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Do you remember the historic football match between Nigeria and Brazil in Atlanta 96?.General Sani Abacha was the Head of State .Jim Nwobodo was the minister of sports while Jo Bonfrere was the head coach of the Dream Team.Nwankwo Kanu fully on ground as the captain of the Dream Team. Brazil was the king of football,and they knew it,so Nigeria losing to them that night  wouldn't be a big deal. Gosh!! Brazil dealt with us that night.Till about 77 minutes (about 12 minutes to the end of the match) Brazil was obviously dominating,the scoreline was Brazil 3 Nigeria 1 Despite the Brazil squad including star names like Carlos,Rivaldo,Bebeto and Ronaldo,Nigerians watching the game still thought Nigeria did not deserve such humiliation from the Brazilian boys.We had been beaten mercilessly.Nigerians became angry towards the end of the match;many  had turned off their television sets,some were shedding tears while few hoped an...

HOW TO SAVE SOMEONE FROM STROKE. THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A NEEDLE IN YOUR POCKET According to Chinese medicine and professors, you should always keep a needle in your house and purse. Needle may be used for many purposes but did you know that it might save a life?  A simple thing as a needle may save a life in case of stroke. Are you surprised? Keep reading in order to find out how you can use a needle in a case of stroke. Emergency first aid is very important for the person having a stroke. When someone gets stroke the capillaries of the brain tear and fast reaction is crucial to save the patient’s life and prevent greater damage in the future. In a case of stroke, many people around the patient will start to panic and yell but this is the worst thing that can be done.  First, stay calm and be aware that this person’s life depends on you. Don’t move the patient because the capillaries in the brain will burst and cause bleeding in the brain.  Then t...

50 Wishes for birthday  I hope your special day will bring you lots of happiness, love, and fun. You deserve them a lot. Enjoy! All things are sweet and bright. May you have a lovely birthday Night. Don’t ever change! Stay as amazing as you are, my friend Let’s light the candles and celebrate this special day of your life. Happy birthday. Here’s to the sweetest and loveliest person I know. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to my best friend, the one I care about the most! Wherever your feet may take, whatever endeavor you lay hands on. It will always be successful. Happy birthday. May this special day bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories! You are very special and that’s why you need to float with lots of smiles on your lovely face. Happy birthday. It’s as simple as ABC; today makes more sense because of you, Happy birthday. Let your all the dreams to be on fire and light your birthday candles with that. Have a gorgeous birthday. May you continue ...

*10 Coronavirus Danger Zones You Should Be Careful Of Visiting In Lagos*  | jonobuzz  *Computer Village in Ikeja is prone to Coronavirus transmission* With the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, Lagos has taken the lead as the epicentre of the virus in the country. Of the 4,787 confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria, Lagos ramps up 1,990 cases, having discharged 502 survivors of the pandemic and recorded 34 deaths. Of the 20 Local Governments in the State, there are 10 councils that are more affected. Anyone going to transact businesses or going to these areas must be extra careful to avoid contracting the virus. Below are the areas mostly affected as at May 7, 2020. 1. Lagos Mainland As at May 7, 2020, Lagos Mainland is the epicentre of Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos with 541 cases. This area include Yaba, Oyingbo, Iddo and others. Lagos Mainland is now a danger zone and those going there must take precautionary measures. 2. Eti-Osa...

Press Statement -PDP FG’s School Feeding Programme, A Big Scam -PDP …Exposes Plot to Fritter N13.5 billion …Says Using Children to Steal Is Sacrilegious The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the school feeding claims by the Federal Government, even when schools are shut due to Covid-19 pandemic, is a huge scam and a scheme by corrupt All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and some officials in the Buhari Presidency to siphon a targeted N13.5 billion public funds to finance their wasteful lifestyle. The party describes the use of innocent school children as cover to steal and funnel not less than N679 million daily to private purses as sacrilegious, wicked and completely unpardonable. While it is clear that the APC-led administration’s school feeding programme had always been a scam, the claims to feed school children even when schools are closed is a collosal racketeering taken too far. This goes to further expose that stealing and cor...

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria Dear Mr. President,  RE: ADDRESSING THE CONTINUED INJUSTICE AGAINST THE NIGER DELTA PEOPLE VIZ. THE LOPSIDED APPOINTMENTS IN THE NNPC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES/DEPARTMENTS Firstly, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Mallam Abba Kyari, your late Chief of Staff. We supplicate the Almighty for the repose of his soul, and the souls of all our country men and women who have died as result of the corona virus pandemic. We commiserate with the families and loved ones of the deceased, while we wish all who are currently undergoing treatment speedy recovery. It is our hope that government and all citizens would take even greater responsibility to stem the spread of the virus in the country, and soonest, make Nigeria COVID-19 free, by the grace of Almighty God. Your Excellency, it is for the COVID-19 situation, and particularly, the unfort...

Tinubu n Gambari sowere n Tinubu  Gambari: Tinubu Will Face Ultimate Disgrace — Sowore Founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has slammed Bola Tinubu after the former Lagos State Governor reacted to the appointment of Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Sowore, a human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener is accusing the 68-year-old national leader of the All Progressive Congress party of turning a blind eye during the “pro-democracy days.” The activist, in a Wednesday tweet, said Tinubu, “and the rest of his sojourners” who “were in bed with the enemies of the Nigerian people … will all face ultimate disgrace.” Omoyele Sowore @YeleSowore This is how you know that @AsiwajuTinubu, the rest of his sojourners during the pro-democracy days were in bed with the enemies of the Nigerian people, they were Janus-faced marauders who “run with the hare and hunt with the hounds” . They will all face ultimate disgrace ...