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ALL WE DO IS INFOtainment.
ALL WE DO IS INFOtainment
ALL WE DO IS INFOtainment
MANCHESTER CITY FACE REAL MADRID, ATLETICO FACE BAYERN MUNICH – CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL DRAWS
By uwoghiren
The Premier League side line up against the tournament's most successful team in their first-ever semi-final, while Diego Simeone faces off against Pep Guardiola
Real Madrid have been paired with Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals, while
Bayern Munich will have to deal with Atletico Madrid if they are to make it to the final.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play again this season, but van Gaal believes the Germany captain could yet make Euro 2016.
By uwoghiren
Life since swapping Bayern Munich for Old Trafford has been up and downs for the World Cup winner, with injury restricting him to just 31 appearances.
The last of those came in the derby win at Manchester City before an international break when he suffered a partial medial collateral ligament tear during training with his country ahead of the friendly with England.
With his current injury set to rule him out for the rest of United's season if not perhaps this summer's European Championship in France.
"I don't think Schweinsteiger shall play this season - I think, next season, he is prepared," Van Gaal told MUTV.
"Maybe he is prepared for the European Championship, I cannot predict.
"It is possible, but then that is also in our favour because then he is fit for the new competition."
GRIEZMANN SENDS CHAMPIONS CRASHING OUT
By Uwoghiren
The France international netted a header and converted a late penalty to reverse last week's 2-1 defeat and send his side through to the semi-finals of the Champions League
Barca's season unravelled further in controversial fashion after the holders were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, with Griezmann's double securing passage to the semi-finals with 2-0 win at the Vicente.
The Madrid forward scored hat-trick to fire Real Madrid past Wolfsburg and into the semi-finals.
By uwoghiren
"Ronaldo is the first player in the champions league to score three hat-trick in a single season"
"Ronaldo is the only player to score 15 or more champions league goals in different seasons"
RONALDO HEROICS SNATCH STUNNING VICTORY
By Uwoghiren
A brilliant hat-trick from Ronaldo saved Real Madrid's Champions League campaign, as the Spanish side battled back to down Wolfsburg 3-0 and progress to the semi-finals.
Madrid appeared to have a sizeable task in front of them having lost the first leg in Germany 2-0 but were rescued in stunning fashion as Ronaldo continued his magnificent goalscoring form in the Champions League.
The former United forward netted two goals in the space of 90 seconds to bring Madrid level in the tie, before completing his hat trick and the turnaround with 13 minutes remaining.
Ronaldo halved the aggregate deficit with a composed 15th-minute finish and just one minute and 26 seconds later Madrid were all square as he headed home Toni Kroos' corner.
Wolfsburg did not lie down following that devastating spell and threatened on multiple occasions to turn the tie back in their favour.
But Ronaldo refused to be denied and capped a stunning individual performance in fitting fashion with a sublime free-kick that marked his 16th Champions League goal of the season and kept Madrid's hopes of an 11th European crown very much alive.
FIFA THREATENS SANCTIONS OVER NFF LEADERSHIP ISSUE
By uwoghiren
Fifa has warned that the sacked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board should be reinstated, or it says it will impose sanctions on the country.
The executive board of the Nigeria Football Federation was fired by a Federal High Court ruling in Jos on Friday following the nullification of the election of Amaju Pinnick.
The court ordered challenger Chris Giwa to take over the leadership of the NFF with immediate effect and ordered the sports minister, Solomon Dalung to recognise his election victory at the August 26, 2014 polls.
Fifa, however, has criticised the move, claiming it goes against the organisation's principle of country's football associations being independent bodies and expressing concern over the outside interference.
“We would like to remind you that according to articles 13 and 17 of the Fifa statutes, all members associations have to manage their affairs independently and with no influence from third parties,” Fifa wrote in a letter mailed to the NFF and signed by acting secretary general Markus Kattner.
“In addition and according to article 68 of the Fifa Statutes, recourse to ordinary courts of law is prohibited unless specifically provided for in the Fifa regulations.
