Entertainment: Vedo The singer's Biography and hit single video

 Vedo is a 21-year old American singer, songwriter and entertainer most recognized for his stellar performances on season four of NBC’s popular talent competition, The Voice. Born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan Vedo began singing at the age of 9 when his mother discovered his vocal ability was above average, impressing anyone that heard his distinct tone, range and perfect pitch. Although his voice was certainly a gift, it was a curse as well, bringing more attention than many of his peers in the form of admiring girls and fast crowds. His childhood wasn’t easy, moving from place to place, homeless more often than not and as a result, Vedo developed a tough attitude that eventually led to trouble in school, fighting and not achieving his true scholastic potential so in 2008, Vedo’s mother decided he needed a change and moving to Atlanta, GA with his father was it. Vedo did not want to leave his mother and friends behind, however, that decision became a blessing in disguise and an integral part of the journey to his dream.

Upon arriving in a new city filled with talent and opportunity, Vedo’s passion for music intensified as well as his focus on academics, becoming an A and B student at Southwest DeKalb High School. He was inspired to delve into his inner songwriter and perfect his vocals; these efforts combined with his natural ability led to Vedo becoming one of the top finalists on The Voice and writing songs for major label recording artists and highly acclaimed music producer Troy Taylor.
In addition Vedo has remained dedicated to honing his skills as an all around performer, engaging his audience with his physical command of the stage, incorporating cutting edge dance moves and pure passion into every show. In a short period of time, Vedo has garnered the respect of peers and veterans of the music industry alike.
History has shown many great singers experience adversity at their breakthrough moment and Vedo is no
exception. When auditioning for The Voice, his mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and although she was able to see his blind audition that wowed R&B singer and Voice judge Usher, she sadly passed away one month before his national debut. Many could not have made it past such a difficult time but Vedo used the loss of his mother as his strength, singing his heart out week to week in her honor. And though The Voice is behind him, he says “I’m still striving to make her proud...I know she’s watching.” Ever since this life changing event, he has spent his free time volunteering for campaigns that speak to his own personal experiences such as the Lung Cancer Alliance, singing for Atlanta’s Channel 11 telethon to assist the Oklahoma Tornado victims, performing for the Toyz N Tha Hood Tour in Atlanta with the Hitman DJ’s and participating in the Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless campaign.
Vedo currently resides in Atlanta and continues to work on his album while lending his melodic voice and life experience through lyric to others.

WATCH AND DOWNLOAD  VEDO'S VIDEO  

ENTERTAINMENT: Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor is looking for husband

The Miss Endowed and controversial nollywood actress Cossy Orjikor has clearly made her intention of getting married, despite all the controversial and nude acts in the entertainment industry.

She was born in October 1984 in Anambra state (Nigeria) where Later on she moved to Lagos. In one of her interviews the diva stated that she has finished her school and took two courses at the University. One was on accounting (UNN) and the other one was on management. But will it be that easy for men to walk up to her and ask her for her hand in marriage despite all her trending stories,

 Well shes not getting any younger though and settling down now will be a brilliant idea. So, any available man looking for a fully boobicious endowed woman should please apply.

 

all the best Cossy

Prince Harry On Family And Finding Himself

 PRINCE HARRY has admitted that he felt pangs of guilt for not being present at the christening of his niece, Princess Charlotte, last month, even though he did have a good excuse.

"What a bad uncle I am! I should really be there. But today I am here, this is where I want to be," he told Simson Uri-Khob, manager of Save The Rhino in Africa, who he was staying with in  Namibia at the time helping to track lions, elephants, rhino and leopards in the 10,000 sq mile Palmwag Reserve. The trip had, however, been planned long before the birth of the youngest and newest addition to the royal family, and her father knew all about it.

I want to spend time out here regularly, it's become really precious to me and I'm learning a lot

 

source from: vogue

Sport updates: Manchester united and chelsea latest additions

Manchester United have completed the signing of Anthony Martial from Monaco and Chelsea complete signing of Papy Djilobodji from Nantes

 Manchester united have completed the signing of french teenager Antony Martial for £36m, the 19 year old boy who has been labelled as the next arsenal legend Thiery Henry , because of his pace, power and eye for goals but the former Arsenal star says he still has a lot to learn.
Martial have played for top french clubs, Lyon and then Monaco and also played 52 [senior] games in all.

