We paid for inexperience – Keshi

Stephen Keshi believes his side paid for their inexperience after they lost to Uruguay  at the Confederations Cup.

The Super Eagles  went down 2-1  to  La Celeste (The Sky Blue One) in Salvador,  Brazil on Thursday, but Keshi insisted that the result would have been different if his players  were “a little more professional”.

“I wouldn’t say Uruguay surprised me,” the former Nigeria captain was quoted by FIFA.com as saying after the encounter.

 “We watched their last two games and they played just the way we expected.

“What you have to remember, though, is that they’ve spent six years together, whereas we’ve only been working for a year and half. It all came down to a question of concentration. We switched off for the second goal and it cost us the game.”

We’re not afraid of Spain – Eagles

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, stand-in captain Vincent Enyeama  and defender Elderson Echiejile  insist the Super Eagles have not given up hope of reaching the Confederations Cup semifinals.

Diego Forlan’s  strike brought to an end  Keshi’s long 18-match unbeaten run in competitive games after the former  Manchester United forward got the winner as Uruguay beat Nigeria 2-1 in their Confederations Cup Group B game in Salvador, Brazil on Thursday.

Uruguay and Nigeria are tied on three points in the group  but the South American champions  are   expected to beat underdogs Tahiti  on Sunday while the Eagles need to defeat  group leaders  Spain the same day to progress in the tournament.

If Nigeria fail to end Spain’s 24-match unbeaten run in international competitions, they will be  sent packing  from Brazil on Monday. La Roja, who  routed Tahiti 10-0 earlier on Thursday, only need a point to reach the last four.

But Keshi said  Spain are beatable despite the European and  world champions’ brilliant array of stars.

“As for Spain, we can’t wait to play them. Anything can happen. That’s what makes this such a great game,” Keshi told reporters in Salvador.

“Everything is achievable,” he said. “It depends how bad you want it.”

Sporting Braga’s Echiejile said the team will go  all out for victory against Spain.

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Enough is enough, I will sack whoever I found indulging in expensive partying - Jonathan Warns Ministers

**I don't understand why ministers and public officers would be throwing lavish parties at home and abroad in a country where people cannot afford 3 square meals.
**I will sack whoever I found indulging in expensive partying. Enough is enough.

President Goodluck Jonathan is not yet done with heavy spending socialites in his cabinet or the public service.

As a follow up to his recent removal of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mr.AbdulAzeez Musa, for allegedly throwing a lavish wedding party for his daughter in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, President Jonathan has threatened to sack any minister or government official who holds an expensive or lavish party at home or abroad.

He said such ostentatious ministers must abide by the Code of Conduct for public officers or quit immediately.

He directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Bukar Goni Aji, to write to all permanent secretaries, directors and civil servants to stop such habit while security agencies, especially anti-graft commissions, were asked to keep a watch on ministers and public officers.

Heart of Gold- Chika Ike gives back to society(Photos)

 Chika Ike knows it takes more than just being fashionable and beautiful to be a certified star. She decided to give back to the society through her Chika Ike Foundation. The theme was "Educate a Child". From the pics, she did affect a whole community.

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Spot The Difference | The New Mrs Kumuyi’s Wedding Outfit Vs A Deeper Life Member’s

Nigeriafilms - Trust Nigerians to dissect anything, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Ministry’s son had his wedding last week, since then a lot of people have wondered on the whole ‘get-up’ of the bride which was yards away from what a typical Deeper life bride in Nigeria would wear and I’ve seen a couple. According to one of the ‘commenters’ on this funny but self explanatory picture which was posted on someone’s Facebook page;

“People have refused to live their own life but rather attach it to an apron of hypocritical philosophy and man made doctrine.I exonerate the dynamic Senior Kumuyi,I think it is the people that have refused to change,I respect Kumuyi and his teachings but the people he is teaching are not learning,it is a pity,religion should embrace freedom,that is what the bible said. It only warned that you should not use your liberty for evil,or take the grace for granted.”

Well that about says it all!

Why Yoruba Movies Have Poor Subtitles - Habibat Jinad

Habibatu JinadYoruba movie producer and actress, Habibat Jinad, tells Top Celebrities about her career and the challenges facing filmmakers in Nigeria.

How did you start acting?

I started acting in 2007. I later joined Afis Owo’s drama group and graduated from there in 2010. I produced my first movie, Omo K’omo the same year. I produced my second movie ‘Iku L’okunrin’ in 2011. I have featured in many movies like Irin Ajo Eda Laye, Igboro Ti Daru, Omo Ghetto (part two), Aremu Swagger, Etanu and many others that I can’t remember now.

Gospel Singer, Dekunlee Fuji Becomes Nurse In America

Dekunle Fuji, who was popular in the gospel music industry in Nigeria some years ago, has now become a certified nurse in the United States of America. The singer, after having an unimpressive music career in Nigeria, turned to the nursing profession to earn an added means of livelihood for himself.

As gathered from reports, the artiste flew to America in 2011 for a show, but stayed back to pursue a career in nursing. He was reportedly certified in New Jersey some months ago.

Dekunle Fuji was popular with his hit song, 'Mo Like Jesu Gan'. He has performed at the Xperience gospel concert organised every December in Nigeria.