Chelsea break Champions League trophy handle, 3 staff suspended

This is funny. Is it because they haven’t won it before or what? It’s funny and embarrassing as well. If about 400 staff of Chelsea want to hold the trophy and take pictures, tell me why it won’t it break? Read after the cut what Dailymail wrote:

“I definitely drink garri”, Nadia Buari corrects D’banj’s Oliver twist lyrics

D’banj said in his Oliver Twist hit track that he likes Nadia Buari “but she no dey drink garri” [She does not drink garri].

But the beautiful Ghanaian actress in an interview with Emma Emerson of Golden Icons TV, Nadia Buari stated that she definitely drinks garri.

Players of Nigerian Premier League side, Akwa United embark on strike

The players of Nigerian premier league side, Akwa United are currently on strike because of the non-payment of 100% sign on fees (20% from last season, 80% from this season). The strike began last Saturday, a day after the players received their May 2012 salary.

Barclays Premier League 2012/13 fixtures released

Manchester City - 2011/2012 champions

Below are the fixtures for the 2012/13 Barclays Premier League season as released by the English FA. Champions Manchester City will start the campaign against Southampton at Eastlands, Chelsea play away to Wigan, Arsenal plays Sunderland at Emirates while Manchester United travel to Merseyside to face Everton.
Check the full fixtures after the cut.

Father’s Day: President Obama says being a father is the hardest job

Today, Sunday June 17, 2012 is celebrated worldwide as Father’s Day. The President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama is a proud father of two. Here is what he had to say about fatherhood: “My hardest but always my most rewarding job.”

I certainly agree with him. Happy Father’s Day to him and other Fathers across the world from Connoisseur.com.

Nigeria’s oldest radio program, ‘Something to Remember’ returns to airwaves on Sunday

Aniekpeno Mkpanang

I’m not really sure whether it is the oldest, but it is surely one of the oldest existing Radio programs in the history of Nigeria. Though it has been off air because its presenter, Mr. Aniekpeno Mkpanang is now the Director of Protocol to the government of Akwa Ibom State, ‘Something to Remember’ recently clocked 28 and in the spirit of the program’s anniversary, the workaholic presenter who is known in some quarters as “Mr. Perfectionist” will be on hand to do what he knows how to do best.

So, “Something to Remember” will be aired on AKBC Radio, located in the frequency modulated band of 90.5Mhz by 7pm today, Sunday 17 June, 2012.

More photos from Chelsea ace, Mikel Obi’s visit to Nigerian governor, Godswill Akpabio

I promised to bring you more and clearer pictures of the Chelsea’s midfielder visit to Akwa Ibom, a state in Nigeria where he hooked up with the Governor, Godswill Akpabio.

See another pix after the cut. 

Cat & Mouse starring Chelsea Eze, Ime Bishop Umoh, Ada Ameh to be released soon

Cat & Mouse is a movie produced by Morris Sesay and directed by Tom Robson. It features Morris Sesay (Spellbound) , Chelsea Eze (Silent Scandals), Ada Ameh (Phone Swap) and Ime Bishop Umoh (Okon Lagos). It is currently in post production and it should be released later this year.
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David & Ella’s marriage can least be described as a peaceful one as both of them go for each other’s throats at any opportunity they get. Though they fight incessantly, they still harbor feelings for each other. However, these feelings get threatened when Greg, Ella’s ex-boyfriend shows up out of the blues.

2face and wife, Annie Macaulay attend Halima Abubakar’s birthday

2face’s African Queen, Annie Macaulay is very close to her Nollywood colleague, Halima Abubakar and I’m sure she was the one that dragged the legendary music act to Halima’s birthday penultimate Saturday.

Find more pictures after the cut.

Lagbaja’s dad is dead !

Lagbaja

This is no breaking news because it happened since Saturday, 9 June, 2012. Deacon D.A. Olugunde, the father of mask-wearing music ace, Lagbaja is dead. He died in Illorin, Kwara State at the age of 83.

Connoisseur.com prays God to give his iconic son the fortitude to bear the loss. Adieu Pa Olugunde. See the pix of the deceased after the cut. 

Lionel Messi confirms girlfriend’s pregnancy, says he wants a boy

We had reported it here on Connoisseur.com that Lionel Messi’s girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo is pregnant for the diminutive Barcelona football star.

Now, the 24year old Argentine legend has proven our story factual by confirming the pregnancy and however said he wants a boy.

"I think it will be a boy. We did not want to say anything because we never talk about our private life”.