He has shown how fast he is in Emirates last season causing trouble for the Arsenal defence [in the Champions League].
the question on all United fans is" is he a panic buy and will he perform at United?
having stated with the likes of Angel Di Maria, an established and experienced player, who couldn’t make it at United but we all wish him well.” Meanwhile Jose Mourinho side Chelsea have also completed the signing of 26 year old defender Papy Djilobodji from Nantes for £2.7m

The 26-year-old signs a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
"I’m very happy to sign for a big club like Chelsea and I want to do my best to help the team win titles," he said.
"I want to thank the club for giving me this opportunity."

The Blues were left frustrated after their efforts to sign John Stones from Everton were knocked back but have responded by signing the Senegal defender.
Chelsea are expected to sign Michael Hector from Reading for £4million - but he will be loaned back to the Championship club.

 

EXPOSED – Nigerian & Chelsea star MIKEL OBI FATHERS TWO secret lovechildren with different women

PREMIER League star John Obi Mikel has fathered two secret love children with different women, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.
The Chelsea midfielder, 28, has a four-year-old son who was born after he had a brief fling with the lad’s mum.
He also has a one-year-old daughter by a woman he met in a nightclub two years ago.
Nigeria international Mikel, whose team were beaten at home by Crystal Palace yesterday, is now dating Russian businesswoman Olga Diyachenko and has posted online photographs of the pair together.

Mikel’s current girlfriend, Russian businesswoman Olga Diyachenko

The footballer — paid about £80,000 a week — is not named on his son’s birth certificate, but bought a house in the Home Counties where the boy lives with his mother.
Mikel paid more than £500,000 for the detached property in 2013.
He is said to have expressed a desire to play a part in the boy’s life — even though he at first refused to believe he was the dad.
However Mikel is not believed to see his baby daughter, who lives with her 23-year-old mother in the South of England.
Both women are supported financially by the player, but it is not thought they know about each other.
A source revealed Mikel, a role model to legions of fans of Chelsea and Nigeria, did not believe the boy was his when first told by his mum.

Seems like John has had a lot more playing time off the pitch than on it Richard Pelham

The source said: “They met ages ago when John invited her — and a friend, I think — to an after-party after some London celebrity event.
“She got together with John briefly and ended up pregnant.
“She got in touch with John and told him about it, but he initially refused to accept or believe the baby was his. His name was not on the birth certificate.
“After the baby was born there were some negotiations about it. He then agreed to pay her a decent amount of money. She was allocated money to buy a house.”
The mum moved to the Home Counties after the property purchase. Our source added: “John also agreed to give her tens of thousands a year in upkeep and, I think, agreed to give her a new car every three to five years.
“He said he wanted to play a role in the boy’s life.
He and the mum are on friendly terms and she doesn’t harbour any bad feelings towards him, perhaps because he’s looked after her so well.
“When you think about it, it is not that surprising John has not moved away from Chelsea.
“I have read things about him going, possibly abroad, but the people saying that might happen would not know that he has a son and a daughter in the UK.”
When his son was two, Mikel had a short relationship with the mother of his daughter after apparently meeting her at a nightclub in London during 2013.
The girl was born last year, but again Mikel’s name did not appear on her birth certificate.
A friend of the tot’s mother said: “John has provided for her and the girl, but does not seem to want to be involved with the child.
“She is not from a well-off family and does not now earn much, but she drives around in a new car.
“She seems to have come into money since having the baby and is keeping a low profile.”
Mikel, a huge name in his native Nigeria, has spoken previously about his love life and about how difficult it is to find a wife and the importance of his family at home.
Recent photos show him with Olga in his car, while there are also pictures of his two rottweiler dogs Troy and Diva. He is also seen relaxing in his swimming pool and sitting at a kitchen table.
Talking to journalists in Nigeria last October, he said: “I’ve been dating seriously for two years now, I’m in love. I’ve found love.”
However he has denied being engaged to Olga and vowed to reveal if he popped the question.

Mikel and Olga pose in online snap

Mikel, who has a lavish home in Oxshott, Surrey, said: “She is my girlfriend but I have not proposed to her. If that happens it will not be hidden and everyone will know.”
Talking of how jealous women had attacked Olga on social media, he added: “I’m begging Nigerian girls to please leave her alone.”
The star, left on the bench by Chelsea boss José Mourinho for yesterday’s defeat, has played more than 300 times for the Blues since joining the champions in 2006.
In an interview for Chelsea TV, he spoke about the importance of family. Mikel, whose father Michael was kidnapped then freed in August 2011, said: “Never forget where you’re from. I spend lots of time with my family.
“Every time I go back I spend lots of time with them (friends) and spend lots of time with my family.”
Talking about growing up, he added: “When you start growing up you start to think what’s really important to me and my family.”
He added about his father’s ordeal: “My dad being kidnapped was terrible, that was the hardest. My mum was on the phone crying, my brother was crying — I had to be the strong one.”
In an interview last month the player said he wanted to stay at Chelsea because the club felt “like my family”.
A spokesman for the footballer said of the lovechildren: “This is an entirely private matter. John provides for and cares for his children and will continue to do so. He asks that their privacy be respected.”

