Next Super Eagles Coach - Three Reasons Finidi George Is Out Of Favour With NFF

The interim coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Finidi , may be out of favour for the vacant position of the men's national team head coach.

Despite the public endorsement by former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick, Finidi George seems out of the reckoning for the head coach of the Super Eagles.

A top official has stated three reasons the odds are heavily stacked against the Enyimba head coach.

According to the official, besides not processing the requisite coaching badges, Finidi did not pass his audition after he was handed temporary charge for the friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Morocco last month.

The official stated, “He does not have UEFA Pro license, what he has is UEFA A license.

“His man-management during the matches in Morocco left a lot to be desired after he fell out with several of the players.

“He was also found wanting as per his decisions particularly the game against Mali when he made only two substitutions even with so many players on the bench, who did not play against Ghana.”

The former Ajax winger, who assisted Jose Peseiro at the recent 2023 AFCON, had been shortlisted by the NFF technical committee for further consideration by the Executive Committee who will meet again on Tuesday to deliberate on the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles.

A number of state FA chairmen carpeted Finidi as Eagles substantive coach after the friendlies in Morocco, where the Super Eagles beat Ghana 2-1 before they lost 2-0 to Mali.

World Cup Winning Coach Appointed As Golden Eaglets Coach, To Lead U-17 Team To WAFU Boys Championship In May

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Manu Garba, the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winning coach, as the new Head Coach of the Nigeria U-17 men's team.

Garba will lead the Golden Eaglets to WAFU Zone B Championship billed to hold in Accra from 15 to 29 May, matches will be live streamed on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@citysportng.

He led the team to victory at the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates in 2013 – Nigeria’s fourth triumph at that stage.

That group included Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac Success, Musa Mohammed, Chidiebere Nwakali, and goalkeeper Dele Alampasu.

The squad, which finished as runners-up at the African U-17 Championship in Morocco after a penalty shootout defeat by Cote d’Ivoire, defeated Mexico 6-1 in their opening game, drew 3-3 with Sweden and hammered Iraq 5-0. In the Round of 16, they ran Iran ragged 4-1, dispatched Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter-finals, and trounced Sweden 3-0 in the semi-finals, before they dislodged Mexico by the same margin in the final to lift the trophy,” the statement read.

“The former Nigeria international will now immediately resume the role and take charge of the team’s preparations for next month’s WAFU B U17 Championship, taking place in Ghana.”

Paul Okoye's Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma, Debunks Pregnancy Rumours

Paul Okoye's Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma, has debunked pregnancy speculations, stating that people have been speculating for so long.

Online trolls had expressed diverse opinions about Ivy's protruding belly and bigger breasts after a viral video. Many opined that she is pregnant, while others credited the protruding belly to overfeeding. 

The video which was posted after Rudeboy and his ex, Anita Okoye got together for their son’s 11th birthday also sparked different opinion that Ivy uses it to taunt Anita.

Reacting to the pregnancy speculations on her social media handle, Ivy Ifeoma noted how social media users have been speculating about her since 1960. Telling them well-done, she wrote:

“Speculating since 1960. Una well-done oh”.

This isn’t the first time, Ivy would addressed womb-watchers in 2023, when she shared her thoughts on how people are often quick to make assumptions about whether someone is pregnant or not based on their appearance and actions.

Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy after separating from his wife, Anita, moved on with the influencer, stating that he was already single for 4-years before his divorce and as at when he met Ivy, his girlfriend.

I Am A Man, Not A Woman - Convicted Bobrisky Clears The Air About His Gender

Popular Nigerian socialite and cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has clarified his gender, telling the Federal High Court in Lagos that, he is a man and not a woman.

Bobrisky gender status, and the pronoun he should be described with has been confusing since the rumour of his plastic surgery and body enhancement surgeries.

However, before he was convicted and sentenced on Friday at the Lagos High Court over naira mutilation, the controversial social media personality declared that he's a man.

The presiding judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro, asked shortly before he [Bobrisky] was sentenced, what is your gender? “I am a man,” Idris quickly replied.