“Furthermore, it is the duty of each member association to ensure that these provisions are implemented by its members and possibly take sanctions against those which fail to respect these obligations.
“In view of the above, the decision of the Federal High Court in Jos, if implemented, would likely be considered as interference in the internal affairs of the NFF and the case would be brought to the highest authorities of FIFA for consideration of sanctions, including the suspension of the NFF,” it concluded.
1. Acquire Business Training
The first step to follow in your quest to becoming an industrialist is to acquire business training. Acquiring business training involves obtaining a degree in business management or any relevant course and also an MBA.
The truth is that, it becomes easier for you to succeed as an entrepreneur if you have taken your time to acquire business training before starting your business and also some business refresher courses whilst running your business. Statistics show that the reason why businesses fail is because the owners didn’t undergo any formal business training prior to starting the business. As an industrialist, you must have a robust working knowledge of the industry where you operate.
Jimoh Ibrahim read law at Obafemi Awolowo University but did his master on public administration at Harvard.
2. Draw Your Business Plan
The aim of starting a business must reflect in your business plan. If you intend starting a business that will grow so big and dominate your industry, then you must clearly state it in your business plan. Key factors like expansion strategies and growth must be critically looked into. If your goal is to become an industrialist, you are not expected to have same business plan with someone who wants to run a mom and pop business. As a matter of fact, you should engage the services of business consultants to help you write a professional business plan.
3. Be Willing to Delay Gratification
One of the characteristics of an industrialist is the ability to delay gratification. If truly you want to become an industrialist, then you should not be carried away whenever you make a big break with your small business – your focus should be on your overall goal. The rule is never to spend all your profits if you have not achieved the goal you set for yourself; you must continue to reinvest your profits back to your business until it grows so big to dominate your industry in your own sphere of influence.
4. Source for Reliable Business Partners
No doubt it will be very difficult and challenging becoming an industrialist without the help of reliable business partners. The truth is that you would need reliable, tested and trusted business partners to work with if your aim is to grow as an entrepreneur to becoming a business magnet – No one becomes a successful business man or woman without the help of others. So, ensure that you source for reliable business partners that will be willing to support your business goal and vision.
5. Be Careful of Who You Hire
The success of any organization is to a larger extent dependent on the quality of employees under its payroll. So, if your vision is to become an industrialist, then you should be very much interested on who works for you. Although some CEO in a bigger organization doesn’t really play a part in the recruitment process for their organization for want of time, but if your aim is to become an industrialist, then you must create time to be part of the recruitment process of your organization.
6. Set a Goal and Always Revisit the Goal
Before dreaming of becoming an industrialist, you must have seen or heard of great industrialist in our world; industrialists like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, Richard Branson and Aliko Dangote, et al. All these people didn’t just become great industrialists overnight; they set goals and work towards achieving the goals.
So also, if your dream is to become an industrialist, then you must set goals in that line. It is one thing to set goal, it is entirely another thing to work towards achieving the goal. Don’t just stop at setting goal, you must revisit your goal from time to time to evaluate your performance and get refocused.
7. Stay Motivated
There are numerous challenges within the business world; some will be within your control and some other totally out of your control. The truth is that you can’t control the global economy, but you can position your business not to be greatly affected by economic recession. As a result, in order to become an industrialist, you must be willing to stay motivated because at different stages of your business growth, you will be confronted with challenges.
Over and above, these are the business success secrets of the richest industrialist billionaires in the world. Becoming an industrialist is all about producing quality goods and services that will be generally accepted by a larger chunk of the existing market. If you want to replicate their success in any industry / niche, all you have to do is simply put these success formulas to work and I will see you at the top.
Source: mytopbusinessideas dot com
RUMOURS: LOUIS VAN GAAL SPARKS DRESSING ROOM ROW WITH CRITICISMS
By uwoghiren
Several first-teamers are reported to have taken exception with the manager singling out Rashford at half time against Spurs, as the game ended in disaster for the visitors
Tensions boiled over for Red devils as Louis van Gaal caused a White Hart Lane dressing room bust-up, according to The Sun .
