Nigeria Threaten FIFA Shola Sanction

The Shola Ameobi African Nations fiasco has taken another twist. Our the NFF(Nigerian Football Federation) is threatening to bring FIFA in if they don’t get their man.

Chris Green, a committee member of the Nigerian Football Federation, said;

“It’s a big joke, our position hasn’t changed.We have a pre-tournament camp where everyone selected must turn up. If any clubs are bent on holding on to the players then we will have no choice but to report them to FIFA.Then the appropriate sanctions can be taken”.

Would You like a Smart Watch in 2013?

No matter how you feel about Apple, you have to admit that the company did change the smartphone world when it unveiled the iPhone 5-1/2 years ago. Apple then came back and set the tablet world on its ear with the iPad. Now it’s possible that Apple could be set to try to change the world of wristwatches.

At least 4 dead in Moscow airport plane crash

Four people have died in a plane crash at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport after the aircraft skidded off the runway as it tried to land.

The Tupolev-204, operated by low-cost Russian carrier Red Wings, was carrying 8 people – all crew. Three of the four people injured are said to be in a critical condition, and two of the four dead are believed to be the pilot and co-pilot.

The plane broke into three pieces and caught fire as it hit the runway hard at around four thirty in the afternoon local time. Part of the wreckage is on the Kiev highway.

The flight arrived from the Czech Republic, but no Czech nationals were on board.

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry has confirmed the plane had to make a forced landing, and it crashed on its second attempt.

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a special investigation into the accident.

Red Wings specialises in charter flights to Russia and Europe. The company is the largest buyer of Russian-made Tupolev-204 aeroplanes.

2012 Review: The Deaths

Death visited all segments of the Nigerian society this year. From leading politicians to religious leaders, icons in the entertainment industry to captains of industry and, of course, those referred to as ordinary Nigerians. Starting from March to December, Nigerians heard the announcements of the obituaries of prominent people.

Rivers State Government to Set Aside 300 Houses for Public Officers.

The Rivers State government has set aside 300 houses for sale to public officers in the employ of the state.

The Head of Service, Mr Samuel LongJohn, gave the information in a statement made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Friday.

He said that only officers with about 10 years left in the service were qualified to access the houses, located at the state government’s estate along Dr. Peter Odili Road.

NEW MUSIC: Dance Dance Baby Dance by RiC HaSSani

Good morning Guys, RiC HaSSAni, a Port Harcourt Born Artist based in Lagos, Yesterday Dropped a new Single He titled Dance Dace Baby Dance.. As i Blog this the song it already has 530 Download plus mine 531, Hurry and Download this song guys... Its an amazing piece of good 9ja Sound... Listen and share your thoughts...

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL MEN

Letter From Tenny Gee to all Men.

My heart goes out to those guys who sincerely put their hearts in a relationship and had it broken. (Thankfully the heart is more durable than a teacup or saucer). 

But frankly, the person you choose to date is a mirror of who you are. So ? I think you should work on becoming the kind of person you would want to date/marry. Values have no sexual orientation you know. 

Secondly and of equal importance; consider deleting the myth that all women are the same (cheats) from your subconscious mind because it is not true. Besides that mentality will just keep you in the cycle of getting the ‘bad eggs’. There are many good (not perfect) women out there; at least I know some but the question is would one be confident to introduce them to you? Consider changing your ‘style’ in the coming year... :)

Kindly Share your Comments on this Post Guys. 

Idris Wada Governor oF Kogi State Involved in Autocrash

                               

The convoy of the Kogi State Governor, capt Idris Wada was on Friday involved in a fatal accident along lokoja – Ajoakuta Road.

The ADC to the Governor, an assistant superintendent of police, ASP Idris Mohammed is believed to have died on the spot.

According to a press statement by Alhaji Bologi Yabagi, the Kogi State Commissioner of Information,’’the
The convoy of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada has been involved in a ghastly accident. The Governor survived the road mishap and is in stable condition."

He stated that, "Sadly however, the governor's Aide de Camp ADC,Idris Mohamed, an Assistant Superintendent of Police died on the spot."

Source: Thisday

KOBI SPORTS: MAKING A CASE FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO.

Cristiano

Sometimes, I forget that I’m staring at the Most expensive footballer on planet earth.

From a young age, Cristiano Ronaldo’s driven and competitive nature was very apparent and made him standout.