Bobrisky was convicted and sentenced to a six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing the Naira.

The judge ruled that the sentence would commence from March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest and he will serve his jail term at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.

Bobrisky was convicted on April 5 after pleading guilty to a four-count charge of naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The four count charges include incidents of tampering with N400,000 at Imax Circle Mall in Jakande, Lekki; N50,000 at Aja Junction in Ikorodu; N20,000 at White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja; and another N20,000 at an event hall in Oniru, Victoria Island, all between 2022 and 2023 

Video ¦ Nigerian Dancer, Korra Obidi Survives Acid Attack While Live On Social Media

Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has allegedly been attacked with a knife and acid during a live stream in the United Kingdom.


The dancer disclosed that the incident occurred on Thursday while she was on Facebook Live video.

Obidi, who had previously addressed instances of experiencing hatred, shared her ordeal with her followers, describing it as a wake-up call to the dangers of online hate escalating into physical violence.

Videos shared by the dancer showed her washing her face with Coca-Cola to neutralise the effects of the acid.

Subsequently, she was transported to the hospital in an ambulance and was later seen receiving treatment from officials who sprayed her back and drenched her face with a liquid substance.

Obidi identified her assailant as a black female standing approximately five feet tall

She appealed for assistance in identifying the attacker, urging anyone with information to come forward.

She wrote, “Currently in an ambulance to the hospital, there was a knife, acid attack on me in the UK in the middle of a live stream.

“There’s been a lot of hate in the past but this physical assault is a wake up call.

“If you have any information as to the attacker, black female. 5 foot. please forward to Korramanagement@gmail.com."

A video recording captures the scary moment Korra Obidi got viciously attacked by a strange woman while doing her usual live videos.


Watch video via link below 

Korra Obidi Survives Acid Attack While Live On Social 

Steps To Obtaining Multipurpose National ID Card In Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) recently announced the launch of a multipurpose National ID card that can serve the purpose of identity verification, payments, and even government services.

Additional information released by the NIMC reveals that the card will be enabled for all government intervention and services across multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA). Among other capabilities and functionalities, it will also be enabled for the eNaira in compliance with the EMV operational and security standards.

Although NIMC has not categorically stated the date the card will be available to Nigerians, it has released the process of applying for it.

How to obtain the card

According to NIMC, Nigerians intending to apply for the card will go through the following process:

First, the person goes to the nearest bank or bank-approved center and makes a request for the payment card layered on identity.

The person provides his or her NIN for identity verification and proof of a minimum age of 18 years.

The bank sends the NIN to NIMC and receives relevant authorized identity data in the specified format.

The bank uses the verified identity data to securely prepare the standard EMV data for the card before getting it personalized and printed on by a partner bureau.

The bank then issues the finished card to the person who made the request it, now the cardholder.

Card expiry date

NIMC noted that while the payment feature “ATM card” part of the solution comes with the standard expiry date printed in front, the identity part on the back of the card will only have an issue date signified and no expiry date.

According to the Commission, when the payment feature of the card expires, the cardholder has 3 options with regard to the continued use of the card:

“Go to the bank and request a new payment card layered on identity, discarding the previous one.

“Continue to use the card only as a valid means of identification but not for payment – a new separate, standalone payment card is requested from the bank.

“Continue to use the card only as a valid means of identification without requesting a new payment card (especially for the unbanked persons).”

NIMC warned that the card will still function as an ATM card so it is advisable for users not to give out photocopies or scanned images of it, bearing their sensitive payment details, to unauthorized parties.

The Commission noted that while the user’s NIN is not visible on the card, it can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the card. 

Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, The Osolo Of Isolo Dies After Eid-al-Fitr Prayers

The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.

CityNews understood that the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday.

The Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, confirmed his death in a statement seen by our correspondent.

He stated that the deceased monarch would be buried by 4pm according to Islamic rites.

The monarch spent 20 years on the throne.