The newspaper alleges that several senior players were unhappy with the half-time criticism the manager aimed at Marcus during the game against spurs on Sunday.
Rashford was subsequently taken off and replaced by Young, who failed to impress as an improvised forward as United collapsed to a 3-0 defeat.
CONTE WILL TAKE NO S***, WARNED HENRY
by uwoghiren
The Frenchman knows Conte after playing under the coach in Juventus, and revealed that he will not be changing his confrontational style at Standford bridge
"I played with him during my brief spell at Juve and soon realised he was a very direct and in-your-face character who would take no prisoners," he recalled.
"But he didn’t have a go just for the sake of hammering people. He was only interested in helping the side improve.
"In life, you have to face up to your problems and mistakes if you are going to move forward. And Chelsea have a lot of problems to confront."
SECOND-HALF GOALS KEEP SPURS TITLE HOPES ALIVE
By uwoghiren
spurs maintained their push for the Premier League title race as three second-half goals secured victory over Manchester United.
With Leicester having won earlier in the day, Spurs needed a victory to keep pace with the league leaders, but were frustrated in the first half following a delay to kick-off after the old trafford outfit were late to White Hart Lane.
But goals from Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela secured a win that keeps them seven points behind Leicester with five matches to play.
Turkey side eyes Ribery move
By uwoghiren
Fernerbahce are weighing up a move for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery with the France international set to leave the Allianz Arena this summer.
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Source: Fichajes.net
VARDY THE DIFFERENCE AS FOXES EDGE CLOSER TO TITLE
By Uwoghiren
Vardy's clinical double earned Leicester City a 2-0 win over Sunderland that takes them a step closer to the Premier League title.
The striker raced onto Danny Drinkwater's long ball before finishing with aplomb midway through the second half of a scrappy affair at the Stadium of Light, which was high in tension but low in quality.
The foxes are now few matches away to win title
It has been our culture to bring to you, weekly, the Biography of Celebrities especially here in Nigeria.
This week, we bring to you one name that must be mentioned wherever and whenever Gospel music is mentioned in Nigeria and beyond.
Nathaniel Bassey was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He is from Ikot Ofon Ikono, Uyo local government area in Akwa-Ibom state, South-South Nigeria. His father, Mr E Joshua Bassey, was a minister in The Apostolic Church Bashua Assembly and from an early age he developed a love for both music and the gospel.
He was inspired when He saw Dr Panam Percy Paul, a prominent Nigerian gospel music icon in concert over twenty years ago and since then, His passion for music has grown and translated into various musical experiences.
In his early years, he developed a rather uncommon interest for jazz music and began listening, imitating and playing to the music of Louis Armstrong, Miles Davies, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz and Kirk Whalum, Phil Driscoll, Hugh Masakela and other Jazz luminaries. His zeal for the Jazz form would later stir him to seek out bands and groups along the Jazz lines. He then joined a top jazz quartet in Lagos, Spectrum 4, where he played alongside his childhood friends.
About that time Nat, as he is fondly called, was approached by one of the most respectable figures in the Nigerian jazz and music circle, Elder Steve Rhodes to lead, arguably, the first Jazz Orchestra in the country – THE STEVE RHODES ORCHESTRA. He served as band leader and lead trumpet player for a period of two years and later moved on with his music career. His peculiar and particularly soulful trumpet playing style caught the ears of top Artistes and composers within and outside the country. Teemac, Ayo Bankole Jr, Cobhams Asuquo, Wole Oni, Yinka Davies, Adlan Cruise, Funsho Ogundipe, Peter King, Sotiris Papadopoulus, Paul Petersen, The French Cultural centre, American International School, are but a few individuals and organizations that have sought his musical ingenuity.
As time passed, Nathaniel began sensing a deep yearning within. There was more to his music than he thought. He later took time off his numerous mainstream commitments to seek the Lord under the Mentorship and guidance of Late Pastor Eskor Mfon, the former Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, City Of David Parish. This decision attracted fierce criticisms from friends, Artistes and colleagues who thought it unthinkable abandoning what was becoming a thriving mainstream music career to serve exclusively at a local church.
