked, the right answers buried deep in heaps of lieswill be unhearted and Nigeria’s contemporary history, in which you starred, will be better appreciated and events put in their true perspective.” Ibori is currently serving a concurrent 13-year jail term in a UK jail, after his conviction by a Southwark Crown Court, on 17 Aprilthis year, for money laundering offences. The celebrant, Alamieyeseigha, also earlier bagged prison sentences, after admitting to pilfering his state’s funds. His predicament began in September 2005, when he was detained in London on charges of money laundering. When the London Metropolitan Policesearched his London home, they found about £1m in cash. A further search by the Met yielded a total of £1.8m in cash and bank accounts. Alamieyeseigha, who was also found to own an estimated £10m worth ofreal estate in London, later jumped bail in the UK in December 2005, by allegedly disguising himself as a woman, though he later denied the claim. But the ex-governor of Bayelsa waseventually jailed in Nigeria on 26 July, 2007, after he pleaded guilty tosix counts of corruption, in a plea-bargaining deal.

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Wayne Rooney is a doubt for Manchester United’s trip to Norwich City tomorrow because of an ankle injury - but Robin van Persie should be fit. Comments Email Print The striking duo pulled out of midweek internationals for England and Holland, respectively, but it does not seem the damage is too badin either case. “There is a doubt about Wayne, but Robin should be fit,” United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said this morning. Ferguson also re-stated his intention to hand Javier Hernandez astart after his match-winning cameo at Aston Villa last week. “Javier came on last week and changed the game completely,” said Ferguson. “He should start tomorrow.” Ferguson also confirmed Jonny Evans was doubtful for the Carrow Road encounter with a groin injury. However, the United boss had good news on Phil Jones. The England defender has not played for the Red Devils this term after suffering a knee injury during pre-season. Jones is closing on a return, though,which could come against Galatasaray in the Champions Leagueon Tuesday. “Phil has been training all week,” said Ferguson. “We will take him to Turkey. That is a great start for him.”

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Liverpool Echo — LIVERPOOL FC midfielder Lucas Leiva has returnedto full training after 12 weeks out with a thigh injury. Liverpool 8 hours ago Liverpool FC's Lucas Leiva back in full training Liverpool Daily Post — LUCAS LEIVA has handed Liverpool FC an injury boost by returning to full training.

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