Blogger Hits Back At AY Comedian Amidst Marital Crisis Saga

 

Ayo Makun, popular Nigerian stand up comedian, who is also Known as AY and a gossip blogger, SDK faced off on social media last night. 

SDK shares the message she purportedly received from the famous comedian, AY Makun amid his marital crisis saga.

SDK who has been at the fore in posting several claims regarding the comedian’s failed marriage was confronted by AY who expressed resentment over her publications and described her as a very wicked person.

He slammed SDK for posting stories he probably didn’t want in public.

Hitting back at AY, SDK blasted the comedian as she tried to defend herself, stating that she never mentioned anybody’s name in her previous post.

Sharing a screenshot of the message AY reportedly sent to her, she wrote:

“COMEDIAN AY SENDS STINKER TO STELLA DIMOKO KORKUS AMIDST MARRIAGE CRISIS

”Stella, I have been ignoring your message on purpose since Saturday. PLEASE, at what point in this life are you going to stay away from me and my family? You already did your worst yesterday. Doing all these eye service still will not land you in my good book. Go back to your sponsors.

You are obviously a very wicked person. You may have your monitoring and evil spirits everywhere, but whoever gave you this story should understand that that I have the capacity and reach to do it myself if i wanted to. STOP BEING FORWARD make thunder no go fire you”

AY na you thunder go faya because i no call name for my Nollywood script… last time it was fumigation, wetin e be this time?part three is loading sef…..

Please let me balance my story well…

God bless

Ps. I have unfollowed u.”

See the post below:

Paris 2024 Olympics ¦ Super Falcons Edge South Africa To Break 16-Years Jinx (Video)

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games after defeating South Africa 1-0 over two legs of the final round of the qualifying series.

The Nigerian Women's national team defeated the Banyana Banyana of South Africa 1-0 at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja last Friday but held their hosts for the second leg to a goalless draw at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa On Tuesday evening.

Chiamaka Nnadozie made two great saves in the second half to deny the Banyana Banyana who came out smoky in the second period. 

The Super Falcons will join the winner between Morocco and Zambia as African representatives in the Women’s Football Competition at the Games which starts in June this year.

The Super Falcons had the control of the game from the start cutting supply of balls to the Banyana Banyana key strikers like Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe.

Coach Randy Waldrum kept faith with the squad that started against the South African ladies in Abuja whilst Desiree Ellis made two changes to the stating line up.

The Super Falcons last qualify for the Olympics Games in 2008.

Watch game highlights here - Video 

South Africa vs Nigeria

No Excuse, I Will Make Up For

African Queen crooner, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has promised to make it up to his first son, Innocent Idibia Junior, for the lost years.


The legendary Nigerian singer stated this whilst celebrating Innocent Junior's twelfth birthday.

Innocent Jnr. is the son of Pero Adeniyi, one of 2Baba's Baby Mama.


Acknowledging his fatherly role and celebrating his son, 2Baba wrote on his Instagram account on Tuesday, "I can’t turn back the hands of time but know will make up for all the days that I’ve missed. No excuse."

2Baba stated that words alone can't express his feelings seeing how grown his first son has become.

In his words: "Mere words can’t express how and what I feel. Now now like play like play."

The singer offers prayers for his son and also acknowledges his first Baby Mama.


He said, "Innocent idibia jnr. Jah guide and protect you always. Massive birthday blessings my son."


“So many good things I wish for u. U shall excel in all you choose to do, #WARRIOR #GRATEFUL,Bless up @perosaiyemi, 2Baba concluded.

Pero and 2Baba have three children together, a daughter named Ehibenzy Rose ldibia and two sons named Innocent and Justin ldibia. The singer’s wife Annie Idibia gave birth to their first daughter together Isabella ldibia in 2008, two years after Pero gave birth to her first daughter Ehibenzy.

A few years later, on Valentine’s day of 2012, 2Baba also known as 2Face ldibia proposed to Annie at the now-defunct Club 10 owned by retired footballer, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.


On January 3, 2014, Annie Idibia gave birth to her second daughter with 2face named Olivia ldibia.

