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Jay Jay Okocha Is Among Telegraph's 100 Premier League Greatest Player

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Ex-Nigerian international, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is the only Nigerian and one of the 4 Africans to make Telegraph's list of 100 premier League greatest players. Africans on the list: Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, JayJay Okocha and Lucas Radebe. The list was decided by a panel of experts including Henry Winter, Alan Smith, Jason Burt, Mark Ogden, Jeremy Wilson, Chris Bascombe, Luke Edwards, Jim White and Jonathan Liew.

100 Premier League greatest players list
(1) Ryan Giggs
(2) Thiery Henry
(3) Roy Keane
(4) Alan Shearer
(5) Paul Scholes
(6) Cristiano Ronaldo
(7) Patrick Vieira
( Eric Cantona
(9) Dennis Bergkamp
(10) Frank Lampard
(11) Steven Gerrard
(12) John Terry
(13) Peter Schmeichel
(14) Wayne Rooney
(15) Didier Drogba
(16) Ashley Cole
(17) Rio Ferdinand
(18) Luis Suarez
(19) Yaya Toure
(20) Tony Adams
(21) David Beckham
(22) Gary Neville
(23) Andy Cole
(24) Vincent Kompany
(25) Robert Pires
(26) Robbie Fowler
(27) Robin Van Persie
(28) Nemanja Vidic
(29) Gary Speed
(30) Gianfranco Zola
(31) Jaap Stam
(32) Gareth Bale
(33) David Seaman
(34) Matt Le Tissier
(35) Sergio Aguero
(36) Ian Wright
(37) Cesc Fabregas
(38) Teddy Sheringham
(39) Ruud Van Nistelrooy
(40) Jamie Carragher
(41) Claude Makelele
(42) Michael Owen
(43) Xabi Alonso
(44) Edwin Van Der Sar
(45) Dwight Yorke
(46) Dennis Irwin
(47) David Silva
(48) Sol Campbell
(49) Emmanuel Petit
(50) Les Ferdinand
(51) Mark Hughes
(52) Fernado Torres
(53) Pablo Zabaleta
(54) Sami Hyppia
(55) Patrice Evra
(56) Ledley King
(57) Jurgen Klinsmann
(58) Marcel Desailly
(59) Lee Dixon
(60) Branislav Ivanovic
(61) Gary Pallister
(62) Peter Cech
(63) David Ginola
(64) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
(65) Carlos Tevez
(66) Steve Bruce
(67) Marc Overmars
(68) Luca Modric
(69) Nicky Butt
(70) Dimitar Berbatov
(71) Nicolas Anelka
(72) Steve McManaman
(73) Peter Beardsley
(74) Tim Cahill
(75) Ricardo Carvalho
(76) David Batty
(77) Michael Carrick
(78) Lucas Radebe
(79) Jimmy Floyd Hassel-baink
(80) Paul Ince
(81) Joe Hart
(82) Martin Keown
(83) Gus Poyet
(84) Graeme Le Saux
(85) Nigel Winterburn
(86) David James
(87) Roberto Di Matteo
(88) Pepe Reina
(89) Paolo Di Canio
(90) Shay Given
(91) Chris Sutton
(92) Robin Keane
(93) Jay-Jay Okocha
(94) Kevin Phillips
(95) Michael Ballack
(96) Freddie Ljungberg
(97) Tim Howard
(98) Phil Neville
(99) Scott Parker
(100) John Barnes

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Beauty

Loubi Under: Christian Louboutin's red lacquer for your 'under nail'

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin unveils his Loubi Under, the lacquer polish developed to paint your 'under nail' as red as the soles of his heels

BY Katy Young | 20 October 2014

Adele and her red "under nails" at the Grammy's Photo: Rex

When Christian Louboutin unveiled what he described as his "beauty adventure" back in July, we knew the best was yet to come.

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The shoe designer's Christian Louboutin Beauté Nail Colour lacquers, housed in their show-stopping flacons, arrived on the beauty scene "to evoke shiny lacquer imprisoned in a piece of faceted crystal," he told us. Nail addicts, and fans of the fashion brand, bought into his world of Pop, Nude and Noir nail polishes, after all they were "a natural extension for someone like me, who likes to empower women and to be a part of creating beauty seems like the right next step" explained the Frenchman.
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So what next in the beauty tale of the creative cobbler? "Loubi Under," that's what, a red polish with an easy-to-use felt-tip nib, which describes itself as a "sole" polish. Designed to paint your under nail, this is Louboutin exercising his sense of humour, applying his red sole signature stamp but this time to your nails. "Beauty is a boat that is meant to sail alone, but one that sails alongside the shoes," explains Louboutin.
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Not sure it will catch on? Well, it's already been spotted on the 'sole' of Adele's fingernails at the 2012 Grammy's, and since Loubi Under stepped into stores on October 15, the polish for your sole has been a sell-out. If you can't afford Louboutin's iconic red soled shoe, then perhaps £33 is a small price to pay to tap into the trend.