It is said that while Ronaldo was at Sporting Lisbon’s Academy as a teenager, He would train in the gym using weights on either foot to dribble with the ball. He thought it would improve his technique because without weights he would be even faster.

FLOOD FUNDS:: We are Ready For Probe Says Rivers Deputy Governor, Tele Ikuru.

The Rivers State Flood Relief Committee which by last month had spent N300 million said it was ready to face probe of its financial activities. Tele Ikuru, the state deputy governor and chairman of the committee said any group was welcome to probe the committee’s activities.  

The committee’s position followed the recent statement by Social Action, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), which accused the committee of causing the death of one Chidimma Maureen Lucky, said to have been suffering from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) HIV/AIDS.

Pictures From Bonny Carnival.. (Parade)

Bonny Carnival has been On Since the 20th of December with so many cultural and Traditional activities. Yesterday was the Bonny Carnival Parade, with very colourfully Dressed Bands and amazing dance it was a lovely spectacle.
Although the Chairman Bar Edward Pepple Was Absent his Wife and Hon Aye Pepple made it a Fun Fair to remember.

See More Pictures after the cut.

Gov Amaechi Budgets N490.32bn For 2013

Governor, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has presented a 2013 appropriation bill of N490.32 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and possible passage into law.

Presenting the budget proposal the the House, yesterday in Port Harcourt, Amaechi said that the proposed figure was reached after a careful consideration of project submissions, options and factors that were needed to achieve the developmental targets of the state government in view of the challenges facing us as a state.

Gunman In New York kills 2 firefighters, injures 2 others in ambush at blazing house near Lake Ontario

An ex-con gunned down two firefighters after luring them to his neighborhood by setting a car and a house ablaze early Monday, then took shots at police and committed suicide while several homes burned.

Authorities used an armored vehicle to help residents flee dozens of homes on the shore of Lake Ontario a day before Christmas. Police restricted access to the neighborhood, and officials said it was unclear whether there were other bodies in the seven houses left to burn.

The gunman’s sister, who lived with him, was unaccounted for. The gunman’s motive was unknown.

Merry Christmas To You

Merry Christmas to all PHCity Blog Readers, May All the Blessings, Hope, Joy, Peace, Prosperity that Christmas Brings Be yours Always..... Merry Christmas


Thank you For Reading #ThePHCityBlog. 

NEW VIDEO: **BA MI DELE** By ASA

Ok Guys Have I ever told you I am in Love with ASA..... Well I just Said It she is Simply Brilliant. AMAZING VIDEO..... Enjoy It.

Beautiful Nigerian National Christmas Tree

Hey Guys what do you think about Nigeria's National Christmas Tree in Abuja.... Beautiful right?
Yesterday the Christmas Tree was lit by Dame Patience Jonathan at the first-ever lighting of the Nigerian National Christmas Tree, tagged “Let there be light”  

Pope Benedict Condemns gay marriage in annual Christmas message

Pope Benedict used his annual Christmas message to denounce gay marriage, saying that it destroyed the “essence of the human creature.”

In one of his most important speeches of the year, the Pope stressed that a person’s gender identity is God-given and unchangeable. As a result, he sees gay marriage as a “manipulation of nature.”

"People dispute the idea that they have a nature, given to them by their bodily identity, which serves as a defining element of the human being," he said at the Vatican on Friday. "They deny their nature and decide that it is not something previously given to them, but that they make it for themselves."

The Pope has said that gay marriage, like abortion and euthanasia, is a threat to world peace.

What do you think about this….. 

Helicopter Crash: Amaechi Postpones Budget Presentation

                    

Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday postponed the presentation of 2013 Appropriation Bill before the State House of Assembly as a sign of honour to those killed in the ill-fated naval helicopter crash in Bayelsa State on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

The crash, which occurred along the Okoroba-Nembe Creek, killed the former governor of Kaduna State, Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA), General Andrew Owoye Azazi and four other persons.

I think the House must have paid all their respects to the deceased days back why postpone a Budget Presentation..... Just my thoughts** though

NEW MUSIC: **OLUCHI** by Henrotion

Hey guys feel this Fresh Track by New Kid on the Block(proudly PHCity Born) Henrotion. He titles this Song OLUCHI.. Download, Listen and lets talk about it. With a cool mix of Igbo, I can assure you'll Enjoy it.
The Video of the this song is Due to Drop on the 30th which is the Birthday of the Singer.