Mabel Makun Reacts To AY's Truth About Their Troubled Relationship

Following Ayo Makun's reaction to the speculations surrounding his twenty-year-old marriage, Mabel Makun, the wife of the popular comedian AY Makun, has taken to social media to share a cryptic post stating that she won't be dragged into drama, rather, she would distance herself.

AY Makun publicly addressed their alleged marital crisis on Sunday, saying neither himself nor his wife is free of blames.

The couple became the subject of intense speculation regarding their relationship status in early 2024 with rumours gaining momentum when Mabel Makun expressed concerns over threats to her life and subsequently unfollowed her husband on Instagram.

Speaking about twenty-four-hours after her husband’s online clarification about their troubled marriage, Mabel conveyed a clear message about her stance on the issue of respect in relationships.

She wrote, “Distance is my new response to disrespect. I don’t react. I don’t argue, I don’t dive into the drama. I simply remove myself.”

My Painful Truth Will Beat All The Lies - AY Comedian Speaks On His Troubled Marriage

Ace Nigerian stand up comedian and Actor, Ayo Makun, known popularly as AY, has finally spoken on the speculations surrounding his twenty years marriage with his wife Mabel Makun.

A blogger, Gistlover, had sparked a firestorm with scandalous claims that Mabel had left her marital home, because of alleged infidelity on the part of the 30-Days In Atlanta actor and producer.

Following the allegation of infidelity, AY had received backlashes from his fans forcing him to speak about his troubled marriage.

Mr. Makun admitted that his friendship and marriage of twenty years with Mabel is slipping off his grasp, adding that neither he nor his wife is without fault.

He said, "It is one thing to watch my friendship and marriage of twenty years slip off my hands, but it’s another thing for the parties involved to understand how to appropriate blames in a space that is designed for most women to always play the victims and win."

The actor added," I can tell you for free that no one is completely innocent to cast stones."

AY also issued a stern warning against digging deeper into their private matters to safeguard his teenage daughter, Michelle's mental well-being, and shield her from potential harm, especially because of her presence on social media.

The comedian wrote, "My personality and ability simply confirm that i have reached that stage in my life where I can not be entertaining the public with deep personal family issues."

AY added," Not even when I have a grown-up daughter with access to social media, I must protect her mental health because of the things she sees online about her parents that she can't be proud of. They just might be too much for her to handle."

Ayo Makun stated that keeping quiet doesn't implies he's weak or incapable of dealing with issues but he's logical enough to understand the difference between opinions, values, beliefs, and facts.

He acknowledged that he's found himself doing some things that he is not proud of.

The Delta-born comedian concluded by stating that his painful truth will prevail over all the lies.

In his words, "My painful truth will eventually beat away all the lies, but I am loving the way that lies about me in all these blogs are traveling faster than the truth."

FCCPC Applauds NERC for Fines, Demands Action

Release: FCCPC Applauds NERC for Fines, Demands Action to Protect Consumers in New Electricity Regime

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) commends the recent enforcement action taken by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) against the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for violating the Supplementary Order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2024 for AEDC. This action includes a mandate for AEDC to reimburse all customers in Bands B, C, D, and E who were billed above the allowed tariff bands and to pay a fine of ₦200 million. It represents a crucial step towards upholding consumer rights and ensuring fairness within Nigeria's electricity industry.

The FCCPC urges more robust and vigilant enforcement such as this, as well as greater transparency in billing and power supply, as a balance to the recently increased tariff for Band A customers. 

NERC's decision to penalise AEDC reinforces FCCPC's strong advocacy for protecting consumers from unfair market practices, as mandated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Notably, this action was taken within 48 hours of the introduction of a new tariff regime for Band A customers.

While NERC approved the tariff realignment and Service Delivery Commitments for Band A electricity customers to ensure the sustainability and viability of Distribution Companies (DisCos) and the entire electricity sector, we acknowledge the legitimate concerns raised by consumers. Many consumers have expressed fear that the likelihood of arbitrary estimated billing for unmetered Band A customers could lead to consumer abuse and dissatisfaction.