BABY No1

Sex: Male Age: 4
Mother: Woman Mikel invited to a party and had a brief fling with.
Home: £500,000 house in Home Counties he bought for the mother.
Upkeep: He gives the mum several thousand pounds a year and a new car every 3 years.

BABY No2

Sex: Female Age: 1
Mother: Woman he met in a trendy London nightclub in 2013 and had a short relationship with.
Home: Child lives with mother in South of England. Mum is not well off but drives a new car.
Upkeep: Mikel provides for the child but is said to want no contact with her

via: Sun uk

Nigeria's Boko Haram 'spreads to Lagos'

Boko Haram is trying to expand its activities beyond Nigeria's mainly Muslim north, to include the commercial capital Lagos, as well as other parts of the country, officials say.

Nigeria's intelligence agency says 12 members of the Islamist militant group have been arrested in Lagos since July.
It is not possible to independently verify details of the statement.
Boko Haram has waged a six-year insurgency in Nigeria, mainly in the north-east of the country.

Authorities arrested other self-confessed Boko Haram members in the south-eastern city of Enugu as well as other parts of central and northern Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) said in a statement.

The DSS attributes the attempted expansion of Boko Haram into southern areas to the increased pressure the group is under in its north-eastern heartland.
However, the BBC's Will Ross in Lagos says the group is still causing havoc in the north-east, with reports that more than 50 people were killed in an attack in Borno State on Friday, about 100km (62 miles) north of the state capital Maiduguri.

---

 
Will Ross, BBC News, Lagos

For many in Lagos it will be alarming to hear that a dozen Boko Haram members have been arrested here in recent weeks. I have often been told by Lagosians that the jihadist group would never dare attack this city, which seems more naive than reassuring, especially as there was an attempt to bomb a fuel depot last year.
The announcement from the secret police, known as the DSS, came just a day after another statement told us a teenager had been picked up inside Abuja airport where he was gathering intelligence for Boko Haram - another disturbing bit of news.
The DSS says the arrests have helped avert "devastating attacks" and that "notable commanders and frontline members" have been rounded up.
We have no way of independently verifying the information in the statements but it is worth noting that all the security departments are under pressure to demonstrate that they are having an impact against Boko Haram, especially as President Muhammadu Buhari has made tackling the jihadist insurgency a priority and is still making senior appointments.
A new DSS director general was appointed in early July and the latest statement says the arrests began the very next week.
source BBC uk

Football: English premier league gaint Liverpool sign 18-year-old Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi

 EPL  club liverpool have announced the signing of the Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who will immediately head out on loan with FSV Frankfurt. The 18-year-old, who joins the club having previously represented Imperial Academy in Nigeria, is to spend the rest of the season on loan with the second division German side.
Liverpool are understood to have paid around £400,000 for Awoniyi’s services. He told his new club’s website: “This is the biggest club in the world and I’m privileged to be here. I’ll try to develop myself very well so that when I come back to Liverpool I’ll be able to add value to the team. When I’m in the red shirt, I will always give my very best to make the fans happy.”
Awoniyi is a Nigeria Under-23 international. He has also played for the Super Eagles at the Under-17 and Under‑20 World Cups and earned a call-up for the senior Nigeria squad in 2013.



It has also been announced that the striker Samed Yesil and the teenage midfielder Sergi Canos have gone out on loan, joining the Swiss side Luzern and Brentford respectively.
Yesil’s deal is also a season-long loan switch. The 21-year-old German signed for Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2012 and went on to make two first-team appearances for the Merseysiders in his first campaign with them, his only ones to date.
Canos has agreed a deal that will see him work with the Championship side until 3 January. The 18-year-old Spaniard, yet to make a senior appearance for Liverpool, joined the Reds in the summer of 2013 from Barcelona. He is a product of the Catalan giants’ famed La Masia academy.
  
 source the guardian newspaper

---