Christian Louboutin's Loubi Under, £33, from Harvey Nichols

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20 October 2014

Rooney Mara and Lily Collins start the Rome Film Festival off in style, while Cara Delevingne introduces trainers to the London BFI red carpet

Rooney Mara stamped herself a fan of the sheer skirt trend in Balenciaga at the Rome premiere of 'Trash'

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Boko Haram

Terrorists Attack Borno Villages Despite Ceasefire

Suspected Boko Haram militants are said to have attacked two villages in Borno State despite a ceasefire agreement reached between the sect and the federal government on October 17

• Published: 18.10.2014, Refreshed: 09.41
• Olamide Sarumi

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau with some of his followers
(AFP)

 

Despite a ceasefire agreed upon with Boko Haram by the Nigerian government, the terrorist group is believed to have attacked 2 villages in Borno State on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18.

Suspected members of the sect invaded the village of Abadam on Friday night leaving one person dead and the village of Dzur on Saturday morning leaving at least eight people dead, Reuters reports.

Nigeria reached the ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram yesterday, October 17 after negotiations which took place in Saudi Arabia.

The development was announced by Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh and has been confirmed by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters.

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Boko Haram

Ceasefire Was A Scam - Shehu Sani

The President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Shehu Sani has described the recent ceasefire agreement, reached between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram, as a scam

• Published: 09.28, Refreshed: 09.29
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Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau pictured with some of his fighters. The recent ceasefire between the sect and the Nigerian government has been described as a scam by the the President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, Shehu Sani
(AFP)

The President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, Shehu Sani (pictured) is said to have stated that the ceasefire between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram is a scam
(The Nation)

 

 

The recent ceasefire agreement reached between terrorist sect, Boko Haram and the Nigerian government has been described as a scam by the President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Shehu Sani.

Sani, while also declaring the agreement a complete fraud, said:

“It is either government sat with fake persons or the government is part of the forgery."

He added that ceasefires had been attempted before in 2012 and 2013 but had failed while also saying that the person who was cited as Boko Haram's spokesperson at the negotiations in Saudi Arabia was a fraud as only the leader of the sect could speak for the group.

He said:

“The person who made the claim of speaking on behalf of the group is a fraud.”

“Number one is that the person addressed himself and the group as Boko Haram while the group does not address itself as Boko Haram."

“... He claimed to speak for the group, while it is only the leader of the group that has always spoken for the group."

“And he even went further by making statements such as ‘our government’, ‘our country’. These are words that the group does not consider using"

Sani, who has been a middleman between Boko Haram and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, said in conclusion that journalist, Ahmed Sakilda, is still a credible source of information in situations like this.

Salkida also has links with the sect and he expressed doubt at the authenticity of the ceasefire when the news was announced by Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh.

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Boko Haram

Terrorists Abduct 40 Women In Adamawa

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted 40 women from Wagga village in Adamawa state

• Published: 17.21, Refreshed: 17.22
• 'olamide sarumi

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau with some of his followers
(AFP)

Some members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram are said to have abducted 40 women from Wagga village in Adamawa state.

The militants invaded the village on Saturday, October 18 despite a ceasefire agreement reached with the Nigerian government, PM news reports.

The recent abduction was reportedly confirmed by one Enoch Mark, whose daughter and niece are among the missing Chibok girls.

The schoolgirls were kidnapped on April 14 and the negotiations between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government were also expected to result in the release of the girls.

However, the battle between both sides is still ongoing and it is doubtful if a ceasefire is indeed in force.

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Beef put to rest

Eva Honours Sasha On Instagram

 Eva is Nigeria's most active female rapper presently.

Eva, Jimmy JATT and Sasha at 'The VS Class' recording earlier in 2014
(BlackHouse Media)

Female rapper Eva this week honoured Sasha P's impact in the female rap game. On October 15, 2004, Eva posted a picture of Sasha on her Instagram page and praised her for being a legendary pioneer who influenced her to pick up the mic years later.

"#WCW @sashapofficial Thank you for picking up the mic and making the rest of us girls who love rap notice the little flicker of light down this crazy dark tunnel. I remember your first video like it was just yesterday! Silver eyeshadows and errthang! God bless you mama!! One more album please? #inspiration #firstlady #woman #africanwoman" read the caption below the photo.

Sasha P who also doubles as a fashion designer these days responded to Eva's picture. "Awwww bless! Thank you for the kind words and you're doing great repping us women. God bless you and may you achieve success in all your dreams. Mad Love!"

Some months back it was rumoured that Eva supposedly had beef for the Queen of Nigerian rap. Eva released a freestyle video in January, 2014. In the freestyle it was believed by some in the rap community that some thinly veiled barbs were aimed Sasha.

Well it seems all is good between the two female rappers.

 

Eva is One Of Nigeria's most active female rapper presently.

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