As he developed an intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit, He then realized that music was more than an item to fill a space in time but was a fundamental tool in the praise and worship of the Lord. Soon after, a music ministry was born and for Nathaniel, the main thrust was WORSHIP – Music of heaven – one that ministered exclusively to the Lord and an avenue through which HE related with His people. His trumpet playing coupled with a calm singing style has since ushered many in concerts, crusades and churches into the presence of the LORD. I can testify to that. I, Soter Happy Aghayere experience angelic visitation when I listen to his songs (Casting Crowns in particular).
Nathaniel, a graduate of Politics and International Relations at the University of London, also serves as the director of music at the RCCG; The King’s Court. He has attended music courses in and out of the country including the Middlesex University Summer School UK, where he studied popular music and music business. He writes, sings and produces his own music and records with diverse groups of musicians.
Nathaniel’s debut album Elohim was recorded and mixed in Cape Town, South Africa in the year 2008. It has been described as a spiritual and Artistic masterpiece with the hit track “Someone’s knocking at the door” a soft-rock tune currently generating so much interest locally and internationally
Sources say Nathaniel Bassey is hired sometimes just to blow his trumpet round banks and business premises thereby bringing down the glory.
Before I forget, Nathaniel Bassey was here in the City of Benin to train aspiring worship singers.
Most people would agree that the idea of speaking in front of large groups of people can be terrifying, and so we tend to avoid it whenever possible. There are times, however, when we are faced with the task and there's no running away: we must say a few words. The following is a template for success which you can use when it's your turn to speak, in just about any type of gathering, formal or informal.
1. The Greeting
"Good..."
The greeting is the easy part. You begin by simply wishing your audience a good morning, afternoon, evening, or whatever time of day it is. **Good* evening everybody...*
2. State the Event
"As we all know..."
The second part is also very easy: You simply state the obvious and remind everybody what the purpose of the event or celebration is, and what you're all doing there. **As we all know,* we're here to celebrate the marriage of John and Kate, and to show them our support as they begin their journey of love and life together...* Now you've got the ball rolling, and the words are coming out easily. You look like you know what you're doing up there, and people are listening. So now, it's time to....
3. Establish Common Ground
"We've all..."
It's important to include your audience as part of the message you're delivering. Talk about something both yourself and your audience can relate to regarding the event or celebration. **We've all* had the wonderful opportunity to get to know John and Kate and enjoy watching their love develop...*
4. State Why You're Speaking
"I..."
Include a personal account, or tell a brief story to let people know why you specifically are talking. What gives you the right to be speaking..? **I've* personally been very lucky to have John as a close friend of mine, and it's been quite amazing to watch how he's grown as a person, and couldn't be more pleased for him to have found someone like Kate to go about his life with...*
5. Call for Action
"So let's all..."
Finally, close your speech with a call for action. This lets everybody know that you're finished without you having to awkwardly say "That's it!" or "I'm finished, thank you"...that is how every weak speech is concluded and makes the audience uncomfortable. You should say something like **"So let's all* raise a glass to John and Kate, and wish them well. Cheers!" or, So Let's all give a big round of applause to Mark for the outstanding job he's done while working with the company"*
*you can also crack a little joke at least to buy a little time and manage remaining speech. but this depends on the kind of event and the mood of the audience
Obviously, there are many different ways these leading lines can be used, but if you can commit them to memory and be prepared to use them next time you might be asked to speak, you will let go of all fear and anxiety, and people will be SO impressed with your ability to get up and give a confident, fluent speech in front of a group of people, while looking like you didn't even have to prepare! Good luck, and happy public speaking!
If I were a woman. I'll not cook or wash for a man in a relationship. I'll not do that if he compulsorily demands it. He should know how to cook and wash his clothes. If I must do it willingly, I'll not do it to prove to him that I can cook so he'll marry me.
I'll never do anything to seek his validation or do it as an obligation. It's not a favour having a man marry me!!!
