Barcelona need Iniesta improvement to win the big prizes

The Spain midfielder has looked closer to his brilliant best over the last two matches and his return to form is a timely boost as the Catalans chase trophies on three fronts
Last season, he was Barcelona's best player. This term, however, he has been a shadow of his former self. So, Andres Iniesta's improvement over the last couple of games represents a timely boost ahead of the Blaugrana's biggest tests. Finally, the midfielder looks to be back on board - just when they need him most.
It has taken a while. Iniesta initially struggled to make his mark under Gerardo Martino and found himself in an unusual position: out of the team and out of the limelight, the Spain star has had to play second fiddle to both Neymar and Cesc Fabregas in the early stages of the current campaign.
Fabregas' fine form has been one of the big plus points from Barca's season so far. The former Arsenal captain has played his finest football as a Barcelona player under Martino and he has been rewarded with an extended run in the side. Neymar, meanwhile, has restricted Andres' appearances further forward, on the left flank, where he was often picked under Pep Guardiola and Tito Vilanova in order to accommodate another midfielder.

DJ Cuppy Presents...Cuppy Love Package

Cuppy, the UK based celeb DJ & music producer is back at it again, this time mixing mushy-gushy tunes this Valentine’s season for us to fall in love with. This new mix titled ‘Cuppy Love’ is a demonstration of her Neo-Afrobeats genre of music where she blends Afrobeats with Western House.
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Father padlocks son’s mouth, beats him to death in Lagos

Unbelievable! You read some stories and just cringe. According to a shocking report by PM News, a father beat his 4 year old son to death and padlocked his mouth to prevent him from shouting while the beating lasted. The full report below...

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at 7, Adetola Adelaja Street, Meiran area of Lagos. It was gathered that the man, Mr. Chris Elvis, who claims to sell computer accessories, allegedly locked his son, Godrich in the room, padlocked his mouth and beat him to death with an object that inflicted deep cuts all over his body, claiming that the boy was an Ogbanje (evil child that dies and reincarnates repeatedly).

Continue to read but be warned there's a graphic photo of the dead child after the cut...

Woman whose children died in Iyabo Obasanjo's car writes her an open letter

Dr Bisola Clark, wife of Chief E. K Clarke whose two children, Adeife(10) and AKinola (14) were killed in Iyabo Obasanjo's convoy on the 20th of April 2003 has sent an open letter addressed to the Obasanjos expressing her distaste in the manner they handled the death of her children.

Mrs Clarke, who wasn't married to the elder-statesman when the incident happened, said she saw the need to speak up after Iyabo said in her open letter to her dad that the death of the children was what spurred her to pursue political appointments. 

In the open letter, Mrs Clarke said none of the Obasanjo's have been there for her emotionally since the sad day she lost her two children in assassination attempt on Iyabo Obasanjo's life.

Iyabo has since responded to her former friend's letter. See excerpts from the letter sent to Vanguard and Iyabo's response after the cut...

Check out how they care for their ATMs in Ibadan...hehe

If I talk now Ibadan people go say I don start again...lol. But I go still talk sha! Y'all know I have nothing but love for y'all! Hehe. So somewhere in the beautiful ancient city ATMs are guarded with iron protectors. If you want to withdraw money, the security guards stationed there will unlock and allow you use it, and when you are done, they lock again. #Makessensethingz! Hahaha!

Photos: Omotola's second daughter all grown up

Meraiah is the second daughter of Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. Omotola has two boys and two girls. Meraiah, who shares same birth date with her mum, turned 14 on February 7th. See more pics after the cut...

Jumia’s Top 5 valentine day gifts for him & for her

Valentine this year falls on a weekend, which is perfect because it gives lovers time to plan the whole romantic package.

Why not spoil your loved one with luxurious gifts from JUMIA’s romantic gift collection. There are over 101 ways to say I love you with amazing gifts, especially when you are looking to please your lover on Valentine’s Day. Make your love remember these gifts long after all the valentine candles have been blown out and the roses have faded away. Continue...

Tennis and swimming told to boost numbers or lose funding

Tennis, swimming, squash, fencing, basketball and table tennis have all been granted funds to increase levels of participation.
However, some of the money has been held back from the governing bodies of tennis, basketball and squash.
Funding will be provided directly to programmes at grassroots level.
"There are tough messages here for national governing bodies," said Sport England chief executive Jennie Price.
"If they don't grow participation, we will reduce their funding and we won't make long-term investments until we have confidence in their ability to deliver."

This is how the six sports were affected by Sport England's measures:

Audion – I Hate Sleeping Alone

Check out this beautiful track “I hate sleeping alone” by Audion. Soothing music.

“The hot new soulful sensation is Audion. Audion was born, Odion Lystra Okoh, in Nigeria on November 20, 1993 to her Nigerian parents. She grew up there and later moved to the United States with her family. She first recorded in the studio in 2011 in Nigeria. She has been a singer/songwriter in the United States doing the majority of her recording in 2013. She’s recorded in the well know jazz studio in Chicago called Steve Yates Recording. She’s also recorded at the intimate studio Peak Audio in the US. Most recently in 2014 she’s written and recorded with the well know Nigerian artist Fliptyce. Her most current work is the music video of her song “I Hate Sleeping Alone” which was shot in Nigeria by the award winning director Mattmax.

Yung6ix ft. Da L.E.S – Addicted | Debut Album “6ix O’Clock” OUT NOW!

 

“Kash Kamp Trick Billionaire Musiq (KKTBM) recording artiste Yung6ix officially releases his long waited and hotly anticipated debut album ’6 O’ Clock’. The 16 track album (14 standard tracks and 2 bonuses) features top-notch production from Yung6ix, E-Kelly, Otee Beatz, Samklef, Phyno, BallerTosh, AndreVibez and BobbyCombz not forgetting stellar collaborations with top South African rapper DA L.E.S as well as guest appearances from top Nigeria acts like M.I, Ice Prince, Yemi Alade, Phyno and YQ.

New Music- Olu Maintain – Enough Efizzi | B-T-S Photos

Veteran musician, Olu Maintain of Yahoozee fame is making a comeback… again! This time, it’s with the song “Enough Efizzi” which already has a video, and it’s billed to drop on Monday, the 10th of February.
I hear it’s one of the most expensive Nigerian videos ever, with pictures below showing a scene from a jacuzzi inside a private jet. Now that’s balling!
Once again, next Monday is the official video release date.

Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle: Hazard hat-trick sends Blues top

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The Belgian forward was in scintillating form as he netted his first treble in English football, taking advantage of slips by Arsenal and Manchester City to put his side first

Eden Hazard scored his hat-trick in English football as Chelsea moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho's men took advantage of Arsenal's 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool and Manchester City's goalless draw with Norwich City to leapfrog their title rivals.

Hazard was the hero, the 23-year-old producing a virtuoso performance and taking his goal tally for the season to 14 with an impressive treble. The Belgian opened the scoring midway through the first half with an emphatic finish and his second quickly followed as he rounded off a superb Chelsea breakaway after 34 minutes.