Hope the presumed boy will not be short like him but will play football better than his dad. Lol. Congrats to him.

Boko Haram bomb 3 churches in Kaduna

3 churches have been bombed by men of Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Kaduna State Sunday morning. The bomb attack took place at Christ Catholic Church (Sabo), ECWA (Wusasa, Zaria), and Shalom Church, Trikania.

So far, about 10 people are reported dead in the multiple bomb attacks.

(Story still developing)

Funke Akindele, Kanu, Banky W, and Yaw become Nigeria’s Olympic torch bearers

Funke Akindele

Recently married actress, Funke Akindele will alongside EME boss, Banky W, soccer star Kanu Nwankwo and Yaw of Wazobia FM light Nigeria’s torch at the forthcoming Olympic Games on July 1.

Congrats to them.

Photo: Chelsea star, Mikel Obi visits Nigerian governor, Godswill Akpabio

After winning the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup double, and thereafter being snubbed by Coach Stephen Keshi for the AFCON and World Cup qualifiers, Mikel Obi is enjoying his holidays as he has been visiting some top governors of Nigeria. He was recently hosted alongside kidnapped and released Christian Obodo by Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan.

The picture above shows him presenting his Chelsea shirt to the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio. Connoisseur.com will bring you a clearer picture because the one above was taken from BB. 

See the picture of Mikel with Gov. Uduaghan after the cut.  

Niger Delta Advancement Awards 2012: Photos of Mish, Family Man, Rockyfeller Nsudo, AJE, and others who made the nomination list (Part 1)

Bunox Communications Ltd and Juvenis, the organizers of Niger Delta Advancement Awards have released the list of nominees for the 2012 edition of the award. The 6^th edition of the award has drawn nominations from the 9 states that make up the Niger Delta Region. Connoisseur.com will be bringing you photos of the nominees in parts. We are doing it in alphabetical order and we start with letter ‘A’, with Akwa Ibom taking the centre stage. Nominees from other states will follow in subsequent parts. Find after the cut, the faces of the nominees from Akwa Ibom…

Faouk Lawan surrenders to police + Video of how he asked House of Reps to remove Femi Otedola’s companies from Probe Report

                      

Farouk Lawan, the embattled Chairman of the fuel subsidy probe panel in the House of Representatives, yesterday surrendered himself to police for interrogation over the $620,000 bribe he had confessed to receiving from an oil marketer, Femi Otedola. He was interrogated by the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, and three other Police Commissioners including the head of the IG’s Special Task Force, CP Ali Ahmaduon.

Mr. Lawan arrived at the office of the police Special Task Force at the Louis Edet House Force headquarters about 4pm, in company of Boniface Emenalo, the clerk of his committee and five lawyers. He was detained briefly before he was taken to the interrogation room where detectives quizzed him for several hours.

According to reports, Mr. Lawan was detained at the Police Headquarters till late Thursday evening.

Meanwhile, this revealing video below shows the moment where Mr. Lawan recommended to the House of Representatives that two of Mr. Otedola’s companies – Synopsis Enterprises Limited and Zenon Petroluem and Gas Limited be removed from the list of companies indicted by the committee for receiving forex from the Central Bank of Nigeria but failed to bring in the fuel.

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure weds in Abidjan

Kolo and Chimene

Manchester City’s defender Kolo Toure got married to long-time fiancée and mother of his two children Chimène Akassou on Thursday in the Ivory Coast commercial capital Abidjan, in a ceremony that attracted distinguished personalities from the world of politics and sports.

The wedding took place at a mosque and will continue on Saturday where the couple will sign their marriage documents at a registry.

Dontom features Akon in new hit, releases album tomorrow

Arguably the biggest music act in the Francophone countries, Putuputu crooner, Dontom has featured Konvict Music boss, Akon in a new song entitled “Flexing Dollar”. The smash hit is one of the tracks in his new album titled “The Revolution”.

Meanwhile, the fair-skinned Nigerian music act will officially release the 16-tracker album in an album party at Monty Suites, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, tomorrow, Friday, 15^th June, 2012.

Uyo Renaissance Collection to show at Uyo Model Search

Ubong Ekanem, CEO of Kardynal Kommunikationz

This year marks the 25^th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State creation and to glam a quarter century of coming into being, Kardynal Kommunikationz producers of Uyo Model Search; a Fashion Advocacy to Stop Rape and Violence Against Women, have commissioned 15 high end fashion designers with roots in Uyo, the capital city of the state to create one look each for the model talent search event slated for July 22, 2012.