DisCos' repeated failure to meet the minimum power supply hours for respective tariff bands and their failure over time to compensate consumers for service downtime have made consumer grievances worse.

To address these concerns and promote consumer welfare under the current service reflective tariff regime, FCCPC encourages NERC to mandate DisCos to meter all unmetered Band A customers within 60 days, thus ensuring accurate billing and protecting consumers from arbitrary estimations. In addition, we urge NERC to vigorously enforce the cap on estimated bills and ensure compliance with the required daily supply for respective tariff bands (A to E), thereby promoting fairness in billing practices.

The FCCPC is pleased with NERC's recent Order to DisCos to automatically downgrade any Band A feeder that does not enjoy the minimum requirement of 20 hours per day power supply for seven consecutive days. While the Commission will closely monitor the implementation of this directive by all parties, in line with extant laws and an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NERC, we urge NERC to diligently enforce the proposed measures and collaborate with stakeholders to address consumer concerns, in order to foster a sustainable and consumer-friendly electricity market.

It is the Commission’s view that unless a consumer on Band B, C, D, or E is metered, the DisCo should not be allowed to migrate such a consumer to a higher tariff band to avoid any form of exploitation. This will also serve as an incentive for DisCos to meter consumers.

The Commission is confident that NERC will persist in imposing appropriate penalties on DisCos for violations, which will promote compliance and accountability in the electricity industry.

FCCPC reaffirms its commitment to protecting consumer interests and ensuring equitable practices within Nigeria's electricity sector.

Dr. Adamu Abdullahi

Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer

@NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR

NERC Orders Electricity Distribution Companies To Provide Clarity On Newly Approved Tariff For Band A Customers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive to all Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria to compensate customers wrongly billed and make clarification on customers that are affected by the newly approved multi-year Tariff order. 

The commission said in a statement released on Saturday as contained below:

PRESS RELEASE - 6 APRIL 2024

DIRECTIVE TO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APRIL 2024 SUPPLEMENTARY MULTI-YEAR TARIFF ORDER

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("Commission") has directed all Electricity Distribution Companies ("DisCos") to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers.

The DisCos are hereby directed to implement the following updates:

1. All DisCos shall ensure that ONLY the newly approved Band A feeders listed in their April 2024 supplementary orders are maintained as band A for the purpose of vending to prepaid customers and billing for post paid customers on their networks.

2. All DisCos are required to immediately post on their websites the schedule of approved Band A feeders that have been affected by the rate review.

3. All DisCos shall set up a portal by 10th April 2024 on their website that allows all customers to check their current Bands by entering their meter or account numbers. 

4. All customers wrongly billed at the new rate should be refunded through energy tokens no later than Thursday 11th April 2024, and file evidence of compliance with the Commission by 12th April 2024.

5. The Commission shall monitor compliance with the requirements listed above and shall continue to provide support to all stakeholders as required.

Signed 

Management

NIMC Set To Issue Default National ID With Enhanced Features

The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission, will unveil an enhanced National Identity card layered with payment capabilities and social service features.

This new card, developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System, will be powered by AfriGO, a national domestic card scheme.

The Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, announced this in a statement on Friday.

The national ID card, fortified with verifiable National Identity features, is supported by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, which mandates the enrollment and issuance of a general multipurpose card to Nigerians and legal residents.

The commission said the initiative aims to meet the demand for physical identification, enabling cardholders to verify their identity and access both government and private social services.

The national ID card will promote financial inclusion, empower citizens, and foster increased participation in nation-building endeavours.

According to NIMC, only registered citizens and legal residents with the National Identification Number will be eligible to request the card

The statement read, “The card, which will be produced according to ICAO standards, is positioned as the country’s default national identity card.

“In addition to this functionality, cardholders will also be able to use the cards as debit or prepaid cards by linking the same to bank accounts of their choice.

“The card shall enable eligible persons, especially those financially excluded from social and financial services, to have access to multiple government intervention programmes.

