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Yesterday, a record was broken, when the first ever successful kidney transplant in the South Eastern part of Nigeria took place at Federal Medical Center Umuahia.

Here’s what an excited Facebook user whose brother-in-law was part of the doctors wrote;

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 While we were talking about Jerusalem and Commissioner for Happiness,the first ever kidney transplantation in Southeast Nigeria was going on at FMC UMUAHIA Abia State.

Alas, the urine has flown, after 3 years of complete cessation. THIS IS HISTORY. I am really excited and proud my brother-in-law was part of it. Dr Chime Ichi kwala ochi taa?www.lincocomedy.com

 According to multiple reports making rounds online, a beautiful Nigerian model, identified as Chioma Issabella has died after a brief illness.

Family and friends of the pretty model, who died on Thursday November 7th, have taken to Facebook to pay her heartfelt tributes.

The deceased’s friend, Ebolo Flourish also took to social media to share photos of chioma and to pen a tribute to chioma – she disclosed that chioma eventually died after fighting for her life from a sickness.

She wrote:


 “Woke up this morning with the worst news ever… I can’t stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks…Isabella Chioma after fighting for her life for a long time, she lost the battle. Susan is dead…my Bae is dead… After all my prayers.
God knows best tho
RIP Susan
You’ll forever be in our hearts”www.lincocomedy.com

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 Paul Okoye a.k.a Rudeboy is out with a new single titled Fire Fire. Fire Fire comes following Peter’s release titled Cool it Down.

 Rude Boy decided to go for the clubs with his new single unlike Peter, whose single is quite slow tempo.

 It is now mandatory for all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to understand the 3 major languages in the country – Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba, Premium Times reports

The Army announced the policy change on Wednesday morning, asking that all its personnel be proficient in the 3 languages by December 2018.
The army spokesperson, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, made the announcement adding that it will be an added advantage of applicants if they already are proficient in the languages.
The new policy will ensure better communication with the populace, Usman said, and will enhance information gathering.

 Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky who just got his gateman Jacob and iPhone 6, revealed that he’s the only friend he has because he is very loyal.
 Bobrisky who also revealed that he wants a new friend whose bill he won’t mind paying, wrote;

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim says Ghanaians will deal with her boyfriend if he messes up.

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has warned her boyfriend Iceberg Slim concerning their relationship.

The mother-of-one who was once married to Kwadwo Sarfo, says Ghanaians will deal with musician Iceberg Slim, born Olusegun Olowokere, if he decides to end their relationship.

“Ghanaians are listening, the whole country is behind me. If you mess up…if you mess up Iceberg Slim…I see the comments from my Ghanaian fans like ‘if you try it, if you mess Juliet up, we will deal with you,” the actress warned.

 
Nollywood Actress, Funke Abisogun AlHassan is dead.
She passed on a few days after child birth.
Her husband, Toafiq Alhassan announced that she gave birth a few days ago.
But the film industry was thrown into mourning yesterday after her death was announced by her brother in-law, Tunde Ola Yusuf.
Yusuf wrote on Instagram, “ADIEU FUNKE.
Just days ago, people celebrated with you for the delivery of Ur baby, now the Sun set at noon and U are no more.
“May God look after the new born child and give Ur husband, the family, friends of the family and the industry at large the fortitude to bear the loss.
“Good night Funke Abisogun@funkealhassanabisogun, wife of my brother Taofeek Al Hassan Abisogun.”

Peter of Psquare has reacted to a viral video of him performing to 9ice gongo aso and other songs on a show.
In a viral video online, Peter was seen performing at one of his many shows in the USA to other songs from different artistes.

Some Nigerians slammed him for using other artists songs, therefore, advising him to go back to his brother.
In reaction, Peter revealed that the video was re-edited, stating that he only told a story of how some Nigerian artistes inspire him on the show.
He reiterated that the alleged Psquare split was true, asking fans that slandered him to get used to seeing him perform alone and stop hating.
“Hi guys. I saw a video post of one of my shows in the state and people are already jumping into conclusions that I performed other artiste songs.