NEW ALERT::- 4 Feared Dead as Suicide Bomber Hits Airtel and MTN Offices In Kano

                                 

Two suicide bombers drove a rigged car into the Airtel offices and MTN headquarters in Kano before exploding early morning today, killing a yet to identified number of people.

A source close to joint security forces in the state, told Channels Television that one suicide bomber hit the premises of Airtel on Mallam Kato Square, killing one unidentified person.

“Its impact has affected Singer market which has now been closed down by the joint security forces”, he added.

Bayo Osho, an Airtel staff who survived the attack, said two suicide bombers in separate cars carried out the attack.

Trailer Carrying Goods in Port Harcourt Tumbles

Yesterday a Trailer Carrying Kernel Chaff To the Port Harcourt port fell at the New LNG round about.
Although some good amount of the Chaff was lost on the Road, no one died as a result of the fall. Just a few injuries on the Driver. This Caused Some traffic around Amadi Round about through yesterday and Even today.
See more Pictures of the Trailer as you read more.

NEW MUSIC::: WHY by Knowledge

                                                   

Checkout this controversial track from south south's finest, knowledge currently signed on to KMG muzik group, as he addresses Kelly hansome and MI, dr sid and davido, 9ice and rugged man, flavour, burna boy and his former prod /label mate..is this a diss ?? What is it all about? hehe** Find Out when you listen.

NEW MUSIC*****Christmas Season By G.Sax

Hey guys looking for a Christmas song to Enjoy and jolly wiff Here it Is *Christmas Season By G.sax.... its and Incredible Song that will bring back some Good Old Memories. 

***Christmas Season is a Single by  Byb a Saxophonist, Song Writer and Performer, From Rivers State. He is mainly a Contemporary Jazz Musician one rare Genre for Nigerian Artist. His Debut Album is Due To drop Next Year..\

Listen and Download Here ........ and Please tell me what you think.

ALUU4: Absence of 3 Fresh Suspects Stalls Trial

The trial of the 13 persons accused of the murder of four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on October 5 was Thursday stalled due to the failure of prisons officials to produce them in court.
This came as the police arraigned three more persons for the murder of the students.

The three new suspects arraigned were Finebone Jeffrey (23), Joshua Ekpe (27), and Abang Cyril (27).

The police had earlier arraigned the 13 persons on October 17 before a Port Harcourt Chief Magistrates Court on a five-count charge of conspiracy and murder. Those arraigned included the 59-year-old traditional ruler of Omuokiri village, Alhaji Hassan Welewa; an ex-police sergeant, Lucky Orji; and the only female, 24-year-old Cynthia Chinwo.

At the resumed hearing which started at about 10:15a.m. Thursday, the prosecutor, Sergeant Aaron Nsirem, told the court that the accused persons were in the court cell, but could not be brought in because of shortage of prisons personnel. How embarrassing ***SMH.....

Facebook Tests $1 Fee for Messages to Non-Friends

Hey Guys, Opened this Link Via twitter and I felt I should Share Please Read and kindly drop your Comments.

Facebook says it is testing a service that will charge users $1 to guarantee that messages they send to people they are not connected to arrive in users’ inboxes, rather than in an often-ignored folder called “other.”

Launched in 2011, the “other” folder is where Facebook routes messages it deems less relevant. Not quite spam, these include messages from people you most likely don’t know, based on Facebook’s reading of your social connections. Many users ignore this folder......

Business ready-to-go as N4.99trn 2013 budget is passed

Source: Business Day

The National Assembly has approved that the Federal Government spend N4.99 trillion in 2013. This is N63 billion more than the N4.924 trillion proposed by President Goodluck Jonathan earlier in the year.

It is a rare occurrence  since the advent of democracy in 1999 that the nation’s budget will be passed before the end of the year. It means that for the first time, the Federal Government  is in a position to start spending from the budget  from January 1, if President Jonathan assents to the bill by year-end.

Analysts say this could impact positively on the implementation of the budget in 2013 leading to better project planning and execution.

Read Full Analysis After Cut.

S Korea new Leader puts security first (First Female President)

Incoming president Park Geun-Hye, basking in her election as South Korea’s first female leader, promised Thursday to stand tough on national security despite seeking engagement with North Korea. 