“In line with data protection regulation and public interest, NIMC remains committed to protecting cardholders’ personal data and will ensure compliance with international standards on data security protocols as security features that protect the confidentiality and safety of users’ information.”

Other features of the card include a machine-readable zone in conformation with ICAO for e-passport information, identity card Issue date and document number in line with ICAO standards, travel, health insurance information, microloans, agriculture, food stamps, transport, and energy subsidies, etc.

Ahead of the double-header Paris 2024 Olympics final round qualifier, Super Falcons Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, has heaped praises on the Banyana Banyana of South Africa, stating that, they deserve some level of respect.

The American, added that, his team, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are however, one of the best teams in the world.

Randy Waldrum speaks in Abuja days before they will face South Africa in the first leg of the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier.

Responding to questions on his thoughts about the South African team who have arrived and began training in Abuja ahead of the Super Falcons, Waldrum said, "My thoughts on South Africa is that they are a very good side, and they are the African champions, we have to respect them.

" I love the individual talents they have upfront, in particular, they are very dangerous, and I think the coach did a really good job organizing them."

Waldrum however reiterated how good his team has been since the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia.

He noted that, the Super Falcons of Nigeria should be ranked among world best teams.

In his words, *As I've said before, and I would say it again, I really like our team and our squad, and I have all the confidence in them that we will perform very well."

He went ahead to add that " I think this team is world best and have the ability to be one of the world's best teams.

Kate Henshaw Rains Curses On Troll Who Accused Her Of Taking Bribe To Delete Posts Against Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu

Nigerian film actress cum fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw has reacted to reports that she received a bribe from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to delete all her social media posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu.

An X user @Caulcrick has weeks ago alleged that the APC bought the actress’s loyalty and consequently, she deleted all her vitreous posts against Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Babajide Sanwo-olu.

Reacting on Sunday morning, March 31, Kate Henshaw who recently lost her mother to the cold hands of death shared a screenshot of the report as she cursed both the X user and the blogger.

The fitness enthusiast explained that she had been silent on the accusations for personal reasons. Kate Henshaw then dared the accuser to come up with evidence and post it on social media.

Kate Henshaw wrote:

“My silence for the past few weeks was for a personal reason.

“I’ve never been known to not speak my mind. Both the handles and the blogger, you will not end well!!

“You will meet such an unlucky fate in this life that you will wonder why you existed. You have the visibility you so hungrily crave right here on my page.

“Do with this what you will. Then post the evidence you so shamefully do not have, I dare you. Simple.”

"The proof of victory over every destroyer and naysayer  is His resurrection!
So it remains till eternity!!
Jesus is ALIVE!! Kimono," she added.

Men In Nollywood See Women Not As Capable Professionals, But Pleasure Objects - Halima Abubakar

Popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has opined that men in the Nigerian movie industry often look down on their female colleagues.

She said, "Men's notions about women in the Nigerian movie industry aren't positive, often, they see women as sex objects, rather than capable actresses who can hold their own when it matters the most, and they looked down on women, most especially the young ones that are trying to make it."

The thespian added that there are cabals in the entertainment industry working against the growth of young and aspiring female actors, thus destroying the movie industry.

Halima said, "If a female actor decides to produce a movie, the cabals will begin to mock her and you will hear things like, ‘She thinks she has grown’.

The 36-year-old award winning actress who said she is motivated by females currently making waves in the entertainment industry added that a friend could even be the one to throw you under the bus, spilling secrets one don't want people to know.

The 2011 Afro Hollywood Best Actress also revealed that she regretted meeting certain people in the earlier stages of her life.

Stating that Everybody she met when she was a younger lady are useless,

Paris 2024 Olympics ¦ Nigeria vs South Africa ¦ Super Falcons In Titanic Battle With Banyana (Video)

 

After three round rubbing matches, the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Banyana Banyana of South Africa will square off for a Paris 2024 Olympic ticket.

The long-standing multidimensional rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria will be reignited once again as Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons will face off for an Olympics berth next month. .