“My dear whoever posted that video just re-edited it and din’t tell y’all I was telling a story of how I got inspired and motivated by some of our Nigerian artistes and the rest of the world.
“Besides we have over a more than 100 songs which I performed and entitled to.
“We even do this even when I was still in a group in most of our foreign concerts, you can verify that on youtube. So its nothing new!
“I know it’s because some people are sad and mad that psquare is no more. that s why they want to insult and say whatever

“But I understand take heart guys change is constant and I have moved on
“30 children cannot be together for 30 years. So please get used to it,” he wrote on instagram @peterpsquare

Peter Okoye of the Psquare fame has downplayed the possibility of the brothers staying together till retirement.
Speaking with Vibe Magazine, Peter said “30 children cannot continue to play together for 30 years. Being apart is the best solution at the moment.”

The singer, who has since gone solo disclosed that their family feud has lingered for four years.
He said he has no problems with his other brothers and their wives and doesn’t know what exactly is wrong.
“Some individuals decided to separate 2 individuals by saying this person is better than this person but my motto is, if you steal from Peter to pay Paul, you’re paying P-Square. “Oh I hate this Peter.”
“Well if you see 2 of us on stage, with Peter on one side and Paul on the other side, you will watch the show like this. (He covers one side of his face with his phone). The reason why I started responding to social media is because there was something that came out one time.

“I was advised “Peter do not say anything” but it’s affecting me today. When my brother put out that he sings and writes all the songs. I never responded but right now, there are 50% of our fans and some groups that believe Peter doesn’t sing. All because I wanted peace. But now if you say anything about me, I will respond.
“I don’t respond harshly if you’ve noticed. I’m not like last year. I decided to calm down because my family is more important here. I cannot trade my family. If you do not like it, don’t be my fan. If you do not like the fact that I am standing for my family, then you should not be my fan and I am serious about it.
“My brother is my twin, fine, but you keep telling me blood is thicker than water. Obviously you think “Paul is my blood and my family is the water? You guys better be out of your minds. Being apart is the best solution at the moment. It’s not pride. It’s not ego. It’s respect. We’ve lost it.”
“Last year, nobody knew what was happening. ‘When are you guys releasing a song?’ They did not know we were fighting but we’d still go on stage and perform. All I wanted was to keep the family together but what the fans wanted was to have Psquare.

“We gave you guys Psquare even though the family had been fighting for about four years – even as of last year that we claimed we were back. I cannot even face the shame of making the fans feel that we are okay. We are not okay. It’s not healthy. I don’t have any problem with their own family.
“The wives, everybody. I am cool with them. I don’t know what’s wrong. I don’t know why it looks as if the hatred is on my family. I’ve tried to ask them what the problem is but nobody is telling me anything.”

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Tottenham welcomed Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to Wembley for a game that was set to have a big impact upon the race for the top four spots in the Premier League. Both teams headed into this game off the back of positive results in the Champions League and Liverpool were keen to find the back of the net after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Manchester United last weekend. Spurs returned from Spain having recorded an impressive draw in the Bernabeu and looked to neutralise Liverpool’s attackers as effectively as they did Real Madrid’s.

Calamitous defending costs Liverpool early on

Mauricio Pochettino was looking for the first win over Liverpool of his managerial career and Harry Kane provided the perfect start to the game for Tottenham. A simple over the top ball caused chaos amongst the Liverpool defenders and Dejan Lovren allowed the England striker to gather the ball, flick it out of the reach of the onrushing Mignolet and slot it home into the empty net.
The disastrous start did little for the visiting defenders’ confidence, especially with the knowledge that they would be up against one of the league’s best strikers for 90 minutes, and Spurs looked for Kane every time they had the ball.
It didn’t take long for the home side to open Liverpool up again and Lovren failed to deal with another simple ball that set Kane away down the right hand side. The striker looked up and played a simple cross to Heung-min Son who guided the ball past Mignolet to double Tottenham’s lead.
The South Korean international almost added a third just minutes later when a great ball from Christian Eriksen put him in, but Son’s shot rattled the crossbar and Liverpool escaped early humiliation. Every time the home side were in possession however it felt as if another goal could come, such was the calamitous nature of the Reds’ defending.