In her first policy address since her historic win on Wednesday, Park stressed the “grave” security threat posed by the North as underscored by last week’s rocket launch. She also pledged to work for regional stability in Northeast Asia where South Korea, China and Japan are engaged in a series of bitter territorial disputes. “The launch of North Korea’s long-range missile symbolically showed how grave the security situation facing us is,” Park said. “I will keep the promise I made to you to open a new era on the Korean peninsula, based on strong security and trust-based diplomacy,” she added. During her campaign, Park had distanced herself from the hardline policy of outgoing President Lee Myung-Bak who suspended major humanitarian aid to the North. Park had promised a dual policy of greater engagement and “robust deterrence”, and had not ruled out a summit with the North’s young leader Kim Jong-Un, who came to power a year ago. Analysts say she will be restricted by hawks in her ruling conservative New Frontier Party, as well as an international community intent on punishing the North for what it saw as a disguised ballistic missile test.

Great show of Control.... I love her already..

Do You Remember Peter Rufai(DODO MAYANA)

It was really an Amazing Experience last Night at the Beverly Hills Hotel Woji Road Port Harcourt I was driving in to buy Shawarma then I met two great Football legends for the First time ... Peter Rufai and Austin Eguavoen. 

Sincerely I was more Excited to see Peter Rufai AKA DODO MAYANA, I remember Years back when I use to call myself Peter Rufai When I stand in front of the Goal Post to stop a Free kick or Penalty.. It really Felt Good...

Good News: Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie released by kidnappers

Finally  Actress Nkiru Sylvanus and ex-Mr Nigeria Kenneth Okolie have been freed by their kidnappers. Nkiru and Kenneth were released last Night in Owerri. The kidnappers blindfolded them and dropped them off at an unknown location where they were able to call friends to come pick them up. No details on whether they paid a ransom. Thank God they were Safe.....

NEW Pictures From Miss ECOWAS 2012 Held in Port Harcourt City

Hey guys how are you all doing? I am so Sorry for Blogging this now, not been close to good Connection the past days, I hope you would Forgive me....

Miss ECOWAS 2012 was an amazing event, although it started about 3hrs behind Schedule, the night still turned out well. 

Each ECOWAS State was represented by 2 Queens (Beautiful I must confess****) and after a week long of activities, 23-year-old Zerra Banu representing Nigeria was Crowned Miss ECOWAS 2012 and the Finale. For me She did not win because of how beautiful she is but for her clear display of Brilliance when she answered the questions.

Annelise Konate, 18, from Cote D’voire emerged the first runner- up, while Keshia Ferguson, 21, from Ghana emerged the second runner up.

The Event was Coloured my Incredible Performances from High Class Music Performers Like:::::::JOE THOMAS(yeah the Grammy Award Winning Joe:: ASA9my love***hehehe**):::BRYMO(chocolate City)::and DJ TOXIC

See Pictures from the Event when you read more....

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PRESS RELEASE BY THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT ON THE ACCUSATION OF Deputy GoV, Engr. TELE IKURU, FSNE,

Engr. Tele Ikuru (Dep Gov of Rivers State)

On Thursday December 20, 2012, Social Action, a non governmental organization held a media briefing in Port Harcourt, accusing the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Engr. Tele Ikuru, FSNE, of ordering the forceful eviction of Mrs. Lucky an indigene of Okwuzi from the Okwuzi flood relief camp in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read the Response by the State after the Cut, its A long guys .

Fire Razes Part of Lagos International Airport

                                                    

There was a mild drama early today at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos when fire gulped a part of the terminal building presently under reconstruction.


The fire, which broke out at the D- Wing of the terminal, started at exactly 11:30am and disrupted the ongoing construction work at the airport for some   hours.
The fire outbreak occurred when the contracting firm was doing some welding work at the terminal.
It took the intervention of fire fighters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) before the fire could be put out.
A part of the barricaded building had to be broken before the fire tenders of FAAN could gain access to the terminal.

What Could be the real Cause of the Fire, Who is to be blamed for such carelessness if i can call it that. 

NYSC 2013 Batch A Orientation Course Gets New Date

According to information obtained from the website of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, the Batch A 2013 Orientation Course which was earlier scheduled to begin on 26 March 2013, to 16 April has been brought forward.

Orientation courses for 2013 Batch A is now scheduled to commence from 5th March 2013, to 26th March. See details below:

NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2013 Batch A

Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus kidnapped

Nollywood actress and Special Assistant to the Imo state Governor on Public Affairs Nkiru Sylvanus has been kidnapped in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Sunday night.

