From the monthly archives: September 2009

The fun of re-kindling the spark of an old flame!

On September 27, 2009 · In Diary of a Divorced City Girl

The friend I stayed with scarcely saw me as I was always with him closing the 15-year gap between our first relationship. I was a bit amused when he offered to come with me for a weekend with a friend that stayed outside London.

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I’ve always known there’s something about me – Iyanya

On September 27, 2009 · In Showtime People

I’m prepared to hand-over. It’s a process I’ll just follow. I won’t like to say hand-over, I’d rather say I’m about to meet another me (his successor); watch MTN/Ultima crown another me. It can’t even be a hand-over because I remain the first winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa.

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Your kids: Who can you trust them with?

On September 27, 2009 · In Vista

The lesson here is that parents, especially mothers, have to be careful about who they invite into their homes, or send their young children out to

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Sanusi and the economy: The dangers ahead

On September 27, 2009 · In Business

THE Nigerian Banking system today is a shadow of what it was before the August 14 pronouncement of the Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Nigerian bankers who in recent times held their heads high in local and international arena no longer exude the confidence they once have. The entire industry is gripped with fear, disenchantment and panic. No one is sure of what will happen next.

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Get us out of Libya prisons, jailed Nigerians plead

On September 27, 2009 · In News

By Vivian Enebeli & Onwuka Anthonia

FOUR Nigerians jailed for life in Libya are pleading with the embassy in Tripoli to get them out following the recent amnesty declared by the Libyan  authorities. Ismaila Monday, Valentine Okoye, Solomon Chukwu Francis and Chinedu Orji called Sunday Vanguard from the Medium Prisons, Nais, Tripoli to say they [...]

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U-20 World Cup:Flying Eagles fail to fly

On September 27, 2009 · In Sports

Nigeria’s hoodoo against South American opposition continued when they were defeated 1-0 by Venezuela at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Friday. Yonathan Del Valle’s goal on the stroke of half-time proved to be enough to defeat the Flying Eagles, who had been reduced to ten men five minutes earlier.

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Breakin bad habits

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

A habit is something you do repeatedly, over and over. There is no set number of times you need to do something for it to become a habit. It becomes a habit when you do it automatically without really thinking and when challenged about the habit, you find it difficult to change. You may even become defensive…..

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Arthur Guinness concert

On September 27, 2009 · In Music

Peter said “I don’t know why, anytime a foreign artiste comes to Nigeria, they (show organizers) wanna treat us like slaves in our country”

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Reasons I’m after Ibori – Ribadu

On September 27, 2009 · In Headlines

*Denies seeking his support to become I-G

* Challenges him to visit London

By Dapo Olufade

FORMER chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu admitted publicly, today, that he was indeed after former Governor James Ibori, but not for the reasons adduced by the ex-governor at a press conference in Lagos on Friday.

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You don’t have to lobby anybody for the NPOM award – Mrs.Funmi Komolafe

On September 27, 2009 · In Latest News, Special Report

In screening nominees for the award, the committee looks out for the individual’s and organization’s creativity, skill and efficiency. The whole idea is simply to encourage those excelling in their fields to keep remaining at the top, tell those not yet there “someone is watching you and you can strive to be there by putting more effort”.

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Just In the Neck of Time

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties

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Nigeria’s league to go on break

On September 27, 2009 · In Sports

The Nigeria Premier League will go on a break after week five matches on October 18 and resume a month later as a result of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, which the country will host about that time.

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How Nigeria can overcome the declining fortunes of sports

On September 27, 2009 · In Sports

Yesterday we started this piece by Professor Emmanuel Ojeme of the University of Benin. Here is the concluding part. Enjoy it.
To worsen matters, some of the athletes who trickle to national sports federations are not usually prepared effectively by the federations to represent Nigeria due to budgetary constraints. Infact, many sports federations are unable to effectively represent Nigeria in international competitions. Boxing Federation had to reduce selected boxers to three for a Milan-based competition, recently.

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Charity Runway; celebrities rise up for orphans

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

Charity Runway held Sunday13th at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos; it will certainly be a night to remember for those who took out time to attend.

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