The fourth and final round of the Paris qualifying series has been scheduled to take place on April 5, and April 9, 2024 with the first leg to be held at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja while a Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa will host the reverse fixture.

The encounter at Nigeria capital’s magnificent facility will kick off at 4pm, with Algerian referee Ghada Mehat as referee.

Mehat’s compatriots Asma Feriel Ouahab and Lamia Atman will be in the roles of assistant referee 1 and fourth official respectively, while Mariem Cheddad from Mauritania will serve as assistant referee 2.

Senegalese Fadouma Dia, a former FIFA referee, will be referee assessor while Ghanaian Chrstine Ziga will serve as commissioner.

For the return leg scheduled for South Africa (venue to be decided) on Tuesday, 9th April, the Confederation of African Football has appointed Tunisian official Dorsaf Ganouati as referee.

She will be assisted by compatriots Houda Afine (assistant referee 1) and Emna Ajbouni (fourth official) with Egyptian Yara Atef Abdelfattah as assistant referee 2.

Agar Mezing from Cameroon will be the referee assessor while Cindy Dludlu from eSwatini will be commissioner.

The winner over two legs in early April will join 15 other senior women teams from across the globe for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament starting in Paris on 16th July.

Nigeria vs South Africa have in the recent times become exciting match ups owing to Banyana Banyana upgraded form, and recent results against their West African opponents, the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

Watch the preview via link below:

Video Nigeria vs South Africa Preview 

https://youtu.be/_0xvdxhMBWo

Head-To-Head

Both Nigeria and South Africa have met nine times since 2010. The Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana have won three contests each and have drawn three.

In July 2022, during the Women’s African Cup of Nations held in Morocco, South Africa edge Nigeria 2-1 in the preliminary stage.

Banyana Banyana also defeated the Super Falcons to clinch the inaugural Aisha Buhari cup in September 2021.

Invited Players For Both Teams

This encounter is crucial and the team managers for both the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana understand the importance of these final round of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying series, hence, would put ahead their best legs in the all important match.

Barring injury and other unforeseen circumstances, the Banyana Banyana of South Africa are expected to file out in 4-4-2 tactical formation against the Super Falcons of Nigeria come Friday 5th of April 2024 at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja.

Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe will spare head the Banyana Banyana attack

In the midfield Hildah Magaia, Linda Motlhalo, hopefully Refiloe Jane would have fully recovers, Gabriel Salgado, Nthabiseng Majiya, and Noxolo Cesane.

The quadret of Karabo Dhlamini, Motalj, Bongeka Gamede, Lebohang Ramalepand and believing that Bambanani Mbane would have also fully recovered from injury. Kaylin Swart should be in goal for the Banyana Banyana.

The hosts of the first leg, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are expected to line up against the opponents in 4-3-3 tactical formation.

The following players have been invited by coach Randy Waldrum for the double header qualifiers:

Goalkeepers - Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi, Linda Jiwuaku

Defenders - Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Chidinma Okeke

Midfielders - Abiodun Deborah, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Jennifer Echegini, Rasheedat Ajibade, Tony Payne

Forwards - Omorinsola Babajide, Esther Okoronkwo, Ifeoma Onumonu, Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Gift Monday, and Chiwendu Ihezuo.

Audio ¦ I Demanded For DNA To Please Nigerians - MohBad’s Father, Joseph Aloba

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known also as MohBad has backtracked on his initial insistence that Omowunmi, his daughter-in-law should run a DNA test on Liam, his grandson.

The cleric and father of the late Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, had insisted that a DNA test must be carried out to ascertain the paternity of his grandson, Liam.

In the new audio recording that surfaced online, Mr. Joseph could be heard responding to questions from a lady about the controversies trailing the paternity of Liam after the death of MohBad.

According to Aloba, he's been insisting on a DNA test because he wants to please Nigerians who have been following the issue from onset.

In the recording, the lady interviewing Aloba stated that late MohBad is the only person who could request for a DNA test through a court of law, and not the father of the late singer.

 

Listen to the audio via the link below:

MohBad's Father  Backtrack On DNA Test