It was gathered that Sylvanus was abducted around Concorde hotel Owerri where she had gone for an official engagement.

The kidnappers have also reportedly contacted the Imo State Government asking for a ransom of N100 million before her release.

The Imo state Police PRO, Mr Vitalis Olugu however said he is yet to be informed of the kidnap.

Villagers Testimony of How Naval Helicopter Crashed in Bayelsa

Gen. Owoye Azazi and Patrick Yakowa

Naval pilots – Commander Murtala Daba and Lt. Adeyemi Sowole – tried in vain to land the helicopter which crashed on Saturday at Okoroba community in Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Patrick Yakowa; the former National Security Adviser, Gen. Owoye Azazi, and two of their aides died alongside the two pilots.

Eyewitnesses said the pilots appeared to have sighted a space at the swampy mangrove, few metres to the crash site, and made some efforts to land the ill-fated helicopter.

KOBI OKOYE: TIME RUNNING OUT FOR THIS MAGICIAN.

It was when Zlatan ibrahimovic transferred to Inter Milan in 2006 that he acquired the name “Ibracadabra”.

That Rhymes with what a magician would say when he pulls a rabbit out of the hat.

But Zlatan doesn’t pull rabbits; he pulls controversy, pulls criticism, pulls admiration and pulls league title’s…He doesn’t pull the Champions league though.

Read more after the cut

Ugonna Obuzor one of the Aluu4 buried today

Ugonna was buried in his home town today saturday 15th dec 2012. may his soul Rest in peace....Amen

Picture of President Jonathan Worshiping at RCCG Holy Gost Congress 2012

Pictures From the #HERITAGEPARADE #CARNIRIV

Amazing Photo's From the Heritage parade in port Harcourt..it was a great sight in the streets of Port Harcourt, every local Govt was represented. if you are not from Rivers State take this time out and Experience Rivers State. Photo's Taken By Julian Wilcox

See more Photo's when you read more

Kidnapped mother of finance minister Okonjo-Iweala freed

Kamene Okonjo, the 82-year-old mother of Nigerian minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been freed. She had been kidnapped on Sunday in the Delta state. 

Local security forces reported that the Nigerian military has arrested 63 people in the last few hours in an operation to free the captured woman, a retired university professor. The two policemen guarding the Okonjo family residence during the kidnapping are also in custody.

Read Statement from Ngozi Okonja-Iweala Spokesman

“I can confirm that Professor Mrs. Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction. The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors…"

Heart Land FC Owerri Wins Charity Shield in Port Harcourt.

Federation Cup champions on Thursday added the 2012 charity shield to their trophy cabinet following a 2-0 victory over reigning Nigeria Premier League (NPL) champions, Kano Pillars at the Sharks FC Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Goals either side of the break from Happy Akuoka and John Owoeri gave the Naze Millionaires victory in the game billed to flag off the 2012/13 NPL season.

Kano Pillars put in a disjointed display and rarely threatened with clear cut goal scoring opportunities.

It was a great Game and I enjoyed every bit of it. I also met Mikel Obi's elder Brother Udeh Obi who is a Goal keeper for heartland... See more Pictures after the Cut.

Pictures From HOSH(Highlife, Old School and Hiplife Jams) #CARNIRIV

Tuesday in the #CARNIRIV Village was like a trip to the 70's and 80's. It was a night coloured with performances from Legends of the past and some new popular musicians. HOSH-Highlife, Old School & Hiplife Jams

Artists like Semi-Column, Marshall-YO, bands like the Apostles, One world were the pilots who took us back in time. New Breed of musicians were Oyinkuro and Oba Omega. 
The Crowd was not Familiar with the names of the Old artist but with Popular songs done by them in the past.
  See More Pictures After the Cut.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION OPENS IN ABUJA

Info Minister Mr. Labara Maku and Info Commisioner Rivers Mrs. Ibim Semenitari  

The Minister of Information, Mr. Labara Maku declared open the 2012 National Conference on Information (NCI) in Abuja with the theme ‘‘openness in Governance, the FOI Act, 2011 in perspective. While declaring the Conference Mr. Maku said ‘‘this is the first time in the history of the country an elected government has passed into law an act enabling citizens get access to information. ‘‘This indeed in opinion is very good for us as media practitioners and citizens to ensure transparency and accountability in public service. 

Read full story after the cut