If a man loves a woman, he should love her whether she can cook, wash, or do any domestic chores.
A lot of women don't know their worth. Everything they do in a relationship, they do so the man will marry them. Even if he says “lick my ass”, they'll do it because they feel singleness is a curse.
What is the man also doing so you'll validate him?
Can't you use your brain and see you're worshipping men.
If he can't marry you without checking you out, he should go. You don't test high value commodities. You buy them because you know it's valuable.
Some lazy men just sit down and pride their chauvinistic ego waiting to marry a woman who can cook, wash, clean, mop, scrub and even Good on bed. No way!!
Solomon Buchi Bartholomew
Life Coach/Motivational Speaker.
Chelsea plan €40m Vidal bid
Chelsea are readying a €40 million bid for Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal with new manager Antonio Conte desperate to sign the Chile international.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport
LUIS ENRIQUE'S MEN SLIP TO SHOCK DEFEAT
By Uwoghiren
The Catalans fell to a second successive defeat following their Clasico loss to Real Madrid at the Anoeta Stadium, with Mikel Oyarzabal's headed goal proving decisive
Barcelona are just three points clear of Atletico Madrid and four ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga as their miserable form at Anoeta Stadium continued with a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Saturday, a result that blew the title race wide open.
Having been beaten by Madrid in the Clasico last weekend and seen both their arch rivals and fellow title challengers Atletico win earlier in the day, Barca headed to Basque country needing a positive result.
But instead they slipped to a third game without a win as the Catalan club's wait for a first away win over Sociedad since 2007 continued.
Sociedad, who came into the game on the back of a surprise 2-1 win over Sevilla, netted what proved to be the decisive goal in the fifth minute through Mikel Oyarzabal's fine header.
Barca dominated from that point on but, missing the suspended Luis Suarez, could not find a way past the in-form Geronimo Rulli, who pulled off a string of fine saves to frustrate Luis Enrique's.
Messi also saw a late header easily saved by Rulli, who then denied Iniesta once more as Sociedad stood firm to condemn Barca to successive league defeats for the first time since November 2014.
MOURINHO: I DO NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH MANCHESTER UNITED
By uwoghiren
Jose Mourinho insists he does not have a contract with the old Trafford outfit to take over as the club's manager next season.
The former Chelsea boss has been heavily tipped to replace United manager next season with Louis van Gaal coming under fire for a weak style of play after heavy investment in the transfer market.
It has been widely reported that Mourinho has already signed a pre-contract at Old Trafford, but the former Chelsea boss maintains that there is no such deal in place.
"[Van Gaal] is my friend, I worked with him for a few years," the Portuguese coach told Sky Sports.
"I am always linked with jobs and in the summer I will have a job, but in this moment I can promise you I do not have a contract with any club.
"I am not in a position to turn jobs down, I am in a position to analyse. I am in a position to be open to any club or national team."
While Mourinho says he is open to any jobs, he admits he would prefer to stay in the premier league.
"I have to be honest, if possible I would prefer a club but I must analyse to see what is best for my career and to be back with everything I have," the 53-year-old added.
"I would prefer to be in England. I love the country, I love the football here, my family is very stable and happy.
"If possible, yes, it would be my first choice."
SIGURDSSON STRIKE ENDS HIDDINK'S UNBEATEN RUN
By uwoghiren
The blues suffered their first Premier League defeat since the appointment of Guus Hiddink as they lost 1-0 at liberty stadium on Saturday.
Hiddink replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in December and has successfully guided Chelsea into the top half following a disastrous start to their title defence.
However, in the first match since Antonio Conte was confirmed as Mourinho's permanent successor, it was the Welsh club who celebrated reaching the fabled 40-point mark at the Liberty Stadium.
Gylfi Sigurdsson's fourth goal in five league matches gave Swansea a deserved lead midway through the first half, while Alexandre Pato wasted two golden opportunities to restore the party. but Swansea held on to end Hiddink's 15-match unbeaten run and record their first Premier League win over the London club.