Before the special celebration erupts in September, the Uyo Renaissance Collection shall set the pace by expressing, the elegance, glamour and breathtaking style that the city of Uyo now embodies. This collection shall symbolize,  a Fashion Journey into the Land of Promise, and shall be showcased on the catwalk by the gorgeous finalist of Uyo Model Search.

Photo: Style Blitz Publisher, Iniobong Monday spotted chilling at the beach

The photo above shows Iniobong Monday, the Publisher of Style Blitz magazine enjoying himself at a beach. Ladies do you like what you see? Mind you, he is still single and possibly searching…huhuhuhu!

Meet an 84-year old who is the world’s oldest primary school student

Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge (1920 - August 14, 2009), a Kenyan, holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest person to start primary school—he enrolled in the first grade on January 12th 2004, aged 84.

Hmmm….Mkpo aba o !

Chris Brown wounded in fight with Drake over Rihanna

L-R: Chris Brown, Drake

Here is what The Sun of UK is reporting:

Chris Brown has been left with a bloody gash on his chin after a reported fight with rapper Drake.

The pair are said to have clashed in a New York nightclub and the R&B star was treated in hospital after he was allegedly bottled by one of the rival hitmaker’s entourage.

The singer posted a gruesome snap of his injury on his Twitter page, but later removed it.

The two musicians have had a long-running feud over Drake’s dalliance with Chris’s ex Rihanna.

Celebrity birthday: Channel O presenter Denrele Edun

Today, 13 June is the birthday of Channel O presenter, Denrele Edun. Connoisseur.com wishes the weird looking VJ a happy birthday.

Ini Edo’s ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ to screen in USA + Trailer

                         

The narrative feature of the much talked about movie, I’ll Take My Chances will screen at Northeastern University – Egan Centre, 120 Forsythe Steeet, Boston, MA, United States on Saturday, June 16^th, 2012.

The movie co-produced by Ini Edo and Emem Isong has already been premiered in Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Italy and now selected for screening at the Roxsbury International Film Festival, (RIFF) Boston, USA!

Above is the trailer of the movie.

Breaking News: Chelsea appoint Di Matteo as permanent manager for 2 years

The Blues have announced that the Champions League winning gaffer has been appointed to oversee the club’s first team for the next two years. Though I feel the owner was a bit reluctant in giving the Italian the job, it’s a reward for the success he has brought to the club in his short stint. Congrats to him.

Find after the cut the report from the club’s official website:

P-Square - Beautiful Onyinye ft. Rick Ross [Official Video]

                    

Here is the official video of Beautiful Onyinye by Psquare featuring American rap idol, Rick Ross. Enjoy!

Kanye West tweets nude picture of Kim Kardashian?

It’s just been months since Kanye West hooked up with TV star Kim Kardashian and they already have their first controversial scenario to share with us…

Late last night, June 12, 2012, Kanye West brewed up storm as he reportedly tweeted a naked picture of his girlfriend Kim.

Bianca Ojukwu make appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain + List Of 93 New Ambassadors Appointed By Goodluck Jonathan

Bianca Ojukwu, former beauty queen and wife of late Dim Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain. Below are other ambassadorial appointees:

June 12: 19 years after M.K.O Abiola won the freest and fairest election in Nigeria !

On June 12, 1993, the Late M.K.O Abiola won the freest and fairest election in the history of Nigeria but it was annulled by the ‘Maradona’ himself, IBB. 19 years later, the Nigerian political system and government seems to be heading to the abyss.  Recently, President GEJ renamed the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to Moshood Abiola University (MAU) in honour of the late Abiola. Hmmm…maybe I should rename Connoisseur.com to The Moshood Abiola blog or www.mkoabiola.com to honour him too (or how una see am?).

Happy birthday to Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar is adding another year to her age to Today (June 12). She entered Nollywood in 2001 and has starred in 71 movies so far.

Halima Abubakar an Igbera, Kogi State born actress is from a family of six and the third of the family. She grew up in Kano State and attended Army Day Bukabu Secondary Education Bubabu barracks, Kano. She is a graduate of Sociology from Bayero University Kano. Halima Abubakar started acting at the age of 14 and was introduced into the industry in 1999, she finally got a role in 2001 featuring in a first movie titled “Rejected”. She was brought to limelight in the movie “Gangster Paradise” produced in 2001 and “Area Mama” in 2002.

A very happy birthday to her from Connoisseur.com