Dele Alli cancels out speedy Salah’s lifeline

With Liverpool forced to chase the game it was Tottenham who were able to play on the counter and the North London club looked as if they would soak up the pressure from the visitors with relative ease. However Kane was dispossessed on the half way line and a brilliant through ball by Jordan Henderson found Mohamed Salah on the run. The Egyptian winger’s lightning pace carried him past the Spurs defenders and he nestled the ball into the far corner past Hugo Lloris to put his side firmly back in the game.
The goal gave the visitors confidence and as the game settled it was Liverpool who started to dominate the possession. However their quest for an equaliser made them vulnerable defensively and both Son and Kane had chances on the counter to restore Tottenham’s two-goal cushion.
The brightest spark for Jurgen Klopp’s side was undoubtedly Salah and the winger was the outlet for all of Liverpool’s attacks down the right flank. However for all the trickery and speed of their talented Egyptian it was Tottenham who scored on the stroke of half time. An Eriksen free kick was headed clear by Joel Matip but the ball fell to Dele Alli who volleyed in Spurs’ third goal of the game with the last kick of the first half.

Kane strikes again as Liverpool’s defence crumbles

Liverpool came out for the second half needing to attack in order to get back into the game but it was the home side who maintained the better possession in the opening minutes of the second period. The tempo was much calmer as Tottenham seemed content to knock the ball about and sit back whenever the visitors were in possession. Pochettino’s side reverted to the disciplined defensive unit that had been so effective against Real Madrid in midweek and Liverpool struggled to find a way through.
The defensive effort paid off for Spurs and they once again capitalised on some disastrous defending by Klopp’s side at the other end of the pitch. Another Eriksen free kick wasn’t properly dealt with and Mignolet’s awkward attempted punch gifted the ball to Jan Vertonghen. The defender’s shot was blocked brilliantly by Roberto Firmino but Kane was the quickest to react and the world-class striker smashed home his second goal of the game to put Tottenham out of sight.

Tottenham see out a comprehensive victory

The heads of the Liverpool players seemed to drop after Spurs’ fourth goal went in, but their talented attacking players still showed flashes of their brilliance. Philippe Coutinho looked destined to curl in a fabulous shot to give his side some hope but Lloris pulled off a stunning diving save to deny the Brazilian and maintain the home side’s comfortable lead. The French keeper made another good save a few minutes later, this time preventing Salah from grabbing his second goal of the game.
In the final ten minutes Tottenham seemed content to concede possession to Liverpool and defend their three-goal lead. With the visitors tiring and Spurs buoyed by their good performance the tempo dropped completely and the home side cruised to what was a hugely impressive victory. Harry Kane departed two minutes from time with what looked to be a slight hamstring tweak, but neither player nor manager looked too concerned. As long as the sensational striker stays fit this Tottenham side can beat any team in world football.

Final Thoughts

It was a classy performance from Mauricio Pochettino’s side who seem to have emphatically dispelled any hint of a Wembley curse. The win puts them level on points with second place Manchester United and this Tottenham side looks like one capable of achieving great things. Harry Kane took another big step towards being considered the world’s best striker, and on current form there is an increasingly short list of names that could challenge the Englishman for that title.
For Liverpool this was perhaps the most worrying result of the season. Not only did it throw into doubt the ability of Jurgen Klopp’s side to challenge their potential title rivals, but it also brutally highlighted the inadequacies within the squad, particularly in defence. Liverpool have conceded the most away goals in the Premier League this season and for a side with such high ambitions that is an incredibly worrying stat. Unless the defensive mistakes are ironed out, or addressed in the January transfer window, any sort of ambition regarding a top four finish could slip through Klopp’s fingers.

Match Report

Tottenham: Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Trippier, Aurier; Alli, Winks, Eriksen (Dier, 82’), Son (Sissoko, 69’); Kane (Llorente, 88’)
Liverpool: Mignolet; Gomez, Matip, Lovren (Oxlade-Chamberlain, 31’), Moreno; Milner, Henderson, Can (Grujic, 84’); Coutinho, Firmino (Sturridge, 77’), Salah
Goals: Kane (1-0, 4’), Son (2-0, 12’), Salah (2-1, 24’), Alli (3-1, 45+3’), Kane (4-1, 56’)
Referee: Andre Marriner
Yellow Cards: Can (47’)
Red Cards: None

Player Ratings

Tottenham: Lloris 9; Alderweireld 8, Sanchez 8, Vertonghen 8, Trippier 8, Aurier 7; Alli 8, Winks 8, Eriksen 8 (Dier n/a), Son 8 (Sissoko 6); Kane 9 (Llorente n/a) 
Liverpool: Mignolet 5; Gomez 6, Matip 5, Lovren 4 (Oxlade_Chamberlain 6), Moreno 6; Milner 5, Henderson 6, Can 5 (Grujic n/a); Coutinho 6, Firmino 6 (Sturridge 6), Salah 7